Article carrier and blank therefor

By introducing tear-inducing tabs and dividing lines into the cardboard box, the structural strength and item securing ability of the cardboard box are enhanced, solving the problems of material waste and transporting heavy items, and achieving more efficient item securing and transportation.

CN122138939APending Publication Date: 2026-06-02WESTROCK PACKAGING SYSTEMS LLC
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WESTROCK PACKAGING SYSTEMS LLC
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cardboard boxes are wasteful and inadequate in terms of material usage and strength, making it difficult to effectively secure and transport heavy items.

Method used

An item carrier was designed, comprising multiple main boards and side panels connected by folded hinges, combined with an item engagement device and opening feature that incorporates tear-inducing tabs and dividing lines, thereby enhancing the structural strength and item securing ability of the cardboard box.

Benefits of technology

It improves the tear resistance and item securing ability of cardboard boxes, reduces material usage, and enhances suitability for transporting heavy items.

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Abstract

This disclosure relates to a package, an article carrier (90; 190; 290; 390) for packaging one or more articles (B), and blanks (10; 110; 210; 310) for forming the carrier (90; 190; 290; 390). The item carrier (90; 190; 290; 390) includes multiple main boards, each main board comprising a pair of spaced-apart plates (12 / 20, 16; 112 / 120, 116; 212 / 220, 216; 312 / 320, 316) and side plates (14, 18; 114, 118; 214, 218; 314, 318), the pair of spaced-apart plates comprising an upper plate (12 / 20; 112 / 120; 212 / 220; 312 / 320) and a lower plate (16; 116; 216; 316), the side plates extending between the upper and lower plates (12 / 20, 16; 112 / 120, 116; 212 / 220, 216; 312 / 320, 316). The side panels (14, 18; 114, 118; 214, 218; 314, 318) are hingedly connected to the lower panel (16; 116; 216; 316) via fold lines (15, 17; 115, 117; 215, 217; 315, 317). The article carrier (90; 190; 290; 390) also includes at least one article engagement device (RT1, RT2; RT) and at least one opening feature (AD). The at least one engagement device (RT1, RT2; RT) is formed at least in the lower panel (16; 116; 216; 316). The at least one opening feature (AD) includes a tear-inducing tab (70; 170; 270; 370) and at least one dividing line (73, 75; 173, 175; 273, 275; 373, 375). A tear-initiating tab (70; 170; 270; 370) is defined in at least one of the side plates (14, 18; 114, 118; 214, 218; 314, 318) and the top plate (12 / 20; 112 / 120; 212 / 220; 312 / 320), and wherein the at least one dividing line (73, 75; 173, 175; 273, 275; 373, 375) extends between the tear-initiating tab and the at least one engaging device (RT1, RT2; RT).
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