DISPLAY PACKAGE

Abstract

A display package, formed by folding a sheet for demonstrating an article, includes a back board, at least three face panels, an accommodating reception, a tab panel, and at least one binding member. The back board defines a back panel, a support panel, and a first fold line formed therebetween. The three face panels foldably connect together along lateral edges thereof, and two of the face panels foldably respectively connect each lateral edges of the support panel. The tab panel extends from one of the face panels by a second fold line formed on the respective face panel. The binding member is provided for restraining the article, and fastened to the back board while holding the first article. It allows great hold and weight capacity at the same time, and offer better arrangement of the article for meeting visual consumer behavior.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a package, and specifically relates to a type of display package by folding material.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] For display packaging, it is well-known to fasten an article onto a board with one or more binding members. Presentation of such a board packaging is typically limited to hanging on a peg hook.

[0005] For more flexible in-store presentation, the board packaging may include a support to become freestanding. A typical solution is to attach a second board to the backer board. The second board is folded to form a face panel and two side panels. The side panels are attached to the two lateral edges of the backer board by adhesive or staples. Such solution has the drawback of being visually unattractive.

[0006] Taiwan Utility No. M326924, titled "Product packaging box with displaying and hanging function", discloses a display container which is constructed from one unitary packaging blank and can be either suspended or as freestanding. The container provides an accommodating reception capable of receiving and carrying an article which is either light-weighted or arranged in a self-stabilizing manner. The container is not capable of carrying an article that, due to being heavy, of irregular shape, or of certain weight distribution, is unstable at its preferred display orientation.

[0007] Gardena GmbH distributes Art. No. 3085 garden tool set displayed in a freestanding packaging. The packaging provides a backer board 100a, as illustrated in FIG. 1, for securing articles on both sides thereof with cable ties 102a. On each side of the backer board 100a, the packaging further provides a box-like bottom structure 200a. Each bottom structure 200a provides a cavity 202a, wherein a support platform 204a constructed from a separate packaging blank is disposed. Each support platform 204a provides one or more reception openings 206a for receiving articles 300a. Because weight is distributed on front and back sides of the backer board 100a, the packaging is generally sturdy. For certain articles, Gardena GmbH's packaging may not be suitable.

[0008] For example, for a sprinkler, which is of heavy weight and high center of mass, the reception opening is preferably shallow so that features that interest consumers are exposed. In this case, when presented in freestanding manner in a store, the packaging will tend to pivot forward and tip over.

[0009] In the interest of flexible and attractive merchandising, a display packaging for a heavy but irregularly shaped article needs to provide means of being suspended on a peg hook, to be able to be freestanding without risk of tipping over, and to present the article's features that interest the consumers in an open and attractive manner. Preferably such display packaging can be constructed from one unitary packaging blank.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a display package formed by folding a sheet for demonstrating an article and allows the article to be secured well with evenly distributed holding.

[0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide a display package that is free-standing.

[0012] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a display package capable of arranging the article for meeting visual consumer behavior.

[0013] To achieve objects of the present invention, a display package constructed for carrying an irregularly shaped article is disclosed. The display package generally includes a back board, at least three face panels, an accommodating reception, at least one tab panel, and at least one binding member. The back board defines a support panel and a back panel; the back panel folds over the support panel via a first fold line, which is formed between the back panel and the support panel. The support panel at least defines a top edge, a bottom edge opposite to the top edge, and two lateral edges thereof. The three face panels foldably connects together along lateral edges thereof, and two of the face panels foldably respectively connects each of the lateral edges of the support panel. The support panel and the face panels enclose the accommodating reception for receiving at least one first article. The tab panel extends from at least one of the face panels via a second fold line, which is formed between the tab panel and the attached face panel. The binding member restrains the article onto the back board.

[0014] To achieve objects of the present invention, a continuous blank for constructing a display packaging is disclosed. The continuous blank generally includes a back board, at least three face panels, at least one tab, at least one glue flap, and a plurality of fold guides. The back board defines a back panel, a support panel, and a first fold line formed between the back panel and the support panel. The support panel at least defines a top edge, a bottom edge opposite to the top edge, and two lateral edges thereof. The back panel has at least one first hole formed thereon; the support panel has at least one second hole thereon. At least two of the face panels foldably connect together along lateral edges thereof; at least one of the face panels foldably connects the support panel along lateral edges thereof. The glue flap foldably connects one of the face panels or the support panel. The fold guides are arranged between any adjacent two of the back board, the face panels, the tab panel, and the conjunction flap, while a foldable connection is offered between the adjacent two.

[0015] Other advantages and features of the present invention will be fully understood by reference to the following specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference signs denote like components of structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an existing display package in the art;

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the display package in accordance to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 3 is a top plan view illustrating the continuous blank for the display package according to FIG. 2;

[0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the display package with an article in accordance to FIG. 2;

[0020] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the display package in accordance to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] FIG. 6 is a top plan view illustrating the continuous blank for the display package according to FIG. 5;

[0022] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the display package in accordance to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 8 is a top plan view illustrating the continuous blank for the display package according to FIG. 7;

[0024] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the display package with plural of articles in accordance to FIG. 7;

[0025] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the display package in accordance to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 11 is a top plan view illustrating a rear face of the continuous blank for the display package according to FIG. 10, and

[0027] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the display package hang on a peg hook according to FIG. 10.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The present invention relates to a display package 100 adapted for engaging and carrying at least one article, such as gardening devices. A display package according to the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Repeated description thereof may be omitted.

First Embodiment

[0029] FIGS. 2 through 4 pertain to a first embodiment of the invention. The display package 100 is formed by folding one unitary material; at least one first article 60 is configured irregularly and is hold well by the display package 100 according to the present invention, and is able to completely demonstrate the article's feature that interests the consumers while the display package 100 either is suspended on the peg hook or free stands on a shelf. The display package 100 includes a back board 10, a face structure 20 defining at least three face panels 21.about.23, an accommodating reception 30, a tab panel 24, at least one binding member 50. The back board 10 defines a support panel 11, a back panel 12 folding over the support panel via a first fold line 13, which is formed between the support panel 11 and the back panel 12. Each of the support panel 11 and the back panel 12 at least defines a top edge, a bottom edge opposite to the top edge, and two lateral edges thereof The two top edges of the support panel 11 and the back panel 12 align with each other. The back panel 12 has a first slot 121 adjacent to the top edge thereof and at least one first hole 122 formed thereon. The support panel 11 has a second slot 111 adjacent to the top edge thereof and at least one second hole 112 formed thereon. The second slot 111 registers with the first slot 121 while the back panel 12 folds over the support panel 11 along the first fold line 13.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the first fold line 13 coincides with the top edge of the back panel 11 and the support panel 12, while the first and second slots 111 and 121 are symmetrical with each other along the first fold line 13. For increased strength, the support panel and the back panel are preferably joined together by adhesive.

[0031] The first holes 112 register with the second holes 122 while the back panel 12 folds over the support panel 11 along the first fold line 13.

[0032] The face panels 21.about.23 foldably connect together along lateral edges thereof and further attach to the support panel 11 to form the accommodating reception 30. Each of The two of the face panels 21, 23 respectively foldably connects each of the lateral edges of the support panel 11.

[0033] The accommodating reception 30 is thereby circumstanced and defined by the support panel 11 and the face panels 21.about.23 for accommodating the first article 60, which is shaped irregularly and referred in FIG. 3.

[0034] At least one tab panel 24 extends from at least one of the face panels 21.about.23 via a second fold line 25, which is formed between the tab panel and the attached face panel; in the case of the present embodiment, the tab panel 24 folds along the second fold line 25 and free sway to retain against the first article 60 in the accommodating reception 30.

[0035] At least one binding member 50 is provided for restraining the article 60. The binding member 50 is usually elongated and passes through the first hole 122 of the back panel 12 and the second hole 112 of the support panel 11 while keeping the first article 60 on hold.

[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates a continuous blank 200 used for constructing the display package 100. The blank 200 includes the back board 10, at least three face boards 210.about.230, a glue flap 40, and a plurality of fold guides 80. The back board 10 is described as mentioned above. Each of the face boards 210.about.230 defines the face panel 21.about.23. At least two of the face panels 21.about.23 foldably connect together along lateral edges thereof; at least one of the face panels 21.about.23 foldably connects the support panel 11 via lateral edges thereof.

[0037] The continuous blank 200 defines two opposite faces and has a graphic indicia 70 printed on either face of thereof; specifically the printing of graphic indicia 70 is required on only one side of the continuous blank 200. Therefore, the graphic indicia 70 on the support panel 11 and the back panel 12 is visible to the consumers when the packaging 100 is fully erected.

[0038] An optional bottom support structure 90 enclosing bottom edges of the support panel 12 and the face panels 21.about.23 further support of the first article 60. The bottom support structure 90, which may include at least one extension panel (not illustrated), is a well-known art and will not be fully described here. The present embodiment discloses a classic crash-lock configuration formed by four enclosure panels, which are treated as enclosure flaps 91.about.94, respectively extending from bottom edges of the support panel 12 and the face panels 21.about.23.

[0039] In the present embodiment, the weight of the article is distributed to the binding members and the retaining tab. Therefore, stress on the holes that engages the binding members is reduced, and the display packaging has improved stability and holding capacity.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment (not illustrated), the display container has more than three face panels to form a polygon-like face structure.

[0041] In an alternative embodiment (not illustrated), a plastic holding structure is attached to the top edge of the back board, and a slot for hanging is disposed on said holding structure.

[0042] In an alternative embodiment (not illustrated), the binding member is an elongated tape with two ends thereof fastened to the back board via adhesive, heat-sealing, or staples, and the first holes and the second holes are omitted.

Second Embodiment

[0043] FIGS. 5 through 6 pertain to a second embodiment of the invention. A tab panel 24a specifically extends from the face panel 23 connecting one of the lateral edges of the support panel 11. The tab panel 24a folds along a second fold line 25a set between the face panel 23 and the tab panel 24a. An accommodating reception 30a is defined and circumstanced by the support panel 11, the face panels 21.about.23 and the tab panel 25a for accommodating a first article (not shown), and the tab panel 24a is formed with an aperture 26 for accommodating a second article (not shown).

Third Embodiment

[0044] FIGS. 7 through 9 pertain to a third embodiment of the invention. A first tab panel 271 specifically extends from the face panel 22 via one of the second fold lines (second fold line 251), and a second tab panel 272 extends from the face panel 22 via another one of the second fold lines (second fold line 252). The second tab panel 272 has an aperture 26c formed thereon. The first tab panel 271 folds along the second fold line 251 and free sways in the accommodating reception 30c for accommodating a first article 61. The second tab panel 272 folds along the second fold line 252; a second article 62 is accommodated and restrained by the aperture 26b. For substantial description, the first tab panels 271, 272 are the subtabs belongs to a generic tab panel 27. For substantial description, the first tab panel 271 and the second tab panel 272 are the subtabs belongs to a generic tab panel 27.

[0045] In an alternative embodiment (not illustrated), one type of a second tab panel extends from either one of the face panels 21, 23, other than face panel 22, via a second fold line disposed between the attached face panel and the second tab panel, and the first tab panel extends from the face panel 22.

Fourth Embodiment

[0046] FIGS. 10 through 11 pertain to a fourth embodiment of the invention. A first fold line 13c coincides with one of the lateral sides of the back panel 12 and the support panel 11, while a first and second slots 111c and 121c are symmetrical with each other along the first fold line 13c.

[0047] An extension flap 14, is attached to either the first slot 121d or the second slot 111d, and foldably connects to the back panel 12c or the support panel 11c. The extension flap 14 is preferably attached to the second slot 111c while the back panel 12c folds forward in front of the support panel 11c. The extension flap 14 preferably folds forward when the package 100 hangs on a peg hook 300, because the extension flap 14 would retain against a front hook of the peg hook 300.

[0048] A tab panel 24c extends from the face panels 22 via the second fold line 25, and two flaps 241c extending from two lateral sides of the tab panel 24c, which are triangular and symmetrical to each other. Due to the support by flaps 241c, the tab panel 24c offers stronger retaining pressure on the article.

[0049] In an alternative embodiment (not illustrated), one flap extends from a transverse side of the tab panel 24c and retains against a bottom support structure.

[0050] Therefore, the display package in the present invention formed by folding one unitary sheet is embodied economically and effectively; it is easily adapted for demonstrating an article by allowing the article to be secured and restrained well by the binding members or the aperture. The display package distributes weight support to the binding members and the supporting tab so to achieve the improved stability, strength, and weight capacity. In addition, the better arrangement of the article for meeting visual consumer behavior would be offered by the display package according to the present invention.

[0051] The preceding description is meant to be illustrative of preferred embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Various modifications, which would be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, are intended to be within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the only limitations to the scope of the present invention are set forth in the following claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A display package comprising: a back panel, a support panel, and a first fold line formed between the back panel and the support panel; a back board constructed from the support panel folding over the back panel via the first fold line; the back board at least defining a top edge, a bottom edge opposite to the top edge, and two lateral edges thereof; at least three face panels foldably connecting together along lateral edges thereof, and two of the face panels foldably respectively connecting each of the lateral edges of the support panel; an accommodating reception being circumstanced by at least the support panel and the face panels for accommodating at least one first article; at least one tab panel extending from at least one of the face panels via a second fold line, which is formed between the tab panel and the attached face panel; and at least one binding member being provided for restraining the first article onto the back board.

2. The display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back panel and the support panel has a slot adjacent to the top edge thereof, and the two slots registers with each other while the back panel folds over the support panel along the first fold line.

3. The display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back board provides means of engaging the binding members.

4. The display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back panel has at least one first hole formed thereon, the support panel has at least one second hole formed thereon, and the binding member passes through the first hole of the back panel and the second hole of the support panel while keeping the first article on hold.

5. The display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tab panel folds over the attached face panel along the second fold line and retains against the first article in the accommodating reception.

6. The display package as claimed in claim 1, further including two flaps extending from two lateral sides of the tab panel, which are triangular and symmetrical to each other.

7. The display package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tab panel folds along the second fold line and reaches to the support panel, and is formed with an aperture for restraining a second article in the accommodating reception.

8. The display package as claimed in claim 1, further including a second tab panel extends from one of the face panels via a third fold line, which is formed between the second tab panel and the attached face panel; at least one aperture is formed on the second tab panel, and at least one second article is restrained by the aperture.

9. The display package as claimed in claim 1, further including at least one aperture is formed on the tab panel, and at least one second article is restrained by the aperture.

10. A display package comprising: a continuous blank including: a back board defining a back panel, a support panel, and a first fold line formed between the back panel and the support panel; the back panel and the support panel at least defining a top edge, a bottom edge opposite to the top edge, and two lateral edges thereof; the back panel having at least one first hole formed thereon; the support panel having at least one second hole thereon; at least three face panels; at least two of the face panels foldably connecting together along lateral edges thereof; at least one of the face panels foldably connecting the support panel via at least one of the edges; at least one tab panel extending from one of the face panels via a second fold line, which is formed between the tab panel and the attached face panel; at least one glue flap foldably connecting one of the face panels or the support panel; and a plurality of fold guides arranged between any adjacent two of the back board, at least three face panels, the tab panel, and the glue flap, while a foldable connection is offered between the adjacent two.

11. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the back panel has a first slot adjacent to the top edge thereof; the support panel has a second slot adjacent to the top edge thereof; the second slot is align with the first slot along the first fold line.

12. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the continuous blank includes two flaps extending from two lateral sides of the tab panel.

13. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tab panel includes an aperture formed thereof.

14. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the tab panel defines a plurality of subtabs, which are capable of folding individually; and at least one of the subtabs having an aperture formed thereon.

15. The display package as claimed in claim 10, further including a second tab panel extends from one of the face panels via a third fold line, which is formed between the tab panel and the attached face panel; and at least one of the subtabs having an aperture formed thereon.

16. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first holes of the back panel are adjacent to the top edge of the back panel.

17. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the first fold line either coincides with the top edge of the back panel and the support panel, or coincides with one of the lateral sides of the back panel and the support panel.

18. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the continuous blank defines two opposite faces and a graphic indicia printed on either face of thereof.

19. The display package as claimed in claim 10, wherein the continuous blank includes at least one enclosure panel foldably connecting the bottom edge thereof.

20. The display package as claimed in claim 18, wherein the continuous blank includes a plurality of enclosure panels respectively extending from bottom edges of the support panel and the face panels; and the enclosure panels tucked therewith.

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