RU2261207C2 - Package for articles and blank thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: packing equipment, particularly tray-like packaging elements provided with handles for storage or transport of a plurality of articles.

SUBSTANCE: bracket-type package is formed of blank 10. Package comprises the first 14, the second 18 and the third 22 end panels, the first 16 and the second 20 side panels connected one to another so that one panel may be folded relative neighboring one. Panel 72, 74 of package base is rotary connected to corresponding side panel 16, 20. Package has handle including the first and the second panels 38, 52 and foldable connected to one or more central support panels 12, 24 or to end panels. The first and the second panels 38, 52 of the handle are located near the first and the second side panels 16, 20 correspondingly and separated from them. The first and the second panels of the handle are designed and located so that the panels may be brought into contact one with another and abut each other to form two-ply handle in assembled state of the package. Blank for inner package partition forming has central panel to be connected to handle and to at least one end panel and a number of transversal partitioning panels cut from central panel to define a number of cells for article receiving from one side of handle panel when package is erected from the blank.

EFFECT: simplified production and reduced material consumption.

36 cl, 43 dwg

Description

The present invention relates to a basket-type container intended for products, configured to accommodate a plurality of products, such as bottles, and to a blank for forming a container. Typically, a basket-type container for bottles comprises a central (middle) septum structure that includes a handle structure with which the container can be lifted and moved and the bottles are arranged in rows on both sides of the septum structure. In most cases, the bottles are separated from each other by transverse dividing panels extending from each side of the central partition to the adjacent side wall of the container. Therefore, with this type of construction, the bottles are placed in separate packaging cells, although such cells are optional.

For the formation of partition structures designed for the known basket type containers, a number of complex folds are required which may necessitate the turning or turning of the workpiece in the manufacture of containers, as a result of which the process slows down.

One example of a basket-type container is illustrated in US Pat. The bottle openings have tabs located above them to protect parts of the bottle in the neckline.

Another example is illustrated in Swiss patent 670432, which shows a container blank having side and end walls, a central partition structure connected to the side wall by means of an internal partition, and also connected to opposite end walls.

The complex structure of the known basket type containers requires the use of a large amount of cardboard, due to the irregular shape of the contour of the workpiece, which leads to material losses that are undesirable.

The present invention and preferred embodiments of the present invention is to eliminate or at least reduce the severity of the problems associated with the prior art. The cardboard box of the present invention can be formed on a machine that performs bonding in straight lines. It is envisaged that the invention can be used in an “adapted” packaging machine, which eliminates the need for special equipment.

In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided a basket type product having opposite side and end panels, a base panel rotatably connected to one or more of the side or end panels, and a handle rotatably connected to the opposite end panels, which additionally contains internal partitions formed from a separate workpiece, while the internal partitions contain a first central panel attached to the handle and at least one second end panel and at least one transverse divider panel cut from the central panel and connected thereto with possibility of rotation to form a plurality of cells for receiving articles from one side of the handle.

Preferably, the product packaging may comprise a second center panel that is rotatably connected to the first center panel, wherein the second center panel is attached to the handle and at least one end panel, and at least one transverse dividing panel from the central panel and rotatably connected to it to form a plurality of cells for receiving products from the other side of the handle.

Preferably, the center panels may also be interlocked to rotate along a fold line substantially parallel to the fold lines that enable the transverse dividing panels to be connected to the center panel to rotate.

Preferably, the product container further comprises a valve cut from one of the central panels, and is interconnected to rotate with the other central panel along the fold line of the central panel.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the central panels are interconnected to rotate along a fold line extending substantially perpendicular to the fold lines that enable the transverse separation panels to be connected to the center panel so that they can be rotated.

In accordance with another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, each center panel further comprises a fastening panel, while the fastening panels are so designed and arranged so that they fasten the elements to each other.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the transverse dividing panel or each transverse dividing panel is rotatably connected to the central panel by a pair of fold lines located at some distance from each other located between opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel or each a transverse dividing panel to form a panel that extends outward from both sides of the center panel.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, two transverse dividing panels are cut from the first central panel, and they are interconnected with the possibility of rotation at their ends, remote from the first central panel, once exposed in a vertical position by means of fastening side wall panels.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the product container further comprises a handle support panel extending from the top of the first central panel, the handle support panel having a hole for the hand to be exposed relative to the handle of the product container.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment, the handle comprises first and second handle panels, wherein the handle support panel is bendably connected to the first handle panel to form a three-layer handle.

Preferably, the product container further comprises a second handle support panel, which is bendably connected to the first handle panel.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment, the first and second handle panels are coplanar, and the upper edges of the handle panels are colinear.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment, the upper edges of the handle support panel or each handle support panel are located on a straight line with the handle panels.

Possible implementation of the support panel of the handle is essentially trapezoidal in shape.

In accordance with another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, at least one of the central panels is made with a hook-shaped part located in such a way as to enable its adhesion to the base panel.

In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a blank for forming containers for basket-type products comprising a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, a second side panel and a third end panel, rotationally connected in such a way that one of the panels made with the possibility of rotation relative to adjacent to it, the base panel attached to one of the side or end panels with the possibility of rotation, and a handle having a hole for I have hands, while the handle contains the first and second handle panels that are rotatably connected to the second end panel, while the first handle panel is rotated to contact each other to form a two-layer handle when the container is in a ready state, which the first and second handle panels are located next to the respective first and second side panels and are separated from them.

Preferably, the preform further comprises a handle support panel connected to the first handle panel with a possibility of folding to form a three-layer handle in the assembled state.

In accordance with another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the workpiece further comprises a second handle support panel that is bendably connected to the second handle panel.

According to another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment, the first and second handle panels are coplanar, and the upper edges of the handle panels are colinear.

In accordance with another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the upper edges of the handle support panel (or each support panel) of the handle are located on a straight line with the handle panels.

In accordance with another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the handle panels are shaped so that they can dock with the first and second handle panels of the nearest adjacent workpiece.

Preferably, the handle panels are substantially trapezoidal in shape.

In accordance with another possible, but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the preform further comprises a panel positioned so as to support at least one central panel when the preform is assembled to form a container.

Preferably, the additional central support panel is rotatably connected to the opposite end of the sequence of panels, the support panels being arranged so that they can be attached to one or more sides of the central / central panels / panels.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, at least one of the support panels is made with a hook-shaped part arranged in such a way as to enable it to engage with the base panel when the workpiece is assembled to form a container.

In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a blank for forming internal partitions for articles of basket type packaging, including panels forming opposite end and side walls, and a handle, the blank comprising a first central panel configured to connect to a handle and with at least one end wall of a basket-type container and at least one transverse dividing panel cut from a central panel and connected to it can be rotated to form multiple cells for receiving products on one side of the handle during the formation of containers from the workpiece.

Preferably, the preform comprises a second central panel rotatably connected to the first central panel, wherein the second central panel is adapted to be attached to the handle and at least one end panel of the basket type container and at least one transverse dividing panels cut from the second central panel and rotatably connected to it to create a plurality of cells for receiving products from the other side of the handle when forming containers from the workpiece.

Preferably, the center panels are rotatably connected along a fold line substantially parallel to the fold lines, allowing the transverse dividing panels to be connected to the center panel to rotate.

Preferably, the preform further comprises a valve cut from one of the central panels, and it is interconnected to rotate with the other central panel along the fold line of the central panel.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the central panels are rotatably connected, while they are connected along a fold line extending substantially perpendicular to the fold lines, which enable the transverse dividing panels to be connected to the center panel so that they can be rotated.

Preferably, each center panel further comprises a fastening panel, wherein the fastening panels are so designed and arranged that they fasten the elements to each other in the finished product packaging.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the transverse dividing panel or each transverse dividing panel is rotatably connected to the central panel by a pair of spaced bend lines extending between opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel or each transverse dividing panel, to create a panel that extends outward from both sides of the center panel when the structure is in interior partitions formed in the finished container.

According to another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the two transverse dividing panels are cut from the first central panel, and they are connected to each other with the possibility of rotation at their end, remote from the first central panel, once exposed in a vertical position by means of fastening side wall panels.

In accordance with another possible but optional feature of this embodiment of the invention, the blank further comprises a handle support panel extending from the top of the first central dividing panel, the handle support panel having a hole for the hand to be exposed relative to the handle of the product container.

In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a container for basket-type products configured to accommodate a plurality of products and formed from one or more blanks of cardboard boxes and internal partitions formed from the blank.

In accordance with yet another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of forming containers for basket-type products from a first blank containing a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, a second side panel and a third end panel, connected in series so that one of the panels rotates relative to adjacent to it, and the handle connected to one or more of the end panels with the possibility of rotation, and from the second workpiece to form internal partitions, and bonded method includes the steps of:

i) placing the second workpiece on the first workpiece so that they are exposed relative to each other;

ii) attaching the transverse dividing panels to the first side panel forming the wall;

iii) attaching the center panel to the handle panel of the first workpiece;

iv) bending the second side panel and the second end panel to a position in which they are in contact with the internal partitions with contact with it, and

v) fastening the first and third end panels together to form a finished folded container for products.

The following are described as an example of embodiments of the invention, while they are described only as an example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

figa and 1B are top views of the blanks from cardboard, which form a container for products according to one variant embodiment of the invention;

figa and 2B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 1B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

figure 3 is a perspective view of the formed containers of basket type, formed from the blanks shown in figure 1, when viewed from above and from one end;

figa and 4B are top views of the blanks from cardboard, which form a container for products according to another variant embodiment of the invention;

figs is a top view of adjacent to each other blanks, shown in figa, formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or similar sheet material;

5A and 5B are top views of cardboard blanks from which a container for articles is formed according to a third embodiment of the invention;

Fig.6 is a top view of adjacent to each other blanks shown in figa and 5B, formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or similar sheet material;

figa and 7B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 5B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of a formed basket type container formed from blanks shown in Figs. 5A and 5B when viewed from above and from one end;

figa and 9B are top views of the blanks from cardboard, which form a container for products according to the fourth variant embodiment of the invention;

figa and 10B are top views of the blanks from cardboard, which form a container for products according to the fifth variant embodiment of the invention;

11 is a top view of adjacent to each other blanks shown in figa, formed from a continuous roll of cardboard or similar sheet material;

figa and 12B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 10B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig.13 is a perspective view of the formed containers of basket type formed from the blanks shown in Fig.10A, when viewed from above and from one end;

figa and 14B are top views of the blanks from cardboard, which form a container of basket type according to the sixth embodiment of the invention;

figa and 15B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 14B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a formed basket-type container formed from the blank shown in Fig. 14A when viewed from above and from one end;

17A and 17B are plan views of cardboard blanks from which a basket-type container is formed according to a seventh embodiment of the invention;

figa and 18B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 17B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig. 19 is a perspective view of a formed basket-type container formed from the blank shown in Fig. 17A when viewed from above and from one end;

20A and 20B are plan views of cardboard blanks from which a basket-type container is formed according to an eighth embodiment of the invention;

figa and 21B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 20B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig is a perspective view of the formed containers of basket type formed from the blank shown in figa and 20B, when viewed from above and from one end;

23A and 23B are plan views of cardboard blanks from which a basket-type container is formed according to a ninth embodiment of the invention;

figa and 24B are vertical side views of the blanks shown in figa and 23B, in the process of forming from them a flat folded cardboard box;

Fig is a perspective view of the formed containers of basket type formed from the blank shown in figa and 23B, when viewed from above and from one end.

As shown in the drawings, the product packaging is made from one or more blanks of cardboard, corrugated cardboard or other suitable sheet material, amenable to bending, for example plastic. The container is adapted to accommodate many products, for example six bottles, arranged in two rows of three bottles in each row. It is envisaged that the container can be adapted to accommodate a different number of bottles in accordance with the needs of the user.

On figa and 1B shows a first embodiment of the invention, while they show a container formed from a workpiece consisting of three parts. The blank 10 for forming the outer panels includes, in a longitudinal sequence, a first central support panel 12, a first end panel 14, a first side panel 16, a second end panel 18, a second side panel 22 and a second central panel 24, connected so that one of the panels can rotate relative to the adjacent one, while they are connected to each other, respectively, along the transverse bending lines 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. The preform may also further comprise a transverse fold line 19 located between the fold lines 30 and 32 and intended to divide the second end panel 18 into two parts 18a, 18b in order to form a basket-type container with a “swept profile” described below.

The first handle panel 38 is located adjacent to the first end panel 14 and the first side panel 16 and is separated from these side and end panels by cut lines 40, 42. Cut lines 40, 42 extend between fold lines 26 and 30. The handle panel 38 is rotatably connected to the first central support panel 12, and the handle panel 38 is connected to the first central support panel 12 along an extension of the fold line 26, which forms part of one side edge of the first handle panel 38. It is obvious to the reader that the central support panels are not an essential element and that the handle panels can be attached directly to the end panel in some embodiments. The handle panel 38 is connected to the opposite end panel 18 by means of an intermediate panel 50, which is rotatably connected to the side edge of the handle panel 38 along the fold line 53 and connected to the end panel by a notched portion along the fold line 30, as shown in FIG. 1A.

The handle panel 38 may have a hole 44 for the hand. In this embodiment, the valve 46 creating the softening lining for the hand is connected along the line 48 of the fold with the upper edge of the hole 44 for the hand.

Preferably, a second handle panel 52 is provided which is adjacent to the second side panel 20 and the third end panel 22 and is separated from these side and end panels by cut lines 54, 56. Cut lines 54, 56 extend between fold lines 32 and 36. The handle panel 52 is rotatably connected to the second central support panel 24, and the handle panel 52 is connected to the second central support panel 24 along an extension of the fold line 36, which forms part of one side edge of the second handle panel 52. The handle panel 52 is connected to the opposite end panel 18 by means of an intermediate panel 64, which is rotatably connected to the side edge of the handle panel 52 along the fold line 66 and connected to the end panel 18 by a notched portion along the fold line 32, as shown in FIG. 1A.

The handle panel 52 may have a hole 58 for the hand. In this embodiment, the valve 60 creating the softening lining for the hand is connected along the line 62 of the fold with the upper edge of the hole 58 for the hand.

In this embodiment, a three-layer handle structure is provided. The handle support panel 68 is located next to a portion of the first end panel 18 and adjacent to the intermediate panel 64. The handle support panel 68 is rotatably connected along the fold line 66 with the side edge of the second handle panel 52, but is separated from the workpiece in other places by line 65 cut. A hand hole 70 is provided located between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 68. Preferably, the hole 70 for the hand is positioned so that it coincides with the holes 44 and 58 for the hand in the assembled cardboard box.

The blank also comprises a base structure, which in this embodiment is formed by base panels 72, 74, which are respectively bendably connected to side panels 16, 20. Suitable fastening means are provided for fastening the base panels together. For example, an adhesive valve 76 is connected to a base panel 72. Alternatively, the locking tabs are cut out of the base panel, and in the second panel of the base there is a corresponding fixing hole for receiving and holding the locking tabs, as is well known. Specialists in the art should understand that other methods of interconnecting the base panels together during the manufacturing process can be applied, and the invention is not limited to those elements that are illustrated in the embodiments or described above.

On figv shows designed for containers for products, the design of the partitions formed from the second workpiece 80 and the third workpiece 80A.

Preferably, the preform 80 forms one side of the partition structure and comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 82, 84 cut from the central dividing panel 86. The transverse dividing panel 82 is cut from the central panel 86 along the cut line 87 and connected thereto along the fold line 88. Similarly, the transverse dividing panel 84 is cut from the central panel 86 along the cut lines 89, 90 and connected to it along the fold line 92. In this embodiment, the fold line 92 is interrupted by a cut line 87, which extends into the transverse separation panel 84 to form an adhesive valve 94, which can be folded along the transverse separation panel 82 along the fold line 96. The second glue valve 98 may be connected to the transverse separation panel 84 along the fold line 99. In a possible, but not necessary, glue flaps 94, 98 include protruding elements 91 formed by a cut line 93 that interrupts the glue flap. When used, the protruding elements allow to increase the surface area of the adhesive valve to be attached. A hook element 97 may be provided along the lower edge of the center panel 86 to allow for detachable attachment to the base structure.

The blank 80a is similar to the blank 80, and therefore, similar panels are denoted by the same reference numbers with the addition of the letter “a”. Therefore, only the differences between the workpiece 80 and the workpiece 80a will be described in more detail. An end valve 95a may be provided, which is flexibly connected to the central panel 86a along the fold line 79a. In use, the end valve is attached to one of the reeds 93a extending into the transverse dividing panel 82a, partially formed by the cut line 77a. In use, the tongue 93a is adapted to be attached to the central support panel 12, 24, described below.

It is envisaged that the number and location of the transverse dividing panels of each blank can be changed in accordance with the number of necessary cells for receiving products.

The formation of the finished container according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in a flat-folded state from the workpiece, requires a series of successive bending and gluing operations that can be performed on a machine that glues along straight lines, so that it does not need to be turned or turned a cardboard box to complete its creation. The bonding points of the blanks are highlighted by hatching, at the same time it is provided that, if desired, in other embodiments, the blank can be glued in other places. The bending process is not limited to what is described below and can be changed in accordance with specific production conditions.

Thus, the blanks 80 and 80a are attached to the blank 10. In this embodiment, the valves 94, 98 are attached to the side panel 16, and the center panel 86 is attached to the handle panel 38 with glue or other suitable means. Similarly, the glue flaps 94a and 98a are attached to the side panel 20, and the central separation panel 86a is attached to the handle panel 52 using glue or other suitable means. Thus, the cardboard box is in the first stage of creation, shown in figa. Thereafter, the handle support panel 68 is folded around the fold line 66 so that it comes into contact with the handle panel 52 so that it is aligned with the openings 70 and 58. The end panel 18 is folded along the fold lines 30, 19, 32, respectively, so that it is not in the same plane as the adjacent side panels 16, 20, so that the intermediate panels 50, 64 are in contact with each end panel part 18 a, 18 b, respectively with fit to her. In some embodiments, the intermediate panels 50, 64 are attached to the end panel 18 with glue or other suitable means in the art.

The central support panels 12, 24 are also bent so that they are in contact with the corresponding end panels 14, 22 and the panels 38, 52 of the handle with a fit to them, and they can be bonded together with glue or other suitable means in this areas of technology. The outer panels 18b, 20, 22, which form one side of the partition, are bent so that they are in contact with the outer panels 18a, 16, 14, which form the other side of the partition, in contact with them.

By folding the panels in this way, the two sides of the basket-type container are in a position in which they are facing each other, and the handle panels 52, 68 are attached together to the inside of the handle panel 38 by means of glue or other means known in the art. Preferably, the tab 93a is attached to the central panel 86, and the central support panels 12, 24 can be respectively attached to portions of the respective central panels 86, 86a using glue or other means known in the art. In those embodiments in which the valve 95a is provided, it is attached to the end panel 18.

After that, the cardboard box is at an intermediate stage, shown in FIG. 2B, in the form of a fully folded product container, in which the second end panel 22, the second side panel 20 and the outer panel 52 of the handle are located face to face respectively with the first end wall 14 , the first side panel 16 and the handle panel 38. The cardboard box of the first embodiment is commonly referred to as a “swept profile” package, since the end panels are bent relative to the center fold line to form a leading edge 37 and two rear edges formed by folding lines 30 and 32.

To form containers for products, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward in the direction of each other. This causes the end panels 14, 22 and 18 and the side panels 16 and 20 to move from a position in which they are folded flat, to a position in which a substantially rectangular configuration is formed, which simplifies the creation of individual cells. Thus, the transverse dividing panels 82, 84 are automatically deployed by displacing them from a position in which they are essentially in the same plane with the first side panel 16 and the handle panel 38, and they are bent, respectively, around the bend lines 88 and 92 so that the transverse dividing panels 82, 84 are substantially perpendicular to the handle panel 38 and the side panel 16. As shown in FIG. 3, three cells C1, C2, C3 are thus formed. Likewise, the transverse dividing panels 82a, 84a are displaced from a position in which they are essentially in the same plane with the second side panel 20 and the handle panel 52, and they are bent respectively around the fold lines 88a and 92a so that the transverse dividing panels 82a, 84a are substantially perpendicular to the handle panel 52 and the side panel 20, so that three additional cells are formed. When used, transverse dividing panels provide separation and support for products in adjacent cells.

Thus, the cardboard box is ready to receive products that are loaded into it by displacing the products and containers in a vertical direction relative to each other while moving forward, well known in the art, as a result of which the products enter their respective cells through the open bottom of the container . Alternatively, the bottles may enter their respective cells through the top of the container.

After this, a base is formed, and the base panels 72, 74 are placed in a position in which they overlap each other and are joined together by means of fastening means well known in the art. In this embodiment, the glue valve 76 is glued to the base panel 74. The base panels can be held in place before loading and / or after loading by bringing the base panels 72, 74 into contact with the hook elements 97, 97a shown in FIGS. 1 and 3.

When using the tongues 46, 60, the handles are bent around the handle panels 38, 52 to provide additional fastening of the handle structure H and the cardboard box. Thus, the cardboard box of the first embodiment is in the assembled state shown in FIG. 3.

On figa and 4B shows a second embodiment of the invention, while these figures show a container formed from a workpiece consisting of two parts. The blanks are capable of forming a package with a “parallelogram profile” described below. The blank 110 shown in FIG. 4A creates outer packaging panels and includes, in a longitudinal sequence, a first central support panel 112, a first side panel 116, a first end panel 118, a second side panel 120, and a second end panel 122 connected by such in such a way that one of the panels can be bent relative to the adjacent one, while they are connected to each other, respectively, along the transverse bending lines 126, 130, 132, 134.

The first handle panel 138 is located adjacent to the first end panel 118 and the first side panel 116 and is separated from the side and end panels by cut lines 140, 142 extending from the bend line 126 and into the end panel 118. The handle panel 138 is rotatably connected to the upper edge end panel 118 by means of a notched portion. The connection point should be in the central part, if the handle is desired to be centrally located. The panel 138 of the handle with the possibility of folding is connected along its opposite edge with the Central support panel 112 through the intermediate panel 150. In this embodiment, the intermediate panel 150 is connected to the lateral edge of the panel 138 of the handle with the possibility of rotation along the line 151 of the bend and connected to the Central support panel along the line 30 fold, as shown in figa. The handle panel 138 may include a hole 144 for a hand. In this embodiment, a flap 146 creating a softening lining for the hand is connected along the fold line 148 to the upper edge of the hand hole 144.

Preferably, a second handle panel 152 is provided that is adjacent to the second side panel 120 and the second end panel 122 and is separated from the side and end panels respectively by cut lines 154 and 156 that extend from the fold lines 132 and into the end panel 122. The handle panel 152 rotatably connected to the upper edge of the end panel 122 by means of a notched portion and connected to the opposite end panel 118 by an intermediate panel 164. In this embodiment, the intermediate nel 164 is connected to the side edge of handle panel 152 to be folded along fold line 165 and connected to the end panel 118 to be folded along fold line 132, as shown in Figure 4A. The second panel 152 of the handle has a hole 158 for the hand. In this embodiment, a valve 160 creating a softener for the hand is connected along the crease line 162 to the upper edge of the hand hole 158.

In this embodiment, a three-layer handle structure is provided that includes a pair of handle support panels 168, 169. Each support panel 168, 169 is bendably connected to opposite side edges of the handle panel 138 and can be bent so that the opposite side edges of each support panel abut against each other when the support panels are moved to a position where they are in contact with the panel 138 of the handle with the fit to it. More specifically, the handle support panel 168 is flexibly connected to the handle panel 138 along the fold line 155 and has a hand hole 170 located between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 168. The hole 170 for the hand is positioned so that it will coincide with the holes 144, 158 for the hand in the assembled cardboard box. Similarly, the handle support panel 169 has a hole 171 for the hand.

The base structure is formed from the panels 172, 174 with a fastening means, which in this embodiment is essentially the same as in the first embodiment, and therefore no more detailed description is given here.

The design of the bulkhead partitions for the products is formed from the second blank 180. The blank 180 comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 182, 184 cut from the central dividing panel 186. The transverse dividing panel 182 is cut from the central panel 186 through cut lines 185, 187 and 190 and connected to the central panel 186 with the possibility of bending along the broken line 188 fold. FIG. 4B shows that the dashed fold line 188 is located between the opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel 182 to form a dividing panel consisting of two parts 114 and 189. The bend line 188 can be shifted to any position between the ends to change the corresponding lengths of each part panels 182. The transverse separation panel 182 may further comprise an adhesive valve 194 that is bendably coupled thereto along the bend line 195. Similarly to the first embodiment, it is provided that the number and location of the transverse panels can be changed in accordance with the required number of cells for receiving products.

Similarly, the transverse dividing panel 184 is cut from the center panel 186 by means of cut lines 191, 193 and 195 and is connected to the center panel 186 with a possibility of folding along the fold line 192. An interrupted bend line 192 is located between opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel 184 to form a two-part dividing panel 115, 196. An adhesive valve 198 may also be provided, which can be folded along the transverse dividing panel 184 along the bend line 197.

Additionally, central glue flaps 176, 178 may be provided, connected to opposite side edges of the central panel 186 with the possibility of folding along the fold lines 177 and 179, respectively.

The formation of the cardboard box is essentially identical to that described in relation to the fifth embodiment, illustrated below in FIGS. 10-13, and therefore no more detailed description thereof is given.

A feature that is common to the first and second embodiments relates to the design H of the handle panels. More specifically, the handle panels and, if possible, the handle support panels are coplanar. The upper edges of the handle panels are located on one straight line and are colinear, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 4A, in order to minimize cardboard waste, since adjacent blanks can be cut from a continuous roll so that their respective upper edges are adjoin each other. 4C illustrates adjacent blanks 110 of the second embodiment, and it can be seen that efficient use of cardboard is achieved. Preferably, the base panels 172, 174 are provided with shapes that correspond to the base panels of the nearest adjacent workpiece, again with the goal of minimizing cardboard waste.

The construction according to the third embodiment is described with reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6, 7A, 7B and 8. As shown in these drawings, the product packaging formed from a three-part preform is a “swept profile” package, similar to the first embodiment described above, and therefore similar panels are denoted by the same reference numbers with the addition of a “2” in front of them. Thus, only the differences between the first and third embodiments are described in more detail.

FIG. 5A shows that the central support panels 212, 224 in this embodiment are wider to provide a large surface to be attached to respective central panels 286, 286a.

In this embodiment, hook-shaped elements 297 and 297a are formed along the lower edge of the central support panels 212 and 224, and these elements are intended to be inserted into the corresponding holes in the base structure, thereby keeping the cardboard box assembled before loading and / or after loading.

In this embodiment, the handle H (FIG. 8) is a four-layer structure formed by the handle outer panels 238, 252 and the handle support valves 268 and 268a shown in FIG. 5A. Each handle valve 268 and 268a is connected to the upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 238, 252 with the possibility of folding along respective fold lines 270 and 270a, while these valves can be bent around their respective fold lines, so that during the formation of the box, the handle support valves can be placed in such a position that they will be in contact with adjacent handle panels adjacent to these panels, as shown in FIG.

The blanks 280, 280a for forming the structures of the central transverse partitions and shown in FIG. 5B differ from the blanks 80, 80a of the first embodiment in that they comprise central support valves 295 and 295a that are connected to respective central panels 286 and 286a with the possibility of folding along the fold lines 279 and 279a. Additionally, a tongue 293 cut from the central panel 286 and a tongue 293a cut from the central panel 286a may be provided. Each tongue 293, 293a is adapted to be attached to another central panel 286a, 286 with glue or other suitable means, as shown in more detail in FIG. 7B. The free edge profile of the reeds 293, 293a is defined by cut lines 289 and 289a and in this embodiment includes three protruding elements to increase the surface area for separating adjacent cells.

The shape of the upper edges of the workpiece and, more precisely, the support panel 268 of the handle, panel 238 of the handle and the intermediate panel 250 and the end panel 218a is made so that it is possible to "receive" the corresponding panels of the nearest neighboring workpiece 210. As shown in Fig.6, adjacent workpieces they are cut from a continuous roll of sheet material, as a result of which the neighboring blanks will be made in the form of mirror images of each other, so that they are joined together, as a result of which the efficient use of cardboard is achieved. Thus, in this embodiment, the waste material is indicated by a shaded portion indicated by the letter W. It is rational that the shape of the handle structure minimizes the amount of cardboard going into the waste, and preferably provides an aesthetically pleasing shape of the handle.

The preferred shape of the base panels 274, 272 is substantially trapezoidal so that the lower edges of adjacent workpieces are joined together, thereby minimizing the amount of cardboard needed.

The formation of the cardboard box according to the third embodiment is carried out similarly to the first embodiment, so that the central support panels 212, 224 are bent so that they are in contact with each other, abutting against each other, the central panel 286 is attached to the central support panel 212, the panel 238, the handles and glue valves 294, 298 are attached to the side panel 216, but in other places the central panel is not attached to the workpiece 210, as shown in FIG. 7A. Similarly, the center panel 286a is attached to the center support panel 224, the handle panel 252 and the adhesive flaps 294a and 298a are attached to the side panel 220. Thus, the cardboard box is in the first stage of creation shown in FIG. 7A.

After that, the workpiece is bent around the bend lines 230, 219 and 232 so that the second end panel 222, the second side panel 220 and the second handle panel 252 are in a position in which they will face respectively the first end panel 214, the first side panel 216 and handle panels 238 and contact with them to form a package with a “swept profile” in a flat folded position, and the leading edge is formed by a fold line 226, 236, and there are two trailing edges formed by fold lines 230 and 232, respectively. In those embodiments in which central support valves 295 and 295a are provided, these valves are attached to end panel 218, as shown in FIG. 7B.

To form containers for articles, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward towards each other, as described above for the first embodiment, in order to form separate cells. Products are included in their respective cells C1, C2, C3 to complete the loading process, while they are ready for delivery to the user, and the handle structure H and the base structure are also formed in a similar way to create a cardboard box similar to that illustrated in Fig. 8.

A fourth embodiment of a cardboard box is illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. As shown in these drawings, the product packaging formed from a three-part preform is a “swept profile” package similar to the third embodiment described above, and therefore similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers with the addition of “ 3 "to replace the number" 2 ". Thus, only the differences between the third and fourth embodiments are described in more detail. On figa shows that the handle is a three-layer structure formed by the outer panels 338, 352 of the handle formed from the workpiece 310, and the support panel 368 of the handle formed from one of the Central panels 386a. Can also be additionally made hole 370 for the hand, formed in the support panel 368 of the handle and to be aligned with the holes 344 and 356 for the hand. The construction of the fourth embodiment is essentially the same as that of the third embodiment, and therefore, no more detailed description thereof is given. Naturally, the advantages of the third embodiment are also characteristic of the fourth embodiment. In addition, the handle design of this embodiment leads to a shorter bending time, since there are no handle support panels connected to panels 338, 352 that need to be bent.

A fifth embodiment is illustrated with reference to FIGS. 10A, 10B, 11, 12A, 12B, and 13. First, elements of a fifth embodiment of a container for articles are discussed with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B, in which a two-part preform is shown. From the blanks, it is possible to form a package with a “parallelogram profile” similar to the second embodiment described above, and therefore similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers, but with the addition of the number “4” in front of “1”. Thus, only differences between the second and fifth embodiments will be described in more detail. On figa it is seen that the handle H is a three-layer structure formed by the outer panels 438 and 452 of the handle formed from the workpiece 410. The support panel 468 of the handle is formed of a Central panel 486 and may further comprise a hole 470 for the hand, located so that it is combined with hand holes 444 and 458 in an assembled cardboard box. It is rational that the handle structure of this embodiment provides the possibility of faster formation of the handle, since there are no support panels of the handle connected to the handle panel to be bent.

The shape of the upper edges of the workpiece 410 and, more precisely, the handle panels 438, 452, the intermediate panels 450, 464, and the end panels 418 and 422 are configured to “receive” the corresponding panels of the nearest adjacent workpiece 410. As shown in FIG. 11, neighboring blanks are cut out from a continuous roll of sheet material, as a result of which the neighboring blanks will be made in the form of mirror images of each other, so that they are joined together, as a result of which the efficient use of cardboard is achieved. It is rational that the shape of the handle design minimizes the amount of paperboard going to waste, and preferably provides an aesthetically pleasing shape of the handle. The preferred shape of the base panels 472, 474 is substantially trapezoidal so that the lower edges of the blanks are joined to each other, thereby minimizing the amount of cardboard needed.

The formation of the finished container according to the fifth embodiment, shown in FIGS. 12A, 12B and 13, from the workpiece to the box in the flat-folded state and into the cardboard box assembled for use is carried out through a series of successive folding and gluing operations that can be performed on a machine carrying out gluing in straight lines, so that you do not need to rotate or turn the cardboard box to complete its creation. The bonding points of the blanks are highlighted by hatching, at the same time it is provided that, if desired, other blanks can be glued in other places. The bending process is not limited to what is described below and can be changed in accordance with specific production conditions.

Thus, the preform 480 is attached to the preform 410. In this embodiment, the glue valve 494 is attached to the side panel 416 and the center panel 486 is attached to the handle panel 438 so that the handle panel 468 is exposed relative to the handle panel 438. The central support valve 478 is attached to the end panel 418 using glue or other suitable means known in the art. Thus, the cardboard box is in the first stage of creation shown in figa. Thereafter, the glue valve 412 is folded around the fold line 426 so that it is in contact with the side panel 416 and is adjacent to it, and the outer panels 420 and 422 are folded around the fold line 432 to a position where they are in contact with the center panel 486. The end panel 422 is attached to the adhesive valve 412, and the transverse adhesive valve 498 is attached to the side wall 420. The handle panel 452 is attached to the opposite side of the handle support panel 468 and the central support panel 476 is attached to the end panel ate 422.

By bending and fastening the panels in this way, the two sides of the basket-type container are brought into a position in which they are facing each other, so that the product container is fully assembled in the folded position shown in FIG. 12B, in which it is delivered to the end user of the cardboard boxes, for example, to a manufacturer of soft drinks. The cardboard box of the fifth embodiment is commonly referred to as a “parallelogram profile” package because the leading edge is formed by a fold line 432 and the trailing edge is formed by a diametrically opposite edge created by the fold line 426.

To form containers for products, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward toward each other, this causes the end panels 422 and 418 and the side panels 416 and 420 to move from the position in which they are folded flat to the position in which a substantially rectangular A configuration that facilitates the automatic creation of individual cells. Thus, the transverse dividing panels 482 and 484 are displaced from the position in which they are aligned with the first and second side panels 416, 420, respectively, and are bent around fold lines 488 and 492 so that the transverse dividing panels are arranged substantially perpendicular to with respect to the handle panel 468 and the side panels 416 and 420. In FIG. 13, it can be seen that each part 414, 490; 415, 496 extends from each side of the central panel to form two rows of three cells C1, C2, C3 in each. In fact, fold lines 488, 492 serve as pivot axes for the dividing panels. When used, transverse dividing panels can provide separation and support for products in adjacent cells.

Thus, the cardboard box is ready to receive products that are loaded into it by displacing the products and containers in a vertical direction relative to each other while moving forward, well known in the art, as a result of which the products enter their respective cells through the open bottom of the container . Alternatively, the bottles may enter their respective cells through the top of the container. Thereafter, the base is formed in substantially the same manner as described above, wherein the base panels 472, 474 are joined together using fastening means. Similarly, the handle tabs 446, 460 are folded relative to the handle panels 468, 452 to provide additional bonding to the handle structure H and the cardboard box. Thus, the cardboard box of the fifth embodiment is in the assembled state shown in FIG. 13.

A sixth embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 14A, 14B, 15A, 15B, and 16. As shown in these figures, the product packaging is formed from a three-part preform; the container is a package with a parallelogram profile similar to the fifth embodiment described above, and therefore similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers with the addition of the number “5” in front of “4”. Thus, only the differences between the sixth and fifth embodiments are described in more detail.

As for the blank 510 for forming the outer panels, FIG. 14A shows that the handle is a four-layer structure formed by the outer panels 538, 552 of the handle and the support valves 568 and 568a of the handle. Each handle valve 568, 568a is connected to the upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 538, 552 with the possibility of folding along respective fold lines 570, 570a, while these valves can be bent around their respective fold lines, so that during the formation of the box, the handle valves can be placed in a position in which they will be in contact with adjacent panels of the handle with the fit to these panels, as shown in figv.

A two-part preform 580, 580a is provided for forming the structures of the central and transverse partitions shown in Fig. 14B, wherein the preform is basically the same as the third embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5B. It can be seen that the location of the tongues 593, 593a differs from the third embodiment, but at the same time, each tongue is adapted to be attached to another central panel 586, 582 using glue or other suitable means known in the art and is intended to separate adjacent cells. In this embodiment, the protruding elements E of each tongue overlap to hold them together, as shown in FIG.

The formation of the cardboard box according to the sixth embodiment is similar to that for the box according to the fifth embodiment described above, so that the transverse dividing panels are attached to the respective side panels, the center panel is attached to the handle panel and the central support valves are attached to the corresponding end panels shown in figa. After that, one side of the basket-type container is bent around the fold line 532 to a position where it is in contact with the central structure and resting on it, and they are fastened together, as described above, to form a flat-folded container, illustrated in Fig. 15B.

To form containers according to the sixth embodiment, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward towards each other, as described above for the fifth embodiment, in order to form separate cells, and the products enter their corresponding cells C1, C2, C3 to complete the loading process while they are ready for delivery to the user. The handle structure H and the base structure are also formed in a similar manner to create a fully formed cardboard box similar to that illustrated in FIG. The advantages of the shape of the upper edges of the workpiece and the base of this embodiment have already been indicated above in connection with the description of the fifth embodiment, and therefore no more detailed description thereof is given.

A seventh embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, and 19. As shown in these figures, the product packaging is formed from a three-part preform; the container is a package with a parallelogram profile similar to the sixth embodiment described above, and therefore similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers with the addition of the number “6” instead of “5” in front. Thus, only the differences between the seventh and sixth embodiments are described in more detail.

On figa shows that the handle H is a four-layer structure formed by the outer panels 638, 652 of the handle and the supporting valves 668 and 668a of the handle. Each handle valve 668, 668a is connected to the upper edge of the corresponding handle panel 638, 652 with the possibility of folding along respective fold lines 670, 670a, while these valves can be bent around their corresponding fold lines, so that during the formation of the box, the handle valves can be placed in a position in which they will be in contact with adjacent panels of the handle with the fit to these panels, as shown in figv.

In this embodiment, the outer blank further comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 631, 633 connecting the handle panel 638 and the side panel 616 to each other with the possibility of folding. Additionally, a pair of transverse dividing panels 651, 653 are provided, connecting the handle panel 652 and the side panel 620 to each other with the possibility of folding. Adhesive valves 650 and 664 are also provided, to be fixed respectively to an adjacent end panel 622, 618,

A two-part preform 680, 680a is provided for forming structures of the central and transverse partitions, which is shown in FIG. 17B and is substantially similar to the third embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5B. Therefore, only differences are described. Cross dividing panels 682, 684; 682a, 684a are formed differently, and there is virtually no need for glue valves, since these panels can be attached to panels 631, 633, respectively; 651, 653. It can be seen that the location of the tongues 693, 693a is different from the third embodiment, although each tongue is adapted to be attached to another central panel 686, 686a using glue or other suitable means known in the art, by means of protruding elements shown in figv.

The formation of the cardboard box according to the seventh embodiment occurs similarly to some of the previous embodiments described above, with the transverse dividing panels attached to the respective side panels, the central panel attached to the handle panel and the central support valves attached to the corresponding end panels shown in FIG. 18A. In addition, transverse dividing panels 684, 682; 684a, 682a are attached to adjacent transverse dividing panels 633, 631; 651, 653 of the outer blank 610. After that, one side of the basket-type container is bent around the crease line 632 to the position where it comes into contact with the central structure and adjoins it, and they are fastened together, as described above, to form a flat-folded container illustrated in figv.

To form the containers, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward towards each other, as described above for the fifth embodiment, in order to automatically form individual cells, and the products enter their corresponding cells C1, C2, C3 to complete the loading process, while they are ready for delivery to the user. The handle structure H and the base structure are also formed in a similar manner to create a fully formed cardboard box similar to that illustrated in FIG. The advantages of the shape of the upper edges of the workpiece and the base of this embodiment have already been indicated above in connection with the description of the fifth embodiment, and therefore no more detailed description thereof is given. An additional advantage of the present invention is that the width of the blanks forming the partition structure can be reduced, since there is no need for the transverse dividing panels 682, 684 to extend to the cell width W, since the outer transverse panels provide rigidity.

20A and 20B show an eighth embodiment of the invention. The product packaging is formed from one or more blanks 710 of cardboard or other suitable bendable sheet material. The container is made with the possibility of placing many products in it, for example, six bottles arranged in two rows of three bottles in each. It is envisaged that the container can be made with the possibility of placing in it a different number of products in accordance with user requirements.

In this embodiment, the container is formed from a two-part preform, and the preform 710 forming the outer panels includes, in a longitudinal sequence, a first central support panel 712, a first end panel 714, a first side panel 716, a second end panel 718, the second side panel 720, the third end panel 722 and the second central panel 724, connected in such a way that one of the panels can rotate relative to its neighboring one, while they are connected to each other respectively the length of the transverse lines 726, 728, 730, 732, 734 and 736 of the fold. Additionally, a transverse fold line 719 located between the fold lines 730 and 732 can be provided and is designed to divide the second end panel 718 into two parts (718a, 718b) to form a basket-type container with a “swept profile” described below.

A first handle panel 738 is located adjacent to the second end panel 718 and the first side panel 716 and is separated from these side and end panels by a cut line 742. Cut line 742 runs between fold lines 728 and 719. The handle panel 738 is rotatably connected to the second end panel 718, and the handle panel 738 is connected to the second end panel 718 along an extension of the fold line 719, which forms part of one side edge of the first handle panel 738. The handle panel 738 is connected to the first end panel 714 by means of an intermediate panel 750, which is rotatably connected to the lateral edge of the handle panel 738 along the fold line 751 and is rotatably connected to the first end panel 714 along the fold line 728.

The handle panel 738 may have a hole 744 for the hand. In this embodiment, a valve 746 creating a softening lining for the hand is connected along the fold line 748 to the upper edge of the hole 744 for the hand.

A second handle panel 752 is located adjacent to the second side panel 720 and the second end panel 718 and is separated from these side and end panels by cut lines 754, 765. Cut lines 754, 765 extend between fold lines 719 and 734. The handle panel 752 is rotatably connected to the handle panel 738 along the fold line 719. The handle panel 752 is connected to the third end panel 722 by means of an intermediate panel 764, which is rotatably connected to the side edge of the handle panel 752 along the fold line 766 and rotatably connected to the end panel 722 along the fold line 734.

The handle panel 752 may have a hand hole 758. In this embodiment, the valve 760 creating a softening lining for the hand is connected along the fold line 762 with the upper edge of the hole 758 for the hand.

In this embodiment, a three-layer handle structure is provided. The handle support panel 768 is located adjacent to a part of the intermediate panel 750 and with the central support panel 712. The handle support panel 768 is connected to the side edge of the first handle panel 738 with the possibility of rotation along the fold line 751, but in other places it is separated from the workpiece. In alternative embodiments, the handle support panel can alternatively be connected to the second handle panel 752. A hand hole 770 is provided, which is preferably positioned so that it coincides with the hand holes 744 and 758 in an assembled cardboard box.

Along the lower edges of the first and second center panels 712 and 724, hook elements 797, 797a may be provided to provide detachable attachment to the base structure.

In addition, a base structure is provided, which in this embodiment is formed by base panels 772, 774, which are respectively bendably connected to side panels 716, 720. Suitable fastening means are provided for fastening the base panels together. For example, an adhesive valve 776 is connected to a base panel 772. Alternatively, the locking tabs are cut from the base panel, and in the second panel of the base, two corresponding fixing holes are cut out for receiving and holding the locking tabs, as is well known. Specialists in the art should understand that other methods of interconnecting the base panels together during the manufacturing process can be applied, and the invention is not limited to those elements that are illustrated in the embodiments or described above.

As shown in FIG. 20B, both sides of the construction of the product packaging baffles are preferably formed from a second blank 780. The blank 780 comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 782, 784 cut from a central dividing panel 786. A transverse dividing panel 782 is cut from a central dividing panel 786 787 section and connected to it along the line 788 fold. Similarly, the transverse dividing panel 784 is cut from the central panel 786 along the cut lines 789, 790 and connected to it along the fold line 792. In this embodiment, the fold line 792 is interrupted by a cut line 787, which extends into the transverse separation panel 784 to form an adhesive valve 794 that can be folded along the transverse separation panel 782 along the fold line 796. The second adhesive valve 798 may be connected to the transverse separation panel 784 along the fold line 799. Fold lines 799 and 796 are preferably interrupted by cut lines 799 ′ and 796 ′, respectively. The tongue 795 is preferably cut from the central dividing panel 786 and formed by a cut line 783 and a fold line 791. The additional tongue 793 is preferably cut from the transverse dividing panel 782 and formed by a cut line 793 and a fold line 788.

The second center dividing panel 786a is essentially a mirror image of the first dividing panel 786 along the fold line 791, and therefore, similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers with the addition of the letter “a”. Thus, only the differences between the preform 780 and the preform 780a are described in more detail.

A protruding portion 785 of the panel 786a is provided for interacting with the handle support panel 768 and to ensure that the handle is three-layer everywhere. An appropriate cutout is provided on the opposite edge of the blank to minimize cardboard waste if multiple blanks are cut out as mosaics.

It is envisaged that the number and location of the transverse dividing panels of each workpiece can be changed in accordance with the required number and size of cells for receiving products.

The formation of the finished container according to the eighth embodiment, shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, in a flat folded state from the workpiece requires a series of successive bending and gluing operations that can be performed on a machine that glues along straight lines, so that it does not need to be turned or turned a cardboard box to complete its creation. The bonding points of the workpieces are highlighted by hatching, at the same time it is provided that, if desired, the workpieces can be glued in other places. The bending process is not limited to what is described below and can be changed in accordance with specific production conditions. Thus, the preform 780 is attached to the preform 710.

In this embodiment, the valves 794, 798 are attached to the side panel 716, and the central panel 786 is attached to the handle panel 738 using glue or other suitable means. Similarly, the glue flaps 794a and 798a are attached to the side panel 720, and the central separation panel 786a is attached to the handle panel 752 using glue or other suitable means. Thus, the cardboard box is in the first stage of creation, shown in figa.

Thereafter, the handle support panel 768 is folded around the fold line 751 so that it is in a position in which it contacts the handle panel 738 and is in contact with it, so that the recess 770 and the hole 758 are aligned with each other. The first and third end panels 714 and 722 are bent inward along the fold lines 728 and 734, respectively, so that the central support panels 712 and 724 can be attached to the central panels 786 and 786a, respectively, using glue or other suitable means known in the art. The second end panel 718 is bent in the middle along the fold line 719 so that the intermediate panels 750, 764 are in a position in which they are in contact with the first end panel 714. In some embodiments, the intermediate panels 750, 764 are attached to the first end panel 714 using glue or other suitable means used in the art.

Handle panels 738, 752 may be bonded together using glue or other suitable means used in the art. The outer panels 718b, 720, 722, forming one side of the partition, are bent so that they are in a position in which they come into contact with the outer panels 718a, 716, 714, forming the other side of the partition, adjacent to them.

By folding the panels in this way, the two sides of the basket-type container are placed in a position in which they are facing each other, and the handle panels 752, 768 are fastened together and attached to the inner surface of the handle panel 738 by means of glue or other means known in the art technicians. Preferably, the tab 793a is attached to the tab 793.

Thereafter, the cardboard box is in the intermediate stage shown in FIG. 21B in the form of a fully folded product container, in which the third end panel 722, the second side panel 720 and the outer panel 752 of the handle are face-to-face, respectively, with the first end panel 714 , a first side panel 716 and a handle panel 738. The cardboard box of the eighth embodiment is usually referred to as a “swept profile” package, since the end panels are bent relative to the center fold line to form two rear edges 736, 726 and a leading edge formed by fold lines 719.

To form containers for products, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward in the direction of each other. This causes the end panels 714, 722 and 718 and the side panels 716 and 720 to move from a position in which they are folded flat to a position in which a substantially rectangular configuration is formed that facilitates the creation of separate cells. As shown in FIG. 22, three cells C1, C2, C3 are thus formed. Similarly, the transverse dividing panels 782a, 784a are displaced from a position where they are substantially in the same plane as the second side panel 720 and the handle panel 752, and they are bent respectively around the fold lines 788a, 792a so that the transverse dividing panels 794a, 798a are found to be substantially perpendicular to the handle panel 752 and the side panel 720 forming the wall. Thus, the transverse dividing panels 794, 798 are displaced from the position in which they are essentially in the same plane with the first side panel 716 and the handle panel 738, and they are bent respectively around the fold lines 788 and 792 so that the transverse dividing panels 782 , 784 are substantially perpendicular to the handle panel 738 and the side panel 716, so that three additional cells are formed. When used, transverse dividing panels can provide separation and support for products in adjacent cells.

Thus, the cardboard box is ready to receive products that are preferably loaded into it by displacing the products and containers in a vertical direction relative to each other in the process of moving forward, as is well known in the art, as a result of which the products enter their respective cells through an open bottom of the container. Alternatively, the bottles may enter their respective cells through the top of the container.

After that, a base is formed, and the base panels 772 and 774 are placed in a position in which they overlap each other and are joined together using fastening means well known in the art. In this embodiment, the glue valve 776 is glued to the base panel 774. The base panels can be held in place before loading and / or after loading by bringing the base panels 772, 774 into contact with the hook elements 797, 797a shown in FIGS. 20A and 21A.

When using the tongues 746, 760, the handles are bent around the handle panels 738, 752 to provide additional fastening of the handle structure H and the cardboard box. Thus, the cardboard box of the eighth embodiment is in the assembled state shown in FIG.

On figa and 23B shows the design according to the ninth variant of implementation, while in these drawings shows the packaging for products formed from a workpiece consisting of two parts. The blanks are capable of forming a package with a “parallelogram profile” described below. The blank 810 shown in FIG. 23A creates outer packaging panels and includes a longitudinally arranged adhesive valve 812, a first side panel 816, a first end panel 818, a second side panel 820 and a second end panel 822 so connected that one of the panels can be bent relatively adjacent to it, while they are connected to each other, respectively, along the transverse bending lines 826, 830, 832, 834.

The first handle panel 838 is located adjacent to the first end panel 818 and the first side panel 816 and is separated from the side and end panels by a cut line 842 extending from the bend line 826 and into the end panel 818. The handle panel 838 is rotatably connected to the upper edge of the end panel 818. The connection point should be in the central part, if the handle is desired to be centrally located. The handle panel 838 is flexibly connected along its opposite edge to the glue valve 812 by means of an intermediate panel 850. In this embodiment, the intermediate panel 850 is rotatably connected to the side edge of the handle panel 838 along the fold line 851 and connected to the adhesive valve along the fold line 826 as shown in figa. The handle panel 838 may have a pair of hand / finger openings 844, 844a. In this embodiment, two flaps 846, 846a creating softening pads for the hand are connected along fold lines 848, 848a with the upper edges of the corresponding hand openings 844, 844a.

The second handle panel 852 is located adjacent to the second side panel 820 and the second end panel 822 and is separated from the side and end panels, respectively, by cut lines 854 and 856, which extend from the fold lines 832 and inward of the end panel 822. The handle panel 852 is connected to the upper edge the end panel 822 is rotatable and connected to the opposite end panel 818 by means of an intermediate panel 864. In this embodiment, the intermediate panel 864 is bendably connected to the side edge of the handle panel 852 along the fold line 865 and is connected to the end panel 818 with the possibility of folding along the fold line 832. The second handle panel 852 preferably has a pair of hand / finger openings 858, 858a. In this embodiment, flaps 860, 860a creating softenings for the hand are connected along fold lines 862 and 862a with the upper edge of the corresponding hand openings 858, 858a.

In this embodiment, a three-layer handle structure is provided that includes a handle support panel 868 connected to a side edge of the handle panel 852 to rotate along a fold line 855. The support panel 868 further includes a hand hole 870 located between the upper and lower edges of the handle support panel 868. The hole 870 for the hand is positioned so that it will coincide with the holes 844, 858 for the hand in the assembled cardboard box. In alternative embodiments, two openings may be provided in the handle support panel 868, which are arranged so that they align with the holes in the handle panels in the assembled cardboard box.

The base structure is formed from panels 872, 874, which in this embodiment are essentially the same as in the eighth embodiment, and therefore no more detailed description is given here.

The design of the bulkhead partitions for the products is formed from a second blank 880. The blank 880 comprises a pair of transverse dividing panels 882, 884 cut from the central dividing panel 886. The transverse dividing panel 882 is cut from the central dividing panel 886 through cut lines 885 and 881 and connected to the central panel 886 with the possibility of bending along the line 888 fold. In addition, the transverse dividing panel 882 is connected to the adhesive valve 894 with the possibility of rotation along the bend line 896. As in the first embodiment, it is provided that the number and location of the transverse panels can be changed in accordance with the required number of cells for receiving products.

Similarly, the transverse dividing panel 884 is cut from the central panel 886 by means of extensions of the cut lines 885 and 881 and is connected to the central panel 886 with the possibility of folding along the fold line 892. The central separation panel is additionally attached at its opposite edges to the adhesive valves 883, 887 and 889 with the possibility of rotation.

The second central panel 886a is rotatably connected to the panel 886 along the fold line 891. The second central panel 886a is similar to the panel 886, and therefore, similar panels are indicated by the same reference numbers with the addition of the letter “a”. The only difference between the panels is that in this embodiment, the adhesive panel 894a does not extend inside the panel 886, unlike the panel 894 that extends inside the panel 886a.

The formation of the finished container according to the ninth embodiment, shown in FIGS. 23C, 24A and 24B, in a flat folded state from the workpiece requires a series of sequential bending and gluing operations that can be performed on a machine that performs gluing in straight lines, so that you do not need to turn or flip a cardboard box to complete its creation. The bonding points of the blanks are highlighted by hatching, at the same time it is provided that, if desired, other blanks can be glued in other places. The bending process is not limited to what is described below and can be changed in accordance with specific production conditions.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 23C, the blank 880 is folded around the fold line 891 in the direction indicated by the arrow X, so that the panel 886a is essentially superimposed on the panel 886. The folded blank 880 is attached to the blank 810. In this embodiment the glue valve 894a is attached to the side panel 816, the central panel 886a is attached to the handle panel 838, and the glue valve 883a is attached to the first end panel 818. Thus, the cardboard box is at the first stage of creation, illustrated in figa. After that, the handle support panel 868 is folded so that it is superimposed on the handle panel 852, and the glue valve 812 is folded around the fold line 826 so that it is in a position in which it is in contact with the side panel 816, and the outer panels 820 and 822 are folded around the fold line 832 so that they are in a position in which they are in contact with the central panel 886. The end panel 822 is attached to the adhesive valve 812, and the transverse adhesive valve 894 is attached to the side wall 820. The handle panel 852 is preferably attached to the opposite side of the handle support panel 868, and the adhesive valves 887, 889 are attached to the end panel 822.

By bending and fastening the panels in this way, the two sides of the basket-type container are brought into a position in which they are facing each other, so that the product container is fully assembled in the folded position shown in FIG. 24B. The cardboard box of the ninth embodiment is commonly referred to as a “parallelogram profile” package because the leading edge is formed by a fold line 832 and the trailing edge is formed by a diametrically opposite edge created by the fold line 826.

To form containers for products, the front and rear edges of the folded containers are displaced inward in the direction of each other, this causes the end panels 822 and 818 and the side panels 816 and 820 to move from the position in which they are folded flat, in a position in which a substantially rectangular A configuration that facilitates the creation of individual cells. Thus, the transverse dividing panels 882, 884, 882a, 884a are displaced from the position in which they are aligned with the first and second side panels 820, 816, respectively, and they are bent around fold lines 888, 892, 888a and 892a so that the transverse the dividing panels are essentially perpendicular to the handle panel 868 and the side panels 816 and 820. It can be seen in FIG. 25 that each part 882, 884; 882a, 884a extends from each side of the central panel to form two rows of three cells C1, C2, C3 in each. When used, transverse dividing panels can provide separation and support for products in adjacent cells.

Thus, the cardboard box is ready to receive products that are preferably loaded into it by displacing the products and containers in a vertical direction relative to each other while moving forward, well known in the art, as a result of which the products enter their respective cells through the open bottom containers. Alternatively, the bottles may enter their respective cells through the top of the container. Thereafter, the base is formed in substantially the same manner as described above, wherein the base panels 872, 874 are joined together using fastening means. Similarly, the tongues 846, 860 of the handle are folded relative to the handle panels 868, 852 to provide additional fastening of the handle structure H and the cardboard box. Thus, the cardboard box of the ninth embodiment is in the assembled state shown in FIG. 25.

A feature that is common to the eighth and ninth embodiments relates to the design H of the handle panels. More specifically, the handle panels and, if possible, the handle support panels are coplanar. The upper edges of the handle panels are colinear, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 23A, in order to minimize cardboard waste, since adjacent blanks can be cut from a continuous roll so that their respective upper edges adjoin each other.

An additional common feature is the use of one central blank, which is bent along one edge to form a central and transverse panels along both sides of the handle panel. Under certain circumstances, this may simplify the mechanization of the packaging process.

It should be understood that references to directions, such as “top”, “base (base panel)”, “end” and “side”, in the sense used here, do not limit the orientation of the respective panels, but simply serve to distinguish these panels apart from each other. Any reference to a swivel joint should not be construed as necessarily referring to only one bend line: in fact, it is contemplated that a swivel joint may be formed by one or more of the following elements: a notch line, a weakening line, or a bend line, not departing from the scope of the invention.

The present invention and its preferred embodiments relate to product containers that are shaped to provide sufficient strength to hold the bottles securely, but provide a certain degree of compliance, so that the load transferred to the handle is absorbed (“absorbed”) by the container . The shape of the blank allows you to minimize the amount of cardboard required. A number of bottles can be installed in containers manually or using automatic equipment. It is contemplated that the specific elements of each of the embodiments described above are interchangeable without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. A container for basket-type products having opposite side (16, 20; 116, 120; 216, 220; 316, 320; 416, 420; 516, 520; 616, 620; 716, 720; 816, 820) and end (14, 18, 22; 118, 122; 214, 218a, 218b, 222; 314, 318a, 318b, 322; 418, 422; 518, 522; 618, 622; 714, 718, 722; 818, 822) panels , the base panel (72, 74; 172, 174; 272, 274; 372, 374; 472, 474; 572, 574; 672, 674; 772, 774; 872, 874), connected with the possibility of rotation with one or more of side or end panels, and the handle (38, 52, 68; 138, 152, 168, 171; 238, 252; 338, 352; 438, 452; 538, 552; 638, 652; 738, 752, 768; 838, 852, 868), attached to the opposite end panels with the possibility of rotation, characterized in that it further neighbors internal partitions (80, 80a; 180, 280, 280a; 380, 380a; 480, 580, 580a; 680, 680a; 780; 880) formed from a separate workpiece, while the internal partitions contain the first central panel (86; 186 ; 286; 386; 486; 586; 686; 786; 886) attached to the handle and at least one end panel and at least one transverse dividing panel (82, 84; 182, 184; 284; 382, 384; 482, 484; 582, 584; 682, 694; 782, 784; 882, 884), cut from the central panel and rotatably connected to it to form a plurality of cells (C1, C2, C3) for receiving products on one side of the handle. 2. A container for products according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a second central panel (786a; 886a), which is rotatably connected to the first central panel, while the second central panel is attached to the handle and at least one end panel and at least one transverse dividing panel (782a, 784a; 882a, 884a), cut from the Central panel and rotatably connected to form multiple cells for receiving products from the other side of the handle. 3. Packaging for products according to claim 2, characterized in that the central panels are interconnected to rotate along the fold line (791), which is located essentially parallel to the fold lines (788, 792, 792a), which provide the connection of the transverse dividing panels (782, 784, 782a, 784a) with a central panel with the possibility of their rotation. 4. Packaging for products according to claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises a valve (795) cut from one (786) of the central panels, and it is interconnected with the possibility of rotation with another central panel (786a) along the fold line (791 ) the central panel. 5. Packaging for products according to claim 2, characterized in that the central panels are interconnected with each other with the possibility of rotation along the fold line (891), extending essentially perpendicular to the fold lines (888, 892, 888a, 892a), which provide the connection of transverse dividing panels (882, 884, 882a, 884a) with a central panel with the possibility of their rotation. 6. Packaging for products according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that each central panel further comprises a fastening panel (595, 595a; 695, 695a; 883, 883a), while the fastening panels have such a structure and are thus positioned That they provide fastening of elements to each other. 7. Packaging for products according to claim 1, characterized in that the transverse dividing panel (182, 184; 482, 484) or each transverse dividing panel is rotatably connected to the central panel by means of a pair (188, 192; 488, 492) located at some distance from each other, fold lines located between opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel or each transverse dividing panel to form a panel that extends outward from both sides of the center panel. 8. A container for products according to any preceding paragraph, characterized in that the two transverse dividing panels (882, 884) are cut from the first central panel, and they are interconnected with each other with the possibility of rotation at their ends, remote from the first central panel, once exposed in a vertical position by means of a fastening panel (894) of the side wall. 9. A container for articles according to any preceding claim, characterized in that it further comprises a handle support panel (368, 468) extending from the top of the first central panel (386a, 486), the handle support panel having an opening (370, 470 ) for the hand to be set relative to the handle of the container for products. 10. A container for products according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the handle comprises first and second panels (52.38; 138, 152; 738.752; 852, 838) of the handle, with the handle support panel (68; 168 ; 768; 868) is connected with the possibility of folding with the first panel (52; 138; 738; 852) of the handle to form a three-layer handle. 11. Packaging for products according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a second handle support panel (171) connected to the first handle panel (138) with the possibility of folding. 12. Packaging for products according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the first (52; 138; 738; 852) and second (38; 152; 752; 838) handle panels are coplanar, and the upper edges of the handle panels are colinear. 13. A container for products according to any one of claims 10-12, characterized in that the upper edges of the support panel (68; 168; 768; 868) of the handle or each support panel of the handle are located on one straight line with the panels (52, 38; 138, 152; 738, 752; 852, 838) pens. 14. Packaging for products according to claim 9, characterized in that the support panel of the handle (368, 468) is made essentially trapezoidal in shape. 15. A container for products according to any preceding paragraph, characterized in that at least one of the central panels (86, 86a) is made with a hook-shaped part (97, 97a) located so as to enable its adhesion to the panel ( 72, 74) of the base. 16. A blank for forming containers for basket-type products in accordance with any one of claims 1-15, comprising a first end panel (214, 314), a first side panel (216; 316), a second end panel (218a, 318b; 318a, 318b), a second side panel (220, 320) and a third end panel (222, 322), rotatably connected in series so that one of the panels is rotatable relative to its neighboring panel (272, 274; 372, 374) the base, attached to one of the side or end panels with the possibility of rotation, and a handle having the hole (244, 258; 344, 358) for the hand, while the handle contains the first (238, 338) and second (252; 352) handle panels connected to the second end panel (218a, 218b; 318a, 318b) with the possibility of rotation wherein the first panel of the handle (238; 338) is in a contact position with each other with the possibility of rotation to form a two-layer handle (H) when the container is in a finished state, characterized in that the first and second handle panels are located next to the corresponding first and second side panels and separated from them. 17. The workpiece according to clause 16, characterized in that it further comprises a handle support panel (268) connected to the first handle panel (238) with the possibility of folding to form a three-layer handle (H) in the assembled state. 18. The workpiece according to claim 16, characterized in that it further comprises a second handle support panel (268a) connected to the handle with a second folding panel (252). 19. The workpiece according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the first (238; 338) and second (252; 352) handle panels are coplanar, and the upper edges of the handle panels are colinear. 20. The blank according to claim 16, characterized in that the upper edges of the handle support panel (268, 268a) or each handle support panel are located on one straight line with the handle panels (238, 252). 21. The workpiece according to any one of paragraphs.16-20, characterized in that the handle panels (238, 338) are shaped so that they can be docked with the first and second handle panels of the nearest adjacent workpiece. 22. The workpiece according to item 21, wherein the handle panels (238, 338) are essentially trapezoidal in shape. 23. The workpiece according to any one of paragraphs.16-22, characterized in that it further comprises a panel (212, 224; 312, 324) located in such a way as to support at least one central panel (286, 280a ; 386, 386a) when the preform is assembled to form a container. 24. The workpiece according to claim 23, characterized in that the additional central support panel (224; 324) is rotatably connected to the opposite end of the sequence of panels, while the support panels are arranged so that they can be attached to one or more sides of the central (s) of the panel (s) (286, 280a; 386, 386a). 25. The workpiece according to item 23 or 24, characterized in that at least one of the support panels (212, 224; 312, 324) is made with a hook-shaped part (297, 297a; 397, 397a) located in such a way to ensure that it can adhere to the panel (272, 274; 372, 374) of the base when the workpiece is assembled to form a container. 26. A workpiece (80, 80a; 180; 280, 280a; 380, 380a; 480; 580, 580a; 680, 680a; 780; 880) for the formation of internal partitions intended for products of basket-type containers, in accordance with any of paragraphs .1-15, including panels forming opposite end and side walls, and a handle, characterized in that the workpiece contains a first central panel (86; 186, 286; 386; 486; 586; 686; 786; 886), made with the possibility of connection with a handle and at least one end wall of a basket-type container and at least one transverse dividing panel (82, 84; 182, 1 84; 284; 382, 384; 482, 484; 582, 584; 682; 782, 784; 882, 884), cut from the central panel and rotatably connected to it to form a plurality of cells (C1, C2, C3) for receiving products on one side of the handle (H) during the formation of containers from the workpiece. 27. The workpiece according to claim 26, characterized in that it comprises a second central panel (786a; 886a), rotatably connected to the first central panel (786; 886), while the second central panel is configured to attach to the handle (H) and at least one end wall (718, 818) of a basket-type container and at least one transverse dividing panel (782a, 784a; 882, 884a) cut from the second central panel and rotatably connected to it to create multiple cells for receiving products on the other side of p uchki (N) in the formation of containers from the workpiece. 28. The workpiece according to claim 27, characterized in that the central panels (786, 786a) are rotatably connected along a fold line (791) located substantially parallel to the fold lines (788, 792, 792a), which allow the connection of transverse dividing panels ( 782, 784, 782a, 784a) with a central panel (786, 786a) with the possibility of their rotation. 29. The workpiece according to claim 28, characterized in that it further comprises a valve (795) cut from one of the central panels (786), and it is interconnected with the possibility of rotation with another central panel (786a) along the bend line (791) of the central panels. 30. The blank according to claim 27, characterized in that the central panels (886, 886a) are rotatably connected, while they are connected along a fold line (891) extending substantially perpendicular to the fold lines (888, 892, 888a, 892a) which provide the connection of the transverse dividing panels (882, 884, 882a, 884a) with the central panel (886, 88ba) with the possibility of their rotation. 31. The blank according to claim 30, characterized in that each central panel (886, 886a) further comprises a fastening panel (883, 883a), while the fastening panels are so designed and arranged so that they fasten the elements to each other in a finished container for products. 32. A blank for forming an internal partition according to claim 26, characterized in that the transverse dividing panel (482, 484) or each transverse dividing panel is rotatably connected to the central panel (486) by a pair of fold lines spaced apart from each other ( 488, 492), extending between opposite ends of the transverse dividing panel or each transverse dividing panel, to create a panel that extends outward from both sides of the center panel (486) when the structure is internal their walls formed in the finished container. 33. A workpiece according to any one of paragraphs.26-32, characterized in that the two transverse dividing panels (883, 884) are cut from the first central panel, and they are connected to each other with the possibility of rotation at their end, remote from the first central panel, once upright with a side panel fastener (894). 34. The workpiece according to any one of paragraphs.26-33, characterized in that it further comprises a handle support panel (368; 468) extending from the top of the first central dividing panel (386a, 486), wherein the handle support panel has an opening ( 370, 470) for a hand to be set relative to the handle (H) of the product container. 35. A container for basket-type products made with the possibility of placing a plurality of products in it and formed of one or more blanks (210; 310) of cardboard boxes according to any one of claims 16-25 and internal partitions formed from the blank (280, 280a; 380, 380a) according to any one of claims 26-34. 36. The method of forming containers for products of basket type from the first blank (10; 210; 310; 710) containing the first end panel (14; 214; 314; 714), the first side panel (16; 216; 316; 716), the second end panel (18; 218a, 218b; 318a, 318b; 718), a second side panel (20; 220; 320; 720) and a third end panel (22; 222; 322; 722), connected in series so that one of panels rotates relative to its adjacent one, and a handle (38, 52, 68; 238, 268, 252, 268a; 338, 352; 738, 752, 768) connected to one or more of the end panels with the possibility of rotation, and from the second blanks (80, 80a; 280, 280a; 380, 380 a; 780) for the formation of internal partitions according to any one of paragraphs.26-34, and this method includes the following operations: i) placing the second blank on the first blank so that they are exposed relative to each other; ii) attaching transverse dividing panels (82, 84, 82a, 84a; 282, 284, 282a, 284a; 382, 384, 382a, 384a; 782, 784, 782a, 784a) to the first side panel (16; 216; 316; 716) forming a wall; iii) attaching a center panel (86, 86a; 286, 286a; 386, 386a; 786, 786a) to the handle panel of the first workpiece; iv) folding the second side panel (20; 220; 320; 720) and the second end panel (18; 218a, 218b, 318a, 318b; 718) to a position in which they are in contact with the internal partitions with contact with it, and v) fastening the first (14; 214; 314; 714) and third (22; 222; 322; 722) end panels together to form a finished folded container for products.

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