Packaging system

Abstract

A packaging system includes a base box having a plurality of walls and a tray having a main panel and a plurality of flaps extending from the main panel. The main panel includes a recess extending at least partially into the interior space of the base box. A plurality of flaps are attached to an exterior surface of the plurality of walls.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 571,700, filed March 29, 2024, entitled “PACKAGING SYSTEM,” which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure relates to packaging systems, and more specifically to systems, methods, features and other elements relating to packaging systems. Background Technology

[0004] Packaging systems are commonly used to encapsulate products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Some common purposes of packaging systems are to protect and / or preserve the products they contain. Recently, there has been a greater focus on creating packaging systems that produce a unique consumer impression or enhance the consumer experience when the packaging system is opened or otherwise interacted with.

[0005] There is an ongoing need to develop packaging systems that protect the packaged items and provide an improved user experience. Utility Model Content

[0006] The features, aspects, and advantages of this disclosure will be better understood with reference to the following description, the appended claims, and the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the features shown in the drawings are for illustrative purposes, and variations in the arrangement of different or additional features are permissible. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 An exploded view of a packaging system according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0008] Figure 2 The underside of a packaging system tray according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0009] Figure 3 An enlarged view of a portion of the underside of a packaging system pallet according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0010] Figure 4 Another lower side view of a packaging system tray with adhesive added according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0011] Figure 5 The base box and packaging system pallet are shown to be associated with each other according to an example embodiment.

[0012] Figure 6 and Figure 7The illustration shows a packaging system pallet with flaps attached to a base box according to an example embodiment.

[0013] Figure 8 An enlarged view of a portion of a packaging system pallet after it has been attached to a base box, according to an example embodiment, is shown.

[0014] Figure 9 An enlarged view of the attachment between the packaging system pallet and the base box according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0015] Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view is shown of the attachment between the packaging system pallet and the base box according to an example embodiment.

[0016] Figure 11 A method for forming a packaging system according to an example embodiment is shown.

[0017] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not drawn to scale. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the arrangements and means shown in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0018] Different embodiments of this disclosure can be better understood from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0019] While this disclosure is readily adaptable to various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrative embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and described below. For purposes of illustration, dimensions, angles, and curvatures represented are to be understood as examples and are not necessarily shown to scale.

[0020] However, it should be understood that this disclosure is not intended to limit it to the specific embodiments disclosed, but rather to cover all modifications, alternative constructions and equivalents that fall within the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0021] The labels used in this document to indicate or suggest a particular orientation of a component are for convenience and describe one of many possible configurations.

[0022] refer to Figure 1 The illustration shows an exploded view of an example embodiment of a packaging system 100. The packaging system 100 includes a base box 102, a tray 104, and a lid 106. In some embodiments, the lid 106 may be optional.

[0023] The base box 102 includes a bottom panel 108 and a plurality of wall panels 110 extending from or connected to the bottom panel 108. Each of the bottom panel 108 and the plurality of wall panels 110 has an inner surface that cooperates to form an interior space 112 of the base box 102. Similarly, each of the bottom panel 108 and the plurality of wall panels 110 has an outer surface that cooperates to form an exterior of the base box 102.

[0024] The tray 104 includes a main panel 114 and a plurality of flaps 116 extending from the main panel 114. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of flaps 116 are integrally formed with the main panel 114. Also as shown in the illustrated embodiment, the main panel 114 includes a recess 118 configured to have a product positionable therein. The recess 118 may be shaped to receive a product in the recess 118 and hold the product in place within the packaging system 100. In some embodiments, the main panel 114 may include a plurality of recesses configured to hold a plurality of products or different portions or components of one or more products.

[0025] Tray 104 may be formed from a moldable material or substrate. For example, tray 104 may be formed from pulp, plastic, paper foam, or other moldable materials. One or more molds and / or presses may be used to mold the moldable material into the overall shape of tray 104. For example, one or more molds and / or presses may be used to form a main panel 114 having recesses 118 and a plurality of flaps 116 therein. One or more cutting tools (e.g., die-cutting machines, knives, etc.) may be used to cut or trim tray 104 to its final dimensions. Cutting or trimming tray 104 to its final dimensions may form the outer edges of the plurality of flaps 116.

[0026] The lid 106 includes a top panel 120 and a plurality of wall panels 122 extending from or connected to the top panel 120. Each of the top panel 120 and the plurality of wall panels 122 has an inner surface that cooperates to form an interior space of the lid 106. Similarly, each of the top panel 120 and the plurality of wall panels 122 has an outer surface that cooperates to form an exterior of the lid 106.

[0027] Follow us now Figure 2 and Figure 3 . Figure 2 The diagram shows the underside of tray 104, and Figure 3 The illustration shows an enlarged view of a portion of the lower side of the tray 104. It can be seen that a recess 118 in the top or front surface of the main panel 114 forms a corresponding protrusion 124 on the bottom or rear surface of the main panel 114.

[0028] Additionally, the bottom or rear surface of the tray 104 also has a groove 126 formed therein. In the illustrated embodiment, the groove 126 is located at the intersection of the main panel 114 and the plurality of flaps 116. Figure 3 As best seen, the recess 126 may have walls 128 that are angled relative to each other. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the walls 128 are at an angle of approximately 90° relative to each other. In other embodiments, the walls 128 may be at an angle greater than or less than 90°, such as 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 115°, 130°, 145°, 160°, or any other desired angle.

[0029] The angled walls 128 of the recess 126 can facilitate the folding of the multiple flaps 116 relative to the main panel 114. For example, the recess 126 can allow the multiple flaps 116 to fold relative to the main panel 114 to a predetermined angle. By way of example, when the recess 126 has walls 128 at approximately 90° angles relative to each other, the multiple flaps 116 can fold relative to the main panel 114 such that the main panel 114 forms an angle of approximately 90° with each of the multiple flaps 116. The recess 126 can also allow the fold between the main panel 114 and the multiple flaps 116 to have a desired aesthetic, such as a relatively sharp outer contour.

[0030] In addition to the groove 126, the opposite edges of each flap 116 may also include a bevel or chamfer 130. The chamfer 130 may be oriented in the same direction as the groove 126 and at the same angle as the groove 126, with the groove 126 and chamfer 130 extending collinearly or parallel. In some embodiments, the groove 126 and the chamfer 130 are formed simultaneously and using the same (one or more) tools. For example, the groove 126 and the chamfer 130 can be cut into the tray 104 using any suitable tool (e.g., a cutting tool, CNC machine, etc.).

[0031] The chamfer 130 can facilitate the folding of the multiple flaps 116. For example, the chamfer 130 can allow the multiple flaps 116 to be folded in a desired manner. By way of example, when the multiple flaps 116 are folded relative to the main panel 114, the chamfers 130 on adjacent flaps 116 are adjacent to each other and allow adjacent flaps 116 to form a joint with a desired aesthetic, such as a relatively sharp outer profile (e.g., a substantially 90-degree edge).

[0032] In some embodiments, the protrusion 124 and the plurality of flaps 116 may have similar or identical one or more dimensions. For example, each flap 116 may have a dimension 132 extending from the edge of the recess 126 to the outer edge of the flap 116 (the edge opposite the recess 126 / main panel 114). Dimension 132 may be referred to as the “height” of the flap 116. Similarly, the protrusion 124 may have a dimension 134 extending from the underside of the planar portion of the main panel 124 to the apex or platform of the protrusion 124. In some embodiments, dimensions 132, 134 are substantially equal to each other. Additionally, dimensions 132, 134 may be substantially equal to the height of the wall panel 110 of the base box 102.

[0033] Follow us now Figures 4 to 7 The illustration depicts an example process of assembling a base box 102 and a tray 104 into a base box assembly 136. The tray 104 can be attached to the base box 102 to form the base box assembly 136. This attachment can be accomplished using an adhesive. For example, adhesive 138 can be applied to the tray 104 and / or the base box 102. In the illustrated embodiment, adhesive 138 is applied to the underside of the tray 104. Specifically, adhesive 138 is applied to a plurality of flaps 116. Adhesive 138 can be applied substantially along the entire length of the plurality of flaps 116, or applied at discrete locations on the plurality of flaps 116. Adhesive 138 can also optionally be applied to the protrusion 124. In other embodiments, adhesive 138 can be applied to the base box 102, including the outer surface of the wall panel 110 and optionally the inner surface of the bottom panel 108.

[0034] Then, the tray 104 can be associated with the base box 102. For example, as Figure 5 As shown, with the underside of tray 104 facing upwards, base box 102 can be positioned on tray 104. More specifically, base box 102 can be positioned on tray 104 such that protrusion 124 extends into the interior space 112 of base box 102. Additionally, the top edge of wall panel 110 (the edge opposite to bottom panel 108) can be positioned adjacent to recess 126. Recesses 126 can be spaced apart from each other by a distance substantially equal to or only slightly greater than the distance between wall panels 110 (e.g., 0.05 inches, 0.1 inches, 0.15 inches, 0.20 inches, 0.25 inches, etc.). For example, the distance between wall panels 110 can be substantially the same as the distance between the inner edges of recesses 126. Thus, the top edge of wall panel 110 can engage recesses 126, or can be positioned toward the inner edge of recesses 126. This allows flap 116 to engage with wall panel 110 without material obstruction when folded along recess 126, such as... Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown.

[0035] In other embodiments, the base box 102 may be positioned such that the interior space 112 is open upward or in another direction, and the tray 104 may be positioned on the base box 102, wherein the protrusion 124 extends partially into the interior space 112.

[0036] When the base box 102 and the tray 104 are associated in this way, as Figure 6 As shown, the protruding portion 124 of the tray 104 can extend into the interior space 112 of the base box 102. In embodiments where the height of the protruding portion 124 is substantially equal to the height of the interior surface of the wall panel 110, the protruding portion 124 can extend into the interior space 112 and contact the bottom panel 108, as shown. Figure 10 As shown. When adhesive 134 is applied to the protruding portion 124 and / or the bottom panel 108, the adhesive 134 can secure the protruding portion 124 to the bottom panel 108.

[0037] It should be noted that when the base box 102 and the tray 104 are associated with each other, the multiple flaps 116 are not inserted into the internal space 112 of the base box 102. For example... Figure 6 As shown, multiple flaps 116 extend outward beyond the wall panel 110 of the base box 102. The flaps 116 can then be folded along the groove 126 so that they contact the outer surface of the wall panel 110 of the base box 102, as shown. Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown. Specifically, the lower surfaces of the plurality of flaps 116 are brought into contact with the outer surface of the wall panel 110. Adhesive 134 on the plurality of flaps 116 and / or the outer surface of the wall panel 110 can secure the plurality of flaps 116 to the outer surface of the wall panel 110, as shown. Figure 7 As shown.

[0038] A base box assembly 136 having multiple flaps 116 attached to the exterior of the base box 102 can provide the base box assembly 136 with a unique aesthetic. For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, the top and side views of the base box assembly 136 have a continuous, monolithic appearance. That is, the molded and folded tray 104 provides a uniform appearance for the top and sides of the base box assembly 136, with no seams between the recess 118, the planar portion of the main panel 114, and the plurality of flaps 116. Furthermore, the chamfered portions 130 on the plurality of flaps 116 allow the flaps 116 to form a seam 140 that essentially disappears, and more precisely, presents as a continuous surface across the corners of the base box assembly 136.

[0039] Furthermore, the aforementioned construction of the base box assembly 136 provides a unique appearance to the underside of the base box assembly 136. The underside of a conventional box would include a bottom surface and edge folds extending into the side walls of the box. In contrast, and as... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the lower side of the base box assembly 136 includes the bottom panel 108 of the base box 102 and the edges of a plurality of fins 116, and has a joint or seam 142.

[0040] Figure 11 The illustration shows a method 150 for forming a packaging system according to an example embodiment. Method 150 may include step 152 of providing a base box (e.g., base box 102). As described above, the base box may have a bottom panel defining an internal space and multiple walls. These multiple walls may have external surfaces.

[0041] Method 150 may further include step 154 ​​of providing a tray (e.g., tray 104). The tray may have a main panel and a plurality of flaps extending from the main panel. The main panel may also have a recess sized and configured to hold one or more products therein. The tray may be formed from a moldable material by melt molding or other processes. In some embodiments, method 150 further includes forming grooves in the tray 104 between the main panel and the plurality of flaps to facilitate folding of the flaps relative to the main panel. Furthermore, method 150 may include forming chamfers on the edges of the flaps such that, when the flaps are folded, adjacent edges of the flaps form a desired angle (e.g., 90 degrees).

[0042] Method 150 further includes step 156 of attaching the tray to the base box. In some embodiments, step 156 includes inserting a protrusion of the tray into the interior space of the base box. Additionally, step 156 may also include folding a plurality of flaps of the tray and attaching them to the outer surfaces of a plurality of walls of the base box.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the packaging system includes a base box having a plurality of walls defining an internal space, the plurality of walls having external surfaces. The packaging system also includes a tray attached to the base box. The tray includes a main panel and a plurality of flaps, the main panel having recesses that at least partially extend into the internal space of the base box, and the plurality of flaps extending from the main panel and attached to the external surfaces of the plurality of walls.

[0044] In some embodiments, the tray includes a lower side having a groove formed therein between the main panel and each of the plurality of flaps.

[0045] In some embodiments, each groove includes opposing walls that are angled relative to each other.

[0046] In some embodiments, the opposing walls are at an angle relative to each other, the angle being such that the plurality of flaps can be folded relative to the main panel to a predetermined angle.

[0047] In some embodiments, the opposite ends of each of the plurality of vanes include chamfered portions.

[0048] In some embodiments, the chamfer is angled such that the ends of adjacent blades can form a seam, such that the adjacent blades are oriented at a predetermined angle relative to each other.

[0049] In some embodiments, the tray is an integral component.

[0050] In some embodiments, the tray is formed of a moldable material.

[0051] In some embodiments, the size of each of the plurality of flaps is substantially equal to the size of the plurality of walls.

[0052] In some embodiments, the size of the flap is the distance between the groove formed in the tray and the outer edge of the flap, and the size of the wall is the height of the outer surface of the wall.

[0053] In some embodiments, the plurality of flaps cover the entirety or substantially most of the outer surface of the plurality of wall panels.

[0054] In one embodiment, the packaging system includes a base box assembly and a lid. The base box assembly includes a base box and an integrally molded tray. The base box has a plurality of walls defining an interior space, each of the plurality of walls having an outer surface and an upper edge. The tray includes a main panel and a plurality of flaps. The main panel includes a planar portion and a recess, the planar portion resting on the upper edge of the plurality of walls of the base box; and the recess extending at least partially into the interior space of the base box. The plurality of flaps extend from the main panel and are attached to the outer surfaces of the plurality of walls. A plurality of folds are formed between the main panel and the plurality of flaps. The lid has a top panel and a plurality of wall panels that cooperate to form an interior space, the interior space of the lid being configured to receive the base box assembly therein at least partially.

[0055] In some embodiments, the tray includes a groove formed therein between the main panel and each of the plurality of flaps.

[0056] In some embodiments, the groove facilitates the formation of the plurality of folds.

[0057] In some embodiments, the recess is configured to receive a product within the packaging system.

[0058] In some embodiments, the plurality of flaps cover the entirety or substantially most of the outer surface of the plurality of wall panels.

[0059] In one embodiment, a method for forming a packaging system includes: providing a base box having a plurality of walls defining an interior space and having an exterior surface; providing a tray having a main panel and a plurality of flaps extending from the main panel, the main panel having a recess; and attaching the tray to the base box such that the recess extends at least partially into the interior space and attaching the plurality of flaps to the exterior surface.

[0060] In some embodiments, the method includes forming a plurality of grooves in the tray between the main panel and the plurality of flaps.

[0061] In some embodiments, the method includes forming a chamfer at opposite ends of each of the plurality of vanes.

[0062] In some embodiments, providing the tray includes forming the tray with a moldable material and a molding process.

[0063] Summarize

[0064] Although certain embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail with reference to specific constructions, parameters, components, elements, etc., such descriptions are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claimed invention.

[0065] Furthermore, it should be understood that, unless otherwise implied or explicitly stated, for any given element of the components of the described embodiments, any possible alternatives listed for that element or component may generally be used alone or in combination with each other.

[0066] Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, figures used in the specification and claims to represent quantities, components, distances, or other measurements should be understood to be optionally modified by the term "about" or its synonyms. When the terms "about," "approximately," "substantially," etc., are used in conjunction with the stated quantity, value, or condition, they can be considered to refer to a quantity, value, or condition that deviates from the stated quantity, value, or condition by less than 20%, less than 10%, less than 5%, less than 1%, less than 0.1%, or less than 0.01%. At least and without attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalence to the scope of the claims, each numerical parameter should be interpreted according to the number of significant figures reported and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0067] Any headings and subheadings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the specification or claims.

[0068] It should also be noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” do not exclude plural references unless the context clearly specifies otherwise. Thus, for example, embodiments referring to a singular number of referred objects (e.g., “widgets”) may also include two or more such referred objects.

Claims

1. A packaging system, characterized in that, include: A base box having a plurality of walls defining an internal space, the plurality of walls having an external surface; and A tray, attached to the base box, the tray comprising: A main panel having a recess that extends at least partially into the interior space of the base box; and Multiple flaps extend from the main panel and are attached to the outer surfaces of the multiple walls.

2. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, The tray includes a lower side having a groove formed therein between the main panel and each of the plurality of flaps.

3. The packaging system according to claim 2, wherein, Each groove includes opposing walls that are angled relative to each other.

4. The packaging system according to claim 3, wherein, The opposing walls are at an angle relative to each other, an angle that allows the plurality of flaps to fold relative to the main panel to a predetermined angle.

5. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the plurality of blades has a chamfered portion at its opposite ends.

6. The packaging system according to claim 5, wherein, The chamfered portion is angled so that the ends of adjacent blades can form a seam, such that the adjacent blades are oriented at a predetermined angle relative to each other.

7. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, The tray is a one-piece component.

8. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, The tray is formed from a moldable material.

9. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, The size of each of the plurality of winglets is equal to the size of the plurality of walls.

10. The packaging system according to claim 9, wherein, The dimension of the wing is the distance between the groove formed in the tray and the outer edge of the wing, and the dimension of the wall is the height of the outer surface of the wall.

11. The packaging system according to claim 1, wherein, The plurality of flaps cover the entirety or most of the outer surface of the plurality of wall panels.

12. A packaging system, characterized in that, The packaging system includes a base box assembly and a lid. The base box assembly includes a base box and an integral molded tray. The base box has multiple walls defining an internal space, each of the multiple walls having an outer surface and an upper edge; and The integral molded pallet is attached to the base box. The pallet includes a main panel, multiple flaps, and multiple folds. The main panel includes a flat portion and a recessed portion. The planar portion rests on the upper edge of the plurality of walls of the base box; as well as The recess extends at least partially into the interior space of the base box; The plurality of flaps extend from the main panel and are attached to the outer surfaces of the plurality of walls; as well as The plurality of folds are formed between the main panel and the plurality of winglets; as well as The cover has a top panel and a plurality of wall panels that cooperate to form an interior space, the interior space of which is configured to receive at least partially the base box assembly.

13. The packaging system according to claim 12, wherein, The tray includes a groove formed therein between the main panel and each of the plurality of flaps.

14. The packaging system according to claim 13, wherein, The groove facilitates the formation of the plurality of folds.

15. The packaging system according to claim 12, wherein, The recess is configured to receive products within the packaging system.

16. The packaging system according to claim 12, wherein, The plurality of flaps cover the entirety or most of the outer surface of the plurality of wall panels.

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