WO2004033328A1 - Contenant a poignee - Google Patents

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WO2004033328A1
WO2004033328A1 PCT/EP2003/010946 EP0310946W WO2004033328A1 WO 2004033328 A1 WO2004033328 A1 WO 2004033328A1 EP 0310946 W EP0310946 W EP 0310946W WO 2004033328 A1 WO2004033328 A1 WO 2004033328A1
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Prior art keywords
container
lid member
handle
locking tab
lid
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PCT/EP2003/010946
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Johan Augustus Theodorus Van Gink
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Unilever Plc
Unilever Nv
Hindustan Lever Limited
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Priority claimed from GB0223629A external-priority patent/GB0223629D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0229069A external-priority patent/GB0229069D0/en
Application filed by Unilever Plc, Unilever Nv, Hindustan Lever Limited filed Critical Unilever Plc
Priority to EP03753497A priority Critical patent/EP1549554B1/fr
Priority to DE60305518T priority patent/DE60305518T2/de
Priority to AU2003271677A priority patent/AU2003271677A1/en
Publication of WO2004033328A1 publication Critical patent/WO2004033328A1/fr

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/64—Lids
    • B65D5/66—Hinged lids
    • B65D5/6626—Hinged lids formed by folding extensions of a side panel of a container body formed by erecting a "cross-like" blank
    • B65D5/6629—Hinged lids formed by folding extensions of a side panel of a container body formed by erecting a "cross-like" blank the lid being formed by two mating halves joined to opposite edges of the container body
    • B65D5/6635—Hinged lids formed by folding extensions of a side panel of a container body formed by erecting a "cross-like" blank the lid being formed by two mating halves joined to opposite edges of the container body the lid-halves being held in closed position by flaps or tabs provided at their edge opposite to their hinge

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  • the present invention relates to a container for a detergent product with an improved closure device.
  • a container suitable for packaging a detergent product comprising:
  • first lid member including a handle extending from and hinged relative to a free end of the first lid member, e) the handle incorporating a locking tab located within the handle,
  • the container can be (i) closed in a locked position by pressing the first lid member to overlap the second lid member in the direction of the opening whereby the locking tab is inserted under the second lid member to interlock the lid members and (ii) unlocked and opened by pulling the handle .
  • the container can be opened by a single action on the part of the user by pulling the handle.
  • the handle may be lie in a common plane with the lid member.
  • handle is pulled whereupon it pivots to a position generally orthogonal to the general plane of the first lid member, and then pulled further so it raises the first lid member so as to open the container. Because the handle extends from the first lid member and the locking tab is inserted under the second lid member, pulling on the handle to unlock the container results in its being opened as the locking tab forces the second lid member upwards.
  • the container may be both closed and locked in an efficient manner using the handle:
  • the handle can be pivoted to be generally orthogonal to the general plane of the first lid member, and then pressed where by the first lid member is folded over the second one, and the locking tab is inserted under the second member to interlock the lid members in the closed postion. This action automatically both closes and locks the container shut.
  • the handle may be located centrally of the free end of the first hinge member.
  • the locking tab may be located centrally in handle and may be integral therewith.
  • the tab may be formed by a slit such as a U- or V-shaped slit or the like, in the handle.
  • Preferably the tab is nested within the handle.
  • U-shaped is intended to include both smoothly curved and angular formations and need not be restricted to a symmetrical formation.
  • the handle may have a U-shaped shaped outer perimeter and it may have the same general shape as the locking tab.
  • the handle is hinged about an axis, formed along e.g. crease line on the first lid wall, at a position rearwards (that is to say away from the lid wall end portion and toward the lid wall hinge) of the locking tab.
  • the first lid member is substantially rigid, and further preferably the locking tab is also substantially rigid. Even more preferably the second lid member is also substantially rigid. Other parts of the container may also be substantially rigid. Rigidity helps the container maintain its structure during opening/closure. However, the container may comprise flexible portions so long as it has sufficient rigidity such that it does not collapse when the first lid member is depressed for closure.
  • Rigity of the lid members and locking tab also makes opening and closing/locking more convenient as it reduces flexing of the lid members under pressure.
  • visual indicia e.g. a finger print sign
  • Rigidity also assists in opening, by ensuring that pulling the handle lifts the lid members upwards away from the opening, to allow greater access to the opening.
  • the container may be provided as commercial package, containing a detergent product and instructions for use.
  • the detergent product may be in any form, e.g. a free flowing powder, granulate or the like. Alternatively it may be a pouch of encapsulated free flowing powder, granulate, liquid, gel or paste. Additionally or alternatively, the product may be a tablet which may include other non-tablet portions (a gel portion, for instance) .
  • the container may be transported (prior to sale) with lid members secured in a closed position. Initial opening by the consumer, in this case, involves release of the lid members. The package is then closed/opened as described above .
  • the first lid member may comprise one or more flaps which are fixed to the second lid member but detachable (e.g. by lines of weakening, perforations, or the like) from the ' first lid member.
  • the consumer can detach the second lid member by e.g. tugging the first lid member upwardly, and then use (opening and closing/locking) is as described above.
  • Suitable materials for the container include paperboard, cardboard, plastics etc or any combination thereof.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a container according to one aspect of the invention, shown closed before initial opening; and Figure 2 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1, shown in the closed position after initial opening. Similar reference numbers are used throughout the figures to identify common features.
  • a container 1 (shown orientated upright and viewed in perspective) formed from rigid paperboard, the container 1 comprising a base wall 2 and four side walls 4 to define a storage space 6 for storing a detergent product in the form of a plurality of water soluble capsules (not shown) each containing a measured unit dose of detergent composition.
  • the container has an opening for retrieval of the product from the storage space .
  • the container has first and second hinged lid members 8, 10 which can be brought together over the opening with the first lid member 8 overlapping the second lid member 10 in a closed position.
  • a U-shaped handle 12 extends from a free end 8a of the first lid member 8 and is hinged relative thereto along a crease line 14.
  • the handle 12 incorporates a locking tab 16, defined by a symmetrical U-shaped slit located centrally within the handle 12.
  • the handle and slit are similarly shaped.
  • the second lid member 10 has an aperture 30 adjacent its free end, and located for alignment with the locking tab 16 when the lid members 8,10 are in the closed position.
  • the container 1 is provided as commercial package, containing the detergent composition and instructions for use, wherein the first lid member 8 is fixed by glued to the second lid member.
  • the first lid member comprises two flaps 20, 22 which are fixed to the second lid member but detachable, by respective lines of perforations 24, 26, from the first lid member 8.
  • the consumer can detach the second lid member 10 by e.g. tugging the handle portion in a direction away from the container whereupon the lines of perforations 24, 26 give way.
  • handle 12 As handle 12 is pulled, it pivots to a position generally orthogonal to the general plane of the first lid member 8, and then pulled further so it raises the first lid member 8 so as to open the container. Because the handle 12 extends from the first lid member 8 and the locking tab 16 is inserted under the second lid member 10, pulling on the handle 12 to unlock the container 1 results in its being opened as the locking tab 16 forces the second lid member 10 upwards .
  • the container 1 may be both closed and locked in an efficient manner.
  • the first lid member 8 is folded over the second lid member 10, and pressed which action automatically both closes and locks the container 1.
  • the container 1 can be repeatedly opened and locked/closed, in an efficient and convenient manner.
  • the container 1 can be opened by a single action on the part of the user by pulling the handle 12 and closed and locked by simply pressing on the first lid member 8.
  • the lid members 8, 10 are also similarly sized, so that the interlock is formed centrally of the finally formed lid structure .
  • all portions of the container 1 are rigid paperboard with a moisture barrier layer.
  • the paperboard provides sufficient rigidity such that it does not collapse when the first lid member 8 is depressed for closure.
  • Rigity of the lid members 8, 10 and locking tab 16 also makes opening and closing/locking more convenient as it reduces flexing of the lid members under pressure.
  • Rigidity also assists in opening, by ensuring that pulling the handle lifts the lid members cleanly away from the opening (rather than flexing) , to allow greater access to the opening .

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Cartons (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
  • Thermally Insulated Containers For Foods (AREA)
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Abstract

L'invention concerne un contenant (1) convenant à l'emballage d'un produit détergent. Ledit contenant comprend : A) une paroi de base et une ou plusieurs parois latérales définissant un espace de stockage destiné au stockage dudit produit détergent ; B) une ouverture pour l'extraction du produit détergent de l'espace de stockage ; C) des premier et second éléments de couvercle articulés pouvant être ramenés l'un contre l'autre au-dessus de l'ouverture, le premier chevauchant le deuxième en position fermée ; D) un premier élément couvercle comprenant une poignée s'étendant depuis une extrémité libre du premier élément de couvercle, et articulé par rapport à celle-ci ; E) une poignée dotée d'une languette de blocage intérieure. On peut fermer ledit contenant en position verrouillée en poussant le premier élément de couvercle, de sorte qu'il chevauche le second élément de couvercle dans le sens de l'ouverture, la languette de blocage s'insérant dans le second élément de couvercle pour bloquer entre eux les éléments de couvercle, et on peut déverrouiller et ouvrir simplement le contenant en tirant la poignée.
PCT/EP2003/010946 2002-10-10 2003-10-01 Contenant a poignee WO2004033328A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP03753497A EP1549554B1 (fr) 2002-10-10 2003-10-01 Contenant a poignee
DE60305518T DE60305518T2 (de) 2002-10-10 2003-10-01 Behälter mit handgriff
AU2003271677A AU2003271677A1 (en) 2002-10-10 2003-10-01 Container with handle

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0223629.7 2002-10-10
GB0223629A GB0223629D0 (en) 2002-10-10 2002-10-10 Container
GB0229069.0 2002-12-13
GB0229069A GB0229069D0 (en) 2002-12-13 2002-12-13 Container

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WO2004033328A1 true WO2004033328A1 (fr) 2004-04-22

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EP (1) EP1549554B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE327169T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU2003271677A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE60305518T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2260643T3 (fr)
WO (1) WO2004033328A1 (fr)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD764288S1 (en) 2015-02-20 2016-08-23 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Carton with handle
CN107428449A (zh) * 2015-02-20 2017-12-01 洲际大品牌有限责任公司 具有手提柄部的可再闭合纸盒

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2323782A (en) * 1939-09-14 1943-07-06 Kretchmer Murray Collapsible box
DE3834083C1 (en) * 1988-10-07 1989-09-14 Peters Gmbh, 4780 Lippstadt, De Folding box made of cardboard
FR2634464A1 (fr) * 1988-07-21 1990-01-26 Nicollet Hugues Sa Emballage a ouverture de deversement et flan propre a la constitution d'un tel emballage
US5899377A (en) * 1997-10-03 1999-05-04 Arvco Container Corporation Sandwich box
DE20013677U1 (de) * 2000-08-09 2001-12-13 Vorwerk Co Interholding Verpackungskarton

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2323782A (en) * 1939-09-14 1943-07-06 Kretchmer Murray Collapsible box
FR2634464A1 (fr) * 1988-07-21 1990-01-26 Nicollet Hugues Sa Emballage a ouverture de deversement et flan propre a la constitution d'un tel emballage
DE3834083C1 (en) * 1988-10-07 1989-09-14 Peters Gmbh, 4780 Lippstadt, De Folding box made of cardboard
US5899377A (en) * 1997-10-03 1999-05-04 Arvco Container Corporation Sandwich box
DE20013677U1 (de) * 2000-08-09 2001-12-13 Vorwerk Co Interholding Verpackungskarton

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD764288S1 (en) 2015-02-20 2016-08-23 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Carton with handle
CN107428449A (zh) * 2015-02-20 2017-12-01 洲际大品牌有限责任公司 具有手提柄部的可再闭合纸盒
US10322840B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2019-06-18 Intercontinental Great Brands Llc Reclosable carton with carrying handle

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EP1549554A1 (fr) 2005-07-06
DE60305518D1 (de) 2006-06-29
DE60305518T2 (de) 2006-09-28
ATE327169T1 (de) 2006-06-15
ES2260643T3 (es) 2006-11-01
AU2003271677A1 (en) 2004-05-04
EP1549554B1 (fr) 2006-05-24

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