Shipping and display container foldable into display trays with Anti-tip features

Abstract

A shipping and display container convertible into a display configuration comprises a plurality of primary packages contained therein. The container comprises a bottom wall having one score line formed therein. Two side walls wherein each of which is foldably joined from the bottom wall. One of the side walls includes a pair of diagonal corner walls each of which foldably extend from lateral edge thereof The diagonal corner walls are configured to prevent the plurality of primary packages from tipping forward when the container is in the display position. A top wall is foldably joined from one of the side wall.Two opposed end walls each of which is formed from a plurality of flaps foldably extend from the bottom, side, and top walls in an overlapped relationship with one another. A perforated section is defined by two perforated lines of weakness wherein upon removal of the perforated section and folding container along the score line, the shipping and display container is converted into two display trays.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to containers for shipping and display products at points of sale. More particularly, the invention is a shipping and display container foldable into side-by-side display trays with anti-tip features at the point of sale.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is common practice to load a quantity of individual packages of consumer products into corrugated paperboard shipping containers for bulk shipment of the packages to a point of sale. At the point of sale the individual packages are removed from the shipping container and placed on a shelf for display and sale to the consumer.[0003]In many instances, especially in the so-called big box stores or club stores, the product packages are left in the shipping container which then also serves to support and display the packages for sale. If the shipping container is a conventional container the retailer must cut away a portion of the container in order to expose the product pack...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a shipping and display container that contains multiple primary packages for sale by retailers. The containers are designed to have the primary packages lean back towards the back of the container for a better presentation position. The containers are made from a single piece blank of corrugated material and can be easily converted from a shipping to a display configuration without the use of tools. The container retains its integrity during shipping and handling, and is stacked by utilizing all the primary packages, which increases the strength. The container also includes a perforated section that can be removed to expose the primary packages and a foldable display tray for easy conversion at the point of sale. The foldable display tray has a base, back wall, side walls, and an L-shaped front wall that prevents the primary packages from tipping forward. The technical effects of the invention include improved display positioning, increased strength, and easy conversion at the point of sale.

Problems solved by technology

Some conventional shipping and display containers require multiple pieces of corrugated material in their construction and / or are not easily produced on standard box plant converting equipment.

Conventional designs also may not provide a container that retains its integrity during shipping and handling, and / or the retailer may be required to use a knife to open the shipping container to convert it to a display configuration.

Additionally, removal of a section of conventional shipping and display containers frequently leaves a jagged edge that is unattractive.

Of additional concern with conventional shipping and display containers is their inability to ship bagged, pouched or carded products in a flat or horizontal position and then display them at the point of sale in an upright position.

Prior shipping and display containers do not provide a way to control the presentation of the primary packages and it is generally common for the primary packages to tip forward when the first few packages or carton are removed.

Tipping forward reduces the display effect and can negatively impact sales.

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