JP2023528224A - cartons and carton blanks - Google Patents

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to cartons and carton blanks that include at least one panel having a deformable panel portion that includes an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device. Auxetic cut patterns provide extensible panels that can conform to contoured surfaces of articles.

Description

Aspects of the present invention relate to cartons and blanks for forming the same, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to cartons including cut patterns for creating opening features and/or stretchable panel portions. .

In the field of packaging, it is often desired to provide a consumer with a package containing multiple primary product containers. Such multipacks are desirable for shipping and distribution purposes and for displaying promotional information. Due to cost and environmental considerations, such cartons or carriers should be formed from as little material as possible to minimize waste in the materials from which they are formed. Other considerations are the strength of the packaging and its suitability for holding and transporting heavy weight items.

It is desirable to provide a carton that includes contoured panels that stretch or deform around and form a tight fit with the items being packaged. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an opening feature to facilitate access to the contents of the carton.

The present invention seeks to overcome or at least mitigate the problems of the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a carton is provided for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes at least one panel having a deformable panel portion that includes an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the carton.

According to a second aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes at least one panel having a deformable panel portion that includes an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides a cuttable area for creating an opening in at least one panel to facilitate access to the carton.

Optionally, at least one panel includes a tear initiation tab adjacent to the deformable panel portion.

Optionally, at least one panel includes a tear initiation tab integral with the deformable panel portion.

Optionally, the deformable panel portion is disposed adjacent the access flap, the access flap defined by one or more cut lines, the deformable panel portion facilitating cutting of the one or more cut lines. It can be transformed as follows.

Optionally, the deformable panel portion defines an access opening in at least one panel.

According to a third aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels defining an interior, at least one of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the interior of the carton.

According to a fourth aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels defining a tubular structure, each of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. An auxetic cut pattern provides a cuttable strip surrounding the tubular structure.

According to a fifth aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels defining an interior, at least one of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. Auxetic cut patterns provide extensible panels that can conform to contoured surfaces of one or more articles.

According to a sixth aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels defining an exterior wall and defining an interior, at least one of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the carton.

Optionally, the deformable panel portion is deformable to form a first wall of the carton and to form a second adjacent wall of the carton.

Optionally, the auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the carton.

According to a seventh aspect of the disclosure there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels defining an outer wall and defining an interior, at least one panel of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. Auxetic cut patterns provide extensible panels that can conform to contoured surfaces of one or more articles.

Optionally, the deformable panel portion grips one or more articles or portions thereof together with at least one other panel of the plurality of panels.

Optionally, at least one other panel of the plurality of panels includes a second deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern.

Optionally, a second region of the at least one panel outside the deformable region is fixed to at least one other panel of the plurality of panels.

Optionally, a second region of the at least one panel outside the deformable region is adhered to at least one other panel of the plurality of panels.

Optionally, a second region of at least one panel outside the deformable region is fixed to a third region of at least one other panel of the plurality of panels, the third region being second deformable It is arranged outside the area.

Optionally, at least one panel of the plurality of panels includes at least part of the handle structure.

Optionally, at least one panel of the plurality of panels includes an article receiving opening disposed adjacent the deformable panel portion forming an article holding device with the deformable panel portion.

Optionally, the article retaining device engages the top edge of the article.

Optionally, the article retaining device engages the rear of the article.

Optionally, the article retaining device engages a lower end portion of the article.

Optionally, the article receiving opening is at least partially defined by a tab hinged to one wall of the carton.

According to an eighth aspect of the disclosure there is provided a blank for forming a carton. The blank includes at least one panel having a deformable panel portion that includes an auxetic cut pattern. The auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device.

According to a ninth aspect of the disclosure there is provided a blank for forming a carton. The blank includes a plurality of panels for forming an internal chamber, at least one of the plurality of panels including a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. Auxetic cut patterns provide extensible panels that can conform to contoured surfaces of articles.

Within the scope of this application, the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features and alternatives set forth in the preceding paragraphs, claims, and/or the following description and drawings may independently or on any of these It is envisioned or intended that they may be considered or interpreted in combination.

Features or elements described in relation to or with respect to one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments unless there is an incompatibility of features. One or more features or elements from one embodiment may be incorporated into or combined with any of the other embodiments disclosed herein; An element can be included in addition to or in place of one or more features or elements of other embodiments described above.

Any feature, or combination of features, of an embodiment disclosed herein can be extracted separately from other features of that embodiment. Alternatively, a feature, or combination of features, of one embodiment may be omitted from that embodiment.

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

1 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure; FIG. Figure 2 is a top perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 1; FIG. 4 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure; 4 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of FIG. 3; FIG. FIG. 4 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 5; FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a blank for forming a carton according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 8 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 7; FIG. 10 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 10 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 9; Figure 11 is a perspective view of the carton of Figure 10, showing the carton in an open or cut state; FIG. 10 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 13 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 12; Figure 14 is a perspective view of the carton of Figure 13, showing the carton in an open or cut state; FIG. 11 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 16 is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 15; FIG. 12 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to an eighth embodiment of the present disclosure;

Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of cut patterns, packages, blanks and cartons are disclosed herein. The disclosed embodiments are merely examples of ways in which some aspects of the invention may be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all ways in which the invention may be embodied. be understood. Indeed, it will be appreciated that the cut patterns, packages, blanks and cartons described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Well-known components, materials or methods have not necessarily been described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Any specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not intended as limitations, but merely as a basis for the claims and to teach one skilled in the art to make various uses of the invention. should be interpreted as representative grounds.

In the embodiments detailed herein, the terms "carton" and "carrier" refer to an article B, such as a primary product container B, for non-limiting purposes of illustrating various features of the invention. Collectively refer to containers 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 for carrying article B. It is believed that the teachings of the present invention are applicable to a variety of product containers B, which may or may not be tapered and/or cylindrical. Other exemplary containers include bottles (eg, metal, glass or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tins, cups, pots, pouches, parcels, and the like.

Blanks 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710 are formed from sheets of a suitable substrate. As used herein, the term "suitable substrate" should be understood to include all types of foldable sheet materials such as paperboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastics, combinations thereof, and the like. is. It should be appreciated that one or other numbers of blanks may be used, where appropriate, to provide, for example, carrier structures as described in more detail below.

The packaging structures or cartons 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 described herein may be formed from sheet material such as paperboard, which may be made or coated with a material to increase its strength. can do. An example of such a sheet material is tear resistant NATRALOCK® paperboard manufactured by the WestRock Company. Note that the tear resistant material can be provided by more than one layer to help improve the tear resistance of the package. Generally, one surface of the sheet material can have different properties than the other surface. For example, the surface of the sheet material facing outward from the finished package can be particularly smooth and can have a coating such as a clay coating or other surface treatment to provide good printability. . On the other hand, the inwardly facing surface of the sheet material may be coated, layered, treated, or otherwise provided with tear resistance, good adhesion capability, heat sealing capability, or other desired functional properties. Arrangements can be made to provide one or more such properties.

In the illustrated embodiment, blanks 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710 are configured to form a carton or carrier 90 for packaging an exemplary arrangement of exemplary articles B. ing. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 the arrangement is an m×n matrix or array, having two rows (m=2) and three columns (n=3), two rows of three items B being provided. , Item B is a 500 ml beverage can.

Blanks 10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710 may be used to pack other types, numbers and sizes of items B and/or to arrange items B in a different arrangement or configuration than shown. It can be configured to form a carrier for packaging.

1 and 2, there is shown a blank 10 for forming a carton 90 capable of receiving an input of primary products such as but not limited to cans or bottles, hereinafter referred to as goods B. .

Blank 10 includes a first main panel 12 hinged to a second main panel 14 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 13 . Blank 10 forms a carton 90 having a front wall 12 and a rear wall 14 . In the illustrated embodiment, the blank 10 is adapted to pack two articles B;

Optionally, main panels 12, 14 each include an aperture, which together form a handle structure H, see FIG. One or both of the openings may be defined, at least in part, by tabs 60 hinged to respective ones of the first and second main panels 12, 14 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 61.

The first main panel 12 includes at least one front extensible or deformable region R1, R2. In the illustrated embodiment, the first main panel 12 includes two front extensible or deformable regions R1, R2.

The second main panel 14 can include at least one rearwardly extensible or deformable region R3, R4. In the illustrated embodiment, the second main panel 14 includes two rearwardly extensible or deformable regions R3, R4.

A first one R1 of the front deformable regions R1, R2 is configured to be disposed opposite a first one R4 of the rear deformable regions R3, R4.

A second one R2 of the front deformable regions R1, R2 is configured to be disposed opposite a second one R3 of the rear deformable regions R3, R4.

A first one R1 of the front deformable regions R1, R2 is spaced from a second one R2 of the front deformable regions R1, R2. An intermediate panel portion 12B is provided between the first and second front deformable regions R1, R2.

A first forward deformable region R1 is spaced from the free side edge of the first main panel 12 to provide a first forward wing panel portion 12A. A second forward deformable region R2 is spaced from the hinge side edge of the first main panel 12 to provide a second forward wing panel portion 12C.

The first front wing panel portion 12A may be hinged to the first front deformable region R1 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 15. As shown in FIG.

The front intermediate panel portion 12B may be hinged to the first front deformable region R1 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 17. As shown in FIG.

The front intermediate panel portion 12B may be hinged to the second front deformable region R2 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 19. As shown in FIG.

The second forward wing panel portion 12C may be hinged to the second forward deformable region R2 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 21. As shown in FIG.

A first one R4 of the rearward deformable regions R3, R4 is spaced from a second one R3 of the rearward deformable regions R3, R4. An intermediate panel portion 14B is provided between the first and second rearwardly deformable regions R3, R4.

A first rearward deformable region R4 is spaced from the free side edge of the second main panel 14 to provide a first rearward wing panel portion 14C. A second rear deformable region R3 is spaced from the hinge side edge of the second main panel 14 to provide a second rear wing panel portion 14A.

The first rearward wing panel portion 14C may be hinged to the first rearward deformable region R4 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 29 .

Rear intermediate panel portion 14B may be hinged to first rear deformable region R4 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 27. As shown in FIG.

The rear intermediate panel portion 14B may be hinged to the second rear deformable region R3 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 25. As shown in FIG.

The second rearward wing panel portion 14A may be hinged to the second rearward deformable region R3 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 23 .

A first edge of the first main panel 12 may include one or more cutouts or recesses N1, N2. The illustrated embodiment includes recesses N1, N2 adjacent to the first and second front deformable regions R1, R2, respectively. Fold lines 15, 17 defining edges of the first front deformable region R1 extend from the first recess N1. Fold lines 19, 21 defining the edges of the second front deformable region R2 extend from the second recess N2.

The fold lines 15, 17 defining the edges of the first front deformable region R1 are non-linear and converge towards each other as they approach the first edge of the first main panel 12. As shown in FIG.

The fold lines 19 , 21 defining the edges of the second front deformable region R 2 are non-linear and converge towards each other as they approach the first edge of the first main panel 12 .

A first edge of the second main panel 14 may include one or more cutouts or recesses N3, N4. The illustrated embodiment includes recesses N3, N4 adjacent the first and second rearward deformable regions R3, R4, respectively. Fold lines 27, 29 that define the edges of the first rearwardly deformable region R4 extend from the fourth recess N4. Fold lines 23, 25 defining the edges of the second rearwardly deformable region R3 extend from the third recess N3.

The fold lines 27, 29 defining the edges of the first rearward deformable region R4 are non-linear and converge towards each other as the first edge of the second main panel 14 is approached.

The fold lines 23, 25 defining the edges of the second rearwardly deformable region R3 are non-linear and converge towards each other as the first edge of the second main panel 14 is approached.

The first edges of the first and second main panels 12, 14 can include one or more notches V. As shown in FIG. The notches V are located in the recesses N1, N2, N3, N4 at the first edges of the first and second main panels 12, 14, the notches V being the edge regions of the recesses N1, N2, N3, N4. Above, disposed between the pairs of fold lines 15/17, 19/21, 23/25, 27/29 that define the side edges of the deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4.

The first edges of the first and second main panels 12, 14 form the top edges in normal use.

A second edge of the first main panel 12 may include ridges or lobes P1, P2 projecting from the first and second front deformable regions R1, R2, respectively.

A second edge of the second main panel 14 may include ridges or lobes P3, P4 projecting from the first and second rearward deformable regions R3, R4.

Lobes P1, P2, P3, P4 may form tabs that engage article B when applied thereto. It can also serve as an opening feature, a pull tab, for a user to engage to initiate tearing, separating or cutting the cut pattern to open the carton 90 .

Each of the deformable regions R1, R2, R4, R3 includes a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. In the illustrated embodiment, the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts, but in other embodiments, a kagome cut pattern, a square cut pattern, a Z-shaped cut pattern, an S-shaped cut pattern, an I-shaped cut pattern, or a diamond shaped cut pattern. Other cut patterns such as, but not limited to, a rhombi-trihexagonal cut pattern can be used.

The Y-shaped cut pattern includes a repeating pattern of Y-shaped cuts, each leg of three adjacently disposed Y-shaped cuts defining a substantially triangular region, the triangular region having two truncated corners. or including vertices. The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 thus comprise a plurality of triangular regions each partially connected to adjacent triangular regions.

To form carton 90, blank 10 is folded around a group of articles B, as shown in FIG. The wing portions 12A, 12C, 14A, 14C and intermediate portions 12B, 14B of one or both of the first and second main panels 12, 14 are glued or otherwise adhered.

The first forward wing portion 12A is in surface contact with the first rearward wing portion 14C. The first forward wing portion 12A is secured to the first rearward wing portion 14C.

The second forward wing portion 12C is in surface contact with the second rearward wing portion 14A. A second forward wing portion 12C is secured to the second aft wing portion 14A.

The front intermediate portion 12B is in surface contact with the rear intermediate portion 14B. The forward intermediate portion 12B can be secured to the rearward intermediate portion 14B.

As blank 10 is formed into carton 90, deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 deform or expand. The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 adapt their shape to substantially match the shape of the article B, or at least the area of the article B with which they are in contact. The cutouts C in the first and second main panels 12, 14 can be expanded or opened to varying degrees.

End closures Cp of articles B are disposed in recesses N1, N2, N3, N4 provided in the first and second main panels 12,14.

Wing portions 12A, 12C, 14A, 14C may extend below or engage flanges or projections provided by article B. Intermediate portions 12B, 14B may extend below flanges or projections on opposite sides of article B from which wing portions 12A, 12C, 14A, 14C engage or extend.

A portion of the first edges of the first and second main panels 12, 14 are disposed below the flanges and are capable of supporting an article B.

3 and 4, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

FIG. 3 shows blank 110 for forming carton 190 (see FIG. 4), and blank 110 is a multiple main panel 112, 114, 116, 118, 118, which is hinged one after another. 120, 122, 124, 126. The blanks 110 form basket-style cartons 190 .

A plurality of main panels 112 , 114 , 116 , 118 , 120 , 122 , 124 , 126 include a first sidewall panel 112 hinged to a first spanning panel 114 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 113 . First bridge panel 114 is hinged to first base panel 116 by a hinge connection such as fold line 115 . First base panel 116 is hinged to first intermediate or divider panel 118 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 117 . First intermediate or divider panel 118 is hinged to second intermediate or divider panel 120 by a hinge connection such as fold line 119 . A second intermediate or divider panel 120 is hinged to a second base panel 122 by a hinge connection such as fold line 121 . A second base panel 122 is hinged to a second bridge panel 124 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 123 . A second bridge panel 124 is hinged to a second side panel 126 by a hinge connection such as fold line 125 .

First sidewall panel 112 includes a first locking flap 128A hinged to the first side edge by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 129A.

First sidewall panel 112 includes a second locking flap 128B hinged to the second side edge by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 129B.

The second side wall panel 126 includes a third securing flap 130A hinged to the first side edge by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 131A.

The second side wall panel 126 includes a fourth locking flap 130B hinged to the second side edge by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 131B.

Optionally, blank 110 includes handle structure. The handle structure includes an aperture A1 in each of the first and second intermediate panels 118,120. Apertures A1 are positioned such that they are disposed in alignment with each other when first intermediate panel 118 is folded into a facing relationship with second intermediate panel 120 . One or both of the apertures A1 may be defined, at least in part, by tabs 160 hinged to respective ones of the first and second intermediate panels 118, 120 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 161. .

Each of the first and second sidewall panels 112, 126 includes at least one deformable region R1, R2, R4, R3. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second sidewall panels 112, 126 each include two deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4.

The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 each include a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

To form the carton 190, one or both of the first and second intermediate panels 118, 120 are glued or otherwise adhered, as shown in FIG. Blank 10 is folded at fold line 119 to bring second intermediate panel 120 into surface contacting relationship with first intermediate panel 118 . A second intermediate panel 120 is secured to the first intermediate panel 118 .

First base panel 116 is folded at fold line 117 against first intermediate panel 118 substantially perpendicular thereto. The first spanning panel 114 is folded at fold line 115 relative to the first base panel 116 and the first side panel 112 is folded at fold line 113 substantially perpendicular to the first base panel 116 . folded to fit.

First and second securing flaps 128A, 128B are folded relative to first side panel 112 at fold lines 129A, 129B, respectively. Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first and second securing flaps 128A, 128B, or alternatively to corresponding areas of the first intermediate panel 118 .

The first side panel 112 is deformed or shaped such that the first and second securing flaps 128A, 128B are in surface contacting relationship with the first intermediate panel 118. As shown in FIG.

First and second securing flaps 128 A, 128 B are secured to first intermediate panel 118 .

In doing so, a first chamber is formed on a first side of the partition wall 118/120 formed from the first and second intermediate panels 118,120.

Second base panel 122 is folded at fold line 121 against second intermediate panel 120 substantially perpendicular thereto. A second bridging panel 124 is folded at fold line 123 relative to the second base panel 122 and a second side panel 126 is folded at fold line 125 substantially perpendicular to the second base panel 122 . folded to fit.

Third and fourth securing flaps 130A, 130B are folded against second side panel 126 at fold lines 131A, 131B, respectively. A glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the third and fourth securing flaps 130A, 130B, or alternatively to corresponding areas of the second intermediate panel 120. As shown in FIG.

The second side panel 126 is deformed or shaped such that the third and fourth locking flaps 130A, 130B are in surface contacting relationship with the second intermediate panel 120. As shown in FIG.

The third and fourth fixed flaps 130A, 130B are fixed to the second intermediate panel 120. As shown in FIG.

In doing so, a second chamber is formed on the second side of the partition wall 118/120 formed from the first and second intermediate panels 118,120.

Each of the first and second chambers are arranged to contain one or more items therein.

To construct carton 90 from blank 10, deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 are deformable. The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 can be further deformed or stretched when one or more articles B are loaded into each of the first and second chambers.

The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 may adapt their shape to substantially match the shape of the article B, or at least the area of the article B with which they are in contact. The cuts C in the first and second sidewall panels 112, 126 can be expanded or opened to varying degrees.

5 and 6, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

FIG. 5 shows a blank 210 for forming a carton 290 (see FIG. 6) comprising a plurality of main panels 212, 214 hinged one after the other. The blank 210 forms a top grip style carton 290 .

First main panel 212 is hinged to second main panel 214 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 213 . Blank 210 forms carton 290 having top layer 212 and bottom layer 214 . In the illustrated embodiment, the blank 210 is adapted to pack six items B;

Optionally, blank 210 includes handle structure. The handle structure includes openings in each of the first and second main panels 212,214. The openings are positioned such that when the first main panel 212 is folded into a facing relationship with the second main panel 214, they are disposed in alignment with each other. One or both of the openings are at least partially defined by tabs 260, 262 hinged to respective ones of the first and second main panels 212, 214 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 261, 263. be able to.

The second main panel 214 includes at least one article retaining structure RT. The illustrated embodiment includes six article-holding structures RT, each for receiving and holding an upper portion of an article B. FIG.

The article holding structures RT each include an aperture A2 stamped out of or defined in the second main panel 214. As shown in FIG. Apertures A 2 are each surrounded by a plurality of teeth or tabs 250 . The illustrated embodiment includes eight tabs 250 surrounding aperture A2, other embodiments may include a different arrangement or number of tabs 250. FIG.

Each tab 250 is hinged to second main panel 214 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 255 .

Each tab 250 is defined by a pair of radial cut lines 251, 253 extending radially outward from aperture A2.

Each tab 250 includes an engagement edge disposed opposite the hinge edge defined by fold line 255 .

The first main panel 212 includes at least one deformable region R. In the illustrated embodiment, the first main panel 212 includes one deformable region R having multiple lobes. Each lobe is arranged to be disposed substantially above a respective one of the article holding structures RT within the second main panel 214 . In other embodiments, the first main panel 212 can include multiple separate or distinct deformable regions R.

The deformable region R includes a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

To form the carton 290, glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first main panel 212 outside the deformable region R, as shown in FIG. That is, the deformable region R has no adhesive and remains unfixed to the second main panel 214 .

Blank 210 is folded at fold line 213 to bring second main panel 214 into surface contacting relationship with first main panel 212 . A second main panel 214 is secured to the first main panel 212 .

Cartons 290 in this configuration can be readily shipped to be distributed to converter plants for assembly with a batch of articles B.

A carton 290 is lowered against a group of articles B to form a package. The top of article B passes through the lower layer 214 of the carton 290 provided by the second main panel 214 . Each article holding structure RT receives a respective one of the articles B in the group. Tab 250 folds or deforms upward from the plane of second main panel 214 toward first main panel 212 .

As article B passes through second main panel 214 deformable region R is displaced or stretched upward. The first main panel 212 remains above article B and deforms around it. The tabs 250 of the article retaining structure RT engage under flanges or projections provided on the article B to engage the article B to prevent or restrain it from being pulled out or removed.

A region of the first main panel 212 aligned with the article holding structure RT provided on the second main panel 214 as shown in FIG. Or an undulating top surface extending therearound is provided.

Top layer 212 may increase or improve the security or stability of item B within carton 290 by holding or promoting the bottom layer into engagement or contact with item B. FIG.

7 and 8, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

FIG. 7 shows a blank 310 for forming a carton 390 (see FIG. 8) comprising a plurality of main panels 312, 314, 316, 318 hinged one after the other. The blank 310 forms a top engaging style carton 390 .

A plurality of main panels 312 , 314 , 316 , 318 are hinged to a first handle panel 314 , also referred to herein as a first engagement panel 314 , by hinge connections in the form of fold lines 313 . A base wall panel 312 is included. First handle panel 314 is hinged to second handle panel 316 , also referred to herein as second engagement panel 316 , by a hinge connection such as fold line 315 . A second handle panel 316 is hinged to a second base panel 318 by a hinge connection such as fold line 317 .

The first base panel 312 includes at least one aperture A3 for receiving the top edge of an article, the illustrated embodiment includes two apertures A3.

The second base panel 318 includes at least one aperture A3 for receiving the top edge of an article, the illustrated embodiment includes two apertures A3. Each aperture A3 in the second base panel 318 is aligned with the aperture A3 in the first base panel 312 when the first base panel 312 and the second base panel 318 are in surface contacting relationship to form the composite base panel 312/318. It is arranged to be disposed in alignment with one of the apertures A3.

The first handle panel 314 includes an opening that forms part of the handle structure. The opening may be defined, at least in part, by tab 360 hinged to first handle panel 314 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 361 .

A second handle panel 316 includes an opening that forms part of the handle structure. The opening may be defined, at least in part, by tab 360 hinged to second handle panel 316 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 361 .

First handle panel 314 includes engagement structure for engaging and securing articles to carton 390 . The engagement structure includes at least one aperture and at least one deformable region R1, R2. In the illustrated embodiment, the first handle panel 314 includes two deformable regions R1, R2. Each deformable region R1, R2 and each opening is arranged to be disposed in vertical alignment with one of the apertures A3 in the composite base panels 312/318. The openings may be formed from tabs 370 or apertures, and the tabs 370 may be hinged to or separable from the first handle panel 314 .

Second handle panel 316 includes engagement structure for engaging and securing articles to carton 390 . The engagement structure includes at least one aperture and at least one deformable region R3, R4. In the illustrated embodiment, the second handle panel 316 includes two deformable regions R3, R4. Each deformable region R3, R4 and each opening is arranged to be disposed in vertical alignment with one of the apertures A3 in the composite base panels 312/318. Apertures may be formed from tabs 370 or apertures, and tabs 370 may be hinged to or separable from second handle panel 316 .

The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4 include a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

Blank 310 is formed into carton 390 by folding the blank at fold lines 313, 315, 317 to form a tubular structure having a triangular cross-sectional shape. One or both of the first and second base panels 312, 318 are optionally applied with a glue or other adhesive treatment, and in some embodiments the first and second base panels 312, 318 are glued together. It is folded into a surface-to-surface relationship without the application of a coating and is held in place upon application to the article. The first and second base panels 312, 318 are folded together into a surface-to-surface relationship. The first and second base panels 312, 318 are secured together.

In the assembled carton 390, the first deformable region R1 provided on the first engagement panel 314 is positioned opposite the third deformable region R3 provided on the second engagement panel 316. A second deformable region R2 provided on the first engaging panel 314 is disposed opposite a fourth deformable region R4 provided on the second engaging panel 316. As shown in FIG.

An article B is inserted or received in each of the apertures A3 in the composite base panels 312/318. Article B is engaged by first and second engagement panels 314, 316 on opposite sides thereof. The deformable regions R1/R3, R2/R4 are displaced or deformed outwardly of the tubular structure and deformed around the upper end of the article. The deformable regions R1/R3, R2/R4 engage the article. Apertures 370 in each of the first and second engagement panels 314, 316 engage or receive a portion of the article and provide engagement edges for engaging flanges, protrusions or undercuts of the article. do.

Referring now to Figures 9, 10 and 11, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

Figure 9 shows a blank 410 for forming a carton 490 (see Figure 10), the blank 410 having fold lines generally represented by 413, 415, 417, 419, 421, 423, 425, 427 respectively. a plurality of main panels, generally represented by 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, hinged one after the other in linear succession by . Each main panel 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 includes an upper portion 412a, 414a, 416a, 418a, 420a, 422a, 424a, 426a, 428a and a lower portion 412b, 414b, 416b, 418b; 420b, 422b, 424b, 426b, 428b. Each fold line includes an upper portion 413a, 415a, 417a, 419a, 421a, 423a, 425a, 427a and a lower portion 413b, 415b, 417b, 419b, 421b, 423b, 425b, 427b.

Each main panel 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 includes an upper portion 412a, 414a, 416a, 418a, 420a, 422a, 424a, 426a, 428a and a lower portion 412b, 414b, 416b, 418b; 420b, 422b, 424b, 426b, 428b disposed between deformable or tear regions R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9.

The plurality of main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 are tubular structures having a tubular axis and providing an interior of the carton 490 for receiving one or more articles B. Form.

Each end of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by an end closure structure. The end closure structure has ends hinged to one edge of the plurality of main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 by hinge connections in the form of fold lines 431A, 431B. Includes closure panels 430A, 430B. at least one fixed flap 432a, 432b, 432c, 432d to which the first end closure panel 430A is hingedly connected by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 433a, 433b, 433c, 433d, 433e, 433f, 433g; 432e, 432f, 432g. at least one fixed flap 434a, 434b, 434c, 434d to which the second end closure panel 430B is hingedly connected by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 435a, 435b, 435c, 435d, 435e, 435f, 435g; Including 434e, 434f, 434g.

The deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 include a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a square cut pattern in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments. A square cut pattern includes a repeating pattern of four cut lines that define a square, with each of the four cut lines being spaced apart from adjacent cut lines, see highlighted area in FIG. Thus, the deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 comprise a plurality of square regions each partially connected to an adjacent square region.

Deformable regions R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , R 9 form linear strips extending across blank 410 .

Carton 490 is formed by folding a plurality of main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 to form a tubular structure having an octagonal cross-sectional shape. A first main panel 412 is secured in surface-to-surface relationship with a ninth main panel 428 .

The deformable regions R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , R 9 form a continuous band around the tubular structure and encircling the tubular axis of carton 490 .

Carton 490 is loaded with articles B through its open end.

The ends of the tubular structure are closed by folding first and second end closure panels 430A, 430B at fold lines 431A, 431B, respectively. Fixed flaps 432a, 432b, 432c, 432d, 432e, 432f, 432g are folded against first end closure panel 430A and main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 are folded. are fixed to one of each. Fixed flaps 434a, 434b, 434c, 434d, 434e, 434f, 434g are folded against second end closure panel 430B and main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 are folded. are fixed to one of each.

Fixed flaps 432a, 432b, 432c, 432d, 432e, 432f, 432g, 434a, 434b, 434c, 434d, 434e, 434f, 434g are connected to main panels 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422 as shown in FIG. , 424, 426, 428 or, as shown in FIG.

The carton 490 may use other actions to disconnect the deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, but the main panels 412, 414, 416, 418 may use other actions. , 420, 422, 424, 426, 428 tops 412a, 414a, 416a, 418a, 420a, 422a, 424a, 426a, 428a of the main panels 412, 414, 416, 428; It can be opened by twisting against the bottom of carton 490 provided by bottoms 412b, 414b, 416b, 418b, 420b, 422b, 424b, 426b, 428b of 420, 422, 424, 426, 428.

12, 13 and 14, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

FIG. 12 shows a blank 510 for forming a carton 590 (see FIG. 13), the blank 510 being a plurality of hingedly connected one after another linear series by fold lines 513, 515, 517, 519. Includes main panels 512 , 514 , 516 , 518 , 520 .

Fixed flap 512 is hinged to base panel 514 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 513 . A first sidewall panel 516 is hinged to base panel 514 by a hinge connection such as fold line 515 . First sidewall panel 516 is hinged to top panel 518 by a hinge connection such as fold line 517 . Top panel 518 is hinged to second side wall panel 520 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 519 .

A plurality of main panels 512, 514, 516, 518, 520 of the blank 510 form the walls of the tubular structure when set up. The tubular structure is at least partially closed by an end closure structure. The tubular structure has a tubular axis defining a longitudinal direction.

Blank 510 includes end closure panels 522 A, 524 A, 526 A, 528 A, 522 B, 524 B, 526 B, 528 B that form the end walls of carton 590 .

End closure panels 522A, 524A, 526A, 528A are configured to close a first end of carton 590 and end closure panels 522B, 524B, 526B, 528B are configured to close a second end of carton 590. is configured to close the

A first end closure panel 522A is hinged to the first end of base panel 514 by a hinge connection such as fold line 523A. A second end closure panel 524A is hinged to the first end of the first side panel 516 by a hinge connection such as fold line 525A. A third end closure panel 526A is hinged to the first end of top panel 518 by a hinge connection such as fold line 527A. A fourth end closure panel 528A is hinged to the first end of the second side panel 520 by a hinge connection such as fold line 529A.

A fifth end closure panel 522B is hinged to the second end of base panel 514 by a hinge connection such as fold line 523B. A sixth end closure panel 524B is hinged to the second end of the first side panel 516 by a hinge connection such as fold line 525B. A seventh end closure panel 526B is hinged to the second end of top panel 518 by a hinge connection such as fold line 527B. An eighth end closure panel 528B is hinged to the second end of the second side panel 520 by a hinge connection such as fold line 529B.

Blank 510 includes access features to facilitate access to the contents of carton 590 . The access features include deformable regions R defined within at least top panel 518 .

The deformable region R includes a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

The Y-shaped cut pattern includes a repeating pattern of Y-shaped cuts, each leg of three adjacently disposed Y-shaped cuts defining a substantially triangular region, the triangular region having two truncated corners. or including vertices. The deformable region R thus comprises a plurality of triangular regions each partially connected to adjacent triangular regions by connecting portions.

Carton 590 can be formed by a series of sequential folding operations on a linear machine such that it may not be required to rotate or flip carton 590 to complete its construction. Folding processes are not limited to those described below and may vary according to specific manufacturing requirements.

Turning to constructing a carton 590 as shown in FIG. 13, blank 510 is folded at fold line 515 to place securing flap 512 in overlapping position with top panel 518 and base panel 514 over first side panel 516 and top panel 516 . It is brought to a position overlapping the panel 518 .

A glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the securing flap 512 or, alternatively, to the corresponding area of the second sidewall panel 520 .

A second side wall panel 520 is folded at fold line 519 to bring it into surface-to-surface relationship with locking flap 512 . A second sidewall panel 520 is secured to the securing flap 512 .

Blank 510 is thus formed into a flat folded tubular structure that can be easily shipped or distributed.

To assemble the carton 590, unfold the second sidewall panel 520 relative to the top panel 518 such that the second sidewall panel 520 is disposed substantially perpendicular to the top and base panels 518, 514. to form a flat folded tubular structure into a tubular structure.

Carton 590, in its open-ended tubular configuration, can be loaded with articles or products through one or both of its open ends. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, one of the open ends of the carton 590 can be closed prior to loading articles or products therein through the remaining open ends.

Once the carton 590 is loaded with articles or products, the open end of the carton 590 is closed.

The first end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the second end closure panel 524A at fold line 525A and folding the fourth end closure panel 528A at fold line 529A.

A first portion of the inner surface of the first end closure panel 522A may be glued or otherwise adhered. In an alternate embodiment, glue or other adhesive treatment can be applied to corresponding portions of the outer surface of the second end closure panel 524A.

A second portion of the inner surface of the first end closure panel 522A may be glued or otherwise adhered. In an alternate embodiment, glue or other adhesive treatment can be applied to corresponding portions of the outer surface of the fourth end closure panel 528A.

The first end closure panel 522A is then folded at fold line 523A into contact with the second and fourth end closure panels 524A, 528A. The first end closure panel 522A can be secured to each of the second and fourth end closure panels 528A.

A portion of the inner surface of the third end closure panel 526A is glued or otherwise adhered. In an alternate embodiment, a portion of the outer surface of the first end closure panel 522A can be glued or otherwise adhered.

The third end closure panel 526A is then folded at fold line 527A into contact with the first end closure panel 522A and optionally with the second and fourth end closure panels 524A, 528A.

A third end closure panel 526A is secured to the first end closure panel 522A. The third end closure panel 526A can be secured to the second and fourth end closure panels 524A, 528A by, for example, glue or other adhesive process.

In an alternate embodiment, the first end closure panel 522A can be folded at fold line 523A after the third end closure panel 526A has been folded at fold line 527A. It will be appreciated that in such embodiments, the first end closure panel 522A is disposed outermost.

The second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding sixth end closure panel 524B at fold line 525B and by folding eighth end closure panel 528B at fold line 529B.

The fifth end closure panel 522B is then folded at fold line 523B into contact with the sixth and eighth end closure panels 524B, 528B. Optionally, the fifth end closure panel 522B can be secured to each of the sixth and eighth end closure panels 524B, 528B.

A portion of the outer surface of the fifth end closure panel 522B is glued or otherwise adhered. Alternatively, the glue can be applied in alternate patterns such as glue spots. In an alternate embodiment, a portion of the inner surface of the seventh end closure panel 526B can be glued or otherwise adhered.

The seventh end closure panel 526B is then folded at fold line 527B into contact with the fifth end closure panel 522B and optionally with the sixth and eighth end closure panels 524B, 528B.

A seventh end closure panel 526B is secured to the fifth end closure panel 522B. Optionally, the seventh end closure panel 526B can be secured to the sixth and eighth end closure panels 524B, 528B, eg, by glue or other adhesive process.

In other embodiments, alternative securing means such as, but not limited to, staples or punch locks integrally formed within the end closure panels 522A, 524A, 526A, 528A, 522B, 524B, 526B, 528B can be used to secure the end closure panels 522A, 524A, 526A, 528A, 522B, 524B, 526B, 528B.

Carton 590 is shown in FIG. 13 and includes access features in top panel 518 . FIG. 14 shows the access feature in an expanded state, with the connections between at least some of the cuts forming the auxetic cut pattern broken or broken. The deformable region R has been cut or destroyed to remove or partially separate a portion thereof. The contents of carton 590 can be removed through an opening created in top panel 518 .

15 and 16, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

FIG. 15 shows a blank 610 for forming a carton 690 (see FIG. 16), blank 610 comprising a plurality of hingedly connected one after another linearly connected by fold lines 613, 615, 617, 619. Includes main panels 612 , 614 , 616 , 618 , 620 .

A first first side panel portion 612 is hinged to base panel 614 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 613 . A second side panel 616 is hinged to base panel 614 by a hinge connection such as fold line 615 . A second side panel 616 is hinged to top panel 618 by a hinge connection such as fold line 617 . Top panel 618 is hinged to second first side panel portion 620 by a hinge connection in the form of fold line 619 .

A plurality of main panels 612, 614, 616, 618, 620 of the blank 610 form the walls of the tubular structure when set up. The tubular structure is at least partially closed by an end closure structure. The tubular structure has a tubular axis defining a longitudinal direction.

Blank 610 includes end closure panels 622 A, 624 A, 626 A, 628 A, 630 A, 622 B, 624 B, 626 B, 628 B, 630 B that form the end walls of carton 690 .

End closure panels 622A, 624A, 626A, 628A, 630A are configured to close a first end of carton 690, and end closure panels 622B, 624B, 626B, 628B, 630B are configured to close a second end of carton 690. It is configured to close two ends.

A first end closure panel 622A is hinged to the first end of the first side panel portion 612 by a hinge connection such as fold line 623A. A second end closure panel 624A is hinged to the first end of base panel 614 by a hinge connection such as fold line 625A. A third end closure panel 626A is hinged to the first end of the second side panel 616 by a hinge connection such as fold line 627A. A fourth end closure panel 628A is hinged to the first end of top panel 618 by a hinge connection such as fold line 629A. A fifth end closure panel 630A is hinged to the first end of the second first side panel portion 620 by a hinge connection such as fold line 631A.

A sixth end closure panel 622B is hinged to the second end of the first side panel portion 612 by a hinge connection such as fold line 623B. A seventh end closure panel 624B is hinged to the second end of base panel 614 by a hinge connection such as fold line 625B. An eighth end closure panel 626B is hinged to the second end of the second side panel 616 by a hinge connection such as fold line 627B. A ninth end closure panel 628B is hinged to the second end of top panel 618 by a hinge connection such as fold line 629B. A tenth end closure panel 630B is hinged to the second end of the second first side panel portion 620 by a hinge connection such as fold line 631B.

Blank 610 includes access feature D to facilitate access to the contents of carton 690 . Access feature D includes access flaps 616 a , 618 a defined partially in second side panel 616 and partially in top panel 618 . Access feature D includes a deformable region R defined within second side panel 616 adjacent at least portions of access flaps 616a, 618a defined therein. Access flaps 616 a , 618 a are defined by a first cut line 641 defined in top panel 618 . Access flaps 616 a , 618 a are defined by second and third cutting lines 643 , 645 defined in top panel 618 and extending into second side panel 616 . Second and third cutting lines 643, 645 extend from both ends of the first cutting line 641 so as to be continuous therewith.

The second and third cutting lines 643 , 645 extend to the deformable area R provided on the second side panel 616 . Deformable region R extends between the end of second cutting line 643 and the end of third cutting line 645 .

The deformable region R includes a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

The Y-shaped cut pattern includes a repeating pattern of Y-shaped cuts, each leg of three adjacently disposed Y-shaped cuts defining a substantially triangular region, the triangular region having two truncated corners. or including vertices. The deformable region R thus comprises a plurality of triangular regions each partially connected to adjacent triangular regions by connecting portions.

The shape of the deformable region R can vary depending on the diameter and shape of the items to be packed. The illustrated embodiment uses a trapezoidal shaped deformable region R that can be visually appealing and encourage or encourage the user to open the package using the deformable region R. The trapezoidal shape can also indicate the direction in which the package opens. In the carton 690, the second side panel 616 with the cut pattern and the side of the article are in contact while the single layer panels adjacent to the second side panel 616, the top panel 618 and the base panel 614 and the edge of the article. The articles can be positioned and oriented so that the

Carton 690 can be formed by a series of successive folding operations on a linear machine such that it may not be required to rotate or flip carton 690 to complete its construction. Folding processes are not limited to those described below and may vary according to specific manufacturing requirements.

Turning to constructing the carton 690 as shown in FIG. 16, the blank 610 is folded at fold line 615 to place the first side panel portion 612 in an overlapping arrangement with the top panel 618 and the base panel 614 in the second position. 2 side panel 616 and top panel 618.

A glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first first side panel portion 612 or, alternatively, to the corresponding area of the second first side panel portion 620 .

Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first and sixth end closure panels 622A, 622B, or alternatively to corresponding areas of the fifth and tenth end closure panels 630A, 630B.

The second first side panel portion 620 is folded at fold line 619 to bring it into surface-to-surface relationship with the first first side panel portion 612 . A second first side panel portion 620 is secured to the first first side panel portion 612 . The second first side panel portion 620 and the first first side panel portion 612 form first sidewalls 612/620.

The first end closure panel 622A is in a partially overlapping relationship with the fifth end closure panel 630A. A first end closure panel 622A is secured to a fifth end closure panel 630A to form a composite end closure panel 622A/630A.

The sixth end closure panel 622B is in overlapping relationship with the tenth end closure panel 630B. A sixth end closure panel 622B is secured to a tenth end closure panel 630B to form a composite end closure panel 622B/630B.

Blank 610 is thus formed into a flat folded tubular structure that can be easily shipped or distributed.

To assemble the carton 690, unfold the first sidewalls 612/620 relative to the top panel 618 such that the first sidewalls 612/620 are disposed substantially perpendicular to the top and base panels 618,614. By doing so, a flat folded tubular structure is formed into a tubular structure.

Carton 690, in its open-ended tubular configuration, can be loaded with articles through one or both of its open ends. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, one of the open ends of the carton 690 can be closed prior to loading articles therein through the remaining open ends.

Once the carton 690 is loaded with articles, the open end of the carton 690 is closed.

The first end of the tubular structure is formed by folding the first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A at fold lines 623A, 631A and the third end closure panel 626A at fold line 627A. is closed.

A first portion of the inner surface of the second end closure panel 624A may be glued or otherwise adhered. In alternate embodiments, glue or other adhesive treatment can be applied to corresponding portions of the outer surfaces of the first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A.

A second portion of the inner surface of the second end closure panel 624A may be glued or otherwise adhered. In an alternate embodiment, glue or other adhesive treatment can be applied to corresponding portions of the outer surface of the third end closure panel 626A.

Second end closure panel 624A is then folded at fold line 625A into contact with first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A and third end closure panel 626A. The second end closure panel 624A can be secured to the first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A and to the third end closure panel 626A.

A portion of the inner surface of fourth end closure panel 628A is glued or otherwise adhered. In an alternate embodiment, a portion of the outer surface of the second end closure panel 624A can be glued or otherwise adhered.

The fourth end closure panel 628A is then folded at fold line 629A into contact with the second end closure panel 624A and optionally the first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A and the third end. contact with partial closure panel 626A.

A fourth end closure panel 628A is secured to the second end closure panel 624A. The fourth end closure panel 628A can be secured to the first and fifth end closure panels 622A, 630A and secured to the third end closure panel 626A, such as by glue or other adhesive process. be able to.

In an alternate embodiment, the second end closure panel 624A can be folded at fold line 625A after fourth end closure panel 628A is folded at fold line 629A. It will be appreciated that in such embodiments, the second end closure panel 624A is disposed outermost.

The sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and sixth end closure panels 622A, 624A, 626A, 628A, 630A are similar to those described above with respect to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth end closure panels 622A, 624A, 628A, 630A. The second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding tenth end closure panels 622B, 624B, 626B, 628B, 630B.

In other embodiments, alternative securing means such as, but not limited to, integrally formed within the end closure panels 622A, 624A, 626A, 628A, 630A, 622B, 624B, 626B, 628B, 630B Mechanical locking devices such as staples or punch locks can be used to secure the end closure panels 622A, 624A, 626A, 628A, 630A, 622B, 624B, 626B, 628B, 630B.

Carton 690 is shown in FIG. 16 and includes access features in top panel 618 and second side panel 616 . Deformable region R can be cut to remove or partially separate portions thereof to facilitate deployment or opening of access flaps 616a/618a. The contents of carton 690 can be removed through openings created in top panel 618 and second side panel 616 .

Referring now to Figure 17, an additional embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

Figure 17 shows a blank 710 for forming a carton (not shown), the blank 710 being linearly continuous by fold lines 713, 715, 717, 719, 721, 723, 725, 727 respectively. It includes a plurality of main panels 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722, 724, 728 that are hinged one after the other to form a tubular structure.

The plurality of main panels 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722, 724, 728 includes a first base panel 712, a first corner panel 714, a first side panel 716, a second corner panel 718, a top It includes panel 720 , third corner panel 722 , second side panel 724 , fourth corner panel 726 and second base panel 728 .

In alternate embodiments, the first, second, third and fourth corner panels 714, 718, 722, 726 may be omitted and the fold lines 715, 717, 723, 725 may be omitted.

The first and fourth corner panels 714, 726 are attached to the bottom of each one of the first or second side panels 716, 724 or, alternatively, the first or second base panel 712 to which they are hinged. , 728.

The second and third corner panels 718, 722 form part of the upper portion of each one of the first or second side panels 716, 724, or alternatively the top panel 720 to which they are hinged. can be viewed.

Blank 710 is foldable to form a package (not shown). The first and second base panels 712, 728 are engageable with each other in overlapping relationship to form a composite base wall 712/728 of the carton. Blank 710 may include complementary locking mechanisms for securing second base panel 728 to first base panel 712 . The first base panel 712 can include at least one first portion M of a complementary locking mechanism. The second base panel 728 can include at least one second portion F of the complementary locking mechanism. In the illustrated embodiment, the second base panel 728 includes a plurality of female tabs F that define openings in the second base panel 728 . The first base panel 712 includes a plurality of male tabs M, and the openings in the second base panel 728 are configured to receive respective ones of the male tabs M. As shown in FIG. Female tab F is positioned to be displaced from second base panel 728 to form an opening and to bear against male tab M when received therein. In some embodiments, the complementary locking mechanism M/F may be omitted and the first and second base panels 712, 728 may be secured by other means such as, but not limited to, adhesive or staples. can be secured to each other by

Optionally, the first and second base panels 712, 728 can include at least one first aperture A1. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second base panels 712, 728 includes two first apertures A1. Optionally, the first and second base panels 712, 728 can include at least one second aperture A2. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second base panels 712, 728 includes one second aperture A2. The first and second apertures A1, A2 can be used to facilitate carton construction. A packaging machine component engages the first and second apertures A1, A2 to form the plurality of panels 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722, 724, 728 on a group of articles (not shown). It can be possible to tighten around. The first and second apertures A1, A2 are used to facilitate alignment of the first and second base panels 712, 728 with respect to each other or the first portion of the complementary locking mechanism. It can also be used to align with the second portion. The complementary locking mechanism shown and described is entirely optional.

Blank 710 includes at least one rear engagement structure HT for engaging the rear or bottom portion of the article. The blank 710 shown in Figure 17 includes six rear engaging structures HT, each provided for engaging a respective article.

Each of the rear engagement structures HT are substantially similar in construction and will be described by reference to the rear engagement structure HT provided on the first side panel 716 .

Rear engagement structure HT may include an aperture. The opening is at least partially defined by rear tab 740 . Rear tab 740 is hinged to first base panel 712 by fold line 741 . A rear tab 740 is stamped out, at least partially, from the first corner panel 714 .

Fold line 741 interrupts fold line 713 that hinges first base panel 712 to first corner panel 714 . The fold lines 741 may be non-linear, in the illustrated embodiment the fold lines 741 are curvilinear or arcuate in shape, in other embodiments they are arranged to diverge from each other and are continuous with each other. It can be formed from at least two straight fold lines.

The rear engagement structure HT includes deformable regions R1, R2, R3. The deformable regions R 1 , R 2 , R 3 are partially defined by the first corner panel 714 and partially by the first side panel 716 .

The deformable regions R 1 , R 2 , R 3 interrupt fold lines 715 hingedly connecting the first side panel 716 to the first corner panel 714 .

Deformable regions R 1 , R 2 , R 3 are arranged in vertical alignment with respective ones of the openings defined by rear tabs 740 .

The deformable regions R1, R2, R3 include a plurality of cuts C forming an auxetic cut pattern. Although the auxetic cut pattern includes a plurality of Y-shaped cuts in the illustrated embodiment, other cut patterns can be used in other embodiments.

Top panel 720 may include an optional handle structure H. Handle structure H includes a pair of foldable finger tabs 760 . Finger tabs 760 are spaced from each other. Finger tab 760 is hinged to top panel 720 by fold line 761 and partially defined by cut line or section line 763 . A first of the finger tabs 760 is hingedly connected to the top panel 720 opposite a second of the finger tabs 760 .

The blank 710 includes edge retention structure to prevent or restrain the contents of the carton from being removed from the carton when the blank 710 is assembled into the carton.

Each end retention structure includes an anchor portion 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B hinged to adjacent side panels 716, 724 along fold lines 729A, 729B, 743A, 743B. Each end retention structure includes a gusset portion 732A, 732B, 738A, 738B hinged to anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B along fold lines 731A, 731B, 741A, 741B.

Each end retaining structure includes a web portion 734A, 734B, 736A hinged to a gusset portion 732A, 732B, 738A, 738B along one extension 733A, 733B, 739A, 739B of fold line 719, 721, respectively. 736B. Each web portion 734A, 734B, 736A, 736B is hinged to top panel 720 by fold lines 735A, 735B, 737A, 737B.

Optional aperture A4 partially from top panel 720, partially from first or second side panels 716, 724 and/or second or third corner panels 718, 722, partially from anchor portion 730A. , 730B, 740A, 740B and partially from gusset portions 732A, 732B, 738A, 738B. Aperture A4 defines each end of fold lines 719, 721, 729A, 729B, 743A, 743B, 731A, 731B, 741A, 741B, 733A, 733B, 739A, 739B, 735A, 735B, 737A, 737B and are arranged at the vertices of the folding lines.

Accomplish the folding of each end retention structure during assembly of the carton. To form a top engagement structure from each end retaining structure, the anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B are folded approximately 180 degrees and brought into surface contact relationship with the inner surfaces of the adjacent side panels 716, 724. come. Anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B are held in the folded position by being pressed against adjacent side panels 716, 724 by one of the packaged items. Folding of anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B causes gusset portions 732A, 732B, 738A, 738B to fold outward at fold lines 731A, 731B, 741A, 741B such that gusset portions 732A, 732B, 738A, 738B are: From the fold lines 731A, 731B, 741A, 741B extend outward along the side wall of one packed item. At the same time, web portions 734A, 734B, 736A, 736B are folded downward along fold lines 735A, 735B, 737A, 737B, thereby forming fold lines 735A, 735B, 737A, 737B and gusset portions 732A, 732B, 738A. , 738B. The top engaging structure thus completed securely engages the top of the article.

Turning to building a carton from blanks 710, the carton can be formed by a series of continuous folding operations on a straight line machine such that no rotation or inversion of the carton is required to complete its construction. can. Folding processes are not limited to those described below and may vary according to specific manufacturing requirements.

A group of objects is assembled, with six items arranged in a 2×3 array in the illustrated embodiment. A top panel 720 of the blank 710 is disposed above the group of articles to provide the top wall 720 of the carton.

The second and third corner panels 718, 722 are folded against the top panel 720 at fold lines 719, 721, respectively, around the shoulders of the articles forming the group of articles.

First and second side panels 716, 724 are disposed around opposite sides of the group of articles to form first and second side walls 716, 724 of the carton. , to respective ones of the second and third corner panels 718, 722 at fold lines 717, 723, respectively.

Substantially simultaneously with folding the first and second side panels 716, 724, the anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B are folded into surface contact with respective ones of the first and second side panels 716, 724. In relationship, the top engagement structure described above can be formed.

Alternatively, the top engaging structure can be formed subsequent to assembly of the carton into a tubular form. The anchor portions 730A, 730B, 740A, 740B can be wedged between a respective one of the first and second side panels 716, 724 to which they are hinged and an adjacently disposed item.

The first and fourth corner panels 714, 726 are attached to the first and second side panels 716, 724, respectively, at fold lines 715, 725, respectively, around the rear or bottom of the adjacently disposed article. folded against one.

Before folding the first and fourth corner panels 714, 726 against respective ones of the first and second side panels 716, 724, the rear tabs 740 are folded into the first and fourth corner panels 714, 726. It can be folded along the fold line 741 from the plane.

A second base panel 728 is folded at fold line 727 so as to be disposed adjacent the base of the group of articles, and then the first base is folded into at least partially overlapping relationship with the second base panel 728 . Panel 712 is folded at fold line 713 so that each of rear tabs 740 can engage the base of the respective article.

The first and second base panels 712, 728 are secured together. Each of the male tabs M is displaced inwardly from the plane of the first base panel 712 . In doing so, each of the female tabs F is displaced inwardly to create a corresponding opening in the second base panel 728 . A male tab M is received in each one of the openings to lock the first and second base panels 712, 728 together. A tubular structure is thus formed around the group of articles.

When the blank 710 is assembled into a carton, the deformable regions R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 in the first and second side panels 716, 724 are displaced or deformed outwardly. The first and second side panels 716, 724 extend to accommodate the rear or bottom portion of the article. As a result, the incisions of the auxetic cut pattern can be opened.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide cartons 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 for packaging one or more articles B. Cartons 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 include at least one panel having an auxetic cut pattern.

The cut pattern can form or create at least a portion of the opening feature.

Additionally or alternatively, the cut pattern may form or create at least one extensible or deformable panel portion R, R1, R2, R3, R4. The extensible panel portions R, R1, R2, R3, R4 are at least one when the carton 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 receives or is applied to at least one article B. Conforms to or deforms around the contoured surface of one article B.

Carton 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 forms a package with at least one article B, said at least one panel forming an outer panel of the package. The outer shape of the package thus at least partially adopts the shape of the at least one article B.

Extensible panel portions R, R1, R2, R3, R4 extend at least one of at least one article B when carton 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 receives at least one article B. It can be placed in tension around the part. Extensible panel portions R, R1, R2, R3, R4 together with one or more additional panels of carton 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690 prevent or Grasping, gripping or frictionally engaging at least one article B for restraint.

One or more cutouts C of the auxetic cut pattern provided in the extensible panel portions R, R1, R2, R3, R4 can be opened to expose a portion of the at least one article B for viewing.

The extensible panel portions R, R1, R2, R3, R4 can be provided on the side panels, straight or upright panels of the carton 90, 190, 290, 390, 490, 590, 690.

It can be appreciated that various modifications may be made within the scope of the invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures can be adjusted to accommodate different sized or shaped articles.

Although the foregoing embodiments have been described with reference to fully enclosed cartons, the dispenser may be used in alternative carton designs such as, but not limited to, wrap-around style cartons, basket carries and top gripping clips. It is assumed that it is possible.

As used herein, such as "top", "base", "forward", "backward", "end", "side", "inner", "outer", "upper" and "lower" It is recognized that any directional references do not limit the respective panels to such orientations, but merely serve to distinguish the panels from one another. Any reference to a "hinged connection" should not necessarily be construed to refer to only a single fold line, and indeed short slits, breakable lines or fold lines without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is envisioned that the hinge connection can be formed from more than one. It can be appreciated that various modifications may be made within the scope of the invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures can be adjusted to accommodate different sized or shaped articles.

As used herein, the term "notch" refers to recesses, notches, slots, openings, cut lines, lines of perforations, lines of short slits, half cuts without departing from the scope of the present invention. It can refer to one of lines, single half-cuts, intermittent cut lines, aligned slits, lines of short cuts, and any combination of the foregoing options.

As used herein, the terms "hinge connection" and "fold line" each define a hinge feature of a blank or sheet material substrate that folds portions of the blank or sheet material substrate relative to each other. refers to any kind of line that facilitates or otherwise indicates the optimum panel folding location for a blank or sheet material substrate. Any reference to a "hinge connection" should not necessarily be construed to refer to only a single fold line, indeed a hinge connection can be formed from more than one fold line.

As used herein, the term "fold line" includes score lines, embossed lines, debossed lines, perforation lines, short slit lines, half-cut lines, It can refer to one of single half-cuts, intermittent cut lines, aligned slits, lines of short scores, and any combination of the foregoing options.

As used herein, the term "cut line" refers to facilitating separation of portions of a blank or sheet material substrate from one another or otherwise locating the optimal separation location on the blank or substrate. It can refer to any kind of line formed in the substrate of the blank or sheet material shown. As used herein, the term "cut line" refers to a single cut line, a single partial depth cut line (e.g., a single half-cut line), an intermittent cut line, Scorelines, intermittent scorelines, lines of perforations, lines of short cuts, lines of short slits, lines of short partial depth cuts (e.g., lines of short half-cuts), and any of the aforementioned choices can refer to one of the combinations of

Hinge connections, fold lines and cut lines are respectively perforations, lines of perforations, lines of short slits, lines of half cuts, single half cuts, cut lines, intermittent cut lines, slits, scores, these It can include elements formed on blank or sheet material substrates, including any combination thereof. These elements can be sized and arranged to provide the desired functionality. For example, lines of perforation can be sized or designed with degrees of weakness that define fold lines and/or cut lines. The lines of perforation are designed to facilitate folding and provide fold lines that resist breaking and break easily with more effort. can be designed to facilitate breaking and provide a cutting line with little or no effort.

10 blank 12 first main panel, front wall 12A first front wing panel part 12B middle panel part 12C second front wing panel part 13 fold line 14 second main panel, rear wall 14A second rear wing panel Section 14B Intermediate Panel Section 14C First Rear Wing Panel Section 15 Fold Line 17 Fold Line 19 Fold Line 21 Fold Line 23 Fold Line 25 Fold Line 27 Fold Line 29 Fold Line 60 Tab 61 Fold Line 90 Carton, Carrier 110 Blank 112 Second 1 side wall panel 113 fold line 114 first bridging panel 115 fold line 116 first base panel 117 fold line 118 first intermediate panel, divider wall 119 fold line 120 second intermediate panel, divider wall 121 fold line 122 Second Base Panel 123 Fold Line 124 Second Bridge Panel 125 Fold Line 126 Second Side Panel, Second Side Wall Panel 128A First Fixed Flap 128B Second Fixed Flap 129A Fold Line 129B Fold Line 130A Third fixed flap 130B fourth fixed flap 131A fold line 131B fold line 160 tab 161 fold line 190 carton 210 blank 212 first main panel, top layer 213 fold line 214 second main panel, bottom layer 250 tab 251 radial cut line 253 radial cut line 255 fold line 260 tab 261 fold line 262 tab 263 fold line 290 carton 310 blank 312 first base wall panel, first base panel 313 fold line 314 first handle panel, first engagement Panel 315 Fold Line 316 Second Handle Panel, Second Engaging Panel 317 Fold Line 318 Second Base Panel 360 Tab 361 Fold Line 370 Tab, Opening 390 Carton 410 Blank 412, 414, 416, 418, 420, 422 , 424, 426, 428 main panels 412a, 414a, 416a, 418a, 420a, 422A, 426a, 428a upper 412B, 416B, 416B, 418B, 422B, 4226B, 426B, 426B, 426B, 426B, 426B, 426B, 426B 28b Lower 413, 415, 417, 419, 421, 423, 425, 427 fold lines 413a, 415a, 417a, 419a, 421a, 423a, 425a, 427a top 413b, 415b, 417b, 419b, 421b, 423b, 425b, 427b bottom 430A first end closure Panel 430B Second End Closure Panel 431A Fold Line 431B Fold Line 432a, 432b, 432c, 432d, 432e, 432f, 432g Fixed Flap 433a, 433b, 433c, 433d, 433e, 433f, 433g Fold Line 434a, 434b, 434c , 434d, 434e, 434f, 434g Fixed flaps 435a, 435b, 435c, 435d, 435e, 435f, 435g Fold line 490 Carton 510 Blank 512 Fixed flap 513 Fold line 514 Base panel 515 Fold line 516 First sidewall panel, first side panel 517 fold line 518 top panel 519 fold line 520 second side wall panel, second side panel 522A first end closure panel 522B fifth end closure panel 523A fold line 523B fold line 524A second side panel End closure panel 524B Sixth end closure panel 525A Fold line 525B Fold line 526A Third end closure panel 526B Seventh end closure panel 527A Fold line 527B Fold line 528A Fourth end closure panel 528B Third 8 end closure panels 529A fold line 529B fold line 590 carton 610 blank 612 first first side panel portion 613 fold line 614 base panel 615 fold line 616 second side panel 616a access flap 617 fold line 618 top panel 618a access flap 619 fold line 620 second first side panel portion 622A first end closure panel 622B sixth end closure panel 623A fold line 623B fold line 624A second end closure panel 624B seventh End closure panel 625A Fold line 625B Fold line 626A Third end closure panel 626B Eighth end closure panel 627A Fold line 627B Fold line 628A Fourth end closure panel 628B Ninth end closure panel 629A Fold Line 629B Fold line 630A Fifth end closure panel 630B Tenth end closure panel 631A Fold line 631B Fold line 641 First cut line 643 Second cut line 645 Third cut line 690 Carton 710 Blank 712 Third 1 base panel 713 fold line 714 first corner panel 715 fold line 716 first side panel, first sidewall 717 fold line 718 second corner panel 719 fold line 720 top panel 721 fold line 722 third corner Panel 723 Fold Line 724 Second Side Panel, Second Side Wall 725 Fold Line 726 Fourth Corner Panel 727 Fold Line 728 Second Base Panel 729A Fold Line 729B Fold Line 730A Anchor Portion 730B Anchor Portion 731A Fold Line 731B Fold Line 732A Gusset Portion 732B Gusset Portion 733A Extension Fold Line 733B Extension Fold Line 734A Web Portion 734B Web Portion 735A Fold Line 735B Fold Line 736A Web Portion 736B Web Portion 737A Fold Line 737B Fold Line 738A Gusset Portion 738B Gusset Portion 7 39A Extension, fold line 739B Extension, fold line 740 Rear tab 740A Anchor portion 740B Anchor portion 741 Fold line 741A Fold line 741B Fold line 743A Fold line 743B Fold line 760 Finger tab 761 Fold line 763 Cut or cut line

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A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton comprising a plurality of panels defining a plurality of exterior walls and defining an interior, wherein at least one panel of said plurality of panels has an auxetic cut. A carton comprising a deformable panel portion having a pattern, wherein said auxetic cut pattern provides an extensible panel conformable to contoured surfaces of one or more of said articles. 2. The carton of claim 1, wherein the deformable panel portion, along with at least one other panel of the plurality of panels, grips one or more of the articles or portions thereof. 3. The carton of claim 2, wherein at least one said other panel of said plurality of panels includes a second deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. 3. The carton of claim 2, wherein a second region of at least one of said panels outside the deformable region is secured to said other of at least one of said plurality of panels. 3. The carton of claim 2, wherein a second region of at least one of said panels outside the deformable region is adhered to said other of at least one of said plurality of panels. A second region of the at least one panel outside the deformable region is fixed to a third region of the other panel of the plurality of panels, the third region being the third region of the plurality of panels. 4. The carton of claim 3, disposed outside the second deformable area of at least one of said other panels. 2. The carton of claim 1, wherein at least one of said plurality of panels includes at least a portion of a handle structure. 2. The carton of claim 1, wherein at least one said panel of said plurality of panels includes an article receiving opening disposed adjacent said deformable panel portion forming an article holding device with said deformable panel portion. . 9. The carton of claim 8, wherein the article retaining device engages the upper ends of the articles. 9. The carton of claim 8, wherein the article retention device engages the rear of the article. 9. The carton of claim 8, wherein the article retaining device engages a lower end portion of the article. 9. The carton of claim 8, wherein the article receiving opening is at least partially defined by a tab hinged to one of the walls of the carton. A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton including at least one panel having a deformable panel portion including an auxetic cut pattern, said auxetic cut pattern providing access to said carton. A carton that provides an opening device that facilitates opening. A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton including at least one panel having a deformable panel portion including an auxetic cut pattern, said auxetic cut pattern providing access to said carton. providing a cuttable area for creating an opening in at least one of said panels to facilitate cutting. 14. The carton of claim 13, wherein at least one said panel includes a tear initiation tab adjacent said deformable panel portion.
14. The carton of claim 13, wherein at least one said panel includes a tear initiation tab integral with said deformable panel portion. The deformable panel portion is disposed adjacent an access flap, the access flap defined by one or more cutting lines, the deformable panel portion facilitating cutting of the one or more cutting lines. 14. The carton of claim 13, wherein the carton is deformable to: 14. The carton of claim 13, wherein said deformable panel portion defines an access opening in at least one said panel. A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton comprising a plurality of panels defining an interior, at least one of said plurality of panels comprising a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. , the auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the interior of the carton. A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton comprising a plurality of panels defining a tubular structure, each of said plurality of panels comprising a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern. , the carton, wherein the auxetic cut pattern provides a cuttable strip surrounding the tubular structure. 1. A carton for packaging one or more articles, said carton including a plurality of panels defining an exterior wall and defining an interior, at least one of said plurality of panels having an auxetic cut pattern. wherein the auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the carton. 22. The carton of claim 21, wherein the deformable panel portion is deformable to form a first wall of the carton and a second adjacent wall of the carton. 22. The carton of claim 21, wherein the auxetic cut pattern provides an opening device that facilitates access to the carton. A blank for forming a carton, said blank comprising at least one panel having a deformable panel portion including an auxetic cut pattern, said auxetic cut pattern providing an opening device. 1. A blank for forming a carton, said blank comprising a plurality of panels for forming an interior chamber, at least one of said plurality of panels comprising a deformable panel portion having an auxetic cut pattern; The blank, wherein said auxetic cut pattern provides an extensible panel conformable to contoured surfaces of an article.

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