JP2016204039A - Carton and blank therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carton comprising a handle structure for facilitating transport.SOLUTION: There is provided a package formed of a group of objects and a carton disposed on an outer periphery of the group. The object comprises an upper face, a bottom face, facing side faces, and facing end faces. The carton comprises: a top panel; a side panel which is connected to the panel along a line, so that the side panel can be folded; and a strap handle for lifting up the carton. The handle comprises: a main strap part formed of the panel; and an end part formed of the panel partially. The end part is connected to the main strap part along lines 54, 56 so that the end part can be folded. The lines 54, 56 are arranged so as to be offset from lines 15, 17 so that a distance W3 between them is shorter than a distance W2 between the lines 15, 17. The panel 16 is disposed on the upper faces of the objects so that the lines 15, 17 are aligned with the lines regulated by shoulders of the objects. The distance W1 between lines is equal to the distance W2 between the lines 15, 17.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a blank for forming a carton and a portable device, and more particularly, but not exclusively, a carton for packaging a brick package for facilitating its transport. The present invention relates to a carton having a handle structure.

  In the packaging field, it is often necessary to provide consumers with a package comprising a plurality of primary product containers. Such multipacks are desirable for shipping and distribution and for displaying promotional information. Due to cost and environmental considerations, such cartons or transporters are required to be formed from as little material as possible, and the material from which they are formed requires as little waste as possible. Is done. Another consideration is the strength of the packaging and its suitability for holding and transporting heavy weight articles.

  It is known to provide brick shaped packages such as those manufactured by TetraPak ™. Such a package may include access means that may be in the form of a reusable closure. Such a closure protrudes from the surface of the package. It would be desirable to provide a handle structure for the portable device so that the consumer can easily carry the package. Such a handle must be strong enough to support the load of the primary product container. It is desirable to form such a carrier from a sheet of foldable material, optionally recyclable material.

  The present invention aims to overcome or at least reduce the problems of the prior art.

  According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a package comprising a group of flexible articles and a carton disposed around at least a portion of the outer surface of the group, each article having six sides. Prepare. The carton includes a top panel, a pair of side panels that are foldably connected to the top panel along a pair of opposing upper surface fold lines, and a strap handle that can be used to lift the carton. It has. The strap handle may comprise a main strap portion formed from the top panel and a pair of opposing ends formed partially from the top panel and partially from the side panel. The end portions may be foldably connected to the main strap portion along a pair of opposing strap fold lines. The strap fold lines may be arranged offset from the upper surface fold lines, respectively, so that the distance between the strap fold lines is smaller than the distance between the upper surface fold lines. The top panel is disposed on the top surface of the group of articles such that the top fold lines are each generally aligned with the opposing top shoulder lines defined by the shoulders of the group of articles. The distance between the upper shoulder lines may be approximately equal to the distance between the upper folding lines.

  Each article may have a substantially right shoulder, and the top shoulder line may be defined by this right shoulder.

  In some embodiments, the side panels are along the sides of the group of articles such that the distance between each top shoulder line and the bottom of the carton is approximately equal to the distance between each top fold line and the bottom of the carton. Be placed.

  The distance between each strap fold line and the bottom of the carton may be greater than the distance between each top fold line and the bottom of the carton.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, a blank is provided for forming a package including a group of flexible articles, the blank being disposed around at least a portion of the outer surface of the group of flexible articles. Each of the articles comprises six sides, the blank comprises a top panel, a pair of side panels foldably connected to the top panel along a pair of opposing top fold lines, and A strap handle capable of lifting the package using a main strap portion formed from a top panel, and a pair of strap handles formed partially from the top panel and partially from the side panel. Opposite ends, the ends being opposite the main strap portion along a pair of opposing strap fold lines The strap fold lines are connected to each other so that the distance between the strap fold lines is smaller than the distance between the upper fold lines. Are positioned on the top surface of the group of articles so that the top fold lines are each generally aligned with the opposing top shoulder lines defined by the shoulders of the group of articles, and the distance between the top shoulder lines is It is approximately equal to the distance between the top fold lines.

  Within the scope of the present application, the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features and alternatives described in the preceding paragraphs, claims and / or the following description and drawings are independently or in combination. It is foreseen and intended to be employed. For example, as long as there is no feature incompatibility, the features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is the top view seen from the blank for forming the carrying device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of an exemplary article for use with the blank of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the plurality of articles of FIG. 2 arranged to form a group of articles. FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the carton formed from the blank of FIG. 1 around the group of articles of FIG. 3 to form a package. It is the perspective view seen from the part of package of FIG.

  Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of packages, blanks and cartons are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the ways in which certain aspects of the invention can be implemented, and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of ways in which the invention can be embodied. it is obvious. As used herein, the phrase “exemplary” is used extensively to indicate an embodiment that serves as an example, specimen, model or pattern. Indeed, it will be apparent that the packages, blanks and cartons described herein can be embodied in a variety of and alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Well-known components, materials or methods are not necessarily described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. The specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and representative for teaching those skilled in the art to make various uses of the invention. Should be interpreted as a basic basis.

  Referring to FIG. 1, but not limited to this, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 for holding a primary product (see FIGS. 2 and 3), such as a brick package, hereinafter referred to as an article. Shown is a plan view of a blank 10 that can form a carton or carry 90 (hereinafter referred to as a carton).

  In the embodiments described herein, the terms “carton” and “carrying device” refer to primary product containers in the form of brick packages, etc., for non-limiting purposes describing the various features of the present invention. Means a container for engaging, transporting and / or distributing it. It is contemplated that the teachings of the present invention can be applied to a variety of primary product containers that may or may not be tapered and / or cylindrical. Other exemplary containers include bottles (eg, metal, glass or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, packets, and the like.

  The blank 10 described herein is formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. Note that as used herein, the term “appropriate substrate” includes all types of foldable sheet material such as paperboard, corrugated paper, cardboard, plastic, combinations thereof and the like. I want to be. It should be understood that one or other numbers of blanks may be used where appropriate, for example, to provide a carry structure described in more detail below.

  In the exemplary embodiment, blank 10 is configured to form a carton or portable device for packaging an exemplary array of exemplary articles. In the described embodiment, the array is a 2 × 2 matrix or array and the article (not shown) is a brick package. Alternatively, the blank 10 can be configured to form a portable device for packaging other types, numbers and sizes of articles and / or for packaging articles in different arrangements or configurations. .

  Referring to FIG. 1, the blank 10 includes a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, which are connected in series so as to be foldable to form a wall of a carton 90 (see FIG. 4). 20 and 22. The blank 10 includes a first base panel 12 foldably connected to the first side panel 14 by a fold line 13. The first side panel 14 is foldably connected to the top panel 16 by a fold line 15. The top panel 16 is foldably connected to the second side panel 18 by a fold line 17. The second side panel 18 is foldably connected to the second base panel 20 by a fold line 19. The second base panel 20 is foldably connected to the fixed flap 22 by a fold line 21.

  The fold line 15 and the fold line 17 define the width of the top panel 16. The fold line 15 is arranged away from the fold line 17 by a distance W2.

  The second side panel has a height dimension H <b> 2 defined between the fold line 17 and the fold line 19. Similarly, the first side panel 14 has a height dimension between the fold line 15 and the fold line 13. In the described embodiment, the height dimension of the first side panel 14 is equal to the height dimension H2 of the second side panel 18.

  The first base panel 12 and the second base panel 20 are configured to at least partially overlap so that they can be secured together to form a composite base wall 12/20 in the assembled carton 90. . In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first and second base panels 12, 20 may include a complementary locking mechanism for fixing the first base panel 12 to the second base panel 20. Good. This complementary locking mechanism comprises a pair of male punch tabs M extending from the edge of the first base panel 12. The complementary locking mechanism also includes a securing flap 22. The fixed flap 22 is foldably connected to the second base panel 20 by a fold line 21. The fold line 21 is interrupted by a pair of cutting lines or dividing lines F. Each pair of break lines F forms an opening or slot in the second base panel 20 when the stationary flap 22 is folded about the fold line 21 with respect to the second base panel 20. Each pair of male tabs M is received in an opening formed by each of the pair of dividing lines F so as to lock the first and second base panels 12, 20 together. In alternative embodiments, the first and second base panels may be secured together by an adhesive or other adhesive process or other mechanical fastener. In an alternative embodiment, the blank may comprise a single base panel configured to extend between the first and second side panels. A fixing panel may be provided that is foldably connected to one of the base panel or the first and second side panels so as to fix the base panel between the first and second side panels.

  The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 form an open cylindrical structure in the assembled carton 90. The blank 10 includes end closing structures S1 and S2 for at least partially closing an open end of a cylindrical structure formed by a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.

  The first end of the carton 90 is at least partially closed by the first end closure structure S1. The second end of the carton 90 is at least partially closed by the second end closure structure S2.

  The first end closure structure S1 is foldably connected to the top panel 16 along its first edge by means of a foldable connection in the form of a fold line 23a. A panel 24a is provided.

  A first gusset panel 26a is foldably connected to the first end closure panel 24a along its first side edge by a fold line 25a. The first web panel 28a is foldably connected to the first gusset panel 26a by a fold line 27a. The first anchor panel 30a is foldably connected to the first web panel 28a by a fold line 29a. The first anchor panel 30a is foldably connected to the first side panel 14 by a fold line 31a.

  A second gusset panel 32a is foldably connected to the first end closure panel 24a along its second side edge by a fold line 33a. The second web panel 34a is foldably connected to the second gusset panel 32a by a fold line 35a. The second anchor panel 36a is foldably connected to the second web panel 34a by a fold line 37a. The second anchor panel 36a is foldably connected to the second side panel 18 by a fold line 39a.

  The second end closure structure S2 is foldably connected to the top panel 16 along its second edge by means of a foldable connection in the form of a fold line 23b. A panel 24b is provided.

  A third gusset panel 32b is foldably connected to the second end closure panel 24b along its first side edge by a fold line 25b. The third web panel 28b is foldably connected to the third gusset panel 26b by a fold line 27b. The third anchor panel 30b is foldably connected to the third web panel 28b by a fold line 29b. The third anchor panel 30b is foldably connected to the first side panel 14 by a fold line 31b.

  A fourth gusset panel 32b is foldably connected by a fold line 33b along its second side edge by a second end closure panel 24b. The fourth web panel 34b is foldably connected to the fourth gusset panel 32b by a fold line 35b. The fourth anchor panel 36b is foldably connected to the fourth web panel 34b by a fold line 37b. The fourth anchor panel 36b is foldably connected to the second side panel 18 by a fold line 39b.

  The top panel 16 includes a plurality of openings A for receiving each one of the closures 104 of the group of articles 100. Each opening may be located near one of the first or second edges of the top panel 16 defined by fold lines 23a and 23b, respectively. The first or second of the top panel 16 defined by fold lines 23a, 23b, respectively, such that each opening extends at least partially into the respective one of the first or second end closure panels 24a, 24b. Each of the second edges may be interrupted.

  The first side panel 14 may include a first tear strip 42 defined by a first break line 45 and a second break line 47. Although the first and second break lines 45, 47 extend partially across the first side panel 14, in an alternative embodiment, the first and second break lines 45, 47 are the first side. It may extend completely across the panel 14.

  The second side panel 18 may include a second tear strip 40 defined by a third break line 41 and a fourth break line 43. Although the third and fourth cut lines 41, 43 extend partially across the second side panel 18, in alternative embodiments, the third and fourth cut lines 41, 43 are on the second side. It may extend completely across the panel 18.

  The blank 10 includes a handle structure H. The handle structure H includes a handle strap 50. The handle strap 50 is cut from the top panel 16 and partially from each of the first and second side panels 14,18. A handle strap 50 extends across the top panel 16 and into the first and second side panels 14,18. The handle strap 50 is at least partially defined by a first break line 55a and a second break line 55b. The first dividing line 55a terminates in a “J” or “C” -shaped cutting line in each of the first and second side panels 14 and 18. The second dividing line 55b terminates in a “J” or “C” -shaped cutting line in each of the first and second side panels 14 and 18.

  The first buffer flap 52a may be foldably connected to the first side of the handle strap 50 by a fold line 51a. The bending line 51a interrupts the first dividing line 55a. The first buffer flap 52 a is at least partially defined by a cutting line 53 a provided on the top panel 16.

  The second buffer flap 52b may be foldably connected to the second side of the handle strap 50 by a fold line 51b. The bending line 51b interrupts the first dividing line 55b. The second buffer flap 52b is at least partially defined by a cutting line 53b provided on the top panel 16.

  The handle strap 50 includes a first fold line 54 and a second fold line. The first fold line 54 is. Close to the fold line 15 between the first side panel 14 and the top panel 16. The first fold line 54 is offset from the fold line 15 by a distance J. The first fold line 54 is brought into the top panel 16 with respect to the fold line 15. The first fold line 54 is disposed so as to be closer to the fold line 15 than the opening A adjacent to the fold line 15.

  The second fold line 56 is close to the fold line 17 between the second side panel 18 and the top panel 16. The second fold line 56 is offset from the fold line 17 by a distance I. The second fold line 56 is brought into the top panel 16 with respect to the fold line 17. The second fold line 56 is disposed so as to be closer to the fold line 17 than the opening A adjacent to the fold line 17.

  The first fold line 54 is disposed away from the second fold line 56 by a distance W3. The distance W3 is smaller than the distance W2 between the folding lines 15 and 17.

  The second fold line 56 is disposed at a distance H3 from the fold line 19 that at least partially defines the bottom surface of the carton. Similarly, the first fold line 54 is disposed away from the fold line 13 by a distance equal to the distance H3.

  FIG. 2 shows an exemplary article 100 for use with the blank of FIG. The article 100 is a brick-shaped package, a rectangular parallelepiped or a square.

  The article 100 includes six surfaces: a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of opposing side surfaces, and a pair of opposing end surfaces.

  The article 100 comprises a top panel 102 to which an optional dispenser 103 having a closure 104 is coupled. The closure 104 protrudes outward from the top panel 102. The closure 104 is disposed on the top panel 102 proximate to the side edge of the top panel 102. The dispenser 103 may extend around a portion of the side wall 110 of the article 100.

  The article 100 includes a pair of wing portions 106. In normal use, the wings 106 are bent about the fold line 105 and fixed to the respective end walls 108. Article 100 can be formed from a laminate sheet material that includes a metal foil layer sandwiched between a paper layer and a layer of plastic material such as polyethylene. The sheet material may include additional layers.

  FIG. 3 shows a plurality of articles 100 arranged in groups for packaging by the blank of FIG. The plurality of articles 100 has a first row R1 of two articles, a second row R2 of two articles, a first column C1 of two articles, and a second column C2 of two articles 2 × They are arranged in two matrices or an array.

  A fold line 105 for each article 100 includes a first shoulder in the form of an edge or contour (as indicated by shoulder line SL1) of the group of articles 100 and a group of articles 100 (as indicated by shoulder line SL2). A second shoulder in the form of an edge or contour. Shoulder line SL1 is arranged at a distance W1 from shoulder line SL2. The distance W1 between the upper shoulder lines SL1 and SL2 is generally equal to the distance W2 between the folding lines 15 and 17. Each article 100 has at least one substantially right-angle shoulder, and the upper shoulder lines SL1 and SL2 are defined by the right-angle shoulder of the article 100.

  Each of the articles 100 has a height dimension H1 defined between the bottom surface of the article 100 and each of the shoulder lines SL1 and SL2.

  The closures 104 of the articles 100 in the first row C1 may be arranged to be placed on the first side of the group of articles 100. The closures 104 of the articles 100 in the second row C2 are arranged to be placed on the second opposite side of the group of articles 100. In this way, the closures 104 of the articles 100 in the first row C1 are arranged as far as possible from the closures 104 of the articles 100 in the second row C2. This has the effect of maximizing the size of the gap or gap G between each closure 104 in the first row C1 and each closure 104 in the adjacent article 100 in the second row C2.

  With respect to assembling the blank 10 to the portable device 90, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the portable device 90 does not need to be rotated or inverted to complete the assembly. Thus, it can be formed by a series of sequential bending processes in a linear machine. The folding process is not limited to that described below and can be modified according to specific manufacturing requirements.

  The blank 10 is assembled around the group of articles 100 shown in FIG. 3 by first vertically aligning the top panel 16 of the blank 10 over the group of articles 100. Each opening A receives a closure 104 of each of the articles 100 in the group of articles 100. The first and second end closure panels 24 a, 24 b are folded against the top panel 16 around the upper end of the group of articles 100. The first and second end closure panels 24a, 24b may be directly engaged when folded.

  Alternatively, the first and second end closure panels 24a, 24b are first, second, third, and fourth anchor panels 30a, 36a about fold lines 31a, 39a, 31b, 39b, respectively. , 30b and 36b may be bent. The first and third anchor panels 30 a and 30 b are bent so as to overlap with the first side panel 14. In some embodiments, the first and third anchor panels 30a, 30b may be folded into surface contact with the first side panel 14 and secured thereto with an adhesive or mechanical fastener. . The second and fourth anchor panels 36 a and 36 b are bent so as to overlap with the second side panel 18. In some embodiments, the second and fourth anchor panels 36a, 36b may be folded into surface contact relationship with the second side panel 18 and secured thereto with an adhesive or mechanical fastener. . First and second anchor panels 30a, 36a (according to each of the first and second gusset panels 26a, 32a and each of the first and second web panels 28a, 34a); The connection between the first end closure panel 24a facilitates the automatic folding of the first end closure panel 24a as a result of the folding of the first and second anchor panels 30a, 36a. Third and fourth anchor panels 30b, 36b (according to each of the third and fourth gusset panels 26b, 32b and each of the third and fourth web panels 28b, 34b); The connection between the second end closure panel 24b facilitates the automatic folding of the second end closure panel 24b as a result of the folding of the third and fourth anchor panels 30b, 36b.

  The first side panel 14 and the first base panel 12 are bent with respect to the top panel 16 about the bending line 15.

  The second side panel 18, the second base panel 20, and the fixed flap 22 are bent with respect to the top panel 16 about the bending line 17.

  The first base panel 12 is bent with respect to the first side panel 14 about the fold line 13. The second base panel 20 is bent with respect to the second side panel 18 around the fold line 19. The fixed flap 22 is bent with respect to the second base panel 20 around the folding line 21.

  The first side panel 14 is brought close to the first side surface of the group of articles 100. The second side panel 18 is brought close to the second side surface of the group of articles 100.

  When the fixing flap 22 is bent with respect to the second base panel 20, the male punch tab M is inserted into the slot formed by the dividing line F. In this way, the first base panel 12 is fixed to the second base panel 20.

  The handle strap 50 is configured to automatically rise from the top panel 16 when the first and second side walls 14, 18 are folded with respect to the top panel 16.

  The offset arrangement of the fold line 54 with respect to the fold line 15 and the offset arrangement of the fold line 56 with respect to the fold line 17 make it easier for the handle strap 50 to stand up from the top panel 16. The end portions 57, 59 of the handle strap 50 provided in part by the first and second end panels 14, 18 and partly by the top panel 16 are respectively the first or second side panels 14. , 18 are displaced inside the adjacent portions. This can be facilitated by the article 100 being flexible enough to deform and thereby permit inward displacement of the end of the handle strap 50.

  Now referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, with a group of articles 100. Shown is a package 90 formed from a combination with a carton C disposed around at least a portion of the outer surface of this group. Each of the articles 100 includes six surfaces, a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing side surfaces, and opposing end surfaces. The carton C includes a top panel 16, a pair of side panels 14 and 18 that are foldably connected to the top panel 16 along a pair of opposing upper surface fold lines 15 and 17, and a carton C And a strap handle 50 capable of lifting the handle. The strap handle 50 includes a main strap portion (defined between fold lines 54 and 56). The main strap portion is formed from the top panel 16, and the pair of opposed end portions 57 and 59 are partially formed from the top panel 16 and partially from the side panels 14 and 18. The end portions 57 and 59 are foldably connected to the main strap portion along a pair of opposing strap fold lines 54 and 56, respectively. The strap fold lines 54 and 56 are arranged offset from the upper surface fold lines 15 and 17 so that the distance W3 between the strap fold lines 54 and 56 is smaller than the distance W2 between the upper surface fold lines 15 and 17. The top panel 16 is disposed on the top surface of the group of articles 100 such that the top fold lines 15, 17 are generally aligned with the opposing top shoulder lines SL1, SL2 defined by the shoulders of the group of articles 100, respectively. The distance W1 between the upper surface shoulder lines SL1 and SL2 is substantially equal to the distance W2 between the upper surface folding lines 15 and 17.

  It can be seen that the main strap portion of the handle strap 50 is displaced upward as indicated by the directional arrow D1. The end portions 57 and 59 of the handle strap 50 are displaced downward as indicated by a directional arrow D2.

  The main strap portion extends across at least 60% of the top panel 16, and in some embodiments, the main strap portion extends across at least 80% of the top panel 16, and in some embodiments, the top panel. It may extend across more than 85% of 16.

  In use, the handle strap 50 is sufficiently upward so that the buffer flaps 52a, 52b can be folded inside the carton C as shown in FIG. 5 without interfering with the upper ends of the articles 100 of the group. Displace to.

  In some embodiments, the main strap portion of the handle strap 50 is displaced above the top panel 16 by a distance that is less than the height of the closure 104.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when stationary or unloaded (ie, when the handle strap is not used), the upper end of the closure 104 is on the top panel which is larger than the height of the main strap portion of the handle strap 50 on the top panel. The upper end of the closure 104 may protrude through the top panel 16 so that it is arranged at a height.

  Each article 100 has a generally right shoulder, and the top shoulder lines SL1, SL2 are defined by the right shoulder.

  In the first and second side panels 14, 18, the distance H1 between the upper shoulder lines SL1, SL2 and the bottom surface of the carton C is the distance H2 between the upper folding lines 15, 17 and the bottom surface of the carton C. And arranged side by side with the sides of the articles 100 of the group of articles 100 such that the bottom surface of the carton C is at least partially defined by the fold lines 13, 19.

  A distance H3 between each strap fold line 54, 56 and the bottom surface of the carton C is larger than a distance H2 between each top surface fold line 15, 17 and the bottom surface of the carton C.

  The closure 104 of the article 100 protrudes above the top panel 16 of the carton C. The handle strap 50 is disposed in a gap or gap G between the closure 104 in the first row C1 and the closure in the second row C2.

  Obviously, various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the dimensions and shape of the panels and openings can be adjusted to accommodate articles of different sizes or shapes.

  As used herein, “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “end”, “side”, “inside”, “outside”, “upper” and “lower” Such orientation terms do not necessarily limit each panel to such orientation, but merely serve to distinguish these panels from each other.

  As used herein, the terms “foldable connection” and “fold line” form the function of a blank hinge, making it easier to fold parts of the blank relative to each other, or otherwise. If not, it means all kinds of lines indicating the optimal panel folding position for the blank. The fold line is usually a perforation line, an embossed line or a debossed line. References to “foldable connections” or “fold lines” should not be construed as inevitable references to only a single fold line. Indeed, it is foreseen that a foldable connection can be formed from one or more of short slits, weak lines or fold lines without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  As used herein, the term “breaking line” refers to all types of lines that facilitate separating parts of a substrate from each other or exhibiting optimal separation positions. The break line may be a fragile or another weakening line, a tear line, a break or a slit.

  Each foldable connection, break line and fold line includes perforations, perforation lines, short slit lines, half cut lines, single half cuts, cuts, interrupted cuts, slits, nicks, combinations thereof, etc. Obviously, it can include elements formed in a blank substrate. These elements can be sized and arranged to provide the desired functionality. For example, the perforation lines can be sized or designed with a degree of weakness to form fold lines and / or break lines. The perforation lines can be designed to promote folding and resist fracture, to facilitate folding and to promote breakage with more effort, or to promote breakage with little effort.

  As used herein, the term “in alignment” refers to an opening formed in the first of two overlapping panels and a second formed in the second of two overlapping panels. Refers to the alignment of two or more elements in an assembled carton, such as an opening. These elements that align with each other can be aligned with each other in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, if the opening of the first panel is "aligned" with the second opening of the second panel placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, the edge of the opening is the second opening's edge. It may extend along at least a portion of the edge and may be aligned with the second opening in the thickness direction of the first and second panels.

  As used herein, the term “break” may be circular, rectangular, capsule-shaped, irregularly shaped and numerous other shapes that are pre-formed or predefined. Means all types of shaping, recesses, openings, cuts, slots, holes and gaps.

10 Blank 12 First base panel (main panel)
13 Folding line 14 First side panel (main panel)
15 Bending line 16 Top panel (Main panel)
17 Folding line 18 Second side panel (main panel)
19 Folding line 20 Second base panel (main panel)
21 Folding line 22 Fixed flap (main panel)
23a, 23b fold line 24a first end closure panel 24b second end closure panel 25a, 25b fold line 26a first gusset panel 26b third gusset panel 27a, 27b fold line 28a first web panel 28b Third web panel 29a, 29b Fold line 30a First anchor panel 30b Third anchor panel 31a, 31b Fold line 32a Second gusset panel 32b Fourth gusset panel 33a, 33b Fold line 34a Second web panel 34b Fourth web panel 35a, 35b Fold line 36a Second anchor panel 36b Fourth anchor panel 37a, 37b Fold line 39a, 39b Fold line 40 Strip 41 Third dividing line 42 Strip 43 Fourth dividing line 45 First cutting line 47 Second cutting line 50 Handle strap 51a, 51b Folding line 52a First buffer flap 52b Second buffer flap 53a, 53b Cutting line 54 Bending line 55a First cutting line 55b Second Dividing line 56 Bending line 57,59 End 90 Carrying device (carton)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Article 102 Top panel 103 Dispenser 104 Closure 105 Folding line 106 Wing part 108 End wall 110 Side wall

Claims (5)

A package comprising a group of flexible articles and a carton disposed about at least a portion of an outer surface of the group;
Each of the articles comprises six sides,
The carton has a top panel, a pair of side panels that are foldably connected to the top panel along a pair of opposing upper surface fold lines, and a strap that can be used to lift the carton. A handle,
The strap handle comprises a main strap portion formed from the top panel, and a pair of opposed end portions partially formed from the top panel and partially from the side panel;
The end portions are foldably connected to the main strap portion along a pair of opposing strap fold lines, respectively.
The strap fold lines are each offset from the upper surface fold line so that the distance between the strap fold lines is smaller than the distance between the upper surface fold lines,
The top panel is such that the top fold lines are each generally aligned with opposing top shoulder lines defined by shoulders of the articles of the group, and the distance between the top shoulder lines is between the top fold lines. A package disposed on the top surface of the articles of the group to be approximately equal to the distance of the group.   The package of claim 1, wherein each article has a substantially right shoulder and the top shoulder line is defined by the right shoulder.   The side panel extends along the side of the group of articles so that the distance between each upper shoulder line and the bottom of the carton is approximately equal to the distance between each upper fold line and the bottom of the carton. The package of claim 1, wherein   The package of claim 1, wherein a distance between each strap fold line and the bottom surface of the carton is greater than a distance between each top fold line and the bottom surface of the carton. A blank for forming a package containing a group of flexible articles,
The blank is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of an outer surface of the group of flexible articles;
Each of the articles comprises six sides,
The blank includes a top panel, a pair of side panels that are foldably connected to the top panel along a pair of opposing upper surface fold lines, and a strap that can be used to lift the package. A handle,
The strap handle comprises a main strap portion formed from the top panel, and a pair of opposed end portions partially formed from the top panel and partially from the side panel;
The end portions are foldably connected to the main strap portion along a pair of opposing strap fold lines, respectively.
The strap fold lines are each offset from the upper surface fold line so that the distance between the strap fold lines is smaller than the distance between the upper surface fold lines,
The top panel is arranged to be placed on the top surface of the articles of the group such that the top fold line is generally aligned with the opposing top shoulder lines defined by the shoulders of the articles of the group, respectively. And the distance between the said upper surface shoulder lines is substantially equal to the distance between the said upper surface bending lines, The blank.

Images