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EP0989942B1
EP0989942B1 EP98929905A EP98929905A EP0989942B1 EP 0989942 B1 EP0989942 B1 EP 0989942B1 EP 98929905 A EP98929905 A EP 98929905A EP 98929905 A EP98929905 A EP 98929905A EP 0989942 B1 EP0989942 B1 EP 0989942B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4212—Information or decoration elements, e.g. content indicators, or for mailing
    • B65D5/4233—Cards, coupons, labels or the like formed separately from the container or lid
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  • the invention relates to a box consisting of:
  • a box of this type is already known from GB-2,241,470.
  • This prior art box is more specifically destined to hold a video cassette.
  • the box is constructed by folding the various walls from the flat cardboard blank into a rectangular container which is open at one side, the side where the elongated fold-over segment is connected to the bottom wall. Thereafter the video cassette can be inserted into the box, the third fold-over wall is folded over the second fold-over wall and this combination is folded over the top such that the first fold-over wall acts as front wall of the box and closes the box.
  • the aim of the invention is now to extend the application possibilities of this box making use of the fold over walls for attaching or securing other objects thereto, such as booklets, compact discs, audio cassettes, etc.
  • the invention now provides a box of the type, described above, which is characterized in that the second wall is provided with means for attaching or securing one or more audio visual articles (such as CD's, mini-CD's, tape cassettes etc.) and/or the third wall is provided with one or more insert compartments for inserting flat objects (letters, cards, books, leaflets etc.).
  • the second wall is provided with means for attaching or securing one or more audio visual articles (such as CD's, mini-CD's, tape cassettes etc.) and/or the third wall is provided with one or more insert compartments for inserting flat objects (letters, cards, books, leaflets etc.).
  • the third fold-over wall is provided with insert compartments of which the insect slits are extending substantially parallel to the fold lines.
  • Papers, leaflets, cards, thin booklets and the like can be inserted, into the insert compartments and thereby held in place.
  • the inserted articles are well protected by folding the third fold-over wall over the second fold-over wall. When the box is open, these articles are readily accessible and can be used without impeding access to the actual box.
  • the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall prefferably be provided with a compensating segment, the width of which at least approximately corresponds to the thickness of the articles to be stored in the insert compartments.
  • the second fold-over wall is provided with at least one holder for an audio cassette.
  • the second fold-over wall In order to be able to close the box, it is preferable for the second fold-over wall to be provided with closure means consisting of two flaps, each connected by way of a fold line to one of the side edges of the second fold-over wall, and each flap being connected by way of a fold line to a closure tab which has to be inserted into openings designed for the purpose in the bottom wall or in the two side walls.
  • the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall is provided with:
  • closure tab at the end edge of the third fold-over wall can be used for closing the box
  • closure means consisting of two flaps, each connected by way of a fold line to one of the side edges of the second fold-over wall, and each flap being connected by way of a fold line to a closure tab which has to be inserted into openings designed for the purpose in the top wall or in the two side walls.
  • the box according to the invention is particularly suitable for storing various types of data carriers, which can contain, for example, various types of data on the same subject.
  • the actual box can, for example, serve for the storage of a video cassette, and the insert flaps can be used for printed data.
  • a surface of the second fold-over wall it is preferable for a surface of the second fold-over wall to be provided with at least one container for a compact disc.
  • Figures 1a, 1b and 1c show a first embodiment of a box according to the invention.
  • Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show a second embodiment of a box according to the invention.
  • Figures 3a and 3b show a third embodiment of a box according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2a A further developed embodiment of the box is illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
  • the box shown in perspective in Figure 1a consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto.
  • the box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between the bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14.
  • Said fold-over segment in this embodiment is divided by two fold lines 26 and 30 in succession into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, and a third fold-over wall 32 also approximately the size of the top wall 12.
  • a holder 50 for a compact disc (CD) 52 is integral in the second fold-over wall.
  • CD compact disc
  • closure flaps 54 and 56 are provided on the side edges of the second fold-over wall, each flap being provided with closure tabs 58 and 60 respectively which are marked out by fold lines of the respective closure flaps.
  • the first fold-over wall 32 is folded around the fold line 30 over the second fold-over wall 28.
  • the fold-over wall is then folded around the actual box, with the result that in a sectional side view the situation of Figure 1b is obtained.
  • the closure flaps 54 and 56 are then bent against the side walls 16 and 20, and the tabs 58 and 60, bent around the fold lines 55 and 57, are also inserted into two slits 61 and 63 on the bottom of the side walls 16 and 20.
  • the situation then reached is illustrated in side view in Figure 1c.
  • FIG. 2a A further developed embodiment of the box is illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
  • the box shown in perspective in Figure 2a again consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto.
  • the box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14.
  • Said fold-over segment in this embodiment is divided by fold lines 26 and 30 in succession into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, and a third fold-over wall 32 also approximately the size of the top wall 12.
  • two holders 70, 72, each for a mini-compact disk (mini-CD) 74 and 76 are integral in the second fold-over wall.
  • mini-CD mini-compact disk
  • closure flaps 54 and 56 are provided on the side edges of the second fold-over wall, each flap being provided with closure tabs 58 and 60 respectively which are marked out by fold lines of the respective closure flaps.
  • the third fold-over wall 32 is partially multi-walled, and is provided with an insert slit 78, of which only a small part is visible in Figure 2a.
  • the third fold-over wall 32 is first folded, together with the booklet 80 inserted therein, by way of the fold line 30 over the second fold-over wall. If the booklet 80 has a substantial thickness, it may be preferable to provide next to the fold line 30, a short distance therefrom, an additional fold line 30' (see Figure 2a) and to adapt the dimensions of the compensating segment 29 achieved therewith, in order to compensate for the thickness of the booklet 80 in this way.
  • the fold-over wall is then folded around the actual box, so that in sectional side view the situation of Figure 3b is reached.
  • the closing flaps 54 and 56 are subsequently bent against the side walls 16 and 20, and the tabs 58 and 60 are also bent round the fold lines 55 and 57 and inserted into two slits 61 and 63 at the bottom of the side walls 16 and 20.
  • the situation then reached is virtually the same as that illustrated in side view in Figure 1c.
  • An opening 90 is provided in the top wall 12, through which the contents of the box are visible.
  • the box shown in perspective in Figure 3a consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between the bottom and top walls and at right angles thereto.
  • the box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14.
  • Said fold-over segment is divided by fold lines 26, 30, 34 into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, a third fold-over wall 36 approximately the size of the second fold-over wall 28, and a fourth fold-over wall 32 between the second and third fold-over wall and with dimensions approximately equal to those of the rear wall 18.
  • the third fold-over wall 36 can also be provided with lateral closure flaps such as the flaps 54 and 60 in Figure 1a.
  • the front wall 14 is open and, with suitable dimensioning, the box can be used, for example, for storing a video tape.
  • the box can be used, for example, for storing a video tape.
  • the third fold-over wall 28 is also preferable for the third fold-over wall 28 to be provided with insert compartments, which are indicated in Figure 1 by 44a, 44b and 44c.
  • insert compartments which are indicated in Figure 1 by 44a, 44b and 44c.
  • the number and dimensions of such insert compartments may, of course, be selected as desired.
  • the making of such insert compartments is assumed to be known to a person skilled in the art. Letters, cards, diskettes and other flat objects, for example, can be inserted into these insert compartments.
  • the width of the fold-over segment 24 may have to be adapted to provide the necessary space. After the fold-over segment 22 has been folded over, these articles are then wedged between the top wall 12 and the second fold-over wall 28, and are thereby well protected against external influences.
  • the second fold-over wall can be used again for the integration of a CD holder as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but can also be provided with one or more holders for retaining audio cassettes 80, 82 and 84, as shown diagrammatically in the figure. Combinations of one or more CD holders and one or more audio cassette holders are, of course, also possible.

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Box consisting of: a) a bottom wall (10), b) a top wall (12) at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall, c) connecting to each other a front wall (14), a first side wall (16), a rear wall (18) and a second side wall (20), all between the bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto, provided with: d) an elongated fold-over segment (22) connecting to the transition between bottom wall (10) and front wall (14), and in succession divided by fold lines (26, 30) into: d1) a first fold-over wall (24) approximately the size of the front wall (14), d2) a second fold-over wall (21) approximately the size of the top wall (12), d3) a third fold-over wall (32) roximately the size of the bottom wall. A fourth fold-over wall approximately the size of the rear wall may be present between the second and third fold-over walls (78, 44A, 44B, 44C).

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The invention relates to a box consisting of:
  • a) a bottom wall,
  • b) a top wall at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall,
  • c) a first side wall, a rear wall and a second side wall, all between the bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto,
  • d) an elongated fold-over segment connecting to the bottom wall at the edge opposite the edge connected to the rear wall and in succession divided by fold lines into:
  • d1) a first fold-over wall approximately the size of the front wall,
  • d2) a second fold-over wall approximately the size of the top wall,
  • d3) a third fold-over wall approximately the size of the second fold-over wall.
    • A box of this type is already known from GB-2,241,470. This prior art box is more specifically destined to hold a video cassette. The box is constructed by folding the various walls from the flat cardboard blank into a rectangular container which is open at one side, the side where the elongated fold-over segment is connected to the bottom wall. Thereafter the video cassette can be inserted into the box, the third fold-over wall is folded over the second fold-over wall and this combination is folded over the top such that the first fold-over wall acts as front wall of the box and closes the box.
    The aim of the invention is now to extend the application possibilities of this box making use of the fold over walls for attaching or securing other objects thereto, such as booklets, compact discs, audio cassettes, etc.
    The invention now provides a box of the type, described above, which is characterized in that the second wall is provided with means for attaching or securing one or more audio visual articles (such as CD's, mini-CD's, tape cassettes etc.) and/or the third wall is provided with one or more insert compartments for inserting flat objects (letters, cards, books, leaflets etc.).
    In a preferred embodiment the third fold-over wall is provided with insert compartments of which the insect slits are extending substantially parallel to the fold lines.
    Papers, leaflets, cards, thin booklets and the like can be inserted, into the insert compartments and thereby held in place. The inserted articles are well protected by folding the third fold-over wall over the second fold-over wall. When the box is open, these articles are readily accessible and can be used without impeding access to the actual box.
    It is preferable for the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall to be provided with a compensating segment, the width of which at least approximately corresponds to the thickness of the articles to be stored in the insert compartments.
    In another preferred embodiment the second fold-over wall is provided with at least one holder for an audio cassette.
    In order to be able to close the box, it is preferable for the second fold-over wall to be provided with closure means consisting of two flaps, each connected by way of a fold line to one of the side edges of the second fold-over wall, and each flap being connected by way of a fold line to a closure tab which has to be inserted into openings designed for the purpose in the bottom wall or in the two side walls.
    In a further developed embodiment the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall is provided with:
  • d3) a fourth fold-over wall approximately the size of the rear wall.
    • Although a closure tab at the end edge of the third fold-over wall can be used for closing the box, it is preferable for the third fold-over wall to be provided with closure means consisting of two flaps, each connected by way of a fold line to one of the side edges of the second fold-over wall, and each flap being connected by way of a fold line to a closure tab which has to be inserted into openings designed for the purpose in the top wall or in the two side walls.
    The box according to the invention is particularly suitable for storing various types of data carriers, which can contain, for example, various types of data on the same subject. The actual box can, for example, serve for the storage of a video cassette, and the insert flaps can be used for printed data. In order also to be able to store a compact disc well, it is preferable for a surface of the second fold-over wall to be provided with at least one container for a compact disc.
    The box according to the invention will now be explained in greater detail below with reference to the appended figures.
    Figures 1a, 1b and 1c show a first embodiment of a box according to the invention.
    Figures 2a, 2b and 2c show a second embodiment of a box according to the invention.
    Figures 3a and 3b show a third embodiment of a box according to the invention.
    A further developed embodiment of the box is illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
    The box shown in perspective in Figure 1a consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto. The box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between the bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14. Said fold-over segment in this embodiment is divided by two fold lines 26 and 30 in succession into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, and a third fold-over wall 32 also approximately the size of the top wall 12.
    In this embodiment a holder 50 for a compact disc (CD) 52 is integral in the second fold-over wall. The way in which that can be achieved is assumed to be known to the person skilled in the art.
    In addition, closure flaps 54 and 56 are provided on the side edges of the second fold-over wall, each flap being provided with closure tabs 58 and 60 respectively which are marked out by fold lines of the respective closure flaps.
    In order to protect the CD 52, the first fold-over wall 32 is folded around the fold line 30 over the second fold-over wall 28. The fold-over wall is then folded around the actual box, with the result that in a sectional side view the situation of Figure 1b is obtained. The closure flaps 54 and 56 are then bent against the side walls 16 and 20, and the tabs 58 and 60, bent around the fold lines 55 and 57, are also inserted into two slits 61 and 63 on the bottom of the side walls 16 and 20. The situation then reached is illustrated in side view in Figure 1c.
    A further developed embodiment of the box is illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
    The box shown in perspective in Figure 2a again consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto. The box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14. Said fold-over segment in this embodiment is divided by fold lines 26 and 30 in succession into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, and a third fold-over wall 32 also approximately the size of the top wall 12.
    In this embodiment two holders 70, 72, each for a mini-compact disk (mini-CD) 74 and 76 are integral in the second fold-over wall. The way in which that can be achieved is again assumed to be known to the person skilled in the art.
    In addition, closure flaps 54 and 56 are provided on the side edges of the second fold-over wall, each flap being provided with closure tabs 58 and 60 respectively which are marked out by fold lines of the respective closure flaps.
    The third fold-over wall 32 is partially multi-walled, and is provided with an insert slit 78, of which only a small part is visible in Figure 2a. The last page of a brochure 80 or in a corresponding manner the back cover of a book 80, for example, can be inserted into this slit 78.
    In order to close the box, the third fold-over wall 32 is first folded, together with the booklet 80 inserted therein, by way of the fold line 30 over the second fold-over wall. If the booklet 80 has a substantial thickness, it may be preferable to provide next to the fold line 30, a short distance therefrom, an additional fold line 30' (see Figure 2a) and to adapt the dimensions of the compensating segment 29 achieved therewith, in order to compensate for the thickness of the booklet 80 in this way.
    The fold-over wall is then folded around the actual box, so that in sectional side view the situation of Figure 3b is reached. The closing flaps 54 and 56 are subsequently bent against the side walls 16 and 20, and the tabs 58 and 60 are also bent round the fold lines 55 and 57 and inserted into two slits 61 and 63 at the bottom of the side walls 16 and 20. The situation then reached is virtually the same as that illustrated in side view in Figure 1c.
    An opening 90 is provided in the top wall 12, through which the contents of the box are visible.
    The box shown in perspective in Figure 3a consists of a bottom wall 10, a top wall 12 at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall 10, connecting to each other a front wall 14, a first side wall 16, a rear wall 18 and a second side wall 20, all between the bottom and top walls and at right angles thereto. The box is also provided with an elongated fold-over segment 22, connecting to the transition between bottom wall 10 and the front wall 14. Said fold-over segment is divided by fold lines 26, 30, 34 into a first fold-over wall 24 approximately the size of the front wall 14, a second fold-over wall 28 approximately the size of the top wall 12, a third fold-over wall 36 approximately the size of the second fold-over wall 28, and a fourth fold-over wall 32 between the second and third fold-over wall and with dimensions approximately equal to those of the rear wall 18.
    If the fold-over segment 22 is folded around the box formed from the top and bottom wall, the front and rear wall and the two side walls, then a situation arises which is shown diagrammatically in sectional side view in Figure 3b. At the end of the fold-over segment, in particular at the end of the third fold-over wall 36, there is a closure flap 40, which can be moved by way of the hinge line 38. This closing flap 40 is inserted at the end of the fold-over process into the slit 42, which is made specially for that purpose in the bottom wall 12.
    Instead of the one closure tab 40, the third fold-over wall 36 can also be provided with lateral closure flaps such as the flaps 54 and 60 in Figure 1a.
    In the embodiment shown the front wall 14 is open and, with suitable dimensioning, the box can be used, for example, for storing a video tape. However, it is also possible to make the front wall 14 of a closed design and to leave the top wall 12 at least partially open, so that articles can be stored in the box by way of this open wall 12.
    It is also preferable for the third fold-over wall 28 to be provided with insert compartments, which are indicated in Figure 1 by 44a, 44b and 44c. The number and dimensions of such insert compartments may, of course, be selected as desired. The making of such insert compartments is assumed to be known to a person skilled in the art. Letters, cards, diskettes and other flat objects, for example, can be inserted into these insert compartments. Depending on the specific purpose for which compartments 44 are to be used, the width of the fold-over segment 24 may have to be adapted to provide the necessary space. After the fold-over segment 22 has been folded over, these articles are then wedged between the top wall 12 and the second fold-over wall 28, and are thereby well protected against external influences.
    The second fold-over wall can be used again for the integration of a CD holder as shown in Figures 1 and 2, but can also be provided with one or more holders for retaining audio cassettes 80, 82 and 84, as shown diagrammatically in the figure. Combinations of one or more CD holders and one or more audio cassette holders are, of course, also possible.

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    1. Box consisting of:
      a) a bottom wall (10),
      b) a top wall (12) at a distance from and parallel to the bottom wall (10),
      c) a first side wall (16), a rear wall (18) and a second side wall (20), all between the bottom and top wall and at right angles thereto,
      d) an elongated fold-over segment connecting to the bottom wall at the edge opposite the edge connected to the rear wall and in succession divided by fold lines (26, 30,34) into:
      d1) a first fold-over wall (24) approximately the size of the front wall (14),
      d2) a second fold-over wall (28) approximately the size of the top wall (12),
      d3) a third fold-over wall (36) approximately the size of the second fold-over wall (28),
      characterized in that the second wall is provided with means for attaching or securing one or more audio visual articles (such as CD's, mini-CD's, tape cassettes etc.) and/or the third wall is provided with one or more insert compartments for inserting flat objects (letters, cards, books, leaflets etc.).
    2. Box according to claim 1, characterized in that the third fold-over wall (36) is provided with insert compartments of which the insert slits (78; 44a, 44b, 44c) are extending substantially parallel to the fold lines.
    3. Box according to Claim 2, characterized in that the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall (28 and 32 respectively) is provided with a compensating wall segment (29), the width of which at least approximately corresponds to the thickness of the articles to be stored by means of the insert compartments.
    4. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second fold-over wall (28) is provided with at least one holder (50; 70, 72) for a compact disc (52; 74, 76).
    5. Box according to one of the claims 1-3, characterized in that the second fold-over wall (28) is provided with at least one holder for an audio cassette (80, 82, 84).
    6. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second fold-over wall (28) is provided with closure means consisting of two flaps (54, 56), each connected by way of a fold line to one of the side edges of the second fold-over wall (28), and each flap being connected by way of a fold line (55, 57) to a closure tab (58, 60) which has to be inserted into openings (61, 63) designed for the purpose in the bottom wall (10) or in the two side walls (16, 20).
    7. Box according to one of the claims 1-5, characterized in that the fold-over segment between the second and third fold-over wall is provided with:
      d3) a fourth fold-over wall (32) approximately the size of the rear wall (18).
    8. Box according to claim 7, characterized in that the third fold-over wall (36) is provided with closure means consisting of a flap (40) connected by way of a fold line (38) to the end edge of the third fold-over wall, which flap (40) has to be inserted into an opening (42) designed for the purpose in the bottom wall (10).
    9. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the top wall (12) is provided with one or more openings (90).
    10. Box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear wall (18) is formed by a wall fixed by way of a fold line to the top or bottom wall.
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