JP6908677B2 - Package sleeve - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of packaging, eg, packaging for tobacco products, especially cigarette packages, blanks used in the manufacture of such packages, and methods of manufacturing such packages.

The packaging is in constant demand for ergonomic and practical design improvements. One of the fields where such demand is strong is the field of providing packages for tobacco products such as cigarette packages.

Cigarette packages must meet a wide range of difficult demands. In particular, such a package must not only be inexpensive and mass-produced, but also must keep the cigarette safe and fresh, and maintain its original shape even after repeated opening and closing operations of the package.

Today, the most common type of cigarette package will have a hinged lid. This type of package is usually made of a cardboard box with a hinged lid integrally formed at the top. The cigarettes are housed in the same longitudinal direction, and when the lid is opened, the user can pinch the end of the cigarette and remove it.

Further, a cigarette package including a slide opening / closing mechanism or a swing opening / closing mechanism has been proposed so far. In this package, the inner box portion for accommodating the cigarette is contained in the outer box portion. In the closed position, the opening of the inner box portion is covered with the outer box portion, and the inner box portion can be moved to the open position with respect to the outer box portion in order to take out the contained cigarette.

In the case of the slide opening / closing type, the inner box portion moves linearly with respect to the outer box portion, but in the case of the swing opening / closing type, the inner box portion moves with respect to the outer box portion by a movement including at least a slight rotation. In these configurations and other configurations, it is still necessary to provide some restrictions on the relative movement between the inner box and the outer box so that the package does not open carelessly.

Usually, some means is provided to keep the slide-opening and swing-opening packages closed when not in use (that is, to prevent the packages from simply opening by gravity). This can be achieved by the frictional forces provided by the inner box, which fits snugly to the outer box, and by special mechanisms such as connecting tabs (see, eg, PCT International Publication No. 2013/164372).

PCT International Publication No. 2013/164372

However, if the free slide or swing (rotation) of the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion is restricted in this way, it becomes difficult to open and close the package with one hand. This is especially problematic for ultra-fine cigarette packages, which are narrower than standard cigarette packages.

Here, the package has an inner box portion that is at least partially housed in the outer box portion.
A package is described in which the inner box portion and the outer box portion are configured to be relatively movable between an open position where the contents of the inner box portion can be accessed and a closed position where the contents cannot be accessed. .. When opening and / or closing this package, the grip feeling of the outer box portion by the user is improved by the configuration provided on one or more surfaces of the outer surface.

Such grip-enhancing means can be provided, for example, in packages of tobacco products / smoking products such as cigarettes, cigars, and cigarettes, especially in cardboard slide-opening and swing-opening and closing cigarette packages, but their use is limited to this field. It is not something that is done. For example, application to portable containers such as chewing gum packages and toothpick holders made of plastic, metal, wood, or other suitable materials is also envisioned.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an outer box portion for packaging is provided.
This outer box portion includes a front wall portion, a rear wall portion, a top wall portion, and a bottom wall portion, and the front wall portion and the rear wall portion thereof are parallel to each other, and at least the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion. They are connected to each other in a state of being separated from each other to form an enclosure.
Further, the outer box portion is configured such that the inner box portion is arranged inside and the inner box portion can be moved between the closed position and the open position with respect to the outer box portion.
One or more grip strengthening means are provided on at least one outer surface of each of the wall portions, and the user can easily grip the outer box portion while moving the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion. It is configured as.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may be provided on the front wall portion or the rear wall portion.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may be provided substantially inside the substantially intermediate portion of one or both of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may be provided on the top wall portion or the bottom wall portion.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may be provided adjacent to the end of the top wall or the rear wall.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may include a coating having a high coefficient of friction.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may include a convex portion on the outer surface of the outer box portion.

The convex portion may be a plurality of embossed lines or a plurality of points.

The convex portion may be a plurality of lines or a plurality of points by varnishing.

The outer box portion may be provided with a plurality of the grip strengthening means arranged at regular intervals of at least 0.5 mm, preferably at regular intervals of 5.0 mm or less.

The grip strengthening means may have a height of 0.02 mm to 0.50 mm.

The movement of the inner box portion from the open position to the closed position may include a linear movement.

The movement of the inner box portion from the open position to the closed position may include rotation.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may extend along at least one line inclined with respect to at least one long side of the outer box portion.

At least one of the grip strengthening means may be configured to allow the user to feel the orientation of the package.

At least one of the above grip strengthening means
The shape of a single body of the grip strengthening means or a group including the same;
Dimensions of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
The height of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
Depth of the grip strengthening means alone or the group containing the same; or
It may be configured to indicate the orientation by the asymmetry of the texture of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the grip strengthening means.

The outer box may include reversible means for connecting to a removable and replaceable inner box.

The outer box portion may be made of cardboard, plastic, metal, or wood.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blank for forming the outer box portion over the first aspect.

The blank includes at least two main panels forming the front wall portion and the rear wall portion; and at least one connecting panel between the two main panels and bordering them with a fold line; the two main panels. The two main panels have at least one flap tangent at each end of at least one longitudinal direction of the main panel and forming each of the top wall and the bottom wall; At least one or at least one of the flaps may be provided with the grip strengthening means on its outer surface.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing an outer box portion according to the first aspect of the present invention, which includes a step of folding a blank according to the second aspect of the present invention. NS.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the package includes an inner box portion and an outer box portion related to the first side surface of the present invention, and the inner box portion is housed in the outer box portion. A package is provided that is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position with respect to the outer box portion.

The package may be for smoking products, the smoking product may be a cigarette, and the cigarette may be an extra-fine type.

Hereinafter, specific examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the following accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1A shows an example of a slide opening / closing box in a closed position. FIG. 1B shows a slide opening / closing box shown in FIG. 1A in the open position. FIG. 1C shows a blank used for manufacturing the outer box portion of the slide opening / closing box shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. FIG. 2A shows an example of a swing opening / closing box in a closed position. FIG. 2B shows the swing opening / closing box shown in FIG. 2A in the open position. FIG. 2C shows a blank used for manufacturing the outer box portion of the swing opening / closing box shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B.

According to FIG. 1, a package 10 in the form of a slide opening / closing box is shown. This package has an outer box portion 11 and an inner box portion 12. The inner box portion is movable with respect to the outer box portion, and in particular, it is slidable between the first position (closed position) shown in FIG. 1A and the second position (open position) shown in FIG. 1B. It has become.

The user can slide the inner box portion by pressing the portion of the inner box portion seen through the opening 13 of the outer box portion with a thumb or other finger. Although not shown in FIG. 1B, the user can access the contents of the inner box portion when the outer box portion is in the open position.

In order to keep the inner box portion in the open position and the closed position, an appropriate resistance can be imparted by, for example, a locking element as disclosed in PCT International Publication No. 2013/164372. In this way, it is possible to prevent the outer box portion from being inadvertently moved with respect to the inner box portion.

A plurality of grip strengthening means 14 are provided at a plurality of portions to assist in gripping the outer box portion when opening, closing, or both of the packages. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, this grip strengthening means faces the side wall portion in contact with the boundary between the top wall portion 15 and the bottom wall portion 16, and is intermediate between the front wall portion 18a and the rear wall portion 18b. It may be provided in parts 17a and 17b (indicated by a broken line). These grip-enhancing means may take the form of synthetic materials such as convex or concave ribs, varnish lines or dots, or fine particles and / or plastic deposited or extruded on the surface of the outer box. To open the box, the user, for example, places his thumb on the anterior or posterior wall of the outer box (depending on whether he uses his right or left hand) and puts his ring finger and possibly the little finger on the anterior wall. It can be placed on the other side of the rear wall portion, the index finger is placed on the top wall portion, and the inner box portion looking into the opening 13 can be pushed with the middle finger. Alternatively, the user may place the thumb and index finger or middle finger on the bottom wall portion and the top wall portion to sandwich the package, and press the inner box portion looking into the opening 13 with the middle finger or ring finger. Whether it is done with one hand or both hands, there are many other ways to open the box. The grip-enhancing means can be placed in one or more ergonomically-considered locations to support one or more ways in which the box can be opened, closed, or both.

The grip-enhancing means may further be configured to ensure a secure grip between the user's fingers and the outer box, in other words, when the surface of the outer box is subjected to tangential force by the fingers, the grip with the fingers. It may have sufficient height and spacing to ensure contact surfaces. The height of the grip strengthening means can be, for example, 0.02 to 1 mm, preferably 0.1 to 0.5 mm. When a plurality of grip strengthening means are provided, the distance (pitch) between adjacent grip strengthening means can be, for example, at least 0.5 mm, preferably 0.5 to 5 mm.

The grip strengthening means may also be configured such that its outer surface has a coefficient of static friction of 0.2 to 2.0.

The grip feeling can be improved by increasing the friction coefficient and / or height of the grip strengthening means. Therefore, when the grip strengthening means has an additional member that is extruded or deposited on the outer surface of the outer box portion, the amount of such member can be reduced by selecting a member having a larger coefficient of static friction.

FIG. 1C shows a cardboard blank for folding to form an outer box portion.

The outer box portion 11 includes a front surface 18a and a rear surface 18b that face each other when completed. The front surface and the rear surface are connected by a side surface 19. The opening 13 is formed on this side surface.

The upper surface 15 of the outer box portion is formed of a front upper surface portion 15a, a rear upper surface portion 15b, and a side upper surface portion 15c. When forming the outer box portion, the rear upper surface portion and the side upper surface portion are glued or attached to the lower surface side of the front upper surface portion. Similarly, the bottom surface 16 of the outer box portion is formed of a front bottom surface 16a, a rear bottom surface 16b, and a side bottom surface 16c. When forming the outer box portion, the rear bottom surface portion and the side bottom surface portion are glued or attached to the upper surface side of the front bottom surface portion.

FIG. 2 shows a package 20 that takes the form of a swing-opening box. Like the slide opening / closing box, this swing opening / closing box also has an outer box portion 21 and an inner box portion 22. The inner box portion is movable with respect to the outer box portion, and is particularly rotatable between the closed position shown in FIG. 2A and the open position shown in FIG. 2B.

The user can rotate the inner box portion by pressing the portion of the inner box portion viewed from the opening 23 of the outer box portion with a thumb or other finger. Although not shown in FIG. 2B, the user can access the contents of the inner box portion when the outer box portion is in the open position.

As in the case of the slide opening / closing box, for example, as disclosed in PCT International Publication No. 2013/164372, an appropriate resistance for keeping the inner box portion in the open position and the closed position can be imparted. .. In this way, it is possible to prevent the outer box portion from being inadvertently moved with respect to the inner box portion.

The outer box portion is provided with grip strengthening means 24 at a plurality of portions for assisting in gripping the outer box portion. Grip strengthening means can be provided on the front wall portion 28a and the rear wall portion 28b, respectively, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. These grip-enhancing means may take the form of synthetic materials such as convex or concave ribs, varnish lines or dots, or fine particles and / or plastic deposited or extruded on the surface of the outer box. To open the box, the user places, for example, the thumb and / or middle finger, ring finger, or both (and possibly the little finger) on the anterior and posterior walls and between these fingers the outer box. The inner box portion can be pushed with the index finger or the middle finger through the opening 23. Whether it is done with one hand or both hands, there are many other ways to open the box. The grip-enhancing means can be placed in one or more ergonomically-considered locations to support one or more ways in which the box can be opened, closed, or both.

FIG. 2C shows a cardboard blank for folding to form the outer box portion 21.

The outer box portion 11 includes a front surface 28a and a rear surface 28b that face each other when completed. The front and rear surfaces are connected by a side surface 29. The opening 23 is formed on this side surface.

The upper surface 25 of the outer box portion is formed of a front upper surface portion 25a, a rear upper surface portion 25b, and a side upper surface portion 25c. When forming the outer box portion, the rear upper surface portion and the side upper surface portion are glued or attached to the lower surface side of the front upper surface portion. Similarly, the bottom surface 26 of the outer box portion is formed of a front bottom surface portion 26a, a rear bottom surface portion 26b, and a side bottom surface portion 26c. When forming the outer box portion, the rear bottom surface portion and the side bottom surface portion are glued to the upper surface side of the front bottom surface portion.

At the time of completion of the outer box portion, the bottom surface does not cover the entire bottom surface of the outer box portion. The outer box portion further includes a connecting flap 26d that is foldably connected to the bottom surface portion. Unlike the bottom, this connecting flap is separated from the back. As a result, when the outer box portion is completed, the connecting flap is rotatable with respect to the remaining portion of the outer box portion. At the time of package molding, the inner box portion is mounted on this connecting flap.

Although two examples of the present invention have been given above, other examples and modifications are also possible.

For example, the grip strengthening means is not formed by embossing, debossing, or extrusion, but varnishing or coating the outer surface of the outer box with a relatively large coefficient of static friction, other coatings on the exterior of the package. It may be formed by lacking a smooth varnish or coating layer on the part or by other suitable texture-imparting means.

The shape of the grip strengthening means may be changed, for example, a plurality of lines, a plurality of points, a plurality of patches, or other shapes may be adopted. The grip strengthening means may be grouped into a plurality of sets covering a specific area. They may be arranged regularly within these regions, for example at a fixed pitch.

The arrangement or tactile sensation of the grip strengthening means may be asymmetric with respect to the opening of the inner box portion which is the outlet for the contents. This asymmetry allows the user to know the correct direction to hold the box, even if it is opened without looking at it. For example, the user of the package 20 can never drop the cigarette by holding the package 20 with the grip strengthening means at the bottom when opening it. In this type of or similar method, the location of the grip-enhancing means, which can be identified by contact, can also be used to inform the user of the orientation of the package. Other contact-identifiable features of the grip-enhancing means (single or group) that can be used to indicate orientation include, for example, shape, dimensions, height / depth, or texture. There may be clear boundaries between areas where the grip-enhancing means have different characteristics, and such characteristics may change gently. For example, the density of the dot or line pattern, and / or the height of the embossing may decrease from the bottom to the top of the box.

As mentioned above, the package may be made of cardboard. However, since it is considered that the outer box portion is touched more often than the inner box portion, the outer box portion may be made stronger than the inner box portion. For example, the outer box may be made of thicker cardboard, plastic, metal or wood. The outer box portion may be formed as a reusable case so that the inner box portion can be replaced. The replaceable inner box portion may be a disposable refill cartridge (sold separately), or may be extracted from a slide opening / closing type or swing opening / closing type package on the market. Any or all of identification means such as brand display, decoration, and monogram may be attached to the outer box portion. Part or all of the grip strengthening means may be arranged for the purpose of providing these branding / decoration / identification means.

In addition, one of ordinary skill in the art will be able to modify or change the arrangement of the unique shape and unique configuration of the package. Other changes and modifications are also obvious to those skilled in the art. These changes and modifications may include configurations equivalent to or different from those known, and may be used in place of or in addition to the configurations described herein. Moreover, the above-mentioned configurations in different embodiments may be collectively provided in one embodiment. Conversely, each configuration discussed in one embodiment may be provided separately or in appropriate subdivisions.

The above-mentioned contents can also be specified as follows.
(1)
The outer box part (11, 21) for the package (10, 20).
The front wall portion (18a, 28a), the rear wall portion (18b, 28b), the top wall portion (15, 25), and the bottom wall portion (16, 26) are provided.
The front wall portion and the rear wall portion are parallel to each other and are connected at least in a state of being separated from the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion to form an enclosure.
The outer box portion has an inner box portion (12, 22) arranged inside, and the inner box portion is configured to be movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the outer box portion.
One or more grip strengthening means (14, 24) are provided on at least one outer surface of each of the wall portions, and the user moves the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion. Is configured to facilitate gripping the outer box portion.
Outer box part.
(2)
At least one of the grip strengthening means
It is provided substantially inside the front wall portion or one or both substantially intermediate portions (17a, 17b), or is adjacent to the top wall portion or the end portion of the rear wall portion. Is provided or
Both,
The outer box portion described in (1).
(3)
At least one of the grip strengthening means comprises a coating having a friction factor of 0.2 to 2.0.
The outer box portion according to (1) or (2).
(4)
At least one of the grip strengthening means includes a convex portion on the outer surface of the outer box portion.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (3).
(5)
The convex portion is an embossed rib, wire, or point, a varnished rib, wire, or point, or a rib, wire, or point on which a particle material and / or a synthetic material is extruded or deposited. Prepare, prepare
The outer box portion described in (4).
(6)
A plurality of the grip strengthening means arranged at regular intervals of at least 0.5 mm, preferably at regular intervals of 5.0 mm or less.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (5).
(7)
The grip strengthening means has a height of 0.02 mm to 0.10 mm.
The outer box portion according to either (4) or (6) which is subordinate to (5) and (4).
(8)
The movement of the inner box portion from the open position to the closed position includes linear movement or rotation.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (7).
(9)
At least one of the grip strengthening means extends along at least one line inclined with respect to at least one of the long sides of the outer box portion.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (8).
(10)
At least one of the grip-enhancing means is configured to allow the user to feel the orientation of the package.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (9).
(11)
At least one of the grip strengthening means
The shape of a single body of the grip strengthening means or a group including the same;
Dimensions of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
The height of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
Depth of the grip strengthening means alone or the group containing the same; or
It is configured to be oriented by the asymmetry of the texture of the grip-enhancing means alone or of the population containing it.
The outer box portion according to (10).
(12)
Reversible connection means to the inner box configured to be removable and replaceable.
The outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (11).
(13)
A blank for forming the outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (12).
With at least two main panels (18a, 18b, 28a, 28b) forming the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
With at least one connecting panel (19, 29) between the two main panels and bordering the two main panels with a fold line;
At least one flap (15a, 15b, 16a, which borders at each end of at least one longitudinal of the two main panels with one fold line and forms each of the top wall and the bottom wall, 16b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b) and;
Have,
At least one of the two main panels or at least one of the flaps comprises the grip strengthening means on its outer surface.
blank.
(14)
The method for manufacturing the outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (12), which includes the step of folding the blank according to (13).
Production method.
(15)
A package (10, 20) including an inner box portion and the outer box portion according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the inner box portion is housed in the outer box portion, and the package (10, 20) is provided. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position with respect to the outer box.
package.

Claims (16)

The outer box part (11, 21) for the package (10, 20).
The front wall portion (18a, 28a), the rear wall portion (18b, 28b), the top wall portion (15, 25), and the bottom wall portion (16, 26) are provided.
The front wall portion and the rear wall portion are parallel to each other, and at least the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion, and the top wall portion, the bottom wall portion, the front wall portion, and the rear wall portion. It is connected in a state of being separated by the side wall part connected to all of the enclosures to form an enclosure.
The side wall includes an opening
In the outer box portion, the inner box portion (12, 22) is arranged inside, and when the user pushes the inner box portion through the opening with a finger, the inner box portion refers to the outer box portion. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position.
One or more grip strengthening means (14, 24) are provided in a substantially intermediate portion (17a, 17b) of the outer surface of one or both of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion. It is configured so that the user can easily grip the outer box portion when moving the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion .
The grip strengthening means includes an arcuate line arranged so as to intersect one virtual line parallel to the polygonal line between the outer surface and the top wall portion.
Outer box part. When the side close to the top wall portion is upward and the side close to the bottom wall portion is downward, the upper end portion of the intermediate portion provided with the grip strengthening means (14, 24) is the opening portion. Above the upper edge, the lower end of the middle is below the lower edge of the opening.
The outer box portion according to claim 1. At least one grip strengthening means is provided adjacent to the end of the top wall or bottom wall of the side wall where the opening is provided.
The outer box portion according to claim 1 or 2. The outer box part (11, 21) for the package (10, 20).
The front wall portion (18a, 28a), the rear wall portion (18b, 28b), the top wall portion (15, 25), and the bottom wall portion (16, 26) are provided.
The front wall portion and the rear wall portion are parallel to each other, and at least the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion, and the top wall portion, the bottom wall portion, the front wall portion, and the rear wall portion. It is connected in a state of being separated by the side wall part connected to all of the enclosures to form an enclosure.
The side wall includes an opening
In the outer box portion, the inner box portion (12, 22) is arranged inside, and when the user pushes the inner box portion through the opening with a finger, the inner box portion refers to the outer box portion. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position.
One or more grip strengthening means (14, 24) are provided in a substantially intermediate portion (17a, 17b) of the outer surface of one or both of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion. It is configured so that the user can easily grip the outer box portion when moving the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion.
At least one of the grip strengthening means comprises a coating having a friction factor of 0.2 to 2.0.
Outer box part. At least one of the grip strengthening means includes a convex portion on the outer surface of the outer box portion.
The outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The convex portion is an embossed rib, wire, or point, a varnished rib, wire, or point, or a rib, wire, or point on which a particle material and / or a synthetic material is extruded or deposited. Prepare, prepare
The outer box portion according to claim 5. The outer box part (11, 21) for the package (10, 20).
The front wall portion (18a, 28a), the rear wall portion (18b, 28b), the top wall portion (15, 25), and the bottom wall portion (16, 26) are provided.
The front wall portion and the rear wall portion are parallel to each other, and at least the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion, and the top wall portion, the bottom wall portion, the front wall portion, and the rear wall portion. It is connected in a state of being separated by the side wall part connected to all of the enclosures to form an enclosure.
The side wall includes an opening
In the outer box portion, the inner box portion (12, 22) is arranged inside, and when the user pushes the inner box portion through the opening with a finger, the inner box portion refers to the outer box portion. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position.
A plurality of grip strengthening means (14, 24) are provided in a substantially intermediate portion (17a, 17b) of the outer surface of one or both of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion, and the inner box portion. Is configured to facilitate the user to grasp the outer box portion when moving the outer box portion with respect to the outer box portion.
The plurality of grip strengthening means (14, 24) are arranged at regular intervals of at least 0.5 mm.
Outer box part. The grip strengthening means has a height of 0.02 mm to 0.10 mm.
The outer box portion according to any one of claims 6 and 7, which is dependent on claim 5 and claim 5. The movement of the inner box portion from the open position to the closed position includes linear movement or rotation.
The outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 8. At least one of the grip strengthening means extends along at least one line inclined with respect to at least one of the long sides of the outer box portion.
The outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The outer box part (11, 21) for the package (10, 20).
The front wall portion (18a, 28a), the rear wall portion (18b, 28b), the top wall portion (15, 25), and the bottom wall portion (16, 26) are provided.
The front wall portion and the rear wall portion are parallel to each other, and at least the top wall portion and the bottom wall portion, and the top wall portion, the bottom wall portion, the front wall portion, and the rear wall portion. It is connected in a state of being separated by the side wall part connected to all of the enclosures to form an enclosure.
The side wall includes an opening
In the outer box portion, the inner box portion (12, 22) is arranged inside, and when the user pushes the inner box portion through the opening with a finger, the inner box portion refers to the outer box portion. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position.
One or more grip strengthening means (14, 24) are provided in a substantially intermediate portion (17a, 17b) of the outer surface of one or both of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion. It is configured so that the user can easily grip the outer box portion when moving the inner box portion with respect to the outer box portion.
At least one of the grip-enhancing means is configured to allow the user to feel the orientation of the package.
Outer box part. At least one of the grip strengthening means
The shape of a single body of the grip strengthening means or a group including the same;
Dimensions of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
The height of the grip strengthening means alone or the group including the means;
Depth of the grip strengthening means alone or the group containing the same; or
It is configured to be oriented by the asymmetry of the texture of the grip-enhancing means alone or of the population containing it.
The outer box portion according to claim 11. A blank for forming the outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 12.
With at least two main panels (18a, 18b, 28a, 28b) forming the front wall portion and the rear wall portion;
With at least one connecting panel (19, 29) between the two main panels, which borders the two main panels with a fold line to form a side wall and has an opening;
At least one flap (15a, 15b, 16a, which borders at each end of at least one longitudinal of the two main panels with one fold line and forms each of the top wall and the bottom wall, 16b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b) and;
Have,
At least one of the two main panels is provided with the grip strengthening means on its outer surface.
blank. At least one of the flaps (15a, 15b, 16a, 16b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b) is provided with a grip strengthening means on its outer surface.
The grip strengthening means is provided adjacent to the end on the outer surface of the at least one flap on the connection panel side where the opening is provided.
The blank according to claim 13. The method for manufacturing the outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising the step of folding the blank according to claim 13 or 14.
Production method. A package (10, 20) including an inner box portion and the outer box portion according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the inner box portion is housed in the outer box portion, and the outer box portion is housed in the outer box portion. It is configured to be movable between the closed position and the open position with respect to the part.
package.

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