ES2328947T3 - CARTON CONTAINER THAT HAS INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS AND METHOD FOR PLACING THE CONTAINER IN THE INCLINED POSITION. - Google Patents

Abstract

A carton has a dispenser located at an exiting end of the carton. The dispenser can be opened by separating a dispenser flap from the exiting end of the carton, thereby forming a dispenser opening at the exiting end. The dispenser flap is then engaged with a mounting feature at the bottom of the carton to tilt the carton in a manner such that articles are urged toward the exiting end by gravity.

Description

Cardboard container that has characteristics of inclination and method for placing the container in position inclined

The present invention relates to a method to place a cardboard container in an inclined configuration according to the preamble of claim 1. Similarly, the The present invention relates to a carton according to the preamble of claim 6.

Background

Containers have been previously used Closed cardboard with positioning characteristics for Submit or distribute articles. For example, in the document USES. 2004/0188508 A1, a cardboard container is disclosed, such as defined in the preamble of claim 6, which is suitable to be placed in an inclined configuration, such as is defined in the preamble of claim 1. Due to the inclined configuration of the carton, the items housed within it are more easily accessible to users through a distribution opening. Therefore, it they can remove items from inside the carton without the need for the user to put his hand inside said interior. The distribution flap of this cardboard container extends towards the inside of the top panel, the output end panel and both side panels The mounting projection of the fin distribution is formed on the top panel by a line of weakening, properly curved. In your configuration inclined, the parts of the side panels of the fin of distribution cover the side panels of the carton adjacent to the end panel, which makes it cumbersome to place correctly the distribution flap to place the container of cardboard in its inclined configuration. In addition, the characteristic of assembly, sized to receive the mounting projection of the distribution fin, extends to the entire width of the container paperboard. The above, as in many other use cases of positioning characteristics, negatively affects the structural integrity of the cardboard container. Additionally, many conventional cardboard packaging positioning sets, similar to those of the cited reference, they are structurally weak and crush relatively easily because of excessive weight, and / or may not provide a desired degree of stability for A cardboard container. Consequently, an objective of the present invention is to disclose a cardboard container of the generic type, as defined in the preamble of claim 6, and a method to place a cardboard container in a configuration inclined, as defined in the preamble of the claim 1, which allows it to support a relatively large weight without crush or deform significantly.

features

According to a first aspect of the invention, this objective is achieved by a cardboard container as defined in claim 6. Accordingly, the carton of the present invention includes a distributor located in a exit end of the cardboard container. The dealer can open by separating the distribution flap from the outlet end of the cardboard container, thus forming an opening of distribution at the outlet end. The distribution fin is then attach, on its mounting boss, with a mounting feature on the bottom back of the container cardboard to tilt it in such a way that the items located inside the carton are pushed by gravity towards the output end The distribution fin comprises at least a folding line that extends substantially side through the existing end panel along with, so less, a folding line on which the projection of the distribution fin assembly.

Also according to a first aspect of the invention, the distribution flap can be formed so which can support a relatively large weight without crushing or warp significantly. The relatively high resistance of The distribution fin allows heavy items, such as beverage containers, be supported in the carton while in the inclined configuration.

The open end of the container Open cardboard can have one or more retaining walls, so  that items are prevented from rolling involuntarily, leaving of the carton, even when it is in the inclined configuration.

According to a second aspect of the invention, the method to place a cardboard container in a configuration inclined according to the present invention, as defined in the claim 1, comprises disposing a cardboard container having a first side panel, a top panel, a second panel side, a bottom panel, an end panel, an end panel of output, and a distribution model that defines a fin of distribution at least in the output end panel and in the top panel; separate the distribution fin from the rest of the carton, in which the separation of the fin from distribution forms a distribution opening at least in the end panel and top panel; and attach the fin of distribution with a mounting feature close to the panel end, in which the distribution fin provides an angle no orientation of the cardboard container with respect to the horizontal. The distribution fin comprises a projection of mounting, and coupling the distribution flap with the mounting feature includes entering the projection of mounting on the mounting feature. The fin of distribution it comprises at least one folding line that extends from substantially lateral way through the end panel of exit. A series of items can be housed inside the packaging of paperboard.

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An initial piece of cardboard packaging, which does not It is part of the present invention, it can comprise a first panel side, a second side panel, a top panel, a panel bottom, at least one extreme exit fin that extends along a first marginal area of the initial piece, so minus one extreme fin that extends along a second marginal area of the initial piece, a distribution model that defines a distribution fin at least in at least said extreme exit fin, top panel, first side panel and the second side panel, and a mounting feature so less in said extreme fin, or adjacent thereto, sized to receive at least a part of the fin of distribution.

At least said exit end panel of the initial piece may comprise a first lateral end fin of outlet connected to the first side panel and a second end fin side outlet connected to the second side panel, extending the distribution model through the first extreme fin lateral exit and the second extreme lateral exit. The distribution model may comprise a first line of folded, which extends generally transverse through of the first extreme lateral exit fin, and a second line folding which extends generally transverse through  of the second extreme lateral exit flap. The characteristic of assembly may comprise a separation break line in the starting piece

Other aspects, characteristics and details of the The present invention can be more fully understood referring to the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, considered in conjunction with the drawings, and from the appended claims.

According to common practice, the various characteristics of the drawings, described below, are not necessarily drawn to scale. You can expand or reduce the dimensions of the various characteristics and elements in the drawings to show more clearly the realizations of the invention.

Brief description of the figures in the drawings

Figure 1 is a plan view of a starting piece from which a cardboard container is formed according to a first embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a top view, in perspective, of the carton according to the first embodiment.

Figure 3 shows the distributor opening of the first embodiment of the cardboard container.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the distribution flap of the first embodiment of the packaging of paperboard.

Figure 5 is a partial bottom view, in perspective, from the back of the first embodiment of the cardboard container.

Figure 6 shows the first embodiment of the Cardboard container, placed in an inclined configuration.

Figure 7 is a side view of the first realization of the cardboard container in its inclined configuration.

Figure 8 is a partial view, in perspective, of the first embodiment of the cardboard container in its inclined configuration.

Figure 9 is a plan view of a starting piece from which a cardboard container is formed according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Figure 10 is a top view, in perspective, of the carton according to the second embodiment.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the distribution flap of the second embodiment of the packaging of paperboard.

Figure 12 is a partial bottom view, in perspective, from the back of the second embodiment of the cardboard container.

Figure 13 is a side view of the second realization of the cardboard container in its inclined configuration.

Figure 14 is a partial view, in perspective, of the second embodiment of the carton in its inclined configuration.

Detailed description

For a more complete understanding of this Invention, reference will be made to the following detailed description and to the attached drawings, in which the reference numerals similar or similar designate corresponding parties in all the figures.

The present invention relates generally to cartons that have tilt characteristics that improve their distribution capabilities. The inclination characteristics, according to the present invention, are they can use, for example, in cardboard containers that contain items or other items or products such as, for example, food and drinks. Items may also include beverage containers such as, for example, cans, bottles, PET containers or other containers such as those used in The packaging of food products. With the objective of illustration and not with that of limiting the scope of the invention, the Detailed description below discloses containers for generally cylindrical drinks such that are arranged within the embodiments of the cardboard container. In this specification,  the terms "lower", "down", "higher" and "above" indicate specific guidelines in relation to Fully mounted and vertical cardboard containers.

Figure 1 is a plan view of a initial piece (8) used to form a cardboard container (190) (shown in Figure 2) according to a first embodiment of the invention. The initial part (8) comprises a first side panel (10) foldably connected to an upper panel (20) in a first transverse folding line (21), a second side panel (30) foldably connected to the top panel (20) in a second transverse folding line (31) and a lower panel (40) foldably connected to the first side panel (10) in a third transverse folding line (41). An adhesive fin (50) can be foldably connected to the second side panel (30) in a fifth transverse fold line (51). A handle (26) may be included in the top panel (20).

The first side panel (10) is connected to folding mode to a first extreme lateral exit fin (12) and to a first extreme lateral fin (14). The top panel (20) is foldably connected to an upper end fin of exit (22) and to an upper end fin (24). The second panel side (30) is foldably connected to a second fin extreme exit side (32) and a second extreme fin lateral (34). The bottom panel (40) is foldably connected to an extreme lower exit fin (42) and to an extreme fin lower (44). The extreme output fins (12), (22), (32), (42) they extend along a first marginal area of the piece initial (8), and can be foldably connected along of a first folding line (62) extending longitudinally. The extreme fins (14), (24), (34), (44) are extend along a second marginal area of the piece initial (8), and can be foldably connected along of a second fold line (64) that extends longitudinally. The fold lines (62), (64) that are extend longitudinally can be straight folding lines or the folding lines (62), (64) may be offset in one or more positions to take into account, for example, the thickness of the starting piece When the cardboard container (190) is assembled, the extreme outlet fins (12), (22), (32), (42) close one end front or exit of the cardboard container (190), and the fins ends (14), (24), (34), (44) close one rear end of the cardboard container (190).

A distribution model (100) is formed in the initial part (8) and defines a distributor (150) in the package of assembled cardboard (figure 2). The distribution model (100) can be generally formed, for example, from lines of breakage or other separation lines that allow the distributor (150). When the distributor (150) is opened, a fin distribution (155), withdrawn during the opening of the distributor (150), can be used to place the packaging of cardboard (190) in its inclined configuration.

The distribution model (100) comprises a first extreme break line (108) that extends through the first extreme lateral exit fin (12), and a second line break end (128) extending through the second extreme lateral exit fin (32). The first and second lines of Extreme breakage (108), (128) have central sections that are they extend obliquely, which pass, at each end, to sections that They extend generally laterally. The first and second extreme break lines (108), (128) define an extreme wall of retention (125) in the cardboard container (190) mounted (figure 2).

The first extreme break line (108) is extends to a point on a first lateral line of breakage (102), or adjacent thereto, which generally extends oblique through the first side panel (10). The second line break end (128) extends to a point in a second lateral break line (122), or adjacent thereto, which is extends generally obliquely through the second panel lateral (30). A first break line (104) extending from generally longitudinal mode extends between a point in the first lateral break line (102), or adjacent thereto, and a opening characteristic (106) in the upper panel (20). A second break line (124) that generally extends Longitudinal extends between a point on the second lateral line of breakage (122), or adjacent thereto, and the characteristic of opening (106). A first inclined fold line (132) is extends from the first extreme break line (108) to a edge of the first extreme lateral exit fin (12). A second inclined fold line (134) extends from the second extreme break line (128) to an edge of the second extreme lateral exit fin (32). According to a first by way of example, a mounting feature (136) is formed in the fold line (64) between the panel lower (40) and the lower extreme fin (44). The characteristic mounting (136) cooperates with the distribution flap (155) to tilt the cardboard container (190) (figure 7). A first and second lines with oblique incisions (26), (28) are formed in the upper end fin outlet (22). The lines with incisions obliques (26), (28) allow the distribution fin (155) to deformed in the upper end fin of exit (22), allowing that the distribution fin (155) is more easily removed during the opening of the distributor (150).

Referring again to Figure 1, the break lines (102), (104), (108), (122), (124), (128) of the distribution model (100) can be formed from continuous or substantially continuous break lines constituted, for example, by incisions, cuts, gaps, cuts / creases, perforations, displaced cuts, and combinations thereof. If cuts are used to form the lines of break (102), (104), (108), (122), (124), (128), the cuts can be interrupted, for example, by means of breakages. The inclined fold lines (132), (134) can be, by example, folds, cuts / folds, interrupted cuts, incisions or other lines of separation in the initial piece (8). The mounting feature (136) can be in general any break line in the initial part (8) that allows that an opening is formed in the feature, preferably without The need to use a tool. For example, the mounting feature (136) can be in the form of a line of breakage, a continuous cut or an interrupted cut by break crushing. An elongated, continuous or interrupted can also be used to form the mounting feature (136).

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard container (190) mounted. The cardboard container (190) can be assemble from the initial part (8), for example, by applying glue to the adhesive flap (50) and folding the starting piece (8) so that the adhesive fin (50) comes into contact with the panel lower (40). To complete the cardboard container (190), the fins output ends (12), (22), (32), (42) fold towards the inside and stick or otherwise adhere in place to form an outlet end panel (120), and the end fins (14), (24), (34), (44) fold inwards and stick or adhere to another way to form an end panel (130). Can be placed containers (C) (shown in Figure 7) or other items in the cardboard container (190) at any time before forming either of the end panels (120), (130) or both. At cardboard container (190) mounted, distribution model (100) defines the distribution fin (155), which is used as an element inclined for the cardboard container.

As shown in Figure 2, the first and second extreme break lines (108), (128) define a wall of retention (125), generally U-shaped, on the end panel of output (120). When the distribution fin (155) is removed, the retaining wall (125) closes, at least partially, the outlet end of the carton (190) to prevent the containers or other items roll out of carelessness from the cardboard container (190) or otherwise leave it.

Figure 3 shows the distributor opening (150) of the cardboard container (190). The distributor (150) of the container cardboard can be opened by inserting a finger or other object into the opening characteristic (106). The opening feature (106) may include, for example, incisions, continuous cuts and / or intermingled cuts with crushing, or other breakage lines interruption, to provide relatively easy access to distributor (150). The distribution fin (155) is removed at then tearing along the break lines (102), (104), (108), (122), (124), (128) (Figure 1). Incisions obliques (26), (28) on the sides of the distribution fin (155) allow the fin to slightly deform at its edges way that can be more easily removed from the carton (190).

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the distribution fin (155) after its removal from the end of exit of the cardboard container (190) during the opening of the distributor (150). The distribution fin (155) serves as inclined element for the cardboard container (190), as describe in detail later. According to the first by way of example, the distribution fin (155) disassembled includes a mounting boss (162), a wall back (164) and a base (166) that can be oriented generally perpendicular to the mounting boss (162). He mounting projection (162) can be curved, relative to the wall rear (164), around the inclined fold lines (132), (134).

Figure 5 is a bottom view, in perspective, from the back of the cardboard container (190). Such As shown in Figure 5, the mounting feature (136) It is arranged in the lower back of the carton (190), and is in the bottom panel (40) and in the end panel (130) or is adjacent to them. Mounting feature (136) is sized to receive the mounting projection (162) of the distribution fin (155).

Figure 6 shows the cardboard container (190), placed in the inclined configuration. To place the container of cardboard (190) in the inclined configuration, the mounting boss (162) folds or curves first around the fold lines inclined (132), (134) so that it is adjacent to the wall posterior (164) or lean against it, as shown in Figure 6. The folded mounting boss (162) is inserted into continued in the mounting feature (136) until the base (166) of the fin (155) rests against the lower panel (40). He mounting projection (162) has a conical shape that facilitates its Introduction to the mounting feature (136). Aiming For illustration, the cardboard container (190) is shown with its side bottom up in figure 6. In practice, a user you can place the cardboard container (190) in the configuration inclined while the cardboard container (190) is vertical, to prevent items from escaping through the opening of distribution (152) (figure 7) formed during the withdrawal of the distribution fin (155). Alternatively, the opening of distribution (152) may be covered while the packaging of Cardboard (190) is inverted.

Figure 7 is a side view of the packaging of cardboard (190) in the inclined configuration and Figure 8 is a partial view, in perspective, of the cardboard container (190) in the inclined configuration. As shown in Figure 7, the distribution fin (155) leaves a distribution opening (152) when removed from the exit end of the carton (190), and also provides the cardboard container (190) with an angle of inclination (?) when coupled with the characteristic of assembly (136). The angle of inclination (?) Makes the containers (C) are housed inside the cardboard container (190) for roll, slide or otherwise move towards the exit end of the cardboard container (190) by the action of gravity. The shape of the distribution fin (155) and, consequently, the angle (?), can be modified according to the opening of desired distribution (152) that was left when the fin was removed (155) and / or according to the desired angle of inclination (α). By For example, the angle (?) can be at least approximately three degrees. In other embodiments, the angle (?) is at least about five degrees.

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According to the previous embodiment, they are advanced containers at the rear or rear end of the carton (190) by the action of gravity to a frontal end or of exit of the cardboard container (190), without the need for the User puts his hand inside the cardboard container. This facilitates the user access to the items that are within the cardboard container. Also according to the previous embodiment, the form "corner trim" of the distribution fin (155) can withstand a relatively large weight of the carton without crush, and provides a stable inclined platform for the cardboard container.

Figure 9 is a plan view of a initial piece (208) used to form a cardboard container (390) (shown in Figure 10) according to a second embodiment of the invention. The initial part (208) comprises a first side panel (210) foldably connected to an upper panel (220) in a first transverse folding line (221), a second panel side (230) foldably connected to the top panel (220) in a second transverse folding line (231) and a lower panel (240) foldably connected to the second side panel (230) in a third transverse folding line (241). An adhesive fin (250) can be foldably connected to the first panel lateral (210) in a fifth transverse folding line (251). A handle (226) may be included in the top panel (20). The piece Initial (208) of the carton and carton (390) they can be similar in general to the initial piece (8) of the carton pack and carton pack (190) described with previously, respectively, and reference numerals similar or similar in the two embodiments indicate elements similar.

A distribution model (300) is formed in the initial part (8) and defines a distributor (350) in the packaging of assembled cardboard (figure 10). The distribution model (300) can be generally formed from break lines or from other separation lines that allow the entire distributor (350) or a part thereof. When the distributor (350), a distribution fin (355), removed during the opening of the distributor, it is used to place the Cardboard container (390) in its inclined configuration.

The distribution model (300) comprises a first extreme break line (308) that extends obliquely through the first extreme lateral exit fin (212), and a second extreme break line (328) that extends obliquely through the second extreme lateral exit fin (232). The first and second extreme break lines (308), (328) have sections that extend obliquely, ending in sections which extend generally laterally. The first and second extreme break lines (308), (328) define retaining walls ends (325), (327) in the cardboard container (390) mounted (figure 10).

The first extreme break line (308) is extends to a point on a first lateral line of breakage (302), or adjacent thereto, which generally extends side through the first side panel (210). The second line break end (328) extends to a point in a second lateral break line (322), or adjacent to it, which generally extends laterally through the second panel lateral (230). A first break line (304) extending from generally longitudinal mode extends between a point in the first lateral break line (302), or adjacent thereto, and a opening characteristic (306) in the upper panel (220). A second break line (324) that generally extends Longitudinal extends between a point on the second lateral line of breakage (322), or adjacent thereto, and the characteristic of opening (306). A first inclined fold line (332) is extends from the first extreme break line (308) to a edge of the first extreme lateral exit flap (212). A second inclined folding line (334) extends from the second extreme break line (328) to an edge of the second extreme lateral exit fin (232). According to the second by way of example, a mounting feature (336) is formed in the fold line (264) between the panel lower (240) and the lower extreme fin (244).

A break section (322) may be formed in the lower end fin of exit (240). The break section (322) is shaped to align with the first and second lines extreme breakage (308), (328) in the carton (390) mounted. The break section (322) in the lower end fin of output (242) allows access to the items in the part bottom of the cardboard container (390) through the outlet end of the cardboard container (390) when the distribution fin (155) is Remove from carton (390) (figure 10).

The break lines (302), (304), (308), (322), (324), (328) of the distribution model (300) may be formed from continuous or substantially continuous break lines constituted, for example, by incisions, folds, cuts, gaps, cuts / creases, perforations, displaced cuts, and combinations thereof. If cuts are used to form the break lines (302), (304), (308), (322), (324), (328), the cuts may be interrupted, for example, by break crushing. The sloping fold lines (332), (334) can be, for example, folds, cuts / folds, incisions or other separation lines in the initial part (208). The mounting feature (336) may comprise a break line of separation such as, for example, a break line, a cut continuous or an interrupted cut by breaking crushing. An elongated opening can also be used to form the mounting feature (336).

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the cardboard container (390) mounted. Containers can be placed (C) (shown in figure 13) or other items in the carton (390) at any time before forming any of the end panels (320), (330) or both. In the carton (390) assembled, the distribution model (300) forms the fin of distribution (355) that is used as an inclined element for the cardboard container. The cardboard container (390) can be opened introducing a finger or other object in the characteristic of opening (306) and tearing along the break lines (302), (304), (308), (322), (324), (328) (Figure 9), removing from this way the distribution fin (355). The break lines (308), (328) define the extreme retaining walls (325), (327) in the extreme output panel (320). When the fin is removed from distribution (355), extreme retaining walls (325), (327) prevent containers or other items from rolling involuntarily out of the cardboard container (390) or Exit otherwise.

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the distribution fin (355) after its removal from the end of cardboard container outlet (390). The distribution fin (355) disassembled includes a mounting boss (362), a wall posterior (364) and a base (366) that extends so generally perpendicular to the mounting boss (362). He mounting projection (362) can be curved, relative to the wall posterior (364), around the first and second lines of inclined folding (332), (334).

Figure 12 is a bottom view, in perspective, from the back of the cardboard container (390). Such as shown in figure 12 and according to the second by way of example, the mounting feature (336) It is arranged in the lower back of the carton (390) on the bottom panel (240) and on the end panel (320) or adjacent to them. The mounting feature (336) is dimensioned and shaped to receive the mounting projection (362) of the distribution fin (355).

The cardboard container (390) can be placed in the inclined configuration similar to cardboard packaging (190) (shown in figure 6). To place the cardboard container (390) in the inclined configuration, the mounting boss (362) folds or first curve around the inclined fold lines (332), (334) so that it is adjacent to the rear wall (364) of the distribution fin (355) or lean against it. Outgoing assembly (362) folded is then introduced into the mounting feature (336) until the base (366) of the fin (355) leans against the bottom panel (240). The outgoing of assembly (362) has a conical shape that facilitates its introduction in the mounting feature (336). In practice, a user you can place the cardboard container (390) in the configuration inclined while the cardboard container (390) is vertical, to prevent items from escaping through the opening of distribution (352) (figure 13) formed during the withdrawal of the distribution fin (355). The user can turn around also to the cardboard container (390) and cover the opening of distribution (352) to prevent items from escaping from cardboard container.

Figure 13 is a side view of the packaging of cardboard (390) placed in the inclined configuration and figure 14 it is a partial perspective view of the cardboard container (390) in the inclined configuration. As shown in Figure 13, the distribution fin (355) gives the cardboard container (390) a tilt angle (β). The angle of inclination (β) causes the containers (C) to be housed inside the carton (390) to roll, slide or otherwise move towards the end of exit of the cardboard container (390) by means of the action of the gravity. The shape of the distribution fin (355) and, in consequently, the size of the angle of inclination (β), is can modify according to a desired shape of the opening of distribution (352) that was left when the fin (355) was removed and / or according to the angle of inclination (β) desired. For example, him tilt angle (?) can be at least approximately three degrees. In other embodiments, the angle of inclination (β) is at least about five degrees.

Cardboard containers (190), (390) given to know in this specification are designed to accommodate twelve containers (C) for 12-ounce drinks (354.84 milliliters), generally cylindrical, in two rows (which extend horizontally in figures 7 and 13) and six columns (which are They extend vertically in Figures 7 and 13). This provision is known as a 2x6 configuration. However, they can be accommodated Other types of items inside carton packs according to the present invention These items may include containers for drinks such as bottles and PET containers, as well as others containers that have a cylindrical shape, such as those used in the packaging of food products. It can be held and automatically place in this type of cardboard container any other similar container containing items or products not food, such as motor oil, lubricants, etc. The principles of the present invention are also applicable to alternative arrangements of items, including configurations 3x4, 4x3, 2x4, 2x5, 4x6, 4x5, 3x6, 5x6, etc.

In the exemplary embodiments described above, the initial pieces may be formed from materials such as newspaper coated with clay (CCN) and sulfate cardboard, solid, unbleached (SUS). In In general, the initial parts can be made of cardboard, which it has a caliber of at least about 14, so that It is heavier and stiffer than plain paper. The pieces initials and, in this way, the carton packs can be also made of other materials, such as cardboard, or any other material that has adequate properties for allow the carton to "work", at least general mode, as described above. The first and second sides of the initial pieces may be coated, by example, with a clay coating. The lining of Clay can be printed with products, advertising, and with other Information or other images. The initial pieces can be then coat with a varnish to protect any information that is printed on the initial pieces. The pieces initials can also be coated, for example, with a layer of moisture barrier, on either side of the pieces initials or both. The initial pieces can also be laminate or coat with one or more sheet-like materials in Selected panels or in panel sections.

In accordance with the achievements by way of For example, a folding line can be any form of substantially linear weakening, although not necessarily straight, which facilitates folding along it. Plus specifically, but not with the aim of reducing the scope of the In the present invention, the folding lines include: a line with incisions, such as a line made with a dull knife to make incisions, or similar, that creates a crushed part in the material along the desired line of weakening; a cut that extends partially into a material along the desired line of weakening, and / or a series of cuts that extend partially into the material and / or completely through it along the desired line of weakening; and various combinations of these features.

A break line can be any line of substantially linear separation, although not necessarily straight, which facilitates the breakage along it. Specifically but not with the aim of reducing the scope of the present invention, break lines include: a partially extending cut into the material along the desired line of weakening, and / or a series of cuts that extend partially into the material and / or completely to through it along the desired line of weakening, or various combinations of these characteristics. As an example more specific, a type of break line is in the form of a series of cuts that extend completely through the material, the adjacent cuts being slightly separated from way that small pieces of material somewhat similar to a bridge (for example, "crushing") are defined between cuts adjacent. The crushing breaks during the break at break line length. Said break line, which includes crushing, can also be called cut line, given that the crushings are usually relatively small in comparison with the cuts.

The term "line", as used in This description includes not only straight lines, but also other types of lines such as curved lines, curvilinear or angularly displaced.

In situations where the cut is used to create a folding line, usually the cut will not be excessively broad as it could make a reasonable user incorrectly consider that the folding line is a line of break. In contrast to this, when crushing is present on a cut line (for example, a break line), usually the crushing will not be excessively large or excessively numerous as they could make a user reasonable incorrectly consider that the cut line in issue is a folding line.

The above embodiments can be described. as having one or more panels adhered to each other by glue. The term "glue" is intended to understand all kinds of adhesives commonly used to fix on your Site cardboard packaging panels.

The above description of the invention shows and discloses the present invention. Additionally, the description  shows and discloses only selected embodiments of the invention, but it should be understood that the invention can be use in other combinations, modifications and different environments and may accept changes or modifications within the scope of the inventive concept as expressed in the claims attached.

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1. Method for placing a cardboard container (190) in an inclined configuration, comprising: arrange a cardboard container (190) that has a first side panel (10), a top panel (20), a second panel side (30), a bottom panel (40), an end panel (130), a extreme output panel (120), and a distribution model (100) defining a distribution fin (155) at least in the panel outlet end (120) and on the top panel (20); separate the distribution fin (155) from the rest of the carton (190), in which the separation of the fin from distribution (155) forms a distribution opening (152) so less on the output end panel (120) and on the top panel (twenty); bend the distribution fin (155) in a mounting projection (162) of the distribution flap (155); and insert the mounting boss (162) into a mounting feature (136) near the end panel (130), in which the distribution fin (155) provides a non-zero angle of orientation (α) of the cardboard container (190) with respect to the horizontal; characterized because the distribution fin (155) comprises minus a fold line (132) that extends so substantially lateral through the outlet end panel (120), in which the bending of the distribution fin (155) in its mounting projection (162) comprises bending the mounting projection (162) along at least one fold line (132). 2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the mounting feature (136) comprises a break line of separation in the end panel (130) or adjacent thereto. 3. Method according to claim 1, wherein the distribution fin (155) further comprises a base (166) that extends substantially perpendicular to the projection of assembly (162), in which the base (166) rests against a panel Bottom (40) of the carton (190) when the carton (190) is in inclined configuration. 4. Method according to claim 1, wherein the distribution of the distribution flap (155) also forms the distribution opening (152) in the first and second panels lateral (10, 30). 5. Method according to claim 1, wherein the arrangement of a cardboard container (190) further comprises dispose in the cardboard container (190) at least one general cylindrical beverage container (C) and containers for drinks in general petaloid form. 6. Cardboard container (190), comprising: a first side panel (10); a second side panel (30); a top panel (20); a lower panel (40); an end panel (130); an output end panel (120) that is opposite to the end panel (130); a distribution model (100) that defines a distribution fin (155) at least on the end panel of output (120) and on the top panel (20); Y a mounting feature (136) on the panel end (130), or adjacent thereto, sized to receive by at least a part of the distribution fin (155), when the distribution fin (155) is separated from the rest of the packaging of cardboard (190), in which the distribution fin (155) comprises a mounting projection (162) sized to be received in the mounting characteristic (136); characterized because the distribution fin (155) further comprises at least one fold line (132) that extends so substantially lateral through the exit end panel (120). 7. Cardboard container (190), according to claim 6, wherein the distribution fin (155) comprises furthermore a base (166) that extends substantially perpendicular to the mounting boss (162). 8. Cardboard container (190), according to claim 6, wherein the mounting feature (136) comprises a breakage line, close to the panel extreme (130). 9. Cardboard container (190), according to claim 6, wherein the distribution model (100) defines also the distribution fin (155) in the first (10) and second (30) side panels. 10. Cardboard container (190), according to claim 6, wherein the exit end panel (120) comprises a series of overlapping end flaps (12, 22, 32, 42). 11. Cardboard container (190), according to claim 6, wherein the cardboard container (190) has the form  of a parallelepiped, also containing the cardboard container (190) at least one general cylindrical beverage container (C) and containers for general petaloid drinks arranged inside the carton (190).