WO2009064951A2 - Package for containers - Google Patents

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WO2009064951A2
WO2009064951A2 PCT/US2008/083500 US2008083500W WO2009064951A2 WO 2009064951 A2 WO2009064951 A2 WO 2009064951A2 US 2008083500 W US2008083500 W US 2008083500W WO 2009064951 A2 WO2009064951 A2 WO 2009064951A2
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Robert L. Sutherland
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Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
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Priority to JP2010534199A priority Critical patent/JP5244193B2/ja
Priority to BRPI0820237-0A priority patent/BRPI0820237B1/pt
Priority to NZ584400A priority patent/NZ584400A/xx
Priority to ES08850526T priority patent/ES2388325T3/es
Priority to CN200880116182.1A priority patent/CN101861276B/zh
Application filed by Graphic Packaging International, Inc. filed Critical Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Priority to CA2705561A priority patent/CA2705561C/en
Priority to AU2008322608A priority patent/AU2008322608B2/en
Priority to EP08850526A priority patent/EP2209724B1/en
Priority to MX2010005326A priority patent/MX2010005326A/es
Publication of WO2009064951A2 publication Critical patent/WO2009064951A2/en
Publication of WO2009064951A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009064951A3/en

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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D71/00Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
    • B65D71/40Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank or several blanks
    • B65D71/42Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed by folding a blank or several blanks formed by folding a single blank into a single layer element

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to packages or cartons for holding and carrying containers.
  • one aspect of the disclosure is generally directed to a package for holding a plurality of containers.
  • the package has a top panel and a side panel.
  • the package has retention features for retaining the containers and gusset features for facilitating forming of the package.
  • the disclosure is generally directed to a package for containing a plurality of articles.
  • the package comprises panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the package.
  • the panels comprise a top panel, a side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and an end panel foldably connected to the top panel. At least one opening in the top panel is for at least partially receiving at least a portion of one of the articles.
  • a first gusset panel is foldably connected to the side panel, and a second gusset panel is foldably connected to the first gusset panel and the end panel.
  • the disclosure is generally directed to a blank for forming a package for containing a plurality of articles.
  • the blank comprises panels that comprise a top panel, a side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and an end panel foldably connected to the top panel. At least one receptacle is in the top panel.
  • a first gusset panel is foldably connected to the side panel, and a second gusset panel is foldably connected to the first gusset panel and the end panel.
  • the disclosure is generally directed to a method of forming a package.
  • the method comprises providing a blank comprising a top panel, a side panel foldably connected to the top panel, an end panel foldably connected to the top panel, a plurality of receptacles in the top panel, a first gusset panel foldably connected to the side panel, and a second gusset panel foldably connected to the first gusset panel and the end panel.
  • the method further comprising positioning a plurality of articles relative to the blank and positioning the blank relative to the articles so that the plurality of articles are at least partially received in respective receptacles of the plurality of receptacles.
  • the method further comprises downwardly folding the end panel relative to the top panel to at least partially enclose the articles in an interior space of the package and downwardly folding the side panel relative to the top panel to at least partially enclose the articles in the interior space of the package.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of an exterior side of a blank used to form a package according to a first embodiment of the disclosure.
  • Fig. 2 is a top view of the blank of Fig. 1 partially erected into the package.
  • Fig. 3 is a view of the blank of Fig. 1 further partially erected.
  • Fig. 4 is a view of the blank of Fig. 1 further partially erected.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 are views of the blank of Fig. 1 showing alternative steps for erecting the package of the first embodiment.
  • Fig. 7 is a side perspective of the package formed from the blank of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 8 is a plan view of an exterior side of a blank used to form a package according to a second embodiment.
  • Fig. 9 is a plan view of an exterior side of a blank used to form a package according to a third embodiment.
  • Fig. 10 is a view of the blank of Fig. 9 partially erected into the package of the third embodiment.
  • Fig. 11 is a side perspective of the package according to the third embodiment.
  • Fig. 12 is a view of the blank of Fig. 9 showing alternative steps for erecting the package of the third embodiment.
  • Fig. 13 is a plan view of an exterior side of a blank used to form a package according to a fourth embodiment.
  • the present disclosure generally relates to constructs, sleeves, cartons, or the like, and packages for holding and displaying containers such as jars, bottles, cans, etc.
  • the containers can be used for packaging food and beverage products, for example.
  • the containers can be made from materials suitable in composition for packaging the particular food or beverage item, and the materials include, but are not limited to, plastics such as PET, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, PVC, EVOH, and Nylon; and the like; aluminum and/or other metals; glass; or any combination thereof.
  • Packages according to the present disclosure can accommodate containers of numerous different shapes.
  • beverage containers e.g., plastic containers
  • the terms “lower,” “bottom,” “upper” and “top” indicate orientations determined in relation to fully erected packages.
  • a package or carrier 150 is illustrated in its erected state in Fig. 7, in which it is attached to containers C arranged in two rows of three containers.
  • the containers C are illustrated as beverage containers having a top portion generally comprising a flange portion F and an upper neck portion N, and a cap CP, but containers of other sizes, shapes, and configurations may be held in the package 150 without departing from the disclosure.
  • the upper neck portion N of the containers are receive in respective openings 18 (e.g., receptacle) (Fig. 2) in the package and retained in the package by retaining features described further herein.
  • the containers could be arranged in other than a 2x3 arrangement (e.g., 2x4, 1x3, 1x4, etc.) without departing from the disclosure.
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of an exterior side 3 of a blank 8 used to form the package or carrier 150.
  • the blank 8 has a longitudinal axis Ll and a lateral axis L2.
  • the blank 8 comprises a top panel 10 foldably connected to a first end panel 20 at a first lateral fold line 21 and foldably connected to a second end panel 30 at a second lateral fold line 31.
  • a first side panel 40 is foldably connected to the top panel 10 at a first longitudinal fold line 41.
  • a second side panel 50 is foldably connected to the top panel 10 at a second longitudinal fold line 51.
  • the blank 8 includes six receptacles 12 formed by tabs 22 and 24, which are connected to the top panel 10 by respective fold lines 37, 39.
  • Slits 62 and 63 separate the tabs 22, 24 and arcuate slits 64 separate the tab fold lines 37, 39.
  • the arcuate slits 64 and tab fold lines 37, 39 extend around and define a periphery of each of the openings 18 in the top panel 10.
  • the tabs 22, 24 surrounding each opening 18 are of different sizes so that when containers C are inserted into the openings 18 and the tabs 22, 24
  • WCSR 4017563vl are upwardly struck from the top panel 10, the shorter tabs 22 contact only the necks N of the containers and the longer tabs 24 contact both the necks and the underside of the flanges F to support the containers when the carrier is lifted.
  • tabs e.g., tabs 22, 24
  • tabs 22, 24 are within the scope of this disclosure.
  • the diameter of the openings 18 (Fig. 2) in the top panel 10 is related to the diameter of the neck portion N of the containers C to be packaged so that the containers are able to pass through the opening while contacting the support tabs 22, 24 of the receptacles 12 to pivot the support tabs up about their fold lines.
  • the support tabs 22, 24 at the corner openings 18 are of somewhat different design than the support tabs 22 and 24 at the central openings.
  • the support tabs 22, 24 take the form of four contiguous tabs arranged so that the fold lines 37, 39 of adjacent tabs are at right angles to each other. In both cases, one pair of oppositely located tabs 24 is longer than the other pair 22.
  • the tabs 22, 24, slits 62, 63, 64, and fold lines 37, 39 of the receptacle 12 at each of the two corners of the top panel 10 adjacent the second end panel 30 are respectively rotated clockwise and counterclockwise approximately 45 degrees from the orientation of the tabs, slits, and fold lines of the two central receptacles.
  • the tabs 22, 24 , slits 62, 63, 64, and fold lines 37, 39 of the receptacle 12 at each corner of the top panel 10 adjacent the first end panel 20 are respectively rotated counterclockwise and clockwise approximately 45 degrees from the orientation of the tabs, slits, and fold lines of the four central openings.
  • the receptacles 12 in the top panel 10 can have other features including other tabs, slits, fold lines, tear lines, etc., and may be otherwise arranged and/or configured, without departing from the disclosure.
  • the blank 8 includes corner cutouts 32 generally adjacent a respective corner of the top panel 10.
  • Fold line 42 in the side panel 40 and fold line 52 in side panel 50 extend between respective cutouts 32 in each side panel to form sloped side panel sections which generally conform to the slope of the bottles in the transition area between the bottle neck and the barrel of the bottle.
  • the corner cutouts 32 could be otherwise shaped, arranged, and/or configured, or could be omitted without departing from the disclosure.
  • the blank 8 is preferably formed of paperboard, but may be of any suitable material having sufficient strength and flexibility to function in the manner of paperboard.
  • the side panels 40, 50 are longer than the length of the top panel 10, terminating beyond the cutouts 32.
  • First and second gusset panels 45, 47 are located at each corner of the blank 8 between respective side panels 40, 50 and end panels 20, 30.
  • the end panels 20, 30 comprise a corner portion 49 foldably connected to the second gusset panels 47 and connected to the end panels.
  • the gusset panels 45, 47 and corner portions 49 of the end panels 20, 30 are foldably connected by respective fold lines 53, 55, 57, 59.
  • the gusset panels 45, 47 and corner panels 49 facilitate forming of the package 150 in a manner so that the package conforms to the shape of the containers C.
  • the first gusset panel 45 is foldably connected to one of the side panels 40, 50 at the fold line 53
  • the second gusset panel 47 is foldably connected to the first gusset panel at a fold line 55.
  • the second gusset panel is foldably connected to the corner portion 49 of the end panels 20, 30 at the fold line 57.
  • the corner portion 49 is foldably connected to a respective end panel 20, 30 at the fold line 59.
  • the first and second gusset panels 45, 47 and corner portion 49 could be otherwise shaped, arranged, and/or configured without departing from the disclosure.
  • the corner portions 49 of each end panel 20, 30 could be omitted without departing from the disclosure.
  • the blank 8 includes two handle panels 84 foldably connected to the top panel
  • the handle panels 84 are further defined by curved cuts 87, 89, 91 in the top panel.
  • the blank 8 could include handle features other than the handle panels 84 or the handle panels could be otherwise shaped, arranged, and/or configured without departing from the disclosure.
  • bottles C to be packaged are grouped together and the top panel 10 is first pushed down over the tops of the bottles C.
  • the caps CP of the bottles C contact the support tabs 22, 24 to pivot the support tabs up relative to the top panel 10 to create the openings 18 in the top panel. Relative upward movement of the containers C continues until the support tabs 24 snap into place as the edges of these
  • WCSR 4017563 vl tabs engage the underside of the bottle flanges F (Fig. 3).
  • the shorter tabs 22 do not reach the flanges F but snugly engage the bottle necks.
  • the end panels 20, 30 are downwardly folded relative to the top panel 10 in the direction of arrow Al.
  • the second gusset panels 47 are folded inwardly in the direction of arrow A2 (Fig. 4) so as to cause an adjacent first gusset 45 and side panel 40, 50 to fold downwardly to the position of Fig. 4.
  • the second gusset panel 47 and first gusset panel 45 are brought into face-to-face relationship such that the second gusset panel 47 is in contact with and overlapped by the first gusset panel 45.
  • a portion of a respective side panel 40, 50 is in face-to-face relationship with the first gusset panel 45 so that the portion of the respective side panel overlays and is in contact with the first gusset panel.
  • the corner portion 49 of the end panels 20, 30 helps facilitate inward folding of the second gusset panel 47 and conforms the package 150 to a tight fit against the corner containers C.
  • Adhesive such as glue may be applied to the second gusset panel 47 or the first gusset panel 45 to secure the side panels 40, 50 in the downwardly folded position.
  • adhesive e.g., glue
  • glue can be applied to the first gusset panel 45 or a portion of a respective side panel 40, 50 that overlays the first gusset panel to secure the side panels in the downwardly folded position.
  • the package 150 can be formed by other folding and panel positioning steps.
  • Figs. 5 and 6 show an alternative configuration for forming the blank 8 into the package 150.
  • the side panels 40, 50 can be folded downward at fold lines 41, 51 relative to the top panel 10 in the direction of arrow A3 prior to the downward folding of the end panels 20, 30.
  • the first gusset panel 45 can be folded inwardly in the direction of arrow A4 to assist in downwardly folding the second gusset panel 47 and the end panels 20, 30.
  • Glue or other adhesive can be applied to either or both of the gusset panels 45, 47 prior to downwardly folding the end panels 20, 30.
  • WCSR 4017563vl than one of the end panels 20,30, the first gusset panels 45, the second gusset panels 47, or the side panels 40, 50 to secure the package 150 in the formed position.
  • the package 150 can be maintained in the assembled configuration by the adhesive between the overlapped and adhered gusset panels 45, 47 or other panels.
  • Other folding, assembly, or forming steps and configurations are within the scope of this disclosure.
  • Fig. 8 shows a blank 208 of a second embodiment of the disclosure having similar features as the first embodiment. Accordingly, similar or identical features of the embodiments are provided with like or similar reference numbers.
  • the blank 208 of the second embodiment includes a smaller opening 32 at each corner and the gusset panels 45, 47 have a different shape than the gusset panels of the first embodiment.
  • the side panels 40, 50 include additional longitudinal fold lines 42a, 52a extending between respective openings 32. Each side panel 40, 50 has an additional foldable panel for positioning relative to the top panel 10.
  • the blank 208 can be formed into a package in a similar manner described above for forming the blank 8 into the package 150.
  • Fig. 9 shows a blank 308 for forming a package 350 of a third embodiment of the disclosure.
  • the blank 308 has similar features as the previous embodiments. Accordingly, similar or identical features of the embodiments are provided with like or similar reference numbers.
  • the blank 308 of the third embodiment has first and second gusset panels 45, 47 that function in a similar manner as the first and second gusset panels of the previous embodiments.
  • each of the second gusset panels 47 has a base portion 47a adjacent the opening 32 and an extension 47b that includes a distal portion of the gusset panel extending from the base portion.
  • each of the second gusset panels 47 extends laterally outward beyond an edge 45a of the first gusset panel 45.
  • the base portion 47a of the second gusset panel 47 is foldably connected to the corner portion 49 of the end panel 20, 30 at the fold line 57 and is foldably connected to the gusset panel 45 at the fold line 53.
  • the extensions 47b allow a larger target area for the application of adhesive to the package 350.
  • each of the first gusset panels 45 of the third embodiment are smaller that the previous embodiments so that the extension 47b can
  • WCSR 4017563vl extend outward from the edge 45a of the first gusset panel and underlie at least a portion of the side panels 40, 50 when the package 350 is assembled.
  • the package 350 can be assembled in a similar manner as the first embodiment by first downwardly folding the end flaps 20, 30 in the direction of arrow A5 (Fig. 10).
  • the second gusset panels 47 are inwardly folded in the direction of arrow A6 to lower the first gusset panels 45 and the side panels 40, 50.
  • the side panels 40, 50 are further lowered in the direction of arrow A7, the first gusset panels 45 are brought into face-to-face contact with the base portion 47a of the gusset panel 47.
  • the extensions 47b extend beyond the edge 45a of the first gusset panels 45.
  • the side panels 40, 50 are further downwardly folded, the side panels overlap and are in a generally face-to-face relationship with the first gusset panels 45 that overlap the base portions 47a of the gusset panels 47 and the extensions 47b of the gusset panels 47.
  • Adhesive can be applied to the extensions 47b (or the side panels 40, 50) so that at least a portion of the side panels 40, 50 is adhered to at least a portion of the extensions 47b of the second gusset panels 47.
  • the base portions 47a of the second gusset panels 47 can be adhered to the first gusset panels 45.
  • Other folding and assembly steps and configurations are within the scope of this disclosure.
  • Fig. 13 shows a blank 408 of a fourth embodiment of the disclosure having similar features as the blank 308 of the third embodiment. Accordingly, similar or identical features of the embodiments are provided with like or similar reference numbers.
  • the blank 408 of the fourth embodiment includes first gusset panels 45 that each have an oblique fold line 55a that is parallel to and spaced-apart from the fold line 55 connecting each of the first gusset panels to a respective second gusset panel 47.
  • the additional fold line 55a of the fourth embodiment allows the gusset panels 45, 47 and to more closely conform to a variety of containers C having different sizes.
  • the fold line 53 connecting each of the first gusset panels 45 to a respective side panel 40, 50 slopes upward or downward (depending on the frame of reference) relative to the lateral axis L2 as the fold line extends from the edge 45a of the first gusset panel to the opening 32.
  • the first gusset panels 45 and the second gusset panels 47 are larger than the corresponding
  • WCSR 4017563vl gusset panels of the previous embodiments to provide larger surface areas for securing the gusset panels in the assembled configuration.
  • the gusset panels 45, 47 could be otherwise shaped and could include other features without departing from the disclosure.
  • each end panel 20, 30 includes a respective lateral fold line 23, 33 so that each end panel is divided into two portions 20a, 20b, and 30a, 30b that are independently foldably connected at a respective lateral fold line.
  • Each outer portion 20a, 30a of end panels 20, 30 has a respective curved edge 30c, 20c.
  • Each end panel 20, 30 comprises a respective handle panel 121, 123 foldably connected to a respective end panel at a curved fold line 125, 127.
  • the blank 408 includes handle features 184 in the top panel.
  • the handle features comprising respective handle panels 185, 187 that are foldably connected to the top panel 10 at respective fold lines 189, 191.
  • the package can be grasped at the end panels 20, 30 by folding under the handle panel 121, 123 and can be grasped at the top panel by folding in the handle panels 185, 187.
  • a user can place their thumb against either group of handle panels 185, 184 and can place their other four fingers of the same hand on one of the handle panels 121, 123 to fold the handle panel in for grasping the package at the end panel 20, 30.
  • the package formed from the blank 408 can be grasped and carried by a user.
  • only the handle features 184 can be used to grasp the package formed from the blank 408 or only the handle panels 121, 123 in the end panels 20, 30 can be used to grasp the package formed from the blank.
  • the blank 408 and package formed from the blank can have other handle features or the handle features shown can be omitted without departing from the disclosure.
  • the blank 408 has dispensing features for removal of the containers C from the package formed from the blank.
  • Each side panel 40, 50 has two tabs 191, 193 formed by a respective tear line 195, 197 in the side panel between a respective longitudinal fold line 41, 51 connecting the side panel to the top panel 10 and a longitudinal fold line 42, 52 forming the sloped side panel sections.
  • the top panel 10 includes oblique cuts 199 adjacent a respective tabs 191,
  • WCSR 4017563vl 193 that facilitate tearing of the top panel when the tabs 191, 193 are activated by separating the tabs from the side panels 40, 50.
  • a respective tab 191, 193 can be grasped and lifted upward to separate the tab from the side panel 40, 50.
  • the respective tab 191, 193 can be further positioned and pulled to initiate tearing or deformation of the top panel 10 at the cuts 199 to facilitate removal of the containers C from a respective receptacle 12.
  • the blank 408 and package formed from the blank can have other dispensing features or the dispensing features illustrated and described herein can be changed or omitted without departing from the disclosure.
  • the blank 408 can be formed into a package in a similar manner described above for the previous embodiments.
  • the blanks according to the present disclosure can be, for example, formed from coated paperboard and similar materials.
  • the interior and/or exterior sides of the blanks can be coated with a clay coating.
  • the clay coating may then be printed over with product, advertising, price coding, and other information or images.
  • the blanks may then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the blank.
  • the blanks may also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on either or both sides of the blank.
  • the blanks may be constructed of paperboard of a caliper such that it is heavier and more rigid than ordinary paper.
  • the blanks can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard, hard paper, or any other material having properties suitable for enabling the carton to function at least generally as described herein.
  • the blanks can also be laminated 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 disclosure, 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
  • a tear line can include: a slit that extends partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and/or a series of spaced apart slits that extend partially into and/or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness, or various combinations of these features.
  • one type tear line is in the form of a series of spaced apart slits that extend completely through the material, with adjacent slits being spaced apart slightly so that a nick (e.g., a small somewhat bridging-like piece of the material) is defined between the adjacent slits for typically temporarily connecting the material across the tear line. The nicks are broken during tearing along the tear line.
  • the nicks typically are a relatively small percentage of the tear line, and alternatively the nicks can be omitted from or torn in a tear line such that the tear line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of the present disclosure for each of the tear lines to be replaced with a continuous slit, or the like.
  • a cut line can be a continuous slit or could be wider than a slit without departing from the present disclosure.
  • the above embodiments may be described as having one or more panels adhered together by glue during erection of the carton embodiments.
  • glue is intended to encompass all manner of adhesives commonly used to secure carton panels in place.

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MX2010005326A MX2010005326A (es) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Embalaje para envases.
BRPI0820237-0A BRPI0820237B1 (pt) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Embalagem para conter uma pluralidade de artigos, a embalagem, blanqueta para formar uma embalagem para contenção de uma pluralidade de artigos, e métodos de formar uma embalagem
NZ584400A NZ584400A (en) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Package from foldable blank including gusset panels connected to side and end panels
ES08850526T ES2388325T3 (es) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Embalaje para contenedores
CN200880116182.1A CN101861276B (zh) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 用于容器的包装箱和该箱坯件、以及形成该箱的方法
JP2010534199A JP5244193B2 (ja) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 容器用パッケージ
CA2705561A CA2705561C (en) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Package having gussets
AU2008322608A AU2008322608B2 (en) 2007-11-15 2008-11-14 Package for containers
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