TW201925045A - Carton and blank therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging a plurality of flanged articles, a blank for forming the carton and a method of packaging articles. The carrier comprises a top panel and a pair of side panels coupled to the top panel to define an interior space for receiving at least part of each article. The carrier may comprise a first stabilizer struck from the top panel such that the first stabilizer defines at least in part a handle aperture in the top panel. The first stabilizer is hingedly connected to the top panel so as to be foldable inwardly into the interior space to provide a finger cushion. The first stabilizer comprises a pair of hooking panels hingedly connected together along a center fold line. The hooking panels comprise engaging edges respectively for engaging the undersides of the flanges of a pair of adjacent flanged articles.

Description

Carton box and its blank

The present invention relates to a carton and a blank piece used to form the carton. The present invention particularly refers to, but is not limited to, a wrap-around carrying device having an article fixing structure for fastening an article therein.

In the packaging industry, it is known to provide cartons that can carry multiple items. As far as this skill is concerned, cardboard boxes are well known and help consumers to transport, store and access a group of items to be consumed. Based on cost and environmental considerations, such cartons or carriers must be formed from the least amount of material possible, and waste must be minimized. Other considerations are the strength of the packaging and the suitability for placing and transporting heavy items. The contents of the carton should be stable inside the carton.

The present invention seeks to provide improvements in the field of cardboard boxes that are typically formed from cardboard or similar materials.

A first aspect of the present invention is to provide an article carrier for holding a plurality of flanged articles. The carrying device includes a top plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate, so as to define an internal space for receiving at least a part of each article. The carrying tool further includes a first stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the first stabilizing member defines at least a part of a handle hole on the top plate. The first stabilizer is hinged to the top plate so as to be bent inward into the internal space, thereby providing a finger pad. The first stabilizing member further includes a pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle folding line, and each of the pair of hook plate pieces includes an engaging edge for engaging a corresponding one of a pair of adjacent flange-type articles. The underside of the flange of the piece.

Optionally, the top plate includes a second stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the second stabilizing member defines a portion of a handle hole on the top plate. The second stabilizer is hinged to the top plate from the opposite side of the first stabilizer so as to be bent inward into the internal space, thereby providing a second finger pad. The second stabilizer further includes a second pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle folding line. The second pair of hook plate pieces each includes an engaging edge for engaging a bottom side of a second pair of adjacent flanges of a corresponding one of the flanged articles.

Optionally, the first or second stabilizer includes a triangular plate connecting the pair of hook plate plates to the top plate plate.

Optionally, each of the hook and loop plates includes a side wing portion, thereby defining at least a part of one of the engaging edges.

Optionally, each of the hook plate pieces includes a notch provided along a side edge thereof, and the notch defines at least a part of the side wing portion.

Optionally, each of the hook-and-loop fastener plates includes a notch along a side edge thereof, and the notch defines at least a part of one of the engaging edges.

Optionally, the notch is formed by an orifice formed by pressing from the top sheet.

Optionally, the top plate includes a second finger pad pressed from the top plate, and the second finger pad defines a portion of the handle hole on the top plate. The second finger pad is hinged to the top plate piece from the opposite side of the first stabilizer, so that it can be bent inward into the internal space.

Optionally, the top plate includes a third stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the third stabilizing member defines at least a portion of a second handle hole on the top plate. The third stabilizer is hinged to the top plate so as to be bent inward into the inner space to provide a third finger pad. The third stabilizer further includes a third pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle folding line. Each of the third pair of hook-and-loop plate pieces includes an engaging edge to be engaged to a bottom side of a flange of a corresponding one of the third pair of adjacent flange-type articles.

Optionally, the top plate includes a fourth finger pad pressed from the top plate, and the fourth finger pad is configured to define a portion of the second handle hole on the top plate. The fourth finger pad is hinged to the top plate from the opposite side of the third stabilizer, so that it can be bent inward into the internal space.

A second aspect of the present invention is to provide an article carrier for holding at least one flange-type article, the carrier comprising a top plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate, thereby defining a An internal space for receiving at least a part of the at least one flanged article. The carrying tool further includes a first article fixing member, and the first fixing member further includes a first opening pressed from at least one of the side plate pieces. The first aperture is defined by at least a lower edge, and the lower edge includes a pair of engaging edges for engaging a first flange-type article, and a pair of engaging edges extending between the pair of engaging edges for receiving the first A notch that is part of a flanged article.

Optionally, the carrying device includes a sloping plate piece interconnected with the one of the top plate piece and the one of the side plate pieces, and wherein the first orifice is pressed from the sloping plate piece.

Optionally, the first article fixing member includes a protruding portion defined by the first opening, and the protruding portion is hinged between the top plate and the one of the side plates. The part is broken so as to be integrated with the top plate piece, and the protruding part is provided to cover a part of the first flange-type article inside the first opening.

Optionally, the carrying device further includes a second article fixing member, and the fixing member further includes a second orifice pressed at least from the other one of the side plate, the second orifice and the first hole The mouth is opposite, and the second aperture is defined by at least one lower edge, the lower edge includes a pair of engaging edges for engaging a flange of a second flanged article, and a pair of extending edges of the pair of engaging edges. And a recess for receiving a part of the second flange-type article.

Optionally, the carrying device further includes a stabilizing member extruded from the top plate, and the stabilizing member defines a handle hole on the top plate. The stabilizer is hinged to the top plate so that it can be bent inward into the internal space to provide a finger pad. The stabilizing member further includes a pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle folding line, and the hook plate pieces each include a joint edge, and are respectively connected to the first and second flange-type articles. The bottom side of the flange.

Optionally, the stabilizing member causes each of the first and second flanged articles to engage with one of the corresponding first and second article holders.

Optionally, the stabilizing member keeps each of the first and second flanged articles in engagement with a corresponding one of the first and second article fixing members.

A third aspect of the present invention is to provide a swatch for forming a carrier. The blank includes a plurality of plates that can be used to form the siding of the carrying device. When the carrier is assembled, the plates define an internal space to accommodate at least a portion of each item. The plates include a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first and second side plates are connected to the top plate. The blank further includes a first stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the first stabilizing member defines at least a portion of a handle hole on the top plate. The first stabilizer is hinged to the top plate so that it can be bent inward into the internal space to provide a finger pad. The first stabilizing member further includes a pair of hook plate plates hinged together along a middle folding line. The hook-and-loop panels each include a joining edge to be joined to a bottom side of a flange of a pair of adjacent flange-type articles.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is to provide a swatch for forming a carrier. The blank includes a plurality of plates that can be used to form the siding of the carrying device. When the carrier is assembled, the plates define an internal space to accommodate at least a portion of each item. The plates include a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate. The first and second side plates are connected to the top plate. The blank further includes a first article fixing member including a first aperture pressed from at least one of the first and second side plates. The first aperture is defined by at least a lower edge, and the lower edge includes a pair of engaging edges for engaging a first flange-type article, and a pair of engaging edges extending between the pair of engaging edges for receiving the first A notch that is part of a flanged article.

Within the scope of the application in this case, the aforementioned content, the scope of the patent application, and / or the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features, and alternatives contained in the detailed description and drawings are all conceived to be used individually or in combination . For example, the features described in one embodiment can be applied to all other embodiments unless they are incompatible.

Specific embodiments of the packaging, slabs, and cartons of the present invention will now be described in detail. It should be understood that these examples are merely illustrative of some of the ways in which certain aspects of the invention can be implemented, and therefore do not represent a complete list of all ways in which the invention may be embodied. As used herein, "exemplary" refers to various embodiments as examples, samples, models, or styles. In fact, the packaging, blanks, and cartons described herein can be implemented in a variety of different and alternative forms. In addition, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or reduced to show details of certain specific components. Various well-known components, materials, or methods may not be described in detail so as not to obstruct the present invention. Any specific structural and functional details described herein should not be regarded as restrictive, merely as the basis of the scope of a patent application, and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to use the invention in various aspects.

Please refer to FIG. 1, which shows a carton or carrying 90 as shown in FIG. 2 for loading and carrying, such as, but not limited to, a flanged container, cup as shown in FIG. 2. A plan view of a blank 10 for a set of primary products (hereinafter referred to as "items B") such as a pot or a pot. The blank 10 forms a secondary package for packaging at least one primary product container or package. 7 and 12 are plan views of alternative blanks 110, 210 that can be used to form the carton or carrying case 190, 290 shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 13, respectively. These cartons or carrying cases 190, 290 can be used to carry or carry a set of primary products or articles B such as, but not limited to, flanged containers, cups or yogurt bottles.

In the embodiments detailed herein, based on the purpose of exemplifying the various characteristics of the present invention without its limitation, the so-called "carton" and "carrying equipment" are used to join and carry article B ( Examples are containers 90, 190, 290 of the primary product container B). However, the teachings of the present invention are also envisaged as being applicable to various product containers B that may or may not be tapered and / or cylindrical in shape. Other examples of containers include bottles (such as metal, glass, or plastic bottles), cans (such as aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, and packets.

The blanks 10, 110, and 210 are formed by a suitable substrate. It should be understood that the “applicable substrate” as referred to herein includes a variety of foldable sheets, such as cardboard, corrugated board, cardboard, plastic, and combinations thereof. It should also be recognized that the number of swatches used to generate a carrying structure that is described later can be, for example, one piece or another number.

The sheet forming the packaging structure or carton 90, 190, 290 described herein may be, for example, made of a material that enhances strength, or cardboard coated with a material that enhances strength. An example of such a sheet is the tear-resistant NATRALOCK® paperboard made by WestRock. It should be noted that more than one layer of tear-resistant material can be used to improve the tear resistance of the package. Generally, one side of a sheet can have different characteristics from the other side. For example, the outward facing sheet surface of the finished package may be very smooth and may have a coating such as a clay coating or other surface treatment to exert good printability. In addition, the coating, layer or treatment of the surface of the inward facing sheet may have or be prepared separately to have more than one other property, such as tear resistance, good adhesiveness, heat sealability, or other intentions. Functionality.

In the embodiment shown, the blank 10 is designed to form a carton or carrier 90 for packaging an article B of a certain configuration. In the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 6, the configuration shown is an mxn, a matrix or array with two columns (row, m = 2) and two rows (column, n = 2); there are four items in the two columns Item B, ie 100g cups each with a lid. In the embodiments of FIGS. 7 to 11, the configuration shown is a 3 × 2 matrix or array; the three columns are set with two articles B each, that is, 135g cups each with a lid. In the embodiment of Figs. 12 to 14B, the configuration shown is a 3 x 2 matrix or array; the three columns are set with two items B each, that is, each with metal or plastic attached, such as but not limited to aluminum or 170g cup with film lid made of PET (polyester-polyethylene terephthalate). Alternatively, the blanks 10, 110, and 210 can also be designed to form a carrier that can be used to package other types, quantities, and sizes, and / or items B of different configurations or configurations.

Turning to Fig. 1, shown is a blank 10 for forming a carton 90 according to the first embodiment. The blank piece 10 includes a plurality of motherboard pieces 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 which can be used to form a tubular structure. The motherboard pieces 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 include a first Base plate 12, a first side plate 14, a first oblique or corner plate 16, a top plate 18, a second oblique or corner plate 20, a second side plate 22, and a second base plate 24 . The plates 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 can be set to be hinged from one piece to the next one in a straight line using the corresponding folding lines 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, respectively.

The blank 10 can be bent to form a package 90 as shown in FIG. 2. The first and second bottom sheets 12, 24 can be joined to each other to form a composite bottom sheet 12/24 of the carton 90 in a stacked relationship. In addition, the blank piece 10 may include a complementary locking mechanism to fix the second bottom plate piece 24 to the first bottom plate piece 12. The first bottom plate 12 may include at least a first portion F of a complementary locking mechanism, and the second bottom plate 12 may include at least a second portion M of a complementary locking mechanism. In the illustrated embodiment, the first bottom plate 12 includes a plurality of vaginal flaps F defining an opening in the first bottom plate 12, and the second bottom plate 24 includes a plurality of Yang tongue piece M. The openings of the first bottom plate 12 are designed to accommodate corresponding ones of the male tongue pieces M. The female tongue pieces F are arranged to move away from the first floor piece 12 so that the opening is formed and the male tongue pieces M are held against the male tongue piece M when they are contained within the opening.

Optionally, the first and second bottom plates 12, 24 may include at least one first aperture A1. In the embodiment shown, the first and second floor plates 12, 24 each include two first apertures A1. The first openings A1 can help the manufacturing of the carton 90. When the components of a packaging machine are engaged with the first openings A1, the plates 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 can be wound tightly around a group of articles B. In addition, the first apertures A1 also help to align the first and second floor plates 12, 24 with each other, or to align the first part of the complementary locking mechanism with the complementary locking mechanism. The second part is aligned. The complementary locking mechanism shown and described is completely optional. The first bottom plate 12 can press a pair of notches or notches R from a free end edge of the first bottom plate 12, and the free end edge is defined by the folding line 13 between the first bottom plate 12 and the first side plate 14. Opposite the hinge part. When the first and second base plates 12, 24 are aligned with each other in at least a partial overlapping relationship, the notches R are arranged to follow the first apertures provided in the second base plate 24. A1 is aligned.

The blank 10 may include at least one heel engagement structure 40 for engaging a crotch or lower portion of an article B. The blank 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes four crotch joint structures 40 each configured to engage a corresponding article B. Because the structures of the crotch joint structures 40 are the same, only a crotch joint structure provided in the second side plate 22 will be described below.

The crotch joint structure 40 may include a first cutting line or cutting line 41. The first cutting line 41 bifurcates the fold line 23 of the second side plate piece 22 to the second bottom plate piece 24, and the shape may be curved or curved. A second cutting line or cutting line 43 may extend from the first cutting line 41. The second cutting line or cutting line 43 may be substantially orthogonal to the folding line 23. In addition, the crotch joint structure 40 may further include a pair of split cutting lines 45a, 45b. The cutting lines 45 a and 45 b are branched toward the first cutting line 41. In this way, the cutting lines 41, 43, 45 a, and 45 b define a pair of displaceable and bendable tongues on the second side plate 22. It should be understood that the cutting lines 45a, 45b may be replaced by folding lines or score lines, so as to provide a hinge portion between each tongue piece and the second side plate piece 22. In addition, each of the pair of tongue pieces may be substantially triangular in shape.

The blank 10 also includes at least one top engaging structure or article retainer T for engaging with a top or upper portion of an article B. The blank 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes four top engaging structures T each provided to be capable of engaging a corresponding article B. Because the respective structures of the top joint structures T are substantially the same, only the top joint structure T provided in the first inclined plate 16 will be described below.

The top engaging structures T each include an opening defined by a second aperture A2. The second aperture A2 is at least pressed from the first inclined plate 16. In the illustrated embodiment, the second aperture A2 is pressed from a portion of the first inclined plate 16, a portion of the first side plate 14, and a portion of the top plate 18. The second opening A2 breaks the folding line 17 between the top plate piece 18 and the first inclined plate piece 16. The second opening A2 breaks the folding line 15 between the first side plate 14 and the first inclined plate 16. In addition, the second aperture A2 includes a recess defining a middle edge C1, and the shape of the middle edge C1 may be curved or curved. The second aperture A2 further includes a pair of engaging edges E1 and E2 provided on opposite sides of the middle edge C1 (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). The shape of each of the pair of engaging edges E1 and E2 may be a straight line.

The top engaging structure T includes a protruding portion P extending from the side edge of the top plate piece 18 and integrally formed therewith. The protrusions P are formed from a material originally used to form one of the first and second inclined plate pieces 16 and 20. As such, the protrusions P can be regarded as being formed by pressing one of the first and second inclined plate pieces 16 and 20. The protrusions P are used for accommodating the article B in the second aperture A2, and constitute a top cover (see FIG. 2) covering a part of the article B above.

The blank sheet 10 includes at least one fixing structure 50a, 50b pressed from the top plate sheet 18 or defined thereon. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a pair of fixing structures 50 a and 50 b are provided, and the fixing structures 50 a and 50 b are located in the middle of the top plate piece 18.

The fixing structures 50 a and 50 b are arranged to be separated from the free end edge of the top plate piece 18 and the side edges defined by the folding lines 17 and 19.

The distances between the fixing structures 50a, 50b and the side edges and end edges of the top sheet 18 may be at least equal to or greater than half of the maximum diameter of the item B to be packaged.

The distance between the fixed structures 50a, 50b and the side edges (defined by the folding lines 17, 19) of the top plate 18 may be at least equal to or greater than the distance between the folding line 17 and the folding line 19 The distance is 1/4 of the width of the top plate 18 (1 / 2n, where n is the number of rows of the item B).

In addition, the distance between the fixed structures 50a, 50b and the opposite free end edges of the top plate 18 may be at least equal to or greater than the distance between the opposite free end edges of the top plate 18, That is, 1/4 of the length of the top plate 18 (1 / 2m, where m is the number of rows of the article B).

The blank 10 includes a first fixing structure 50a and a second fixing structure 50b. The first fixing structure 50a includes a first tongue piece 52a / 54a hinged to the top plate piece 18 by a folding line 51a. The first tongue piece 52a / 54a includes a middle or longitudinal folding line 53a defining a first portion 52a and a second portion 54a.

The second fixing structure 50b includes a second tongue piece 52b / 54b hinged to the top plate piece 18 by a folding line 51b. The second tongue piece 52b / 54b includes a middle or longitudinal folding line 53b defining a first portion 52b and a second portion 54b.

The blank piece 10 includes two pairs of apertures A3 and A4, and the first tongue piece 52a / 54a of the first fixing structure 50a is defined by a first pair of apertures A3 and A4. The first pair of apertures A3 and A4 each define a recess on the first tongue piece 52a / 54a. In addition, each of the first pair of apertures A3 and A4 also defines at least a portion of a lateral protrusion or a wing portion 56a, 58a, so as to be engaged with an article B contained in the carton 90.

The second tongue piece 52b / 54b of the second fixing structure 50b is defined by a second pair of apertures A3, A4. Each of the second pair of apertures A3 and A4 defines a recess on the second tongue piece 52b / 54b. In addition, each of the second pair of apertures A3 and A4 also defines at least a portion of the lateral protrusions or shoulders 56b, 58b so as to be engaged with an article B contained in the carton 90.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first tongue piece 52a / 54a and the second tongue piece 52b / 54b may include a pair of fold lines 55a, 57a provided to be separated from each other. The pair of folding lines 55a, 57a can facilitate the first tongue piece 52a / 54a to be easily bent on the top plate piece 18, and similar folding lines can also facilitate the second tongue piece 52b / 54b to be easy to be bent on the top plate piece 18 Bend.

The pair of fold lines 55a, 57a define a substantially triangular area near the first tongue piece 52a / 54a and the top plate piece 18 to facilitate the first tongue piece 52a / 54a to easily bend around the fold line 53a Fold so that the first portion 52a and the second portion 54b define a trough or groove.

Now referring to the production of the carton 90 as shown in FIG. 2, the carton 90 can be formed by a series of sequential bending operations on a linear machine, so that the carton 90 can be completed without turning or turning. Making. The bending process is not limited to the following, and can be modified according to specific manufacturing requirements.

First gather a group of items B; in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, four items B are arranged in a 2 x 2 array. Next, the top sheet 18 of the blank sheet 10 is placed on the group of articles B to become a top wall sheet 18 of the carton 90.

With respect to the top plate 18, the first and second inclined plate pieces 16, 20 are bent around the opposite sides of the group of articles B along the folding lines 17, 19, respectively, so that they are located on the article B Near the upper part. Then, the flange or skirt L of each article B is accommodated in one of the corresponding second apertures A2 of the top engaging structure T.

The first and second side wall plates 14 and 22 are bent around opposite sides of the group of articles B. The free edges defined by the second apertures A2 on the first and second side wall plates 14 and 22 are located below the flange of the article B.

6A and 6B are bottom views of the carton 90 after assembly. The person shown in FIG. 6A is the second side wall plate 22 before being bent around the fold line 21, and the person shown in FIG. 6B is the second side wall plate 22 after being bent around the fold line 21.

The recess of the second aperture A2 enables or easily bends the second side wall plate 22 and provides a sufficient clearance for the second side wall plate 22 to pass through the flange L of the article B.

The recess of the second aperture A2 also allows the second side wall plate 22 to be further bent around the folding line 21. In the embodiments in which the shape of the article B is obliquely tapered, that is, its width or diameter decreases toward the bottom, the recess of the second aperture A2 can make the lower part of the second side wall plate 22 closer to the article. The crotch portion of B is used to improve the firmness of the article B in the carton 90. The recess is used to receive a part of an article B.

The recess of the second aperture A2 also allows the flange L to pass through the second aperture A2 in a larger proportion.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the engaging edges E1 and E2 are engaged with the flange L of the article B accommodated in the second aperture A2, and support or fix the article B.

The first bottom sheet 12 is bent around the folding line 13 so that it abuts the bottom of the group of articles B. Then, the second bottom sheet 24 is bent around the folding line 23 so that it is at least partially overlapped with the first bottom sheet 12. The first and second base plates 12, 24 are fixed together. Each of these male tongue pieces M is shifted inward from the plane of the second bottom plate piece 24. When this is done, the vaginal tongue pieces F will also be shifted inward to create a corresponding opening in the first floor piece 12. Therefore, the male tongue pieces M accommodated in the openings lock the first and second bottom plate pieces 12 and 14 together. In this way, a tubular structure is formed around the group of articles B.

The set of carton boxes 90 is shown in FIGS. 2 to 5A.

The one shown in FIG. 2 is a plan view of the carton 90 before the fixing structures 50a and 50b are deployed. The one shown in FIG. 3 is a part of the top plate 18 of the carton 90, wherein the fixing structures 50a, 50b are in an unfolded state. First bend the first and second tongues 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b from the top plate 18, and then fold the first and second tongues 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b around each other The wires 53a, 53b are bent.

A first wing portion 56a of the first tongue piece 52a / 54a is engaged with a flange L of a first article B. A second side wing portion 58a of the first tongue piece 52a / 54a is engaged with a flange L of a second article B adjacent to the first article B.

A first wing portion 56b of the second tongue piece 52b / 54b is engaged with a flange L of a third article B. The third article B is opposite to the first article B. In addition, a second side flap portion 58b of the second tongue piece 52b / 54b is adjacent to the third article B and is joined to a flange L of a fourth article B opposite to the second article B.

Each of the fixing structures 50 a and 50 b can fix or lock a pair of articles B in the carton 90. As shown in FIG. 4 in detail, the fixing structures 50a, 50b are engaged with the inner or inner edges of the articles B.

The angled shape of the first and second tongue pieces 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b can be used to join the articles B to be pushed outward in the directions shown by arrows D1 and D2 in FIG. 4 . When doing so, the articles B are firmly fixed in the top engaging structure T. Therefore, the fixing structures 50a, 50b are similarly provided with a stabilizing member or brace for the articles B.

In normal use, the side portions 56a, 58a, 56b, 58b of the fixed structures 50a, 50b are engaged or stuck to the underside of the flanges of the articles. When doing so, the side wing portions 56a, 58a, 56b, 58b will maintain the fixing structures 50a, 50b in a position between a pair of articles B.

The oblique shape of the first and second tongue pieces 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b can also prevent or prevent the article B from accidentally disengaging from the corresponding top engaging structure T.

The openings formed on the top plate 18 by bending the fixing structures 50a, 50b into the carton 90 can be used as a handle hole, and the first and second tongue pieces 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b can each be used. Available as a finger cushion.

Please refer to FIGS. 7 to 14B, which show other embodiments of the present invention. In the second and third embodiments shown, if possible, similar reference numbers are used to indicate similar parts, and only additional "100" or "200" numbers are added to indicate that these parts belong to the second and third parts, respectively. The third embodiment. These other embodiments share many common components with the first embodiment, so only the differences from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6B will be described in detail later.

Turning to Fig. 7, shown is a green sheet 110 for forming a carton 190 (see Fig. 8) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The blank piece 110 includes a plurality of motherboard pieces 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 which can be used to form a tubular structure. The motherboard pieces 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 include a first The bottom plate 112, a first side plate 114, a first oblique or corner plate 116, a top plate 118, a second oblique or corner plate 120, a second side plate 122, and a second bottom plate 124 . The plates 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 may be set to be sequentially hinged from one piece to the next using the corresponding folding lines 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, respectively.

The blank 110 can hold six pieces of article B arranged in a 3 x 2 matrix or array. Therefore, the green sheet 110 includes six top engaging structures T.

In addition, the green sheet 110 further includes three fixing structures 150a, 150b, and 150c formed from the top plate sheet 118.

A first fixing structure 150a includes a first tongue piece 152a / 154a hinged to the top plate piece 118 by a folding line 151a. The first tongue piece 152a / 154a includes a middle or longitudinal folding line 153a defining a first portion 152a and a second portion 154a.

The blank 110 further includes three pairs of orifices A3 and A4. The first tongue piece 152a / 154a of the first fixing structure 150a is respectively defined by the first pair of apertures A3, A4. Each of the first pair of apertures A3 and A4 defines a recess on the first tongue piece 152a / 154a. In addition, each of the first pair of apertures A3 and A4 also defines at least a portion of a lateral protruding portion or a side wing portion 156a, 158a that can be set as a shoulder portion, so as to match a Pieces or more of item B are joined.

A second fixing structure 150b includes a second tongue piece 152b / 154b similar in configuration to the first tongue piece 152a / 154a. As in the first embodiment, the second tongue piece 152b / 154b is disposed opposite to the first tongue piece 152a / 154a. The first and second fixing structures 150a, 150b are arranged to maintain longitudinal alignment with the gaps between four adjacent items B of a first group. The four adjacent articles B may be composed of a pair of articles B in the middle row and a pair of articles B in the last row close to a first end of the carton 190.

A third fixing structure 150c also includes a third tongue piece 152c / 154c similar in configuration to the first tongue piece 152a / 154a.

The third fixing structure 150c is arranged to maintain longitudinal alignment with the gap between four adjacent items B of a second group. The four adjacent articles B of the second group may be composed of a pair of articles B in the middle row and a pair of articles B in the last row close to a second end of the carton 190. The pair of articles B in the middle row are shared by the first and second groups so that they belong to both the first and second groups of the articles.

Optionally, the blank 110 may include a handle flap or a finger pad 160. The handle flap 160 includes a handle tongue 162/164, and includes a first portion 162 hinged to a second portion 164 by a folding line 163. In addition, the handle flap 160 also includes a pair of folding lines 165 and 167. The pair of folding lines 165, 167 are arranged so as to be separated from each other. The pair of fold lines 165, 167 may facilitate the handle tongues 162/164 to be easily bent on the top plate 118.

The pair of folding lines 165, 167 define a substantially triangular area near the handle tongue piece 162/164 and the top plate piece 118 to facilitate the handle tongue piece 162/164 to easily bend around the folding line 163. So that the first portion 162 and the second portion 164 define a trough or groove.

The handle flap 160 is disposed opposite to the third fixing structure 150c.

The handle flap 160 can be used with the second fixing structure 150b to form a carrying handle. As shown in FIG. 8, the user fastens the handle flap 160 with a thumb or a finger, and then grasps the second fixing structure 150 b with the other of the thumb or fingers, thereby carrying the carton 190. It should be understood that the user may instead buckle one or more of the first, second or third fixing structures 150a, 150b, 150c and / or the handle flap 160, and carry the carton in other ways 190.

The one shown in FIG. 9A is the third fixing structure 150c and the handle flap 160. The third fixing structure 150c has been bent inwardly into the carton 190, as shown by arrow D4, and can be bent into the space between several items loaded into the carton 190.

The third fixing structure 150c shown in FIG. 9B is respectively engaged with a pair of adjacent articles B in the carton 190. As shown by arrow D5, the third tongue piece 152c / 154c has been bent inward to engage the article B. A first flanking portion 156c is shown below the flange L of one of the pair of articles B. The flange L is received in a notch of the side edge of the first portion 152c of the third tongue piece 152c / 154c. A second flanking portion 158c not shown in FIG. 9B is also similarly positioned. 10A, 10B, and 11 are other views of the fixing structures 150a, 150b, and 150c engaged with the article B in the carton 190, respectively.

Turning to FIG. 12, shown is a blank 210 that can be used to form a carton 290 (see FIG. 13) according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The blank piece 210 includes a plurality of main plate pieces 212, 214, 218, 222, and 224 for forming a tubular structure.

The main board pieces 212, 214, 218, 222, and 224 include a first bottom plate piece 212, a first side plate piece 214, a top plate piece 218, a second side plate piece 222, and a second bottom plate piece 224. The plates 212, 214, 218, 222, and 224 can be set to be sequentially hinged from one piece to the next by using the corresponding folding lines 213, 217, 219, and 223, respectively.

The blank 210 can accommodate six pieces of article B arranged in a 3 x 2 matrix or array. Therefore, the green sheet 210 includes six top engaging structures T. In addition, since the respective structures of the top joint structures T are substantially the same, only a top joint structure provided in the second side plate 222 will be described below.

Each of the top joint structures T includes an opening defined by a cutting line or cutting line 230. The cutting line 230 is at least pressed from the second side plate 222. Alternatively, the shape of the cutting line 230 may be curved or curved. The cutting line 230 breaks the folding line 219 between the top plate piece 218 and the second side plate piece 222. In addition, a pair of cutting lines 232 and 234 may extend radially outward from the cutting line 230. With respect to the top plate 218, when the second side plate 222 is bent around the folding line 219, the cutting line 230 is opened to form an opening for receiving a part of an article B.

The cutting lines 230 each define a protrusion extending from the side edge of the top plate piece 218 and forming a protrusion integrally therewith. The protrusions are formed from a material originally used to form the second side plate 222. As such, the protrusions can be regarded as being formed by pressing one of the first and second side plate pieces 214 and 222. For an article B inside the opening formed by bending the side plates 214 and 222, the protrusions each constitute a top cover covering a part of the article B (see FIG. 13).

In the third embodiment shown, the inclined plates have been omitted. It should be understood that the slab shown in FIG. 12 can still use a swash plate similar to the previous embodiments. In addition, the inclined plates 16, 20; 116, 120 in FIGS. 1 and 7 may also be omitted, and the embodiments may also adopt the top joint structures T in the embodiment in FIG. 12.

The first and second side plates 214, 222 include an optional aperture A3, thereby improving air flow or ventilation in the carton 290, for example, during refrigeration.

The blank 210 includes four fixed structures arranged in pairs and generally designated by reference numbers 270a, 270b. The fixing structures 270 a and 270 b are pressed from the top plate piece 218.

A first pair of fixing structures 270 includes a first tongue piece 272/274 and a second tongue piece 282/284.

The first tongue piece 272/274 is hinged to the top plate piece 218 by a folding line 273, and the second tongue piece 282/284 is hinged to the top plate piece 218 by a folding line 283.

The first tongue 272/274 includes a first portion 272 hinged to a second portion 274 by a middle or longitudinal folding line 279.

The second tongue 282/284 also includes a first portion 282 hinged to a second portion 284 by a middle or longitudinal folding line 289.

The first tongue 272/274 is separated from the second tongue 282/284 by a cutting or cutting line 276.

The first tongue piece 272/274 includes a first side wing portion defined by a cutting line 271, and the side wing portion defines a shoulder for engaging an article B. The cutting line 271 is offset from the folding line 273 and is located on a first side of the folding line 273. In addition, the first tongue piece 272/274 further includes a second side wing portion defined by a cutting line 277, and the side wing portion defines a shoulder for engaging an article B. The cutting line 277 is offset from the folding line 273 and is located on a second side opposite to the first side of the folding line 273.

This offset arrangement of the cutting lines 271, 277 relative to the folding line 273 results in that when the first tongue piece 272/274 is bent around the folding line 273, between each side wing portion and the top plate piece 218 A notch is created. As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, each notch can receive a flange L of an article B, so that the article B is fixed in the carton 290. The shapes of the side edges of the first tongue piece 272/274 are complementary to the article B.

The second tongue 282/284 also includes a first wing portion defined by a cutting line 281, which defines a shoulder portion for engaging an article B. The cutting line 281 is offset from the folding line 283 and is located on a first side of the folding line 283. In addition, the first tongue piece 282/284 further includes a second side wing portion defined by a cutting line 287, and the side wing portion defines a shoulder for engaging an article B. The cutting line 287 is offset from the folding line 283 and is located on a second side opposite to the first side of the folding line 283.

This offset arrangement of the cutting lines 281 and 287 relative to the folding line 283 results in that when the second tongue piece 282/284 is bent around the folding line 283, there will be a gap between each side wing portion and the top plate piece 218 Create a notch. Each notch may receive a flange L of an article B such that the article B is fixed in the carton 290.

The first pair of fixing structures 270a is arranged to maintain longitudinal alignment with the gap between a first group of four adjacent articles B. The four adjacent articles B may be composed of a pair of articles B in a middle row and a pair of articles B in a last row close to a first end of the carton 290.

The second pair of fixing structures 270b are arranged to maintain longitudinal alignment with the gaps between four adjacent items B of a second group. The four adjacent articles B of the second group may be composed of a pair of articles B in a middle row and a pair of articles B near the last row of a second end of the carton 290. The pair of items B in the middle row are shared by the first and second groups of items so that they belong to both the first and second groups.

The present invention provides a carton 90; 190; 290 for packaging article B. The carton includes a top engaging device 50a, 50b, T; 150a, 150b, suitable for flanged articles such as cups and the like. 150c, T; 270a, 270b, T. These cups can be separated or connected to each other using their respective flanges. The carton 90; 190; 290 also includes a plurality of plates, according to which a wall of a tubular structure is formed. These plates can be selectively hinged to each other in a straight line, and include a top wall plate 18; 118; 218, a The first side wall plates 14, 16; 114, 116; 214, a bottom wall plate 12/24; 112/124; 214/224, and a second side wall plate 22, 20; 122, 120; 222. The top engagement device may take the form of a hinged connection to the top plate 18; 118; 218, which is then bent into the carton 90; 190; 290 stabilizers 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b; 152a / 154a, 152b / 154b, 152c / 154c; 272/274, 282/284. After bending, the stabilizers 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b; 152a / 154b, 152b / 154b, 152c / 154c; 272/274, 282/284 define an opening for forming a handle hole for portable transportation The carton 90; 190; 290. In addition, the stabilizers 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b; 152a / 154a, 152b / 154b, 152c / 154c; 272/274, 282/284 can provide a finger pad. Furthermore, the stabilizers 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b; 152a / 154a, 152b / 154b, 152c / 154c; 272/274, 282/284 may be a first portion 52a, 52b hinged to each other; 152a, 152b, 152c; 272, 282 and a second part 54a, 54b; 154a, 154b, 154c; 274, 284, the first and second parts 52a, 54a, 52b, 54b; 152a, 154a, 152b, 154b , 152c, 154c; 272, 274, 282, 284 form hook plate pieces each provided with an engaging edge to be joined to the bottom side of the flange L of a pair of adjacent flanged articles B. As for the shapes of the stabilizers 52a / 54a, 52b / 54b; 152a / 154a, 152b / 154b, 152c / 154c; and 272/274, 282/284, they may be substantially "T" shaped.

In addition, the top joint device may also take the form of an article fixing member T, which includes a piece pressed from at least one of the side wall plates 14, 16, 22, 20; 114, 116, 122, 120; 214, 222. An object A2 is fixed into the object. The article fixing aperture A2 is defined by at least the lower edge, and the lower edge includes a pair of engaging edges E1 and E2 for engaging the flange L of a flanged article B, and an extending edge of the engaging edges. There is a notch C1 for receiving a part of the flanged article B.

It should be understood that various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the plates and orifices can be adjusted to fit different sizes and shapes of items.

I will also recognize that the terminology used in this article, such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "end", "side", "inside", "outside", "upper" And "down", etc., do not necessarily limit the relevant plates to this orientation, they are only used to distinguish the plates.

"Hinged part" and "fold line" as used herein refer to defining the hinged parts on the embryo piece, which urge the parts of the embryo piece to be easily bent relative to each other, or the proper bending of the plates to which the embryo piece belongs. Assorted lines in folded position. Any reference to "hinges" should not be interpreted as necessarily limited to a single fold line; in fact, the hinge can be composed of two or more fold lines, where the shape of each of these fold lines can be straight or Curved. If the hinges are formed by folding in a straight line, they can be set parallel or slightly at an angle. In addition, if the hinge portion is formed by a curved folding line, they can be arranged to cross each other, thereby defining a shaped plate in an area surrounded by the hinge portion. A typical example of such a hinge may include a pair of arched or curved fold lines crossing at two points so as to define an elliptical plate between each other. Furthermore, the hinge portion may be formed by one or more straight lines and one or more curved folding lines. A typical example of such a hinge may include a combination of a straight folding line and an arched or curved folding line that intersect at two points so as to define a half-moon plate between each other.

The "fold line" referred to herein may refer to one of the following: score lines, embossed lines, debossed lines, a row of perforations, a row of short slits, a row of half-cuts, a single half-cut, Intermittent cutting lines, a row of aligned cracks, a row of nicks, and any combination thereof.

It should also be understood that each of the hinge and the folding line may include elements formed on the substrate of the blank, such as perforations, a row of perforations, a row of short slits, a row of half-cuts, a single half-cut, cutting Lines, intermittent cutting lines, cracks, scores, and any combination thereof. These components can be sized and configured according to their intended function. For example, a row of perforations can be sized or designed to have a degree of weakening that can define a fold line and / or a cut line. In addition, the rows of perforations can be designed to be easily bent and resistant to fracture, easy to bend and easy to break with more force, or easy to break with a little force.

The term "alignment" as used herein refers to aligning two or more components in an upright carton, for example, aligning the opening formed on the first sheet with the second hole formed on the second sheet. Mouth aligned. The components aligned with each other may be aligned with each other toward a thickness direction of the stacked plates. For example, when the opening on the first plate is “aligned” with the second opening on the second plate overlapping the plate, the edge of the opening may be at least one along the second opening. The edge of the portion extends and can be aligned with the second aperture toward the thickness direction of the first and second plates.

10, 110, 210‧‧‧ embryo pieces

12, 112, 212‧‧‧The first base plate

14, 114, 214‧‧‧ First side plate

16, 116‧‧‧ the first oblique or corner plate

18, 118, 218‧‧‧‧Top plate

20, 120‧‧‧ second oblique or corner plate

22, 122, 222‧‧‧ Second side plate

24, 124, 224‧‧‧ Second floor plate

12 / 24‧‧‧ composite floor sheet

40‧‧‧ crotch joint structure

13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 51a, 51b, 53a, 53b, 55a, 57a, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 151a, 153a, 163, 165, 167, 219, 273, 279, 283, 289‧‧‧ folding line

41, 43, 45a, 45b, 230, 232, 234, 271, 276, 277, 281, 287‧‧‧‧cut line

50a, 50b, 150a, 150b, 150c, 270a, 270b ‧‧‧ fixed structure

52a / 54a, 152a / 154a, 272 / 274‧‧‧‧First tongue

52b / 54b, 152b / 154b, 282 / 284‧‧‧ Second tongue

152c / 154c ‧‧‧ Third tongue

52a, 52b, 152a, 152b, 152c, 272, 282‧‧‧ Part I

54a, 54b, 154a, 154b, 154c, 274, 284‧‧‧ Part II

56a, 56b, 58a, 58b, 156a, 156c, 158a, 158c

160‧‧‧finger pad

162 / 164‧‧‧‧Hand tongue

90, 190, 290‧‧‧ carton

A1, A2, A3, A4‧‧‧ Orifice

B‧‧‧ Items

C1‧‧‧Middle edge

D1, D2, D4, D5‧‧‧ arrows

E1, E2‧‧‧Joint edge

F‧‧‧ Labia

L‧‧‧ flange

M‧‧‧yang tongue tablets

P‧‧‧ protrusion

R‧‧‧ notch or notch

T‧‧‧Top joint structure or article fixings

The embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which: FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a blank for forming a carton according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a top perspective view of a carton formed by the lamella of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the carton of FIG. 2 showing a fixed structure; FIG. 4 is a view of one end of the carton of FIG. A perspective view; FIG. 5A is a side view of the carton of FIG. 2; FIG. 5B is a part of one side of the carton of FIG. 5A; and FIGS. 6A and 6B are formed by the embryo piece of FIG. A perspective view of each assembly stage of the carton; FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a carton sheet used to form a carton according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8 is a plan view of a carton formed from the carton of FIG. Perspective view; FIGS. 9A, 9B, 10A, 10B, and 11 are perspective views of a part of the carton of FIG. 8, respectively, showing a fixed structure; FIG. 12 is a third embodiment according to the present invention An example is a top plan view of a blank for forming a carton; the one shown in FIG. 13 is A top perspective view of a carton formed of the green sheet 12; FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B and FIG. Persons are a perspective view of a portion of the carton of FIG. 13, which shows a fixed structure.

Claims (19)

An article carrier for holding a plurality of flanged articles. The carrier includes a top plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate, so as to define an article for containing at least a part of each article. In the internal space, the carrying tool further includes a first stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the first stabilizing member defines at least a part of a handle hole on the top plate, and the first stabilizing member is hinged. To the top plate, so as to bend inward into the internal space, thereby providing a finger pad, the first stabilizer further includes a pair of hook plate plates hinged together along a middle folding line, the The pair of hook-and-loop panels each include an engaging edge for engaging the bottom side of a flange of a pair of adjacent flange-shaped articles. The article carrying device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the top plate sheet includes a second stabilizer piece pressed from the top plate piece, and the second stabilizer piece is provided to define a part of a handle hole on the top plate piece. And the second stabilizer is hinged from the opposite side of the first stabilizer to the top plate so as to be bent inward into the internal space, thereby providing a second finger pad, the second stabilizer It also includes a second pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle fold line, each of the second pair of hook plate pieces includes an engaging edge for engaging a corresponding pair of corresponding adjacent flange-type articles The bottom side of the flange of one piece. The article carrying device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first stabilizing member includes a triangular plate connecting the pair of hook plate plates to the top plate plate. The article carrying device according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein each of the hook-and-loop fasteners includes a side portion to define at least a part of one of the joint edges. The article carrying device according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the hook and loop plates includes a notch along one side edge of the hook plate, and the notch defines at least a part of the wing portion . The article carrying device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein each of the hook-and-loop plates includes a notch provided along one side edge of the hook plate, and the notch defines one of the engaging edges. At least a part. The article carrying device as described in item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the notch is formed by an orifice pressed from the top sheet. The article carrying device according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the top sheet includes a second finger pad pressed from the top sheet, and the second finger pad defines the handle hole on the top sheet. And the second finger pad is hinged to the top plate from the opposite side of the first stabilizer, so that it can be bent inward into the internal space. The article carrying device as described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the top plate includes a third stabilizing member pressed from the top plate, and the third stabilizing member defines a second handle hole on the top plate. And the third stabilizer is hinged to the top plate so that it can be bent inward into the internal space to provide a third finger pad, and the third stabilizer includes a third A pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle fold line, each of the third pair of hook plate pieces includes a joint edge to be joined to a corresponding one of the third pair of adjacent flanged articles Bottom side of the flange. The article carrying device according to item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the top sheet includes a fourth finger pad pressed from the top sheet, and the fourth finger pad defines the second finger pad on the top sheet. A part of the handle hole, and the fourth finger pad is hinged to the top plate from the opposite side of the third stabilizer, so that it can be bent inward into the internal space. An article carrier for holding at least one flange-type article, the carrier comprising a top plate and a pair of side plates connected to the top plate, thereby defining a space for receiving the at least one flange At least a part of the internal space of the article, the carrying device further includes a first article fixing member, and the first fixing member further includes a first opening pressed from at least one of the side plates, and the first An aperture is defined by at least one lower edge, and the lower edge includes a pair of engaging edges for engaging a first flange-type article and a pair of engaging edges extending between the pair of engaging edges for receiving the first protrusion. A notch that is part of an edge item. The article carrying device according to item 11 of the patent application scope, wherein the carrying device comprises a sloping plate piece interconnected with the top plate piece and the one of the side plate pieces, and wherein the first orifice is from the The inclined plate is pressed into pieces. The article carrying device according to item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first article fixing member includes a protruding portion defined by the first opening, wherein the protruding portion connects the top plate with the The hinge portion between the one of the side plates is broken so as to be integrated with the top plate, and the protrusion is provided to cover a portion of the first flange-type article inside the first flange-type article. Serving. The article carrying device according to item 11 of the scope of patent application, wherein the carrying device further includes a second article fixing member, and the fixing member further includes a second opening formed by pressing at least the other one of the side plate, The second aperture is opposite to the first aperture, and the second aperture is defined by at least one lower edge, and the lower edge includes a pair of joints for engaging a second flange-type article. An edge and a notch extending between the pair of engaging edges for receiving a portion of the second flanged article. The article carrying device according to item 14 of the scope of patent application, wherein the carrying device further includes a stabilizing member extruded from the top plate, and the stabilizing member defines a handle hole on the top plate, and the stabilizing member is Is hinged to the top panel so that it can be bent inward into the interior space to provide a finger pad, and the stabilizer includes a pair of hook panel panels hinged together along a middle fold line, etc. The hook plate pieces each include a joint edge to be joined to a bottom side of the flange of each of the first and second flange-type articles. The article carrying device according to item 15 of the patent application scope, wherein the stabilizing member causes the first and second flanged articles to be engaged with one of the corresponding first and second article fixing members, respectively. The article carrying device according to item 15 of the patent application scope, wherein the stabilizing member keeps each of the first and second flanged articles and one of the corresponding first and second article fixing members in engagement. A slab for forming a carrier, comprising a plurality of panels for forming a wall plate of the carrier, the panels defining an internal space for accommodating at least a part of each article, the panels It includes a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, and the first and second side plates are connected to the top plate. The blank further includes: The stabilizing member is configured such that the first stabilizing member defines at least a part of a handle hole on the top plate, and the first stabilizing member is hinged to the top plate so that it can be bent inward into the internal space. A finger pad is provided, and the first stabilizing member further includes a pair of hook plate pieces hinged together along a middle folding line, and the hook plate pieces respectively include engaging edges to be joined to a pair of adjacent ones. The underside of the flange of a flanged article. A slab for forming a carrier, comprising a plurality of panels for forming a wall plate of the carrier, the panels defining an internal space for accommodating at least a part of each article, the panels It includes a top plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, and the first and second side plates are connected to the top plate. The blank further includes: 第一 a first article fixing member, including a A first aperture pressed from at least one of the first and second side plates, the first aperture being defined by at least a lower edge, the lower edge including a pair of first protrusions for engaging The engaging edge of the edge-type article and a notch extending between the pair of engaging edges for receiving a portion of the first flange-type article.