Transport device, handle, box, and methods of forming transport device, handle, and box

Abstract

The invention relates to a carrying device, a handle, a box and a method for forming the carrying device, the handle and the box. The handling device includes an extendable portion, an elongated portion connected with the extendable portion to form a loop, and a bridge including a plurality of frangible portions. The extendable portion is adapted to extend, in use, from an initial configuration to an extended configuration by manually pulling the elongated portion to form a loop that can be used to carry an object. A method of forming a handle includes positioning a cord at a proximal end of a box such that a portion of the cord protrudes from a pair of proximal slots located at a pair of proximal corners of the box to form an endless portion around the proximal end. In use, a portion of the cord supports at least one side of the box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a handling device, a handle, a box, and a method of forming the handling device, the handle, and the box. In particular, it relates to a box handling device for pizza boxes, cake boxes, or other types of boxes, and a method of forming the handling device.

[0002] This invention was primarily developed for use with boxes, and will be described below with reference to this application. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to this specific field of use. Background Technology

[0003] For a long time, cardboard boxes have been a popular choice for packaging and transporting a wide variety of goods due to their light weight, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. However, one challenge associated with cardboard boxes is the lack of convenient and ergonomic handling methods, as standard cardboard boxes do not have handles.

[0004] In some cases, cardboard boxes are designed with flaps or handholes that require manual gripping and lifting, which often leads to discomfort, strain, and potential damage to the box or its contents. If handles are to be included in cardboard boxes, designers must consider incorporating them during the design phase and before manufacturing, such as by adding slits to the sides of the box. One way to easily handle boxes without handles is to place them in a plastic bag. The global trend towards eliminating the use of plastics and plastic bags means that alternative methods for handling cardboard boxes are needed.

[0005] Currently, handles attached to or integrated with boxes are used to address these issues. However, there is a need for a convenient, simple, easy-to-install, and cost-effective cardboard box handle.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a box handling device that will overcome or at least substantially improve at least some of the defects of the prior art, or at least provide an alternative.

[0007] It should be understood that if any prior art information is cited in this article, such citation does not constitute an admission that such information constitutes part of common general knowledge in the art, whether in Australia or any other country. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention provide a handling device adaptable to various boxes, including four-flap boxes, which extends through slots or apexes formed by the walls of the box without the need to manufacture or otherwise create additional holes or slots. In such embodiments, one or more portions of the handling device extending through the slot or apex are thin enough or have a small enough cross-section to eliminate the need to cut, punch, or create slots to allow one or more portions to pass through the apex or slot. Thus, embodiments of the present invention utilize holes or slots that naturally arise in certain box designs when adjacent walls of the box fold from the base and interlock or otherwise connect. Other embodiments of the present invention are thin enough or have a small enough cross-section to recess into flexible box materials such as cardboard, thereby forming grooves through the apex or edge.

[0009] This document discloses a method for forming a handle extending from a first pair of slots in a box, the box including a proximal end opposite a distal end, the method comprising:

[0010] Position the rope at the near end of the box such that a portion of the rope extends from a pair of near-end slots located at a pair of near-end corners of the box to form a loop around the near end, which forms the handle of the box, wherein the pair of near-end slots are formed by a plurality of walls of the box.

[0011] In one embodiment, the plurality of walls are selected from one or more of the sidewalls, the base, and the cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the rope is a loop rope.

[0013] In one embodiment, the method further includes pulling the rope out of the proximal groove through the loop portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the method further includes positioning a rope at the proximal end of the box such that at least a portion of the rope passes along the edge of the proximal end of the box to extend from the first pair of slots.

[0015] In one embodiment, the rope is substantially enclosed by a sheath, such that in use, a loop portion of the rope can extend from the sheath to increase the length of the loop portion, thereby forming a handle.

[0016] In one embodiment, the rope and sheath are stored inside or outside the box.

[0017] In one embodiment, during use, a portion of the rope supports the box in a manner selected from the following:

[0018] a. The edge between the proximal grooves; and

[0019] b. The proximal end slot.

[0020] In one embodiment, the method further includes forming a second handle by means of the following steps: the second handle extends from a second pair of distal slots located at a pair of distal corners of the box, the second pair of distal slots being opposite to a first pair of proximal slots.

[0021] Position the second rope at the far end of the box such that a portion of the second rope extends from the pair of far end slots to form a second loop around the far end, which forms the second handle of the box.

[0022] In one embodiment, the second rope is a loop rope or a rope with two ends.

[0023] In one embodiment, the method further includes pulling the second rope out of the distal groove through the second loop portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, when the second rope is positioned at the distal end of the box, at least a portion of the second rope is adapted to pass along the edge of the distal end of the box to extend from the second pair of slots.

[0025] In one embodiment, during use, a portion of the rope supports the box along the edge between the two distal slots.

[0026] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0027] The looped portion of the rope extending from the pair of proximal slots is positioned at the distal end such that when the lid of the box is moved to the closed position, the rope also extends from the pair of distal slots at the distal end of the box, thereby forming a pair of handles from the portions of the rope extending from the pair of proximal slots and the pair of distal slots.

[0028] In one embodiment, one of the pair of handles is formed by the rope extending between one of the proximal slots and one of the distal slots, while the other handle is formed by the rope extending between another proximal slot and another distal slot.

[0029] In one embodiment, the pair of handles extend from the pair of proximal slots and the pair of distal slots, such that one handle extends between the proximal and distal slots and the other handle extends between opposing proximal and distal slots.

[0030] In one embodiment, the method further includes moving the rope through the pair of proximal grooves to increase the length of the portion of the rope extending from the pair of proximal grooves.

[0031] In one embodiment, the box further includes a distal edge formed between the pair of distal slots and the lid, and the rope engages with the distal edge of the box when the rope is positioned at the distal end of the box and extends through the pair of distal slots, and when the lid is in the closed position.

[0032] In one embodiment, a portion of the rope supports the box along the distal edge between the distal slots.

[0033] In one embodiment, when the rope is positioned at the near end of the box, the rope is in a storage configuration in which most of the rope is located inside the box.

[0034] In one embodiment, the method further includes moving the rope from a storage configuration to an extension configuration, in which a larger portion of the rope is located outside the box relative to the winding configuration.

[0035] In one embodiment, in a storage configuration, the rope is substantially coiled inside the box, and a portion of the rope is positioned around the proximal end.

[0036] In one embodiment, when the rope is in an extended configuration, during use, a portion of the rope engages the underside of the proximal edge between the proximal grooves.

[0037] In one embodiment, when the rope is in an extended configuration, during use, a portion of the rope engages the underside of the distal edge between the distal slots.

[0038] In one embodiment, the rope engaging the distal edge engages the underside of the hinged fold of the box.

[0039] This article also discloses a box-carrying device that can be inserted into a box to provide a pair of handles, the box-carrying device comprising:

[0040] Sheath, the sheath including at least one opening; and

[0041] A rope, partially arranged within a sheath, extends from the at least one opening to define a loop around the at least one opening.

[0042] In use, when the box is positioned in the box by the handling device, the rope is pulled to lengthen the loop and provide a pair of handles for the box.

[0043] In one embodiment, the rope is substantially wound inside the sheath, and the loop is arranged outside the sheath.

[0044] In one embodiment, the rope is capable of moving between:

[0045] The rope is stored in a concealed state, with most of it encased within a sheath; and

[0046] In the extended state, a larger portion of the rope is positioned outside the sheath compared to the retracted state.

[0047] In one embodiment, the sheath includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end defining a first opening and the second end defining a second opening.

[0048] In one embodiment, the rope extends from a first opening and a second opening to define a loop between the first opening and the second opening.

[0049] In one embodiment, during use, the box handling device is positioned at the near end of the box.

[0050] In one embodiment, during use, the box handling device is positioned within the side wall fold of the box.

[0051] In one embodiment, the sidewall fold is a reinforced folding section of a pizza box.

[0052] In one embodiment, during use, the box handling device is positioned near the sidewall of the box at its proximal end.

[0053] In one embodiment, when in use, the rope can be positioned at the far end of the box to form the pair of handles when the rope is in the extended state.

[0054] In one embodiment, when in use, the rope can be positioned at or along the hinge fold of the box to form the pair of handles when the rope is in the extended state.

[0055] In one embodiment, when in use, with the rope in the extended state and located at or along the hinge fold of the box, the pair of handles are configured such that each handle extends laterally from the box.

[0056] In one embodiment, during use, when the rope is in the extended state, the rope can be positioned such that:

[0057] The first portion of the rope engages with the proximal edge between a pair of proximal openings formed at a pair of proximal corners of the box; and

[0058] The second part of the rope engages with the distal edge between a pair of distal openings formed at a pair of distal corners of the box, wherein the distal edge is formed by the lid and distal end of the box.

[0059] In one embodiment, in use, the rope in the extended state can be positioned such that the rope extends from the pair of proximal openings and the pair of distal openings.

[0060] In one embodiment, the rope is a loop rope or a rope with two ends.

[0061] This article also discloses a method for forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising:

[0062] Provide a box handling device as described above;

[0063] Position the sheath inside or outside the box; and

[0064] The ring is positioned to extend from a pair of openings formed at a pair of corners of the box, such that the ring extends between the pair of openings.

[0065] This article also discloses a method for forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising:

[0066] Provide the first box handling device and the second box handling device as described above;

[0067] The first box is positioned at the near end of the box using the handling device, and the second box is positioned at the far end of the box using the handling device; and

[0068] The rings of the first and second box handling devices are moved from the stored state through the first pair of proximal openings and the second pair of proximal openings to the unfolded state to provide a pair of handles extending from the corners of the box.

[0069] This article also discloses a method for forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising:

[0070] Position the rope at the near end of the box, such that it extends through a pair of near-end openings formed at a pair of near-end corners of the box; and

[0071] Position the second rope at the far end of the box, such that the second rope extends through a pair of far-end openings formed at a pair of far-end corners of the box.

[0072] This article also discloses a method for forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising:

[0073] Position the rope at the near end of the box, such that it extends through a pair of near-end openings formed at a pair of near-end corners of the box; and

[0074] Position a portion of the rope at the far end of the box, such that the portion of the rope extends through a pair of far-end openings formed at a pair of far-end corners of the box to form the pair of handles.

[0075] In another aspect of the present invention, a conveying device for conveying objects is provided, the conveying device comprising:

[0076] The positioning part is used to position itself at the joining position on the object, where the positioning part joins with the object.

[0077] A first extendable portion is connected to a positioning portion in a first connection area, the first extendable portion being adapted to extend from an initial configuration to an extended configuration in use by manually pulling the first extendable portion away from the positioning portion;

[0078] A second extendable portion is connected to a positioning portion in a second connection area. The second extendable portion is adapted to be extended from an initial configuration to an extended configuration by manually pulling the second extendable portion away from the positioning portion during use.

[0079] The central portion, which is connected to the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion, forms a ring with the positioning portion, the first extendable portion, the central portion, and the second extendable portion.

[0080] Multiple fragile sections, adapted to provide resistance to prevent the first and second extendable sections from moving from an initial configuration to an extended configuration until the multiple fragile sections break.

[0081] This allows an object to be transported by the transport device when the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion extend to their respective extended configurations during use.

[0082] Advantageously, due to the inclusion of fragile sections, the conveying device is compact in its initial configuration when both the first and second extendable sections are in their initial arrangement. Maintaining compactness in this configuration prevents parts of the conveying device from becoming entangled with objects or other objects (such as machinery) before being attached to them.

[0083] In one embodiment, the positioning portion is adapted to maintain a fixed relationship with the object during use.

[0084] Advantageously, the handling device is already compact due to the presence of fragile parts, and it provides easily accessible positioning parts, allowing users to easily attach these parts to objects without being obstructed by loose ends of the handling device. This simplifies various processes, such as when the handling device is used to configure boxes for delivery. In this case, the user simply attaches the positioning parts to the box and places the other components of the handling device within a portion of the box according to guidelines and procedures, without needing to position different ends of the handling device for attachment or positioning relative to the box.

[0085] In one embodiment, the second connection region is located opposite to the first connection region.

[0086] In one embodiment, in an initial configuration, the first extendable portion includes a first plurality of meandering bends connected by a first set of fragile portions of the plurality of fragile portions, and the second extendable portion includes a second plurality of meandering bends connected by a second set of fragile portions of the plurality of fragile portions.

[0087] In one embodiment, in the initial configuration, a third set of fragile parts among the plurality of fragile parts connects to a first plurality of meandering bends and a second plurality of meandering bends.

[0088] In one embodiment, the conveying device is made of plastic.

[0089] In another aspect of the present invention, a conveying device for conveying objects is provided, the conveying device comprising:

[0090] a. Extendable portion;

[0091] b. An elongated portion that connects with an extendable portion to form a ring; and

[0092] c. Bridging components, which consist of multiple fragile parts.

[0093] The extendable portion is adapted to be extended from the initial configuration to the extended configuration by manually pulling the slender portion away from the extendable portion during use;

[0094] Furthermore, the plurality of fragile parts are adapted to provide resistance to prevent the extendable portion from moving from the initial configuration to the extended configuration until the plurality of fragile parts break.

[0095] Thus, in use, when the extendable portion is extended into the extended configuration, the conveying device forms a ring capable of conveying objects.

[0096] In one embodiment, the extendable portion travels along a rectangular meandering path to define a series of parallel crossbars.

[0097] In one embodiment, the bridging member extends across the series of parallel crossbars and adheres to at least two of the series of parallel crossbars.

[0098] In one embodiment, in an initial configuration, the extendable portion includes a plurality of folded portions that are folded to create orthogonal bends in a meandering path.

[0099] In one embodiment, the conveying device further includes an adhesive at the folds of the plurality of folded portions.

[0100] In one embodiment, the conveying device is made of a material selected from a group of materials, including:

[0101] a. Paper;

[0102] b. Cardboard; or

[0103] c. Plastic.

[0104] In one embodiment, a box includes a handling device as described above, which is located on the inner or outer surface of the box in the initial configuration of the handling device.

[0105] In one embodiment, an adhesive is applied between a portion of the transport device and the box.

[0106] In one embodiment, a box includes a handling device as described above, which is located on the inner or outer surface of the box in the initial configuration of the handling device, and an adhesive is applied between the positioning portion and the box.

[0107] In another aspect of the invention, a method for forming a pair of handles for a box is provided, the method comprising:

[0108] Two conveying devices as described in claim 1 are provided, one being a proximal conveying device and the other a distal conveying device;

[0109] The positioning part of the near-end handling device is fixed to the inner surface of the near-end side wall flap of the box, so that...

[0110] The first extendable portion of the near-end handling device extends through the upper corner of the first near end of the box.

[0111] The second extendable portion of the proximal handling device extends through the upper corner of the second proximal end of the box, and

[0112] The central part of the near-end handling device is located on the outside of the box;

[0113] The positioning part of the remote handling device is fixed to the inner surface of the remote side wall flap of the box, so that...

[0114] The first extendable portion of the remote handling device extends through the upper corner of the first distal end of the box.

[0115] The second extendable portion of the remote handling device extends through the upper corner of the second distal end of the box, and

[0116] The central part of the remote handling device is located on the outside of the box;

[0117] The proximal side wall flap and the distal side wall flap of the closed box;

[0118] The first and second transverse side wall flaps of the closed box;

[0119] Pulling the central portion of the proximal transport device moves the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion from their respective initial configurations to their respective extended configurations, thereby forming a first handle; and

[0120] Pulling the central part of the remote handling device moves the first extendable part and the second extendable part from their respective initial configurations to their respective extended configurations, thereby forming a second handle.

[0121] In another aspect of the invention, a method for forming a pair of handles for a box is provided, the method comprising:

[0122] Provide the conveying device as described in claim 1;

[0123] The positioning part of the handling device is fixed to the inner surface of the near-end side wall of the box, so that...

[0124] The first extendable portion of the handling device extends through an opening at the first proximal lower corner of the box, the first proximal lower corner being defined as a first lower apex formed at the proximal sidewall, the bottom wall, and the first transverse sidewall of the box.

[0125] The second extendable portion of the handling device extends through a second opening at the second proximal lower corner of the box, the second proximal lower corner being defined as a second lower apex formed at the proximal sidewall, the bottom wall, and the second transverse sidewall of the box.

[0126] The central part of the handling device is located on the outside of the box;

[0127] Pull the central section to move the first extendable section and the second extendable section from their respective initial configurations to their respective extended configurations;

[0128] The central portion is positioned on the inner surface of the distal sidewall of the box, such that the first extendable portion is disposed on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall, and the second extendable portion is disposed on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall; and

[0129] The lid of the box is closed, so that the first extendable portion forms the first handle of the box, and the second extendable portion forms the second handle of the box.

[0130] In another aspect of the invention, a method for forming a pair of handles for a box is provided, the method comprising:

[0131] Provide a conveying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sidewall flap is positioned between a first extendable portion, a second extendable portion and a central portion such that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are positioned adjacent to the inner proximal sidewall in their respective initial configurations.

[0132] The positioning part of the handling device is fixed to the inner side wall near the end of the box;

[0133] Fold the side flap of the box onto the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion, so that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are sandwiched between the proximal side wall and the side flap.

[0134] Manually pull the central section to extend each of the first extendable section and the second extendable section from the initial configuration to the extended configuration;

[0135] The central portion is positioned on the inner surface of the distal sidewall of the box, such that the area of ​​the first extendable portion is arranged on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall, and the area of ​​the second extendable portion is arranged on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall; and

[0136] The lid of the box is closed such that the area of ​​the first extendable portion forms a first handle for the box, and the area of ​​the second extendable portion forms a second handle for the box.

[0137] In another aspect of the invention, a method for forming a pair of handles for a box is provided, the method comprising:

[0138] Provide the conveying device as described in claim 7;

[0139] Position the sidewall flap between the extendable portion and the elongated portion such that the extendable portion is positioned adjacent to the inner proximal sidewall in its initial configuration;

[0140] Fold the side flap of the box onto the extendable portion, so that the extendable portion is sandwiched between the proximal side wall and the side flap;

[0141] Manually pull the elongated section to extend the extendable section into the extension configuration;

[0142] The central portion of the extendable section is positioned on the inner surface of the distal sidewall adjacent to the box, such that areas of the extendable section on either side of the central portion are respectively arranged on the exterior of the box, near the first and second transverse sidewalls of the box; and

[0143] The lid of the box is closed so that the area on either side of the central section of the extendable portion forms a handle for the box.

[0144] This invention may also be broadly understood to include any components, elements, and features individually or jointly mentioned or indicated in this application specification, as well as any or all combinations of any two or more of said components, elements, or features, and if a particular integer is mentioned herein and has a known equivalent in the art to which this invention pertains, such known equivalent is considered to be incorporated herein as if listed separately.

[0145] Many structural variations and a wide range of different embodiments and applications of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The disclosure and description herein are purely illustrative and are not intended to be restrictive in any way.

[0146] Other aspects of the present invention have also been disclosed. Attached Figure Description

[0147] While other forms may fall within the scope of this invention, preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0148] Figure 1 Showing a top view of the rope according to an embodiment;

[0149] Figure 2 The illustration includes, according to the embodiments. Figure 1 A top view of the rope box transport device shown;

[0150] Figure 3 Showing a top view of a rope according to another embodiment;

[0151] Figure 4 The illustration includes, according to another embodiment Figure 3 A top view of the rope box transport device shown;

[0152] Figure 5 Showing a perspective view of the standard box;

[0153] Figure 6 Showing Figure 5 The perspective view of the standard box shown and its use Figure 2 The steps for forming a corner handle on the box using a handling device;

[0154] Figure 7 show Figure 6 The box shown is a perspective view with a pair of corner handles after the flap is folded closed;

[0155] Figure 8 Showing a perspective view of the pizza box and the steps for forming the corner handles for the pizza box;

[0156] Figure 9 Showing a perspective view of the pizza box and another step when forming the corner handle for the pizza box and closing the lid;

[0157] Figure 10 Showing a perspective view of the pizza box and another step of forming the corner handle for the pizza box and reopening the lid;

[0158] Figure 11 Showing a perspective view of a pizza box with a pair of corner handles;

[0159] Figure 12 Showing a perspective view of the cake box and its use Figure 2 The steps for forming corner handles for cake boxes using a handling device are shown.

[0160] Figure 13 Showing a perspective view of the cake box and another step of forming corner handles for the cake box and closing the lid;

[0161] Figure 14 Showing a perspective view of the cake box and another step of forming corner handles for the cake box and reopening the lid;

[0162] Figure 15 Showing a perspective view of a cake box with a pair of corner handles;

[0163] Figure 16 A plan view of the third embodiment of the handling device for display boxes;

[0164] Figure 17 Showing a four-fold lid box, equipped with a pair of... Figure 16 A perspective view of the container handling device;

[0165] Figure 18 show Figure 16 The use of container handling equipment in its extended configuration and application;

[0166] Figure 19 A plan view of the fourth embodiment of the handling device for display boxes;

[0167] Figure 20 The box was shown, equipped with... Figure 19 A perspective view of the container handling device;

[0168] Figure 21 Display usage Figure 19 The steps of forming a handle for a box using a handling device;

[0169] Figure 22 A plan view of the fifth embodiment of the handling device for display boxes;

[0170] Figure 23 The box was shown, equipped with... Figure 22 A perspective view of the container handling device;

[0171] Figure 24 Showing the use Figure 22 The steps of forming a handle for a box using a handling device;

[0172] Figure 25A plan view of the sixth embodiment of the handling device for display cases; and

[0173] Figure 26 The disassembly box is equipped with Figure 25 A perspective view of the container handling device. Detailed Implementation

[0174] It should be noted that in the following description, the same or similar reference numerals in different embodiments indicate the same or similar features.

[0175] Figures 1 to 15 A box handling device 100 according to various embodiments and its use with different types of boxes are shown. The box handling device 100 is provided to a box such that when the box handling device 100 is unfolded, it can provide a handle at one end of the box or a pair of handles at each end of the box, which are formed by ropes 10 described below.

[0176] In each embodiment shown and described, the rope 10 of the carton handling device 100 passes through at least one slot located at a corner of the carton. More specifically, each corner of the three-dimensional carton has a slot formed by the walls of the carton, which include one or more selected from the side walls, lid, and base of the carton, when the carton is folded from a flat state to a three-dimensional state. The slots provide a passage from the inside to the outside of the carton, thereby allowing the rope 10 to pass through and enabling the rope 10 to support the carton and the load.

[0177] In its most basic form, the box handling device 100 comprises only a rope 10. The rope 10 can be a loop rope (i.e., a continuous loop) or a rope whose ends are joined together by a knot 12 or a rope connector (not shown). Unless otherwise stated, the term "rope" as used herein can refer to a continuous loop or a rope whose ends are joined together. One method, as described herein, involves using the rope 10 (in its most basic form) or the box handling device 100 to provide a handle for a box. While certain types of boxes have been shown and described, it is conceivable that the rope 10 or the box handling device 100 can be used for many other types of boxes and objects.

[0178] Or, such as Figure 3 As shown, the rope 10 may have a knot 12 at each end, and a washer 12-1 at each end to prevent the knot 12 from slipping past the washer 12-1. The washer prevents the end of the rope from slipping out from the corner of the box.

[0179] In an alternative embodiment, the end of the rope may be knotted so that the knotted portion of the rope does not fit and / or will not slip out of the groove formed at the edge of the box. Alternatively, the end of the rope may be equipped with other types of attachments (not shown) to prevent the end of the rope from slipping out of the groove formed at the edge of the box.

[0180] also, Figure 3 The rope 10 shown can be used with, for example Figure 4 The sheath 20 shown is used together as described below.

[0181] Figures 1 to 4 A box-carrying device 100 is shown, which includes a rope 10 and a sheath 20. The sheath 20 includes at least one opening for the rope 10 to extend out. Figure 2 and 4 In the first embodiment shown, there is a first end 22 and a second end 24 opposite to the first end 22. The first end 22 defines a first opening 23, and the second end 24 defines a second opening 25. The rope 10 is partially arranged within the sheath 20. In other embodiments, the sheath 20 may be omitted so that only the rope 10 is used as a box-carrying device. Figure 2 In this process, the rope 10 is wound up so that it forms a substantially meandering portion 16 within the sheath 20. The meandering portion 16 of the rope 10 within the sheath 20 may be positioned substantially parallel to itself, defining the path of separation, or may be crumpled together within the sheath 20.

[0182] exist Figure 4 middle, Figure 3 The rope 10 shown is used with the sheath 20. The same components are used in conjunction with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Same number.

[0183] It is conceivable that the sheath 20 could be made of an easily tearable material to provide minimal resistance to tearing of the rope 10 when pulled. The sheath 20 could be made of lightweight paper, such as tissue paper. Alternatively, the sheath 20 could have perforations (not shown) to allow the rope 10 to tear when pulled out from or across an opening at the corner of the box during use.

[0184] It is also conceivable that the rope 10 could be made of a strong and recyclable material, such as coconut shell or hemp, which could be in the form of hemp thread. In this embodiment, the rope 10 can be easily recycled along with the cardboard box without having to separate it from the cardboard box before recycling.

[0185] Still referencing Figures 1 to 4The rope 10 may also extend or protrude from the first opening 23 and the second opening 25. In this way, the rope 10 defines a loop 14 between the first opening 23 and the second opening 25. Alternatively, the rope 10 may extend only from the first opening 23 (in the case where the sheath 20 has only one opening) to define a loop 14 around the first opening 23. The loop 14 of the rope 10 can be pulled so that a larger portion of the rope 10 is outside the sheath 20 to provide one or more handles for the box, as will be described in more detail below. The purpose of the sheath is to hold the slack portion of the rope 10 in storage until it is pulled out to form a handle.

[0186] Initially, a portion of the rope 10 is wound inside the sheath 20, while the loop 14 is outside the sheath 20. When at least a portion of the rope 10 is positioned inside the sheath 20 such that the rope 10 is wound within the sheath 20, the rope 10 is in a wound state. The rope 10 is movable between a wound state and an extended state, in which a larger portion of the rope 10 is positioned outside the sheath 20 relative to the wound state.

[0187] The box handling device 100 (or a separate rope 10) can be used with a standard cardboard box 400, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown. Figure 5 The flap of the box is shown closing to form a groove at the corner, circled and marked as area A. As shown, a single box handling device 100 can be used at one end of the box, or two box handling devices 100 can be used at either end. The two box handling devices 100 are positioned in their storage configuration on the flaps 410 of the cardboard box 400. A typical cardboard box 400 will have four flaps 410. Any flaps 410 can be used, as long as they are opposite each other. A ring 14 is positioned on the outside of the box 400, while the rest of the box handling device 100 is positioned inside the box 400. The ring 14 or rope 10 extends from a pair of grooves 412-1 at each end of the box 400. The grooves 412-1 are formed by adjacent sidewalls and flaps near the folds or edges 412 of the box 400. The two pairs of grooves are located at the corners of the box and are coplanar with each other. Importantly, the groove formed by the flap 410 provides a channel that allows the rope 10 to extend from the groove at the corner of the box 400.

[0188] As described above, the loop 14 can be extended to move the rope 10 from its retracted state to its extended state. When the flap 410 of the case 400 is closed and the rope 10 is in the extended state, such that most of the rope 10 is outside the sheath 20, a pair of handles 18 are formed. The pair of handles 18 extend laterally from the case 400, allowing the user to move the case 400 through the pair of handles 18.

[0189] In an alternative embodiment not shown, a pair of [unspecified] are provided for the box. Figure 4The illustrated box handling devices include a near-end box handling device and a far-end box handling device. In their storage configuration, the ring of the near-end box handling device is detachably attached to the outer surface of the near-end sidewall of the cardboard box, while the ring of the far-end box handling device 100' is positioned on the outer surface of the far-end sidewall of the cardboard box 400. In a preferred embodiment, the near-end and far-end sidewalls are sidewalls located on opposite sides of the box. A first extendable portion of the near-end handling device extends from one end of the ring, is located on the box, and extends through a first near-end upper corner of the box; a second extendable portion of the near-end handling device extends from the other end of the ring, is located on the box, and extends through a second near-end upper corner of the box. A first extendable portion of the far-end handling device extends from one end of the ring, is located on the box, and extends through a first far-end upper corner of the box; a second extendable portion of the far-end handling device extends from the other end of the ring, is located on the box, and extends through a second far-end upper corner of the box. The near-end and far-end sidewall flaps are then closed. Subsequently, the first and second lateral sidewall flaps of the box are closed, such that each lateral sidewall flap rests on at least a portion of both the proximal and distal sidewall flaps. Then, ring 14 is pulled to move the proximal box handling device to the corresponding extended configuration, thereby forming a first handle. Ring 14 is also pulled to move the distal box handling device to the corresponding extended configuration, thereby forming a second handle.

[0190] Figures 8 to 11 The image shows a box handling device 100 (or a separate rope 10) used with a pizza box 200. The box handling device 100 is positioned in its folded state at the proximal end 210 of the pizza box 200, opposite the distal end 220. The proximal end 210 of the pizza box 200 is the end opposite the hinge edge 222 of the lid 230. Due to folding, the proximal end 210 of the pizza box 200 can be referred to as the reinforced end. More specifically, the box handling device 100 is positioned within the folded sidewall 212 of the pizza box 200 at the proximal end 210. The sidewall 212 of the pizza box is folded to hold the box handling device 100 within the sidewall 212, as... Figure 8 As shown. The loop portion 14 of the rope 10 is positioned outside the pizza box 200, at the proximal end 210. By pulling the loop 14, the loop 14 becomes longer than the portion 16 wound inside the sheath 20, while the portion 16 becomes shorter. In this way, the rope 10 can be moved from a stored state to an unfolded state. The loop 14 becomes larger than the portion 16 wound inside the sheath 20 because a larger portion of the rope 10 moves outside the sheath 20 and the side wall 212.

[0191] like Figure 9As shown, when the sidewall 212 is folded to enclose the box handling device 100, the folded sidewall 212 forms a top edge 213 and a bottom edge 214. A pair of grooves 213-1 are formed at opposite ends of the top edge 213, from which the rope 10 extends.

[0192] like Figure 10 and 11 As shown, the loop 14 is extended so that the rope 10 is now in an extended state. The loop 14 is now much longer, and a portion of the loop 14 can be positioned at the distal end 220 of the pizza box 200. The hinge edge 222 at the distal end 220 includes a pair of slots 222-1 at opposite ends of the hinge edge 222.

[0193] When the lid 230 is moved to the open position, the rope 10 can be positioned at its distal end 222, between or near the pair of slots 222-1. When the lid 230 is moved to the closed position, the rope 10 extends from and is secured by the pair of slots 222-1. A portion of the rope 10 remains outside the pizza box 100. When the rope is secured in place by the two pairs of slots 213-1, 222-1, a pair of handles 18 are formed for carrying the pizza box 200. Each handle 18 is defined by a loop formed between slots 213-1 and 222-1 on the lateral side of the pizza box 200. The lid 230 has a pair of sidewalls 230-1 that clamp the rope 10 near the edge 222 when it extends through the slots formed at the corners of the box 200.

[0194] Go to Figures 12 to 15 The image shows a cake box 300 together with a box-carrying device 100 (or rope 10). The cake box 300 has a proximal end 310 and a distal end 320. The proximal end 310 includes a sidewall 312 against which the box-carrying device 100 is positioned when the sidewall 312 is in the unfolded state. As described above, a ring 14 of the box-carrying device 100 is positioned on the outside of the cake box 300. The ring 14 is positioned such that the rope 10 extends between a pair of slots 313-1, which are located at opposite ends of the edge 313 of the sidewall 312 and the base 311 when the box is formed into a three-dimensional shape. The cake box 300 also includes a lid 330 movable between an open position and a closed position.

[0195] refer to Figure 13 When the side wall 312 is in a folded or upright position, thus forming an edge 313 at the bottom of the cake box 300, the rope 10 of the box handling device 100 can move from its stored state to its unfolded state, while extending from the slot 313-1 at the corner of the box. The side wall 312 has a pair of small side walls 312-1 (in Figure 12(As can be clearly seen in the middle), they, together with the lid 330, clamp the rope 10 near the edge 313 at the near end to secure the rope 10 in the groove 313-1 at the corner of the box. In this way, the groove at the corner of the box provides a passage for the rope 10 to pass through.

[0196] exist Figure 14 In the cake box 300, the distal end 320 includes an edge 322 and a pair of corners 322-1. The edge 322 is formed by the rear surface of the cake box 300 and the lid 330. When the rope 10 is unwound from the sheath 20 and the lid 330 is opened, the rope 10 can be moved to be adjacent to the edge 322. When the lid 330 is closed, the rope 10 extends through the pair of slots 322-1. More specifically, the lid 330 has a pair of sidewalls 330-1 that clamp the rope 10 against the sidewall 314 abutting the base when the rope 10 extends through the pair of slots formed at the corners of the distal end. Thus, the rope 10 is secured by the pair of slots 313-1 and 322-1. A portion of the rope 10 remains outside the cake box 300. Figure 15 In this case, rope 10 passes through the pair of slots 313-1 and 322-1 formed at the corners of the box, forming a pair of handles 18 for carrying the cake box 300. Each handle 18 is defined by a loop formed between slots 313-1 and 322-1 of the cake box 300. Note that in the case of the cake box, the two pairs of slots used are not coplanar with each other.

[0197] In an alternative embodiment not shown, the cake box 300 is equipped with a box-carrying device. This device is provided to the box by positioning the proximal sidewall of the box between the extendable portion and the ring. The proximal sidewall of the box also includes a side flap portion located at each of its sides, such that when the side flap portion is folded onto the proximal sidewall, a groove formed by the extendable portion in its initial configuration can be positioned over the proximal sidewall flap and the side flap portion, such that the ring is approximately adjacent to the inner fold line of the proximal sidewall of the box, and once the side flap portion is folded outward away from the proximal sidewall of the box, the ring is secured there by the side flap portion. The side flap portion is then mechanically interlocked with the first and second transverse sidewalls of the box, respectively. The area of ​​the first extendable portion extends from the first proximal lower corner of the box, and the area of ​​the second extendable portion extends from the second proximal lower corner of the box, such that most of the extendable portions are arranged outside the box for easy retrieval or pulling. The extendable portions are then pulled, causing the first and second extendable portions to move to their respective extended configurations. Subsequently, the ring is manually moved to the upper region of the inner surface of the distal sidewall of the box, such that the region of the extended first extendable portion is positioned on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall, and the region of the extended second extendable portion is positioned on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall. The lid of the cake box is then closed to secure the box with the ring of the handling device near or adjacent to the fold line between the lower surface of the lid and the distal sidewall of the box, the lid being attached to the distal sidewall. The arranged first extendable portion forms a first handle, and the arranged second extendable portion forms a second handle. The lid also includes a lid-side flap, wherein the distal edge of the flap of each lid prevents the central portion from shifting back to the proximal sidewall when the cake box is closed.

[0198] Rope 10 can come in various lengths depending on its application. For example, in the case of a pizza box, the length of rope 10 may be approximately 4 to 8 times the side length of the box. In the case of a standard box, rope 10 may be only 2 to 4 times the length of the box. The length of rope 10 is typically several times the length of the edge between the pair of slots from which it extends.

[0199] Figures 16 to 18 Another embodiment of the box handling device 500 is shown. The box handling device 500 includes a central portion 501, a positioning portion 513, a first extendable portion 524, and a second extendable portion 525.

[0200] The central portion 501 includes a handle 526, which in this embodiment is typically widened and includes a first end 503 and a second end 504. The widened handle makes it easier to carry because the load is distributed on the hand or fingers.

[0201] The first extendable portion 524 includes a plurality of rope segments. The rope 502 includes a first rope segment 505 and a second rope segment 509. The first rope segment 505 extends from a first end 503 of the central portion 501 and is configured to define a first loop portion 506. The first rope segment 505 is held in the loop configuration by a first fragile portion 507. The first fragile portion connects an end 508 of the first rope segment 505 to a portion of the handle 526 near the first end 503, and the first fragile portion 507 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force. The second rope segment 509 extends from the end 508 of the first rope segment and is configured in a meandering shape. In the meandering configuration, the second rope segment 509, together with the first rope segment 506, defines a second loop portion 510 such that the second loop portion 510 is substantially adjacent to the first loop portion 506. The second rope segment 509 is held in the meandering configuration by a second fragile portion 511. The second fragile portion 511 connects a portion of the second rope segment 509 to a portion of the first rope segment 506, and the second fragile portion 511 is adapted to break when sufficient breaking force is applied.

[0202] The positioning portion 513 extends from the end 512 of the second rope segment 509. In this embodiment, the positioning portion 513 is straight in use, wherein at least a portion of the positioning segment 513, together with the second rope segment 509, defines a third annular portion 514. The positioning portion is adapted to be attached to an object such that the box handling device 500 is secured to the object.

[0203] The advantage of having a straight positioning section is that if the object is folded, it can be positioned along the fold line of the object. For example, if the object is a box.

[0204] The second extendable portion 525 includes a third rope segment 515 and a fourth rope segment 519. The third rope segment 515 extends from the end 516 of the positioning segment 513 and is configured in a meandering shape. In the meandering configuration, the third rope segment 515, together with at least a portion of the positioning segment 513, defines a fourth annular portion 517. The third rope segment 515 is held in the meandering configuration by a third fragile portion 518. The fourth rope segment 519 extends from the end 520 of the third rope segment 515 such that the third rope segment 515 and the fourth rope segment 519 define a fifth annular portion 521. The third fragile portion 518 connects a portion of the third rope segment 515 to the end of the fourth rope segment 519 and is adapted to break upon application of a sufficient breaking force. The fourth rope segment 519 is configured to define a sixth annular portion 522 adjacent to the fifth annular portion 521. The fourth rope segment 519 is connected to the second end 504 of the central portion 501 and is held in a loop configuration by the fourth fragile portion 523, which connects the end of the fourth rope segment 519 to the area near the second end 504 of the central portion 501.

[0205] In an alternative embodiment, each of the first extendable portion 524 and the second extendable portion 525 may have any number of rope segments to make the conveying device suitable for objects of a certain size and to employ and utilize the same functional configuration.

[0206] In some alternative embodiments, each of the first and second extendable portions includes any suitable number of fragile connections that allow the conveying device 500 to be thin, uniform, non-tangled, compressed, and / or flat when the extendable portions are in their initial configuration, and to provide appropriate resistance for manual extension.

[0207] Advantageously, since the entire handling unit 500 can be made from a single material, it is easy to injection mold or 3D print, and therefore can be produced at low cost.

[0208] Advantageously, the first extendable portion 524 and the second extendable portion 525 save space in their initial configuration because the conveying device 500 is thin, uniform, non-tangling, compressed and / or flat.

[0209] Another embodiment of the box handling device is in Figures 19 to 21 The number is 600. The box handling device 600 includes a central portion 601, a first extendable portion 638 and a second extendable portion 639. The central portion 601 is substantially straight and has a first end 602 and a second end 603. Each extendable portion includes multiple rope segments.

[0210] The first extendable portion 638 includes a first rope segment 604, a second rope segment 607, a third rope segment 610, and a fourth rope segment 614. The first rope segment 604 is connected to and extends from a first end 602 of the central portion 601. The first rope segment 604 has a meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the central portion 601, such that at least one region of the central portion 601 and the first rope segment 604 define a first annular region 605.

[0211] A second rope segment 607 extends from the end 606 of the first rope segment. The second rope segment 607 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the first rope segment 604, such that the first rope segment 604 and the second rope segment 607 define a second loop region 608. A first fragile portion 609 connects a portion of the first rope segment 604 to a portion of the second rope segment 607 to hold the second loop region 608, wherein the first fragile portion 609 is adapted to break upon application of a sufficient breaking force.

[0212] A third rope segment 610 extends from the end 611 of the second rope segment. The third rope segment 610 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the second rope segment 607, such that the second rope segment 607 and the third rope segment 610 define a third loop region 612. A second fragile portion 613 connects a portion of the second rope segment 607 to a portion of the third rope segment 610, thereby retaining the third loop region 612. The second fragile portion is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0213] A fourth rope segment 614 extends from the end 615 of the third rope segment. The fourth rope segment 614 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the third rope segment 610, such that the third rope segment 610 and the fourth rope segment 614 define a fourth loop region 616. A third fragile portion 617 connects a portion of the third rope segment 610 to a portion of the fourth rope segment 614, thereby retaining the fourth loop region 616. The third fragile portion is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0214] The box handling device also includes a positioning portion 618 having a generally linear configuration and including a first end 619 and a second end 620, wherein a fourth rope segment end 621 is connected to the first end 619 such that the fourth rope segment 614, together with at least one region of the positioning portion 618, defines a fifth annular region 641. The positioning portion is adapted to be attached to an object, thereby securing the box handling device 600 to the object.

[0215] The second extendable portion 639 includes a fifth rope segment 622, a sixth rope segment 640, a seventh rope segment 628, and an eighth rope segment 632. The fifth rope segment 622, one of the plurality of rope segments, extends from the second end 620 of the positioning portion 618. The fifth rope segment 622 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a region of the positioning portion 618 such that at least this region of the positioning portion 618 and the fifth rope segment 622 define a sixth annular region 623.

[0216] A sixth rope segment 640 extends from the end 625 of the fifth rope segment. The sixth rope segment 640 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the fifth rope segment 622, such that the fifth rope segment 622 and the sixth rope segment 640 define a seventh loop region 626. A fourth fragile portion 627 connects a portion of the fifth rope segment 622 to a portion of the sixth rope segment 624, thereby retaining the seventh loop region 626. The fourth fragile portion 627 is adapted to break when a sufficient breaking force is applied to it.

[0217] A seventh rope segment 628 extends from the end 629 of the sixth rope segment. The seventh rope segment 628 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the sixth rope segment 640, such that the sixth rope segment 640 and the seventh rope segment 628 define an eighth annular region 630. A fifth fragile portion 631 connects a portion of the sixth rope segment 640 to a portion of the seventh rope segment 628, thereby retaining the eighth annular region 630. The fifth fragile portion 631 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0218] An eighth rope segment 632 extends from the end 633 of the seventh rope segment. The eighth rope segment has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the seventh rope segment, such that the seventh rope segment 628 and the eighth rope segment 632 define a ninth loop region 634. A sixth fragile portion 641 connects a portion of the seventh rope segment 628 to a portion of the eighth rope segment, thereby retaining the ninth loop region 634. The sixth fragile portion is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force. The end 635 of the eighth rope segment connects to the second end 603 of the central portion 601, thus defining a loop rope.

[0219] The box handling device 600 also includes a seventh fragile portion 636 and an eighth fragile portion 637, the seventh fragile portion 636 connecting a portion of the second rope segment 607 to a portion of the seventh rope segment 628, and the eighth fragile portion 637 connecting a portion of the third rope segment 610 to a portion of the sixth rope segment 624. The seventh fragile portion 636 and the eighth fragile portion 637 are adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0220] In an alternative embodiment, the seventh fragile portion 636 is instead connected to a portion of the first rope segment 604 and a portion of the eighth rope segment 632. In another alternative embodiment, the eighth fragile portion 637 is instead connected to a portion of the fourth rope segment 614 and a portion of the fifth rope segment 622.

[0221] In an alternative embodiment, each of the first extendable portion 638 and the second extendable portion 639 may have any number of rope segments to make the conveying device suitable for objects of a certain size and to employ and utilize the same functional configuration.

[0222] In some alternative embodiments, each of the first and second extendable portions includes any suitable number of fragile connections that allow the conveying device 600 to be thin, uniform, non-tangled, compressed, and / or flat when the extendable portion is in its initial configuration, and to provide appropriate resistance for manual extension.

[0223] Advantageously, since the entire handling unit 600 can be made from a single material, it is easy to injection mold or 3D print, and therefore can be produced at low cost.

[0224] Advantageously, the first extendable portion 638 and the second extendable portion 639 save space in their initial configuration and are thin, uniform, non-tangled, compressed and / or flat.

[0225] Another embodiment of the box handling device is in Figure 22 The number is 700. The box handling device 700 includes a positioning section 745, a first extendable portion 788, a second extendable portion 789, and a central portion 703. The central portion is basically straight and has a first end 704 and a second end 705.

[0226] The first extendable portion 788 includes multiple rope segments 706, 707, 709, 713, 717, 721, 725, 729, 733, 737, and 741, and the second extendable portion 789 includes multiple rope segments 749, 750, 754, 758, 762, 766, 770, 774, 778, 782, and 786.

[0227] The first rope segment 706 extends from the first end 704 of the central portion 703 at a basically acute angle, and the first rope segment 706 is configured to be basically a straight line.

[0228] The second rope segment 707 extends from the end 708 of the first rope segment. The second rope segment 707 has a basic meandering configuration and bends towards the central portion, so that it is usually parallel to the first rope segment 706.

[0229] A third rope segment 709 extends from the end 710 of the second rope segment. The third rope segment 709 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the second rope segment 707 and away from the central portion, such that the second rope segment 707 and the third rope segment 709 define a first loop region. A first fragile portion 712 connects a portion of the second rope segment 707 to a portion of the third rope segment 709, thereby maintaining the first loop region. The first fragile portion 712 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0230] A fourth rope segment 713 extends from the end 714 of the third rope segment. The fourth rope segment 713 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the third rope segment 709 toward the central portion 703, such that the third rope segment 709 and the fourth rope segment 713 define a second loop region. A second fragile portion 716 connects a portion of the third rope segment 709 to a portion of the fourth rope segment 713, and the second fragile portion 716 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0231] A fifth rope segment 717 extends from the end 718 of the fourth rope segment. The fifth rope segment 717 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the fourth rope segment 713 and away from the central portion 703, such that the fourth rope segment 713 and the fifth rope segment 717 define a third loop region. A third fragile portion 720 connects a portion of the fourth rope segment 713 to a portion of the fifth rope segment 717, thereby maintaining the third loop region. The third fragile portion 720 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0232] A sixth rope segment 721 extends from the end 722 of the fifth rope segment. The sixth rope segment 721 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the fifth rope segment 717 towards the central portion 703, such that the fifth rope segment 717 and the sixth rope segment 721 define a fourth loop region. A fourth fragile portion 724 connects a portion of the fifth rope segment 717 to a portion of the sixth rope segment 721, thereby maintaining the fourth loop region. The fourth fragile portion 724 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0233] A seventh rope segment 725 extends from the end 726 of the sixth rope segment. The seventh rope segment 725 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the sixth rope segment 721 and away from the central portion 703, such that the sixth rope segment 721 and the seventh rope segment 725 define a fifth annular region. A fifth fragile portion 728 connects a portion of the sixth rope segment 721 to a portion of the seventh rope segment 725, thereby maintaining the fifth annular region. The fifth fragile portion 728 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0234] The eighth rope segment 729 extends from the end 730 of the seventh rope segment. The eighth rope segment 729 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the seventh rope segment 725 towards the central portion 703, such that the seventh rope segment 725 and the eighth rope segment 729 define a sixth annular region. A sixth fragile portion 732 connects a portion of the seventh rope segment 725 to a portion of the eighth rope segment 729, thereby maintaining the sixth annular region. The sixth fragile portion 732 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0235] A ninth rope segment 733 extends from the end 734 of the eighth rope segment. The ninth rope segment 733 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the eighth rope segment 729 and away from the central portion 703, such that the eighth rope segment 729 and the ninth rope segment 733 define a seventh annular region. A seventh fragile portion 736 connects a portion of the eighth rope segment 729 to a portion of the ninth rope segment 733, thereby maintaining the seventh annular region. The seventh fragile portion 736 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0236] The tenth rope segment 737 extends from the end 738 of the ninth rope segment. The tenth rope segment 737 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the ninth rope segment 733 towards the central portion 703, such that the ninth rope segment 733 and the tenth rope segment 737 define an eighth annular region. An eighth fragile portion 740 connects a portion of the ninth rope segment 733 to a portion of the tenth rope segment 737, thereby maintaining the eighth annular region. The eighth fragile portion 740 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0237] Eleventh rope segment 741 extends from the end 742 of tenth rope segment. Eleventh rope segment 741 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of tenth rope segment 743 and away from the central portion 703, such that tenth rope segment 737 and eleventh rope segment 741 define a ninth annular region. Ninth fragile portion 744 connects a portion of tenth rope segment 737 to a portion of eleventh rope segment 741, thereby maintaining the ninth annular region. Ninth fragile portion 744 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0238] Positioning segment 745 includes a first positioning segment end 746 and a second positioning segment end 747, with an eleventh rope segment 741 connected to the first end 746. A twelfth rope segment 749 extends from the second positioning segment end 747, and the twelfth rope segment 749 has a basically meandering configuration and extends toward the central portion 703.

[0239] The positioning segment 745 includes an outer frame 748 and a cross brace 790. The cross brace spans the width of the outer frame to provide strength and rigidity. Each corner of the outer frame is generally rectangular in this embodiment and includes a fork 791 extending outward from the diagonal of the outer frame. Each fork 791 is adapted to create an indentation or penetrate the first wall layer of the corrugated cardboard material when pressed against it. In either case, the positioning segment 745 cannot slide along the material when all four forks are pressed against it.

[0240] In other embodiments, the positioning segment 745 may take different structural forms, as long as it can engage with the corrugated cardboard material in a manner that prevents the positioning segment 745 from sliding along the material.

[0241] The thirteenth rope segment 750 extends from the end 751 of the twelfth rope segment. The thirteenth rope segment 750 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the twelfth rope segment 749 and away from the central portion 703, such that the twelfth rope segment 749 and the thirteenth rope segment 750 define a tenth loop region. A tenth fragile portion 753 connects a portion of the twelfth rope segment 749 to a portion of the thirteenth rope segment 750, thus maintaining the tenth loop region. The tenth fragile portion 753 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0242] The fourteenth rope segment 754 extends from the end 755 of the thirteenth rope segment. The fourteenth rope segment 754 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the thirteenth rope segment 750 towards the central portion 703, such that the thirteenth rope segment 750 and the fourteenth rope segment 754 define an eleventh loop region. An eleventh fragile portion 757 connects a portion of the thirteenth rope segment 750 to a portion of the fourteenth rope segment 754, thereby maintaining the eleventh loop region. The eleventh fragile portion 757 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0243] The fifteenth rope segment 758 extends from the end 759 of the fourteenth rope segment. The fifteenth rope segment 758 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the fourteenth rope segment 754 and away from the central portion 703, such that the fourteenth rope segment 754 and the fifteenth rope segment 758 define a twelfth loop region. A twelfth fragile portion 761 connects a portion of the fourteenth rope segment 754 to a portion of the fifteenth rope segment 758, thereby maintaining the twelfth loop region. The twelfth fragile portion 761 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0244] The sixteenth rope segment 762 extends from the end 763 of the fifteenth rope segment. The sixteenth rope segment 762 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the fifteenth rope segment 758 towards the central portion 703, such that the fifteenth rope segment 758 and the sixteenth rope segment 762 define a thirteenth ring-shaped region. A thirteenth fragile portion 765 connects a portion of the fifteenth rope segment 758 to a portion of the sixteenth rope segment 762, thereby maintaining the thirteenth ring-shaped region. The thirteenth fragile portion 765 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0245] The seventeenth rope segment 766 extends from the end 767 of the sixteenth rope segment. The seventeenth rope segment 766 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the sixteenth rope segment 762 and away from the central portion 703, such that the sixteenth rope segment 762 and the seventeenth rope segment 766 define a fourteenth loop region. A fourteenth fragile portion 769 connects a portion of the sixteenth rope segment 762 to a portion of the seventeenth rope segment 766, thereby maintaining the fourteenth loop region. The fourteenth fragile portion 769 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0246] The eighteenth rope segment 770 extends from the end 771 of the seventeenth rope segment. The eighteenth rope segment 770 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the seventeenth rope segment 766 and toward the central portion 703, such that the seventeenth rope segment 766 and the eighteenth rope segment 770 define a fifteenth annular region. The fifteenth fragile portion 773 connects a portion of the seventeenth rope segment 766 to a portion of the eighteenth rope segment 770, thereby maintaining the fifteenth annular region. The fifteenth fragile portion 773 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0247] The nineteenth rope segment 774 extends from the end 775 of the eighteenth rope segment. The nineteenth rope segment 774 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the eighteenth rope segment 770 and away from the central portion 703, such that the eighteenth rope segment 770 and the nineteenth rope segment 774 define a sixteenth loop region. A sixteenth fragile portion 777 connects a portion of the eighteenth rope segment 770 to a portion of the nineteenth rope segment 774, thereby maintaining the sixteenth loop region. The sixteenth fragile portion 777 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0248] The twentieth rope segment 778 extends from the end 779 of the nineteenth rope segment. The twentieth rope segment 778 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the nineteenth rope segment 774 towards the central portion 703, such that the nineteenth rope segment 774 and the twentieth rope segment 778 define a seventeenth loop region. A seventeenth fragile portion 781 connects a portion of the nineteenth rope segment 774 to a portion of the twentieth rope segment 778, thereby maintaining the seventeenth loop region. The seventeenth fragile portion 781 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0249] The twenty-first rope segment 782 extends from the end 783 of the twentieth rope segment. The twenty-first rope segment 782 has a generally meandering configuration and bends adjacent to a portion of the twentieth rope segment 778 and away from the central portion 703, such that the twentieth rope segment 778 and the twenty-first rope segment 782 define an eighteenth loop region. An eighteenth fragile portion 785 connects a portion of the twentieth rope segment 778 to a portion of the twenty-first rope segment 782, thereby maintaining the eighteenth loop region. The eighteenth fragile portion 785 is adapted to break upon application of sufficient breaking force.

[0250] The twenty-second rope segment 786 of the multiple rope segments extends from the end 787 of the twenty-first rope segment and extends toward the central portion 703, such that the end of the twenty-second rope segment is connected to the second end 705 of the central portion 703.

[0251] In an alternative embodiment, each of the first extendable portion 788 and the second extendable portion 789 may have any number of rope segments to make the conveying device suitable for objects of a certain size and to employ and utilize the same functional configuration.

[0252] In some alternative embodiments, each of the first and second extendable portions includes any suitable number of fragile connections that allow the conveying device 700 to be thin, uniform, non-tangled, compressed, and / or flat when the extendable portion is in its initial configuration, and to provide appropriate resistance for manual extension.

[0253] Advantageously, since the entire handling unit 700 can be made from a single material, it is easy to injection mold or 3D print, and therefore can be produced at low cost.

[0254] Advantageously, the first extendable portion 788 and the second extendable portion 789 save space in their initial configuration and are thin, uniform, non-tangled, compressed and / or flat.

[0255] Another embodiment of the box handling device is in Figure 25 The number is 800. The box handling device 800 includes an elongated central section 801 and an extendable portion 802. The elongated central section 801 is generally planar and has a first end 803 and a second end 804. The extendable portion 802 includes a plurality of strip segments, each strip segment being generally planar, and the plurality of strip segments are configured into a generally rectangular meandering path.

[0256] The first strip segment 805 of the extendable portion 802 is connected to the first end 803 of the elongated central segment and folded there, such that the first strip segment 805 extends orthogonally from the elongated central segment 801.

[0257] The second strip segment 806 is connected to the end 890 of the first strip segment and folded there, such that the second strip segment 806 extends orthogonally from the first strip segment 805 and extends toward the second end 804 of the elongated central segment. In the embodiment shown, the second strip segment 805 is shorter than the first strip segment 805.

[0258] The third strip segment 807 is connected to and folded at the end 808 of the second strip segment, such that the third strip segment 807 extends orthogonally from the second strip segment 806 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801. In the embodiment shown, the third strip segment 807 is shorter than the first strip segment but longer than the second strip segment.

[0259] The fourth strip segment 809 is connected to the end 810 of the third strip segment and folded there, such that the fourth strip segment 809 extends orthogonally from the third strip segment 807 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0260] The fifth strip segment 811 is connected to the end 812 of the fourth strip segment and folded there, such that the fifth strip segment 811 extends orthogonally from the fourth strip segment 809 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0261] The sixth strip segment 813 is connected to the end 814 of the fifth strip segment and folded there, such that the sixth strip segment 813 extends orthogonally from the fifth strip segment 811 and is away from the first strip segment 805.

[0262] The seventh strip segment 815 is connected to the end 816 of the sixth strip segment and folded there, such that the seventh strip segment 815 extends orthogonally from the sixth strip segment 813 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0263] The eighth strip segment 817 is connected to the end 818 of the seventh strip segment and folded there, such that the eighth strip segment 817 extends orthogonally from the seventh strip segment 815 and is away from the first strip segment 805.

[0264] The ninth strip segment 819 is connected to the end 820 of the eighth strip segment and folded there, such that the ninth strip segment 819 extends orthogonally from the eighth strip segment 817 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0265] The tenth strip segment 821 is connected to the end 822 of the ninth strip segment and folded there, such that the tenth strip segment 821 extends orthogonally from the ninth strip segment 819 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0266] The eleventh strip segment 823 is connected to the end 824 of the tenth strip segment and folded there, such that the eleventh strip segment 823 extends orthogonally from the tenth strip segment 821 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0267] The twelfth strip segment 825 is connected to the end 826 of the eleventh strip segment and folded there, such that the twelfth strip segment 825 extends orthogonally from the eleventh strip segment 823 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0268] The thirteenth strip segment 827 is connected to the end 828 of the twelfth strip segment and folded there, such that the thirteenth strip segment 827 extends orthogonally from the twelfth strip segment 825 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0269] The fourteenth strip segment 829 is connected to the end 830 of the thirteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the fourteenth strip segment 829 extends orthogonally from the thirteenth strip segment 827 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0270] The fifteenth strip segment 831 is connected to the end 832 of the fourteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the fifteenth strip segment 831 extends orthogonally from the fourteenth strip segment 829 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0271] The sixteenth strip segment 833 is connected to the end 834 of the fifteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the sixteenth strip segment 833 extends orthogonally from the fifteenth strip segment 831 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0272] The seventeenth strip segment 835 is connected to the end 836 of the sixteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the seventeenth strip segment 835 extends orthogonally from the sixteenth strip segment 833 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0273] The eighteenth strip segment 837 is connected to the end 838 of the seventeenth strip segment and folded there, such that the eighteenth strip segment 837 extends orthogonally from the seventeenth strip segment 835 and is away from the first strip segment 805.

[0274] The nineteenth strip segment 839 is connected to the end 840 of the eighteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the nineteenth strip segment 839 extends orthogonally from the eighteenth strip segment 837 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0275] The twentieth strip segment 841 is connected to the end 842 of the nineteenth strip segment and folded there, such that the twentieth strip segment 841 extends orthogonally from the nineteenth strip segment 839 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0276] The 21st strip segment 843 is connected to the end 844 of the 20th segment and folded there, such that the 21st strip segment 843 extends orthogonally from the 20th strip segment 841 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0277] The 22nd strip segment 845 is connected to the end 846 of the 21st strip segment and folded there, such that the 22nd strip segment 845 extends orthogonally from the 21st strip segment 843 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0278] The 23rd strip segment 847 is connected to the end 848 of the 22nd strip segment and folded there, such that the 23rd strip segment 847 extends orthogonally from the 22nd strip segment 845 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0279] The 24th segment 849 is connected to the end 850 of the 23rd segment and folded there, such that the 24th segment 849 extends orthogonally from the 23rd segment 847 and away from the first segment 805.

[0280] The 25th strip segment 851 is connected to the end 852 of the 24th strip segment and folded there, such that the 25th strip segment 851 extends orthogonally from the 24th strip segment 849 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0281] The 26th strip segment 853 is connected to the end 854 of the 25th strip segment and folded there, such that the 26th strip segment 853 extends orthogonally from the 25th strip segment 851 and away from the first strip segment 805.

[0282] The twenty-seventh strip segment 855 is connected to the end 856 of the twenty-sixth strip segment and folded there, such that the twenty-seventh strip segment 855 extends orthogonally from the twenty-sixth segment 853 and extends toward the elongated central segment 801.

[0283] The 28th strip segment 857 is connected to the end 858 of the 27th strip segment and folded there, such that the 28th strip segment 857 extends orthogonally from the 27th strip segment 855 and is away from the first strip segment 805.

[0284] The 29th strip segment 859 is connected to the end 860 of the 28th segment and folded there, such that the 29th strip segment 859 extends orthogonally from the 28th strip segment 857 and away from the elongated central segment 801.

[0285] The thirtieth segment 861 is connected to the end 862 of the twenty-ninth segment and folded there, such that the thirtieth segment 861 extends orthogonally from the twenty-ninth segment 859 and away from the first segment 805.

[0286] The thirty-first segment 863 is connected to and folded at the end 864 of the thirtieth segment, such that the thirty-first segment 863 extends orthogonally from the thirtieth segment 861, and the end 865 of the thirty-first segment is connected to and folded at the second end 804 of the elongated central segment. In a preferred embodiment, the thirty-first segment 863 is the same length as the first segment 805.

[0287] The box handling device 800 also includes a bridging member 866, which is substantially planar in shape and includes multiple fragile parts 867. The bridging member spans a series of strip segments 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, and 863, which are orthogonal to the elongated central segment 801. An adhesive connects each strip segment 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, and 863 to the bridging member 866.

[0288] In an alternative embodiment, two or more, but not all, strip segments 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, and 863 are adhered to bridging member 866. This can reduce manufacturing time and / or cost, as well as the volume of adhesive used.

[0289] In these embodiments, the adhesive locations between the bridging member 866 and each strip segment 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, 863 provide multiple fragile portions that, when sufficient force is applied to the central portion 801, either the adhesive breaks or tears from the respective strip segment or from the bridging member.

[0290] In a further embodiment, the bridging member includes a plurality of bridging portions 867 that connect the bridging member to adhesive locations between the strip segments 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, and 863. In this embodiment, fragile portions are provided by the bridging portions 867, which break when sufficient force is applied to the central portion 801.

[0291] In a preferred embodiment, the strip segments 805, 807, 811, 815, 819, 823, 827, 831, 835, 839, 843, 847, 851, 855, 859, and 863, orthogonal to the elongated central segment, are of the same length, except for the first strip segment 805 and the thirty-first strip segment 863. Furthermore, the strip segments 806, 809, 813, 817, 821, 825, 829, 833, 837, 841, 845, 849, 853, 857, and 861, parallel to the elongated central segment 801, are also preferably of the same length.

[0292] In an alternative embodiment, the extendable portion 802 may have any number of strip segments to make the conveying device suitable for objects of a specific size and to employ the same functional configuration.

[0293] Advantageously, the entire handling unit 800 can be made from a single material, such as paper, cardboard, or plastic strips. Plastic strips are a good choice because they are easy to injection mold, 3D print, or extrude, and therefore can be produced inexpensively.

[0294] In an alternative embodiment, the conveying device 800 is made of paper. In this embodiment, all components of the conveying device, except for the bridging members, are made of flattened rolled or folded paper. For example, the paper may be folded two to six times to form a multi-layered structure, providing sufficient strength for the conveying device. In one version of this embodiment, adhesive is applied between each layer of paper; in other versions, adhesive is applied only to one layer. When components are made of flattened rolled paper, adhesive may be applied only to the outermost folded portion to reduce the amount of adhesive required.

[0295] Advantageously, using folded or rolled folded paper makes it easy to create fold lines for the folded strip segments 806, 809, 813, 817, 821, 825, 829, 833, 837, 841, 845, 849, 853, 857, 861, because the paper is easy to fold. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the rolled folded paper is cardboard.

[0296] Advantageously, the handling device 800, made of folded paper, rolled folded paper, or cardboard, is recyclable, including the fact that it does not need to be separated from the cardboard box.

[0297] Advantageously, the extendable portion 802 saves space in its initial configuration.

[0298] A method for forming a handle extending from a pair of slots at opposite corners of a box is disclosed. A rope 10 is positioned at the proximal end of the box such that a portion of the rope extends from the pair of proximal slots, forming a loop around the proximal end at a pair of corners of the box. This loop forms the handle of the box. The method also includes the step of pulling the rope out of the proximal slots through the loop to extend the loop. In this way, the rope supports the box below the edge between the two proximal slots, thereby distributing the weight of the box below that edge. However, in the case of a cake box, the weight of the box is borne by the side walls.

[0299] The above method is suitable for moving smaller or lighter boxes, such as jewelry boxes, which do not need to be kept level during transport. The method can be used alone with rope 10 or in conjunction with sheath 20, which is used to accommodate the portion of the rope arranged inside the box.

[0300] The method described above may further include positioning the loop portion 14 of the rope 10 at its distal end, such that when the lid of the box is moved to the closed position, as... Figures 8 to 11 Referring to a pizza box (by way of example only), a rope 10 extends from a pair of distal slots 222-1 at the distal end 220 of the box to form a pair of handles 18. Thus, one handle consists of a rope 10 extending from the distal slot 222-1 and the opposing proximal slot 213-1. The other handle 18 consists of a rope 10 extending from another proximal slot 213-1 and another opposing distal slot 222-1. Furthermore, the weight of the box is supported by the portion of the rope 10 remaining inside the box. This portion of the rope 10 passing inside the box runs along the edges 213, 222 between the proximal slot 213-1 and the distal slot 222-1. The distal edge 222 can be referred to as the hinge fold of the box lid.

[0301] The above method can be applied to the distal end of the box using the second rope 10 or the box-carrying device 100. This is in Figure 6 and 7 The most clearly shown is a second handle extending from a second pair of slots opposite the first pair of slots. A second rope 10 or box-carrying device 100 is positioned at the distal end such that a portion of the second rope 10 or box-carrying device 100 extends from the distal end slots to form a second loop around the distal end. This second loop forms the second handle. The second loop can be extended by pulling the rope from the distal end slots. The length of the rope 10 is similar for each end of the box.

[0302] Figures 8 to 15The document also discloses a method for forming the pair of handles 18 using a box handling device 100. The method includes: providing a box handling device 100 having the features described above; positioning a sheath 20 inside or outside the box; and positioning a ring 14 outside the box to extend through a channel provided by the pair of slots 213-1, such that the ring 14 extends between the slots at a corner. The sheath is positioned at the proximal end inside the box. The method further includes elongating the ring 14 and positioning it at a distal end opposite the proximal end of the box. As described above, the elongated ring is positioned at or along the hinge fold or edge of the box, integrating it with the box.

[0303] In an alternative embodiment (not shown) of the above method, a conveying device is used to form a material for... Figure 8-11 The method for attaching a pair of handles to a pizza box involves positioning a sleeve and a ring on the lower surface of a side wall flap. The side wall flap is then folded over a pair of side flaps extending from the corresponding transverse side walls of the box, such that the pair of side flaps are sandwiched between the side wall flaps and the proximal side walls, with the sleeve and ring facing the internal volume of the box.

[0304] The method further includes pulling the ring to extend the coiled portion through the proximal bottom apex of the box, and manually moving the ring to the upper region of the inner surface of the distal sidewall of the box, such that a first region of the extended ring is positioned on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall, and a second region of the extended ring is positioned on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall. The lid of the box is then closed to secure the ring of the box by the handling device near or adjacent to the fold line between the lower surface of the lid and the distal sidewall of the box, the lid being attached to the distal sidewall of the box. The first region of the extended ring extends through a first groove defined at the corner of the first transverse sidewall, the lid, and the distal sidewall, forming a first handle; the second region of the extended ring extends through a second groove defined at the corner of the second transverse sidewall, the lid, and the distal sidewall, forming a second handle. The lid also includes a flap-top cover, wherein the distal edge of the flap-top cover of each lid prevents the ring from moving back to the proximal sidewall when the pizza box is closed.

[0305] Another method for forming a pair of handles 18 for a box is also disclosed. This method involves providing two box-carrying devices 100 having the aforementioned features. A first box-carrying device 100 is positioned at the proximal end of the box, and a second box-carrying device 100 is positioned at the distal end of the box. Each loop 14 of the first and second box-carrying devices 100 is moved from a stored state to an unfolded state by moving or pulling out a rope 10 passing through a groove, to provide a pair of handles 18 for the box extending from the corner groove, such that the box is supported by its edges 213, 222, where the rope 10 engages with the box.

[0306] Although methods for forming handles for pizza boxes 200 and cake boxes 300 have been described with reference to the use of a single box handling device 100 or a single rope 10, it is conceivable that handles can also be formed using two box handling devices 100 or two ropes 10. In this variation, the box handling device 100 or rope 10 is positioned at opposite ends of the box in the same manner as described above. The rope 10 passes through relevant grooves to form handles at the corners of the boxes.

[0307] Figure 17-18 This illustrates a method for forming handles for a four-flap case 5000. A pair of handles are provided for the case 5000. Figure 16 The box handling devices 500 shown are a near-end handling device 500 and a far-end handling device 500'. For simplicity, the near-end handling device is marked as 500, and its component markings do not include apostrophes. The far-end box handling device is marked as 500', and its component markings include apostrophes.

[0308] The near-end handling device 500 is provided to the box 5000 by positioning a positioning portion 513 on the inner surface of the near-end sidewall flap 5001 of the box 5000, approximately adjacent to and parallel to the fold line between the near-end sidewall of the box and the near-end sidewall flap 5001. A first extendable portion 524 is located on the box 5000 and extends through the first near-end upper corner 5002 of the box, and a second extendable portion 525 is located on the box 5000 and extends through the second near-end upper corner 5003 of the box, such that the central portion 501 is arranged on the outside of the box, and the handle 526 is easily retrieved or pulled.

[0309] The remote handling device 500' is provided to the box 5000 by positioning a positioning portion 513' on the inner surface of the box's distal sidewall flap 5004, approximately adjacent to and parallel to the fold line between the box's distal sidewall and the distal sidewall flap 5004. A first extendable portion 524' is located on the box 5000, extending through the box's first distal upper corner 5005, and a second extendable portion 525' is located on the box 5000, extending through the box's second distal upper corner 5006, such that the central portion 501' is positioned on the outside of the box, and the handle 526' is easily retrievable or pulled.

[0310] Then the proximal sidewall flap 5001 and the distal sidewall flap 5004 are closed. Subsequently, the first lateral sidewall flap 5007 and the second lateral sidewall flap 5008 of the box are closed, such that each lateral sidewall flap 5007, 5008 is located on at least a portion of the proximal sidewall flap 5001 and the distal sidewall flap 5004.

[0311] Then, pulling handle 526 causes the fragile parts 507, 511, 518, and 523 to break, and moves the first extendable part 524 and the second extendable part 525 to their respective extension configurations, thereby forming the first handle 5009. Similarly, pulling handle 526' causes the fragile parts 507', 511', 518', and 523' to break, and moves the first extendable part 524' and the second extendable part 525' to their respective extension configurations, thereby forming the second handle 5010.

[0312] In a further embodiment, one side of the handle includes an adhesive material or adhesive, allowing it to be temporarily or permanently attached to the outer surface of the box sidewall by removing the adhesive protective strip.

[0313] Figure 20-21 This illustrates a method for forming a handle for a cake box 6000. In this method, a... Figure 19 The box handling device 600 shown is shown.

[0314] The case handling device 600 provides the case 6000 with the case 6000 by positioning the proximal sidewall 6001 between the extendable portions 638, 639 and the positioning portion 618. The proximal sidewall of the case also includes a side flap portion located at each of its ends, such that when the side flap portion is folded onto the proximal sidewall, a groove formed by the extendable portions 638, 639 and the central portion 601 in their initial configuration can be positioned over the proximal sidewall flap and the side flap portion, such that the positioning portion 618 is approximately adjacent to the inner fold line of the proximal sidewall 6001 of the case, and once the side flap portion is folded outward away from the proximal sidewall 6001 of the case, the positioning portion 618 is secured there by the side flap portion. The side flap portion is then mechanically interlocked with the first transverse sidewall 6005 and the second transverse sidewall 6006 of the case, respectively.

[0315] The area of ​​the first extendable portion 638 extends from the first proximal lower corner 6002 of the box 6000, and the area of ​​the second extendable portion 639 extends from the second proximal lower corner 6003 of the box, such that multiple rope segments 604, 607, 610, 614, 622, 640, 628, 632 and the central portion 601 are arranged on the outside of the box, and the central portion is easy to retrieve or pull.

[0316] Then, the central portion 601 is pulled to break the fragile portions 609, 613, 617, 627, 631, 641, 636, and 637, and the first extendable portion 638 and the second extendable portion 639 are moved to their respective extension configurations. Subsequently, the central portion is manually moved to the upper region of the inner surface of the distal sidewall 6004 of the box, such that the region of the extended first extendable portion 638 is positioned on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall 6005, and the region of the extended second extendable portion 639 is positioned on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall 6006.

[0317] The lid 6007 of the box 6000 is then closed to secure the central portion 601 of the box handling device 600 near or adjacent to the fold line between the lower surface of the lid 6007 and the distal sidewall 6004, which is connected to the distal sidewall 6004. A first extendable portion (not shown) is arranged to form a first handle, and a second extendable portion 639 is arranged to form a second handle. The lid also includes a lid flap 6008, wherein the distal edge 6009 of the flap 6008 of each lid prevents the central portion 601 from moving back to the proximal sidewall when the cake box is closed.

[0318] When the handle is carried in use, the positioning part supports the proximal side of the case 6000, while the central part 601, fixed below the lid 6007, supports the distal side of the case 6000. This allows the case 6000 to be carried with one hand.

[0319] Figure 23-24 The method for forming the handle for the box 7000 is shown. In this method, the following is used: Figure 22 The box handling device 700 shown is shown.

[0320] The box handling device 700 is provided to the box 7000 by positioning the side wall flap 7001 of the box 7000 between the first extendable portion 788, the second extendable portion 789, and the central portion 703, such that the first and second extendable portions are positioned in their respective initial configurations adjacent to the inner proximal side wall 7002 of the box, and the central portion 703 is arranged on the outside of the box 7000. The positioning portion 748 of the box handling device 700 is then secured to the inner proximal side wall 7002 of the box; to enhance this securing, the side wall of the box can be pressed against the forks of the positioning portion. The side wall flap 7001 is then folded over the first extendable portion 788, the second extendable portion 789, and the positioning portion 748, such that multiple rope segments of the first and second extendable portions, as well as the positioning portion, are clamped between the proximal side wall 7002 and the side wall flap 7001. To enhance the fixation of the positioning part 748 to the corresponding fold lines between the proximal sidewall and the sidewall flap, and between the proximal sidewall and the base, the fold lines can be pressed against the corresponding top and bottom forks of the positioning part 748.

[0321] Then, the central portion 703 is manually pulled to break the multiple fragile parts, and each of the first and second extendable portions is moved from the initial configuration to the extended configuration. The central portion is manually moved to the inner surface of the distal sidewall 7003 of the box, such that the area of ​​the extended first extendable portion 788 is arranged on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall 7004 of the box, and the area of ​​the extended second extendable portion 789 is arranged on the outside of the box, near the second transverse sidewall 7005 of the box.

[0322] Then the lid 7006 of the box 7000 is closed to secure the central portion 703 of the box handling device 700 near or adjacent to the fold line between the lower surface of the lid 7006 and the distal sidewall 7003, which is connected to the distal sidewall 7003 of the box. This is achieved by extending a region of the first extendable portion 788 through a first groove defined at the corner of the first transverse sidewall, lid, and distal sidewall to form a first handle, and extending a region of the second extendable portion 789 through a second groove defined at the corner of the second transverse sidewall, lid, and distal sidewall to form a second handle. The lid also includes a lid-side flap 7008, wherein the distal edge 7009 of each lid-side flap 7008 prevents the central portion 703 from moving back to the proximal sidewall when the pizza box is closed.

[0323] When the handle is carried in use, the positioning portion supports the proximal side of the case 7000, while the central portion 703, fixed by the cover 7006, supports the distal side of the case 7000. In another embodiment, when the positioning portion is not fixed to the proximal sidewall 7001 of the case and the handle is carried, the positioning portion remaining between the proximal sidewall 7002 and the sidewall flap 7001 may move upward and be fixed by the folding portion of the proximal sidewall 7002 and the sidewall flap 7001, thereby supporting the proximal side of the case 7000.

[0324] Figure 26 The method for forming a handle for a box 8000 is shown. In this method, a method is used... Figure 25 The box handling device 800 shown is shown.

[0325] The box handling device 800 is provided to the box 8000 by positioning the side wall flap 8001 of the box 8000 between the extendable portion 802 and the elongated central section 801, such that the extendable portion is positioned in its initial configuration adjacent to the inner proximal side wall 8002 of the box, and the elongated central section 801 is arranged on the outside of the box 8000. The side wall flap 8001 of the box is then folded over the extendable portion 802, such that multiple strip segments of the extendable portion 802 are sandwiched between the proximal side wall 8002 and the side wall flap 8001.

[0326] In an alternative embodiment, one or more of the multiple strip segments may be adhered to the proximal sidewall. This provides the advantage that the extendable portions can be pulled out one at a time without extending them unequally.

[0327] Then, the elongated central section 801 is pulled to break the multiple fragile parts, and each strip segment of the extendable portion is moved from the initial configuration to the extended configuration. The elongated central section 801 is manually moved to the inner surface of the distal sidewall 8003 of the box, such that regions 870 and 880 of the extended extendable portions 802 located on both sides of the elongated central section are arranged on the outside of the box, near the first transverse sidewall 8004 and the second transverse sidewall 8005 of the box, respectively.

[0328] Then the lid 8006 of the box 8000 is closed to secure the elongated central section 803 of the box handling device 800 near or adjacent to a portion of the lower surface of the lid 8006 connected to the distal sidewall 8003 of the box, such that region 870 of the extendable portion 802 extends through a first groove defined at the corner of the first transverse sidewall, the lid, and the distal sidewall to form a first handle of the box, and region 880 of the extendable portion 802 extends through a second groove defined at the corner of the second transverse sidewall, the lid, and the distal sidewall to form a first handle and a second handle of the box. The lid also includes a lid flap 8008, wherein the distal edge 8009 of the flap 8008 of each lid prevents the central portion 801 from moving back to the proximal sidewall when the pizza box is closed.

[0329] When the handle is carried in use, the portion of the carrying device that remains between the proximal sidewall 8002 and the sidewall flap 8001 may move upward and be secured by the folds of the proximal sidewall 8002 and the sidewall flap 8001, thereby supporting the proximal side of the box, while the elongated central section 801 fixed below the cover 8006 supports the distal side of the box 8000.

[0330] The advantages are described below.

[0331] The sheath 20 of the box handling device 100 neatly houses the rope 10 for use. Without the sheath 20, the rope 10 would be loosely placed inside the box, potentially contaminating food, snagging on the contents of the box, or becoming entangled with itself, external objects, or machinery.

[0332] In the case of pizza boxes or cake boxes, the box handling devices 100, 600, 700 and 800 allow users to move one or more boxes using only one box handling device 100, depending on the length of the handle, by stacking subsequent boxes on top of each other.

[0333] During use, rope 10 is secured in place by the edge of the box, which is the strongest part of the box, meaning that the box is unlikely to tear.

[0334] In other embodiments shown in 600, 700, and 800, the area of ​​the extendable portion is positioned through a corresponding slot defined at the corresponding corner of the pizza box or cake box, which allows the box to be transported using the box handling device 600, 700, and 800 without opening the lid during use.

[0335] The box handling devices 100, 500, 600, 700 and 800 can be installed by low-skilled personnel or customers when picking up boxes.

[0336] Box handling devices 100, 500, 600, 700 and 800 can replace plastic bags as handling devices for boxes.

[0337] Box handling devices 100, 500, 600, and 700 can be made from coconut shells, paper, or hemp, which enhances the value of cardboard during recycling, thus eliminating the need to separate the handles from the cardboard boxes for recycling. The designs of box handling devices 100, 500, 600, 700, and 800 take recyclability and the circular economy into account. It is also conceivable that box handling devices 100, 500, 600, and 700 can be made from plastics, recycled plastics, or other suitable materials.

[0338] As shown and described, the sidewalls forming the corners of the box define grooves through which ropes can pass. The sidewalls and / or edges provide rigidity to the box and also provide a sturdy area for ropes to pass through, allowing the use of ropes 10 or box handling devices 100, 500, 600, 700, and 800 to move heavier boxes.

[0339] explain

[0340] Example:

[0341] Throughout this specification, the phrase "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

[0342] Similarly, it should be understood that in the description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention above, various features of the invention are sometimes combined in a single embodiment, drawing, or description thereof for the purpose of simplifying the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more various inventive aspects. However, this method of disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive aspects lie in fewer than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the description of embodiments are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and each claim exists independently as a separate embodiment of the invention.

[0343] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some, but not all, features found in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to fall within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example, in the following claims, any claimed embodiment may be used in any combination.

[0344] Different instances of objects

[0345] As used herein, unless otherwise specified, ordinal adjectives such as “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., used to describe common objects only indicate that different instances of similar objects are being referenced, and are not intended to imply that the objects described must be in a given order, whether in time, space, ranking, or any other way.

[0346] Specific details

[0347] Numerous specific details are set forth in the description provided herein. However, it should be understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.

[0348] the term

[0349] In describing the preferred embodiments of the invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings, specific terminology will be used for clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the chosen specific terminology, and it should be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to achieve similar technical purposes. Terms such as “forward,” “backward,” “radial,” “circumferential,” “upward,” and “downward” are reference points used for convenience and should not be construed as limiting terms.

[0350] As used in this article, the term “and / or” means “and” or “or”, or both.

[0351] As used in this article, one or more nouns refer to the plural and / or singular forms of that noun.

[0352] Includes and contains

[0353] In the following claims and the foregoing description of the invention, unless the context requires otherwise due to explicit language or necessary implication, the word “comprising” or variations thereof such as “including” or “containing” are used in an inclusive sense, that is, to specify the presence of the said feature but not to exclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

[0354] Any terms used herein, including, containing, or including, are also open-ended terms, meaning that at least the elements / features listed after the term are included, but not excluding other elements / features. Therefore, including is synonymous with including and means including.

[0355] Scope of Invention

[0356] Therefore, although what is considered a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it is intended that all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the invention. For example, any formulas given above are merely representative of the steps that may be used. Functions can be added or removed from the block diagrams, and operations can be interchanged between functional blocks. Steps can be added or removed from the described methods within the scope of the invention.

[0357] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, those skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

[0358] Industrial applicability

[0359] As can be clearly seen from the above, the described layout is applicable to the packaging industry.

Claims

1. A method of forming a handle, the handle extending from a first pair of slots of a box, the box comprising a proximal end opposite a distal end, the method comprising: positioning a cord at the proximal end of the box such that a portion of the cord extends from a pair of proximal slots located at a pair of proximal corners of the box to form a looped portion around the proximal end, the looped portion forming a handle for the box, wherein the pair of proximal slots are formed by a plurality of walls of the box such that, in use, a portion of the cord is supported at at least one side of the box in a manner selected from the group consisting of: a. an edge between the proximal slots; and b. at the pair of proximal slots.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of walls are selected from one or more of a side wall, a base and a lid.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the cord is a looped cord.

4. The method of claim 3, further comprising pulling the cord out of the proximal slots through the looped portion.

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising positioning the cord at the proximal end of the box such that at least a portion of the cord passes along an edge of the proximal end of the box to extend from the first pair of slots.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the cord is substantially contained by a sheath such that, in use, the looped portion of the cord is able to extend from the sheath to increase the length of the looped portion to form the handle.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the cord and sheath are stored inside or outside the box.

8. The method of claim 7, further comprising forming a second handle extending from a second pair of distal slots located at a pair of distal corners of the box, the second pair of distal slots being opposite the first pair of proximal slots, by: positioning a second cord at the distal end of the box such that a portion of the second cord extends from the pair of distal slots to form a second looped portion around the distal end, the second looped portion forming a second handle for the box.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the second cord is a looped cord or a cord having two ends.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising pulling the second cord out of the distal slots through the second looped portion.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein at least a portion of the second cord is adapted to pass along an edge of the distal end of the box to extend from the second pair of slots when the second cord is positioned at the distal end of the box.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein, In use, a portion of the cord supports the box along an edge between the pair of distal slots.

13. The method of claim 3, wherein the method further comprises: positioning the looped portion of the cord extending from the pair of proximal slots at the distal end such that, when the lid of the box is moved to a closed position, the cord also extends from a pair of distal slots at the distal end of the box, thereby forming a pair of handles from the portions of the cord extending from the pair of proximal slots and the pair of distal slots.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein one of the pair of handles is formed by the cord extending between one of the proximal slots and one of the distal slots, and the other of the pair of handles is formed by the cord extending between the other proximal slot and the other distal slot.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein the pair of handles extend from the pair of proximal slots and the pair of distal slots such that one handle extends between a proximal slot and a distal slot, and the other handle extends between an opposite proximal slot and an opposite distal slot.

16. The method of claim 14, further comprising moving the cord through the pair of proximal slots to increase a length of the portion of the cord extending from the pair of proximal slots.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the case further comprises a distal edge formed between the pair of distal slots and the lid, and when the cord is positioned at the distal end of the case and extends through the pair of distal slots, and when the lid is in the closed position, the cord engages the distal edge of the case.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein in use, a portion of the cord supports the case along the distal edge between the distal slots.

19. The method of claim 1, wherein when the cord is positioned at the proximal end of the case, the cord is in a stowed configuration in which a majority of the cord is located inside the case.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising moving the cord from the stowed configuration to an extended configuration in which a greater portion of the cord is located outside the case relative to the coiled configuration.

21. The method of claim 19, wherein in the stowed configuration, the cord is in a substantially coiled state inside the case, and a portion of the cord is positioned around the proximal end.

22. The method of claim 19, wherein when the cord is in the extended configuration, in use, a portion of the cord engages an underside of the proximal edge between the proximal slots.

23. The method of claim 19, wherein when the cord is in the extended configuration, in use, a portion of the cord engages an underside of the distal edge between the distal slots.

24. The method of claim 17, wherein the cord engaging the distal edge engages an underside of the hinge fold of the case.

25. A carrying device insertable into a case to provide a pair of handles, the carrying device comprising: a sheath positioned at a proximal end of the case and comprising at least one opening; and a cord partially disposed within the sheath such that the cord extends from the at least one opening to define a loop around the at least one opening, wherein in use, when the carrying device is positioned in the case, the cord is pulled to lengthen the loop and provide the pair of handles for the case.

26. The carrying device of claim 25, wherein the cord is substantially coiled within the sheath, and the loop is disposed outside the sheath.

27. The carrying device of claim 25, wherein the cord is movable between: a stowed state in which a majority of the cord is disposed within the sheath; and an extended state in which a majority of the cord is disposed outside the sheath. a deployed state in which a greater portion of the cord is disposed outside of the sheath relative to the stowed state.

28. The carrying device of claim 25, wherein the sheath includes a first end defining a first opening and a second end opposite the first end defining a second opening.

29. The carrying device of claim 28, wherein the cord extends from the first opening and the second opening to define a loop between the first opening and the second opening.

30. The carrying device of claim 25, wherein in use, the carrying device is positioned in a side wall fold of a box.

31. The carrying device of claim 30, wherein the side wall fold is a reinforced fold portion of a pizza box.

32. The carrying device of claim 25, wherein in use, the carrying device is positioned adjacent to a side wall at a proximal end of a box.

33. The carrying device of claim 27, wherein in use, when the cord is in the deployed state, the cord is positionable at a distal end of a box to form the pair of handles.

34. The carrying device of claim 27, wherein in use, when the cord is in the deployed state, the cord is positionable at or along a hinge fold of a box to form the pair of handles.

35. The carrying device of claim 27, wherein in use, when the cord is in the deployed state and positioned at or along a hinge fold of a box, the pair of handles are configured such that each handle extends laterally from the box.

36. The carrying device of claim 27, wherein in use, when the cord is in the deployed state, the cord is positionable such that: a first portion of the cord engages a proximal edge between a pair of proximal openings formed at a pair of proximal corners of the box; and a second portion of the cord engages a distal edge between a pair of distal openings formed at a pair of distal corners of the box, wherein the distal edge is formed by a lid and a distal end of the box.

37. The carrying device of claim 36, wherein in use, the cord in the deployed state is positionable such that the cord protrudes from the pair of proximal openings and the pair of distal openings.

38. The carrying device of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cord is a looped cord or a cord having two ends.

39. A method of forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising: providing the carrying device of any one of claims 25 to 38; positioning the sheath inside or outside of the box; and positioning the loop to protrude from a pair of openings formed at a pair of corners of the box such that the loop extends between the pair of openings.

40. A method of forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising: providing a first carrying device of any one of claims 25 to 38 and a second carrying device of any one of claims 25 to 38; positioning the first carrying device at a proximal end of the box and the second carrying device at a distal end of the box; and positioning the loops to protrude from a pair of openings formed at a pair of corners of the box such that the loops extend between the pair of openings. ​ moving the loops of the first and second carrying devices from the stowed condition through the first and second pairs of proximal openings to an extended condition to provide a pair of handles extending from the corners of the box.

41. A method of forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising: positioning a rope at an inner surface of a proximal end of the box such that a portion of the rope protrudes through a pair of proximal openings formed at a pair of proximal corners of the box; securing a coiled portion of the rope to the inner surface of the proximal end of the box using a sheath such that, when pulled, a looped portion of the rope can extend from the sheath to increase the length of the looped portion to form a first handle; positioning a second rope at an inner surface of a distal end of the box such that a portion of the second rope protrudes through a pair of distal openings formed at a pair of distal corners of the box; and securing a coiled portion of the second rope to the inner surface of the distal end of the box using a sheath such that, when pulled, a looped portion of the second rope can extend from the sheath to increase the length of the looped portion to form a second handle.

42. A method of forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising: positioning a rope at an inner surface of a proximal end of the box such that the rope protrudes through a pair of proximal openings formed at a pair of proximal corners of the box; and positioning a portion of the rope at an inner surface of a distal end of the box such that the portion of the rope protrudes through a pair of distal openings formed at a pair of distal corners of the box to form the pair of handles, wherein the pair of proximal corners are at a pair of proximal vertices of the box and the pair of distal corners are at a pair of distal vertices of the box.

43. A carrying device for carrying an object, the carrying device comprising: a. a positioning portion for positioning at an engagement location on the object at which the positioning portion engages with the object; b. a first extendable portion connected to the positioning portion at a first connection region, the first extendable portion being adapted in use to extend from an initial configuration to an extended configuration by manually pulling the first extendable portion away from the positioning portion; c. a second extendable portion connected to the positioning portion at a second connection region, the second extendable portion being adapted in use to extend from an initial configuration to an extended configuration by manually pulling the second extendable portion away from the positioning portion; d. a central portion connected to the first and second extendable portions such that the positioning portion, first extendable portion, central portion and second extendable portion form a loop, e. a plurality of frangible portions adapted to provide resistance to movement of the first and second extendable portions from the initial configuration to the extended configuration until the plurality of frangible portions break, such that in use, when the first and second extendable portions are extended to their respective extended configurations, the object can be carried by the carrying device.

44. The carrying device of claim 43, wherein the positioning portion is adapted to maintain a fixed relationship with the object when the carrying device is in use.

45. The carrying device of claim 43, wherein the second attachment region is located at an opposite location from the first attachment region.

46. The carrying device of claim 43, wherein in the initial configuration, the first extendable portion comprises a first plurality of serpentine curved portions connected by a first set of frangible portions of the plurality of frangible portions, and the second extendable portion comprises a second plurality of serpentine curved portions connected by a second set of frangible portions of the plurality of frangible portions.

47. The carrying device of claim 46, wherein in the initial configuration, a third set of frangible portions of the plurality of frangible portions connect the first and second plurality of serpentine curved portions.

48. The carrying device of claim 43, wherein the carrying device is made of plastic.

49. A carrying device for carrying an object, the carrying device comprising: a. an extendable portion; b. an elongate portion connected to the extendable portion to form a loop; and c. a bridge comprising a plurality of frangible portions, wherein the extendable portion is adapted to extend, in use, from an initial configuration to an extended configuration by manually pulling the elongate portion away from the extendable portion; and wherein the plurality of frangible portions is adapted to provide resistance to prevent the extendable portion from moving from the initial configuration to the extended configuration until the plurality of frangible portions breaks, such that, in use, when the extendable portion is extended to the extended configuration, the carrying device forms a loop that can be used to carry an object.

50. The carrying device of claim 49, wherein the extendable portion traverses in a rectangular serpentine path to define a series of parallel rungs.

51. The carrying device of claim 50, wherein the bridge extends across the series of parallel rungs and adheres to at least two of the series of parallel rungs.

52. The carrying device of claim 50, wherein in the initial configuration, the extendable portion comprises a plurality of folded portions that are folded to create orthogonal bends in the serpentine path.

53. The carrying device of claim 52, further comprising an adhesive at the folds of the plurality of folded portions.

54. The carrying device of claim 49, wherein the carrying device is made of a material selected from a group of materials comprising: a. paper; b. cardboard; or c. plastic.

55. A box comprising the carrying device of any one of claims 43-54, the carrying device being located on an interior or exterior surface of the box in the initial configuration of the carrying device.

56. A box comprising the carrying device of claim 55, wherein an adhesive is applied between a portion of the carrying device and the box.

57. A box comprising the carrying device of claim 43, the carrying device being located on an interior or exterior surface of the box in the initial configuration of the carrying device, and an adhesive is applied between the locating portion and the box.

58. A method of forming a pair of handles for a box, the method comprising: ​ ​ providing two carrying devices as defined in claim 43, one proximal carrying device and one distal carrying device; fixing a positioning portion of the proximal carrying device to an inner surface of a proximal side wall flap of the crate such that a first extendable portion of the proximal carrying device extends through a first proximal upper corner of the crate, a second extendable portion of the proximal carrying device extends through a second proximal upper corner of the crate, and a central portion of the proximal carrying device is arranged outside the crate; fixing a positioning portion of the distal carrying device to an inner surface of a distal side wall flap of the crate such that a first extendable portion of the distal carrying device extends through a first distal upper corner of the crate, a second extendable portion of the distal carrying device extends through a second distal upper corner of the crate, and a central portion of the distal carrying device is arranged outside the crate; closing the proximal side wall flap and the distal side wall flap of the crate; closing the first lateral side wall flap and the second lateral side wall flap of the crate; pulling the central portion of the proximal carrying device such that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are moved from respective initial configurations to respective extended configurations, thereby forming a first handle; and pulling the central portion of the distal carrying device such that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are moved from respective initial configurations to respective extended configurations, thereby forming a second handle.

59. A method of forming a pair of handles for carrying a crate, the method comprising: providing a carrying device as defined in claim 43; fixing a positioning portion of the carrying device at an inner surface of a proximal side wall of the crate such that a first extendable portion of the carrying device extends through a first opening at a first proximal lower corner of the crate, the first proximal lower corner of the crate being defined as a first lower vertex formed at the proximal side wall of the crate, a bottom wall of the crate, and a first lateral side wall of the crate, a second extendable portion of the carrying device extends through a second opening at a second proximal lower corner of the crate, the second proximal lower corner of the crate being defined as a second lower vertex formed at the proximal side wall of the crate, the bottom wall of the crate, and a second lateral side wall of the crate, and a central portion of the carrying device is arranged outside the crate; pulling the central portion such that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are moved from respective initial configurations to respective extended configurations; positioning the central portion at an inner surface of a distal side wall of the crate such that the first extendable portion is arranged outside the crate, proximate to the first lateral side wall of the crate, and the second extendable portion is arranged outside the crate, proximate to the second lateral side wall of the crate; and closing a lid of the crate such that the first extendable portion forms a first handle of the crate and the second extendable portion forms a second handle of the crate.

60. A method of forming a pair of handles for carrying a crate, the method comprising: providing a carrying device as defined in claim 43, positioning a side wall flap between the first extendable portion, the second extendable portion, and the central portion such that the first extendable portion and the second extendable portion are positioned adjacent to an inner proximal side wall in their respective initial configurations; fixing a positioning portion of the carrying device at the inner proximal side wall of the crate; folding the side wall flap of the bin over the first and second extendable portions such that the first and second extendable portions are sandwiched between the proximal side wall and the side wall flap; manually pulling the central portion to extend each of the first and second extendable portions from the initial configuration to an extended configuration; positioning the central portion at an inner surface of a distal side wall of the bin such that a region of the first extendable portion is disposed on an exterior of the bin proximate a first lateral side wall of the bin and a region of the second extendable portion is disposed on an exterior of the bin proximate a second lateral side wall of the bin; and closing a lid of the bin such that the region of the first extendable portion forms a first handle for the bin and the region of the second extendable portion forms a second handle for the bin.

61. A method of forming a pair of handles for carrying a bin, the method comprising: providing a carrying device as claimed in claim 49; positioning the side wall flap between the extendable portion and the elongate portion such that the extendable portion is positioned adjacent the inner proximal side wall in its initial configuration; folding the side wall flap of the bin over the extendable portion such that the extendable portion is sandwiched between the proximal side wall and the side wall flap; manually pulling the elongate portion to extend the extendable portion to an extended configuration; positioning a central portion of the extendable portion adjacent an inner surface of a distal side wall of the bin such that regions of the extendable portion on either side of the central portion are disposed on an exterior of the bin proximate first and second lateral side walls of the bin respectively; and closing a lid of the bin such that the regions of the extendable portion on either side of the central portion form handles for the bin.

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