KR20160022860A - Carton and carton blank - Google Patents

Abstract

The article packing carton 90 includes a first plurality of walls 12, including a top wall 20, a bottom wall 16, a first sidewall 14 and a second sidewall 18 forming a first tubular structure, 14, 16, 18, 20). Each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b. The carton includes an end pulling device (E) for pulling out the carton from the display device. The end pulling device includes a first recess cut from an edge of the at least one end closure panel to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel.

Description

[0001] CARTON AND CARTON BLANK [0002]

The present invention relates to a carton for packaging one or more articles and a carton blank forming the carton, and more particularly to a carton having an end-pulling device for facilitating withdrawal of the carton from the shelf, but is not limited thereto.

There is a need in the field of packaging to provide a package to a consumer that often includes a plurality of primary product containers. Such multi-packs are desirable for shipping and distribution and for display of promotional information. For cost and environmental considerations, such cartons and carriers need to be formed of as few materials as possible and it is necessary to waste as little of the materials on which they are formed as possible. Another consideration is packaging suitability for packaging strength and maintenance and transport of heavy weight items.

It would be advantageous to provide the multi-pack with features such as, for example, an end pulling device, so that when a plurality of packages are placed in a stacked state close to a shelf or display device, the consumer can easily slide one of the packages from the stack desirable.

The present invention aims at overcoming or at least alleviating the problems of the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a carton for packing articles comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first plurality of walls defining a first tubular structure, Wherein each end of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel, the carton including an end pulling device for pulling the carton from a display device, the end pulling device comprising: And a first recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel so as to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel.

[0252] Optionally the end pulling device comprises a second recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel.

[0569] Optionally the second end closure panel is disposed in at least a partially overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel.

In some embodiments, the first recess is disposed at least partially in an overlapping relation to be in alignment with the second recess.

Optionally, one of the first sidewall panel and the second sidewall panel includes a free end edge that is not connected to any other portion of the carton. The first recess may be positioned adjacent the free end such that the free end edge is visible for viewing through the first recess.

In some embodiments, the carton includes a second plurality of walls including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall forming a second tubular structure, and each end of the second tubular structure Wherein the carton is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel, the carton including a second end pulling device for pulling the carton from the display device, the second end pulling device being operatively connected to the one And a second recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the end closure panel.

Optionally, the top wall of the second tubular structure is coupled to the top wall of the first tubular structure by a weak connection, the first tubular structure forms part of the first package, and the second tubular structure Forming a part of the second package, wherein the first package is detachable from the second package.

The first end bracing device may be disposed at a first end of the carton and the second end bracing device may be disposed at a second end of the carton, wherein the second end is opposite the first end.

Optionally, the second sidewall panel of the first package and the second sidewall panels of the second package are disposed in face-to-face contact relation to form an internal divider structure between two adjacent rows of articles.

Preferably, the second sidewall panel of the first package and the second sidewall panel of the second package are secured to one another by an adhesive or other bonding treatment.

In some embodiments, the adhesive is applied to the second sidewall panel of the first package and / or the second sidewall panel of the second package adjacent the bottom wall of the carton formed by the bottom walls of the first package and the second package .

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a carton comprising a first plurality of walls comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall forming a first tubular structure, Wherein each end of the first package is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel to form a first package and further comprises a first end pulling device for pulling out the first package from the display device, The pulling device includes a first recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure, A second wall comprising a top wall defining a tubular structure, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein each of the ends of the second tubular structure Wherein the portion is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel to form a second package, the carton including a second end pulling device for withdrawing the second package from the display device, the second end pulling device And a second recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure, And is detachably connected to the package.

[0252] Optionally the end pulling device comprises a third recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure.

[0252] Optionally the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure is disposed in at least a partial overlap relationship with the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure.

Optionally, the third recess is arranged in at least a partial overlap relationship to be in alignment with the first recess.

In certain embodiments, the end bracing device includes a fourth recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure.

Optionally, the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure is disposed in at least partial overlap relationship with the first end closure panel of the second tubular structure.

Optionally, the fourth recess is disposed in at least a partial overlap relationship to be in alignment with the second recess.

The first end bracing device is disposed at a first end of the carton and the second end bracing device is disposed at a second end of the carton, wherein the first end is opposite the second end.

According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a blank forming a carton comprising a first plurality of panels forming a first tubular structure comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state Wherein the blank comprises at least one end closure panel at least partially closing each end of the first tubular structure and includes an end pulling device for withdrawing the assembled carton from the display device, Includes a first recess cut from the end of the first sidewall panel to facilitate access to the edge of the end closure panel.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a blank forming a carton comprising a first plurality of panels forming a first tubular structure comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state Wherein the blank comprises at least one end closure panel that at least partially closes each end of the first tubular structure to form a first package, Wherein the first end bracing device comprises a first end bracing device for withdrawing the first tubular structure from the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure, Wherein the blank comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state, Wherein the blank further comprises at least one end closure panel that at least partially closes each end of the second tubular structure to form a second package, wherein the second plurality of walls form a tubular structure, Wherein the blank includes a second end bouncing device for withdrawing the second package from the display device when in an assembled state and the second end bouncing device is configured to move the second tubular structure to the at least one end closure panel Wherein the first plurality of panels are detachably connected to the second plurality of panels. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > [0002] < / RTI >

It is to be appreciated that the foregoing description, the claims, and the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features and alternatives presented in the figures, within the scope of the present invention, may be handled independently or combined. For example, the features described in connection with an embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless a feature mismatch exists.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
1 is a plan view of a blank for forming a carton according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the carton formed from the blank of Figure 1, viewed from above.
Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the ends of the carton of Fig.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of a pair of packages formed from the carton of Figure 2;
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the ends of the pair of packages of Figure 4, illustrating the user pulling one package for another.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of a package formed from the carton of Figure 2;

Specific embodiments of packages, blanks, and cartons are described in detail. It is to be understood that the described embodiments are merely illustrative of the ways in which particular aspects of the invention may be embodied and do not represent a complete list of all the ways in which the invention may be implemented. As used herein, the term "exemplary" is used extensively to refer to embodiments serving as examples, samples, models, or patterns. Indeed, it will be appreciated that the packages, blanks, and cartons described herein may be embodied in a variety of alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or reduced to detail specific elements. In order to avoid obscuring the present invention, well-known components, materials or methods are not described in detail. The specific configurations and functions described in detail herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely as the basis for the claims and as a basis for teaching the ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains in various ways.

Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a top view of a blank 10 that can form the carton 90 shown in Figure 2 for packaging one or more primary product containers, such as bottles or cans (hereinafter referred to as articles) Are shown.

In the embodiments disclosed in detail herein, the terms 'carton' and 'carrier' are used to engage, transport, and / or convey articles such as product containers for non-limiting purposes illustrating various features of the present invention. Lt; / RTI > The teachings of the present invention can be applied to various product containers including tapered, cylindrical, and other shapes. Exemplary containers include bottles (e.g., metal, glass or plastic bottles), cans (e.g., aluminum cans), canned foods, pouches, packets, and the like.

The blank is formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. The term "suitable substrate" as used herein should be understood to include any type of collapsible sheet material, such as cardboard, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, combinations thereof, and the like. For example, it should be appreciated that, where appropriate, one or another number of blanks may be used to provide a carrier structure described below.

In an exemplary embodiment, the blank is configured to form a carton or carrier for packaging exemplary articles of an exemplary arrangement. In an exemplary first embodiment, the arrangement is a 2 x 6 matrix of articles and the articles are cans. The blank may alternatively be configured to form a carrier for packaging articles of different types, numbers and sizes, and / or a carrier for packaging articles in other arrangements or configurations.

The blank 10 includes a plurality of panels forming a carton 90. The carton 90 can be divided into two separate carton units or packages. The first set panels P1 of the blank 10 form the first carton or first package and the second set panels P2 of the blank 10 form the second carton or the second package.

The blank 10 includes a plurality of main wall panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 forming a first package. The first package includes a first or inner top wall 12, a first side wall 14, a bottom wall 16, a second side wall 18 and a second or outer top wall 20 in an assembled state. The inner upper wall panel 12 is hingedly connected to the first sidewall panel 14 by a folding line 11. The first sidewall panel 14 is hingedly connected to the lower wall channel 16 by a fold line 13. The lower wall panel 16 is hingedly connected to the second sidewall panel 18 by a fold line 15. The outer upper wall panel 20 is hingedly connected to the second sidewall panel 18 along the folding line 17.

The blank 10 also includes a plurality of main wall panels 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 forming a second package. The second package includes a first or inner top wall 30, a first side wall 28, a bottom wall 26, a second side wall 24 and a second or outer top wall 22 in an assembled state. The outer upper wall panel 22 is hingedly connected to the second sidewall panel 24 by a folding line 21. The second sidewall panel 24 is hingedly connected to the lower wall channel 26 by a fold line 23. The lower wall panel 26 is hingedly connected to the first sidewall panel 28 by a fold line 25. The inner upper wall panel 30 is hingedly connected to the first sidewall panel 28 along the fold line 27.

The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 of the first package form a tubular structure in an assembled state. Each of the ends of the tubular structure of the first package is at least partially closed by the end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b. The end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a and 38a are configured to close the first end of the tubular structure and the end closure panels 32b, 34b, 36b and 38b are configured to close the second end of the tubular structure do. The first end closure panel 32a is hinged to the first end of the inner top wall panel 12 by a pair of arcuate fold lines 31a. The second end closure panel 34a is hinged to the first end of the bottom wall panel 16 by a fold line 33a. The third end closure panel 36a is hinged to the first end of the second sidewall panel 18 by a fold line 35a. The fourth end closing panel 38a is hinged to the first end of the outer upper wall panel 20 by a folding line 37a.

The fifth end closure panel 32b is hinged to the second end of the inner upper wall panel 12 by a pair of arcuate fold lines 31b. The sixth end closure panel 34b is hinged to the second end of the lower wall panel 16 by a fold line 33b. The seventh end closure panel 36b is hinged to the second end of the second sidewall panel 18 by a fold line 35b. The eighth end closing panel 38b is hinged to the second end of the outer upper wall panel 20 by a folding line 37b.

The third end closure panel 36a and the seventh end closure panel 36b each form a side end closure sub-panel. The second end closure panel 34a and the sixth end closure panel 34b form a main panel for closing the lower end, respectively. The fourth end closing panel 38a together with the first end closing panel 32a forms an upper end closing main panel. The eighth end closing panel 38b together with the fifth end closing panel 32b forms a main panel for closing the upper end.

The plurality of main panels 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 of the second package form a tubular structure in an assembled state. Each of the ends of the tubular structure of the second package is at least partially closed by the end closure panels 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a, 40b, 42b, 44b, 46b. The end closure panels 40a, 42a, 44a and 46a are configured to close the first end of the tubular structure and the end closure panels 40b, 42b, 44b and 46b are configured to close the second end of the tubular structure. do. The first end closure panel 40a is hinged to the first end of the second or outer top wall panel 22 by a fold line 39a. The second end closure panel 42a is hinged to the first end of the second sidewall panel 24 by a fold line 41a. The third end closure panel 44a is hinged to the first end of the lower wall panel 26 by a fold line 43a. The fourth end closure panel 46a is hinged to the first end of the inner top wall panel 30 by a pair of fold lines 47a.

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

The outer upper wall panel 20 of the first package is joined to the outer upper wall panel 22 of the second package by a frangible line 19. The outer upper wall panel 20 of the first package and the outer upper wall panel 22 of the second package form a common top wall 20/22 of the carton 90.

The second side wall panel 18 of the first package forms the first outer side wall 18 of the carton 90. The second side wall panel 24 of the second package forms a second outer side wall 24 of the carton 90.

The lower wall panel 16 of the first package forms the first portion 16 of the lower wall 16/26 of the carton 90. The lower wall panel 26 of the second package forms a second portion 26 of the lower wall 16/26 of the carton 90.

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

The end closure panels 32b, 34b, 36b and 38b of the first package and the end closure panels 40b, 42b, 44b and 46b of the second package form a second end wall of the carton 90. [

The first sidewall panel 14 of the first package and the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package form an internal divider structure in the assembled carton 90. The inner divider structure separates the first row of articles disposed in the first package and the second row of articles disposed in the second package.

The blank 10 includes a pair of knob structures H1 and H2. The first handle structure H1 is provided in the first package, which includes a pair of elongate tabs 60, 62 and is partially formed by a severance line 64. [ The dividing line 64 extends across the second sidewall panel 18 and into the lower wall panel 16 and the outer upper wall panel 20, respectively. The first elongated tab 60 is partially formed by a first fold line 63 spaced in a parallel relationship to the dividing line 64. The second elongated tab 62 is partially formed by a second fold line 65 spaced apart in a parallel relationship to the dividing line 64. The first folding line (63) and the second folding line (65) are disposed on the opposite side to the dividing line (64). The first arcuate section line 61 forms the first end of each of the first elongate tab 60 and the second elongated tab 62. The first arcuate section line 61 extends between the dividing line 64 and the first end of the first folding line 63 and the first end of the second folding line 65. The second arcuate section line 67 forms the second end of each of the first elongate tab 60 and the second elongated tab 62. The second arcuate section line 67 extends between the second end of the first folding line 63 and the second end of the second folding line 65 across the dividing line 64.

The handle structure H includes a pair of fold lines or corrugations 69a, 69b at the first end of the weakened dividing line 64. The first end of the dividing line 64 is positioned within the lower wall panel 16 and ends with a "V" shaped cutting line, in which case each of the arms of the "V" As shown in FIG.

The first corrugated line 69a is directed to the fold line 15 between the lower wall panel 16 and the second sidewall panel 18 starting from the first end of the "V" shaped cut line. The second corrugated line 69b begins at the second end of the "V" shaped cut line and faces the fold line 15 between the bottom wall panel 16 and the second sidewall panel 18. [ The first and second corrugated lines 69a and 69b form a "V" shape converging at the first end of the dividing line 64, along with a "V"

The handle structure H includes a second pair of fold lines or corrugations 68a, 68b at the second end of the weakened dividing line 64. The second end of the dividing line 64 is disposed in the outer upper wall panel 20 and ends with a "V" shaped cutting line, in this case each of the arms of the "V" ) At the second end portion of the tapered portion.

The third corrugated line 68a is directed to the fold line 17 between the outer upper wall panel 20 and the second sidewall panel 18 starting from the first end of the "V" shaped cut line. The fourth corrugated line 68b is directed to the fold line 17 between the outer upper wall panel 20 and the second sidewall panel 18 starting from the second end of the "V" shaped cut line. The third and fourth corrugated lines 68a and 68b form a "V" -shaped shape that converges at the second end of the dividing line 64, along with a "V" shaped cutting line.

The second handle structure H2 provided in the second package is substantially the same in configuration as the first handle structure H1.

The blank 10 includes a pair of access devices D1 and D2. The first access device D1 is provided in a portion of the blank 10 forming the first package. The second access device D2 is provided in a portion of the blank 10 forming the second package. The first access device D1 is substantially the same as the second access device D2 and the access devices D1 and D2 will be described with reference to the second access device D2.

The second access device D2 is provided to remove the portion 56 of the second sidewall panel 28 of the second package. Removal of the portion 56 facilitates access to the contents of the second package.

The second access device D2 includes a plurality of weakened dividing lines 51,53 and 54 which at least partially form a removable portion 56 of the first sidewall panel 28. [ In the plurality of weakened dividing lines 51, 53 and 54, the first weakened dividing line 53 extends from the end edge of the first sidewall panel 28 to the lower panel 26 and the first sidewall panel 28, Extending along a portion of the fold line 25 between them; The second weakened dividing line 54 extends from the end of the first weakened dividing line 53 to the first sidewall panel 28 and the inner upper wall panel 28 from the fold line 25 across the first sidewall 28 30 to the fold line 27; The third weakened dividing line 51 extends from the end of the second weakened dividing line 54 along a portion of the fold line 27 between the first sidewall panel 28 and the inner upper wall panel 30, And extends to the end edge of the sidewall panel 28.

The access device D2 optionally includes a tear initiation tab 50 partially defined by a second weakened dividing line 54 and partially formed by a fold line 52. [ The tear initiation tab 50 is hingedly connected to the removable portion 56 of the first sidewall panel 28 by a fold line 52. The tear initiation tab 50 may be detached from the second package along with the removable portion 56.

The blank 10 includes a pair of end-drawing devices E (see Figures 2 to 5). The first package includes a first end bracing device (E) having a first recess (R1) and a second recess (R2). The first recess R1 is cut off from the first side of the second end closing panel 34a. And the second recess R2 is cut off from the first side of the fourth end closing panel 38a. The first recess R1 and the second recess R2 are formed in such a manner that the blank 10 is assembled into the carton 90 such that the fourth end closing panel 38a is in an overlapping relationship with the second end closing panel 34a At least a portion of the first recess R1 is disposed in registry with at least a portion of the second recess R2.

Optionally, the second end closure panel 34a has a tapered shape. The second end closing panel 34a includes a second side opposite to the first side where the first recess R1 is cut. The first side is arranged to converge toward the second side. Thus, the free end edge of the second end closing panel 34a is shorter than the edge of the hinge end which is hinged to the lower wall panel 16 of the first package.

Optionally, the fourth end closure panel 38a has a tapered shape. The fourth end closure panel 38a includes a second side opposite the first side where the second recess R2 is cut. The first side is arranged to converge toward the second side. Thus, the free end edge of the fourth end closure panel 38a is shorter than the edge of the hinge end hinged to the outer upper wall panel 20 of the first package.

The first side of the second end closure panel 34a is aligned with the first side of the fourth end closure panel 38a in the assembled carton.

In certain embodiments, the first sides of the second and fourth end closure panels 34a, 38a are arcuate. In other embodiments, the first sides of the second and fourth end closure panels 34a, 38a may be straight. In some embodiments in which the first sides of the second and fourth end closure panels 34a, 38a are straight, the first sides are each substantially parallel to the second sides and / or the fold lines 13 or weak May be substantially parallel to the line 19. In such an embodiment, the first side is offset with respect to the fold line 13 or the fragile line 19. [ The second and fourth end closure panels 34a, 38a may not be tapered in such an embodiment.

The second package includes a second end bracing device (E) having a third recess (R3) and a fourth recess (R4). And the third recess R3 is cut off from the first side of the fifth end closing panel 40b. The fourth recess R4 is cut off from the first side of the seventh end closing panel 44b. The third recesses R3 and the fourth recesses R4 are formed in such a manner that the blank 10 is assembled into the carton 90 so that the fifth end closing panel 40b is in an overlapping relationship with the seventh end closing panel 44b At least a portion of the third recess R3 is disposed in alignment with at least a portion of the fourth recess R4.

Alternatively, the fifth end closure panel 40b has a tapered shape. The fifth end closing panel 40b includes a second side opposite to the first side where the third recess R3 is cut. The first side is arranged to converge toward the second side. Thus, the free end edge of the fifth end closure panel 40b is shorter than the edge of the hinge end hinged to the outer upper wall panel 22 of the second package.

Alternatively, the seventh end closing panel 44b has a tapered shape. The seventh end closure panel 44b includes a second side opposite the first side where the fourth recess R4 is cut. The first side is arranged to converge toward the second side. In this way, the free end edge of the seventh end closure panel 44b is shorter than the edge of the hinge end which is hinged to the lower wall panel 26 of the second package.

The first side of the second end closure panel 34a is aligned with the first side of the fourth end closure panel 38a in the assembled carton.

In certain embodiments, the first sides of the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b are arcuate. In other embodiments, the first sides of the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b may be straight. In some embodiments in which the first sides of the fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b are straight, the first sides are each substantially parallel to the second sides and / or the fold lines 25 or weak May be substantially parallel to the line 19. In such an embodiment, the first side is offset with respect to the fold line 25 or the fragile line 19. [ The fifth and seventh end closure panels 40b, 44b may not be tapered in such an embodiment.

In some embodiments, the articles to be packaged have a substantially circular cross-section. I.e. the articles are cylindrical at least partially with a tube axis oriented substantially parallel to the first and second sidewall panels 14, 28, 18, 24. In these embodiments, a cavity is provided at the corners of the package adjacent to the end-drawing device E. The cavity or gap is provided between the end article and the end wall in the package and / or between the end article and the side wall in the package. Such cavities facilitate the insertion of a finger or thumb into the package by the user.

The first sidewall panel 14 of the first package includes a free end edge. In other words, there is no end closure panel hinged to the end edges of the first sidewall panel 14. The first sidewall panel 28 of the second package includes a free end edge. I.e., there is no end closure panel hingedly connected to the end edges of the first sidewall panel 28. In an alternate embodiment, the first sidewall panel 14 of the first package and the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package may include an end closure sub-panel hingedly connected to the respective end edges thereof. In the embodiment including the sub-panel for closing the end, the sub-panel for closing the end can be formed to facilitate access to the side of the adjacent upper or lower end closing main panel. For example, the end closure sub-panel may include, but is not limited to, apertures or recesses. Alternatively, the end closure sub-panel may not extend entirely between the top wall and the bottom wall. That is, the end closure sub-panel may be lower in height than the side wall to which it is hinged.

Referring to the configuration of the carton 90 shown in Figs. 2-4, the carton 90 is configured so that a sequential series of folds in a straight machine, such as the carton 90, It will be appreciated that it may be formed through operation. The folding process is not limited to that described below and may be changed according to special manufacturing requirements.

In order to form the carton 90, in a first step, the blank 10 is folded to make the inner upper wall panel 12 of the first package in face-to-face contact with the first sidewall panel 14, The first upper wall panel 12 is folded against the line 11.

The inner top wall panel 30 of the second package is folded about the fold line 27 to make the inner top wall panel 30 of the second package in face-to-face contact with the first sidewall panel 28.

Adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the inner upper wall panel 12 of the first package.

Adhesive or other bonding treatment is also applied to the inner upper wall panel 30 of the second package.

In an alternative embodiment, adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the respective corresponding portions of the outer upper wall panels 20, 22 of the first and second packages, respectively.

The inner top wall panel 12, the first sidewall panel 14 and the bottom panel 16 of the first package are connected to the fold line 15 such that the bottom panel 16 is on top of the second sidewall panel 18. [ Fold. The inner upper wall panel 12 is in face-to-face contact with the outer upper wall panel 20. [ A pressure is applied to the first sidewall panel 14 of the first package to secure the inner upper wall panel 12 to the outer upper wall panel 20. [

The inner upper wall panel 30, the first sidewall panel 28 and the lower panel 26 of the second package are connected to the fold line 23 so that the lower panel 26 is on top of the second sidewall panel 24 Fold. Thereby, the inner upper wall panel 30 is in face-to-face contact with the outer upper wall panel 22. A pressure is applied to the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package to secure the inner upper wall panel 30 to the outer upper wall panel 22. [

An adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the first sidewall panel 14 of the first package and / or the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package.

The blank 10 is then folded about the friable line 19 so that the first sidewall panel 14 of the first package is in contact with the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package.

In an alternative embodiment, the second sidewall panel 24 of the second package may be folded about the outer upper wall panel 22 at the fold line 21. At the same time, the first sidewall panel 28 can be folded about the inner top wall panel 30 by spreading the first sidewall panel 28 at the fold line 27. The lower wall panel 26 may be folded about the first side panel 28 to fold over the fold line 25 to place the lower wall panel 26 in face-to-face contact with the first side wall panel 28. At the same time, the lower wall panel 26 is folded about the second sidewall panel 24 by spreading the lower wall panel 26 at the fold line 23. As such, the portion of the blank 10 forming the second package folds into a flattened, collapsed state over the portion of the blank 10 that also forms the first package in a flat, folded and collapsed state. This provides a carton 90 in a flattened condition that can be shipped and deployed to the converter plant. This alternative folding method may be used to fold the portion of the blank 10 forming the first package into a flat, collapsed collapsed state overlying the portion of the blank 10 forming the second package in a collapsed, It can be easily modified. These alternate methods avoid folding the blank 10 against the line of weakness 19 and thus reduce the risk that the first and second packages separate during assembly and charging of the carton 90. [

The carton 90 can be raised to the tubular structure by engaging a pair of adjacent walls of the carton 90 and by folding the adjacent walls to be disposed perpendicular to each other.

The standing tubular structure may be inserted with articles through one or both open ends of each package. One or more of the end closure panels 32a, 34a, 36a, 38a, 32b, 34b, 36b, 38b, 40a, 42a, 44a, 46a, 40b, 42b, 44b, It can be folded out to function as a facilitating funnel.

Once the articles are inserted into the tubular structure, the ends of the tubular structure are closed. The first end of the first package is closed by folding the third end closure panel 36a against the folding line 35a. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 34a. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or other bonding treatment may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding area of the first, second, and fourth end closure panels 32a, 34a, 38a. The second end closure panel 34a is then folded against the fold line 33a and optionally secured to the third end closure panel 36a. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 34a. In an alternative embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the inner surface of the fourth end closure panel 38a and / or to the first end closure panel 32a. The fourth end closing panel 38a is folded against the folding line 37a to contact the second end closing panel 34a and a part of the fourth end closing panel 38a is in contact with the second end closing panel 34a Is in an overlapping relationship with a part and fixedly attached thereto. The first end closure panel 32a fixed to the inner surface of the fourth end closure panel 38a is folded against the arched fold line 31a while the fourth end closure panel 38a is folded about the fold line 37a It is folded.

The second end of the first package is closed by folding the seventh end closing panel 36b against the folding line 35b. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the seventh end closure panel 36b. In an alternative embodiment, adhesive or other bonding treatment may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding area of the fifth, sixth, eighth end closure panels 32b, 34b, 38b. The sixth end closure panel 34b is then folded against the fold line 33b and optionally secured to the seventh end closure panel 36b. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment is applied to the outer surface of the sixth end closure panel 34b. In an alternative embodiment, an adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the inner surface of the eighth end closure panel 38b and / or to the fifth end closure panel 32b. The eighth end closing panel 38b is folded with respect to the folding line 37b to come in contact with the sixth end closing panel 34b and a part of the eighth end closing panel 38b comes into contact with a part of the sixth end closing panel 34b And is fixed to it. The fifth end closing panel 32b fixed to the inner surface of the eighth end closing panel 38b is folded against the arched folding line 31b while the eighth end closing panel 38b is folded about the folding line 37b It is folded.

The first end of the second package is closed by folding the second end closure panel 42a against the folding line 41a. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the second end closure panel 42a. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or other bonding treatment may be applied to the inner surface of the corresponding area of the first, third, and fourth end closure panels 40a, 44a, 46a. The third end closure panel 44a is then folded against the fold line 43a and optionally secured to the second end closure panel 42a. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the third end closure panel 44a. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the inner surface of the first end closure panel 40a and / or to the fourth end closure panel 46a. The first end closing panel 40a is folded with respect to the folding line 39a so as to be in contact with the third end closing panel 44a and a part of the first end closing panel 40a comes into contact with a part of the third end closing panel 44a And is fixedly attached thereto. The fourth end closing panel 46a fixed to the inner surface of the first end closing panel 40a is folded against the arched folding line 47a while the first end closing panel 40a is folded about the folding line 39a It is folded.

The second end of the second package is closed by folding the sixth end closure panel 42b against the folding line 41b. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the sixth end closure panel 42b. In an alternative embodiment, adhesive or other bonding treatment may be applied to the inner surfaces of corresponding areas of the fifth, seventh, and eighth end closure panels 40b, 44b, 46b. The seventh end closure panel 44b is then folded against the fold line 43b and optionally secured to the sixth end closure panel 42b. An adhesive or other adhesive treatment may be applied to the outer surface of the seventh end closure panel 44b. In an alternative embodiment, the adhesive or other bonding treatment is applied to the inner surface of the fifth end closure panel 40b and / or to the eighth closure panel 46b. The fifth end closing panel 40b is folded with respect to the folding line 39b to come in contact with the seventh end closing panel 44b and a part of the fifth end closing panel 40b comes into contact with a part of the seventh end closing panel 44b And is fixed to it. The eighth end closing panel 46b fixed to the inner surface of the fifth end closing panel 40b is folded against the arched folding line 47b while the fifth end closing panel 40b is folded about the folding line 39b It is folded.

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

Figures 2, 3, and 4 show the assembled carton 90. The third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 are aligned when the fifth end closure panel 40b is in an overlapping relationship with the second end closure panel 44b. At least a portion of the third recess R3 is disposed in alignment with at least a portion of the fourth recess R4. The third recess R3 and the fourth recess R4 form an end bracing device E which is disposed substantially centrally in the end wall of the carton 90. [ As best seen in Figures 2 and 3, the end drawing device E is positioned adjacent to the free end edge of the first sidewall panel 28 and the free end edge is located at the third and fourth recesses R3 , R4).

Figs. 5 and 6 show the first and second packages 91 in a separated state. The retailer is separated along the fragile line 19 and separated into a first package and a second package. In embodiments in which the first sidewall panel 14 of the first package is bonded to the first sidewall panel 28 of the second package, the retailer disengages or breaks the adhesive connection. In certain embodiments, the first sidewall panels 14, 28 of the first and / or second packages may include one or more adhesive locations that are surrounded by half-cut perforations. Thus, the retailer can easily, controllably and cleanly tear the outer layer or surface of the substrate forming the first sidewall panels 14,28.

Once the retailer has separated the second package from the first package, the retailer rotates the first package relative to the second package so that the end bracing devices of each of the first and second packages are oriented in the same direction. Thus, when the first and second packages are placed on a shelf or other display device (not shown), both of the end drawing devices E are directed to the consumer U. Thus, when the consumer U tries to take out one package from the shelf, they can use one of the packages placed on the shelf (see Fig. 6).

Fig. 7 shows a second package 91. Fig. It will be appreciated that once the first and second packages 91 are removed, the dispenser D2 is accessible to the user.

It will be understood that various modifications may be made within the scope of the invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures can be adjusted to accommodate items having different sizes or shapes. It will be appreciated that the end drawing device E of any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be employed in an inseparable carton.

As used herein, the terms referring to directions such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "end", "side", " "" Lower ", etc., should not be construed to necessarily limit each of the panels in that direction, but merely to distinguish such panels from other panels.

As used herein, the terms "hingedly connected" and "folding lines" refer to all types of folding lines that form the hinge feature of a blank, fold portions of the blank relative to each other, ≪ / RTI > The fold line is typically a scored line, an embossed line, or a debossed line.

No mention of a "hinge connection" or "folding line" should be construed as referring solely to a single folding line; In fact, the hinge connection can be formed from any one or more of the following: short slits, fragile lines or folding lines that do not depart from the scope of the present invention.

The term " weakened dividing line "or" weakening line "as used herein refers to all kinds of lines that facilitate displaying the optimal separation positions or separating portions of the substrate from each other. The weakened dividing line may be a fragile line, a rip line, a cut line, or a slit.

The hinge connection, dividing line and folding lines may each include elements formed in the substrate of the blank, each of which may include lines of perforations, lines of perforations, lines of short slits, lines of half-cuts, , Cut lines, interrupted cut lines, slits, scores, and any combination of these, and the like. The elements can be sized and aligned to provide the desired functionality. For example, the lines of perforations can be scaled or designed to have a degree of fragility to form fold lines and / or dividing lines. The lines of perforations can be designed to be easy to fold and difficult to separate, easy to fold, easy to separate with more effort, or easy to separate with little effort.

As used herein, the term " in registry with "is used to describe the presence of an upstanding carton, such as, for example, an aperture formed in one of two overlapping panels and an aperture formed in the other of two overlapping panels Refers to an alignment of two or more elements. These elements in alignment with one another will align with one another in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, if the recess in the first panel is in an "alignment state" with an aperture in the second panel that overlies the first panel, the edge of the recess extends along at least a portion of the aperture And will be aligned in the thickness direction of the aperture and the first and second panels.

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A carton for packaging articles comprising a top wall defining a first tubular structure, a bottom wall, a first plurality of walls comprising a first side wall and a second side wall,
Wherein each end of the first tubular structure is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel,
Said carton comprising an end pulling device for withdrawing said carton from a display device,
Wherein the end bracing device comprises a first recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the at least one end closure panel comprises a first end closure panel,
Wherein the first recess is cut from the side of the first end closure panel. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the at least one end closure panel includes a second end closure panel,
Wherein the end bracing device comprises a second recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the second end closure panel is disposed in at least a partially overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the first recess is disposed in at least a partially overlapping relationship to be in alignment with the second recess. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein one of the first sidewall panel and the second sidewall panel includes a free end edge that is not connected to any other portion of the carton,
Wherein the first recess is located adjacent the free end such that the free end edge is exposed for viewing through the first recess. The method according to claim 1,
A second plurality of walls including a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall defining a second tubular structure,
Wherein each end of the second tubular structure is at least partially closed by at least one end closure panel,
Said carton comprising a second end pulling device for withdrawing said carton from a display device,
Wherein the second end bracing device comprises a second recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure, Packing carton. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the top wall of the second tubular structure is coupled to the top wall of the first tubular structure by a weak connection,
Wherein the first tubular structure forms a portion of the first package and the second tubular structure forms a portion of the second package,
Wherein the first package is detachable from the second package. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the first end bouncing device is disposed at a first end of the carton and the second end bouncing device is disposed at a second end of the carton,
And the second end and the first end oppose each other. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the second sidewall panel of the first package and the second sidewall panels of the second package are disposed in face-to-face contact with each other to form an internal divider structure between two adjacent rows of articles contained within the carton. 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the second sidewall panel of the first package and the second sidewall panel of the second package are secured to each other by an adhesive or other adhesive treatment. 12. The method of claim 11,
The adhesive is disposed on the second sidewall panel of the first package and / or the second sidewall panel of the second package adjacent the lower wall of the carton formed by the lower walls of the first and second packages. . A first wall comprising a top wall defining a first tubular structure, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein each end of the first tubular structure is defined by at least one end closure panel at least Further comprising a first end bouncing device for partially withdrawing the first package to form a first package and for withdrawing the first package from the display device, the first end bouncing device comprising: And a first recess cut from the lateral sides of the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure to facilitate access to the closure panel, the carton including a top wall, a bottom wall, Further comprising a second plurality of walls comprising a side wall and a second side wall, each end of the second tubular structure being reduced by at least one end closure panel The carton forming a second package, the carton including a second end bracing device for withdrawing the second package from the display device, the second end bracing device being operatively connected to the one or more And a second recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the end closure panel, the first package being releasably connected to the second package Packing carton. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure comprises first and second end closure panels,
Wherein the first recess is cut away from the first end closure panel and the first end pulling device comprises a third recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the second end closure panel of the first tubular structure is disposed in at least a partial overlap relationship with the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the third recess is disposed in at least a partial overlap relationship to be in alignment with the first recess of the first end closure panel of the first tubular structure. 14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure comprises first and second end closure panels,
The second recess is cut off from the first end closure panel of the second tubular structure,
Wherein the second end bracing device further comprises a fourth recess cut from a side of the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure. 18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the second end closure panel of the second tubular structure is disposed in at least partial overlap relationship with the first end closure panel of the second tubular structure. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the fourth recess is disposed in at least a partial overlap relationship to be in alignment with the second recess. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the first end bouncing device is disposed at a first end of the carton and the second end bouncing device is disposed at a second end of the carton and the first end is opposite the second end. A blank forming a carton comprising a first plurality of walls defining a first tubular structure comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, a first side wall and a second side wall in an assembled state,
Wherein the blank comprises at least one end closure panel that at least partially closes each end of the first tubular structure to form a first package,
Wherein the blank includes a first end pulling device for pulling out the first package from the display device when in an assembled state,
The first end bracing device includes a first recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the first tubular structure,
Wherein the blank further comprises a second plurality of walls forming a second tubular structure comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall in an assembled state,
Wherein the blank comprises at least one end closure panel that at least partially closes each end of the second tubular structure to form a second package,
Wherein the blank includes a second end pulling device for pulling out the second package from the display device when in an assembled state,
The second end bracing device includes a second recess cut from a side of the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure to facilitate access to the at least one end closure panel of the second tubular structure,
Said first plurality of panels being releasably connected to said second plurality of panels.

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