ES2256536T3 - CARTON CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH AN ASA AND ASSOCIATED TROQUEL. - Google Patents

Abstract

Cardboard container intended to receive a plurality of articles (A) comprising a series of articulated panels to form a wrapper comprising an upper panel (16), opposite side panels (14, 18) connected by flaps to the upper panel (16) and a bottom panel (12, 20) connected by flaps to said side panels (14, 18); and in which an integral band type handle (H) extends entirely over the entire surface of the upper panel as well as over the surface of a side panel (14), the band being connected at its opposite ends so as to provide a surplus of material thus allowing the use part of the handle (H) to be carried in the use position, characterized in that the band-like handle (H) is extended in the lower panel (12) of the cardboard container from a side panel (14 ).

Description

Cardboard container provided with a handle and die associated.

The present invention consists of a container of cardboard that is particularly adapted - but not only - for receiving containers for beverages such as cans, and comprising a band-type handle that automatically straightens in the position of use as soon as the cardboard closes after being fill.

We know cardboard packaging for drinks that include a handle and, mainly, a band type handle. US 4 166 570 (Lazerand et al .) Thus describes a packaging carton intended for beverage cans and provided by a band-type handle. The band of the handle has a central use part visible at the level of an access opening to the handle, on the upper wall of the cardboard, extends over the entire upper wall and has opposite ends that end with the respective flaps of a pair of end closure flaps, connected again by flaps to the upper wall. The band of the handle is reinforced by a separate band of reinforcing material such as a fiber band.

DE 2756374A describes a cardboard of packaging intended for bottles and provided by a band type handle. The handle band extends transversely and entirely over entire surface of the top panel as well as on the surface of one of the cardboard side panels. The band is assembled from such that a surplus of material allows the use part of the handle be carried in use position.

US 2946621A describes a cardboard of packaging in which a band-like handle extends entirely on the surface of one of the side panels.

The fact of lifting a cardboard container and its contents by a band-type handle has the effect of concentrating the weight of the packaging at the level of the handle and at the level of certain areas of the panels on which the handle is fixed . The concentration of the weight generates a tension that can cause deformation and failure of the handle and several panels of the cardboard.

Another problem linked to the known handles of band type resides in the fact that once the handle is in position straightened, the nature of the cardboard will tend to return the band to its position of origin, which is not desirable.

The present invention aims to mitigate or at least mitigate the problems identified in the state prior art.

An aspect of the present invention is provide a cardboard container intended to receive a plurality of articles, said cardboard package comprises a series of articulated panels forming a wrapper comprising a panel upper, opposite side panels connected in an articulated way to the top panel and a bottom panel connected in an articulated way to one or more of said side panels; also includes a continuous band type handle, formed in cardboard, which extends transversely and entirely over the entire surface of the top panel as well as on the surface of one of the side panels; this band is assembled at the level of their opposite ends to supply a surplus of material that allows the handle use part to be carried in the position of use, characterized in that the band-type handle is extended on the bottom panel of the cardboard container.

Preferably, the cardboard also comprises a band that is provided to interconnect the band type handle a one of the panels (top or side).

According to an optional feature of this aspect of the invention, the band type handle is defined as first and second pairs of juxtaposed cuts, the cuts of the first pair are entirely placed through the top panel and it extend in one of the side panels, the cuts of the second pair are placed on the side panel and respectively prolong, according to laterally spaced locations, from the cuts from the first pair to the adjacent side edge of the panel lower. Optionally, a pair of juxtaposed lines of fold extend between each cut of the first pair and the cut adjacent to the second pair to define between them a band intended to interconnect the handle and the side panel.

Preferably, the end of the band-type handle which is adjacent to the base panel comprises a part located between two adjacent items in the carton to keep the handle in operating position and \ or to restrict displacement relative between adjacent items.

Preferably, the cardboard also comprises a pair of load deduction slits, which starts from the handle of band type so that it retains said two items adjacent.

A second aspect of the present invention is provide a fold to form a cardboard container intended to receiving articles, said fold comprises, in series, panels connected by flaps gathered in the same place to form a envelope comprising a top panel, side panels opposites connected by flaps to the top panel, and at least a lower panel connected by flaps to one or more of said side panels; It also includes a continuous band type handle formed in the fold and extending transversely and entirely over the entire surface of the top panel as well as on the surface of one of the side panels, the band thus assembled at the level of its opposite ends to supply a surplus of material that allows the use part of the handle to be carried in use position, following a configuration straightened, characterized in that the band-type handle extends in a bottom panel.

Preferably, the carton also it comprises a band that is provided to interconnect the Band type handle to one of the panels (top or side).

According to an optional feature of this second  aspect of the invention, the band type handle is defined first and second pairs of juxtaposed cuts, the cuts of the first pair are entirely placed through the top panel and it extend in one of the side panels, the cuts of the second pair are placed on the side panel and respectively prolong, according to laterally spaced locations, from the cuts from the first pair to the adjacent side edge of the panel lower. Optionally, a pair of juxtaposed lines of crease extends between each cut of the first pair and the cut adjacent to the second pair to define each other a band destined to interconnect the handle and the side panel.

Preferably, the end of the band-type handle which is adjacent to the base panel comprises a part located between two adjacent items in the carton to keep the handle in position of use and / or to restrict displacement relative between adjacent items.

Preferred modes of realization of the present invention will now be described, as an example only, in reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of the fold of a cardboard envelope, integrating one of the aspects of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard container in an upright position, formed in the fold of figure 1;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cardboard container depicted on figure 2, with the handle on operating position;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the background of the cardboard container of figure 3, showing the handle part;

Figure 5 is a plan view of a fold according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the cardboard container in an upright position, formed in the fold of figure 5;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the cardboard container shown on figure 6, with the handle in position of use;

Figure 8 is a plan view of a fold according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the cardboard container in an upright position, formed in the fold of figure 8;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the cardboard container shown on figure 9, with the handle in position  of use.

Detailed description of the preferred modes of realization

Referring to the drawings and in particular to the Figures 1 and 2, a cardboard container is formed in a fold 10 only made of cardboard or other suitable sheet type material folding, which can be adapted to accommodate such varied items such as cans, bottles or cups that follow various provisions, for example six bottles arranged on two rows of three bottles each. It is planned that the cardboard container can be adapted so that it hosts a different number of items, according to to the user's requirements.

If the cardboard fold 10 of the first embodiment illustrated on figure 1, this fold comprises panels intended to form an upper side, a  base and opposite sides. The fold is positioned such that it comprises a first base panel 12, a first side panel 14, a top panel 16, a second side panel 18 and a second base panel 20, each being connected by flaps to the next, in series, along the fold lines 22, 24, 26 and 28 respectively.

The fold can also comprise at least a clamping structure of articles 30, intended for subject of one or several articles. Preferably, each structure 30 comprises a pair of flaps 32, 34 arranged one facing each other and connected by flaps to the first side panel 14 or to the second side panel 16, along the fold lines 36 and 38 respectively. Preferably, the fold lines 36 and 38 diverge into the opening defined by the flaps 32 and 34, in the respective side panel connected in the same place. The fold lines 36 and 38 converge upward, as Figures 2 and 3 show. A cut 40 separates the flaps adjacent 32 and 34.

The bottom edges of the flaps 32 and 34 define the edge of a pressure opening 42. To tighten the cardboard around a group of items, pressure openings 42 they are formed at the level of the first base panel 12 while similar pressure openings 42 are formed at the level of a second base panel 20. With the cardboard located around a group of articles and base panels 12 and 20 arranged in position superimposed, mechanical elements penetrate the openings of pressure 42 and move in the direction of the others in order to tighten the cardboard around the group of items according to a mode well known. Once the cardboard is tight, it is locked with the help of adapted fixing means, for example locking tabs 90 that impersonate the openings defined by the tabs of deduction 92 respectively. The settings of the tabs locking and deduction tabs 90 and 92 are fine known and the blocking operation is well dominated.

In one of the categories of embodiments, a stabilization flap 96 (or interlocking type neck) such as shown on figure 1 part of the upper panel 16, such that the flap 96 is connected by flaps to the panel upper 16 even having been dissociated from the fold.

The fold of Figure 1 also comprises a H-band type handle presenting a central use part 68 fragilely connected to upper panel 16 in this mode of realization. The central use part 68 is formed from the upper panel 16 and extends entirely over this entire panel top 16. Handle H extends on the first and second panels lateral 14 and 18.

The central use part 68 is separated from the panel upper by opposite 78 and 80 cuts. Preferably also it comprises one or more openings 82 and 84 located along each of the longitudinal edges of the central use part 68, to allow a user to more easily take this part of central use

Handle H extends on the first side panel 14 and is defined, at least in part, by a side panel of handle 58. The handle side panel 58 is separated from the side panel 14 by two pairs of opposite or juxtaposed cuts, 64, 66 and 63, 65. Cuts 64 and 66 of the upper pair correspond to the respective extensions of cuts 78 and 80, and extend down from fold line 24 to bands 72a and 72b  respectively. The cuts 63 and 65 of the lower pair extend down from bands 72a and 72b to the fold line 22, following laterally spaced locations relative to cuts 64 and 66 respectively. Cuts 64 and 66 define also an intermediate panel 17 located on the side panel 14. This embodiment contains only an intermediate panel 71, but the handle H can nevertheless comprise two intermediate panels or more intended to connect the handle side panel 58 to the part of central use 68. On figure 1, intermediate panel 71 is connected by flaps to the handle side panel 58, along the fold line 70, as well as to the central use part 68 at along the fold line 24. It follows that the handle H is extends the entire first side panel 14 over all equally.

Preferably, the handle H is extended in the panel of base 12 and is connected by flaps to the latter. In the mode of embodiment of figure 1, the handle H also includes the lower handle panels 15, 15a and 15b leaving the panel of base 12 and are connected by flaps to the latter, along fold lines 13, 13a and 13b. The bottom handle panels 15, 15a and 15b are connected by flaps to the handle side panel 58, a along an extension of the fold line 22. In mode of use, the handle H will pivot inside, along the fold lines 13, 13a and 13b described in more detail below, to lift the central use part 68 above the panel upper 16 and bring the latter to the position of use.

In one of the categories of embodiments, the handle H is connected by flaps to one of the side panels or upper 14 and 16, between the ends of the handle, by means of a band type structure. In this embodiment, the band type structure is provided by said bands 72a and 72b. The first band 72a flaps the panel handle side 58 to side panel 14, along lines juxtaposed fold 74a and 76a, while the second band 72b flaps the opposite edge of the handle side panel 58 to the side panel 14, along juxtaposed fold lines 74b and 76b. The fold lines 74a and 76a extend between the cut 64 of the upper pair and the adjacent cut 63 of the lower pair, thus defining the first band 72a among the latter. The lines fold 74b and 76b extend between the cut 66 of the pair upper and adjacent cut 65 of the lower pair, thus defining the second band 72b among the latter. The bands 72a and 72b restrict the degree of movement of the handle, which improves the structural integrity of the handle while maintaining a Some degree of flexibility. The bands 72a and 72b also contribute to connect the opposite end parts of the panel lateral 14, in order to improve the structural integrity of this  side panel 14. The band also helps absorb tensions generated by packaging manipulation.

It is expected that the band type structure will not be limited to the embodiment described in the paragraph preceding. In fact, it is planned that the band type structure can be placed in such a way that the handle is connected by flaps to the top panel without departing from the field of application of the present invention.

On figure 1, as the type structure band connects the side panel 14 to the handle side panel 58, It comprises two pairs of cuts 64, 66 and 63, 65 that define the panel side handle 58 and are separated by bands 72a and 72b respectively.

In order to provide a handle structure more solid, it is preferable that the handle H widens towards its ends and, to do so, that cuts 64, 66 and 63, 65 of the panel handle side 58 may diverge in the direction of the first panel of base 12.

Another preferred feature consists of provide one or more article retention structures  within the handle H with a view to satisfying two objectives: (i) reduce displacement between adjacent items and improve well the rigidity of the packaging; and (ii) keep handle H in position straightened as soon as the latter has been placed in the position of utilization.

In the embodiment of Figure 1, provide two retention structures for articles 46. Each retention structure of articles 46 being identical, Only one of them will be described now. The structure of retention comprises a pair of flaps 48 and 50 intended to receive the articles, which start from the handle side panel 58 and are connected by flaps to the latter, along lines of fold 52 and 54. A cut 56 separates the flaps 48 and 50 intended To receive the items. Certain embodiments too they can comprise pressure openings 44a and 44b that function in analogously to the openings 42 described above. The fold lines 52 and 54 are positioned so as to provide a pressure type adjustment on a retained item.

As the or each retention structure of the Articles 46 is located between opposite cuts 63 and 65 forming  the handle H, the lower handle panels 15a and 15b are separated of the base panel by cuts 60 and 62. In the operating position, these lower handle panels work analogously to lower handle panel 15.

Handle H can be extended on the second panel side 18, analogously to the first side panel 14, supplying one or several handle side panels, a structure band type, one or several lower handle panels or a article retention structure. However, in mode of embodiment of figure 1, the central use part 68 is prolongs on the second side panel 18, by prolonging the cuts 78 and 80 in the second side panel 18. Preferably, the cuts that define this end of the handle H diverge towards the outside, as designated by reference figures 86 and 88, with in order to absorb the tensions linked to the lifting of the handle H and thus reduce the risk of tearing of the second side panel 18.

A supplementary handle band (not shown) it can be applied on the inside surface of the fold 10 and be fixed on the central use part 68 by means of an adhesive or of other means known in the state of the art. Besides, the handle band should preferably be formed of cardboard, cardboard laminate, fiber tape or other suitable plastic material.

If the conception of cardboard is considered illustrated on figures 2, 3 and 4, the fold requires a series of successive folds and, optionally, operations of glued that can be made on a continuous machine, of such that it is not necessary to swing or rotate the cardboard To finish manufacturing. The folding process is not limited to described below and can be modified according to particular manufacturing requirements.

Items are collected in order, for example on two rows of four items A, then the cardboard fold it is presented to articles A. In this embodiment, the fold 10 is introduced from above. Side panels 14 and 18 of the fold are then folded following the fold lines 24 and 26 respectively, such that the side panels are folded down in relation to the upper panel 16.

The clamping structures of articles 30 they are also formed by folding outwards to define reception openings according to a well known mode, and the base panels 12 and 20 are folded so that they exit the alignment with side panels 14 and 18. Side panels 14 and 18 as well as the lower panels 12 and 20 are placed in contact with the respective articles A, such that the part Bottom of items A exits through the openings defined by the fastening flaps 32 and 34, and held in place as show figure 3.

The base panels 12 and 20 are then carried in  superimposed position and assembled with the help of an adhesive or with the aid of blocking means such as those described before those present. The cardboard is like this in straightened and loaded position, as shown in figure 2.

Reference is made to figures 3 and 4 for form the handle H. The central use part 68 is separated from the panel  top 16 by an end user, along cuts 78 and 80, so that at least a part of the handle H comes out above the top panel 16, as shown in figure 3. When the central use part 68 is lifted, the side panel of handle 58 is moved inside. Therefore, if the panel handle ends under side panel 14, folds inwards along the fold line 22 that connects the side panel 14 and the base panel 12. In these embodiments equipped with a band type structure, bands 72a and 72b are folded to the inside along the fold lines 76a and 76b.

The fact that bands 72a and 72b as well as the handle side panel 58 be moved inside provides a surplus of material intended to allow the central use part 68 if brought into use position, analogously to what is represented on figure 3. In the preferred embodiment of Figure 1, the handle H is extended in the base panel 12 by lower handle panels 15, 15a and 15b, such that the handle folds inward along of the fold lines 13, 13a and 13b. Therefore, the panels lower handles 15, 15a and 15b are folded up and at inside, and the handle side panel 58 is displaced inside with  in relation to the side panel 14. Similarly, the intermediate panel 71 bends to exit a collinear arrangement to the side panel of handle 58, along the fold line 70, so that more easily confers a certain degree of curvature to the handle H in when it is in use position.

In these embodiments with one or several retention structures of articles 46, displacement to inside the handle side panel 58 causes the fold towards the outside of the fastening flaps of articles 48 and 50, at along the fold lines 52 and 54, as shown in figures 3 and 4. We can see later in Figure 4 that the lower panels of handle 15, 15a and 15b are designed and shaped to be placed between a bottom of the items, in order to Provide a pressure type adjustment. In addition, the edge of the openings formed by the fastening flaps 48 and 50 is formed so that it holds a bottom of the article, thereby that the handle side panel 58 cannot be moved towards the exterior once placed inside.

When connecting the handle side panel 58 to the panel lateral 14 through bands 72a and 72b, the displacement up the handle H will result in folding the bands 72a and 72b according to an almost face-to-face arrangement with the side panel 14, as shown in figure 4. This in turn has as a consequence that the side panel 14 is drawn towards the inside, in the direction of the article, which prevents bands 72a and 72b deploy and return to their home position, or at least Limit this type of effect. The handle H is thus held in position straightened, as depicted in figures 3 and 4, by the band type structure as well as, on the other hand, by clamping of item with handle side panel 58 and / or panels lower handles 15, 15a and 15b.

If the second embodiment of the present invention as represented in figures 5, 6 and 7, the fold and the cardboard are designed for a plurality of articles arranged on two levels of articles Al and A2. The lateral structures and the structure of the handle are thus modified in consecuense. The second embodiment is similar to first embodiment and similar parts are by consequently designated by the same reference figure but with the prefix "1". The only differences are going to be described. now.

We can see in figure 5 that the side panel 114 comprises upper and lower parts 117 and 115 that are connected by flaps along the fold line 119. In In this embodiment, the handle side panel 158 is formed at the bottom 115 of the side panel, but it could be formed on the upper side 117 of the side panel without being separated hence the scope of the present invention. For connect the handle side panel 158 to the central use part 168 a second intermediate panel 159 is also provided, which It is connected by flaps to the handle 158 side panel following an extension of the fold line 119, and to the first panel intermediate 171 following the fold line 170. The structures Band type are formed at the bottom 115 of the panel lateral, although they can of course be located on the side upper 117 of the side panel, even in the upper panel 116, without departing from the scope of the invention Present.

As Figures 6 and 7 show, the second mode of embodiment is conceived according to an identical way to the first embodiment and also the structure of the handle H2 also It is similarly formed: it will not be subject to more detailed description.

If the third embodiment is considered represented in figures 8, 9 and 10, the carton is conceived so that it receives two levels of A3 and A4 items, each level containing a group placed according to a configuration in two times three. Again, the general structure of the cardboard and the handle it is very similar to the first and second embodiments and the same references are used, but this time with prefix "2". Here too, only the differences in relation to Second embodiment will be described.

This embodiment comprises a structure sole retention of articles 246, formed from 258 handle side panel.

The retention structure of articles 246 it is identical to that described in the first embodiment; It comprises a pair of fastening flaps of articles 248 and 250. In this embodiment, the lower handle panel 215 starts from one side of the retention structure of articles 246, and in addition a second lower handle panel 215a is provided which goes of the bottom panel 212, along the opposite side of the retention structure of articles 246. How is it a structure on two levels, also includes a second panel intermediate 259 that connects by handle the side panel of handle 258 and the first intermediate panel 271, following the fold lines 219 and 270 respectively.

The third embodiment is conceived of analogous mode to the first and second embodiments, and not it will be described in more detail; is illustrated however on figures 9 and 10.

The present invention and its preferred modes of realization provide a packaging provided with a handle, which you can pass, if you consider the upper panel 216, of a sunken position, flat, to a position of use, and that held in place by the handle type structure. So advantageously, this allows a user to more easily reuse the handle. The arrangement with band type structure and structure of handle type confers a certain degree of flexibility to the handle, such so that the tensions generated when handling the container cardboard are dissipated over a wider area and absorbed to the level of the lateral and lower structures thus reducing the risk of undesirable tear.

We will assume that the terms "superior", "bottom", "base", "side", "interior", "exterior" as used present to designate the cardboard panels are terms relative, and that the cardboard can be reoriented according to the Needs and wishes. All reference to flap assemblies would not have been interpreted as necessarily in reference to a single fold line; in fact, it is expected that an assembly by flaps can be formed from a folding line, from a fragile line or even one, two or several fold lines, without that is therefore separated from the scope of the invention Present.

The present invention and its preferred mode of embodiment consist of a packaging that is designed so which provides sufficient strength to receive items with all certainty but with a certain degree of flexibility, of such so that the load transfer on the handle is absorbed by the paperboard. The fold shape minimizes the required amount of carton, and the packing with handle can be applied manually or by automatic means on a series of articles. We can anticipate the fact that the present invention may be applied to types various packaging with handle and not limited to packaging envelope type. For example, the handle H of the cardboard container mentioned above can be applied on a container of cardboard whose pressure is made above or on a container of completely enclosed cardboard, without separating from the field of application of the present invention.

Claims (13)

1. Cardboard container intended to receive a plurality of articles (A) comprising a series of articulated panels to form a wrapper comprising an upper panel (16), opposite side panels (14,18) connected by flaps to the upper panel ( 16) and a bottom panel (12, 20) connected by flaps to said side panels (14, 18); and in which an integral band type handle (H) extends entirely over the entire surface of the upper panel as well as over the surface of a side panel (14), the band being connected at its opposite ends so as to provide a surplus of material thus allowing the use part of the handle (H) to be carried in the use position, characterized in that the band-like handle (H) is extended in the lower panel (12) of the cardboard container from a side panel (14 ). 2. Cardboard container according to claim 1, in which a band (72a, 72b) is provided for a interconnect the band type handle to one of the upper panels (14) and to the side panel (16). 3. Cardboard container according to claim 1 in which the band type handle (H) is defined by first and second pairs of juxtaposed cuts (78, 80; 63, 64; 65, 66), the cuts of the first pair (78, 80) are placed entirely through of the upper panel (16) and extend into the side panel (14), the cuts of the second pair (63, 64, 65, 66) are placed in the side panel (14) and extend from positions to a space lateral respectively from the cuts of the first pair (78, 80) towards the adjacent inner edge of the side panel (14). 4. Cardboard container according to claim 3 in which a pair of juxtaposed fold lines (74a, 76a; 74b, 76b) extends between each cut of the first pair and the cut adjacent to the second pair to define a band (72a, 72b) between them to interconnect the handle and the side panel (14). 5. Cardboard container according to any one of the preceding claims in which the end of the type handle band adjacent to the bottom panel (12) comprises a part (15) placed between two adjacent items (A) in the carton to keep the handle in use position and / or restrict the relative displacement between adjacent items (A). 6. Cardboard container according to claim 5 in which also includes a pair of retention slots of the articles (46) starting from the band type handle to retain the said two adjacent articles (A). 7. Die (10) to form a cardboard container intended to receive items (A), said die serially comprises panels connected by flaps assembled in place to form a wrapper comprising an upper panel (16), opposite side panels (14 , 18) connected by flaps to the upper panel (16) and at least one lower panel (12, 20) connected by flaps to one or more side panels (14, 18); it also comprises a continuous band type handle (H) formed from the die (10) and extending entirely over the entire surface of the upper panel (16) as well as on the surface of a side panel (14), band (H) being thus connected to its opposite ends in such a way that it provides a surplus of material allowing the use part of the handle (H) to be brought into use position, characterized in that the band-like handle (H) is extended in a lower panel (12) . 8. Die (10) according to claim 7 in the which band (72a, 72b) is provided to interconnect the Band type handle (H) to an upper panel (14) and a side panel (16). 9. Die (10) according to claim 7 in the which band type handle (H) is defined by a first and second pair of juxtaposed cuts (78, 80; 63, 64; 65, 66), the cuts of the first pair (78, 80) are placed entirely through of the upper panel (16) and extend into the side panel (14), the cuts of the second pair (63, 64, 65, 66) are placed in the side panel (14) and extend from positions to a space lateral respectively from the cuts of the first pair (78, 80) towards the adjacent side edge of the lower panel (14). 10. Die (10) according to claim 9 in the which a pair of juxtaposed fold lines (74a, 76a; 74b, 76b) extends between each cut of the first pair second pair and the cut adjacent to the second pair to define a band (72a, 72b) between them to interconnect the handle and the side panel (14). 11. Die (10) according to claim 10 in the which end of the band type handle adjacent to the bottom panel (12) comprises a part (15) positioned between two articles adjacent in the cardboard to keep the handle in a position of utilization and / or restrict relative displacement between adjacent items (A). 12. Die (10) according to claim 11 in the  which also includes a pair of retention slots of the articles (46) starting from the band type handle to retain the two said two adjacent articles (A). 13. Packaging comprising a carton according to a any one of claims 1 to 6 and a plurality of items placed in a row.