Packaging for pourable products and packaging blank for forming a packaging

Abstract

A package (1, 1') for a pourable product is described, the package comprising a bottom wall (3) and a top wall (4), spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis (A) of the package (1, 1'), and a side wall (5) interposed between the top wall (3) and the bottom wall (4). The top wall (4) is inclined with respect to the bottom wall (3). The top wall (4) comprises two front corners (15) and the bottom wall (3) comprises two bottom front corners (24). A first extension (E1) between the two front corners (15) is smaller than a second extension (E2) between the two bottom front corners (24). The side wall (5) comprises two longitudinal front edges (29). Each longitudinal front edge (29) extends between the bottom wall (3) and the top wall (4) and is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (A).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to packaging for pourable products (especially pourable food).

[0002] The present invention also relates to a packaging blank for forming packaging. Background Technology

[0003] As is well known, many liquid or pourable foods (such as fruit juice, UHT (ultra-high temperature) milk, wine, ketchup, etc.) are sold in packages made of sterilized packaging materials.

[0004] A typical example is the parallelepiped-shaped packaging for liquids or pourable foods, known as Tetra Pak Aseptic Packaging (a registered trademark), which is made by sealing and folding a preform. This preform has a multi-layered structure, including a fibrous base layer (e.g., paper or cardboard) covered on both sides by heat-sealable plastic material layers (e.g., polyethylene). For aseptic packaging of products intended for long-term storage (e.g., UHT milk), the preform also includes an oxygen barrier layer (oxygen barrier layer), such as aluminum foil, stacked on top of the heat-sealable plastic material layers and itself covered by another heat-sealable plastic material layer, forming the inner surface of the packaging that ultimately contacts the food.

[0005] This type of packaging is typically produced on fully automated packaging equipment, which forms packages from corresponding packaging blanks. These packaging blanks can be provided as individual packaging blanks or as webs formed from multiple packaging blanks arranged in succession.

[0006] In cases where packaging equipment is designed to form packages from webs, the equipment advances and sterilizes the webs; then the webs are formed into tubes, the tubes are filled with pourable products, and the tubes are then formed into individual sealed packages.

[0007] It is known to produce packaging having a bottom wall and a top wall spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis of the packaging, and having a side wall between the top and bottom walls. In one variation, the top wall is inclined relative to the bottom wall. This type of packaging is called packaging with an inclined top wall. In another variation, the top and bottom walls are parallel to each other.

[0008] It is also known that some packaging is designed to allow consumption on the go, in other words, packaging designed so that consumers can consume the product directly from the packaging.

[0009] Some packaging features a designated pouring opening area and an associated opening mechanism. Consumers must operate this opening mechanism to expose the designated pouring opening area in order to consume the product.

[0010] Despite the excellent results provided by known packaging, further improvements to known packaging are still desired in the art.

[0011] Furthermore, there is still a desire in the art to further improve known packaging preforms used to form packaging. Summary of the Invention

[0012] The purpose of this invention is to provide an improved packaging.

[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved packaging blank for forming packaging.

[0014] According to the present invention, a package and a packaging blank for forming the package are provided, the package and the packaging blank being as described in the respective independent claims.

[0015] Preferred, non-limiting embodiments of the packaging and packaging blanks are claimed in the corresponding dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Two non-limiting embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the packaging according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of the packaging; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Front view of the packaging; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A bottom view of the packaging; Figure 5A and Figure 5B yes Figure 1 A schematic side view of the packaging, showing two imaginary planes defined by parts of the packaging; Figure 6 It is used to form Figure 1 A plan view of the packaging blank; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the packaging according to a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Side view of the packaging; Figure 9A and Figure 9B yes Figure 7A schematic side view of the packaging, showing two imaginary planes defined by portions of the packaging; and Figure 10 It is used to form Figure 7 A plan view of the packaging blank. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The elements and features shown in the various preferred embodiments (including the accompanying drawings) may be combined with each other without departing from the scope of protection of this application as described below.

[0018] Figure 1 Reference numeral 1 in the figure indicates a package filled with a pourable product, preferably a pourable food, such as pasteurized milk, milk, dairy products, drinkable yogurt, yogurt drinks, beverages, fruit juice, wine, ketchup, salt, sugar, etc.

[0019] More specifically, package 1 may be made of, for example... Figure 4 The packaging blank 2 shown is formed.

[0020] More specifically, each package 1 can be formed from a corresponding package blank 2 by means of an automatic packaging machine.

[0021] An automatic packaging machine can be configured to form a package 1 from corresponding packaging blanks 2 and fill the package 1 with a pourable product.

[0022] Preferably, but not necessarily, the packaging blank 2 may have a multi-layer structure.

[0023] More specifically, each packaging blank 2 may include at least one layer of fibrous material (e.g., a paper layer or a cardboard layer) and at least two layers of heat-sealable plastic material (e.g., polyethylene), wherein the at least two layers of heat-sealable plastic material sandwich the fibrous material layer between each other.

[0024] One of these two heat-sealing plastic material layers can form the inner surface of the corresponding package 1 formed from the corresponding packaging blank 2, and ultimately come into contact with the pourable product.

[0025] Preferably, but not necessarily, each packaging blank 2 may also include a gas and light blocking material layer (e.g., aluminum foil or ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) film), which is disposed, in particular, between a heat-sealable plastic material layer and a fiber material layer. Preferably, but not necessarily, the packaging blank 2 may also include another heat-sealable plastic material layer, which is located between the gas and light blocking material layer and the fiber material layer.

[0026] Packaging blank 2 can be provided in the form of a strip.

[0027] More specifically, the web can be formed from multiple continuously arranged packaging blanks 2.

[0028] In other words, the continuously arranged packaging blanks 2 constitute multiple repeating units of the web. Specifically, each repeating unit (i.e., the corresponding packaging blank 2) forms a precursor of a corresponding package 1.

[0029] Preferably, the packaging machine can be configured to produce packages 1 from webs, such that each package 1 is obtained from a corresponding package blank 2.

[0030] In particular, each packaging blank 2 may include desired patterns / decorations.

[0031] Alternatively, each package blank 2 can be provided as a single package blank.

[0032] Special reference Figure 1 The packaging 1 can extend along the longitudinal axis A, and preferably also along the first transverse axis B and the second transverse axis C, wherein the first transverse axis B is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A, and the second transverse axis C is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A and the first transverse axis B.

[0033] Advantageously, the extension (i.e., dimension) of package 1 along longitudinal axis A can be larger than the corresponding extensions (i.e., corresponding dimensions) of package 1 along the first transverse axis B and the second transverse axis C.

[0034] Packaging 1 can be configured for consumption on the go, i.e., packaging 1 can be designed for consumption of the pourable product directly from packaging 1.

[0035] For more details and reference Figures 1 to 3 The package 1 may include a bottom wall 3 and a top wall 4, which are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis A.

[0036] The top wall 4 is inclined relative to the bottom wall 3, and in particular also inclined relative to the longitudinal axis A.

[0037] Specifically, the longitudinal axis A is perpendicular to the bottom wall 3.

[0038] Additionally, the package 1 may include a side wall 5 that extends between the bottom wall 3 and the top wall 4 (and connects to the bottom wall 3 and the top wall 4).

[0039] More specifically, the bottom wall 3 can be defined as a wall of the package 1 that is substantially planar in shape and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A.

[0040] The bottom wall 3 can be configured to be placed on a support surface, such as a shelf, refrigerator, table, workbench, etc.

[0041] When the package 1 is placed on the support surface (and in its nominal position, i.e. when the user uses the package 1 in the intended manner), the bottom wall 3 is in contact with the support surface, and the top wall 4 is at a certain distance from the support surface.

[0042] Additionally, the sidewall 5 may be the part of the packaging 1 that is held by the user during the user's action of pouring the pourable product from the packaging 1 and / or consuming the pourable product.

[0043] Package 1 may include folding wings 31 attached to and / or extending from top wall 4.

[0044] In addition, the package 1 may include a flap 35 attached to the bottom wall 3.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 The package 1 may include a designated pouring opening area, which is at least partially arranged on the top wall 4 and configured to allow pourable products to be poured out of the package 1.

[0046] The designated pouring opening area may be covered by the separation membrane of package 1. In particular, the separation membrane needs to be removed wholly or partially or at least partially ruptured before the first pouring action.

[0047] The separation membrane may be composed of a portion of the packaging material, particularly a portion of a layer of the packaging material that is different from the fibrous material layer.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 The package 1 may also include an opening device 6 configured to open a designated pouring opening area.

[0049] When the designated pouring opening area is covered by the separation membrane, the opening device 6 can be connected to (e.g., fused or bonded to) the separation membrane.

[0050] In addition, the opening device 6 is configured to be torn, detached or peeled off by the consumer from the designated pouring opening area in order to obtain the contents of the package 1.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 The opening device may be a peeling foil 6 or a pull tab that covers the designated pouring opening area and can be removed from the designated pouring opening area (especially by tearing).

[0052] In addition, the peeling foil 6 or the pull sheet can be fused to the separation membrane, or can form the separation membrane.

[0053] Additionally, the interior of the package 1 can be accessed by removing the peeling foil 6 or pull tab from the designated pouring opening area.

[0054] Once the peeling foil 6 or pull tab is removed from the designated pouring opening area, the consumer can drink directly from the package 1.

[0055] The peel foil 6 or pull sheet may include a first part and a second part attached to the first part. The first part is attached to the package 1, and the second part is initially attached to and covers the designated pouring opening area.

[0056] Once the second part is removed from the designated pouring opening area, the first part remains connected to package 1. In particular, once the second part is removed from the designated pouring opening area, it remains connected to package 1 via the first part.

[0057] Alternatively, the opening device may include a tearing element specifically molded onto the package 1, and more particularly molded onto the package blank 2 prior to the formation of the package 1. Access to the interior of the package 1 can be obtained by removing the tearing element from a designated pouring opening area.

[0058] Once the tear-off element is removed from the designated pouring opening area, the consumer can drink directly from package 1.

[0059] The opening device may include a base and a cover portion, the cover portion defining a tear-off element and being attached to the base. The base is attached to the package 1, and the cover portion is initially attached to and covers a designated pouring opening area.

[0060] Once the cover (i.e., the tear element) is removed from the designated pouring opening area, the base remains attached to the package 1. In particular, the cover (i.e., the tear element) remains attached to the package 1 via the base once it is removed from the designated pouring opening area.

[0061] More specifically, the package 1 may include a longitudinal seam portion 7, for example, formed by a tube filled with a pourable product and having a longitudinal seal. Preferably, but not necessarily, the longitudinal seam portion 7 may be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis A.

[0062] Additionally, each package 1 may include a bottom transverse sealing strip and a top transverse sealing strip 9, which are preferably transverse to the longitudinal axis A. Preferably, the bottom transverse sealing strip may be contained in and / or associated with the bottom wall 3, and the top transverse sealing strip 9 may be contained in and / or associated with the top wall 4.

[0063] More specifically, the sidewall 5 may include a front panel 10, a rear panel 11 opposite to the front panel 10, and a plurality of (two in the illustrated example) side panels 12, each side panel 12 being located between the rear panel 11 and the front panel 10 and connected to the rear panel 11 and the front panel 10.

[0064] Preferably, but not necessarily, the rear panel 11 may include a longitudinal seam portion 7.

[0065] Reference Figures 1 to 4The top wall 4 includes at least two (more specifically exactly two) front corners 15 and at least two (more specifically exactly two) rear corners 16.

[0066] More specifically, the rear angle 16 may be spaced apart from the front angle 15, and more specifically, spaced apart along a direction having a component parallel to the second transverse axis C.

[0067] More specifically, the top wall 4 may include a front edge 17 extending between front corners 15, a rear edge 18 extending between rear corners 16, and two side edges 19, each side edge 19 extending between a corresponding angle pair 20 of a corresponding front corner 15 and a corresponding rear corner 16.

[0068] More specifically, the top wall 4 can be defined by the front edge 17, the rear edge 18 and the side edge 19.

[0069] More specifically, the front edge 17 may extend from one front corner 15 to the other front corner 15, and the rear edge 18 may extend from one rear corner 16 to the other rear corner 16. Additionally, each side edge 19 may extend from a corresponding rear corner 16 to a corresponding front corner 15.

[0070] More specifically, each side edge 19 may contact the front edge 17 at the corresponding front angle 15 of the corresponding angle pair 20 and the rear edge 18 at the corresponding rear angle 16 of the corresponding angle pair 20.

[0071] It should be noted that the terms "front" and "rear" refer to the nominal use of packaging 1. For example, if packaging 1 is used correctly during a pouring action, the rear edge 18 is located between the front edge 17 and the fingers (excluding the thumb) of the consumer performing the pouring action, which are in contact with packaging 1.

[0072] Additionally, the front panel 10 may include decorations intended to be exposed to consumers at the point of sale.

[0073] Additionally, during use, during the nominal tipping action, the consumer's palm can face the rear panel 11 or one of the side panels 12.

[0074] according to Figures 1 to 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the front edge 17 is straight. Alternatively, the front edge 17 may be curved.

[0075] Additionally, the rear edge 18 is straight. Furthermore, the side edge 19 is straight. Alternatively, one or more of the rear edge 18 and side edges 19 may be curved.

[0076] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The bottom wall 3 may include a bottom front edge 21, a bottom rear edge 22 and two bottom side edges 23.

[0077] Advantageously, the longitudinal joint portion 7 extends at least between the rear edge 18 and the bottom rear edge 22. In particular, the longitudinal joint portion 7 extends on the top wall 4, the bottom wall 3, and between the rear edge 18 and the bottom rear edge 22.

[0078] Advantageously, the front edge 17 has no longitudinal seam portion 7. In other words, the longitudinal seam portion 7 does not contact (or intersect with) the front edge 17. More advantageously, the bottom front edge 21 also has no longitudinal seam portion 7. In other words, the longitudinal seam portion 7 does not contact (or intersect with) the bottom front edge 21.

[0079] Each bottom front edge 21 may extend between two bottom front corners 24, each bottom rear edge 22 may extend between two bottom rear corners 25, and each bottom side edge 23 may contact the bottom front edge 21 at the corresponding bottom front corner 24 and contact the bottom rear edge 22 at the corresponding bottom rear corner 25.

[0080] According to the illustrated embodiment, the bottom wall 3 may have a (substantially) rectangular shape, i.e., each bottom side edge 23 is orthogonal to the bottom front edge 21 and the bottom rear edge 22, and the bottom front edge 21 and the bottom rear edge 22 may be parallel to each other.

[0081] Advantageously, the front panel 10 may extend from the front edge 17 to the bottom front edge 21, and the rear panel 11 may extend from the rear edge 18 to the bottom rear edge 22.

[0082] like Figure 1 As shown, at least a portion of the opening device and / or the designated pouring opening area may be located between the top transverse sealing strip 9 and the front edge 17. More specifically, no portion of the opening device and / or any portion of the designated pouring opening area may be located between the top transverse sealing strip 9 and the rear edge 18.

[0083] Advantageously, the top transverse sealing strip 9 is folded on the top wall 4 toward the rear edge 18.

[0084] Advantageously, the top transverse sealing strip 9 is folded on the top wall 4 toward the rear corner 16.

[0085] Furthermore, the opening device 6 and / or the designated pouring opening area are closer to the front edge 17 than the rear edge 18.

[0086] Additionally, the opening device 6 and / or the designated tilt opening are closer to the front panel 10 than the rear panel 11.

[0087] Special reference Figure 1 The top wall 4 has a trapezoidal shape.

[0088] Special reference Figure 3 The first extension E1 is defined between the front corners 15.

[0089] Additionally, another extension is defined between the rear corners 16.

[0090] Advantageously, the first extension E1 is smaller than the other extension between the rear corners 16.

[0091] In addition, a second extension E2 is defined between the bottom front corners 24.

[0092] Advantageously, the second extension E2 is larger than the first extension E1.

[0093] Special reference Figures 1 to 4 The sidewall 5 includes two longitudinal front edges 29, which extend particularly between the bottom wall 3 (more particularly, the bottom front edge 21) and the top wall 4 (more particularly, the front edge 17).

[0094] In the example shown, the longitudinal front edge 29 extends from the bottom wall 3 (more specifically, the bottom front edge 21) to the top wall 4 (more specifically, the front edge 17).

[0095] Specifically, each longitudinal front edge 29 and / or corresponding imaginary extension intersects with a corresponding bottom front corner 24 and a corresponding front corner 15.

[0096] More specifically, each longitudinal front edge 29 extends from a corresponding bottom front corner 24 to a corresponding front corner 15.

[0097] In addition, the longitudinal front edge 29 defines the front panel 10.

[0098] Additionally, but not necessarily, the sidewall 5 may also include two longitudinal rear edges 30, which extend particularly between the bottom wall 3 (more particularly, the bottom rear edge 22) and the top wall 4 (more particularly, the rear edge 18).

[0099] In the example shown, each longitudinal rear edge 30 extends from the bottom wall 3 (particularly the bottom rear edge 22) to the top wall 4 (particularly the rear edge 18). More specifically, each longitudinal rear edge 30 extends from a corresponding bottom rear corner 25 to a corresponding rear corner 16.

[0100] In addition, the longitudinal rear edge 30 defines the rear panel 11.

[0101] In addition, each side panel 12 is defined by a corresponding pair consisting of a corresponding longitudinal front edge 29 and a corresponding longitudinal rear edge 30.

[0102] In an example not shown, the sidewall 5 does not include the longitudinal rear edge 30, that is, the sidewall 5 has no longitudinal rear edge 30.

[0103] Special reference Figures 1 to 3Each longitudinal front edge 29 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis A.

[0104] Preferably, but not necessarily, each longitudinal front edge 29 has a straight shape.

[0105] Each leading edge 29 includes a first end 36 and a second end 37 opposite to the corresponding first end 36.

[0106] Each front edge 29, when considering its extension from the second end 37 to the first end 36, extends away from the front edge 17 and toward the rear wall 11. Advantageously, each first end 36 is closer to the rear panel 11 than the corresponding second end 37.

[0107] In addition, each second end 37 is closer to the front edge 17 than the corresponding first end 36.

[0108] Specifically, but not necessarily, each first end 36 intersects with the corresponding bottom front corner 24, and each second end 37 intersects with the corresponding front corner 14.

[0109] Advantageously, a third extension E3 is defined between the first ends 36.

[0110] The third extension E3 is greater than the first extension E1.

[0111] Alternatively, but not necessarily, the third extension E3 may be equal to the second extension E2.

[0112] Reference Figure 4 The projections of each first end 36, each second end 37, and each bottom rear corner 25 onto the projection plane P perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A define the corresponding projection first end 36', projection second end 37', and projection bottom rear corner 25', respectively.

[0113] Specifically, the first projection end 36' is located between the second projection end 37' and the bottom rear corner 25' of the projection.

[0114] In addition, the projections of the front edge 17, the rear edge 18, the bottom front edge 21, and the bottom rear edge 22 onto the projection plane P define the projection front edge 17', the projection rear edge 18', the projection bottom front edge 21', and the projection bottom rear edge 22', respectively.

[0115] In addition, the projections of each front angle 15, each rear angle 16, each bottom front angle 24 and each bottom rear angle 25 onto the projection plane P respectively define the corresponding projection front angle 15', the corresponding projection rear angle 16', the corresponding projection bottom front angle 24' and the corresponding projection bottom rear angle 25'.

[0116] Advantageously, the bottom front edge 21' of the projection is located between the bottom front edge 17' and the bottom rear edge 22' of the projection.

[0117] Advantageously, the front corner 24' of the projection bottom is located between the front corner 17' and the rear corner 25' of the projection bottom.

[0118] Advantageously, each projection back angle 16' coincides with a corresponding projection bottom back angle 25'.

[0119] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The first distance between each front corner 15 and the corresponding rear corner 16 is greater than the corresponding second distance between each bottom front corner 24 and the corresponding bottom rear corner 25.

[0120] Special reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 A and Figure 4 B, the first imaginary plane P1 includes the bottom front edge 21 and the bottom rear edge 22.

[0121] Alternatively or additionally, the first imaginary plane P1 includes a bottom front corner 24 and a bottom rear corner 25.

[0122] In addition, the second imaginary plane P2 includes a front edge 17 and a rear edge 18.

[0123] Alternatively or additionally, the second imaginary plane P2 includes a front angle 15 and a rear angle 16.

[0124] Special reference Figure 5B The first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 intersect along the imaginary intersection line 30.

[0125] It should be noted that Figure 5A and Figure 5B The construction of the first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 and their intersection are schematically shown. Although Figure 5A The construction of the first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 is highlighted, but... Figure 5B The intersection of the first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 is highlighted. For simplicity, Figure 5A The first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 are omitted from the text.

[0126] In addition, the first imaginary plane P1 and the second imaginary plane P2 define an acute angle α, which is in particular greater than 0° and less than 90°.

[0127] Furthermore, the intersecting plane S includes an imaginary intersection line 30 and is perpendicular to the first imaginary plane P1.

[0128] The rear edge 18 lies between the front edge 17 and the intersecting plane S.

[0129] Additionally, the bottom rear corner 25 is located between the bottom front corner 24 and the imaginary intersection line 30.

[0130] In addition, the rear panel 11 is located between the front panel 10 and the intersecting plane S.

[0131] More specifically, the first distance L1 of the front edge 17 from the first imaginary plane P1 is greater than the second distance L2 of the rear edge 18 from the first imaginary plane P1, especially when measured along a reference axis perpendicular to the first imaginary plane P1, and even more particularly when measured along the longitudinal axis A.

[0132] In addition, the bottom wall 3 is (basically) located in the first imaginary plane, and the top wall 4 is (basically) located in the second imaginary plane P2.

[0133] Figure 6 The packaging blank 2 is designed to allow the formation of packaging 1.

[0134] More specifically, each package blank 2 may include: - Two longitudinal boundary edges, preferably a first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and a second longitudinal boundary edge 41, are spaced apart from each other along a first principal direction M1, which is transverse (preferably perpendicular) to the longitudinal axis E of the packaging blank 2; and - Two transverse boundary edges, preferably a first transverse boundary edge 42 and a second transverse boundary edge 43, are spaced apart from each other along a second principal direction M2, which is parallel to the longitudinal axis E and / or transverse (preferably perpendicular to) the first principal direction M1 and / or transverse (preferably perpendicular to) the transverse axis F of the corresponding packaging blank 2.

[0135] Preferably, the transverse axis F can be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis E.

[0136] Preferably, the longitudinal axis E intersects the transverse axis F at the center point of the packaging blank 2.

[0137] More specifically, each packaging blank 2 can extend in a plane stretched by the longitudinal axis E and the transverse axis F.

[0138] Furthermore, each packaging blank 2 may have a (substantially) two-dimensional shape, meaning that the corresponding extensions (i.e., dimensions) of each packaging blank 2 along the longitudinal axis E and the transverse axis F may be (significantly) larger than the thickness of the packaging blank 2. In other words, the thickness of the packaging blank 2 is negligible compared to the corresponding extensions (i.e., corresponding dimensions) of the packaging blank 2 along the longitudinal axis E and the transverse axis F.

[0139] Preferably, each packaging blank 2 may have a rectangular or square shape.

[0140] In addition, the first principal direction M1 can be parallel to the transverse axis F.

[0141] In addition, the second principal direction M2 can be parallel to the longitudinal axis E.

[0142] Furthermore, each first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and each second longitudinal boundary edge 41 can be connected to a corresponding first transverse boundary edge 42 and a corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43, and are located between the corresponding first transverse boundary edge 42 and the corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43.

[0143] Preferably, each first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and each second longitudinal boundary edge 41 may be arranged at an angle of approximately 90° relative to the corresponding first transverse boundary edge 42 and the corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43.

[0144] It should be noted that when each packaging blank 2 is arranged separately (i.e., separated from other packaging blanks 2), the corresponding first longitudinal boundary edge 40, the corresponding second longitudinal boundary edge 41, the corresponding first transverse boundary edge 42 and the corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43 can be real edges.

[0145] When the packaging blanks 2 are arranged in the form of webs, the corresponding first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and the corresponding second longitudinal boundary edge 41 can be real edges, while the corresponding first transverse boundary edge 42 and the corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43 can be imaginary edges. In particular, each first transverse boundary edge 42 of one packaging blank 2 can be adjacent to or coincide with the corresponding second transverse boundary edge 43 of another packaging blank 2.

[0146] Alternatively, the corresponding first lateral boundary edge 42 and the corresponding second lateral boundary edge 43 can be real edges, while the corresponding first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and the corresponding second longitudinal boundary edge 41 can be imaginary edges. In particular, each first longitudinal boundary edge 40 of one packaging blank 2 can be adjacent to or coincide with the corresponding second longitudinal boundary edge 41 of another packaging blank 2.

[0147] Special reference Figure 6 Each packaging blank 2 may include a top section having a top crease pattern 44 configured to define a shape, such as a trapezoidal shape, at least a top wall 4.

[0148] More specifically, the top crease pattern 44 can be configured to define the top wall 4 and the folds 34.

[0149] Preferably, the packaging blank 2 may further include a bottom section having a bottom crease pattern 45 configured to define at least the shape of the bottom wall 3 (e.g., a rectangular shape).

[0150] More specifically, the bottom crease pattern 45 can be configured to define the bottom wall 3 and the folds 35 attached to the bottom wall 3.

[0151] In addition, the top section and the bottom section can be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis E.

[0152] Additionally, the packaging blank 2 also includes a middle section having a middle crease pattern 46 between the top crease pattern 44 and the bottom crease pattern 45 and configured to define the sidewall 5. Specifically, the middle section may be located between the top section and the bottom section.

[0153] More specifically, the central crease pattern 46 may define the front panel 10, the rear panel 11, and the side panel 12.

[0154] It should be noted that the top crease pattern 44, the bottom crease pattern 45, and the middle crease pattern 46 define corresponding portions of the top wall 4, the bottom wall 3, and the side wall 5. Therefore, in the following text, we will use the same terminology and the same reference numerals for the features of the packaging blank 2 and the packaging 1, where deemed appropriate.

[0155] Special reference Figure 6 Each top crease pattern 44 may include at least one first transverse crease line 47, which extends transversely to the longitudinal axis E.

[0156] Additionally, the bottom crease pattern 45 may include at least one second transverse crease line 48 extending transversely to the longitudinal axis E.

[0157] Furthermore, the first transverse crease line 47 and the second transverse crease line 48 may be offset from each other along the second main direction M2.

[0158] More specifically, the first transverse crease line 47 and the second transverse crease line 48 together define the middle section.

[0159] More specifically, the top crease pattern 44 may include a third transverse crease line 49, which is offset relative to the first transverse crease line 47, particularly offset along the second principal direction M2, and is located between the first transverse boundary edge 42 and the first transverse crease line 47 along the second principal direction M2.

[0160] Specifically, the first horizontal crease 47 is located between the third horizontal crease 49 and the second horizontal crease 48.

[0161] Additionally, the bottom crease pattern 45 may include a fourth transverse crease line 50, which is offset relative to the second transverse crease line 48 along the second main direction M2 and is located between the second transverse boundary edge 43 and the second transverse crease line 48 along the second main direction M2.

[0162] according to Figure 4 In the example shown, the second lateral crease line 48 and / or the fourth lateral crease line 50 may have a straight shape.

[0163] For more details and reference Figure 6 The top crease pattern 44 may include multiple top crease lines, which define and / or determine the shape of the top wall 4.

[0164] Specifically, at least some of the top crease lines may be designed to define and / or determine the front edge 17, the rear edge 18, and the side edges 19 after the packaging blank 2 is formed into the packaging 1. In addition, at least some of the top crease lines may define and / or determine the front corner 15 and the rear corner 16.

[0165] In further detail, the bottom crease pattern 45 may include multiple bottom crease lines that define and / or determine the shape of the bottom wall 3.

[0166] Specifically, at least some bottom crease lines may be designed to define and / or determine the bottom front edge 21, bottom rear edge 22, and bottom side edge 23 after the packaging blank 2 is formed into the packaging 1. In addition, at least some bottom crease lines may define and / or determine the bottom front corner 24 and bottom rear corner 25.

[0167] Specifically, the top crease line can be arranged to obtain the top wall 4 as described above.

[0168] According to some non-limiting embodiments, the first lateral crease 47 may include a front portion 54 designed to define and / or define the front edge 17. Additionally, the first lateral crease 47 may include one or more rear portions 55 designed to define and / or define the rear edge 18.

[0169] More specifically, the first part 54 may be located between the two second parts 55.

[0170] Additionally, the top crease pattern 44 may also include multiple lateral crease lines 56 designed to define and / or define the side edges 19.

[0171] Therefore, the front portion 54, the rear portion 55, and the side crease line 56 may define at least some of the top crease lines.

[0172] More specifically, each lateral crease line 56 may be configured to mate with another lateral crease line 56 in order to define and / or define a corresponding side edge 19.

[0173] More specifically, the lateral crease 56 may extend between the first transverse crease 47 and the third transverse crease 49.

[0174] Furthermore, the lateral crease lines 56 can be offset from each other along the first main direction M1.

[0175] Additionally, the top crease pattern 44 (particularly the first transverse crease line 47) may include a plurality of auxiliary crease portions 57, each auxiliary crease portion 57 being located between a corresponding rear portion 55 and a front portion 54. In particular, each auxiliary crease portion 57 may create (i.e. define or define) a corresponding side edge 19 after the packaging blank 2 is formed into the packaging 1.

[0176] The auxiliary crease portion 57 is inclined relative to the rear portion 55 and / or the front portion 54 and / or the longitudinal axis E.

[0177] Specifically, the top crease pattern 44 includes four lateral crease lines 56, meaning that each side edge 19 is defined by a corresponding pair of two lateral crease lines 56.

[0178] In addition, each lateral crease line 56 and / or its imaginary extension intersects with the first transverse crease line 47.

[0179] At least two lateral crease lines 56 and / or their imaginary extensions intersect the first transverse crease line 47 and / or its imaginary extension at a corresponding anterior intersection point 58.

[0180] In addition, at least two other lateral crease lines 56 and / or their imaginary extensions intersect the first transverse crease line 47 and / or its imaginary extension at a corresponding rear intersection point 59.

[0181] Specifically, after the packaging blank 2 is formed into the corresponding package 1, each front intersection 58 corresponds to a corresponding front angle 15, and more specifically, each rear intersection 59 corresponds to a corresponding rear angle 16.

[0182] Additionally, each auxiliary crease portion 57 and / or its imaginary extension may intersect with the front portion 54 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension at a corresponding front intersection point 58. More specifically, each auxiliary crease portion 57 and / or its imaginary extension may intersect with a corresponding rear portion 55 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension at a corresponding rear intersection point 59.

[0183] Define the first distance d1 between the first intersection point 58.

[0184] Specifically, the first distance d1 may correspond to the first extension E1.

[0185] According to the embodiment shown, the extension (i.e., dimension) of the front portion 54 corresponds to the first distance d1.

[0186] Alternatively, the front portion 54 is located between the front intersections 58, but does not extend to the front intersections 58. According to this alternative embodiment, the extension (i.e., dimension) of the front portion 54 is shorter than the first distance d1.

[0187] Each lateral crease line 56 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension may intersect the first transverse crease line 47 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension at the corresponding rear intersection point 59.

[0188] like Figure 6 As shown, each lateral crease line 56 may be inclined relative to the third transverse crease line 49 and / or the front portion 54 and / or the rear portion 55. In particular, the lateral crease lines 56 are not perpendicular to the front portion 54 and the rear portion 55.

[0189] according to Figure 6 In the illustrated implementation, each lateral crease line 56 may be inclined relative to the first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and the second longitudinal boundary edge 41.

[0190] according to Figure 6 In the implementation scheme, the rear part 55 is closer to the bottom crease pattern 45 than the front part 54, and is particularly closer to the second horizontal crease line 48.

[0191] In addition, the front part 54 is closer to the third horizontal crease line 49 than the rear part 55.

[0192] The packaging blank 2 may include a designated pouring opening area 51 (which forms and / or defines the designated pouring opening area of ​​the packaging 1).

[0193] The designated pouring opening area 51 may be covered by a separation membrane and / or an opening device, or it may be without any material.

[0194] Preferably, but not necessarily, the top crease pattern 44 may include a main panel 60, which preferably has and / or carries at least a portion of the designated pouring opening area 51.

[0195] More specifically, the main panel 60 may be defined by an imaginary line 61 extending through the front intersection 58, a third lateral crease line 49 and / or a corresponding imaginary extension thereof (the defining portion 62 and / or the corresponding imaginary extension thereof facing and parallel to the imaginary line 61), and two corresponding lateral crease lines 56 and / or their corresponding imaginary extensions.

[0196] More specifically, the defining portion 62 extends between two intermediate intersection points 63. Each intermediate intersection point 63 is defined by the intersection of a corresponding lateral crease line 56 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension with a third transverse crease line 49 and / or its corresponding imaginary extension.

[0197] Preferably, but not necessarily, the designated pouring opening area 51 may be arranged at least partially on the main panel 60.

[0198] Advantageously, the main panel 60 can have a trapezoidal shape.

[0199] A second distance d2 can be defined between the intermediate intersection points 63.

[0200] Advantageously, the first distance d1 can be less than the second distance d2.

[0201] Special reference Figure 4 The bottom crease pattern 45 may include multiple crease lines configured to define and / or define the bottom front edge 21, bottom rear edge 22 and bottom side edge 23 and / or bottom front corner 24 and bottom rear corner 25.

[0202] Specifically, the aforementioned crease lines are designed such that the bottom wall 3 has a rectangular shape after the packaging 1 is formed.

[0203] More specifically, the second transverse crease line 48 includes a bottom front portion 75, which specifically grounds forward portion 54 and is designed to define and / or define the bottom front edge 21.

[0204] Additionally, the second lateral crease line 48 may include one or more bottom rear portions 76 designed to define and / or define the bottom rear edge 22.

[0205] More specifically, the front bottom portion 75 may be located between the two rear bottom portions 76.

[0206] Additionally, the bottom crease pattern 45 may include multiple bottom side crease lines 77 designed to define and / or define the bottom side edge 23.

[0207] More specifically, the bottom lateral crease 77 may extend between the second transverse crease 48 and the fourth transverse crease 50.

[0208] In addition, the bottom lateral crease lines 77 can be staggered from each other along the first main direction M1.

[0209] Additionally, the bottom crease pattern 45 (particularly the second lateral crease line 48) may include multiple bottom auxiliary crease lines 78, each bottom auxiliary crease line 78 being located between a corresponding bottom rear portion 76 and bottom front portion 75. In particular, each bottom auxiliary crease line 78 may create (i.e. define or define) a corresponding bottom side edge 23 after the packaging blank 2 is formed into the packaging 1.

[0210] The bottom crease pattern 45 may also include multiple bottom crease lines 79 configured to define or define the crease 35.

[0211] Specifically, the bottom crease pattern 45 includes two pairs 80 of bottom wing crease lines 79, each pair 80 being designed to form a corresponding wing.

[0212] Additionally, the bottom fold lines 79 of each pair 80 are inclined relative to each other, specifically in order to define the V-shape.

[0213] Furthermore, the bottom wing crease line 79 and / or its imaginary extension of each pair 80 may intersect with the fourth transverse crease line 50 and / or its imaginary extension at a corresponding intersection point 81.

[0214] In addition, the two bottom wing crease lines 79 and / or their imaginary extensions intersect the second transverse crease line 48 and / or its imaginary extension at the corresponding bottom intersection 71, which defines and / or determines the bottom front corner 24.

[0215] Specifically, in each pair 80, one bottom wing crease line 79 and / or its imaginary extension intersects with the second transverse crease line 48 and / or its imaginary extension at the corresponding bottom intersection 71.

[0216] Furthermore, in each pair 80, another bottom wing crease line 79 and / or its imaginary extension intersects with a second transverse crease line 48 and / or its imaginary extension at another bottom intersection 82, which specifically defines a corresponding bottom rear corner 25.

[0217] More specifically, bottom intersection 71 lies between another bottom intersection 82.

[0218] Advantageously, a third distance d3 is defined between the bottom intersections 71.

[0219] In addition, the third distance d3 is less than the distance between the other bottom intersection points 82.

[0220] Advantageously, the third distance d3 is greater than the first distance d1.

[0221] Special reference Figure 4 The middle crease pattern 46 includes two front crease lines 65 that extend between the bottom crease pattern 45 and the top crease pattern 44. Each front crease line 65 is configured to define and / or define a corresponding longitudinal front edge 29.

[0222] Each front crease line 65 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis E and / or the front portion 54 and / or the rear portion 55.

[0223] Advantageously, each front crease line 65 has a straight shape.

[0224] More specifically, each front crease line 65 extends from the bottom crease pattern 45 to the top crease pattern 44.

[0225] Additionally, but not necessarily, the intermediate crease pattern 46 may include two rear crease lines 66 extending between the bottom crease pattern 45 and the top crease pattern 44. Each rear crease line 66 is configured to define and / or define a corresponding longitudinal rear edge 30.

[0226] Advantageously, the front crease line 65 lies between the rear crease line 66.

[0227] More specifically, the front crease line 65 defines the portion of the front panel 10 of the packaging blank 2 and / or defines the front panel 10 of the packaging 1.

[0228] Additionally, each front crease line 65 and a corresponding rear crease line 66 defines the portion of the packaging blank 2 and / or defines a corresponding side panel 19.

[0229] according to Figure 6 In the example shown, each back crease line 66 has a linear shape.

[0230] In addition, each back crease line 66 is parallel to the longitudinal axis E and / or the first longitudinal boundary edge 40 and / or the second longitudinal boundary edge 41.

[0231] exist Figure 6 In this configuration, each rear crease 66 extends from the second transverse crease 48 to the first transverse crease 47. That is, each rear crease 66 intersects both the first transverse crease 47 and the second transverse crease 48. Alternatively, each rear crease 66 may extend between the first transverse crease 47 and the second transverse crease 48 without intersecting either or both.

[0232] In an example not shown, the middle crease pattern 46 does not include the back crease line 66, that is, the middle crease pattern 46 does not have the back crease line 66.

[0233] More specifically, each front crease line 65 extends between the bottom crease pattern 45 (particularly the second lateral crease line 48) and the top crease pattern 44 (particularly the first lateral crease line 47).

[0234] Specifically, each front crease line 65 and / or its imaginary extension intersects the first transverse crease line 47 and / or its imaginary extension at a corresponding intersection point 58, and / or intersects the second transverse crease line 48 and / or its imaginary extension at a corresponding intersection point 71.

[0235] More specifically, each front crease line 65 includes a first end 69 and a second end 70 opposite the corresponding first end 69.

[0236] Furthermore, each second end 70 is closer to the first transverse crease line 47 than the corresponding first end 69.

[0237] According to the example shown, each first end 69 contacts the bottom crease pattern 45, and in particular the second transverse crease line 48. Alternatively, each first end 69 may maintain a certain distance from the bottom crease pattern 45 (in particular the second transverse crease line 48).

[0238] according to Figure 6 In the example shown, each second end 70 coincides with a corresponding intersection 58. Alternatively, each second end 70 may be kept at a distance from the first transverse crease line 47.

[0239] Advantageously, the fourth distance d4 between the first ends 69 is greater than the fifth distance d5 between the second ends 70.

[0240] according to Figure 6 For example, the fifth distance d5 corresponds to the first distance d1, and the fourth distance corresponds to the third distance d3.

[0241] When the front crease line 65 does not intersect with the first transverse crease line 47, the fifth distance d5 is different from the first distance d1, and is in particular greater than the first distance d1.

[0242] In addition, the front crease lines 65 gradually taper relative to each other in the direction toward the first transverse crease line 47.

[0243] Advantageously, the imaginary line between the front crease 65, the front portion 54, and the first end 69 together defines a trapezoid. In particular, the trapezoid tapers gradually towards the front portion 54.

[0244] Some or all of the imaginary extensions are linear imaginary extensions.

[0245] Reference Figures 7 to 9B Reference numeral 1' indicates an alternative embodiment of the packaging according to the invention; since packaging 1' is similar to packaging 1, the following description is limited to the differences between them, and where possible, the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts.

[0246] The difference between package 1' and package 1 is that the front edge 17 is located between the rear edge 18 and the intersecting plane S.

[0247] Additionally, the bottom front corner 24 is located between the bottom rear corner 25 and the imaginary intersection line 30.

[0248] Furthermore, the front panel 10 is located between the rear panel 11 and the intersecting plane S.

[0249] In addition, the first distance L1 is smaller than the second distance L2.

[0250] Reference Figure 6Reference numeral 2' indicates an alternative embodiment of the packaging blank according to the invention; since the packaging blank 2' is similar to the packaging blank 2, the following description is limited to the differences between them, and where possible, the same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts.

[0251] The packaging blank 2' is designed to allow the formation of packaging 1'.

[0252] The difference between the packaging blank 2' and the packaging blank 2 is that the front part 54 is closer to the bottom crease pattern 45 than the rear part 55, and is particularly closer to the second transverse crease line 48.

[0253] In addition, the rear part 55 is closer to the third horizontal crease line 49 than the front part 55.

[0254] The advantages of the packages 1 and 1' and / or the package blanks 2 and 2' according to the present invention will become clear from the foregoing description.

[0255] In particular, the applicant has observed that improved tipping characteristics can be obtained by having a sloping longitudinal front edge 29 and a sloping front crease line 65, respectively.

[0256] In addition, consumers directly benefit from an improved drinking experience when drinking from package 1 or 1'.

[0257] Obviously, changes can be made to the packaging 1 and 1' and / or packaging blanks 2 and 2' described herein, however, without departing from the scope of protection defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A package (1,1') for a pourable product, said package comprising: The bottom wall (3) and the top wall (4) and the side wall (5) are spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis (A) of the package (1,1'), and the side wall (5) is located between the top wall (3) and the bottom wall (4); The top wall (4) is inclined relative to the bottom wall (3); The top wall (4) includes two front corners (15), and the bottom wall (3) includes two bottom front corners (24); A first extension (E1) is defined between the two front corners (15), and a second extension (E2) is defined between the two bottom front corners (24), the second extension (E2) being larger than the first extension (E1); The sidewall (5) includes two longitudinal front edges (29); Each longitudinal front edge (29) extends between the bottom wall (3) and the top wall (4) and is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (A).

2. The packaging according to claim 1, wherein each longitudinal front edge (29) and / or its imaginary extension intersects a corresponding front corner (15) and / or a corresponding bottom front corner (24).

3. The packaging according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each longitudinal front edge (29) includes a first end (36) and a second end (37) opposite to the first end (36); Each of the second ends (37) is closer to the front edge (17) than the first end (36); The bottom wall (3) includes two bottom rear corners (25) opposite to the two bottom front corners (24); The projections of each first end (36), each second end (37), and each bottom rear corner (25) onto a projection plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A) define the corresponding projection first end (36'), projection second end (37'), and projection bottom rear corner (25'). The first projection end (36') is located between the second projection end (37') and the bottom rear corner (25') of the projection.

4. The packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a third extension (E3) is defined between the first ends (36), the third extension (E3) being larger than the first extension (E1).

5. The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each longitudinal front edge (29) has a linear shape.

6. The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the top wall (4) comprises two rear corners (16), a front edge (17) extending between the front corners (15) and a rear edge (18) extending between the rear corners (16); The bottom wall (3) includes two bottom rear corners (25), a bottom front edge (21) extending between the bottom front corners (24), and a bottom rear edge (22) extending between the bottom rear corners (25); The projections of the front edge (17), the bottom front edge (21), and the bottom rear edge (22) onto a projection plane (P) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A) respectively define the projection front edge (17'), the projection bottom front edge (21'), and the projection bottom rear edge (22'); The projection bottom front edge (21') is located between the projection front edge (17') and the projection bottom rear edge (22').

7. The packaging according to claim 6, wherein the projection of each front corner (15), each rear corner (16), each bottom front corner (24) and each bottom rear corner (25) on the projection plane (P) respectively defines a corresponding projection front corner (15'), a corresponding projection rear corner (16'), a corresponding projection bottom front corner (24') and a corresponding projection bottom rear corner (25'); Each projection back angle (16') coincides with a corresponding projection bottom back angle (25').

8. The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the top wall (4) comprises two rear corners (16), a front edge (17) extending between the two front corners (15) and a rear edge (18) extending between the two rear corners (16); The bottom wall (3) includes two bottom rear corners (25), a bottom front edge (21) extending between the two bottom front corners (24), and a bottom rear edge (22) extending between the two bottom rear corners (25); The first imaginary plane (P1) includes the bottom front edge (21) and the bottom rear edge (22) and / or the two bottom front corners (24) and the two bottom rear corners (25); The second imaginary plane (P2) includes the front edge (17) and the rear edge (18) and / or the two front corners (15) and the two rear corners (16); The first imaginary plane (P1) and the second imaginary plane (P2) intersect along the imaginary line of intersection (30) and define an acute angle (α); The rear edge (18) is located between the front edge (17) and the imaginary intersection line (30), or the front edge (17) is located between the rear edge (18) and the imaginary intersection line (30).

9. The packaging according to claim 8, wherein the intersecting plane (S) includes the imaginary intersection line (30) and is perpendicular to the first imaginary plane (P1); The rear edge (18) is located between the front edge (17) and the intersecting plane (S), or the front edge (17) is located between the rear edge (18) and the intersecting plane (S).

10. The packaging according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the first distance (L1) of the front edge (17) from the first imaginary plane (P1) is greater than the second distance (L2) of the rear edge (18) from the first imaginary plane (P1), or the first distance (L1) of the front edge (17) from the first imaginary plane (P1) is less than the second distance (L2) of the rear edge (18) from the first imaginary plane (P1).

11. The package according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the top wall (4) comprises two rear corners (16), a front edge (17) extending between the front corners (15), a rear edge (18) extending between the rear corners (16), and two side edges (19), each side edge (19) extending between a corresponding front corner (15) and a corresponding rear corner (16); The top wall (4) therein has a trapezoidal shape.

12. A packaging blank (2,2') designed to form a package (1,1') according to any one of the preceding claims.

13. A packaging blank (2,2') for forming a package (1,1') filled with a pourable product, said packaging blank (2,2') comprising: - Top section, the top section having a top crease pattern (44) configured to define and / or determine the shape of at least one top wall (4) of the package (1,1'); - Bottom section, the bottom section having a bottom crease pattern (45) configured to define and / or determine the shape of at least one bottom wall (3) of the package (1,1'); as well as - A middle section having a middle crease pattern (46) between the top crease pattern (44) and the bottom crease pattern (45) and configured to define and / or define the sidewalls (5) of the package (1,1'); The top crease pattern (44) includes a first transverse crease line (47) that extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (E) of the packaging blank (2,2'). The first transverse crease line (47) includes a front portion (54) designed to define and / or define the front edge (17) of the package (1,1'), a plurality of rear portions (55) designed to define and / or define the rear edge (18) of the package (1,1'), and a plurality of auxiliary crease portions (57), each auxiliary crease portion (57) being located between a corresponding rear portion (55) and the front portion (54); Each auxiliary crease portion (57) is inclined relative to the front portion (54) and / or the rear portion (55) and / or the longitudinal axis (E); Each auxiliary crease portion (57) and / or its imaginary extension intersects the front portion (54) and / or its corresponding imaginary extension at a corresponding front intersection (58), which is configured to define and / or determine the front corner (15) of the package (1,1'); A first distance (d1) is defined between the two anterior intersection points (58); The bottom crease pattern (45) includes a second transverse crease line (48) that extends transversely to the longitudinal axis (E). The intermediate crease pattern (46) includes two front crease lines (65) configured to define and / or define the respective longitudinal front edges (29) of the package (1,1'); Each of the front crease lines (65) is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis (E) and extends between the second transverse crease line (48) and the first transverse crease line (47); The bottom crease pattern (45) includes a bottom wing crease line (79) which is configured to define and / or define the wing (35) of the package (1,1'); Two of the bottom wing crease lines (79) and / or their imaginary extensions intersect the second transverse crease line (48) at a corresponding bottom intersection (71), the bottom intersection (71) defining and / or determining the bottom front corner (24) of the package (1,1'); Another distance (d3) is defined between the bottom intersections (71); The other distance (d3) is greater than the first distance (d1).

14. The packaging blank according to claim 13, wherein each front crease line (65) and / or its imaginary extension intersects the front portion (54) at a corresponding front intersection (58), and / or intersects the second transverse crease line (48) at a corresponding bottom intersection (71).

15. The packaging blank according to claim 13 or 14, wherein each front crease line (68) includes a first end (69) and a second end (70) opposite to the first end (69); The second end (70) is closer to the first transverse crease line (47) than the first end (69); The distance (d4) between the two first ends (69) is greater than the distance (d5) between the two second ends (70).

16. The packaging blank according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the front portion (54) is closer to the second transverse crease line (48) than the rear portion (55), or the rear portion (55) is closer to the second transverse crease line (48) than the front portion (54).

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