JP2016525045A - Carton & carton blank - Google Patents

Abstract

The carton (90) for packing the articles forms a first tubular structure, the top wall (20), the bottom wall (16), the first side wall (14), and the second side wall (18 ) Including a first plurality of walls (12, 14, 16, 18, 20). Each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels (32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b). The carton includes an end pull device (E) for withdrawing the carton from the display device. The end pull device has a first recess stamped from the edge of the one or more end closure panels, thereby facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels.

Description

  The present invention relates to a carton for packing one or more articles and a carton blank for forming the same, and more particularly, but not exclusively, a pull that facilitates the withdrawal of a carton from a shelf. It relates to a carton having a device.

  In the packaging field, it is often necessary to provide consumers with packaging that includes multiple main product containers. 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 of the packaging and its suitability for holding and transporting heavy items.

  It is desirable to provide the multipack with a mechanism such as, but not limited to, an end pull device, so that multiple packaging containers are placed in close proximity over a shelf or other display means. The consumer can easily slide one of the packaging containers from the stack.

  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 present invention, an article is packaged comprising a first plurality of walls, including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, forming a first tubular structure. Each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, the carton for drawing the carton from the display device An end pull device is provided, the end pull device comprising a first recess stamped from one or more end closure panels, thereby facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels To.

  Optionally, the end pull device comprises a second recess that is stamped from the side edge of the second end closure panel.

  Optionally, the second end closure panel is disposed in at least partially overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel.

  In some embodiments, the first recess is disposed in an overlapping relationship with the second recess so as to be at least partially aligned.

  Optionally, one of the first sidewall panel or the second sidewall panel comprises a free edge that is not coupled to any other part of the carton. The first recess is located adjacent to the free edge, so that the free edge can be visible through the first recess.

  In certain embodiments, the carton comprises a second plurality of walls, including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall, forming a second tubular structure, Each end of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, the carton comprising a second end pull device for withdrawing the carton from the display device, The two end pull devices comprise a second recess stamped from one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure, thereby providing one or more of the second tubular structure. Access to the end closure panel is facilitated.

  If necessary, the top wall of the second cylindrical structure is coupled to the top wall of the first cylindrical structure by a fragile connection, and the first cylindrical structure forms part of the first packaging container. The second cylindrical structure forms a part of the second packing container, and the first packing container is removable from the second packing container.

  The first end pull device is located at the first end of the carton, the second end pull device is located at the second end of the carton, and the second end is the first end Opposite the end.

  If necessary, the second side wall panel of the first packaging container and the second side wall panel of the second packaging container are disposed in surface contact with each other, and 2 of the articles received in the carton. Form an internal partition between two adjacent columns

  Preferably, the second side wall panel of the first packaging container and the second side wall panel of the second packaging container are fixed to each other by an adhesive or other bonding process.

  In some embodiments, the adhesive is formed on the second side wall panel of the first packaging container and / or by the first packaging container and the bottom wall of the second packaging container. Located on the second side wall panel of the second packaging container adjacent to.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, an article is packaged comprising a first plurality of walls, including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, forming a first tubular structure. A carton is provided, wherein each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a first packaging container, The apparatus further comprises a first end pull device for withdrawing the first packaging container from the apparatus, wherein the first end pull device is stamped from one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure. A first recess, thereby facilitating access to one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure, and the carton forming a second tubular structure, A second plurality of walls further including a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall; Each end of the second tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a second packing container, and the carton is removed from the display device by the second packing The apparatus further comprises a second end pull device for withdrawing the container, the second end pull device having a second recess punched from one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure. Providing, thereby facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure, the first packaging container being fragilely coupled to the second packaging container.

  Optionally, the end pull device apparatus comprises a third recess that is stamped from the side edge of the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure.

  Optionally, the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure is disposed in a relationship that at least partially overlaps the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure.

  If necessary, the third recess is arranged in an overlapping relationship with the first recess so as to be at least partially aligned.

  The end pull device comprises a fourth recess that is stamped from the side edge of the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure.

  Optionally, the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure is disposed in a relationship that at least partially overlaps the first end closure panel of the second tubular structure.

  If necessary, the fourth recess is arranged in an overlapping relationship with the second recess so as to be at least partially aligned.

  The first end pull device is located at the first end of the carton, the second end pull device is located at the second end of the carton, and the second end is the first end Opposite the end.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a blank for forming a carton is provided, the blank including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state in which the first A first plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure, the blank being 1 for at least partially closing each end of the first tubular structure to form a first packaging container; One or more end closure panels, the blank comprises an end pull device for withdrawing the assembled carton from the display device, the end pull device providing access to the edge of the first end closure panel In order to facilitate, a first recess is punched from the end of the first end closure panel.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a blank for forming a carton is provided, the blank comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state in which the first A first plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure, the blank being 1 for at least partially closing each end of the first tubular structure to form a first packaging container; One or more end closure panels, the blank comprises an end pull device for withdrawing the assembled carton from the display device, the end pull device providing access to the edge of the first end closure panel Assembly comprising a first recess stamped from the end of the first end closure panel and the blank includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. Second cylinder in the A second plurality of panels for forming the structure, wherein the blank is one or more for at least partially closing each end of the second tubular structure to form a second packaging container; The blank includes a plurality of end closure panels, and the blank includes a second end pull device for pulling the assembled second packaging container from the display device, the second end pull device being a second end pull device. A second punched from the side edge of the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure. The first plurality of panels are provided with a recess and are fragilely connected to the second plurality of panels.

  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 present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is a top view from the top of the blank which forms the carton in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view from the top of the carton formed from the blank of FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above the end portion of the carton of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above the end portion of the carton of FIG. 2. It is a perspective view from the top of a pair of packing container formed from the carton of FIG. It is a perspective view from the upper part of a pair of packing container of FIG. 4, and has shown the place where the user is pulling out one packing box with respect to another packing box. It is a perspective view from the top of the packing container formed from the carton of FIG.

  Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of packaging, 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, for example, but without limitation, form the carton 90 shown in FIG. 2 for packaging one or more main products, such as bottles or cans, hereinafter referred to as articles. A plan view of a blank 10 is shown.

  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 plurality of panels for forming the carton 90. The carton 90 can be divided into two separate cartons or packaging containers. A first set P1 of blank 10 panels forms a first carton or first packaging container, and a second set P2 of blank 10 panels forms a second carton or first packaging container.

  The blank 10 includes a plurality of main wall panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 for forming a first packaging container. The first packaging container is assembled in a first or inner top wall 12, a first side wall 14, a bottom wall 16, a second side wall 18, and a second or outer top wall 20. Is provided. The inner top wall panel 12 is hinged to the first side wall panel 14 by a crease 11. The first side wall panel 14 is hinged to the bottom wall panel 16 by a crease 13. The bottom wall panel 16 is hinged to the second side wall panel 18 by a crease 15. The outer top wall panel 20 is hinged to the second side wall panel 18 by a crease 17.

  The blank 10 includes a plurality of main wall panels 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 for forming a second packaging container. As assembled, the second packaging container includes a first or inner top wall 30, a first side wall 28, a bottom wall 26, a second side wall 24, and a second or outer top wall 22. Is provided. The outer top wall panel 22 is hinged to the second side wall panel 24 by a crease 21. The second side wall panel 24 is hinged to the bottom wall panel 26 by a crease 23. The bottom wall panel 26 is hinged to the first side wall panel 28 by a crease 25. The inner top wall panel 30 is hinged to the first side wall panel 28 by a fold line 27.

  The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 of the first packaging container form a cylindrical structure in the assembled state. Each end of the cylindrical structure of the first packaging container is at least partially closed by end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b. The end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a are configured to close the first end of the cylindrical structure, and the end closure panels 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b are the second end of the cylindrical structure. It is configured to close the part. The first end closure panel 32a is hinged to the first end of the inner top wall panel 12 by a pair of arcuate folds 31a. The second end closure panel 34a is hinged to the first end of the bottom wall panel 16 by a crease 33a. The third end closure panel 36a is hinged to the first end of the second sidewall panel 18 by a fold 35a. The fourth end closure panel 38a is hinged to the first end of the outer top wall panel 20 by a fold 37a.

  The fifth end closure panel 32b is hinged to the second end of the inner top wall panel 12 by a pair of arcuate folds 31b. The sixth end closure panel 34b is hinged to the second end of the bottom wall panel 16 by a crease 33b. The seventh end closure panel 36b is hinged to the second end of the second sidewall panel 18 by a crease 35b. The eighth end closure panel 38b is hinged to the second end of the outer top wall panel 20 by a crease 37b.

  Each of the third end closure panel 36a and the seventh end closure panel 36b forms a secondary end closure panel. Each of the second end closing panel 34a and the sixth end closing panel 34b forms a main lower end closing panel. Along with the first end closure panel 32a, the fourth end closure panel 38a forms a main upper end closure panel. The eighth end closure panel 38b along with the fifth end closure panel 32b also forms the main top end closure panel.

  The plurality of main panels 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 of the second packaging container form a cylindrical structure in the assembled state. Each end of the cylindrical structure of the second packaging container is at least partially closed by end closure panels 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a, 40b, 42b, 44b, 46b. The end closure panels 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a are configured to close the first end of the cylindrical structure, and the end closure panels 40b, 42b, 44b, 46b are the second end of the cylindrical structure. It is configured to close the part. The first end closure panel 40a is hinged to the first end of the second or outer top wall panel 22 by a crease 39a. The second end closure panel 42a is hinged to the first end of the second sidewall panel 24 by a fold line 41a. The third end closure panel 44a is hinged to the first end of the bottom wall panel 26 by a fold 43a. The fourth end closure panel 46a is hinged to the first end of the inner top wall panel 30 by a pair of arcuate folds 47a.

  The fifth end closure panel 40b is hinged to the second end of the outer top wall panel 22 by a crease 39b. The sixth end closure panel 42b is hinged to the second end of the second sidewall panel 24 by a fold line 41b. The seventh end closure panel 44b is hinged to the second end of the bottom wall panel 26 by a crease 43b. The eighth end closure panel 46b is hinged to the second end of the inner top wall panel 30 by a pair of arcuate folds 47b.

  The outer top wall panel 20 of the first packaging container is coupled to the outer top wall panel 22 of the second packaging container by a line of weakness 19. The outer top wall panel 20 of the first packaging container and the outer top wall panel 22 of the second packaging container form a common top wall 20/22 of the carton 90.

  The second side wall panel 18 of the first packaging container forms the first outer panel 18 of the carton 90. The second side wall panel 24 of the second packaging container forms the second outer panel 20 of the carton 90.

  The bottom wall panel 16 of the first packaging container forms the first portion 16 of the base wall 16/26 of the carton 90. The bottom wall panel 26 of the first packaging container forms the second portion 26 of the base wall 16/26 of the carton 90.

  The end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a of the first packaging container and the end closure panels 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a of the second packaging container form the first end wall of the carton 90. To do.

  The end closure panels 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b of the first packaging container and the end closure panels 40b, 42b, 44b, 46b of the second packaging container form the second end wall of the carton 90. To do.

  The first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container and the first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container form an internal division structure in the assembled carton 90. The internal split structure separates the first row of articles disposed in the first packaging container from the second row of articles disposed in the second packaging container.

  The blank 10 includes a pair of handle structures H1 and H2. The first handle structure H1 is provided in a first packaging container that includes a pair of elongated tabs 60, 62 partially defined by a cutting line 64. The cutting line 64 extends across the lateral direction of the second side wall panel 18 and into each of the bottom wall panel 16 and the outer top wall panel 20. The first elongate tab 60 is partially defined by a first fold 63 that is disposed in a parallel relationship spaced apart from the cutting line 64. The second elongate tab 62 is partially defined by a second crease 65 that is disposed in a parallel relationship spaced apart from the cutting line 64. The first and second fold lines 63 and 65 are disposed on both sides of the cutting line 64. A first arcuate cut line 61 defines a first end of each of the first and second elongated tabs 60, 62. The first arcuate cut line 61 extends across the cutting line 64 between the first end of the first fold 63 and the first end of the second fold 65. A second arcuate cut line 67 defines a second end of each of the first and second elongated tabs 60, 62. The second arcuate cut line 67 extends across the cutting line 64 between the second end of the first fold 63 and the second end of the second fold 65.

  The handle structure H includes a pair of folds 69 a and 69 b at the first end of the cutting weakening line 64. The first end of the cutting line 64 is located in the bottom wall panel 16 and terminates in a “V” shaped cut line, each arm of the “V” shaped cut line forms a vertex, Arranged at the first end of the cutting line 64.

  The first crease 69 a begins at the first end of the “V” shaped cut line toward the crease 15 between the bottom wall panel 16 and the second sidewall panel 18. The second crease 69 b begins at the second end of the “V” shaped cut line toward the crease 15 between the bottom wall panel 16 and the second sidewall panel 18. The first and second folds 69 a and 69 b form a “V” shape that converges on the first end of the cutting line 64 together with the “V” shaped cut line.

  The handle structure H comprises a second pair of folds 68a, 68b at the second end of the cut weakening line 64. The second end of the cut weakening line 64 is disposed within the outer top wall panel 20 and terminates in a “V” shaped cut line, with each arm of the “V” shaped cut line forming a vertex. The apex is arranged at the second end of the cutting line 64.

  The third crease 68a begins at the first end of the “V” shaped cut line toward the crease 17 between the outer top wall panel 20 and the second side wall panel 18. The fourth fold 68 b begins at the second end of the “V” shaped cut line toward the fold 17 between the outer top wall panel 20 and the second sidewall panel 18. The third and fourth fold lines 68a and 68b form a “V” shape that converges at the second end of the cutting line 64 together with the “V” shaped cut line.

  The second handle structure H2 is provided in the second packaging container in substantially the same manner as the construction in the first handle structure H1.

  The blank 10 includes a pair of access devices D1 and D2. The first access device D1 is provided in a portion of the blank 10 that forms the first packaging container. The second access device D2 is provided in a portion of the blank 10 that forms the second packaging container.

  A second access device D2 is provided for removal of a portion 56 of the second side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container. Removal of this portion 56 facilitates access to the contents of the second packaging container.

  The second access device D2 includes a plurality of cut weakening lines 51, 53, 54 that at least partially define the removed portion 56 of the first sidewall panel 28. A plurality of cut weakening lines 51, 53, 54 extend from a distal edge of the first side wall panel 28 along a portion of the fold 25 between the bottom wall panel 26 and the first side wall panel 28. Of the first weakening line 53 extending from the end of the first weakening line 53 across the crease 27 between the first side wall panel 28 and the inner top wall panel 30. , A second cut weakening line 54; and a first cut from the end of the second cut weakening line 54 along a portion of the fold line 27 between the first sidewall panel 28 and the inner top wall panel 30. A third cut weakening line 51 is included that extends to the distal edge of the sidewall panel 28.

  Access device D2 includes an additional tier start tab 50 defined in part by a second cut weakening line 54 and in part by a crease 52. The tear start tab 50 is hinged to the removable portion 56 of the first sidewall panel 28 by a crease 52. The tear start tab 50 is removable from the second packaging container along the removable portion 56.

  The blank 10 includes a pair of end pull devices E. See FIGS. The first packaging container comprises a first end pull device E comprising a first recess R1 and a second recess R2. The first recess R1 is punched from the first side end of the second end closing panel 34a. The second recess R2 is punched from the first side end of the fourth end closing panel 38a. The first recess R1 and the second recess R2 are formed when the blank 10 is assembled in the carton 90 and the fourth end closing panel 38a is positioned so as to overlap the second end closing panel 34a. At least a part of the recess R1 is arranged at the same position as at least a part of the second recess R2.

  If desired, the second end closure panel 34a is tapered. The second end closing panel 34a includes a second side end facing the first side end from which the first recess R1 is punched. The first side end is arranged to converge toward the second side end. Thus, the free end edge of the second end closure panel 34a is shorter in length than the hinged end edge hinged to the bottom wall panel 16 of the first packaging container.

  If desired, the fourth end closure panel 38a is tapered. The fourth end closing panel 38a includes a second side end facing the first side end from which the second recess R2 is punched. The first side end is arranged to converge toward the second side end. Thus, the free end edge of the fourth end closure panel 38a is shorter in length than the hinged end edge hinged to the outer top wall panel 20 of the first packaging container.

  The first side end of the second end closure panel 34a is arranged to be continuous with the first side end of the fourth end closure panel 38a in the assembled carton.

  In certain embodiments, the fourth and second end closure panels 38a, 34a are arcuate. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the first side ends of the fourth and second end closure panels 38a, 34a may be straight. In some of these embodiments, where the first side ends of the fourth and second end closure panels 38a, 34a are straight, the first side ends are substantially parallel to the second side ends and / or Or it is substantially parallel to the fold line 13 or the fragile line 19, respectively, and in such an embodiment, the first side edge is offset with respect to the fold line 13 or the fragile line 19. The fourth and second end closure panels 38a, 34a may not be tapered in such embodiments.

  The second packaging container comprises a second end pull device E comprising a third recess R3 and a fourth recess R4. The third recess R3 is punched from the first side end of the fifth end closing panel 40b. The fourth recess R4 is punched from the first side end of the seventh end closing panel 44b. The third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 are formed when the blank 10 is assembled in the carton 90 and the fifth end closing panel 40b is positioned so as to overlap the seventh end closing panel 44b. At least a portion of the recess R3 is disposed at the same position as at least a portion of the fourth recess R4.

  If necessary, the fifth end closure panel 40b is tapered. The fifth end closing panel 40b includes a second side end facing the first side end from which the third recess R3 is punched. The first side end is arranged to converge toward the second side end. Thus, the free end edge of the fifth end closing panel 40b is shorter in length than the hinged end edge hinged to the top wall panel 22 outside the second packaging container.

  If necessary, the seventh end closure panel 44b is tapered. The seventh end closing panel 44b includes a second side end facing the first side end from which the fourth recess R4 is punched. The first side end is arranged to converge toward the second side end. Thus, the free end edge of the seventh end closing panel 44b is shorter in length than the hinged end edge hinged to the bottom wall panel 26 of the second packaging container.

  The first side end of the fifth end closure panel 40b is arranged to be continuous with the first side end of the seventh end closure panel 44b in the assembled carton.

  In certain embodiments, the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b are arcuate. It will be appreciated that in another embodiment, the first side ends of the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b may be straight. In some of these embodiments where the first side ends of the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b are straight, the first side end is substantially parallel to the second side end and / or Alternatively, each is substantially parallel to the fold 25 or the line of weakness 19, and in such an embodiment, the first side edge is offset with respect to the crease 25 or the line of weakness 19. The fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b may not be tapered in such embodiments.

  In certain embodiments, the packaged article has a generally circular cross-sectional view, i.e., the article has a cylindrical axis oriented substantially parallel to the first and second sidewall panels 14, 28, 18, 24. Having at least partially cylindrical. In these embodiments, voids are provided at the corners of the packaging container adjacent to the end pull device E. The void or gap is provided between the endmost article in the packaging container and the end wall and / or between the endmost article in the packaging container and the side wall. This void makes it easy to insert a finger or thumb into the packaging container.

  The first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container has a free edge, i.e. there is no end closure panel hinged to the end edge of the first side wall panel 14. The first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container has a free edge, ie there is no end closure panel hinged to the end edge of the first side wall panel 28. In another embodiment, the first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container and the first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container have a small end closure panel hinged to their respective distal edges. Can be prepared. In embodiments with a small end closure panel, the small end closure panel facilitates access to the side edges of the adjacent large top or bottom end closure panel. For example, but without limitation, the small end closure panel may comprise a hole or recess, or the small end closure panel may not extend entirely between the top and bottom walls, i.e. The small end closure panel may be smaller in height than the side wall to which it is hinged.

  Looking at the construction of the carton 90, as illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, the carton 90 can be formed by a series of successive folding operations in a straight line machine, whereby the carton 90 is constructed thereof. It can be assumed that it is not necessary to rotate or flip it over to complete. The folding process is not limited to that described below and can be changed according to specific manufacturing requirements.

  In order to form the carton 90, in the first stage, the inner top wall panel 12 is folded at the fold line 11 so that the inner top wall panel 12 of the first packaging container is in surface contact with the first side wall panel 14. The blank 10 is folded so that it is in the relationship.

  The top wall panel 30 inside the second packaging container is folded at the fold line 27 so that the top wall panel 30 inside the second packaging container is in surface contact with the first side wall panel 28.

  An adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the top wall panel 12 inside the first packaging container.

  An adhesive or other adhesive treatment is applied to the top wall panel 30 inside the second packaging container.

  In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process is applied to each corresponding portion of the outer top wall panels 20, 22 of the first and second packaging containers, respectively.

  The top wall panel 12, the first side wall panel 14, and the bottom wall panel 16 inside the first packaging container are folded at the fold line 15 so that the bottom wall panel 16 overlaps the second side wall panel 18. It is done. As a result, the inner top wall panel 12 comes into surface contact with the outer top wall panel 20. Pressure can be applied to the first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container to secure the inner top wall panel 12 to the outer top wall panel 20.

  The top wall panel 30, the first side wall panel 28, and the bottom wall panel 26 inside the second packaging container are folded at a fold line 23 so that the bottom wall panel 26 overlaps the second side wall panel 24. It is done. As a result, the inner top wall panel 30 comes into surface contact with the outer top wall panel 22. Pressure may be applied to the first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container to secure the inner top wall panel 30 to the outer top wall panel 22.

  An adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the first sidewall panel 14 of the first packaging container and / or the first sidewall panel 28 of the second packaging container.

  The blank 10 is then folded at the line of weakness 19 so that the first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container is in contact with the first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container.

  In another embodiment, the second side wall panel 24 of the second packaging container may be folded at the crease 21 against the outer top wall panel 22. At the same time, the first side wall panel 28 can be folded against the inner top wall panel 30 by opening the first side wall panel 28 at the fold line 27. The bottom wall panel 26 may be folded relative to the first side wall panel 28 by folding at the crease 25 and the bottom wall panel 26 may be placed in surface contact with the first side wall panel 28. At the same time, the bottom wall panel 26 can be folded against the second side wall panel 24 by opening the bottom wall panel 26 at the fold 23. Thereby, the part which forms the 2nd packing container of the blank 10 is folded in the state where it was crushed flat, and the part which forms the 1st packing container of the blank 10 folded in the state where it was crushed flat similarly cover. This forms a carton 90 in a flattened state that can be delivered and distributed to the conversion plant. This alternative folding method causes the portion of the blank 10 forming the first packaging container to be flattened into a flattened state, and this is also folded into the flattened state to form the second packaging container of the blank 10 It will be understood that it can be easily deformed to cover. These alternative methods prevent the blank from being folded at the line of weakness 19, thereby reducing the risk that the first and second packaging containers will separate during assembly and filling of the carton 90.

  The carton 90 can be erected into a cylindrical structure by engaging adjacent wall pairs in the carton 90 and folding the adjacent wall pairs so that the adjacent wall pairs are positioned perpendicular to each other. .

  The upright cylindrical structure can receive articles through one or both open ends of each packing container. One or more end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b, 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a, 40b, 42b, 44b, 46b are folded outwards as funnels And can facilitate the insertion of the article into the carton 90.

  When the article is filled into the cylindrical structure, the end of the cylindrical structure is closed. The first end of the first packaging container is closed by folding the third end closure panel 36a at the fold 35a. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 34a. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding region of the first, second, and fourth end closure panels 32a, 34a, 38a. The second end closure panel 34a is then folded at the crease 33a and secured to the third end closure panel 36a as required. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 34a. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the inner surface of the fourth end closure panel 38a and / or the second end closure panel 32a. The fourth end closure panel 38a is folded at the fold 37a and is brought into contact with the second end closure panel 34a so that a portion of the fourth end closure panel 38a is in contact with the second end closure panel 38a. It overlaps with a part of the panel 34a and is fixed and pasted there. The first end closing panel 32a fixed to the inner surface of the fourth end closing panel 38a is bent at the arcuate fold 31a at the same time as the fourth end closing panel 38a is bent at the fold 37a.

  The second end of the first packaging container is closed by folding the seventh end closing panel 36b at the fold 35b. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the seventh end closure panel 36b. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding region of the fifth, sixth, and eighth end closure panels 32b, 34b, 38b. The sixth end closure panel 34b is then folded at the fold line 33b and secured to the seventh end closure panel 36b as required. An adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the outer surface of the sixth end closure panel 34b. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the inner surface of the eighth end closure panel 38b and / or the fifth end closure panel 32b. The eighth end closure panel 38b is folded at the fold line 37b and is in contact with the sixth end closure panel 34b so that a portion of the eighth end closure panel 38b is in contact with the sixth end closure panel 38b. It overlaps with a part of the panel 34b and is fixed and pasted there. The fifth end closing panel 32b defined on the inner surface of the eighth end closing panel 38b is folded at the arcuate fold 31b at the same time as the eighth end closing panel 38b is folded at the fold 37b.

  The first end of the second packaging container is closed by folding the second end closing panel 42a at the fold line 41a. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 42a. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding region of the first, third, and fourth end closure panels 40a, 44a, 46a. The third end closure panel 44a is then folded at a crease 43a and secured to the second end closure panel 42a as required. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the third end closure panel 44a. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the inner surface of the first end closure panel 40a and / or the fourth end closure panel 46a. The first end closure panel 40a is folded at the crease 39a and is brought into contact with the third end closure panel 44a so that a portion of the first end closure panel 40a is in contact with the third end closure panel 40a. The panel 44a overlaps with a part of the panel 44a and is fixed and pasted there. The fourth end closing panel 46a fixed to the inner surface of the first end closing panel 40a is bent at the arcuate fold 47a at the same time that the first end closing panel 40a is bent at the fold 39a.

  The second end of the second packaging container is closed by folding the sixth end closing panel 42b at the fold line 41b. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the sixth end closure panel 42b. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding region of the fifth, seventh, and eighth end closure panels 40b, 44b, 46b. The seventh end closure panel 44b is then folded at a crease 43b and secured to the sixth end closure panel 42b as required. An adhesive or other bonding process may be applied to the outer surface of the seventh end closure panel 44b. In another embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding process is applied to the inner surface of the fifth end closure panel 40b and / or the eighth end closure panel 46b. The fifth end closure panel 40b is folded at the crease 39b and is brought into contact with the seventh end closure panel 44b so that a portion of the fifth end closure panel 40b becomes the seventh end closure. It overlaps with a part of the panel 44b and is fixed and pasted there. The eighth end closing panel 46b fixed to the inner surface of the fifth end closing panel 40b is bent at the arcuate fold 47b at the same time as the fifth end closing panel 40b is bent at the fold 39b.

  In certain embodiments, one end of the tubular structure may be closed before filling the article through the remaining open end of the tubular structure.

  2, 3 and 4 illustrate the assembled carton 90. The third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 are aligned when the fifth end closing panel is disposed so as to overlap the seventh end closing panel. At least a portion of the third recess R3 is disposed at the same position as at least a portion of the fourth recess. The third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 form an end pull device E, which is disposed approximately in the center of the end wall of the carton 90. As best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the end pull device E is positioned adjacent to the free edge of the first end closure panel 28 so that the free edge is the third and It can be seen through the fourth recesses R3, R4.

  5 and 6 illustrate the first and second packaging containers 91 in a separated state. The retailer may cut at the line of weakness 19 so that the first packaging container separates from the second packaging container. In these embodiments, where the first side wall panel 14 of the first packaging container is bonded to the first side wall panel 28 of the second packaging container, the retailer cuts or breaks the adhesive connection. In certain embodiments, the first side wall panels 14, 28 of the first and / or second packaging containers may comprise one or more adhesion points surrounded by half cut perforations. This allows the retailer to easily, controllably and cleanly break the outer layer or skin of the substrate forming the first sidewall panels 14,28.

  When the retailer separates the first packaging container from the second packaging container, the retailer can use the first packaging so that the end pull devices of each of the first and second packaging containers are oriented in the same direction. The container is rotated relative to the second packing container. Thus, both end pull devices face the consumer U when the first and second packaging containers are placed on a shelf (not shown) or other display device. Thereby, when the consumer U wants to pull out one packing container from the shelf, the consumer can use one end pull device E of the packing container arranged on the shelf.

  FIG. 7 illustrates the second packaging container 91. It will be appreciated that when the first and second packaging containers 91 are separated, the dispenser D2 is accessible to the consumer.

  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. It will be appreciated that the end pull device E of any embodiment disclosed herein may be employed in a carton that is not splittable.

  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.

  “In registry with” as used herein refers to a recess formed in the first of two overlapping panels and a hole formed in the second of two overlapping panels. Etc. means the alignment of two or more components in the assembled carton. These components aligned with each other can be aligned with each other in the thickness direction of the overlapping panels. For example, when the recess in the first panel is “aligned” with the hole in the second panel that is placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, the edge of the recess is along at least a portion of the edge of the hole. It extends and can be aligned in the thickness direction of the holes and the first and second panels.

10 blank 11 crease 12 (first or inner) top wall 13 crease 14 first side wall panel 15 crease 16 bottom wall (panel)
17 Fold 18 Second side wall (panel)
20 Second or outer top wall (panel)
21 Fold 22 Second or outer top wall (panel)
23 Fold 24 Second side wall (panel)
25 crease 26 bottom wall (panel)
27 Fold 28 First side wall (panel)
30 first or inner top wall (panel)
31 crease 32 end closure panel 33 crease 34 end closure panel 35 crease 36 end closure panel 37 crease 38 end closure panel 39 crease 40 end closure panel 40 end closure panel 41 crease 42 end closure panel 43 crease 44 End closing panel 46 End closing panel 47 Crease 50 Tear start tab 51 Cutting weakening line 52 Crease 53 Cutting weakening line 54 Cutting weakening line 56 Removal (possible) part 60 Tab 61 Cut line 62 Tab 63 Crease 64 Cutting (weakening) line 65 crease 67 cut line 68 crease 69 crease 90 carton 91 packing container D1 first access device D2 second access device, dispenser H1 first handle structure H2 second handle structure P1 first set P2 second set R1 first 1 recess R2 2nd recess R3 1st 3 recesses R4 4th recess

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  A carton for packaging articles comprising a first plurality of walls, including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall panel and a second side wall panel, forming a first tubular structure, Each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, and the carton has an end pull device for withdrawing the carton from a display device. The end pull device comprises a first recess stamped from the one or more end closure panels, thereby facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels A carton characterized by that.   The one or more end closure panels comprise a first end closure panel, and the first recess is stamped from the first end closure panel. Carton.   The one or more end closure panels further comprise a second end closure panel, the end pull device further comprises a second end closure panel, and the end pull device comprises the first end closure panel. The carton according to claim 2, further comprising a second recess punched from a side edge of the two end closing panels.   The carton of claim 3, wherein the second end closure panel is disposed in at least partially overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel.   5. The carton according to claim 4, wherein the first concave portion is disposed so as to overlap with the second concave portion so as to be at least partially aligned.   One of the first side wall panel or the second side wall panel comprises a free edge that is not connected to any other part of the carton, and the first recess is located adjacent to the free edge. Then, the carton according to claim 1, wherein the free edge is visible through the first recess.   The carton of claim 1, comprising a second plurality of walls including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall forming a second tubular structure. Each end of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels, and the carton has a second end pull device for withdrawing the carton from a display device. The second end pull device comprises a second recess stamped from the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure, thereby providing the second tubular shape A carton that facilitates access to the one or more end closure panels of a structure.   The top wall of the second cylindrical structure is coupled to the top wall of the first cylindrical structure by a fragile connection, and the first cylindrical structure forms part of the first packing container. The second cylindrical structure forms a part of a second packing container, and the first packing container is removable from the second packing container. In the carton.   The first end pull device is disposed at a first end of the carton, the second end pull device is disposed at a second end of the carton, and the second end The carton according to claim 7, wherein the carton faces the first end.   The second side wall panel of the first packing container and the second side wall panel of the second packing container are arranged in surface contact with each other, and 2 of the articles received in the carton. 9. A carton as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that it forms an internal dividing structure between two adjacent rows.   The second side wall panel of the first packing container and the second side wall panel of the second packing container are fixed to each other by an adhesive or other bonding process. The carton according to 10.   The adhesive is formed on the second side wall panel of the first packaging container and / or by the bottom wall of the first packaging container and the second packaging container. The carton of claim 11, wherein the carton is disposed on the second side wall panel of the second packaging container adjacent to a bottom wall.   A carton for packaging articles comprising a first plurality of walls, including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, forming a first cylindrical structure, Each end of one cylindrical structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a first packaging container, the carton from the display device to the first packaging container A first end pull device for pulling out the first end pull device from the one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure. Comprising a recess, thereby facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure, the carton forming a second tubular structure, top wall, bottom A second plurality of walls including a wall, a first side wall and a second side wall; And each end of the second tubular structure is at least partially closed by one or more end closure panels to form a second packaging container, the carton from the display device A second end pull device for pulling out a second packaging container, the second end pull device being punched from the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure; A second recessed cavity is provided, which facilitates access to the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure, and the first packaging container comprises the second packaging Carton characterized by being fragilely connected to a container.   The one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure comprise a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel, wherein the first recess is the first end. Punched from a part closure panel, the first end pull device further comprises a third recess punched from a side edge of the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure. The carton according to claim 13.   The second end closure panel of the first tubular structure is disposed in a relationship that at least partially overlaps the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure. The carton according to claim 14.   The third recess is arranged in an overlapping relationship so as to at least partially align with the first recess of the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure. The carton according to 15.   The one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure comprise a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel, and the second recess is the second cylinder. Stamped from the first end closure panel of the second structure, and the second end pull device is stamped from the side edge of the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure. The carton according to claim 13, further comprising a recess.   The second end closure panel of the second tubular structure is disposed in a relationship that at least partially overlaps the first end closure panel of the second tubular structure. 18. A carton as claimed in claim 17.   The carton according to claim 18, wherein the fourth recess is disposed so as to overlap with the second recess so as to be at least partially aligned.   The first end pull device is disposed at a first end of the carton, the second end pull device is disposed at a second end of the carton, and the second end 15. The carton of claim 14, wherein the carton is opposite the first end.   A blank for forming a carton, wherein the blank includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall to form a first tubular structure in an assembled state. One or more end closure panels for at least partially closing each end of the first tubular structure to form a first packaging container. Wherein the blank comprises a first end pull device for pulling the assembled first packaging container from the display device, the first end pull device having a first cylindrical structure. For facilitating access to the one or more end closure panels, a first recess is punched from a side edge of the one or more end closure panels of the first tubular structure. The blank is a top wall, a bottom wall, A second plurality of panels for forming a second tubular structure in an assembled state, including one side wall and a second side wall, wherein the blank forms a second packaging container One or more end closure panels for at least partially closing each end of the second tubular structure, the blank pulling the assembled second packaging container from the display device A second end pull device for the second end pull device to facilitate access to the one or more end closure panels of the second tubular structure. A second recess punched from a side edge of the one or more end closure panels of the tubular structure, the first plurality of panels being fragilely connected to the second plurality of panels Blank characterized by being made.

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