WO2008088152A1

WO2008088152A1 - Packing box

Info

Publication number: WO2008088152A1
Application number: PCT/KR2008/000218
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yong Wook Hyun
Original assignee: Beone Cnr Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2007-01-15
Filing date: 2008-01-14
Publication date: 2008-07-24
Also published as: CN101541637A; KR200461658Y1; KR20080002703U

Abstract

Provided is a packing box that is suitable for packing a product that comes with accessories. An internal receiving space covered by an outer lid is separated into a first receiving space for containing the product and a second receiving space, separately covered by an inner lid, for containing the accessories. Specifically, provided is a packing box assembled by folding a piece of cardboard to define an internal receiving space between a bottom and a plurality of sides, the packing box comprising: an outer lid foldably connected to an end of any one of the sides to cover the internal receiving space; a partition wall crossing the internal receiving space to partition the internal receiving space into a first receiving space and a second receiving space; and an inner lid foldably connected to an upper end of the partition wall to separately cover the second receiving space in the internal receiving space. The packing box according to the present invention is ideal for packing a product that comes with accessories and can protect the product and accessories.

Description

PACKING BOX

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a packing box. More particularly, the present invention relates to a packing box that is suitable for packing a product that comes with accessories, wherein an internal receiving space covered by an outer lid is separated into a first receiving space for containing the product and a second receiving space, separately covered by an inner lid, for containing the accessories. Background Art

[2] A packing box, broadly interpreted, is a box commonly used to store various objects.

[3] Packing boxes may be formed in various shapes depending on the material they are made from and their intended purpose, e.g., the type of object they are intended to contain. Generally, a packing box has a bottom and sides that define a receiving space, and in some cases a lid to open and close the receiving space. Thus, a user can lift the lid, place an object in the receiving space, and close the lid for safekeeping. The packing box can protect the object it contains from damage during handling.

[4] Since packing boxes are often sold along with the products they contain, a great deal of effort goes into their design and functionality. This is particularly evident for the rapidly growing numbers of small communication devices, such as mobile phones, sold on today's market.

[5] As the world moves forward into the information era, information technology (IT), including radio communication technology, is becoming astonishingly sophisticated, and people increasingly rely on various small communication devices such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) in their day-to-day lives. Just as the design and functionality of such small communication devices affects their competitiveness on the market, so too does the design and functionality of their packing box, which is generally aimed at effectively representing the device's characteristics.

[6] In addition to the main product - a terminal, small communication devices usually come with accessories such as a charger, a battery, a cable, etc. also contained in the packing box. When accessories are included, use of a general packing box can be problematic.

[7] For example, since the general packing box contains the product and accessories together in a single internal receiving space, they may get mixed together when the packing box is handled. Another problem arising in many cases is loss of consumer appeal because the general packing box does not represent characteristics of the product. Yet another problem with the general packing box is difficulty recognizing at a glance whether any of the accessories are missing.

[8] Any attempt by a retailer to solve these problems by arranging the product and accessories before sale may result in complaint by the consumer that the product appears to have been tampered with. Yet another problem is the potential for damage to the product or accessories due to mixing during handling, which is grounds for the consumer to demand a refund. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[9] The present invention is aimed at solving the above-described problems.

[10] One aspect of the present invention provides a packing box that is suitable for packing a product that comes with accessories and can separately contain the product and accessories in separate internal spaces to prevent them from getting mixed together, can re-cover the accessories within the packing box to enhance product appeal, and can clearly arrange the product and accessories for easy identification at a glance when the user desires to check whether any of the accessories are missing. Technical Solution

[11] In order to achieve the above purposes, according to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a packing box assembled by folding a piece of cardboard to define an internal receiving space between a bottom and a plurality of sides, the packing box including: an outer lid foldably connected to an end of any one of the sides to cover the internal receiving space; a partition wall crossing the internal receiving space to partition the internal receiving space into a first receiving space and a second receiving space; and an inner lid foldably connected to an upper end of the partition wall to separately cover the second receiving space in the internal receiving space.

[12] Here, the plurality of sides may include a first side and a second side facing each other; and a third side connecting the first and second sides, and a fourth side facing the third side, connecting the first and second sides, and connected to the outer lid. Also, the first through third sides may construct a dual structure of internal and external sides by folding the cardboard, and the partition wall and the inner lid may be constructed by folding the cardboard integrally extended along an inner lower end of the third side.

[13] The packing box may further include: wing-shaped first and second inserts provided at left and right sides of the partition wall, respectively; and first and second fixing holes formed in the first and second sides to accommodate the first and second inserts, respectively. Advantageous Effects

[14] As described above, a packing box according to the present invention is ideal for packing a product that comes with accessories.

[15] Since the packing box according to the present invention can separately contain the product and accessories in a first receiving space and a second receiving space, it is possible to prevent the product and accessories from getting mixed together. Thus, it is also possible to prevent damage such as scratches.

[16] Also, a packing box according to the present invention may selectively expose only a product and not its accessories. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance marketing appeal. In particular, it is possible to clearly arrange the product and accessories for identification at a glance when the user desires to check whether any of the accessories are missing. Brief Description of the Drawings

[17] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a covered state of a packing box according to the present invention;

[18] FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views illustrating a first open state and a second open state of a packing box according to the present invention;

[19] FIG. 4 is a plan view of an unassembled packing box according to the present invention; and

[20] FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views illustrating a folding order of a packing box according to the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[21] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[22] FIGS. 1 through 3 are perspective views illustrating a packing box 10 according to the present invention in various states of use.

[23] As shown in the figures, the packing box 10 includes a bottom 20, a plurality of sides 30, 40, 50, and 60, and is formed in a typical box shape. The packing box 10 provides a receiving space for receiving an object. The receiving space includes a first receiving space A and a second receiving space B, and an outer lid 70 is connected along an upper end of any one of the sides, for example, the side 60, to cover the entire receiving space. A partition wall 90 is provided to cross the receiving space and thereby separate the receiving space into the first receiving space A for receiving a product and the second receiving space B for receiving accessories. An inner lid 100 is connected along an upper end of the partition wall 90 to separately cover the second receiving space B.

[24] Accordingly, the packing box 10 according to the present invention is shown in different states of use based on whether the outer lid 70 and the inner lid 100 are open.

[25] Specifically, FIG. 1 shows a completely covered state where the outer lid 70 and the inner lid 100 of the packing box 10 are closed. Accordingly, the appearance of the packing box 10 is similar to a general box. However, FIG. 2 shows a partially open state where only the outer lid 70 is open and thus the first receiving space A is externally exposed and the second receiving space B is covered by the inner lid 100. FIG. 3 shows a completely open state where the outer lid 70 and the inner lid 100 are open and thus both the first receiving space A and the second receiving space B are externally exposed.

[26] The first receiving space A may receive the product, for example, a mobile phone, and the second receiving space B may receive the accessories, for example, a charger, a battery, a cable, etc.

[27] Specifically, the packing box 10 according to the present invention may separately contain the product and accessories in the first receiving space A and the second receiving space B, respectively, which are separated by the partition wall 90. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the product and accessories from getting mixed up during handling. Also, a consumer may open the outer lid 70 to have a look at the product contained in the first receiving space A and make a decision whether to purchase the product, and then he may open the inner lid 100 to check whether any of the accessories contained in the second receiving space B are missing. During this process, in FIG. 2 where only the outer lid 70 is open, the accessories of the second receiving space B are concealed by the inner lid 100 and only the product of the first receiving space A is visible. This may enable the consumer to concentrate on the product and enhance marketing appeal. Also, it is possible to prevent damage or loss of accessories due to unnecessary exposure.

[28] Also, as shown in the figures, when the packing box 10 includes a single bottom 20 and first through fourth sides 30, 40, 50, and 60, it may be assembled by folding cardboard into a predetermined shape.

[29] The present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 4.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of a cardboard 10', which is a flat, unassembled state of a packing box 10 according to the present invention.

[30] The cardboard 10' for the packing box 10 may be made of any flat material, such as paper, metal, plastic, wood, and the like. However, in order to keep manufacturing cost down, it may be desirable to use a relatively inexpensive paper material that can be easily folded and unfolded. In the cardboard lO'of FIG. 4, an inward fold line and an outward fold line are indicated as a dotted line and a dashed-dotted line, respectively.

[31] As shown in FIG. 4, the cardboard lO'may include first through fourth side panels

30', 40', 50', and 60' which are horizontally connected to each other, first through fourth bottom panels 22, 24, 26, and 28 which are connected to lower ends of the first through fourth panels 30', 40', 50', and 60', respectively, an extension panel 90' which is connected to an upper end of the third side panel 50', and the outer lid 70 which is connected to an upper end of the fourth side panel 60'. The first through fourth side panels 30', 40', 50', and 60' constitute the first through fourth sides 30, 40, 50, and 60, respectively, of the packing box 10 according to the present invention. The first through fourth bottom panels 22, 24, 26, and 28 are cross-inserted into each other to constitute the bottom 20. The extension panel90' constitutes the partition wall 90 and the inner lid 100. Those of skill in the art may easily deduce a detailed configuration of the packing box 10 based on the folds marked by dotted lines and dashed-dotted lines indicated on the cardboard 10' of FIG. 4.

[32] FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views illustrating a method of folding the cardboard

10' of FIG. 4 and assembling the packing box 10. Hereinafter, a detailed configuration and assembly method of the packing box 10 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 through 6.

[33] Initially, the cardboard lO'shown in FIG. 4 is provided. The first through fourth side panels 30', 40', 50', and 60' are folded along dotted lines DLl, DL2, and DL3, indicated between the first through fourth side panels 30', 40', 50', and 60', to constitute a cubic body. Next, the first through fourth bottom panels 22, 24, 26, and 28 are folded along dotted lines DL4, DL5, DL6, and DL7 and cross-inserted into each other to thereby complete the bottom 20.

[34] In this process, if necessary, the square frame may be fixed by adding a wing- shaped adhesive end 62 at one end of the fourth side panel 60' and attaching the adhesive end 62 onto the first side panel 40'. Also, in order to complete the bottom 20, a cross-insertion scheme may be used. The cross-insertion scheme initially attaches the first bottom panel 22 onto the fourth bottom panel 28, and the second bottom panel 24 onto the third bottom panel 26, and subsequently performs cross-insertion so that a part of the third bottom panel 26 may be on the first bottom panel 22, and a part of the fourth bottom panel 28 may be on the second bottom panel 24. In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, a first spare space Sl and a second spare space S2 may be assigned at one edge of the third bottom panel 26 and the fourth bottom panel 28. When the bottom 20 is completed, the first spare space Sl and the second spare space S2 form a predetermined gap at both edges of the bottom 20 adjacent to the first side panel 30' and the second side panel 40'.

[35] Through the above process, the shape of FIG. 5 is provided. In this instance, the bottom20, the fourth side 60, and the outer lid 70 are completed, whereas remaining sides 30, 40, and 50, the partition wall 90, and the inner lid 100 are incomplete.

[36] Next, the first and second sides 30 and 40 are completed by folding the first side panel 30' and the second side panel 40' in two steps along dotted lines DL8 and DL9. Also, the folded parts of the first and second internal and external sides 32, 34, 42, and 44 corresponding to upper ends of the first and second sides 30 and 40 may constitute a first horizontal end 33 and a second horizontal end 43 with a predetermined width.

[37] In this case, if necessary, a first fixing end 36 and a second fixing end 46 may be provided at lower ends of the first and second internal sides 34 and 44 and inserted into the first and second spare spaces Sl and S2, respectively. Thus, the dual structure of the first side 30 and the second side 40 may be maintained, respectively.

[38] Through the above process, the shape of FIG. 6 is provided. In this instance, the bottom 20, the first side 30, the second side 40, the fourth side 60, and the outer lid 70 are completed. If necessary, a battery hole 49 with a predetermined size may be formed in any one of the first and second internal sides 34 and 44, for example, the second internal side 44. After completing the second side 40, it is possible to insert a battery into the battery hole 49 and thereby fix the second side 40.

[39] Next, the third side 50 by a double structure of third internal and external sides 52 and 54 is completed by folding the third side panel 50' in two steps along dotted line DLlO. Also, the folded part of the third internal side 54 and external sides 52 corresponding to an upper end of the third side 50 may constitute a third horizontal end 53 with a predetermined width. Next, the partition wall 90 are integrally formed with the inner lid 100 by sequentially folding the extension panel 90' toward the fourth side 60 in a first step, vertically in a second step, and toward the fourth side 60 in a third step along a connection point with the third internal side 54, a dashed-dotted line DDLl, and a dotted line DLl 1, respectively.

[40] If necessary, predetermined third and fourth spare spaces S3 and S4 may be provided along one edge of the first and second internal sides 34 and 44 as shown in FIG. 4. When the first through third sides 30, 40, and 50 are completed, the third and fourth spare spaces S3 and S4 form a predetermined gap at one edge of the first and second internal sides 34 and 44 corresponding to both edges of the third internal surface 92, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to provide third and fourth fixing ends 58 and 59 at both edges of the third internal surface 50 and insert them into the third and fourth spare spaces S3 and S4. Thus, the dual structure of the third side 50 may be maintained.

[41] Also, it is possible to provide first and second wing-shaped inserts 92 and 93 in both sides of the partition wall 90 and also form first and second fixing holes 38 and 48 in the first and second internal sides 34 and 44 of the first and second sides 30 and 40, respectively, and thereby insert the first and second inserts 92 and 93 into the first and second fixing holes 38 and 48, respectively. Thus, it is possible to maintain the upright state of the partition wall 90. Although not illustrated in the figures, it is possible to provide a portion corresponding to a space between the third internal side 52 and the partition wall 90 and thereby construct a separate bottom that is spaced apart from the bottom 20 by a predetermined interval.

[42] Also, a knob hole 102 may be formed in at least one edge of the inner lid 100 for easy opening and closing of the inner lid 100.

[43] Through the above process, the packing box 10 according to the present invention is completed and the shape of the packing box is shown in FIG. 3.

[44] Accordingly, the user may put various accessories in the second receiving space B and then close the inner lid 100 (see FIG. 2). Next, the user may put the product in the first receiving space A. In this instance, if a location of the battery hole 49 formed in the second internal side 44 is appropriately adjusted based on the battery size, it may make the inserted battery support the inner lid 100.

[45] Finally, when closing the outer lid 70, the covered state of FIG. 1 is provided.

[46] In this instance, it is possible to provide a wing-shaped foldable insert 72 along an end edge of the outer lid 70 and also form a fixing hole 56 along the third horizontal end 53 of the third side 50 corresponding thereto. The insert 72 is inserted into the fixing hole 56. Accordingly, when closing the outer lid 70, three edges of the outer lid 70 closely contact the first through third horizontal ends 33, 43, and 53 and the insert 72 of the outer lid 70 is inserted into the fixing hole 56 of the third horizontal end 53, thereby maintaining the covered state. In this case, if necessary, a predetermined extension hole 57 may be formed in the third external side 52 to extend the fixing hole 56 and thereby facilitate opening of the outer lid 70.

[47] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

[1] A packing box assembled by folding a piece of cardboard to define an internal receiving space between a bottom and a plurality of sides, the packing box comprising: an outer lid foldably connected to an end of any one of the sides to cover the internal receiving space; a partition wall crossing the internal receiving space to partition the internal receiving space into a first receiving space and a second receiving space; and an inner lid foldably connected to an upper end of the partition wall to separately cover the second receiving space in the internal receiving space.

[2] The packing box of claim 1, wherein the plurality of sides comprise: a first side and a second side facing each other; and a third side connecting the first and second sides, and a fourth side facing the third side, connecting the first and second sides, and connected to the outer lid.

[3] The packing box of claim 2, wherein the first through third sides construct a dual structure of internal and external sides by folding the cardboard, and the partition wall and the inner lid are constructed by folding the cardboard integrally extended along an inner lower end of the third side.

[4] The packing box of claim 3, further comprising: wing-shaped first and second inserts provided at left and right sides of the partition wall, respectively; and first and second fixing holes formed in the first and second sides to accommodate the first and second inserts, respectively.