LV13413B

LV13413B - Multipackage

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Publication number: LV13413B
Application number: LVP-05-121A
Authority: LV
Inventors: Seppo Syrjanen; Kirsi Riihiluoma
Original assignee: M Real Oyj
Priority date: 2004-09-21
Filing date: 2005-09-21
Publication date: 2006-06-20
Also published as: HU3189U; RU56334U1; EE00644U1; HU0500194V0; FI6483U1; LT5347B; FIU20040341U0; LT2005086A

Abstract

The invention relates to a multipackage (Fig.6) and a blank for the same. The multipackage forms a casing around two or more products and holds the products inside it. Inside the multipackage there are also one or more spaces for arranging a free gift inside the multipackage. A flank of the multipackage further comprises an opening allowing the free gift to be seen from the outside of the multipackage.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a multipackage, inside vvhich a plurality of products can be provided and vvhich comprises: a bottom; at Ieast tvvo lateral vvalls; and a cover.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to a multipackage, within which the plurality of products can be provided and vvhich comprises: a bottom; at Ieast tvvo lateral vvalls; and a cover.

[0002] The invention further relates to a blank for a multipackage, vvhich blank is made of a fibrous material, such as packing board orcorrugated board, and comprises: a bottom; at Ieast tvvo lateral vvalls; and a cover.The invention further relates to a blank for a multipackage, a blank being made of a fibrous material, such as a packing board orcorrugated board, and comprising: a bottom; at Ieast tvvo lateral vvalls; and a cover.

[0003] Bottles, cans and similar product packages and other products can be packed in a multipackage vvhich is made of board or a similar material and vvhich forms a casing around tvvo or more products and holds the products inside. Such multipackages are typically formed from a sheet-like blank, vvhich is bent around the products and fastened at suitable fastening points, such as cover parts, to form a continuous structure. Packages for sale can be provided vvith free gifts, i.e. additional products for free, the purpose of vvhich is to attract attention and promote sale. Such free gifts are usually attached to the outer surface of the package, vvhich complicates the handling of the package. In addition, attaching free gifts to packages causes extra vvork and costs. A free gift outside the package can also become dirty, damaged or lost.Bottles, cans and similar product packages and other products can be packaged in a multipackage vhich is made of board or similar material and vhich forms are cascaded around tvvo or more products and holds the products inside. Such multipackages are typically formed from a sheet-like blank, vvhich is at least around the products and fastened at suitable fastening points, such as cover parts, to form a continuous structure. Packages for sale can be provided vvith free gifts, i.e. additional products for free, the purpose of vhich is to attract attention and promote sale. Such free gifts are usually attached to the outer surface of the package, vhich complicates the handling of the package. In addition, attaching free gifts to packages causes extra vork and costs. A free gift outside the package can also become dirty, damaged or lost.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multipackage and a package blank for a multipackage.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multipackage and a package blank for a multipackage.

[0005] The multipackage of the invention is characterized in that inside the multipackage, a space for arranging a free gift inside the multipackage is provided in advance; and that at Ieast one lateral vvall comprises at Ieast one opening, through vvhich at Ieast part of the free gift arranged inside the multipackage can be seen from the outer surface ofthe multipackage.The invention of the multipackage is characterized in that inside the multipackage, the space for arranging a free gift inside the multipackage is provided in advance; and that at Ieast one lateral vvall comprises at Ieast one opening, through vvhich at Ieast part of the free gift arranged inside the multipackage can be seen from the outer surface ofthe multipackage.

[0006] The package blank of the invention is characterized in that at Ieast one cut and at Ieast one bending line separate at Ieast one support member from at Ieast one lateral vvall of the blank, the support member being bendable to the inside of the multipackage to be formed so that a space for a free gift is arranged to be formed inside the multipackage to be assembled, and that the cut separating the support member is arranged to constitute edges for an opening on the lateral vvall, through vvhich the free gift is arranged to be seen from the outside ofthe multipackage.[0006] The package blank of the invention is characterized in that at the oneeast cut and at the oneeast bending line separate at the oneeast lateral vvall of the blank, the support member being bendable to the inside of the multipackage to be formed so that space for a free gift is arranged to be formed inside the multipackage to be assembled, and that cut separating the support member is arranged to form on the lateral vvall, through vvhich the free gift is arranged to be seen from outside ofthe multipackage.

[0007] The essential idea of the invention is that inside the multipackage there are one or more spaces for arranging a free gift inside the mul5 tipackage. In addition, a flank of the multipackage comprises an opening, through vvhich the free gift to be arranged inside the multipackage can be seen at least partly from the outer surface of the multipackage.The essential idea of the invention is that inside the multipackage there are one or more spaces for arranging a free gift inside the mul5 tipackage. In addition, the flank of the multipackage consists of opening, through vvhich the free gift to be arranged inside the multipackage can be seen at least partially from the outer surface of the multipackage.

[0008] The invention provides the advantage that inside the multipackage the free gift is protected from hits and dirt. Also, because ofthe multi10 package the free gift does not fall nor it is taken away vvithout permission. Furthermore, the free gift need not have a separate protective package, vvhich saves packing material and makes the structure and packing simpler.[0008] The invention provides the advantage that inside a multipackage the free gift is protected from hits and dirt. Also, because of the multi10 package the free gift does not fall nor is it taken away vvithout permission. Furthermore, the free gift does not need a separate protective package, vvhich saves the packing material and makes the structure and packing simpler.

[0009] According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage comprises at least one support member or surface that is arranged to support the free gift inside the multipackage. Thus, the free gift remains firmly in its correct place inside the multipackage. The support member may aiso protect the free gift, since it can prevent the free gift from rattling or rubbing against the product packages or products inside the multipackage. The support member may also support free gifts having a distinctly different size or shape than the product packages or products inside the package so that they can be vvell seen through the opening on the flank of the multipackage.According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage comprises at least one support member or surface that is arranged to support the free gift inside the multipackage. Thus, the free gift remains firmly in its correct place inside the multipackage. The support member may aiso protect the free gift since it can prevent the free gift from rattling or rubbing against the product packages or products inside the multipackage. The support member may also support free gifts having a distinctly different size or shape than the product packages or products inside the package so that they can be woven through the opening on the flank of the multipackage.

[0010] According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage is made solely of a fibrous material, such as packing board, corrugated board or the like. Such a multipackage made of a fibrous material is inexpensive to manufacture and suitable for recycling. In addition, the packing board, for instance, can be provided vvith good-quality prints and other decorations.According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage is made exclusively of a fibrous material such as a packing board, a corrugated board or the like. Such a multipackage made of fibrous material is inexpensive to manufacture and suitable for recycling. In addition, the packing board, for instance, can be provided vvith good-quality prints and other decorations.

[0011] According to the essential idea of an embodiment ofthe in30 vention, the multipackage is made of packing board or another material suitable for printing and the outer surface of the multipackage is provided vvith a print associated vvith the free gift. In this way, the multipackage and the free gift inside it may provide the multipackage vvith a coherent visual look.According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the in30 vention, the multipackage is made of a packing board or another material suitable for printing and the outer surface of the multipackage is provided vvith a print associated vvith the free gift. In this way, the multipackage and the free gift inside it can provide the multipackage vvith a coherent visual look.

[0012] According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the in35 vention, the multipackage is formed from one single package blank. ConseLV 13413 quently, the production of the blank and the assembly of the package are quick and simple.According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the in35 vention, the multipackage is formed from one single package blank. ConseLV 13413 quently, the production of the blank and the assembly of the package are quick and simple.

[0013] According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage is sized so that two or more beverage packages and at least one free gift can be arranged inside it. The sizing of the multipackage can be arranged according to beverage bottles or cans. The free gift is a drinking cup, such as a glass, beaker, tankard, mug or a similar cup suitable for handling fluīds and having an open upper section.According to the essential idea of an embodiment of the invention, the multipackage is sized so that two or more beverage packages can be arranged inside it. The sizing of a multipackage can be arranged according to beverage bottles or cans. The free gift is a drinking cup, such as a glass, beaker, tankard, mug or similar cup suitable for handling fluid and having an open upper section.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAVVINGS [0014] The invention vvill be described in greater detail in the attached dravvings, in vvhichBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAVVINGS The invention is described in greater detail in the attached dravings, in vvhich

Figurē 1 schematically shovvs an outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,Figures 1 schematically shovvs an outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,

Figurē 2 schematically shovvs a multipackage according to the invention seen from an end,Figure 2 schematically shovvs a multipackage according to the invention seen from an end,

Figurē 3 schematically shovvs a side vievv of a multipackage according to the invention,Figure 3 schematically shovvs a side vievv of a multipackage according to the invention,

Figurē 4 schematically shovvs a second outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,Figures 4 schematically shovvs a second outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,

Figurē 5 schematically shovvs a third outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,Figure 5 schematically shovvs a third outspread blank of a multipackage according to the invention,

Figurē 6 schematically shovvs a side vievv of a multipackage formed from a blank of the type shovvn in Figurē 4, andFigure 6 schematically shovvs a side vievv of a multipackage formed from a blank of type shovvn in Figure 4, and

Figurē 7 schematically shovvs a multipackage formed from a blank of the type shovvn in Figurē 4 from belovv.Figure 7 schematically shovvs a multipackage formed from a blank of the type shovvn in Figure 4 from belovv.

[0015] For the sake of clarity, the invention is simplified in the figurēs. Like parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the figurēs.For the sake of clarity, the invention is simplified in the figures. Like parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0016] A blank 1 shovvn in Figurē 1 can be formed, for instance, from board suitable for a packing material or, in some cases, from corrugated board. The blank 1 can be formed from one sheet-like piece. The necessary openings, perforations and other punchings as vvell as various creases and other bending lines can be formed on the blank 1 by stamping, for instance.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A blank 1 shovvn in Fig. 1 can be formed, for instance, from a board suitable for packing material or, in some cases, from a corrugated board. The blank 1 can be formed from one sheet-like piece. The necessary openings, perforations and other punchings as well as various creases and other bending lines can be formed on the blank 1 by stamping, for instance.

[0017] The blank 1 may comprise a bottom 2, a first lateral vvall 3, a first cover part 4, a second lateral vvall 5 and a second cover part 6. The lateral vvalls 3 and 5 can be combined by means of bending lines 7 and 8 vvith the opposing sides of the bottom 2. Further, the first cover part 4 can be joined by means of a bending line 9 vvith the first lateral wall 3 and, respectively, the second cover part 6 can be joined by a bending line 10 vvith the second lateral vvail 5. If the package contains bottles, the bottom 2 can be vvider than the cover constituted by the cover parts 4 and 6 and the lateral vvalls 3 and 5 may have bending lines 11 allovving upper parts 3a, 5a ofthe lateral vvalls 3, 5 to be bent invvards so that the upper part of the package supports the upper part of the bottles in the package. The upper part of the lateral vvalls 3, 5 may further comprise openings 12, on vvhich the upper parts of the bottles to be packed can be supported. The bottom 2 of the multipackage may also comprise necessary elements for keeping the product packages inside the multipackage. Such elements may include, for instance, edge flaps 13, vvhich may be joined by bending lines 14 vvith the end parts of the bottom 2 and further by means of bending lines 15 vvith the lovver part 3b, 5b of the lateral vvalls, as shovvn later in Figurē 5. During assembly the edge flaps 13 may constitute edges at the ends of the bottom 2 in a manner shovvn in Figurē 2, the edges supporting the contents of the package and being capable of strengthening the structure of the lovver part of the multipackage. On the bottom 2 of the blank 1 there may be openings 16 or similar elements for supporting the product packages. The first cover part 4 may comprise one or more handle flaps 17, vvhich may be joined by means of a bending ine 18 vvith the cover part 4. The second cover part 6 may, for its part, comprise openings 19 in the location corresponding to the handle flaps 17 vvhen the multipackage is in an assembled state, whereby the handle flaps 17 can be pushed through the openings 19 from the outer surface of the multipackage to the inner surface of the multipackage vvhen the multipackage is grabbed. The handle flaps 17 and the openings 19 may thus form a certain kind of handle structure on the cover ofthe multipackage.The blank 1 may comprise a bottom 2, a first lateral vvall 3, a first cover part 4, a second lateral vvall 5 and a second cover part 6. The lateral vvalls 3 and 5 may be combined by means of bending lines 7 and 8 vvith the opposing sides of the bottom 2. Further, the first cover part 4 can be joined by means of a bending line 9 vvith the first lateral wall 3 and, respectively, the second cover part 6 can be joined by a bending line 10 vvith the second lateral vvail 5. If the package contains bottles, the bottom 2 can be vvider than the cover constituted by the cover parts 4 and 6 and the lateral vvalls 3 and 5 may have bending lines 11 allovving the upper parts 3a, 5a ofthe lateral vvalls 3, 5 to be at least invvards so that the upper part of the package supports the upper part of the bottles in the package. The upper part of the lateral vvalls 3, 5 may further comprise openings 12, is vvhich the upper parts of the bottles to be packed can be supported. The bottom 2 of the multipackage may also contain the necessary elements for keeping the product packages inside the multipackage. Such elements may include, for instance, edge flaps 13, vvhich may be joined by bending lines 14 vvith the end parts of bottom 2 and further by means of bending lines 15 vvith the lovver part 3b, 5b of the lateral vvalls, as shovvn later in Figure 5. During assembly the edge flaps 13 may form edges at the ends of the bottom 2 in a manner shovvn in Figure 2, the edges supporting the contents of the package and being able to enhance the structure of the lovver part of the multipackage. On the bottom 2 of the blank 1 there may be openings 16 or similar elements for supporting the product packages. The first cover part 4 may cover one or more handle flaps 17, vvhich may be joined by means of bending ine 18 vvith the cover part 4. The second cover part 6 may, for its part, consist of openings 19 in the location corresponding to the handle flaps 17 vvhen the multipackage is in an assembled state whereby the handle flaps 17 can be pushed through the openings 19 from the outer surface of the multipackage to the inner surface of the multipackage vvhen the multipackage is grabbed. The handle flaps 17 and the openings 19 may thus form a kind of handle structure on the cover ofthe multipackage.

[0018] Furthermore, the outer iong edge of the first cover part 4 of the blank 1 according to Figurē 1 may comprise one or more fastening protrusions 20, vvhich may comprise a Central part 21 and fastening flanges 22 on both sides of the Central part 21. A bending line 23, such as a perforation or a crease, may be preformed betvveen the Central part 21 and the fastening flanges 22. On the upper part of the second lateral wall 5 there may be one or more fastening openings 24, the location of vvhich in the longitudinal direction of the multipackage essentially corresponds to the location of the fastening protrusion 20. The Central part 21 of the fastening protrusion 20 can be sized so that it can be pushed through the fastening opening 24 substantially vvithout deformation. Instead, the fastening flanges 22 of the fastening protrusion 20 are arranged to bend at the bending iines 23 vvhen the fastening protrusion 20 is pushed through the fastening opening 24. The fastening protrusion 20 and the fastening opening 24 constitute shape locking means, by vvhich the multipackage can be enclosed around the product packages and free gifts to be arranged inside the package. The cover of the multipackage can be provided vvith various handle and locking structures. Alternatively the cover may have a handle structure vvhich is attached separately thereto or the handle structure may be part of the same blank as the rest of the package structure. At their simplest, the handles may be openings in the cover or the cover may comprise a handle member that can be pulled out.Further, the outer iong edge of the first cover part 4 of the blank 1 according to Figure 1 may comprise one or more fastening protrusions 20, and may comprise a central part 21 and fastening flanges 22 on both sides of the Central part 21. A bending line 23, such as perforation or crease, may be preformed betvveen the central part 21 and the fastening flanges 22. On the upper part of the second lateral wall 5 there may be one or more fastening openings 24, the location of the vvhich in the longitudinal direction of the multipackage essentially corresponds to the location of the fastening protrusion 20. The central part 21 of the fastening protrusion 20 can be sized so that it can be pushed through the fastening opening 24 substantially vvithout deformation. Instead, the fastening flanges 22 of the fastening protrusion 20 are arranged to bend at the bending iines 23 vvhen the fastening protrusion 20 is pushed through the fastening opening 24. The fastening protrusion 20 and the fastening opening 24 form shape locking means, by vvhich the multipackage can be enclosed around the product packages and free gifts to be arranged inside the package. The cover of the multipackage can be provided vvith various handle and locking structures. Alternatively the cover may have a handle structure vvhich is attached separately thereto or the handle structure may be part of the same blank as the rest of the package structure. At their simplest, the handles may be openings in the cover or the cover may comprise a handle member that can be pulled out.

[0019] The package blank 1 according to Figurē 1 may be provided vvith a support member 25 for a free gift. The support member 25 may be formed on the first lateral vvall 3 of the multipackage. Alternatively the support member 25 can also be formed on the second lateral vvall 5 of the multipackage or, if the ends of the multipackage also have lateral vvalls, the support member 25 can be formed thereon. The same blank 1 may also have one or more support members 25. The support member 25 may be separated from the lateral vvall by means of a cut 26 and it may be connected by a bending line 27 to the lateral vvall so that it can be bent invvards to the multipackage at the bending line 27. When the support member 25 is in a bent position, an opening is formed on the lateral vvall of the multipackage. The support member 25 may further comprise a second bending line 28 and a third bending line 29 allovving parts 30 and 31 of the support member 25 to be bent in a manner shovvn in Figurē 2 such that a planar supporting surface is formed, on vvhich the free gift can be arranged. The part 31 thus constitutes a vertical foot part forthe planar supporting surface. The support member 25 may also comprise a fastening part 32, vvhich may be supported on the inner surface of the bottom 2. The fastening part 32 may be shaped in such a manner that it may be supported on the product packages to be arranged inside the multipackage. On the other hand, the fastening part 32 may be glued to the bottom 2 or fastened thereto in another way, as can be seen belovv in Figurē 2. The support member 25 may also comprise a flap 33 or the like, vvhich may support the free gift in the lateral direction.The package blank 1 according to Fig. 1 may be provided by a support member 25 for a free gift. The support member 25 may be formed on the first lateral vvall 3 of the multipackage. Alternatively, the support member 25 can also be formed on the second lateral vvall 5 of the multipackage or, if the ends of the multipackage also have lateral vvalls, the support member 25 can be formed thereon. The same blank 1 may also have one or more support members 25. The support member 25 may be separated from the lateral vvall by means of a cut 26 and it may be connected by a bending line 27 to the lateral vvall so that it can be at least invites to the multipackage at the bending line 27. When the support member 25 is in a bent position, an opening is formed on the lateral vvall of the multipackage. The support member 25 may further comprise the second bending line 28 and the third bending line 29 and the supporting member 25 to be at least in the continental shovvn in Fig. 2 such that the planar supporting surface is formed, on vvhich the free gift can be arranged. The part 31 is thus a vertical foot part of the planar supporting surface. The support member 25 may also comprise a fastening part 32, vhich may be supported on the inner surface of the bottom 2. The fastening part 32 may be shaped in such a manner that it may be supported on the product packages to be arranged inside the multipackage. On the other hand, the fastening part 32 may be glued to the bottom 2 or fastened thereto in another way, as can be seen belovv in Figure 2. The support member 25 may also form a flap 33 or the like, vvhich may support the free gift in the lateral direction.

[0020] In Figurē 2, the multipackage is assembled around a plurality of product packages 34 and one free gift 35. The cover parts 4 and 6 are arranged on top of one another and locked in their places by pushing the fastening protrusions 20 through the fastening openings 24, whereby the fastening flanges 22 prevent the opening of the multipackage. Alternatively, the cover parts can be glued against each other. The support member 25 on the first lateral wall 3 is turned invvards to the multipackage and bent in a manner shovvn in Figurē 2 so that it forms a planar supporting surface 36, on vvhich the free gift 35, such as a glass, can be arranged. When the support member 25 is pushed into the multipackage, an opening 37 is formed on the lateral wall 3, through vvhich the free gift 35 can be seen from the outer surface of the multipackage. The opening 37 is iliustrated in Figurē 2 by means of a broken line. A section 31 of the support member 25 may constitute a vertical foot part supporting the planar supporting surface 36. The support member 25 may be sized and shaped so that the lateral wall is provided vvith the opening 37 required for making the free gift 35 visible, and on the other hand, during sizing it should be considered that the support member 25 is able to hold the free gift 35 firmly in its place inside the multipackage. The foot part 31 of the support element 25 may be fastened to the bottom 2 of the multipackage by means of a fastening part 32. The fastening part 32 may be fastened, for instance, by glue, shape locking or in another suitable manner against the inner surface of the bottom 2. The support member 25 may also comprise a flap 33, vvhich may be a vertical protrusion preventing lateral movement of the free gift 35 tovvards the product package 34.In Figure 2, the multipackage is assembled around a plurality of product packages 34 and one free gift 35. The cover parts 4 and 6 are arranged on top of one another and locked in their places by pushing the fastening protrusions 20 through the fastening openings 24, whereby the fastening flanges 22 prevent the opening of the multipackage. Alternatively, the cover parts can be glued against each other. The support member 25 on the first lateral wall 3 is inverted to the multipackage and at least in the manner shovvn in Fig. 2 so that it forms a planar supporting surface 36, on vvhich the free gift 35 such as a glass can be arranged . When the support member 25 is pushed into the multipackage, an opening 37 is formed on the lateral wall 3, through vvhich the free gift 35 can be seen from the outer surface of the multipackage. The opening 37 is illustrated in Figure 2 by means of a broken line. A section 31 of the support member 25 may consist of a vertical foot part supporting the planar supporting surface 36. The support member 25 may be sized and shaped so that the lateral wall is provided with the opening 37 required for making the free gift 35 visible, and on the other hand, during sizing it should be considered that the support member 25 is able to hold the free gift 35 firmly in its place inside the multipackage. The foot part 31 of the support element 25 may be fastened to the bottom 2 of the multipackage by means of the fastening part 32. The fastening part 32 may be fastened, for instance, by glue, shape locking or in another suitable manner against the inner surface of bottom 2. The support member 25 may also comprise a flap 33, vvhich may be a vertical protrusion preventing lateral movement of the free gift 35 to the product package 34.

[0021] In Figurē 3 the multipackage is shovvn from the side. The free gift 35 inside the multipackage can be seen through the opening 37 on the lateral wall 3. In this case, the free gift 35 is a glass, and thus the opening 37 may be formed into the shape of a glass. The upper part of the opening 37 may comprise notches 38, in vvhich the edges of the mouth 39 of the glass can be arranged.In Figure 3, the multipackage is shoveled from the side. The free gift 35 inside the multipackage can be seen through the opening 37 on the lateral wall 3. In this case, the free gift 35 is a glass and thus the opening 37 may be formed into the shape of a glass. The upper part of the opening 37 may comprise notches 38, in vvhich the edges of the mouth 39 of the glass can be arranged.

[0022] Figurē 4 shovvs a package blank 1, vvhich differs from the blank shovvn in Figurē 1 at least so that it comprises tvvo support members. By means of the support members, a drinking cup vvith a foot, i.e. a beaker, can be supported inside the multipackage. The first lateral wall 3 is provided vvith a first support member 40 and the second lateral wall 5 vvith a second support member 41, vvhich support members 40 and 41 can support one free gift beLV 13413 tween them. The first support member 40 may comprise a lovver support 40a and an upper support 40b. Respectively, the second support member 41 may comprise a lovver support 41a and an upper support 41b. The lovver supports 40a and 41a may comprise an opening 42, through vvhich the foot of the beaker can be pushed to the outside of the multipackage. Furthermore, the lovver supports 40a and 41a may comprise cuts 43 and bending lines 44 so that the lovver supports may be bent invvards, as shovvn later in Figurēs 6 and[0022] Figure 4 illustrates a packet blank 1, and differs from the blank sheet 1 in Figure 1 at least so that it comprises the tvvo support members. By means of the support members, a drinking cup vvith a foot, viz. a beaker, can be supported inside the multipackage. The first lateral wall 3 is provided vvith a first support member 40 and the second lateral wall 5 vvith a second support member 41, vvhich support members 40 and 41 can support one free gift beLV 13413 tween them. The first support member 40 may comprise a lovver support 40a and an upper support 40b. Respectively, the second support member 41 may comprise a lovver support 41a and an upper support member 41b. The lovver supports 40a and 41a may consist of opening 42, through vvhich the foot of the beaker can be pushed to the outside of the multipackage. Furthermore, the lovver supports 40a and 41a may consist of cuts 43 and bending lines 44 so that the lovver supports may at least invade, as shovvn later in Figures 6 and

7. The first upper support 40b may comprise a section 45, vvhich is connected by a bending line 46 to the lateral vvall 3. Furthermore, the section 45 may be connected by a bending line 47 to a section 48, vvith vvhich support flaps 50 may be joined by means of bending lines 49. The section 45 is intended to be bent invvards to the multipackage substantially horizontally, and the section 48 is intended to be bent substantially vertically. The support flaps 50 are meant to be bent on both sides of the beaker. The second upper support 41b may also comprise the section 45, vvhich may be connected by the bending line 46 to the lateral vvall 5. Furthermore, the second upper support 41 b comprises an inner support 51 connected by the bending line 47 to the section 45. The inner support 51 is intended to be arranged inside the beaker, whereby it supports the beaker efficiently in its place inside the multipackage. The outer part 52 of the inner support 51 may be formed to have a tapering shape, vvhich substantialiy corresponds to the shape of the inner part of the beaker. Of course, the inner support 51 may also be shaped and sized to fit other kinds of drinking cups. Due to the sections 45, the inner support 51, the section 48 and the support flaps 50 extend to support the beaker arranged on the centre line of the multipackage. Since the inner support is placed inside the beaker, the beaker can be seen from the outside of the multipackage through an opening constituted by at least the second upper support 41b and formed by a cut 53.7. The first upper support 40b may comprise a section 45, vvhich is connected by a bending line 46 to the lateral vvall 3. Furthermore, the section 45 may be connected by a bending line 47 to a section 48, vvith vvhich support flaps 50 may be joined by means of bending lines 49. Section 45 is intended to be at least invariant to the multipackage substantially horizontally, and section 48 is intended to be at least substantially vertically. The support flaps 50 are meant to be bent on both sides of the beaker. The second upper support 41b may also comprise the section 45, vvhich may be connected by the bending line 46 to the lateral vvall 5. Furthermore, the second upper support 41 b may comprise the inner support 51 connected to the bending line 47. .The inner support 51 is intended to be arranged inside the beaker, whereby it supports the beaker efficiently in its place inside the multipackage. The outer part 52 of the inner support 51 may be formed to have a tapering shape, vhich substantialiy corresponds to the shape of the inner part of the beaker. Of course, inner support 51 may also be shaped and sized to fit other kinds of drinking cups. Due to sections 45, inner support 51, section 48 and support flaps 50 extend to support the beaker arranged on the center line of the multipackage. Since the inner support is placed inside the beaker, the beaker can be seen from outside the multipackage through an opening formed at least by the second upper support 41b and formed by a cut 53.

[0023] The package blank 1 shovvn in Figurē 5 corresponds to the application of Figurē 4 except that the blank 1 is provided vvith edge slips 13, vvhich are joined by the bending lines 14 vvith the short sides of the bottom 2 and the lovver part ofthe lateral vvalls.[0023] The package blank 1 shovvn in Figure 5 corresponds to the application of Figure 4 except that the blank 1 is provided by vvith edge slips 13, vvhich are joined by the bending lines 14 vvith the short sides of the bottom 2 and the lovver part ofthe lateral vvalls.

[0024] Figurē 6 shovvs a multipackage assembled from a blank 1 similar to that of Figurē 4. The purpose is to arranged inside the multipackage according to the figurē four beverage packages 34 in tvvo rovvs and one beaker 35 on the centre line of the multipackage. The upper part of the beaker 35 can be seen through the hole 37 from the outside of the multipackage. Further8 more, the foot 35a of the beaker can be seen partly through the opening 42.[0024] Figure 6 shows a multipackage assembled from a blank 1 similar to that of Figure 4. The purpose is arranged inside the multipackage according to the figure four beverage packages 34 in tvvo rovvs and one beaker 35 on the center line of the multipackage . The upper part of the beaker 35 can be seen through the hole 37 from the outside of the multipackage. Further8 more, the foot 35a of the beaker can be seen partly through the opening 42.

Sections 54 and 55 of the lovver support 41a are bent invvards, whereby they can support the beaker on the centre line of the multipackage. This can be seen ciearly in Figurē 7, vvhich shovvs the multipackage from belovv.Sections 54 and 55 of lovver support 41a are at least invvards whereby they can support the beaker on the center line of the multipackage. This can be seen ciearly in Figure 7, vvhich shovvs the multipackage from belovv.

[0025] It should be mentioned that the structure ofthe multipackage according to the invention may differ from the examples shovvn in the figurēs. Thus, the multipackage may also have Iateral vvalls at the ends ofthe package and the free gift may be arranged at the ends of the multipackage. The cover, the closing mechanism and the handle structure may differ from the Solutions shovvn in the figurēs. The number, dimensions and forming of the support members can be designed according to the product packages and the free gift to be arranged inside the multipackage.[0025] It should be mentioned that the structure of the multipackage according to the invention may differ from the examples in the figures. Thus, the multipackage may also have Iateral vvalls at the ends of the package and the free gift may be arranged at the ends of the multipackage. The cover, the closing mechanism and the handle structure may differ from the Solutions shovvn in the figures. The number, dimensions and forming of the support members can be designed according to the product packages and the free gift to be arranged inside the multipackage.

[0026] The multipackage according to the invention can be used as a casing for various beverage packages, such as bottles and cans. It can also be used as a casing for tin cans, for instance, in vvhich case the free gift can be a can opener, for example. The multipackage can be planned and sized as a casing for ice cream packages, and the free gift can be an ice cream bowl or an ice cream spoon. The free gift can also be a mascot, key chain, torch or any other additional product promoting sale. The multipackage can also be applied as a casing for products other than food supplies. Thus, the multipackage can be applied as a casing for a plurality of paint tins, for example, in vvhich case the free gift may be a paint brush, for instance. The shape, dimensions and structure of the multipackage may be selected as desired, and they may differ from the examples given above.[0026] The multipackage according to the invention can be used as a casing for various beverage packages such as bottles and cans. It can also be used as a casing for tin cans, for instance, in vvhich case the free gift can be a can opener, for example. The multipackage can be planned and sized as a casing for ice cream packages, and the free gift can be an ice cream bowl or an ice cream spoon. The free gift can also be a mascot, key chain, torch or any other additional product promoting sale. The multipackage can also be applied as a casing for products other than food supplies. Thus, the multipackage can be applied as a casing for a plurality of paint tins, for example, in vvhich case the free gift may be a paint brush, for instance. The shape, dimensions and structure of the multipackage may be selected as desired, and they may differ from the examples given above.

[0027] The dravvings and the related description are only intended to illustrate the idea ofthe invention. In its details, the invention may vary vvithin the scope ofthe claims.The dravings and the related description are only intended to illustrate the idea of the invention. In its details, the invention may vary in scope of the claims.

ABSTRACTABSTRACT

The invention relates to a multipackage and a blank for the same. The multipackage forms a casing around tvvo or more products and holds the products inside it. Inside the multipackage there are also one or more spaces for arranging a free gift inside the multipackage. A flank ofthe multipackage further comprises an opening allovving the free gift to be seen from the outside of the multipackage.The invention reduced to a multipackage and a blank for the same. The multipackage forms a casino around tvvo or more products and holds the products inside it. Inside the multipackage there are also one or more spaces for arranging a free gift inside the multipackage. The flank of the multipackage further comprises opening up the free gift to be seen from outside the multipackage.

(FIG. 6)(FIG. 6)

CLAIMS

1. A multipackage, inside vvhich a plurality of produets can be provided and vvhich comprises:1. A multipackage inside a plurality of produets can be provided and vvhich comprises:

a bottom (2);a bottom (2);

at least tvvo lateral vvalls (3, 5); and a cover, characterized in that inside the multipackage, a space for arranging a free gift (35) inside the multipackage is provided in advance; and that at least one lateral vvall (3, 5) comprises at least one opening (37), through vvhich at least part of the free gift (35) arranged inside the multipackage can be seen from the outer surface of the multipackage.at least tvvo lateral vvalls (3, 5); and a cover, characterized in that inside the multipackage, a space for arranging a free gift (35) inside the multipackage is provided in advance; and that at least one lateral vvall (3, 5) comprises at least one opening (37), through the vvhich at least part of the free gift (35) arranged inside the multipackage can be seen from the outer surface of the multipackage.

2. A multipackage as claimed in claim 1,characterized in that the multipackage comprises at least one support member (25,2. Multipackage as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the multipackage consists of at least one support member (25,

40,41) for supporting the free gift (35) inside the multipackage, and that the support member (25, 40, 41) is an inseparable part of the multipackage.40.41) for supporting the free gift (35) inside the multipackage, and that supporting member (25, 40, 41) is an inseparable part of the multipackage.

3. A multipackage as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the multipackage is made of one single package blank (1), and that the package blank (1) is made of a fibrous material, such as packing board or corrugated board.3. A multipackage as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the multipackage is made of one single package blank (1) and that the package blank (1) is made of a fibrous material such as a packing board or corrugated board .

4. A multipackage as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the multipackage is made of packing board, that the multipackage is sized for tvvo or more beverage packages (34) and one free gift (35), and that the free gift (35) is a drinking cup.4. A multipackage as claimed in any one of the previous claims, characterized in that the multipackage is made of a packing board, a multipackage is sized for tvvo or more beverage packages (34) and one free gift (35) free gift (35) is a drinking cup.

5. A blank for a multipackage, vvhich blank (1) is made of a fibrous material, such as packing board or corrugated board, and vvhich blank (1) comprises:5. A blank for a multipackage, a blank (1) is made of a fibrous material, such as a packing board or a corrugated board, and the blank (1) comprises:

a bottom (2);a bottom (2);

at least tvvo lateral vvalls (3, 5); and a cover, characterized in that at least one cut (26, 53) and at least one bending line (27, 46) separate at least one support member (25, 40, 41) from at least one lateral vvall (3, 5) of the blank (1), the support member being bendable to the inside of the multipackage to be formed so that a space for a free gift (35) is arranged to be formed inside the multipackage to be assembled, and that the cut (26, 53) separating the support member (25, 40, 41) is arranged to constitute edges for an opening (37) on the lateral vvall (3, 5), through vvhich the free gift (35) is arranged to be seen from the outside of the multipackage.at least tvvo lateral vvalls (3, 5); and a cover, characterized in that at least one cut (26, 53) and at least one bending line (27, 46) separate at least one support member (25, 40, 41) from at least one lateral vvall (3, 5) ) of the blank (1), the support member being bendable to the inside of the multipackage to be formed so that space for a free gift (35) is arranged to be formed inside the multipackage to be assembled, and that to the cut ( 26, 53) separating the support member (25, 40, 41) is arranged to form an edge (37) on the lateral vvall (3, 5), through a free gift (35) outside of the multipackage.

Claims

IZGUDROJUMA FORMULAINVENTION FORMULA

1. Multipaka, kuras iekšpusē var būt izvietoti daudzi produkti un kura satur pamatni (2), vismaz divas sānu sienas (3, 5) un apvalku, raksturīga ar to, ka multipakas iekšpusē ir iepriekš paredzēta telpa bezmaksas dāvanas (35) ievietošanai multipakas iekšpusē, un ka vismaz viena sānu siena (3, 5) satur vismaz vienu atveri (37), caur kuru no multipakas ārpuses var būt saskatāma vismaz daļa no multipakas iekšpusē ievietotās bezmaksas dāvanas (35).A multipack having a plurality of products housed therein and comprising a base (2), at least two side walls (3, 5) and a casing, characterized in that the multipack is provided with a predetermined space for inserting a free gift (35) inside the multipack. and, that at least one side wall (3, 5) comprises at least one opening (37) through which at least a portion of the free gift (35) inserted inside the multipack can be seen from the outside of the multipack.

2. Multipaka saskaņā ar 1. punktu, kas raksturīga ar to, ka multipaka satur vismaz vienu balstelementu (25, 40, 41) bezmaksas dāvanas (35) balstīšanai multipakas iekšpusē, un ar to, ka balstelements (25, 40, 41) ir nedalāma multipakas daļa.Multipack according to Claim 1, characterized in that the multipack comprises at least one support element (25, 40, 41) for supporting the free gift (35) inside the multipack, and in that the support element (25, 40, 41) is integral part of the multipack.

3. Multipaka saskaņā ar 1. vai 2. punktu, kas raksturīga ar to, ka multipaka ir veidota no vienas vienīgas pakas sagataves (1), un ar to, ka pakas sagatave (1) ir veidota no šķiedraina materiāla, tāda kā iepakošanas kartons vai gofrētais kartons.Multipack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the multipack is made of a single package blank (1) and in that the pack blank (1) is made of a fibrous material such as carton. or corrugated board.

4. Multipaka saskaņā ar jebkuru no iepriekšējiem punktiem, kas raksturīga ar to, ka multipaka ir veidota no iepakošanas kartona, ar to, ka multipakas izmēri ir piemēroti diviem vai vairākiem dzēriena iepakojumiem (34) un vienai bezmaksas dāvanai (35), un ar to, ka bezmaksas dāvana (35) ir kauss.Multipack according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the multipack is made of cardboard, in that the multipacks are suitable for two or more beverage packages (34) and one free gift (35), and that the free gift (35) is a cup.

5. Multipakas sagatave, kur sagatave (1) ir veidota no šķiedraina materiāla, tāda kā iepakošanas kartons vai gofrētais kartons, un kurā sagatave (1) satur pamatni (2), vismaz divas sānu sienas (3, 5) un apvalku, raksturīga ar to, ka vismaz viens iegriezums (26, 53) un vismaz viena locījuma līnija (27, 46) atdala vismaz vienu balstelementu (25, 40, 41) no vismaz vienas sagataves (1) sānu sienas (3, 5), pie kam balstelements ir ielokāms uz veidojamās multipakas iekšpusi tā, ka telpa bezmaksas dāvanai (35) ir izkārtota tā, lai tā būtu veidojama saliekamās multipakas iekšpusē, un ar to, ka iegriezums (26, 53), kas atdala balstelementu (25, 40, 41), ir izkārtots tā, lai izveidotu malas uz sānu sienas (3, 5) esošai atverei (37), caur kuru no multipakas ārpuses būtu redzama bezmaksas dāvana (35).Multi-pack preform, wherein the preform (1) is made of a fibrous material such as packing carton or corrugated board and wherein the preform (1) comprises a base (2), at least two side walls (3, 5) and a casing characterized by wherein at least one notch (26, 53) and at least one fold line (27, 46) separate at least one support member (25, 40, 41) from at least one side wall (3, 5) of the workpiece (1), wherein the support member being foldable on the inside of the multipack to be formed such that the space for the free gift (35) is arranged to be formed on the inside of the folding multipack and with an incision (26, 53) separating the support member (25, 40, 41), is arranged to form edges on an opening (37) on the side wall (3, 5) through which a free gift (35) can be seen from the outside of the multipack.