Rapid assembly display pack

Abstract

A display pack includes first and second sheet members arranged in a stacked configuration, with first and second cutouts in general axial alignment such that the smaller cutout provides an inner flange around the larger cutout. The display pack includes at least one container having a flat insertion portion and a chamber portion. The flat insertion portion is sandwiched between the two sheet members and the chamber portion protrudes from a plane of the sheet members via the larger cutout. Enclosing the product in the chamber portion is a lid member with a main body portion positioned over the chamber portion and an outer flange, wherein the inner flange covers the outer flange to secure the lid member to the display pack. A method of packaging includes providing a partially preassembled display pack as described above, placing a product in the container, placing the lid member on the display pack with the main portion extending into the opening through at least the smaller cutout and pressing the lid member into the opening until the outer flange passes through at least the smaller cutout and is covered by the first sheet member.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to product packaging, and in particular, it relates to packaging for products suitable for store merchandising.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Packaging serves different purposes by providing solutions to product protection, security and marketing. While packaging should be functional, it can also be ordinary or unique, practical or amusing. As consumer products have expanded and diversified, so have packaging designs in order to accommodate the growing and changing needs of manufacturers, packagers, shippers, retailers and even the consuming public. Packaging should preferably facilitate shipping, handling and marketing while minimizing costs of production and assembly. Moreover, as landfills are filled to capacity and suspicion of global warming turns to reality, recycling has become mainstream and there is growing preference by manufacturers and consumers alike for packaging with less carbon footprint.[0003]With advances in technology, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a display pack and packaging method that solves problems in the related art. The display pack includes two sheets with a smaller cutout and a larger cutout, which are adhered together using adhesive material. The pack also includes a container with a flat insertion portion and a chamber portion that protrudes from the sheet members. The chamber portion holds the product and is covered by a lid member with an outer flange that secures the lid member to the display pack. The partially pre-assembled display pack can be easily handled and transported without disassembling, and multiple display packs can be stacked on each other for easy storage or shipping. The packaging method includes a two-stage process of partial pre-assembly and final assembly, with the display pack designed for easy installation of a lid member and improved heat conduction and seal."

Problems solved by technology

However, the value and often fragile nature of such products require sturdier packaging against damage, theft and tampering.

Such goals are often at odds with each other, posing many challenges in the improvement of packaging designs.

This process ties elements of product and packaging logistics to each other and can therefore limit options for the packager, shipper, manufacturer and retailer both geographically and temporally.

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