TWM648858U - Single-piece cardboard box and storage box - Google Patents

Abstract

An improved single-piece shipping box system includes a lid with a lid flap forming a tab that fits into a slot on a front panel of a storage compartment, which facilitates repeatedly opening and closing without damaging the box for display before shipping. The tab and slot allow multiple users, such as the manufacturer, merchant, and e-commerce reseller, to conveniently open and close the box multiple times without damaging the box. The underside of the lid flap carries strips of covered adhesive used to seal the box closed for final shipping or in-person sale of the product. Protective film covers the adhesive strips until the user is ready to remove the protective film and tape the box closed in a permanent fixed manner for final shipping. The innovative arrangement provides a convenience of use and neatness in between pre-shipping uses with easy access and closing while simultaneously enabling secure shipping upon final designation determination.

Description

One-piece cardboard box body and storage box body

This application relates to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/353,971 filed on June 21, 2022, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

The present invention relates to a sustainable packaging system and packaging sealing device, to a folding box optionally made of cardboard, and more specifically to an improved single-piece box, which includes forming a A lid flap of a tab that fits into a slot penetrating the front panel of the storage chamber to facilitate repeated opening and closing without damaging the box.

Referring now to Figure 1, a one-piece cardboard box has been developed for storing, selling and shipping various merchandise including shoes. A typical one-piece cardboard shoe box includes a folding lid with a cover flap and folded end flaps. The end piece is inserted into the side pocket formed by the folded side panel of the storage compartment to close the shoe box. This traditional configuration leaves a loose and difficult-to-reclose configuration between uses before final shipping. Additionally, the traditional end pieces are difficult to maneuver into and out of the side slots, which slows down product handling and inevitably causes damage to parts of the box before it is ultimately sold to the end shopper. Damaged and bent. This results in wasted boxes or shipping new products in damaged boxes, detracting from the packaging appearance and impression on the customer. There is therefore a need for an improved box that reduces the likelihood of damage prior to final sale, satisfactory pre-sale closure, and resulting material loss.

This new model proposes a sustainable packaging system and packaging sealing device. According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is proposed to address at least one of the above-mentioned considerations with an improved one-piece box system, in which a cover piece forms a tab that removably fits into the through hole. A slot on the front panel of the storage chamber of the box body is visible. The lugs and slots allow multiple users, such as manufacturers, physical merchants, and e-commerce dealers, to conveniently open and close the shoe box multiple times without damaging the box body. The bottom side of the cover sheet is provided with one or more double-sided tapes, which are used to seal the box body with tape for final transportation or face-to-face sales of the product. The protective film covers the tape strip until the user is ready to remove the protective film to seal the shoe box with tape. The innovative design contributes to sustainability by removing the problematic end pieces included in the lid of traditional single-piece cardboard shoe boxes and the resulting material loss.

In an alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, including a storage compartment including a front panel, a front panel connected to the storage compartment and including a base defining a bottom side and a tab. A cover body of the cover sheet, a double-sided tape attached to the bottom side of the cover sheet, penetrates a slot in the front panel of the storage chamber, and is used to removably accommodate the ear piece and close it repeatedly. The box body does not need to be closed with tape. The double-sided tape has a protective film that allows the ear piece to be removably inserted into the slot without sticking the cover piece to the front panel of the storage container. , and wherein, the protective film can be removed from the double-sided tape, the cover sheet can be affixed to the front panel of the storage chamber with tape, and the box body can be closed with tape.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided that includes a storage compartment, the storage compartment includes a front panel, a cover connected to the storage compartment, and is carried on the box. an adhesive for sticking and closing the box, and a removable joint for removably attaching the cover to the storage compartment without using glue to stick and close the box , a protective film carried by the adhesive allows the removable joint to repeatedly fix the cover to the storage container without using glue to adhere and close the box, and wherein the protective film can be removed from the Remove the adhesive to attach the cover to The storage chamber is fixed to close the box.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, wherein the storage chamber and lid system are folded from a single piece of material in a flat form to form the storage chamber and lid. .

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a storage box is provided, wherein the single piece of material is cardboard.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a storage box is provided, in which the adhesive includes double-sided tape.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, wherein the lid body includes a cover piece that defines a tab, and the adhesive is included on a bottom side of the tab. The double-sided adhesive tape is provided, the storage chamber includes a front plate, and the joint includes a slot penetrating the front plate of the storage chamber for removably receiving the ear piece.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, wherein the lid body includes a cover piece, the storage compartment includes a front panel, and the joint member includes a slot penetrating the front panel. , for removably accommodating the cover.

In another alternative aspect of the present disclosure, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, wherein the lid includes a flap defining a tab, the storage compartment includes a front panel, and the joint includes a through A slot on the front panel is used to removably receive the cover.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, according to another alternative aspect of the present invention, a one-piece cardboard box body is provided, wherein the lid body includes a cover sheet, and the adhesive includes a bottom portion supported on the cover sheet. Double-sided tape on the side.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, according to another alternative aspect of the present invention, a one-piece cardboard box is provided, wherein the adhesive includes double-sided tape carried on a front panel of the storage chamber.

10: Cardboard shoe box

11: Folding cover body; cover body

12: cover slip

13a,13b: End cap

14a,14b: Side pockets

15:Storage room

20:Box body

21: Cover

22: cover slip

23a,23b: End cap

24a,24b: Corners

25:Ear piece

26:Slot

27:Front panel

28:Storage room

29a,29b: double-sided tape

50: Blank

The many advantages of embodiments of the present invention may be better understood with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a traditional one-piece cardboard shoe box.

Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating a conceptual modification of the conventional one-piece cardboard shipping box to produce an improved one-piece shipping box.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the improved one-piece transport box with the lid open.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the improved one-piece transport box with the lid closed.

Figure 5 is a top view of an expanded blank for the improved one-piece shipping box.

Figures 6A through 6D are conceptual illustrations of alternative covers with differently shaped tabs.

Detailed description of preferred embodiments

The present invention may be implemented as an improved one-piece shipping box, including a cover with a cover forming a tab that engages an insert penetrating the front panel of the storage chamber. slot to facilitate repeated opening and closing without damaging the transport box. The tabs and slots allow multiple users, such as manufacturers, physical merchants, and e-commerce distributors, to conveniently open and close the shipping box multiple times without damaging the box. The bottom side of the cover sheet carries a plurality of strips of double-sided tape, which are used to seal the box body with tape for final transportation or face-to-face sales of the product. The protective film covers the tape until the user is ready to remove the protective film to seal the shipping box body with tape. The innovative design removes the problematic end tabs included on the cover of traditional one-piece cardboard shipping boxes.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a traditional one-piece cardboard shoe box 10, which includes a foldable lid 11 with a cover 12 including end caps 13a and 13b, which fit into the storage chamber 15 Side pockets 14a and 14b formed by the side panels. To close the shoebox, the user flips the lid 11 over the storage compartment 15 and the end caps 13a and 13b are manipulated to tuck into their respective side pockets 14a and 14b. Some people find the end caps 13a and 13b difficult to maneuver into and out of their respective side pockets 14a With 14b, this will slow down product processing. At many points in the manufacturing, logistics, display, configuration and sales process, many people frequently open and close the shoebox. Before the product is finally shipped and sold in person, the defective end cap inevitably affects some aspects of the box. Partially damaged. This results in wasted boxes or shipping brand new products in slightly damaged shoeboxes, detracting from the packaging appearance and commercial impression to the end buyer.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a newly proposed transport box 20 , which includes a cover 21 with a cover 22 , illustrating the differences between the improved shoe box and the traditional one-piece shoe box 10 . In the box 20 , the manufacturer removed the end caps 23 a and 23 b along with the corners 24 a and 24 b of the cover 12 of the conventional shoe box 10 to create a modified cover 22 of the shipping box 20 . The manufacturer also cuts a slot 26 in the front panel 27 of the storage chamber 28 . These modifications form a tab 25 on the cover 22, which can be easily inserted into and removed from the slot 26 to open or close the shipping box 20 multiple times without damage. The coverslip. Unlike traditional shoe boxes 10, even the most careless and hurried product handler can quickly open and close the shipping box 20 without damaging the box and without misalignment, resulting in a neat appearance.

The bottom side of the cover sheet 22 is provided with double-sided tapes 29a and 29b (that is, there are tapes glued on both sides). The exposed sides of the strips remain covered by a protective film until the user is ready to tape the shipping box 20 closed, usually when shipping or delivering to the end buyer for purchase. At this time, the user removes the protective film from the adhesive strips 29a and 29b, turns over the cover 21 to cover the storage chamber 28 and fixes the tape on the front panel 27 of the storage chamber. The transport box body 20 can be sealed with tape or not sealed when the tab 25 is inserted into the slot 26 as required. As a matter of design choice, double-sided tape can be used in any suitable size, quantity, and location. For example, if desired, a single wider strip that takes up almost the entire area of the underside of the coverslip can be used. As another example, three or four shorter strips intersecting the depicted strips 29a and 29b could be used if desired.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the transport box 20 with the cover 21 in an open position showing the interior of the storage chamber 28 . Figure 4 shows that the cover 21 of the transport box 20 is in a closed position and fixedly covered. A perspective view of the storage chamber 28. Figure 5 shows a one-piece unfolded blank 50 that is folded to create the shipping box 20, defining the new tabs 25 and slots 26 features of this embodiment. In this particular embodiment, the tab 25 has tapered corners forming a generally trapezoidal shape. It will be understood, however, that the tab may have any other shape suitable for easy insertion into and removal from a slot in the front panel of the shipping box. For example, Figures 6A-6D are conceptual illustrations of alternative covers formed with differently shaped ears.

It should be noted that although practical functional aspects of the invention are shown, the same socket and tab concept may be implemented in a variety of shapes, sizes and dimensions without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. For example, the front slot 26 could be non-linear (convex or concave and still function as desired). Similarly, the cover sheet 22 may be provided in an alternative shape (single cover sheet, split cover sheet, smooth curved sides vs. angled sides, etc.). (For example, as seen in Figures 6A to 6D or any other shape or pattern sufficient to accomplish this function) Similarly, the box may have alternative dimensions (long/small, tall/long, flat/wide, etc.), Therefore, the functions here can be realized by different shapes.

Although this disclosure has illustrated specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications of the disclosed embodiments can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. It can therefore be appreciated that the present invention provides a significant improvement. The foregoing description only relates to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope defined in the following claims.

20:Box body

21: Cover

25:Ear piece

28:Storage room

29a,29b: double-sided tape

Claims (10)

A one-piece cardboard box including: a storage compartment including a front panel; a cover connected to the storage compartment including a cover defining a bottom side and a tab; attached Double-sided tape on the bottom side of the cover; a slot penetrating the front panel of the storage chamber, which removably accommodates the ear piece for repeatedly closing the box without removing it. The box body is closed with tape; the double-sided tape has a protective film that allows the ear piece to be removably inserted into the slot without sticking the cover piece to the front panel of the storage compartment; and wherein, the ear piece is removably inserted into the slot. The protective film can be removed from the double-sided tape, and the cover sheet is taped to the front panel of the storage chamber to seal the box with tape. A storage box, which includes: a storage chamber including a front panel; a cover connected to the storage chamber; an adhesive carried on the box for sticking and closing the box; a removable In addition to the joint member, it is used to removably attach the cover to the storage compartment without using the adhesive to adhere and close the box; a protective film is carried on the adhesive to allow the removable The joint repeatedly fixes the cover to the storage chamber without using the adhesive to adhere and close the box; and wherein the protective film is removable from the adhesive to adhere the cover to the box. The box body is fixedly closed to store the container chamber. The storage box of claim 2, wherein the storage chamber and the lid system are formed from a single piece of material that can be folded from a flat configuration to form the storage chamber and the lid. The storage box of claim 3, wherein the single-piece material is cardboard. Such as the storage box of claim 2, wherein the adhesive includes double-sided tape. The storage box of claim 2, wherein: the cover includes a cover piece; the cover piece defines a tab; the adhesive includes double-sided tape carried on a bottom side of the tab; the storage chamber A front panel is included; and the joint includes a slot penetrating the front panel to removably receive the ear piece. The storage box of claim 2, wherein: the cover includes a cover; the storage chamber includes a front panel; and the joint includes an insert that penetrates the front panel to removably accommodate the cover. groove. The storage box of claim 2, wherein: the cover includes a cover piece defining a lug; the storage compartment includes a front panel; and the joint member includes a removable receiver that penetrates the front panel. A slot for the lug. The storage box of claim 2, wherein: the cover includes a cover piece; and the adhesive includes double-sided tape carried on one bottom side of the cover piece. The storage box of claim 2, wherein the adhesive includes double-sided tape carried on a front panel of the storage chamber.

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