TW201936458A - Carton and blank therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging a plurality of articles and to a blank for forming the carton. The carton comprises plurality of panels for defining an interior for receiving at least one article. The panels include a top panel, a pair of side panels and a bottom panel. At least one of the side panels has an opening for receiving a bottom portion of the at least one article. The carton further comprises a shock-absorbing arrangement which includes at least two severance elements disposed along a hinged connection between the top panel and the at least one of the side panels. Each of the at least two severance elements are distinct from line elements forming the hinged connection between the top panel and the one of the side panels. The at least two severance elements are disposed adjacent to each other such that a bridge portion is disposed between the at least two severance elements. The bridge portion is disposed above the opening such that the bridge portion and the opening are disposed generally along a common notional line extending perpendicularly to the hinged connection.

Description

Carton box and its blank

The present invention relates to carton boxes and blanks used to form the carton, and particularly, but not limited to, a wrap-around carrying device having a device for reducing carton damage.

In the packaging world, cartons are often used to hold different items. The art of cartoning is well known and can be used by consumers to move and store a group of items to be consumed. Based on cost and environmental considerations, such cartons or carriers must be formed with the least amount of material possible, and waste must be minimized. Another consideration is the strength of the carton and the suitability for loading and transporting heavy items, so that the contents of the carton are safe and intact in the box.

The present invention aims to produce a rugged and sufficiently durable carton to withstand the harshness of the transportation environment.

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 a carton for packaging one or more items. The carton includes a plurality of plates that can be used to define an internal space for containing at least one article. The plates include a top plate, a pair of side plates, and a bottom plate. At least one of the side plates is provided with an opening for receiving a bottom of one of the at least one article. The carton further includes a shock absorbing arrangement including at least two cutting members provided along a hinge portion between the top plate and the at least one side plate. The at least two cutting members are each different from a linear member formed by the hinge portion between the top plate piece and the at least one side plate piece. The at least two cutting members are disposed adjacent to each other such that a bridge portion is provided between the at least two cutting members. The bridge portion is provided above the opening, so that the bridge portion and the opening are disposed substantially along a common imaginary line extending perpendicular to the hinge portion.

Optionally, the at least two cutting members each include a cutting line.

Optionally, at least a first portion of the cutting line of a first cutting member is provided in line with at least a first portion of the cutting line of a second cutting member.

Optionally, the portion of the cutting line of the first cutting member and the portion of the cutting line of the second cutting member are disposed between the top plate and the at least one side plate. The hinges are collinear.

Optionally, a second portion of the cutting line of the first cutting member is provided with a divergence relative to the first portion of the first cutting member.

Optionally, a second portion of the cutting line of the second cutting member is provided with a divergence relative to the first portion of the second cutting member.

Optionally, the cutting line is substantially "L" shaped.

Optionally, at least a part of the cutting line of a first cutting member and at least a part of the cutting line of a second cutting member are relative to the top plate and one of the side plate relative to the The hinges extend laterally.

Optionally, at least a part of the cutting line of a first cutting member and at least a part of the cutting line of a second cutting member are relative to the top plate and one of the side plate relative to the The hinges are arranged separately.

Optionally, the portions of the first and second cutting lines are disposed on at least one of the top plate and the at least one side plate.

Optionally, the at least two cutting members each break the hinge portion between the top plate and the at least one side plate.

Optionally, the carton includes a carrying handle provided on the top plate.

A second aspect of the present invention is to provide a blank for forming a carton. The blank includes a plurality of plates for defining an inner space of the carton. The plates include a top plate, a pair of side plates, and a bottom plate. At least one of the side plates is provided with an opening for receiving the bottom of one of the at least one article. The blank further includes a shock absorbing configuration, the shock absorbing configuration including at least two cutting members disposed along a hinge portion near the top plate and the at least one side plate, or along the hinge portion. Each of the at least two cutting members is different from the linear member forming the hinge portion, and the at least two cutting members are disposed adjacent to each other in such a manner that a bridge portion is provided between the at least two cutting members, And the bridge portion and the opening are arranged substantially along a common imaginary line extending perpendicular to the hinge portion.

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 illustrations below 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.

As shown in the plan view of FIG. 1, it shows a method for forming a carton or carrier 90 as shown in FIG. 2 for loading and carrying a set of primary products such as, but not limited to, a beverage can as shown in FIG. 2 ( (Hereinafter referred to as "item B"). The blank 10 can be used to form a secondary package for packaging at least one primary product container or package.

As shown in the top plan view of FIG. 3, it shows a method for forming a carton or carrying case 190 as shown in FIG. 4 for loading and carrying a set of primary products such as, but not limited to, a beverage can as shown in FIG. (Hereinafter referred to as "item B"). The blank 110 can be used to form a secondary package for packaging at least one primary product container or package.

In the various embodiments detailed herein, based on this unrestricted purpose of exemplifying the various characteristics of the present invention, the term "carton" and "carrying" refer to engaging and carrying article B (for example, A container 90; 190 of the primary product container B). However, the teachings of the present invention are also conceived to be applicable to various product containers B that may or may not be tapered and / or cylindrical in shape. Other examples of containers include bottles (e.g. metal, glass or plastic bottles), cans (e.g. aluminum cans), tin cans, cups, jugs, storage bags and boxes, etc.

The blanks 10; 110 are formed from 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 cardboard, 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 described herein may be, for example, made from 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 there may be more than one layer of tear-resistant materials 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 blanks 10; 110 are designed to form a carton or carrying 90; 190 for packaging an article B of a certain configuration. The configuration of this embodiment is a matrix or array of m x n with two columns (m = 2) and three rows (n = 3); the two columns provided each have three articles B, that is, 500 ml beverage cans. Alternatively, the blanks 10; 110 can also be designed to form a carrier for packaging item B of other types, quantities, and sizes, and / or different configurations or configurations, such as, but not limited to, a fully enclosed type Carton or basket type carrying, and the items B may be bottles or jars.

Turning now to FIG. 1, a green sheet 10 for forming a carton 90 (see FIG. 2) according to the first embodiment is shown. The blank piece 10 includes a plurality of main plate pieces 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 which can be used to form a tubular structure. The plate pieces include a first bottom plate piece 12, a first corner plate piece 14, and The first side plate 16, a top plate 18, a second side plate 20, a second corner plate 22 and a second bottom plate 24. The plates 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 can be set to be sequentially hinged from one piece to the next using the corresponding folding lines 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 in a straight line.

In other embodiments, the first and second corner plates 14, 22 and the folding lines 15, 21 may be omitted.

The first and second corner plates 14, 22 may be considered to form a lower portion of a corresponding one of the first or second side plates 16, 20, or in the first or second bottom plates 12, 24. The lower part of the corresponding one of them is hinged to the first or second base plate pieces 12, 22.

The blank 10 can be bent to form a package 90 as shown in FIG. 2. The first and second floor sheets 12, 24 may be joined in a superimposed relationship to form a composite bottom wall panel 12/24 of the carton 90. In addition, the blank sheet 10 may include a complementary locking mechanism to fix the second bottom sheet 24 to the first bottom sheet 12. The second bottom plate 24 may include at least a first portion F of the complementary locking mechanism. The first bottom plate 12 may include at least one second portion M of the complementary locking mechanism. In the example shown, the second base plate 24 includes a plurality of second base plate 24 that define an open labia sheet F. The first bottom plate 12 includes a plurality of male tongue pieces M, and the openings of the second bottom plate 24 are designed to accommodate a corresponding one of the male tongue pieces M. The vaginal tongue pieces F are arranged to be displaceable from the second bottom plate piece 24 to form the opening and to abut the male tongue piece M when it is contained within the opening. In other embodiments, the complementary locking mechanism M / F may be omitted, and other devices such as but not limited to an adhesive or a stapler may be used to make the first and second bottom plates 12, 24 are fixed to each other.

Alternatively, the first and second floor sheets 12, 24 may include at least one first aperture A1. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second floor sheets 12, 24 each include two first apertures A1. Optionally, each of the first and second floor sheets 12, 24 may include at least one second aperture A2. In the embodiment shown, the first and second floor sheets 12, 24 each include a second aperture A2. The first and second orifices A1, A2 can help the production of the carton 90. A packaging machine component is engaged with the first and second orifices A1 and A2, and the plates 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 are wound tightly around a group of articles B. In addition, the first and second apertures A1, A2 also help to align the first and second floor plates 12, 24 with each other, or align the first portion and the second portion of the complementary locking mechanism. Aligned. The complementary locking mechanism shown and described is entirely optional.

The blank 10 may include at least one crotch joint structure N to be engaged with a crotch or lower part of an article B. The blank 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes six crotch joint structures N each provided to engage a corresponding article B. Since the respective structures of the crotch joint structures N are substantially similar, only the crotch joint structure N provided in the first side plate 16 will be described below with reference to the following description.

The crotch joint structure N may include an opening. Part of the opening is defined by a crotch opening A3 and the other is defined by a crotch tongue 42. The crotch tongue piece 42 is hinged to the first bottom plate piece 12 by a folding line 43. The crotch tongue piece 42 is pressed from the first corner plate piece 14.

The folding line 43 branches off the folding line 13 of the first bottom plate piece 12 to the first corner plate piece 14. The shape of the folding line 43 may be non-linear. In the illustrated embodiment, the shape of the fold line 43 is curved or arched. In other embodiments, the fold line 43 may be formed by at least two linear fold lines that are branched and connected to each other.

The crotch tongue piece 42 may further include a pair of split folding lines 45 a and 45 b, and the corner crotch portion of the crotch tongue piece 42 may be defined by the crotch tongue piece 42.

The top plate 18 may include an optional handle structure H. The handle structure H includes a pair of finger tabs 52 that are bendable and spaced apart from each other. The finger guard 52 is hinged to the top panel 18 by a folding line 53, and a part of the finger guard 52 is defined by a cutting line or a cutting line 55. A first sheet of the finger guard 52 is hinged to the top plate 18 from the opposite of a second sheet of the finger guard 52.

The top plate 18 may include a removable portion D which is selected and presented in the form of a tear strip. The detachable portion D is defined by a first tear or cut line 62a and a second tear or cut line 62b. The first and second cutting lines 62a, 62b extend substantially longitudinally across the top sheet 18. In addition, the second cutting line 62b is laterally spaced from the first cutting line 62a. Each end of the tear strip may be provided with a tear initiation device in the form of pull tabs 60a, 60b. The pull tabs 60a, 60b are hinged to the tear strip by corresponding folding lines 61a, 61b, and a part of them can be weakened by a weakening line that is easier to tear than the first and second cutting lines 62a, 62b It is defined, that is, the tear resistance of the weakened lines is weaker than the first and second cut lines 62a, 62b.

When the detachable part D is removed, the contents of the carton 90, that is, the item B can be easily obtained.

Each of the top, side and bottom plate pieces 12, 16, 18, 20, 24 may be provided with a pair of cutouts or notches. The incisions are defined by the opposite end edges of the embryo piece 10 and include complete or large incisions 70, 70a, 70c and local or small incisions 70b.

A first cutout 70 is defined on the top plate 18 along the opposite end edges near the middle. A second cutout 70 a is defined at each end edge of the first side plate 16. A third cutout 70 c is defined at each end edge of the second side plate 20.

A local or small cutout 70b is defined at the opposite end edges of the first and second bottom plate pieces 12, 24 themselves.

Therefore, the blank piece 10 is provided with four flaps 72, 72a, 72b, and 72c respectively inserted between the adjacent cutouts 70, 70a, 70b, and 70c along any longitudinal edge of the blank piece 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first upper wing piece 72 is sandwiched between adjacent first and third cutouts 70 and 70c and is defined by these cutouts. A second upper fin 72a is sandwiched between the adjacent first and second cutouts 70, 70a, and is defined by these cutouts. A first lower wing piece 72b is sandwiched and defined by the second cutout 70a and a first partial cutout 70b provided on the first bottom plate piece 12. A second lower wing piece 72c is sandwiched and defined by the third cutout 70c and a second partial cutout 70b provided on the second bottom plate 24.

The first upper flap 72 is provided so as to span the adjacent folding line 19. The second upper wing piece 72 a is provided to cross the adjacent folding line 17.

The first lower wing piece 72b is provided so as to span the adjacent folding lines 13,15. The second lower wing piece 72c is set to cross the adjacent folding lines 21 and 23.

The complete or large incisions 70, 70a, 70c can respectively accommodate a piece of a suitable size in the adjacent wings 72, 72a, 72c of a similar or similar embryo.

Each of these partial or small incisions 70b may be followed by a partial or The small cutout 70b cooperates to provide a gap or cutout capable of receiving the appropriately-sized fins 72, 72a, 72b, 72c adjacent to the third blank (not shown), the third blank is arranged to communicate with The embryos of FIG. 1 are side by side (or, at least a portion of the longitudinal edges of the embryos 10 may be shared or shared with the longitudinal edges of at least a portion of the third embryos). A first partial incision 70b of a first embryo piece 10 and a second partial incision 70b of a second embryo piece must each be capable of accommodating a single fin 72, 72a, 72b, 72c to which a third embryo piece belongs. In this way, the two partial incisions 70b can be regarded as forming a complete incision.

The first and second upper wings 72, 72a each form or contribute to forming an end fixing structure, so that when the blank 10 is erected into the carton 90, the contents of the carton 90 can be prevented from falling out . The first and second upper wings 72, 72a are each provided with a cutting line and a folding line, so that a top joint structure can be formed when bending along the folding lines.

Specifically, each of the upper flaps 72, 72a includes an anchoring portion 26a, 26b, 36a, 36b hinged to the adjacent side panel pieces 16, 20 along the fold lines 25a, 25b, 39a, 39b. In addition, each of the upper flaps 72 and 72a also includes a gusset portion 28a, 28b, 34a, 34b hinged to the anchor portion 26a, 26b, 36a, 36b along a fold line 27a, 27b, 37a, 37b.

Each of the upper flaps 72 and 72a further includes a hinge portion 28a, 28b, 34a, and 34b hinged to the gusset portion 28a, 29b, 35a, and 35b along one of the folding lines 17, 19. The web portions 30a, 30b, 32a, 32b. In addition, each of the upper wing pieces 72 and 72a also includes a cover portion 80a, 80b, 82a, 82b that is integrally formed with the top plate piece 18. Each web portion 30a, 30b, 32a, 32b is hinged to the corresponding cover portion 80a, 80b, 82a, 82b along a fold line 31a, 31b, 33a, 33b.

An optional aperture A4 can be pressed from a part of the top plate 18, a part of the first or second side plates 16, 20, and a part of the upper wing pieces 72, 72a, respectively. The opening A4 defines the folding lines 17, 19; 29a, 29b, 35a, 35b; 31a, 31b, 33a, 33b; 27a, 27b, 37a, 37b; 25a, 35b, 39a, 39b, and one terminal located at each An imaginary meeting point of the folding lines, the bending of each of the upper flaps 72, 72a is completed during the erecting of the carton. The anchoring portions 26a, 26b, 36a, and 36b are bent by about 180 degrees to form a close relationship with the inner surfaces of the adjacent side plates 16, 20, and a top joint can be formed from each of the upper wings 72, 72a. structure. By using one of the packed articles B against the adjacent side plate pieces 16 and 20, the anchoring portions 26a, 26b, 36a, and 36b will be maintained at the bending position. After bending, the anchoring portion 26a, 26b, 36a, 36b will cause the gusset plate portion 28a, 28b, 34a, 34b to bend outward around the folding line 27a, 27b, 37a, 37b, so the angle The stay portions 28a, 28b, 34a, and 34b extend outward from the folding lines 27a, 27b, 37a, and 37b along the side wall of the packaged item B. At the same time, this also urges the web portion 30a, 30b, 32a, 32b to bend down along the fold lines 31a, 31b, 33a, 33b, so that it reaches a distance from the fold lines 31a, 31b, 33a, 33b and the Folding positions extending between the outer edges of the gusset portions 28a, 28b, 34a, 34b. The top joint structure shown in FIG. 2 is completed in this manner, and it is shown that the structure tightly engages the top of the article B.

Each lower fin 72b, 72c is used to provide sufficient material that can define the abutting end crotch opening A3. Specifically, the crotch opening A3 adjacent to each of the lower fins 72b, 72c is set so that even when the crotch opening A3 extends to the range of the lower fins 72b, 72c, sufficient material surrounds Hold the crotch orifice A3. When the articles B are erected and packaged, the blank 10 is made to allow each crotch opening A3 to receive a bottom of a corresponding article B, so that the article B is fixed in the carton 90. In addition, the crotch tongue 42 is also bent to help secure these articles B.

The blank 10 includes a shock-absorbing configuration. A first shock absorbing or damping device G is provided for reducing or absorbing a force such as, but not limited to, an impact force that diffuses in the carton 90.

The first damping device G includes a pair of cutting members. Each cutting member may take the form of, for example, a cutting line or cutting line 17a, 17b. The cutting members are separated from each other so as to define a nick or bridge P1 therebetween. Each of these cutting lines 17a and 17b is a straight line. A first cutting line 17a is provided in line with a second cutting line 17b. The first and second cutting lines 17a, 17b are provided in line with the folding line 17 connecting the first side plate 16 to the top plate 18.

The blank 10 includes a second damping device G for reducing or absorbing forces such as, but not limited to, an impact force, which diffuse inside the carton 90.

The second damping device G includes a pair of cutting or cutting lines 19a, 19b spaced apart from each other so as to define a score or bridge portion P2 therebetween. Each of these cutting lines 19a and 19b is a straight line. A third cutting line 19a is provided in line with a fourth cutting line 19b. The third and fourth cutting lines 19a, 19b are provided in line with the folding line 19 connecting the second side plate 20 to the top plate 18.

Referring to FIG. 2, viewed in the direction of a common imaginary line “y”, the cutting member (cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, 19b) can be deviated from the top plate 18 and corresponding to the first or second side plates. A corresponding hinge between the one of the sheets 16, 20 (fold lines 17, 19). In this way, the cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, and 19b can be provided on the top plate 18 or the side plates 16, 20. In other embodiments, the cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, and 19b may be provided on the top plate 18 and the side plates 16, 20. The cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, and 19b may be parallel to the corresponding hinge portion and / or disposed near the corresponding hinge portion.

Turning to the production of the carton 90 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 can be produced without turning or turning. The bending process is not limited to the following, and can be modified according to specific manufacturing requirements.

A group of items B is first gathered; in the embodiment of FIG. 2, six items B are arranged in a 2 x 3 array. Next, the top sheet 18 of the blank sheet 10 is placed on the group of articles B to become the top wall sheet 18 of the carton 90.

The first and second side plates 16 and 20 are respectively folded around the fold lines 17 and 19 with respect to the top plate 18, around the opposite sides of the group of articles B, and are arranged around the opposite sides of the group of articles B, according to To form the first and second side walls 16, 20 of the carton 90.

With respect to the top plate 18, the anchor portions 26a, 26b, 36a, 36b can be bent substantially in the same manner as the first and second side plates 16, 20 are bent to form the top joint structure. It is folded to form a veneer relationship with one of the corresponding first or second side plate pieces 16 and 20.

Alternatively, the top joint structure may be formed after the carton 90 is erected into a tubular form. The anchoring portions 26a, 26b, 36a, 36b can be tucked between one of the first or second side plate pieces 16, 20 corresponding to the hinged portion thereof and an adjacently disposed article B.

The first and second corner plates 14, 22 are respectively bent from the corresponding one of the first or second side plates 16, 20 around the folding lines 15, 21 to the adjacently disposed article B. Near the crotch or lower part.

Before bending the first and second corner plates 14, 22 from one of the corresponding first or second side plates 16, 20, the crotch tongue 42 may be first wound around the fold line. 43 is bent out of the plane of the first and second corner plates 14,22.

The first bottom sheet 12 is bent around the folding line 13 so that it abuts the bottom of the group of articles B, and then the second bottom sheet 24 is bent around the folding line 23 so as to be brought into contact with the first bottom sheet. The pieces 12 form an at least partially superimposed relationship; in doing so, the crotch tongue pieces 42 can each be engaged with a bottom of a corresponding article B.

The first and second floor sheets 12, 24 are fixed together. Then, the male tongue pieces M are each displaced inward from the plane of the second bottom plate piece 24. As a result, each of the vaginal tongue pieces F will be displaced inward to create a corresponding opening in the first base plate piece 12. Then, the male tongue pieces M are accommodated in the corresponding openings, so that the first and second bottom plate pieces 12, 24 are locked together. In this way, a tubular structure is formed around the group of articles B.

The carton 90 shown in FIG. 2 is assembled. The first and second damping devices G are disposed on the top plate 18 at opposite side edges defined by folding lines 17 and 19. The first and second bridge portions P1 and P2 are disposed at the center of the side edges of the top plate 18. In addition, the second bridge portion P2 is also provided at the central opening, that is, above the crotch opening A3, so that the second bridge portion P2 and the opening are generally provided to extend vertically to the folding lines 17, 19 The common imaginary line "y".

The first bridging portion P1 is arranged adjacent to a first item B of a first row among the items B in the carton 90. In the embodiment shown, the first item B is a Intermediate article B. The second bridging portion P2 is arranged adjacent to a second item B in a second row of the items B in the carton 90. In the embodiment shown, the second item B is also an intermediate item. B.

Reference is now made to an alternative embodiment of the invention shown in Figs. In this alternative embodiment, if possible, similar reference numbers are used to indicate similar parts, and only a number of "100" is added to the front to indicate that these parts belong to the second embodiment. This alternative embodiment shares many common components with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2, so only the differences from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described in detail below.

FIG. 4 shows a blank 110 according to a second embodiment. The blank 110 includes a plurality of main board pieces 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 which can be used to form a tubular structure. The main board pieces 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124 include a first The bottom plate 112, a first corner plate 114, a first side plate 116, a top plate 118, a second side plate 120, a second corner 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 straight lines corresponding to the folding lines 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, respectively.

The blank 110 includes a first damping device G for reducing or absorbing forces such as, but not limited to, an impact force, which diffuse inside the carton 190.

The first damping device G includes a pair of cutting or cutting lines 117a, 117b spaced apart from each other, so as to define a first score or bridge portion P1 therebetween. The shapes of the cutting lines 117a, 117b are all non-linear, and may be substantially "L" shaped. A first cutting line 117a includes a first straight line portion, and further includes a second straight line portion opposite to the first straight line portion. Alternatively, the second straight portion may be contiguous with the first straight portion.

The first straight portion of the first cutting line 117 a may be collinear with the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate piece 116 to the top plate piece 118.

The second straight portion of the first cutting line 117 a is defined on the top plate piece 118. The second straight portion of the first cutting line 117a is transverse to and optionally perpendicular to the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate 116 to the top plate 118.

The second straight portion of the first cutting line 117a extends from the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate piece 116 to the top plate piece 118 into the top plate piece 118.

The second straight portion of the first cutting line 117a extends from an innermost end of the first straight portion of the first cutting line 117a. The innermost end of the first straight line portion of the first cutting line 117a is disposed near or adjacent to the first bridge portion P1.

The second cutting line 117b includes a first straight portion. The second cutting line 117b further includes a second straight portion. The second straight line portion of the second cutting line 117b is provided with a fork with respect to the first straight line portion of the second cutting line 117b. Alternatively, the second straight line portion of the second cutting line 117b may be connected to the first straight line portion.

The first straight line portion of the second cutting line 117 b may be collinear with the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate piece 116 to the top plate piece 118.

The second straight portion of the second cutting line 117 b is defined on the top plate piece 118. The second straight portion of the second cutting line 117b is transverse to and optionally perpendicular to the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate 116 to the top plate 118.

A second straight portion of the second cutting line 117 b extends from the folding line 117 connecting the first side plate piece 116 to the top plate piece 118 into the top plate piece 118.

A second straight portion of the second cutting line 117b extends from an innermost end of the first straight portion of the second cutting line 117b. The innermost end of the first straight line portion of the second cutting line 117b is disposed near or adjacent to the first bridge portion P1. In this way, the second straight portions of the first and second cutting lines 117a, 117b define the opposite edges of the first bridge portion P1.

The second straight portion of the first cutting line 117a may be substantially parallel to the second straight portion of the second cutting line 117b.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first straight line portion of the first cutting line 117a is provided in line with the first straight line portion of the second cutting line 117b. The first straight portions of the first and second cutting lines 117a, 117b are aligned with respect to the fold line 117 that connects the first side plate 116 to the top plate 118.

The blank 110 includes a second damping device G for reducing or absorbing forces such as, but not limited to, an impact force that diffuses inside the carton 190.

The second damping device G includes a pair of cutting or cutting lines 119a, 119b spaced apart from each other, so as to define a second score or bridge portion P2 therebetween.

Each of the cutting lines 119a and 119b has a non-linear shape, and may be substantially an "L" shape. A third cutting line 119a includes a first straight portion. The third cutting line 119a further includes a second straight portion. The second straight line portion is provided apart from the first straight line portion. Optionally, the second straight portion of the third cutting line 119a may be connected to the first straight portion.

The first straight portion of the third cutting line 119a may be collinear with the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate 118.

The second straight portion of the third cutting line 119 a is defined on the top plate piece 118. The second straight portion of the third cutting line 119a is transverse to and optionally perpendicular to the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate 118.

The second straight portion of the third cutting line 119 a extends from the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate 118 into the top plate 118.

The second straight portion of the third cutting line 119a extends from an innermost end of the first straight portion of the third cutting line 119a. The innermost end of the first straight portion of the third cutting line 119a is disposed near or adjacent to the second bridge portion P2.

A fourth cutting line 119b includes a first straight portion. The fourth cutting line 119b further includes a second straight portion. The second straight line portion is provided apart from the first straight line portion. Alternatively, the second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b may be connected to the first straight portion.

The first straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b may be collinear with the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate 118.

The second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119 b is defined on the top plate piece 118. The second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b is transverse to and optionally perpendicular to the folding line 119 connecting the second side panel 120 to the top panel 118.

The second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119 b extends from the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate piece 118 into the top plate piece 118.

The second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b extends from an innermost end of the first straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b. The innermost end of the first straight line portion of the fourth cutting line 119b is disposed near or adjacent to the second bridge portion P2. In this way, the second straight portions of the third and fourth cutting lines 119a, 119b define the opposite edges of the second bridge portion P2.

The second straight portion of the third cutting line 119a may be substantially parallel to the second straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first straight portion of the third cutting line 119a is provided in line with the first straight portion of the fourth cutting line 119b. The first straight portions of the third and fourth cutting lines 119a, 119b are aligned with respect to the folding line 119 connecting the second side plate 120 to the top plate 118.

When viewed in the direction of a common imaginary line "y", the cutting member (cutting lines 117a, 117b, 119a, 119b) can be deviated from the top plate 118 and corresponding to the first or second side plates 116, 120. One corresponding hinge between the pieces (folding lines 117, 119). In this way, the cutting lines 117a, 117b, 119a, and 119b can be provided on the top plate piece 118 or the side plate pieces 116 and 120. In other embodiments, the first straight portions of the cutting lines 117a, 117b, 119a, and 119b may be provided on the top plate piece 118 and the side plate pieces 116, 120. The first straight portions of the cutting lines 117a, 117b, 119a, and 119b may be parallel to the corresponding hinge portion and / or disposed near the corresponding hinge portion.

The one shown in FIG. 4 is a carton 190 formed by the blank 110, and the first and second damping devices G are disposed on the top plate 118. The first and second bridge portions P1 and P2 are located at the center of the opposite side edges defined by the folding lines 117 and 119 on the top plate piece 118. In addition, the second bridging portion P2 is also provided at the middle opening, that is, above the crotch opening A3, so that the second bridging portion P2 and the opening are generally provided in the vertical extension to the folding lines 117, 119. This common imaginary line is "y".

The first bridging portion P1 is arranged adjacent to a first item B of a first row among the items in the carton 190. In the embodiment shown, the first item B is an intermediate item B . The second bridge portion P2 is arranged adjacent to a second item B of a second row among the items in the carton 190. In the illustrated embodiment, the second item B is an intermediate item B .

It has been found that the first and second damping devices D provided in the carton 90; 190 can slow the spread of the tear caused by the crotch opening A3 during tests such as drop, impact, and jerk. (tear propagation) effect. In the test, when the bridges P1 and P2 are broken or split, the tear spreads only to the first and second cutting lines 17a, 17b; 117a, 117b, or the third and first cut lines. Four cutting lines 19a, 19b; 119a, 119b, or the first and second cutting lines 17a, 17b; 117a, 117b; and the third and fourth cutting lines 19a, 19b; 119a, 119b between.

The breakage of the bridging portions P1 and P2 is generally considered to have the effect of reducing the force suffered by the lower areas of the carton side walls 16, 20; 116, 120 around the crotch opening A3. The reason for this may be energy dissipation, or energy or power being dissipated, directed, or transferred to other areas of the carton 90; 190.

The maximum size or length that the cutting members can each have along the top plate 18; 118 and the corresponding one of the first or second side plates 16, 20; 116, 120 It is in the range of 3.5 mm to 5.5 mm. In an embodiment, each of the cutting members may have a length of at least 4.5 mm along the corresponding hinge portion. In another embodiment, each of the cutting members may have a length of about 4.5 mm measured along the corresponding hinge portion. In other embodiments, the cutting members can have other alternative sizes in accordance with the principle of not sacrificing the strength and load capacity of the carrying handle and still exerting the intended shock absorption effect.

During the production of the carton 90; 190, the notch or non-cutting area (bridges P1, P2) defined between the cutting parts may be provided without any form of fold defining device, for example May be used to indicate or cause the first or second side panels 16, 20; 116, 120 to bend from the top panel 18; 118 along a predetermined position, an embossment, a debossment, or Other lines. The scoring or non-cutting areas, that is, the bridge portions P1 and P2, allow the connection between the first or second side plates 16, 20; 116, 120 and the top plate 18; 118 to be uninterrupted.

In the example shown, the hinges, ie the fold lines 17, 19; 117, 119 are formed on the sheet in a convex or concave line pattern. The cutting parts are formed by cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, 19b; 117a, 117b, 119a, 119b that cut off the convex or concave lines.

It should be understood that when the carton 90; 190 is made, the notch or non-cutting area, that is, the bridge portions P1, P2, is bent, deformed, or bent.

The maximum size or length that the scored or non-cut areas (bridges P1, P2) defined between the cut parts can each have along the corresponding hinge is in the range of 3.0 mm to 7.0 mm Inside. In an embodiment, each of the bridge portions P1 and P2 can have a length of at least 5.0 mm along the hinge portion. In another embodiment, each of the bridge portions P1 and P2 can have a size of about 5.0 mm measured along the hinge portion.

In other embodiments, the sizes of the bridge portions P1 and P2 may be other alternative sizes in accordance with the principles of being strong enough to withstand the load applied by the handle during use and weak enough to rupture and exert the intended shock-absorbing effect.

Carton boxes 90; 190 can be made of cardboard with a caliper (thickness) ranging from 16 to 18 o'clock, where 1 point = 0.001 inches or 0.0254 mm.

In one example, a carton 90; 190 is made of cardboard with a caliper (thickness) of 16 points (about 0.4 mm), and packs six beverage cans with a capacity of 350 ml.

In another example, a carton 90; 190 is made of cardboard with a caliper (thickness) of 18 points (about 0.46 mm) and is packed with six 500ml beverage cans.

The present invention provides a carton 90 for packaging article B. The carton 90 is formed by a green sheet 10; 110; 210; 310, and the green sheet can be nested with other green sheets similar to the green sheet.

The carton 90; 190 includes a plurality of plates 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24; 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, which can be used to define an internal space for containing at least one article. 124. The plates include: a top plate 18; 118, a pair of side plates 16, 20; 116, 120 and a bottom plate 12/24; 112/124. At least one of the side plate pieces 16, 20; 116, 120 is provided with an opening A3 for receiving a bottom of at least one article B. The carton 90; 190 also includes a shock absorbing configuration, which further includes at least two hinges between the top panel 18; 118 and the at least one of the side panels 16, 20; 116, 120. Parts 17, 19; 117, 119 are adjacent to or along the hinged parts 17, 19; 117, 119. The cutting members 17a / 17b, 19a / 19b; 117a / 117b, 119a / 119b, the at least two cuts The break parts 17a / 17b, 19a / 19b; 117a / 117b, 119a / 119b are respectively different from the hinge formed between the top plate 18; 118 and at least one of the side plate 16, 20; 116, 120 17, 19; 117, 119 linear members, that is, the size and / or shape of the at least two cutting members 17a / 17b, 19a / 19b; 117a / 117b, 119a / 119b and the hinge portion 17, 19; 117, 119 are different in linear components, and the at least two cutting members 17a / 17b, 19a / 19b; 117a / 117b, 119a / 119b are notches or one that can form a bridge portion P1, P2 The non-cutting areas are set between the cutting parts 17a / 17b, 19a / 19b; 117a / 117b, 119a / 119b are set adjacent to each other, and the bridge parts P1 and P2 are such that the moment The marks or non-cutting areas P1 and P2 are arranged above the opening A3, so that the bridging portions P1, P2 and the opening A3 are approximately along a common imaginary line y extending perpendicular to the hinge portions 17, 19; 117, 119 Settings.

The carton 90; 190 may include a carrying handle H provided on the top plate 18; 118.

The blank 10; 110 includes a plurality of notches for defining a longitudinal edge of the flap therebetween. The notches can be configured to fit the embryo piece 10; 110 with a similar embryo piece 10; 110. In addition, the flaps provide the upper and lower corner portions of the carton 90; 190.

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.

In some embodiments, the cutting members may take other forms, such as, but not limited to, cutting lines, openings, slits, wing seams, slits, or apertures of half or partial depth. These cutting members may also be formed by using other methods having the effect of reducing tear resistance or partially weakening the sheet.

The cutting members may have other alternative shapes, such as, but not limited to, shapes or at least a part of which may be "J", "C", "S", "Z", "3", or "E" shaped cuts line. The cutting members may take the form of oval or rectangular or other elongated orifices. These cutting parts, that is, cutting lines or openings, can be shaped, such as rounded, to reduce the possibility of tears spreading outside the cutting parts, and vice versa The inner end of the cutting member can be shaped to such an extent that the bridging portions P1 and P2 can be easily broken.

The shape or size of the score or bridge P1, P2 and / or these cutting parts, that is, the cutting lines 17a, 17b, 19a, 19b; 117a, 117b, 119a, 119b can be adjusted, all according to the jar or article Depending on the shape and / or weight of B.

It will also be recognized that the terminology used in this article, such as "top", "bottom", "base", "front", "back", "end", "side", "inside", "outside" , "Up" and "down", etc., do not necessarily limit the relevant plates to that orientation, they are only used to distinguish these plates.

As used herein, "hinges" and "fold lines" refer to the articulated parts that define the blank or sheet substrate, and facilitate the parts of the blank or sheet substrate to be easily bent relative to each other, or the blank or Various lines of appropriate bending positions of each plate to which the sheet substrate belongs. Any reference to "hinged part" should not be interpreted as necessarily limited to a single folding line; in fact, the hinged part can be composed of two or more folding lines. That is, the hinge portion may be composed of two or more folding lines each having a linear shape or a curved shape. If the hinge portion is formed by a straight folding line, it can be set parallel to each other or slightly maintained at an angle. In addition, if the hinges are formed with curved folding lines, they can intersect with each other to define a sheet of forming plate in the area surrounded by the curved folding lines. In addition, the hinge portion may be composed of one or more linear folding lines and one or more curved folding lines. 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.

The "fold line" referred to herein may refer to one of the following: scoring lines, convex lines, concave lines, a row of perforations, a row of short slits, a row of half incisions, a single half of an incision, and intermittent cuts that do not violate the scope of the present invention Lines, aligned cracks in a column, scores in a column, and any combination thereof.

It should also be understood that each of the hinge, the cutting line, and the folding line may include elements formed on the sheet substrate of the blank, such as perforations, a row of perforations, a row of short slits, a row of half-cuts, Single half cut, cut line, intermittent cut line, crack, score, and any combination thereof. These components can be sized and configured according to their intended function. For example, a row of perforations may be sized and designed to have a degree of weakening that can define a fold line and / or a cut line. In addition, the perforations in the column can be designed as easy-to-bend and resistant to fracture fold lines, easy to bend and weakened fold lines that are easy to break with more force, or cut lines that are 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 may be along at least a portion of the second opening The edge extends and can be aligned with the second aperture toward the thickness direction of the first and second plates.

10, 110‧‧‧ embryo

12, 112‧‧‧ the first base plate

14, 114‧‧‧ first corner plate

16, 116‧‧‧ the first side plate

18, 118‧‧‧ Top plate

20, 120‧‧‧ Second side plate

22, 122‧‧‧Second Corner Plate

24, 124‧‧‧Second floor plate

13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25a, 25b, 27a, 27b, 29a, 29b, 31a, 31b, 33a, 33b, 35a, 35b, 37a, 37b, 39a, 39b, 43, 45a, 45b, 53, 61a, 61b, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123‧‧‧ folding line

17a, 17b, 19a, 19b, 55, 62a, 62b, 117a, 117b, 119a, 119b ‧‧‧ cutting line or cutting line

26a, 26b, 36a, 36b ‧‧‧ Anchor Department

28a, 28b, 34a, 34b

30a, 30b, 32a, 32b ‧‧‧ Web

42‧‧‧ Hip tongue

52‧‧‧Finger protection

60a, 60b ‧‧‧ pull tab

70, 70a, 70b, 70c ‧‧‧ incision

72, 72a, 72b, 72c

80a, 80b, 82a, 82b ‧‧‧ Coverage

90, 190‧‧‧carton

A1, A2, A3, A4‧‧‧ Orifice

B‧‧‧ Items

D‧‧‧Removable part

F‧‧‧ Labia

G‧‧‧ Shock or damping device

H‧‧‧handle structure

M‧‧‧yang tongue tablets

N‧‧‧Crotch joint structure

P1, P2‧‧‧Bridge

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; FIG. 2 is based on Figure 3 is a perspective view of a carton formed by the green sheet shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a top plan view of a green sheet used to form a paper box according to the second embodiment; A perspective view of a carton formed.

Claims (14)

A carton for packing one or more items, the carton includes a plurality of plates for defining an internal space for containing at least one item, the plates including a top plate, a pair of side plates and a bottom plate Sheet, wherein at least one of the side panels is provided with an opening for accommodating one of the at least one article, the carton further includes a shock-absorbing arrangement including at least two along the top plate A cutting member provided in a hinge portion between the sheet and the at least one side plate, each of the cutting members is different from a linear member forming the hinge portion, and the at least two cutting members are arranged so that A bridge portion is provided adjacent to each other in a manner provided between the at least two cutting members, and wherein the bridge portion is provided above the opening, so that the bridge portion and the opening are substantially along a portion extending perpendicular to the hinge portion. A common imaginary line set. The carton according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein each of the at least two cutting members includes a cutting line. The carton according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein a first portion of a first cutting member of the at least two cutting members is provided to be cut off from a second of the at least two cutting members. A first part of the component is collinear. The carton according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first portion of the first cutting member and the first portion of the second cutting member are provided in line with the hinge portion. The carton according to item 3 of the scope of the patent application, wherein a second portion of the first cutting member is disposed apart from the first portion of the first cutting member. The carton according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein a second portion of the second cutting member is disposed apart from the first portion of the second cutting member. The carton according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the shape of each of the at least two cutting members is substantially "L". The carton according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein at least a portion of a first cutting member of the at least two cutting members and at least a portion of a second cutting member of the at least two cutting members are opposite to The hinge portion extends laterally. The carton according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein at least a portion of a first cutting member of the at least two cutting members is opposite to at least a portion of a second cutting member of the at least two cutting members The hinged portion is provided separately from the hinge portion. The carton according to item 9 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least a part of the first cutting member and the at least a part of the second cutting member are provided in the top plate and the at least one side plate. At least one. The carton according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the at least two cutting members each break the hinge portion between the top plate and the at least one side plate. The carton according to item 1 of the scope of patent application includes a carrying handle provided on the top plate. A blank piece for forming a carton, the blank piece includes a plurality of plates used to define an internal space of the carton. The plates include a top plate, a pair of side plates and a bottom plate, at least one of which The side plate is provided with an opening for receiving the bottom of one of the at least one article, and the blank further includes a shock absorbing configuration including at least two along the top plate and the at least one side plate. A cutting member provided in a hinge portion between the pieces, each of the cutting members is different from a linear member forming the hinge portion, and the at least two cutting members are arranged such that a bridge portion is provided on the hinge portion. The manner between the at least two cutting members is adjacent to each other, and wherein the bridge portion and the opening are disposed substantially along a common imaginary line extending perpendicular to the hinge portion. A carton for packing one or more items, the carton includes a plurality of plates for defining an internal space for accommodating at least one item, the plates including a top plate, a pair of side plates and a bottom plate Sheet, wherein at least one of the side panels is provided with an opening for receiving the bottom of one of the at least one article, the carton further includes a shock absorbing configuration, the shock absorbing configuration includes at least two Each of the cutting members provided near a hinge portion between at least one side plate is different from a linear member forming the hinge portion, and the at least two cutting members are arranged such that one The bridging portion is disposed adjacent to each other in a manner between the at least two cutting members, and the bridging portion is disposed above the opening so that the bridging portion and the opening are substantially along a line extending perpendicular to the hinge Common imaginary lines set.