US20060102706A1 - Cartons having tilt features - Google Patents

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US20060102706A1
US20060102706A1 US11/272,959 US27295905A US2006102706A1 US 20060102706 A1 US20060102706 A1 US 20060102706A1 US 27295905 A US27295905 A US 27295905A US 2006102706 A1 US2006102706 A1 US 2006102706A1
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  • Enclosed cartons with positioning features for displaying or dispensing articles have been used in the past. In many instances, use of the positioning features negatively affects the structural integrity of the carton, and may preclude reclosing the carton. Additionally, many conventional carton positioning assemblies are structurally weak and are relatively easily flattened by excessive weight, and/or may not provide a desired degree of stability for a carton.
  • a carton includes a dispenser located at an exiting end of the carton.
  • the dispenser can be opened by separating a dispenser flap from the exiting end of the carton, thereby forming a dispenser opening at the exiting end.
  • the dispenser flap is then engaged with a mounting feature at the bottom rear of the carton to tilt the carton in a manner such that articles within the carton are urged by gravity toward the exiting end.
  • articles accommodated within the carton are more easily accessible to users through the dispenser opening. Articles may therefore be retrieved from the carton interior without necessitating the user to reach into the carton interior.
  • the dispenser flap can be formed such that it is capable of supporting a relatively large weight without collapsing or deforming significantly.
  • the relatively high strength of the dispenser flap allows heavy articles such as beverage containers to be supported in the carton while in the tilt configuration.
  • the opened exiting end of the opened carton can have one or more retainer walls so that articles are prevented from inadvertently rolling out of the carton, even when the carton is in the tilt configuration.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank from which a carton according to a first embodiment of the invention is formed.
  • FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the carton according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates opening of the dispenser of the first carton embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dispenser flap of the first carton embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a partial, bottom perspective view of the rear of the first carton embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the first carton embodiment being placed in a tilt configuration.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the first carton embodiment in its tilt configuration.
  • FIG. 8 is a partial, perspective view of the first carton embodiment in its tilt configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is a plan view of a blank from which a carton according to a second embodiment of the invention is formed.
  • FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the carton according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the dispenser flap of the second carton embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a partial, bottom perspective view of the rear of the second carton embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view of the second carton embodiment in its tilt configuration.
  • FIG. 14 is a partial, perspective view of the second carton embodiment in its tilt configuration.
  • the present invention generally relates to cartons having tilt features that enhance the dispensing capabilities of the cartons.
  • the tilt features according to present invention can be used, for example, in cartons that contain articles or other items or products such as, for example, food and beverages.
  • the articles can also include beverage containers such as, for example, cans, bottles, PET containers, or other containers such as those used in packaging foodstuffs.
  • beverage containers such as, for example, cans, bottles, PET containers, or other containers such as those used in packaging foodstuffs.
  • the following detailed description describes generally cylindrical beverage containers as disposed within the carton embodiments.
  • the terms “lower,” “bottom,” “upper” and “top” indicate orientations determined in relation to fully erected and upright cartons.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank 8 used to form a carton 190 (illustrated in FIG. 2 ) according to a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the blank 8 comprises a first side panel 10 foldably connected to a top panel 20 at a first transverse fold line 21 , a second side panel 30 foldably connected to the top panel 20 at a second transverse fold line 31 , and a bottom panel 40 foldably connected to the first side panel 10 at a third transverse fold line 41 .
  • An adhesive flap 50 may be foldably connected to the second side panel 30 at a fifth transverse fold line 51 .
  • a handle 26 can be included in the top panel 20 .
  • the first side panel 10 is foldably connected to a first side exiting end flap 12 and a first side end flap 14 .
  • the top panel 20 is foldably connected to a top exiting end flap 22 and a top end flap 24 .
  • the second side panel 30 is foldably connected to a second side exiting end flap 32 and a second side end flap 34 .
  • the bottom panel 40 is foldably connected to a bottom exiting end flap 42 and a bottom end flap 44 .
  • the exiting end flaps 12 , 22 , 32 , 42 extend along a first marginal area of the blank 8 , and may be foldably connected along a first longitudinally extending fold line 62 .
  • the end flaps 14 , 24 , 34 , 44 extend along a second marginal area of the blank 8 , and may be foldably connected along a second longitudinally extending fold line 64 .
  • the longitudinally extending fold lines 62 , 64 may be straight fold lines, or, the fold lines 62 , 64 may be offset at one or more locations to account for, for example, blank thickness.
  • a dispenser pattern 100 is formed in the blank 8 and defines a dispenser 150 in the erected carton ( FIG. 2 ).
  • the dispenser pattern 100 can generally be formed from, for example, tear lines or other lines of disruption that allow the dispenser 150 to be opened. When the dispenser 150 is opened, a dispenser flap 155 removed during opening of the dispenser 150 may be used to place the carton 190 in its tilt configuration.
  • the dispenser pattern 100 comprises a first end tear line 108 that extends through the first side exiting end flap 12 , and a second end tear line 128 that extends through the second side exiting end flap 32 .
  • the first and second end tear lines 108 , 128 have obliquely extending center sections that transition at each end into generally laterally extending sections.
  • the first and second end tear lines 108 , 128 define an end retainer wall 125 in the erected carton 190 ( FIG. 2 ).
  • the first end tear line 108 extends to a point at or adjacent to a first side tear line 102 that extends generally obliquely through the first side panel 10 .
  • the second end tear line 128 extends to a point at or adjacent to a second side tear line 122 that extends generally obliquely through the second side panel 30 .
  • a first generally longitudinally extending tear line 104 extends between a point at or adjacent to the first side tear line 102 and an opening feature 106 in the top panel 20 .
  • a second generally longitudinally extending tear line 124 extends between a point at or adjacent to the second side tear line 122 and the opening feature 106 .
  • a first tilt fold line 132 extends from the first end tear line 108 to an edge of the first side exiting end flap 12 .
  • a second tilt fold line 134 extends from the second end tear line 128 to an edge of the second side exiting end flap 32 .
  • a mounting feature 136 is formed at the fold line 64 between the bottom panel 40 and the bottom end flap 44 .
  • the mounting feature 136 cooperates with the dispenser flap 155 to tilt the carton 190 ( FIG. 7 ).
  • First and second oblique score lines 26 , 28 are formed in the top exiting end flap 22 .
  • the oblique score lines 26 , 28 allow the dispenser flap 155 to deform at the top exiting end flap 22 allowing the dispenser flap 155 to be removed more easily during opening of the dispenser 150 .
  • the tear lines 102 , 104 , 108 , 122 , 124 , 128 of the dispenser pattern 100 can be formed from continuous or substantially continuous tear lines formed by, for example, scores, cuts, gaps, cut/creases, perforations, offset cuts, and combinations thereof. If cuts are used to form the tear lines 102 , 104 , 108 , 122 , 124 , 128 the cuts may be, for example, interrupted by breachable nicks.
  • the tilt fold lines 132 , 134 can be, for example, creases, cut/creases, interrupted cuts, scores, or other lines of disruption in the blank 8 .
  • the mounting feature 136 can in general be any breachable line of disruption in the blank 8 that allows an opening to be formed, preferably without necessitating the use of a tool, at the feature.
  • the mounting feature 136 can have the form of a tear line, a continuous cut, or a cut interrupted by breachable nicks. An elongate continuous or interrupted aperture can also be used to form the mounting feature 136 .
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the erected carton 190 .
  • the carton 190 can be erected from the blank 8 by, for example, applying glue to the adhesive flap 50 and folding the blank 8 so that the adhesive flap 50 comes into contact with the bottom panel 40 .
  • the exiting end flaps 12 , 22 , 32 , 42 are folded inwardly and glued or otherwise adhered in place to form an exiting end panel 120
  • the end flaps 14 , 24 , 34 , 44 are folded inwardly and glued or otherwise adhered to form an end panel 130 .
  • Containers C shown in FIG. 7
  • the dispenser pattern 100 defines the dispenser flap 155 that is used as a tilt element for the carton.
  • the first and second end tear lines 108 , 128 define a generally U-shaped retainer wall 125 in the exiting end panel 120 .
  • the retainer wall 125 at least partially occludes the exiting end of the carton 190 to prevent containers or other articles from inadvertently rolling out of or otherwise exiting the carton 190 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates opening of the dispenser 150 of the carton 190 .
  • the carton dispenser 150 may be opened by inserting a finger or other object into the opening feature 106 .
  • the opening feature 106 can include, for example, scores, continuous cuts and/or cuts interspersed with nicks, or other breachable lines of disruption, in order to provide relatively easy access to the dispenser 150 .
  • the dispenser flap 155 is then removed by tearing along the tear lines 102 , 104 , 108 , 122 , 124 , 128 ( FIG. 1 ).
  • the oblique scores 26 , 28 on the sides of the dispenser flap 155 allow the flap to deform slightly at its edges so that it is more easily pulled from the carton 190 .
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dispenser flap 155 after removal from the exiting end of the carton 190 during opening of the dispenser 150 .
  • the dispenser flap 155 serves as a tilt element for the carton 190 , as is discussed in detail below.
  • the detached dispenser flap 155 includes a mounting projection 162 , a rear wall 164 , and a base 166 that may be oriented generally perpendicular to the mounting projection 162 .
  • the mounting projection 162 is bendable with respect to the rear wall 164 about the tilt fold line lines 132 , 134 .
  • FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the rear of the carton 190 .
  • the mounting feature 136 is disposed at the bottom rear of the carton 190 , and is at or adjacent to the bottom panel 40 and the end panel 130 .
  • the mounting projection 135 is sized to receive the mounting projection 162 of the dispenser flap 155 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the carton 190 being placed in the tilt configuration.
  • the mounting projection 162 is first folded or bent about the tilt fold line lines 132 , 134 so that it is adjacent to or abutting the rear wall 164 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the folded mounting projection 162 is then inserted into the mounting feature 136 until the base 166 of the flap 155 abuts the bottom panel 40 .
  • the mounting projection 162 has a tapered shape that facilitates its insertion into the mounting feature 136 .
  • the carton 190 is shown with its bottom side up in FIG. 6 for the purposes of illustration.
  • a user may place the carton 190 in the tilt configuration while the carton 190 is upright, in order to prevent articles from escaping through the dispenser opening 152 ( FIG. 7 ) formed during removal of the dispenser flap 155 .
  • the dispensing opening 152 can be covered while the carton 190 is inverted.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the carton 190 in the tilt configuration
  • FIG. 8 is a partial, perspective view of the carton 190 in the tilt configuration.
  • the dispenser flap 155 leaves a dispenser opening 152 when removed from the exiting end of the carton 190 , and also provides the carton 190 with a tilt angle ⁇ when engaged with the mounting feature 136 .
  • the tilt angle ⁇ causes containers C housed within the carton 190 to roll, slide, or otherwise advance toward the exiting end of the carton 190 by the action of gravity.
  • the shape of the dispenser flap 155 , and accordingly the angle ⁇ can be varied according to the desired dispenser opening 152 left by removal of the flap 155 , and/or according to the desired tilt angle ⁇ .
  • the angle ⁇ can be at least about three degrees. In other embodiments, the angle ⁇ is at least about five degrees.
  • containers in the rear or back end of the carton 190 are advanced by the action of gravity to a front or exiting end of the carton 190 , without necessitating the user to reach into the carton.
  • This provides a user ease of access to articles within the carton.
  • the “corner cutout” form of the dispenser flap 155 is capable of supporting a relatively large carton weight without collapsing, and provides a stable tilt platform for the carton.
  • FIG. 9 is a plan view of a blank 208 used to form a carton 390 (illustrated in FIG. 10 ) according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the blank 208 comprises a first side panel 210 foldably connected to a top panel 220 at a first transverse fold line 221 , a second side panel 230 foldably connected to the top panel 220 at a second transverse fold line 231 , and a bottom panel 240 foldably connected to the first side panel 210 at a third transverse fold line 241 .
  • An adhesive flap 250 may be foldably connected to the first side panel 210 at a fifth transverse fold line 251 .
  • a handle 226 can be included in the top panel 20 .
  • the carton blank 208 and carton 390 may be generally similar to the carton blank 8 and carton 190 discussed above, respectively, and like or similar reference numbers in the two embodiments indicate like elements.
  • a dispenser pattern 300 is formed in the blank 8 and defines a dispenser 350 in the erected carton ( FIG. 10 ).
  • the dispenser pattern 300 can generally be formed from tear lines or other lines of disruption that allow all or a portion of the dispenser 350 to be opened.
  • a dispenser flap 355 removed during opening of the dispenser is used to place the carton 390 in its tilt configuration.
  • the dispenser pattern 300 comprises a first end tear line 308 that extends obliquely through the first side exiting end flap 212 , and a second end tear line 328 that extends obliquely through the second side exiting end flap 232 .
  • the first and second end tear lines 308 , 328 have obliquely extending sections that terminate in generally laterally extending sections.
  • the first and second end tear lines 308 , 328 define end retainer walls 325 , 327 in the erected carton 390 ( FIG. 10 ).
  • the first end tear line 308 extends to a point at or adjacent to a first side tear line 302 that extends generally laterally through the first side panel 210 .
  • the second end tear line 328 extends to a point at or adjacent to a second side tear line 322 that extends generally laterally through the second side panel 230 .
  • a first generally longitudinally extending tear line 304 extends between a point at or adjacent to the first side tear line 302 and an opening feature 306 in the top panel 220 .
  • a second generally longitudinally extending tear line 324 extends between a point at or adjacent to the second side tear line 322 and the opening feature 306 .
  • a first tilt fold line 332 extends from the first end tear line 308 to an edge of the first side exiting end flap 212 .
  • a second tilt fold line 334 extends from the second end tear line 328 to an edge of the second side exiting end flap 232 .
  • a mounting feature 336 is formed at the fold line 264 between the bottom panel 240 and the bottom end flap 244 .
  • a tear-away section 322 may be formed in the bottom exiting end flap 240 .
  • the tear away section 322 is shaped to align with the first and second end tear lines 308 , 328 in the erected carton 390 .
  • the tear-away section 322 in the bottom exiting end flap 242 allows articles in the bottom of the carton 390 to be accessed through the exiting end of the carton 390 when the dispenser flap 155 is removed from the carton 390 ( FIG. 10 ).
  • the tear lines 302 , 304 , 308 , 322 , 324 , 328 of the dispenser pattern 300 can be formed from continuous or substantially continuous tear lines formed by, for example, scores, creases, cuts, gaps, cut/creases, perforations, offset cuts, and combinations thereof. If cuts are used to form the tear lines 302 , 304 , 308 , 322 , 324 , 328 , the cuts may be, for example, interrupted by breachable nicks.
  • the tilt fold lines 332 , 334 can be, for example, creases, cut/creases, scores, or other lines of disruption in the blank 208 .
  • the mounting feature 336 can comprise a breachable line of disruption such as, for example, a tear line, a continuous cut, or a cut interrupted by breachable nicks. An elongate aperture can also be used to form the mounting feature 336 .
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the erected carton 390 .
  • Containers C shown in FIG. 13
  • the dispenser pattern 300 forms the dispenser flap 355 that is used as a tilt element for the carton.
  • the carton 390 may be opened by inserting a finger or other object into the opening feature 306 and tearing along the tear lines 302 , 304 , 308 , 322 , 324 , 38 ( FIG. 9 ), thereby removing the dispenser flap 355 .
  • the tear lines 308 , 328 define the end retainer walls 325 , 327 in the exiting end panel 320 .
  • the end retainer walls 325 , 327 prevent containers or other articles from inadvertently rolling out of or otherwise exiting the carton 390 .
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the dispenser flap 355 after its removal from the exiting end of the carton 390 .
  • the detached dispenser flap 355 includes a mounting projection 362 , a rear wall 364 , and a base 366 that extends generally perpendicularly to the mounting projection 362 .
  • the mounting projection 362 is bendable with respect to the rear wall 364 about the first and second tilt fold line lines 332 , 334 .
  • FIG. 12 is a bottom perspective view of the rear of the carton 390 .
  • the mounting feature 336 is disposed at the bottom rear of the carton 390 at or adjacent to the bottom panel 240 and to the end panel 320 .
  • the mounting feature 336 is sized and shaped to receive the mounting projection 362 of the dispenser flap 355 .
  • the carton 390 may be placed in the tilt configuration in a manner similar to the carton 190 (illustrated in FIG. 6 ).
  • the mounting projection 362 is first folded or bent about the tilt fold line lines 332 , 334 so that it is adjacent to or abutting the rear wall 364 of the dispenser flap 355 .
  • the folded mounting projection 362 is then inserted into the mounting feature 336 until the base 366 of the flap 355 abuts the bottom panel 240 .
  • the mounting projection 362 has a tapered shape that facilitates its insertion into the mounting feature 336 .
  • a user may place the carton 390 in the tilt configuration while the carton 390 is upright, in order to prevent articles from escaping through the dispenser opening 352 ( FIG. 13 ) formed during removal of the dispenser flap 355 .
  • the user may also invert the carton 390 and cover the dispenser opening 352 to prevent escape of articles from the carton.
  • FIG. 13 is a side view of the carton 390 placed in the tilt configuration
  • FIG. 14 is a partial, perspective view of the carton 390 in the tilt configuration.
  • the dispenser flap 355 provides the carton 390 with a tilt angle ⁇ .
  • the tilt angle ⁇ causes containers C housed within the carton 390 to roll, slide, or otherwise advance toward the exiting end of the carton 390 by the action of gravity.
  • the shape of the dispenser flap 355 and accordingly the size of the tilt angle ⁇ , can be varied according to a desired shape of the dispenser opening 352 left by removal of the flap 355 , and/or according to the desired tilt angle ⁇ .
  • the tilt angle ⁇ can be at least about three degrees. In other embodiments, the tilt angle ⁇ is at least about five degrees.
  • the cartons 190 , 390 discussed in this specification are designed to accommodate twelve generally cylindrical 12 ounce beverage containers C in two rows (extending horizontally in FIGS. 7 and 13 ) and six columns (extending vertically in FIGS. 7 and 13 ). This arrangement is known as a 2 ⁇ 6 configuration.
  • Other types of articles can be accommodated within cartons according to the present invention. These articles can include beverage containers such as bottles and PET containers, as well as other containers cylindrical in shape, such as those used in packaging foodstuffs. Any other like containers holding non-food items or products, such as motor oil, lubricants, etc. can be held and automatically positioned in this type of carton.
  • the principles of the present invention are also applicable to alternative arrangements of articles, including 3 ⁇ 4, 4 ⁇ 3, 2 ⁇ 4, 2 ⁇ 5, 4 ⁇ 6, 4 ⁇ 5, 3 ⁇ 6, 5 ⁇ 6, etc.
  • the blanks may be formed from materials such as clay coated newsprint (CCN) and solid unbleached sulfate (SUS) board.
  • CCN clay coated newsprint
  • SUS solid unbleached sulfate
  • the blanks may be constructed of paperboard, having a caliper of at least about 14, so that it is heavier and more rigid than ordinary paper.
  • the blanks, and thus the cartons, can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, or any other material having properties suitable for enabling the carton to function at least generally as described above.
  • the first and second sides of the blanks can be coated with, for example, a clay coating.
  • the clay coating may then be printed over with product, advertising, and other information or images.
  • the blanks may then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the blanks.
  • the blanks may also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the blanks.
  • the blanks can also be laminated to or coated with one or more sheet-like materials at selected panels or panel sections.
  • a fold line can be any substantially linear, although not necessarily straight, form of weakening that facilitates folding therealong. More specifically, but not for the purpose of narrowing the scope of the present invention, fold lines include: a score line, such as lines formed with a blunt scoring knife, or the like, which creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness; a cut that extends partially into a material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of cuts that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; and various combinations of these features.
  • a score line such as lines formed with a blunt scoring knife, or the like, which creates a crushed portion in the material along the desired line of weakness
  • a cut that extends partially into a material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of cuts that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; and various combinations of these features.
  • a tear line can be any substantially linear, although not necessarily straight, line of disruption that facilitates tearing therealong.
  • tear lines include: a cut that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of cuts that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness, or various combinations of these features.
  • one type of tear line is in the form of a series of cuts that extend completely through the material, with adjacent cuts being spaced apart slightly so that small somewhat bridge-like pieces of the material (e.g., ‘nicks’) are defined between adjacent cuts.
  • the nicks are broken during tearing along the tear line.
  • Such a tear line that includes nicks can also be referred to as a cut line, since the nicks typically are a relatively small in relation to the cuts.
  • line as used herein includes not only straight lines, but also other types of lines such as curved, curvilinear or angularly displaced lines.
  • glue is intended to encompass all manner of adhesives commonly used to secure paperboard carton panels in place.

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