Patent ID: 6253952
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A packaging box, comprising:a) a container having an open top and at least a pair of parallel side walls having upper profiles;b) each of said profiles including a horizontal wall, a vertical wall extending downwardly from said horizontal wall, a longitudinal recess of substantially rectangular section located immediately below said vertical wall;c) said recess including an outside lower edge having at least two fixing tabs vertically disposed at said outside lower edge, said fixing tabs being oriented parallel to said parallel side walls;d) a longitudinal rib formed in an upper inside edge of each fixing tab, each rib having a wedge-shaped section with a sharp end oriented upwards;e) a cover for said container including a cover area to enclose said open top and having at least two cover flaps provided in opposing edges having a width substantially equal to the distance between an upper edge of a corresponding side wall and a lower outermost edge of said recess;g) said cover including weakening lines formed between said cover area and corresponding cover flaps;h) each of said cover flaps including a corresponding number of rectangular slots as said fixing tabs, each slot being configured to receive the corresponding rib when said cover flaps are inserted in corresponding recesses.