Product package and product packaging system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a product packaging piece and a product packaging system. A product packaging system for a consumer product and a product package for such a product packaging system are disclosed. The product package is formed from a material blank operable for movement between an unfolded / open configuration and a folded / closed configuration forming the product package. In the folded state / closed configuration, the product package defines a cavity operable to receive a consumer product. The product package includes a releasable locking system that is selectively movable between a disengaged state and an engaged state that locks and maintains the product package in the folded state / closed configuration.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 610,794, filed December 15, 2023, and U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 18 / 914,655, filed October 14, 2024, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] One or more embodiments of this disclosure generally relate to a product packaging system for consumer products and a product package for such a product packaging system. The product package is formed from a material blank operable to move between an unfolded / open structural configuration and a folded / closed structural configuration forming the product package. In the folded / closed structural configuration, the product package defines a cavity operable to receive a consumer product. The product package includes a releasable locking system selectively movable between an unengaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the product package in the folded / closed structural configuration. Background Technology

[0004] The product packaging is formed from a material blank that is operable to move between an unfolded / open structural configuration and a folded / closed structural configuration that forms the product packaging. Utility Model Content

[0005] According to one or more embodiments, a product package movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration includes one or more of the following: a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving at least one consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in the closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the product package in the closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the product package from the closed configuration to the open configuration.

[0006] According to one or more embodiments, a product package includes one or more of the following: a plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an unlocked state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the plurality of walls in a closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the plurality of walls from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments, a product package includes one or more of the following: a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving the consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the product package in a closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the product package from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

[0008] According to the product packaging, the pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

[0009] According to the product packaging, in the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the joint between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged in the cavity below the first upper wall.

[0010] According to the product packaging, the user engages the upper pull tab section, causing the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

[0011] According to the product packaging, when the user engages the upper pull tab section, the lower pull tab section applies an upward force to the first upper wall, which causes the first upper wall to rotate to the open position.

[0012] According to the product packaging, the releasable locking system includes a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab disposed on the first upper wall.

[0013] According to the product packaging, the releasable locking system includes a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab disposed on the second upper wall.

[0014] According to the product packaging, the releasable locking system includes one or more closed slits arranged in the front and rear walls.

[0015] According to the product packaging, in the closed structure configuration, the first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0016] According to the product packaging, in the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0017] According to the product packaging, the product packaging also includes an inner upper wall movably connected to the front wall to rotate about a hinge axis between a first position and a second position, in which the first position at least partially covers the consumer product under the closed structure configuration, and in the second position exposes the consumer product under the open structure configuration.

[0018] According to the product packaging, the inner upper wall includes an inner cavity operable to receive one or more product accessory PCs and / or product documents.

[0019] According to the product packaging, in this closed structure configuration, the inner upper wall engages the consumer product and maintains the consumer product in its placement position within the cavity of the product packaging.

[0020] According to the product packaging, the inner upper wall is formed of a material with a certain thickness, which suppresses the impact force or external load applied to the product packaging in the closed structural configuration.

[0021] According to one or more embodiments, a product packaging system includes one or more of the following: a product package movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the product package including: (i) a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving a consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in the closed configuration; (ii) a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and holding the product package in the closed configuration; and (iii) a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the product package from the closed configuration to the open configuration; and a consumer product support member supported on the bottom wall to support the consumer product in the cavity.

[0022] According to the product packaging system, the consumer product support component includes one or more charging ports to facilitate wired charging of the consumer product.

[0023] According to the product packaging system, the pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

[0024] According to the product packaging system, in the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the joint between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged in the cavity below the first upper wall.

[0025] According to the product packaging system, the user's engagement of the upper pull tab section causes the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

[0026] According to the product packaging system, when the user engages the upper pull tab component section, the lower pull tab component section applies an upward force to the first upper wall, which causes the first upper wall to rotate to the open position.

[0027] According to the product packaging system, the releasable locking system includes a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab arranged on the first upper wall.

[0028] According to the product packaging system, the releasable locking system includes a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab arranged on the second upper wall.

[0029] According to the product packaging system, the releasable locking system includes one or more closed slits arranged in the front wall and the rear wall.

[0030] According to the product packaging system, in the closed structure configuration, the first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0031] According to the product packaging system, in the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0032] According to the product packaging system, the product packaging system also includes an inner upper wall movably connected to the front wall to rotate about a hinge axis between a first position and a second position, in which the first position at least partially covers the consumer product in the closed structural configuration, and in the second position exposes the consumer product in the open structural configuration.

[0033] According to the product packaging system, the inner upper wall includes an inner cavity operable to receive one or more product accessory PCs and / or product documents.

[0034] According to the product packaging system, in the closed structure configuration, the inner upper wall engages the consumer product and maintains the consumer product in its placement position within the cavity of the product package.

[0035] According to the product packaging system, the inner upper wall is formed of a material with a certain thickness, which suppresses the impact force or external load applied to the product package in the closed structure configuration.

[0036] According to one or more embodiments, a product package includes one or more of the following: a product package body defined by a plurality of walls defining a cavity operable to receive a product, the plurality of walls including: a bottom wall formed by a base plate on which the product is received; a left side wall formed by an inner left side plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via an inner left fold line; a right side wall formed by an inner right side plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via an inner right fold line; a front wall formed by a front plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via a front fold line, the front plate including a recess for receiving one or more product accessories PCs; and a rear wall formed by a rear plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via a rear fold line, the rear plate including a laterally oriented cavity for receiving one or more product accessories PCs and / or product documentation (user manual, consumer product documentation, etc.). (product, CP) data, etc.); a first upper wall formed by an outer left side panel, which is movably connected to the inner left side panel between a folded position and an unfolded position via an outer left fold line; and a second upper wall formed by an outer right side panel, which is movably connected to the inner right side panel between a folded position and an unfolded position via an outer right fold line.

[0037] According to one or more embodiments, a product package includes one or more of the following: a product package body defined by a plurality of walls defining a cavity operable to receive a consumer product, the plurality of walls including or formed of a plurality of plates movable between an unfolded position and a folded position, the plurality of plates including: a front plate forming a front wall having a recess disposed in the cavity operable to receive one or more consumer product accessories PCs; a rear plate forming a rear wall having a laterally oriented cavity for receiving one or more consumer product accessories PCs and / or consumer product documents; an outer left side plate forming a first upper wall; and an outer right side plate forming a second upper wall.

[0038] According to the product packaging, the front panel includes a first elongated closed slit / opening that is oriented to at least partially span the upper outer surface of the front panel.

[0039] According to the product packaging, the outer left side panel includes a first left side panel closing tab, which is aligned with the first elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the front panel and the outer left side panel.

[0040] According to the product packaging, the front panel includes a second elongated closed slit / opening spaced apart from the first elongated closed slit / opening, and the second elongated closed slit / opening is oriented to at least partially span the upper outer surface of the front panel.

[0041] According to the product packaging, the outer right side panel includes a first right side panel closing tab, which is aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the front panel and the outer right side panel.

[0042] According to the product packaging, the back panel includes a first elongated closed slit / opening that is oriented to at least partially span the width of the upper outer surface of the back panel.

[0043] According to the product packaging, the outer left side panel includes a second left side panel closing tab that is aligned with the first elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the rear panel and the outer left side panel.

[0044] According to the product packaging, the back panel includes a second elongated closed slit / opening spaced apart from the first elongated closed slit / opening, and the second elongated closed slit / opening is oriented to at least partially span the width of the upper outer surface of the back panel.

[0045] According to the product packaging, the outer right side panel includes a second right side panel closing tab, which is aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the rear panel and the outer right side panel.

[0046] According to the product packaging, the outer left side panel includes an outer left side panel contact / buffer member oriented orthogonally to the inner surface of the outer left side panel and operable to engage and maintain the product in a position within the cavity of the product container body.

[0047] According to the product packaging, the outer right side panel includes an outer right side panel contact / buffer member oriented orthogonal to the inner surface of the outer right side panel and operable to engage and maintain the product in a position within the cavity of the product container body.

[0048] According to one or more embodiments, a foldable product packaging system includes one or more of the following: a product container body and a consumer product support member, the product container body being defined by a plurality of walls defining a cavity operable to receive a consumer product, the plurality of walls including: a bottom wall formed by a base plate on which the consumer product is received; a left side wall formed by an inner left side plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via an inner left fold line; a right side wall formed by an inner right side plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via an inner right fold line; and a front wall formed by a front plate movably connected to the base plate between a folded position and an unfolded position via a front fold line. The front panel includes a recess for receiving one or more consumer product accessories; a rear wall formed by a rear panel movably connected to the base panel between a folded and unfolded position via a rear fold line, the rear panel including laterally oriented cavities for receiving one or more consumer product accessories and / or product documentation (user manual, CP data, etc.); a first upper wall formed by an outer left side panel movably connected to the inner left side panel between a folded and unfolded position via an outer left fold line; and a second upper wall formed by an outer right side panel movably connected to the inner right side panel between a folded and unfolded position via an outer right fold line; a consumer product support member is supported on the base panel within the cavity and is operable to support the consumer product.

[0049] According to one or more embodiments, a foldable product packaging system includes one or more of the following: a product packaging body and a consumer product support member, the product packaging body being defined by a plurality of walls defining a cavity operable to receive a consumer product, the plurality of walls including or formed of a plurality of plates, the plurality of plates being movable between an unfolded position and a folded position, the plurality of plates including: a front plate forming a front wall having a recess disposed in the cavity, the recess operable to receive one or more consumer product accessories; a rear plate forming a rear wall having a laterally oriented cavity for receiving one or more consumer product accessories and / or consumer product documentation; an outer left side plate forming a first upper wall; and an outer right side plate forming a second upper wall; the consumer product support member being supported on the base plate in the cavity and operable to support the consumer product.

[0050] According to the foldable product packaging system, the front panel includes a first elongated closed slit / opening that is oriented to at least partially span the upper outer surface of the front panel.

[0051] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer left side panel includes a first left side panel closing tab, which is aligned with the first elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the front panel and the outer left side panel.

[0052] According to the foldable product packaging system, the front panel includes a second elongated closed slit / opening spaced apart from the first elongated closed slit / opening, and the second elongated closed slit / opening is oriented to at least partially span the upper outer surface of the front panel.

[0053] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer right side panel includes a first right side panel closing tab that is aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the front panel and the outer right side panel.

[0054] According to the foldable product packaging system, the back panel includes a first elongated closed slit / opening that is oriented to at least partially span the width of the upper outer surface of the back panel.

[0055] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer left side panel includes a second left side panel closing tab that is aligned with the first elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the rear panel and the outer left side panel.

[0056] According to the foldable product packaging system, the back panel includes a second elongated closed slit / opening spaced apart from the first elongated closed slit / opening, and the second elongated closed slit / opening is oriented to at least partially span the width of the upper outer surface of the back panel.

[0057] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer right side panel includes a second right side panel closing tab that is aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening at the folded position of the rear panel and the outer right side panel.

[0058] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer left side panel includes an outer left side panel contact / buffer member oriented orthogonally to the inner surface of the outer left side panel and operable to engage and hold the product in a position within the cavity of the product container body.

[0059] According to the foldable product packaging system, the outer right side panel includes an outer right side panel contact / buffer member oriented orthogonal to the inner surface of the outer right side panel and operable to engage and hold the product in a position within the cavity of the product container body.

[0060] According to the foldable product packaging system, the consumer product support component includes a charging station for the consumer product. Attached Figure Description

[0061] Various advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description and appended claims, and from the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0062] Figure 1 A top view of an example product package of an example foldable product packaging system in an open state or open structure configuration according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0063] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The example is a top view of a foldable product packaging system, in which the consumer product is supported on a consumer product support member.

[0064] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 An isometric drawing of an example foldable product packaging system.

[0065] Figure 4 An isometric view of an example foldable product packaging system in a folded state or structural configuration according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0066] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 An exploded view of an example foldable product packaging system.

[0067] Figure 6 A block diagram of an example foldable product packaging system according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0068] Figure 7 It shows the use of Figure 6 A block diagram of an example product package for an example foldable product packaging system.

[0069] Figure 8 A side view of the cavity inside the rear panel of an example product package is shown.

[0070] Figure 9 A top view is shown of another example of a product package for a foldable product packaging system in an unfolded state or structural configuration, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0071] Figures 10A to 10F The sequence for disengaging the releasable locking system is shown.

[0072] Figure 11 It shows Figure 9 A block diagram of an example foldable product packaging system.

[0073] Figure 12 It shows Figure 9 A block diagram of an example product package. Detailed Implementation

[0074] Go to Figures 1 to 8 , Figures 1 to 8 An example foldable product packaging system 300 for a consumer product CP according to a first embodiment is shown.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the material blank 100 is operable to move between an unfolded / open structural configuration and a folded / closed structural configuration, which forms a product package (also referred to as a product packaging container) 310 for the foldable product packaging system 300.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, the material blank 100 includes a plurality of adjacent plates, including a base plate 110, an inner left side plate 120, an inner right side plate 130, a front plate 140, a rear plate 150, an outer left side plate 160, and an outer right side plate 170. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the material blank 100 is formed wholly or partially of a durable and / or rigid sheet or web material. Such material may be wholly or partially insulating and may be recyclable. In an example embodiment, the material blank 100 is formed of corrugated cardboard or paperboard. However, the embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates forming the material blank 100 from any suitable material falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0077] In the unfolded state of the example foldable product packaging system, the base plate 110, inner left side plate 120, inner right side plate 130, front plate 140, rear plate 150, outer left side plate 160, and outer right side plate 170 together form a substantially planar two-dimensional (2D) structural configuration. In this unfolded state, the material blank 100 is in storage or transportation conditions without the consumer product CP.

[0078] Material blank 100 can be transformed from an unfolded state to a folded state by selectively manipulating multiple adjacent plates along multiple fold lines 101 to 106 to form a product package 310 to receive a consumer product CP. In this folded state, the product package 310 containing the consumer product CP can be in a storage or transport condition. The product package 310 can be formed as a three-dimensional (3D) structural configuration having a substantially rectangular geometry. However, embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates forming the product package 310 as any suitable three-dimensional (3D) structural configuration falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0079] exist Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, a cover or sleeve 320 may be provided to cover or shield the product packaging 310.

[0080] exist Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the product package 310 is defined by a plurality of walls that define a cavity operable to receive a consumer product CP. In the illustrated embodiment, the consumer product CP includes electronic devices, such as virtual reality (VR) headsets. However, the embodiments are not limited thereto. Therefore, this disclosure contemplates that the consumer product CP includes any suitable product falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0081] The multiple walls include, but are not limited to: a bottom wall 317 formed by the bottom plate 110; opposing side walls including a left side wall 313 formed by the inner left side plate 120 and a right side wall 314 formed by the inner right side plate 130; opposing walls including a front wall 315 formed by the front plate 140 and a rear wall 316 formed by the rear plate 150; and bordering, adjacent, or otherwise adjacent upper walls including a first upper wall 311 formed by the outer left side plate 160 and a second upper wall (also referred to as upper wall (rear)) 312 formed by the outer right side plate 170.

[0082] In the illustrated example embodiment, within the cavity, the surface of the base plate 110 facilitates support for a consumer product support member 200, which stably supports the consumer product CP. The consumer product support member 200 can be multifunctional, serving not only to stably support the consumer product CP within the cavity but also for one or more additional functions. In one example embodiment, the consumer product support member 200 can also additionally function as a wired or wireless charging station for the consumer product CP. In this case, the consumer product support member 200 may include one or more charging ports to facilitate wired charging of the consumer product CP.

[0083] The left side wall 313 is formed by manipulating the inner left side plate 120 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the inner left fold line 101, by means of the connection between the inner left side plate 120 and the bottom plate 110 via the inner left fold line 101.

[0084] The right side wall 314 is formed by manipulating the inner right side plate 130 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the inner right fold line 102, by means of the connection between the inner right side plate 130 and the bottom plate 110 via the inner right fold line 102.

[0085] A front wall 315 is formed by manipulating the front panel 140 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the front fold line 103, through the connection between the front panel 140 and the bottom panel 110 via a front fold line 103. Within the cavity, the inner surface of the front panel 140 includes a recess 141 having a depth that facilitates receiving one or more consumer product accessories PCs. In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 141 is formed in a configuration having a substantially elliptical geometry. However, the embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates forming the recess 141 using any suitable configuration falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0086] A rear wall 316 is formed by manipulating the rear panel 150 from an unfolded or structural configuration to a folded or structural configuration along the rear fold line 104, through a connection between the rear panel 150 and the base plate 110. One peripheral wall of the rear panel 150 may be exposed to form an interior cavity extending laterally across the entire width of the rear panel 150. This interior cavity is used to receive one or more product accessories PCs and / or product documentation (e.g., user manuals, CP materials, etc.). Exposing the interior cavity allows a user to access the rear panel 150 by manipulating it from a folded or structural configuration to an unfolded or structural configuration along the rear fold line 104. The rear panel 150 may include: a first elongated closed slit / opening oriented to at least partially span the width of the upper peripheral surface of the rear panel 150; and a second elongated closed slit / opening spaced apart from the first elongated closed slit / opening to extend at least partially across the width of the upper peripheral surface of the rear panel 150.

[0087] A first upper wall 311 is formed by manipulating the outer left side panel 160 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration by means of a connection between the outer left side panel 160 and the inner left side panel 120 via an outer left fold line 105. The outer left side panel 160 includes a first left side panel closing tab 161. When manipulated downward in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer left side panel 160 (along the -z axis), the first left side panel closing tab 161 is spatially aligned with a first elongated closing slit / opening 142 of the front panel 140 for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening when the front panel 140 and the outer left side panel 160 are in a folded state or structural configuration. The outer left side panel 160 also includes a second left side panel closing tab 162.

[0088] When manipulated downwards in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer left side panel 160 (along the z-axis), the second left side panel closing tab 162 is spatially aligned with the first elongated closing slit / opening 152 of the rear panel 150 for reception in the first elongated closing slit / opening when the rear panel 150 and the outer left side panel 160 are folded or in a structural configuration. Using the first left side panel closing tab 161 and the second left side panel closing tab 162, the first upper wall 311 can be securely locked in place to prevent premature opening of the product package 310. The outer left side panel 160 also includes an outer left side panel contact / cushioning member 163 oriented (along the z-axis) orthogonal to the inner surface of the outer left side panel 160.

[0089] The versatility of the outer left side panel contact / cushioning member 163 lies in its operability to engage the product CP and hold it in place within the cavity of the product container body, while also suppressing the effects of impact forces or external loads applied to the product packaging 310. In this way, damage to the consumer product CP is prevented. The outer left side panel 160 and the outer left side panel contact / cushioning member 163 can be integrated as a single integral component, or alternatively, they can be separate, as independent components joined via adhesive. For example, the outer left side panel contact / cushioning member 163 can be formed from a durable, lightweight material with high impact resistance.

[0090] The upper wall (rear) 312 is formed by manipulating the outer right side panel 170 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the outer right fold line 106, via a connection between the outer right side panel 170 and the inner right side panel 130. In the folded state or structural configuration, the first upper wall 311 and the upper wall (rear) 312 are substantially coplanar to form the upper wall of the product package 310. The outer right side panel 170 includes a first right side panel closing tab 171.

[0091] When manipulated downward in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer right side panel 170 (along the z-axis), the first right side panel closing tab 171 is spatially aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening 143 of the front panel 140 for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening when the front panel 140 and the outer right side panel 170 are folded or in a folded configuration. The outer right side panel 170 also includes a second right side panel closing tab 172. When manipulated downward in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer right side panel 170 (along the z-axis), the second right side panel closing tab 172 is spatially aligned with the second elongated closing slit / opening 153 for reception in the second elongated closing slit / opening when the rear panel 150 and the outer right side panel 170 are folded. Using the first right side panel closing tab 171 and the second right side panel closing tab 172, the upper wall (rear) 312 can be securely locked in place to prevent premature opening of the product package 310.

[0092] The outer right side panel 170 also includes an outer right side panel contact / cushioning member 173 oriented (along the z-axis) orthogonal to the inner surface of the outer right side panel 170. The versatility of the outer right side panel contact / cushioning member 173 lies in its ability to engage the product CP and maintain it in its position within the cavity of the product container body, while also suppressing the effects of impact forces or external loads applied to the product packaging 310. In this way, damage to the consumer product CP is prevented. The outer right side panel 170 and the outer right side panel contact / cushioning member 173 can be integrated as a single integral component, or alternatively, they can be separate, as independent components joined via adhesive. For example, the outer right side panel contact / cushioning member 173 can be formed from a durable, lightweight material with high impact resistance.

[0093] Go to Figures 9 to 12 , Figures 9 to 12 An example foldable product packaging system 500 for a consumer product CP according to a second embodiment is shown.

[0094] like Figure 9 as well as Figures 10A to 10F As shown, the material blank 400 is operable to move between an unfolded / open structural configuration and a folded / closed structural configuration, which forms a product package 510 for a foldable product packaging system 500.

[0095] like Figure 9As shown, the material blank 400 includes a plurality of adjacent plates, including a bottom plate 410, an inner left side plate 420, an inner right side plate 430, an inner front plate 440, a rear plate 450, an outer left side plate 460, an outer right side plate 470, and an outer front plate 451. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the material blank 400 is formed wholly or partially of a durable and / or rigid sheet or web material. Such material may be wholly or partially insulating and may be recyclable. In an example embodiment, the material blank 400 is formed of corrugated cardboard or paperboard. However, the embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates forming the material blank 400 from any suitable material falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0096] In the unfolded state of the example foldable product packaging system 500, the base plate 410, inner left side plate 420, inner right side plate 430, inner front plate 440, rear plate 450, outer left side plate 460, and outer right side plate 470 together form a substantially planar two-dimensional (2D) structural configuration. In this unfolded state, the material blank 400 is in storage or transportation conditions without the consumer product CP.

[0097] The inner left side plate 420, inner right side plate 430, inner front plate 440, rear plate 450, outer left side plate 460, and outer right side plate 470 are respectively formed as substrates 420a, 430a, 440a, 450a, 460a, and 470a, each having a corresponding substantially planar substrate. In the folded state, these substrates protrude above and into the cavity above the corresponding recessed edge regions 420b, 430b, 440b, 450b, 460b, and 470b. The thickness of each substantially planar substrate 420a, 430a, 440a, 450a, 460a, and 470a is greater than the thickness of the corresponding recessed edge regions 420b, 430b, 440b, 450b, 460b, and 470b. As will be further described below, this structural configuration provides an interlocking connection when the material blank 400 transitions from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0098] Material blank 400 can be transformed from an unfolded state to a folded state by selectively manipulating multiple adjacent plates along multiple fold lines 401 to 407 to form a product package 510 to receive at least one consumer product CP. In this folded state, the product package 510 containing the consumer product CP can be in storage or transport conditions. The product package 510 can be formed as a three-dimensional (3D) structural configuration having a substantially rectangular geometry. However, embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates forming the product package 510 as any suitable three-dimensional (3D) structural configuration falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0099] Product package 510 is defined by a plurality of walls that define a cavity operable to receive at least one consumer product CP. In the illustrated embodiment, the consumer product CP includes an electronic device, such as a virtual reality (VR) headset. However, the embodiments are not limited thereto, and therefore, this disclosure contemplates that the consumer product CP includes any suitable product falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0100] The walls defining the cavity include: a bottom wall 517 formed by a bottom plate 410; opposing side walls including a left side wall 513 formed by an inner left side plate 420 and a right side wall 514 formed by an inner right side plate 430; opposing walls including a front wall 515 formed by an inner front plate 440 and a rear wall 516 formed by a rear plate 450; and adjacent, adjacent, or otherwise abutting upper walls including a first upper wall 511 formed by an outer left side plate 460 and a second upper wall 512 formed by an outer right side plate 470. An inner upper wall 518 formed by an outer front plate 451 extends from the front wall 515 to at least partially cover the consumer product CP.

[0101] In the illustrated example embodiment, within the cavity, the surface of the base plate 410 facilitates support for a consumer product support member 200, which stably supports the consumer product CP. The consumer product support member 200 can be multifunctional, serving not only to stably support the consumer product CP within the cavity but also for one or more additional functions. In one example embodiment, the consumer product support member 200 can also additionally function as a wired or wireless charging station for the consumer product CP. In this case, the consumer product support member 200 may include one or more charging ports to facilitate wired charging of the consumer product CP.

[0102] The left side wall 513 is formed by rotating the inner left side plate 420 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration around the hinge axis defined by the inner left fold line 401, through the connection between the inner left side plate 420 and the bottom plate 410.

[0103] The right side wall 514 is formed by rotating the inner right side plate 430 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration around the hinge axis defined by the inner right fold line 402, by means of the connection between the inner right side plate 430 and the bottom plate 410 via the inner right fold line 402.

[0104] The front wall 515 is formed by rotating the inner front panel 440 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration about a hinge axis defined by the front fold line 403, via a connection between the inner front panel 440 and the base plate 410. Although not shown, within the cavity, the inner surface of the inner front panel 440 may include a recess having a depth that facilitates receiving one or more consumer product accessories. The front wall 515 may also include one or more elongated closed slits / openings 475 oriented to at least partially extend across the length of the upper peripheral surface of the front wall.

[0105] The rear wall 516 is formed by rotating the rear plate 450 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration about a hinge axis defined by the rear fold line 404, through the connection between the rear plate 450 and the bottom plate 410. The rear wall 516 may also include one or more closed slits / openings 475, which are oriented to at least partially extend across the length of the upper outer peripheral surface of the rear wall.

[0106] The first upper wall 511 is formed by manipulating the outer left side panel 460 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the outer left fold line 405, through the connection between the outer left side panel 460 and the inner left side panel 420. The first upper wall 511 includes a first left side panel closing tab 461 and a second left side panel closing tab 462.

[0107] When manipulated downwards in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the first upper wall 511 (along the z-axis), the first left side plate closing tab 461 spatially aligns with the first elongated closing slit / opening 474 of the inner front plate 440 for reception within the first elongated closing slit / opening, thereby facilitating the placement of the product package 510 in a folded state or structural configuration. This structural configuration facilitates the releasable and secure locking of the second upper wall 512 in place in a manner that prevents premature opening of the product package 510, particularly during transport and / or storage.

[0108] When manipulated downwards in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the first upper wall 511 (along the z-axis), the second left side plate closing tab 462 spatially aligns with the second elongated closing slit / opening 475 of the rear plate 450 for reception within the second elongated closing slit / opening, thereby facilitating the placement of the product package 510 in a folded state or structural configuration. This structural configuration facilitates the releasable and secure locking of the first upper wall 511 in place in a manner that prevents premature opening of the product package 510, particularly during transport and / or storage.

[0109] By means of the connection between the outer front panel 451 and the inner front panel 440 via a fold line 407, the outer front panel 451 can rotate counterclockwise about a rotation axis to form an inner upper wall 518 that at least partially covers the consumer product CP. The inner upper wall 518 has multiple uses. It is operable to engage the consumer product CP and hold it in a position within the cavity of the product package 510. The inner upper wall 518 may have a thickness and material composition that protects the consumer product CP and minimizes or otherwise eliminates damage to it by suppressing the effects of impact forces or external loads applied to the product package 510. The inner upper wall 518 may be formed with an inner cavity sized to receive one or more product accessories PCs and / or product documentation (user manuals, CP materials, etc.).

[0110] The second upper wall 512 is formed by manipulating the outer right side panel 470 from an unfolded state or structural configuration to a folded state or structural configuration along the outer right fold line 406, through the connection between the outer right side panel 470 and the inner right side panel 430. In the folded state or structural configuration, the first upper wall 511 and the second upper wall 512 are substantially coplanar to form the upper wall of the product package 510.

[0111] The outer right side panel 470 includes a first right side panel closing tab 471, a second right side panel closing tab 472, and a pull tab member 473. The pull tab member 473, arranged on the outer periphery of the outer right side panel 470, includes an upper pull tab member section 473a and a lower pull tab member section 473b. The upper pull tab member section 473a includes a surface area that allows a user to grasp the pull tab member 473 and selectively open the product packaging 510 automatically to at least partially expose the consumer product CP.

[0112] When manipulated downwards in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer right side panel 470 (along the z-axis), the first right side panel closing tab 471 spatially aligns with the first elongated closing slit / opening 474 of the inner front panel 440 for reception within this elongated closing slit / opening, thereby facilitating the placement of the product package 510 in a folded state or structural configuration. This structural configuration facilitates the releasable and secure locking of the second upper wall 512 in place in a manner that prevents premature opening of the product package 510, particularly during transport and / or storage.

[0113] When manipulated downwards in an orientation substantially orthogonal to the outer right side panel 470 (along the z-axis), the second right side panel closing tab 472 spatially aligns with the second elongated closing slit / opening 475 of the rear panel 450 for reception within the second elongated closing slit / opening, thereby facilitating the placement of the product package 510 in a folded state or structural configuration. This structural configuration facilitates the releasable and secure locking of the first upper wall 511 in place in a manner that prevents premature opening of the product package 510, particularly during transport and / or storage.

[0114] In the folded state or structural configuration, the left side wall 513 forms an interlocking connection with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 420a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge region 420b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b.

[0115] In the folded state or structural configuration, the right side wall 514 is interlocked with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrates 430a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge regions 430b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b.

[0116] In the folded state or structural configuration, the first upper wall 511 forms an interlocking connection with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional engagement and / or physical engagement between planar substrate 460a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional engagement and / or physical engagement between recessed edge region 460b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b.

[0117] In the folded state or structural configuration, the second upper wall 512 forms an interlocking connection with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 470a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge region 470b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b.

[0118] Therefore, the product package 510 includes a releasable locking system that can selectively move between an engaged state and an engaged state, which locks and maintains multiple walls in a closed configuration. According to one or more embodiments, the releasable locking system includes a first left side plate closing tab 461 and an opposing second left side plate closing tab 462 disposed on a first upper wall 511, a first right side plate closing tab 471 and an opposing second right side plate closing tab 472 disposed on a second upper wall 512, and one or more closing slits / openings 474, 475 respectively disposed in the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516.

[0119] Perform the following actions to selectively engage the releasable locking system.

[0120] The front wall 515 and rear wall 516 are positioned by selectively rotating the inner front plate 440 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 403 and the rear plate 450 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 404, respectively. Then, the inner upper wall 518 is positioned by selectively rotating the outer front plate 451 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 407.

[0121] Next, the left side wall 513 and right side wall 514 are positioned by selectively rotating the inner left side plate 420 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 401 and by selectively rotating the inner right side plate 430 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 402, respectively. Then, the first upper wall 11 and the second upper wall 512 are positioned by selectively rotating the outer left side plate 460 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 405 and by selectively rotating the outer right side plate 470 about the hinge axis defined by fold line 406, respectively.

[0122] To maintain the first upper wall 511 in place, the first left side plate closing tab 461 and the second left side plate closing tab 462 are respectively placed in the first elongated closing slit / opening 474 of the inner front plate 440 and the second elongated closing slit / opening 475 of the rear plate 450. To maintain the second upper wall 512 in place, the first right side plate closing tab 471 and the second right side plate closing tab 472 are respectively placed in the first elongated closing slit / opening 474 of the inner front plate 440 and the second elongated closing slit / opening 475 of the rear plate 450.

[0123] The left side wall 513 is interlocked with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 420a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge regions 420b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. The right side wall 514 is interlocked with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 430a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge regions 430b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. The first upper wall 511 is interlocked with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 460a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge regions 460b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. The second upper wall 512 is interlocked with the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 470a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also by means of direct contact, frictional bonding and / or physical bonding between recessed edge regions 470b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b.

[0124] Perform the following actions to selectively disengage the releasable locking system. Specifically, Figures 10A to 10F The illustrated embodiment shows the sequence in which the product package 510 is selectively switched from a folded / closed configuration to an unfolded / open configuration that partially or fully exposes the consumer product CP.

[0125] like Figure 10A As shown, the product packaging 510 is in its initial folded / closed configuration. In this configuration, the upper pull tab member section 473a is arranged between the seam or gap between the first upper wall 511 and the second upper wall 512. In this position, at least a portion of the upper pull tab member section 473a protrudes upward from the second upper wall 512, allowing a user to grasp the pull tab member 473 to selectively and automatically open the product packaging 510, thereby at least partially exposing the consumer product CP. In the folded state, the upper pull tab member section 473a is oriented in a plane substantially orthogonal to the second upper wall 512.

[0126] In the folded / closed configuration of the product package 510, the pull tab member section 473b is concealed within the cavity and is oriented in a plane substantially orthogonal to the upper pull tab member section 473a. Specifically, the pull tab member section 473b is oriented in a plane parallel to the second upper wall 512 to be positioned below the planar substrate 460a and / or the recessed edge region 460b facing the cavity. In this position, the pull tab member section 473b is in direct physical contact or engagement with the planar substrate 460a and / or the recessed edge region 460b.

[0127] To automatically open the product package 510, the user can pull the upper pull tab section 473a to rotate the second upper wall 512 (e.g., clockwise). This rotation of the second upper wall 512 causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between planar substrate 470a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between recessed edge region 470b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. These actions thereby release the interlocking connection between the second upper wall 512 and the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516. The rotation of the second upper wall 512 also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between planar substrate 420a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between recessed edge region 420b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. These actions thereby release the interlocking connection between the left side wall 513 and the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516.

[0128] When the second upper wall 512 rotates, the pull-down tab member segment 473b applies a force to the planar substrate 460a and / or the recessed edge region 460b to (e.g., by applying force) push the first upper wall 511 to rotate (e.g., in a counterclockwise direction). This rotation of the first upper wall 511 causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between the planar substrate 460a and the planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical engagement between the recessed edge region 460b and the recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. These actions thereby release the interlocking connection between the first upper wall 511 and the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516. The rotation of the first upper wall 511 also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical bonding between planar substrate 430a and planar substrates 440a, 450a, and also causes the release of direct contact, frictional engagement, and / or physical bonding between recessed edge region 430b and recessed edge regions 440b, 450b. These actions thereby cause the release of the interlocking connection between the right side wall 514 and the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516.

[0129] Therefore, the first upper wall 511 and the second upper wall 512 are rotated to the unfolded / open structural configuration substantially simultaneously in a substantially symmetrical manner.

[0130] The rotation of the first upper wall 511 also causes the first left side plate closing tab 461 to move out from the first elongated closing slit / opening 474, and the second left side plate closing tab 462 to move out from the second elongated closing slit / opening 475. Figures 10B to 10D The rotation of the second upper wall 512 also causes the first right side plate closing tab 471 to move out of the first elongated closing slit / opening 474, and the second right side plate closing tab 472 to move out of the second elongated closing slit / opening 475. Figure 10E and Figure 10F Therefore, through this movement of the first left side plate closing tab 461, the second left side plate closing tab 462, the first right side plate closing tab 471, and the second right side plate closing tab 472, the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 are rotated to the unfolded / open structural configuration. This means that the front wall 515 and the rear wall 516 are rotated to the unfolded / open structural configuration substantially simultaneously with each other in a substantially symmetrical manner.

[0131] According to one or more embodiments, the walls (first upper wall 511 and second upper wall 512) and side walls (left side wall 513, right side wall 514, front wall 515, and rear wall 516) can be selectively rotated symmetrically in a manner that converts the product package 510 from a folded / closed configuration to an unfolded / open configuration. However, the embodiments are not limited to opening these walls and side walls of the product package 510 symmetrically. This disclosure contemplates opening these walls and side walls of the product package 510 in any suitable manner falling within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. For example, these walls and side walls of the product package 510 may be opened asymmetrically.

[0132] Example

[0133] This disclosure also includes additional notes and examples, as illustrated in the following entries.

[0134] Article 1: A product package comprising: a plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the plurality of walls in a closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the plurality of walls from the closed configuration to an open configuration.

[0135] Article 2: The product packaging as described in Article 1, wherein the pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

[0136] Article 3: The product packaging according to Article 2, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the seam between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged below the first upper wall.

[0137] Article 4: The product packaging as described in Article 3, wherein the user's engagement of the upper pull tab member section causes the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

[0138] Article 5: The product packaging according to Article 3, wherein the user's engagement of the upper pull tab member section causes the lower pull tab member section to exert an upward force on the first upper wall, the upward force causing the first upper wall to rotate.

[0139] Article 6: The product packaging according to Article 1, wherein the releasable locking system comprises: a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab disposed on the first upper wall; a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab disposed on the second upper wall; and one or more closing slits disposed in the front wall and the rear wall.

[0140] Article 7: The product packaging according to Article 6, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the first left side panel closing tab and the second left side panel closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0141] Article 8: The product packaging as described in Article 6, wherein the releasable locking system comprises: frictional engagement between planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall, and the rear wall.

[0142] Article 9: The product packaging as described in Article 6, wherein the releasable locking system includes frictional engagement between recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall, and the rear wall.

[0143] Article 10: The product packaging according to Article 6, wherein the releasable locking system includes frictional engagement between planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall and frictional engagement between recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall.

[0144] Article 11: The product packaging according to Article 1, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0145] Article 12: A product packaging system comprising a product package and a consumer product support member, the product package comprising: a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving a consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the plurality of walls in the closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the plurality of walls from the closed configuration to an open configuration; the consumer product support member being supported on the bottom wall to support the consumer product within the cavity.

[0146] Article 13: The product packaging system according to Article 12, wherein the consumer product support member includes one or more charging ports for wired charging of the consumer product.

[0147] Article 14: The product packaging system according to Article 12, wherein the pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

[0148] Article 15: The product packaging system according to Article 14, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the joint between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged in the cavity below the first upper wall.

[0149] Article 16: The product packaging system according to Article 15, wherein the user's engagement of the upper pull tab member section causes the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

[0150] Article 17: The product packaging system according to Article 15, wherein the user's engagement of the upper pull tab member section causes the lower pull tab member section to exert an upward force on the first upper wall, the upward force causing the first upper wall to rotate.

[0151] Article 18: The product packaging system according to Article 12, wherein the releasable locking system comprises: a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab disposed on the first upper wall, a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab disposed on the second upper wall, and one or more closing slits disposed in the front wall and the rear wall.

[0152] Article 19: The product packaging system according to Article 12, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the first left side panel closing tab and the second left side panel closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0153] Article 20: The product packaging system according to Article 12, wherein, in the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closed slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

[0154] Article 21: The product packaging system according to Article 18, wherein the releasable locking system comprises: frictional engagement between the planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall.

[0155] Article 22: The product packaging system according to Article 18, wherein the releasable locking system includes: frictional engagement between the recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall.

[0156] Article 23: The product packaging system according to Article 18, wherein the releasable locking system includes frictional engagement between planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall and frictional engagement between recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall.

[0157] Article 24: A product package for a consumer product, the product package comprising: a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving the consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the product package in a closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the product package from the closed configuration to an open configuration.

[0158] Article 25: The product packaging as described in Article 24, wherein: the pull tab member includes an upper pull tab member section and a lower pull tab member section, and the releasable locking system includes: a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab disposed on the first upper wall, a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab disposed on the second upper wall, and one or more closing slits disposed in the front wall and the rear wall.

[0159] Article 26: The product packaging according to Article 25, wherein the user's engagement of the upper pull tab member section causes: the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously to disengage the releasable locking system, and the lower pull tab member section to apply an upward force to the first upper wall, the upward force causing the first upper wall to rotate.

[0160] Article 27: Product packaging as described in Article 24, wherein the releasable locking system comprises: frictional engagement between planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall, and the rear wall.

[0161] Article 28: Product packaging as described in Article 24, wherein the releasable locking system includes frictional engagement between recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall, and the rear wall.

[0162] Article 29: Product packaging as described in Article 24, wherein the releasable locking system includes frictional engagement between planar substrates of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall, and frictional engagement between recessed edge regions of the sidewalls, the front wall and the rear wall.

[0163] The terms “coupled,” “attached,” “mounted,” or “connected” as used herein may refer to any type of direct or indirect relationship between the components under discussion and may be applied to electrical, mechanical, fluid, optical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, or other connections. Additionally, the terms “first,” “second,” etc., as used herein are for ease of discussion only and, unless otherwise stated, do not have a specific temporal or chronological meaning. The terms “cause” or “make” mean to cause, compel, force, guide, command, instruct, and / or enable an event or action to occur or at least be in a state in which such event or action may occur, directly or indirectly.

[0164] It will be understood by those skilled in the art from the foregoing description that the extensive techniques of the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in various forms. Therefore, although embodiments have been described in conjunction with specific examples, the true scope of the embodiments should not be so limited, as other modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon studying the drawings, specification, and appended claims.

Claims

1. A product packaging component, characterized in that, The product packaging includes: Multiple walls, including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, wherein the second upper wall is adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed structure configuration; A releasable locking system capable of moving between an engaged state and an engaged state, wherein the engaged state locks and maintains the plurality of walls in the closed configuration; and A pull tab member is provided for disengaging the releasable locking system and converting the plurality of walls from the closed configuration to the open configuration.

2. The product packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

3. The product packaging according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the joint between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged below the first upper wall.

4. The product packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that, The user's engagement of the upper pull tab component section causes the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

5. The product packaging according to claim 3, characterized in that, The user's engagement of the upper pull tab component section causes the lower pull tab component section to exert an upward force on the first upper wall, and the upward force causes the first upper wall to rotate.

6. The product packaging according to claim 1, characterized in that, The releasable locking system includes: The first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are arranged on the first upper wall. The first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab arranged on the second upper wall, and One or more closed slits are arranged in the front wall and the rear wall.

7. The product packaging according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closing slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

8. The product packaging according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closing slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

9. A product packaging system, characterized in that, The product packaging system includes: Product packaging, the product packaging comprising: a plurality of walls defining a cavity for receiving a consumer product, the plurality of walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; a releasable locking system movable between an engaged state and an engaged state, the engaged state locking and maintaining the plurality of walls in the closed configuration; and a pull tab member for disengaging the releasable locking system and transitioning the plurality of walls from the closed configuration to an open configuration; and A consumer product support member is supported on the bottom wall to support the consumer product in the cavity.

10. The product packaging system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The consumer product support component includes one or more charging ports to facilitate wired charging of the consumer product.

11. The product packaging system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section.

12. The product packaging system according to claim 11, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the upper pull tab member section protrudes outward between the joint between the first upper wall and the second upper wall, and the lower pull tab member section is arranged in the cavity below the first upper wall.

13. The product packaging system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The user's engagement of the upper pull tab component section causes the first upper wall and the second upper wall to rotate simultaneously, thereby disengaging the releasable locking system.

14. The product packaging system according to claim 12, characterized in that, The user's engagement of the upper pull tab component section causes the lower pull tab component section to exert an upward force on the first upper wall, and the upward force causes the first upper wall to rotate.

15. The product packaging system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The releasable locking system includes: The first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are arranged on the first upper wall. The first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab arranged on the second upper wall, and One or more closed slits are arranged in the front wall and the rear wall.

16. The product packaging system according to claim 15, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the first left side plate closing tab and the second left side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closing slits to connect the first upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

17. The product packaging system according to claim 15, characterized in that, In the closed structure configuration, the first right side plate closing tab and the second right side plate closing tab are received in the one or more closing slits to connect the second upper wall to the front wall and the rear wall.

18. A product packaging component for use in consumer products, characterized in that, The product packaging includes: Multiple walls defining a cavity to receive the consumer product, the multiple walls including a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a first upper wall and a second upper wall, the second upper wall being adjacent to the first upper wall in a closed configuration; A releasable locking system capable of moving between an engaged state and an engaged state, wherein the engaged state locks and maintains the product package in the closed configuration; and A pull tab member is provided for disengaging the releasable locking system and converting the product package from a closed configuration to an open configuration.

19. The product packaging according to claim 18, characterized in that: The pull tab component includes an upper pull tab component section and a lower pull tab component section, and The releasable locking system includes: a first left side plate closing tab and a second left side plate closing tab arranged on the first upper wall, a first right side plate closing tab and a second right side plate closing tab arranged on the second upper wall, and one or more closing slits arranged in the front wall and the rear wall.

20. The product packaging according to claim 19, characterized in that, The user's engagement of the upper pull tab component segment causes: The first upper wall and the second upper wall rotate simultaneously to disengage the releasable locking system, and The pull-down tab section applies an upward force to the first upper wall, and the upward force causes the first upper wall to rotate.

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