Embodiment
Disclosed herein is the detailed description to packing machine and the specific embodiment of packing method.It is appreciated that disclosed realityApply example and be only the example for the mode that can implement certain aspects of the invention, and do not represent and can embody all of the present inventionThe exclusive list of mode.As it is used herein, word " exemplary " expansiblely be used for represent with illustrate, sample, model,Or the embodiment of pattern.In fact, it is therefore to be understood that packing machine described herein and packing method can be presented as various formsAnd alternative form.Accompanying drawing is not drawn necessarily to scale, and can be exaggerated or be reduced some features to show particular portionThe details of part.Well-known part, material or method are not described in detail, to avoid the fuzzy disclosure.It should not incite somebody to actionAny specific structural details disclosed herein and function detail are interpreted as in a limiting sense, but are only used for teaching originallyThe technical staff in field is differently using the representative basis of the present invention.
Fig. 1 illustrates the blank 10 for being used to be formed carrying handle according to first embodiment；Blank 10 is shown as：WithBefore article ' A ' group as shown in Figure 5 is used together, the folded state in Fig. 4.Carrying handle assembles conjunction with article ' A 'To form package as illustrated in Figure 8.
In the exemplary embodiment, packaging has prompted the exemplary arrangement of exemplary items.For example, the arrangement is to includeThe matrix of row and column, such as, 2x3 item placements.Alternately, other articles and/or different item placements can be directed to,To configure carrying handle and top cover disclosed herein.
Reference picture 1, it can be seen that blank 10 includes the panel of a series of be hinged and foldable connection, these panelsCut down and fold up from material piece.It can be formed using the combination of any suitable substrate or baseplate materialBlank 10, in preferable but optional embodiment, the material piece of cutting blank 10 is cardboard sheet.Blank 10 includes the firstGesture and facial expression plate or panel part 14 and the optional reinforced handle panel 12 that first in command's panel 14 is hinged to along fold line 13.TheOne hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b are collectively forming hook 16a/16b when in use.First hook side plate and second hook panel16a, 16b are hingedly attached to first in command's panel 14, alternatively, indirectly respectively along by the first hook side plate and the second hook sidePlate 16a, 16b are connected to the fold line 27,25 of gusset.First hook side plate 16a is along middle or center Longitudinal extendingFold line 29 is hingedly attached to hook side plate 16b.Alternatively, the first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b are around fold line 29Symmetrically, in other words, the first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b are mutual mirror images.
In alternative embodiments, backbone panel can be provided, the first hook side plate 16a and second hook panel 16b is hingedGround interconnects.In such an embodiment, except being hinge-connected to the first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b, or conduct hingeThe first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b alternative are connected in succession, first in command's panel 14 can hingedly be connectedIt is connected to backbone panel.
Alternatively, first in command's panel 14 includes part by fold line 25 and part by being arranged as and the angulation of fold line 25The first substantially triangular gusset that the fold line 21 of degree relation limits.Alternatively, first in command's panel 14 includes portionBy be arranged as being at an angle of that the fold line 23 of relation limits with fold line 27 substantially it is in triangle point by fold line 27 and partSecond gusset of shape.In the illustrated embodiment, each fold line in fold line 21,23,25,27 is collapsed in public topPoint.However, in other embodiments, it can be envisaged that other arrangements.For example, fold line 23,27 can collapse in fold line 21,The separated summit in 25 summits collapsed.Collapsed in fold line 21,23,25,27 in the case of public vertex, longitudinal folding line29 can also collapse in identical summit.
First in command's panel 14 can be included through its first tab 20.First tab 20 can part by line of cut withAnd part is limited by fold line 19.In the illustrated embodiment, line of cut is arc or horseshoe-shaped.In other embodimentIn, it can be envisaged that other shapes.When the first tab 20 is folded out into 14 place plane of handle panel, the first tab 20 is firstAperture is limited in handle panel 14.In use, the aperture can be used by user, with by using carrying handle 6a/16b/14 belongings ' A ' group.Reinforced handle panel 12 can also include the second tab 18 passed through.Second tab 18 can be withPart is limited by line of cut and part by fold line 17.In the illustrated embodiment.It is contemplated that the second tab 18 is in shapeOn will be similar to the first tab 20, and be arranged so that when reinforced handle panel 12 is folded into first around fold line 13Handle plane 14 is alignd into the second tab 18 during the contact relation of face with the first tab 20 so that when by the first tab and the second tab20th, formed when 18 all fold out the corresponding panel 14,12 place plane in first in command's panel 14 and reinforced handle panel 12Each in aperture also align.Alternatively, first in command's panel 14 can include either otch or the cut-out of a pair of breachWith line of weakness 24.Cut-out line of weakness 24 extends radially outwards from the tangent line for limiting the first tab 20.This is weakened to cut-outLine 24 limits a part for first in command's panel therebetween, when for being carried using the first tab 20 and its aperture limitedDuring grip structure, the part can produce surrender.In the embodiment including the reinforced tab 18 of handle panel 12 and second, also may be usedTo provide a pair of cut-outs line of weakness 22, the cut-out line of weakness 22 stretches out from the line of cut for limiting the second tab 18.
Each hook side plate in first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b includes one or more（It is and optionalGround, it is multiple）Tooth 30, each tooth from hook side plate 16a, 16b free lateral edges stretch out.Each tooth 30 is included by trip edgeThe shoulder 32 of restriction.Alternatively, hook side plate 16a, 16b that shoulder 32 extends with it lateral edges substantially perpendicularly extend.In other embodiment, it can be envisaged that other shapes and arrangement so that each tooth 30 can form hook element.Each tooth 30 also may be usedWith ramp or slope 34 including the lower edge relative with shoulder 32 along tooth 30, to form Retchet gear type structure.The tooth 30 of the bottom on each hook side plate in one hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b includes hypotenuse 36a, 36b, theseHypotenuse 36a, 36b form hook 16a/16b leading edge respectively.Hypotenuse 36a, 36b extend out from the tooth 30 of bottom, substantially prolongReach fold line 29.
It is alternatively possible to the material for forming Fig. 1 blank 10 is cardboard.Alternatively, handle portion 14/12 has enough bigSmall and/or shape so that it can be held by a user or grasp.Alternatively, handle portion 14,12 can be by one or moreThe formation of material panel 14,12, and it is alternatively possible to including one or more of following or following combination：Aperture, delayWash off piece or auxiliary user safely and cosily grasp other features of handle panel 14.
Reference picture 8, show from the article ' A ' arranged by four laminars（Individually figure 5 illustrates）The package of compositionThe perspective view that top, front and side are seen.The attachable carrying handle of the part of package as described in Figure 8 is formed by Fig. 1In show and blank 10 described above formed.Attachable carrying handle may be most preferably seen in Fig. 4.In order toAttachable carrying handle is formed, reinforced handle panel 12 is folded around fold line 13, so that reinforced handle panel 12 and handleHand 14 turns into face contact relation.Handle portion 14 and reinforced handle panel 12 can be bonded or be adhered to each other, Huo ZhekeOnly to fold.First hook side plate and second hook panel 16a, 16b are folded towards each other around fold line 29, to be formedWith substantially V-shaped section shape.Can be by using gusset, relative to hook, by handle portion 14/12 around fold line23rd, 21,25 and 27 fold.Fig. 4, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 attachable carrying handle include single hook 16a/16b, hook 16a/16b has one or more（It it is eight in this arrangement）Tooth 30, these teeth 30 are connected to first gesture and facial expression via hook 16a/16bPlate 14.Tooth 30 divides four pairs of arrangements, wherein, each pair is arranged substantially in identical plane, but due to the first hook side plate andTwo hook side plate 16a, 16b folding property, so separating.
The tooth 30 of attachable carrying handle includes hooking edge or trip edge 32 respectively（See Fig. 1 and Fig. 7）.Jointing edgeEdge 32 divides to arrangement so that each pair trip edge 32 is arranged as when in use in substantially the same height and as singleHook.The hook 16a/16b of attachable carrying handle preferably includes radial type hook side plate 16a, 16b, hook side plate 16a,16b can be folded each other so that hook can move through the path that is provided by the arrangement of article ' A ' either one group of article ' A ' orAperture.Then, hook 16a/16b deploys or opened at least in part so that it can not retract easily again.So as to attachHandle is easily installed, and is less susceptible to disengage from article ' A ' or article ' A ' group.Alternatively, hook 16a/16b can be byThe material for forming hook returns to the natural tendency of its deployed condition and deployed naturally.Additionally, or alternately, can will beHand is configured or arranged to promote or promotes expansion.In the illustrated embodiment, the first hook side plate and second hook panel 16a,16b deploys, to limit substantially V-shaped structure when in terms of section, as shown in Figure 7.
In use, carrying handle engages with one group of 16 article ' A '.As shown in figure 8, this group of article ' A ' is included verticallyFour layers of article ' A ' of stacking of aliging.Every layer includes being arranged as one group of four article ' A ' of the arrays of 2 x 2.Each article ' A ' is excellentSelection of land is connected to two adjacent articles ' A ' in the array by fragile attachment structure J, and preferably with phase on the diagonalTo article ' A ' separate（Or it is indirectly connected with）.Alternatively, each article ' A ' includes what is stretched out from the wall of article ' A 'Flange or projection F.In the illustrated embodiment, flange F is arranged at each article ' A ' top, and is limited and be used forLid is fixed to the surface of article.Aperture H is arranged in the center of array, and partly by each article ' A ' in arrayFlange F a part restriction.Flange F around the H of aperture provides the engagement member with upper surface and lowermost surface.Lowermost surface provides lifting edge.
This group of article ' A ' illustrated in Fig. 5 and Fig. 8 includes item placement, and the item placement has surface, aperture, sideEdge or other features that frame up that can be engaged by attachable handle, close to aperture, raceway groove or it may be inserted into or to hookOther suitable hollow structures of 16a/16b flutings.In Fig. 5 and Fig. 8 diagram arrangement, four laminar item placements are by four layers of phaseAs article group formed.Alternatively, each article group can be four tanks or cup ' A '.Arrangement, each tank or cup' A ' is covered with film and is each frailly connected to two adjacent tanks ' A ' by joint J.Each tank ' A ' has flange topPortion, the flange top stretches out the scope of pedestal or tank A upside, to create projecting edge.The flange F is in adjacent tank ' A 'Between fragile tie point is provided, also, in the configuration of four tinnings ' A ' as illustrated in fig. 5, create aperture H, alternatively,Aperture H is arranged in center.Alternatively, aperture H is using the flange F of four adjacent tanks ' A ' as edge, so as to the rib of forming curvesThe aperture H of shape.The offer of aperture H concrete shape, aperture H and offer using flange as the aperture H at edge are all this hair respectivelyBright optional aspect.Fig. 5 and Fig. 8 diagram arrangement includes the aperture H of this belt edge, and in this example, when being disposed withDuring handle, the aperture H of belt edge enables carrying handle to engage article group, so that first in command's panel 14 and reinforced handlePanel 12 is positioned above the aperture H of belt edge.In the arrangement of diagram, this passes through every layer of the belt edge with article ' A 'A pair of teeth of aperture H lower edge docking, contact or engagement are realized.In other words, the portion of article or tank A flange FDivide the engagement member for providing and making carrying handle be attached to article group.It is contemplated that according to the invention, it is possible to use other formsCarrying handle is attached to the engagement member of article group.Other this engagement members should enable carrying handle strength enoughGround is connected to item placement and can limit carrying handle and retracted from item placement so that the package being consequently formed（HandleThe combination of structure and article ' A '）First in command's panel 14 and/or enhanced panel 12 can be caught to carry by user.
Alternatively, attachable handle can have enough sizes, shape and configuration so that if it can be advantageous to alsoDry product ' A ' are grouped together.This is the situation for being related to the embodiment that Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 are shown into Fig. 8.Handle includes four pairs of teeth30, and each pair tooth is used to fix handle and be attached to multiple articles ' A ' array.Just because of this, grip structure canTo be advantageously provided for the array of multiple articles ' A ' or layer being grouped together so that can easily using they asSingle group manipulates.As illustrated in figure 7, when inserting handle, promote each tooth in four pairs of teeth 30 by article stacking orEvery layer of at least one flange F of person's group.A pair of teeth 30 of bottom are advanced through all layers of flange F.Then, once by instituteIt is with teeth to being arranged in below their equivalent layers to be joined（The view of reference picture 8）, in each first hook side plate and the second hook sideBeing articulated and connected between plate 16a, 16b is able to unclamp or opened, and alternatively, causes hook 16a/16b to take non-co-planar structure simultaneouslyAnd tooth 30 is set to bite flange edge F（See Fig. 7）.As in Fig. 1 most clearly shown in, the shoulder or hook of each tooth 30Extension portion 32 is placed as firmly engaging with the article ' A ' being arranged in article group.
In alternative embodiments, article ' A ' can not include flange or projection F.In such an embodiment, package canBy the independent engagement member in the form of the insert for also including for example being placed on below every layer of article ' A '.This insert can wrapInclude at least one of aperture for receiving hook 16a/16b so that one or more teeth 30 can engage with insert.It is most lowerThe insert of side can alternatively include spacer element, and such as, side wall or end wall are slotting for being improved in the way of pellet typeEnter the article receiving surface or panel of part so that the tooth 30 of bottom can be bonded under the article receiving panel of insertSide.
Referring now to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, alternate embodiment of the invention is shown.In the second diagram embodiment and the 3rd diagramIn embodiment, such as shown in figs. 2 and 3, the similar reference of difference（In the conceived case）For representing similarPart, although with the addition of prefix " 100 " or " 200 " to indicate that these features belong to second embodiment 3rd embodiment.Alternate embodiment shares public feature with first embodiment, therefore, by the only implementation pair illustrated with Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 into Fig. 8The difference of example is described below in greater detail.
Fig. 2 illustrates the blank 110 according to second embodiment.In the embodiment of fig. 2, the handle formed by blank 110It is arranged as engaging with stacking including three layers of article ' A ', wherein, the first hook side plate and second hook panel 116a, 116b include threeTo tooth 130 positioned opposite, these teeth 130 are arranged with the purpose.
Fig. 3 illustrates the blank 210 according to 3rd embodiment.In the fig. 3 embodiment, the handle formed by blank 210It is arranged as engaging with stacking including two layers of article ' A '.First hook side plate and second hook panel 216a, 216b include two contrapositions shouldPurpose and tooth 230 positioned opposite.
Referring now to Fig. 9 and Figure 20, the 4th to the 7th alternate embodiment of the invention is shown.In the 4th to the 7th diagramEmbodiment in, similar reference（In the conceived case）For representing similar part, although with the addition of prefix" 300 " or " 400 " indicate that these features belong to corresponding alternate embodiment.Alternate embodiment shares public affairs with first embodimentCommon feature, therefore, the difference only pair with Fig. 1 and Fig. 4 embodiment illustrated into Fig. 8 is retouched in further detailState.
Referring now to Fig. 9, it is illustrated that according to the blank 310 for being used to be formed attachable carrying handle of fourth embodiment.
Blank 310 is formed by suitable material piece or substrate.It is appreciated that term " suitable substrate " as employed hereinSheet of foldable material including form of ownership, such as, cardboard, corrugated plating, cardboard, plastics, combinations thereof lamp.It should be appreciated thatArrive, the blank of one or other quantity can be used.
Reference picture 9, it can be seen that blank 310 includes the panel of a series of be hinged and foldable connection, these panelsCut down and fold up from material piece.Blank 310 includes：First in command's panel 312（Also referred to as handle portion 312）；Reinforced handle panel 314（Also referred to as buffer tabs 314）, it is hinged to appointing for first in command's panel 312 along fold line 311Side；First hook side plate and second hook panel 316a, 316b, it is collectively forming the first hook 316a/316b when in use；And theThree hook side plates and the 4th hook side plate 316c, 316d, it is collectively forming second hook 316c/316d when in use.
Handle panel 312 includes a pair of the buffering tabs 314 of arrangement on opposite sides thereof.In every one end of fold line 311It is disposed with line of cut 309 or cut-out line of weakness.Line of cut 309 will buffer a part and the handle panel 312 of tabs 314 everyOpen.Alternatively, line of cut 309 is arranged as the relation being at an angle of with fold line 311 so that line of cut 309 and fold line 311 are notConllinear.Line of cut 309 is preferably arranged such that they are collapsed towards fold line 311 and towards the phase of handle panel 312Free lateral edges are answered to dissipate.Alternatively, handle portion 312/314 have be available for users to enough sizes for holding or grasping with/Or shape.
First hook side plate and second hook panel 316a, 316b are hingedly attached to respectively along fold line 327a, 325aLeader's panel 312.First hook side plate 316a is hingedly attached to second hook panel along center or intermediate fold line 329a316b.Alternatively, first in command's panel 312 includes or linked to partly to be limited by fold line 325a/321a and 327a/323aThe first fixed diagonal fagging.Gusset fold lines 325a/321a and 327a/323a are arranged as relation at an acute angle each other.
3rd hook side plate and the 4th hook side plate 316c, 316d are hingedly attached to respectively along fold line 327b, 325bLeader's panel 312.3rd hook side plate 316c is hingedly attached to the 4th hook side plate along center or intermediate fold line 329b316d.Alternatively, first in command's panel 312 include being arranged in handle panel 312 with the on the first diagonal fagging opposite sideTwo diagonal faggings.Limited by fold line 325b/321b and 327b/323b second diagonal gusset portion.Again, gusset foldsLine 325b/321b and 327b/323b are arranged as relation at an acute angle each other.
In the illustrated embodiment, for each pair gusset 325a/321a and 327a/323a and gusset 325b/321b and 327b/323b each pair fold line is collapsed at public vertex, alternatively, respectively with intermediate fold line 329a and 329bTermination it is consistent.
Each hook side plate in first, second, third and fourth hook side plate 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d include one orMultiple teeth 330（In the optional diagram arrangement, each hook side plate includes two teeth 300）, each tooth 330 is from its free sideEdge stretches out.Each tooth 330 includes the shoulder 332 for defining trip edge.Alternatively, the hook side that shoulder 332 extends with itPlate 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d lateral edges substantially perpendicularly extend.In other embodiments, it can be envisaged that other shapesAnd arrangement so that each tooth 330 can form hook or joint element.Each tooth 330 can also include along tooth 330 withUnder shoulder 332 is relative（During use）The ramp or slope 334 at edge, to form Retchet gear type structure.Hook side plate 316a,The tooth 330 of the bottom on each hook side plate in 316b, 316c, 316d includes hypotenuse, and these hypotenuses are being folded and shapeHook 316a/316b, 316c/316d leading edge are formed during into carrying handle.Hypotenuse extends out from the tooth 330 of bottom,Substantially extend respectively towards fold line 329a, 329b.
Blank 310 is formed into carrying handle and passes through realization of such as getting off：Around fold line 329a by the first hook side plate and second hookPanel 316a, 316b are folded into substantially into the relation of face contact, and around fold line 329b by the 3rd hook side plate and the 4th hookPanel 316c, 316d are folded into mutually substantially into the relation of face contact.By each couple of first/second hook side plate 316a/316b and3rd/the 4th hook side plate 316c/316d is folded into handle panel 312 substantially into vertical relation（As illustrated in Figure 11's）.Gusset is folded rotating around fold line 321a, 323a, 321b, 323b so that each gusset and handle panel 312 are basicOn into face contact relation.
The carrying handle formed by blank 310 is arranged as engaging with article ' A ' group, and alternatively, the article ' A ' group has such asTwo layers shown in Figure 14.Article ' A ' group includes two layers of article ' A ', and every layer includes being arranged as six articles ' A ' of the arrays of 2 x 3Array.Each array includes a pair of apertures, and each aperture is arranged in the center between wherein four articles ' A ' of the array.
In use, carrying handle forms the package with article group ' A '；Double-deck hook 316a/316b, 316c/316d are insertedEnter to be formed in a respective aperture in the hole ' H ' in the arrays of 2 x 3 of every layer of article, as explained above.
Figure 10 illustrates the blank 410 according to the 5th embodiment.In the embodiment in figure 10, the handle formed by blank 410Hand is arranged as engaging with including two layers of article ' A ' group.First, second, third and fourth hook side plate 416a, 416b, 416c,416d includes for the purpose and two teeth positioned opposite respectively.The handle of embodiment of the handle panel 412 in length than Fig. 9Panel 312 is longer.The carrying handle formed by blank 410 is adapted to be engaged with the article group of double-decker, in the double-deckerIn, every layer of article ' A ' array included more than 2 x 3, such as, but not limited to, 2 x 4,2 x 5,2 x 6.In the present embodimentIn, handle engages with forming the first aperture in each article ' A ' array and the second aperture.First aperture and the second aperture pointBe not arranged as it is adjacent with the article of the least significant end in the array ' A ', or, alternately, the first aperture and the second aperture are each otherIt is separated by more than one article ' A '.
Figure 17 illustrates the blank 510 for being adapted to supporting and including the article ' A ' of single layer and stacking according to sixth embodiment.Figure 18 illustrates the blank 610 for being adapted to supporting and including the article ' A ' of single layer and organizing according to the 7th embodiment.Figure 19 and Figure 20The carrying handle formed by blank 610 and the package including handle and monolayer article group are illustrated, in the monolayer article groupIn, item placement is the arrays of 2 x 3.
In Figure 21 into Figure 32, it is illustrated that be configured and disposed to and attachable carrying handle（Alternatively, but it is not limited toThe carrying handle that Fig. 1 is shown into Figure 20）The exemplary a variety of top covers being used together, such as above and Figure 33 described below extremelyDescribed by Figure 41.It is appreciated that top cover arrangement disclosed herein is used only for the diagram present invention, being not offered as exhaustion can be withIt is attached to article group and alternatively couples with the article more than one layer（Now, top cover is attached to article）Handle make togetherThe all possible form of top cover and configuration.
Referring now to Figure 21, the blank 700 for forming the top cover for being used for folding around article group is shown, it is such as, fragileThe two-layer of the article ' A ' of ground link stacks, as shown in figure 22.Blank 700 includes main panel 750, and the main panel 750 includes oneIndividual or multiple apertures 756, the aperture 756 are used for being present in one or more of the article group attached by carrying handle hole' H ' aligns.In the arrangement described before, the top cover formed by blank 700 is used for the article ' A ' for being arranged as the arrays of 2 x 3Two-layer stacks, and the top cover has hole ' H ' between each subarrays of 2 x 2 of article.Just because of this, the cloth of main panel 750Two apertures 756 are equipped with, each aperture 756 is limited by line of cut 758.
Main panel 750 is hinged to end plates 752a, 752b by fold line 754a, 754b respectively in its end.By baseThe top cover size that part 700 is formed designs and is arranged as being fitted to two-layer article ' A ' group（See Figure 22）Upper and surrounding.Fold lineThe distance that 754a, 754b interval separate substantially matches（Or it is slightly larger than）The length of the array of the articles of 2 x 3.So, can be withMain panel 750 is placed on the top of the array of the articles of 2 x 3 of the top of two-layer stacking, and around fold line754a, 754b folded end panel 752a, 752b.Alternatively, end plates 752a, 752b be sized so as to match stacked arrayHighly.In other embodiments, end plates 752a, 752b is more shorter than the height of the stacked array attached by them.As in fig. 2It can be noted that the aperture 756 for being optionally ellipse overlays on the aperture being present in the array of the articles of 2 x 3 or hole ' H 'Above, so that the aperture or hole ' H ' are exposed.Hole ' H ' in top layer is identical with the hole ' H ' in bottom so that,Handle, alternatively such as in Figure 11（Or Figure 36 and Figure 41, as described further below）The carrying handle of middle description, canTo be adapted to by following：Pass through the aperture 756 being arranged in main panel 750；Pass through the hole ' H ' in the layer of the top；WithAnd pass through the hole ' H ' in the layer of bottom.The tapered leading edge of carrying handle is convenient to insert handle and tooth 330,330', 230'Through hole ' H '.Because the edge join that is limited by shoulder 332 or the flange edge ' F ' for biting groups of ' A ' array of article,So carrying handle is prevented to retract.（The arrangement is also described above）.Just because of this, carrying handle has been used toTwo layers of article ' A ' is linked together, and has been used to the top cover formed by blank 700 being at least connected with the stackingThe superiors article ' A '.
In Figure 23 and Figure 24, a modified example of top cover is shown.Top cover is by blank 800（See Figure 23）Formed, andIncluding the main panel 850 with two apertures 856.In the present embodiment, there is provided two side panels 852c, 852d, rather thanEnd plates 752a, 752b are equally provided in embodiment as previously described.Again, according to suitable quantity（Usually one orPerson two）, size and location provide aperture 856 have been formed in main panel 850.Side panel 852c, 852d are according to articleLayer width and be spaced apart, so as to around fold line 854c, 854d relative to main panel 850 down by side panel 852c,852d is folded into the lap position for the side for being close to groups of article layer.In fig. 25, illustrated how byHole ' H ' in the superiors and the hole ' H ' in orlop are by carrying handle（Alternatively, such as scheme in Fig. 9, Figure 11 and Figure 14The carrying handle shown）Insert in each aperture 856 to form monoblock type package.Around the flange of the array of the article of hole ' H 'Downside provides trip edge for the shoulder 332 of the tooth 330 of carrying handle, so as to be attached to handle to realize by mechanical lockArticle layer and by the top cover formed by blank 800 be connected to groups of article ' A ' stack.As can be seen that top cover 800 is folded inLayer-stepping article ' A ' is maintained at the suitable position of array article between carrying handle, and by the mechanical lock of carrying handlePut place.
Any viscose glue or need not be required when constructing handle, top cover either package.This is favourable, because packagingPart, which is more easily assembled, to be taken apart；If desired, package can be easily manually form；And top cover can keep complete, without anyFiber tearing（When take apart by using viscose glue form package when may it occur frequently that）.Just because of this, if desired, topLid may be used as promoting, and print or provide sales promotional materials on top cover it is unlikely during package is taken apart byDamage.Handle and top cover are recyclable, and easily take apart and be folded flat（Viscose glue attachment structure need not be broken）, terminal can be encouragedUser reclaims handle and top cover.Moreover, pass through single blank（310、850）Carrying handle is provided and top cover 800 providesBy the way that compared with carrying handle slide calliper rule are lower, rank is lower, weight is lighter and/or different types of material constructs top cover 800Option.Just because of this, carrying handle can be formed by the heavier sheet material of more strength, and top cover can be lower by costThe lighter material of weight is formed.
Another blank 900 for being used to be formed top cover according to another embodiment is illustrated in Figure 26 and Figure 27, wherein, it is mainPanel 950 is also disposed with two apertures 956, because the formation of main panel 950 and size are specific to the battle array of the articles of 2 x 3Row.Only one side panel 952c is attached to main panel 950 by the structure 964c that is articulated and connected.Alternatively, side panel 952c and hingeIt is identical to connect the respective maximum lengths of attachment structure 964c.Alternatively, side panel 952c and the structure 964c that is articulated and connected have respectivelyMaximum length be less than the connected orlop of article ' A ' or the maximum length of the superiors.
The another embodiment of the blank 1000 for forming top cover is illustrated in Figure 28, Figure 29 and Figure 30, wherein, only carryMain panel 1050 is supplied.The size and shape of main panel 1050 is designed as overlaying on the top surface of the superiors of array article ' A 'A large amount of areas above, and be disposed with（Alternatively）Two apertures 1056, each aperture 1056 are optionally ellipse.SchemingIn 29, article ' A ' group that the top cover formed by blank 1000 is attached to stacking is shown.Will be by Figure 33（See below）'sThe carrying handle that blank 310' is formed is inserted through each aperture 1056 and through the hole ' H ' of array article ' A ', by thingProduct ' A ' and top cover are attached together.
Figure 31 illustrates last of top cover diagram variation, wherein, it is illustrated that blank 1100（Also Figure 32 is seen）.Cubic form main panel 1150 is attached to end plates 1152a, 1152b in every end, and is attached to side at every sidePlate 1152c, 1152d.Fold line 1154a, 1154b, 1154c, 1154d are provided, to facilitate the side for being close to article stacking ' A 'Downwards（Relative to main panel 1150）Accurate folded sides panel and end plates 1152c, 1152d, 1152a, 1152b.
Alternatively, the main panel 750,850,950,1050,1150 of top cover be sized so as to so that its covering or baseThe top of the superiors' article ' A ' is covered in sheet, and can be used for protecting these tops to be not damaged by by doing that.Generally,When Yoghourt is packed with other this dairy products into tank, these tanks are sealed with paper tinsel film.Paper tinsel film is enough thin so that can transport, onDuring shelf, purchase and storage, i.e. before needing to consume the product, it is punched.This can be unfavorable, andCan cause it is undesirable make dirty, damage of product and waste.Offer main panel 750,850,950,1050,1150 is article ' A 'One layer of protection is provided, this can help to suppress or alleviate this accident and product loss.In the embodiment of other imaginations,The shape of main panel 750,850,950,1050,1150 can be designed as asymmetric；Can have three or more than three sidesFace；Can have curve and/or straight edge section；Can be similar to the array of article in terms of size and/or shape；Can be different from the array of article in terms of size and/or shape；And/or can be reusable；And/or can be with endlessThe superiors of article are covered entirely, also, main panel can provide bigger side panel or end plates being attached to stack of articlesFolded panel.
Moreover, two apertures 756,856,956,1056,1156 have been illustrated similar size., can in other arrangementsSelection of land, when hook side plate 316a/316b, 316c/316d of carrying handle are differed, it is contemplated that aperture 756,856,956,1056th, 1156 can also（Alternatively）Suitably differ.
In the embodiment of other imagination, one or more apertures 756,856,956,1056,1156 in shape may be usedWith not for ellipse.It is preferable, however, that one or more apertures 756,856,956,1056,1156 are in shape ellipse,This is due to hook side plate 316a/316b, 316c/316d realization tight fit that the shape can most preferably accommodate carrying handle,This can improve is securely attached to article ' A ' and top cover by carrying handle.
Turning now to Figure 33 to Figure 38 and Figure 39 to Figure 41, two other implementation of attachable carrying handle is shownExample.In these diagram embodiments of carrying handle, similar reference（In the conceived case）For representing similarPart, although with the addition of suffix '（Symbol）To indicate that these features belong to different embodiments.Alternate embodiment respectively with Fig. 9,Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 13, Figure 14 and Fig. 3 embodiment share public feature, therefore, will be only pair with illustrating and describing beforeCarrying handle and be described below in greater detail for the difference of the embodiment of the blank of carrying handle.
In fig. 33, blank 310' be disposed with a series of reinforced panel 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d', 312a',312b', 314a' and 314b'.Reinforced panel 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d', 312a', 312b', 314a' and 314b'In each reinforced panel be coupled to blank 310', so as to around fold line 331a', 331b', 331c', 331d', 333b',Each reinforced panel is folded into the former carrying handle panel that reinforcement is intended to the reinforced panel by 333a', 311a', 311b'316a', 316b', 316c', 316d', 312', 314' substantially contact arrangement or covering arrangement into face.
In order to construct carrying handle, around fold line 331a', 331b', 331c', 331d', 333b', 333a', 311a',311b' folds reinforced panel 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d', 312a', 312b', 314a' and 314b', makes they and itStrengthened panel 316a', 316b', 316c', 316d', 312', 314' faces contact.（See Figure 34 and Figure 35）Then, such asIt is previously described, construct carrying handle by following steps：
（i）By using intermediate fold line 329a', by the first hook side plate and second hook panel 316a'/313a' and316b'/313b' is folded towards each other；
（ii）By using intermediate fold line 329b', by the 3rd hook side plate and the 4th hook side plate 316c'/313c' and316d'/313d' is folded towards each other；
（iii）The hook side plate reinforcement structure of four layer of first hook side plate/second hook panel/first/second hook panel is strengthened into knotStructure 316a'/313a'/316b'/313b' is folded into handle panel 312' substantially into vertical relation；
（iv）By the hook side plate reinforcement structure of the hook side plate reinforcement structure of the hook side plate of four layer of the 3rd hook side plate/the 4th/the 3rd/the 4th316c'/313c'/316d'/313d' is folded into handle panel 312' substantially into vertical relation；
（v）Rotating around fold line 321a', 325a', 321b', 325b', 321c', 325c', 321d', 325d' angle foldingFagging, so that the relation that each gusset substantially contacts with handle panel 312 into face；And
（vi）Around fold line 311a' and 311b'（As illustrated in Figure 36）These buffering tabs reinforcement structures 314a',314b'。
Resulting carrying handle structure includes two hooks：Handle portion 312' opposite end often arranges one at endHook.The thickness of hook is four layer materials respectively.Every layer in four layer materials has tooth 330' and shoulder 332'.By providing shapingAperture 335a', 335b', 335c', 335d'（See Figure 33）With fold line 331a', 331b', 331c', 331d', to form tooth330' and its shoulder 332'.
After in the hole ' H ' for be inserted into carrying handle one or more layers article, tooth 330' with alternatively by flanged lipContacts-side-down of the edge ' F ' around hole ' H ' engagement member provided.So, flange edge ' F ' provides lifting surface.See Figure 37,In the figure, it can be seen that how tooth 330' shoulder portions 332' contact with engagement member.
Moreover, in Figure 37, it can be seen that plate 316a', 316b', 316c', 316d' and its reinforcement structure in hook sideHow fold line 331a', 331b', 331c', 331d' between 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d' are reasonably by hook side plate316a', 316b', 316c', 316d' and its reinforcement structure 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d' remain it is close to each other, still" being in contact " is not necessarily to, to create the tooth connection 330' with substantially triangular section.It is substantially triangularThe tooth 330' of section there are two shoulder edge 332' respectively.This creates increased connect between briar tooth 330' and engagement member FContacting surface is accumulated.Hook includes two adjacent tooth 330' so that, at least partly the, the section shape of hook is at least substantially herringbone.（Consider by following the trail of shape made from procedure below：Fold line 329a' to fold line 331b'；To reinforcement structure 313b' fromBy edge and reinforcement structure 313a' edge, to fold line 331a', to fold line 329a', Figure 37 is seen）.
Moreover, from hook side plate 316a', 316b', 316c', 316d' and its reinforcement structure 313a', 313b', 313c',Somewhat spread out at 313d' substantially flat face contact position（Due to the natural elastic of formation blank 310' material）Add everyIndividual hook（It is 316a'/313a'/316b'/313b' and 316c'/313c'/316d'/313d' respectively）Effective width or thicknessDegree.This can improve the tight ness rating for fitting in carrying handle in hole ' H '（Also, alternatively, using portable handle with reference to top coverIn the case of hand, for example, in fig. 11, the aperture 756 that also fits into main panel 750,850,950,1050,1150,856,956th, in 1056,1156）.There is provided one or more reinforced panel 313a', 313b', 313c', 313d', 312a', 312b',314a' and 314b' can enable to form carrying handle by the lower material of weight or slide calliper rule, and/or can increaseAdd the rigidity of blank, this is to be wrapped in the high-speed automated carrying handle for folding into part formation by this blank to be ready for insertion intoConsideration in piece installing.
Another examples shown of the carrying handle with reinforced panel is provided into Figure 41 in Figure 39, wherein, showCarrying handle with single hook 216a'/213a'/216b'/213b', the single hitcher have substantially triangular sectionThe two tooth 230' stretched out from the edge of single hook（It is specifically shown in Figure 41）.Each tooth 230' has two shoulder edge 232'.It is portableHandle alternatively also have be arranged in reinforced tab 220' in reinforced handle portion 214a'/212a'/214b'/212b'/218a'、218b'。
Blank 210' for forming carrying handle includes the first hook side plate 216a' and its by being arranged on tooth edgeThe structure that is articulated and connected 231a' is connected to the first hook side plate 216a' reinforcement structure 213a'.So, reinforcement structure 213a' can be withStrengthen tooth 230', this is favourable, because the exactly tooth 230' of carrying handle engages with the engagement member ' F ' of article ' A '.AgainIt is secondary, provide two shoulder edge 232' for each tooth 230' and add engagement amount between carrying handle and its article being attached ' A '.Similarly, there is provided second hook panel 216b' and its reinforcement structure 213b'；These are connected to the first hook by fold line 229'Panel 216a'.Only provided in the handle portion 214a'/214b' limited by fold line 225', 221', 227', 223' endA pair of gussets 203a', 203b'.Also provide handle portion reinforcement structure 212a'/212b'.Alternatively, reinforced panel 213a',213b', 212a', 212b' can not the panel to be strengthened with them stretch.In other embodiments, it is contemplated that appointWhat or all reinforced panel 213a', 213b', 212a', 212b' can the panel to be strengthened with them stretch.It is portableHandle passes through tooth 230' and thing by being played a role in the hole ' H ' that is inserted in article ' A ' or article packageProduct either the lifting surface of package or the engagement of engagement member and be changed into mechanical caging to hole ' H '.Carrying handle can be tiedOne or more top covers are closed to be used together.
It will be seen that it may be many modifications within the scope of the invention.For example, the big of panel and aperture can be adjustedSmall and shape accommodates size or variform article ' A '.
In alternative embodiments, article ' A ' can not include flange or projection ' F '.In such an embodiment, packageIt can also include being placed on the insert below every layer of article.The insert can include being used to receive hook 16a/16b, 316a/316b at least one of aperture so that one or more teeth 30,330 can engage with insert.The insert of bottomSpacer element, such as, side wall or end wall, for improving the article of insert in the way of pellet type can alternatively be includedReceiving surface or panel so that the tooth of bottom can be bonded on below the article receiving panel of insert.
It is appreciated that the variously-shaped and article of size ' A ' can be adapted to make when reading specification and checking diagramThese articles are attached to according to the attachable handle of many aspects of the present invention.It is contemplated that attachable handle can be formed asVarious shapes and size and be formed as various configurations, allow it to be attached according to sufficiently tight mode, to lift oneIndividual or multiple articles or group or multiple articles ' A ' group.Although moreover, relative to tank or cup ' A '（It is optionalGround, for dairy starting material, Yoghourt etc.）The many aspects of the present invention are described, it is contemplated that the present invention is readily applicable toOther articles ' A ', and used the tank connected to tank ' A ', item placement, fragility, the article ' A ' with film, with convexEdge refers to article ' A's ' of other descriptive matters, to assist reader to understand illustrated arrangement, and without limitationMeaning.
It is fully recognized that, other kinds of article ' A ' and other kinds of article connection method can be applied to and this hairBright attachable handle combination.Attachable handle can be attached directly to one or more articles ' A ', or via outer carton orPerson's carrier is indirectly connected to one or more articles ' A '.For example, known in the prior art have for catching article ' A 'Top and by they classify top grab formula carrier.It would be recognized that attachable handle described herein can grab formula with this topCarrier combinations use, by provide it is a kind of be used to carrying such package it is more comfortable in a manner of, and/or to provide onePlant a series of device that similar tops are grabbed formula carrier package part and are grouped together.Further, attachable handle can phaseUsefully disposed for Individual Items ' A ', the Individual Items ' A ' can include integral type trip edge and/or can include canWith the accessory being used cooperatively with attachable handle.
The invention provides a kind of article that can be attached to one group of fragile connection to have one or more layers article to be formedPackage carrying handle.In the embodiment with two layers or more than two layers, the fastening of these layers is that by carrying handleThis relation fixed.
It is to be understood that when not in use, carrying handle can be folded into resident position.In resident configuration, carrying handleHandle portion either panel is substantially smooth or plane, and it is upper with the article of engagement to be placed closely adjacent to itSurface, package is grouped and/or stacked for example on pallet or shelf so as to convenient.Carrying handle can be deployed in carryingPosition, wherein, handle portion or panel and the upper surface interval of article group are separated so that it can be grasped by user.
In alternative embodiments, backbone panel can be provided, the first hook side plate 316a and second hook panel 16b is hingedGround interconnects.In such an embodiment, except being hinge-connected to the first hook side plate and second hook panel 316a, 316b, or conductThe first hook side plate and second hook panel 316a, 316b alternative are hinge-connected to, first in command's panel 314 can be hingedGround is connected to backbone panel.In other embodiments, it can be envisaged that other gussets are arranged, for example, fold line 325a/321a canTo collapse the summit separated in the summit collapsed with fold line 327a/323a；And alternatively, similarly, fold line 325b/321b can collapse the summit separated in the summit collapsed with fold line 327b/323b.
It would be recognized that directionality used herein with reference to " top ", " bottom ", "front", "rear", " end ", " side ", " interior ", " outer ","up" and "down" is not that the panel of response is confined into this orientation, but is used only for these panels being distinguished from each other.
Term " being articulated and connected " and " fold line " as employed herein, which refers to, to be limited the be hinged feature of blank, promotes blank relativeIn mutual folded portion or the line for the form of ownership being folded to for the optimal panel of blank instruction.Fold line be usually rule,Embossed lines or embedding print line.Any refer to is articulated and connected or fold line shall not be considered as and necessarily mean only a single fold line；In fact, without departing from the scope of the invention, it is contemplated that be articulated and connected can by it is following any one or moreFormed：Short crack, line of weakness or fold line.
Term " cutting line " as employed herein, which refers to, conveniently makes part substantially be separated from each other or indicate optimal separateThe line of the form of ownership of position.Cutting line can be fragile either line of weakness, tear line, line of cut or crack.
It should be understood that be articulated and connected, cutting line and fold line respectively can include formed blank substantially in memberPart, including：Perforation, perforation line, short crack line, hemisection mouth line, single semi cuts, line of cut, discontinuous line of cut, crack, quarterTrace, any combination of them lamp.The size of these elements can determine and be arranged as providing required function.For example, perforationThe size of line can be determined or be designed as with Weakening degree, to limit fold line and/or cutting line.Perforation line can designFor convenience of folding and aid in be broken, conveniently folded with bigger power and auxiliary fracture or be conveniently broken with smaller power.