EP-4737340-A1 - DISPLAY PACKAGING BOX

Abstract

A display packaging box consisting of a die-cut cardboard sheet (10) fitted with folding lines (2), which allow it to be assembled without using adhesives or other additional fixing means. The box comprises upper flaps (4.1, 5.1) which are three flaps separated from each other and which all fold toward the centre or interior of the box (1). This creates a support surface, parallel to the base (3) in the form of a continuous rim, comprising three sides of the box aligning with side panels (4) and a back panel (5). These upper flaps (4.1, 5.1) have fastening tabs (8) to attach each other in this position parallel to the base (3).

Inventors

• McIntyre, Mark

Assignees

• Saica Pack UK&I

Dates

Publication Date

20260506

Application Date

20251015

Claims (3)

1. Display packaging box consisting of a die-cut cardboard sheet (10) fitted with folding lines (2), which allow it to be assembled without using adhesives or other additional fixing means, and comprising a rectangular bottom (3), consisting of overlapping lower flaps (3.1), two rectangular side panels (4), a rectangular back panel (5) and a cut-out front panel (6) to define a front opening hole (7), as well as upper flaps (4.1, 5.1), which extend respectively, aligning with the upper end of the side panels (4) and the back panel (5). After folding the upper flaps, they provide an upper support surface parallel to the base (3), characterized by the fact that the upper flaps (4.1, 5.1) are three flaps separated from each other and all fold toward the centre or interior of the box (1). This creates a support surface, parallel to the base (3) in the form of a continuous rim, comprising three sides of the box aligning with the side panels (4) and the back panel (5); and where these upper flaps (4.1, 5.1) have fastening tabs (8) to attach each other in this position parallel to the base (3).
2. Display packaging box, according to Claim 1, wherein it comprises the fastening tabs (8) at least on the back of the side flaps (4.1), to be attached to the back upper flap (5.1).
3. Display packaging box, according to Claim 2, wherein the fastening tabs (8) have a design in the shape of an inverted L, defining a recess (8.1) where it fits tightly and is secured on both sides of the rear flap (5.1).

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The invention, as expressed in the title of this descriptive report, refers to a display packaging box that provides, in relation to its intended function, advantages and characteristics that are described in detail below, which represent an improved alternative to the current state of the art. The object of this invention is a packaging box, of a type intended for the incorporation of products displayed at a point of sale, which, being formed from a die-cut sheet, usually of cardboard, fitted with folding lines and flaps, which allow it to be assembled without the need for an adhesive or other additional means of fixing, presents the peculiarity of possessing an improved structural design that facilitates this assembly and ensures that it stays securely in an assembled position, preventing it from unintentionally unfolding. SCOPE OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION The scope of application of this invention falls within the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of packaging, particularly cardboard packaging. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Multiple types and models of open packaging boxes relevant to this context are known in the state of the art. They are intended for displaying products at a point of sale and are typically made of a die-cut sheet, usually of cardboard, equipped with tabs and folding lines that allow assembly by folding the different parts, without the need to use an adhesive or other additional means of fixing. In general, this type of box has a rectangular base, formed by two or more crossing flaps, two side panel, a back panel and a front panel, which is usually shorter. They are folded and secured to each other via a glued flap, fixing them perpendicular to the respective sides of the base, leaving the upper part open so that the exposed products inside can be easily placed, viewed and removed. In some models, the box also has two upper flaps that fold parallel to the base as a support surface to allow the stacking of one box on top of another, even when open at the top. For example, in document GB2567852B, a packaging box is disclosed that includes flaps at the top of the panels defining a continuous edge, which folds inward at the side panels to define the said support surface, and at the rear where it is vertically attached, forming folds at the corners. However, this solution has several drawbacks. Firstly, the upper support surface is very small. In addition, the thickness of the corner folds and the folded-rear flap create a bulge in the back and outer part of the box, which can be an obstruction, preventing or hindering the storage of the box. In turn, the rear flap that is folded backward always tends to shift, which can be a discomfort that detracts from the box's appearance and could lead to it unintentionally coming apart. The aim of this invention is, therefore, to develop an improved type of display packaging box that offers an enhanced solution for creating a support surface, and that ensures that the panels attach more securely, preventing it from unintentionally coming apart or unfolding. This design avoids the need for any external element that bulges or may hinder the box's storage. Moreover, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least to the applicant's knowledge, no other display packaging box or similar invention exists that has technical, structural or constitutive characteristics that are equal or similar to those claimed here. EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION The display packaging box proposed by the invention serves as an ideal solution to achieve the above objectives, with the distinguishing features that enable this and that set it apart, conveniently outlined in the final claims that accompany this description. Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a packaging box to display products at a point of sale, which, made from a die-cut cardboard sheet and fitted with folding lines that allow it to be assembled without using extra adhesives or other means of fixing, it stands out for its improved structural design that facilitates its assembly and ensures its remains secure, preventing unintentional unfolding. More specifically, the die-cut sheet that, after folding, forms the packaging box that is the object of the invention has a well-known perimeter die-cut shape and multiple folding lines that essentially define a rectangular base. This base is formed by a series of lower flaps that intersect, two rectangular side panels, a rectangular back panel and a cut-out front panel that creates an access opening for the products. In addition, there are upper flaps intended to create a small support surface, in the form of a rim parallel to the top of the box's base, allowing it to be stackable even when opened at the top, so that when placing one box on top of another, they are correctly positioned without the corners of the upper box entering the lower box. And, from this already known