JP2016517834A - Carton & carton blank - Google Patents

Abstract

The top gripping type carton (90) is: a main panel forming a top gripping structure; a first strap (14) hinged to the main panel; and a second strap (16) hinged to the main panel Each end of the first strap comprises a first portion (32) of the lock, each end of the second strap comprises a second portion (30) of the lock, and The first end of the first strap overlaps the first end of the second strap, the second end of the first strap overlaps the second end of the second strap; The first and second end portions of the first strap are bonded to the first and second end portions of the second strap by a pair of bonding regions (28a and 28b), and the lock Between the bonded areas to form a handle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a carton for packing one or more articles and a blank forming the carton, and more particularly, but not exclusively, an upper end having an end retaining strap that forms a transport handle. The present invention relates to a gripping carton.

  In the field of packaging containers, it is often necessary to provide packaging containers with a plurality of main product containers to consumers. Such multipacks are preferred for shipping and distribution and for displaying promotional information. Due to cost and environmental awareness, such a carton or carrier needs to be formed from as little material as possible so as to minimize the waste of the material forming the carton. Another consideration is the strength and suitability of the packaging container to hold and transport the heavy items.

  It is known to construct a carton that grips the upper end of an article or articles. Such cartons can engage the flanges or protrusions of each article, thereby holding each article within the carton. As the carton is lifted, the article is suspended from the carton.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a more secure retention of articles in a carton and to provide a means for consumers to carry the carton.

  It is an object of the present invention to solve or at least reduce the problems of the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the invention, a top gripping type carton is constructed for receiving and holding a group of articles arranged in a row, wherein the carton is:
A top gripping structure for engaging a group of articles, the top gripping structure having opposing side edges;
A first strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to one of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure; and
A second strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to the other of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure;
With
The first end portions of the first strap and the second strap each have complementary portions of the first locking mechanism, and the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap are Each having a complementary portion of the second locking mechanism;
The first end portion of the first strap is in an overlapping relationship with the first end portion of the first strap, and the second end portion of the first strap is the second end portion of the first strap. It overlaps with the end part,
The first end portion and the second end portion of the first strap are adhesively fixed to each of the first end portion and the second end portion of the second strap in a pair of adhesive regions, and the first lock Each of the mechanism and the second locking mechanism is disposed between a respective pair of adhesive regions so that the first strap and the second strap form a transport handle at each end of the carton.

  Optionally, one of the complementary portions of each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism comprises a tab partially defined by a cut line.

  In some embodiments, the cut line is arcuate.

  Preferably, the cut line interrupts a fold extending over each of the first strap and the second strap.

  Optionally, the other of the respective complementary portions of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism comprises a hole punched from each of the first strap and the second strap.

  Optionally, the pair of bonded areas comprises a plurality of half cut lines.

In some embodiments, the top gripping structure is:
A first top panel;
A second top panel;
A pair of inner shoulder panels forming a keel structure;
A first outer shoulder panel constituting one of the opposing side edges of the upper end gripping structure; and
A second outer shoulder panel constituting the other of the opposing side edges of the upper end gripping structure;
With
A first strap is hinged to the first outer shoulder panel and a second strap is hinged to the second outer shoulder panel.

  Optionally, each of the first top panel and the second top panel comprises a tear strip, each tear strip being at least partially defined by a pair of weakening lines.

  Preferably, each tear strip extends across the respective longitudinal direction of the first top panel and the second top panel.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, a packaging container comprising an upper end gripping type carton and a plurality of articles forming a group is configured, wherein the carton is one of the opposing side ends of the first strap. And a second strap having a top-end gripping structure hinged at the other of its opposing side ends, the first strap being disposed partially along a group of first sides; The second strap is disposed partially along the second side of the group, and the first strap includes a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion Is bent at the first end of the group, the second end portion is bent at the second end of the group, and the second strap has the first end portion and the second end portion. And the first portion is bent at a group of first ends. The second portion is folded at the second end of the group, the first end portion of the first strap overlapping the first end portion of the first strap, and The second end portion of the first strap is in an overlapping relationship with the second end portion of the first strap, and the first end portion of the first strap and the second strap are respectively Complementary portions of the locking mechanism are provided, and the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap are each provided with complementary portions of the second locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism. Each complementary portion of the locking mechanism is disposed in an interlocked engagement, wherein the first strap has a first end portion and a second end portion at a pair of adhesive regions and the first strap first portion. Adhering and fixing to each of the end portion and the second end portion And each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is disposed between a respective pair of adhesive regions so that the first strap and the second strap are connected to each end of the packaging container. Form a carrying handle.

  Optionally, the top gripping structure includes a main panel having a pair of inner shoulder panels forming a keel structure disposed between two adjacent rows of articles, a first outer shoulder panel and a second outer shoulder panel. And the first outer shoulder panel constitutes one of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure and is hinged to the first strap, and the second outer shoulder panel is connected to the upper end gripping structure. It constitutes the other of the opposite side ends and is hinged to the second strap.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a blank forming a top gripping type carton is constructed, the blank being:
A top gripping structure forming section having opposing side edges;
A first strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to one of the opposing side ends of the top gripping structure forming section; and
A second strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to the other of the opposing side ends of the top gripping structure forming section;
With
The first end portions of the first strap and the second strap each have complementary portions of the first locking mechanism, and the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap are Each having a complementary portion of the second locking mechanism;
The first end portion of the first strap and the first end portion of the second strap are such that the first end portion of the first strap overlaps the first end portion of the second strap. And the second end portion of the first strap and the second end portion of the second strap are configured such that the second end portion of the first strap is the second strap portion. Configured to be disposed in an overlapping relationship with the second end portion of the
At least one of the first end portions of the first strap and the second strap comprises a pair of adhesive regions for adhesively fixing the first end portions of the first strap and the second strap together. , At least one of the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap has a pair of adhesive regions for adhesively fixing the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap together. Prepared,
At least one of the complementary portions of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is between each pair of a pair of adhesive regions provided on each of the end portions of the first strap and the second strap. Has been placed.

Optionally, the top gripping structure forming section is:
A first top panel;
A second top panel;
A pair of inner shoulder panels for forming a keel structure between a pair of adjacent rows of articles;
A first outer shoulder panel for configuring one of the opposing side edges of the top gripping structure forming section; and
A second outer shoulder panel for constituting the other of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure forming section.

  Within the scope of this application, the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features, and variations disclosed in the above paragraphs, claims, and / or the following description and drawings may be considered individually or Any combination can be employed. For example, features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments as long as there is no feature inconsistency.

  Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is a top view from the top of the blank for forming the carton in the 1st Embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view from the top of the carton formed from the blank of FIG.

  Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of packaging containers, blanks, and cartons are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary methods in certain aspects of the invention that can be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all the ways in which the invention can be implemented. As used herein, the term “exemplary” is used extensively to mean an embodiment that serves as an illustration, sample, model, or pattern. Indeed, the packages, blanks and cartons described herein can be implemented in various and alternative forms. The figure need not be scaled, and certain features may be enlarged or omitted to show details of particular parts. Known components, materials, and methods need not be described in detail to avoid interfering with the present disclosure. Any specific structural and functional details described in this application should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a basis for a claim and teach one of ordinary skill in the art to adopt the present invention in various ways. Should be interpreted as a sample group.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a plan view of a blank 10 that can form a carton 90 as shown in FIG. 2 is shown. The carton 90 can engage a plurality of main products, such as, but not limited to, bottles or cans, hereinafter referred to as articles.

  In the embodiments described herein, the terms “carton” and “carrier” engage, transport, and transport articles such as product containers, for purposes not limited to illustrating the various features of the present invention. Means a container for dispensing. It is contemplated that the teachings of the present invention can be applied to a variety of product containers that may or may not be tapered and / or cylindrical. Exemplary containers include bottles (eg, metal, glass, or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, wraps, and the like.

  The blank is formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. As used herein, the term “appropriate substrate” is recognized to include any type of foldable sheet material such as paperboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastic, combinations thereof, and the like. It should be. For example, it should be appreciated that one or more blanks can be employed to suit the carrier structure described in more detail below.

  In an exemplary embodiment, the blank is configured to form a carton or carrier for packing exemplary items arranged exemplary. In the exemplary embodiment initially illustrated, the arrangement is a 2 × 3 matrix or column and the article is a can. Alternatively, the blank can be configured to package other types, numbers, and sizes of articles and / or to form a carrier for packaging articles in different arrangements or configurations.

  The blank 10 includes a first top panel 12a, a second top panel 12b, a first shoulder panel 40, a second shoulder panel 42, a third shoulder panel 44, and a fourth shoulder panel 46. A panel 12 is provided.

The first shoulder panel 40 is hinged to the first side end of the first top panel 12a by the first crease 19. The first top panel 12a is hinged to the third shoulder panel 44 by a second crease 7 along its second side edge.
The third shoulder panel 44 is hingedly connected to the fourth shoulder panel 46 by the third fold line 11. The fourth shoulder panel 46 is hingedly connected to the first side end of the second top panel 12b by the fourth crease 9. The second top panel 12b is hinged to the second shoulder panel 42 by the second crease 17 along its second side edge. The first, second, third and fourth fold lines 19, 7, 9, 17 are interrupted by the cut lines 20, 22, 24, 26, respectively. The second crease 7 is interrupted by three cut lines 24. The fourth crease 9 is interrupted by three cut lines 22. The fifth fold line 17 is interrupted by the three cut lines 20. Each of the cut lines 20, 22, 24, 26 defines a tab that is stamped from the fourth, third, second, or first shoulder panel 46, 44, 42, 40, respectively.

  Each of the first and second top panels 12a, 12b includes tear strips 18a, 18b, respectively. The first top panel 12a includes a first tear strip 18a partially defined by a first cut weakening line 21a and partially defined by a second cut weakening line 21b. The second top panel 12b includes a second tear strip 18b partially defined by a third cut weakening line 21c and partially defined by a fourth cut weakening line 21d.

  The blank 10 includes a first strap 14 hinged to the first shoulder panel 40 by a fold line 13, and a second strap 16 hinged to the second shoulder panel 42 by a fold line 15.

  The first strap 14 and the second strap 16 are longer than the top panel 12.

  The first strap 14 includes a first portion L1 of an interlocking mechanism. The second strap 16 includes the second portion L2 of the interlocking mechanism.

  The first portion L1 of the mutual engagement mechanism is provided at both ends of the first strap 14. The second portion L2 of the interlocking mechanism is provided at both ends of the second strap 16.

  The first portion L1 of the interengaging mechanism includes a fold line 34 that extends across the first strap 14. The fold line 34 is interrupted by a cut line 32, preferably the cut line 32 is arcuate in shape and defines a portion of an engagement tab or protrusion.

  The second part L2 of the interlocking mechanism comprises a hole 30, preferably the hole 30 has a hemispherical shape.

  The second strap 16 includes first and second adhesion regions 28a and 28b. The first adhesive region 28 a is disposed on the first side of the hole 30. The second adhesive region 28b is disposed on the second side opposite to the first side of the hole 30, so that the hole 30 is between the first adhesive region 28a and the second adhesive region 28b. Placed in. Optionally, the first and second adhesion regions 28a, 28b can comprise a plurality of half-cut lines to improve the adhesion of the adhesion to the substrate. Preferably, the semi-cut lines are arranged to lie at an angle of about 45 ° with respect to the substrate composition grain. In the illustrated embodiment, the composition direction of the substrate is configured to extend across the blank 10 in the transverse direction, ie perpendicular to the third fold line 11.

  Looking at the construction of the carton 90 as illustrated in FIG. 2, the carton 90 can be formed by a series of successive folding operations in a straight line machine, so that the carton 90 can be rotated to complete the construction. It can be assumed that there is no need to turn it over. The folding process is not limited to that described below and can be changed according to specific manufacturing requirements.

The blank 10 is assembled around a group of articles A. A group of articles A comprises six articles A arranged in two rows each having three articles A. The main panel 12 is bent at the third fold line 11, whereby the third shoulder panel 44 and the fourth shoulder panel 46 form a “V” -shaped keel structure.
Third and fourth shoulder panels 44, 46 are disposed between the two rows of article A. The third shoulder panel 44 is bent at the edge of each article and at the innermost portion of the shoulder of each article A in the first row of articles A. The fourth shoulder panel 46 is folded at the edge of each article and at the innermost portion of the shoulder of each article A in the second row of articles A. The first top panel 12a is disposed on or above the first row of articles A, and the second top panel 12b is disposed on or above the second row of articles A. Is done. The first shoulder panel 40 is folded at the edge of each article and at the outermost portion of the shoulder of each article A in the first row of articles A. The second shoulder panel 42 is bent at the edge of each article and at the outermost portion of the shoulder of each article A in the second row of articles A.

  Each of the cut lines 20, 22, 24, 26 defines an engagement end. Each engagement end is disposed under the flange or protrusion of the article A. In the illustrated embodiment, the protrusion is formed by the edge of the article A. By bending the first, second, third, and fourth shoulder panels 40, 42, 44, 46, the cut lines 20, 22, 24, 26 are opened, and a slot A through which a part of the article A penetrates is opened. Form.

  The first strap 14 is folded at the outermost fold 13 of the first row of articles A. The second strap 16 is folded at the outermost fold 15 of the second row of articles A.

  The first end of the first strap 14 is folded at the first end of the group of articles A. The second end of the first strap 14 is folded at the second end of the group of articles A. The first end of the second strap 16 is folded at the first end of the group of articles A. The first end of the second strap 16 is disposed so as to overlap the first end of the first strap 14. The second end of the second strap 16 is folded at the second end of the group of articles A. The second end of the second strap 16 is disposed so as to overlap the second end of the first strap 14.

  Adhesive is applied to the first and second adhesive regions 28a, 28b on both ends of the second strap. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other attachment process can be applied to the corresponding portion of the first strap 14.

  The end portion of the first strap 14 is folded at a fold line 34 so that the tab defined by the cut line 32 protrudes from the first strap 14. The tab is inserted into the hole 30 of the second strap, and the first strap 14 is folded back at the crease 34 so that the end portion of the first strap 14 is substantially the same as the adjacent portion of the first strap. Returning to a planar relationship, the end portions of the first and second straps 14, 16 are thereby placed in surface contact. Pressure is applied to the second strap 16 in the first and second adhesive regions 28a, 28b, opposite the mechanical locking mechanism L formed by the first and second portions L1 and L2 of the interlocking mechanism. The second strap 16 is adhered and fixed to the first strap on the surface.

  In this manner, the ends of the first and second straps 14, 16 can be clamped at both ends of the article group to securely hold the article A.

  Because the combination of the mechanical lock and the adhesive regions 28a, 28b provides sufficient strength to maintain the end portions of the first and second straps 14, 16 in overlapping relationship as the packaging is carried The end portions of the first and second straps 14, 16 can be employed as transport handles. This is more advantageous than providing handle holes or finger holes in the main panel 12, for example, the first or second top panel 12a, 12b or the third or fourth shoulder panel 44, 46. This is because it has been found that providing a handle hole or finger hole can reduce the ability of the carton 90 to hold the article. It has been confirmed that the article A is detached from the carton 90 or dropped when the consumer uses the handle hole or finger hole in the main panel 12.

  It may be desirable for the end portions of the first and second straps 14, 16 to be spaced from the main panel 12. Article A has a generally cylindrical shape at the end of a group of articles A that creates a space or gap into which consumers insert their fingers and thumbs. This allows the user to engage both the upper and lower ends of the end portions of the first and second straps 14,16. For example, the user can carry the carton 90 with his finger and thumb. The user can put their fingers and thumb behind the end portions of the first and second straps, for example, the user can use their thumbs to end the end portions of the first and second straps 14,16. Can be engaged, and the upper ends of the end portions of the first and second straps 14, 16 can be engaged with the index finger. In another embodiment, the user can place one or more fingers into the space to engage the upper or lower ends of the end portions of the first and second straps 14,16.

  First and second tear strips 18a, 18b extending longitudinally on the first and second top panels 12a, 12b are cut from the carton by the consumer to gain access to the article A. obtain.

  It will be understood that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and holes can be adjusted to fit different sizes or shapes of the article. In another embodiment, it is envisioned that the main panel may include a plurality of holes, each for receiving and holding an article. In certain embodiments, the main panel may comprise a plurality of tabs disposed around a hole for engaging an article. It is envisaged that the inner shoulder panel is excluded, so that the carton may not have a keel structure. In addition or alternatively, it is envisioned that the outer shoulder panel may be excluded, thereby allowing the first and second straps to be directly coupled to the main panel.

  As used in this application, such as “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “end”, “side”, “inside”, “outside”, “upward”, “downward”, etc. It will be appreciated that the orientation indicators need not be confined to each panel in such an orientation, but can simply serve to distinguish these panels from each other.

  The terms “hinge connection” and “crease” as used in this application mean any kind of line that defines the hinge connection mechanism of the blank and facilitates folding parts of the blank relative to each other. Or it shows the bending position of the optimal panel of a blank by another method. Usually, the crease is a scored line, an embossed line, a debossed line. Anything related to “hinge connection” or “fold” should not necessarily be interpreted to mean only a single fold, and hinge connection is any one without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is also envisioned that it may be formed from a plurality of the following: a short slit, a fragile line, or a crease.

  The term “cut weakening line” as used herein refers to any kind of line that facilitates separating parts of a substrate from each other or that indicates an optimal separation position. The cutting line can be weak or can be a weakening line, a dashed line, a cut line, or a slit.

  Hinge connection, cut line, and crease are perforation, perforation line, short slit line, half cut line, single half cut, cut line, interrupted cut line, slit, score It is to be understood that each can include elements formed in the blank substrate, including any combination of these and the like. This element can be dimensioned and configured to provide the desired functionality. For example, the perforation lines can be dimensioned or designed with a degree of weakness to define folds and / or cut lines. The perforation line can be designed to be easy to fold and not break, or to bend easily and break when more force is applied, or break with a small force.

7 Second fold line 9 Third fold line 10 Blank 11 Line 12 Main panel 12a First top panel 12b Second top panel 13 Third fold line 14 First strap 15 Fold line 16 Second strap 17 Fourth line Fold 18b Second tear strip 18a First tear strip 19 First crease 20 Cut line 21a First cut weakening line 21b Second cut weakening line 21c Third cut weakening line 21d Fourth cut weakening line 22 Cut line 24 Cut line 26 Cut line 28a First adhesive region 28b Second adhesive region 30 Hole 32 Cut line 34 Eye 40 First shoulder panel 42 Second shoulder panel 44 Third shoulder panel 46 Fourth shoulder Panel 90 carton

Claims (20)

A top gripping type carton for receiving and holding a group of articles arranged in a row, wherein the carton is:
A top gripping structure for engaging a group of articles, the top gripping structure having opposing side edges;
A first strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to one of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure; and
A second strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to the other of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure;
With
The first end portions of the first strap and the second strap each have complementary portions of a first locking mechanism, and the first strap and the second strap The second end portions each have a complementary portion of the second locking mechanism;
The first end portion of the first strap is in an overlapping relationship with the first end portion of the first strap, and the second end portion of the first strap is the first end portion of the first strap. The second end portion of one strap overlaps the second end portion;
The first end portion and the second end portion are bonded and fixed to the first strap and the first end portion and the second end portion of the second strap, respectively, in a pair of bonding regions. And each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is disposed between a respective pair of adhesive regions so that the first strap and the second strap are connected to the carton. A carton characterized in that a transport handle is formed at each end.   The carton of claim 1, wherein one of the complementary portions of each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism comprises a tab partially defined by a cut line.   The carton according to claim 2, wherein the cut line is arcuate.   The carton according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the cut line interrupts a crease extending over each of the first strap and the second strap.   The other of the complementary portions of each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism includes a hole punched from each of the first strap and the second strap. The carton according to claim 1.   The carton according to claim 1, wherein the pair of bonding regions includes a plurality of half-cut lines. The upper end gripping structure is:
A first top panel;
A second top panel;
A pair of inner shoulder panels forming a keel structure;
A first outer shoulder panel constituting one of the opposing side edges of the upper end gripping structure; and
A second outer shoulder panel constituting the other of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure;
With
The first strap is hinged to the first outer shoulder panel, and the second strap is hinged to the second outer shoulder panel. Carton.   The each of the first top panel and the second top panel comprises a tear strip, each tear strip being at least partially defined by a pair of weakening lines. carton.   9. A carton according to claim 8, wherein each tear strip extends in a longitudinal direction of each of the first top panel and the second top panel. A packaging container comprising a top gripping type carton and a plurality of articles forming a group, wherein the carton is on one side of the opposite side of the first strap and on the second strap. On the other of the opposite side ends, it comprises a hinged upper end gripping structure, wherein the first strap is arranged partially along the first side of the group, and the second strap is Disposed partially along the second side of the group, wherein the first strap comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion comprising: A second end portion is bent at the first end portion of the group, the second end portion is bent at the second end portion of the group, and the second strap includes the first end portion and the first end portion; Two end portions, wherein the first end portion includes the first group of first portions. Are bent at the ends, the second end portion is bent at a second end of said group,
The first end portion of the first strap is in an overlapping relationship with the first end portion of the first strap, and the second end portion of the first strap is the first end portion of the first strap. The second end portion of one strap overlaps the second end portion;
The first end portions of the first strap and the second strap each comprise a complementary portion of a first locking mechanism, and the second of the first strap and the second strap. Each of the end portions of the first locking mechanism includes a complementary portion of a second locking mechanism, and each of the complementary portions of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are disposed in an interlock engagement. ,
The first end portion and the second end portion are bonded and fixed to the first strap and the first end portion and the second end portion of the second strap, respectively, in a pair of bonding regions. And each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is disposed between each pair of adhesive regions, whereby the first strap and the second strap are attached to the packaging container. A packaging container characterized in that a transport handle is formed at each end.   The upper end gripping structure comprises a main panel having a pair of inner shoulder panels forming a keel structure disposed between two adjacent rows of articles, a first outer shoulder panel and a second outer shoulder panel; The first outer shoulder panel constitutes one of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure and is hinged to the first strap, and the second outer shoulder panel is connected to the upper end The packaging container according to claim 10, wherein the packaging container constitutes the other of the opposing side ends of the gripping structure and is hinged to the second strap. A blank forming a top gripping type carton,
A top gripping structure forming section having opposing side edges;
A first strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to one of the opposing side ends of the upper gripping structure forming section; and
A second strap having a first end portion and a second end portion and hinged to the other of the opposing side ends of the upper end gripping structure forming section;
With
The first end portions of the first strap and the second strap each have complementary portions of a first locking mechanism, and the first strap and the second strap The second end portions each have a complementary portion of the second locking mechanism;
The first end portion of the first strap and the first end portion of the second strap are such that the first end portion of the first strap is the first end portion of the second strap. The second end portion of the first strap and the second end portion of the second strap are arranged so as to overlap with each other. The second end portion of the strap is configured to be disposed in an overlapping relationship with the second end portion of the second strap;
At least one of the first end portions of the first strap and the second strap is for adhesively fixing the first end portions of the first strap and the second strap together. A pair of adhesive areas, wherein at least one of the second end portions of the first strap and the second strap is connected to the second end portion of the first strap and the second strap. With a pair of adhesive areas for gluing together,
At least one of the complementary portions of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism is a pair of adhesive regions provided on end portions of the first strap and the second strap, respectively. A blank characterized in that it is arranged between a pair of. The top gripping structure forming section is:
A first top panel;
A second top panel;
A pair of inner shoulder panels for forming a keel structure between a pair of adjacent rows of articles;
A first outer shoulder panel for configuring one of the opposing side edges of the top gripping structure forming section; and
A second outer shoulder panel for configuring the other of the opposing side edges of the upper gripping structure forming section;
The blank according to claim 12, comprising:   The blank of claim 12, wherein one of the complementary portions of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism comprises a tab partially defined by a cut line.   The blank according to claim 14, wherein the cut line is arcuate.   The blank according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the cut line interrupts a fold extending over each of the first strap and the second strap.   The other of the complementary portions of each of the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism includes a hole punched from each of the first strap and the second strap. The blank according to claim 14.   The blank according to claim 12, wherein the pair of adhesion regions includes a plurality of half-cut lines.   14. The method of claim 13, wherein each of the first top panel and the second top panel comprises a tear strip, each tear strip being at least partially defined by a pair of weakening lines. blank.   20. A blank according to claim 19, wherein each tear strip extends across the respective longitudinal direction of the first top panel and the second top panel.

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