Tray with denesting features
Trays with end flaps forming denesting lugs address the challenge of tightly nested packaging trays by ensuring easy separation and reducing damage through controlled nesting.
US20260192969A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-09GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional packaging trays that nest too tightly can be difficult to separate, leading to inefficient handling and potential damage.
Method used
Trays with end flaps that protrude below the bottom panel to form denesting lugs, maintaining partial separation and facilitating easy separation by minimizing friction and vacuum forces.
Benefits of technology
The denesting lugs provide effective spacing between nested trays, reducing handling time and preventing damage during separation.
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Abstract
A tray for holding one or more products, the tray comprising a plurality of panels at least partially extending around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels may comprise a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and at least one end panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel. An end flap may be foldably connected to the at least one end panel. The end flap may comprise a lower portion protruding below the bottom panel and forming a denesting lug for maintaining at least partial separation of the tray from a lower nested tray.
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