EP3562758B1 - Récipient ayant au moins un panneau mobile, système - Google Patents

Récipient ayant au moins un panneau mobile, système Download PDF

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EP3562758B1
EP3562758B1 EP17822318.6A EP17822318A EP3562758B1 EP 3562758 B1 EP3562758 B1 EP 3562758B1 EP 17822318 A EP17822318 A EP 17822318A EP 3562758 B1 EP3562758 B1 EP 3562758B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a container for consumer goods.
  • the container of the present invention finds particular application as a container for aerosol-generating articles, such as cigarettes.
  • Aerosol-generating articles such as for example cigarettes
  • a lid connected to the box about a hinge line extending across the back wall of the container. In use, the lid is pivoted about the hinge line to open the pack and so gain access to the aerosol-generating articles held in the box.
  • cigarettes or cigars typically comprise a rod of tobacco cut filler surrounded by a paper wrapper and a cylindrical filter aligned in end-to-end relationship with the wrapped tobacco rod, with the filter attached to the tobacco rod by tipping paper.
  • aerosol-generating articles include those in which an aerosol forming substrate, such as tobacco, is heated rather than combusted.
  • electrically operated smoking systems typically include an aerosol-generating device having a housing for receiving an aerosol-generating article or a smoking article.
  • a charger unit is usually provided either integrally with a primary device for receiving the aerosol-generating device or additionally to a primary device for receiving the aerosol-generating device. The charger unit is used to provide power to the aerosol-generating device, for example by charging a battery in the device.
  • EP 1 155 974 A1 describes different methods of storing filter rods and cigarette papers in separate compartments within a single container.
  • the main compartment has a lid connected to the container by a hinge line on the major back wall of the container.
  • One embodiment includes an extension panel connected to the hull by a hinge. This panel acts as a cover, protecting the cigarette papers from the elements and not as a means of attachment to a separate device.
  • DE 60 2005 002 956 T2 discloses a package for tobacco articles with a lid connected to the box portion by a hinge line on the major back wall of the package.
  • An embodiment disclosed also has an additional panel connected to the box portion by a hinge. The inclusion of this panel provides more space for branding or advertisement purposes.
  • WO 2009/000033 A1 discloses a container for cigarettes with an additional compartment for storing used cigarette butts.
  • One embodiment describes a two part pack apparatus, one container for storing cigarettes and the other for storing used cigarette butts. Both containers have lids hinged from their major walls and the containers are hingedly connected to each other.
  • a container according to claim 1 for consumer goods comprising: a first major wall, a second major wall, first and second opposed minor side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall; a box portion defining at least a first compartment for containing consumer goods and a first opening for accessing consumer goods in the first compartment; and a first lid connected to the box portion by a first lid hinge line extending across the first side wall of the container, the first lid being movable relative to the box portion between a closed position in which the first lid covers the first opening and an open position in which the first opening is uncovered.
  • the container further comprises a first panel connected to the box portion by a first panel hinge line and configured to pivot between a first position in which the first panel overlies at least a portion of the first major wall of the container, and a second position in which the first panel extends substantially away from the box portion of the container.
  • the first panel of the container is provided with an attachment mechanism for assisting with attaching the first panel of the container to an external object.
  • the container of the first aspect of the invention By arranging for the container of the first aspect of the invention to have a first hinged panel the container can be attached to a separate external or distinct object, such as a charger unit for the aerosol-generating device, and thereby allow a consumer to carry their consumer goods and an accompanying item, such as a charger unit or aerosol-generating device, as a single ensemble.
  • the first hinged panel can slide into a slot or sleeve in the separate external object to attach the container to said object.
  • the first hinged panel can overlie the first major wall of the container when the container is not attached to the external object. This allows the container to have a more conventional appearance and dimensions.
  • first lid arranging for the first lid to have a first lid hinge line extending across a side wall of the container, allows the first lid of the container to be movable between the open and closed positions, even when the container is attached to an external object by means of the first hinged panel. This means that a consumer can still access consumer goods contained within the container when the container is attached to the external object.
  • arranging for a major wall of the container to be the wall of the container that lies against the external object, when the container is attached to said external object, results in a larger surface area of the container being in contact with the external object. This can result in a more secure attachment. This can also result in a more compact arrangement for the single ensemble. Furthermore, this can also result in the second major wall being the one that generally faces the consumer when they look at the single ensemble. This second major wall can provide a larger continuous surface area for communication with the consumer.
  • the construction of containers according to the first aspect of the invention means that they can be easy to manufacture and do not require any extensive modification to existing manufacturing apparatus.
  • the first major wall of the container is the front wall of the container, and the second major wall is the back wall of the container.
  • the terms “front”, “back”, “upper”, “lower”, “top”, “bottom” and “side”, refer to the relative positions of portions of containers according to the invention and components thereof when the container is in an upright position and the first access opening of the container is at the top of the container. When describing containers according to the present invention, these terms are used irrespective of the orientation of the container being described.
  • the first side wall of the container is the wall comprising the first hinge line.
  • longitudinal refers to a direction from bottom to top or vice versa.
  • transverse refers to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the term 'major' is used to refer to the walls of the container, which have a greater surface area than that of any of the other walls of the container.
  • the minor walls are the walls of the container are those having a surface area less than that of the major walls of the container. Where the container has the same height throughout its cross section, the major walls are those having a greater width than that of any of the other walls of the container.
  • the container of the first aspect of the present invention is preferably substantially in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped.
  • inner surface is used throughout the specification to refer to the surface of a component of the assembled container that is facing towards the interior of the container, for example towards the consumer goods, when the container is in the closed position.
  • outer surface is used throughout the specification to refer to the surface of a component of the container that is facing towards the exterior of the container.
  • the first major wall of the package has an inner surface that is facing the inside of the package and the consumer goods, and an outer surface facing away from the consumer goods.
  • the inside or outside surface is not necessarily equivalent to a certain side of a blank used in assembly of the container. Depending on how the blank is folded around the consumer goods, areas that are on the same side of the blank can either face towards the inside or the towards the outside of the container.
  • hinge line refers to a line about which a lid may be pivoted in order to permit access to goods disposed within the container.
  • a hinge line may be, for example, a fold line or a score line in a panel forming a wall of the container.
  • depending is used herein to describe a physical connection between two elements of a container in accordance with the invention.
  • the term “depending” is used to indicate that there is a material continuity between two elements, such as two walls or panels of a container or blank. This encompasses both cases wherein a wall or panel depends directly from an adjacent wall or panel as well as cases wherein an intermediate wall or panel effectively connects two walls or panels.
  • a side wall or panel may depend directly from an adjacent major wall or panel. In such case, the wall or panel typically depends along a fold line from the adjacent wall.
  • a side wall or panel may depend indirectly from a major wall, such as the first major wall or panel. In such case a curved or bevelled edge wall or panel connects the side wall or panel and the major wall or panel.
  • both side wall or panel and major wall or panel may depend from the connecting bevelled edge wall or panel along respective fold lines.
  • lines of weakness is used herein to describe a portion of a surface of the package (or the blank from which the package is formed) wherein the structural strength of the material, from which the package (or blank) is formed has been weakened by any suitable technique, for example with respect to bending, folding or tearing along the line of weakness.
  • a line of weakness may be formed as a scoring line, a creasing line, an ablation line, or a perforation line. Lines of weakness can be created by removal of material, by displacement of material, by compression of material, by locally reducing the forces that hold the material together, such as by breaking fibres in a fibrous material, as well as by combinations of all the above.
  • a line of weakness may be straight, curved, segmented or continuous or a combination thereof. In many instances, a line of weakness is used to assist in positioning a fold line in a blank. A line of weakness can also be used to strengthen the material in a direction perpendicular to the line of weakness, for example by compression. Further, a line of weakness can be used for decorative purpose.
  • scoring line is used to describe a line formed by partially cutting into the material of the blank.
  • a scoring line may be formed by removing material from the blank (in which case the scoring line forms a groove or trough in the blank).
  • a scoring line may be formed without removing any material from the blank, typically involving a partial sideways displacement and compression of material, caused by a knife with a non-zero thickness penetrating the material. The depth of the scoring line will be less than the thickness of the blank.
  • creasing line is used to describe a line formed by displacing a portion of the material vertical to the plane of the blank, forming a groove or trough in the blank.
  • the displacement may involve compression and typically involves the use of a compression tool, such as a roller.
  • the material in the creasing line may be displaced so as to at least partially protrude from the opposite side of the blank. Generally, no material is removed when a creasing line is formed.
  • ablation line is used to describe a line formed by removing material from a surface of the blank to a predetermined depth by way of ablation (for example, by way of a laser beam or a blade).
  • perforated line is used to describe a line or sequence of discrete holes or slots in the blank.
  • the holes may be formed by pushing an object through the blank. This may result in material being removed from the blank, for example by punching.
  • the holes could be created without removing material, and instead simply using the object to push the material outwardly from the centre of the hole.
  • the holes may be formed by way of a laser beam.
  • fold line is used to describe any line of a blank about which the blank is folded.
  • the fold line may be defined by a line of weakness to assist with the folding action.
  • a fold can be formed without the presence of a weakening line, depending for example on the pliability of the blank material and other material characteristics.
  • the container further comprises a slit or slot in the first major wall of the container for holding the first hinged panel in the first position.
  • a slit or slot in the first major wall of the container for holding the first hinged panel in the first position.
  • the slit is provided on the opposite side of the first major wall of the container to the side that is closest to the first panel hinge line.
  • the slit extends at an angle relative to the first panel hinge line.
  • the slit is configured to engage with a corner portion of the first hinged panel.
  • the first panel may comprise one or more free edges, more preferably at least two free edges, even more preferably at least three free edges.
  • the first panel consists of four edges, three of which are free edges with the other edge of the first panel being disposed at the first panel hinge line.
  • first panel is free from a tab. That is, preferably the container does not comprise any panels or tabs that depend from the first panel.
  • the first panel hinge line is disposed between the box portion first major wall and one of the first minor side wall and the second minor side wall.
  • the first panel hinge line may extend along said square edge.
  • the first panel hinge line may extend along one of the edges forming said bevelled edge. This can enable the first hinged panel to have substantially same dimensions as the box portion first major wall, and thereby allow the container to have a more conventional appearance when the first hinged panel is in the first position.
  • first hinged panel can lie flush against first major wall when the first hinged panel is in the first position.
  • first panel hinge line is disposed proximate to the same minor side wall on which the first lid hinge line is provided. That is, preferably the first panel hinge line is disposed between the box portion first major wall and the first minor side wall.
  • the first panel hinge line may be provided on the first major wall of the container. That is, the first panel hinge line may be spaced from all edges of the first major wall of the container. Such embodiments may allow for improved attachment between the container and an external object, and reduce movement of the box portion of the container relative to the external object when the container is attached to the external object. This is because, in such embodiments, when the container is attached to the external object, the portions of the first major wall of the container that are disposed either side of the first hinge line can act to prevent the box portion of the container from being pivoted away from the external object, about the first hinge line. In such embodiments, the consumer may therefore be required to first slide the first panel at least partially out of the slot in the external object, before the container could be detached from the external object.
  • the first panel hinge line preferably extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal edge that connects the first major wall with the first minor side wall, the longitudinal edge that connects the first major wall with the second minor side wall, or both.
  • the attachment mechanism comprises a microsuction layer on a first surface of the first hinged panel.
  • the first surface of the first hinged panel is the surface of the first hinged panel that faces towards the first major wall of the container when the first hinged panel is in the first position.
  • microsuction layer is used herein to refer to a layer formed of a flexible material having a plurality of micro cavities on the external surface of the material.
  • the walls of the micro cavities are deformable, such that, when the external surface of the material is pressed against a contact surface, a sealed environment of reduced pressure is formed between the walls of the cavities and the contact surface. This provides a suction force between the walls of the cavities and the contact surface.
  • the micro cavities may have a diameter of from 5 microns to 300 microns.
  • the material may be formed of an expanded resin having a plurality of internal air bubbles.
  • the layer may have a thickness of from 30 microns to 500 microns.
  • Alternative attachment mechanisms on the first hinged panel may include one or more of a low tack adhesive, flock material, embossing and debossing.
  • the attachment mechanism on the first hinged panel can allow the first hinged panel to slide into slot or sleeve on external object without significant interaction between the first hinged panel and the external object. However, once the container is pressed against the object, the attachment mechanism on the first hinged panel can engage with the external object and help to retain the container in a fixed position relative to said external object.
  • the container comprises a mechanism for securing the first lid to the box portion when the first lid is in the closed position.
  • said mechanism is provided in the form of a cut-out in the box portion and a flap in the first lid that engage with one another as the first lid is moved into the closed position. This can advantageously reduce the likelihood of the first lid accidentally opening; for example, when the container is being carried by the user, and in particular, when the container is placed in an upside-down orientation.
  • the first lid comprises a first lid first major wall, a first lid second major wall, first lid first and second opposed minor side walls, and a first lid top wall, wherein the first lid top wall forms the top wall of the container.
  • the first major wall of the container is provided with an attachment mechanism for attaching the first major wall of the container to an external object.
  • said attachment mechanism is provided on the outer surface of the first major wall of the container.
  • the attachment mechanism may comprise one or more of a low tack adhesive, flock material, embossing and debossing.
  • the attachment mechanism comprises a microsuction layer on the outer surface of the first major wall of the container.
  • the attachment mechanism on the first major wall of the container can allow the first hinged panel to slide into a slot or sleeve on the external object without significant interaction between the container and the external object. However, once the container is pressed against the object, the attachment mechanism on the first major wall of the container can engage with the external object and help to retain the container in a fixed position relative to said external object.
  • the box portion of the container further defines a second compartment for containing consumer goods and a second opening for accessing consumer goods in the second compartment.
  • the container further comprises: a second lid connected to the box portion by a second lid hinge line extending across the second side wall of the container, the second lid being movable relative to the box portion between a closed position in which the second lid covers the second opening and an open position in which the second opening is uncovered.
  • the second compartment may be used to contain a further set of consumer goods, in addition to any contained in the first compartment. This can be advantageous when freshness is important, since a consumer will not need to open the second lid and access the goods in the second compartment, until they have finished with the goods of the first compartment.
  • the second compartment may be used to house the remainders of the goods in the first compartment, after they have been used.
  • the second compartment may be used to house a portion of the consumer goods stored in the first compartment.
  • the consumer goods may be elongated consumer goods, such as aerosol generating articles, with a first end residing in the first compartment and a second end residing in the second compartment. The consumer can therefore have the choice of whether to remove said elongated consumer goods by accessing the first end through the first lid, or the second end through the second lid.
  • the second compartment may be completely distinct from the first compartment.
  • an internal wall may be provided in the container to divide the second compartment from the first compartment.
  • one side of the internal wall can form the base surface of the first compartment, and the other side of the internal wall can form the base surface of the second compartment.
  • the first compartment may be integral with the second compartment.
  • a single set of consumer goods may reside in both compartments.
  • two bundles of consumer goods may reside in the container, with a first bundle being accessible via the first lid and first opening, and the second bundle being accessible via the second lid and second opening.
  • the container further comprises a second panel connected to the box portion by a second panel hinge line and configured to pivot between a first position in which the second panel overlies at least a portion of the second major wall of the container, and a second position in which the second panel extends substantially away from the box portion of the container.
  • a consumer will have two compartments from which to store or choose their consumer goods. This enables a consumer to orientate the container however they please when they are attaching the container to an external object.
  • the second panel may comprise one or more free edges, more preferably at least two free edges, even more preferably at least three free edges.
  • the second panel consists of four edges, three of which are free edges with the other edge of the second panel being disposed at the first panel hinge line.
  • first panel is free from a tab. That is, preferably the container does not comprise any panels or tabs that depend from the first panel.
  • the second panel hinge line is disposed between the box portion second major wall and one of the first minor side wall and the second minor side wall.
  • the second panel hinge line may extend along said square edge.
  • the second panel hinge line may extend along one of the edges forming said bevelled edge. This can enable the second hinged panel to have substantially same dimensions as the box portion second major wall, and thereby allow the container to have a more conventional appearance when the second hinged panel is in its first position.
  • this can also enable second hinged panel to lie flush against second major wall when the second hinged panel is in its first position.
  • the second panel hinge line is disposed proximate to the same minor side wall on which the second lid hinge line is provided. That is, preferably the second panel hinge line is disposed between the box portion second major wall and the second minor side wall.
  • a slit is preferably provided in the second major wall of the container for holding the second hinged panel in its first position. This can enable the second hinged panel to be held flush against the second major wall of the container when the second hinged panel is in its first position.
  • said slit is provided on the opposite side of the second major wall of the container to the side that is closest to the second panel hinge line.
  • said slit extends at an angle relative to the second panel hinge line.
  • said slit is configured to engage with a corner portion of the second hinged panel.
  • the second lid comprises a second lid first major wall, a second lid second major wall, second lid first and second opposed minor side walls, and a second lid bottom wall, wherein the second lid bottom wall forms the bottom wall of the container.
  • the container further comprises a mechanism for securing the second lid to the box portion when the second lid is in the closed position.
  • said mechanism is provided in the form of a cut-out in the box portion and a flap in the second lid that engage with one another as the second lid is moved into its closed position. This can advantageously reduce the likelihood of the second lid accidentally opening; for example, particularly where the second lid bottom wall forms the bottom of the container.
  • the container of the present invention may contain any suitable consumer goods.
  • the container of the present invention contains a plurality of aerosol-generating articles.
  • aerosol-generating article is used herein to mean an article comprising at least one substrate that forms an aerosol when heated.
  • the aerosol-generating article may be a combustible type of aerosol-generating article, such as a filter cigarette, cigars, cigarillos, where a tobacco substrate is combusted.
  • the container of the present invention can be particularly suited for containing aerosol-generating articles for use in an electrically operated smoking system.
  • the aerosol-generating article may comprise a tobacco or other nicotine-containing substrate that generates an aerosol comprising nicotine when the substrate is heated.
  • Such aerosol-generating articles typically require the use of a separate device, and therefore the container of the present invention can be advantageously attached to such a device to allow the container and said device to be carried as a single ensemble.
  • the aerosol-generating articles may be housed in both the first and second compartments.
  • the aerosol-generating articles may be housed in only one of the compartments.
  • the other compartment may receive waste, such as ash or butts, or other consumer goods, for example matches, lighters, extinguishing means, breath-fresheners or electronics.
  • a system according to claim 15 comprising a device and a container of any one of claims 1-14, wherein the device comprises a housing and a slit in the housing for receiving the first panel of the container.
  • the device is for use in an electrically operated smoking system, more preferably the device is used to provide a power source for supplying power to a heater. It will be appreciated that any of the features described above in reference to the first aspect of the invention may also be equally applicable to the second aspect of the invention.
  • the first panel is preferably adapted to be retained to an external object, more preferably, adapted to be retained to the device of the second aspect of the present invention.
  • the second panel is preferably adapted to be retained to an external object, more preferably, adapted to be retained to the device of the second aspect of the present invention.
  • one or both of the first panel may be sized and shaped for complementary engagement with a corresponding slot or slit on the external object. Such an arrangement may allow for the container of the first aspect to be attached to and detached from the external object.
  • Attachment of the container of the present invention to an external object is preferably non-permanent. That is, the container of the present invention should preferably be capable of attachment to an external object and subsequent detachment from an external object.
  • the container is formed from one or more folded laminar blanks.
  • the one or more folded laminar blanks may be formed from any suitable material or combination of materials, including, but not limited to, cardboard, paperboard, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof.
  • the blank is a laminar cardboard blank having a weight of between about 100 grams per square metre and about 350 grams per square metre.
  • the blank has a thickness of from about 200 to about 400 micrometres, more preferably from 250 micrometres to 350 micrometres.
  • the container is generally a rectangular parallelepiped container comprising two wider major walls spaced apart by two minor narrower walls.
  • the container may comprise two longitudinal rounded or bevelled edges on the first major wall, and/or two longitudinal rounded or bevelled edges on the second major wall. These may optionally be in combination with one or more rounded or bevelled transverse edges.
  • the exterior surfaces of containers according to the invention may be printed, embossed, debossed or otherwise embellished with manufacturer or brand logos, trade marks, slogans and other consumer information and indicia.
  • a container 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises a first major wall 11, a second major wall (not visible), a first minor side wall (not visible), a second opposed minor side wall 13, a top wall 15 and a bottom wall (not visible).
  • the container has a box portion 40 that defines first and second compartments for containing consumer goods.
  • a dotted line is included in Figure 1A to show the divide point between the first and second compartments.
  • a first lid 30 is connected to the box portion 40 by a first lid hinge line 32 that extends across the first side wall of the container.
  • the first lid 30 is movable relative to the box portion 40 between a closed position in which the first lid 30 covers the first opening and an open position in which the first opening is uncovered.
  • the first lid is disposed in the closed position in Figure 1A .
  • the first lid defines the top wall 15 of the container.
  • a first panel 20 is connected to the box portion 40 by a first panel hinge line 22 and is configured to pivot between a first position in which the first panel 20 overlies at least a portion of the first major wall 11 of the container 10, and a second position in which the first panel 20 extends substantially away from the box portion 40 of the container 10.
  • the first panel 20 is disposed in the second position in Figure 1A .
  • a slot 42 is provided in the first major wall 11 of the container. This will be described in more detail with respect to Figure 2 .
  • the container further comprises a second lid 60 that is connected to the box portion 40 by a second lid hinge line 62 that extends across the second side wall 14 of the container 10.
  • the second lid 60 is movable relative to the box portion 40 between a closed position in which the second lid 60 covers a second opening in the box portion 40 and an open position in which the second opening is uncovered.
  • the second lid 60 disposed in the closed position in Figure 1A .
  • the second lid defines the bottom wall of the container.
  • the container further comprises a second panel 50 that is connected to the box portion 40 by a second panel hinge line 52.
  • the second panel 50 is configured to pivot between a first position in which the second panel 50 overlies at least a portion of the second major wall 12 of the container 10, and a second position in which the second panel 50 extends substantially away from the box portion 40 of the container 10.
  • the second hinged panel 50 is disposed in the second position in Figure 1B .
  • Figure 2 shows the container of Figures 1A and 1B , as viewed from the back of the container, with the first panel 20 and second panel 50 now disposed in their respective first positions.
  • a corner portion of the second hinged panel 50 has been disposed in the slot 44 on the second major wall 12 of the container to hold the second hinge panel 50 flush against the second major wall of the container.
  • Figure 3 shows the container of Figures 1B disposed adjacent to an external device, which may be a charger unit for an aerosol generating article.
  • the device 100 has a main body 150 and a lid 130 connected to the body 150 by a device lid hinge line 132.
  • the first major wall 111 of the device 100 is provided with a slot 142 that defines an access opening to an internal cavity in the device that is shaped and sized to accommodate the first hinged panel 50 or the second hinged panel 20 of the container 10.
  • a consumer in use, can choose to insert the first hinged panel 20 of the container 10 through the slot 142 of the device to thereby attach the container 10 to the device 100.
  • the container 10 and the device 100 can be carried as a single ensemble.
  • a microsuction layer may be provided on the outer surface of the first panel 20 or the second panel 50.
  • Figure 5 shows an overhead view of a blank 200 for forming a container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the container of the second embodiment of the invention is similar to that of the first embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 .
  • the container of the second embodiment only has one lid connected to its box portion and only has one hinged panel for attaching the container to an external object.
  • the blank 200 of Figure 5 is shown in an unfolded condition.
  • the blank comprises a first portion 210 which comprises a plurality of panels connected by a plurality of fold lines.
  • the panels of the first portion 210 of the blank 200 are arranged to be folded about the fold lines of the first portion 210 of the blank to form a box portion and a first lid of the container.
  • the blank 200 further comprises a second portion, which comprises a first panel 220, connected to the edge of a first side wall panel 214 of the first portion of the blank 200 by a first hinge line 222.
  • first panel 220 is configured to pivot about the first hinge line 222 between a first position in which the first panel 220 overlies at least a portion of the first major wall 211 of the container, and a second position in which the first panel 220 extends substantially away from the box portion of the container.
  • Figure 6 shows an overhead view of a blank 300 for forming a container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the blank 300 comprises a first portion 310, which is the same as the first portion 210 of the blank 200 of the second embodiment, shown in Figure 5 .
  • the blank 300 further comprises a second portion 315 which is configured to form a first 320 and second 350 hinged panels on the assembled container.
  • the second portion 315 comprises a first panel 320 connected to the edge of a first side wall panel 314 of the first portion of the blank 300 by a first hinge line 322.
  • a cut line 325 divides the first panel 320 from a connecting major panel 327 that is configured to be held flush against a portion of the panel 311 forming the front wall of the container.
  • the connecting major panel 327 is connected to a connecting minor side panel 353, which is in turn connected to a second panel 350.
  • the connecting minor side panel 353 lies flush against the panel 313 forming the second minor side wall of the container.
  • the second panel 350 is free to pivot about a second hinge line 352 between a first position in which the second panel 350 overlies at least a portion of the first major wall of the container, and a second position in which the first panel 220 extends substantially away from the box portion of the container.

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  1. Récipient (10) pour des biens de consommation, comprenant :
    une première paroi majeure (11), une deuxième paroi majeure (12), des première (13) et deuxième (14) parois latérales mineures opposées, une paroi de sommet (15) et une paroi de fond ;
    une partie étui (40) définissant au moins un premier compartiment pour contenir des biens de consommation et une première ouverture pour accéder aux biens de consommation dans le premier compartiment ; et
    un premier couvercle (30) relié à la partie étui (40) par un axe d'articulation de premier couvercle (32), le premier couvercle (30) étant mobile par rapport à la partie étui (40) entre une position fermée dans laquelle le premier couvercle recouvre la première ouverture et une position ouverte dans laquelle la première ouverture est découverte ;
    dans lequel le récipient comprend en outre un premier panneau (20) relié à la partie étui (40) par un axe d'articulation de premier panneau (22) et configuré pour pivoter entre une première position dans laquelle le premier panneau (20) recouvre au moins une partie de la première paroi majeure (11) du récipient (10), et une deuxième position dans laquelle le premier panneau (20) s'étend sensiblement à l'écart de la partie étui (40) du récipient (10)
    caractérisé en ce que l'axe d'articulation de premier couvercle (32) s'étend à travers la première paroi latérale mineure du récipient et dans lequel le premier panneau (20) du récipient (10) est muni d'un mécanisme de fixation destiné à aider à fixer le premier panneau du récipient à un objet externe (100).
  2. Récipient (10) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre une fente (42) dans la première paroi majeure (11) du récipient (10) pour le maintien du premier panneau articulé (20) dans la première position.
  3. Récipient (10) selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel l'axe d'articulation de premier panneau (22) est disposé entre la première paroi majeure (11) de partie étui (40) et l'une parmi la première paroi latérale mineure (13) et la deuxième paroi latérale mineure (14).
  4. Récipient (10) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel le mécanisme de fixation comprend une couche de microaspiration sur une première surface du premier panneau (20).
  5. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre un mécanisme pour l'arrimage du premier couvercle (30) à la partie étui (40) lorsque le premier couvercle (30) est dans la position fermée.
  6. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier couvercle (30) comprend une première paroi majeure de premier couvercle, une deuxième paroi majeure de premier couvercle, des première et deuxième parois latérales mineures opposées de premier couvercle, et une première paroi de sommet de couvercle, dans lequel la première paroi de sommet de couvercle forme la paroi de sommet (15) du récipient (10) .
  7. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la première paroi majeure (11) du récipient (10) est munie d'un mécanisme de fixation pour la fixation de la première paroi majeure (11) du récipient (10) à un autre objet.
  8. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la partie étui (40) définit en outre un deuxième compartiment pour contenir des biens de consommation et une deuxième ouverture pour accéder aux biens de consommation dans le deuxième compartiment, et dans lequel le récipient (10) comprend en outre :
    un deuxième couvercle (60) relié à la partie étui (40) par un axe d'articulation de deuxième couvercle (62) s'étendant à travers la deuxième paroi latérale (14) du récipient (10), le deuxième couvercle (60) étant mobile par rapport à la partie étui (40) entre une position fermée dans laquelle le deuxième couvercle (60) recouvre la deuxième ouverture et une position ouverte dans laquelle la deuxième ouverture est découverte.
  9. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre un deuxième panneau (50) relié à la partie étui par un axe d'articulation de deuxième panneau (52) et configuré pour pivoter entre une première position dans laquelle le deuxième panneau (50) recouvre au moins une partie de la deuxième paroi majeure (12) du récipient, et une deuxième position dans laquelle le deuxième panneau s'étend sensiblement à l'écart de la partie étui (40) du récipient (10).
  10. Récipient selon la revendication 9, dans lequel l'axe d'articulation de deuxième panneau (52) s'étend le long d'un bord séparant la deuxième paroi majeure (12) de partie étui (40) de la première paroi latérale mineure (13) ou de la deuxième paroi latérale mineure (14).
  11. Récipient (10) selon la revendication 10 ou 11, dans lequel le deuxième couvercle (60) comprend une première paroi majeure de deuxième couvercle, une deuxième paroi majeure de deuxième couvercle, une première et une deuxième parois latérales mineures opposées de deuxième couvercle, et une paroi de fond de deuxième couvercle, dans lequel la paroi de fond de deuxième couvercle forme la paroi de fond du récipient (10).
  12. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, comprenant en outre un mécanisme pour l'arrimage du deuxième couvercle (60) à la partie étui (40) lorsque le deuxième couvercle (60) est dans la position fermée.
  13. Récipient (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les biens de consommation sont des articles de génération d'aérosol.
  14. Récipient (10) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le mécanisme de fixation sur le premier panneau (20) du récipient (10) est un ou plusieurs parmi un adhésif à faible adhérence, une matière de flocage, un gaufrage ou un dégaufrage.
  15. Système comprenant un dispositif (100) destiné à être utilisé dans un système à fumer chauffé électriquement et un récipient selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif (100) comprend un logement et une fente (142) dans le logement pour la réception du premier panneau (20) du récipient (10) .
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