Battery package, folded paperboard for forming a battery package, and method of packaging a battery using a folded paperboard

Abstract

The present invention provides a battery package that can be converted from a product display package to a compact storage package in a simple and convenient manner. The battery package provided includes a container portion having a cavity for carrying one or more batteries and a panel portion having an aperture for hanging on a hook when the battery package is used as a product display package. The container portion further includes a locking flap. The panel portion can be configured to be flipped over the container portion and the locking flap can be configured to mate with the aperture to hold the panel portion and the container portion in place after the panel portion is flipped over the container portion so that the battery package can be converted from a product display package to a compact storage package.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application generally relates to a battery package, and more specifically to a battery package that can be converted from a product display package into a compact storage package. Background Technology

[0002] Typical retail packaging for dry cell battery packs includes a container for carrying the batteries and a panel with openings for hanging the package on hooks or similar items. The panel is carefully designed to display product information and promotional materials to attract consumers. However, after purchasing the batteries, some users may find the panel portion space-consuming when using the packaging to store unused batteries. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One objective of this invention is to provide a battery package that can be easily and conveniently transformed from product display packaging into compact storage packaging. Another objective is to provide a more space-saving and logistically friendly battery package. Yet another objective is to provide a battery package that facilitates the use of fully automated machinery for battery packaging.

[0004] The provided battery packaging includes: a container portion having a cavity for carrying one or more batteries; and a panel portion having an opening for hanging on hooks when the battery packaging is used as a product display package. The container portion further includes locking flaps. The panel portion can be configured to flip over the container portion, and the locking flaps can be configured to engage with the openings to hold the panel portion and the container portion in place after the panel portion has flipped over the container portion, allowing the battery packaging to be converted from a product display package into a compact storage package.

[0005] This invention cleverly utilizes a hanging panel and transforms it into a closed structure for compactly storing unused batteries. Furthermore, the battery pack's structure can adapt to different product sizes while maintaining the same footprint. Additionally, the battery pack can be used in fully automated machines for packaging batteries. Therefore, the provided battery pack is space-saving, logistically friendly, and tailored for high manufacturing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Various aspects of this disclosure can be readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings may not be drawn to scale. That is, the dimensions of various features may be arbitrarily increased or decreased for clarity of explanation. Due to manufacturing processes and tolerances, there may be differences between the artistic representation in this disclosure and the actual device. Common reference numerals may be used throughout the drawings and detailed descriptions to indicate the same or similar components.

[0007] Figure 1A-1CA perspective front view and a rear view of a battery package used as a display package for battery products according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0008] Figure 2 exhibit Figure 1A-1C How can battery packaging be transformed from product display packaging to compact storage packaging?

[0009] Figure 3 Display for forming Figure 1A-1C A 30-piece folded cardboard sheet for battery packaging.

[0010] Figure 4 A battery packaging process according to an embodiment of the present invention is demonstrated.

[0011] Figure 5A and 5B Display flat boxes, that is, made of Figure 3 The battery packaging is formed by folding cardboard into a flat box state. Detailed Implementation

[0012] In the following description, preferred embodiments of this disclosure are set forth as illustrative rather than limiting examples. Specific details may be omitted so as not to obscure the disclosure; however, this disclosure is prepared to enable those skilled in the art to practice the teachings herein without engaging in undue experimentation.

[0013] Figure 1A-1C These are, respectively, a front perspective view, a rear perspective view, and a bottom perspective view of a battery package 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. (See also...) Figure 1A-1C When used as product display packaging, the battery package 10 includes a panel portion 11 and a container portion 12 for carrying one or more batteries. The panel portion 11 includes openings 13 for hanging on hooks or similar items.

[0014] The container portion 12 includes a top wall 14 extending orthogonally from the panel portion 11; a front wall 15 extending orthogonally from the top wall 14; a bottom wall 16 extending orthogonally from the front wall 15; a rear wall 17 extending orthogonally from the bottom wall 16; and two side walls 18a and 18b extending orthogonally from two sides of the rear wall 17, respectively. In other words, the rear wall 17 extends from the panel portion 11 in a coplanar manner; the bottom wall 16 extends orthogonally from the rear wall 17; the front wall 15 extends orthogonally from the bottom wall 16; and the top wall 14 extends orthogonally from the front wall 15.

[0015] The width of the front wall 15 is greater than the width of the rear wall 17, such that the front wall 15 has two wings 15a and 15b extending orthogonally from the two side walls 18a and 18b, respectively. The bottom wall 16 has a trapezoidal shape, having a longer parallel side 162 connected to the front wall and a shorter parallel side 164 connected to the rear wall 17. The front wall 15 has an opening 52 located adjacent to the bottom wall 16.

[0016] The width of the front wall 15 is determined by the size and number of batteries to be carried. The widths of the top wall 14, bottom wall 16, and side walls 18a and 18b are determined by the size of the batteries to be carried.

[0017] The rear wall 17 includes a locking flap 72 formed in the central region of the rear wall; and a tear strip 74 formed along the interface line between the panel portion 11 and the rear wall 17.

[0018] Figure 2 exhibit Figure 1A-1C How the battery package 10 is transformed from a product display package into a compact storage package. As shown, after removing the tear strip 74, the panel portion 11 can be flipped toward the container portion 12. Then, the locking tab 74 is configured to engage with the aperture 13 to hold the panel portion and the container portion in place, thus transforming the battery package from a product display package into a compact storage package. In other words, the aperture 13 can be used as a locking groove that engages with the locking tab 74 to secure the panel portion 11 and the container portion 12 in place when the panel portion 11 is flipped over onto the container portion 12.

[0019] Figure 3 A folded cardboard 30 for forming the battery package 10 is shown. As shown, the folded cardboard 30 includes a first panel element 301a having a perforation 13; a top wall element 304 connected to the first panel element 301a at a fold line 31 formed between the first panel element 301a and the top wall element 304; a front wall element 305 connected to the top wall element 304 at a fold line 32 formed between the top wall element 304 and the front wall element 305; a bottom wall element 306 connected to the front wall element 305 at a fold line 33 formed between the front wall element 305 and the bottom wall element 306; a rear wall element 307 connected to the bottom wall element 306 at a fold line 34 formed between the bottom wall element 306 and the rear wall element 307; and a second panel element 301b connected to the rear wall element 307 via a tear strip 74.

[0020] The second panel element 301b has the same shape and the same size as the first panel element 301a.

[0021] The folded cardboard 30 further includes: a first sidewall element 308a connected to a first side of the rear wall element 307 at a fold line 35a formed between the rear wall element 307 and the first sidewall element 308a; and a second sidewall element 308b connected to a second side of the rear wall element 307 at a fold line 35b formed between the rear wall element 307 and the second sidewall element 308b.

[0022] The folded cardboard 30 further includes a first side flap element 309a connected to the first sidewall element 308a at a fold line 36a formed between the first sidewall element 308a and the first side flap element 309a; and a second side flap element 309b connected to the second sidewall element 308b at a fold line 36b formed between the second sidewall element 308b and the second side flap element 309b.

[0023] The widths of the top wall element 304, bottom wall element 306, and side wall elements 308a and 308b are approximately equal to the diameter of the dry cell battery pack to be packaged in the battery pack. The width of the front wall element 305 is approximately equal to the product of the diameter and the number of dry cell batteries to be packaged in the battery pack.

[0024] Figure 4 A battery packaging process according to an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. As shown, the battery packaging process includes the following steps: S402: folding a single sheet of cardboard to form a flat box; S404: arching the flat box to form an arched box; S406: sealing one side wall of the arched box; S408: inserting a battery into the arched and partially sealed box by an automatic feeder; S410: sealing the other side wall of the arched box.

[0025] Figure 5A and 5B The following describes in more detail how the folded cardboard 30 forms the flat box 50, i.e., the battery package in a flat box state, in step S402. As shown, the flat box 50 can be formed by folding the cardboard 30 along the fold line 33 and attaching the first panel element 11a and the second panel element 11b. In other words, the panel portion 11 is formed in a flat box state.

[0026] Return to view Figure 3 and 4 In step S404, the flat box can be arched by folding it outward along fold lines 31, 32, 33 and 34.

[0027] In step S406, one side of the arched box can be sealed by: folding the first sidewall element 308a upward along fold line 35a; folding the first side wing element 309a along fold line 36a; and attaching the first side wing element 309a to the front wall element 305.

[0028] In step S410, the other side of the arched box can be sealed by the following operations: folding the second sidewall element 308b upward along fold line 35b; folding the second side wing element 309b along fold line 36b; and attaching the second side wing element 309b to the front wall element 305.

[0029] The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best illustrate the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to understand the various embodiments of the invention and various modifications suitable for particular uses carefully considered. While the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to operations performed in a particular order, it should be understood that these operations may be combined, subdivided, or reordered to form equivalent methods without departing from the teachings of this disclosure. Therefore, the order and grouping of operations are not limiting unless specifically indicated herein. While the devices disclosed herein have been described with reference to specific structures, shapes, materials, material compositions, and relationships, such descriptions and illustrations are not limiting. Modifications may be made to suit particular circumstances to the objectives, spirit, and scope of this disclosure. All such modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A battery package, characterized by, including: a container portion having a cavity for carrying one or more batteries; and a panel portion having an aperture for hanging on a hook when the battery package is used as a product display package; and wherein the container portion includes a back wall extending in a coplanar manner from the panel portion; a bottom wall extending orthogonally from the back wall; a front wall extending orthogonally from the bottom wall; a top wall extending orthogonally from the front wall; and two side walls extending orthogonally from two sides of the back wall, respectively; and wherein the container portion further includes a tear strip disposed along an interface between the panel portion and the back wall such that when the tear strip is removed from the battery package an opening is formed to allow a user to remove the batteries from the battery package; the container portion further includes a locking flap; after the tear strip is removed from the battery package, the panel portion is configured to be flipped over the container portion along the formed opening, and the locking flap is configured to mate with the aperture to hold the panel and container portions in place after the panel portion is flipped over the container portion such that the battery package can be converted from a product display package to a compact storage package.

2. The battery package of claim 1, wherein, the locking flap is formed in a central region of the back wall.

3. The battery package of claim 1, wherein, the bottom wall has a trapezoidal shape having a longer parallel side connected to the front wall and a shorter parallel side connected to the back wall.

4. The battery package of claim 1, wherein, the front wall has a width that is greater than a width of the back wall such that the front wall has two wings extending orthogonally from the two side walls, respectively.

5. The battery package of claim 1, wherein, the battery package is formed from a single folded paperboard.

6. A folding paperboard for forming a battery package according to claim 1, characterized by including: a first panel element having an aperture; a top wall element connected to the first panel element at a first fold line; a front wall element connected to the top wall element at a second fold line; a bottom wall element connected to the front wall element at a third fold line; a back wall element connected to the bottom wall element at a fourth fold line; a second panel element connected to the back wall element and having the same shape and the same size as the first panel element; a first side wall element connected to a first side of the back wall element at a fifth fold line; a first side flap element connected to the first side wall element at a sixth fold line; a second side wall element connected to a second side of the back wall element at a seventh fold line; and a second side flap element connected to the second side wall element at an eighth fold line. including:

7. A method of packaging a battery using the folded paperboard according to claim 6, characterized by, forming a flat box by folding the paperboard along the third fold line to flip the first panel element toward the second panel element; and attaching the first panel element to the second panel element; causing the flat box to arch to form an arched box by folding the flat box outwardly along the first fold line, the second fold line, the third fold line, and the fourth fold line; ​ a first side of the archer is sealed by folding the first side wall element upward along the fifth fold line, folding the first side flap element along the sixth fold line, and attaching the first side flap element to the front wall element; a battery is inserted into the archer; and a second side of the archer is sealed by folding the second side wall element upward along the seventh fold line, folding the second side flap element along the eighth fold line, and attaching the second side flap element to the front wall element.

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