JP2015058968A - Carton and carton blank - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carton in which a display window is provided and an accommodated article is fixed in a packing container.SOLUTION: A carton for packing plural articles is equipped with plural panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side wall part panel and a second side wall part panel. The first panel among the plural panels has a display window. The display window has an opening through which an article is accommodated and displayed. The carton includes at least one fixation mechanism for fixing the article displayed in the display window. The at least one fixation mechanism has an engagement tab which is hinge-coupled to the second panel among the plural panels. The second panel among the plural panels is so disposed as to be adjacent to the first panel among the plural panels. The engagement tab can be folded inside the carton, and has an engagement edge for engagement of a part of the article.

Description

  The present invention relates to a carton and a blank for forming a carton, and more specifically, but not limited to, a wrap-around carton comprising a display window provided on a side panel thereof. With respect to the carton, at least one article is loadable through a display window, and the carton has a securing mechanism for securing the at least one article.

  In the packaging field, it is often required to provide consumers with a packaging container that includes a plurality of primary article containers. Such multipacks are desirable for displaying shipping and distribution and promotional information. Considering cost and environmental issues, such cartons or carriers should be formed from as little material as possible, and as little waste generated in the material forming the carton or carrier as possible should be . Other considerations are the strength of the packaging and whether the packaging is suitable for holding and transporting heavy items.

  A display window is preferably provided through which the goods to be packaged can be viewed. Also, the display window is preferably usable to load items into a packaging container. It is further desirable that once accommodated through the display window, the so accommodated article is secured within the packaging container so that it does not accidentally pop out.

  The present invention seeks to eliminate or at least reduce such problems of the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a carton for packaging a plurality of articles is provided, the carton comprising a plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side wall panel, and a second side wall panel. ,
At least a first panel of the plurality of panels comprises a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The carton comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing an item presented in the display window;
At least one securing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, the second panel of the plurality of panels being connected to the first panel of the plurality of panels. Placed adjacent to each other,
The locking tab is foldable inside the carton and includes an engagement edge for engaging a portion of the article.

  Preferably, the first panel of the plurality of panels is one of the first side panel and the second side panel of the carton.

  Preferably, the locking tab is at least partially stamped from a second panel of the plurality of panels and is hingedly coupled to the second panel of the plurality of panels.

  Preferably, the plurality of panels define a tubular structure, the ends of the tubular structure being open. The tubular structure defines a tube axis.

  Preferably, the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism is hingedly connected to a second panel of the plurality of panels at a crease line. The crease line can be oriented substantially parallel to the tube axis of the tubular structure so that the locking tab can be folded transversely to the tube axis.

  In some embodiments, the opening can be at least partially defined in a first panel of the plurality of panels.

  In some embodiments, the opening can be defined at least in part by a first window flap stamped from a first panel of the plurality of panels and hingedly coupled to the first panel. is there.

  Preferably, the first window flap comprises a hinge edge that defines a first edge of the opening.

  Preferably, the first window flap comprises a free edge disposed at a position opposite the hinge edge of the first window flap.

  In some embodiments, the opening can be defined at least in part by a second window flap stamped from a first panel of the plurality of panels. The second window flap may be hingedly coupled to the first panel of the plurality of panels. The second window flap can be arranged at a position opposite to the first window flap.

  Preferably, the second window flap comprises a hinge edge that defines a second edge of the opening. The second edge of the opening can be disposed at a position opposite the first edge of the opening.

  Suitably, the second window flap comprises a free edge disposed opposite the hinge edge of the second window flap.

  In some embodiments, the opening can be partially defined by a locking tab of at least one securing mechanism.

  In some embodiments, the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism may be foldable into the interior of the carton through the display window opening.

  In some embodiments, the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism can be stamped from a second panel of the plurality of panels.

  In some embodiments, the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism can be partially stamped from a second panel of the plurality of panels, and the first of the plurality of panels It is possible to be partially punched from one panel.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a blank for forming a carton is provided, the blank comprising a plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first sidewall panel, and a second sidewall panel;
At least a first panel of the plurality of panels comprises a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The blank comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing an article presented in the display window;
At least one securing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, the second panel of the plurality of panels being connected to the first panel of the plurality of panels. Placed adjacent to each other,
The locking tab is foldable inside the assembled carton and includes an engagement edge for engaging a portion of the article.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a packaging container comprising a carton and one or more articles is provided, the carton including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side wall panel, and a second side wall panel. With a panel of
At least a first panel of the plurality of panels comprises a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The carton comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing an item presented in the display window;
At least one securing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, the second panel of the plurality of panels being connected to the first panel of the plurality of panels. Placed adjacent to each other,
The locking tab is foldable inside the carton and includes an engagement edge that engages a portion of the article.

  Within the scope of this application, the various aspects, embodiments, examples, features, and variations shown in the preceding paragraphs, claims, and / or the following description and drawings may be used alone. It is intended that these may be used in any combination. For example, feature points described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments unless the feature points are incompatible.

  Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is the top view which looked at the blank for forming the carton concerning a 1st embodiment from the upper part. It is the perspective view which looked at the group of articles | goods accommodated in the carton and the carton formed from the blank of FIG. It is the top view which looked at the blank for forming the carton concerning a 2nd embodiment from the upper part. It is the perspective view which looked at the group of articles | goods accommodated in the carton and the carton formed from the blank of FIG. It is the top view which looked at the blank for forming the carton concerning a 3rd embodiment from the upper part. It is the top view which looked at the blank for forming the carton concerning a 4th embodiment from the upper part.

  Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of packaging containers, blanks, and cartons are disclosed herein. It is understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of how one aspect of the invention may be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all the ways in which the invention may be embodied. Will. As used herein, the term “exemplary” is used broadly to refer to embodiments that are examples, examples, models, or patterns. In fact, it will be appreciated that the packaging containers, blanks, and cartons described herein can be embodied in a variety of alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or reduced to show details of particular components. Well-known components, materials, or methods have not necessarily been described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. The details of any specific structures and functions disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and various uses of the invention for those skilled in the art. It should be interpreted as a representative basis for teaching.

  FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a blank 10 in which a carton 90 can be formed. The carton 90 is preferably of a wraparound type as shown in FIG. 2, for example, but not limited to, for a primary article such as a can. This article is hereinafter referred to as article A.

  In the embodiments described in detail herein, the terms “carton” and “carrier” are used for purposes such as article containers for non-limiting purposes to illustrate various features of the invention. Refers to a container for engaging, transporting and / or dispensing articles. The teachings of the present invention are believed applicable to a variety of article containers. The article container may or may not be tapered and / or may be cylindrical. For example, containers include bottles (eg, metal bottles, glass bottles, or plastic bottles), cans (eg, aluminum cans), tin cans, pouches, parcels, and the like.

  The blank is formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. As used herein, the term “appropriate substrate” includes any type of foldable sheet material, such as cardboard, cardboard, cardboard, plastic, and combinations thereof. Should be understood. It should be appreciated that one or more suitable numbers of blanks may be used, for example to provide a carrier structure that will be described in more detail below.

  In an exemplary embodiment, the blank is configured to form a carton or carrier for packing typical items in a typical arrangement. In some of the illustrated embodiments, the arrangement is a 3 × 1 matrix or a row of three cans. In another embodiment shown, the arrangement is a 6 × 1 matrix or a row of four cans, and other arrangements may be used in other embodiments. Alternatively, the blank is configured to form a carrier for packing other types, numbers, and sizes of items and / or packing items in different arrangements or configurations. obtain.

  The blank 10 includes a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 that are hinged together in a linear series. The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 form an open-ended tubular structure after assembly (in a set-up condition).

  The blank 10 includes a fixed panel 12 that is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 13. The bottom panel 14 is hingedly connected to the first side panel 16 by a crease line 15. The first side panel 16 is hingedly connected to the top panel 18 by a crease line 17. The top panel 18 is hingedly connected to the second side panel 20 by a crease line 19.

  The blank 10 includes a display window W (see FIG. 2), and the display window W includes a first opening A1 punched out from the first side panel 16. The first opening A1 extends over the first side panel 16 and the first opening A1 extends from the fold line 15 between the bottom panel 14 and the first side panel 16 to the top panel 18 and the first side part. It extends to the crease line 17 between the panel 16. The first opening A1 is defined in part by a first window flap 32a and a second window flap 32b, as will be discussed in more detail below.

  The display window W is defined in part by a first window flap 32a that is stamped from the first side panel 16. The first window flap 32a extends across the first side panel 16, and the first window flap 32a extends from the fold line 15 between the bottom panel 14 and the first side panel 16 to the top panel 18 and the first. It extends to the crease line 17 between the side panels 16. The first window flap 32a is hingedly connected to the first side panel 16 by a first fold line 33a. The first cut line 41a is disposed at the first end that is the lower end of the first fold line 33a. The first cut line 41 a extends between the first end that is the lower end of the first fold line 33 a and the crease line 15. The 2nd cut line 43a is arrange | positioned at the 2nd end part which is an upper end part of the 1st crease line 33a. The second cut line 43 a extends between the second end portion of the first fold line 33 a and the crease line 17. The first fold line 33a, the first cut line 41a, and the second cut line 43a all extend over the first side panel 16 so as to extend between the crease line 15 and the crease line 17. Preferably, the first crease line 33a is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the first crease line 33a has a curved or arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the first fold line 33a may be formed of one or more straight sections or straight portions. In the embodiment in which the crease line 33a is formed from two or more straight portions, these straight portions are arranged coextensively and at an angle to each other.

  The display window W is defined in part by a second window flap 32b that is stamped from the first side panel 16. The second window flap 32b extends across the first side panel 16 and the second window flap 32b extends from the fold line 15 between the bottom panel 14 and the first side panel 16 to the top panel 18 and the first. It extends to the crease line 17 between the side panels 16. The second window flap 32b is hingedly connected to the first side panel 16 by a second fold line 33b. The third cut line 41b is disposed at the first end that is the lower end of the second fold line 33b. The third cut line 41 b extends between the first end of the second fold line 33 b and the crease line 15. The 4th cut line 43b is arrange | positioned at the 2nd end part which is an upper end part of the 2nd crease line 33b. The fourth cut line 43 b extends between the second end of the second fold line 33 b and the crease line 17. The second fold line 33b, the third cut line 41b, and the fourth cut line 43b all extend over the first side panel 16 so as to extend between the crease line 15 and the crease line 17. Preferably, the second crease line 33b is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the second crease line 33b has a curved or arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the second fold line 33b may be formed from one or more straight sections or straight portions. In the embodiment in which the crease line 33b is formed of two or more straight portions, these straight portions are arranged to extend to the same extent and are arranged at an angle to each other.

  When the first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are bent inward of the carton with respect to the crease line 33a and the crease line 33b, respectively, the first opening A1 is completely formed. When the first opening A1 is completely formed, one of the opposing side edges of the first opening A1 is at least partially defined by the fold line 33a, while the other of the side edges of the first opening A1 is It is at least partially defined by the crease line 33b. As a result, the first opening A1 extends between the crease line 33a and the crease line 33b when completely formed.

  The blank 10 includes a first securing tab 26a hingedly connected to the first end of the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 27a. The first fixing tab 26a has a semicircular shape and is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 along its straight edge.

  The blank 10 includes a second securing tab 26b hingedly connected to the second end of the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 27b. The second fixing tab 26b has a semicircular shape and is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 along its straight edge.

  The blank 10 includes a third securing tab 28a hingedly connected to the first end of the top panel 18 by a crease line 29a. The third securing tab 28a is semicircular and is hingedly coupled to the top panel 18 along its straight edge.

  The blank 10 includes a fourth securing tab 28b hingedly connected to the second end of the top panel 18 by a crease line 29b. The fourth fixing tab 28b has a semicircular shape and is hingedly connected to the top panel 18 along its straight edge.

  The blank 10 includes a first bias tab 30a hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 31a. The first bias tab 30a is partially punched from the bottom panel 14 and partially punched from the first fixing tab 26a. The first bias tab 30a is partially defined by the crease line 31a and partially defined by the first arcuate cut line. The first bias tab 30a is semicircular and is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 14 along its straight edge. The crease line 31a is shifted from the crease line 27a. The arcuate edge of the first bias tab 30a blocks the crease line 27a.

  The blank 10 includes a second bias tab 30b hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 31b. The second bias tab 30b is partially punched from the bottom panel 14 and partially punched from the second fixing tab 26b. The second bias tab 30b is partially defined by the crease line 31b and partially defined by the second arcuate cut line. The second bias tab 30b is semicircular and is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 14 along its straight edge. The crease line 31b is shifted from the crease line 27b. The arcuate edge of the second bias tab 30b blocks the crease line 27b.

  The blank 10 includes a first locking tab 22 that is stamped from the bottom panel 14 and hingedly connected to the bottom panel 14 by a crease line 21. The first locking tab 22 has a truncated semicircular shape and is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 14 along its first straight edge. The crease line 21 is oriented parallel to the crease line 13. In this way, the first locking tab 22 can be folded in the lateral direction so as to cross the carton 90. The first locking tab 22 is on a conceptual straight line that extends laterally across the blank 10 (this conceptual straight line is oriented to be transverse to the tube axis of the assembled carton). As shown in FIG. 4, the opening A1 is aligned.

  The blank 10 includes a second locking tab 24 that is stamped from the top panel 18 and hingedly connected to the top panel 18 by a crease line 23. The second locking tab 24 has a truncated semicircular shape and is hingedly connected to the top panel 18 along its first straight edge. The crease line 23 is oriented parallel to the crease line 19. In this way, the second locking tab 24 can be folded laterally across the carton 90. The second locking tab 24 is on a conceptual straight line that extends laterally across the blank 10 (this conceptual straight line is oriented to be transverse to the tube axis of the assembled carton). As shown in FIG. 4, the opening A1 is aligned.

  The blank 10 comprises an access device Z. The access mechanism Z includes a pair of weak cutting lines that are spaced apart from each other. The pair of fragile cutting lines define an opening band that extends substantially across the second side panel 20 in the vertical direction. That is, the tear strip is arranged so as to extend parallel to the tube axis of the assembled carton.

  Then, for assembly of the carton 90 as illustrated in FIG. 2, the carton 90 may be formed by a series of successive folding operations. The folding process is not limited to that described below, and may be changed according to individual manufacturing requirements.

  The blank 10 is folded about the crease line 13, and as a result, the bottom panel 14 and the fixed panel 12 are folded about the crease line 13. The bottom panel 14 is folded into face contacting relationship with the first side panel 16 and the fixed panel 12 is folded until it contacts the first side panel 16 in plane.

  Adhesive G or other adhesive treatment is applied or applied to the fixed panel 12 or, in another embodiment, to a corresponding portion of the second side panel 20, i.e., the portion to be superimposed.

  The blank 10 is folded about the crease line 19, so that the second side panel 20 is folded about the crease line 19. A part of the bottom panel 20 is bent until it comes into contact with the fixed panel 12 at a surface, and is partially overlapped with the fixed panel 12 and fixed. The second side panel 20 is bent until the top panel 18 and a part of the first side panel 16 are in contact with each other.

  Thus, the blank 10 is formed into a flattened tubular structure that can be easily transported or supplied to the converter factory, where the flattened tubular structure is erected and the article is Be contained.

  The flattened tubular structure deploys the first side panel 16 relative to the bottom panel 14 such that the first side panel 16 is positioned substantially perpendicular to the first bottom panel 14. By doing so, it can be raised to form a tubular structure.

  The carton 90 may accommodate the article A through both open ends of the carton 90 in its open-end tubular form. The carton 90 may accommodate the article A through the display window W in its open-ended tubular form.

  In order to accommodate the article A through the first open end, the first bias tab 30a is folded inward of the carton 90 about the crease line 31a. Preferably, the first bias tab 30a is bent through an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first bias tab 30a is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees. The first fixing tab 26a is bent inward of the carton 90 with respect to the crease line 27a. Preferably, the first fixing tab 26a is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first securing tab 26a is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees. The third fixing tab 28a is bent inward of the carton 90 with respect to the fold line 29a. Preferably, the third securing tab 28a is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the third securing tab 28a is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees.

  The article A is inserted into the carton 90 through the first end of the carton 90 between the first fixing tab 26a and the third fixing tab 28a. The first securing tab 26a engages a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided on the bottom of the article A to hold the article A in the carton 90. The third securing tab 28a engages a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided on the top of the article A to keep the article A in the carton 90.

  In order to accommodate the article A through the second open end, the second bias tab 30b is folded inward of the carton 90 about the crease line 31b. Preferably, the second bias tab 30b is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the second bias tab 30b is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees. The second fixing tab 26b is bent inward of the carton 90 with respect to the crease line 27b. Preferably, the second securing tab 26b is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the second securing tab 26b is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees. The fourth fixing tab 28b is bent inward of the carton 90 with respect to the crease line 29b. Preferably, the fourth fixing tab 28b is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the fourth securing tab 28b is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees.

  The article A is inserted into the carton 90 through the second end of the carton 90 between the second fixing tab 26b and the fourth fixing tab 28b. The second securing tab 26b engages a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided at the bottom of the article A to hold the article A in the carton 90. The fourth securing tab 28b engages a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided on the top of the article A to hold the article A in the carton 90.

  The packaging is completed by accommodating the article A through the display window W. The first locking tab 22 is folded inward of the carton 90 with respect to the crease line 21. Preferably, the first locking tab 22 is bent to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the first locking tab 22 is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees. The second locking tab 24 is bent inward of the carton 90 with respect to the crease line 23. Preferably, the second locking tab 24 is folded to an angle greater than 90 degrees. In some embodiments, the second locking tab 24 is folded to an angle of substantially 180 degrees.

  The article A is inserted into the carton 90 through the display window W. Upon insertion, the first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are bent with respect to the crease line 33a and the crease line 33b, respectively. In another embodiment, the first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are pre-folded for each of the crease line 33a and the crease line 33b before inserting the article A through the display window W.

  The article A is disposed between the first locking tab 22 and the second locking tab 24. The first locking tab 22 engages with a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided at the bottom of the article A that is inserted through the display window W to hold the article A in the carton 90. Match. The second locking tab 24 engages a flange or chime C or other suitable protrusion provided on the top of the article A to keep the article A inserted through the display window W in the carton 90. Match. The flange or chime C defines a rim having an inner edge or surface with which the first locking tab 22 or the second locking tab 24 engages. The flange or chime C defines a recess at the top and / or bottom of the article A. The first locking tab 22 or the second locking tab 24 is unfolded due to the elasticity inherent in the material constituting the blank 10, and the top panel 18 or the bottom panel 14 is flat. A bias is applied to return to a certain initial position. The 1st locking tab 22 and the 2nd locking tab 24 spread in the crevice provided in the top part or bottom part of article A, respectively. The crease lines 21 and 23 may be non-linear, for example, but not limited to, biasing the first locking tab 22 and the second locking tab 24 to an unfolded state. It may be arcuate to increase or increase.

  The first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are frame members on both sides of the article A inserted through the display window W, respectively. Due to the inherent elasticity of the material making up the blank 10, the first window flap 32 a and the second window flap 32 b are biased to the opposite side of the article A inserted through the display window W. Preferably, the first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are disposed so as to contact the article A. The bias applied by the elasticity inherent in the material constituting the blank 10 is augmented by the non-linearity of the crease lines 33a and 33b. The non-linear shape spreads in a state where the first window flap 32a and the second window flap 32b are not bent, and helps to return to the same planar arrangement as the first side panel 16.

  When the article A is inserted through the display window W, the outermost article A is pushed outward and brought into contact with the fixing tabs 26a, 26b, 28a, 28b, whereby the outermost article A is inserted into the fixing tabs 26a, 26b. , 28a, 28b.

  It will be appreciated that in another embodiment, the article may be inserted through the display window W prior to inserting the article through each of the open ends of the carton 90.

  The step of raising the flattened tubular structure into an upright configuration may be performed manually or by an automated packaging machine.

  The process of storing the article A in the carton 90 may be performed manually or may be automated and performed by a packing machine.

  Referring now to FIGS. 3-6, another embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the illustrated second, third and fourth embodiments, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to denote like parts. However, the addition of a head number such as “100”, “200”, or “300” is intended to indicate that these characteristics belong to the second, third, and fourth embodiments. Since these other embodiments share many common features with the first embodiment, only the differences from the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 illustrates a blank 110 that forms the carton 190 illustrated in FIG. 4 according to the illustrated second embodiment.

  The blank 110 includes a plurality of main panels 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, and the plurality of main panels 112, 114, 116, 118, 120 form an open-ended tubular structure after assembly.

  The blank 110 includes a fixed panel 112 that is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 114 by a crease line 113. The bottom panel 114 is hingedly connected to the first side panel 116 by a fold line 115. The first side panel 116 is hingedly connected to the top panel 118 by a crease line 117. Top panel 118 is hingedly coupled to second side panel 120 by crease line 119.

  The blank 110 includes a display window W (see FIG. 4), and the display window W includes a first opening A1 punched from the first side panel 116. The first opening A1 of the blank 110 is partially defined by the first window flap 132a and the second window flap 132b and partially defined by the locking tabs 122, 124, as will be described in more detail below. The

  The display window W includes a first window flap 132a that is punched from the first side panel 116. The first window flap 132a extends across the first side panel 116, and the first window flap 132a extends from the fold line 115 between the bottom panel 114 and the first side panel 116 to the top panel 118 and the first. It extends to a crease line 117 between the side panel 116 and the side panel 116. The first window flap 132a is hingedly connected to the first side panel 116 by a first fold line 133a. The 1st cut line 141a is arrange | positioned at the 1st end part which is a downward end part of the 1st crease line 133a. The first cut line 141a extends between the first end of the first fold line 133a and the crease line 115. The 2nd cut line 143a is arrange | positioned at the 2nd edge part which is an upper edge part of the 1st crease line 133a. The second cut line 143a extends between the second end portion of the first fold line 133a and the fold line 117. The first fold line 133a, the first cut line 141a, and the second cut line 143a all extend over the first side panel 116 so as to extend between the crease line 115 and the crease line 117. Preferably, the first fold line 133a is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the first fold line 133a has a curved or arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the first fold line 133a may be formed from one or more straight sections. In the embodiment in which the crease line 133a is formed of two or more straight sections, these straight sections can be arranged so as to extend to the same extent and at an angle to each other. is there.

  The display window W includes a second window flap 132b punched from the first side panel 116. The second window flap 132b extends across the first side panel 116, and the second window flap 132b extends from the fold line 115 between the bottom panel 114 and the first side panel 116 to the first panel 118 and the first panel 118. It extends to a crease line 117 between the side panel 116 and the side panel 116. The second window flap 132b is hingedly connected to the first side panel 116 by a second fold line 133b. The 3rd cut line 141b is arrange | positioned at the 1st end part which is a downward end part of the 2nd crease line 133b. The third cut line 141b extends between the first end of the second fold line 133b and the fold line 115. The 4th cut line 143b is arrange | positioned at the 2nd edge part which is an upper edge part of the 2nd crease line 133b. The fourth cut line 143b extends between the second end of the second fold line 133b and the fold line 117. The second fold line 133b, the third cut line 141b, and the fourth cut line 143b all extend over the first side panel 116 so as to extend between the crease line 115 and the crease line 117. Preferably, the second fold line 133b is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the second fold line 133b is a curved or arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the second fold line 133b may be formed from one or more straight sections. In an embodiment in which the crease line 133b is formed of two or more straight sections, these straight sections can be arranged to extend to the same extent and to form an angle with each other. is there.

  When the first window flap 132a, the second window flap 132b, the first locking tab 122, and the second locking tab 124 are folded into the carton about the fold lines 133a, 133b, 121, and 123, respectively, the blank 110 The first opening A1 is completely formed. When the first opening A1 is completely formed, one of the opposing side edges of the first opening A1 is at least partially defined by the fold line 133a, and at the same time the other of the side edges of the first opening A1 is It is at least partially defined by the fold line 133b. As a result, when the first opening A1 is completely formed, the first opening A1 extends in the horizontal direction between the crease line 133a and the crease line 133b. When the first opening A1 is completely formed, the upper edge of the first opening A1 is defined by the crease line 123, and at the same time, the lower edge of the first opening A1 is defined by the crease line 121. As a result, when the first opening A1 is completely formed, the first opening A1 extends in the vertical direction between the crease line 121 and the crease line 123.

  The blank 110 includes a first locking tab 122 that is partially stamped from the bottom panel 114 and partially stamped from the first side panel 116. The first locking tab 122 is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 114 by a crease line 121. The first locking tab 122 is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 114 along a straight first edge of the first locking tab 122 defined by the fold line 121. The first locking tab 122 includes an arcuate second edge disposed substantially opposite the first edge. The crease line 121 is oriented parallel to the crease line 113. In this manner, the first locking tab 122 can be bent in the lateral direction across the carton 190. The first locking tab 122 defines a part of the display window W. The hinged connection between the first locking tab 122 and the bottom panel 114 is positioned closer to the crease line 115 than to the crease line 113. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the crease line 21 is disposed at substantially the same distance between the crease line 15 and the crease line 13 so as to be disposed at the center of the bottom panel 14. . The first locking tab 122 is bent through the display window W into the carton 190.

  The blank 110 includes a second locking tab 124 that is partially stamped from the top panel 118 and partially stamped from the first side panel 116. The second locking tab 124 is hingedly connected to the top panel 118 by a crease line 123. The second locking tab 124 is hingedly coupled to the top panel 118 along a straight first edge of the second locking tab 124 defined by the crease line 123. The second locking tab 124 includes an arcuate second edge disposed substantially opposite the first edge. The crease line 123 is oriented parallel to the crease line 119. In this manner, the second locking tab 124 can be folded laterally across the carton 190. The second locking tab 124 forms part of the display window W. The hinged connection between the second locking tab 124 and the top panel 118 is positioned closer to the crease line 117 than to the crease line 119. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the crease line 23 is disposed substantially equidistant between the crease line 17 and the crease line 19 so as to be disposed in the center of the top panel 18. . The second locking tab 124 is bent inward of the carton 190 through the display window W.

  FIG. 5 illustrates a blank 210 that forms a carton (not shown) according to the illustrated third embodiment.

  The blank 210 includes a plurality of main panels 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, and the plurality of main panels 212, 214, 216, 218, 220 form an open-ended tubular structure after assembly.

  The blank 210 includes a fixed panel 212 that is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 214 by a crease line 213. The bottom panel 214 is hingedly connected to the first side panel 216 by a crease line 215. The first side panel 216 is hingedly connected to the top panel 218 by a crease line 217. Top panel 218 is hingedly coupled to second side panel 220 by crease line 219.

  The blank 210 includes a structure for forming the display window W. The display window structure includes a first opening A1 punched from the first side panel 216.

  The display window W includes a first window flap 232a that is punched from the first side panel 216. The first window flap 232a extends across the first side panel 216, and the first window flap 232a extends from the fold line 215 between the bottom panel 214 and the first side panel 216 to the top panel 218 and the first It extends to the crease line 217 between the side panels 216. The first window flap 232a is hingedly connected to the first side panel 216 by a first fold line 233a. The 1st cut line 241a is arrange | positioned at the 1st end part which is a downward end part of the 1st crease line 233a. The first cut line 241a extends between the first end of the first fold line 233a and the fold line 215. The 2nd cut line 243a is arrange | positioned at the 2nd end part which is an upper end part of the 1st crease line 233a. The second cut line 243a extends between the second end portion of the first fold line 233a and the fold line 217. The first fold line 233a, the first cut line 241a, and the second cut line 243a all extend over the first side panel 216 so as to extend between the crease line 215 and the crease line 217. Preferably, the first fold line 233a is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the first fold line 233a has an arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the first crease line 233a can be formed from two or more straight sections that extend to the same extent and are arranged at an angle to each other.

  The display window W includes a second window flap 232b that is punched from the first side panel 216. The second window flap 232b extends across the first side panel 216, and the second window flap 232b extends from the fold line 215 between the bottom panel 214 and the first side panel 216 to the first panel 218 and the first panel 218b. It extends to the crease line 217 between the side panels 216. The second window flap 232b is hingedly connected to the first side panel 216 by a second fold line 233b. The third cut line 241b is disposed at the first end that is the lower end of the second fold line 233b. The third cut line 241b extends between the first end of the second fold line 233b and the fold line 215. The 4th cut line 243b is arrange | positioned at the 2nd edge part which is an upper edge part of the 2nd crease line 233b. The fourth cut line 243b extends between the second end of the second fold line 233b and the fold line 217. The second fold line 233b, the third cut line 241b, and the fourth cut line 243b all extend over the first side panel 216 so as to extend between the crease line 215 and the crease line 217. Preferably, the second fold line 233b is not a straight line, and in the illustrated embodiment, the second fold line 233b has an arcuate shape. In another embodiment, the second fold line 233b can be formed from two or more straight sections that extend to the same extent and are arranged at an angle to each other.

  The blank 210 was partially punched from the bottom panel 214 and partially punched from the first side panel 216 and partially punched from each of the first window flap 232a and the second window flap 232b. A first locking tab 222 is provided. The first locking tab 222 is hingedly connected to the bottom panel 214 by a crease line 221. The first locking tab 222 is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 214 along the straight first edge of the first locking tab 222. The first locking tab 222 includes an arcuate second edge disposed substantially opposite the first edge. The crease line 221 is oriented parallel to the crease line 213. In this way, the first locking tab 222 can be folded laterally across the carton. The first locking tab 222 forms part of the display window W. The hinged connection between the first locking tab 222 and the bottom panel 214 is positioned closer to the crease line 215 than to the crease line 213. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the crease line 21 is disposed at substantially the same distance between the crease line 15 and the crease line 13 so as to be disposed at the center of the bottom panel 14. . The first locking tab 222 is bent through the display window W to the inside of the carton.

  The blank 210 was partially punched from the top panel 218, partially punched from the first side panel 216, and partially punched from each of the first window flap 232a and the second window flap 232b, A second locking tab 224 is provided. The second locking tab 224 is hingedly connected to the top panel 218 by a crease line 223. The second locking tab 224 is hingedly coupled to the top panel 218 along the straight first edge of the second locking tab 224. The second locking tab 224 includes an arcuate second edge disposed substantially opposite the first edge. The crease line 223 is oriented parallel to the crease line 219. In this manner, the second locking tab 224 can be folded laterally across the carton. The second locking tab 224 forms part of the display window W. The hinged connection between the second locking tab 224 and the top panel 218 is positioned closer to the crease line 217 than to the crease line 219. On the other hand, in the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the crease line 23 is disposed substantially equidistant between the crease line 17 and the crease line 19 so as to be disposed in the center of the top panel 18. . The second locking tab 224 is folded through the display window W to the inside of the carton.

  The first opening A1 of the blank 210 is partially defined by the first window flap 232a and the second window flap 232b and partially defined by the locking tabs 222, 224. When the first window flap 232a, the second window flap 232b, the first locking tab 222, and the second locking tab 224 are folded into the carton about the crease lines 233a, 233b, 221 and 223, respectively, the blank 210 The first opening A1 is completely formed. When the first opening A1 is completely formed, one of the opposing side edges of the first opening A1 is at least partially defined by the fold line 233a, while the other of the side edges of the first opening A1 is It is at least partially defined by the fold line 233b. As a result, when the first opening A1 is completely formed, the first opening A1 extends in the horizontal direction between the crease line 233a and the crease line 233b. When the first opening A1 is completely formed, the upper edge of the first opening A1 is defined by the crease line 223, and at the same time, the lower edge of the first opening A1 is defined by the crease line 221. As a result, the first opening A <b> 1 extends in the vertical direction between the crease line 221 and the crease line 223.

  FIG. 6 illustrates a blank 310 that forms a carton (not shown) according to the illustrated fourth embodiment.

  The blank 310 includes a plurality of main panels 312, 314, 316, 318, 320, and the plurality of main panels 312, 314, 316, 318, 320 form an open-ended tubular structure after assembly.

  The blank 310 includes a fixed panel 312 that is hingedly coupled to the bottom panel 314 by a crease line 313. The bottom panel 314 is hingedly connected to the first side panel 316 by a crease line 315. The first side panel 316 is hingedly connected to the top panel 318 by a crease line 317. Top panel 318 is hingedly coupled to second side panel 320 by crease line 319.

  The blank 310 includes a structure for forming a display window. The display window structure includes a first opening A1 punched from the first side panel 316. Blank 310 is configured to accommodate an even number of cans. On the other hand, previous embodiments have been configured to accommodate an odd number of cans. The display window structure is disposed in the first side panel 316 so as to be offset from the center. On the other hand, in the previous embodiments, the display window structure is centrally arranged in the first side panels 16, 116, 216 in the longitudinal direction of the carton.

  It can be understood that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and openings may be adjusted to accommodate articles of different sizes or shapes. In another embodiment, the carton can be configured to accommodate more than one row of articles, the carton comprising display windows provided on both sides of the carton, with the articles being inserted through each display window. . In some such embodiments, multiple display windows may be offset from one another in the longitudinal direction of the carton.

  In still other embodiments, the carton can be configured to accommodate a plurality of articles. The carton includes two or more display windows on the same side or different sides of the carton, each display window for receiving one of a plurality of articles.

  As used herein, “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “back”, “end”, “side” References to directions such as “side”, “inner”, “outer”, “upper”, and “lower” are not necessarily oriented in this way. It will be appreciated that these panels are not intended to be limiting, but may merely serve to distinguish these panels from each other.

  As used herein, the terms “hinge connection” and “crease line” define the blank hinge mechanism, or facilitate the folding of parts of the blank relative to each other, or otherwise. Any type of line that indicates the optimal position to fold a blank panel in this way. The crease line is typically a score line, an embossed line, or a debossed line. Any reference to “hinge connection” or “crease line” should not be construed as referring to only a single crease line. Indeed, the hinged connection may be formed from any one or more of a short slit, a frangible line, or a crease line that does not depart from the scope of the present invention.

  As used herein, the term “severance line” refers to any kind of line that facilitates or indicates the optimal location for separating parts of a substrate from each other. Say. The cutting line may be a frangible line or otherwise a fragile line, a tear line, a cut line, or a slit.

  Hinged connection, cutting line, and crease line are perforations, a line of perforations, a line of short slits, a line of half-cuts, Elements formed on a blank substrate, including a single half-cut, cut line, an interrupted cut line, slit, score, and any combination thereof It should be understood that can be included. These elements can be dimensioned and arranged to achieve the desired function. For example, the perforations may be sized or designed to have a degree of vulnerability that defines crease lines and / or cut lines. The perforation is easily folded and has a resistance to breakage so that it can be easily folded and easily broken when more force is applied, or it can be easily broken without almost any force. Can be designed.

  As used herein, the phrase “in registry with” refers to, for example, an opening formed in the first panel of two overlapping panels and two overlapping Two or more elements are aligned in the raised carton, such as a second opening formed in the second panel of the panel. These elements aligned with each other may be aligned with each other in the thickness direction of the overlapping panels. For example, if the opening of the first panel is “aligned” with the second opening of the second panel positioned in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, the edge of the opening is at least one of the edges of the second opening. It may extend along the portion, and may be aligned with the second opening in the thickness direction of the first panel and the second panel.

10, 110, 210, 310 Blank 12, 112, 212, 312 Fixed panel 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33, 113, 115, 117, 119, 121, 123, 127 129, 131, 133, 213, 215, 217, 219, 221, 223, 227, 229, 231, 233, 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 323, 327, 329, 331, 333 Crease line 14, 114, 214, 314 Bottom panel 16, 116, 216, 316 First side panel 18, 118, 218, 318 Top panel 20, 120, 220, 320 Second side panel 22, 122, 222, 322 First engagement Stop tab 24, 124, 224, 324 Second locking tab 26a First fixing tab 26b Second fixing tab 28a Third fixed tab 28b Fourth fixed tab 30a First bias tab 30b Second bias tab 32a, 132a, 232a, 332a First window flap 32b, 132b, 232b, 332b Second window flap 41a, 141a, 241a First cut Line 41b, 141b, 241b Third cut line 43a, 143a, 243a Second cut line 43b, 143b, 243b Fourth cut line 90, 190, 290, 390 Carton

Claims (18)

A carton for packing a plurality of articles, the carton comprising a plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first sidewall panel, and a second sidewall panel;
A first panel of the plurality of panels includes a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The carton further comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing an article presented in the display window;
The at least one fixing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, and the second panel of the plurality of panels is included in the plurality of panels. Arranged adjacent to the first panel of
The carton characterized in that the locking tab is foldable to the inside of the carton and includes an engaging edge for engaging a part of the article.   The carton according to claim 1, wherein the first panel of the plurality of panels is one of the first side panel and the second side panel of the carton.   The carton of claim 1, wherein the locking tab is at least partially stamped from the second panel of the plurality of panels.   The carton of claim 1, wherein the plurality of panels define a tubular structure, the tubular structure is open at both ends, and the tubular structure has a tube axis.   The locking tab of the at least one fixing mechanism is hingedly connected to the second panel of the plurality of panels at a crease line, and the crease line is connected to the tube axis with the locking tab. 5. A carton according to claim 4, wherein the carton is oriented substantially parallel to the tube axis of the tubular structure so that it can be folded laterally.   The carton of claim 1, wherein the opening is at least partially defined in the first panel of the plurality of panels.   The opening is at least partially defined by a first window flap stamped from the first panel of the plurality of panels, the first window flap being the first of the plurality of panels. The carton according to claim 1, wherein the carton is hinged to one panel.   The first window flap includes a hinge edge, and the first window flap is hingedly coupled to the first panel of the plurality of panels along the hinge edge, the hinge edge 8. A carton according to claim 7, characterized in that defines a first edge of the opening.   The carton of claim 8, wherein the first window flap further comprises a free edge disposed on the opposite side of the hinge edge.   The opening is partially defined by a second window flap stamped from the first panel of the plurality of panels, the second window flap being in the first panel of the plurality of panels. 9. The carton according to claim 8, wherein the carton is hingedly connected, and the second window flap is disposed at a position opposite to the first window flap.   The second window flap includes a hinge edge, the second window flap is hingedly coupled to the first panel of the plurality of panels along the hinge edge, and the second window flap 11. The hinge edge of a flap defines a second edge of the opening, wherein the second edge of the opening is opposite the first edge of the opening. In the carton.   The carton of claim 11, wherein the second window flap comprises a free edge disposed on the opposite side of the second window flap from the hinge edge.   The carton of claim 1, wherein the opening is defined in part by the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism.   The carton of claim 13, wherein the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism is foldable into the carton through the opening of the display window.   12. A carton according to claim 11, wherein the locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism is at least partially stamped from the second panel of the plurality of panels.   The locking tab of the at least one securing mechanism is partially stamped from the second panel of the plurality of panels and partially punched from the first panel of the plurality of panels. The carton according to claim 1, wherein the carton is cut out. A blank for forming a carton, the blank comprising a plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first sidewall panel, and a second sidewall panel;
A first panel of the plurality of panels includes a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The blank further comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing an article presented in the display window;
The at least one fixing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, and the second panel of the plurality of panels is included in the plurality of panels. Arranged adjacent to the first panel of
The locking tab is foldable inside a carton formed from the blank, and the locking tab includes an engagement edge for engaging a portion of an article in the display window. A blank characterized by that. A packaging container comprising a carton and one or more articles, wherein the carton comprises a plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, a first sidewall panel, and a second sidewall panel;
A first panel of the plurality of panels includes a display window;
The display window includes an opening for receiving and viewing articles therethrough,
The carton further comprises at least one securing mechanism for securing one or more articles within the display window;
The at least one fixing mechanism includes a locking tab hingedly coupled to a second panel of the plurality of panels, and the second panel of the plurality of panels is included in the plurality of panels. Arranged adjacent to the first panel of
The packaging container is characterized in that the locking tab is foldable to the inside of the carton and includes an engaging edge that engages a part of the one or more articles.

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