US20060016818A1

US20060016818A1 - Package box

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Publication number: US20060016818A1
Application number: US10/970,427
Authority: US
Inventors: Thomas Chiang; Beth Yang
Original assignee: Delta Electronics Inc
Current assignee: Delta Electronics Inc
Priority date: 2004-07-20
Filing date: 2004-10-21
Publication date: 2006-01-26
Also published as: TWM260523U

Abstract

An improved package box comprising: a body having a first plate extended with a bendable fold from one side of the body, and a second plate extended with a bendable fold from the other side of the body opposed to the first plate. Flanges and corresponding indentations are formed at the interface between the first plate and the body, and between the second plate and the first plate. A plurality of containers is also formed between the second plate and the first plate, and between the second plate and the first plate by the combination of the two plates.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a package box and particularly to an improved package box for holding a plurality of products of different dimensions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is a common practice for many vendors to design and prepare different sizes of package boxes to hold finished products of different dimensions in a steady manner. The package boxes have to match the product type and size, such as small electronic elements (transformers, inductor, coils, etc.), medium size electronic elements (network adapter cards, temperature regulators, serial communication conversion modules, etc.), or large electronic elements. Refer to FIG. 1 for a conventional package box for electronic elements. It has only one container 1 designed to match the size of an electronic element to be held. Hence package boxes of different sizes of containers have to be designed to hold different sizes of electronic elements. For vendors having dozens of products, they have to prepare dozens of different package boxes. This is not only costly, but also bad for the environment.
Hence there is a requirement to hold more electronic elements in one package box to reduce usage of package boxes.
One approach is to add a spacer layer in the container to increase the housing space. FIG. 2 shows such an example. A spacer layer 5 is added in a package box 3 to form a partition to hold goods intimately. However, the spacer layer 5 is movably rested on the bottom of the goods held in the box and cannot hold the goods steadily.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforesaid problems, the primary object of the present invention is to provide an improved package box that can hold goods steadily even when subject to shaking or vibration.
In one aspect, the improved package box according to the invention has a plurality of folding spacer layers formed in an integrated manner to hold goods of different sizes.
In another aspect, the improved package goods according to the invention are adaptable to varying product dimensions to overcome the problem of producing one package box for one product.
To achieve the foregoing object, the improved package box according to the invention includes a body, which has two bendable folds on two opposing sides, extended to form a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the body are coupled to form a first interface, and the first plate and the second plate are coupled to form a second interface. On the first and second interfaces, flanges and corresponding indentations are formed, and containers are provided for holding goods of varying dimensions. The flanges and indentations are paired and coupled with each other such, that the first plate and the body, and the second plate and the first plate can be repeatedly opened to access the goods held in the containers as desired or closed securely to hold the goods steadily.
The body also includes a third plate extended from a bendable fold of one remaining side of the body to form a third interface with the second plate. The second and third plates have respectively a flange and an indentation on the third interface that match each other and a container for holding goods of varying dimensions. The flange and indentation are paired and coupled with each other such, that the third plate and the second plate can be repeatedly opened to access the goods held in the container as desired or closed securely to hold the goods steadily.
In addition, the body further includes a fourth plate extended from a bendable fold of another remaining side of the body to form a fourth interface with the third plate. The third and fourth plates have respectively a flange and an indentation on the fourth interface that match each other to form a container for holding goods of varying dimensions. The flange and indentation are paired and coupled with each other such, that the fourth plate and the third plate are repeatedly opened to access the goods held in the container as desired or closed securely to hold the goods steadily.
The foregoing, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will be more readily apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a conventional package box for electronic elements.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of another conventional package box for electronic elements.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are a top view and a bottom view of an embodiment of the invention.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are a top view and a bottom view of another embodiment of the invention.
FIGS. 5A and 5B are a top view and a bottom view of yet another embodiment of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Refer to FIGS. 3A and 3B for an embodiment of the invention.
The package box according to the invention is formed in a single shell from a foamed material. It mainly includes a body 7, a first plate 9 extended from one side of the body 7 in an integrated manner, and a second plate 11 extended from the opposite side of the body 7 in an integrated manner.
The body 7 has an indentation 13 on the periphery directing downwards to form a container 15 within the boundary thereof for holding various types of electronic elements. The body 7 has a membrane type bendable fold 17 on one side connecting to the first plate 9, which has a size matching the body 7 and can be flipped to cover the top side of the body 7. The first plate 9 has a flange 19 formed on an interface covering the body 7. The flange 19 matches the shape and depth of the indentation 13, so that the flange 19 can be coupled with the indentation 13 to allow the first plate 9 to be opened or closed as desired.
The first plate 9 further has an indentation 21 formed on the periphery to form at least one container 24 within the boundary thereof for holding various types of goods.
The second plate 11 is connected to another side of the body 7 opposite to the first plate 9 through a bendable fold 23 and has a size matching the first plate 9. Moreover, the second plate 11 has a flange 27 formed on an interface covering the first plate 9. The flange 27 matches the shape and depth of the indentation 21 of the first plate 9 and may be flipped to couple with the indentation 21 to allow the second plate 11 to be opened or closed over the first plate 9 as desired.
Within the boundary of the flange 27 of the second plate 11, a recess 29 may be formed corresponding to the container 24 of the first plate 9 to increase the holding capacity of the container 24.
By means of the construction set forth above, when in use, the first plate 9 is flipped to couple with the body 7 to allow the container 15 formed between the first plate 9 and the body 7 to hold goods of the corresponding size. And the second plate 11 is flipped to couple with the first plate 9 to combine the container 24 and the recess 29 for holding an electronic element of the matching size. The flanges and the indentations can be wedged and coupled securely.
Refer to FIGS. 4A and 4B for another embodiment of the invention. It differs from the one shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B by having an additional plate. Namely, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B has two plates, but the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B has three plates.
Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the second plate 11 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B has an indentation 31 on the periphery to form at least one container 33 within the boundary thereof for holding goods.
The body 7 has a membrane bendable fold 35 on another side to extend and form a third plate 37 matching the size of the second plate 11 for coupling and covering therewith. The third plate 37 has a flange 39 formed on an interface covering the second plate 11. The flange 39 has a size and depth matching the indentation 31 of the second plate 11 for coupling with each other so that the third plate 37 may be opened or closed over the second plate 11 as desired.
Within the boundary of the flange 39 of the third plate 37, a recess 41 is formed corresponding to the container 33 of the second plate 11 to increase the holding capacity of the container 33.
By means of the construction set forth above, when in use, in addition to coupling the first plate 9 with the body 7 to allow the container 15 to hold goods of the corresponding size, and coupling the second plate 11 with the first plate 9 to combine the container 24 and the recess 29 to hold goods of the matching size, the third plate 37 can be coupled with the second plate 11 to combine the container 33 and the recess 41, for holding goods of the matching size. The flanges and the indentations can be wedged and coupled securely.
Refer to FIGS. 5A and 5B for yet another embodiment of the invention. It differs from the one shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B by having an additional plate. Namely, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B has three plates, but the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B has fourth plates.
Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the third plate 37 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B has an indentation 43 on the periphery to form at least one container 45 within the boundary thereof for holding goods.
The body 7 has a membrane bendable fold 47 on a remaining side to extend and form a fourth plate 49 matching the size of the third plate 37 for coupling and covering therewith. The fourth plate 49 has a flange 51 formed on an interface covering the third plate 37. The flange 51 has a size and depth matching the indentation 43 for coupling with each other so that the fourth plate 49 can be opened or closed over the third plate 37 as desired.
Within the boundary of the flange 51 of the fourth plate 49, a recess 53 can be formed corresponding to the container 45 of the third plate 11 to increase the holding capacity of the container 45.
By means of the construction set forth above, when in use, in addition to coupling the first plate 9 with the body 7 to allow the container 15 to hold goods of the corresponding size, and coupling the second plate 11 with the first plate 9 to combine the container 24 and the recess 29 to hold goods of a matching size, and coupling the third plate 37 with the second plate 11 to combine the container 33 and the recess 41 to holding goods of the matching size, the fourth plate 49 can be coupled with the third plate 37 to combine the container 45 and the recess 53 to hold goods of the matching size. The flanges and the indentations can be wedged and coupled securely.
In summary, the multi-layer package box according to the invention can be fabricated integrally in a simple production process. Each layer has a container of a varying dimension. Thus one package box can hold a plurality of products. Moreover, the matching flanges and indentations can be coupled securely without loosening off. The box can be opened or closed repeatedly without deformation. Goods can be held in the box securely without scattering away. This is convenient to use and provides significant improvements over the conventional package boxes.
The goods mentioned above may be electronic elements of varying dimensions, such as transformers, inductors, coils, network adapter cards, temperature regulators, serial communication conversion modules, and the like.
While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been set forth for the purpose of disclosure, modifications of the disclosed embodiments of the invention as well as other embodiments thereof may occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to cover all embodiments, which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An improved package box, comprising:

a body having a first indentation formed on the periphery thereof and a first container formed within the boundary of the first indentation;

a first plate extended from a first bendable fold which connects to a first side of the body having a size matching the body for covering the body, including:

a first flange formed on the periphery of the first plate and extended inwards, having a size matching the first indentation of the body, to be wedged in and coupled with the first indentation such that the first plate is opening and closing relative to the body; and

a second indentation formed on the periphery of the first plate having a second container formed within the boundary thereof; and

a second plate extended from a second bendable fold which connects to a second side of the body opposite to the first side having a size matching the first plate for covering the first plate, including:

a second flange formed on the periphery of the second plate and extended inwards having a size matching the second indentation of the first plate to be wedged in and coupled with the second indentation such, that the second plate is opening and closing relative to the first plate.

2. The improved package box of claim 1, wherein the first flange of the first plate extends to a height the same as the depth of the first indentation of the body.

3. The improved package box of claim 1, wherein the second flange of the second plate extends to a height the same as the depth of the second indentation of the first plate.

4. The improved package box of claim 1, wherein the second plate has a second recess formed within the boundary of the second flange, corresponding to the second container of the first plate, to increase the capacity of the second container.

5. The improved package box of claim 1, wherein the second plate has a third indentation formed on the periphery thereof to form a third container within the boundary of the third indentation that has a desired capacity for holding selected elements.

6. The improved package box of claim 5, further having a third plate extended from a third bendable fold, which connects to the third side of the body, having a size matching the second plate for covering the second plate, the third plate having a third flange on the periphery thereof being extended inwards and having a size matching the third indentation of the second plate.

7. The improved package box of claim 6, wherein the third plate has a third recess formed within the boundary of the third flange corresponding to the third container of the second plate to increase the capacity of the third container.

8. The improved package box of claim 6, wherein the third plate has a fourth indentation formed on the periphery thereof to form a fourth container within the boundary of the fourth indentation that has a desired capacity for holding selected elements.

9. The improved package box of claim 8 further having a fourth plate extended from a fourth bendable fold which connects to the fourth side of the body, having a size matching the third plate for covering the third plate, the fourth plate having a fourth flange on the periphery thereof being extended inwards and having a size matching the fourth indentation of the third plate.

10. The improved package box of claim 9, wherein the fourth plate has a fourth recess formed within the boundary of the fourth flange corresponding to the fourth container of the third plate to increase the capacity of the fourth container.

11. The improved package box of claim 10, wherein the fourth flange of the fourth plate extends to a height the same as the depth of the fourth indentation of the third plate.