WO2019005516A1 - Carton et découpe de carton - Google Patents

Carton et découpe de carton Download PDF

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WO2019005516A1
WO2019005516A1 PCT/US2018/037999 US2018037999W WO2019005516A1 WO 2019005516 A1 WO2019005516 A1 WO 2019005516A1 US 2018037999 W US2018037999 W US 2018037999W WO 2019005516 A1 WO2019005516 A1 WO 2019005516A1
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end closure
closure panel
carton
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severance line
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Meng-Chuan Wu
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Westrock Packaging Systems, Llc
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the present invention relates to a carton and blank for forming the same more specifically, but not exclusively, to a carton comprising a dispenser for facilitating access to the contents of the carton.
  • a carton for packaging one or more articles comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure.
  • the carton comprises an end closure structure for forming an end wall.
  • the end closure structure comprises a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel disposed at least in part in overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel so as to define an overlapping region.
  • the carton comprises a dispenser for facilitating access to the carton contents.
  • the dispenser comprises
  • a detachable portion formed at least in part by a first portion of the end wall
  • stopper wall formed at least in part by a second portion of the end wall
  • the edge of the portion of the second end closure panel defined by the cutaway is spaced apart from an edge of a portion of the first end closure panel in overlapping relationship with said portion of the second end closure panel, wherein the edge of the portion of the first end closure panel is defined by the first severance line.
  • edge of the portion of the second end closure panel is divergently arranged with respect to the edge of the portion of the first end closure panel.
  • edge of the portion of the second end closure panel defined by the cutaway is divergently arranged with respect to an edge of a portion of the first end closure panel in overlapping relationship with said portion of the second end closure panel, wherein the edge of the portion of the first end closure panel is defined by the first severance line.
  • the cutaway is defined by a trapezoidal recess.
  • the cutaway is defined by a outline arranged collinearly with the second severance line.
  • the recess comprises a linear edge portion arranged collinearly with the second severance line.
  • the linear edge portion is arranged divergently with respect to the first severance line.
  • the outline is arranged divergently with respect to the first severance line.
  • a carton for packaging one or more articles comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure.
  • the carton comprises an end closure structure for forming an end wall.
  • the end closure structure comprises a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel disposed at least in part in overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel so as to define an overlapping region.
  • the carton comprises a dispenser for facilitating access to the carton contents.
  • the dispenser comprises:
  • a detachable portion formed at least in part by a first part of the first end closure panel and in part by a first part of the second end closure panel; a stopper wall formed at least in part by a second part of the of the first end closure panel and in part by a second part of the second end closure panel;
  • cutaway defined in the second end closure panel, the cutaway extending from a free edge of the second end closure panel to the second severance line, and wherein the cutaway separates a first glue area provided in the overlapping region of the first parts of the first and second end closure panels from a second glue area provided in the overlapping region of the second parts of the first and second end closure panels.
  • the cutaway spaces apart the first and second glue regions.
  • the cutaway interrupts the overlapping region between first and second end closure panels so as to create a single ply region between a first two-ply region and a second two ply region.
  • a portion of the first severance line is provided in the single ply region.
  • a blank for forming a carton comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure.
  • the blank comprises an end closure structure for forming an end wall.
  • the end closure structure comprises a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel arranged to be disposed at least in part in overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel so as to define an overlapping region in a set-up carton.
  • the blank comprises a dispenser for facilitating access to the carton contents.
  • the dispenser comprises:
  • a detachable portion formed at least in part by a first portion of the end wall
  • stopper wall formed at least in part by a second portion of the end wall
  • cutaway defined in the second end closure panel, the cutaway extending from a free edge of the second end closure panel to the second severance line.
  • the cutaway defines an edge of a portion of the second end closure panel forming a part of the stopper wall.
  • a blank for forming a carton comprising a plurality of panels for forming a tubular structure.
  • the blank comprises an end closure structure for forming an end wall.
  • the end closure structure comprises a first end closure panel and a second end closure panel arranged to be disposed at least in part in overlapping relationship with the first end closure panel so as to define an overlapping region in a set-up carton.
  • the blank comprises a dispenser for facilitating access to the carton contents.
  • the dispenser comprises:
  • a detachable portion formed at least in part by a first part of the first end closure panel and in part by a first part of the second end closure panel;
  • a stopper wall formed at least in part by a second part of the of the first end closure panel and in part by a second part of the second end closure panel;
  • the cutaway separates a first glue area provided by the first part of the second end closure panel from a second glue area provided by the second part of the second end closure panel.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view from above of a carton formed from the blank of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of internal portion of the carton of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a carton according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 5 is an internal end view of an end wall of the carton of Figure 2.
  • Figure 6 is an internal end view of an end wall of a carton formed from the blank of Figure
  • FIG. 1 and 2 there is shown a blank 10 for forming a carton 90 capable of accepting an input of primary products such as, but not limited to, bottles or cans, hereinafter referred to as articles.
  • the blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, hinged one to the next in a linear series.
  • a base panel 12 is hinged to a first side wall panel 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 13.
  • a first side wall panel 14 is hinged to a top panel 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 15.
  • a top panel 16 is hinged to second side wall panel 18 by a hinged connection in the form of a fold line 17.
  • a second side wall panel 18 is hinged to a glue panel 20 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 19.
  • the plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 of the blank 10 form walls of an open ended tubular structure in a set-up condition.
  • the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end closure structures.
  • the tubular structure has a tubular axis defining a longitudinal direction.
  • Each of the ends of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end closure panels which form end walls of the tubular structure.
  • the ends of the tubular structure are fully closed by end closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 22b, 24b 26b, 28b.
  • End closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a are configured to close a first end of the tubular structure and end closure panels 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b are configured to close a second end of the tubular structure.
  • the first end of the tubular structure is closed by a first end closure panel 22a, a second end closure panel 24a, a third end closure panel 26a and a fourth end closure panel 28a.
  • the first end closure panel 22a is hinged to a first end of the base panel 12 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 23a.
  • the second end closure panel 24a is hinged to a first end of the first side wall panel 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 25a.
  • the third end closure panel 26a is hinged to a first end of the top panel 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 27a.
  • the fourth end closure panel 28a is hinged to a first end of the second side wall panel 18 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 29a.
  • the second end of the tubular structure is closed by a fifth end closure panel 22b, a sixth end closure panel 24b, seventh end closure panel 26b and an eighth end closure panel 28b.
  • the fifth end closure panel 22b is hinged to a second end of the base panel 12 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 23b.
  • the sixth end closure panel 24b is hinged to a second end of the first side wall panel 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 25b.
  • the seventh end closure panel 26b is hinged to a second end of the top panel 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 27b.
  • the eighth end closure panel 28b is hinged to a second end of the second side wall panel 18 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 29b.
  • the first end closure panel 22a and the fifth end closure panel 22b each form a minor lower end closure panel at opposing ends of the tubular structure.
  • the third end closure panel 26a and the seventh end closure panel 26b each form a minor upper end closure panel at opposing ends of the tubular structure.
  • the second end closure panel 24a and the fourth end closure panel 28a each form a major side end closure panel at the first end of the tubular structure.
  • the sixth end closure panel 24b and the eighth end closure panel 28b each form a major side end closure panel at the second end of the tubular structure.
  • the blank 10 comprises a carrying handle H defined at least in part in the top panel 16, the carrying handle H comprises a pair of elongate tabs 40, 42 which are defined in part by a severance line 64.
  • the severance line 64 extends transversely across the top wall panel 16 and into each of the first and second side wall panels 14, 18.
  • a first elongate tab 40 is defined in part by a first fold line 66a, which is disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship to the severance line 64.
  • a second elongate tab 42 is defined in part by a second fold line 66b which is disposed in a spaced apart parallel relationship to the severance line 64.
  • the first and second fold lines 66a, 66b are disposed on opposing sides of the severance line 64.
  • a first arcuate cutline 68 defines the first ends of each of the first and second elongate tabs 40, 42.
  • the first arcuate cutline 68 extends between a first end of the first fold line 66c and a first end of the second fold line 66b, across the severance line 64.
  • a second arcuate cutline 70 defines second ends of each of the first and second elongate tabs 40, 42.
  • the second arcuate cutline 70 extends between a second end of the first fold line 66a and a second end of the second fold line 66b, across the severance line 64.
  • the handle structure H comprises a pair of fold or crease lines 60a, 60b at a first end of the severance line 64.
  • the first end of the severance line 64 is disposed in the first side wall panel 14 and terminates in a "V" shaped cutline, wherein each of the arms of the "V" shaped cutline form a vertex, the vertex being disposed at the first end of the severance line 64.
  • the pair of fold or crease lines 60a, 60b comprise a first crease line 60a and a second crease line 60b; the first and second crease lines 60a, 60b are formed continuously with the "V" shaped cutline from opposing ends thereof.
  • the handle structure H comprises a second pair of fold or crease lines 62a, 62b at a second end of severance line 64.
  • the second end of the severance line 64 is disposed in the second side wall panel 18 and terminates in a "V" shaped cutline wherein each of the arms of the "V" shaped cutline form a vertex, the vertex being disposed at the second end of the severance line 64.
  • the second pair of fold or crease lines 62a, 62b comprise a third crease line 60a and a fourth crease line 60b; the third and fourth crease lines 60a, 60b are formed continuously with the "V" shaped cutline from opposing ends thereof.
  • the handle structure may be omitted or alternative handle structures may be employed.
  • the blank 10 comprises a dispenser D for facilitating access to the contents of the carton 90.
  • the dispenser D comprises a removable corner portion 16a/52b/54b/26b of the carton 90.
  • the dispenser D comprises a plurality of severance lines 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50h.
  • the eighth end closure panel 28b comprises a first severance line 50a extending from a free end edge of sixth end closure panel 28b partially across the eighth end closure panel 28b towards the fold line 29b.
  • a second severance line 50b is defined in the eighth end closure panel 28b and extends from a distal end of the first severance line 50a to a vertex between fold line 17 and fold line 27b.
  • the second severance line 50b is arranged divergently with respect to the fold line 17.
  • a third severance line 50c is defined in the top panel 16 and extends from the second severance line 50b.
  • the third severance line 50c is divergently arranged with respect to the second severance line 50b.
  • a fourth severance line 50d extends, from the third severance line 50c, longitudinally along a portion of the top panel 16.
  • a fifth severance line 50e extends, from the fourth severance line 50d, substantially transversely across the top panel 16.
  • a sixth severance line 50f extends from the fifth severance line 50e longitudinally along a portion of the top panel 16.
  • Fourth, fifth and sixth severance lines 50d, 50e, 50f are optional, the shape or contour of the detachable portion 16a of the top panel 16 may be varied as desired.
  • a seventh severance line 50g is defined in the top panel 16 and extends from the sixth severance line 50f.
  • the seventh severance line 50g is divergently arranged with respect to the sixth severance line 50f.
  • the seventh severance line 50g extends to the vertex between the fold line 15 and the fold line 27b.
  • An eighth second severance line 50h is defined in the sixth end closure panel 24b and extends from the end of the seventh severance line 50g disposed at the vertex between fold line 15 and fold line 27b.
  • the eighth severance line 50h is arranged divergently with respect to the fold line 25b and extends to a free edge of the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the eighth severance line 50h terminates at a cutaway struck from the free end edge of the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the cutaway defines a recess R in the end edge of the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the recess R is substantially triangular in shape.
  • the eighth severance line 50h terminates proximate a vertex or corner of the triangle.
  • other the recess R may have a different shape, for example, but not limited to, a rectangle or sector or segment of a circle or ellipse.
  • the dispenser D may comprise a tear initiation device in the form of a first tab 56 defined in part by the fifth severance line 50e and by a first fold line 53.
  • First fold line 53 extends between the fourth severance line 50d and the sixth severance line 50f.
  • First fold line 53 is substantially parallel to at least a portion of the fifth severance line 50e.
  • the tear initiation device may comprise a second tab 54 hingedly coupled to the first tab 56 by the first fold line 53 and to a detachable portion 16a of the top panel 16 by a second fold line 51.
  • First and second severance lines 50a, 50b define a detachable portion 54b of the eighth end closure panel 28b.
  • Eighth severance line 50h defines a detachable portion 52b of the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the carton 90 can be formed by a series of sequential folding operations in a straight line machine so that the carton 90 may not be required to be rotated or inverted to complete its construction. The folding process is not limited to that described below and may be altered according to particular manufacturing requirements.
  • the carton 90 may be orientated such that one of the first and second side panels 14, 18 forms a loading surface.
  • the bases of one or more articles may be in sliding contact with the loading surface when being inserted into the carton 90.
  • the articles may be substantially cylindrical in shape and have a cylindrical axis
  • Figure 1 shows the orientation of the articles with respect to the blank 10
  • the dashed lines illustrated on the first and second side panels 14, 18 indicate the footprint C of the articles.
  • the cylindrical axis is orientated perpendicularly to the first side panel 14 and may also be orientated substantially vertically.
  • the main panel 16 forms the top panel (top wall) 16 when the handle structure H is in use as a carrying handle by a user and this top wall 16 is optionally, disposed adjacent to the sides of the articles.
  • this orientation the top wall 16 is not disposed substantially planar to the tops or bottoms of the articles held within the carton 90 In other words the cylindrical axis of the articles is substantially parallel with the plane of the top wall 16 of the carton 90.
  • the main panel 12 forms the base panel 12 when the handle structure H is in use as a carrying handle by a user.
  • the main panel 12 may also form the base panel 12 when the articles are being dispensed from the carton 90 or when the carton 90 is at rest upon a surface such as a shelf.
  • descriptive terms "top”, “base”, and “side” do not necessarily limit the carton 90 to adopting a particular orientation but serve to distinguish those panels from one another.
  • the cylindrical axis of the articles may be orientated differently with respect to the top wall 16 of the carton 90.
  • the cylindrical axis of the articles be may orientated substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the top wall 16 of the carton 90.
  • the blank 10 is folded about the fold line 17 such that the second side panel 18 is disposed in overlying relationship with the top panel 16 and such that the securing panel 20 is disposed in face contacting relationship with the first side panel 14.
  • Glue G or other adhesive treatment is applied to an outer surface of the securing panel 20.
  • glue G or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a corresponding edge portion of an inner surface of the base panel 12.
  • the blank 10 is folded about the fold line 13 such that the base panel 12 is disposed in overlying relationship with the securing panel 20 and part of the first side panel 14. The base panel 12 is thereby secured to the securing panel 20.
  • the blank 10 is thus formed into a flat collapsed tubular structure which can be readily shipped or distributed to a converter plant, at which the flat collapsed tubular structure may be erected into an open ended tubular structure and loaded with articles.
  • the flat collapsed tubular structure may be erected to form an open ended tubular structure by unfolding the first side panel 14 with respect to the base panel 12 such that the first side panel 14 is disposed substantially perpendicularly with respect to the base panel 12.
  • the carton 90 in its open ended tubular form, may be loaded with articles through one or both open ends thereof. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments one of the open ends of the carton 90 may be closed before loading the interior with articles through the remaining open end.
  • a first end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the first end closure panel 22a about fold line 23a and by folding the third end closure panel 26a about fold line 27a.
  • Glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a first portion of an inner surface of the second end closure panel 24a. In alternative embodiments glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a corresponding portion of an outer surface of first end closure panel 22a.
  • Glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a second portion of an inner surface of the second end closure panel 24a. In alternative embodiments glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a corresponding portion of an outer surface of third end closure panel 26a.
  • the second end closure panel 24a is then folded about the fold line 25a to be brought into contact with the first and third end closure panels 22a, 26a.
  • the second end closure panel 24a may be secured to each of the first and third end closure panels 22a, 26a.
  • Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to a portion of an inner surface of the fourth end closure panel 28a. In alternative embodiments glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a portion of an outer surface of the second end closure panel 24a.
  • the fourth end closure panel 28a is then folded about the fold line 29a to be brought into contact with the second end closure panel 24a and optionally into contact with the first and third end closure panels 22a, 26a.
  • the fourth end closure panel 28a is secured to the second end closure panel 24a.
  • the fourth end closure panel 28a may be secured to the first and third end closure panels 22a, 26a, for example by glue or other adhesive treatment.
  • the second end closure panel 24a may be folded about fold line 25a after folding the fourth end closure panel 28a about fold line 29a. It will be appreciated that in such embodiments the second end closure panel 24a is disposed outermost.
  • alternative securing means may be employed to secure the end closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b for example, but not limited to, mechanical locking devices such as staples or punch locks integrally formed within the end closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a; 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b.
  • a second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the fifth end closure panel 22b about fold line 23b and by folding the seventh end closure panel 26b about fold line 27b.
  • the sixth end closure panel 24b is then folded about the fold line 25b to be brought into contact with the fifth and seventh end closure panels 22b, 26b.
  • the sixth end closure panel 24b may be secured to each of the first and third end closure panels 22a, 26a.
  • Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to a portion of an outer surface of the sixth end closure panel 24b, glue may be applied in two or more strips extending substantially parallel to the free end edge of the sixth end closure panel 24b. Alternatively, glue may be applied in alternative patterns such as glue spots. In alternative embodiments glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a portion of an inner surface of the eighth end closure panel 28b.
  • the eighth end closure panel 28b is then folded about the fold line 29b to be brought into contact with the sixth end closure panel 24b and optionally into contact with the fifth and seventh end closure panels 22b, 26b.
  • the eighth end closure panel 28b is secured to the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the eighth end closure panel 28b may be secured to the fifth and seventh end closure panels 22b, 26b, for example by glue or other adhesive treatment.
  • the plurality of severance lines 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50h form a continuous loop.
  • the first severance line 50a in the eighth end closure panel 28b is disposed in registry with, or aligned with, the recess R in the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • the recess R prevents or at least reduces the likelihood that glue applied to the main portion of the sixth end closure panel 24b, which is hingedly connected to the first side panel 14, flows or spreads over onto the detachable portion 52b of the sixth end closure panel 24b. This prevents or at least reduces the likelihood that glue will create a connecting bridge between main portion of the sixth end closure panel 24b and the detachable portion 52b of the sixth end closure panel 24b.
  • Such a persistent connecting bridge between the detachable portion 52b and the main portion of the sixth end closure panel 24b may be an obstacle to a tearing process when removing the detachable portion 16a/52b/54b from the carton 90.
  • the main portion of the sixth end closure panel 24b forms part of a stopper wall or barrier W (see Figures 5 and 6) which stopper wall W serves to retain articles in the carton 90 when the dispenser is in a deployed condition.
  • the fifth end closure panel 22b and the main portion of the eighth end closure panel 28b, which is hingedly connected to the second side panel 18 also form parts of the stopper wall W.
  • alternative securing means may be employed to secure the end closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a, 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b for example, but not limited to, mechanical locking devices such as staples or punch locks integrally formed within the end closure panels 22a, 24a, 26a, 28a; 22b, 24b, 26b, 28b
  • Figure 2 illustrates the assembled carton 90 forming a package with a plurality of articles.
  • the carton 90 comprises dispenser D disposed in part in the top panel 16 and in part in the end wall formed by the sixth and eighth end closure panels 24b, 28b. As shown in Figure 3, when the detachable portion 16a/52b/54b is removed an opening is created.
  • a user severs the plurality of severance lines 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50h.
  • Figure 6 shows a blank 1 10 for forming a carton, the blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 1 12, 1 14, 1 16, 1 18, 120, hinged one to the next in a linear series.
  • a base panel 1 12 is hinged to a first side wall panel 1 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 1 13.
  • a first side wall panel 1 14 is hinged to a top panel 1 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 1 15.
  • a top panel 1 16 is hinged to second side wall panel 1 18 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 1 17.
  • a second side wall panel 1 18 is hinged to a glue panel 120 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 1 19.
  • the plurality of main panels 1 12, 1 14, 1 16, 1 18, 120 of the blank 1 10 form walls of an open ended tubular structure in a set-up condition.
  • the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end closure structures.
  • the tubular structure has a tubular axis defining a longitudinal direction.
  • a first end of the tubular structure is closed by a first end closure panel 122a, a second end closure panel 124a, a third end closure panel 126a and a fourth end closure panel 128a.
  • the first end closure panel 122a is hinged to a first end of the base panel 1 12 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 123a.
  • the second end closure panel 124a is hinged to a first end of the first side wall panel 1 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 125a.
  • the third end closure panel 126a is hinged to a first end of the top panel 1 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 127a.
  • the fourth end closure panel 128a is hinged to a first end of the second side wall panel 1 18 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 129a.
  • a second end of the tubular structure is closed by a fifth end closure panel 122b, a sixth end closure panel 124b, seventh end closure panel 126b and an eighth end closure panel 128b.
  • the fifth end closure panel 122b is hinged to a second end of the base panel 1 12 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 123b.
  • the sixth end closure panel 124b is hinged to a second end of the first side wall panel 1 14 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 125b.
  • the seventh end closure panel 126b is hinged to a second end of the top panel 1 16 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 127b.
  • the eighth end closure panel 128b is hinged to a second end of the second side wall panel 1 18 by a hinged connection such as a fold line 129b.
  • the blank 1 10 comprises a dispenser D for facilitating access to the contents of a carton (not) shown).
  • the dispenser D comprises a removable corner portion 1 16a/152b/154b/126b of the carton.
  • the dispenser D comprises a plurality of severance lines 150a, 150b, 150c, 150d, 150e, 150f, 150g, 150h and a outline 158.
  • the eighth end closure panel 128b comprises a first severance line 150a extending from a free end edge of sixth end closure panel 128b partially across the eighth end closure panel 128b towards the fold line 129b.
  • a second severance line 150b is defined in the eighth end closure panel 128b and extends from a distal end of the first severance line 150a to a vertex between fold line 1 17 and fold line 127b.
  • the second severance line 150b is arranged divergently with respect to the fold line 1 17.
  • a third severance line 150c is defined in the top panel 1 16 and extends from the second severance line 150b.
  • the third severance line 150c is divergently arranged with respect to the second severance line 150b.
  • a fourth severance line 150d extends, from the third severance line 150c, longitudinally along a portion of the top panel 1 16.
  • a fifth severance line 150e extends, from the fourth severance line 150d, substantially transversely across the top panel 1 16.
  • a sixth severance line 150f extends from the fifth severance line 150e longitudinally along a portion of the top panel 1 16.
  • a seventh severance line 150g is defined in the top panel 1 16 and extends from the sixth severance line 150f. The seventh severance line 150g is divergently arranged with respect to the sixth severance line 150f. The seventh severance line 150g extends to the vertex between the fold line 1 15 and the fold line 127b.
  • An eighth second severance line 150h is defined in the sixth end closure panel 124b and extends from the end of the seventh severance line 150g disposed at the vertex between fold line 1 15 and fold line 127b.
  • the eighth severance line 150g is arranged divergently with respect to the fold line 125b and extends to a free edge of the sixth end closure panel 124b.
  • the eighth severance line 150g terminates at a cutaway extending from the free end edge of the sixth end closure panel 124b to a proximal end of the eighth severance line 150g.
  • the cutaway takes the form of a outline 158.
  • the outline 158 may be a full-depth cut extending from a first, outer, surface of the sixth end closure panel 124b to a second, inner, surface of the sixth end closure panel 124b. The second surface opposes the first surface.
  • the outline 158 is divergently oriented with respect to a free end edge of the sixth end closure panel 124b.
  • the outline 158 may be interrupted with one or more connecting nicks which are severable.
  • the outline 158 is linear and may be oriented co- linearly with the eighth severance line 150g. In other embodiments, the outline 158 may take an alternative shape.
  • the dispenser D may comprise a tear initiation device the arrangement of the tear initiation device substantially as described in relation to the embodiment of Figure 1 and will not be described in further detail.
  • First and second severance lines 150a, 150b define a detachable portion 154b of the eighth end closure panel 128b.
  • Eighth severance line 150h defines a detachable portion 152b of the sixth end closure panel 124b.
  • the blank 1 10 of the second illustrated embodiment ( Figure 4) is assembled in a substantially similar manner to the blank 10 of the first illustrated embodiment, Figure 1 .
  • Figure 4 shows a glue free region A of the eighth end closure panel 128b.
  • the glue free region A is disposed on the main portion of the eighth end closure panel 128b proximate the first severance line 150a.
  • the glue free region A is initially unsecured to the corresponding area on the sixth end closure panel 124b.
  • the sixth end closure panel 124b is unsecured to the eighth end closure panel 128b in the glue free region A
  • the sixth end closure panel 124b is well secured to the eighth end closure panel 128b to form the stopper wall.
  • Providing the glue free region A reduces the likelihood that glue creates a connecting bridge between main portion of the sixth end closure panel 124b and the detachable portion 152b of the sixth end closure panel 124b such that glue traverses, blocks or otherwise hinders the operation of the outline 158.
  • the glue free region A is illustrated as elliptical in shape, in alternative embodiments the glue free region A may take an alternative shape, for example but not limited to rectangular, trapezoidal, triangular.
  • the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a carton 90; 190 for packaging one or more articles.
  • the carton 90; 190 comprises a tubular structure and an end wall closing an end of the tubular structure.
  • the end wall is formed from a first end closure panel 28b; 128b and a second end closure panel 24b; 124b disposed at least in part in overlapping relationship with each other so as to define an overlapping region.
  • the carton 90, 190 comprises a dispenser D for facilitating access to the carton contents.
  • the dispenser D comprises a plurality of severance lines 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50h; 150a, 150b, 150c, 150d, 150e, 150f, 150g, 150h.
  • the plurality of severance lines 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f, 50g, 50h; 150a, 150b, 150c, 150d, 150e, 150f, 150g, 150h include a first severance line 50a/50b; 150a,/150b in the first end closure panel 28b; 128b and a second severance line 50h; 150h defined in the second end closure panel.
  • the end wall comprises a detachable portion formed from a first part of the first end closure panel 28b; 128b and from a first part of the second end closure panel 24b; 124b.
  • the end wall further provide a stopper wall W formed from a second part of the first end closure panel 24b; 124b and from a second part of the second end closure panel 24b; 124b.
  • the second parts of the first end closure panel 28b; 128b and the second end closure panel 24b; 124b remain integral with the carton 90; 190 upon removal of the detachable portion.
  • the dispenser also comprises a cutaway R; 158 defined in the second end closure panel 24b; 124b.
  • the cutaway R; 158 extends from a free edge of the second end closure panel 24b; 124b to the second severance line 50h; 150h.
  • the cutaway R; 158 separates a first glue region G1 provided in the overlapping region of the first parts of the first and second end closure panels 28b, 24b; 128b, 124b from a second glue region G2 provided in the overlapping region of the second parts of the first and second end closure panels 28b, 24b; 128b, 124b, as illustrated in Figure 5 and 6.
  • the size and shape of the panels and apertures may be adjusted to accommodate articles of differing size or shape.
  • the dispenser may be employed in cartons of alternative design such as, but not limited to, wraparound style cartons, basket carries and top gripping clips.
  • directional references such as "top”, “base”, “front”, “back”, “end”, “side”, “inner”, “outer”, “upper” and “lower” do not limit the respective panels to such orientation, but merely serve to distinguish these panels from one another.
  • hinged connection should not be construed as necessarily referring to a single fold line only; indeed, it is envisaged that a hinged connection can be formed from one or more of the following: a short slit, a frangible line or a fold line, without departing from the scope of the invention. It can be appreciated that various changes may be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and apertures may be adjusted to accommodate articles of differing size or shape.
  • the term "cutaway” may refer to one of the following: a recess, a notch, a slot, an opening, a cutline, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, a single half- cut, an interrupted cut line, aligned slits, a line of short scores and any combination of the aforesaid options, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the terms “hinged connection” and “fold line” each refers to all manner of lines that define hinge features of the blank or substrate of sheet material, facilitate folding portions of the blank or substrate of sheet material with respect to one another, or otherwise indicate optimal panel folding locations for the blank or substrate of sheet material. Any reference to “hinged connection” should not be construed as necessarily referring to a single fold line only; indeed, a hinged connection can be formed from one or more fold lines.
  • fold line may refer to one of the following: a scored line, an embossed line, a debossed line, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, a single half-cut, an interrupted cut line, aligned slits, a line of short scores and any combination of the aforesaid options, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the term "severance line” may refer to all manner of lines formed in the blank or substrate of sheet material that facilitate separating portions of the blank or substrate of sheet material from one another, or otherwise that indicate optimal separation locations on the blank or substrate.
  • the term “severance line” may referto one of the following: a single cut line, a single partial-depth cut line (e.g., a single half-cut line), an interrupted cut line, a score line, an interrupted score line, a line of perforations, a line of short cuts, a line of short slits, a line of short partial-depth cuts (e.g., a line of short half cuts), and any combination of the aforementioned options.
  • hinged connections, fold lines and severance lines can each include elements that are formed in the blank or substrate of sheet material, including perforations, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, a single half-cut, a cut line, an interrupted cut line, slits, scores, any combination thereof, and the like.
  • the elements can be dimensioned and arranged to provide the desired functionality.
  • a line of perforations can be dimensioned or designed with degrees of weakness to define a fold line and/or a severance line.
  • the line of perforations can be designed to facilitate folding and resist breaking to provide a fold line, to facilitate folding and facilitate breaking with more effort to provide a frangible fold line, or to facilitate breaking with little effort to provide a severance line.

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La présente invention concerne un carton destiné à l'emballage d'un ou de plusieurs articles. Le carton comprend une pluralité de panneaux destinés à former une structure tubulaire. Le carton comprend une structure de fermeture d'extrémité destinée à former une paroi d'extrémité. La structure de fermeture d'extrémité comprend un premier panneau de fermeture d'extrémité et un second panneau de fermeture d'extrémité disposé au moins partiellement en relation de chevauchement avec le premier panneau de fermeture d'extrémité, de façon à délimiter une région de chevauchement. Le carton comprend un distributeur destiné à faciliter l'accès au contenu de carton. Le distributeur comprend une partie détachable formée au moins partiellement par une première partie de la paroi d'extrémité. Le distributeur comprend une première ligne de séparation (50b) dans un premier panneau de fermeture d'extrémité (28b) et une seconde ligne de séparation (50h) dans un second panneau de fermeture d'extrémité (24b). Une découpe (R, 158) est réalisée dans le second panneau de fermeture d'extrémité dans une région où les premier et second panneaux de fermeture d'extrémité se chevauchent. Une paroi d'arrêt est formée au moins partiellement par une seconde partie de la paroi d'extrémité.
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