JP2001524427A - Handle configuration for carton - Google Patents

Abstract

A carton has a first top panel having a longitudinal strap handle (22) and a top having a strap handle portion (28) adhered to the strap handle (22). A second top panel overlying the panel (16). The strap handle (22) and the strap handle portion (28) extend to respective end panels (18, 19) that are adhered to each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

 The present invention relates to a carton having a handle.

[0002]

[Prior art] [Problems to be solved by the invention] [Means for Solving the Problems]

According to the present invention, a base, first and second side panels hinged to opposite side edges of the base, and first and second side panels hinged to the first and second side panels, respectively. And a second top panel, wherein the first and second side panels have end panels hinged to respective longitudinal edges, the first top panel comprising: A cutout defines a longitudinally extending strap handle extending at both ends to said end panel hinged to said first top panel, said second top panel comprising: A strap hand at each end overlapping the bottom of the first panel and extending the joint between the end panel and the second top panel. The second top panel and the end panel connected thereto overlap the lower part of the first top panel and the end panel connected thereto, and are adhered to them. , The strap handle is
The portion of the second top panel below the strap handle of the top panel and between the strap handle portions is glued to the two strap handle portions, and thus, in use, the glued end panel Is folded down and glued to the side panel or other end closure flap hinged to the base.

[0003] The strap handle has the side flaps cut from the first top panel on each lateral side of the strap handle and hinged, and the side flaps are folded down below the strap handle. Preferably, it is used. Generally, it is preferred that the side flaps be glued to the underside of the strap handle and not overlap each other. In a preferred embodiment, the strap handle has parallel sides along the length of the first top panel and extends substantially centrally.

[0004] The end panel hinged to the first top panel extending outward from a side from a hinge between the first top panel and the end panel connected to the first top panel, It is a feature that the strap notch defining the strap handle portion and the corresponding notch defining the strap handle portion also preferably extend in the first top panel in line with the notch in the strap handle.

[0005] Conveniently, these weakening lines are weakening lines corresponding to a part of the second top panel below the first weakening line, wherein at least one of the said weakening lines defines said strap handle or said side flap. Extends from the notch. Preferably, the weakening lines on or on each side of the strap handle extend away from each other in a longitudinal direction of the first top panel and on adjacent side panels where the weakening lines intersect. In one arrangement, the weakening lines intersect at a straight line that is substantially parallel to the hinge between the side panel and the first top panel.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the side edge of the side of the strap handle portion is provided on a remaining portion of the second top panel so as not to adhere the strap handle to a remaining portion of the second top panel. Spaced from parts.

In one arrangement, the carton is fully closed and improved to carry a plurality of articles in odd rows extending longitudinally with the strap handles extending above the middle row of articles. Have been.

[0008] Ideally, the fragile bridge keeps the strap handle flush with the first top panel until the handle is used.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiments according to the present invention may be described in more detail. This description is made with reference to the accompanying figures.

FIG. 1 shows a blank for producing a carton according to the invention.

FIG. 2 shows the blank of FIG. 1 in the main area for the application of the adhesive.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the assembled carton.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the carton when the handle is raised.

1 to 4 show a blank 10 formed when a carton 11 for a plurality of bottles is assembled. In this embodiment, twelve bottles are accommodated in three rows of four bottles, but the blank can be easily prepared for any number of bottles, cans or other items. Can be adapted.

The blank 10 includes a base 13, side panels 14 hinged to the base 13, and first and second top panels 15, 16 hinged to the side panels 14 facing each other. Have. These hinge connections can be made by simple fold lines, partially cut fold lines, or other suitable means. The base 13 has end panels 17 which are folded during use, and the top panels 15, 16 have end panels 18, 19 which are folded and hinged when assembled. These end closure flaps, to which the end closure flaps 20 are hinged to the side panels 14, are folded inwards and glued to the end panels 17, 18, 19 so as to sufficiently close the ends of the carton 11.

The first top panel 15 has several pairs of parallel cuts 21 defining a strap handle 22 therebetween. These cuts 21 are arranged such that the strap handle 22 is located at the center between the two side panels 14. These cuts 21 also extend into the first end panel 18 in the form of outwardly extending portions 23 terminating in a stress-releasing rounded portion 24.

A small, fragile bridge 25 maintains the handle against the first top panel 15 until the handle 22 is used. On each side of the handle in the center, the side flaps 26 are cut out of the first top panel 15, which maintain a hinged connection to the handle 22. The side flap 26 is folded under the handle 22 and is adhered to the handle 22. When under the handle 22, these side flaps 26
They do not overlap each other and make the handle 22 more comfortable in use.

The second top panel 16 has the notch 27 that defines a partial strap handle 28. Portions 29 of these cuts 27 in the second end panel 19 are widened and, in the assembled carton 11, together with portions 29 of the cuts 27 described above, in the first end panel 18.
Has a length similar to that of the widened portion 23 of the cut. The handle 28 of the second top panel 16 is slightly spaced from the rest of the second top panel 16 by a small gap 30. These strap handles 28 do not extend the full length of the top panel and end with a lateral cut 31.

The weakening line 32 is provided on the first and second top panels 15 and 16 and the side panel 14. When the top panels 15 and 16 overlap, the weakening line 32 is Be in line with each other. These weakening lines 32
Allows consumers to easily open the carton so that the contents of the carton can be accessed again. In the illustrated embodiment, the line of weakening extends outwardly from the end area of the entrance opened by the side flap 26 and is parallel to the fold between the sidewall 14 and the top panels 15,16. Straight section 3
It extends to the adjacent sidewall that intersects 3. Other profiles for the weakening line are of course possible, and the weakening line can be omitted on one or both sides of the handle if desired.

The assembling of the carton 11 is as follows. The side flap 26 is folded and glued under the strap handle 22. In this example, twelve bottles are located on the base 13 and the sidewalls 14 are folded upright. The second top panel 16 is folded over the bottle and the adhesive is applied to the shaded area 34 shown in FIG. Then, the first top panel 15 is folded so as to overlap on the second top panel and is adhered thereto, and the handle 22 is partially aligned with the strap handle portion 28. The glued and the various cuts and the weakening lines are glued to the second top panel substantially aligned with each other.

The end closure flap 20 is folded in, the base end panel 17 is folded upright and glued end panel 18,
19 is folded down. As a result, the end of the carton is closed and the carton is fully closed. When assembled, the strap handle 22 is centered across the top of the carton, aligned with the middle row of the three rows of bottles.

Prior to use, the handle 22 is flush with the top of the carton 11.
However, if this handle is used, the bridge 25 breaks to allow the handle 22 to move out of alignment with the top of the carton. The handle portion 28 of the second top panel is glued to the strap handle, moves slightly inward and bears against the top of each of the bottles at both ends of the central row. This resulting handle configuration provides sufficient strength and comfort without the need for additional reinforcements or layers.

It can be appreciated that the provision of the gap 30 ensures that the strap handle adheres only to the strap handle portion and does not adhere to the rest of the second top panel 16. These gaps can be omitted if correct adhesion can be guaranteed. The strap handle portion and the strap handle move together independently of the top panel and the end wall.

The carton can, of course, be varied in many cases in the size and shape of the carton, handle, weakened area.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a blank for producing a carton according to the invention.

FIG. 2 shows the blank of FIG. 1 in the main area for the application of the adhesive.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the assembled carton.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the carton when the handle is raised.

[Procedural Amendment] Submission of translation of Article 34 Amendment of the Patent Cooperation Treaty

[Submission date] February 7, 2000 (2000.2.7)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

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Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A base, first and second side panels hinged to opposing side edges of the base, and a first hinged to the first and second side panels, respectively. And a second top panel, wherein the first and second side panels have end panels hinged to respective longitudinal edges, and wherein the first top panel A cutout defines a longitudinally extending strap handle extending at both ends to said end panel hinged to said first top panel; and wherein said second top panel comprises said second top panel. The upper end of the strap panel overlaps the top panel of the first top panel, and the end of the strap panel is extended at each end where the joint between the end panel and the second top panel is extended. The second top panel and the end panel connected thereto overlap the lower part of the first top panel and the end panel connected thereto, and are adhered thereto; As a result, the strap handle is bonded to the two strap handle portions below the strap handle of the first top panel and without bonding the portion of the second top panel between the strap handle portions. ,
Thus, in use, the carton wherein the bonded end panel is folded down and bonded to the side panel or other end closure flap hinged to the base. 2. The strap handle has side flaps cut from the first top panel on each lateral side of the strap handle and hinged, the side flaps being located below the strap handle. The carton according to claim 1, which is used by being folded. 3. The carton of claim 2, wherein the side flaps are glued below the strap handle. 4. The carton according to claim 3, wherein the side flaps do not overlap each other. 5. The strap handle according to claim 1, wherein the strap handle has parallel sides along a longitudinal direction of the first top panel and extends substantially along a center thereof. Such carton. 6. The end hingedly connected to the first top panel extending outward from a side from a hinge between the first top panel and the end panel connected thereto. 2. The strap handle portion defined by a panel, and the corresponding cuts extending in line with the cuts of the strap handle at the first top panel.
A carton according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The weakening line extending from at least one of the cuts,
7. The carton of claim 6, wherein the strap handle or the side flap is defined on the weakening line corresponding to a portion of the second top panel below the first weakening line. 8. The system according to claim 8, wherein the weakening lines on or on each side of the strap handle are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the first top panel and extend to the adjacent side panels so that they intersect. Carton according to 7. 9. The carton according to claim 7, wherein the weakening line intersects a straight portion substantially parallel to a hinge between the side panel and the first top panel. 10. The side edge of a side surface of the strap handle portion,
10. A carton according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the carton is spaced from the rest of the second top panel so that the strap handle does not adhere to the rest of the second top panel. 11. The carton is fully closed and is adapted to carry a plurality of articles in odd rows extending longitudinally with the strap handles extending above a middle row of articles. A carton according to any one of claims 1 to 10. 12. A fragile bridge is provided until the handle is used.
Maintaining flush with the strap handle with respect to the first top panel;
A carton according to any one of the preceding claims. 13. The carton according to claim 1, wherein the carton is made of cardboard blanks.