Foldable package with stable flat shape

Abstract

The present invention relates to a package (1) comprising a base (20) and panels (21, 22, 23, 3) including a lid (3), the package (1) comprising: - a use form in which a storage space is defined and a lid (3) is capable of closing the storage space; -Foldable between flat and flat form, The package (1) includes fastening devices between the bottom (20) and at least one of the panels (21, 22, 23, 3) in a folded position relative to the bottom (20) in the flattened configuration of the package (1), each fastening device exerting a force to hold one of the panels (21, 22, 23, 3) in its folded position relative to the bottom (20).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is in the field of logistics. More specifically, the present invention relates to packages, also called packaging means, i.e. containers, for transporting objects between two destinations. [Background technology]

[0002] For the safe transport of objects, packages such as boxes made from plastic materials and cardboard are known.

[0003] Generally, a package comprises a case having a base and a periphery which together define a storage space in which at least one object to be transported is contained.

[0004] The package also comprises a lid that is movable relative to the case or that is added onto the case, which lid can in particular assume a position for closing the receiving space in which the lid closes the receiving space of the case.

[0005] Conventionally, these packages are foldable, i.e., they are movable between a use configuration in which a case is formed to define a storage space, and a flat configuration in which the package folds on itself to create a smaller bulk.

[0006] In particular, the peripheral area a first panel; a second panel; a third panel opposite the first panel; and -A fourth panel facing the second panel.

[0007] Therefore, each panel a storage position in which it extends substantially parallel to the base; and a use position in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the base.

[0008] Before transporting an object, the user grasps the package in a flattened configuration in order to shape the package. Indeed, in most cases, in the storage state of the package, the peripheral panels are in their stowed position, which implies that the package is in a flattened configuration.

[0009] The user must then shape the case, i.e., place each panel of the periphery in its use position to define the storage space.

[0010] The user can then insert an object into the storage space and place the lid in the closed position on the storage space.

[0011] Typically, the packaging is made of cardboard. These cardboard packages are generally used for just one shipment, or a very limited number of shipments.

[0012] These corrugated cardboard packages are particularly prone to deterioration due to the conditions under which they are handled and the environmental conditions to which they may be exposed.

[0013] As a result, when taking into account the amount of cardboard used during logistics transportation, even considering the simple and easy nature of manufacturing this type of packaging, the use of these cardboards can be considered environmentally unfriendly and particularly resource intensive.

[0014] Recently, plans for reusable packaging have emerged.

[0015] These reusable packages have the ability to be used multiple times before they must be recycled or repaired, and to this end, these packages include walls formed of a material that is more resistant and durable than corrugated cardboard.

[0016] Ultimately, it involves more complex and expensive design and manufacturing than cardboard packaging, but the ecological footprint of such reusable packaging is better.

[0017] However, the use of reusable packaging presents several problems.

[0018] Indeed, there are problems with the storage of packages that have already been used, i.e. packages that are received by the recipient and stored before being reused or returned. In fact, when a user receives the package, they cannot necessarily return or reuse it directly, but must set it aside, but in this usage form, the cardboard package is quite bulky.

[0019] As a result, solutions aimed at reducing this bulk are needed.

[0020] Generally, the package can be returned to its flattened configuration, but practice has shown that the bulk of a package that is in flattened configuration and has already been used, i.e., already formed at least once, is often greater than what it exhibits in its flattened configuration before its first use.

[0021] For example, it has been observed that packages that have been used and returned to their flattened configuration tend to slightly re-expand, thus exhibiting a configuration that occupies a larger volume than their flattened configuration. Of course, these packages can be kept flat by forceful means, but this effect can persist in the absence of external stress. Summary of the Invention

[0022] The present invention aims, inter alia, to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art.

[0023] More specifically, the present invention aims to propose a reusable package that has a limited volume and maintains that limited volume when it is desired to store it away from use.

[0024] The object of the present invention is achieved by a package according to claim 1.

[0025] Described herein is a package having a base extending along a first axis between a front end and a rear end, the package comprising: a front panel pivotally attached to a front end of the bottom; a rear panel pivotally attached to the rear end of the bottom; - a side panel pivotally attached to the bottom; a lid pivotally attached to one of the front panel or the rear panel; The package includes: - a use mode in which the bottom, front panel, rear panel, and side panels form a case defining a storage space, and a lid can close the storage space; a flattened configuration in which the panel extends substantially parallel to the base; In the flat form of the package, -The side panels are in a folded position against the bottom, one of the front and rear panels is in a folded position relative to the bottom overlying the side panels, and the other of the front and rear panels is in a pivoted position in extension of the bottom; -The lid is in a folded position against the bottom where it overlaps the side panels.

[0026] The package includes fasteners between the bottom and at least one of the panels in a folded position relative to the bottom in the flattened configuration of the package, each fastener exerting a force to hold one of the panels in a folded position relative to its bottom, the fasteners comprising: at least one first fastening device located near the front end of the bottom; at least one second fastening device near the rear end of the bottom; The first fixation device is spaced from the second fixation device along the first axis.

[0027] Thus, the package has limited bulk in its flattened configuration.

[0028] Indeed, thanks to the principles of the present invention, the package in the flattened configuration maintains its shape and volume, and the package is prevented from deforming in the absence of voluntary action, in particular by a "shape memory" effect.

[0029] More specifically, reusable packages that can be folded between a use configuration and a flat configuration in this manner are unlikely to naturally maintain the flat configuration due to the pivotal connections between some of these components and the nature of the materials that form the panels of the package.

[0030] A package according to the present invention has pivotal connections between its front panel and its bottom, and between its rear panel and its bottom, and the lid is pivotally attached to either the front or rear panel, and these three pivotal connections are likely to open and not maintain the angles they would maintain in the flattened configuration of the package.

[0031] Thanks to the present invention, a first fixing device located near the front end of the bottom (and therefore the pivotal connection between the front panel and the bottom) and a second fixing device located near the rear end of the bottom (and therefore the pivotal connection between the bottom and the rear panel) are responsible for keeping the panels and the bottom of the package substantially parallel, thus ensuring that these components of the package maintain this position when the package is switched to its flattened configuration.

[0032] For example, if the rear panel extends in extension to the bottom and the pivotal connection between the rear panel and the bottom has an elastic effect tending to lift the rear panel, the second fastening device can press two components of the package located near the rear end of the bottom against each other to counteract the elastic force caused by the pivotal connection, thereby preventing the package from losing its flattened shape.

[0033] According to one advantageous solution, the bottom part comprises two side edges to which the side panels are pivotally attached, The package includes: two first fixing devices positioned near respective side edges of the base and at equal distances along the first axis; - two second fixing devices each arranged near each side edge of the base and at the same distance along the first axis.

[0034] Thanks to these four fixing devices, maintaining the package in its flat configuration is optimized. Thus, in practice, the fastening devices are located at different points on the package, and the forces for keeping the package flat are distributed as close as possible to each of these four points, and in particular to the pivotal connections between the different panels and the bottom.

[0035] According to one advantageous solution, the lid is pivotally attached to the rear panel, One of the lid or front panel is a first part of the or each first fixation device; a member for holding the other of the lid or the front panel by overlapping, the bottom portion has one or each second portion of the first fastening device complementary to the one or more first portions; In the flattened configuration of the package, the retaining member secures the other of the lid or front panel in a folded position against the bottom thereof.

[0036] In this way, one of the lid or front panel can be held in a folded position against the bottom by one or more first fastening devices, while the other of the front panel or lid is held in a folded position against the bottom by an overlapping retaining member.

[0037] Thus, maintaining the package in its flat configuration is optimized.

[0038] According to one preferred design, the one or more first fastening devices and / or the one or more second fastening devices are of the type that can be activated by clipping, and switching of the package to its flat configuration can cause clipping of the fastening devices.

[0039] Thanks to such types of locking devices, maintaining the package in its flat configuration is particularly easy to implement, since simply switching the package from its use configuration to its flat configuration is sufficient to activate each of the locking devices of the clipping-activatable type.

[0040] According to one preferred design, the package comprises: - a locked position in which one or more first locking devices and / or one or more second locking devices, referred to as lockable locking devices, are locked in the flattened configuration of the package; a locking mechanism including at least one actuating device movable between an unlocked position, in which one or more lockable securing devices are not actuated, and an unlocked position, in which one or more lockable securing devices are not actuated.

[0041] Thus, the user of the package must actuate an actuator to cause the package to leave its flat configuration and fold it into its use configuration.

[0042] Thus, the changeover of the package from its flat configuration to its use configuration occurs through the voluntary action of the user.

[0043] Advantageously, the locking mechanism comprises means for resiliently returning the actuator(s) which tends to return the actuator(s) from their unlocked position to their locked position.

[0044] Thus, accidental actuation of the actuator is counteracted by the resilient return means which allows the actuator to return to its locked position.

[0045] In addition, where appropriate, in combination with a fastening device of the clipping-activatable type, the lockable fastening device provides for simple and intuitive operation. Indeed, switching the package to its flat configuration results in clipping of the fastening device with the actuator in the locked position and the elastic return means tending to maintain the actuator in its locked position. In this case, it can only be switched to its use configuration by deliberately activating the actuator and by appropriate handling of the package.

[0046] According to one preferred design, only a part of the first or second fixation device is a lockable fixation device, and the remaining clipping of the first or second fixation device can be released by force.

[0047] This design allows for easy integration of different functions of the fixation device.

[0048] According to another preferred design, only a part of the first or second fixing device is a lockable fixing device, and the remainder of the first or second fixing device is separable by pivoting the panel in its bottom-folded position beyond said bottom-folded position.

[0049] In this way, separation of the non-"lockable lock" locks is accomplished using specific kinematics that deploy the package from its flattened configuration after unlocking the lockable lock.

[0050] This design also offers the advantage of securing the package in its flat configuration, whereby a person cannot move a portion of the package and partially open it without first unlocking the lockable securing device.

[0051] This design, which allows the package to be secured in its flat configuration, is particularly advantageous in situations where the flat configuration of the package allows for small storage spaces.

[0052] Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given as an illustrative and non-limiting example, and the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0053] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective top view of a package according to the invention in a configuration for use in which the case of the package defines a receiving space formed and closed by a lid. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective top view of a package according to the present invention in a flattened configuration. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of a package according to the present invention in a flattened configuration. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective top view of a package according to the invention in an intermediate state between the use configuration and the flattened configuration, with a circular detail showing part of the fastening device provided by the bottom of the package. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective top view of the rear face of the front panel of the case of the package, with two circular details showing part of the fastening portion, the panel integrating a locking mechanism. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of a package according to the present invention in an intermediate state between the use configuration and the flat configuration. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view focusing on a portion of the second fastening device provided by the lid of the package. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective top view of another portion of the fastener held by the bottom of the package, complementary to the portion of the fastener shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the cooperation of parts of the two fixation devices shown in FIGS. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a partial schematic side view of the fixation device of FIGS. 7 to 9 in a disengaged position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0054] 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, a package 1 according to the present invention is shown. The package 1 according to the present invention is a foldable package. The package 1 includes: - bottom 20, -A panel.

[0055] The base 20 extends along a first axis 200 between a front end 201 and a rear end 202 .

[0056] The bottom 20 further comprises two side edges 203 extending between the front edge 201 and the rear edge 202 .

[0057] Panels 21, 22, 23, and 3 of package 1 are - front panel 21 and a rear panel 22; - a side panel 23; - a lid 3.

[0058] The front panel 21 is pivotally attached to the front end 201 of the base 20 .

[0059] The rear panel 22 is pivotally attached to the rear end 202 of the base 20 .

[0060] The side panels 23 are pivotally attached to the side edges 203 of the base 20 .

[0061] According to this embodiment, the lid 3 is pivotally attached to the rear panel 22. However, according to one possible embodiment, and through special modifications of the components described below, the lid 3 can be pivotally attached to the front panel 21 of the package 1.

[0062] As mentioned above, the package 1 is foldable. More specifically, the package 1 can have different configurations, including an in-use configuration and a flat configuration.

[0063] In its use form, the package 1 has a case 2 that defines a storage space.

[0064] The case 2 is formed by connecting a bottom 20, a front panel 21, a rear panel 22, and side panels 23.

[0065] In this use configuration, the front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the side panels 23 form a periphery at the bottom 20. Thus, the front panel 21, the rear panel 22, and the side panels 23 are each in their use position.

[0066] In this use mode shown in FIG. 1, the storage space can be closed by a lid 3 .

[0067] As previously explained, the lid 3 is pivotally attached to the rear panel 22. The interior of the storage space can be accessed by pivoting the lid 3 rearward.

[0068] 2 and 3, the front panel 21, the back panel 22, and the side panels 23 extend substantially parallel to the bottom 20. Thus, the front panel 21, the back panel 22, and the side panels 23 are each in a folded position (or "stowed position").

[0069] In fact, in this flattened configuration of the package 1, the side panels 23 are folded directly against the bottom 20.

[0070] Next, one of the front panel 21 and the rear panel 23 is folded against the bottom 20 by overlapping the side panel 23, and the other of the front panel 21 and the rear panel 22 is folded backward, i.e., pivoted backward, and positioned on an extension of the bottom 20.

[0071] In this case, the front panel 21 is in a folded position relative to the base 20 by overlapping the side panels 23, and the back panel 22 is pivoted rearward onto an extension of the base 20. Thus, the back panel 22 lies flush with the base 20.

[0072] Finally, the lid 3 is also folded onto the bottom 20. The lid 3 thus covers the side panels 23. According to this embodiment, the lid 3 also covers the rear panel 22.

[0073] As mentioned above, the lid 3 is pivotally attached to the rear panel 22 . 2 and 3, the package 1 comprises a member 6 which holds one of the front panel 21 and the lid 3 together by overlapping.

[0074] In this case, as shown in Figures 1 to 5, the front panel 21 is provided with an overlap retaining member 6 to maintain the leading edge 31 of the lid 3 in a folded position against its bottom 20, thus intended to create an overlap of the lid in the flat configuration of the package 1.

[0075] In the flattened configuration of the package 1 shown in Figures 2 and 3, a retaining member 6 secures the lid 3 in a folded position against its base 20. This retaining member 6 takes the form of a cap that overlaps, i.e. extends above, the front edge 31 of the lid 3.

[0076] Of course, according to this embodiment, the lid 3 must be fully folded against the base 20 before the front panel 21 can be fully folded.

[0077] According to one embodiment not shown, another type of overlapping retaining member 6 may take the form of at least one arm movably attached to one of the front panel 21 and the lid 3. In this case, the arm is located below the other of the front panel 21 and the lid 3 in the flat configuration of the package 1. Thus, the front panel 21 or the lid 3 retaining the arm cannot be lifted without first lifting the other of the front panel 21 or the lid 3, because the arm or arms cannot move freely below this component.

[0078] According to the principles of the present invention, the package 1 comprises, in its flat configuration, a fastening device between the bottom 20 and at least one of the panels 21, 22, 23, 3 in a folded position relative to the bottom 20.

[0079] Each fastening device is designed to exert a force to hold such panel 21, 22, 23, 3 in a folded position against the bottom 20 thereof.

[0080] In particular, this retention force is present as soon as there is a force tending to move said panel 21, 22, 23, 3 from its folded position relative to its bottom 20.

[0081] These fixing devices consist of at least one first fixing device 41 , 42 located near the front end 201 of the bottom 20 and at least one second fixing device 51 , 52 located near the rear end 202 of the bottom 20 .

[0082] The first fixation devices 41, 42 are spaced apart from the second fixation devices 51, 52 along the first axis 200. In other words, the first fixation devices 41, 42 are not directly adjacent to the second fixation devices 51, 52.

[0083] According to this embodiment, the fixing device comprises: two first fixing devices 41, 42, including a first left fixing device 41 and a first right fixing device 42, located at the same distance along the first axis 200, respectively, near each side edge 203 of the bottom part 20; - two second fixing devices 51, 52, including a second left fixing device 51 and a second right fixing device 52, each arranged at the same distance along the first axis 200 near each side edge 203 of the bottom 20;

[0084] Referring to FIG. 3, without limitation: a first position P1 and a second position P2 located near the front end 201 of the bottom 20; Four possible positions of the fastening device are shown, including a third position P3 and a fourth position P4 located near the rear end 202 of the bottom 20.

[0085] In other words, the two first fixing devices 41, 42 can be positioned at a position along the first axis 200 that corresponds to the position P1 or the second position P2, while the two second fixing devices 51, 52 can be positioned at a position along the first axis 200 that corresponds to the third position P3 or the fourth position P4. As will be described below, each fastener comprises two portions, a first portion provided by a first component of package 1 and a second portion provided by a second component of package 1. The first and second portions of each fastener are complementary to each other to achieve the fastener when package 1 is in its flattened configuration.

[0086] According to this embodiment, the first fastening device 41, 42 comprises a first part provided by the front panel 21, as shown in FIG. 5, and a second part provided by the bottom part 20, as shown in FIG.

[0087] As a result, when the front panel 21 is folded against the bottom portion 20, the first fastening devices 41, 42 are actuated and exert a force to hold the front panel 21 in its folded position against the bottom portion 20.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 4, the second part 412 of the first left fixing device 41 and the second part 422 of the first right fixing device 42 are formed by fixing portion 410, which is stored in the side panel 23 when the package 1 is in use and is visible when the side panel 23 is folded against the bottom 20.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 5, the fastening portion 410 formed by the ring is complementary to the first portion 411 of the first left fastening portion 41 and the first portion 421 of the first right fastening portion 42 provided by the front panel 21. When the front panel 21 is folded against the bottom 20, the fastening parts 410 of the second parts 412, 422 fit inside the first parts 411, 421. Thus, the fastening device is activated.

[0090] These first fixing devices 41, 42 are of the type that can be actuated by clipping.

[0091] That is, switching the package 1 from its use configuration to its flat configuration can cause clipping of these fasteners.

[0092] Such clipping can be achieved, for example, by a hook of the fastening portion 410 that is movable between a hooked position and a released position.

[0093] The hook may be provided with a resilient return system that tends to maintain it in its hooked position, combined with a design, such as an outer beveled edge, that switches the hook from its locked position to its unlocked position during insertion of the fastener 410 into the first part 411, 421, and returns the hook to its hooked position once insertion is complete. The outer beveled edge may in particular form a cam system that retracts the hook during insertion of the fastener 410, which presses against the beveled edge and then retracts it.

[0094] According to this embodiment, and with reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the package 1 is provided with a locking mechanism that includes two actuators 7 .

[0095] These actuation devices 7 are: a locked position, shown in particular in FIGS. 1 and 2, in which the first fastening devices 41, 42 are locked in the flat configuration of the package 1; an unlocked position in which the first fixing devices 41, 42 are unlocked;

[0096] Therefore, the first fixing devices 41, 42 are fixing devices called "lockable fixing devices".

[0097] This locking mechanism comprises means for elastically returning the actuators 7, tending to return them from their unlocked position to their locked position. These elastic return means can advantageously be the same as the means for returning the hooks described above.

[0098] Also, according to this embodiment, the locking mechanism is designed to enable the lid 3 to be locked when the lid 3 closes the storage space of the package 1 in the use configuration.

[0099] To this end, and with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the lid 3 has two locking members 71 and the front panel 21 has two locking elements 72 complementary to the two locking members 71 .

[0100] In this case, when the package 1 is in its use configuration and the lid 3 closes the receiving space, in the locked position of the actuating device 7, the two locking members 71 are inserted into and restrained by the two locking elements 72; In the unlocked position of the actuator 7, the two locking members 71 are inserted into the two locking elements 72 but are not constrained, and the lid 3 can be freely pivoted backwards.

[0101] To enable the change of the locked state during operation of the actuating device 7, the locking mechanism may implement a rod or cam system of conventional design known per se.

[0102] With reference to Figures 6 to 9, the second fixing devices 51, 52 will now be described. As previously mentioned, these second fastening devices 51 , 52 are located near the rear end 202 of the bottom 20 .

[0103] According to this embodiment, the second fixing devices 51, 52 consist of a second left fixing device 51 and a second right fixing device 52. These fixing devices are located at a distance corresponding in particular to the position P3 shown in FIG.

[0104] According to this embodiment, the second fastening device is provided between the bottom 20 and the lid 3 .

[0105] The second fastening devices 51, 52 are also of the type that can be activated by clipping, i.e., when the package 1 is switched to its flattened configuration, the second fastening devices 51, 52 are clipped.

[0106] Unlike the first fixing devices 41, 42, the second fixing devices 51, 52 are not lockable fixing devices.

[0107] As described above, the second fixing devices 51, 52 include first portions 511, 521 and second portions 512, 522.

[0108] In particular, the second fixing devices 51 and 52 are a first part 511, 521 formed by a hooked receptacle provided by the lid 3; a second portion 512, 522 held by the bottom part 20 in the immediate vicinity of the rear end 202 of the bottom part 20;

[0109] These second parts 512,522 are formed with complementary hooks 5120,5220 which snap into hooked receptacles formed by the first parts 511,521 of the second fastening devices 51,52.

[0110] The hook receptacle forming the first part 511, 521 of the second fastening device 51, 52 comprises in particular at least two partially elastically deformable wings 5110, 5210. These wings 5110, 5210 make it possible to guide the hooks 5120, 5220 when the package 1 is switched to its flattened configuration, in particular during snapping of the hooks 5120, 5220 between the wings 5110, 5210 of the hook receptacle.

[0111] Referring to Figures 7 to 10, the hooks 5120, 5220 and hooked receptacles have a shape designed to separate the second fastening devices 51, 52 when a user wishes to unfold the package 1 from its flattened configuration.

[0112] In particular, hooks 5120, 5220 have a rounded shape that faces away from the front end of bottom 20, in the direction in which lid 3 must be lifted when package 1 must be expanded from its flattened configuration. The hooked receptacle opens toward the front end of bottom 20.

[0113] Also, and more specifically referring to FIG. 10, rear panel 22 can be pivoted rearwardly beyond its folded-over position on an extension of its bottom to disengage hooks 5120, 5220 from the hooked receptacles.

[0114] 10 shows an intermediate configuration between the flat configuration for separating the second fixing devices 51, 52 and the use configuration.

[0115] According to another possible design, the second locking devices 51, 52 are locking devices that can be "force unclipped" or in other words "force unclamped", i.e. in order to deactivate the second locking devices 51, 52 it is necessary to exert a pulling force greater than the holding force exerted by the second locking devices 51, 52 in the folded position.

Claims

1. A package (1) comprising a base (20) extending along a first axis (200) between a front end (201) and a rear end (202), The package (1) a front panel (21) pivotally attached to the front end (201) of the bottom (20); a rear panel (22) pivotally attached to the rear end (202) of the bottom (20); a side panel (23) pivotally attached to said bottom (20); and a lid (3) pivotally attached to one of the front panel (21) or the rear panel (22), The package (1) A usage form in which the bottom (20), the front panel (21), the rear panel (22), and the side panels (23) form a case (2) that defines a storage space, and the lid (3) can close the storage space; a flat configuration in which the panels (21, 22, 23, 3) extend substantially parallel to the bottom (20); In the flat form of the package (1), the side panels (23) are in a folded position relative to the bottom (20); one of the front panel (21) and the rear panel (22) is in a folded position relative to the bottom (20) overlapping the side panel (23), and the other of the front panel (21) and the rear panel (22) is in a pivoted position in extension of the bottom (20); the lid (3) is in a folded position against the bottom (20) overlapping the side panels (23); The package (1) comprises fastening devices between the bottom (20) and at least one of the panels (21, 22, 23, 3) in a folded position relative to the bottom (20), each fastening device exerting a force to hold the at least one of the panels (21, 22, 23, 3) in its folded position relative to the bottom (20) in the flat configuration of the package (1), the fastening devices: at least one first fastening device (41, 42) near the front end (201) of the bottom (20); and at least one second fastening device (51, 52) near the rear end (202) of the bottom (20), the first fixing devices (41, 42) are spaced apart from the second fixing devices (51, 52) along the first axis (200); One of the lid (3) or the front panel (21) a first part (411, 421) of at least one first fixation device (41, 42); a holding member (6) configured to overlap the other of the lid (3) or the front panel (21); the bottom (20) has a complementary second part (412, 422) of the at least one first fastening device (41, 42); A package (1), characterized in that in the flat configuration of the package (1), the retaining member (6) secures the other of the lid (3) or the front panel (21) in a folded position against the bottom (20) thereof.

2. The bottom (20) has two side edges (203) to which the side panels (23) are pivotally attached; The package (1) two first fixing devices (41, 42) respectively positioned near each side edge (203) of said bottom (20) and at the same distance along said first axis (200); 2. The package (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two second fastening devices (51, 52) arranged at the same distance along the first axis (200) near each side edge (203) of the bottom (20).

3. 3. The package (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first fastening device (41, 42) and / or the second fastening device (51, 52) are of the type that can be activated by clipping, and that switching of the package (1) to its flat configuration can cause clipping of the fastening devices.

4. a locked position in which the first locking device (41, 42) and / or the second locking device (51, 52), referred to as lockable locking devices, are locked in the flat configuration of the package; 4. The package (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a locking mechanism including at least one actuating device (7) movable between an unlocked position in which the lockable fastening device is not actuated and an unlocked position in which the lockable fastening device is not actuated.

5. 5. A package (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking mechanism comprises means for elastically returning the actuators (41, 42) tending to return the actuators (41, 42) from their unlocked position to their locked position.

6. 6. The package (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that only a part of the first fastening device (41, 42) or the second fastening device (51, 52) is a lockable fastening device, and the remaining clipping of the first fastening device (41, 42) or the second fastening device (51, 52) can be released by force.

7. 6. The package (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that only a part of the first fastening device (41, 42) or the second fastening device (51, 52) is a lockable fastening device, and the remainder of the first fastening device (41, 42) or the second fastening device (51, 52) can be separated by pivoting the panel (21, 22), which is in a folded position in the extension of the bottom (20), beyond this folded position in the extension of the bottom (20).

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