RU2642484C1 - Package - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: packaging industry.

SUBSTANCE: package comprises a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shaped enclosing portion that accommodates objects to be housed and has an opening for extracting said objects, and a lid portion that covers at least an opening. The package comprises: an ascending and descending part having: small boxes that separate and hold said objects in a plurality of rows and are raised and lowered row by row; and a connecting part that connects the small boxes in the forward-backward direction in which the rows continue, and forms an interval between the small boxes as the small boxes are raised; and an articulating part that is connected to the ascending and descending part, and raises and lowers the ascending and descending part.

EFFECT: simple extraction of hosted objects, even if the number of placed objects is reduced.

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Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to packaging.

State of the art

[0002] Packages such as soft packs, hard packs, and the like, used as packages (wrappers) for containing objects to be contained, such as tobacco products, are widely known. As one of the solid-type packages, a package with a hinge lid (also called a box with a hinge lid) containing a lid is known. A package with a hinged lid of this type generally has a box-shaped outer shape, and the containing part that holds the cigarette bundle, and the lid for opening and closing the open end formed in the upper part of the containing part are rotatably connected to each other by a hinge provided along edges of the open end.

[0003] To improve the extraction of these objects, such as tobacco products, a package is proposed containing a mechanism for lifting enclosed objects. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a cigarette box provided with a pulling mechanism that comprises a second working element separate from the inner wrapping material, configured to reciprocate in the up and down direction with respect to the first working element or box body , which performs a reciprocating movement with the opening and closing of the lid, and the inclined rise of the lower surface together with a bundle of cigarettes by means of removal of either the front surface or the rear surface with the implementation of the reciprocating movement of the working element. In addition, for example, Patent Document 2 describes a container comprising a lifting member connected to at least one smoking unit for lifting a smoking unit on the bottom wall of the container and having an engaging portion allowing the lifting element to engage with the outer upper part of the smoking unit.

[0004]

[Patent Document 1] publication WO 2013/076863

[Patent Document 2] published application JP 2013-500212

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Technical problem

[0005] Prior art packaging with an element that raises cigarettes is known. In such packages, cigarettes are lifted and, therefore, can be easily removed from the package. However, in such a package, when the number of cigarettes decreases, the cigarettes are sometimes arranged, for example, with an inclination. In this case, even when the cigarettes rise, the upper ends of the cigarettes do not protrude, and therefore, the upper ends of the cigarettes sometimes cannot be caught. The problem described above exists not only in packaging that holds cigarettes, but also in packaging that holds non-cigarette objects.

[0006] The present invention solves the above problem. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a package that makes it easy to retrieve enclosed objects even if the number of enclosed objects is reduced.

Solution

[0007] In order to solve the above problem, the present invention comprises: a rising and lowering portion having small boxes that divide and hold said objects in a plurality side by side, and rise and fall row by row; and a connecting part that connects the small boxes in the forward and backward direction, in which the rows continue, and forms an interval between the small boxes when lifting the small boxes.

[0008] In particular, the present invention is a package containing a substantially parallelepiped-shaped containing part that holds objects to be contained and has an opening for extracting said objects, and a lid part that closes at least the opening, the package contains: a rising and falling part, having: small boxes that divide and contain the indicated objects in a variety of rows and raise and lower row by row; and a connecting part that connects the small boxes in the forward and backward direction, in which the rows continue, and forms an interval between the small boxes when lifting the small boxes; and an articulating part, which is connected to the rising and lowering part and raises and lowers the rising and lowering part.

[0009] In the package of the invention, the rising and lowering part is divided row by row. Therefore, even in the case of a decrease in the number of enclosed objects, the range of movement of the enclosed objects can be reduced in comparison with the case in which the rising and lowering part is not divided. As a result of this, in the package according to the invention, even in the case of reducing the number of enclosed objects, the risk of a situation in which the enclosed objects become inclined is reduced. That is, in the package according to the invention, the small boxes that hold these objects rise and fall row by row, and, moreover, the objects are placed in small boxes, resulting in a reduced range of movement. Therefore, it is possible to easily remove the enclosed objects from the package. Small boxes are connected by connecting parts, and a plurality of small boxes can be raised and lowered simultaneously with raising and lowering of the articulating part. In addition, an interval can be formed between the small boxes by means of the connecting part, and the enclosed objects can be divided back and forth, and therefore can be easily grasped. Therefore, it may be easier to remove the enclosed objects from the package compared to the case in which the small boxes are located close to each other.

[0010] Here, the rising and lowering part can be raised and lowered so that the interval in the front and back direction between the enclosed objects that are housed in the respective small boxes gradually expands to the upper sides of the enclosed objects when the small boxes rise. In other words, objects that are in small boxes can be raised so that they expand like a fan when viewed from the side. In the package according to the invention, the interval in the front-back direction is widened in addition to lifting the small boxes row by row, and therefore, the upper sides of the enclosed objects can be very easily gripped, and it may be easier to remove objects that are in small boxes.

[0011] The spacing between the contained objects can be determined by the length in the front-back direction of the connecting part. For example, the length in the front-back direction of the connecting part can be increased so that it is possible to increase the interval between the enclosed objects. The length in the front-back direction of the connecting part can be set appropriately in accordance with the sizes and shapes of the enclosed objects and the main user segment of the enclosed objects.

[0012] The articulating part can articulate the rising and lowering part and the lid part and raise and lower the rising and lowering part simultaneously with opening and closing the lid part. The articulating part articulates the rising and lowering part and the lid part, as a result of which the rising and lowering part can be raised and lowered simultaneously with the opening and closing of the lid part. That is, enclosed objects are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid portion, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore it is easier to remove the enclosed objects from the package. The articulating part may raise and lower the rising and lowering part by directly gripping the articulating part.

[0013] The connecting part may connect the upper edges of the small boxes located front and rear. The connecting part can also connect the lower edges of the small boxes located in front and behind. In addition, the connecting part can also connect areas that are not upper edges or lower edges, small boxes, located in front and rear. The connection positions of the small boxes are not particularly limited. However, the upper edges of the small boxes, located front and rear, are connected to each other, as a result of which it is possible to effectively part the interval in the forward-backward direction between the enclosed objects. In addition, the upper edges of the small boxes are connected to each other, so it is possible to adjust the divergence in the front and back small boxes. For example, the back and forth lengths of the plurality of connecting parts are unified, whereby it is possible to breed small boxes at the same interval. As a result of this, the appearance can be further improved when the small boxes expand in the shape of a fan when viewed from the side.

[0014] The enclosing part may have an opening in at least one part on the front side so that the enclosed objects are tilted forward when the rising and lowering part rises, and the lid part can close the opening of the containing part. One part on the front side of the containing part (for example, the upper part) is open, so that the enclosed objects are easily removed, and the interval in the front-back direction between the enclosed objects is easily widened. As a result of this, it may be easier to remove the enclosed objects from the package.

[0015] The package of the invention may further comprise a slit provided along the front corner portion of the containing portion and extending downward from the edge of the opening on the front side. Therefore, the interval in the front-back direction between the enclosed objects is easily expanded. As a result of this, it may be easier to remove the enclosed objects from the package.

[0016] The package of the invention may further comprise a reed part that extends to the lid portion, extends downward, is in contact with the articulation portion, and helps to raise and lower the articulation portion while opening and closing the lid portion.

[0017] The package according to the invention contains a reed part, thereby improving durability compared to conventional packaging, which rises at the same time as the lid portion is opened and closed, and it is possible to stably raise and lower small boxes. In a configuration in which the lid part and the rising and lowering part are simply connected to each other, and the rising and lowering part is raised and lowered, the load is concentrated on the part in which the lid part and the rising and lowering part are connected, but the tongue part helps to raise and lower so that the load dissipates. As a result of this, the strength is improved, and a stable raising and lowering of the rising and lowering part is ensured. In addition, the length of the reed part is adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging.

[0018] Here, the reed part is in contact with the articulated part and can facilitate raising and lowering the articulated part while pushing the articulated part with the tip of the reed part when opening and closing the lid part. However, in front of the articulation part there are objects placed in the containing part. Therefore, in particular, in the case where the enclosing part is filled with enclosed objects, the articulating part can be held between the enclosed objects and the reed part, and raising and lowering the articulated part can be prevented as a result of a collision with the enclosed objects. Therefore, in the present invention, it may be possible to exit the hinge back when the lid portion opens and closes.

[0019] In particular, the package of the invention may further comprise: a second hinge provided on the underside of the hinge; and a gap provided along the rear corner portion of the containing portion and extending to the second hinge from the hinge.

[0020] Therefore, when the lid portion opens and closes, the hinge may extend backward to allow collision suppression between the articulation portion and the enclosed objects. As a result of this, it is possible to more smoothly raise and lower the rising and lowering part at the same time as opening and closing the lid part. The slot preferably extends to the second hinge, but may extend under the second hinge. The second hinge may not be provided, and only a gap may be provided. In this case, when the lid opens and closes, the back exit function is worse than the case in which the second hinge is provided, but it may be easier to assemble the package.

[0021] In the package of the invention, the enclosed objects are lifted, and therefore, when the lid portion is closed, the lid portion may collide with the upper ends of the enclosed objects, and opening and closing of the lid portion can be prevented. Therefore, in the present invention, a hinge and a gap can be further provided.

[0022] In particular, the package of the invention further comprises a third hinge provided on the upper side of the hinge, and a slit provided along the rear corner portion of the lid portion and extending toward the third hinge from the hinge.

[0023] Therefore, it is possible to increase the opening of the lid portion, and it is possible to suppress a collision between the lid portion and the enclosed objects, for even more smoothly performing opening and closing of the lid portion. As a result of this, it may be easier to remove the enclosed objects from the package.

[0024] The package of the invention may further have a hook portion that allows the containing portion to control the opening and closing of the lid portion. Therefore, it is possible to control the opening and closing of the lid portion.

[0025] The present invention can be described as a lifting and lowering device comprising the lifting and lowering part described above. For example, the present invention is an up and down device comprising: an up and down part, having: small boxes that divide and hold said objects in a plurality of rows, and rise and fall row by row; and connecting parts, which connects the small boxes in the forward and backward direction, in which the rows continue, and forms an interval between the small boxes when lifting the small boxes; and an articulating part that is connected to the rising and lowering part, and raises and lowers the rising and lowering part.

[0026] Objects that are housed in an enclosing portion of a package are not particularly limited. However, a suitable example of enclosed objects may be the assembly of rod-like objects, for example, tobacco products. That is, the enclosed objects of the invention may be tobacco products. Examples of tobacco products include cigarettes (filter cigarettes, non-filter cigarettes), cigars, cigarillos, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, and electronic cigarettes.

[0027] Means for solving the problems of the invention can be used in any possible number of combinations.

The technical result of the invention

[0028] The packaging of the invention provides for easy removal of enclosed objects, even if the number of enclosed objects is reduced.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] FIG. 1A is a transparent perspective view of a package according to the first embodiment, seen from a front view from above, and it illustrates a closed state of the package.

FIG. 1B is a transparent perspective view of a package according to the first embodiment, seen from below from below, and it illustrates a closed state of the package.

1C is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a first embodiment, seen from a front view from above, and it illustrates an open state of a package.

FIG. 1D is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the first embodiment, seen from the bottom from the bottom, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

Fig. 2A is an exploded perspective view of a package according to a first embodiment, seen from a front view from above.

2B is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to the first embodiment, and it illustrates a state in which the connecting parts are bent.

2C is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to the first embodiment, and it illustrates a state in which the connecting parts are separated.

2D is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to a first embodiment, and it illustrates a state before holding cigarettes.

2E is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to the first embodiment, and it illustrates the state after placing cigarettes.

Fig.2F is a view in section along A-A in Fig.2E.

3A is a blank of a packaging body and packaging cover according to a first embodiment.

3B is a blank of small packaging boxes according to a first embodiment.

Figure 4 is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the first embodiment, when viewed from the front from above, and it shows the open and closed state of the package.

5 is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the first embodiment, when viewed from the front from below, and it shows the open and closed state of the package.

6 is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the first embodiment, when viewed from below from below, and it shows the open and closed state of the package.

7 is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the first embodiment, when viewed from the side, and it shows the open and closed state of the package.

Fig. 8A is a flow chart (1) of a package according to a first embodiment.

8B is a diagram (2) of a package according to a first embodiment.

Figa is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the second embodiment, when viewed from the front from above, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Figv is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the second embodiment, when viewed from the bottom from the bottom, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Fig. 9C is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a second embodiment, seen from a front view from above, and it illustrates an open state of a package.

Fig. 9D is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a second embodiment, seen from below from below, and therein an open state of the package is illustrated.

Figure 10 is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the second embodiment, when viewed from the bottom from the bottom, and it illustrates the open and closed state of the package.

11 is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to the third embodiment, and it illustrates the state in which the connecting parts are divorced.

12 is a blank of small packaging boxes according to a third embodiment.

Figa is a transparent perspective view of the packaging of the third embodiment, when viewed from the side, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Figv is a transparent perspective view of the packaging of the third embodiment, when viewed from the side, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

13C is a flow chart of a package according to a third embodiment, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Fig.13D is a diagram of the operation of the package according to the third embodiment, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

14 is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to a fourth embodiment, and it illustrates a state in which the connecting parts are separated.

Fig. 15 shows a blank of small packaging boxes according to a fourth embodiment.

Figa is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the fourth embodiment, when viewed from the side, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Figv is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the fourth embodiment, when viewed from the side, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

Fig. 16C is a flow chart of a package according to a fourth embodiment, and it illustrates a closed state of a package.

Fig.16D is a diagram of the operation of the package according to the fourth embodiment, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

Figa is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the fifth embodiment, when viewed from the front from above, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Figv is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the fifth embodiment, when viewed from the bottom from the bottom, and it illustrates the closed state of the package.

Fig. 17C is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a fifth embodiment, seen from a front view from above, and it illustrates an open state of a package.

Fig.17D is a transparent perspective view of the package according to the fifth embodiment, when viewed from the bottom from the bottom, and it illustrates the open state of the package.

Fig. 18 shows a blank of a packaging body and a packaging lid according to a fifth embodiment.

Fig. 19 is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a fifth embodiment, seen from a front view from above, and it illustrates an open and closed state of a package.

Figa - scheme (1) of the packaging according to the fifth embodiment.

Figv - diagram (2) of the packaging according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a package 100f according to a sixth embodiment, seen from above from above.

Fig. 22 is a view of a package blank according to a seventh embodiment.

Detailed Description of Embodiments

[0030] Next, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the packaging of the invention are described, which is applied to a hinged packaging. Although objects that are housed in a hinged-lid package to which the present invention is applied are not limited thereto, this document describes a case in which tobacco products, such as filter cigarettes and non-filter cigarettes, are in the package. The materials, forms, relative positions, and the like, of the components described in the embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention, unless otherwise stated.

[0031] <First embodiment>

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the package 100a according to the first embodiment, the small boxes 3a rise and fall row by row at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed. In addition, the spaces between the small boxes 3a are formed by connecting parts 8a that connect the small boxes 3a. As a result of this, not only cigarettes 6 rise row by row, but also intervals are formed in the forward-backward direction. Consequently, cigarettes 6 are more easily picked up and removed from the package 100a.

[0032] As seen in Figs. 1A-1D, Figs. 2A-2C, and similar drawings, the package 100a according to the first embodiment is a so-called box-type package with a hinged lid having the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. The package 100a basically comprises a package body 1a that functions as an enclosing part, a cover 2a that performs the function of a lid part that is rotatably connected to the package body 1a by a first hinge H1, small boxes 3a that function as lifting and lowering parts that rise and simultaneously with opening and closing the lid 2a, the articulating plate 4a, which performs the function of the articulating part, which is connected to the lid 2a and small boxes 3a, and the reed part 5a, which function of the auxiliary part which contributes to raising and lowering the articulation of the plate 4a. Hereinafter, except as otherwise indicated, the side of the front surface of the package 100a is called the "front side", and the side of the back surface is called the "back side". The side of the lid of the package 100a is called the "upper side", and the opposite side (lower side of the package) is called the "bottom side". The side of the side wall of the package 100a is called the "side" or "transverse direction". The package 100a according to the first embodiment can be made, for example, of paper material or resin, but the material of the package 100a is not limited to this.

[0033] << Packaging body >>

The package body 1a holds cigarettes 6 and is a box-shaped case having a shape in which a side of the upper end having the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped is inclinedly cut and the front side is significantly open. The package body 1a has a front wall 11a of the package body, a rear wall 12a of the package body, side walls 13a of the package body, and a lower wall 14a of the package body. The rear wall 12a of the package body has a longitudinal rectangular shape. On the other hand, the front wall 11a of the package body is formed so that the height dimension is smaller than the height size of the rear wall 12a of the package body. The front wall 11a of the package body and the rear wall 12a of the package body are facing each other. Several side walls 13a of the package body are connected to both side edges of the front wall 11a of the package body and both side edges of the rear wall 12a of the package body, and each of them has a shape in which the upper end of the rectangle is a curved inclined side. The upper edges 131a of the side walls 13a of the package body are inclined so that the side closest to the front wall 11a of the package body is lowered. The bottom wall 14a of the package body has a rectangular shape and is connected to the lower end edges of the front wall 11a of the package body, the rear wall 12a of the package body and the side walls 13a of the package body. The back wall 12a of the package body is formed with a first hinge H1, a reed part 5a, a second hinge H2, and slots 7a.

[0034] The first hinge H1 is formed within the boundary between the back wall 12a of the package body and the back wall 22a of the lid, extends over the back, functions as one of the rotation shafts of the lid 2a, and allows the third hinge H3 to exit when the lid 2a opens and closes.

[0035] The tongue 5a is formed from a position close to the center of the first hinge H1 towards the lower side. The reed part 5a is formed by cutting out the back wall 12a of the package body close to the center of the first hinge H1 to form a U-shape. The reed part 5a extends to the back wall 22a of the lid, and rotates simultaneously with the opening and closing of the lid 2a, and the tip rises and falls. In addition, the reed part 5a has an inner surface that is in contact with the outer surface of the joint plate 4a. Therefore, when the reed part 5a rotates at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed, the joint plate 4a in contact with the reed part 5a also rises and falls simultaneously with the movement of the reed part 5a. The tongue part 5a of this embodiment has a curved lower end edge. However, the shape of the reed part 5a is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, rectangular.

[0036] The second hinge H2 is formed on the lower side with respect to the first hinge H1 and the reed part 5a, in the rear wall 12a of the package body, and extends over the rear part. The second hinge H2 serves as one of the rotation shafts of the cover 2a, and allows the first hinge H1 and the third hinge H3 to come back when the cover 2a opens and closes.

[0037] Slots 7a are formed at the corner parts formed between the back wall 12a of the package body and the side walls 13a of the package body, and the corner parts formed between the back wall 22a of the cover and the side walls 23a of the cover, and are formed from the third hinge H3 to the second hinge H2 . The slots 7a allow the first hinge H1 and the third hinge H3 to go back together with the first hinge H1 and the second hinge H2 when the lid 2a opens and closes. In addition, the slots 7a perform the function of further increasing the opening of the lid 2a. The second hinge H2 may not be provided, and only slots 7a may be provided. In this case, when the lid 2a opens and closes, the function of securing the first hinge H1 and the third hinge H3 to exit is worse than the case in which the second hinge H2 is provided, but the packaging assembly is simplified.

[0038] In the package body 1a formed as described above, the cover 2a is rotatably connected (rotatably connected) to the upper end edge of the back wall 12a of the package body by a first hinge H1.

[0039] << Cover >>

The lid 2a covers the opening of the package body 1a. The lid 2a has a box shape comprising a rectangular lid rear wall 22a connected to the first hinge H1, a lid upper wall 24a, several rectangular lid side walls 23a, a front lid wall 20a, and a lower lid wall 26a. The rear wall of the lid 22a faces the front wall 20a of the lid, but its area is much smaller than the area of the front wall 20a of the lid. Therefore, the lid 2a is in the form of a box in which the largest portion of the area on the rear side is open (the entire area that is not the rear wall 22a of the lid is open). In the side walls 23a of the lid, working parts 27a are formed for actuating the lid 2a when the lid 2a opens and closes, each of which is cut in a semicircle shape. Cigarettes 6 are freely inserted into and removed from the opening of the package body 1a (from the upper side and from the front side) when the lid 2a is in the open state. On the other hand, when the lid 2a is in a closed state, the lid 2a is closed so as to wrap a region other than the rear wall of the package body 1a containing an opening of the package body 1a.

[0040] A third hinge H3 is formed inside the boundary between the top cover wall 24a and the back cover wall 22a (corner portion in the closed state). A third hinge H3 is formed at the upper end edge of the rear cover wall 22a and extends over the rear. The third hinge H3 functions as one of the rotation shafts of the cover 2a.

[0041] << Articulating plate >>

The articulating plate 4a articulates the lid 2a and the small boxes 3a, and raises and lowers the small boxes 3a at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed. The articulating plate 4a is formed of a rectangular plate and has a first end connected to the back wall 22a of the lid and the inner surface of the upper wall 24a, and a second end connected to the rear wall 312a of the rear small box 33a of the small boxes 3a. Moreover, the articulating plate 4a is formed with a rectilinear bent portion 41a extending in the transverse direction on the upper side with respect to the center in the up and down direction. More specifically, the bent portion 41a is formed in such a position as to coincide with the lower end edge (tip) of the tongue 5a. The bent portion 41a of the joint plate 4a has a flat shape when the cover 2a is in the closed state. On the other hand, the bent portion 41a of the joint plate 4a is bent so that the cover 2a falls back when the cover 2a is in the open state. The position of the bent portion 41a and the length of the reed part 5a can be adjusted to suitably change the lifting amount of the small boxes 3a. In case the articulating plate 4a is formed of a flexible member, the articulating plate 4a may be wrapped. In this case, the bent portion 41a may be absent. In case the articulating plate 4a is formed on the flexible member, the lifting amounts of the small boxes 3a can be appropriately changed simply by adjusting the length of the tongue 5a.

[0042] << Small box >>

2A-2F, the small boxes 3a are composed of a front small box 31a, a middle small box 32a, and a rear small box 33a, and the small boxes 3a move back and forth through the connecting parts 8a . Each small box 3a holds cigarettes 6 in a row, so that the cigarettes 6 are laterally arranged, and rises and falls at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed.

[0043] The front small box 31a is located on the side closest to the front wall 11a of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row. The rear small box 33a is located on the side closest to the rear wall 12a of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row like the front small box 31a. The middle small box 32a is located between the front small box 31a and the rear small box 33a, and holds six cigarettes in a row. Each small box 3a has a small box front wall 311a, a small box back wall 312a, small box side walls 313a, and a small box bottom wall 314a. Both the front wall 311a of the small box and the rear wall 312a of each small box have an oblong rectangular shape and face each other. In each small box 3a, the height dimension of the rear wall 312a of the small box is larger than the height dimension of the front wall 311a of the small box. In particular, as seen in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C, the height dimension of the back wall 312a of the small box is larger than the height dimension of the front wall 311a of the small box by a length corresponding to the height dimension of the second connecting portion 82a or the third connecting portion 83a . The rear wall 312a of the rear small box 33a extends to the articulating plate 4a and is the same height as the rear wall 312a of the front small box 31a or the middle small box 32a, although the boundary with the articulating plate 4a is not clear. Each side wall 313a of each small box has a longitudinal rectangular shape and is connected with both the side edges of the front wall 311a of the small box and with both side edges of the rear wall 312a of the small box. The lower wall 314a of each small box is rectangular in shape, and is connected to the lower end edge of the front wall 311a of the small box, the lower end edge of the back wall 312a of the small box, and the lower end edges of the side walls 313a of the small box. The joint plate 4a, which extends upward and is integrally formed with the rear wall, extends to the rear wall 312a of the rear small box 33a. In addition, the first connecting portion 81a, formed integrally with the front wall, extends to the front wall 311a of the front small box 31a.

[0044] The connecting parts 8a comprise a first connecting part 81a that connects the front wall 11a of the package body and the front small box 31a, a second connecting part 82a that connects the front small box 31a and the middle small box 32a, and a third connecting part 83a that connects the middle small box 32a and the rear small box 33a. The first connecting portion 81a is a rectangular plate connected to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the front small box 31a, and extends to the front wall 11a of the package body. In the first connecting portion 81a, a bent portion 811a extending in the transverse direction is formed close to the center in the up-down direction. The bent portion 811a is positioned higher than the upper edge of the front wall 11a so that the front small box 31a can fall forward. The connecting region 812a below this bent portion 811a is connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11a of the package body. On the other hand, the non-connecting region 813a located on the upper side with respect to the bent portion 811a has an upper end edge that extends to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the front small box 31a. The second connecting portion 82a is formed from a long and narrow small plate and extends to the upper end edge of the rear wall of the front small box 31a and to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the middle small box 32a. The third connecting portion 83a is formed from a long and narrow small plate like the second connecting portion 82a and extends to the upper end edge of the rear wall 312a of the middle small box 32a and to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the rear small box 33a.

[0045] As seen in FIG. 2B, in a state in which the connecting parts 8a (the first connecting part 81a, the second connecting part 82a, the third connecting part 83a) are completely bent, the first connecting part 81a is bent through the front wall 311a of the front small box 31 , the second connecting part 82a is bent through the rear wall 312a of the front small box 31a, and the third connecting part 83a is bent through the rear wall 312a of the middle small box 32a. The height dimension of the back wall 312a of the small box is larger than the height dimension of the front wall 311a of the small box by a length corresponding to the height dimension of the second connecting portion 82a or the third connecting portion 83a. Therefore, in a state in which the connecting parts 8a are completely bent, the corresponding small boxes 3a are close to each other and are located in positions with the same height.

[0046] As seen in FIG. 2C, in a state in which the second connecting part 82a and the third connecting part 83a are separated, the second connecting part 82a and the third connecting part 83a are in a substantially horizontal position. As a result of this, intervals corresponding to the height size of the second connecting portion 82a or the third connecting portion 83a are formed between the respective small boxes 3a.

[0047] As seen in Figs. 2D-2E, in addition to Figs. 2B and 2C, in the front wall 311a of each small box, a small part 9a for adjusting the movement of cigarettes 6 is formed on the side closest to one of the small side walls 313a boxes (left when viewed from the front). This small part 9a has a length that is about half the length in the transverse direction of the front wall 311a of the small box, and protrudes inside the small box. The small part 9a is formed by cutting out the front wall 311a of the small box in an elongated U-shape. A small part 9a is formed with a bent portion 91a extending in the transverse direction. The small part 9a is curved inwardly relative to the bent portion 91a and functions as an elastic member. The small piece 9a presses the cigarettes 6 located in the small box 3a to adjust the movement of the cigarettes 6. A similar small piece 9a is also formed in the rear wall 312a of each small box on the side closest to the other side wall 313a of the small box (front right). The small parts 9a in each small box are divided into a front wall 311a of the small box and a rear wall 312a of the small box, and each of them extends for a length that is approximately half the length in the transverse direction. Therefore, the strength of the small boxes 3a can be improved compared to the case in which the small part 9a extends from the first end to the second end in the transverse direction of each small box 3a only in the front wall 311a of the small box or only in the rear wall 312a of the small box.

[0048] << Harvesting >>

The package 100a can be molded by folding and joining the corresponding parts of the first preform B1a, which forms the packaging body 1a and the lid 2a, and the corresponding parts of the second preform B2a, which forms the joint plate 4a and small boxes 3a. FIG. 3A shows a first blank B1a, and FIG. 3B shows a second blank B2a. As the first blank B1a and the second blank B2a, paper materials, such as cardboard and manila cardboard, or resin, such as a plastic sheet, can be used, but the materials are not limited thereto. The description of the blanks is based on the up-down direction in the drawings.

[0049] << First blank B1a >>

As seen in FIG. 3A, the first blank B1a has a housing region R1a, which becomes a packaging body 1a, and a lid region R2a, which becomes a lid 2a. The housing area R1a has a front wall panel P1a that becomes the front wall 11a of the package body, and corresponding side wall panels P2a, P2a that become side walls 13a of the packaging body extend to both side edges of the front wall panel P1a.

[0050] The panel P3a of the lower wall (lower plate) of the body, which becomes the lower wall 14a of the package body, extends to the upper edge of the panel P1a of the front wall of the body. A portion R formed from a plurality of fold lines for forming R is formed between the front wall panel P1a and the lower wall panel P3a. The panel P4a of the rear wall of the housing, which is located on the opposite side of the panel P1a of the front wall of the housing, and becomes the rear wall 12a of the packaging body, extends to the panel P3a of the lower wall of the housing. The corresponding inner case side flaps P5a, P5a, which become the side walls 13a of the package case, extend to both side edges of the back panel panel P4a. The inner side flaps P6a of the casing extend to the lower edges of the inner side flaps P5a, P5a of the casing, and these inner side flaps P6a of the casing overlap with the panel P3a of the lower casing wall and reinforce the lower wall 14a of the packaging casing. The panel P4a of the rear wall of the housing is formed with a second hinge line L2a, which becomes the second hinge H2, and the first hinge line L1a, which becomes the first hinge H1. Straight cutouts C1a that extend from the third hinge line L3a to the second hinge line L2a of the back panel panel P7a and become slits 7a are formed at both side edges of the rear panel panel P4a. In addition, the panel P4a of the rear wall of the housing is formed with a U-shaped cutout C2a, which forms the reed part 5a.

[0051] The cover area R2a has a cover back panel P7a that becomes the cover back wall 22a. The panel P8a of the top wall of the cover, which becomes the top wall 24a of the cover, extends to the upper edge of the panel P7a of the back wall of the cover through the third hinge line L3a, which becomes the third hinge H3. Corresponding inner cover side flaps P9a, P9a, which become part of the cover side walls 23a, extend to both side edges of the cover top wall panel P8a. The cover front wall panel P10a, which becomes the cover front wall 20a, extends to the upper edge of the cover top wall panel P8a. In addition, the respective panel P11a of the side wall of the cover, which become the side walls 23a of the cover, extend to both side edges of the panel P10a of the front wall of the cover. Panels P11a of the side wall of the lid are formed with round cutouts C5a, which become the working parts 27a. Panels of the side wall of the lid bend backward along fold lines extending up and down close to the centers in the transverse direction (circle centers) and hold the inner side flaps of the lid P9a and the inner side flaps of the lid P13a between them, thereby forming side walls 23a covers.

[0052] In addition, the panel P12a of the bottom wall of the cover, which becomes the bottom wall 26a of the cover, extends to the upper edge of the panel P10a of the front wall of the cover. A portion R formed from a plurality of fold lines for forming R is formed between the cover front panel P10a and the cover lower wall panel P12a. The corresponding inner side flap flaps P13a extend to both side edges of the bottom flap panel P12a. The inner side flap valve P14a, which bends backward to reinforce the lower cover wall 26a, extends to the upper edge of the cover lower wall panel P12a.

[0053] << The second B2a blank >>

As seen in FIG. 3B, the second blank B2a has connecting regions R3a-1, R3a-2, R3a-3 which become connecting parts 8a, small box regions R4a-1, R4a-2, R4a-3, which become small boxes 3a , and the joint region R5a, which becomes the joint plate 4a. In these areas, the connecting region R3a-1, the small box region R4a-1, the connecting region R3a-2, the small box region R4a-2, the connecting region R3a-3, the small box region R4a-3, and the joint region R5a are located in this okay.

[0054] The connecting region R3a-1 has a first connecting panel P21a, which becomes the first connecting part 81a. The first connection panel P21a has an elongated rectangular shape, and is formed with a fold line that extends laterally from the center in the up-down direction and becomes a bent portion 811a. The region on the lower side with respect to this fold line is connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11a of the package body, and the edge of the region on the upper side with respect to this fold line extends to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the front small box 31a.

[0055] The connecting regions R3a-2, and R3a-3 have second connecting panels P22a, P22a, which become the second connecting part 82a and the third connecting part 83a.

[0056] Each of the small box regions R4a-1, R4a-2, R4a-3 has a small box front wall panel P25a, which becomes the small box front wall 311a. A small box front wall panel P25a is formed with cutouts C4a that become small parts 9a. The side box panels P26a, P26a of the small box, which become the side walls of the small box 313a, extend to both side edges of the front box of the small box P25a. The small box bottom wall panel P27a, which becomes the small box bottom wall 314a, extends to the upper edge of the small box front wall panel P25a. The small box back wall panel P28a, which becomes the small box back wall 312a, extends to the upper edge of the small box bottom wall panel P27a. This small box back panel P28a is formed with cutouts C4a that become small parts 9a. The inner side flaps P29a, P29a of the small box, which reinforce the side walls of the small box 313a, extend to both side edges of the back box of the small box P28a. The inner side flaps P30a of the small box extend to the lower edges of the inner side flaps P29a, P29a of the small box, and these inner side flaps P30a of the small box overlap with the panel P27a of the lower wall of the small box, thereby reinforcing the lower wall 314a of the small box.

[0057] The articulating region R5a has a joint panel P31a, which becomes a joint plate 4a. The joint panel P31a is formed with a line L4a, which becomes a rectilinear bent portion 41a.

[0058] The aforementioned first preform B1a is bent along fold lines shown by dashed lines in FIG. 3A. As a result of this, a package 100a is formed comprising a package body 1a and a cover 2a shown in Figs. 1A-1D and in Fig. 2. In the area R1a of the body of the first blank B1a, the first blank B1a is bent along the fold lines, and the inner side flaps P6a of the housing are overlapped on the panel P3a of the lower wall of the housing, and the internal side flaps P5a of the housing are connected by the panels P2a of the side wall of the housing, thereby forming the packaging body 1a .

[0059] On the other hand, in the cover region R2a of the first blank B1a, the first blank B1a is bent along fold lines, the inner side flap flaps P9a and the inner side flap flaps P13a are held by the lid side panels P11a to be joined, and the inner lid side flap valve P14a is overlapped onto the panel P12a of the bottom wall of the lid, thereby forming the lid 2a.

[0060] The above-mentioned second preform B2a is folded along the crease lines shown by dashed lines in FIG. 3B. As a result of this, the small boxes 3a, the connecting parts 8a, and the joint plate 4a shown in FIGS. 2A-2F are formed. In the connecting regions R3a-1, R3a-2, R3a-3 of the second preform B2a, the second preform B2a is bent along the fold lines, thereby forming the connecting parts 8a (first connecting part 81a, second connecting part 82a, third connecting part 83a). In the small box areas R4a-1, R4a-2, R4a-3 of the second blank B2a, the inner side flaps of the small boxes P30a are overlapped on the panel P27a of the bottom wall of the small boxes, and the inner side flaps of P29a of the small boxes are connected to the side wall panels P26a of the small boxes , thereby forming small boxes 3a.

[0061] For example, as seen in FIG. 2A, the upper part of the joint plate 4a is connected to the cover 2a, and the front connecting part 811a of the first connecting part 81a is connected to the panel of the front wall 11a of the package body, thereby forming the package 100a.

[0062] << The operation of opening and closing >>

The following describes the operation of opening and closing the lid 2a in the package 100a. The operation described below is performed simultaneously with opening and closing the lid 2a. Figures 4-7 show the open and closed states of the package 100a when viewed from different angles. On figa and figv schematically explained the operation of the packaging according to the first embodiment.

[0063] When the lid 2a is in a closed state, the lid 2a covers surfaces that are not the surface on the rear side of the package body 1a. If the cigarettes 6 contained in the package 100a do not need to be removed, the package 100a is generally closed. In the closed state, the lower wall of the lid 26a and the lower wall of the package body 1a are in contact with each other on the surface, and the opening and closing of the lid 2a are adjustable.

[0064] In the event that the cigarettes 6 in the package are removed 100a, the lid 2a is opened. In particular, the contact state on the surface of the lower wall 26a of the lid and the lower wall 14a of the package body is stopped, and the lid 2a starts to rotate (Figure 4 (b), Figure 5 (b), Figure 6 (b), Figure 7 ( b), FIG. 8A (b)). The package 100a comprises a first hinge H1, a second hinge H2 and a third hinge H3, and the lid 2a starts to rotate with the first hinge H1, the second hinge H2 and the third hinge H3 as axles. For example, as can be seen in FIG. 8A (b), in an early stage of rotation, the cover 2a rotates mainly with the third hinge H3 as an axis. The reed part 5a starts to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2a. At this time, the reed part 5a lifts the joint plate 4a, while pushing the joint plate 4a forward. When the cover 2a is in the open state, a force acts on the rear side, and therefore, the third hinge H3 gradually moves backward simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2a.

[0065] As can be seen in Fig. 4 (c), Fig. 5 (c), Fig. 6 (c), Fig. 7 (c), Fig. 8B (c) (in particular, in Fig. 8B (c) ), in the intermediate state of rotation, simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2a, the joint plate 4a gradually extends upward in order to rise. In addition, the reed part 5a continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2a. At this time, the reed part 5a continues to raise the joint plate 4a, while pushing the joint plate 4a forward. By the reaction force opposing the force that pushes the joint plate 4a forward with the reed part 5a, the hinge H1 moves backward. In addition, the third hinge H3 continues to move backward. The articulating plate 4a is pulled upward by the lid 2a, and pushed upward by the reed part 5a. As a result of this, the joint plate 4a continues to rise simultaneously with the cover 2a. As a result of this, the rear small box 33a, the middle small box 32a and the front small box 31a rise. When the articulating plate 4a rises, the rear small box 33a rises, and the third connecting portion 83a, which connects the rear small box 33a and the middle small box 32a, is brought into a horizontal position or in a position close to it. When the rear small box 33a rises, the middle small box 32a also rises. When the middle small box 32a rises, the second connecting portion 82a, which connects the middle small box 32a and the front small box 31a, is brought into a horizontal position or in a position close to it. In small boxes 3a, when the movement in the transverse direction and in the forward-backward direction is fully adjustable, the intervals between the small boxes 3a cannot be separated. However, in the package 100a, the front wall 11a of the package body is formed so that the height dimension is smaller than the height size of the back wall 12a of the package body. In particular, the height dimension of the front wall 11a of the package body is configured to be approximately half the height dimension of each small box 3a. Therefore, the back and forth movement at the lower parts of the small boxes 3a is adjustable, but the back and forth movement at the upper parts is free. In the upper positions of the second connecting part 82a and the third connecting part 83a, the front wall 11a of the package body does not exist, and the small boxes 3a are free to move back and forth. As a result of this, the second connecting part 82a and the third connecting part 83a are brought into horizontal positions or in positions close to them. On the other hand, in the lower parts of the small boxes 3a, the back and forth movement is adjustable as described above, and therefore, the intervals between the small boxes 3a are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward.

[0066] As can be seen in Fig. 4 (d), Fig. 5 (d), Fig. 6 (d), Fig. 7 (d), Fig. 8B (d) (in particular, in Fig. 8B (d) ), at the final stage of rotation, the cover 2a does not rotate with the second hinge H2, but with the first hinge H1 as an axis. The joint plate 4a continues to rise as the cover 2a rotates. The reed part 5a continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2a. At this time, the reed part 5a lifts the joint plate 4a, while pushing the joint plate 4a forward. When the tongue 5a extends beyond the horizontal line, the reaction force acting against the force that pushes the joint plate 4a forward gradually weakens, and the downward force applied to open the cover 2a is converted to the force lifting the joint plate 4a with the first hinge H1 to as the axis of rotation. The joint plate 4a is pulled upward by the lid 2a, and further pushed upward by the reed part 5a. As a result of this, the rear small box 33a, the middle small box 32a and the front small box 31a continue to rise. The rear small box 33a rises above everything, the middle small box 32a rises not so high, and the front small box 31a rises the least. The rear small box 33a, the middle small box 32a and the front small box 31a continue to rise, so that the force controlling the back and forth movement of the upper parts of the small boxes 3a continues to weaken, and the intervals between the small boxes 3a continue to expand. On the other hand, in the lower parts of the small boxes 3a, the back and forth movement is adjustable, as described above. As a result of this, the intervals between the small boxes 3a are still narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward. As a result of this, the cigarettes 6 in the small boxes 3a expand in the form of a fan when viewed from the side.

[0067] << Effects >>

In the package 100a according to the first embodiment, the small boxes 3a that hold the cigarettes 6 rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed. Therefore, the cigarettes 6 are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid 2a, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore, the cigarettes 6 can be easily removed from the package 100a. The package 100a according to an embodiment comprises a reed part 5a, thereby improving strength compared to a conventional package that rises at the same time as the lid portion is opened and closed, and it is possible to stably raise and lower the small boxes 3a. The length of the tongue 5a and the position of the articulated plate bent portion 41a are adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging. In addition, in the package 100a, not only the small boxes 3a are raised and lowered, but also the spaces between the small boxes 3a can be formed by the connecting parts 8a that connect the small boxes 3a. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 not only rise, but also have intervals in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, cigarettes 6 can be more easily grasped and easier to remove from the package 100a. In addition, in the package 100a, the small boxes 3a are divided into rows, and in the small boxes 3a, small parts 9a are further provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of cigarettes 6 even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6. As a result, even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6, the cigarettes 6 become tilted, so that a situation in which the cigarettes 6 are difficult to remove becomes unlikely. The upper edges of the small boxes 3a are connected to each other, so that it is possible to adjust the divergence in the forward-backward direction of the small boxes. As a result of this, the appearance can be further improved when the small boxes 3a are fan-shaped in a side view.

[0068] <Second embodiment>

The package 100b according to the second embodiment differs from the package 100a according to the first embodiment in that the positions of the slots 7b are different from the positions of the slots 7a of the first embodiment, and the hinge corresponding to the third hinge H3 of the first embodiment is not provided. Configurations similar to those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted. The letters following the reference numbers are indicated for distinguishing the embodiments, and the configuration of the components indicated by the same reference numbers correspond to each other. Other embodiments described below are also similar.

[0069] Each of Figs. 9A-9D is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a second embodiment. The package body 1b basically has the same configuration as the package body 1a of the first embodiment, and comprises a front wall of the package body 11b, a rear wall 12b of the package body, side walls 13b of the package body and a lower wall 14b of the package body. The back wall 12b of the package body is formed with a first hinge H1, a reed part 5b, a second hinge H2 and slots 7b.

[0070] Slots 7b are formed only at the corner portions formed between the back wall 12a of the package body and the side walls 13a of the package body. That is, slots 7b are formed from the first hinge H1 to the second hinge H2. Slots 7b exit back from the first hinge H1 together with the first hinge H1 and the second hinge H2 when the lid 2b opens and closes. In addition, the slots 7b perform the function of further increasing the opening of the lid 2b.

[0071] The lid 2b has a configuration similar to the lid 2a of the package 100a according to the first embodiment. However, the boundaries between the side walls 23b of the lid and the rear wall 22b of the lid are angular parts, and slots corresponding to the slots 7a of the lid 2a according to the first embodiment are not formed. Moreover, the boundary between the top wall 24b of the lid and the rear wall 22b of the lid 2b is an angular portion, and the hinge corresponding to the third hinge H3 of the lid 2a according to the first embodiment is not formed.

[0072] The configurations of the articulating plate 4b and the small boxes 3b are similar to the configurations of the articulating plate 4a and the small boxes 3a of the package 100a according to the first embodiment. As for the blanks, the length of the cutout C1a in the first blank B1a is shortened, but other configurations similar to the configurations of the first embodiment, except for the configurations of the internal valves that connect the back wall 22b of the lid and the side walls 23b of the lid, are provided.

[0073] As can be seen in FIG. 10, in the package 100b, the small boxes 3b also rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2b is opened and closed. As can be seen in FIG. 10 (a), when the lid 2b is in the closed state, the lid 2b covers surfaces that are not the surface on the rear side of the package body 1b. As can be seen in FIG. 10 (b), at an early stage of rotation, the cover 2b does not contain a hinge corresponding to the third hinge H3, and therefore starts to rotate mainly with the first hinge H1 as an axis. The reed part 5b starts to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis while opening and closing the lid 2b. At this time, the reed part 5b lifts the joint plate 4b, while pushing the joint plate 4b forward.

[0074] As seen in FIG. 10 (c), in the intermediate state of rotation, simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2a, the joint plate 4a is gradually pulled up to begin to rise. In addition, the reed part 5b continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2b. At this time, the reed part 5b continues to raise the joint plate 4b, while pushing the joint plate 4b forward. Then, according to a principle similar to the packaging principle 100a according to the first embodiment, the intervals between the small boxes 3b are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward.

[0075] As seen in FIG. 10 (d), in the final rotation step, the joint plate 4b continues to be pulled upward simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2b in order to rise. The reed part 5b continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2b. At this time, the reed part 5b continues to raise the joint plate 4b, while pushing the joint plate 4b forward. Then, according to a principle similar to the packaging principle 100a according to the first embodiment, the intervals between the small boxes 3b are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward. As a result of this, the cigarettes 6 in the small boxes 3b expand as a fan when viewed from the side.

[0076] << Effects >>

Also in the package 100b according to the second embodiment, the small boxes 3b that hold the cigarettes 6 rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2a is opened and closed. Therefore, the cigarettes 6 are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid 2b, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore, the cigarettes 6 can be easily removed from the package 100b. The package 100b according to an embodiment comprises a reed part 5b, thereby increasing strength and it is possible to stably raise and lower the small boxes 3b, like the package 100a. The length of the tongue 5b and the position of the bent joint plate portion 41b are adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging. In addition, in the package 100b, not only small boxes 3b are raised and lowered, but also spaces between the small boxes 3b can be formed by the connecting parts 8b that connect the small boxes 3b. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 not only rise, but also have intervals in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, cigarettes 6 can be more easily grasped and easier to remove from the package 100b. Moreover, in the package 100b, the small boxes 3b are divided into rows, and in the small boxes 3b, small parts 9b are further provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of cigarettes 6 even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6. As a result, even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6, the cigarettes 6 become tilted, so that a situation in which the cigarettes 6 are difficult to remove becomes unlikely. Moreover, the package 100b does not contain a hinge corresponding to the third hinge H3 in the package 100a, and only slots 7b are provided on the side of the package body 1b, and the strength is further improved. In addition, the package 100a is more superior in terms of the degree of freedom of opening and closing the lid 2b than the package 100b, but the closing density of the lid 2b is improved.

[0077] <Third embodiment>

The package 100c according to the third embodiment is different from the package 100a according to the first embodiment and the package 100b according to the second embodiment by the configurations of the small boxes 3c. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to a third embodiment, and it shows a state in which the connecting parts are separated.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 11, the small boxes 3c of the third embodiment are formed from the front small box 31c, the middle small box 32c, and the rear small box 33c, and the small boxes 3c move back and forth through the connecting parts 8c , like the small boxes 3a of the first embodiment. However, despite the fact that all the dimensions in height of the small boxes 3a of the first embodiment are the same, the dimensions in height of the small boxes 3a of the third embodiment are different. For example, with respect to the front walls of the small box 311c, the height dimension of the front small box 31c is the smallest, the height size of the rear small box 33c is the largest, and the height size of the middle small box 32c lies in the interval between the height size of the front small box 31c and the height of the rear small box 33c.

[0079] The front small box 31c is located on the side closest to the front wall 11c of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row. The rear small box 33c is located on the side closest to the rear wall 12c of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row like the front small box 31c. The middle small box 32c is located between the front small box 31c and the rear small box 33c and holds six cigarettes in a row. Each small box 3c has a small box front wall 311c, a small box back wall 312c, small box side walls 313c, and a small box bottom wall 314c.

[0080] Both the front wall 311c and the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c have an elongated rectangular shape and face each other. The height dimension of the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c is larger than the height dimension of the front wall 311c of the front small box 31c. The height dimension of the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c is configured to be equal to the length obtained by adding the dimension in the short direction of the second connecting portion 82c to the height dimension of the front wall 311c of the middle small box 32c. Each side wall 313c of the front small box 31c has a longitudinal rectangular shape and is connected with both the side edges of the front wall 311c and with both side edges of the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c. The height dimension of each side wall 313c of the front small box 31c is larger than the height size of the front wall 311c of the front small box 31c and smaller than the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c. The bottom wall 314c of the front small box 31c is rectangular and connected to the lower end edges of the front wall 311c, the rear wall 312c, and the side walls 313c of the front small box 31c. The first connecting portion 81c, formed integrally with the front wall described above, extends to the front wall 311c of the front small box 31c.

[0081] Like the front wall 311c, the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c has an oblong rectangular shape and faces each other. The height dimension of the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c is larger than the height dimension of the front wall 311c of the middle small box 32c. The height dimension of the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c is configured to be equal to the length obtained by adding the dimension in the short direction of the third connecting portion 83c to the height dimension of the front wall 311c of the rear small box 33c. Each side wall 313c of the middle small box 32c has a longitudinal rectangular shape and is connected both to the side edges of the front wall 311c and to both side edges of the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c. The height dimension of each side wall 313c of the middle small box 32c is larger than the height size of the front wall 311c of the middle small box 32c and smaller than the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c. The bottom wall 314c of the middle small box 32c has a rectangular shape and is connected to the lower end edges of the front wall 311c, the rear wall 312c and the side walls 313c of the middle small box 32c. The second connecting portion 82c extends to the upper end edge of the front wall 311c of the middle small box 32c. The upper end edge of the rear wall 312c of the front small box 31c extends to the second connecting portion 82c. The third connecting portion 83c extends to the upper end edge of the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c.

[0082] Both the front wall 311c and the rear wall 312c of the rear small box 33c have an oblong rectangular shape and face each other. The height dimension of the rear wall 312c of the rear small box 33c is almost the same as the height dimension of the front wall 311c of the rear small box 33c. The rear wall 312c of the rear small box 33c extends to the articulating plate 4c and is almost the same height as the rear wall 312a of the middle small box 32c, although the boundary with the articulating plate 4c is not clear. Each side wall 313c of the rear small box 33c has a longitudinal rectangular shape and is connected with both the side edges of the front wall 311c of the rear small box 33c and with both side edges of the rear wall 312c of the rear small box 33c. The height dimension of each side wall 313c of the rear small box 33c is almost the same as the height size of the front wall 311c of the rear small box 33c and the height size of the rear wall 312 of the rear small box 33c. The bottom wall 314c of the rear small box 33c has a rectangular shape and is connected to the lower end edges of the front wall 311c, the rear wall 312c and the side walls 313c of the rear small box 33c.

[0083] The connecting parts 8c comprise a first connecting part 81c that connects the front wall 11c of the package body and the front small box 31c, a second connecting part 82c that connects the front small box 31c and the middle small box 32c, and a third connecting part 83c that connects the middle small box 32c and the rear small box 33c. The first connecting portion 81c is a rectangular plate connected to the upper end edge of the front wall 311c of the front small box 31c, and extends to the front wall 11c of the package body. In the first connecting portion 81c, a bent portion 811c extending in the transverse direction is formed close to the center in the up-down direction. The bent portion 811c is positioned higher than the upper edge of the front wall 11c so that the front small box 31c can fall forward. The connecting region 812c below this bent portion 811c is connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11c of the package body. On the other hand, the non-connecting region 813c located on the upper side with respect to the bent portion 811c has an upper end edge that extends to the upper end edge of the front wall 311c of the front small box 31c. The second connecting portion 82c is formed from a long and narrow small plate, and extends to the upper end edge of the rear wall of the front small box 31c and the upper end edge of the front wall 311c of the middle small box 32c. The third connecting portion 83c is also formed from a long and narrow small plate and extends to the upper end edge of the rear wall 312c of the middle small box 32c and the upper end edge of the front wall 311c of the rear small box 33c. Small parts 9c are formed in the front wall 311c and the rear wall 312c of each small box 3c to adjust the movement of the cigarettes 6, like the package 100a.

[0084] As for the blanks, only the second blank B2c is described, which forms a joint plate 4c and small boxes 3c, which is different from the second blank in the package 100a, and a description of the first blank B1C (not shown), which forms the packaging body 1c and the lid 2c , omitted.

[0085] As seen in FIG. 12, the second preform B2c has connecting regions R3c-1, R3c-2, R3c-3, which become connecting parts 8c, regions R4c-1, R4c-2, R4c-3 of the small box, which become small boxes 3a, and a joint region R5c, which becomes a joint plate 4c. In these areas, the connecting region R3c-1, the small box region R4c-1, the connecting region R3c-2, the small box region R4c-2, the connecting region R3c-3, the small box region R4c-3, and the joint region R5c are located in this okay.

[0086] The connecting region R3c-1 has a first connecting panel P21c, which becomes the first connecting part 81c. The first connection panel P21c has an elongated rectangular shape and is formed with a fold line that extends transversely near the center in an up-down direction and becomes a bent portion 811c. The region on the lower side with respect to this fold line is connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11c of the package body, and the edge of the region on the upper side with respect to this fold line extends to the upper end edge of the front wall 311a of the front small box 31a.

[0087] The connecting regions R3c-2, R3c-3 have second connecting panels P22c, P22c, which become the second connecting portion 82c.

[0088] Each of the small box regions R4c-1, R4c-2, R4c-3 has a small box front wall panel P25c, which becomes the small box front wall 311a. A small box front wall panel P25c is formed with cutouts C4c that become small parts 9c. The small box side wall panels P26c, P26c, which become the small box side walls 313c, extend to both side edges of the small box front wall panel P25c. The small box bottom wall panel P27c, which becomes the small box bottom wall 314c, extends to the upper edge of the small box front wall panel P25a. The small box back wall panel P28c, which becomes the small box back wall 312c, extends to the upper edge of the small box bottom wall panel P27c. This small box back wall panel P28c is formed with cutouts C4a that become small parts 9c. The inner side flaps P29c, P29c of the small box, which reinforce the side walls of the small box 313c, extend to both side edges of the back box of the small box P28c. The inner side flaps of the small box P30c extend to the lower edges of the inner side flaps P29c, P29c of the small box, and these inner side flaps P30a of the small box overlap with the panel P27c of the bottom wall of the small box, thereby reinforcing the bottom wall 314c of the small box.

[0089] The joint region R5c has a joint panel P31c, which becomes a joint plate 4c. The joint panel P31c is formed with a line L4c, which becomes a rectilinear bent portion 41c.

[0090] The above-mentioned second preform B2c is folded along the crease lines shown by dashed lines in FIG. As a result of this, small boxes 3c, connecting parts 8c, and a joint plate 4c are shown as shown in FIG. 11. In particular, in the connecting regions R3c-1, R3c-2, R3c-3 of the second workpiece B2c, fold lines are bent, thereby forming the connecting parts 8c (the first connecting part 81c, the second connecting part 82c, the third connecting part 83c). In the small box regions R4c-1, R4c-2, R4c-3 of the second blank B2c, the inner side flaps of the small boxes P30c overlap on the panel P27c of the bottom wall of the small boxes, and the inner side flaps P29c of the small boxes are connected to the side wall panels P26c of the small boxes , thereby forming small boxes 3c.

[0091] As can be seen in FIGS. 13A-13D, also in the package 100c, the small boxes 3c rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2c is opened and closed. As can be seen in FIGS. 13A and 13C, when the lid 2c is in the closed state, the lid 2c covers surfaces that are not the surface on the rear side of the package body 1c.

[0092] As seen in FIG. 13B and FIG. 13D, when the lid 2c rotates, the reed part 5c starts to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis while opening and closing the lid 2c. At this time, the reed part 5c lifts the joint plate 4c, while pushing the joint plate 4c forward. Thanks to this operation, small boxes 3c also rise. Then, according to a principle similar to the packaging principle 100a according to the first embodiment, the intervals between the small boxes 3c are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward. As a result of this, the cigarettes 6 in the small boxes 3c expand as a fan when viewed from the side.

[0093] << Effects >>

Also in the package 100c according to the third embodiment, the small boxes 3c that hold the cigarettes 6 rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2c is opened and closed. Therefore, the cigarettes 6 are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid 2c, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore, the cigarettes 6 can be easily removed from the package 100c. The package 100c according to an embodiment comprises a reed part 5c, thereby increasing strength and it is possible to stably raise and lower the small boxes 3c, like the package 100a. The length of the tongue part 5c and the position of the bent joint plate portion 41c are adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging. Moreover, in the package 100c, not only the small boxes 3c are raised and lowered, but also the spaces between the small boxes 3c can be formed by the connecting parts 8c that connect the small boxes 3c, like the package 100a. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 not only rise, but also have intervals in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, cigarettes 6 can be more easily captured, and easier to remove from the package 100c. In addition, in the package 100c, the small boxes 3c are divided into rows, and in the small boxes 3c, the small parts 9c are further provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of cigarettes 6 even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6. As a result, even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6, the cigarettes 6 become tilted, so that a situation in which the cigarettes 6 are difficult to remove becomes unlikely. In addition, in the package 100c, the height dimensions of the small boxes 3c are larger than the height dimensions of the small boxes 3a of the package 100a. Therefore, it is possible to more stably hold cigarettes 6. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the dropping of cigarettes 6 from the small boxes 3c even when the cigarettes 6 rise and fall simultaneously with the rotation of the lid 2c.

[0094] <Fourth embodiment>

The package 100d according to the fourth embodiment is different from the package 100a of the first embodiment, the package 100b of the second embodiment and the package 100c of the third embodiment with small box 3d configurations. Fig. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of small packaging boxes according to a fourth embodiment, and it shows a state in which the connecting parts are separated.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 14, the small 3d boxes of the fourth embodiment are formed from the front small box 31d, the middle small box 32d and the rear small box 33d, and the small 3d boxes move back and forth through the connecting parts 8d , like the small boxes 3a of the first embodiment. However, the small 3d boxes of the fourth embodiment differ in the configurations of the connecting parts 8d.

[0096] The front small box 31d is located on the side closest to the front wall 11d of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row. The rear small box 33d is located on the side closest to the rear wall 12d of the package body and holds seven cigarettes in a row like the front small box 31d. The middle small box 32d is located between the front small box 31d and the rear small box 33d and holds six cigarettes in a row. Each small box 3d has a small box front wall 311d, a small box back wall 312d, small box side walls 313d, and a small box bottom wall 314d. Both the front wall 311d and the rear wall 312d of each small box have an elongated rectangular shape, have almost the same area and face each other. Each of the side walls 313d of each small box is connected both to the side edges of the front wall 311d of the small box and to both side edges of the back wall 312d of the small box, and has a longitudinal rectangular shape. The bottom wall 314d of each small box is rectangular in shape, and is connected to the lower end edge of the front wall 311d of the small box and the lower end edge of the back wall 312d of the small box. The joint plate 4d, extending upward and integrally formed with the rear wall 312d, extends to the rear wall 312d of the rear small box 33d.

[0097] The connecting parts 8d comprise a first connecting part 81d that connects the front wall 11d of the package body and the front small box 31d, a second connecting part 82d that connects the front small box 31d and the middle small box 32d, and a third connecting part 83d that connects the middle small box 32d and the rear small box 33d. In the case of the first connecting portion 81d as an example, the first connecting portion 81d comprises a plate-shaped front connecting portion 811d that is connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11d of the packaging housing and parallel to the front wall 11d of the packaging housing, and a rear connecting portion 812d that has an upper end edge connected to the upper end edge of the front wall 311d of the front small box 31d, the lower end edge connected to the lower end edge of the front connecting portion 811d and parallel to It 311d front wall 31d of small boxes. The lower portion of the rear connecting portion 812d is formed by a foldable portion 813d. Therefore, the length in the up-down direction of the rear connecting portion 812d varies depending on the state of the bending portion 813d. The bendable portion 813d, comprising the first convex bendable portion 814d, the first small bendable portion 815d, the second convex bendable portion 816d, the second small bend 817d and the concave bendable portion 818d, bends at the corresponding bendable portion, thereby changing the length in the up and down direction. The front connecting portion 811d is an adhesive field connected to the inner surface of the front wall 11d of the package body and has an up and down length necessary to fulfill the function of the adhesive field. The up-down length of the rear connection portion 812d is greater than the up-down length of the front connection portion 811d. The up-down length of the rear connecting portion 812d in the state in which the bent portion 813d expands is longer than the up-down length of the rear connecting portion 812d in the state in which the bending portion 813d converges. Therefore, the front small box 31d connected to the rear connecting part 812d of the first connecting part 81d can also move up and down, in other words, to rise and fall. The second connecting part 82d and the third connecting part 83d have the same configuration. In the case of the third connecting portion 83d as an example, the front connecting portion 831d differs from the first connecting portion 81d in that the upper end edge of the front connecting portion 831d is connected to the upper end edge of the rear wall 312d of the middle small box 32d, but the remaining configurations are the same. In the state in which the bendable portion 813d is bent, the up-down length of the rear connection portion 832d is the same as the up-down length of the front connection portion 831d. On the other hand, in a state in which the bendable portion 833d is divorced, the up-down length of the rear connection portion 832d is longer than the up-down length of the front connection portion 831d. Therefore, the rear small box 33d connected to the rear connecting part 832d of the third connecting part 83d can also move up and down, in other words, to rise and fall. In the front wall 311d and the rear wall 312d of each small box 3d, small parts 9d are formed for adjusting the movement of the cigarettes 6, like the package 100a.

[0098] As for the blanks, only the second blank B2d is described, which forms a joint plate 4d and small boxes 3d, which is different from the second blank in the package 100a, and a description of the first blank that forms the packaging body 1d and the lid 2d is omitted.

[0099] As seen in FIG. 15, the second blank B2d has connecting regions R3d-1, R3d-2, R3d-3, which become connecting parts 8d, regions R4d-1, R4d-2, R4d-3 of the small box, which become small 3d boxes, and the joint region R5d, which becomes the joint plate 4d. In these areas, the connecting region R3d-1, the small box region R4d-1, the connecting region R3d-2, the small box region R4d-2, the connecting region R3d-3, the small box region R4d-3 and the joint region R5d are arranged in this order .

[0100] Each of the connecting regions R3d-1, R3d-2, R3d-3 has a front connecting panel P21d that becomes the front connecting portion 811d, a first small panel P22d that becomes the first small plate 815d, a second small plate P23d that becomes a second small plate 817d, and a rear connection panel P24d, which becomes the rear connection portion 812d. The first small panel P22d extends to the upper edge of the front panel P21d, the second small panel P23d extends to the upper edge of the first small panel P22d, and the rear panel P24d continues to the upper edge of the second small panel P23d. The small box region R4d-1 extends to the connecting region R3d-1 formed as described above. The up-down length of the front connecting panel P21d, which becomes the front connecting part 811d of the connecting part 81d, is shorter than the up-down lengths of the front connecting panel P21d, which become the front connecting parts 811d of the second connecting part 82d and the third connecting part 83d .

[0101] Each of the small box regions R4d-1, R4d-2, R4d-3 has a small box front wall panel P25d, which becomes the small box front wall 311d. A small box front wall panel P25d is formed with cutouts C4d that become small parts 9d. The small box side wall panels P26d, P26d, which become the small box side walls 313d, extend to both side edges of the small box front wall panel P25d. The small box bottom wall panel P27d, which becomes the small box bottom wall 314d, extends to the upper edge of the small box front wall panel P25d. The small box back wall panel P28d, which becomes the small box back wall 312d, extends to the upper edge of the small box bottom wall panel P27d. This small box back panel P28d is formed with cutouts C4d that become small parts 9d. The inner side flaps P29d, P29d of the small box, which reinforce the side walls of the small box 313d, extend to both side edges of the back box of the small box P28d. The inner side flaps P30d of the small box extend to the lower edges of the inner side flaps P29d, P29d of the small box, and these inner side flaps P30d of the small box overlap with the panel P27d of the bottom wall of the small box, thereby reinforcing the bottom wall 314d of the small box.

[0102] The joint region R5d has a joint panel P31d, which becomes a joint plate 4d. The joint panel P31d is formed with a line L4d, which becomes a rectilinear bent portion 41d.

[0103] The aforementioned first preform B2d is bent along fold lines shown by dashed lines in FIG. As a result of this, small 3d boxes, connecting parts 8d and a joint plate 4d are formed, shown in FIG. In the connecting regions R3d-1, R3d-2, R3d-3 of the second blank B2d, fold lines are bent, thereby forming the connecting parts 8d. In the small box regions R4d-1, R4d-2, R4d-3 of the second blank B2d, the inner side flaps of the small boxes P30d are overlapped on the panel P27d of the bottom wall of the small boxes, and the inner side flaps P29d of the small boxes are connected to the side wall panels P26d of the small boxes , thereby forming small 3d boxes.

[0104] As can be seen in FIGS. 16A-16D, also in the package 100d, the small boxes 3d rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2d is opened and closed. As can be seen in FIGS. 16A and 16C, when the lid 2d is in the closed state, the lid 2d covers surfaces that are not the surface on the rear side of the package body 1d.

[0105] As seen in FIG. 16B and FIG. 16D, when the articulating plate 4d is gradually pulled upward simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2d and lifted, the tongue 5d rotates with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2d and lifts the articulating plate 4d. When the joint plate 4d rises, after the beginning of the divergence of the bendable portion 813d of the rear connecting portion 812d of the third connecting portion 83d, the bending portion 813d of the rear connecting portion 812d of the second connecting portion 82d begins to expand, and then the rear connecting portion 812d of the first connecting portion 81d begins to expand. As a result of this, all small 3d boxes rise. The rear small box 33d rises above everything, the middle small box 32d rises not so high, and the front small box 31d rises the least. In the package 100d, the height dimension of the front wall 11d of the package body is configured to be approximately half the height size of each small box 3d, similar to the package 100a. Therefore, the forward-backward movement of the lower parts of the small boxes 3d is adjustable, but the forward-backward movement of the upper parts is free. As a result of this, at the tops of the small 3d boxes, the intervals between the small 3d boxes expand. On the other hand, in the lower parts of the small boxes 3d, the back and forth movement is adjustable as described above, and therefore, the intervals between the small boxes 3a are narrow. As a result of this, the intervals between the small boxes 3a are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upwards, like the package 100a. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 in small boxes 3d expand as a fan when viewed from the side.

[0106] << Effects >>

Also in the package 100d according to the fourth embodiment, the small 3d boxes that hold the cigarettes 6 rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2d is opened and closed. Therefore, the cigarettes 6 are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid 2d, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore, the cigarettes 6 can be easily removed from the package 100d. The package 100d according to an embodiment comprises a reed part 5d, thereby increasing strength, and it is possible to stably raise and lower small boxes 3d, like the package 100a. The length of the tongue 5d and the position of the bent joint plate portion 41d are adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging. In addition, in the package 100d, not only small 3d boxes are raised and lowered, but also the spaces between the small 3d boxes can be formed by the connecting parts 8d that connect the small 3d boxes. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 not only rise, but also have intervals in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, cigarettes 6 can be more easily grasped and easier to remove from the package 100d. In addition, in the package 100d, the small 3d boxes are divided into rows, and in the small 3d boxes the small details 9d are additionally provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of cigarettes 6 even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6. As a result, even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6, the cigarettes 6 become tilted, so that a situation in which the cigarettes 6 are difficult to remove becomes unlikely. In addition, the upper ends of the small 3d boxes are not connected to each other, and therefore, the small boxes expand more easily compared to the case in which the upper ends are connected. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 are removed more easily.

[0107] <Fifth embodiment>

The package 100e according to the fifth embodiment is different from the package 100a of the first embodiment by the configurations of the package body 1e and the lid 2e. Each of FIGS. 17A-17D is a transparent perspective view of a package according to a fifth embodiment.

[0108] The package body 1e accommodates cigarettes 6, and is a box-shaped case having a shape in which a side of a rectangular parallelepiped shaped upper end is cut at an angle and about half of the upper side of the front side is open. The package body 1e has a front wall 11e of the package body, a rear wall 12e of the package body, side walls 13e of the package body and a lower wall 14e of the package body. The back wall 12e of the package body has a longitudinal rectangular shape. On the other hand, the front wall 11e of the package body is formed so that the height size is about half smaller than the height size of the rear wall 12a of the package body. The front wall 11e of the package body and the rear wall 12e of the package body are facing each other. Each of the side walls 13e of the package body has a shape in which the upper end of the rectangle is a curved inclined side. The upper end edges 131e of the side walls 13e of the package body are inclined so that the side closest to the front wall 11e of the package body is lowered. In the side walls 13e of the package body, the hooks 132e of the side walls, which protrude slightly in the transverse direction, are formed in such a position that they are covered by the lid 2e, in particular, near the front edges close to the centers in the up-down direction. The hooks 132e of the side wall engage with steps 231e formed inside the side walls 23e of the lid when the lid 2e is in the closed state. Therefore, the closed state of the cover 2 is maintained.

[0109] The side walls 13e of the package body are connected to both side edges of the front wall 11e of the package body and both side edges of the rear wall 12e of the package body. However, slots 71e are formed at both upper lateral edges of the front wall 11e of the package body (upper sides of the corner portions formed between the front wall 11e of the package body and the side walls 13e of the package body). Therefore, the upper side of the front wall 11e of the package body can be tilted forward. The bottom wall 14e of the package body is rectangular in shape and connected to the lower end edges of the front wall 11e of the package body, the rear wall 12e of the package body and the side walls 13e of the package body. The back wall 12e of the package body is formed with a first hinge H1, a reed part 5e, a second hinge H2 and slots 7e, like the package 100a.

[0110] The lid 2e covers the opening of the package body 1e. The lid 2e covers the front side and the upper side in the transverse direction in addition to the upper side of the package body 1e. As for the front side, the lid 2e covers an area in which the front wall 11e of the package body does not exist. The lid 2e comprises a rectangular lid rear wall 22e connected to the first hinge H1, a lid upper wall 24e, several lid side walls 23e, and a lid front wall 20e. The rear wall of the lid 22e faces the front wall 20e of the lid, but its area is less than the area of the front wall 20e of the lid. The front wall 20e of the lid is almost square and covers an area in which the front wall 11e of the package body does not exist, the front side of the package body 1e. Each of the side walls 23e of the lid has a shape in which part of the rear side and part of the lower side of a longitudinal rectangular shape are cut out. In particular, the edge of the rear side is inclined to the lower side so as to approach the front side. In addition, each side wall is curved from the bottom of the edge of the inclined rear side to the edge of the lower side. Inside the side walls 23e of the cover, steps 231e are formed which reinforce the side walls 23e of the cover and are formed from the ends of the inner side flaps. Each of these steps 231e has a thickness corresponding to the thickness of the paper from which the lid 2e is formed. Therefore, these steps 231e engage with hooks 132e of the side wall.

[0111] A third hinge H3 is formed within the boundary between the top wall of the lid 24e and the back wall 22e of the lid (corner portion in the closed state), like the package 100a. A third hinge H3 is formed at the upper end edge of the rear cover wall 22e and extends over the rear. The third hinge H3 functions as one of the rotation shafts of the cover 2e.

[0112] The configurations of the articulation plate 4e and the small boxes 3e are similar to the configurations of the articulation plate 4a and the small boxes 3a of the package 100a according to the first embodiment. As for the blanks, the second blank is similar to the second blank of the first embodiment, and therefore, its description is omitted, and the first blank B1e is described below.

[0113] As can be seen in FIG. 18, the first blank B1e has a housing region R1e, which becomes the packaging housing 1e, and a lid region R2e, which becomes the lid 2e. The housing area R1e has a front wall panel P1e that becomes the front wall 11e of the package body, and corresponding side wall panels P2e, P2e, which become side walls 13e of the packaging body, extend to both side edges of the front wall panel P1e. Straight cutouts C6e that extend back from the upper end edge of the front wall 11e of the package body and become slits 71e are formed at both side edges of the front wall panel P1e of the body.

[0114] The panel P3e of the lower wall (lower plate) of the casing, which becomes the lower wall 14e of the package casing, extends to the upper edge of the panel P1e of the front wall of the casing. The back wall panel P4e of the case, which becomes the back wall 12e of the package body, is located on the side opposite the front wall panel P1e of the case, and extends to the bottom wall panel P3e. The corresponding inner case side flaps P5e, P5e, which become the side walls 13e of the package case, extend to both side edges of the rear case panel P4e. The inner case side flaps P6e extend to the upper edges of the case side panels P2e, P2e, and the inner case side flaps P6e overlap with the bottom case panel P3e and reinforce the bottom wall 14e of the package case. The rear wall panel P4e is formed with a second hinge line L2e, which becomes the second hinge H2, and with a first hinge line L1e, which becomes the first hinge H1. Straight cutouts C1e that extend from the third hinge line L3a to the second hinge line L2e of the back panel panel P7e and become slits 7e are formed at both side edges of the rear panel panel P4e. In addition, the panel P4e of the rear wall of the housing is formed with a U-neck C2e, which forms the reed part 5e.

[0115] The cover region R2e has a cover back panel P7e that becomes the cover back wall 22e. The panel P8e of the upper wall of the lid, which becomes the upper wall 24e of the lid, extends to the upper edge of the panel P7e of the rear wall of the lid through the third hinge line L3a, which becomes the third hinge H3. The corresponding inner cover side flaps P9e, P9e, which become part of the cover side wall 23e, extend to both side edges of the cover top wall panel P8e. The cover front wall panel P10e, which becomes the cover front wall 20e, extends to the upper edge of the cover top wall panel P8e. In addition, corresponding panel P11e of the side wall of the cover, which become side walls 23e of the cover, extends to both side edges of the panel P10e of the front wall of the cover. The corresponding second inner side flap flaps P13e, P13e for forming steps 231e, each of which becomes part of the side flap walls 23e, extend to the outer edge of the cover side wall panels P11e. The cover side wall panels P11e and the second internal cover side flaps P13e are bent along the fold lines to form boundaries between each other, and the internal cover side flaps P9e are held between the cover side wall panels P11e and the second internal cover side flaps P13e, thereby forming cover side walls 23e .

[0116] As can be seen in FIG. 19, FIG. 20A, and FIG. 20B, also in the package 100e, the small boxes 3e rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2e is opened and closed. As can be seen in FIG. 19 (a) and FIG. 20A (a), when the lid 2e is in the closed state, the lid 2e covers the upper side, side surfaces and front upper surface of the package body 1e. As can be seen in FIG. 19 (b) and FIG. 20A (b), at an early stage of rotation, the cover 2e starts to rotate mainly with the third hinge H3 as an axis. The reed part 5e begins to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis while opening and closing the lid 2e. At this time, the reed part 5e lifts the joint plate 4e, while pushing the joint plate 4e forward.

[0117] As seen in Fig. 19 (c) and Fig. 20B (c), in the intermediate state of rotation, simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2e, the joint plate 4e is gradually pulled up to begin to rise. In addition, the reed part 5e continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2e. At this time, the reed part 5e continues to lift the joint plate 4e, while pushing the joint plate 4e forward. The upper side of the front wall 11e of the package body may be tilted forward. Therefore, in a manner similar to the packaging principle 100a according to the first embodiment, the intervals between the small boxes 3e are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward.

[0118] As seen in Fig. 19 (d) and Fig. 20B (d), in the final rotation step, the articulating plate 4e continues to be pulled upward simultaneously with the rotation of the cover 2e in order to rise. The reed part 5e continues to rotate with the first hinge H1 as an axis simultaneously with the cover 2e. At this time, the reed part 5e continues to raise the joint plate 4e while pushing the joint plate 4e forward. The upper side of the front wall 11e of the package body leans forward as a result of pushing from the inside. Then, according to a principle similar to the packaging principle 100a according to the first embodiment, the intervals between the small boxes 3e are narrow at the lower sides and gradually expand upward. As a result of this, the cigarettes 6 in the small boxes 3a expand in the form of a fan when viewed from the side.

[0119] << Effects >>

Also in the package 100e according to the fifth embodiment, the small boxes 3e that hold the cigarettes 6 rise and fall at the same time as the lid 2e is opened and closed. Therefore, the cigarettes 6 are raised and lowered simply by opening and closing the lid 2e, in other words, without performing a separate lifting and lowering operation, and therefore, the cigarettes 6 can be easily removed from the package 100e. The package 100e according to an embodiment comprises a reed part 5e, thereby increasing strength and it is possible to stably raise and lower the small boxes 3e, like the package 100a. The length of the tongue 5e and the position of the bent joint plate portion 41e are adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the range of movement of raising and lowering, and the range of movement can be increased compared to the range of movement, for example, in conventional packaging. In addition, in the package 100e, not only small boxes 3e are raised and lowered, but also the spaces between the small boxes 3e can be formed by the connecting parts 8e that connect the small boxes 3e, like the package 100a. As a result of this, cigarettes 6 not only rise, but also have intervals in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, cigarettes 6 can be more easily grasped and easier to remove from the package 100e. In addition, in the package 100e, the small boxes 3e are divided into rows, and in the small boxes 3e, small parts 9e are further provided. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of cigarettes 6 even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6. As a result, even in the case of a decrease in the number of cigarettes 6, the cigarettes 6 become tilted, so that a situation in which the cigarettes 6 are difficult to remove becomes unlikely. The package 100e does not have a bottom wall of the lid and the bottom side is open, and therefore, opening and closing the lid 2e is easier than opening and closing the lid in the package 100a.

[0120] <Sixth embodiment>

In the above embodiments, as an example of reed parts 5a-5e, an aspect is described in which the reed part is formed backward from a position close to the center of the first hinge H1. The reed part is not limited to the aspect described above, and may be formed, for example, down from a position close to both ends of the first hinge H1, for example. 21 is a perspective view of a package 100f according to a sixth embodiment, seen from the rear. A package 100f is provided with reed parts 5f in two positions near the ends of the first hinge H1. Each of the reed parts 5f is rectangular. Their configurations are similar to those of packaging 100a.

[0121] <Seventh embodiment>

In the above-described embodiments, when considering as an example the first embodiment, the first blank B1a, which forms the packaging body 1a and the lid 2a, and the second blank B2a, which forms the joint plate 4a and small boxes 3a, are formed as separate blanks. The preform is not limited to the above-described aspect, for example, the first preform B1a, which forms the packaging body 1a and the lid 2a, and the second preform B2a, which forms the articulation plate 4a and small boxes 3a, can be formed together. FIG. 22 shows a package blank according to a seventh embodiment. In the blank forming the package 100g of the seventh embodiment, the inner side flap valve P14a and the joint panel P31a formed longer than the joint panel P31a of the first embodiment continue to be molded together. For example, in the embodiment described above, the small box and articulating panel are molded together as a single unit, but both can be formed from separate blanks connected to each other. As for small boxes, both the package body and the lid can be formed from separate blanks connected to each other.

[0122] Thus, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, the package of the invention can be formed by any possible number of combinations of the respective embodiments. In the embodiments described herein, tobacco products, such as filter cigarettes and filterless cigarettes, are shown as a preferred example of an object placed in a package. However, the item to be accommodated is not limited to this, and non-tobacco items may be placed in the package.

[0123] For example, in a package, a package body and a lid may be formed separately. In this case, the articulating panel can be raised and lowered by gripping the user without interacting with the rotation of the cover. The number of small boxes 3a need not be equal to three and, for example, may be equal to two, four or more. The number of cigarettes contained, for example, in small boxes 33a is not particularly limited. That is, the transverse lengths of the small boxes 3a and the like may be shorter than those of the small boxes of the first embodiment and the like in order to hold fewer cigarettes than in the first embodiment and the like. The lengths in the transverse direction of the small boxes 3a and the like may be longer than those of the small boxes of the first embodiment and the like in order to hold a larger number of cigarettes than in the first embodiment and the like.

List of Reference Items

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1a-1f packaging body

2a-2f cover

3a-3f small box

4a-4f articulation plate

5a-5f Reed part

6 cigarette

7a Slit

8a-8f Connecting part

100a-100g Packaging (packaging with hinged lid)

H1 First Hinge

H2 Second hinge

H3 Third Hinge

Claims (22)

1. A package comprising an enclosing portion having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that holds objects to be enclosed and has an opening for extracting said objects, and a lid portion that closes at least the opening, the package comprising: the rising and falling part, having: small boxes that divide and contain the specified objects in many rows, and rise and fall row by row; and a connecting part that connects the small boxes in the forward and backward direction, in which the rows continue, and forms an interval between the small boxes when lifting the small boxes; and the articulating part, which is connected to the rising and lowering part, and raises and lowers the rising and lowering part. 2. Packaging according to claim 1, in which the rising and lowering part rises and falls so that the interval in the forward and backward direction between the enclosed objects that are housed in the respective small boxes, gradually expands to the upper sides of the enclosed objects when the small boxes rise. 3. Packaging according to claim 2, in which the interval between enclosed objects is determined by the length of the connecting part. 4. Packaging according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, in which the joint part is connected to the rising and lowering part and the lid part and raises and lowers the rising and lowering part simultaneously with the opening and closing of the lid part. 5. Packaging according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, in which the connecting part connects the upper edges of the small boxes located in front and behind. 6. Packaging according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, in which the connecting part connects the lower edges of the small boxes located in front and behind. 7. Packaging according to any one of paragraphs. 1-3, in which the containing part has an opening in at least one part on the front side so that the enclosed objects are tilted forward when the rising and lowering part rises, and the lid part covers the opening of the containing part. 8. The packaging according to claim 7, further comprising a gap provided along the front corner portion of the containing portion and extending downward from the edge of the hole on the front side. 9. The packaging according to claim 4, further comprising a reed part that extends to the lid portion, extends downward, is in contact with the articulation portion, and helps to raise and lower the articulation portion while opening and closing the lid portion. 10. The packaging according to claim 1, further comprising: a second hinge provided on the underside of the hinge; and a gap provided along the rear corner part of the containing part and extending to the side of the second hinge from the hinge.

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