ES2682444T3 - Cardboard box with handle and distributor - Google Patents

Abstract

Cardboard box (1005) for containing a series of containers (C), the cardboard box (105) comprising: a series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031) that extend, at least partially, around the interior from the cardboard box (1005); a distributor (1007) comprising a distribution panel (1101), the distribution panel (1101) being defined, at least partially, by a tearing line (1105) extending, at least, in a panel of the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031), the distribution panel (1101) being removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box (1005) to create a distribution opening (1127); and a handle (1011) for holding and transporting the cardboard box (1005), the handle (1011) comprising a handle feature (1075) extending at least on the distribution panel (1101), being removable at least a part of the handle (1011) of the cardboard box (1005) with the distribution panel (1101), in which the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031) comprises a first panel (1031) foldably connected to a second panel (1021, 1023), the distribution panel (1101) comprising, at least, a part of the first panel (1031), and the handle feature (1075) is arranged, at least in the first panel (1031), the first panel (1031) being foldably connected to the second panel (1021, 1023) along a first folding line (1033, 1037), characterized in that the tearing line ( 1105) comprises a first part (1107) that is generally collinear, at least, with a part of the first folding line (1033, 1037) and a second part (1109) extending from one end of the first part (1107), the second part (1109) extending on the first panel (1031) and being oblique with respect to the first part (1107).

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DESCRIPTION

Cardboard box with handle and distributor BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates, in general, to a cardboard box for containing containers and, more specifically, to a cardboard box having a handle and a distributor. Still in more detail, the present invention relates to a cardboard box according to the preamble of claim 1. In addition, the invention relates to the initial piece for a cardboard box according to the preamble of claim 6.

US 5699957 A discloses a generic type cardboard box. The distributor panel, which comprises a handle feature, extends through the upper panel of the cardboard box on both side panels. It is limited by the sections of the tearing lines that extend through the upper panel parallel to the orientation of the handle, said sections of the tearing lines being arranged between the handle feature and the extreme edges of the upper panel along which are foldably connected end fins to the top panel. The distributor is adapted to the rest of the cardboard box in such a way that the latter is separated into two compartment units with the removal of the distributor, each of the two compartment units comprising a distribution opening for the extraction of the contained products in the same.

The present invention is intended to provide an improved cardboard box.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The above objective is achieved by means of the cardboard box of claim 1. In addition, the initial piece of the cardboard box of claim 6 provides a solution to the previous objective.

In one aspect, the invention is directed, in general, to a cardboard box for containing a series of containers. The cardboard box comprises a series of panels that extend, at least partially, around the inside of the cardboard box, and a distributor comprising a distribution panel. The distribution panel is defined, at least partially, by a tear line that extends, at least, in a panel of the panel series. The distribution panel can be removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box to create a distribution opening. The cardboard box may also comprise a handle for holding and transporting the cardboard box. The handle comprises a handle characteristic that extends, at least, in the distribution panel and, at least, a part of the handle can be removable from the cardboard box with the distribution panel. Additional details of the cardboard box of the present invention are set forth in claim 1.

In another aspect, the invention is directed, in general, to an initial piece for the formation of a cardboard box. The initial piece comprises a series of panels and distribution characteristics to form a distributor in the cardboard box formed from the initial piece. The distributor features comprise a distribution panel defined, at least partially, by a tear line that extends, at least, in a panel of the panel series. The distribution panel can be removed, at least partially, from the cardboard box formed from the initial piece. The initial piece can also comprise handle characteristics to form a handle, in the cardboard box formed from the initial piece. The handle characteristics extend, at least, in the distribution panel and, at least, a part of the handle characteristics can be removable from the cardboard box formed from the initial part with the distribution panel. Further details of the initial piece of the cardboard box of this invention are set forth in claim 6. Those skilled in the art will understand the advantages indicated above and other advantages and benefits of various additional embodiments by reading the following detailed description of the embodiments by referring to the figures in the drawings listed below. It is within the scope of the present invention that the aspects described above are arranged both individually and in various combinations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

According to usual practice, the various characteristics of the drawings described below are not necessarily drawn to scale. The dimensions of various features and elements of the drawings may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention. In the following, the terms "reference example" refer to embodiments that are not part of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a first reference example.

Figure 1A is a schematic view of a tear line extending in the initial part of Figure 1.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 1.

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Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 2 with a distribution panel partially removed.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cardboard box with the distribution panel removed to create a distribution opening.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the open cardboard box of Figure 4, with a first opening section and a second opening section that are pivoting outward.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 5, with a wider distribution opening.

Figure 7 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a second reference example.

Figures 7A and 7B are plan views of the upper panels of the initial part of Figure 7.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 8 with a distribution panel removed to create a distribution opening.

Figure 10 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a third reference example.

Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 10.

Figures 13 and 14 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figures 11 and 12 with a distribution panel turned up to create a distribution opening.

Figure 15 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a fourth reference example.

Figure 16 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 15.

Figure 17 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 16 with a distribution panel partially removed to create a distribution opening.

Figures 18 and 19 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figure 17 with the distribution panel removed.

Figure 20 is a plan view of an initial piece used to form a cardboard box according to a fifth reference example. Figure 21 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 20.

Figure 22 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 21 with a distribution panel partially removed to create a distribution opening.

Figures 23 and 24 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figure 22 with the distribution panel removed.

Figure 25 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 26 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 25.

Figure 27 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 26 with the distribution panel removed.

Figure 28 is a plan view of an initial piece used to form a cardboard box according to a sixth reference example.

Figures 29 and 30 are perspective views of the cardboard box, assembled from the initial piece of Figure 28.

Figure 31 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figures 29 and 30 with the distribution panel removed.

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Corresponding parts are indicated by corresponding reference numbers in all drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS BY EXAMPLE

The present invention relates, in general, to opening, distribution and handling characteristics for cardboard boxes containing items such as containers, bottles, cans, etc. The articles can be used, for example, for the packaging of food products and beverages. The articles may be manufactured from suitable materials in their composition for the packaging of a specific food item or beverage, and the materials include, but are not limited to, metal; glass; aluminum and / or composite materials; Plastics such as PET, LDPE, LLDPE. HDPE, PP, PS, PVC, EVOH and nylon; and the like, or any combination thereof.

Cardboard boxes according to the present invention can accommodate items of any form. For purposes of illustration and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the invention, the following detailed description describes beverage containers (eg, aluminum, plastic, and / or glass bottles for beverages) as arranged inside the embodiments. of the cardboard box. In this specification, the terms "interior", "exterior", "lower", "low", "upper" and "high" indicate specific orientations with respect to fully assembled and vertical cardboard boxes.

Figure 1 is a plan view of the outer side -1- of an initial piece, generally indicated as -3-, used to form a cardboard box -5- (Figure 2) according to a reference example by way as an example The cardboard box -5- can be used to house a series of items such as containers -C- (figures 3 to 6). The cardboard box -5- has a distributor indicated, in general, as -7- (figure 2), formed in the cardboard box to allow access to the containers from the top of the cardboard box, and a handle , generally indicated as -11-, formed in the upper part of the cardboard box to hold and transport the cardboard box. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, a lower -13- expandable receptacle -13- is formed in the lower part of the cardboard box -5-, to accommodate, for example, liquids, ice or other refrigerants in the lower part of the cardboard box -5-. In an exemplary embodiment, ice can be added to the open cardboard box -5- to cool the containers -C- and the beverages contained therein. When the ice melts, all or part of the resulting evacuation water is kept inside the expandable bottom -13- receptacle.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box -5- is sized to accommodate twelve containers -C- in a single layer in a 3x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an amount same or different, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.).

The initial part -3- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. As shown in Figure 1, the initial part -3- can have a symmetry, at least partial, along the central longitudinal line -Cl- and along a central lateral line -Ct-. Accordingly, certain elements in the figures of the drawings have similar or identical reference numerals in order to reflect total or partial longitudinal and transverse symmetries and similar or similar elements may be indicated by a suffix designation "a" or " b ”for the corresponding reference number. The initial part -3- comprises a lower panel -17- foldably connected to the first and second side panels -21-, -23- in the respective transverse folding lines -25-, -27- a first upper panel -31 - foldably connected to the first side panel -21- in a transverse folding line -33- and a second upper panel -35- foldably connected to the second side panel -23- in a transverse folding line -37-. The first and second upper panels -31-, -35- overlap, at least partially, in the cardboard box -5- mounted.

The lower panel -17- is foldably connected to a first lower end fin -41a- and a second lower end fin -41b-. The first side panel -21- is foldably connected to a first lateral end fin -43a- and a second lateral extreme fin -43b-. The second side panel -23- is foldably connected to a first lateral end flap -45a- and a second lateral extreme fin -45b-. The first upper panel -31- is foldably connected to a first upper end fin -47a- and a second upper end fin -47b-. The second upper panel -35- is foldably connected to a first upper end fin -49a- and a second upper end fin -49b-.

The extreme fins -41a-, -43a-, -45a-, -47a-, -49a- extend along a first marginal area of the initial part -3- and are foldably connected in a first line of longitudinal folding -51a- that extends along the length of the initial piece. The extreme fins -41b-, -43b-, -45b-, -47b-, -49b- extend along a second marginal area of the initial part -3- and are foldably connected in a second line of longitudinal folding -51b- which also extends along the length of the initial piece. The longitudinal fold lines -51a-, -51b- can be, for example, substantially straight or be offset at one or more points to take into account the thickness of the initial piece or by other factors. When the cardboard box -5- is mounted, the end fins -41a-, -43a-, -45a-, -47a-, -49a- close a first end -55- of the cardboard box, and the end fins -41b-, -43b-, -45b-, -47b-, -49b- close a second end -57- of the cardboard box. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention different arrangements of the

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fins to close the ends -55-, -57- of the cardboard box -5-.

In the initial piece -3- four bellows -61 a-, -61b- are formed, one in each corner of the bottom panel -17-.

Two of the bellows -61a- are foldably connected respectively to the respective extreme side wings -43a-, -43b- of the first side panel -21- in the oblique fold lines -63a- and to the respective lower end fins -41a -, -41b- on the lateral folding lines -65a-. Each bellows -61a- comprises a first bellows panel -67a- foldably connected to a second bellows panel -69a- in an oblique fold line -71a-. The other two bellows -61b- are foldably connected respectively to the side fins -45a-, -45b- of the second side panel -23- and to the lower end fins -41a-, -41b- in a similar arrangement and manner to those of bellows -61a-, and bellows -61b- have similar characteristics to those of bellows -61a- (for example, fold lines -63b-, -65b-, -71b-, first bellows panels - 67b- and second bellows panels -69b-).

Features that comprise the handle -11- include a first handle panel -75- in the first upper panel -31- and a second handle panel -76- in the second upper panel -35-. The characteristics of the first handle panel -75- are indicated by reference numerals that have the suffix "a", and the characteristics of the second handle panel -76- are indicated by reference numerals that have a suffix "b". The handle panels -75-, -76- include a narrow grip portion -77a-, -77b- located centered on the respective top panel -31-, -35-. Each of the upper panels -31-, -35- includes an opening -79a-, -79b- adjacent to the respective gripping parts -77a-, -77b- and defining, at least partially, a respective first a first damping part -83a-, -83b- foldably connected to the respective grip parts -77a-, -77b- in the respective folding side lines -85a-, -85b-. Each of the handle panels -75-, -76- has a respective second damping part -87a-, -87b- foldably connected to the respective gripping parts -77a-, -77b- in the folding line lateral -89a-, -89b- respective. The first handle panel -75- is defined, at least partially, by the extreme handle openings -91- which are formed in the end wings -47a-, -47b- in the fold lines -51 to-, - 51 b-. In one embodiment, the features that form the handle -11 - include oblique fold lines -93a-, -93b- that extend from the respective openings -79a-, -79b- in the first upper panel -31- and in the second upper panel -35-. The handle panels -75-, -76- could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part -3- could have other characteristics to form the handle -11- without departing from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the characteristics that form the distributor -7- in the cardboard box include a first distribution panel -101- in the first upper panel -31-, and the upper upper fins -47a-, -47b-, and a second distribution panel -103- in the second upper panel -35- and the upper upper fins -49a-, -49b-. The first distribution panel -101- and the second distribution panel -103- are overlapped, at least partially, in the cardboard box -5-. The first distribution panel -101- is formed by a tear line -105- comprising an arcuate part -107- in the upper panel -31-, an arcuate part -109- in the extreme upper flap -47a- and a arched part -111- in the extreme upper fin -47b-. The arcuate portions -109-, -111- may be interrupted by the extreme handle openings -91- in the respective upper end fins -47a-, -47b-. The second distribution panel -103- is formed by a tear line -115- similarly, having the respective arcuate parts -117-, -119-, -121-. In the embodiment shown, the tear lines -105-, -115- collaborate to form a distribution panel -125-, generally oval, (Figure 2) from the first and second panels -101-, -103 - partially overlapping distribution. The distribution panel -125- extends through the top of the cardboard box and at the ends of the cardboard box. The distribution panel -125- can be separated from the cardboard box along the tear lines -105-, -115- to create a distribution opening -127- (figures 3 and 4) to access the containers -C-. The opening of the distribution panel -125- can be facilitated by incisions or folding lines -123-, -124- in the parts of the second distribution panel -103- in the respective upper end fins -49a-, -49b-. The fold lines -123-, -124- can allow the ends of the distribution panel -125- to be folded inwards to initiate tearing along the fold lines -105-, -115-. The first distribution panel -101-, the second distribution panel -103- and / or the tear lines -105-, -115- may be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

In one embodiment, the initial part -3- may include features to reduce unintentional tearing along the tear lines -105-, -115- when the handle -11- is being used. For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 1A, each of the tearing lines -105-, -115- comprises a series of grooves -106- and notches -108- that are arranged so that none of the slits -106- interrupt the oblique fold lines -93a-, -93b-. Consequently, the tear lines -105-, -115- include spaces -160- close to the oblique fold lines -93a-, -93b-, such that when the cardboard box -5- is transported with the handle -11 -, the force on the handle -11 - can be directed along the oblique fold lines -93a-, -93b- towards the corners of the cardboard box -5- through the spaces -160 -. Most of the weight of the cardboard box -5- is, therefore, supported by the strongest parts of the upper panels -31-, -35- without any or very little of the weight being directed through the grooves -106- of the tear lines -105-, -115- to help prevent the start of a tear along the tear lines when the handle -11- is being used. However, in the embodiment shown, the spaces -160- are not large enough so that they can stop the tearing of the

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tear lines -105-, -115- when the distribution panel -125- is removed. When tearing of the tear lines -105-, -115- at the ends -55-, -57- of the cardboard box is started, the tear lines can continue to tear through the spaces -160- so similar to the tearing of the notches -108- between the respective recesses -106- of the tearing lines. The grooves -106- of the tearing lines -105-, -115- can also be separated from the longitudinal folding lines -51a-, -51b- to help prevent the weakening of the cardboard box -5- in the edges of the upper panels -31, -35-.

As shown in Figure 1A, the recesses -106- of the tearing lines -105-, -115- can include a main part -110- which is directed, in general, along the contour of the respective line of tearing -105-, -115-, and an oblique part -114- which is oblique with respect to the main part -110-. In general, the slits -106- are configured so that the main part -110- of each slit -106- extends from the notch -108- in the direction of the tearing and the oblique part -114- of the same slit -106- extends from the main part -110- to the notch -108- next in the direction of tearing. As shown in Figure 1, the tear line -105- can include a first directional part -161- extending from the handle opening -91- in the upper upper flap -47a- to the center line -CL - in the upper panel -31- and a second directional part -163- extending from the handle opening -91- in the upper upper flap -47b- to the central line -CL- in the upper panel -31-. Similarly, the tear line -115- can include a first directional part -165- which extends in the upper upper flap -49a- to the central line -CL- in the upper panel -35- and a second directional part -167- extending in the upper upper flap -49b- to the center line -CL- in the upper panel -35-. Each of the directional parts -161-, -163-, -165-, -167-, is configured to be torn from the respective end fins -47a-, -47b-, -49a-, -49b- to the line -CL- in the respective upper panels -31-, -35-. Consequently, the distribution panel -125- can be removed by tearing the tear lines -105-, -115- from each end -55-, -57- towards the center line -CL-. The extreme directional parts -16-, -163- of the tear line -115- overlap the respective first and second directional parts -161-, -163- of the tear line -105- when the cardboard box -5- It is mounted. Similarly, the extreme directional parts -165'-, -167'- of the tear line -105- overlap the respective first and second directional parts -165-, -167- of the tear line -115- when the cardboard box -5- is mounted. Consequently, the extreme directional parts -161'-, -163'-, -165'-, -167'- are configured to be torn along and in the direction of the respective directional parts -161-, -163- , -165-, -167-. The directional nature of the directional parts of the tear lines contributes to favor tearing from the ends -55-, -57- of the cardboard box -5-, such as when the distribution panel -125- is removed, and helps prevent tearing from the center of the upper panels -31-, -35-, such as due to the tensions in the upper panels -31-, -35- by supporting the weight of the cardboard box -5- on the handle -11-. The tear lines -105-, -115- can be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the initial part -3- includes a first opening section -133a- foldably connected to the first side panel -21- in a lateral folding line -135- extending through the first side panel, and a second opening section -133b- foldably connected to the second side panel -23- in a lateral folding line -139- extending through the second side panel. The first opening section -133a- is defined, at least partially, by the arcuate part -107- of the tearing line -105- in the first upper panel -31-, a lateral tearing line -143a- in the extreme upper flap -47a-, an oblique tear line -145a- in the extreme upper flap -47a-, a lateral tear line -147a- in the extreme upper flap -47b-, and an oblique tear line -149a- in the extreme upper fin -47b-. The lateral tearing line -143a- and the oblique tearing line -145a- can define, at least partially, an end portion -150a- of the opening section -133a- in the upper upper flap -47a-, and the lateral folding line -147a- and oblique tearing line -149a- can define, at least partially, an end portion -152a- of the opening section -133a- in the upper upper flap -47b-. Also, the first opening section -133a- is defined by an oblique tearing line -153a- extending from the longitudinal folding line -51a- to a notch -155a- in the extreme lateral fin -43a- and a line oblique tearing -17a- extending from the longitudinal folding line -51b- to a notch -159a- in the extreme lateral fin -43b-. In one embodiment, the tear lines -153a-, -157a- can extend from the respective ends of the side fold line -135-. The tearing lines -153a-, -157a- and the notches -155a-, -159a- can define the respective upper parts -154a-, -158a- of the respective lateral fins -43a-, -43b-. The upper parts -154a-, -158a- of the extreme lateral fins -43a-, -43b- can be glued to the respective end portions -150a-, -152a- of the opening section -133a- to form the ends of the opening section -133a- in the cardboard box -5-. Additionally, the oblique tear lines -145a-, -149a- may, at least partially overlap, the respective tear lines -153a-, -157a- when the ends of the opening section -133a- are formed. The first opening section -133a- could be shaped, arranged, configured in another way and / or deleted without departing from the invention.

In one embodiment, the second opening section -133b- is shaped similarly to the opening section -133a- and has similar or identical characteristics designated by a suffix "b" in the reference numerals. The opening section -133b- is defined, at least partially, by the tear lines -117-, -143b-, -145b-, -147b-, -149b-, -153b-, -157b-, the notches -155b-, -159b- and the folding line -139-. The upper parts -154b-, -158b- of the respective lateral end fins -45a-, -45b- can be glued to the respective end portions -10b-, -152b- of the opening section -133b- to form the ends from the section

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opening -133b- in the cardboard box -5-. The second opening section -133b- could be shaped, arranged, configured in another way and / or deleted without departing from the invention.

A procedure, by way of example, of the assembly of the cardboard box -5- is described below. Glue or other adhesive is applied to the upper or outer side of the first upper panel -31- and, all or part of the upper upper fins -47a-, -47b-, -49a-, -49b- may also have glue applied to the same. Parts of the extreme lateral fins -43a-, -43b- that overlap one or more of the bellows panels -67a-, -67b- may also have glue applied to them. The first and second upper panels -31-, -35- are overlapped and fixed together with the gripping portions -77a-, -77b- of the respective first and second panels -75-, -76- of the handle overlapped to form the handle -11 -. The side panels -21 -, -23- are folded with respect to the bottom panel -17- and the overlapping upper panels -31-, -35- to form a tubular element, generally with open ends. The containers -C- can be loaded into the tubular element with open ends. Alternatively, one end of the tubular element can be closed before loading the containers -C-.

After loading the containers -C-, the end fins -41a-, -43a-, -45a-, -47a-, -49a- can be overlapped and fixed to close the first end -55- of the cardboard box - 5- (Figure 2), and the extreme fins -41b-, -43b-, -45b-, -47b-, -49b- can be overlapped and fixed to close the second end -57- of the cardboard box -5 - (figure 2). During the closing of the ends -55-, -57-, the bellows panels -67a-, -67b- and the bellows panels -69a-, -69b- can be folded to be in contact with the respective lateral fins ends -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b-, with the bellows panels -67a-, -67b- being fixed with adhesive to the respective extreme side wings -43a-, -43b-, -45a- , -45b-. In this way, the expandable bottom receptacle 13 can be formed. A part of each of the lower end fins -41a-, -41b- may be adhered to a part of the respective upper end fins -47a-, -49a- and -47b-, -49b-. Additionally, during the closing of the ends -55-, -57-, the upper parts -154a-, -158a-, -154b-, -158b- of the respective extreme lateral fins -43a-, -43b-, -45a -, -45b- can be glued to the respective end portions -150a-, -152a-, -150b-, -152b- to form the respective ends of the opening sections -133a-, -133b-. The cardboard box -5- can be mounted alternatively without departing from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the handle -11- is a two-layer handle formed by the first and second overlapping handle panels -75-, -76-, but the cardboard box -5- could have other handle arrangements that are other than that of two layers (for example, a single layer, three layers, etc.) without departing from the invention. The cardboard box -5- may be, for example, a parallelepiped or have a general form of parallelepiped, or it may have other shapes without departing from the invention.

As shown in figures 3 and 4, the distributor -7- is activated to an initially open position (figure 4) by breaking the cardboard box along the tearing lines -105-, -1 15 - to separate the distribution panel -125- from the cardboard box and create the distribution opening -127- to access the containers -C-. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the distribution opening -127- can be widened by separating the first opening section -133a- and the second opening section -133b- from the ends -55-, -57 - of the cardboard box -5- and swinging the opening sections around the respective folding lines -135-, -139-. The first opening section -133a- is separated from the ends -55-, -57- by tearing along the tearing lines -143a-, -145a-, -147a-, -149a-, -153a- , -157a-, and the second opening section is separated from the ends -55-, -57- by tearing along the tearing lines -143b-, -145b-, -147b-, -149b-, -153b-, -157b-. As shown in Figure 5, each opening section -133a-, -133b- can pivot outward in the direction of the arrows -A1-, -A2- to widen the opening -127- of the distributor. The opening -127- of the widened distributor (figure 6) of the cardboard box -5- allows the cardboard box to accommodate ice or other refrigerant.

According to the previous embodiment, ice, cold water, additional containers or other items, for example, can be placed in the cardboard box -5- thanks to the widened distribution opening -127. The bellows -61a-, -61b-, the lower end panels -41a-, -41b-, the extreme side fins -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b- and the lower parts of the side panels - 21-, -23- close, at least partially, the lower part of the cardboard box -5- and create the lower expandable receptacle -13-, at least partially closed, in the lower part of the cardboard box. Before separating the sections -133a-, -133b- from the opening of the ends -55-, -57- from the cardboard box -5- (figures 2 to 4), the upper upper fins -47a-, -47b- , -49a-, -49b- are held against the respective extreme side wings -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b- since the upper parts -154a-, -158a-, -154b-, -158b - they are glued to the end parts -150a-, -152a-, -150b-, -152b-. Since the extreme lower fins -41a-, -41b- are glued to the extreme upper fins -47a-, -47b-, -49a-, -49b-, the extreme lower fins -41a-, -41b- are retained against bellows -61a-, -61b- and extreme side fins -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b-. Once the opening sections -133a-, -133b- have been separated from the ends -55-, -57- of the cardboard box 5 (Figures 5 and 6), the remaining parts of the upper upper fins -47a -, -47b-, -49a-, -49b- and the extreme lower fins -41a-, -41b- are free to pivot away from the extreme lateral fins -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b- . Consequently, the bellows panels -69a-, -69b- can be folded with respect to the extreme lateral fins -43a-, -43b-, -45a-, -45b- and the extreme inferior fins -41a-, -41b- . Consequently, the side panels -21-, -23- can pivot somewhat around the respective transverse folding lines -25-, -27- and the lower end fins -41a-, -41b- can pivot something around the respective folding lines

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Longitudinal -51a-, -51b-. Consequently, the bellows -61a-, -61b- allow an additional opening of the distribution opening -127-. Additionally, the expandable bottom receptacle -13- of the open cardboard box -5- can be used to retain liquids such as water formed by melted ice, condensation, other liquids, and items such as, for example, waste or fine particles, such as dust.

The expandable bottom -13- can have a height -Hr- below which the cardboard box -5- is liquid-tight. The height -Hr- represents a portion of the lower part of the cardboard box -5- below which no glued seams or seams are formed through which water or other liquid could be filtered. In one embodiment, the height -Hr- is approximately equal to the length of the folding line -71a-, -71b- connecting the bellows panel -67a-, -67b- with the panel -69a-, -69b- of bellows. That is, according to the embodiment shown, no adhesive closure or other bonding material through which a fluid could escape from the cardboard box -5- is located in the cardboard box below the height -Hr-. The expandable lower receptacle -13- can therefore be formed from a continuous section of folded material of the initial part -3-. The height -Hr- of the liquid-tight part of the receptacle -13- below which there are generally no glued seams can be, in general, from about 0 inches to about 4 inches (about 0 mm to approximately 102 mm) and, more preferably, may be approximately 2% inch (approximately 70 mm). It will be understood that all dimensional information set forth herein is intended to be illustrative and is not intended to be used to limit the scope of the invention.

In alternative embodiments, a distributor, at least, with a handle part, can be used substantially with any container, such as the cardboard box -5- of the first embodiment, a wrapping device or any other type of box cardboard, so that the handle is removed from the cardboard box when the distributor is activated. Alternatively, the handle can be removed similarly to a distributor panel without forming a distribution opening. In one example, the handle can be removed to prevent transport of the cardboard box after a significant weight has been added to the cardboard box, or if the cardboard box has been potentially weakened (such as when adding ice or Water).

Figure 7 shows the outer side -201- of an initial piece -203- to form a cardboard box -205- according to a second reference example. The second reference example is, in general, similar to the first reference example, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial piece -203- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. The cardboard box -205- is shown in the assembled state in figures 8 and 9.

Referring to Figure 7, the initial part -203- can include a bellows -261a-, -261b- in the four corners of the lower panel -217- to form a lower receptacle, generally liquid-tight, in the cardboard box -205-. Each of the bellows -261a- includes a first bellows panel -267a- foldably connected to a second bellows panel -269a- along an oblique folding line -271a-. A die cut or partial cut can be formed in each of the folding lines -271a- to contribute to the assembly of the cardboard box -5-, such as helping to make an easier folding of the bellows panels -267a- , -269a- along the fold lines -271a-. The first bellows panels -267a-, are foldably connected to the first side panel -221- along the respective longitudinal fold lines -251a-, -251b-, and the second bellows panels -269a-, are foldably connected to the respective lower end fins -241a-, -241b-, along the lateral folding lines -265a-. The extreme lateral wings -243a-, -243b- can be separated from the first bellows panels -267a- along the respective cutting lines -353a-, -357a-. Alternatively, the cut lines -353a-, -357a- could be tear lines, fold lines, incisions, etc. The bellows -261b- are respectively foldably connected to the second side panel -223- and to the lower end fins -241a-, -241b- in an arrangement and in a manner similar to bellows -261a-, and bellows -261b- they have similar characteristics to the bellows -261a- (for example, folding lines -265b-, -271b-, first bellows panels -267b- and second bellows panels -269b-). When the cardboard box -5- is formed, the bellows -261a-, -261b- can be folded and adhered to the lower end fins -241a-, -241b-, the side panels -221-, -223- or a combination of both to form the lower receptacle. Bellows -261 a-, -261 b- can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

The distributor -207- and the handle -211- are similar to the distributor -7- and the handle -11- of the first reference example, except that the distributor -207- suppresses the opening sections and includes an alternative opening section at each end -255-, -257- of the cardboard box -205-. As shown in Figure 7A, the first panel -301 - of distribution in the first upper panel -231- is defined, at least partially, by a tear line -305- extending from the openings -370- of access in the first upper upper fin -247a- to the openings -372- of access in the second upper upper fin -247b-. The tear line -305- includes a first directional part -361- that extends from the openings -370- to the center line -CL- of the first upper panel -231- and a second directional part -363- that extends from the openings -372- to the center line -CL- of the first upper panel -231-. The first and second directional parts -361-, -363- are configured to be torn from the respective openings -370-, -372- of access to the central line -CL- of the first upper panel -231-. The tear line -305- also includes spaces -360- between the recesses that form the tear line next to the oblique fold lines -293a-. The crevices of the folding line -305-

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they can also be separated in the longitudinal fold lines -251a-, -251b-. The first distribution panel -301- can also include two openings -291- that interrupt each of the longitudinal fold lines -251a-, -251b- to aid in the folding of the overlapping end fins -247a-, -249a- and -247b-, -249b- on the ends -255-, -257- of the cardboard box -205-.

As shown in Figure 7B, the second distribution panel -303- can be defined, at least partially, by a tear line -315- extending from the access fins -374- in the first upper fin end -249a- to the fins -376- of access in the second upper end fin -249b-. The tear line -315- includes a first directional part -365- that extends from the access fins -374- to the center line -CL- of the second upper panel -235- and a second directional part -367- which is extends from the fins -376- access to the center line -CL- of the second upper panel -235-. The first and second directional parts -365-, -367- are configured to be torn from the respective fins -374-, -376- of access to the central line -CL- of the second upper panel -235-. The tear line -315- also includes spaces -360- between the recesses that form the tear line next to the oblique fold lines -293b-. The grooves of the folding line -315- can also be separated in the longitudinal folding lines -251a-, -251b-. The access fins -374-, -376- can be defined by cutting lines or tearing lines -373- in the respective upper upper fins -249a-, -249b-, and can be foldably connected to the panel -303 - distribution along the folding lines -375-. A cutting or tearing line -377- can be extended between the access fins -374- and between the access fins -376-. The first distribution panel -301-, the second distribution panel -303-, the access openings -370-, -372-, the access fins -374-, -376- and / or the tear lines -305 -, -315- may be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 8, the cardboard box -205- mounted includes the overlapping upper panels -231-, -235-, with the second distribution panel -303- overlapping the first distribution panel -301- panel for form the distribution panel -325-. Additionally, the handle grip portion 277b overlaps the handle grip portion 277a on the distribution panel -325. The access fins -374-, -376- can overlap the respective access openings -370-, -372- at the respective closed ends -255-, -257- of the cardboard box -205- to form the characteristics -378- access at each end.

The distributor -207- can be opened by starting the tear in the access features -378- at each end -255-, -257-. The access feature -378- at the first end -255- of the cardboard box is activated by pushing the access fins -374- into the cardboard box -205-, folding along the folding lines -375-. The access openings -370- provide a free space for pivoting the access fins -374-. In one embodiment, the user uses two fingers to activate the access feature -378- at the first end -255-, one finger on each access flap -374-. The access feature -378- at the second end -357- of the cardboard box can be activated in a similar manner by folding the access fins -376 along the folding lines -375- beyond the access openings -372-. The distribution panel -325- can be removed by tearing from one end to approximately the center line of the upper panels -231-, -235- and then tearing from the opposite end. Alternatively, the distribution panels -325- can be removed by tearing from both ends -255-, -257-, in general, simultaneously.

Figure 9 shows the cardboard box -205- open with a distribution opening -327- and the distribution panel -325- removed. The distributor -207- can be opened alternatively without departing from the invention. For example, the distributor -207- could be opened by starting tearing at one of the access features -378- at one end -255-, -257- and tearing the tearing lines -305-, -315- from said end to the opposite extreme.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cardboard boxes -5-, -205- of the first and second embodiments can be manufactured with a 24-point cardboard which, in general, is strong enough to support the cardboard box with 12 containers -C- filled with the handles -11-, -211- without significant involuntary tearing in the tear lines -105-, -115- or -305-, -315-. Alternatively, other cards may be used. For example, the cardboard used may depend on the number, size, content and / or the total weight of the containers -C- contained in the cardboard box -5-, -205-.

Figure 10 shows the inner side -401- of an initial piece -403- to form a cardboard box -405- according to a third reference example of the invention. The third reference example is, in general, similar to the second reference example except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, similar or identical reference numerals have been given equal or similar reference numerals. The initial piece -403- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. Figures 11 to 14 show the cardboard box -405- in assembled state.

As shown in Figures 10 to 12, the distributor -407- and the handle -411- are similar to the distributor -207- and the handle -211- of the second reference example. However, the first distribution panel -501- extends in the second upper end flap -447b- and the first upper panel -431- to the first longitudinal folding line

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-451a-, and the second distribution panel -503- extends in the second upper end fin -449b- and the second upper panel -435- to the first longitudinal folding line -251a-. The first distribution panel -501- comprises a tear line -505- that extends from the access openings -372- through the second upper upper flap -447b- and the first upper panel -431- and ends adjacent to the first longitudinal folding line -251a-. The second distribution panel -503- comprises a tear line -515- that extends from the access fins -376- through the second upper upper fin -449b- and the second upper panel -435- and ends adjacent to the first longitudinal folding line -251a-. The grooves of the tearing lines -505-, -515- are oriented to tear from the access openings -372- and the access fins -376- towards the longitudinal folding line -251a- following the path through the respective upper panels -431-, -435-. The tear lines -505-, -15- may include spaces -560- in which the grooves of the fold lines -505-, -515- are separated from the respective oblique fold lines -293a-, -293b- . The grooves of the folding lines -505-, -515- can also be separated in the longitudinal folding lines -215a-, -215b-.

As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the assembled cardboard box -405- includes a distribution panel -525- formed from the upper panels -501-, -503- overlapped in the upper panels -431-, -435- overlapping and the upper upper fins -447b-, -449b- overlapping at the closed end -457- of the cardboard box -405-. The handle -411- is located inside the distribution panel -525-. The access fins -376- in the second upper upper fin -449b- overlap the access openings -372- in the second upper upper fin -447b- to form an access feature -378- in the closed end -457- of the cardboard box -405-.

As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the distributor -407- can be activated by pushing the access fins -376- into the cardboard box -405- through the access openings -372- and pushing the outward distribution panel -525- to tear the tear lines -505-, -515- from the access feature -378- through the second longitudinal fold line -251b- and through the upper panels - 431-, -435- to the first longitudinal folding line -251a-. While tearing along the tear lines -505-, -515-, the distribution panel -525- pivots upward along the first longitudinal fold line -251a-. Consequently, a distribution opening -527- is formed in the cardboard box -405- and the distribution panel -525- remains attached to the cardboard box -405-. Additionally, the handle -411- is substantially removed from the top of the cardboard box -405- when the distributor -407- is activated. The distributor panel -525- can be folded and optionally inserted into the distribution opening -527- at the closed end -455- of the cardboard box -405-, as shown in Figure 14.

The distributor -407- may be formed, arranged, and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention. For example, the distribution panel -525- could be foldably connected to the upper panels -431-, -435- of the cardboard box along fold lines extending into the respective upper panels -431- , -435- and which are separated from the first longitudinal folding line -251a-. Alternatively, the distribution panel -525- can be foldably connected to the closed end -455- by folding lines that extend into the respective first upper upper fins -447a-, -449a- and which are separated from the first line of longitudinal folding -25 Ia-.

Figure 15 shows the inner side -601- of an initial piece -603- to form a cardboard box -605- according to a fourth reference example of the invention. The fourth reference example is, in general, similar to the previous reference examples, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, similar or identical reference numerals have been given equal or similar reference numerals. The initial piece -603- has a longitudinal axis -L1 - and a lateral axis -L2-. Figures 16 to 19 show the cardboard box -605- in assembled state. The cardboard box -605- includes a distributor -607- with a single-layer distribution panel -701-. A handle -611- extends in the distribution panel -701-.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box -605- is sized to accommodate ten containers -C- in a single layer in a 2x5 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an amount same or different, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers -C- can be 7.5 ounce cans (eg, aluminum cans); however, as an alternative, the containers -C- can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 15, the initial piece -603- includes a bottom panel -617-, a first side panel -621 - foldably connected to the bottom panel -617- along a side fold line - 625-, a top panel -631- foldably connected to the first side panel -621- along a side fold line -633-, and a second side panel -623- foldably connected to the top panel -631 - along a lateral folding line -637-. A connecting flap -632- can be foldably connected to the bottom panel -617- along a lateral folding line -634-. The connecting flap -632- can be attached to the inner surface of the second side panel -623- when the cardboard box -605- is mounted. Alternatively, the binding flap can be foldably connected to the second side panel -623- to be adhered to the bottom panel -617- when the cardboard box is mounted.

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The lower panel -617- is foldably connected to a first lower end fin -641a- and a second lower end fin -641b-. The first side panel -621- is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin -643a- and a second extreme lateral fin -643b-. The second side panel -623- is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin -645a- and a second extreme lateral fin -645b-. The upper panel -631- is foldably connected to a first upper upper flap -647a- and a second upper upper flap -647b-.

The extreme fins -641a-, -643a-, -645a-, -647a- extend along a first marginal area of the initial piece -603- and are foldably connected to a first longitudinal folding line -651a - which extends along the length of the initial piece. The extreme fins -641b-, -643b-, -645b-, -647b- extend along a second marginal area of the initial piece -603- and are foldably connected to a second longitudinal folding line -651b - which also extends along the length of the initial piece. When the cardboard box -605- is mounted, the end fins -641a-, -643a-, -645a-, -647a- close a first end -655- of the cardboard box, and the end fins -641b-, -643b-, -645b-, -647b- close a second end -657- of the cardboard box. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different fin arrangements can be used to close the ends -655-, -657- of the cardboard box -605-.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor -607- in the cardboard box -605- include the distribution panel -701- in the upper panel -631- and the side panels -621-, -623-. The distribution panel -701- is formed by a tear line -705- comprising longitudinal parts -707-, -709- that extend in the upper panel -631- and in the side panels -621-, -632- , and the side parts -711-, -713-, which extend from the respective ends of the longitudinal parts -707-, -709- in the first side panel -621- and in the second side panel -623-. In one embodiment, at least the side parts -711-, -713- of the tear line -705- are directional parts that may be similar to the directional parts -161-, -163-, -165-, -167 -. Consequently, the side parts -711-, -713- can be configured to tear more easily from the access features -778- upwards than from the top panel -631- to the side panels -621-, -623- . This configuration can help prevent unintentional tearing of the cardboard box -605- in the tearing line -705- while transporting the cardboard box with the handle -611-. In the embodiment shown, the distributor -607- also includes the respective access features -778- in the first side panel -621- and in the second side panel -623-. Each of the access features may include access fins -776- defined, at least partially, by cuts -773-. Alternatively, the cuts -773- could be torn lines. A tear line -777- can be extended between the access fins -776-. The access characteristics -778- can be defined by the respective curved incisions -775- which extend in the distribution panel -701- from the respective lateral parts -711- to the respective lateral parts -713-. In one embodiment, a folding line -779-, generally V-shaped, can be extended on each of the access fins -776- to contribute to the deformation of the access fins (for example, around the containers -C-) when the access fins are folded into the cardboard box -605- when the access features -778- are activated. The distribution panel -701-, the tear line -705- and / or the access characteristics -778- can be suppressed or shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

Features that comprise the handle -611- include handle fins -675- in the upper panel -631-, inside the distributor panel -701-. The handle fins -675- are foldably connected to the upper panel -631- along the respective longitudinal fold lines -676-. The handle fins -675- could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part -603- could have other characteristics to form the handle -611- without departing from the invention. For example, the handle fins could be suppressed and the handle could include handle openings in the upper panel. Alternatively, or additionally, any suitable type of handle could be used with the cardboard box -605-.

The assembled cardboard box -605- is shown in figure 16 with the handle flaps -675- folded inwards to transport the cardboard box. As shown in Figure 17, the distributor -607- can be activated by starting tearing in the access features -778- and folding the upward distribution panel -701-. The user can push the access fins -776- into the cardboard box, folding the access feature inwards, along the curved incision -775-. Next, the distribution panel -701- can be held in the opening formed in the access feature -778- and can be pushed outwards and upwards to tear the tear line -705- along the parts lateral -711-, -713- and the longitudinal parts -707-, -709-. The tearing can be initiated in an access feature -778- or in both access features -778- simultaneously. For example, tearing can be initiated in the access feature -778- of the first side panel -621-, and the distribution panel -701- can pivot upward, as shown in Figure 17 to form an opening - 727- distribution. In one embodiment, the configuration of the access features -778- (for example, having two fins -776- for each of the access features) can help the user to open the cardboard box, at least , because the user can hold the distribution panel -701- with a series of fingers in the access characteristics -778-. Consequently, the tear line -705- can be configured to be more difficult to tear (for example, by a thicker panel material and / or a greater separation between cuts) than other tear lines

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used with less convenient access features. This can also help prevent unintentional tearing of the cardboard box by the tear line -705- when the cardboard box is transported with the handle -611-. In one embodiment, the distribution panel -701- can be completely removed, if tearing is continued along the tearing line -705-, and / or by operating the access feature -778- in the second side panel - 623- and tearing along the side parts -711-, -713- of the tearing line of the second side panel. The cardboard box -605- can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the distribution panel -701- is completely removed with the handle -611-.

The distribution panel -701- can be placed in the cardboard box -605- open for display. As shown in Figure 19, for example, the distribution panel -701- could be introduced into the distribution opening -727- between a row of containers -C- and one of the first side panel -621- and the second side panel -623-. The cardboard box -605-, the distributor -607- and / or the handle -611 - could be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Figure 20 shows the inner side -801 - of an initial piece -803- to form a cardboard box or an envelope -805- according to a fifth reference example of the invention. The fifth reference example is, in general, similar to the fourth reference example, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, similar or identical reference numerals have been given equal or similar reference numerals. The initial piece -803- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. The wrapper -805- is shown in its assembled state in Figures 21 to 24, in which the initial piece -803- is shaped like the wrapper -805- around the containers -C- to form a container -806-. The wrap -805- includes a distributor -807- with a single-layer distribution panel -901. A handle -811 - extends into the distribution panel -901-.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box -805- is sized to accommodate eight containers -C- in a single layer in a 2x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an amount different or equal in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers -C- can be 12-ounce plastic bottles, however, alternatively, the containers -C- can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 20, the initial part -803- includes a first lower panel -817-, a first side panel -821- foldably connected to the first lower panel -817- along a fold line side -825-, a top panel -831- foldably connected to the first side panel -821- along a side fold line -833-, a second side panel -823- foldably connected to the top panel - 831- along a side fold line -837- and a second lower panel -840- foldably connected to the second side panel -823- along a side fold line -842-. The upper upper wings -847- can be foldably connected to the opposite ends of the upper panel -831- along the respective longitudinal fold lines -851-. Additionally, a bellows -844- adjacent to each of the four corners of the upper panel -831- may be arranged. Each bellows -844- can comprise a first bellows panel -846a- foldably connected to one end of one of the end fins -847- and a second bellows panel -846b- foldably connected to one of the first and second side panels -821-, -823-. The first bellows panels -846a- can be foldably connected to the respective second bellows panels -846b- along the oblique fold lines. The extreme fins -847- and / or bellows -844- can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 20, the second lower panel -840- includes three characteristics -890- primary locking male to lock with the respective openings -892- primary locking female in the first lower panel -817- when mounted the cardboard box -805-. The second lower panel -840- also includes four characteristics -894- secondary locking male to lock with the respective characteristics -895- secondary locking female in the first distribution panel -817-. In the embodiment shown, four retention features -896- can be extended in the first lower panel -817- and the first side panel -821-, interrupting the lateral folding line -825-. Similarly, four retention features -896- can be extended in the second lower panel -840- and in the second side panel -823- by interrupting the lateral folding line -842-. The retention characteristics may include panels or fins that engage the lower parts of the respective containers -C- in the package -806- and that form openings in the envelope -805- to receive, at least partially, the lower parts of the containers -C- (figure 21). The lower panels -817-, -840-, the characteristics -890- primary male locking, the characteristics -892- primary female locking, the secondary characteristics -894- male blocking, the secondary characteristics -895- female blocking and / or the retention features -896- can be suppressed, or shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention. For example, any suitable number of blocking features can be included and / or the lower panels -817-, -840- could be glued together to form the shell -805-.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor -807- in the wrapper -805- include the panel

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-901- of distribution in the upper panel -831- and the side panels -821-, -823-. The distribution panel -901- is formed by a tear line -905- which extends in the upper panel -831- and in the side panels -821-, -832-. The distributor -807- also includes the respective access features -978- in the first side panel -821- and in the second side panel -823-. Each of the access characteristics -978- can include, at least, an access fin -976- defined, at least partially, by a cut -973-. Alternatively, the cuts -973- could be torn lines. The access fins -976- can also be defined by the respective folding lines -975- which extend in the distribution panel -901-. The distribution panel -901-, the tear line -905- and / or the access characteristics -978- can be suppressed, or shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 20, the tear line -905- may include upper parts -907- (for example, cut lines) extending in the upper panel -831- and directional parts -911-, -913 - extending from the upper parts -907- in the upper panel -831- and in the respective side panels -821-, -823-. In one embodiment, the directional parts -911-, -913- can be extended adjacent to the respective access features -978- in the respective side panels -821-, -823-. As described with respect to the previous previous embodiments, the directional parts -911-, -913- of the tear line -905- can be configured to tear more easily from the access features -978- towards the upper parts -907- on the top panel -831-. Consequently, the configuration of the tear line -905- can help prevent unintentional tearing of the wrap -805- when the container -806- is transported with the handle -811- (for example, the directional parts -911- , -913- of the tear line are less likely to tear from the top panel -831- when they support the container with the handle).

Features that comprise the handle -811- include handle fins -875- in the upper panel -831- inside the distribution panel -901-. The handle fins -875- are foldably connected to the upper panel -831 - along the respective fold lines -876- adjacent to the handle opening -879-. The handle -811- may include longitudinal cuts or tear lines -880- which are, in general, aligned with the central line of the handle -811- and extend from the handle opening -879- to the upper panel -831- and the side panels -821-, -823-. The tear lines -880- can be torn to widen the handle opening when the user holds the handle -811-. The incisions -882- on the side panels -821-, -823- can act as tear stops to prevent excessive tearing of the wrap -805- on the tearing lines -880- and can help redirect the forces in the wrap supporting the weight of the container -806- by the handle -811-. The handle -811- could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part -803- could have other characteristics to form the handle -811- without departing from the invention. For example, handle fins could be suppressed.

Figure 21 shows the package -806- mounted, with the handle fins -875- folded inwards to transport the container. As shown in Figure 22, the distributor -807- can be activated by starting tearing in the access characteristics -978-. The user can push the access fins -976- into the wrapper -805-, folding the access feature inward along the fold line -975-. The distribution panel -901- can then be held in the opening formed in the access feature -978- and pulled outwards and upwards to be torn along the tear line -905-. Tearing can be started on one access feature -978- or both access features -978- simultaneously. For example, tearing can be initiated in the access feature -978- in the first side panel -821-, and the distribution panel -901- can pivot upward, as shown in Figure 22 to form an opening -927- distribution. In one embodiment, the distribution panel -901- can be completely removed if tearing is continued along the tear line -905-, and / or acting on the access feature -778- in the second side panel -823- and tearing along the side parts -913- of the tear line in the second side panel. The wrapper -805- can be opened by means of alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the distribution panel -901- is completely removed together with the handle -811-. As shown in Figure 24, the package -806- can continue to be transported after the handle -811- is removed with the distribution panel -901- by clamping the end structures of the secondary handles -812-, -814- formed by the end panels -847-, the bellows -844-, and the parts of the upper panel -831- that remain after removal of the distribution panel -901-. In one embodiment, the distribution panel -901- can be placed in the open envelope -805- for display. For example, in a manner similar to the configuration of the cardboard box -605- of the fourth embodiment shown in Figure 19, the distribution panel -901- can be introduced into the distribution opening -927- between a row of containers -C- and a panel of the first side panel -821- and the second side panel -823-.

Figure 25 shows the inner side -1001- of an initial piece -1003- to form a cardboard box -1005- according to an embodiment of the invention. This embodiment is, in general, similar to the fourth reference example, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial piece -1003- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. The cardboard box -1005- is shown in figures 26 and 27 in their assembled state. The cardboard box -1005- includes a distributor -1007- with a single-layer distribution panel -1101-. A handle -1011- extends into the -1101- distribution panel.

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In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box -1005- is sized to accommodate four containers -C- in a single layer in a 2x2 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an amount same or different, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers -C- can be slender 12-ounce cans (eg, aluminum cans); however, alternatively, the containers -C- can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 25, the initial part -1003- includes a lower panel -1017-, a first side panel -1021- foldably connected to the lower panel -1017- along a lateral folding line - 1025-, a top panel -1031- foldably connected to the first side panel -1021- along a side fold line -1033- and a second side panel -1023- foldably connected to the top panel -1031- along a lateral folding line -1037-. A connecting flap -1032- can be foldably connected to the bottom panel -1017- along a lateral folding line -1034-. The connecting flap -1032- can be adhered to the inner surface of the second side panel -1023- when the cardboard box -1005- is mounted. Alternatively, the connecting flap can be foldably connected to the second side panel -1023- to be adhered to the bottom panel -1017- when the cardboard box is mounted.

The lower panel -1017- is foldably connected to a first lower end fin -1041a- and a second lower end fin -1041b-. The first side panel -1021- is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin -1043a- and a second extreme lateral fin -1043b-. The second side panel -1023- is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin -1045a- and a second extreme lateral fin -1045b-. The upper panel -1031- is foldably connected to a first extreme upper flap -1047a- and a second upper upper flap -1047b-.

The extreme fins -1041a-, -1043a-, -1045a-, -1047a- extend along a first marginal area of the initial piece -1003- and are foldably connected in a first longitudinal folding line -1051a - which extends along the length of the initial piece. The extreme fins -1041b-, -1043b-, -1045b-, -1047b- extend along a second marginal area of the initial part -1003- and are foldably connected in a second longitudinal folding line -1051b - which also extends along the length of the initial piece. When the cardboard box -1005- is mounted, the extreme fins -1041a-, -1043a-, -1045a-, -1047a- close the first end -1055- of the cardboard box, and the extreme fins -1041b-, -1043b-, -1045b-, -1047b- close the second end -1057- of the cardboard box. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different arrangements of the fins can be used to close the ends -1055-, -1057- of the cardboard box -1005-.

In the embodiment shown, the characteristics that form the distributor -1007- in the cardboard box -1005- include the distribution panel -1101- in the upper panel -1031-. The distribution panel -1101- is formed by a tear line -1105- which comprises lateral parts -1107- which are generally collinear with the lateral fold lines -1033-, -1037-. The tear line -1105- can include four oblique parts -1109- that extend from the respective ends of the side parts -1107- to the respective longitudinal parts -1113- which can generally be collinear with the longitudinal fold lines -1051a -, -1051b-. The oblique portions of the tear line -1105- can be configured so that the grooves that form the tear line do not interrupt or cut the oblique fold lines -1093-. Consequently, the oblique fold lines -1093- can help direct the forces in the top panel -1031- in the handle -1011- towards the corners of the cardboard box -1005- when the weight of the cardboard box - 1005- is supported by the handle -1011-.

As shown in Figure 25, the distributor -1007- also includes the respective access features -1178- in the upper panel -1031-. Each of the access characteristics may include access flaps -1176- defined, at least partially, by curved tearing lines -1173-. Alternatively, the tear lines -1173- could be cuts. The access wings -1176- can be further defined by the respective longitudinal fold lines -1151a-, -1151b-. The distribution panel -1101-, the tear line -1105- and / or the access characteristics -1178- can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Features that comprise the handle -1011- include a handle flap -1075- in the upper panel -1031-, inside the distribution panel -1101-. The handle flap -1075- can be foldably connected to the upper panel -1031- along a lateral folding line -1076- and can be separated from the upper panel -1031- along a cut or a Torn line curved. In another embodiment, the lateral folding line -1076- could be replaced by a longitudinal or oblique folding line for a different orientation of the handle flap -1075-. The handle flap -1075- could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part -1003- could have other characteristics to form the handle -1011- without departing from the invention. For example, the handle flap could be suppressed, and the handle could include one or more handle openings in the upper panel. In an alternative example, the handle -1011- may include a series of handle fins in the upper panel.

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Figure 26 shows the cardboard box -1005- mounted. In one embodiment, the handle flap -1075- can be folded inwards to transport the cardboard box. The distributor -1007- can be activated by starting tearing in the access features -1178-. The user can push the access fins -1176- into the cardboard box, folding the access fins inward along the respective longitudinal fold lines -1051a-, -1051b- and separating the fins - 1176- access panel -1101- distribution along the curved tear lines -1173-. The distribution panel -1101- can then be held in one or both of the openings formed in the access features -1178- and pulled up to tear the tear line -1105- along the parts longitudinal -1113-, then the oblique parts -1109- and then the lateral parts -1107-. The tearing can be initiated in an access characteristic -1178- or in both access characteristics -1178- simultaneously. For example, in one embodiment, tearing can be initiated at the access feature -1178- adjacent to the second end -1157- of the cardboard box -1005- and the distribution panel -1101- can pivot upwardly along of the longitudinal parts -1113- which, in general, are collinear with the first longitudinal folding line -1051a- to form a distribution opening -1127-. The distribution panel -1101- can be completely removed from the cardboard box by tearing along the remaining longitudinal parts -1113- of the tearing line -1105-. The cardboard box -1005- can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 27, the distribution panel -1101- can be completely removed with the handle -1011-. Corner parts -1084- can be formed in the four corners of the upper panel -1031- and can remain connected to the rest of the cardboard box -1005- when the distribution panel -1101- is removed. As shown in Figures 26 and 27, the corner parts -1084- are defined by oblique parts -1109- of the tear line -1105-. Accordingly, the corner portions 1010 may partially retain the containers -C- inside the cardboard box -1005- after removal of the distribution panel -1101- to help prevent unintentional removal of the containers -C-, but allows the user to remove the containers at any time. The upper panel -1031-, the distributor -1007- and the corner parts -1084- can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Figure 28 shows the outer side -1201- of an initial piece -1203- for the formation of a cardboard box -1205- according to a sixth reference example of the invention. The sixth reference example is, in general, similar to the third reference example, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial part -1203- has a longitudinal axis -L1- and a lateral axis -L2-. In figures 29 to 31 the cardboard box -1205- in assembled state is shown. The cardboard box -1205- includes a distributor -1207-. A handle -1211- extends in the distributor -1207- at one end of the cardboard box -1205-, and a handle -1212- extends in the opposite end of the cardboard box -1205-, outside the distributor - 1207-.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box -1205- is sized to accommodate twelve containers -C- (figure 31) in a single layer in a 3x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in a different or equal amount, in more than one layer, and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 4x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers -C- can be 12-ounce bottles (eg, glass bottles); however, as an alternative, the containers -C- can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 28, the initial part -1203- includes a lower panel -1217-, a first side panel -1221- foldably connected to the lower panel -1217- along a lateral folding line - 1225-, a top panel -1231- foldably connected to the first side panel -1221- along a side fold line -1233-, and a second side panel -1223- foldably connected to the bottom panel -1217 - along a lateral folding line -1237-. A connecting flap -1232- can be foldably connected to the upper panel -1231- along a lateral folding line -1234-. The connecting flap -1232- can be attached to the inner surface of the second side panel -1223- when the cardboard box -1205- is mounted. Alternatively, the connecting flap can be foldably connected to the second side panel -1223- to be adhered to the bottom panel -1217- when the cardboard box is mounted.

The extreme fins -1241a-, -1243a-, -1245a-, -1247a- can be extended along a first marginal area of the initial part -1203-, and be foldably connected to the respective panels in a first longitudinal fold line -1251a- that extends along the length of the initial piece. The extreme fins -1241b-, -1243b-, -1245b-, -1247b- can be extended along a second marginal area of the initial part -1203-, and be foldably connected to the respective panels in a second longitudinal folding line -1251b- which also extends along the length of the initial piece. When the cardboard box -1205- is mounted, the extreme fins -1241a, -1243a-, -1245a-, -1247a- close a first end -1255- of the cardboard box and the extreme fins -1241b, -1243b- , -1245b-, -1247b- close a second end -1257- of the cardboard box. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different fin arrangements can be used to close the ends -1255-, -1257- of the cardboard box -1205-.

In the embodiment shown, the initial part -1203- may include diamond-shaped corner panels and the upper panel -1231- is smaller in the longitudinal direction -L1- and in the lateral direction -L2-. Consequently, the parties

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The upper side panels -1221-, -1223- and the ends -1255-, -1257- can be tilted inwards to help hold the upper conical parts of the containers -C- inside the cardboard box -1205-. Alternatively, less than all of the sides and ends of the cardboard box can be tilted.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor -1207- in the cardboard box -1205- include a first distribution panel -1301- in the upper panel -1231-, the first side panel -1221-, the fin - 1232- of union, the extreme superior fin -1247b- and the extreme lateral fin -1243b-. The distributor -1207- also includes a second distribution panel -1303- on the second side panel -1223- and the extreme side fin -1245b-. The distribution panels -1301-, -1303- are formed by a tear line -1305- comprising a first part -1307- that extends in the upper panel -1231-, in the first side panel -1221-, and in the extreme lateral fin -1243b-; a second part -1309- extending in the upper panel -1231- and the connecting fin -1232-; and a third part -1311- extending in the second side panel -1223- and the extreme lateral fin -1245b-. A quarter -1313- of the tear line -1305- extends into the second upper upper fin -1247b-. In the mounted cardboard box, the third part -1311- partially overlaps the second part -1309- in which the second side panel -1223- overlaps the connecting fin -1232-. Additionally, the fourth part -1313- overlaps the first and third parts -1307-, -1311- in which the extreme upper flap -1247b- overlaps the extreme lateral fins -1243b-, -1245b- at the closed end -1257- of the cardboard box. In the cardboard box -1205- mounted, the distribution panels -1301-, -1303- form a distribution panel -1325- (figures 29 to 31).

As shown in Figure 28, the distributor -1207- also includes an access feature -1378- in the upper panel -1231-. The access feature may include an access fin -1376- defined, at least partially, by a cut or a curved line -1373-. The access flap -1376- can also be defined by a curved folding line -1375-. The distribution panel -1301- can also include a longitudinal folding line -1390- to help lift the distribution panel -1325- while tearing along the tearing line -1305-. The distribution panels -1301-, -1303-, the tear line -1305- and / or the access characteristic -1378- can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention .

Features comprising the handle -1211- at the closed end -1257- of the cardboard box -1205- include a handle flap -1275a- on the upper upper flap -1247b- that overlaps the fins -1275b- and -1275c - of handle on the extreme lateral wings -1243b-, -1245b- respective. The fins -1275a-, -1275b-, -1275c- handle extend inside parts of the distribution panel -1301-. The handle flap -1275a- can be foldably connected to the respective end flaps -1247b-, -1243b-, -1245b- and can be separated therefrom along the respective curved cuts or tear lines. The fins -1275a-, -1275b-, -1275c could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part -1203- could have other characteristics to form the handle -1211 - without departing from the invention. For example, one or more of the handle fins could be suppressed, and the handle could include handle openings and / or one or more handle fins in combination with one or more handle openings. The handle -1212- at the closed end -1255- can be substantially similar or identical to the handle -1211- of the embodiment shown. Alternatively, the handle -1212- could be suppressed or otherwise configured.

In figures 29 and 30 the cardboard box -1205- mounted is shown. The distributor -1207- can be activated by starting the tear in the access feature -1378-. The user can push the access flap -1376- into the cardboard box, folding the access flap inwards, along the curved folding line -1375- and separating the access flap from the upper panel - 1231- along the curved tear line -1373-. Next, the distribution panel -1325- can be held in the opening formed in the access feature -1378- and can be pushed up to tear the distribution panel away from the upper panel -1231-, from the side panels - 1221-, -1223- and the closed end -1257- to form a distribution opening -1327- (Figure 31). As shown in Figure 31, the distribution panel -1325- is completely removed with the handle -1211-. In the embodiment shown, it is easier to tear the tear line -1305- from the access feature -1378- in the upper panel -1231- than from the closed end -1257- of the cardboard box -1205- (for example , due to the series of overlapping layers that the tear line extends at the closed end). Consequently, the configuration of the tear line -1305- can help prevent unintentional tearing in the cardboard box -1205- when the cardboard box is transported with the handle -1211-. The cardboard box -1205- can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

Any of the characteristics of the various reference examples and embodiments of the invention may be combined, substituted or otherwise configured with other characteristics of other reference examples and embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of this invention. In addition, it should be taken into account that the distribution characteristics and / or the characteristics of the handle of the various embodiments can be incorporated in a cardboard box having any type of cardboard box or panel configuration. The types of cardboard boxes and panel configurations described above are included by way of example.

Cardboard boxes or initial parts according to the principles of the present invention can be made from materials such as cardboard. Therefore, if it is subjected to water or other liquids for prolonged periods of time, the cardboard box may allow liquid to pass through the moistened surfaces of

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the cardboard box due to the partial permeability of the cardboard box material. In this specification, the term "liquid-tight" is used to define, in general, a section of a cardboard box that is formed from a continuous section of material or a section without any seams glued through which could filter liquid or fine particles and, consequently, the term "liquid tight" encompasses cardboard boxes that may eventually become partially permeable to water.

The initial parts according to the present invention may be formed, for example, from coated cardboard and similar materials. For example, the inner and / or outer sides of the initial pieces can be coated with a clay coating. The clay coating can be printed, then with product information, advertising, price codes and other information or images. The initial pieces can then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the initial pieces. The initial pieces can also be coated, for example, with a moisture barrier layer on one or both sides of the initial pieces.

According to the exemplary embodiments, the initial pieces can be made from cardboard of a thickness such that it is heavier and more rigid than plain paper. For example, the thickness may be at least about 24 gauge, but the thickness may be greater or less than this figure without departing from the invention. The initial pieces can also be made of other materials such as cardboard, hard paper or any other material having suitable properties to allow the cardboard package to behave, at least in general, as described above. Likewise, the initial pieces may be laminated or covered with one or more sheet-type materials in panels or in sections of the selected panels.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a folding line can be any form of substantially linear, but not necessarily straight, weakening that facilitates folding along it. More specifically, but not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the present invention, the folding lines include: a line of incisions, such as lines formed with a blunt blade for incisions or the like, which creates a crushed part in the material along the desired weakening line; a cut that partially extends into the material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of cuts that extend partially or completely through the material along the desired weakening line; and various combinations of these characteristics. In situations where the cut is used to create a fold line, the cut will usually not be too large, in a way that could cause a reasonable user to incorrectly consider the fold line to be a tear line.

As an example, a tear line may include: a groove that partially extends in the material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of spaced apart grooves that partially and / or completely extend in the material along the desired line of weakening, or various combinations of these characteristics. As a more concrete example, a type of tear line is in the form of a series of separate grooves that extend completely through the material, the adjacent grooves being slightly separated, so that a notch (for example, a small fragment of material somewhat similar to a bridge) is defined between adjacent grooves to connect, usually temporarily, the material through the tear line. The notches break during tearing along the tearing line. The notches are usually a relatively small percentage of the tear line and, alternatively, the notches can be suppressed or torn in the tear line such that the tear line is a continuous cutting line. That is, it is within the scope of the present invention that each of the tear lines be replaced by a continuous or similar groove. For example, a cutting line can be a continuous groove or could be wider than a groove without departing from the present invention.

The above embodiments can be described as having one or more panels adhered to each other by glue. The term "glue" is intended to cover all types of adhesives commonly used to hold the cardboard box panels in place.

The above description shows and describes various examples of the present invention. Since various changes can be made in the previous construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all the material contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Additionally, the invention shows and describes only selected embodiments but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments and is susceptible to changes or modifications within the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims, in accordance with the explanations. above, and / or within the skill or knowledge of the relevant technique.

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Cardboard box (1005) to contain a series of containers (C), comprising the cardboard box (105): a series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031) that extend, at least partially, around the inside of the cardboard box (1005); a distributor (1007) comprising a distribution panel (1101), the distribution panel (1101) being defined, at least partially, by a tearing line (1105) extending, at least, in a panel of the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031), the distribution panel (1101) being removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box (1005) to create a distribution opening (1127); Y a handle (1011) for holding and transporting the cardboard box (1005), the handle (1011) comprising a handle feature (1075) extending, at least, on the distribution panel (1101), being removable by at least a part of the handle (1011) of the cardboard box (1005) with the distribution panel (1101), wherein the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031) comprises a first panel (1031) foldably connected to a second panel (1021, 1023), the distribution panel (1101) comprising, at least, a part of the first panel (1031), and the handle feature (1075) is arranged, at least in the first panel (1031), the first panel (1031) being foldably connected to the second panel (1021, 1023) along a first folding line (1033, 1037), characterized in that the tear line (1105) comprises a first part (1107) that is generally collinear, at least, with a part of the first folding line (1033, 1037) and a second part (1109) extending from one end of the first part (1107), the second part (1109) extending in the first panel (1031) and being oblique with respect to the first part (1107). 2. Cardboard box (1005) according to claim 1, wherein at least the second part (1109) of the tear line (1105) comprises a series of cuts and a space between two cuts of the series of cuts, and the first panel (1031) comprises an incision (1093) extending from a corner of the first panel (1031) to a position, generally adjacent to the handle feature (1075) (1011), the incision extending (1093) in the space of the second part of the tear line. 3. Cardboard box (1005) according to claim 1, further comprising end wings (1041a, 1043a, 1045a, 1047a, 1041b, 1043b, 1045b, 1047b) respectively foldably connected to the respective panels of the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031), the end fins being overlapped, at least partially, with respect to each other and thus forming, at least partially, a closed end (1055, 1057) of the box of cardboard (1005), the end flaps comprising at least one first end flap (1047a, 1047b) foldably connected to the first panel (1031) along the second folding line (1051a, 1051b), in that the tear line (1105) comprises a third part (1113) which, in general, is collinear with at least a part of the second folding line (1051a, 1051b), and the second part (1009) of the tear line (1105) extends between the respective ends of the first part (1107) and the third p art (1113) of the torn line. 4. Cardboard box (1005) according to claim 1, wherein: the first panel (1031) comprises an incision line (1093) extending from a corner of the first panel (1031) towards the handle (1011); Y The tear line (1105) comprises a series of indentations and notches and a space between two of the indentations, the space being aligned with the incision line (1093). 5. Cardboard box (1005) according to claim 1, wherein the handle feature (1075) comprises a handle flap foldably connected to the first panel (1031), the first panel (1031) being an upper panel and the second panel (1021, 1023) being a side panel. 6. Initial part (1003) to form a cardboard box (1005) to contain a series of containers (C), the initial part comprising: a series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031); distribution characteristics to form a distributor (1007) in the cardboard box (1005) formed from the initial part (1003), the distribution characteristics comprising a distribution panel (1101) defined, at least partially, by a tear line (1105) extending at least in one panel of the panel series (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031), the distribution panel (1101) being removable, at least partially, from the box of cardboard (1005) formed from the initial piece (1003); Y handle characteristics to form a handle (1011) in the cardboard box (1005) formed from the initial piece (1003), the handle characteristics extending at least in the distribution panel (1101) being removable, at least a part of the handle characteristics of the cardboard box (1005) formed from the initial part (1003) with the distribution panel (1011), wherein the series of panels (1017, 1021, 1023, 1031) comprises a first panel (1031) foldably connected to a second panel (1021, 123) along a first folding line (1033, 1037) , the distribution panel (1101) comprising at least a part of the first panel (1031), and the handle feature (1075) is arranged, at least, on the first panel (1031), 5 characterized by the tearing line (1105) comprises a first part (1107) which, in general, is collinear, at least, with a part of the first folding line (1033, 1037) and a second part (1109) extending from one end of the first part (1107), the second part (1109) extending in the first panel (1031) and being oblique with respect to the first part (1107). 10 7. Starting piece according to claim 6, wherein: at least the second part (1109) of the tear line (1105) comprises a series of cuts and a space between two cuts of the series of cuts, and the first panel (1031) comprises an incision (1093) that extends from 15 a corner of the first panel (1031) to a position, generally adjacent to the handle handle feature (1075) (1011), the incision (1093) extending in the space of the second part (1109) of the tear line (1105). 8. Starting piece according to claim 6, wherein: 20 the first panel (1031) comprises a line of incisions (1093) extending from a corner of the first panel (1031) towards the handle (1011); Y The tear line (1105) comprises a series of indentations and notches and a space between two of the indentations, the space being aligned with the incision line (1093).