JP2020193004A - Carton and its method of application - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a carton which also functions as a tray.SOLUTION: A carton includes a bottom part 10, a side part 20, a top surface part 40, a band part 25 provided to be around the side part 20, a grip part 30 provided at a position corresponding to the band part and foldable so as to project outward, and a container holding part 44 provided at a position corresponding to the top of each container on the top surface part and can rotate with respect to a virtual axis 43. The band part 25 is removed along a cutting line, the grip part 30 is exposed and folded so as to project outward, the top surface part 40 and the upper side part 20 are moved downward, and the container holding part 44 is made to be in contact with the top of each container, and further, it is rotated around the virtual axis 43, and the container is held by the elastic force accompanying the rotation. As a result, the container can be taken out while being held. And it can be transported by gripping the grip part 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a carton that can also be used as a tray.

In general, beverage containers (for example, PET bottle beverages), bottles, cans, etc. are distributed and transported in a state of being housed in a paper carton, and the carton is often opened at a retail store and transferred to a display case.

On the other hand, at the event venue, beverage containers may be provided in an opened and removable carton. However, general cartons are not intended for transportation in the opened state. In addition, it is difficult to take out the beverage container. Furthermore, if some beverage containers are taken out, the remaining beverage containers may not be sufficiently held and may fall over.

By the way, Patent Document 1 proposes a carton having an upper closing panel having a bottle holding mechanism and a handle hole provided on a side surface.

By using the carton disclosed in Patent Document 1, the beverage container can be transported in a removable state at the event venue. It also functions as a tray, making it easy to take out beverage containers. Furthermore, even if some beverage containers are taken out, the retention of the remaining beverage containers is ensured.

JP-A-2007-532436

As described above, the carton disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be applied to provide a beverage container at an event venue. On the other hand, the original function of the carton, that is, the storage performance during distribution and transportation is inferior. For example, it is not supposed to be stacked during distribution and transportation. In addition, there is room for improvement in the function as a tray. For example, the beverage container of the carton even part is a little difficult to take out depending on the access direction. In other words, both the carton function and the tray function are insufficient.

The present invention solves the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to exhibit the original function of a carton during distribution and transportation, and to function as a tray when providing a beverage container at an event venue.

In order to achieve the above object, the carton of the present invention houses a plurality of arranged containers and closes a bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, and an opening formed by the side surface portion. It is provided with a top surface portion, and is further provided at a position corresponding to a band portion formed between two cutting lines that go around the side surface portion and a band portion inside the side surface portion. A grip portion that is fixed to the lower part of the side surface portion and can be folded so as to project outward, and a grip portion that is provided at a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, centered on a position corresponding to each container top surface of the top surface portion. It is formed by being cut radially, and includes a container holding portion that is rotatable with respect to a virtual axis connecting the cut ends.

As a result, the original functions of the carton, such as being able to be stacked in the carton state during distribution and transportation, can be exhibited.

Preferably, the band is removably formed along the cutting line, the grip is exposed with the removal of the band, is folded so as to project outward, and is grippable. The top surface portion and the upper portion of the side surface portion are formed so as to be movable downward as the grip portion is folded, and the container holding portion abuts on the top of each container as the top surface portion moves downward, and further around the virtual axis. It is formed so that the container can be held by the elastic force accompanying the rotation.

As a result, when the beverage container is provided at the event venue, the beverage container can be easily taken out while holding the beverage container in the tray state.

More preferably, the grip portion is provided corresponding to any one of a grip upper part, a grip lower part, a grip upper handle hole provided in the grip upper part, and a grip lower handle hole provided in the grip lower part. The gripped upper portion and the gripped lower portion overlap each other via a folding line, the gripped upper handle hole and the gripped lower portion handle hole coincide with each other, and the return portion is one of the handles. It is formed so as to pass through the hole and be folded back to integrate the gripped upper portion and the gripped lower portion.

As a result, the return portion suppresses the leaf spring function of the grip portion (the elastic function of the top surface portion and the like trying to return upward), and the holding function of the container holding portion (the elastic function of returning to the original surface with respect to rotation). Hold down the container based on). It also improves safety.

The present invention is a method of using a carton to achieve the above object. The carton stores a plurality of arranged containers, and has a bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, a top surface portion that closes an opening formed by the side surface portion, and two cartons that go around the side surface portion. It is provided at a position corresponding to the band portion formed between the cutting lines and the band portion inside the side surface portion, is fixed to the upper portion of the side surface portion and the lower portion of the side surface portion, and can be folded so as to project outward. A virtual shaft provided at a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion and a grip portion, formed by radially cutting around a position corresponding to each container top surface of the top surface portion, and connecting the cut ends. It is provided with a container holding portion that can be rotated. The band portion is removed along the cutting line, the grip portion is exposed with the removal of the band portion, the grip portion is folded so as to project outward, and the grip portion is formed so as to be grippable, and the grip portion can be folded. Along with this, the top surface portion and the upper portion of the side surface portion are moved downward, the container holding portion is brought into contact with the top of each container as the top surface portion moves downward, and further, the container is rotated around the virtual axis. The container is held by elastic force, and the container can be taken out while holding the container.

This changes the shape from the carton to the tray. It can surely perform both the function as a carton and the function as a tray.

In order to achieve the above object, the carton of the present invention houses a plurality of arranged containers and closes a bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, and an opening formed by the side surface portion. A grip portion provided with a top surface portion, which is provided in the center of the side surface portion, is continuous with the upper portion of the side surface portion and the lower portion of the side surface portion, and can be folded so as to project outward, and each container top portion of the top surface portion. Each is provided at a corresponding position, is formed by being cut radially around a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, and is provided with a container holding portion that is rotatable with respect to a virtual axis connecting the cut ends. ..

If compensation by the rigidity of the container can be expected, it is possible to eliminate the need for a band or the like, and the structure can be further simplified.

The present invention exhibits the original function of the carton during distribution and transportation, and functions as a tray when providing a beverage container at an event venue.

Carton state of this embodiment Blank development view of this embodiment Detailed configuration diagram (grip part) Detailed configuration diagram (container holder) Operation explanatory diagram of this embodiment (removal of band) Operation explanatory view of this embodiment (formation of grip portion) Tray state of this embodiment Modification 1 (without band) Deformation example 2 (Spring function suppression by contact under the neck of the container) Modification 3 (cylindrical) Modification example 4 (cutting example) Modification 5 (radial in a broad sense) Modification 6 (addition of pattern)

~ Carton composition ~
The configuration of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a carton according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a blank development view of the present embodiment.

The carton houses a plurality of arranged beverage containers. As a basic configuration, the carton includes a bottom surface portion 10, a side surface portion 20, and a top surface portion 40.

Further, as a characteristic configuration, the side surface portion 20 is provided with the band portion 25 and the grip portion 30, and the top surface portion 40 is provided with the container holding portion 44.

The carton is composed of a blank 50 and four blanks 60 folded and combined. The blank is made of paper, for example.

In the blank 50, the two longitudinal side surface portions 21 and the two short side surface portions 22 are connected in a band shape to form the side surface portion 20. A gluing portion is provided at one end of the strip shape. By forming the band into an annular shape, the side surface portion 20 is formed in the carton state.

In the blank 50, the bottom surface portion 10 is divided into four parts, and the four parts are connected to the longitudinal side surface portions 21 and 21 and the short side surface portions 22 and 22, respectively. By combining the four parts, the bottom surface portion 10 is formed in the carton state.

In the blank 50, the top surface portion 40 is connected to one longitudinal side surface portion 21. Three insertion flaps are provided on each side of the top surface portion 40 other than the side connected to the longitudinal side surface portion 21. The insertion flap is inserted so as to close the opening formed by the side surface portion 20, and the top surface portion 40 is formed in the carton state.

The side surface portion 20 is provided with two cutting lines 23, 24 (for example, perforations) that go around the side surface portion 20. A band portion 25 is formed between the cutting lines 23 and 24. A glued portion is not provided at the end of the band portion 25.

The side surface portion 20 is divided into a side surface portion upper portion 26 and a side surface portion lower portion 27 via a band portion 25.

The four blanks 60 serve as grips 30. Of the four blanks 60, two correspond to the longitudinal side surfaces 21 and 21 and two correspond to the lateral side portions 22 and 22.

FIG. 3 is a detailed configuration diagram of the grip portion 30. The grip portion 30 has a grip upper portion 31, a grip lower portion 32, an upper fixing portion 37, and a lower fixing portion 38. In the blank 60, the gripping upper portion 31, the gripping lower portion 32, the upper fixing portion 37, and the lower fixing portion 38 are formed in a single flat shape. A folding line 33 is provided between the gripping upper portion 31 and the gripping lower portion 32, a folding line is provided between the gripping upper portion 31 and the upper fixing portion 37, and a folding line is provided between the gripping lower portion 32 and the lower fixing portion 38. ing. The grip portion 30 can be folded by these folding lines.

A gripping upper handle hole 34, which is a long hole in the longitudinal direction, is provided at substantially the center of the gripping upper portion 31. A grip lower handle hole 35, which is a long hole in the longitudinal direction, is provided at substantially the center of the grip lower portion 32. In the blank 60, a return portion 36 is provided so as to close the grip lower handle hole 35. A part of the return portion 36 is connected to the main body of the gripping lower portion 32. A fold line is provided between the return portion 36 and the main body of the gripping lower portion 32.

In the carton state, the upper fixing portion 37 is fixed (for example, glued) inside the upper side portion 26, and the lower fixing portion 38 is fixed inside the lower side portion 27. As a result, the main portions 31 and 32 of the grip portion 30 are located inside the band portion 25.

FIG. 4 is a detailed configuration diagram of the container holding portion 44. A container holding portion 44 is provided on the top surface portion 40 at a position corresponding to the top of the beverage container. A position corresponding to the top of the beverage container is set as the center point 41, and cut lines 42 are provided radially. In the illustrated example, the cut line 42 extends in eight directions. A virtual square is formed by connecting the ends of the eight cutting lines 42. As a result, the container holding portion 44 composed of eight triangular parts is formed.

~ Carton formation ~
In the blank 50, the strip-shaped side surface portion 20 is formed into an annular shape, and the end portion is fixed (for example, glued). However, the 25 end of the band is not fixed (free end).

Further, the bottom surface portion 10 is formed by combining the parts divided into four parts. As a result, a basic box shape is formed, and a plurality of beverage containers are stored in an array state (for example, 4 × 3).

After storing the beverage container, the box opening is closed by the top surface portion 40 to form a carton.

In the carton state, the top surface portion 40 is flat and can be stacked. The weight of the upper carton is transmitted to the top of the beverage container (cap) via the upper bottom surface 10 and the lower top surface 40, and further to the lower bottom surface 10 via the beverage container. Be transmitted. As a result, the original function of the carton is exhibited during distribution and transportation.

In the carton state, the grip portion 30 is not folded and is positioned so as to face the band portion 25.

~ Use as a tray ~
The carton of the present embodiment is characterized in that it can be used as a tray by changing its shape. The shape change from the carton to the tray will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

For example, at an event venue, beverage containers are brought in in cartons (see FIG. 1).

FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory view relating to the removal of the band portion. Of the side surface portions 20, the end portions of the band portion 25 are not fixed. Therefore, the end portion of the band portion 25 is grasped, and the band portion 25 is removed along the cutting lines 23 and 24. With the removal of the band portion, the grip portion 30 is exposed.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view relating to the formation of the grip portion. The grip portion 30 has three fold lines including the fold line 33. Therefore, the grip portion 30 is folded so as to project outward.

The gripping upper portion 31 and the gripping lower portion 32 overlap each other via the folding line 33. Further, the grip upper handle hole 34 and the grip lower handle hole 35 coincide with each other. Further, the return portion 36 is pushed up from the lower side, passed through the grip upper handle hole 34, and folded back so as to involve the grip upper 31. As a result, the gripping upper portion 31 and the gripping lower portion 32 are integrated. As a result, the grip portion 30 is formed.

By the way, with the removal of the band portion, the upper side portion 26 and the lower side portion 27 are separated. Further, the top surface portion 40 and the side surface portion upper portion 26 move downward as the grip portion is folded.

The gripping upper portion 31 and the gripping lower portion 32 are in the same plane in the blank state, and function as leaf springs after being folded. Therefore, it is difficult to integrate the grip upper portion 31 and the grip lower portion 32. As a result, the top surface portion 40 (and the container holding portion 44) tends to return upward. On the other hand, by locking the return portion 36 to the grip upper portion 31, the leaf spring function of the grip portion 30 is suppressed, and the integration of the grip upper portion 31 and the grip lower portion 32 is ensured. As a result, the top surface portion 40 (and the container holding portion 44) is prevented from returning upward.

As the top surface portion moves downward, the top portion (cap) of the beverage container comes into contact with the top surface portion 40, and further tries to push up the top surface portion 40. A virtual axis 43 is formed on a line connecting the ends of the cut line 42. As the top surface portion is pushed up, the container holding portion 44 rotates around the virtual shaft 43 while being in contact with the side surface of the beverage container.

The container holding portion 44 is in the same plane as the top surface portion 40 in the blank state, and functions as a leaf spring after rotation (elastic function). That is, the side surface of the beverage container is pressed diagonally from above in order to return to the original surface. This ensures that the beverage container is held.

FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of the tray. Through the above operation, the shape of the carton is changed to form a tray.

The grip upper handle hole 34 and the grip lower handle hole 35 form one handle hole, and by gripping the handle hole, the tray can be transported at the event venue.

At that time, the end face of the return portion 36 comes into contact with the carrier's finger. That is, the cut surface does not come into contact with the carrier's finger and hurt the finger, which is safe.

While each beverage container is held by the container holding portion 44, the upper portion of each beverage container is exposed. As a result, any of the beverage containers is easily accessible from any direction, and the beverage container can be easily taken out by lifting the beverage container upward against the holding force of the container holding portion 44.

Further, a part of the leaf spring function of the grip portion 30 remains, and it acts to temporarily relax the holding force of the container holding portion 44. In this respect as well, it is easy to take out.

Even if some beverage containers are taken out, the retention of the remaining beverage containers is ensured. There is no risk of the beverage container falling over.

As described above, the event venue can function as a tray and provide beverage containers to event participants.

~ Summary ~
The carton of the present embodiment is characterized in that it can also be used as a tray by changing its shape. That is, it exhibits the original function of the carton during distribution and transportation. On the other hand, it functions as a tray when providing beverage containers at the event venue. In this way, both the function as a carton and the function as a tray can be surely exhibited depending on the application situation.

~ Modification example ~
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea of the present application. Hereinafter, some modifications will be described.

FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of a carton according to the first modification. While the above embodiment has the band portion 25 as an essential configuration, the modified example 1 does not have to have the band portion 25.

That is, as a basic configuration, a bottom surface portion 10, a side surface portion 20, and a top surface portion 40 are provided, and as a characteristic configuration, a grip portion 30 and a container holding portion 44 are provided.

If the beverage container is stored in the carton state, the rigidity of the beverage container can compensate for the rigidity in the vertical direction of the carton. That is, in the carton stacking state, the top of the beverage container does not insert the top surface portion 40. The weight of the upper carton is transmitted to the lower carton via the beverage container.

In the first modification, the operation of transforming the carton into a tray and the method of using it as a tray are the same as those in the above embodiment.

In the above embodiment, the grip portion 30 is composed of a blank 60 different from the blank 50, but in the first modification, the grip portion 30 may be a part of the blank 50. As a result, the blank 60, the upper fixing portion 37, and the lower fixing portion 38 are also unnecessary.

The above embodiment also has a sufficiently simple configuration, but the modified example 1 can have a further simple configuration.

FIG. 9 is a partial configuration diagram of the tray according to the second modification. For convenience of explanation, illustrations other than the related configurations are omitted. In the above embodiment, the return portion 36 suppresses the leaf spring function of the grip portion 30 and maintains the holding function of the container holding portion 44, whereas the modified example 2 does not have to have the return portion 36.

Without the return portion 36, the leaf spring function (elastic function) of the grip portion 30 causes the top surface portion 40 (and the container holding portion 44) to return upward, but the top of the container holding portion 44 is below the neck of the beverage container. It comes into contact with (the lower part of the cap). Due to the weight of the beverage container, the leaf spring function of the grip portion 30 is suppressed, and the holding function of the container holding portion 44 is also maintained.

FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram of a carton according to the third modification. A general carton is often rectangular in a plan view from the viewpoint of convenience during distribution and transportation. Therefore, it is assumed that the above embodiment is a rectangular shape in a plan view. On the other hand, the modification 3 has a circular shape (cylindrical shape) in a plan view.

The modification 3 is provided with a bottom surface portion 10, a side surface portion 20, and a top surface portion 40 as a basic configuration, and has a band portion 25, a grip portion 30, and a container holding portion 44 as a characteristic configuration. Common with the embodiment. Therefore, the modified example 3 also has the same effect as that of the above embodiment.

A feature of the present invention is to ensure that both the function as a carton and the function as a tray are exhibited. When used as a tray at an event venue, a circular view may be more aesthetically pleasing to the event participants.

FIG. 11 is a partial configuration diagram of the carton according to the modified example 4. In the above embodiment, the container holding portion 44 is formed by extending the eight cutting lines 42 from the center point 41 evenly in a radial pattern, whereas in the modified example 5, the four cutting lines 42 from the center point 41 are formed. Extends radially, and auxiliary cuts are provided between the cut lines 42.

12A and 12B are partial block diagrams of the carton according to the modified example 5. In the above embodiment, the container holding portion 44 is formed by extending the eight cutting lines 42 radially and linearly from the center point 41, whereas in the modified example 5, the container holding portion 44 radiates in a curved shape. Further, the number of parts constituting the container holding portion 44 is not limited as long as it is plural, and the outer shape of the container holding portion 44 may be rectangular or circular. The container holding portion 44 according to the modified example 5 can also appropriately hold the beverage container.

FIG. 13 is a schematic configuration diagram of the carton according to the modified example 6. In the present invention, the shape changes from a carton to a tray. In the carton state, the side surface portion 20 has a disorderly pattern, but when the tray is deformed, the side surface portion upper portion 26 and the side surface portion lower portion 27 may be connected vertically so that meaningful characters emerge. When used as a tray at an event venue, it can appeal to the aesthetics of event participants.

In the above embodiment, a beverage container has been mentioned as an example of storing a carton, but the present invention can also be applied to storing bottles, cans, and the like.

10 Bottom part 20 Side part 21 Long side side part 22 Short side part 23, 24 Cutting line 25 Band part 26 Side part upper part 27 Side part lower part 30 Grip part 31 Grip upper part 32 Grip lower 33 Folded line 34 Grip upper handle hole 35 Grip lower part Handle hole 36 Return part 37 Upper fixing part 38 Lower fixing part 40 Top surface part 41 Center point 42 Cutting line 43 Virtual axis 44 Container holding part 50 Blank 60 Blank

Claims (5)

A carton that holds multiple arranged containers
It is provided with a bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, and a top surface portion that closes an opening formed by the side surface portion.
A band formed between two cutting lines that go around the side surface and
A grip portion provided at a position corresponding to the band portion inside the side surface portion, fixed to the upper portion of the side surface portion and the lower portion of the side surface portion, and foldable so as to project outward.
It is provided at a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, is formed by being cut radially around a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, and rotates with respect to a virtual axis connecting the cut ends. A carton characterized by having a possible container holder. The band is formed so that it can be removed along the cutting line.
The grip portion is exposed with the removal of the band portion, is folded so as to project outward, and is formed so as to be grippable.
The top surface portion and the upper portion of the side surface portion are formed so as to be movable downward as the grip portion is folded.
The container holding portion abuts on the top of each container as the top surface portion moves downward, and further rotates around the virtual axis so that the container can be held by the elastic force accompanying the rotation. The carton according to claim 1. The grip portion
The upper grip and the lower grip,
A grip upper handle hole provided in the grip upper portion, a grip lower handle hole provided in the grip lower portion, and a return portion provided corresponding to any of the handle holes.
Have,
The gripped upper portion and the gripped lower portion overlap each other via a folding line, and the gripped upper handle hole and the gripped lower portion handle hole coincide with each other.
The carton according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the return portion is formed so as to pass through one of the handle holes and be folded back to integrate the grip upper portion and the grip lower portion. Stores multiple arranged containers,
A bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, and a top surface portion that closes an opening formed by the side surface portion.
A band formed between two cutting lines that go around the side surface and
A grip portion provided at a position corresponding to the band portion inside the side surface portion, fixed to the upper portion of the side surface portion and the lower portion of the side surface portion, and foldable so as to project outward.
It is provided at a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, is formed by being cut radially around a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, and rotates with respect to a virtual axis connecting the cut ends. How to use a carton with a possible container holder
Remove the band along the cut line and
With the removal of the band portion, the grip portion is exposed, and the grip portion is folded so as to project outward to form a gripable portion.
With the folding of the grip portion, the top surface portion and the upper portion of the side surface portion are moved downward.
With the downward movement of the top surface portion, the container holding portion is brought into contact with the top of each container, further rotated around the virtual axis, and the container is held by the elastic force accompanying the rotation.
A method of using a carton, which is characterized in that the container can be taken out while holding the container. A carton that holds multiple arranged containers
It is provided with a bottom surface portion, a side surface portion erected from the bottom surface portion, and a top surface portion that closes an opening formed by the side surface portion.
A grip portion provided in the center of the side surface portion, which is continuous with the upper portion of the side surface portion and the lower portion of the side surface portion and can be folded so as to project outward.
It is provided at a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, is formed by being cut radially around a position corresponding to each container top of the top surface portion, and rotates with respect to a virtual axis connecting the cut ends. A carton characterized by having a possible container holder.