ES2734426T3 - Cardboard box with handle and distributor - Google Patents

Abstract

Cardboard box (5; 205) to contain a series of containers (C), the cardboard box comprising: a series of panels (17, 21, 23, 31, 35; 217, 221, 223, 231, 235) that extend, at least partially, around the inside of the carton; a distributor (7; 207) comprising a distribution panel (101, 103 125; 301, 303, 325) the distribution panel being defined, at least partially, by a tear line (105, 115; 305, 315 ) extending in at least one panel (31, 35; 231, 235) of the series of panels, the distribution panel being removable, at least partially, from the carton to create a distribution opening (127,327); and a handle (11; 211) for holding and carrying the carton, the handle comprising a handle feature that (75, 76, 77a, 77b, 79a, 79b, 83a, 83b, 85a, 85b, 87a, 87b, 89a, 89b, 91, 93a, 93b; 275, 276, 277a, 277b, 279a, 279b, 283a, 283b, 285a, 285b, 287a, 287b, 289a, 289b, 291, 293a, 293b) extends, at least , in the distribution panel, at least a part of the handle of the cardboard box being removable with the distribution panel, characterized in that the tear line comprises a first directional part (161, 165; 361, 365) and a second directional part (163, 167; 363, 367) being a first end of the first directional part adjacent to a second end of the second directional part, the first directional part being configured to be torn towards the first end of the first directional part , and the second directional part is configured to be torn towards the second end of the second directional part.

Description

DESCRIPTION

Cardboard box with handle and distributor

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates, in general, to a cardboard box for containing containers and, more specifically, to a cardboard box having a handle and a distributor. In particular, the present invention relates to a cardboard box according to the preamble of claim 1, an initial piece of cardboard box according to the preamble of claim 8, and a method for opening a cardboard box according to the preamble of claim 13.

US 5699957 A discloses a generic type cardboard box. The distributor panel, which comprises a handle feature, extends through the upper panel of the cardboard box on both side panels. It is limited by the sections of the tearing lines that extend through the upper panel parallel to the orientation of the handle, said sections of the tearing lines being arranged between the handle feature and the extreme edges of the upper panel along which are foldably connected end fins to the top panel. The distributor is adapted to the rest of the cardboard box in such a way that the latter is separated into two compartment units after removal of the distributor, each of the two compartment units comprising a distribution opening for the extraction of the contained products in the same.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, the invention is directed, in general, to a cardboard box for containing a series of containers, according to claim 1. The cardboard box comprises a series of panels that extend, at least partially, around the interior. of the cardboard box, and a distributor comprising a distribution panel. The distribution panel is defined, at least partially, by a tear line that extends, at least, in a panel of the panel series. The distribution panel is removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box to create a distribution opening. The cardboard box also includes a handle for holding and transporting the cardboard box. The handle comprises a handle characteristic that extends, at least, in the distribution panel and, at least, a part of the handle can be removable from the cardboard box with the distribution panel.

In another aspect, the invention is directed, in general, to an initial part for the formation of a cardboard box, according to claim 8. The initial part comprises a series of panels and distribution characteristics to form a distributor in the box of cardboard formed from the initial piece. The distributor features comprise a distribution panel defined, at least partially, by a tear line that extends, at least, in a panel of the panel series. The distribution panel is removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box formed from the initial piece. The initial piece also includes handle characteristics to form a handle, in the cardboard box formed from the initial piece. The handle characteristics extend, at least, in the distribution panel and, at least, a part of the handle characteristics are removable from the cardboard box formed from the initial part with the distribution panel.

In another aspect, the invention is directed, in general, to a method of opening a cardboard box, according to claim 13. The method comprises obtaining a cardboard box comprising a series of extending panels, therefore less partially, around the inside of the cardboard box, the distributor comprising a distribution panel and a handle for holding and transporting the cardboard box. The distribution panel is defined, at least partially, by a tear line that extends, at least, in a panel of the panel series, and the handle comprises a handle characteristic that extends, at least, in the distribution panel. The method further comprises removing, at least partially, the distribution panel to form a distribution opening in the cardboard box, providing the distribution opening access to the interior of the cardboard box. The at least partial removal of the distribution panel comprises, at least partially, removing the handle characteristic in the distribution panel.

Those skilled in the art will understand the above-mentioned advantages and other advantages and benefits of various additional embodiments by reading the following detailed description of the embodiments by referring to the figures listed below. It is within the scope of the present invention that the aforementioned aspects are arranged both individually and in various combinations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

According to usual practice, the various characteristics of the drawings described below are not necessarily drawn to scale. The dimensions of various features and elements of the drawings may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention. Figures 1 to 9 refer to a first and a second embodiment of the invention. Other figures refer to embodiments of the description that are not part of the invention.

Figure 1 is a plan view of an initial part used for forming a cardboard box according to a first embodiment of the invention.

Figure 1A is a schematic view of a tear line extending in the initial part of Figure 1. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 1 .

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 2 with a distribution panel partially removed.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cardboard box with the distribution panel removed to create a distribution opening.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the open cardboard box of Figure 4, with a first opening section and a second opening section that are pivoting outward.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 5, with a wider distribution opening.

Figure 7 is a plan view of an initial part used for the formation of a cardboard box according to a second embodiment of the invention.

Figures 7A and 7B are plan views of the upper panels of the initial part of Figure 7.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial part of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 8 with a distribution panel removed to create a distribution opening.

Figure 10 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a third embodiment of the invention.

Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views of the cardboard box mounted from the initial piece of Figure 10. Figures 13 and 14 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figures 11 and 12 with a distribution panel turned up to create a distribution opening.

Figure 15 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

Figure 16 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial piece of Figure 15. Figure 17 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 16 with a panel of distribution partially removed to create a distribution opening.

Figures 18 and 19 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figure 17 with the distribution panel removed.

Figure 20 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a fifth embodiment of the invention.

Figure 21 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial piece of Figure 20. Figure 22 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 21 with a panel of distribution partially removed to create a distribution opening.

Figures 23 and 24 are perspective views of the cardboard box of Figure 22 with the distribution panel removed.

Figure 25 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 26 is a perspective view of the cardboard box mounted from the initial piece of Figure 25. Figure 27 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figure 26 with the panel of distribution extracted.

Figure 28 is a plan view of an initial part used to form a cardboard box according to a seventh embodiment of the invention.

Figures 29 and 30 are perspective views of the cardboard box, assembled from the initial piece of Figure 28.

Figure 31 is a perspective view of the cardboard box of Figures 29 and 30 with the distribution panel removed.

Corresponding parts are indicated by corresponding reference numbers in all drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS BY EXAMPLE

The present invention relates, in general, to opening, distribution and handling characteristics for cardboard boxes containing items such as containers, bottles, cans, etc. The articles can be used, for example, for the packaging of food products and beverages. The articles may be manufactured from suitable materials in their composition for the packaging of a specific food item or beverage, and the materials include, but are not limited to, metal; glass; aluminum and / or composite materials; Plastics such as PET, LDPE, LLDPE. HDPE, PP, PS, PVC, EVOH and nylon; and the like, or any combination thereof. Cardboard boxes according to the present invention can accommodate items of any form. For purposes of illustration and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the invention, the following detailed description describes beverage containers (eg, aluminum, plastic, and / or glass bottles for beverages) as arranged inside the embodiments. of the cardboard box. In this specification, the terms "interior", "exterior", "lower", "low", "upper" and "high" indicate specific orientations with respect to fully assembled and vertical cardboard boxes.

Figure 1 is a plan view of the outer side 1 of an initial piece, generally indicated as 3, used to form a cardboard box 5 (Figure 2) according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The cardboard box 5 can be used to accommodate a series of items such as containers C (Figures 3 to 6). The cardboard box 5 has a distributor indicated, in general, as 7 (figure 2), formed in the cardboard box to allow access to the containers from the top of the cardboard box, and a handle, indicated in general , like 11, formed in the upper part of the cardboard box to hold and transport the cardboard box. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a lower expandable receptacle 13 is formed in the lower part of the cardboard box 5, to accommodate, for example, liquids, ice or other refrigerants in the lower part of the cardboard box. cardboard 5. In an exemplary embodiment, ice can be added to the open cardboard box 5 to cool the containers C and the beverages contained therein. When the ice melts, all or part of the resulting evacuation water is kept inside the expandable bottom receptacle 13.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box 5 is sized to accommodate twelve C containers in a single layer in a 3x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box may be sized and shaped to contain containers in an equal or different amount, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.).

The initial part 3 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. As shown in Figure 1, the initial part 3 may have at least partial symmetry along the central longitudinal line Cl and along a central lateral line Ct. Accordingly, certain elements in the figures of the drawings have similar or identical reference numerals in order to reflect total or partial longitudinal and transverse symmetries and similar or similar elements may be indicated by a suffix designation "a" or " b ”for the corresponding reference number. The initial part 3 comprises a lower panel 17 foldably connected to the first and second side panels 21, 23 in the respective transverse folding lines 25, 27, a first upper panel 31 foldably connected to the first side panel 21 in a line transverse folding 33 and a second upper panel 35 foldably connected to the second lateral panel 23 in a transverse folding line 37. The first and second upper panels 31.35 overlap, at least partially, in the cardboard box 5 mounted.

The lower panel 17 is foldably connected to a first lower end fin 41a and a second lower end fin 41b. The first side panel 21 is foldably connected to a first side end flap 43a and a second side end flap 43b. The second side panel 23 is foldably connected to a first side end flap 45a and a second side end flap 45b. The first upper panel 31 is foldably connected to a first upper end fin 47a and a second upper end fin 47b. The second upper panel 35 is foldably connected to a first upper end fin 49a and a second upper end fin 49b.

The extreme fins 41a, 43a, 45a, 47a, 49a extend along a first marginal area of the initial piece 3 and are foldably connected in a first longitudinal folding line 51a that extends along the length of the initial piece. The extreme fins 41b, 43b, 45b, 47b, 49b extend along a second marginal area of the initial piece 3 and are foldably connected in a second longitudinal fold line 51b which also extends along the length of the initial piece. The longitudinal fold lines 51a, 51b may, for example, be substantially straight or be offset at one or more points to take into account the thickness of the initial piece or by other factors. When the cardboard box 5 is mounted, the end fins 41a, 43a, 45a, 47a, 49a close a first end 55 of the cardboard box, and the end fins 41b, 43b, 45b, 47b, 49b close a second end 57 of the cardboard box. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention different arrangements of the fins can be used to close the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box 5.

In the initial part 3 four bellows 61 a, 61 b are formed, one in each corner of the lower panel 17.

Two of the bellows 61a are respectively foldably connected to the respective end lateral wings 43a, 43b of the first side panel 21 in the oblique fold lines 63a and to the respective lower end fins 41a, 41b in the side fold lines 65a. Each bellows 61a comprises a first bellows panel 67a foldably connected to a second bellows panel 69a in an oblique fold line 71a. The other two bellows 61b are foldably connected respectively to the side fins 45, 45b of the second side panel 23 and to the lower end fins 41a, 41b in an arrangement and manner similar to those of the bellows 61a, and the bellows 61b have characteristics similar to those of bellows 61a (for example, fold lines 63b, 65b, 71b, first bellows panels 67b and second bellows panels 69b).

The features comprising the handle 11 include a first handle panel 75 on the first upper panel 31 and a second handle panel 76 on the second upper panel 35. The characteristics of the first handle panel 75 are indicated by reference numerals having the suffix "a", and the characteristics of the second handle panel 76 are indicated by reference numerals having a suffix "b". The handle panels 75, 76 include a narrow grip portion 77a, 77b located centered on the respective upper panel 31, 35. Each of the upper panels 31, 35 includes an opening 79a, 79b adjacent to the respective gripping parts 77a, 77b and defining, at least partially, a respective first damping part 83a, 83b foldably connected to the respective parts of grip 77a, 77b in the respective lateral folding line 85a, 85b. Each of the handle panels 75, 76 has a respective second damping part 87a, 87b foldably connected to the respective grip parts 77a, 77b in the respective side fold line 89a, 89b. The first handle panel 75 is defined, at least partially, by the extreme handle openings 91 that are formed in the end wings 47a, 47b in the fold lines 51a, 51b. In one embodiment, the features that form the handle 11 include oblique fold lines 93a, 93b extending from the respective openings 79a, 79b in the first upper panel 31 and in the second upper panel 35. The handle panels 75, 76 they could be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention, and the initial part 3 could have other characteristics to form the handle 11 without departing from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor 7 in the cardboard box include a first distribution panel 101 in the first upper panel 31, and the upper upper wings 47a, 47b, and a second distribution panel 103 in the second upper panel 35 and upper upper fins 49a, 49b. The first distribution panel 101 and the second distribution panel 103 are at least partially overlapped in the cardboard box 5. The first distribution panel 101 is formed by a tear line 105 comprising an arcuate portion 107 in the upper panel 31, an arcuate portion 109 on the upper upper flap 47a and an arcuate portion 111 on the upper upper flap 47b. The arcuate portions 109, 111 may be interrupted by the end handle openings 91 in the respective upper end fins 47a, 47b. The second distribution panel 103 is formed by a tearing line 115 similarly, having the respective arcuate portions 117, 119, 121. In the embodiment shown, the tearing lines 105, 115 collaborate to form a distribution panel 125 , generally oval, (Figure 2) from the first and second partially overlapping distribution panels 101, 103. The distribution panel 125 extends through the top of the cardboard box and at the ends of the cardboard box. The distribution panel 125 can be separated from the cardboard box along the tear lines 105, 115 to create a distribution opening 127 (Figures 3 and 4) to access the containers C. The opening of the distribution panel 125 may be provided by incisions or folding lines 123, 124 in the parts of the second distribution panel 103 on the respective upper end fins 49a, 49b. Folding lines 123, 124 may allow the ends of the distribution panel 125 to be folded inwardly to initiate tearing along the folding lines 105, 115. The first distribution panel 101, the second panel 103 of distribution and / or tear lines 105, 115 may be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

In one embodiment, the initial part 3 may include features to reduce unintentional tearing along the tearing lines 105, 115 when the handle 11 is being used. For example, as shown in Figures 1 and 1A, each one of the tear lines 105, 115 comprises a series of grooves 106 and notches 108 that are arranged so that none of the grooves 106 interrupts the oblique fold lines 93a, 93b. Accordingly, the tear lines 105, 115 include spaces 160 near the oblique fold lines 93a, 93b, such that when the cardboard box 5 is transported with the handle 11, the force on the handle 11 can be directed along the oblique fold lines 93a, 93b towards the corners of the cardboard box 5 through the spaces 160. Most of the weight of the cardboard box 5 is therefore supported by the parts stronger of the upper panels 31, 35 without any or very little weight being directed through the recesses 106 of the tearing lines 105, 115 to help prevent the initiation of a tear along the tear lines when the handle 11 is being used. However, in the embodiment shown, the spaces 160 are not large enough so that they can stop the tearing of the tearing lines 105, 115 when the distribution panel 125 is removed. When tearing of the tear lines 105, 115 at the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box is initiated, the tear lines can continue to tear through the spaces 160 in a manner similar to tearing the notches 108 between the indentations. 106 respective of the tear lines. The grooves 106 of the tearing lines 105, 115 may also be separated from the longitudinal folding lines 51a, 51b to help prevent the weakening of the cardboard box 5 at the edges of the upper panels 31,35.

As shown in Figure 1A, the recesses 106 of the tearing lines 105, 115 may include a main part 110 that is directed, in general, along the contour of the respective tearing line 105, 115, and a oblique part 114 which is oblique with respect to the main part 110. In general, the recesses 106 are configured so that the main part 110 of each recess 106 extends from the preceding notch 108 in the direction of the tear and the oblique part 114 of the same slit 106 extends from the main part 110 to the following notch 108 in the direction of tearing. As shown in FIG. 1, the tear line 105 may include a first directional part 161 extending from the handle opening 91 in the upper upper flap 47a to the center line CL in the upper panel 31 and a second part directional 163 extending from the handle opening 91 in the upper upper flap 47b to the center line CL in the upper panel 31. Similarly, the tear line 115 may include a first directional portion 165 extending in the fin upper end 49a to the central line CL in the upper panel 35 and a second directional part 167 extending in the upper upper flap 49b to the central line CL in the upper panel 35. Each of the directional parts 161, 163, 165 , 167, is configured to be torn from the respective end wings 47a, 47b, 49a, 49b to the center line CL in the respective upper panels 31, 35. Accordingly, the distribution panel 125 may be e drawn by tearing the tearing lines 105, 115 from each end 55, 57 towards the center line CL. The end directional parts 16, 163 of the tear line 115 overlap the respective first and second directional parts 161, 163 of the tear line 105 when the cardboard box 5 is mounted. Similarly, the extreme directional parts 165 ’, 167’ of the tear line 105 overlap the respective first and second directional parts 165, 167 of the tear line 115 when the cardboard box 5 is mounted. Accordingly, the extreme directional parts 161 ', 163', 165 ', 167' are configured to be torn along and in the direction of the respective directional parts 161, 163, 165, 167. The directional nature of the directional parts of the tearing lines contributes to favor tearing from the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box 5, such as when the distribution panel 125 is removed, and helps prevent tearing from the center of the upper panels 31, 35 , such as due to the tensions in the upper panels 31, 35 for supporting the weight of the cardboard box 5 in the handle 11. The tearing lines 105, 115 may be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without depart from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the initial part 3 includes a first opening section 133a foldably connected to the first side panel 21 in a side folding line 135 extending through the first side panel, and a second opening section 133b connected foldably to the second side panel 23 in a side fold line 139 that extends through the second side panel. The first opening section 133a is defined, at least partially, by the arcuate portion 107 of the tear line 105 in the first upper panel 31, a side tear line 143a on the upper end flap 47a, an oblique tear line 145a on the upper upper flap 47a, a lateral tear line 147a on the upper upper flap 47b, and an oblique tear line 149a on the upper upper fin 47b. The lateral tear line 143a and the oblique tear line 145a can define, at least partially, an end portion 150a of the opening section 133a in the upper upper flap 47a, and the side fold line 147a and the tear line oblique 149a may define, at least partially, an end portion 152a of the opening section 133a in the upper end flap 47b. Also, the first opening section 133a is defined by an oblique tearing line 153a extending from the longitudinal folding line 51a to a notch 155a in the extreme side flap 43a and an oblique tearing line 17a extending from the line. longitudinal folding 51b to a notch 159a in the extreme lateral fin 43b. In one embodiment, the tearing lines 153a, 157a can extend from the respective ends of the lateral folding line 135. The tearing lines 153a, 157a and the notches 155a, 159a can define the respective upper parts 154a, 158a of the respective lateral fins 43a, 43b. The upper parts 154a, 158a of the end lateral wings 43a, 43b can be glued to the respective end portions 150a, 152a of the opening section 133a to form the ends of the opening section 133a in the cardboard box 5. Additionally, The oblique tear lines 145a, 149a can, at least partially, overlap the respective tear lines 153a, 157a when the ends of the opening section 133a are formed. The first opening section 133a could be shaped, arranged, configured in another way and / or deleted without departing from the invention.

In one embodiment, the second opening section 133b is shaped similarly to the opening section 133a and has similar or identical characteristics designated by a suffix "b" in the numerals of reference. The opening section 133b is defined, at least partially, by the tearing lines 117, 143b, 145b, 147b, 149b, 153b, 157b, the notches 155b, 159b and the folding line 139. The upper parts 154b, 158b of the respective end wings 45a, 45b can be glued to the respective end portions 10b, 152b of the opening section 133b to form the ends of the opening section 133b in the cardboard box 5. The second opening section 133b could be shaped, arranged, configured in another way and / or deleted without departing from the invention.

A procedure is described below, by way of example, of the assembly of the cardboard box 5. Glue or other adhesive is applied to the upper or outer side of the first upper panel 31 and, all or a part of the upper upper wings 47a, 47b, 49a, 49b may also have glue applied thereto. Parts of the extreme side wings 43a, 43b that overlap one or more of the bellows panels 67a, 67b may also have glue applied thereto. The first and second upper panels 31, 35 are overlapped and fixed to each other with the gripping portions 77a, 77b of the respective first and second panels 75, 76 of the overlapped handle to form the handle 11. The side panels 21,23 are folded with respect to the lower panel 17 and the overlapping upper panels 31, 35 to form a tubular element, generally with open ends. The containers C can be loaded into the tubular element with open ends. Alternatively, one end of the tubular element can be closed before loading the containers C.

After loading the containers C, the end fins 41a, 43a, 45a, 47a, 49a can be overlapped and fixed to close the first end 55 of the cardboard box 5 (Figure 2), and the end fins 41b, 43b, 45b , 47b, 49b can be overlapped and fixed to close the second end 57 of the cardboard box 5 (Figure 2). During the closing of the ends 55, 57, the bellows panels 67a, 67b and the bellows panels 69a, 69b can be folded to be in contact with the respective end lateral wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b, with the panels of bellows 67a, 67b being fixed with adhesive to the respective end lateral wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b. In this way, the expandable bottom receptacle 13 can be formed. A part of each of the lower end fins 41a, 41b may be adhered to a part of the respective upper end fins 47a, 49a and 47b, 49b. Additionally, during the closing of the ends 55, 57, the upper parts 154a, 158a, 154b, 158b of the respective end lateral wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b can be glued to the respective end portions 150a, 152a, 150b, 152b to form the respective ends of the opening sections 133a, 133b. The cardboard box 5 can be mounted alternatively without departing from the invention.

In the embodiment shown, the handle 11 is a two-layer handle formed by the first and second overlapping handle panels 75, 76, but the cardboard box 5 could have other handle arrangements that are different from that of two layers (by for example, a single layer, three layers, etc.) without departing from the invention. The cardboard box 5 can be, for example, a parallelepiped or have a general form of parallelepiped, or it can have other shapes without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the distributor 7 is activated to an initially open position (Figure 4) by breaking the cardboard box along the tearing lines 105, 115 to separate the panel 125 from distribution of the cardboard box and create the distribution opening 127 to access the containers C. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the distribution opening 127 can be widened by separating the first opening section 133a and the second opening section 133b of the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box 5 and pivoting the opening sections around the respective folding lines 135, 139. The first opening section 133a is separated from the ends 55, 57 by tearing along the tearing lines 143a, 145a, 147a, 149a, 153a, 157a, and the second opening section is separated from the ends 55, 57 by tearing along the tear lines 143b, 145b, 147b, 149b, 153b, 157b. As shown in Figure 5, each opening section 133a, 133b can pivot outward in the direction of arrows A1, A2 to widen the opening 127 of the distributor. The opening 127 of the widened distributor (figure 6) of the cardboard box 5 allows the cardboard box to accommodate ice or other refrigerant.

According to the previous embodiment, ice, cold water, additional containers or other items, for example, can be placed in the cardboard box 5 thanks to the widened distribution opening 127. The bellows 61a, 61b, the lower end panels 41a, 41b, the extreme side wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b and the lower parts of the side panels 21, 23 close, at least partially, the lower part of the case cardboard 5 and create the expandable bottom receptacle 13, at least partially closed, in the lower part of the cardboard box. Before separating the opening sections 133a, 133b from the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box 5 (Figures 2 to 4), the upper upper wings 47a, 47b, 49a, 49b are held against the respective extreme side wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b since the upper parts 154a, 158a, 154b, 158b are glued to the end portions 150a, 152a, 150b, 152b. Since the lower end fins 41a, 41b are glued to the upper end fins 47a, 47b, 49a, 49b, the lower end fins 41a, 41b are retained against the bellows 61a, 61b and the extreme side fins 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b Once the opening sections 133a, 133b have been separated from the ends 55, 57 of the cardboard box 5 (Figures 5 and 6), the remaining parts of the upper end fins 47a, 47b, 49a, 49b and the fins extreme bottoms 41a, 41b are free to pivot away from the extreme side wings 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b. Accordingly, the bellows panels 69a, 69b can be folded with respect to the extreme lateral fins 43a, 43b, 45a, 45b and the extreme lower fins 41a, 41b. Consequently, the side panels 21, 23 can pivot somewhat around the respective transverse fold lines 25, 27 and the lower end wings 41a, 41b can pivot somewhat around the respective longitudinal fold lines 51a, 51b. Consequently, bellows 61a, 61b allow additional opening of the distribution opening 127. Additionally, the expandable bottom receptacle 13 of the open cardboard box 5 can be used to retain liquids such as water formed by melted ice, condensation, other liquids, and items such as, for example, waste or fine particles, such as dust

The expandable bottom receptacle 13 may have a height Hr below which the cardboard box 5 is liquid tight. The height Hr represents a portion of the lower part of the cardboard box 5 below which no glued seams or seams are formed through which water or other liquid could be filtered. In one embodiment, the height Hr is approximately equal to the length of the fold line 71a, 71b connecting the bellows panel 67a, 67b with the bellows panel 69a, 69b. That is, according to the embodiment shown, no adhesive closure or other bonding material through which a fluid could escape from the cardboard box 5 is located in the cardboard box below the height Hr. The expandable lower receptacle 13 can therefore be formed from a continuous section of folded material of the initial part 3. The height Hr of the liquid-tight part of the receptacle 13 below which they do not exist, in general , glued seams can be, in general, from about 0 inches to about 4 inches (about 0 mm to about 102 mm) and, more preferably, can be about 2% inch (about 70 mm). It will be understood that all dimensional information set forth herein is intended to be illustrative and is not intended to be used to limit the scope of the invention.

In alternative embodiments, a distributor, at least, with a handle part, can be used substantially with any container, such as the cardboard box 5 of the first embodiment, a wrapping device or any other type of cardboard box , so that the handle is removed from the cardboard box when the distributor is activated. Alternatively, the handle can be removed similarly to a distributor panel without forming a distribution opening. In one example, the handle can be removed to prevent transport of the cardboard box after a significant weight has been added to the cardboard box, or if the cardboard box has been potentially weakened (such as when adding ice or Water).

Figure 7 shows the outer side 201 of an initial piece 203 to form a cardboard box 205 according to a second embodiment of the invention. The second embodiment is, in general, similar to the first embodiment, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial piece 203 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. Cardboard box 205 is shown in the assembled state in Figures 8 and 9.

Referring to Figure 7, the initial piece 203 may include a bellows 261a, 261b in the four corners of the lower panel 217 to form a lower receptacle, generally liquid-tight, in the cardboard box 205. Each of Bellows 261a includes a first bellows panel 267a foldably connected to a second bellows panel 269a along an oblique folding line 271a. A die cut or partial cut can be formed in each of the folding lines 271a to contribute to the assembly of the cardboard box 5, such as helping to make an easier folding of the bellows panels 267a, 269a along the fold lines 271a. The first bellows panels 267a, are foldably connected to the first side panel 221 along the respective longitudinal fold lines 251a, 251b, and the second bellows panels 269a, are foldably connected to the respective lower end fins 241a, 241b, along the lateral folding lines 265a. The extreme lateral fins 243a, 243b can be separated from the first bellows panels 267a along the respective cutting lines 353a, 357a. Alternatively, the cutting lines 353a, 357a could be tearing lines, folding lines, incisions, etc. The bellows 261b are respectively foldably connected to the second side panel 223 and the lower end fins 241a, 241b in an arrangement and in a manner similar to the bellows 261a, and the bellows 261b have similar characteristics to the bellows 261a (for example, the folding lines 265b, 271b, first bellows panels 267b and second bellows panels 269b). When the cardboard box 5 is formed, the bellows 261a, 261b can be folded and adhered to the lower end flaps 241a, 241b, the side panels 221, 223 or a combination of both to form the lower receptacle. Bellows 261a, 261b can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

The distributor 207 and the handle 211 are similar to the distributor 7 and the handle 11 of the first embodiment, except that the distributor 207 suppresses the opening sections and includes an alternative opening section at each end 255, 257 of the cardboard box 205. As shown in Figure 7A, the first distribution panel 301 in the first upper panel 231 is defined, at least partially, by a tear line 305 extending from the access openings 37 in the first fin upper end 247a to access openings 372 in the second upper upper fin 247b. The tear line 305 includes a first directional part 361 extending from the openings 370 to the central line CL of the first upper panel 231 and a second directional part 363 extending from the openings 372 to the central line CL of the first upper panel 231. The first and second directional parts 361, 363 are configured to be torn from the respective access openings 370, 372 towards the center line CL of the first top panel 231. The tear line 305 also includes spaces 360 between the slits that they form the tear line next to the lines of oblique folding 293a. The grooves of the folding line 305 may also be separated in the longitudinal folding lines 251a, 251b. The first distribution panel 301 may also include two openings 291 that interrupt each of the longitudinal fold lines 251a, 251b to aid in the folding of the overlapped end fins 247a, 249a and 247b, 249b on the ends 255, 257 of the case of cardboard 205.

As shown in Figure 7B, the second distribution panel 303 may be defined, at least partially, by a tear line 315 extending from the access fins 374 in the first upper end fin 249a to the fins 376 of access in the second extreme upper fin 249b. The tearing line 315 includes a first directional part 365 extending from the access fins 374 to the central line CL of the second upper panel 235 and a second directional part 367 extending from the access fins 376 to the central line CL of the second upper panel 235. The first and second directional parts 365, 367 are configured to be torn from the respective fins 374, 376 of access to the central line CL of the second upper panel 235. The tear line 315 also includes spaces 360 between the grooves that form the tear line next to the oblique fold lines 293b. The grooves of the folding line 315 may also be separated in the longitudinal folding lines 251a, 251b. The access fins 374, 376 can be defined by cutting lines or tearing lines 373 in the respective upper end fins 249a, 249b, and can be foldably connected to the distribution panel 303 along the folding lines 375 A cutting or tearing line 377 can be extended between the access fins 374 and between the access fins 376. The first distribution panel 301, the second distribution panel 303, the access openings 370, 372, the fins 374, 376 of access and / or the tearing lines 305, 315 may be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 8, the assembled cardboard box 205 includes the overlapping upper panels 231, 235, with the second distribution panel 303 overlapping the first distribution panel panel 301 to form the distribution panel 325. Additionally, the handle grip part 277b overlaps the handle grip part 277a on the distribution panel 325. The access fins 374, 376 may overlap the respective access openings 370, 372 at the respective closed ends 255, 257 of the cardboard box 205 to form the access features 378 at each end.

The distributor 207 can be opened by starting tearing at the access features 378 at each end 255, 257. The access feature 378 at the first end 255 of the carton is activated by pushing the access fins 374 into the interior of the cardboard box 205, folding along the folding lines 375. The access openings 370 provide a free space for pivoting the access fins 374. In one embodiment, the user uses two fingers to activate the access feature 378 at the first end 255, one finger on each access fin 374. The access feature 378 at the second end 357 of the carton can be similarly activated by folding the access fins 376 along the fold lines 375 beyond the access openings 372. The panel Distribution 325 can be extracted by tearing from one end to approximately the center line of the upper panels 231,235 and then tearing from the opposite end. Alternatively, the distribution panels 325 can be removed by tearing from both ends 255, 257, in general, simultaneously.

In Fig. 9, the open cardboard box 205 is shown with a distribution opening 327 and the distribution panel 325 removed. The distributor 207 can be opened alternatively without departing from the invention. For example, the distributor 207 could be opened by starting tearing at one of the access features 378 at one end 255, 257 and tearing the tearing lines 305, 315 from said end to the opposite end.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cardboard boxes 5, 205 of the first and second embodiments can be manufactured with a 24-point cardboard which, in general, is strong enough to support the cardboard box with 12 full C containers. with handles 11, 211 without significant involuntary tearing in tearing lines 105, 115 or 305, 315. Alternatively, other cardstocks can be used. For example, the cardboard used may depend on the number, size, content and / or the total weight of the containers C contained in the cardboard box 5, 205.

Figure 10 shows the inner side 401 of an initial piece 403 to form a cardboard box 405 according to a third embodiment of the invention. The third embodiment is, in general, similar to the second embodiment except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial piece 403 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. Figures 11 to 14 show the cardboard box 405 in the assembled state.

As shown in Figures 10 to 12, the distributor 407 and the handle 411 are similar to the distributor 207 and the handle 211 of the second embodiment. However, the first distribution panel 501 extends in the second upper end flap 447b and the first upper panel 431 to the first longitudinal fold line 451a, and the second distribution panel 503 extends in the second upper upper fin 449b and the second upper panel 435 to the first longitudinal folding line 251a. The first distribution panel 501 comprises a tear line 505 extending from the access openings 372 through the second upper upper flap 447b and the first upper panel 431 and ends adjacent to the first longitudinal folding line 251a. The second distribution panel 503 comprises a tear line 515 that extends from the access fins 376 through the second upper upper fin 449b and the second upper panel 435 and ends adjacent to the first longitudinal folding line 251a. The grooves of the tearing lines 505, 515 are oriented to tear from the access openings 372 and the access fins 376 towards the longitudinal folding line 251a following the path through the respective upper panels 431, 435. The lines of Torn 505, 15 may include spaces 560 in which the grooves of the fold lines 505, 515 are separated from the respective oblique fold lines 293a, 293b. The grooves of the folding lines 505, 515 may also be separated in the longitudinal folding lines 215a, 215b.

As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the assembled cardboard box 405 includes a distribution panel 525 formed from the upper panels 501, 503 overlapped in the upper panels 431, 435 overlapped and the upper upper fins 447b, 449b overlapped at the closed end 457 of the cardboard box 405. The handle 411 is located inside the distribution panel 525. The access fins 376 in the second upper end flap 449b overlap the access openings 372 in the second upper upper fin 447b to form an access feature 378 at the closed end 457 of the cardboard box 405.

As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the distributor 407 can be activated by pushing the access fins 376 into the cardboard box 405 through the access openings 372 and pushing the distribution panel 525 outwards for tearing the tear lines 505, 515 from the access feature 378 through the second longitudinal fold line 251b and through the upper panels 431, 435 to the first longitudinal fold line 251a. While tearing along the tear lines 505, 515, the distribution panel 525 pivots upward along the first longitudinal fold line 251a. Accordingly, a distribution opening 527 is formed in the cardboard box 405 and the distribution panel 525 remains attached to the cardboard box 405. Additionally, the handle 411 is substantially removed from the top of the cardboard box 405 when The distributor 407 is activated. The distributor panel 525 can be folded and optionally inserted into the distribution opening 527 at the closed end 455 of the cardboard box 405, as shown in Figure 14.

The distributor 407 can be formed, arranged, and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention. For example, the distribution panel 525 could be foldably connected to the upper panels 431, 435 of the cardboard box along fold lines that extend into the respective upper panels 431, 435 and which are separated from the first longitudinal folding line 251a. Alternatively, the distribution panel 525 may be foldably connected to the closed end 455 by folding lines that extend on the respective first upper upper fins 447a, 449a and which are separated from the first longitudinal folding line 251a.

Figure 15 shows the inner side 601 of an initial piece 603 to form a cardboard box 605 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The fourth embodiment is, in general, similar to the previous embodiments, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial piece 603 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. In figures 16 to 19 the cardboard box 605 is shown in assembled state. Cardboard box 605 includes a distributor 607 with a single layer distribution panel 701. A handle 611 extends in the distribution panel 701.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box 605 is sized to accommodate ten C containers in a single layer in a 2x5 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box may be sized and shaped to contain containers in an equal or different amount, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers C may be 222 ml (7.5 ounce) cans (eg, aluminum cans); however, alternatively, the containers C can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 15, the initial piece 603 includes a bottom panel 617, a first side panel 621 foldably connected to the bottom panel 617 along a side fold line 625, a top panel 631 connected so foldable to the first side panel 621 along a side fold line 633, and a second side panel 623 foldably connected to the top panel 631 along a side fold line 637. A connecting flap 632 may be connected foldably to the bottom panel 617 along a side fold line 634. The binding flap 632 may be adhered to the inner surface of the second side panel 623 when the cardboard box 605 is mounted. Alternatively, the binding flap it can be foldably connected to the second side panel 623 to be adhered to the bottom panel 617 when the cardboard box is mounted. The lower panel 617 is foldably connected to a first lower end fin 641a and a second lower end fin 641b. The first side panel 621 is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin 643a and a second extreme lateral fin 643b. The second side panel 623 is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin 645a and a second extreme lateral fin 645b. The upper panel 631 is foldably connected to a first upper upper flap 647a and a second upper upper flap 647b.

The extreme fins 641a, 643a, 645a, 647a extend along a first marginal area of the initial piece 603 and are foldably connected to a first longitudinal folding line 651a that extends along the length of the starting piece The end fins 641b, 643b, 645b, 647b extend along a second marginal area of the initial part 603 and are foldably connected to a second longitudinal fold line 651b which also extends along the length of The initial piece. When the cardboard box 605 is mounted, the end fins 641a, 643a, 645a, 647a close a first end 655 of the cardboard box, and the end fins 641b, 643b, 645b, 647b close a second end 657 of the box paperboard. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different fin arrangements can be used to close the ends 655, 657 of the cardboard box 605.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor 607 in the cardboard box 605 include the distribution panel 701 in the upper panel 631 and the side panels 621, 623. The distribution panel 701 is formed by a torn line 705 comprising longitudinal parts 707, 709 extending in the upper panel 631 and in the side panels 621, 632, and the lateral parts 711, 713, which extend from the respective ends of the longitudinal parts 707, 709 in the first panel side 621 and in the second side panel 623. In one embodiment, at least the side portions 711, 713 of the tear line 705 are directional parts that may be similar to the directional parts 161, 163, 165, 167. Accordingly , the side portions 711, 713 can be configured to tear more easily from the access features 778 upwards than from the top panel 631 to the side panels s 621, 623. This configuration can help prevent unintentional tearing of the cardboard box 605 in the tearing line 705 while the cardboard box is transported with the handle 611. In the embodiment shown, the distributor 607 further includes the respective access features 778 in the first side panel 621 and in the second side panel 623. Each of the access features may include access fins 776 defined, at least partially, by cuts 773. Alternatively, the cuts 773 could Be torn lines. A tear line 777 can be extended between the access fins 776. The access characteristics 778 can be defined by the respective curved incisions 775 extending in the distribution panel 701 from the respective side parts 711 to the respective side parts 713 . In one embodiment, a folding line 779, generally V-shaped, can be extended on each of the access fins 776 to contribute to the deformation of the access fins (for example, around the containers C) when the Access fins are folded into the cardboard box 605 when the access characteristics 778 are activated. The distribution panel 701, the tear line 705 and / or the access characteristics 778 can be suppressed or shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Features that comprise the handle 611 include handle fins 675 in the upper panel 631, inside the distributor panel 701. The handle fins 675 are foldably connected to the upper panel 631 along the respective longitudinal fold lines 676. The handle fins 675 could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial piece 603 could have other features to form the handle 611 without departing from the invention. For example, the handle fins could be suppressed and the handle could include handle openings in the upper panel. Alternatively, or additionally, any suitable type of handle could be used with the cardboard box 605.

The assembled cardboard box 605 is shown in Figure 16 with the handle fins 675 folded inwards to transport the cardboard box. As shown in Figure 17, the distributor 607 can be activated by starting tearing at the access characteristics 778 and folding the upstream distribution panel 701. The user can push the access fins 776 into the cardboard box, folding the access feature inwards, along the curved incision 775. Next, the distribution panel 701 can be held in the opening formed in the access feature 778 and can be pushed outward and upward to tear the tear line 705 along the side parts 711, 713 and the longitudinal parts 707, 709. The tear can be initiated into a feature 778 access or both features 778 access simultaneously. For example, tearing can be initiated at the access feature 778 of the first side panel 621, and the distribution panel 701 can pivot upward, as shown in Figure 17 to form a distribution opening 727. In one embodiment, the configuration of the access characteristics 778 (for example, which have two access fins 776 for each of the access characteristics) can help the user to open the cardboard box, at least, because the user can hold the distribution panel 701 with a series of fingers in the access characteristics 778. Consequently, the tear line 705 may be configured to be more difficult to tear (for example, by a thicker panel material and / or a greater separation between cuts) than other tear lines used with less convenient access characteristics. This can also help prevent unintentional tearing of the cardboard box by the tearing line 705 when the cardboard box is transported with the handle 611. In one embodiment, the distribution panel 701 can be completely removed, if the tearing along the tearing line 705 continues, and / or by actuating the access feature 778 on the second side panel 623 and tearing along the side portions 711, 713 of the tearing line of the second side panel. Cardboard box 605 can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the distribution panel 701 is completely removed with the handle 611. The Distribution panel 701 can be put in the open cardboard box 605 for viewing. As shown in Figure 19, for example, the distribution panel 701 could be introduced into the distribution opening 727 between a row of containers C and one of the first side panel 621 and the second side panel 623. The cardboard box 605, distributor 607 and / or handle 611 could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

Figure 20 shows the inner side 801 of an initial piece 803 to form a cardboard box or a wrapper 805 according to a fifth embodiment of the invention. The fifth embodiment is, in general, similar to the fourth embodiment, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, similar or identical reference numerals have been given equal or similar reference numerals. The initial part 803 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. The envelope 805 is shown in its assembled state in Figures 21 to 24, in which the initial piece 803 is shaped as the envelope 805 around the containers C to form a container 806. The envelope 805 includes a distributor 807 with a panel 901 single layer distribution. A handle 811 extends in the distribution panel 901.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box 805 is sized to accommodate eight C containers in a single layer in a 2x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box may be sized and shaped to contain containers in a different or equal amount in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers C can be plastic bottles of 355 ml (12 ounces), however, alternatively, the containers C can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 20, the initial piece 803 includes a first lower panel 817, a first side panel 821 foldably connected to the first lower panel 817 along a side fold line 825, an upper panel 831 connected foldably to the first side panel 821 along a side fold line 833, a second side panel 823 foldably connected to the top panel 831 along a side fold line 837 and a second bottom panel 840 connected to foldable manner to the second side panel 823 along a side fold line 842. The upper upper wings 847 can be foldably connected to the opposite ends of the upper panel 831 along the respective longitudinal fold lines 851. Additionally , a bellows 844 adjacent to each of the four corners of the upper panel 831 may be arranged. Each bellows 844 may comprise a first panel 846a of was lle foldably connected to one end of one of the end fins 847 and a second bellows panel 846b foldably connected to one of the first and second side panels 821, 823. The first bellows panels 846a may be foldably connected to the respective second bellows panels 846b along the oblique fold lines. The extreme fins 847 and / or bellows 844 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 20, the second lower panel 840 includes three features 890 primary male locking to lock with the respective primary female openings 892 locking in the first lower panel 817 when the cardboard box 805 is mounted. The second Bottom panel 840 also includes four secondary features 894 male lock to lock with the respective secondary features 895 female lock on the first distribution panel 817. In the embodiment shown, four retention features 896 can be extended on the first bottom panel 817 and the first side panel 821, interrupting the side folding line 825. Similarly, four retention features 896 can be extended on the second panel bottom 840 and in the second side panel 823 interrupting the side folding line 842. The retention features may include panels or fins that engage the lower parts of the respective containers C in the container 806 and that form openings in the shell 805 to receive, at least partially, the lower parts of the containers C (figure 21). The lower panels 817, 840, the characteristics 890 primary male lock, the characteristics 892 primary female lock, the secondary characteristics 894 male lock, the secondary characteristics 895 female lock and / or the retention characteristics 896 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention. For example, any suitable number of blocking features may be included and / or the lower panels 817, 840 could be glued together to form the shell 805.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor 807 in the envelope 805 include the distribution panel 901 in the upper panel 831 and the side panels 821, 823. The distribution panel 901 is formed by a tear line 905 that is extends in the upper panel 831 and in the side panels 821, 832. The distributor 807 further includes the respective access features 978 in the first side panel 821 and in the second side panel 823. Each of the access features 978 it can include, at least, an access flap 976 defined, at least partially, by a cut 973. Alternatively, the cuts 973 could be torn lines. The access flaps 976 may also be defined by the respective fold lines 975 that extend into the distribution panel 901. The distribution panel 901, the tear line 905 and / or the access characteristics 978 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 20, the tear line 905 may include upper portions 907 (e.g., lines cutting) that extend in the upper panel 831 and directional parts 911, 913 that extend from the upper parts 907 in the upper panel 831 and in the respective side panels 821, 823. In one embodiment, the directional parts 911,913 can be extended adjacent to the respective access features 978 in the respective side panels 821, 823. As described with respect to the previous previous embodiments, the directional parts 911, 913 of the line Tearing 905 can be configured to more easily tear from the access features 978 to the upper parts 907 in the upper panel 831. Accordingly, the configuration of the tearing line 905 can help prevent unintentional tearing of the envelope 805 when The container 806 is transported with the handle 811 (for example, the directional parts 911, 913 of the tear line are less likely to tear from the upper panel 831 when they support the container with the handle).

Features that comprise the handle 811 include handle fins 875 in the upper panel 831 inside the distribution panel 901. The handle fins 875 are foldably connected to the upper panel 831 along the respective fold lines 876 adjacent to the handle opening 879. The handle 811 may include longitudinal cuts or tear lines 880 that are, in general, aligned with the central line of the handle 811 and extend from the handle opening 879 to the upper panel 831 and the side panels 821, 823. The lines of Torn 880 can be torn to widen the handle opening when the user holds the handle 811. The incisions 882 on the side panels 821, 823 can act as tear stops to prevent excessive tearing of the wrap 805 on the tearing lines 880 and they can help redirect the forces in the envelope to support the weight of the container 806 by the handle 811. The handle 811 could be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention, and the initial part 803 could have other characteristics to form the handle 811 without departing from the invention. For example, handle fins could be suppressed.

Figure 21 shows the assembled container 806, with the handle fins 875 folded inwards to transport the container. As shown in Figure 22, distributor 807 can be activated by starting tearing at access features 978. The user can push the access fins 976 into the envelope 805, folding the access feature inward along the fold line 975. The distribution panel 901 can then be held in the opening formed in the access feature 978 and be pulled outwards and upwards to be torn along the tear line 905. The tear can be initiated in an access feature 978 or both access features 978 simultaneously. For example, tearing can be initiated at access feature 978 in the first side panel 821, and the distribution panel 901 can pivot upward, as shown in Figure 22 to form a distribution opening 927. In one embodiment, the distribution panel 901 can be fully removed if tearing is continued along the tear line 905, and / or acting on the access feature 778 on the second side panel 823 and tearing along of the side portions 913 of the tear line in the second side panel. The envelope 805 can be opened by means of alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the distribution panel 901 is completely removed together with the handle 811. As shown in Figure 24, the container 806 can continue to be transported after the removal of the handle 811 with the distribution panel 901 by clamping the end structures of the secondary handles 812, 814 formed by the end panels 847, the bellows 844, and the parts of the upper panel 831 that remain after removal of the distribution panel 901. In one embodiment, the distribution panel 901 can be inserted into the open envelope 805 for display. For example, in a manner similar to the configuration of the cardboard box 605 of the fourth embodiment shown in Figure 19, the distribution panel 901 may be introduced into the distribution opening 927 between a row of containers C and a panel of the first side panel 821 and the second side panel 823.

Figure 25 shows the inner side 1001 of an initial piece 1003 to form a cardboard box 1005 according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. The sixth embodiment is, in general, similar to the fourth embodiment, except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial part 1003 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. Cardboard box 1005 is shown in Figures 26 and 27 in their assembled state. Cardboard box 1005 includes a distributor 1007 with a single layer distribution panel 1101. A handle 1011 extends in the distribution panel 1101.

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box 1005 is sized to accommodate four C containers in a single layer in a 2x2 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an equal or different amount, in more than one layer and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 3x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers C may be slender cans of 355 ml (12 ounces) (eg, aluminum cans); however, alternatively, the containers C can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 25, the initial part 1003 includes a lower panel 1017, a first side panel 1021 foldably connected to the lower panel 1017 along a side fold line 1025, an upper panel 1031 connected so foldable to the first side panel 1021 along a side fold line 1033 and a second side panel 1023 foldably connected to the top panel 1031 along a line side folding 1037. A connecting flap 1032 can be foldably connected to the bottom panel 1017 along a side folding line 1034. The connecting flap 1032 can be adhered to the inner surface of the second side panel 1023 when assemble the cardboard box 1005. Alternatively, the connecting flap can be foldably connected to the second side panel 1023 to be adhered to the lower panel 1017 when the cardboard box is mounted.

The lower panel 1017 is foldably connected to a first lower end fin 1041a and a second lower end fin 1041b. The first side panel 1021 is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin 1043a and a second extreme lateral fin 1043b. The second side panel 1023 is foldably connected to a first extreme lateral fin 1045a and a second extreme lateral fin 1045b. The upper panel 1031 is foldably connected to a first upper upper fin 1047a and a second upper upper fin 1047b.

The extreme fins 1041a, 1043a, 1045a, 1047a extend along a first marginal area of the initial piece 1003 and are foldably connected in a first longitudinal fold line 1051a which extends along the length of the starting piece The extreme fins 1041b, 1043b, 1045b, 1047b extend along a second marginal area of the initial piece 1003 and are foldably connected in a second longitudinal fold line 1051b which also extends along the length of The initial piece. When the cardboard box 1005 is mounted, the end fins 1041a, 1043a, 1045a, 1047a close the first end 1055 of the cardboard box, and the end fins 1041b, 1043b, 1045b, 1047b close the second end 1057 of the box paperboard. According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different arrangements of the fins can be used to close the ends 1055, 1057 of the cardboard box 1005.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor 1007 in the cardboard box 1005 include the distribution panel 1101 in the upper panel 1031. The distribution panel 1101 is formed by a tear line 1105 comprising lateral parts 1107 which generally they are collinear with the side fold lines 1033, 1037. The tear line 1105 may include four oblique parts 1109 extending from the respective ends of the side parts 1107 to the respective longitudinal parts 1113 which may generally be collinear with the lines of longitudinal folding 1051a, 1051b. The oblique portions of the tear line 1105 may be configured so that the grooves that form the tear line do not interrupt or cut the oblique fold lines 1093. Accordingly, the oblique fold lines 1093 can help direct the forces in the upper panel 1031 in the handle 1011 towards the corners of the cardboard box 1005 when the weight of the cardboard box 1005 is supported by the handle 1011.

As shown in Figure 25, the distributor 1007 further includes the respective access characteristics 1178 in the upper panel 1031. Each of the access characteristics may include access fins 1176 defined, at least partially, by lines. of tearing curves 1173. Alternatively, tearing lines 1173 could be cuts. The access fins 1176 may be further defined by the respective longitudinal fold lines 1151a, 1151b. The distribution panel 1101, the tear line 1105 and / or the access characteristics 1178 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Features that comprise the handle 1011 include a handle flap 1075 in the upper panel 1031, inside the distribution panel 1101. The handle flap 1075 can be foldably connected to the upper panel 1031 along a side fold line 1076 and can be separated from the upper panel 1031 along a curved cut or tear line. In another embodiment, the lateral folding line 1076 could be replaced by a longitudinal or oblique folding line for a different orientation of the handle flap 1075. The handle flap 1075 could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial piece 1003 could have other features to form the handle 1011 without departing from the invention. For example, the handle flap could be suppressed, and the handle could include one or more handle openings in the upper panel. In an alternative example, the handle 1011 may include a series of handle fins in the upper panel.

Figure 26 shows the cardboard box 1005 mounted. In one embodiment, the handle flap 1075 can be folded inwards to transport the cardboard box. The distributor 1007 can be activated by starting tearing in the access features 1178. The user can push the access fins 1176 into the cardboard box, folding the access fins inward along the respective longitudinal fold lines 1051a, 1051b and separating the access fins 1176 from the panel 1101 of distribution along the curved tear lines 1173. The distribution panel 1101 can then be held in one or both of the openings formed in the access features 1178 and be pulled up to tear the tear line 1105 along the longitudinal parts 1113, then the oblique parts 1109 and then the lateral parts 1107. The tearing can be initiated in an access characteristic 1178 or both access characteristics 1178 simultaneously. For example, in one embodiment, tearing can be initiated at the access feature 1178 adjacent to the second end 1157 of the cardboard box 1005 and the distribution panel 1101 can pivot upward along the longitudinal portions 1113 which, in In general, they are collinear with the first longitudinal fold line 1051a to form a distribution opening 1127. The distribution panel 1101 can be completely removed from the cardboard box by tearing along the remaining longitudinal parts 1113 of the tear line 1105. The cardboard box 1005 can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

As shown in Figure 27, the distribution panel 1101 can be completely removed with the handle 1011. Corner parts 1084 can be formed in the four corners of the upper panel 1031 and can remain connected to the rest of the cardboard box 1005 when the distribution panel 1101 is removed. As shown in Figures 26 and 27, the corner portions 1084 are defined by the oblique portions 1109 of the tear line 1105. Accordingly, the corner portions 1084 can partially retain the containers C inside the box cardboard 1005 after removal of the distribution panel 1101 to help prevent unintentional removal of the containers C, but allows the user to remove the containers at any time. The top panel 1031, the distributor 1007 and the corner portions 1084 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or configured in another way without departing from the invention.

Figure 28 shows the outer side 1201 of an initial piece 1203 for forming a cardboard box 1205 according to a seventh embodiment of the invention. The seventh embodiment is, in general, similar to the third embodiment except for the variations observed and the variations that will be apparent to one skilled in the art. Consequently, the same or similar reference numerals have been given the same or similar reference numerals. The initial part 1203 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. In figures 29 to 31 the cardboard box 1205 is shown in the assembled state. The cardboard box 1205 includes a distributor 1207. A handle 1211 extends in the distributor 1207 at one end of the cardboard box 1205, and a handle 1212 extends at the opposite end of the cardboard box 1205, outside the distributor 1207 .

In the embodiment shown, the cardboard box 1205 is sized to accommodate twelve C containers (Figure 31) in a single layer in a 3x4 arrangement, but it is understood that the cardboard box can be sized and shaped to contain containers in an amount different or equal, in more than one layer, and / or in different arrangements of rows and columns (for example, 1x6, 3x6, 4x4, 2x6, 2x6x2, 3x4x2, 2x9, etc.). In the embodiment shown, the containers C can be 355 ml (12 ounce) bottles (eg, glass bottles); however, alternatively, the containers C can be any type of container.

As shown in Figure 28, the initial part 1203 includes a lower panel 1217, a first side panel 1221 foldably connected to the lower panel 1217 along a side fold line 1225, an upper panel 1231 connected so foldable to the first side panel 1221 along a side fold line 1233, and a second side panel 1223 foldably connected to the bottom panel 1217 along a side fold line 1237. A connecting flap 1232 may be connected foldably to the upper panel 1231 along a side fold line 1234. The connecting flap 1232 can be adhered to the inner surface of the second side panel 1223 when the cardboard box 1205 is mounted. Alternatively, the joining flap it can be foldably connected to the second side panel 1223 to be adhered to the bottom panel 1217 when the cardboard box is mounted.

The extreme fins 1241a, 1243a, 1245a, 1247a can be extended along a first marginal area of the initial part 1203, and be foldably connected to the respective panels in a first longitudinal fold line 1251a extending along length of the initial piece. The extreme fins 1241b, 1243b, 1245b, 1247b can extend along a second marginal area of the initial piece 1203, and be foldably connected to the respective panels in a second longitudinal fold line 1251b which also extends to along the length of the initial piece. When the cardboard box 1205 is mounted, the end fins 1241a, 1243a, 1245a, 1247a close a first end 1255 of the cardboard box and the end fins 1241b, 1243b, 1245b, 1247b close a second end 1257 of the cardboard box . According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, different fin arrangements can be used to close the ends 1255, 1257 of the cardboard box 1205.

In the embodiment shown, the initial part 1203 may include diamond-shaped corner panels and the upper panel 1231 is smaller in the longitudinal direction L1 and in the lateral direction L2. Accordingly, the upper parts of the side panels 1221, 1223 and the ends 1255, 1257 may have an inward inclination to help secure the upper conical parts of the containers C inside the cardboard box 1205. Alternatively, less of the entire sides and ends of the cardboard box can be tilted.

In the embodiment shown, the features that form the distributor 1207 in the cardboard box 1205 include a first distribution panel 1301 in the upper panel 1231, the first side panel 1221, the connecting fin 1232, the upper upper fin 1247b and the 1243b extreme lateral fin. The distributor 1207 further includes a second distribution panel 1303 in the second side panel 1223 and the extreme side flap 1245b. The distribution panels 1301, 1303 are formed by a tear line 1305 comprising a first part 1307 extending in the upper panel 1231, in the first side panel 1221, and in the extreme lateral fin 1243b; a second part 1309 extending in the upper panel 1231 and the connecting fin 1232; and a third part 1311 extending in the second side panel 1223 and the extreme side flap 1245b. A quarter 1313 of the tear line 1305 extends in the second upper upper fin 1247b. In the mounted cardboard box, the third part 1311 partially overlaps the second part 1309 in which the second side panel 1223 overlaps the fin 1232 of Union. Additionally, the fourth part 1313 overlaps the first and third parts 1307, 1311 in which the upper upper flap 1247b overlaps the extreme lateral fins 1243b, 1245b at the closed end 1257 of the cardboard box. In the assembled cardboard box 1205, the distribution panels 1301, 1303 form a distribution panel 1325 (Figures 29 to 31).

As shown in Figure 28, the distributor 1207 further includes an access feature 1378 in the upper panel 1231. The access feature may include an access fin 1376 defined, at least partially, by a cut or a torn line 1373 curved. The access flap 1376 may also be defined by a curved folding line 1375. The distribution panel 1301 may also include a longitudinal folding line 1390 to help lift the distribution panel 1325 while tearing along the length of the tear line 1305. The distribution panels 1301, 1303, the tear line 1305 and / or the access feature 1378 can be suppressed, or be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention.

Features that comprise the handle 1211 at the closed end 1257 of the cardboard box 1205 include a handle flap 1275a in the upper upper flap 1247b that overlaps the fins 1275b and 1275c of the handle on the respective lateral end flaps 1243b, 1245b. The handle fins 1275a, 1275b, 1275c extend inside parts of the distribution panel 1301. The handle flap 1275a can be foldably connected to the respective end fins 1247b, 1243b, 1245b and can be separated therefrom along the respective curved cuts or tear lines. The handle fins 1275a, 1275b, 1275c could be shaped, arranged and / or otherwise configured without departing from the invention, and the initial part 1203 could have other features to form the handle 1211 without departing from the invention. For example, one or more of the handle fins could be suppressed, and the handle could include handle openings and / or one or more handle fins in combination with one or more handle openings. The handle 1212 at the closed end 1255 may be substantially similar or identical to the handle 1211 of the embodiment shown. Alternatively, the handle 1212 could be suppressed or otherwise configured. The assembled cardboard box 1205 is shown in Figures 29 and 30. Distributor 1207 can be activated by starting tearing at access feature 1378. The user can push the access flap 1376 into the cardboard box, folding the access flap inward along the curved folding line 1375 and separating the access flap from the upper panel 1231 along the curved tear line 1373. Next, the distribution panel 1325 can be held in the opening formed in the access feature 1378 and can be pushed up to tear the distribution panel away from the upper panel 1231, from the side panels 1221, 1223 and the closed end 1257 to form a distribution opening 1327 (Figure 31). As shown in Figure 31, the distribution panel 1325 is completely removed with the handle 1211. In the embodiment shown, it is easier to tear the tear line 1305 from the access feature 1378 in the upper panel 1231 than from the closed end 1257 of cardboard box 1205 (for example, due to the series of overlapping layers that the tear line extends at the closed end). Accordingly, the configuration of the tear line 1305 can help prevent unintentional tearing in the cardboard box 1205 when the cardboard box is transported with the handle 1211. The cardboard box 1205 can be opened by alternative steps without departing from the invention.

Any of the features of the various embodiments of the invention may be combined, substituted or otherwise configured with other features of other embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of this invention. In addition, it should be taken into account that the distribution characteristics and / or the characteristics of the handle of the various embodiments can be incorporated in a cardboard box having any type of cardboard box or panel configuration. The types of cardboard boxes and panel configurations described above are included by way of example.

Cardboard boxes or initial parts according to the principles of the present invention can be made from materials such as cardboard. Therefore, if it is subjected to water or other liquids for prolonged periods of time, the cardboard box may allow liquid to pass through the wetted surfaces of the cardboard box due to the partial permeability of the box material. paperboard. In this specification, the term "liquid tight" is used to define, in general, a section of a cardboard box that is formed from a continuous section of material or a section without any seams glued through which could filter liquid or fine particles and, consequently, the term "liquid tight" encompasses cardboard boxes that may eventually become partially permeable to water.

The initial parts according to the present invention may be formed, for example, from coated cardboard and similar materials. For example, the inner and / or outer sides of the initial pieces can be coated with a clay coating. The clay coating can be printed, then with product information, advertising, price codes and other information or images. The initial pieces can then be coated with a varnish to protect any information printed on the initial pieces. The initial pieces can also be coated, for example, with a moisture barrier layer on one or both sides of the initial pieces.

According to the exemplary embodiments, the initial parts can be manufactured from cardboard of a thickness such that it is heavier and more rigid than plain paper. For example, the thickness may be at least about 24 gauge, but the thickness may be greater or less than this figure without departing from the invention. The initial pieces can also be made of other materials such as cardboard, hard paper or any other material having suitable properties to allow the cardboard package to behave, at least in general, as described above. Likewise, the initial pieces may be laminated or covered with one or more sheet-type materials in panels or in sections of the selected panels.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a folding line can be any form of substantially linear, but not necessarily straight, weakening that facilitates folding along it. More specifically, but not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the present invention, the folding lines include: a line of incisions, such as lines formed with a blunt blade for incisions or the like, which creates a crushed part in the material along the desired weakening line; a cut that partially extends into the material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of cuts that extend partially or completely through the material along the desired weakening line; and various combinations of these characteristics. In situations where the cut is used to create a fold line, the cut will usually not be too large, in a way that could cause a reasonable user to incorrectly consider the fold line to be a tear line.

As an example, a tear line may include: a groove that partially extends in the material along the desired weakening line, and / or a series of spaced apart grooves that partially and / or completely extend in the material along the desired line of weakening, or various combinations of these characteristics. As a more concrete example, a type of tear line is in the form of a series of separate grooves that extend completely through the material, the adjacent grooves being slightly separated, so that a notch (for example, a small fragment of material somewhat similar to a bridge) is defined between adjacent grooves to connect, usually temporarily, the material through the tear line. The notches break during tearing along the tearing line. The notches are usually a relatively small percentage of the tear line and, alternatively, the notches can be suppressed or torn in the tear line such that the tear line is a continuous cutting line. That is, it is within the scope of the present invention that each of the tear lines be replaced by a continuous or similar groove. For example, a cutting line can be a continuous groove or could be wider than a groove without departing from the present invention.

The above embodiments can be described as having one or more panels adhered to each other by glue. The term "glue" is intended to cover all types of adhesives commonly used to hold the cardboard box panels in place.

The above description shows and describes various examples of the present invention. Since various changes can be made in the previous construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all the material contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Additionally, the invention shows and describes only selected embodiments but can be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments and is susceptible to changes or modifications within the scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims, in accordance with the explanations. above, and / or within the skill or knowledge of the relevant technique.

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1. Cardboard box (5; 205) to contain a series of containers (C), the cardboard box comprising: a series of panels (17, 21, 23, 31, 35; 217, 221, 223, 231, 235) that extend, at least partially, around the inside of the cardboard box; a distributor (7; 207) comprising a distribution panel (101, 103 125; 301, 303, 325) the distribution panel being defined, at least partially, by a tear line (105, 115; 305, 315 ) which extends, at least, in a panel (31, 35; 231, 235) of the series of panels, the distribution panel being removable, at least partially, from the cardboard box to create a distribution opening (127; 327); Y a handle (11; 211) for holding and transporting the cardboard box, the handle comprising a handle characteristic that (75, 76, 77a, 77b, 79a, 79b, 83a, 83b, 85a, 85b, 87a, 87b, 89a , 89b, 91.93a, 93b; 275, 276, 277a, 277b, 279a, 279b, 283a, 283b, 285a, 285b, 287a, 287b, 289a, 289b, 291, 293a, 293b) extend at least in the distribution panel, at least a part of the handle of the cardboard box being removable with the distribution panel, characterized in that the tear line comprises a first directional part (161, 165; 361, 365) and a second directional part (163, 167; 363, 367) being a first end of the first directional part adjacent to a second end of the second directional part, the first directional part being configured to be torn towards the first end of the first directional part, and the second directional part is configured to be torn towards the second end of the second directional part. 2. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein the handle feature comprises a handle holder (77a, 77b; 277a, 277b) extending at least on the distribution panel, the first being end of the first directional part and the second end of the second directional part, in general, aligned with the handle holder. 3. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein at least one panel comprises a central line (Cl) and the first end of the first directional part and the second end of the second directional part are adjacent to the center line. 4. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein: the tear line comprises a series of grooves (106) and notches (108), each groove comprising a main part (110) directed, in general, along the contour of the tear line and an oblique part (114) which is oblique with respect to the main part; the oblique part is closer to the first end of the first directional part of the tear line than the respective main part of each groove in the first directional part; Y the oblique part is closer to the second end of the second directional part of the tear line than the respective main part of each groove in the second directional part. 5. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein the handle feature comprises a handle panel (75, 76; 275, 276) having a handle fastener (77a, 77b; 277a, 277b), which is extends, at least, in the distribution panel, at least a part of the removable handle holding the cardboard box with the distribution panel, the handle further comprising a handle opening (79a, 79b; 279a, 279b), the handle clamp extending adjacent to the handle opening. 6. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein: at least one panel comprises a line of incisions (93a, 93b; 293a, 293b) extending from a corner of at least one panel towards the handle; and the tear line comprises a series of grooves (106) and notches (108) and a space (160; 360) between two of the grooves, the space being aligned with the incision line. 7. Cardboard box according to claim 1, wherein the series of panels comprises a first panel (31, 35; 231, 235) foldably connected to a second panel (21,23; 221, 223), comprising the distribution panel, at least, a part of the first panel, and the handle characteristic is arranged, at least, in the first panel, the handle characteristic comprises a fin (83a, 83b, 87a, 87b; 283a, 283b, 287a, 287b) of handle foldably connected to the first panel, The first panel is a top panel (31.35; 231.235) and the second panel is a side panel (21, 23; 221.223). 8. Initial part (3; 203) for the formation of a cardboard box (5; 205) to contain a series of containers (C), the initial part comprising: a series of panels (17, 21.23, 31.35; 217, 221,223, 231,235); distribution characteristics (101, 103, 105, 115; 301,303, 305, 315) to form a distributor (7; 207) in the cardboard box formed from the initial part, the distribution characteristics comprising a distribution panel ( 101, 103; 301,303) defined, at least partially, by a tear line (105, 115; 305, 315) that extends, at least, in a panel (31,35; 231, 235) of the series of panels, the distribution panel being at least partially removable from the cardboard box formed from the initial piece; Y handle characteristics (75, 76, 77a, 77b, 79a, 79b, 83a, 83b, 85a, 85b, 87a, 87b, 89a, 89b, 91, 93a, 93b; 275, 276, 277a, 277b, 279a, 279b, 283a, 283b, 285a, 285b, 287a, 287b, 289a, 289b, 291, 293a, 293b) to form a handle (11; 211) in the cardboard box formed from the piece initial, extending the handle characteristics, at least in the distribution panel, being removable with the distribution panel, at least, a part of the handle characteristics of the cardboard box formed from the initial piece, characterized in that the tear line comprises a first directional part (161, 165; 361, 365) and a second directional part (163, 167; 363, 367), being a first end of the first directional part adjacent to a second end of the second directional part, the first directional part being configured to be torn towards the first end of the first directional part, and the second directional part being configured to be torn towards the second end of the second directional part. 9. The initial part according to claim 8, wherein the handle feature comprises a handle fastener (77a, 77b; 277a, 277b) which extends, at least, on the distribution panel, generally being aligned the first end of the first directional part and the second end of the second directional part with the handle holder. 10. Starting piece according to claim 8, wherein: the tear line comprises a series of grooves (106) and notches (108), each groove comprising a main part (110) directed, in general, along the contour of the tear line and an oblique part (114) which is oblique with respect to the main part; the oblique part is closer to the first end of the first directional part of the tear line than the respective main part of each groove in the first directional part; Y the oblique part is closer to the second end of the second directional part of the tear line than the respective main part of each groove in the second directional part. 11. The initial part according to claim 8, wherein the handle feature comprises a handle panel (75, 76; 275, 276) having a handle fastener (77a, 77b; 277a, 277b) extending, at least in the distribution panel, at least a part of the removable handle fastening of the cardboard box formed from the initial part with the distribution panel, the handle further comprising a handle opening (79a, 79b; 279a, 279b), the handle fastener extending adjacent to the handle opening. 12. Starting piece according to claim 8, wherein: at least one panel comprises a line of incisions (93a, 93b; 293a, 293b) extending from a corner of at least one panel towards the handle; and the tear line comprises a series of grooves (106) and notches (108) and a space (160; 360) between two of the grooves, the space being aligned with the incision line. 13. Procedure for opening a cardboard box (5; 205), the procedure comprising: obtaining a cardboard box (5; 205) comprising a series of panels (17, 21,23, 31,35; 217, 221, 223, 231,235) that extend, at least partially, around the inside of the cardboard box, a distributor (7; 207) comprising a distribution panel (101, 103, 125; 301, 303, 325), and a handle (11; 211) to hold and transport the cardboard box, being the distribution panel defined, at least partially, by a tear line (105, 115; 305, 315) that extends, at least, in a panel (31,35; 231,235) of the panel series, and The handle comprises a handle characteristic (75, 76, 77a, 77b, 79a, 79b, 83a, 83b, 85a, 85b, 87a, 87b, 89a, 89b, 91, 93a, 93b; 275, 276, 277a, 277b, 279a, 279b, 283a, 283b, 285a, 285b, 287a, 287b, 289a, 289b, 291, 293a, 293b) which extends at least on the distribution panel; the extraction, at least partially, of the distribution panel to form a distribution opening (127; 327) in the cardboard box, the distribution opening provides access to the interior of the cardboard box, in which the extraction, by at least partially, from the distribution panel comprises extracting, at least partially, the handle characteristic on the distribution panel, characterized in that the tear line comprises a first directional part (161, 165; 361, 365) and a second directional part (163, 167; 363, 367), a first end of the first directional part being adjacent to a second end of the second directional part, the at least partial removal of the distribution panel comprises the tearing of the first directional part towards the first end of the first directional part and the tearing of the second directional part towards the second end of the second directional part. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the handle feature comprises a handle panel (75, 76; 275, 276) having a handle grip (77a, 77b; 277a, 277b) extending by at least, in the distribution panel adjacent to the handle opening (79a, 79b; 279a, 279b), being at least part of the removable handle fastening of the cardboard box with the distribution panel.