JP2024500061A - Goods carrier and blank for it - Google Patents

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure provide an article carrier (92; 192; 292, 392) for forming a package (90; 190; 290; 390); Regarding the blank (10; 110; 210; 310). The article carrier (92; 192; 292, 392) includes a main panel (12; 112; 212; 312) for receiving at least one article (B). A pair of opposing side panels (18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 318, 320) are hingedly connected to the main panel (12; 112; 212; 312), and the end straps , fixed between a pair of opposing side panels (18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 318, 320). The end straps are attached to end panels (14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n) that are oriented obliquely to the main panel (12; 112; 212; 312). , 316n). The end panels (14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n) have first edges facing towards the main panel (12; 112; 212; 312). and at least a portion of the first edge provides an engaging edge for engaging a protrusion or ridge of article (B).

Description

The present invention relates to packages, to article carriers, and to blanks for forming the same. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to a package including a tray having a main panel and a plurality of side panels, the side panels being adapted to follow the profile of the article being packaged. There is.

In the field of packaging, it is known to provide cartons for transporting multiple items. Cartons are well known in the art and are useful for allowing consumers to transport, store, and access groups of items for consumption. Cost and environmental considerations require that such cartons or carriers be formed from as little material as possible, requiring as little waste as possible in the materials from which they are formed. . A further consideration is the strength of the carton and its suitability for holding and transporting the weight of grouped items. It is desirable that the contents of the carton be securely retained by the carton, and that the carton or carrier be easy for the consumer to grasp and transport.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an article carrier for substantially cylindrical articles having a minimalist appearance. The article carrier takes the form of a tray, and an objective of the present disclosure is to suppress separation of the tray from the articles disposed within the tray.

The present invention seeks to provide an improvement in the field of cartons, typically formed from paperboard or the like.

A first aspect of the invention provides an article carrier for packaging at least one article. The article carrier includes a main panel for receiving at least one article and a pair of opposing side panels hingedly connected to the main panel. An end strap is secured between a pair of opposing side panels. The end strap includes an end panel that is oriented diagonally relative to the main panel. The end panel includes a first edge facing toward the main panel, and at least a portion of the first edge provides an engagement edge for engaging the protrusion of the article.

Advantageously, the end panel inhibits separation of the article carrier from at least one article disposed within the article carrier. The end straps can form a waistband from which the article carrier is suspended when the article carrier is transported.

Optionally, the article carrier is a tray and the main panel is a base panel.

Optionally, the end panel includes an outer surface forming an overhanging surface.

Optionally, the end panel is oriented diagonally relative to the main panel and the engaging edge extends into a waist defined in a sidewall of the at least one article. It looks like this.

Optionally, the first edge of the end panel is a hinged edge defined by a hinged connection between a distal portion of the end panel and a medial portion of the end panel.

Optionally, the end strap includes at least one corner panel hingedly connected to each end of the end panel.

Optionally, at least one corner panel includes an engagement edge for engaging a protrusion of the article.

Optionally, a protrusion of the article is provided between the end panel or at least one corner panel and the main panel.

Optionally, at least one corner panel is arranged to extend around a waist defined in a sidewall of the at least one article.

Optionally, the end panel includes a second edge facing away from the main panel, and the first edge of the end panel is disposed closer to the main panel than the second edge. and is disposed opposite a second edge, the first edge of the end panel being inset with respect to the second edge of the end panel.

Optionally, the article carrier includes an end closure panel hingedly connected to the main panel, and at least a portion of the end panel is disposed within the end closure panel.

Optionally, a portion of the end panel is inset with the end closure panel.

Optionally, the end strap includes a gusset panel at each end thereof, the gusset panel being hingedly connected to a respective one of the pair of opposing side panels.

Optionally, the end strap includes a gusset panel at each end thereof, the gusset panel is hingedly connected to a respective one of the pair of opposing side panels, and the end closure panel is connected to the web. The panel is hingedly connected to the gusset panel.

Optionally, the end panel includes a proximal section, a distal section, and an intermediate section hingedly connected therebetween, and each of the proximal section, distal section, and intermediate section , oriented obliquely to the main panel.

A second aspect of the invention provides a package including an article carrier and a plurality of articles. The article carrier includes a base panel on which a plurality of articles are disposed, and a pair of opposing side panels hingedly connected to the base panel. An end strap is secured between a pair of opposing side panels. The end strap includes an end panel that is oriented diagonally relative to the base panel. The end panel includes a first edge facing toward the main panel, and at least a portion of the first edge engages at least one protrusion of the plurality of articles.

Optionally, the end straps form a waistband around the article.

Optionally, the package includes a top portion extending around an upper portion of the article.

Optionally, the top portion is secured to each of a pair of opposing side panels.

Advantageously, the end panel inhibits or prevents removal or withdrawal of at least one article from the article carrier.

Optionally, the top portion is separate from the article carrier and engages the article.

A third aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming an article carrier. The blank includes a main panel for receiving at least one article and a pair of opposing side panels hingedly connected to the main panel. The blank includes an end strap arranged to be secured between a pair of opposing side panels. The end strap includes an end panel configured to be oriented diagonally relative to the main panel in a setup condition. The end panel includes a first edge facing toward the main panel, and at least a portion of the first edge provides an engagement edge for engaging the protrusion of the article.

Within the scope of this application, the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features described in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims, and/or in the following description and drawings, and alternatives may be considered or interpreted independently or in any combination thereof.

Features or elements described in connection with (or in connection with) one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless an incompatibility of features exists. One or more features or elements from one embodiment can be incorporated into or combined with any of the other embodiments disclosed herein. The features or elements extracted from one embodiment may be included in addition to or instead of one or more features or elements of the other embodiments.

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

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

1 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming an article carrier according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a perspective view from above of an article carrier formed from the blank of FIG. 1; FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming an article carrier according to a second embodiment; FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of the blank of FIG. 2; 3 is a perspective view from above of an article carrier formed from the blank of FIG. 2; FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming an article carrier according to a third embodiment; 6 is a perspective view from above of an article carrier formed from the blank of FIG. 5; FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming an article carrier according to a fourth embodiment; 8 is a perspective view from above of an article carrier formed from the blank of FIG. 7; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an end portion of the article carrier of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an end portion of the article carrier of FIG. 4; FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an end portion of the article carrier of FIG. 8; FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above of a package formed from the article carrier and top gripping clip of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a perspective view from above of a package formed from the article carrier and strap member of FIG. 4; FIG.

Detailed descriptions of certain embodiments of packages, blanks, and carriers are disclosed herein. It is understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the ways in which particular aspects of the invention may be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all the ways in which the invention may be embodied. It will be done. As used herein, the word "exemplary" is used broadly to refer to an embodiment that serves as an illustration, specimen, model, or pattern. Indeed, it will be appreciated that the packages, blanks, and carriers described herein can be embodied in a variety of and 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 are not necessarily described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. Any specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting, but only as a basis for the claims and limiting the invention. It should be construed as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to use in various ways.

Referring to FIG. 1, a top view of a blank 10 from which a carton or carrier 92, such as that shown in FIG. 2, may be formed is shown. The carrier 92 is suitable for containing and transporting a group of primary products, such as, but not limited to, bottles or cans (hereinafter referred to as articles B). Carrier 92 may form part of a secondary package 90 packaging at least one primary product container B, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 10A. An alternative blank 110; 210; 310 for forming an alternative carton or carrier 192; 292; 392 is shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7.

In the embodiments detailed herein, the terms "carton" and "carrier" are used for the non-limiting purpose of illustrating various features of the invention. It refers to a container for engaging and transporting (article B), etc.). It is contemplated that the teachings of the present invention can be applied to a variety of product containers, which may or may not be tapered and/or cylindrical. Exemplary containers can include bottles (eg, metal, glass, or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, packets, and the like.

The blanks 10; 110; 210; 310 are formed from sheets of suitable substrates. As used herein, the term "suitable substrate" is meant to include all styles of foldable sheet materials, such as paperboard, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, and combinations thereof. It should be understood that Where appropriate, one or other number of blanks can be used, for example to provide carrier structures 92; 192; 292; 392, which are described in more detail below. should be recognized.

The packaging structure or carton 90; 190; 290; 390 described herein can be formed from a sheet material (e.g., paperboard, etc.) that increases its strength. can be made of or coated with materials for. An example of such a sheet material is tear-resistant NATRALOCK® paperboard made by WestRock Company. It should be noted that the tear-resistant material can be provided with two or more layers to help improve the tear resistance of the package. Typically, one surface of the sheet material can have different characteristics than the other surface. For example, the surface of the sheet material facing outward from the finished package can be particularly smooth and may also have a coating, such as a clay coating or other surface treatment, to provide good printability. , it is possible to have a coating. On the other hand, the surface of the inwardly facing sheet material can be provided with a coating, layer, treatment or otherwise prepared, for example to provide tear resistance, good sizing properties, heat Properties such as sealability or one or more of other desired functional properties can be provided.

In the illustrated embodiment, the blanks 10; 110; 210; 310 are configured to form a carton or carrier 92; 192; 292; 392 for packaging an exemplary arrangement of exemplary articles B. has been done. In the illustrated embodiment, the arrangement is a 3x2 matrix or array. In the illustrated embodiment, three rows of two articles are provided, article B being a bottle. Article B may be formed from plastic and may include a petal-shaped base. The sidewalls of article B can be contoured or shaped to define a waist or recessed area. Alternatively, the blanks 10; 110; 210; 310 form carriers for packaging other types, numbers and sizes of articles and/or for packaging articles in different arrangements or configurations. It can be configured to do so.

FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment, showing a blank 10 for forming the article carrier 92 shown in FIG. Carrier 92 takes the form of a tray or crate for attachment to (or around) the base of one or more articles B. Article carrier 92 includes an open upper end configured to receive article B.

Blank 10 includes a main or base panel 12. Blank 10 includes a plurality of panels forming side or end walls of carrier 92. Carrier 92 includes a pair of opposing side walls 18a/18b/18c, 20a/20b/20c and a pair of opposing end walls 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c.

The blank 10 is for forming a first side wall 18a/18b/18c including a first proximal side panel 18a that is hingedly connected to the base panel 12 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 17a. Includes panels 18a, 18b, 18c. The first intermediate side panel 18b is hingedly connected to the first proximal side panel 18a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 17b. The first distal side panel 18c is hingedly connected to the first intermediate side panel 18b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 17c.

The blank 10 is adapted to form a second side wall 20a/20b/20c including a second proximal side panel 20a that is hingedly connected to the base panel 12 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 19a. Includes panels 20a, 20b, 20c. The second intermediate side panel 20b is hingedly connected to the second proximal side panel 20a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 19b. The second distal side panel 20c is hingedly connected to the second intermediate side panel 20b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 19c.

The blank 10 forms a first end wall 14a/14b/14c that includes a first proximal end panel 14a that is hingedly connected to the base panel 12 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 13a. It includes panels 14a, 14b, and 14c for. The first intermediate end panel 14b is hingedly connected to the first proximal end panel 14a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 13b. The first distal end panel 14c is hingedly connected to the first intermediate end panel 14b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 13c. First distal end panel 14c forms part of a first end strap or waistband.

Blank 10 includes at least one first corner panel 22a that is hingedly connected to a first side edge of first distal end panel 14c by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 23a. . The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of first corner panels that are hingedly connected to a first side edge of a first distal end panel 14c by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 23a. 22a. The plurality of first corner panels 22a are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by bending lines 23a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of first corner panels 22a includes four first corner panels 22a. The first fixed panel 24a is hingedly connected to at least one first corner panel 22a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 25a. The first fixed panel 24a is hingedly connected to the plurality of first corner panels 22a and forms linear series with the first corner panels 22a.

Blank 10 includes at least one second corner panel 22b that is hingedly connected to a second side edge of first distal end panel 14c by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 23b. . The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of second corner panels that are hingedly connected to the second side edge of the first distal end panel 14c by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 23b. 22b. The plurality of second corner panels 22b are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by bending lines 23b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of second corner panels 22b includes four second corner panels 22b. The second fixed panel 24b is hingedly connected to at least one second corner panel 22b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 25b. The second fixed panel 24b is hingedly connected to the plurality of second corner panels 22b and forms a linear series with the second corner panels 22b.

Blank 10 forms a second end wall 16a/16b/16c that includes a second proximal end panel 16a that is hingedly connected to base panel 12 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 15a. including panels 16a, 16b, 16c for. The second intermediate end panel 16b is hingedly connected to the second proximal end panel 16a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 15b. The second distal end panel 16c is hingedly connected to the second intermediate end panel 16b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 15c. Second distal end panel 16c forms part of a second end strap or waistband.

The blank 10 includes at least one third corner panel 26a that is hingedly connected to the first side edge of the second distal end panel 16c by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 27a. . The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of third corner panels that are hingedly connected to the first side edge of the second distal end panel 16c by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 27a. 26a. The plurality of third corner panels 26a are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 27a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of third corner panels 26a includes four third corner panels 26a. The third fixed panel 28a is hingedly connected to at least one third corner panel 26a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 29a. The third fixed panel 28a is hingedly connected to a plurality of third corner panels 26a and forms linear series with the third corner panels 26a.

The blank 10 includes at least one fourth corner panel 26b that is hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second distal end panel 16c by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 27b. . The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of fourth corner panels that are hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second distal end panel 16c by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 27b. 26b. The plurality of fourth corner panels 26b are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by bending lines 27b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of fourth corner panels 26b includes four fourth corner panels 26b. The fourth fixed panel 28b is hingedly connected to at least one fourth corner panel 26b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 29b. The fourth fixed panel 28b is hingedly connected to the plurality of fourth corner panels 26b and forms a linear series therewith.

Blank 10 is assembled around a group of articles B, and the group of articles B is lowered relative to base panel 12 such that it is disposed on top of base panel 12.

The first end wall panel 14a, 14b, 14c is folded relative to the base panel 12 about the fold line 13a and is adapted to be disposed about the first end of the group of articles. The first proximal end panel 14a can be folded through an angle α (see FIG. 9A), where the angle α is less than 90° such that it is angled relative to the base panel 12. It is possible that something is possible. In this manner, the outer surface of the first proximal end panel 14a can define or provide an overhanging surface. The inner surface of the first proximal end panel 14a and the base panel 12 define an internal angle μ, which can be greater than 90°.

First intermediate end panel 14b is folded relative to first proximal end panel 14a about fold line 13b. The first intermediate end panel 14b is folded through an angle β (see FIG. 9A) so that it is tilted at an angle δ relative to the base panel 12. The first intermediate end panel 14b is folded such that the inner surface of the first intermediate end panel 14b defines or provides an overhanging surface.

First distal end panel 14c is folded relative to first intermediate end panel 14b about fold line 13c. The first distal end panel 14c is folded to define an angle ω with respect to the vertical direction or with respect to a notional line perpendicular to the base panel 12. The outer surface of the first distal end panel 14c defines or provides an overhang surface.

The lower edge of the first distal end panel 14c defined by the hinged connection 13c to the first intermediate end panel 14b may provide an engagement edge and may be engaged. The mating edge portion is capable of engaging a portion of the article B, and is configured to restrain movement of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 12.

Article B includes a waist portion defining a hip or shoulder portion, and the first intermediate end panel 14b at least partially overlies and is in contact with the hip or shoulder portion. It is possible that The first intermediate end panel 14b is capable of restraining movement of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 12.

Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first and second fixation panels 24a, 24b or to corresponding areas of the first and second distal side panels 18c, 20c.

The first and second corner panels 22a, 22b are folded around the corners of the group of articles.

The second end wall panels 16a, 16b, 16c are folded in the same manner as the first end wall panels 14a, 14b, 14c.

The first and second side panels 18a/18b/18c, 20a/20b/20c are folded relative to the base panel 12 around fold lines 17a, 19a, respectively.

The first sidewall panel 18a, 18b, 18c is folded relative to the base panel 12 about the fold line 17a and is adapted to be disposed about the first side of the group of articles. First proximal side panel 18a is folded so that it is angled relative to base panel 12. As such, the outer surface of the first proximal side panel 18a defines or provides an overhanging surface. First intermediate side panel 18b is folded relative to first proximal side panel 18a about fold line 17b. The first intermediate side panel 18b is bent so as to be inclined relative to the base panel 12. The first distal side panel 18c is folded relative to the first intermediate side panel 18b such that it is angled relative to the base panel 12.

The second proximal side panel 20a (along with the first intermediate and distal side panels 18b, 18c) is folded about the fold line 19a and is adapted to be angled relative to the base panel 12. As such, the outer surface of the second proximal side panel 20a defines or provides an overhanging surface. Second intermediate side panel 20b is folded relative to second proximal side panel 20a about fold line 19b. The second intermediate side panel 20b is bent so as to be inclined relative to the base panel 12. The second distal side panel 20c is folded relative to the second intermediate side panel 20b such that it is angled relative to the base panel 12.

The first distal side panel 18c is brought into contact with the first and third fixed panels 24a, 28a. The second distal side panel 20c is brought into contact with the second and fourth fixation panels 24b, 28b. First and third securing panels 24a, 28a are secured to first distal side panel 18c. Second and fourth securing panels 24b, 28b are secured to the second distal side panel 20c.

The assembled carrier 92 is shown in FIG. 2, with the distal side panels and end panels 18c, 20c, 14c, 16c forming a band around the group of articles. The intermediate and proximal side panels and end panels 18b, 18a, 20b, 20a, 14b, 14a, 16b, 16a form a balloon-like or puffy skirt.

Referring to FIG. 10A, an embodiment is shown in which a carrier 92 forms part of a package 490 with a top engagement clip 494 and a plurality of articles B. Referring to FIG. Engagement panel 450 includes a plurality of article-retaining structures, each article-retaining structure providing an article-receiving opening for receiving a respective article B. The article-retaining structure can include an article-receiving aperture, and a plurality of teeth or tabs can be disposed about the article-receiving aperture. Each of the teeth is stamped from and hingedly connected to engagement panel 450. Each article receiving opening of the holding structure receives one of the articles B forming the group of articles B. The end closure or upper end of article B passes through the article receiving opening. The tabs fold out of the plane of the engagement panel 450. The tab folds upward. The tab engages article B below a radially outwardly extending flange or protrusion of article B. The tab supports the article B and prevents the article B from moving or being pulled out of the opening.

3-8, FIG. 9B, FIG. 9C, and FIG. 10B, additional embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. In the second, third, and fourth illustrated embodiments, like numerals have been used, where possible, to indicate similar parts; , the third, or the fourth embodiment, respectively, with the addition of the prefixes "100", "200", and "300". The additional embodiments share many common features with the first embodiment, and thus only differ from the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 9A, and 10A. , will be explained in detail.

FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment, showing a blank 110 for forming an article carrier 192 as shown in FIG.

Blank 110 includes a main or base panel 112. Blank 110 includes a first side panel 118 that is hingedly connected to a first side edge of base panel 112 by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 117 . Blank 110 includes a second side panel 120 that is hingedly connected to a second side edge of base panel 112 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 119, the second side edge being It faces the first side edge.

Blank 110 includes a first end wall structure in the form of a band or strap. The first end wall structure is hingedly connected between the first side panel 118 and the second side panel 120.

The first end wall structure includes a plurality of panels hinged to a first side panel 118 at a first end and a second side panel 118 at a second end. 120. The plurality of panels are separated from the base panel 112 by cutouts in the form of apertures A1.

The first end wall structure includes a first end panel 114. At least one first corner panel 122a is hingedly connected to a first side edge of the first end panel 114 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 123a.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of first corner panels 122a that are hingedly connected to a first side edge of the first end panel 114 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 123a. include. The plurality of first corner panels 122a are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by folding lines 123a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of first corner panels 122a includes four first corner panels 122a. The first fixed panel 124a is hingedly connected to at least one first corner panel 122a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 125a. The first fixed panel 124a is hingedly connected to the first gusset panel 130a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 131a. The first gusset panel 130a is hingedly connected to the first end edge of the first side panel 118 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 133a.

The first end wall structure includes at least one second corner panel that is hingedly connected to a second side edge of the first end panel 114 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 123b. 122b.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of second corner panels 122b that are hingedly connected to the second side edge of the first end panel 114 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 123b. include. The plurality of second corner panels 122b are hinge-connected linearly in series one after another by folding lines 123b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of second corner panels 122b includes four second corner panels 122b. The second fixed panel 124b is hingedly connected to at least one second corner panel 122b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 125b. The second fixed panel 124b is hingedly connected to the second gusset panel 130b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 131b. The second gusset panel 130b is hingedly connected to the first end edge of the second side panel 120 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 133b.

Blank 110 includes a second end wall structure in the form of a band or strap. A second end wall structure is hingedly connected between the first side panel 118 and the second side panel 120.

The second end wall structure includes a plurality of panels hinged to a first side panel 118 at a first end and a second side panel 118 at a second end. 120. The plurality of panels are separated from the base panel 112 by a cutout in the form of a second aperture A2.

The second end wall structure includes a second end panel 116. At least one third corner panel 126a is hingedly connected to the first side edge of the second end panel 116 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 127a.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of third corner panels 126a that are hingedly connected to the first side edge of the second end panel 116 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 127a. include. The plurality of third corner panels 126a are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 127a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of third corner panels 126a includes four third corner panels 126a. The third fixed panel 128a is hingedly connected to at least one third corner panel 126a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 129a. The third fixed panel 128a is hingedly connected to the third gusset panel 132a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 135a. The third gusset panel 132a is hingedly connected to the second end edge of the first side panel 118 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 137a.

The second end wall structure includes at least one fourth corner panel that is hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second end panel 116 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 127b. 126b.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of fourth corner panels 126b that are hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second end panel 116 by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 127b. include. The plurality of fourth corner panels 126b are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 127b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of fourth corner panels 126b includes four fourth corner panels 126b. The fourth fixed panel 128b is hingedly connected to at least one fourth corner panel 126b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 129b. Fourth fixed panel 128b is hingedly connected to fourth gusset panel 132b by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 135b. Fourth gusset panel 132b is hingedly connected to the second end edge of second side panel 120 by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 137b.

Gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b include a pair of hinged edges defined by a pair of fold lines 131a/133a, 131b/133b, 135a/137a, 135b/137b. The respective folding lines of the pair of folding lines 131a/133a, 131b/133b, 135a/137a, and 135b/137b are arranged divergently with respect to each other.

Each pair of fold lines 131a/133a, 131b/133b, 135a/137a, 135b/137b defines an angle θ therebetween.

As shown in FIG. 3B (where the folded panels are shown in phantom/dashed lines), the gusseted panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b are attached to the first and second sections to which they are hinged. The fixed panels 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b are folded into a surface contact relationship with each one of the side panels 118, 120 of the gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b to which they are hinged. When folded into a surface-contact relationship with defined between the edges.

The angle ω is equal to the difference between 90° and twice θ (ω=90°−2θ). The angle θ is less than 45°.

Fold line 129b between fourth fixed panel 128b and fourth corner panel 126b is perpendicular to fold line 137b between fourth gusset panel 132b and second side panel 120.

The blanks 110 are assembled into a carrier 92, as shown in FIG. 4, and the groups of articles B are lowered relative to the base panel 112 so that they are disposed thereon. The carrier 192 is assembled by folding the first and second end structures to the first and second side panels 118, 120 about fold lines 133a, 133b, 137a, 137b. The first and second end panels 114, 116 can be brought into substantial contact with the ends of the group of articles.

Corner panels 122a, 122b, 126a, 126b are folded at least partially around the corners of the group of articles. The fixed panels 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b are at least partially folded relative to the gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b to which they are hinged.

A glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the fixed panels 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b or to corresponding areas of the first and second side panels 118, 120.

The first and second side panels 118, 120 are folded relative to the base panel 112 about fold lines 117, 119 and are adapted to be disposed about the sides of the group of articles. In doing so, the gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b are brought into surface contact relationship with the respective one of the first and second side panels 118, 120 to which they are hingedly connected. The fixed panels 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b are brought into a surface contact relationship with a respective one of the gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b to which they are hingedly connected. The fixed panels 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b are brought into surface contact relationship with and secured to a respective one of the first and second side panels 118, 120.

The assembled carrier 192 is shown in FIGS. 4 and 9B. The end walls 114, 116 are disposed at an angle ω with respect to the vertical direction or with respect to a notional line y-y' perpendicular to the base panel 112. The outer surface of the first end panel 114 defines or provides an overhang surface. Angle ω is defined by angle θ.

The lower edge of the end panel 114 provides an engagement edge that engages a portion of the article B, and the engagement edge engages a portion of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 112. movement is restricted.

Article B includes a waist portion defining a shelf or shoulder, and the lower edge of the first end panel 114 at least partially engages and is in contact with the shelf or shoulder. It is possible that the The lower edge of the first end panel 114 restrains movement of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 112 along the notional line y-y'. Second end panel 116 is similarly arranged.

Referring to FIG. 10B, an embodiment is shown in which a carrier 192 forms part of a package 590 that includes a strap or top portion 552 and a plurality of articles B. Referring to FIG. Upper portion 552 can include an article receiving opening for receiving a respective article B. Top portion 552 can include a handle structure for carrying package 590. Top portion 552 is secured to first and second side panels 118, 120 of article carrier 192. The first and second side panels 118, 120 may include optional windows or openings that visibly expose at least a lower portion of an adjacently disposed article B. In the illustrated embodiment, the central section of the top portion 552 is disposed at a predetermined height below the upper end of the article B. In other embodiments, the central section can extend over or be disposed above the upper end of article B.

The top portion 552 can be substantially “bowtie” shaped, ie, the end sections of the top portion 552 are wider than the middle sections. In other embodiments, the top portion 552 can be substantially rectangular in shape and be wide enough to cover some or all of the groups of articles B. is possible.

FIG. 5 illustrates a third embodiment, showing a blank 210 for forming an article carrier 292 as shown in FIG.

Blank 210 includes a main or base panel 212 and is substantially similar to blank 110 of FIG. 3, but first and second end panels 214, 216 include tabs or protrusions 214p, 216p. It is adapted as follows. Tabs 214p, 216p extend to base panel 212 and can be frangibly connected to base panel 212 by frangible connections 213, 215. In other embodiments, tabs 214p, 216p are separated from base panel 212 by a cutout in the form of a cut, slot, or slit. The tabs 214p, 216p are defined in part by a pair of apertures A1, A2 that define one opposing side edge, respectively, of the tabs 214p, 216p. .

The tabs 214p, 216p may serve to stabilize the end structure, at least when handled in blank form.

FIG. 7 illustrates a fourth embodiment, showing a blank 310 for forming an article carrier 392 as shown in FIG.

Blank 310 includes a main or base panel 312. Blank 310 includes a first side panel 318 that is hingedly connected to a first side edge of base panel 312 by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 317 . Blank 310 includes a second side panel 320 that is hingedly connected to a second side edge of base panel 312 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 319, the second side edge being It faces the first side edge.

Blank 310 includes a first end wall structure in the form of a band or strap.

The first end wall structure includes a plurality of outer end wall panels, the plurality of outer end wall panels being hingedly connected to a base panel 312 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 313. An end wall panel 314x (also referred to herein as a first end closure panel 314x) and a first side of the first outer end wall panel 314x are hinged to a first side of the first outer end wall panel 314x by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 341a. a first web panel 334a connected and a second web panel 334b hingedly connected to a second side of the first outer end wall panel 314x by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 341b; including.

The first end wall structure includes a plurality of inner end wall panels, the plurality of inner end wall panels being hinged to a first side panel 318 at a first end and at a second end. The second side panel 320 is hingedly connected to the second side panel 320 . The plurality of inner end wall panels includes a first inner end wall panel 314n.

The plurality of inner end wall panels are at least partially separated from the plurality of outer end wall panels by a pair of cutouts in the form of apertures A1.

The plurality of inner end wall panels include at least one first corner panel hingedly connected to a first side edge of the first inner end wall panel 314n by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 323a. 322a.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of first corner panels 322a that are hingedly connected to a first side edge of a first inner end wall panel 314n by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 323a. including. The plurality of first corner panels 322a are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 323a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of first corner panels 322a includes four first corner panels 322a. The first fixed panel 324a is hingedly connected to at least one first corner panel 322a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 325a. The first fixed panel 324a is hingedly connected to the first gusset panel 330a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 331a. The first gusset panel 330a is hingedly connected to the first end edge of the first side panel 318 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 333a.

The first end wall structure has at least one second corner that is hingedly connected to a second side edge of the first inner end wall panel 314n by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 323b. Includes panel 322b.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of second corner panels 322b that are hingedly connected to a second side edge of the first inner end wall panel 314n by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 323b. including. The plurality of second corner panels 322b are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 323b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of second corner panels 322b includes four second corner panels 322b. The second fixed panel 324b is hingedly connected to at least one second corner panel 322b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 325b. The second fixed panel 324b is hingedly connected to the second gusset panel 330b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 331b. The second gusset panel 330b is hingedly connected to the first end edge of the second side panel 320 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 333b.

First web panel 334a is hingedly connected to first gusset panel 330a by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 339a. The second web panel 334b is hingedly connected to the second gusset panel 330b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 339b.

An aperture A3 is partially punched from the first web panel 334a and partially punched from the first gusset panel 330a and is disposed at a first corner of the base panel 312. An aperture A3 is partially punched from the second web panel 334b and partially punched from the second gusset panel 330b and is disposed at a second corner of the base panel 312.

Blank 310 includes a second end wall structure in the form of a band or strap.

The second end wall structure includes a plurality of outer end wall panels, the plurality of outer end wall panels being hingedly connected to the base panel 312 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 315. An end wall panel 316x (also referred to herein as a second end closure panel 316x) is hinged to the first side of the second outer end wall panel 316x by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 345a. a third web panel 336a connected thereto; and a fourth web panel 336b hingedly connected to the second side of the second outer end wall panel 316x by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 345b. including.

The second end wall structure includes a plurality of inner end wall panels, the plurality of inner end wall panels being hingedly connected to the first side panel 318 at a first end and at a second end. The second side panel 320 is hingedly connected to the second side panel 320 . The plurality of inner end wall panels includes a second inner end wall panel 316n.

The plurality of inner end wall panels are at least partially separated from the plurality of outer end wall panels by a pair of cutouts in the form of apertures A2.

The plurality of inner end wall panels include at least one third corner panel hingedly connected to the first side edge of the second inner end wall panel 316n by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 327a. 326a.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of third corner panels 326a that are hingedly connected to a first side edge of a second inner end wall panel 316n by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 327a. including. The plurality of third corner panels 326a are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 327a. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of third corner panels 326a includes four third corner panels 326a. The third fixed panel 328a is hingedly connected to at least one third corner panel 326a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 329a. The third fixed panel 328a is hingedly connected to the third gusset panel 332a by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 335a. The third gusset panel 332a is hingedly connected to the second end edge of the first side panel 318 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 337a.

The second end wall structure has at least one fourth corner hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second inner end wall panel 316n by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 327b. Includes panel 326b.

The illustrated embodiment includes a plurality of fourth corner panels 326b that are hingedly connected to the second side edge of the second inner end wall panel 316n by hinged connections in the form of fold lines 327b. including. The plurality of fourth corner panels 326b are hingedly connected linearly in series one after another by fold lines 327b. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of fourth corner panels 326b includes four fourth corner panels 326b. The fourth fixed panel 328b is hingedly connected to at least one fourth corner panel 326b by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 329b. Fourth fixed panel 328b is hingedly connected to fourth gusset panel 332b by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 335b. Fourth gusset panel 332b is hingedly connected to the second end edge of second side panel 320 by a hinged connection in the form of fold line 337b.

Gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b include a pair of hinged edges defined by a pair of fold lines 331a/333a, 331b/333b, 335a/337a, 335b/337b. The respective folding lines of the pair of folding lines 331a/333a, 331b/333b, 335a/337a, and 335b/337b are arranged divergently with respect to each other.

Each of the gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b includes at least one glue aperture or cutout GA. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b includes two gluing apertures GA.

Gluing aperture GA facilitates securing securing panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b to each one of first and second side panels 318, 320. Gluing aperture GA allows fixed panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b and gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b to be attached to respective first and second side panels 318 by a single application of glue or other adhesive treatment. , 320. In other embodiments, a two-step gluing process may be used, where the first adhesive application is to secure the gusseted panels to the respective first and second side panels 318, 320. 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b, a second adhesive application secures each securing panel 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b to each of the gusseted panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b to which it is hinged. Fixed to one.

The first and second end inner panels 314n, 316n can include tabs or protrusions. The tab extends to each one of the adjacent first and second end outer panels 314x, 316x and is capable of being frangibly connected thereto by a frangible connection. In other embodiments, the tabs can be separated from the first or second end outer panels 314x, 316x by cutouts in the form of cuts, slots, or slits. The tab is defined in part by a pair of apertures A1, A2 defining respective one opposing side edge of the tab. The tabs may serve to stabilize the end structure, at least when handled in blank form.

The blanks 310 are assembled into a carrier 392, as shown in FIG. 8, and the group of articles B is lowered relative to the base panel 312 so that they are disposed on the base panel 312. The carrier 392 is assembled by folding the first and second end structures against the first and second side panels 318, 320 about the fold lines 313, 315, 333a, 333b, 337a, 337b. It will be done. The first and second inner and outer end wall panels 314n, 314x, 316n, 316x can be brought into substantial contact with the ends of the group of articles.

Corner panels 322a, 322b, 326a, 326b are folded at least partially around the corners of the group of articles.

The web panels 334a, 334b, 336a, 336b are folded at least partially around the corners of the group of articles.

The first and second side panels 318, 320 are partially folded relative to the base panel 312 about fold lines 317, 319. The gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b are partially folded relative to the first and second side panels 318, 320 to which they are hinged.

Fixed panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b and web panels 334a, 334b, 336a, 336b are at least partially folded relative to the gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b to which they are hinged.

A glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the fixed panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b or to corresponding areas of the first and second side panels 318, 320.

The first and second side panels 318, 320 are further folded relative to the base panel 312 about fold lines 317, 319 and are adapted to be disposed about the sides of the group of articles. In doing so, the gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b are brought into surface contact relationship with the respective one of the first and second side panels 318, 320 to which they are hingedly connected. The fixed panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b are brought into a surface contact relationship with a respective one of the gusset panels 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b to which they are hingedly connected. Fixed panels 324a, 324b, 328a, 328b are secured to each one of the first and second side panels 318, 320 through glue apertures GA.

The assembled carrier 392 is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9C. Inner end walls 314n, 316n are disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction or with respect to a conceptual line perpendicular to base panel 312. The outer surface of the first inner end wall 314n defines or provides an overhanging surface, and the second inner end wall 316n is similarly disposed. Outer end walls 314x, 316x are disposed substantially perpendicular to base panel 312. Inner end walls 314n, 316n are at least partially inset relative to adjacent outer end walls 314x, 316x.

The lower edge of the inner end wall 314n provides an engagement edge that engages a portion of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 312. movement is restricted.

Article B includes a waist portion defining a shelf or shoulder, and the lower edge of the first inner end wall 314n at least partially engages and is in contact with the shelf or shoulder. It is possible that they are close together or very close together. The lower edge of the first inner end wall 314n suppresses movement of the article B in a direction perpendicular to the base panel 312. The second inner end wall 316n is similarly arranged.

The present disclosure describes a package 90; 190; 290; 390; a carrier or tray 92; 192; 292; A blank 10; 110; 210; 310 is provided for forming a blank. The carrier 92; 192; 292, 392 has a main panel 12; 112; 212; 312 for receiving at least one article B. A pair of opposing side panels 18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 318, 320 are hingedly connected to the main panel 12; 112; 212; It is fixed between the opposing side panels 18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 318, 320.

The end straps include end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; include. The end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n have first edges 13c, 15c facing towards the main panel 12; 112; 212; 312; 114a, 116a; 214a, 216a; 314a, 316a, at least a portion of the main panel providing an engagement edge for engaging a protrusion or ridge of article B.

The end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n include outer surfaces that form flared surfaces.

The end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n are oriented obliquely with respect to the main panel 12; 112; 212; The section is adapted to extend into a recess or waist section defined in the sidewall of at least one article B.

The first edges 13c, 15c; 114a, 116a; 214a, 216a; 314a, 316a of the end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; defined by a hinged connection between the distal portion 14c, 16c and the intermediate portion 14b, 16b of the portion panel 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; It can be a hinged edge.

The end straps are hingedly connected to the ends of each of the end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n of at least one corner panel 22a. , 22b, 26a, 26b; 122a, 122b, 126a, 126b; 222a, 222b, 226a, 226b; 322a, 322b, 326a, 326b.

In packages 90; 190; 290; 390, the end straps form a waistband around article B.

The end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n include a second edge facing away from the main panel 12; 112; 212; 312. .

The first edges 13c, 15c of the end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n; 2 and closer to the main panel 12; 112; 212;

The first edges 13c, 15c; 114a, 116a; 214a, 216a; 314a, 316a of the end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n.

The first edges 13c, 15c; 114a, 116a; 214a, 216a; 314a, 316a of the end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n.

The carrier 92; 192; 292, 392 may include an end closure panel 14a, 16a; 314x, 316x that is hingedly connected to the main panel 12; 112; 212; At least a portion of 14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n is disposed within the end closure panel 14a, 16a; 314x, 316x. At least a portion of the end panel 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; 314n, 316n may be inset relative to the end closure panel 14a, 16a; 314x, 316x. It is possible.

The end straps can include gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b; 230a, 230b, 232a, 232b; 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b at their respective ends; 132a, 132b; 230a, 230b, 232a, 232b; 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b are hinged to each one of the pair of opposing side panels 18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 318, 320 It is connected to the.

End closure panels 14a, 16a; 314x, 316x are hinged to gusset panels 130a, 130b, 132a, 132b; 230a, 230b, 232a, 232b; 330a, 330b, 332a, 332b by web panels 334a, 334b, 336a, 336b It is possible to be connected to

The package 90; 190; 290; 390 may include a top portion 494, 552 that engages or covers the top portion of article B. The upper portions 494, 552 can be secured to each of a pair of opposing side panels 18, 20; 118, 120; 218, 220; 392 and may be engaged with article B.

The end panels 14a/14b/14c, 16a/16b/16c; 114, 116; 214, 216; and an intermediate section 14b, 16b connected to the intermediate section 14b, 16b. Each of the proximal sections 14a, 16a, the distal sections 14c, 16c, and the intermediate sections 14b, 16b can be oriented obliquely with respect to the main panel 12; 112; 212; 312.

Various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention, for example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures to accommodate articles of different sizes or shapes, greater or lesser numbers. It can be appreciated that the arrays can be adjusted and/or arranged in different array configurations.

As used herein, "top", "bottom", "base", "front", "back", "end", "side", "inside", "outside", "top" , and ``bottom,'' etc., do not necessarily confine each panel to such an orientation, but can only serve to distinguish these panels from each other. This will be recognized.

As used herein, the terms "hinged connection" and "fold line" refer to any style of line defining a hinge feature of a blank that facilitates folding portions of the blank relative to each other. or otherwise indicates the optimal panel folding location for the blank. Reference to a "hinged connection" should not necessarily be construed as referring only to a single fold line. In fact, a hinged connection can be formed from two or more fold lines, where each of the two or more fold lines is straight/linear in shape. It can be either flat or curved/curved. When the linear fold lines form a hinged connection, they can be arranged parallel to each other or slightly angled with respect to each other. When the curved fold lines form a hinged connection, they can intersect each other and define a shaped panel in the area surrounded by the curved fold lines. A typical example of such a hinged connection can include a pair of arcuate or arcuate fold lines that intersect at two points and that It is adapted to define an oval panel in between. The hinged connection can be formed from one or more linear fold lines and one or more curved fold lines. A typical example of such a hinged connection may include a combination of a linear fold line and an arcuate or arcuate fold line, which intersect at two points; They are adapted to define half-moon shaped panels between them.

As used herein, the term "fold line" can refer to one of the following: a scored line, an embossed line, a debossed line, a perforation. lines, short slit lines, half-cut lines, single half-cuts, interrupted cut lines, aligned slit lines, score lines, and any combination of the above options.

Hinged connections and fold lines include perforations, perforation lines, short slit lines, half-cut lines, single half-cuts, cut lines, interrupted cut lines, slits, scores, embossed It should be understood that each can include elements formed within a blank substrate, including lines, debossed lines, any combinations thereof, and the like. The elements can be sized and arranged to provide the desired functionality. For example, perforation lines can be dimensioned or designed with some degree of weakness to define fold lines and/or cut lines. The perforation line may be designed to promote folding and resist fracture, to promote folding and to resist fracture with greater effort, or to facilitate fracture with less effort. It can be designed to facilitate.

As used herein, the phrase "aligned with" refers to two or more elements in an assembled carton (e.g., in the first of two overlapping panels) an aperture formed and a second aperture formed in a second of two overlapping panels). Those elements that are aligned with each other can be aligned with each other in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, when an aperture in a first panel is "aligned with" a second aperture in a second panel that is placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, the edges of the aperture , can extend along at least a portion of the edge of the second aperture and can be aligned with the second aperture in the direction of the thickness of the first and second panels. .

10 blank 12 main panel, base panel 13a fold line 13b fold line 13c fold line 14a first proximal end panel 14b first intermediate end panel 14c first distal end panel 15a fold line 15b fold line 15c Fold line 16a Second proximal end panel 16b Second intermediate end panel 16c Second distal end panel 17a Fold line 17b Fold line 17c Fold line 18a First proximal side panel 18b First intermediate end panel Side panel 18c First distal side panel 19a Fold line 19b Fold line 19c Fold line 20a Second proximal side panel 20b Second intermediate side panel 20c Second distal side panel 22a First corner panel 22b First 2 corner panel 23a folding line 23b folding line 24a first fixed panel 24b second fixed panel 25a folding line 25b folding line 26a third corner panel 26b fourth corner panel 27a folding line 27b folding line 28a third corner panel Fixed panel 28b Fourth fixed panel 29a Fold line 29b Fold line 90 Package 92 Carrier, carton 110 Blank 112 Main panel, base panel 114 First end panel 114a First edge 116 Second end panel 116a 1 edge 117 folding line 118 first side panel 119 folding line 120 second side panel 122a first corner panel 122b second corner panel 123a folding line 123b folding line 124a first fixed panel 124b second Fixed panel 125a Folding line 125b Folding line 126a Third corner panel 126b Fourth corner panel 127a Folding line 127b Folding line 128a Third fixed panel 128b Fourth fixed panel 129a Folding line 129b Folding line 130a First gusset panel 130b Second gusset panel 131a Folding line 131b Folding line 132a Third gusset panel 132b Fourth gusset panel 133a Folding line 133b Folding line 135a Folding line 135b Folding line 137a Folding line 137b Folding line 190 Package 192 Carrier, carton 210 blank 212 Main panel, base panel 213 Frangible connection 214 First end panel 214p Tab, protrusion 214a First edge 215 Frangible connection 216 Second end panel 216p Tab, protrusion 216a First Edge 218 First side panel 220 Second side panel 222a First corner panel 222b Second corner panel 226a Third corner panel 226b Fourth corner panel 230a First gusset panel 230b Second gusset panel 232a Third gusset panel 232b Fourth gusset panel 290 Package 292 Carrier, carton 310 Blank 312 Main panel, base panel 313 Fold line 314a First edge 314n First inner end wall panel 314x First outer end wall Panel, first end closure panel 315 fold line 316a first edge 316n second inner end wall panel 316x second outer end wall panel, second end closure panel 317 fold line 318 first side panel 319 Folding line 320 Second side panel 322a First corner panel 322b Second corner panel 323a Folding line 323b Folding line 324a First fixed panel 324b Second fixed panel 325a Folding line 325b Folding line 326a Third corner panel 326b Fourth corner panel 327a Fold line 327b Fold line 328a Third fixed panel 328b Fourth fixed panel 329a Fold line 329b Fold line 330a First gusset panel 330b Second gusset panel 331a Fold line 331b Fold line 332a 3 gusset panel 332b 4th gusset panel 333a fold line 333b fold line 334a 1st web panel 334b 2nd web panel 335a fold line 335b fold line 336a 3rd web panel 336b 4th web panel 337a fold line 337b Fold line 339a Fold line 339b Fold line 341a Fold line 341b Fold line 390 Package 392 Carrier, carton 450 Engagement panel 490 Package 494 Top part 552 Top part 590 Package A1 Aperture A2 Aperture A3 Aperture B Article GA Gluing aperture, cut Take part α angle β angle δ angle θ angle μ angle ω angle

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An article carrier for packaging at least one article, the article carrier having a main panel for receiving at least one article and a pair of opposing sides hingedly connected to the main panel. a panel and an end strap secured between the pair of opposing side panels, the end strap including an end panel oriented diagonally relative to the main panel; an end panel includes a first edge facing toward the main panel, at least a portion of the first edge providing an engagement edge for engaging a protrusion of an article; Goods carrier. The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the end panel includes an outer surface forming an overhanging surface. The end panel is oriented diagonally relative to the main panel such that the engaging edge extends into a waist defined in a sidewall of the at least one article. 2. The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the article carrier comprises: 5. The first edge of the end panel is a hinged edge defined by a hinged connection between a distal portion of the end panel and a middle portion of the end panel. 1. The article carrier according to 1. The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the end strap includes at least one corner panel hingedly connected to each end of the end panel. The end panel includes a second edge facing away from the main panel, and the first edge of the end panel is closer to the main panel than the second edge. and is disposed opposite the first edge, the first edge of the end panel being inset relative to the second edge of the end panel. The article carrier according to claim 1, wherein the article carrier is 2. The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the article carrier includes an end closure panel hingedly connected to the main panel, and at least a portion of the end panel is disposed within the end closure panel. Goods carrier. 8. The article carrier of claim 7, wherein the portion of the end panel is inset with respect to the end closure panel. 2. The article of claim 1, wherein the end strap includes a gusset panel at each end thereof, the gusset panel being hingedly connected to a respective one of the pair of opposing side panels. career. The end strap includes a gusset panel at each end thereof, the gusset panel is hingedly connected to a respective one of the pair of opposing side panels, and the end closure panel includes a web. The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the article carrier is hingedly connected to the gusset panel by a panel. The end panel includes a proximal section, a distal section, and an intermediate section hingedly connected therebetween, each of the proximal section, distal section, and intermediate section being connected to the The article carrier of claim 1, wherein the article carrier is oriented obliquely with respect to the main panel. The end panel includes a proximal section, a distal section, and an intermediate section hingedly connected therebetween, the distal section and the intermediate section each being diagonal with respect to the main panel. 2. An article carrier according to claim 1, wherein the article carrier is oriented in a direction. A package including an article carrier and a plurality of articles, the article carrier having a base panel on which the plurality of articles is disposed, and a pair of opposing substrates hingedly connected to the base panel. a side panel and an end strap secured between the pair of opposing side panels, the end strap including an end panel oriented diagonally relative to the base panel; the end panel includes a first edge facing toward the main panel, and at least a portion of the first edge engages a protrusion of at least one of the plurality of articles; package. 14. The package of claim 13, wherein the end straps form a waistband around the article. 14. The package of claim 13, wherein the package includes a top portion extending around an upper portion of the article. 16. The package of claim 15, wherein the top portion is secured to each of the pair of opposing side panels. 16. The package of claim 15, wherein the top portion is separate from the article carrier and engages the article. A blank for forming an article carrier, the blank comprising: a main panel for receiving at least one article; a pair of opposing side panels hingedly connected to the main panel; an end strap arranged to be secured between a pair of opposing side panels, said end strap configured to be oriented diagonally relative to said main panel in set-up conditions. an end panel including a first edge facing toward the main panel, and at least a portion of the first edge configured to engage a protrusion of an article. A blank that provides an engaging edge.

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