Packaging box

By designing a foldable packaging box structure, the problems of assembly errors and insufficient strength were solved, achieving the effects of rapid assembly, diverse visual experience, and reusability.

CN223935202UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LTD
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Application Number
CN202423154471.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing packaging boxes are prone to errors during assembly, lack sufficient strength after assembly, and cannot be quickly and repeatedly opened and closed, thus failing to provide a diverse visual experience.

Method used

Design a foldable packaging box structure, including a top panel, inner panel, bottom panel, and side panels. The design of fold lines and weakening lines makes it easy to assemble and provides multiple opening states. The structural strength is enhanced by gluing and adhesives. The inner panel and cover can be repeatedly opened and closed.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and easy assembly, has high structural strength, facilitates stacking, storage and transportation, and provides a variety of visual effects, enriching the consumer's user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a packaging box. The packaging box comprises a top plate, the top plate comprises a top area, a cover plate and two edge areas, the top area and the cover plate are divided through a folding line which is a certain distance away from the upper edge of the top plate, and the cover plate and the two edge areas are divided through a top plate weakening line; the two edge areas are located on the two sides of the bottom of the top plate, and the cover plate comprises at least one opening area; the inner plate comprises an inner cover plate and an edge part, and the inner cover plate and the edge part are divided by an inner plate weakening line; a bottom plate; and box body side plates. According to the packaging box, blanks which are integrally formed and easy to transport can be quickly and easily assembled, the strength of the assembled box body is large, stacking storage and transportation are convenient, different opening states can be provided to change the overall appearance of the packaging box, the packaging box can be closed again after products are taken out, and the visual experience and the use experience of consumers are greatly enriched.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a packing box based on carton, especially a packing box which can be reclosed. BACKGROUND

[0002] Some known packaging assemblies are typically transported in a blank configuration and subsequently assembled to form a shelf pack. In some cases, this can result in the shelf pack being assembled incorrectly or requiring a significant amount of time to assemble and can be damaged when stacked for storage or transportation due to insufficient strength. Furthermore, for some consumable products, the packaging box should be reclosable so that the packaging box can be repeatedly opened and closed to allow for convenient dispensing of the remaining consumable product.

[0003] In addition, in order to enrich the visual experience and use experience of consumers, it is desirable that the packaging box can provide different opening states, thereby providing different overall appearances.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a packaging assembly which can be quickly and easily assembled from a storage / transport configuration to a use configuration, has a high structural strength after assembly, can provide different opening states and overall appearances, and can provide a packaging box which can be repeatedly opened and closed to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model provides a kind of packaging box, and the packaging box includes:

[0006] Top plate, top plate includes top area, cover plate and two edge areas, top area and cover plate are divided via folding line at a certain distance from the upper edge of top plate, cover plate and two edge areas are divided via top plate weakening line, two edge areas are located at the bottom of top plate two sides, cover plate includes at least one opening area;

[0007] Inner plate, inner plate includes inner cover plate and edge portion, inner cover plate and edge portion are divided via inner plate weakening line;

[0008] Bottom plate;And

[0009] Box body side plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the inner plate, the bottom plate and the box body side plate define a cavity for containing a product.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cavity for containing a product can be any desired shape, including (but not limited to) a cube, a cuboid, a cylinder, an elliptic cylinder, a heart-shaped cylinder, a rhombic cylinder, a star-shaped cylinder or other polygonal cylinder, etc.

[0012] Similarly, the shape of the package can be any desired shape, including, but not limited to, a cube, a cuboid, a cylinder, an ellipsoid cylinder, a heart-shaped cylinder, a rhomboid cylinder, a star-shaped cylinder, or other polygonal cylinder, etc.

[0013] In some embodiments, the box side panels include at least a first pair of oppositely arranged side panels and a second pair of oppositely arranged side panels,

[0014] wherein the fold line is parallel to the upper edge of the top panel, and

[0015] The inner panel, the bottom panel, the at least first and second pair of oppositely arranged side panels define a cavity for containing a product.

[0016] In some embodiments, each of the second pair of side panels can include a securing tab or flap at its end portion connected or integral therewith, the securing tab or flap being arranged to be folded via a weakening line dividing the securing tab or flap from the side panel and glued or adhered to the first pair of side panels in a folded configuration in use. The securing tab or flap can include an adhesive means, such as glue, adhesive, etc., which can be a heat adhesive.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cover panel further includes a bottom plug.

[0018] In some embodiments, the edge portion of the inner panel further includes a bottom slot aligned with the bottom plug.

[0019] In some embodiments, the inner cover panel includes an auxiliary opening notch.

[0020] In some embodiments, the notch is located at the top of the inner cover panel. However, it is to be understood that the location of the notch is not limited thereto. For example, the notch can be located at the left side, right side, or bottom of the inner cover panel.

[0021] In some embodiments, the top region is glued to the top of the inner panel. In some embodiments, the two edge regions are glued to the bottom of the inner panel. The glued regions can be provided with a heat sealant layer, such as a polyethylene heat sealant used as an adhesive. Any adhesive can be formed by an adhesive strip, a lamination film, etc. deposited directly on the glued regions.

[0022] In some embodiments, the top panel weakening line includes a tear line. Via the breaking of the tear line, the two edge regions glued to the bottom of the inner panel are separated from the cover panel, the cover panel is pivoted upwardly along the fold line, the package is in a first open state, thereby exposing all the contents (e.g., printed information and patterns) on the inner panel. The cover panel can be pivoted downwardly along the fold line, such that the bottom plug is inserted into the bottom slot aligned therewith, the package is thereby in a re-closed state.

[0023] In some embodiments, the inner panel line of weakness surrounds an arbitrarily shaped area, such as a circle, an ellipse, a heart, a crescent, or a polygon, among others. The polygon can include a square, a rectangle, a diamond, or a star, among others.

[0024] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the inner panel line of weakness includes a fold line. In some embodiments, the fold line is located on a side of the inner lid panel opposite the notch.

[0025] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the inner panel line of weakness includes a tear line, via the notch, by the breaking of the tear line, the inner lid panel separates from the rim portion, thereby pivoting along the fold line opposite the notch, the package is thereby in the second open state.

[0026] In some embodiments, the inner panel line of weakness can be entirely a tear line, via the notch, by the breaking of the tear line, the inner lid panel completely separates from the rim portion, thereby exposing the contents in the cavity.

[0027] In some embodiments, the open area of the top panel is smaller in size than the lid panel, and the shape of the open area can be any desired shape or cutout pattern, including but not limited to a circle, an ellipse, a heart, a crescent, or a polygon, among others. The polygon can include a square, a rectangle, a diamond, or a star, among others.

[0028] It should be appreciated that the open area can be configured to have different shapes to change the appearance of the package, and the shape can reflect the nature of the product and / or any image printed on the top panel and / or inner panel of the package. The contents on the inner panel (e.g., printed information and patterns) can be seen through the open area, and the open area can cooperate with the contents (e.g., printed information and patterns) on the top panel and the contents (e.g., printed information and patterns) on the inner panel, thereby greatly enriching the visual experience of the consumer.

[0029] In some embodiments, each panel is essentially composed of paperboard, but can include a small amount of other materials, such as a laminated film, printed material, etc. included on one or both sides of the panel.

[0030] The cavity for storing a plurality of products stacked in a vertical configuration or a horizontal configuration is defined between the inner panel, the bottom panel, and the box side panels. Typically, each of the plurality of products within the cavity is substantially identical, but embodiments in which the cavity contains different products are also contemplated. In one embodiment, at least one dimension of the cavity, such as, for example, the distance between the inner panel, the bottom panel, is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the size of the product contained within the cavity. In addition, another dimension of the cavity, such as, for example, the distance between the opposing side panels, can be selected based on the predetermined number of product(s) to be contained within the cavity.

[0031] According to the technical scheme of the utility model, the packaging box can be quickly and easily assembled from a single blank which is integrally formed and easy to transport, the box body has high strength after assembly, and is convenient for stacking, storage and transportation; in different opening states, the packaging box presents different overall appearances, thereby displaying different information and patterns; and the packaging box can be re-closed after the product is taken, thereby greatly enriching the visual experience and use experience of consumers.

[0032] The features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed solely for purposes of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the utility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] In order that the utility model can be more clearly understood, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings in which embodiments of the utility model are illustrated by way of example:

[0034] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a packaging box according to one aspect of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 shows a plan view of a blank for forming Figure 1 a packaging box;

[0036] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the packaging box of Figure 1 in a first open state; and

[0037] Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the packaging box of Figure 1 in a second open state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the utility model can be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known structures and devices are not presented in order to avoid obscuring the present utility model. In this regard, the illustrative examples and embodiments presented herein are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model, but merely to illustrate representative examples of the utility model. Thus, the scope of the utility model is to be limited only by the claims set forth below.

[0039] Hereinafter, relative directional phrases (top and bottom, top and bottom, upper and lower, upper and lower, front and rear, inner and outer, upward and downward, and their derivatives) are used to refer to when the packaging box is in its intended orientation for placement on a shelf or other display surface (positioned upright on its bottom panel 30, as shown in Figure 1The complete packaging box and its parts (as shown). However, the packaging box can be used and stored in other orientations as needed.

[0040] exist Figure 1 An embodiment of a packaging box 1 according to one aspect of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 Showing the formation Figure 1 A plan view of the blank of the packaging box. Figure 3 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of the packaging box in its first open state. Figure 4 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of the packaging box in its second open state.

[0041] See now Figure 1 to Figure 2 The illustration shows a packaging box 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which includes a top plate (10), an inner plate (20), a bottom plate (30), and side plates of the box body. The inner plate 20, the bottom plate 30, and the side plates of the box body define a cuboid cavity for accommodating the product. It should be noted that the shape of the cavity is not limited to this and can be any desired shape, such as a cube, cuboid, cylinder, elliptical cylinder, heart-shaped cylinder, rhomboid cylinder, star-shaped cylinder, or other polygonal prism, etc.

[0042] The box body side panels include two pairs of oppositely arranged side panels 40 and one pair of oppositely arranged side panels 50. The two pairs of oppositely arranged side panels 40 are respectively connected to the two ends of the inner panel 20 and the bottom panel 30, and the side panels 40 and the inner panel 20 are separated by weakening lines (folding lines), and the other pair of side panels 40 and the bottom panel 30 are separated by weakening lines (folding lines). Each side panel 50 includes a fixing tab or wing 510 connected to it at both ends, and the side panel 50 and the fixing tab or wing 510 are separated by weakening lines (folding lines). In use, the fixing tab or wing 510 is folded along the weakening lines (folding lines) and glued to the two pairs of oppositely arranged side panels 40.

[0043] It should be noted that this utility model is not limited to this fixing method. The side panels of the box body may include a first pair of side panels 40 and a second pair of side panels 50 arranged opposite to each other. The first pair of side panels 40 are connected to both ends of the inner panel 20 or the bottom panel 30, and the side panels 40 and the inner panel 20 or the bottom panel 30 are separated by weakening lines (folding lines).

[0044] The top plate 10 includes a top region 110, a cover plate 120, and two edge regions 130. The top region 110 and the cover plate 120 are divided by a fold line 101 that is parallel to the upper edge of the top plate 10 and at a certain distance. The cover plate 120 and the two edge regions 130 are divided by a top plate weakening line 102. The two edge regions 130 are located on both sides of the bottom of the top plate 10. The cover plate 120 includes at least one opening region 121.

[0045] It should be noted that the shape of the opening region 121 is not limited to... Figure 1 The shape shown is indicated. The opening area 121 may contain any desired shape or cutout pattern. The contents on the inner panel 20 (e.g., printed information and patterns) are visible through the opening area 121, and the opening area 121 may correspond to the contents on the top panel 10 (e.g., printed information and patterns) and the contents on the inner panel 20 (e.g., printed information and patterns).

[0046] The inner panel 20 includes an inner cover plate 210 and an edge portion 220. The inner cover plate 210 and the edge portion 220 are separated by an inner panel weakening line 201, which includes a rectangular area. It should be noted that the shape of the area enclosed by the inner panel weakening line 201 is not limited to this; it can be any shape, such as a circle, ellipse, heart, crescent, or polygon. Polygons can include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, or stars.

[0047] In this embodiment, the cover 120 also includes a bottom latch 122, and the edge portion 220 of the inner panel 20 also includes a bottom slot 222 aligned with the bottom latch 122. The bottom latch 122 can be inserted into the aligned bottom slot 222, thereby allowing the packaging box 1 to be closed again.

[0048] The inner cover 210 may also include a notch 230 for assisting opening. In this embodiment, the notch 230 is located at the top of the inner cover 210. However, it should be understood that the location of the notch 230 is not limited thereto. For example, the notch 230 may be located on the left, right, or bottom of the inner cover 210.

[0049] In use, the top area 110 of the top plate 10 is glued to the top of the inner plate 20, and the two edge areas 130 of the top plate 10 are glued to the bottom of the inner plate 20, thereby increasing the structural strength of the box and facilitating stacking, storage and transportation.

[0050] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment of the blank of the packaging box shown, the bonding area 240 may be provided with a heat-sealing layer, such as a polyethylene heat-sealing agent used as an adhesive. Any adhesive may be formed from an adhesive strip, laminate, etc., deposited directly on the bonding area 240.

[0051] See now Figure 3 and Figure 4 They respectively show Figure 1The packaging box is shown in its first and second open states. The top panel weakening line 102 includes an easy-tear line. Upon breaking the top panel weakening line 102 (easy-tear line), the two edge regions 130 glued to the bottom of the inner panel 20 separate from the cover plate 120. The cover plate 120 pivots upward along the fold line 101, placing the packaging box 1 in its first open state, thereby exposing all contents (e.g., printed information and patterns) on the inner panel 20 and providing the consumer with a different visual experience.

[0052] In one embodiment, the portion of the inner cover 210 that divides the inner panel weakening line 201 from the left, upper, and right sides and the edge portion 220 is an easy-tear line, and the portion of the inner cover 210 that divides the inner panel weakening line 201 from the edge portion 220 is a folding line. By breaking the easy-tear line via the top notch 230, the left, upper, and right sides of the inner cover 210 separate from the edge portion 220, thereby pivoting downwards along the folding line opposite the top notch 230. The packaging box 1 is thus in a second open state to expose the contents of the cavity for easy access.

[0053] After use, the inner cover 210 can pivot upward along the fold line opposite to the top notch 230 to close the cavity; then, the cover 120 can pivot downward along the fold line 101, so that the bottom tongue 122 is inserted into the bottom slot 222 that is aligned with it, thereby closing the packaging box 1 again.

[0054] In another embodiment, the dividing line 201 of the inner panel, which separates the left, upper, right, and lower sides of the inner cover 210 from the edge portion 220, can all be tear-resistant lines. By breaking the tear-resistant lines through the top notch 230, the left, upper, right, and lower sides of the inner cover 210 are completely separated from the edge portion 220, thereby exposing the contents of the cavity for easy access.

[0055] After use, the cover 120 can pivot downwards along the fold line 101, allowing the bottom latch 122 to insert into the aligned bottom slot 222, thereby reclosing the packaging box 1. The user can see the remaining contents in the cavity through the opening area 121.

[0056] The packaging box 1 can be made of any suitable material that is commonly used as a material for such boxes, such as cardboard.

[0057] exist Figure 1 to Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the top plate 10, inner plate 20, and bottom plate 30 are parallel to each other. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the top plate 10, inner plate 20, and bottom plate 30 may not be parallel to each other. For example, the top plate 10 and inner plate 20 may form an angle with the bottom plate 30, such as 10°, 20°, or 30°, etc.

[0058] Furthermore, the packaging box can be branded and artistically decorated in any suitable way. According to the technical solution of this utility model, the packaging box can be quickly and easily assembled from a single molded, easily transportable blank. After assembly, the box body has high strength, making it easy to stack, store, and transport. In different open states, the packaging box presents different overall appearances, thereby displaying different information and patterns. Moreover, it can be reclosed after the product is taken out, thus greatly enriching the consumer's visual and user experience.

[0059] This specification uses examples to disclose the present invention (including the preferred embodiment) and to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. The patentable scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and may include other examples that would be conceived by a person skilled in the art. Such other examples are considered to fall within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that are not different from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements that are not substantially different from the literal language of the claims.

[0060] All scopes disclosed herein include endpoints, and endpoints are independently composable with each other. Each scope disclosed herein constitutes a disclosure of any point or subscope falling within the disclosed scope.

[0061] In the context of describing this utility model (especially in the context of the appended claims), the terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and similar designations should be understood to encompass both singular and plural meanings, unless otherwise stated herein or where the context clearly contradicts them. Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms “first,” “second,” etc., do not represent any order, quantity, or degree of importance herein, but are used to distinguish one element from another. The modifier “about” used in conjunction with quantity covers a specified value and has a meaning determined by the context (e.g., the modifier includes the degree of error associated with a measurement of a particular quantity).

[0062] Although exemplary embodiments and examples have been described in detail above, the disclosed embodiments and examples are exemplary and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art will recognize that many other modifications, alterations, and / or substitutions are possible in the exemplary embodiments and examples without materially departing from the novelty teachings and advantages of this disclosure. Therefore, all such modifications, alterations, and / or substitutions are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A packaging box (1), characterized in that, The packaging box (1) includes: A top plate (10) includes a top region (110), a cover plate (120), and two edge regions (130). The top region (110) and the cover plate (120) are separated by a fold line (101) at a certain distance from the upper edge of the top plate (10). The cover plate (120) and the two edge regions (130) are separated by a top plate weakening line (102). The two edge regions (130) are located on both sides of the bottom of the top plate (10). The cover plate (120) includes at least one opening region (121). Inner panel (20), the inner panel (20) includes an inner cover plate (210) and an edge portion (220), the inner cover plate (210) and the edge portion (220) are separated by an inner panel weakening line (201); Base plate (30); and Box side panel.

2. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The box body side panels include a first pair of side panels (40) and a second pair of side panels (50) arranged opposite to each other. The fold line (101) is parallel to the upper edge of the top plate (10), and The inner plate (20), the bottom plate (30), the first pair of side plates (40), and the second pair of side plates (50) define a cavity for receiving the product.

3. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cavity includes a cube or a cuboid.

4. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cover plate (120) also includes a bottom tongue (122).

5. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The edge portion (220) of the inner panel (20) also includes a bottom slot (222) aligned with the bottom tongue (122).

6. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The inner cover plate (210) includes a notch (230) for assisting in opening.

7. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The notch (230) is located at the top of the inner cover plate (210).

8. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The top region (110) is glued to the top of the inner panel (20).

9. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The two edge regions (130) are glued to the bottom of the inner panel (20).

10. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The top plate weakening line (102) includes an easy-tear line.

11. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The inner panel weakening line (201) surrounds a square or rectangular area.

12. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the inner panel weakening line (201) includes a fold line.

13. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the inner panel weakening line (201) includes an easy-tear line.

14. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The size of the opening area (121) is smaller than the size of the cover plate (120), and the shape of the opening area (121) includes a circle, an ellipse, a heart shape, a crescent shape, or a polygon.

15. The packaging box (1) as described in claim 14, characterized in that, The polygons include squares, rectangles, rhombuses, or stars.