Cardboard box and cardboard box blank

Description

[001] The present invention relates to a cardboard box and a blank for forming the same; more specifically, but not exclusively, to a cardboard box comprising a carrying handle to facilitate the transport of the cardboard box. BACKGROUND

[002] In the packaging sector, it is often necessary to provide consumers with packaging consisting of multiple containers (multipacks) for primary products. Such multiple packs are desirable for transport and distribution purposes, as well as for displaying promotional information. For cost and environmental reasons, such cardboard boxes or carriers need to be formed from the least possible amount of material and cause the least possible waste of the materials from which they are formed. Another factor to be considered is the strength of the packaging and its suitability for containing and transporting large quantities of items.

[003] It is desirable to provide a cardboard box that has a carrying handle to facilitate carrying the cardboard box.

[004] The present invention seeks to overcome or at least mitigate the problems of the prior art. SUMMARY

[005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cardboard box is provided for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle. The handle wall comprises a pair of overlapping first and second panels. The carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the overlapping first panel by means of a first articulated connection and a second Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 7 / 60 2 / 34 handle flap articulated to the second overlapping panel via a second articulated connection. The first and second handle flaps are positioned in an overlapping arrangement. The first and second handle flaps each have a distal end edge opposite the respective first and second articulated connections. The distal end edges are defined by a parting line that extends entirely through the handle wall.

[006] Advantageously, the handle wall can be formed from an end wall of a cardboard box, the end wall closing a tubular structure formed by a plurality of main panels; the end wall being formed by a plurality of end-closing panels. The cardboard box may comprise a detachable opening provided with at least one, two or more main panels, the carrying handle and the detachable opening may be configured and positioned relative to each other so that the integrity or strength of the cardboard box is not compromised or at least any reduction is minimized. Positioning the carrying handle on the end wall may also have the benefit of increasing the space available for providing the detachable opening, so that a larger detachable portion can be defined than would otherwise be available.

[007] In some forms, the carrying handle is assembled and formed by attaching the first and second overlapping panels after loading the cardboard box with one or more items.

[008] Providing a carrying handle on the end wall can be even more advantageous for removing the cardboard box from a shelf or display unit, when a carrying handle is provided on each of a pair of opposite end walls, a carrying handle is available to a user, regardless of Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 8 / 60 3 / 34 fearing which terminal wall is presented to it.

[009] In some embodiments, the carrying handle may be oriented perpendicular to the direction of the paper fiber or machine, with the parting line extending orthogonally to the direction of the paper fiber or machine. When a detachable opening is provided, the parting line of the detachable opening may comprise portions that extend parallel or obliquely to the direction of the paper fiber or machine. The parting line may extend towards the parallel or obliquely extended portions of the parting line of the detachable opening and terminate in a spaced relationship to them.

[0010] Optionally, the parting line extends to at least one panel connected in a hinged manner to one of the pairs of overlapping first and second panels, the parting line terminating with a stop cut located in said at least one panel.

[0011] Optionally, the cardboard box comprises a plurality of main panels to form a tubular structure and said at least one panel is provided by one of said main panels.

[0012] Optionally, the handle wall and a carrying handle form a first handle wall and a first carrying handle, respectively, and the cardboard box comprises a second handle wall and a second carrying handle. The second handle wall comprises a pair of overlapping third and fourth panels. The second carrying handle comprises a third handle flap articulated to the overlapping third panel via a third articulated connection and a fourth handle flap articulated to the overlapping fourth panel via a fourth articulated connection. The third and fourth handle flaps are positioned in an overlapping arrangement. The second handle wall Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 9 / 60 4 / 34 opposes the first handle wall. The second carrying handle can be positioned opposite the first carrying handle.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a cardboard box is provided for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle. The handle wall comprises a pair of overlapping first and second panels. The carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first overlapping panel via a first articulated connection and a second handle flap articulated to the second overlapping panel via a second articulated connection. The first and second handle flaps are positioned in an overlapping arrangement and adhesive-fixed in a face-to-face arrangement.

[0014] Optionally, the handle wall further comprises at least one dust flap including a raised area, the raised area being adhesive-fixed to at least one of the overlapping first and second panels.

[0015] Optionally, the embossed area is aligned transversely with an overlapping area of ​​the first and second overlapping panels.

[0016] Optionally, the handle wall further comprises at least one dust flap and the first overlapping panel has a cutout through which the second overlapping panel is adhesively attached to at least one dust flap.

[0017] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a cardboard box is provided for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle. The handle wall comprises a pair of overlapping first and second panels. The carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first panel. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 10 / 60 5 / 34 overlapping via a first hinged connection and a second handle flap hinged to the second overlapping panel via a second hinged connection. The handle wall further comprises at least one dust flap that is adhesively attached to the first and second overlapping panels to form the handle wall.

[0018] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a blank is provided for forming a cardboard box. The blank comprises a plurality of main panels articulated in series to form a tubular structure. The blank further comprises at least one pair of first and second end-closing panels articulated to the respective main panels of the plurality of main panels to form an end-closing wall to close one of the opposite ends of the tubular structure. The plurality of main panels is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the blank that is perpendicular to a tubular axis of the tubular structure. The first and second end-closing panels are positioned on one of the opposite sides of the longitudinal axis.The first terminal closure panel comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first terminal closure panel via a first articulated connection. The second terminal closure panel comprises a second handle flap articulated to the second terminal closure panel via a second articulated connection. The first and second articulated connections extend transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis.

[0019] Optionally, the first and second articulated connections are positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

[0020] Optionally, the plurality of main panels defines first and second opposing longitudinal edges, each extending Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 11 / 60 6 / 34 along the longitudinal axis, where the first and second end closure panels are articulated along the first longitudinal edge of the plurality of main panels.

[0021] Optionally, each of the first and second terminal closure panels comprises a hinged flap connection to the respective main panel and a free distal terminal edge opposite the hinged flap connection, wherein at least one of the first and second terminal closure panels further comprises an unvarnished area along the free distal edge thereof.

[0022] Optionally, at least one pair of first and second terminal closure panels comprises at least one dust protection flap to form the terminal closure wall, wherein the at least one dust protection flap is articulated to a respective main panel among the plurality of main panels.

[0023] Optionally, the plurality of main panels comprises a top panel, a side wall panel and a base panel connected in a hinged manner in sequence, wherein the first end closure panel is connected in a hinged manner to the top panel and wherein the second end closure panel is connected in a hinged manner to the base panel.

[0024] Optionally, each of the first and second terminal closure panels comprises a hinged flap connection to the respective main panel and a free distal terminal edge opposite the hinged flap connection, the first and second terminal closure panels extending from their respective hinged flap connections in the same direction to their respective free distal terminal edges.

[0025] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 12 / 60 7 / 34 evident from the specific modalities illustrated in the drawings and discussed below.

[0026] Within the scope of this application, it is anticipated or intended that the various aspects, modalities, examples, resources and alternatives presented in the preceding paragraphs, in the claims and / or in the description and drawings that follow may be considered or taken independently or in any combination thereof.

[0027] Features or elements described in association with, or in relation to, one modality are applicable to all modalities, unless there is a feature incompatibility. One or more features or elements of a modality may be incorporated or combined with any of the other modalities described in this document, wherein such features or elements drawn from such modality may be included in addition to, or in substitution for, one or more features or elements of the other modality.

[0028] A feature, or combination of features, of a modality described in this document may be extracted independently of other features of this modality. Alternatively, a feature, or combination of features, of a modality may be omitted from this modality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a plan view from above of a blank for forming a cardboard box according to one embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a top perspective view of a cardboard box formed from the blank in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a final view of the cardboard box from Figure 2; and Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 13 / 60 8 / 34 Figure 4 is a top plan view of a blank for forming a cardboard box according to another embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY MODALITIES

[0030] Detailed descriptions of specific embodiments of the packaging, blanks, and cardboard boxes are described in this document. It should be understood that the embodiments described are merely examples of how certain aspects of the invention can be implemented and do not represent an exhaustive list of all ways in which the invention can be carried out. In fact, it should be understood that the packaging, blanks, and cardboard boxes described in this document can be carried out in various and alternative forms. The Figures are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of specific components. Well-known components, materials, or methods are not necessarily described in great detail to avoid obscuring the present invention.Any specific structural and functional details described herein should not be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art how to employ the invention in various ways.

[0031] In the embodiments detailed in this document, the terms cardboard box and support refer, for the non-limiting purpose of illustrating the various features of the invention, to a container 90 for attaching and transporting articles, such as primary product containers. It is considered that the teachings of the invention can be applied to various product containers, which may or may not be conical and / or cylindrical. Other containers exemplify Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 14 / 60 9 / 34 captive items include bottles (e.g., metal, glass, or plastic bottles), cans (e.g., aluminum cans), metal packaging, bags, packages, and similar items.

[0032] Blanks 10; 110 are formed from a sheet of suitable substrate. It should be understood that, as used in this document, the term suitable substrate includes all types of materials foldable into a sheet, such as cardboard, corrugated cardboard, paperboard, plastic, combinations thereof and the like. It will be recognized that one or more blanks may be employed, where appropriate, for example, to provide the support structure described in more detail below.

[0033] The structure of the cardboard packaging or box described in this document may be formed from a sheet material, such as cardboard, which may be made or coated with materials to increase its strength. An example of such a sheet material is NATRALOCK® tear-resistant cardboard, manufactured by WestRock Company. It should be noted that tear-resistant materials may consist of more than one layer to help improve the tear resistance of the packaging. Typically, one surface of the sheet material may have different characteristics from the other. For example, the surface of the sheet material facing outwards in a finished package may be particularly smooth and may have a coating, such as a clay coating or other surface treatment to provide good printability.The inward-facing surface of the sheet material may, on the other hand, be coated, layered, treated, or otherwise prepared to impart properties such as one or more of these include tear resistance, good bonding ability, heat sealing, or other desired functional properties.

[0034] In the modalities illustrated in Figure 1, blank 10 is confi Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 15 / 60 10 / 34 arranged to form a cardboard box or support 90 for packaging an exemplary set of exemplary items. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, the set is an m x n matrix or array, with four rows (m = 4) and six columns (n ​​= 6); four rows of six items are provided and the items may be 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) beverage cans. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 4, the set is an m x n matrix or array, with three rows (m = 3) and six columns (n ​​= 6); three rows of six items are provided and the items may be 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) beverage cans. Alternatively, the blank spaces 10; 110 can be configured to form a support for packaging other types, numbers and sizes of items and / or for packaging items in a different arrangement or layout, for example, but without limitation, basket supports or wraparound supports; the items can be cups, bags, jars or cans.

[0035] With reference to Figure 1, a plan view of a blank 10 is shown that is capable of forming a cardboard box or support 90, as shown in Figure 2, for transporting a group of primary products such as, but not limited to, cans or bottles, hereinafter referred to as articles. The blank 10 forms a secondary packaging for containing at least one container or package of primary product.

[0036] Blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 articulated to each other in a linear series. A first side wall panel 12 is articulated to a top panel 14 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 13. A second side wall panel 16 is articulated to the top panel 14 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 15. A base panel 18 is articulated to the second side wall panel 16 by means of a hinged connection in the form of a crease line 17. The second side wall panel 18 is articulated to Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 16 / 60 11 / 34 a glue panel 20 through a hinged connection, such as a crease line 19.

[0037] The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 of blank 10 form walls of an open tubular structure under assembly conditions. The tubular structure is at least partially closed by end-closing structures. The tubular structure has a tubular axis that defines a longitudinal direction.

[0038] Each end of the tubular structure is at least partially closed by end-closure panels that form the end walls of the tubular structure. In the illustrated embodiment, the ends of the tubular structure are fully closed by end-closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B.

[0039] The end closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A are configured to close a first end of the tubular structure and the end closure panels 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B are configured to close a second end of the tubular structure.

[0040] The first end of the tubular structure is closed by a first end closure panel 22A, a second end closure panel 24A, a third end closure panel 26A, and a fourth end closure panel 28A. The first end closure panel 22A is hinged to a first end of the first side wall panel 12 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 23A. The second end closure panel 24A is hinged to a first end of the top panel 14 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 25A. The third end closure panel 26A is hinged to a first end of the second side wall panel 16 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 27A. The fourth end closure panel 28A is hinged to a first end of the top panel 14 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 28A. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 17 / 60 12 / 34 at the end of the base panel 18 through a hinged connection, such as a crease line 29A.

[0041] The second end of the tubular structure is closed by a fifth end closure panel 22B, a sixth end closure panel 24B, a seventh end closure panel 26B, and an eighth end closure panel 28B. The fifth end closure panel 22B is hinged to a second end of the first side wall panel 12 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 23B. The sixth end closure panel 24B is hinged to a second end of the top panel 14 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 25B. The seventh end closure panel 26B is hinged to a second end of the second side wall panel 16 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 27B. The eighth end closure panel 28B is hinged to a second end of the base panel 18 via a hinged connection, such as a crease line 29B.

[0042] The first terminal closure panel 22A and the fifth terminal closure panel 22B each form a secondary terminal closure panel or dust protection flap at opposite ends of the tubular structure. The third terminal closure panel 26A and the seventh terminal closure panel 26B each form a secondary terminal closure panel or dust protection flap at opposite ends of the tubular structure. The secondary terminal closure panels or dust protection flaps are also referred to herein as side wall terminal closure panels.

[0043] The second terminal closure panel 24A and the fourth terminal closure panel 28A each form a main side closure panel at the first end of the tubular structure. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 18 / 60 13 / 34 lar. The sixth terminal closure panel 24B and the eighth terminal closure panel 28B each form a main side closure panel at the second end of the tubular structure. The second terminal closure panel 24A and the sixth terminal closure panel 24B are also referred to herein as upper terminal closure panels. The fourth terminal closure panel 28A and the eighth terminal closure panel 28B are also referred to herein as lower terminal closure panels.

[0044] Blank 10 comprises a first carrying handle H1 / H2 is defined, at least in part, in each of the second terminal closure panel 24A and the fourth terminal closure panel 28A. The first carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises a pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B, which are defined in part by a parting line 65A / 65B. The second terminal closure panel 24A comprises a first portion H1 of the first carrying handle H1 / H2, and the fourth terminal closure panel 28A comprises a second portion H2 of the first carrying handle H1 / H2.

[0045] The first portion H1 of the first carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises first parts 60A and 62A of the pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B which project from or are defined within the second terminal closing panel 24A and connected to it in an articulated manner by the respective articulated connections 61A and 63A. The first parts 60A and 62A of the pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B are articulated in opposition to each other and separated by a first separating line 65A. Optionally, the first separating line 65A comprises an end 67A comprising a plurality of separating lines, each positioned in parallel. The first portion of the separating line 65A po Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 19 / 60 14 / 34 extending into the upper panel 14. The first parting line portion 65A may terminate at the upper panel 14 with a raised structure, the raised structure may comprise a V-shaped cut (also referred to herein as a stop cut), the vertex of which is located at the termination of the first parting line portion 65A. A crease line 67A, 69A extends from each terminal end of the V-shaped cut towards the hinged connection, crease line 25A, between the second terminal closing panel 24A and the upper panel 14, the crease lines 67A, 69A being positioned divergently from each other.

[0046] The second portion H2 of the first carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises second parts 60B, 62B of the elongated tab pair 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B which project from or are set within the fourth terminal closing panel 28A and are connected to it in an articulated manner by means of the respective articulated connections 61B, 63B. The second parts 60B, 62B of the elongated tab pair 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B are articulated in opposition to each other and separated from each other by a second separating line 65B. The second portion of separation line 65B may extend into base panel 18. The second portion of separation line 65B may terminate at base panel 18 with a relief structure, the relief structure may comprise a V-shaped cut (also referred to herein as a stop cut), the vertex of which is located at the termination of the second portion of separation line 65B.A crease line 67B, 69B extends from each terminal end of the V-shaped cut towards the hinged connection, crease line 29A, between the fourth terminal closure panel 28A and the base panel 18, crease lines 67B, 69B being positioned divergently from each other. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 20 / 60 15 / 34

[0047] The second parts 60B, 62B of the pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B are configured to be positioned in an overlapping relationship, at least in part, with the first parts 60A, 62A of the pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B in an arrangement condition, and fixed to them with an adhesive or other suitable fastening means.

[0048] The terminal portion 67A of the first parting line portion 65A may be located in an overlapping region between the first and second parts 60A, 62A, 60B, 62B of the elongated tab pair 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B.

[0049] Optionally, the fourth terminal closure panel 28A comprises a cutout or recess R at each free corner, the free corners opposing the respective hinged corners adjacent to the hinged connection, crease line 29A, between the fourth terminal closure panel 28A and the base panel 18. The cutouts or recesses R may be located in an overlapping region between the fourth terminal closure panel 28A and the second terminal closure panel 24A.

[0050] Optionally, each of the first and third terminal closure panels 24A, 26A comprises a raised, embossed or thickened region Em. The raised region Em is configured to be positioned in register with one of the respective cutouts or recesses R in the fourth terminal closure panel 28A.

[0051] Optionally, blank 10 comprises a second H1 / H2 carrying handle defined, at least in part, on each of the sixth terminal closure panel 24B and eighth terminal closure panel 28B. The second H1 / H2 carrying handle has substantially the same construction as the first H1 / H2 carrying handle and will not be described in further detail.

[0052] Optionally, the eighth terminal closure panel 28B Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 21 / 60 16 / 34 comprises a cutout or recess R at each free corner, the free corners opposing the respective hinged corners adjacent to the hinged connection, crease line 29B, between the eighth terminal closure panel 28B and the base panel 18. The cutouts or recesses R may be located in an overlapping region between the eighth terminal closure panel 28B and the sixth terminal closure panel 24B.

[0053] Optionally, each of the fifth and seventh terminal closure panels 24B, 26B comprises a raised, embossed or thickened region Em. The raised region Em is configured to be positioned in register with one of the respective cutouts or recesses R in the eighth terminal closure panel 28B.

[0054] Optionally, blank 10 comprises a detachable opening D to facilitate access to the contents of the cardboard box 90. The detachable opening D comprises a detachable portion 14D / 16D of the cardboard box 90. The detachable opening D comprises a plurality of separation lines 41, 43, 45. The detachable portion 14D / 16D consists of a portion of at least one of the plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. In the illustrated embodiment, the detachable portion 14D / 16D consists of a portion of the top panel 14 and a portion of the second side wall panel 16.

[0055] The second side panel 16 comprises a first parting line 41 extending from a first location on the hinged connection, the crease line 15, between the second side panel 16 and the top panel 14 to a second distal location on said hinged connection. The first parting line 41 may generally be U-shaped.

[0056] A second parting line 43A extends from the first location on the crease line 15 to a starting mechanism. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 22 / 60 17 / 34 go I. A third parting line 43B extends from the second location on the crease line 15 to the tear initiation mechanism I. The tear initiation mechanism I comprises a tab 40 cut from the top panel 14 and articulatedly connected to a detachable portion 14D of the top panel 14 via a hinged connection in the form of a crease line 47. The tear initiation mechanism I is defined, in part, by a tear line element that has a lower tear resistance than the second and third parting lines 43A, 43B.

[0057] The detachable opening D may comprise a first partial separation line 45A positioned parallel to at least a portion of the second separation line 43A. The detachable opening D may comprise a second partial separation line 45B positioned parallel to at least a portion of the third separation line 43B.

[0058] The 90 cardboard box can be formed through a series of sequential folding operations on a straight-line machine, so that the 90 cardboard box does not need to be rotated or inverted to complete its construction. The folding process is not limited to that described below and can be altered according to specific manufacturing requirements. During loading and assembly of the 90 cardboard box, it can be oriented so that one of the upper or lower panels 14, 18 forms a loading surface. The bases of one or more articles may be in sliding contact with the loading surface when inserted into the 90 cardboard box. The articles may have a substantially cylindrical shape and a cylindrical axis. Figure 1 shows the orientation of the items relative to the blank 10; the dashed lines illustrated on the upper or lower panels 14, 18 indicate the footprint B of the items.The cylindrical shaft is oriented perpendicularly to the upper panel 14 e. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 23 / 60 18 / 34 can also be oriented in a substantially vertical manner.

[0059] The first 22A, 24A terminal closure panels, 26A, 28A, or, alternatively, the second terminal closure panels 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B, form the top panel (upper wall) 22A / 24A / 26A / 28A when the handle structure H1 / H2 is being used as a carrying handle by a user and such top wall is optionally positioned adjacent to the sides of the articles. In this orientation, the top wall 22A / 24A / 26A / 28A, 22B / 24B / 26B / 28B is not positioned substantially flat in relation to the top or bottom of the articles contained in the cardboard box 90. In other words, the cylindrical axis of the articles is substantially parallel to the plane of the top wall 22A / 24A / 26A / 28A, 22B / 24B / 26B / 28B of the cardboard box 90.

[0060] The second terminal closure panels 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B, or alternatively, the first terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, form the base panel 22B / 24B / 26B / 28B when the handle structure H1 / H2 is in use as a carrying handle by a user. The base panel 18 may form the base panel 18 when items are being dispensed from the cardboard box 90 or when the cardboard box 90 is resting on a surface, such as a shelf. Thus, it should be understood that the descriptive terms top, base, and side do not necessarily limit the cardboard box 90 to adopting a specific orientation, but serve to distinguish these panels from one another. In other embodiments, the cylindrical axis of the articles may be oriented differently with respect to the upper wall 14 of the cardboard box 90. For example, but without limitation, the cylindrical axis of the articles may be oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the upper wall 14 of the cardboard box 90.

[0061] Returning to the construction of the cardboard box 90, as Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 24 / 60 19 / 34 illustrated in Figure 2, the blank 10 is folded around the crease line 17 so that the base panel 18 is positioned in an overlapping relationship with the second side wall panel 16 and the top panel 14 and so that the fixing panel 20 is positioned in a frontal contact relationship with the top panel 14.

[0062] Glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to an external surface of the fixing panel 20. Alternatively, glue or other adhesive treatment may be applied to a corresponding edge portion of an internal surface of the first side wall panel 12.

[0063] The blank 10 is folded around the crease line 13 so that the first side wall panel 12 is positioned in an overlapping relationship to the fixing panel 20 and part of the top panel 14. The first side wall panel 12 is therefore fixed to the fixing panel 20, which forms a manufacturer's seam; the manufacturer's seam is normally formed before transport to a conversion facility where product loading takes place.

[0064] Blank 10 is then formed into a flat, collapsible tubular frame that can be easily shipped or distributed to a conversion facility, where the flat, collapsible tubular frame can be assembled into an open tubular frame and loaded with articles.

[0065] The flat, retracted tubular structure can be assembled to form an open-end tubular structure by unfolding the first side panel 12 relative to the top panel 14 so that the first side panel 12 is positioned substantially perpendicular to the top panel 14.

[0066] The 90 cardboard box, in its open tubular format, can be loaded with items through one or both open ends. It is important to note that, in some forms, a Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 25 / 60 20 / 34 of the open ends of the 90g cardboard box can be closed before loading the interior with items through the remaining open end.

[0067] After the cardboard box 90 is loaded with items, the open ends of the cardboard box 90 are closed.

[0068] One end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the first end closure panel 22A around the crease line 23A and folding the third end closure panel 26A around the crease line 27A.

[0069] The fourth terminal closure panel 28A is then folded around the crease line 29A to be placed in contact with the first and third terminal closure panels 22A, 26A.

[0070] GL glue or other adhesive treatment is applied to the outer surfaces of the fourth terminal closure panel 28A and the first and third terminal closure panels 22A, 26A, best shown in Figure 3.

[0071] The second terminal closure panel 24A (not shown in Figure 3) is then folded around the crease line 25A to be placed in contact with the fourth terminal closure panel 28A and, optionally, in contact with the first and third terminal closure panels 22A, 26A, specifically the embossed regions Em.

[0072] The second terminal closure panel 24A is fixed to the fourth terminal closure panel 28A. The second terminal closure panel 24A can be fixed to the first and third terminal closure panels 22A, 26A.

[0073] It will be recognized that the second terminal closure panel 24A can therefore be fixed to each of the second, third and fourth closure panels 22A, 26A, 28A with a single application of glue; the second parts 60B, 62B of the pair of tabs along Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 26 / 60 21 / 34 pieces 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B fixed to the first parts 60A, 62A of the pair of elongated tabs 60A / 60B, 62A / 62B by the same application of glue. It was found that the gluing performed by the conversion installation, typically hot gluing, after loading with articles is sufficient to employ the terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B as a handle panel 22A / 24A / 26A / 28A, 22B / 24B / 26B / 28B.

[0074] In other embodiments, alternative fastening means may be employed to fasten the terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B, for example, but without limitation, mechanical locking devices, such as clips or perforated locks integrally formed within the terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B.

[0075] A second end of the tubular structure is closed by folding the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth end closure panels 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B in a manner substantially similar to that described above in relation to the first end closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A.

[0076] Figure 2 illustrates the assembled cardboard box 90 forming a package with a plurality of items.

[0077] With reference to Figure 2, the cardboard box 90 comprises a detachable opening D located, in part, in the top panel 14 and, in part, in the second side wall 16 and when the detachable portion 14D / 16D is removed, an opening is created.

[0078] Referring now to Figure 4, an additional embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the second embodiment illustrated, similar numerals have been used, whenever possible, to denote similar parts, although with the addition of the prefix 100 to indicate that such features belong to the second embodiment. The additional embodiment shares many features in common with the first embodiment. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 27 / 60 22 / 34 modality and, therefore, only the differences in relation to the modality illustrated in Figures 1 to 3 will be described in detail.

[0079] Figure 4 shows a blank 110 for forming a cardboard box. The blank 10 comprises a plurality of main panels 112, 114, 116, 118 and 120 articulated to each other in a linear series. A first side wall panel 112 is articulated to a top panel 114 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 113. The top panel 114 is articulated to a second side wall panel 116 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 115. The second side wall panel 116 is articulated to the base panel 118 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 117. The base panel 118 is articulated to a glue panel 120 by means of a hinged connection, such as a crease line 119.

[0080] The structure of blank 110 is substantially similar to that of blank 10 in Figure 1, although the cutouts or recesses R in the fourth terminal closure panel 128A and the eighth terminal closure panel 128B have been omitted, as have the embossed or thickened regions Em in the first and third terminal closure panels 24A and 26A. Furthermore, the plurality of parallel parting lines that form the terminal portion 67A of the first parting line portion 65A has been omitted; the first parting line portion 165A comprises a single parting line extending through the second and sixth terminal closure panels 124A and 124B.

[0081] Terminal closure panels 122A, 124A, 126A, 128A, 122B, 124B, 126B, 128B can be formed into terminal walls 122A / 124A / 126A / 128A, 122B / 124B / 126B / 128B in a manner similar to that of the embodiment in Figure 1 and described above, although, to fix the secondary terminal closure panels 122A, 122B, 126A, 126B to the main terminal closure panels 124A, 124B, Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 28 / 60 23 / 34 In embodiments 128A, 128B, an additional gluing step may be included to apply glue to an outward-facing surface of the secondary end-closing panels 122A, 122B, 126A, 126B before folding the main end-closing panels 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B relative to the main panel 114, 118 to which they are hinged. In some embodiments, the main end-closing panels 122A, 122B, 126A, 126B may be free of attachment to the main end-closing panels 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B and the additional gluing step may be omitted.

[0082] Blank 110 is positioned to accommodate eighteen articles positioned in a 3 x 6 matrix or arrangement, three rows of six articles are provided and, consequently, the location of the handle structure H1 / H2 has been adjusted to align with a space or void between an adjacent pair of articles and, as a consequence, the separation line 165A / 165B is located off-center whereas, in the embodiment of Figure 1, the separation line 165A / 165B bisects the terminal wall 22A / 24A / 26A / 28A, 22B / 24B / 26B / 28B formed from the terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B.

[0083] Blank 110 comprises a detachable opening D to facilitate access to the contents of the cardboard box. The detachable opening D comprises a detachable portion 114D / 116D of the cardboard box. The detachable opening D comprises a plurality of separation lines 141, 143, 145. The detachable portion 114D / 116D consists of a portion of at least one of several main panels 112, 114, 116, 118, 120. In the illustrated embodiment, the detachable portion 114D / 116D consists of a portion of the top panel 114 and a portion of the top panel of the second side wall panel 116.

[0084] The second side panel 116 comprises a first separation line 141 extending from a first location on the co Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 29 / 60 24 / 34 articulated connection, the crease line 115, between the second side panel 116 and the top panel 114 to a second distal location in said articulated connection. The first parting line 141 may generally be U-shaped.

[0085] A second parting line 143 extends from the first location on the crease line 115 to the second location on the crease line 115. The second parting line 143 may have the general shape of a U. Together, the first and second parting lines 141, 143 define a generally rectangular detachable portion 114D / 116D.

[0086] The detachable opening D comprises at least one tear-start mechanism I. The illustrated embodiment comprises a pair of tear-start mechanisms I. Each tear-start mechanism I is removed from the detachable portion 16D of the second side wall panel 16 and is connected to it in an articulated manner via a hinged connection in the form of a crease line 147. The crease line may have a pair of parallel crease lines. The tear-start mechanism I is defined, in part, by a tear line element that has less tear resistance than the parting lines 141 and 143.

[0087] The detachable opening D may comprise a first partial separation line 145 positioned parallel to at least part of the separation lines 141, 143.

[0088] The present invention provides a support for articles or cardboard box 90 for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box 90 comprises a handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B and a carrying handle H1 / H2. The handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B comprises a pair of overlapping first panels 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B and a second overlapping panel 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B. The carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises a first handle flap 60A, 62A connected in a way Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 30 / 60 25 / 34 articulated to the first overlapping panel 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B through a first articulated connection and a second handle tab 60B, 62B articulated to the second overlapping panel 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B through a second articulated connection. The first and second handle tabs 60A, 62A, 60B, 62B are positioned in an overlapping arrangement. The first and second handle tabs 60A, 62A, 60B, 62B each have a distal edge opposite the respective first and second articulated connections. The distal edges are defined by a parting line 65A, 65B; 165A, 165B that extends entirely through the handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B.

[0089] Handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B can be formed from a terminal wall of the cardboard box 90. The terminal wall encloses a tubular structure formed from a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 112, 114, 116, 118, 120. The terminal wall is formed from a plurality of terminal closure panels 22A, 24A, 26A, 28A, 22B, 24B, 26B, 28B; 122A, 124A, 126A, 128A, 122B, 124B, 126B, 128B. The cardboard box 90 may comprise a detachable opening D located in at least one, two or more of the main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 112, 114, 116, 118, 120. The carrying handle H1 / H2 and the detachable opening D can be configured and positioned relative to each other so that the integrity or strength of the cardboard box 90 is not compromised or, at least, any reduction is minimized.Positioning the H1 / H2 carrying handle on the end wall can also have the benefit of increasing the space available for supplying the detachable opening D, so that a larger 14D / 16D; 114D / 116D detachable portion can be fitted than would otherwise be available.

[0090] In some forms, the H1 / H2 carrying handle is Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 31 / 60 26 / 34 assembled and formed by attaching the first and second overlapping panels 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B; 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B after loading the cardboard box 90 with one or more items.

[0091] Providing the H1 / H2 carrying handle on the end wall can be even more advantageous for removing the 90 cardboard box from a shelf or display device; when an H1 / H2 carrying handle is provided on each of a pair of opposite end walls, an H1 / H2 carrying handle is available to a user regardless of which end wall it is presented to them from.

[0092] In some embodiments, the carrying handle H1 / H2 may be oriented perpendicular to the direction of the fiber or the PMD paper machine (see Figures 1 and 4). The parting line 65A, 65B; 165A, 165B extends orthogonally to the direction of the fiber or PMD paper machine. When a detachable opening D is provided, the parting line of the detachable opening 41, 43, 45; 141, 143, 145 may comprise portions that extend parallel or obliquely to the direction of the fiber or PMD paper machine. The parting line 65A, 65B; 165A, 165B may extend towards portions that extend parallel or obliquely from the parting line of the detachable opening 41, 43, 45; 141, 143, 145 and end in a spaced relationship relative to them.

[0093] The parting line 65A, 65B; 165A, 165B may extend to at least one panel 14, 18; 114, 118 articulated to one of the pairs of first panels 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B and second panels 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B overlapping. The parting line 65A, 65B; 165A, 165B may terminate with a stop cut located in at least one panel 14, 18; 114, 118. The article support or cardboard box 90 may comprise a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 112, 114, 116, 118, 120 for Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 32 / 60 27 / 34 mar u tubular structure and the said at least one panel 14, 18; 114, 118 may consist of one of the main panels 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 112, 114, 116, 118, 120.

[0094] The present invention also provides a support for articles or a cardboard box 90 for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box 90 comprises a handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B and a carrying handle H1 / H2. The handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B comprises a pair of first overlapping panels 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B and second overlapping panels 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B. The carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises a first handle flap 60A, 62A articulatedly connected to the first overlapping panel 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B via a first hinged connection and a second handle tab 60B, 62B hinged to the second overlapping panel 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B via a second hinged connection. The first and second handle tabs 60A, 62A, 60B, 62B are positioned in an overlapping arrangement and fixed by adhesive in a front contact arrangement.

[0095] Handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B may further comprise at least one dust protection flap 22A / 26A, 22B / 26B; 122A / 126A, 122B / 126B comprising a raised area which is adhesively attached to at least one of the first and second overlapping panels 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B; 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B.

[0096] The raised area Em can be aligned transversely with an overlapping area of ​​the first and second overlapping panels 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B; 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B.

[0097] Handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B may further comprise at least one dust protection flap 22A / 26A, 22B / 26B; 122A / 126A, 122B / 126B and the first Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, p. 33 / 60 28 / 34 overlapping panel 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B has a cutout R through which the second overlapping panel 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B is adhesively attached to at least one dust protection flap 22A / 26A, 22B / 26B; 122A / 126A, 122B / 126B.

[0098] The present invention also provides a support for articles or cardboard box 90 for packaging one or more articles. The cardboard box 90 comprises a handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B and a carrying handle H1 / H2. The carrying handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B comprises a pair of first overlapping panels 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B and second overlapping panels 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B. The carrying handle H1 / H2 comprises a first carrying handle flap 60A, 62A articulated to the first overlapping panel 24A, 24B; 124A, 124B and a second carrying handle flap 60B, 62B articulated to the second overlapping panel 28A, 28B; 128A, 128B. The carrying handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B also includes a pair of dust protection flaps 22A / 26A, 22B / 26B; 122A / 126A, 122B / 126B which are adhesively attached to the first and second overlapping panels 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B; 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B to form the handle wall 24A / 28A, 24B / 28B; 124A / 128A, 124B / 128B.

[0099] With reference to Figure 1, the present invention further provides a blank 10 comprising a plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18 articulated in series to form a tubular structure, as shown in Figure 2. The blank further comprises at least one pair of first and second end-closing panels 24A, 28A articulated to the respective main panels 14, 18 to form an end-closing wall 24A / 28A (shown in Figure 2) to close one of the opposite ends of the tubular structure. The plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18 are positioned along an axis. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 34 / 60 29 / 34 longitudinal XX of the blank (see Figure 1) which is perpendicular to a tubular axis YY (shown in Figure 2) of the tubular structure. The first and second end cap panels 24A, 28A are located on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis XX. The first end cap panel 24A comprises a first handle tab 60A articulated to the first end cap panel 24A via a first hinged connection in the form of a crease line 61A. The second end cap panel 28A comprises a second handle tab 60B articulated to the second end cap panel 28A via a second hinged connection in the form of a crease line 61B. The first and second hinged connections 61A, 61B each extend in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis XX.

[00100] Optionally, the first and second articulated connections 61 A, 61 B are positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis XX.

[00101] Optionally, the plurality of main panels defines a first longitudinal edge 23A, 25A, 27A, 29A and a second opposite longitudinal edge 23B, 25B, 27B, 29B, each extending along the longitudinal axis XX, where the first and second end closure panels 24A, 28A are articulated along the first longitudinal edge 23A, 25A, 27A, 29A of the plurality of main panels 12, 14, 16, 18.

[00102] Optionally, each of the first and second terminal closure panels 24A, 28A comprises a hinged flap connection 25A, 29A with the respective main panel 14, 18 and a free distal edge DE1, DE2 opposite the hinged flap connection 25A, 29A, wherein at least one 28A of the first and second terminal closure panels further comprises an area without a visible edge. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 35 / 60 30 / 34 niz VF along the free distal edge DE2. As shown in Figure 1, the unvarnished area VF covers a terminal portion of the second handle tab 60B. Adhesive is applied to the unvarnished area to secure the second terminal closure panel 28A to the first terminal closure panel 24A in a face-to-face arrangement. This may allow the second handle tab 60B to be adhesively secured to the first handle tab 60A also in a face-to-face arrangement.

[00103] Optionally, at least one pair of first and second terminal closure panels 24A, 28A comprises at least one dust protection flap 22A, 26A to form the terminal closure wall, wherein at least one dust protection flap 22A, 26A is articulated to the respective main panel 12, 16 among the plurality of main panels.

[00104] Optionally, the plurality of main panels comprises a top panel 14, a side wall panel 16 and a base panel 18 articulated side by side in the sequence described, wherein the first terminal closure panel 24A is articulated to the top panel 14 and the second terminal closure panel 28A is articulated to the base panel 18.

[00105] Optionally, each of the first and second terminal closure panels 24A, 28A comprises a hinged flap connection in the form of a crease line 25A, 29A to the respective main panel 14, 18 and a free distal terminal edge DE1, DE2 opposite the hinged flap connection 25A, 29A. The first and second terminal closure panels 24A, 28A extend from their respective hinged flap connections 25A, 29A in the same direction to their respective free distal terminal edges DE1, DE2.

[00106] Optionally, the first handle tab 60A, when folded Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 36 / 60 31 / 34 of, defines a first opening or notch, at least in part, in the first terminal closure panel 24A, wherein the first terminal closure panel 24A further comprises a first separation line 65A extending from the first opening or notch towards a first hinged tab connection 25A by which the first terminal closure panel 24A is hingedly connected to the respective main panel 14. Optionally, the first separation line 65A crosses the hinged tab connection 25A and extends further into the respective main panel 14.

[00107] Optionally, the second handle tab 60B, when folded, defines a second opening or notch, at least in part, in the second terminal closure panel 28A, wherein the second terminal closure panel 28A further comprises a second parting line 65B extending from the second opening or notch towards a second hinged tab connection 29A by which the second terminal closure panel 28A is hingedly connected to the respective main panel 18. Optionally, the second parting line 65B crosses the second hinged tab connection 29A and extends further into the respective main panel 18.

[00108] Optionally, the first and second terminal closure panels 24A and 28A are configured and sized so that they overlap when the blank is mounted in a cardboard box. When the first and second terminal closure panels 24A and 28A overlap, the first and second handle tabs 60A and 60B overlap and form a single handle tab. When the single handle tab is folded into the cardboard box, the first and second openings or notches together form a single handle slot into which the user's hand can be inserted to grip a slot edge provided by the handle wall 24A / 28A. The first Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 37 / 60 32 / 34 and the second terminal closure panels 24A and 28A constitute the outermost layers of the loop wall, which is a terminal closure wall.

[00109] It will be recognized that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, the size and shape of the panels and openings can be adjusted to accommodate items of different sizes or shapes.

[00110] It will be recognized that, as used in this document, directional references such as top, bottom, base, front, back, end, side, inside, outside, top and bottom do not necessarily limit the respective panels to such orientation, but may only serve to distinguish these panels from one another.

[00111] As used in this document, the terms hinged connection and crease line refer to all types of lines that define the folding characteristics of the blank, facilitate the folding portions of the blank relative to each other, or otherwise indicate the ideal folding locations of the panel for the blank. Any reference to hinged connection should not be interpreted as necessarily referring to a single crease line; in fact, a hinged connection can be formed from two or more crease lines, where each of the two or more crease lines can be straight / linear or curved / curvilinear. When linear crease lines form a hinged connection, they may be positioned parallel to each other or slightly inclined relative to each other.When curved crease lines form a hinged connection, they can intersect to define a molded panel within the area enclosed by the curved crease lines. A typical example of such a hinged connection might comprise a pair of arched or convex crease lines that intersect at the same time. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 38 / 60 33 / 34 two points so as to define an elliptical panel between them. A hinged connection may be formed by one or more linear crease lines and one or more curved crease lines. A typical example of such a hinged connection may comprise a combination of a linear crease line and an arched crease line that intersect at two points so as to define a half-moon shaped panel between them.

[00112] As used in this document, the term crease line may refer to one of the following: a creased line, an embossed line, a marked line, a perforation line, a short groove line, a half-cut line, a single half-cut, a broken parting line, an aligned groove line, a cut line, and any combination of the above options.

[00113] It should be understood that articulated connections and crease lines may include elements formed into the blank substrate, including perforations, a perforation line, a short groove line, a half-cut line, a single half-cut, a parting line, an interrupted parting line, grooves, creases, any combination thereof and the like. The elements may be dimensioned and positioned to impart the desired functionality. For example, a perforation line may be dimensioned or designed with degrees of weakness to define a crease line or a parting line, or both. The perforation line may be designed to facilitate bending and resist breakage, to facilitate bending and facilitate breakage with more effort, or to facilitate breakage with little effort.

[00114] The expression "in tune with," as used in this document, refers to the alignment of two or more elements in an assembled cardboard box, such as an opening formed in Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 39 / 60 34 / 34 a first of two overlapping panels and a second opening formed in a second of two overlapping panels. These elements, in tune with each other, can be aligned with each other in the direction of the thickness of the overlapping panels. For example, when an opening in a first panel is in tune with a second opening in a second panel that is placed in an overlapping arrangement with the first panel, an edge of the opening can extend along at least a portion of an edge of the second opening and can be aligned, in the direction of the thickness of the first and second panels, with the second opening.

Claims

1. Cardboard box for packaging one or more articles, the cardboard box characterized in that it comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle, the handle wall comprising a pair of overlapping first and second panels, wherein the carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first overlapping panel by means of a first articulated connection and a second handle flap articulated to the second overlapping panel by means of a second articulated connection, the first and second handle flaps being positioned in an overlapping arrangement with each other, the first and second handle flaps each having a distal end edge opposite the respective first and second articulated connections, the distal end edges being defined by a parting line extending entirely through the handle wall.

2. Cardboard box, according to claim 1, characterized in that the parting line extends in at least one panel connected in a hinged manner to one of the pairs of overlapping first and second panels, the parting line terminating with a stop cut located in at least one panel.

3. Cardboard box, according to claim 2, characterized in that the cardboard box comprises a plurality of main panels to form a tubular structure and said at least one panel is constituted by one of said main panels.

4. Cardboard box, according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle wall and a carrying handle form a first handle wall and a first carrying handle, respectively, and the cardboard box comprises a second handle wall and a second carrying handle, the second handle wall comprising a pair of overlapping third and fourth panels, the second carrying handle comprising a third handle flap articulated to the overlapping third panel via a third articulated connection and a fourth handle flap articulated to the overlapping fourth panel via a fourth articulated connection, the third and fourth handle flaps being positioned in an overlapping arrangement with each other and the second handle wall opposing the first handle wall.

5. Cardboard box according to claim 4, characterized in that the second carrying handle is positioned opposite the first carrying handle.

6. Cardboard box for packaging one or more articles, the cardboard box characterized in that it comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle, the handle wall comprising a pair of overlapping first and second panels, wherein the carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first overlapping panel by means of a first articulated connection and a second handle flap articulated to the second overlapping panel by means of a second articulated connection, the first and second handle flaps being positioned in an overlapping arrangement with each other and being adhesively fastened together in a face-to-face arrangement.

7. Cardboard box, according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that the handle wall further comprises at least one dust flap comprising a raised area, the raised area being adhesively attached to at least one of the first and second overlapping panels.

8. Cardboard box, according to claim 7, characterized in that the embossed area is transversely aligned with an overlapping area of ​​the first and second overlapping panels. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 42 / 60 3 / 6 9. Cardboard box, according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that the handle wall further comprises at least one dust flap and the first overlapping panel has a cutout through which the second overlapping panel is adhesively attached to at least one dust flap.

10. Cardboard box for packaging one or more articles, the cardboard box characterized in that it comprises a handle wall and a carrying handle, the handle wall comprising a pair of overlapping first and second panels, wherein the carrying handle comprises a first handle flap articulated to the first overlapping panel by means of a first articulated connection and a second handle flap articulated to the second overlapping panel by means of a second articulated connection, the handle wall further comprising at least one dust flap which is adhesively attached to the first and second overlapping panels to form the handle wall.

11. Blank for forming a cardboard box, the blank characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of main panels connected in a series of articulated ways to form a tubular structure; and at least one pair of first and second end-closing panels connected in an articulated way to the respective main panels among the plurality of main panels to form an end-closing wall to close one of the opposite ends of the tubular structure, the plurality of main panels being positioned along a longitudinal axis of the blank that is perpendicular to a tubular axis of the tubular structure, the first and second end-closing panels being located on one of the opposite sides of the longitudinal axis, wherein the first end-closing panel comprises a first handle flap connected to Petition 870250085558, dated 22 / 09 / 2025, page 1.43 / 60 4 / 6 articulated to the first terminal closure flap via a first articulated connection, wherein the second terminal closure panel comprises a second handle flap articulated to the second terminal closure flap via a second articulated connection, and wherein the first and second articulated connections each extend in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis.

12. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that the first and second articulated connections are positioned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

13. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that the plurality of main panels defines first and second opposing longitudinal edges, each extending along the longitudinal axis, and in which the first and second end-closing panels are articulated along the first longitudinal edge of the plurality of main panels.

14. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that each of the first and second terminal closure panels comprises a hinged flap connection to the respective main panel and a free distal terminal edge opposite the hinged flap connection, at least one of the first and second terminal closure panels further comprises an unvarnished area along the free distal edge thereof.

15. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that at least one pair of first and second terminal closure panels comprises at least one dust protection flap to form the terminal closure wall, the at least one dust protection flap being articulated to a respective main panel among the plurality of main panels. Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, pp. 44 / 60 5 / 6 16. Blank, according to claim 13, characterized in that the plurality of main panels comprises a top panel, a side wall panel and a base panel articulated side by side in sequence, wherein the first end closure panel is articulated to the top panel and the second end closure panel is articulated to the base panel.

17. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that each of the first and second terminal closure panels comprises a hinged flap connection to the respective main panel and a free distal terminal edge opposite the hinged flap connection, the first and second terminal closure panels extending from their respective hinged flap connections in the same direction to their respective free distal terminal edges.

18. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that the first handle flap, when folded, defines a first opening at least in part in the first terminal closure panel and in that the first terminal closure panel further comprises a parting line extending from the first opening towards a hinged flap connection by which the first terminal closure panel is hingedly connected to the respective main panel.

19. Blank, according to claim 18, characterized in that the parting line crosses the hinged flap connection and extends further into the respective main panel to which the first terminal closure panel is hingedly connected.

20. Blank, according to claim 11, characterized in that the first and second terminal closure panels (Petition 870250085558, dated 09 / 22 / 2025, page 45 / 60 6 / 6) are configured and dimensioned so that the first and second terminal closure panels overlap when the blank is mounted in a cardboard box.

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