JP6966299B2 - Package and blank for package - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a carrier for packaging an article and a blank for making the carrier. More specifically, but not limited to, the present invention relates to a carrier comprising a tray portion that is non-limiting but expandable so that supplementary items such as ice can be inserted into the carrier.

In the field of packaging, it is often necessary for consumers to be supplied with packages containing multiple primary product containers. Such multi-packs are desirable for shipping and delivery, as well as for displaying promotional information. Due to cost and environmental considerations, it is preferred that such carriers be formed from as little material as possible to minimize waste of material used in the formation. Another consideration is the strength of the packaging and its suitability for holding and transporting heavy goods.

It is desirable to provide a carrier that can be used to transport the primary product and can be used as an ice bucket or ice container so that the primary product can be cooled or kept cold within the carrier.

According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a carton for packaging one or more articles, including a tray. The tray includes a bottom wall portion, a pair of side wall portions, and a pair of end wall portions. Foldable corner webs may be provided at each corner of the tray. Each corner web comprises a plurality of gusset panels hinged between adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls and hinged one after another. A fixed flap may be hinged to the upper edge of each side wall and may include a handle flap. The tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form. In the first initial form, the adjacent side edges of the end walls and sidewalls of each corner of the tray can be arranged substantially adjacent to each other, and the respective corner webs are fully folded. It is in a good position. In the second extended form, the adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls of each corner can be separated and each corner web is in a partially expanded position. The tray can be locked to a second expansion form by a fixed flap. The fixed flaps are folded into a locking position where each corner web is folded between the fixed flap and one of each side wall. The handle flap is received within the hand opening of one of the sidewalls.

Optionally, the tray can be locked to a first initial form by a cover that is engageable with the tray so that it is disposed at least along the contours of the side and end panels of the tray.

Optionally, the cover is hinged to the tray.

Optionally, the gusset panel of the plurality of gusset panels of the corner web is provided by a plurality of convergence crease lines having a conceptual convergence point on approximately the intersection of adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls. Hinge-connected one after another.

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel having a side wall along the side edge of the side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the part. Panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by a fourth crease line, the first panel has a first free edge and the third panel has a second. The first crease line and the second crease line define a first angle (α) between them, and the second crease line and the first free edge E1 of them. A second angle ω ₁ is defined between them, a second crease line and a second free edge E ₂ define a third angle (ω 2) between them, a first angle (α) and The sum of the third angle (ω ₂ ) is equal to about 90 degrees, and _{neither the first angle (α) nor the third angle (ω 2} ) is equal to 45 degrees.

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel having a side wall along the side edge of the side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the part. The panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by a fourth crease line, and the first crease line and the second crease line are at a first angle between them ( α) is defined, and the second crease line and the fourth crease line define a second angle (β + δ + ε) between them, and a first angle (α) and a second angle. The sum of (β + δ + ε) is equal to about 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to 45 degrees.

Optionally, the first angle (α) is different in magnitude when compared to the second angle (β + δ + ε).

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, the first panel having side walls by a first crease line. Hinged to the side wall along the edge, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line. Connected, the fourth panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by the fourth crease line, and the fourth panel is hinged to the third panel by the fifth crease line. Hinged, the first crease line and the second crease line define a first angle (α) between them, and the fifth crease line and the fourth crease line are the second between them. The angle ε of 3 is defined, and the sum of twice the first angle (α) and the third angle (ε) is approximately equal to about 90 degrees (2α + ε ≈ 90 °).

According to a second aspect of the invention, a carton for packaging one or more articles is provided. The carton comprises a tray and a cover that is at least partially removablely engaged to the tray to cover the top of the tray opening. The tray includes a bottom wall portion, a pair of side wall portions, and a pair of end wall portions. Foldable corner webs may be provided at each corner of the tray. Each corner web is hinged between the adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls. Each corner web may include a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel that can be hinged one after another by a convergent crease line. The convergence crease line converges at a conceptual convergence point that can be located approximately at the intersection of adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls. The first panel of each corner web is fixed to the outer surface of each side wall. The tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form. In the first initial form, the adjacent side edges of the end walls and sidewalls of each corner of the tray can be arranged substantially adjacent to each other, and the respective corner webs are fully folded. It is in a good position. In the second extended form, the adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls of each corner can be separated and each corner web is in a partially expanded position. The tray can be locked to the first initial form by a cover, which can be disposed at least along the contours of the side and end panels of the tray.

Optionally, the tray can be locked into a second extended form by a fixed flap hinged to the upper edge of each side wall, where each corner web has one fixed flap and one side wall. Folded between, the handle flaps of the fixed flaps are folded into a locking position that can be received within one hand opening in the sidewall.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a blank for forming a carton is provided. The blank comprises a panel for forming the tray, the panel
The bottom panel for forming the bottom wall and
A pair of side panels for forming a pair of side walls,
A pair of end panels for forming a pair of end walls,
Foldable corner webs at each corner of the tray, with multiple gussets hinged one after another, with each corner web hinged between the adjacent side edges of the end walls and sidewalls. A foldable corner web with panels provided by each corner web,
A fixed flap that is hinged to the upper edge of each side wall and has a handle flap,
With
In the assembled or upright state, the tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form, in which in the first initial form the end walls and side walls of each corner of the tray are adjacent to each other. The side edges are arranged substantially adjacent to each other, each corner web is in a fully folded position, and in the second expansion, adjacent to the end wall and side walls of each corner. The mating side edges are separated, each corner web is in a partially expanded position, the tray can be locked to a second expansion form by a fixed flap, and the fixed flap is a fixed flap for each corner web. Is folded between the fixed flap and one of each side wall, and the handle flap is folded into a locking position that can be received within the hand opening of one of the side walls.

Optionally, multiple panels of corner webs are one after another, with multiple convergence crease lines having conceptual convergence points on approximately intersections of adjacent side edges of the end walls and side walls. Hinge connected.

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel having a side wall along the side edge of the side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the part. Panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by a fourth crease line, the first panel has a first free edge and the third panel has a second. The first crease line and the second crease line define a first angle (α) between them, and the second crease line and the first free edge E1 of them. A second angle ω ₁ is defined between them, a second crease line and a second free edge E ₂ define a third angle (ω 2) between them, a first angle (α) and The sum of the third angle (ω ₂ ) is equal to about 90 degrees, and _{neither the first angle (α) nor the third angle (ω 2} ) is equal to 45 degrees.

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel having a side wall along the side edge of the side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the part. The panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by a fourth crease line, and the first crease line and the second crease line are at a first angle between them ( α) is defined, and the second crease line and the fourth crease line define a second angle (β + δ + ε) between them, and a first angle (α) and a second angle. The sum of (β + δ + ε) is equal to about 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to 45 degrees.

Optionally, the first angle (α) is different in magnitude from the second angle (β + δ + ε).

Optionally, the plurality of gusset panels comprises a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, the first panel having side walls by a first crease line. Hinged to the side wall along the edge, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by the second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by the third crease line. Connected, the fourth panel is hinged to the end wall along the side edge of the end wall by the fourth crease line, and the fourth panel is hinged to the third panel by the fifth crease line. Hinged, the first crease line and the second crease line define a first angle (α) between them, and the fifth crease line and the fourth crease line are the second between them. The angle (ε) of 3 is defined, and the sum of twice the first angle (α) and the third angle (ε) may be approximately equal to about 90 degrees (2α + ε ≈ 90 °). ..

Optionally, the blank comprises multiple panels for forming the cover.

Optionally, one of the panels for forming the cover is hinged to one of the panels forming the tray.

Within the scope of the present application, the various embodiments, embodiments, examples, features, and alternatives shown in the paragraphs above, in the claims, and / or in the description and drawings below are individually or individually. It is expected that it can be adopted in any combination of. For example, a feature described in combination with one embodiment is applicable to any embodiment as long as it is not accompanied by feature incompatibility.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is a top view of the blank for forming the cover or cover of the carrier according to the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the step of assembling the blank of FIG. 1 into a lid or a cover. It is a figure which shows the step of assembling the blank of FIG. 1 into a lid or a cover. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a lid or cover formed from the blank of FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view of a blank for forming a tray or base of carriers according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the stage of assembling the blank of FIG. 5 into a tray or a base. It is a figure which shows the stage of assembling the blank of FIG. 5 into a tray or a base. It is a figure which shows the stage of assembling the blank of FIG. 5 into a tray or a base. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a tray or base formed from the blank of FIG. It is a perspective view of the carrier formed from the tray of FIG. 9 and the cover of FIG. It is a perspective view of the tray of FIG. 9 unfolded in an expanded state loaded with the primary product and ice. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the tray of FIG. 9 unfolded in the expanded state, with the primary product and ice removed for illustration purposes. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a tray formed from the blank of FIG. 5 assembled by an alternative assembly method. It is a top view of the blank for forming a carrier according to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

This specification discloses a detailed description of specific embodiments of carriers, packages, blanks, and assembly methods. It will be appreciated that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of methods in which a particular aspect of the invention can be implemented and do not represent a comprehensive list of all methods in which the invention can be embodied. As used herein, the term "exemplary" is used generically to refer to embodiments that serve as illustrations, examples, models, or patterns. In fact, it will be appreciated that the carriers, packages, blanks, and methods described herein can be embodied in various and alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show the details of a particular component. Well-known components, materials, or methods are not necessarily described in great detail to avoid ambiguity in the present disclosure. Any specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, solely as a basis for the claims and various uses of the invention. Should only be construed as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art.

In the embodiments detailed herein, the terms "carton" and "carrier" engage, transport, and engage an article, such as a product container, for non-limiting purposes that exhibit various features of the invention. / Or refers to a container for feeding. It is expected that the teachings of the present invention may be applied to various product containers that may or may not be tapered and / or cylindrical. Illustrative containers include bottles (eg, metal, glass, or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, and packets.

The blank is formed from a suitable base sheet. It should be understood that the term "appropriate base layer" as used herein includes all forms of foldable sheet materials such as cardboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastics, and combinations thereof. It should be understood that one or another number of blanks may be used, for example to provide a carrier structure described in more detail below.

In the illustrated embodiment, the blank is configured to form a carton or carrier for packaging an exemplary article placed exemplary. In the first illustrated exemplary embodiment, the arrangement is a 3x3 matrix and the article is a beverage can. Alternatively, the blank may be configured to form a carrier for packaging articles of other types, quantities, and sizes and / or for packaging articles in different arrangements or configurations.

An object of the present invention is to provide a carton with a tray having a bottom wall portion, a pair of side wall portions, and a pair of end wall portions. Foldable corners located at each corner of the tray. Each corner web is formed from a plurality of gusset panels that are hinged between adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls and hinged one after another. A fixed flap is hinged to the upper edge of each side wall and comprises a handle flap. The tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form. In the second extended form, the adjacent side edges of the end wall and side walls of each corner are separated and each corner web is in a partially expanded state. The tray can be locked to a second extension by a fixed flap, where each corner web is folded between the fixed flap and one on the side wall, and the handle flap is one hand opening on the side wall. It can be folded to a lock position that can be received inside.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1, a first blank 10 for forming the top cover or lid T of the carrier 90 as shown in FIG. 10 is shown. The first blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, which include a first flap 12, a first inner side panel 14, and a first outer. Includes a side panel 16, a top panel 18, a second outer side panel 20, a second inner side panel 22, and a second flap 24. The main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 are hinged one after another in a straight line by hinge connections in the form of fold lines 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23. ..

The blank 10 includes a first inner end panel 28a, a first outer end panel 26a, a second outer end panel 26b, and a second inner end panel 28b. The first inner end panel 28a is hinged to the first outer end panel 26a by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 27a. The first outer end panel 26a is hinged to the top panel 18 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 25a. The second inner end panel 28b is hinged to the second outer end panel 26b by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 27b. The second outer end panel 26b is hinged to the top panel 18 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 25b.

The first outer side panel 16 is coupled to each of the first outer end panel 26a and the second outer end panel 26b by the web structures W1 and W2, respectively.

The second outer side panel 20 is coupled to each of the first outer end panel 26a and the second outer end panel 26b by the web structures W3 and W4, respectively.

The web structure parts W1, W2, W3, and W4 each have a pair of web panels 30a / 32a, 30b / 32b, 30c / 32c, and 30d / 32d, and have substantially the same structure. It will be explained in more detail with reference to W1.

The first web structure W1 comprises a first web panel 30a hinged to a first outer side panel 16 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 33a. The second web panel 32a is hinged to the second outer end panel 26b by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 35a. The second web panel 32a is hinged to the first web panel 30a by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 31a. The first web panel 30a and the second web panel 32a are each substantially triangular in shape.

The crease line 33a is substantially collinear with the crease line 25b. The crease line 33a is substantially continuous with the crease line 25b. The crease line 35a is substantially collinear with the crease line 17. The crease line 35a is substantially continuous with the crease line 17.

The crease line 31a extends from the intersection formed by the crease lines 33a, 35a so as to extend from the corner of the upper panel 18.

The first inner side panel 14 comprises a first fixing tab 50a hinged along its first end edge by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 51a. The first inner side panel 14 comprises a second fixing tab 50b that is hinged along its second opposing end edge by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 51b.

The second inner side panel 22 comprises a third fixing tab 50c hinged along its first end edge by a hinged connection in the form of a crease line 51c. The second inner side panel 22 comprises a fourth fixing tab 50d that is hinged along the second opposite end edge by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 51d.

The first inner end panel 28a comprises a first break or recess R2, and the first break R2 is punched from the first side edge of the first inner end panel 28a. NS. The first inner end panel 28a comprises a second break or recess R3 and the second break R3 is from the second opposite side edge of the first inner end panel 28a. It is punched.

The second inner end panel 28b comprises a third break or recess R1 and the third break R1 is punched from the first side edge of the second inner end panel 28b. NS. The second inner end panel 28b comprises a fourth break or recess R4, the fourth break R4 from the second opposite side edge of the second inner end panel 28b. It is punched.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a second blank 110 for forming the base or tray of the carrier 90 shown in FIG. 10 is shown. The second blank 110 comprises a plurality of main panels 112/114, 116, 118, 120, 122/124, which are the first top flap 112/114, the first side panel 116, the base panel 118, Includes a second side panel 120 and a second top flap 122/124. The main panels 112/114, 116, 118, 120, 122/124 are hinged one after another in a linear series by hinge connections in the form of fold lines 115, 117, 119, 121.

The first top flap 112/114 comprises a crease line 113 that at least partially defines the proximal portion 114 and the distal portion 112 hinged to the first side panel 116 by the crease line 115. The position portion 112 is hinged to the proximal portion 114 by a crease line 113.

The first upper flap 112/114 comprises a first handle opening, the first handle opening being at least partially defined by the first handle flap 160. The first handle flap 160 is punched from the first upper flap 112/114 and hinged to the first upper flap 112/114 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 161. Both the first handle opening or the first handle flap 160 or the first handle opening and the first handle flap 160 cut into the crease line 113. The first handle flap 160 is defined by a substantially U-shaped separation line 162 extending from one of both ends of the crease line 161 to the distal portion 112. The separation line 162 further extends from the distal portion 112 to the other end of the crease line 161 of the proximal portion 114.

The first side panel 116 comprises a first handle aperture A1 and the first handle aperture A1 is punched from the first side panel 116.

The second top panel 122/124 comprises a crease line 123 that at least partially defines the proximal portion 122 and the distal portion 124 that are hinged to the second side panel 120 by the crease line 121. The distal portion 124 is hinged to the proximal portion 122 by a crease line 123.

The second upper flap 122/124 comprises a second handle opening, which is at least partially defined by the second handle flap 160. The second handle flap 160 is punched from the second upper flap 122/124 and hinged to the second upper flap 122/124 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 161. Both the second handle opening or the second handle flap 160 or the second handle opening and the second handle flap 160 cut into the crease line 123. The second handle flap 160 is defined by a substantially U-shaped separation line 162 extending into the distal portion 124 from one of both ends of the crease line 161. The separation line 162 further extends from the distal portion 124 to the other end of the crease line 161 of the proximal portion 122.

The second side panel 120 comprises a second handle aperture A2, and the second handle aperture A2 is punched from the second side panel 120.

The second blank 110 includes a first end panel 126a and a second end panel 126b. The first end panel 126a is hinged to the base panel 118 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 125a. The second end panel 126b is hinged to the base panel 118 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 125b.

The first side panel 116 is joined by the corner webs C1 and C2 to the first end of each of the first end panel 126a and the second end panel 126b, respectively.

The second side panel 120 is joined by the corner webs C3 and C4 to the second opposite ends of the first end panel 126a and the second end panel 126b, respectively.

Corner webs C1, C2, C3 and C4 have multiple gusset panels 140a, 142a, 144a, 146a and 140b, 142b, 144b, 146b and 140c, 142c, 144c, 146c and 140d, 142d, 144d, 146d, respectively. It has substantially the same structure, and will be described in more detail by referring to the first corner web C1.

The first corner web C1 comprises a first gusset panel 140a hinged to a first side panel 116 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 141a. The crease line 141a defines the side edge of the first side panel 116. The second gusset panel 142a is hinged to the first gusset panel 140a by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 143a. The second gusset panel 142a is hinged to the third gusset panel 144a by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 145a. The third gusset panel 144a is hinged to the optional fourth gusset panel 146a by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 147a. The fourth gusset panel 146a is hinged to the second end panel 126b by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 149a.

In some embodiments, the crease line 147a has a fourth gusset panel 146a integrated with a third gusset panel 144a, and a third gusset panel 144a and a fourth gusset panel 146a are single third. The gusset panel 144a / 146a of the gusset panel 144a / 146a may be omitted, in other words, the fourth gusset panel 146a may be omitted so as to be an embodiment that can be regarded as omitted. In such a configuration, the single gusset panel 144a / 146a is hinged to the second end panel 126b by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 149a.

The crease line 149a defines the side edge of the second end panel 126b. The side edge of the second end panel 126b is adjacent to the side edge of the first side panel 116, and in the assembled state, the side edge of the second end panel 126b is in the initial position, i.e. when assembled. In place, it is placed next to or near the side edge of the first side panel 116. The side edges of the second end panel 126b are arranged substantially parallel to the side edges of the first side panel 116 in the initial position, i.e. the time-of-assembly position, with respect to the base panel 118, respectively. Is virtually vertical.

The first gusset panel 140a, the second gusset panel 142a, the third gusset panel 144a, and the fourth gusset panel 146a are each substantially triangular in shape.

The crease line 141a is substantially collinear with the crease line 125b. The crease line 141a is substantially continuous with the crease line 125b. The crease line 149a is substantially collinear with the crease line 117. The crease line 149a is substantially continuous with the crease line 117.

The crease line 145a extends from the intersection formed by the crease lines 141a, 149a so as to extend from the corner of the base panel 118.

The crease lines 143a, 147a extend toward the intersection formed by the crease lines 141a, 149a.

Optionally, the crease lines 143a, 147a terminate before reaching the intersection formed by the crease lines 141a, 149a. In this way, the proximal end of the crease lines 143a, 147a is separated from the intersection formed by the crease lines 141a, 149a.

In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 145a and the crease line 149a _{define an angle θ 1} between them, optionally this angle θ ₁ is 45 °. In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 145a and the crease line 141a _{define an angle θ 2} between them, optionally which θ ₂ is 45 °. In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 145a and the crease line 149a _{define an angle θ 1} + θ ₂ between them, optionally which θ ₁ + θ ₂ is 90 °.

In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 141a and the crease line 143a define an angle α between them, optionally this angle α is 36.6 °. In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 143a and the crease line 145a define an angle β between them, optionally this angle β is 8.4 °. It will be understood that α + β = θ _1.

In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 145a and the crease line 147a define an angle δ between them, optionally this angle δ is 27.6 °. In the illustrated embodiment, the crease line 147a and the crease line 149a define an angle ε between them, optionally this angle ε is 17.4 °. It will be understood that δ + ε = θ _2.

With reference to the structure of the carriers as shown in FIGS. 2-4 and 6-10, the carriers are set in a straight machine so that the carriers do not need to be rotated or flipped to complete their assembly. It is expected that it can be formed by continuous folding motion. The folding process is not limited to those described below and may be modified according to specific manufacturing requirements.

Referring to FIGS. 2-4, Adhesive G or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first outer edge panel 26a with the unprinted side of the first blank 10 facing outward or upward. Applied, Adhesive G or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second outer edge panel 26b. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or adhesive treatment may be applied to the first inner edge panel 28a and the second inner edge panel 28b, respectively.

The first blank 10 is bent about the crease line 27a as indicated by the directional arrow D1 shown in FIG. 3, and the first inner end panel 28a is flattened with the first outer end panel 26a. Keep in a surface contact relationship. The first inner end panel 28a is fixed to the first outer end panel 26a.

The first blank 10 is bent about the crease line 27b as indicated by the directional arrow D2 shown in FIG. 3, and the second inner end panel 28b is flattened with the second outer end panel 26b. Keep in a surface contact relationship. The second inner end panel 28b is fixed to the second outer end panel 26b.

The partially assembled flat first blank 10 can be transported to the conversion plant in that state. The partially assembled flat first blank 10 is then assembled into a tube structure closed at one end to form the top cover T of the carrier 90.

The partially assembled flat first blank 10 is assembled by folding the first outer end panel 26a around the crease line 25a (and crease lines 33a, 33d) to form the first outer side. The end panel 26a (and as a result the first inner end panel 28a), the first web panel 30a, and the seventh web panel 30d are placed in a substantially vertical relationship with the top panel 18. The second outer edge panel 26b is folded around the crease line 25b (and crease lines 33b, 33c), and the second outer edge panel 26b (and as a result the second inner edge panel) is folded. 28b), the third web panel 30b, and the fifth web panel 30c are placed in a substantially vertical relationship with the top panel 18.

The first web panel 30a and the third web panel 30b are folded around the crease lines 33a and 33b, respectively, and are arranged in a face-to-face relationship with the first outer side panel 16. As a result, the first outer side panel 16 is folded around the crease line 17, and the second web panel 32a and the fourth web panel 32b are centered around the crease lines 31a and 35a, 31b and 35b, respectively. Folded as.

The first inner side panel 14 is folded around the crease line 15 and arranged face-to-face with the first outer side panel 16 to form the first web panel 30a and the second. The web panel 32a and the third web panel 30b and the fourth web panel 32b are arranged in a face-to-face relationship with each other, and the first inner side panel 14 and the first outer side panel 16 are arranged. It is arranged between them.

The first fixing tab 50a and the second fixing tab 50b are folded around the crease lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

The first flap 12 is folded around the crease line 13, and the first flap 12 is placed in surface contact with the upper panel 18.

The first fixing tab 50a and the second fixing tab 50b are placed in surface contact with one of the first outer end panel 26a and the second outer end panel 26b, respectively.

The first fixing tab 50a is engaged by the free edge of the second inner end panel 28b defined by the third fracture R1.

The second fixing tab 50b is engaged by the free edge of the first inner end panel 28a defined by the first break R2.

In this way, the first fixing tab 50a and the second fixing tab 50b interact with and abut on the third break R1 and the first break R2, respectively, on the first outer side. Lock the first outer side panel 16 to a folding position where the part panel 16 (and as a result the first inner side panel 14) is oriented substantially perpendicular to the top panel 18.

The seventh web panel 30d and the fifth web panel 30c are folded around the crease lines 33d and 33c, respectively, and arranged in a face-to-face relationship with the second outer side panel 20. As a result, the second outer side panel 20 is folded around the crease line 19, and the sixth web panel 32c and the eighth web panel 32d are centered on the crease lines 31c and 35c and 31d and 35d, respectively. Folded as.

The second inner side panel 22 is folded around the crease line 21 and arranged face-to-face with the second outer side panel 20, whereby the fifth web panel 30c and the sixth web panel are arranged. The 32c and the seventh web panel 30d and the eighth web panel 32d are arranged face-to-face with each other and are arranged between the second inner side panel 22 and the second outer side panel 20. Will be set up.

The third fixed tab 50c and the fourth fixed tab 50d are folded around the crease lines 51c and 51d, respectively.

The second flap 24 is folded around the crease line 23, and the second flap 24 is placed in surface contact with the upper panel 18.

The third fixing tab 50c and the fourth fixing tab 50d are placed in surface contact with the first outer end panel 26a and the second outer end panel 26b, respectively.

The third fixing tab 50c is engaged by the free edge of the first inner end panel 28a defined by the second fracture R3.

The fourth fixing tab 50d is engaged by the free edge of the second inner end panel 28b defined by the fourth fracture R4.

In this way, the third fixing tab 50c and the fourth fixing tab 50d interact with and abut on the second break R3 and the fourth break R4, respectively, on the second outer side. Lock the second outer side panel 22 in a folded position where the part panel 22 (and as a result the second inner side panel 20) is oriented substantially perpendicular to the top panel 18.

FIG. 4 shows the top cover T of the carrier 90 in the assembled state.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, an adhesive G or other adhesive treatment is applied to the first side panel 116 with the non-printed side of the second blank 110 facing outward or upward. Adhesive G or other adhesive treatment is applied to the second side panel 120. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or adhesive treatment is applied to a first gusset panel 140a, a fifth gusset panel 140b, a ninth gusset panel 140c, and a thirteenth gusset panel 140d.

The second blank 110 is folded around the crease line 125b (and crease lines 141a, 141d) as indicated by the direction arrow D3 in FIG. 7, with the second end panel 126b as the base panel 118 and the flat surface. Keep in contact.

The first gusset panel 140a is in surface contact with the first side panel 116, and the thirteenth gusset panel 140d is in surface contact with the second side panel 120.

The first gusset panel 140a is fixed to the first side panel 116. The thirteenth gusset panel 140d is fixed to the second side panel 120.

The second blank 110 is folded about the crease line 125a (and crease lines 141b, 141c) as indicated by the directional arrow D4 in FIG. 7, superimposing the first end panel 126a on the base panel 118. Place it in a partial superposition relationship with the second end panel 126b. The second end panel 126b is partially disposed between the first end panel 126a and the base panel 118.

The fifth gusset panel 140b is in surface contact with the first side panel 116, and the ninth gusset panel 140d is in surface contact with the second side panel 120.

The fifth gusset panel 140b is fixed to the first side panel 116. The ninth gusset panel 140c is fixed to the second side panel 120.

The partially assembled flat-shaped second blank 110 can be transported to the conversion plant in that state. The partially assembled flat second blank 110 is then assembled into a tube structure closed at one end to form tray B of the carrier 90.

The partially assembled flat second blank 110 is assembled by folding the first side panel 116 about the crease line 117 as indicated by the direction arrow D5 in FIG. The part panel 116 is placed in a substantially vertical relationship with the base panel 118. The second side panel 120 is simultaneously folded about the crease line 119 as indicated by the direction arrow D6 in FIG. 8 to keep the second side panel 120 substantially perpendicular to the top panel 18. ..

The corner webs C2, C3 join the first side panel 116 and the second side panel 120 to the first end panel 126a. The second corner web C2 is folded around the crease lines 145b and 149b, and the third corner web C3 is folded around the crease lines 145c and 149c. In doing so, the first end panel 126a is substantially extended with respect to the base panel 118 about the crease line 125a as indicated by the direction arrow D7 in FIG. Be placed in a vertical relationship.

The corner webs C1 and C4 join the first side panel 116 and the second side panel 120 to the second end panel 126b. The first corner web C1 is folded around the crease lines 145a and 149a, and the fourth corner web C4 is folded around the crease lines 145d and 149d. In doing so, the second end panel 126b is substantially extended with respect to the base panel 118 about the crease line 125b as indicated by the direction arrow D8 in FIG. Be placed in a vertical relationship.

Tray B of carrier 90 may be loaded with article C through the open end of the tube structure thus formed.

The first upper flap 112/114 is then folded about the crease line 115 so as to overlap at least a portion of article C.

The second upper flap 122/124 is then folded about the crease line 121 so as to overlap at least a portion of article C.

FIG. 9 shows tray B of carrier 90 in an upright and loaded state. Tray B is shown in FIG. 9 in its initial or stowed form, with the side edge of the second end panel 126b adjacent to the side edge of the first side panel 116. However, in the assembled state, the side edge of the second end panel 126b is next to or near the side edge of the first side panel 116 in the initial or stowed position. Arranged. The side edges of the second end panel 126b are arranged substantially parallel to the side edges of the first side panel 116 in the initial position, i.e. the time-of-assembly position, with respect to the base panel 118, respectively. Is virtually vertical. The other adjacent side edges of the side panels 116, 120 and the end panels 126a, 126b located at the other corner of the tray B are similarly arranged.

In this assembled state, the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 are arranged in a completely folded state. That is, the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 are arranged substantially inside the tray B. With reference to the first corner web C1, the third gusset panel 144a is arranged face-to-face or superposed with the second gusset panel 142a and face-to-face or with the first portion of the first gusset panel 140a. It is arranged in a superimposing relationship. The fourth gusset panel 146a is arranged face-to-face or superposed with the second portion of the first gusset panel 140a.

The top cover T can then be applied to tray B to form carriers, and the loaded carriers form package 190 as shown in FIG. The tube structure of the top cover T has sufficient internal dimensions to receive at least the upper portion of the tube structure of the tray B. To form a tight fit, the internal dimensions of the tube structure of the top cover T are substantially similar or equivalent to the external dimensions of the tube structure of the tray B.

The top cover T keeps the tray B upright.

Tray B can be deformed from the assembly time state shown in FIG. 9 to the expanded state shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

The first end panel 126a and the second end panel 126b can be displaced outward as indicated by direction arrows D9 and D10 in FIG. 12, respectively. The first end panel 126a extends relative to the base panel 118 about the crease line 125a. The second end panel 126b extends relative to the base panel 118 about the crease line 125b.

The first corner web C1 is folded around the crease line 143a and unfolded around the crease line 145a. The second gusset panel 142a is folded relative to the first gusset panel 140a. The second gusset panel 142a is arranged in a substantially flat relationship with the third gusset panel 144a and the fourth gusset panel 146a.

The fourth gusset panel 146a is moved outwards, leaving it exposed to view.

The second corner web C2 folds around crease line 143b and expands around crease line 145b. The sixth gusset panel 142b is folded relative to the fifth gusset panel 140b. The sixth gusset panel 142b is arranged in a substantially flat relationship with the seventh gusset panel 144b and the eighth gusset panel 146b.

The eighth gusset panel 146b is moved outwards, leaving it exposed to the field of view.

The third corner web C3 is folded around the crease line 143c and unfolded around the crease line 145c. The tenth gusset panel 142c is folded relative to the ninth gusset panel 140c. The tenth gusset panel 142c is arranged in a substantially flat relationship with the eleventh gusset panel 144c and the twelfth gusset panel 146c.

The twelfth gusset panel 146c is moved outward and exposed to the field of view.

The fourth corner web C4 folds around crease line 143d and expands around crease line 145d.

The 14th gusset panel 142d is folded relative to the 13th gusset panel 140d. The 14th gusset panel 142d is arranged in a substantially flat relationship with the 15th gusset panel 144d and the 16th gusset panel 146d.

The 16th gusset panel 146d is moved outwards and exposed to the field of view.

Tray B is held in the expanded state shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 by the first top flap 112/114 and the second top flap 122/124.

The first top flap 112/114 is folded inward of tray B and faces the second gusset panel 142a, the third gusset panel 144a, the sixth gusset panel 142b, and the seventh gusset panel 144b. Arranged in a contact relationship.

The first handle flap 160 is folded outward about the crease line 161 and is received in the first handle aperture A1 provided on the first side panel 116. The first handle flap 160 is dimensioned and / or shaped to engage the first handle aperture A1 in a locked engagement state. The first handle flap 160 comprises a shoulder wider than the first handle aperture A1 thereby preventing or at least preventing the first handle flap 160 from disengaging from the first handle aperture A1. This has the effect of fixing or holding the first top flap 112/114 in the vicinity of the first corner web C1 and the second corner web C2.

The first top flap 112/114 is centered on the crease line 113 to facilitate insertion of the first fixed panel 112/114 between the first side panel 116 and the article C in the adjacent row. Can be folded.

The second upper flap 122/124 is folded inward of tray B and faces the tenth gusset panel 142c, the eleventh gusset panel 144c, the fourteenth gusset panel 142d, and the fifteenth gusset panel 144d. Arranged in a contact relationship.

The second handle flap 160 is folded outward about the crease line 161 and is received in the second handle aperture A2 provided on the second side panel 120. The second handle flap 160 is dimensioned and / or shaped to engage the second handle aperture A2 in a locked engagement state. The second handle flap 160 comprises a shoulder wider than the second handle aperture A2, thereby preventing or at least preventing the second handle flap 160 from disengaging from the second handle aperture A2.

This has the effect of fixing or holding the second upper flap 122/124 in the vicinity of the third corner web C3 and the fourth corner web C4.

In the extended state, the side edges of the second end panel 126b are moved away from the side edges of the first side panel 116 and the side edges of the second side panel 120. Will be done. Similarly, the side edges of the first end panel 126a are moved away from the side edges of the first side panel 116 and the second side panel 120.

Each side edge of the second end panel 126b is arranged non-parallel to the adjacent side edge of the first side panel 116 or the second side panel 120 or is divergent. Be placed.

In this expanded state, the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 are arranged in a partially expanded state. That is, the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 are arranged outside and can be visually recognized outside the tray B. With reference to the first corner web C1, the fourth gusset panel 146a or at least a portion thereof can be considered to form part of the outer wall of the carrier and form the corner panel of tray B. The fourth gusset panel 146a is moved outward from a concealed position hidden by the first side panel 116 to an exposed or external position.

In the expanded state, the internal volume of the tray B is increased as compared with the assembled state. This allows the user to insert additional items such as water or ice into tray B as shown in FIG.

Corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 close or seal the corners of tray B to facilitate retention of water or ice held by tray B.

In some embodiments, tray B is formed from a cardboard material, which can be coated or laminated with a water resistant or waterproof material.

In one application, tray B forms an ice bucket for cooling the primary product container, while in other applications, the tray is a dry beverage or dry food product to which, for example, boiling water is added, without limitation. Used as a tableware item for transportation, etc.

One advantage of the present disclosure is that it forms a tight fit around the primary product in the assembled state and allows the user to add supplemental items to the carrier at the time of use of the primary product in the expanded state. The point is that carriers for primary products can be formed. In this way, the primary product is well protected in transit, carrier size is minimized and therefore shipping costs are reduced.

FIG. 13 shows an alternative method of incorporating the second blank 110 into tray B'. Corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 are located outside the first side panel 116 and the second side panel 120.

The first gusset panel 140a, the fifth gusset panel 140b, the ninth gusset panel 140c, and the thirteenth gusset panel 140d are one side and one side of the first side panel 116 and the second side panel 120, respectively. Retained in contact. The first upper flap 112/114 and the second upper flap 122/124 are folded downward around the crease lines 115 and 121 and arranged externally. The first upper flap 112/114 and the second upper flap 122/124 are held in the vicinity of the respective corner webs C1, C2, C3 and C4. The first handle flap and the second handle flap 160 are inserted into the first handle aperture A1 and the second handle aperture A2, respectively, and thus the first upper flap 112/114 and the second upper flap 122/ Fix 124 in place. In this way, the tray B'can be held upright in both the assembled and expanded states without the use of glue or adhesive.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown. In this illustrated alternative embodiment, similar numbers are used to indicate similar parts where possible, but these features belong to the alternative embodiment. "1000" is added to indicate. The alternative embodiment shares a number of common features with the embodiments of FIGS. 1-13, so only differences from the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-13 are described in any further detail. Will be done.

A single blank 1010 for forming the carrier tray and the top cover or lid is shown. The first blank 1010 comprises a first portion T'' comprising a plurality of main panels 1012, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024 for forming the top cover and a plurality of trays for forming the tray. Provided with a second part B'' with main panels 1112, 1114, 1116, 1118, 1120, 1122, 1124.

The second part B'' has substantially the same structure as the second blank 110, except that the first part T'' is added to the second end panel 1126B. The end panel 1126B of the second is hinged to the end edge of the second end panel 1126B by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1080. The end edge of the second end panel 1126B is located opposite the second end edge defined by a crease line 1125B that hinges the second end panel 1126B to the base panel 1118.

The first part T'' is the first flap 1012, the first inner side panel 1014, the first outer side panel 1016, the upper panel 1018, the second outer side panel 1020, the second. It has two inner side panels 1022 and a second flap 1024. The main panels 1012, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1022, 1024 are hinged in a straight line one after another by hinge connections in the form of crease lines 1013, 1015, 1017, 1019, 1021, 1023. ..

Blank 1010 comprises an inner end panel 1028b and an outer end panel 1026a. The inner end panel 1028b is hinged to the outer end panel 1026b by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1027b. The outer end panel 1026a is hinged to the top panel 1018 by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1025a.

The first outer side panel 1016 is coupled to the outer end panel 1026b by the first web structure W1. The second outer side panel 1020 is coupled to the outer end panel 1026b by a fourth web structure W4.

The first web structure W1 comprises a first web panel 1030a hinged to a first outer side panel 1016 by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 1033a. The second web panel 1032a is hinged to the second outer end panel 1026b by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1035a. The second web panel 1032a is hinged to the first web panel 1030a by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 1031a. The first web panel 1030a and the second web panel 1032a are each substantially triangular in shape.

The crease line 1033a is substantially collinear with the crease line 1025b. The crease line 1033a is substantially continuous with the crease line 1025b. The crease line 1035a is substantially collinear with the crease line 1017. The crease line 1035a is substantially continuous with the crease line 1017.

The crease line 1031a extends from the intersection formed by the crease lines 1033a, 1035a so as to extend from the corner of the top panel 1018.

The fourth web structure W4 comprises a seventh web panel 1030d hinged to the second outer side panel 1020 by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 1033d. The eighth web panel 1032d is hinged to the outer end panel 1026b by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1035d. The eighth web panel 1032d is hinged to the seventh web panel 1030d by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 1031d. The seventh web panel 1030d and the eighth web panel 1032d are substantially triangular in shape.

The crease line 1033d is substantially collinear with the crease line 1025b. The crease line 1033d is substantially continuous with the crease line 1025b. The crease line 1035d is substantially collinear with the crease line 1017. The crease line 1035a is substantially continuous with the crease line 1017.

The crease line 1031d extends from the intersection formed by the crease lines 1033d, 1035d so as to extend from the corner of the top panel 1018.

The first inner side panel 1014 comprises a first lock tab 1070a and a second lock tab 1070b. The first lock tab 1070a and the second lock tab 1070b are formed integrally with the first inner side panel 1014 and are punched from the material forming the first flap 1012 on the other. The first lock tab 1070a and the second lock tab 1070b are at least partially defined by cut lines that are substantially "U" shaped, and these cut lines are the first lock tab 1070a and the second lock tab 1070b. Cut into the crease line 1013 so that is extending outward from the crease line 1013.

The first outer side panel 1016 comprises a first receiving portion 1072a and a second receiving portion 1072b. The first receiving portion 1072a and the second receiving portion 1072b are formed by cut lines that are substantially "U-shaped", and these cut lines are formed by the first receiving portion 1072a and the second receiving portion 1072b. Extends inward from the crease line 1017 and cuts into the crease line 1017 so that it is at least partially defined within the top panel 1018. The notch line forms a slot or slit near the crease line 1017 that receives one of the first lock tab 1070a and the second lock tab 1070b, respectively.

The second inner side panel 1022 comprises a third lock tab 1078a and a fourth lock tab 1078b. The third lock tab 1078a and the fourth lock tab 1078b are formed integrally with the second inner side panel 1020 and are punched from the material forming the second flap 1024 on the other side. The third lock tab 1078a and the fourth lock tab 1078b are at least partially defined by cut lines that are substantially "U" shaped, and these cut lines are the third lock tab 1078a and the fourth lock tab 1078b. Interrupts the crease line 1023 so that is extending outward from the crease line 1023.

The second outer side panel 1020 comprises a third receiving portion 1076a and a fourth receiving portion 1076b. The third receiving portion 1076a and the fourth receiving portion 1076b are formed by cut lines that are substantially "U" shaped, and these cut lines are formed by the third receiving portion 1076a and the fourth receiving portion 1076b. Extends inward from the crease line 1019 and cuts into the crease line 1019 so that it is at least partially defined within the top panel 1018. The notch line forms a slot or slit near the crease line 1019 that receives one of the third lock tab 1078a and the fourth lock tab 1078b, respectively.

The outer end panel 1026b comprises a fifth receiving portion 1074a and a sixth receiving portion 1074b. The fifth receiving portion 1074a and the sixth receiving portion 1074b are formed by cut lines that are substantially "U" shaped, and these cut lines are formed by the fifth receiving portion 1074a and the sixth receiving portion 1074b. Extends outward from the crease line 1025b and cuts into the crease line 1025b so that it is at least partially defined within the outer edge panel 1026b. The notch line forms a slot or slit near the crease line 1025b that receives one of the first retention tab 1054 and the second retention tab 1056, respectively.

The first retention tab 1054 is formed integrally with the first flap 1012 and extends from the edge edge adjacent to the side edge defined by the crease line 1013.

The second retention tab 1056 is formed integrally with the second flap 1024 and extends from the edge edge adjacent to the side edge defined by the crease line 1023.

The inner side panel 1022 comprises a first fixing tab 1052a hinged along the first side edge by a hinge connection in the form of a fold line 1053a. The second inner side panel 1022 comprises a second fixing tab 1052b that is hinged along the second opposite side edge by a hinge connection in the form of a crease line 1053b.

The top panel 1018 is hinged to the second end panel 1126b of the second part B'' by a crease line 1080.

The second part B ″ can be assembled into a tray or base substantially and therefore in the same manner as described above in connection with the second blank 110 of the first embodiment.

The first part T'' of blank 1010 is assembled to the top cover and does not require any glue or glue.

The first outer panel 1016 and the second outer panel 1020 are folded around the crease lines 1017 and 1019, respectively, and are substantially perpendicular to the top panel 1018.

The outer edge panel 1026b is then folded about the crease line 1025b. The first web structure W1 and the fourth web structure W4 are folded around the crease lines 1033a, 1031a, 1035a and 1033d, 1031d, 1035d, respectively. The first web structure W1 is folded so that the first web panel 1030a faces the second web panel 1032a. The first web structure W1 is folded so that the first web panel 1030a is in surface contact with the first outer side panel 1016. Alternatively, the first web structure W1 can be folded so that the second web panel 1032a is in surface contact with the outer edge panel 1026b.

The fourth web structure W4 is folded so that the seventh web panel 1030d is in a face-to-face relationship with the eighth web panel 1032d. The fourth web structure W4 is folded so that the seventh web panel 1030d is in surface contact with the second outer panel 1020. Alternatively, the fourth web structure W4 can be folded so that the eighth web panel 1032d is in surface contact with the outer edge panel 1026b.

The inner end panel 1028b is then folded around the crease line 1027b to face the outer end panel 1026b.

The first fixing tab 1052a and the second fixing tab 1052b are folded around the crease line 1053a and the crease line 1053b, respectively. The first fixing tab 1052a is arranged in surface contact with the first outer side panel 1016. The second fixing tab 1052b is arranged in surface contact with the second outer side panel 1020.

The first inner side panel 1014 is then folded about the crease line 1015 so that it is in surface contact with the first outer side panel 1016, and in doing so, the first web structure. The W1 and the first fixing tab 1052a are arranged so as to be sandwiched between the first inner side panel 1014 and the first outer side panel 1016.

The first flap 1012 is folded around the crease line 1013 and placed in surface contact with the top panel 1018. The first lock tab 1070a is received in the first receiving portion 1072a, the second lock tab 1070b is received in the second receiving portion 1072b, and the first inner side panel 1014 and the first Fix the outer side panel 1016 together.

The second inner side panel 1022 is then folded around the crease line 1021 so that it is in surface contact with the second outer side panel 1020, in which the fourth web structure is located. The W4 and the second fixing tab 1052b are arranged so as to be sandwiched between the second inner side panel 1022 and the second outer side panel 1020.

The second flap 1024 is folded around the crease line 1023 and placed in surface contact with the top panel 1018. The third lock tab 1078a is received in the third receiving part 1076a, the fourth lock tab 1078b is received in the fourth receiving part 1076b, and the second inner side panel 1022 and the second Fix the outer side panel 1020 together.

By doing so, a cover having both side walls and an end wall extending between them or an upper cover having an upper panel is formed. The top cover is hinged to a base or tray formed from a second portion B'' of blank 1010. The top cover is folded around the crease line 1080 to close the carrier formed from the blank 1010.

The present disclosure provides a carton or carrier with tray B. The tray includes a bottom wall portion 118, a pair of side wall portions 116, 120, a pair of end wall portions 126a, 126b, and foldable corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 at each corner of the tray B. Each corner web hinges between adjacent side edges of the end wall 116, 120 and side walls 126a, 126b, and each corner web hinges multiple gusset panels one after another. Be prepared. The fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 are hinged to the upper edges of the side panels 116, 120, respectively. In tray B, with the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 in the fully folded position, the adjacent side edges of the end wall portions 116, 120 and the side wall portions 126a, 126b of each corner of the tray are mutual. From the first initial form, which is substantially adjacent to the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4, the end walls of each corner 116, 120, with the respective corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 in a partially expanded position. And it is possible to convert to a second extended form in which the adjacent side edges of the side walls 126a, 126b are separated. Tray B can be locked to the second expansion by fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124. Fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 are locks where each corner web C1, C2, C3, C4 is sandwiched or folded between the fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 and one of the side walls 116, 120, respectively. Folded to position. The handle flaps 160 of the fixed flaps 112/114 and 122/124 are received in one of the hand opening of the side walls 116 and 120.

The tray B may be locked to the first initial form by the cover T engaged to the tray B such that the cover T is disposed at least along the contours of the side and end panels of the tray B. Optionally, the cover T is hinged to the tray B.

Optionally, multiple gusset panels of the corner web have a plurality of conceptual convergence points on approximately intersections of adjacent end wall portions 116, 120 and side wall portions 126a, 126b side edges 141a, 149a. The convergent crease lines are hinged one after another.

In some embodiments, the plurality of gusset panels are the first panel 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, the second panel 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d and the third panel 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b. , 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d. The first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d are hinged to the sidewalls 116, 120 along the lateral edges of the sidewalls 116, 120 by the first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d. The second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d are hinged to the first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d by the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d. The third panels 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d are hinged to the second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d by the third crease lines 145a, 145b, 145c, 145d. .. The third panel 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d has end walls along the side edges of end walls 126a, 126b by the fourth crease lines 149a, 149b, 149c, 149d. It is hinged to 126a and 126b.

The first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d have a first free edge E1 so that the first free edge E1 is in surface contact with the first side wall 116 so that the first panel 140a is in surface contact with the first side wall 116. It is configured to be substantially parallel to the fold line 115 so that the fixed flaps 112/114 can be folded around the fold line 141a when folded.

The third panel 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d has a second free edge E2 and the second free edge E2 is a crease line when tray B is in the expanded state. It is configured to be substantially parallel to the 115, which allows the fixed flap 112/114 to be folded around the corner webs C1, C2, C3 and C4.

In some embodiments, the second free edge E2 folds the corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 around the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d, thus leaving tray B in the expanded state. In some cases, it may be aligned with the first free edge E1.

The first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d and the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d define a first angle α between them. The second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d and the first free edge E1 define a _{second angle ω 1 between them.} The second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d and the second free edge E2 define a _{third angle ω 2 between them.}

The second angle ω ₁ is equal to the third angle ω _2.
ω ₁ = ω ₂

The sum of the first angle α and the second angle ω ₁ is 90 °.
α + ω ₁ = 90 °

Therefore, the sum of the first angle α and the third angle ω ₂ is 90 °.
α + ω ₂ = 90 °

Neither the first angle α _{nor the third angle ω 2} is equal to 45 °.
α ≠ 45 °
ω ₂ ≠ 45 °

The first angle α may be different from, i.e. not equal to, the third angle ω _2.
α ≠ ω ₂

In other embodiments, the plurality of gusset panels are the first panel 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, the second panel 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d, and the third panel 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d. , With fourth panels 146a, 146b, 146c, 146d. The first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d are hinged to the sidewalls 116, 120 along the lateral edges of the sidewalls 116, 120 by the first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d. The second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d are hinged to the first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d by the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d. The third panels 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d are hinged to the second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d by the third crease lines 145a, 145b, 145c, 145d. The fourth panels 146a, 146b, 146c, 146d are hinged to the end walls 126a, 126b along the side edges of the end walls 126a, 126b by the fourth crease lines 149a, 149b, 149c, 149d. .. The fourth panels 146a, 146b, 146c, 146d are hinged to the third panels 144a, 144b, 144c, 144d by the fifth crease lines 147a, 147b, 147c, 147d. The first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d and the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d define a first angle α between them. The fifth fold lines 147a, 147b, 147c, 147d and the fourth fold lines 149a, 149b, 149c, 149d define a third angle ε between them.

The sum of twice the first angle α and the third angle ε is equal to about 90 °.
2α + ε ≒ 90 °

In a further embodiment, the plurality of gusset panels are the first panel 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, the second panel 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d and the third panel 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c. Equipped with / 146c and 144d / 146d. The first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d are hinged to the sidewalls 116, 120 along the lateral edges of the sidewalls 116, 120 by the first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d. The second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d are hinged to the first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d by the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d. The third panels 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d are hinged to the second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d by the third crease lines 145a, 145b, 145c, 145d. .. The third panel 144a / 146a, 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d has end walls along the side edges of end walls 126a, 126b by the fourth crease lines 149a, 149b, 149c, 149d. It is hinged to 126a and 126b. The first crease lines 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d and the second crease lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d define a first angle α between them. The second fold lines 143a, 143b, 143c, 143d and the fourth fold lines 149a, 149b, 149c, 149d define a second angle β + δ + ε between them.

The sum of the first angle α and the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to about 90 °.
α + (β + δ + ε) ≒ 90 °

Neither the first angle α nor the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to 45 °.
α ≠ 45 °
(β + δ + ε) ≠ 45 °

The first angle α may be different from, or not equal to, the second angle (β + δ + ε).
α ≠ (β + δ + ε)

The present disclosure provides a carton or carrier comprising a tray B and a cover T that is at least partially releaseably engaged with the tray B to cover the top of the opening of the tray B. The tray includes a bottom wall portion 118, a pair of side wall portions 116, 120, a pair of end wall portions 126a, 126b, and foldable corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 at each corner of the tray B. Each corner web is hinged between the adjacent side edges of the end walls 116, 120 and the side walls 126a, 126b, and each corner web is a convergent crease line 143a / 145a, 143b / 145b, 143c /. First panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, second panels 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d and third panels 144a / 146a, hinged one after another by 145c, 143d / 145d, It is equipped with 144b / 146b, 144c / 146c, 144d / 146d. Convergence crease lines 143a / 145a, 143b / 145b, 143c / 145c, 143d / 145d with conceptual convergence points are at the intersection of adjacent side edges of end walls 116, 120 and side walls 126a, 126b. Almost arranged. The first panels 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d of each corner web C1, C2, C3, C4 are fixed to the outer surface of the side wall portions 116, 120, respectively. In tray B, with the corner webs C1, C2, C3, and C4 in the fully folded position, the end wall portions 116, 120 and the side wall portions 126a, 126b of the tray B are mutually adjacent side edges. From the first initial form, which is placed substantially next to each other, the corner webs C1, C2, C3, C4 are in a partially expanded position, and the end walls 116, 120 and each corner are partially expanded. It is possible to convert to a second extended form in which the adjacent side edges of the side wall portions 126a and 126b are separated. The tray B can be locked to the first initial form by the cover T engaged to the tray B so that the cover T is disposed at least along the contours of the side and end panels of the tray B. ..

The tray B can be locked to the second expansion form by the fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 hinged to the upper edges of the side walls 116, 120, respectively. Fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 are locks where each corner web C1, C2, C3, C4 is sandwiched or folded between the fixed flaps 112/114, 122/124 and one of the side walls 116, 120, respectively. Folded to position. The handle flaps 160 of the fixed flaps 112/114 and 122/124 are received within the hand opening of one of the side walls 116 and 120.

It is understandable that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and openings can be adjusted to accommodate articles of different sizes or shapes. In other embodiments of the invention, it is expected that the carry handle will be applied to a variety of carton structures and in its application will not be limited to end-loading type fully closed cartons. Also, one side of the carry handle (with only one buffer structure) is sufficient, and two carry handle structures in a symmetrical mirror image, each with its own buffer structure, are unnecessary. Is expected.

In the present specification, "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "end", "side", "inner", "outer", "upper", and "lower". It will be appreciated that directional words such as, do not necessarily limit each panel to such an orientation, but may simply serve to distinguish these panels from each other.

As used herein, the terms "hinge connection" and "crease line" define a hinge feature of a blank, facilitate folding of the blanks against each other, or indicate an optimal panel folding position for the blank. Refers to any line style. The crease line is typically a knurled line, an embossed line, or a debossed line. Neither the reference to the hinge connection or the crease line should necessarily be construed as referring to only a single crease line, and in practice the hinge connection is as follows without departing from the scope of the invention: It is expected that one can be formed from any one or more of short slits, fragile lines, or crease lines.

As used herein, the term "separation line" refers to any line mode that facilitates the separation of base layer portions from each other or indicates an optimal separation position. The separation line may be a fragile line or other fragile line, a breaking line, a cutting line, or a slit.

Hinge connections, separation lines, and crease lines are perforations, perforations, short slit lines, semi-cut lines, single semi-cut lines, cut lines, discontinuous cut lines, slits, notches, and any of them. It should be understood that it may include elements formed in the base layer of the blank, including combinations and the like. These elements can be dimensioned and arranged to achieve the desired function. For example, the perforation line may be dimensioned or designed with a certain degree of vulnerability to demarcate the crease line and / or the separation line. The perforation line can be designed to facilitate folding and resist fracture, to facilitate folding and facilitate more labor-intensive destruction, or to facilitate minor-labor destruction.

R1 3rd break or recess
R2 1st break or recess
R3 2nd break or recess
R4 4th break or recess
W1 Web Structure Department
W2 Web Structure Department
W3 Web Structure Department
W4 Web Structure Department
D1 direction arrow
D2 direction arrow
D3 direction arrow
D4 direction arrow
D5 direction arrow
D6 direction arrow
D7 direction arrow
D8 direction arrow
D9 direction arrow
D10 direction arrow
C1 1st corner web
C2 Second Corner Web
C3 3rd Corner Web
C4 4th Corner Web
G adhesive
A1 1st handle aperture
A2 2nd handle aperture
T top cover
B tray
T'' first part
B''second part
10 1st blank
12 1st flap
13 crease line
14 1st inner side panel
15 crease line
16 1st outer side panel
17 crease line
18 Top panel
19 crease line
20 Second outer side panel
21 crease line
22 Second inner side panel
23 crease line
24 Second flap
25a crease line
25b crease line
26a 1st outer edge panel
26b Second outer edge panel
27a crease line
27b crease line
28a 1st inner edge panel
28b Second inner edge panel
30a 1st web panel
30b 3rd web panel
30c 5th web panel
30d 7th web panel
31a crease line
31b crease line
31c crease line
31d crease line
32a Second web panel
32b 4th web panel
32c 6th web panel
32d 8th web panel
33a crease line
33b crease line
33c crease line
33d crease line
35a crease line
35b crease line
35c crease line
35d crease line
50a 1st fixed tab
50b Second fixed tab
50c 3rd fixed tab
50d 4th fixed tab
51a crease line
51b crease line
51c crease line
51d crease line
90 carriers
110 Second blank
112 First upper flap, distal part
113 crease line
114 1st upper flap, proximal part
115 crease line
116 1st side panel
117 crease line
118 Base panel
119 Fold line
120 Second side panel
121 crease line
122 Second upper flap, proximal part
123 crease lie
124 Second upper flap, distal part
125a crease line
125b crease line
126a 1st edge panel
126b Second edge panel
140a 1st gusset panel
140b 5th gusset panel
140c 9th gusset panel
140d 13th gusset panel
141a crease line, first crease line
141b crease line, first crease line
141c crease line, first crease line
141d crease line, first crease line
142a Second gusset panel
142b 6th gusset panel
142c 10th gusset panel
142d 14th gusset panel
143a crease line, second crease line
143b crease line, second crease line
143c crease line, second crease line
143d crease line, second crease line
144a 3rd gusset panel
144b 7th gusset panel
144c 11th gusset panel
144d 15th gusset panel
145a crease line, third crease line
145b crease line, third crease line
145c crease line, third crease line
145d crease line, third crease line
146a 4th gusset panel
146b 8th gusset panel
146c 12th gusset panel
146d 16th gusset panel
147a crease line, 5th crease line
147b crease line, 5th crease line
147c crease line, 5th crease line
147d crease line, 5th crease line
149a crease line, 4th crease line
149b crease line, 4th crease line
149c crease line, 4th crease line
149d crease line, 4th crease line
160 Second handle flap
161 crease line
162 Almost U-shaped separation line
190 packages
1010 1st blank
1012 1st flap
1013 crease line
1014 1st inner side panel
1015 crease line
1016 1st outer side panel
1017 crease line
1018 top panel
1019 crease line
1020 Second outer side panel
1021 crease line
1022 Second inner side panel
1023 crease line
1024 second flap
1025a crease line
1025b crease line
1026a Outer edge panel
1026b Second outer edge panel
1027b crease line
1028b Inner end panel
1030a 1st web panel
1030d 7th web panel
1031a crease line
1031d crease line
1032a Second web panel
1032d 8th web panel
1033a crease line
1033d crease line
1035a crease line
1035d crease line
1052a 1st fixed tab
1052b Second fixed tab
1053a crease line
1053b crease line
1054 1st retention tab
1056 Second retention tab
1070a 1st lock tab
1070b Second lock tab
1072a First receiving part
1072b Second receiving part
1074a 5th receiving part
1074b 6th receiving part
1076a Third receiving part
1076b 4th receiving part
1078a Third lock tab
1078b 4th lock tab
1080 crease line
1112 Main panel
1114 main panel
1116 Main panel
1118 base panel
1120 main panel
1122 main panel
1124 Main panel
1125b crease line
1126B Second end panel

Claims (20)

A carton for packaging one or more articles comprising a tray, said tray.
With the bottom wall
A pair of side walls and
A pair of end walls and
Foldable corner webs at each corner of the tray, each corner is defined by one each of the side wall portions and one each of the end wall portions, and each corner web is defined by each end wall portion and side wall portion. A foldable corner web, each of which has multiple gusset panels hinged between adjacent side edges and hinged one after another.
With a fixed flap that is hinged to the upper edge of each side wall and has a handle flap,
With
The tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form.
In the first initial configuration, adjacent side edges mutually respective end wall portion and side wall portions of each corner, the phase is mutually disposed adjacent each corner web in each corner, fully collapsed In a good position
In the second expansion, the adjacent side edges of the respective end walls and sidewalls of each corner are separated, and each corner web of each corner is in a partially expanded position.
A lock position where each corner web is sandwiched between each one of the fixed flaps and each side wall, and a lock position where each one handle flap of the fixed flap is received within the hand opening in each side wall. A carton in which the tray can be locked into the second extended form by the fixed flap when the fixed flap is folded into. A cover is further provided, and the cover can be engaged with the tray so that the cover is arranged at least along the contours of the side wall portion and the end wall portion of the tray, and the tray is such that the cover is attached to the tray. The carton according to claim 1, which can be locked to the first initial form when engaged. The carton according to claim 2, wherein the cover is hinged to the tray. Multiple gusset panels on each corner web are one after another by multiple convergence crease lines with conceptual convergence points on approximately intersections of adjacent side edges of their respective end walls and side walls. The carton according to claim 1, which is hinged. A plurality of gusset panels of each corner web comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, wherein the first panel is adjacent to each side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the edge, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by a third crease line. The third panel comprises a free edge (E2) separated from the conceptual convergence point, the first crease line and the second crease line having a first angle between them. (Α) is defined, the second crease line and the free edge (E2) of the third panel define a second angle (ω2) between them, the first angle (α). And the sum of the second angle (ω2) is approximately equal to 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (ω2) is equal to 45 degrees, claim 4. The carton described in. A plurality of gusset panels of each corner web comprises a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, wherein the first panel has a side wall portion thereof by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the first panel by a third crease line. The fourth panel is hinged to the third panel by a fourth crease line and to the adjacent side edges of the respective end walls by a fifth crease line. Hinge-connected, the first fold line and the second fold line define a first angle (α) between them, and the fifth fold line and the fourth fold line are them. The second angle (ε) is defined between the two, and the sum of twice the first angle (α) and the second angle (ε) is substantially equal to 90 degrees, according to claim 4. Carton. A plurality of gusset panels of each corner web comprises a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, wherein the first panel is adjacent to each side wall by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the edge, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by a third crease line. Each corner web is hinged to the adjacent side edge of the end wall by a fourth crease line, the first crease line and the second crease line being first between them. An angle (α) is defined, the second fold line and the fourth crease line define a second angle (β + δ + ε) between them, the first angle (α) and the second. The carton according to claim 4, wherein the sum of the angles (β + δ + ε) is substantially equal to 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to 45 degrees. .. The carton according to claim 7, wherein the first angle (α) is different in magnitude from the second angle (β + δ + ε). A carton for packaging one or more articles comprising a tray and a cover that is at least partially detachably engaged with the tray to cover the top of the opening of the tray. teeth,
With the bottom wall
A pair of side walls and
A pair of end walls and
Foldable corner webs at each corner of the tray, each corner is defined by one each of the side wall portions and one each of the end wall portions, and each corner web is a respective end wall portion and side wall portion. Each corner web is provided with a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel that are hinged one after another by a convergent crease line, hinged between the adjacent side edges of the web. The convergent crease line is a foldable corner web having a conceptual convergence point on approximately the intersection of adjacent side edges of the respective end walls and side walls.
With
The first panel of each corner web is fixed to the outer surface of each side wall,
The tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form.
In the first initial configuration, adjacent side edges mutually respective end wall portion and side wall portions of each corner, the phase is mutually disposed adjacent each corner web in each corner, fully collapsed In a good position
In the second extended form, the adjacent side edges of the respective end wall and side wall of each corner are separated, and each corner web is in a partially expanded position.
A carton in which the tray is lockable to the first initial form when the cover is at least partially disposed along the contours of the sidewalls and end walls of the tray. The tray further comprises a fixed flap hinged to the upper edge of each side wall, the locking position where each corner web is sandwiched between each one of the fixed flaps and the respective side wall. The tray can be locked to the second extended form when the fixed flap is bent to a locking position where each one handle flap of the flap is received within the hand opening in each side wall. The carton according to 9. A blank for forming a carton, comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tray, the plurality of panels.
A bottom panel for forming the bottom wall of the tray, and
A pair of side panels for forming a pair of side walls of the tray,
A pair of end panels for forming a pair of end wall portions of the tray, and a pair of end panels.
Foldable corner webs located at each corner of the tray, each corner being defined by one each of the side wall portions and one each of the end wall portions when the tray is upright, and each corner web is formed. A foldable corner web, each of which has a plurality of gusset panels hinged between adjacent side edges of each end wall and side wall and hinged one after another.
With a fixed flap that is hinged to the upper edge of each side wall and has a handle flap,
With
In the upright position, the tray can be converted from the first initial form to the second extended form.
In the first initial configuration, adjacent side edges mutually respective end wall portion and side wall of each corner of the tray, the phase is mutually disposed adjacent each corner web in each corner, In a fully folded position,
In the second expansion, the adjacent side edges of the respective end walls and sidewalls of each corner are separated, and the respective corner webs of each corner are in partially expanded positions. ,
A lock in which each corner web is sandwiched between each one of the fixed flaps and each side wall, and each handle flap of the fixed flap is received within the hand opening in each side wall. A blank that allows the tray to lock into the second extended form when the fixed flap is bent into position. Multiple gusset panels for each corner web are one after another with multiple convergence crease lines with conceptual convergence points on approximately intersections of adjacent side edges of their respective end walls and sidewalls. The blank according to claim 11, which is hinged. The plurality of gusset panels include a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel hinged to adjacent side edges of each side wall by a first crease line. Connected, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second crease line, the third panel is hinged to the second panel by a third fold line, said The third panel comprises free edges separated from the conceptual convergence point, the first crease line and the second crease line defining a first angle (α) between them. , The second crease line and the free edge (E2) of the third panel define a second angle (ω2) between them, the first angle (α) and the second angle. The blank according to claim 12, wherein the sum of (ω2) is substantially equal to 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (ω2) is equal to 45 degrees. The plurality of gusset panels include a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, and the first panel is adjacent to each side wall portion by a first crease line. The second panel is hinged to the side edge, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second crease line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by a third crease line. The fourth panel is hinged to the third panel by a fourth crease line and hinged to the adjacent side edges of the respective end walls by a fifth crease line. The first fold line and the second fold line define a first angle (α) between them, and the fourth fold line and the fifth fold line are between them. The blank according to claim 12, wherein a second angle (ε) is defined, and the sum of twice the first angle (α) and the second angle (ε) is approximately equal to 90 degrees. The plurality of gusset panels include a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, the first panel hinged to adjacent side edges of each side wall by a first crease line. Connected, the second panel is hinged to the first panel by a second fold line, and the third panel is hinged to the second panel by a third fold line, respectively. The corner webs are hinged to the adjacent side edges of their respective end walls by a fourth crease line, with the first crease line and the second crease line having a first angle between them. α) is defined, and the second crease line and the fourth crease line define a second angle (β + δ + ε) between them, and the first angle (α) and the second angle are defined. The blank according to claim 12, wherein the sum of (β + δ + ε) is substantially equal to 90 degrees, and neither the first angle (α) nor the second angle (β + δ + ε) is equal to 45 degrees. The blank according to claim 15, wherein the first angle (α) is different in size from the second angle (β + δ + ε). 11. The blank according to claim 11, further comprising a plurality of panels for forming a cover. 17. The blank of claim 17, wherein one of a plurality of panels for forming the cover is hinged to one of the panels for forming the tray. The carton according to claim 5, wherein the first angle (α) is about 36.6 degrees. The blank according to claim 13, wherein the first angle (α) is about 36.6 degrees.

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