Hanging package structure

A package structure is disclosed herein, including: a case having a first surface, second surface and side surfaces, and a tray housed within a space defined by the case, the tray including: a first part on which a product is disposable, a second part extending from the first part at least partly facing the first surface, a hanger part extending from the second part outwards from the case through an opening, the case further including third, fourth, fifth and sixth surfaces, and an extension portion facing a second part of the tray disposed partly between the extension portion and the first surface.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to packaging, and more particular, to packaging for a product that reduces wasted space caused by accommodating display on a hanger.

BACKGROUND

Various electronic products such as electronic devices, smartphone accessories and electronic stylus pens are often sold with diverse forms of packaging. Packaging may protect products disposed therein from external shocks that may occur during transportation, retail and sales. Further, packaging often includes a hanger that is designed according to a specified standard, so that multiple items of the product can be hung neatly on a sales rack for display and sale.

SUMMARY

Some forms of packaging use a structure in which a hole is drilled into an upper surface of a case forming an outer surface of the package. Then, a hanger part is passed through the hole, which completes assembly of the packaging. In this case, even though a width of a product is smaller than a width of the hanger part, unnecessary spaces may be formed on both sides of the hanger part to permit the hanger part to be supported by an upper end of the case.

Certain embodiments disclosed herein provide a package structure in which a size of the hanger part of the tray is set accordingly to the size of the case, which may reduce the creation of unnecessary spaces in the packaging.

Certain embodiments disclosed herein may provide a package structure in which a portion of an upper end of the case may support a portion of the tray.

According to certain embodiments, a package structure is disclosed herein, including: a case including a first surface in which a first opening is formed, a second surface facing the first surface, and side surfaces surrounding an inner space defined between the first surface and the second surface and connected to the first surface and the second surface, and a tray at least partially housed within the inner space of the case, wherein the tray includes: a first part on which a product is disposed, a second part extending from the first part, the second part at least partially facing the first surface of the case, and a hanger part extending from the second part and extending outwards from the case through the first opening, wherein the case further includes: a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, a fourth surface extending from the third surface, a fifth surface extending from the third surface in a direction opposite to the fourth surface, a sixth surface extending from the fifth surface in a direction opposite to the third surface, and disposed between the fourth surface and the fifth surface, an extension portion extending from the sixth surface and at least partially facing the second part of the tray, and wherein the second part of the tray is disposed at least partially between the extension portion and the first surface.

Further, a case accommodating a hanger tray according to certain embodiments of the disclosure may include a first side surface, a second side surface facing the first side surface, a third side surface disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface, a fourth side surface disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface and facing the third surface, a first cover extending from one distal end of the first side surface and covering at least a portion of a first opening defined by the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, and the fourth side surface, a second cover extending from the other distal end of the first side surface, as defined by the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, and the fourth side surface, and covering at least a portion of a second opening formed at a position opposite to the first opening, and a third cover that extends from one distal end of the second side surface and is disposed at a position facing the first cover, in which the case surrounds the hanger tray.

According to embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, unnecessary space formation in packaging structure may be reduced, thereby reducing logistical and material costs.

According to embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, a tray and a case may be more firmly coupled together, which may better prevent product from escaping the packaging unintentionally.

According to embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, the tray may be more easily separated from the case.

In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified though the present specification may be provided.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar components may be designated by the same or similar reference numerals.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Hereinafter, certain embodiments of the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited to specific embodiments and includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG.1is a plan view illustrating a state in which a case having a package structure according to an embodiment is unfolded.FIG.2is an enlarged view of part A ofFIG.1.FIG.3is a plan view illustrating a tray having a package structure according to the embodiment when viewed from four surfaces.FIG.4Ais an enlarged view of part B ofFIG.3.FIG.4Bis a view illustrating a cross section along line C-C′ ofFIG.3.FIG.5is a perspective view illustrating the package structure according to the embodiment.

Referring toFIGS.1to5, a package structure10may include a case100and a tray200. For example, the case100may include an inner space formed by a plurality of surfaces. The case100may include a first surface (such as, for example, a fifth case surface150) in which a first opening511is formed, a second surface (such as, for example, a sixth case surface160) facing the first surface, and side surfaces (such as, for example, a first case surface110, a second case surface120, a third case surface130, and the fourth case surface140) surrounding the inner space between the first surface and the second surface and connected to the first surface and the second surface. The tray200on which a product (such as, for example, an electronic device, a smartphone accessory, and an electronic stylus pen) is seated may be at least partially disposed within the inner space of the case100. When the tray200is disposed in the inner space of the case100, at least a portion (such as, for example, a hanger part270) of the tray200may be exposed to the outside of the case100.

According to an embodiment, at least a portion (such as, for example, a body) of the tray200may be disposed within the case100. For example, the case100may be formed so as to have a hexahedral shape including the first case surface110(such as, for example, a third surface or a first side surface), the second case surface120(such as, for example, a fourth surface or a third side surface), the third case surface130(such as, for example, a fifth surface or a fourth side surface), the fourth case surface140(such as, for example, a sixth surface or a second side surface), the fifth case surface150(such as, for example, the first surface or a first cover), and the sixth case surface160(such as, for example, the second surface or a second cover). The first case surface110, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, and the fourth case surface140may form the side surfaces of the case100. The fifth case surface150may form an upper surface of the case100. The sixth case surface160may form a lower surface of the case100. The case100may define the inner space, formed via being surrounded by the first case surface110, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, and the fourth case surface140. The first opening511may be formed disposed in a direction originating from the inner space and moving toward the fifth case surface150. A second opening512may be formed disposed in a direction originating from the inner space and moving toward the sixth case surface160. Before the fifth case surface150and the sixth case surface160are closed by a closing action directed toward the inner space, the tray200may be inserted into the second opening512in a direction of a first arrow501. A portion (such as, for example, a body) of the tray200may be accommodated in the inner space of the case100, and the other portion (such as, for example, the hanger part270) of the tray200may be exposed to the outside of the case100through the first opening511.

According to an embodiment, inFIGS.1and2, the case100may include a plurality of surfaces defining the inner space. For example, the plurality of surfaces may be manufactured as one continuous flat surface.FIG.1is a plan view in which the plurality of surfaces are unfolded. The first case surface110, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, the fourth case surface140, the fifth case surface150, and the sixth case surface160may be folded along dotted lines ofFIG.1so as to form six surfaces of the case100. As an example, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, the fifth case surface150, and the sixth case surface160may extend from different corners of the first case surface110. The fourth case surface140may extend from the third case surface130in a direction opposite to the first case surface110.

According to an embodiment, a first wing portion141may extend from the fourth case surface140in a direction opposite to the third case surface130. When the case100is configured as a hexahedron, the first wing portion141may overlap and be attached to the second case surface120.

According to an embodiment, a second wing portion121may extend from the second case surface120in parallel to the sixth case surface160. A third wing portion131may extend from the third case surface130in parallel to the sixth case surface160. When the case100is configured as a hexahedron, the second wing portion121and the third wing portion131may be folded toward the second opening512.

According to an embodiment, the fifth case surface150may include at least one wing portion (such as, for example, a fourth wing portion152and a fifth wing portion153). The fourth wing portion152may extend from the fifth case surface150in parallel to the second case surface120. The fifth wing portion153may extend from the fifth case surface150in parallel to the third case surface130. When the case100is configured as a hexahedron, the fourth wing portion152and the fifth wing portion153may be folded toward the first opening511.

According to an embodiment, a sixth wing portion161may extend from the sixth case surface160in a direction opposite to the first case surface110. When the case100is configured as a hexahedron, the sixth wing portion161may be folded toward the second opening512. When the case100and the tray200are coupled, the sixth wing portion161may be inserted between the fourth case surface140and the tray200. In this case, the sixth wing portion161may be disposed so as to overlap the fourth case surface140. The fourth case surface140may include an opening portion142defined in a portion that overlaps the sixth wing portion161. For example, in a state in which the case100and the tray200are coupled, a user may open the sixth wing portion161using a tool or a body portion (such as, for example, their fingernail) through the opening portion142and may thus pull the tray200towards a direction of the second opening512.

According to an embodiment, as illustrated inFIGS.3,4A, and4B, the tray200may include a first part (such as, for example, a first body portion210) on which a product is seated, a second part (such as, for example, a fourth body portion250) extending from the first part and at least partially facing the fifth case surface150(such as, for example, the first surface) of the case100, and the hanger part270extending from the second part and extending outward from the case100through the first opening511of the case100. For example, the tray200may include the body and the hanger part270. The body may include the first body portion210(such as, for example, the first part), a second body portion220(such as, for example, a third part), a third body portion230(such as, for example, a fourth part), a fourth body portion (such as, for example, the second part), and a fifth body portion260(such as, for example, a fifth part). As an example, the body may be formed via an injection molding method. The first body portion210, the second body portion220, the third body portion230, the fourth body portion250, and the fifth body portion260may define a first recess240. The first body portion210may partially include a recess structure212. A second recess211may be formed by the recess structure212. The second recess211may be formed according to the shape of a product accommodated in the package structure10. The hanger part270may extend from the fourth body portion250in a direction opposite to the first body portion210in parallel to the first body portion210.

According to an embodiment, when the tray200is accommodated in the case100, the body of the tray200may be disposed so as to face each surface of the case100. For example, the first body portion210may face the first case surface110. The second body portion220may face the second case surface120. The third body portion230may face the third case surface130. The fourth body portion250may face the fifth case surface150. The fifth body portion260may face the sixth case surface160.

According to an embodiment, in the case100, the first case surface110, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, and the fourth case surface140may be formed so as to have a first height H11. The fifth case surface150may be formed to have a second height H12. The sixth case surface160may be formed to have a third height H13. The second height H12may be smaller than the third height H13. The first case surface110, the fourth case surface140, the fifth case surface150, and the sixth case surface160may be formed to have a first width W11. The second case surface120and the third case surface130may be formed to have a second width W12. The second width W12may be equal to the third height H13.

According to an embodiment, inFIG.2, an extension portion170(such as, for example, a third cover) may be formed at a corner of the fourth case surface140, which is adjacent to the fifth case surface150. For example, at least one protrusion portions143and144may be formed on both sides of the extension portion170. The extension portion170may be disposed within the fourth case surface140from the protrusion portions143and144by a size of the protrusion portions143and144. A width of the extension portion170may be smaller than the width (such as, for example, the first width W11) of the fourth case surface140by the size of the protrusion portions143and144. The extension portion170may have a fourth height H14. The fourth height H14may be smaller than the second height H12. A bending line171(or a folding line) may be formed in advance at a folded corner between the extension portion170and the fourth case surface140.

According to an embodiment, inFIG.3, in the tray200, the first body portion210, the second body portion220, and the third body portion230may be formed to have a fifth height H21. The fourth body portion250and the fifth body portion260may be formed to have a sixth height H22. The fifth height H21may be smaller than or be equal to the first height H11. The sixth height H22may be smaller than or equal to the third height H13. The first body portion210, the fourth body portion250, and the fifth body portion260may have a third width W21. The second body portion220and the third body portion230may have a fourth width W22. The third width W21may be smaller than or equal to the first width W11. The fourth width W22may be smaller than or equal to the second width W12. The fourth width W22may be equal to the sixth height H22.

According to an embodiment, the hanger part270may extend from the fourth body portion250. For example, the hanger part270may have a seventh height H23and the third width W21. The hanger part270may include a hanger hole271. As an example, the hanger hole271may be formed according to certain standard specifications for such holes, for use in retail. The hanger hole271may include a first hanger hole271acorresponding to two hanger hooks and a second hanger hole271bcorresponding to one hanger hook. The second hanger hole271bmay be formed at a central portion of the first hanger hole271a. The first hanger hole271amay have a first length L1corresponding to the standard specifications. The second hanger hole271bmay have a second length L2corresponding to the standard specifications. The width (such as, for example, the third width W21) of the hanger part270may be greater than the first length L1. As an example, the width (such as, for example, the third width W21) of the hanger part270may be determined according to the size (such as, for example, the first length L1) of the first hanger hole271a, and the width of the tray200may be greater than or equal to the width of the hanger part270.

FIG.6is a view illustrating a process of coupling the case and the tray in the package structure according to the embodiment.FIG.7is a view illustrating a state after the case and the tray are coupled in the package structure according to the embodiment.FIG.8is a view illustrating a cross section along line D-D′ ofFIG.7.

Referring toFIGS.6to8, as illustrated inFIG.5, the body of the tray200may be seated on the inner space of the case100. The hanger part270of the tray200may be exposed to the outside of the case100through the first opening511.

According to an embodiment, the extension portion170may be folded toward a first recess240(such as, for example, along a first arrow601) by a specified angle (such as, for example, 90 degrees). The extension portion170may be inserted into the first recess240While the extension portion170is inserted into the first recess240, the extension portion170may face the fourth body portion250and may support the fourth body portion250in a direction toward the hanger part270.

According to an embodiment, the fourth wing portion152may be folded toward the fifth case surface150(such as, for example, along a second arrow602) by a specified angle. Although not illustrated, like the fourth wing portion152, the fifth wing portion153may also be folded toward the fifth case surface150according to a specified angle. In a state in which the fourth wing portion152and the fifth wing portion153are folded, the fifth case surface150may be folded toward the first opening511. When folded in this way, the fifth case surface150may face the fourth body portion250, the fourth wing portion152may be inserted between the second case surface120and the second body portion220, and the fifth wing portion153may be inserted between the third case surface130and the third body portion230.

According to an embodiment, the tray200may be fixed by the case100. For example, inFIG.8, the fourth body portion250of the tray200may be disposed between the fifth case surface150and the extension portion170of the case100. The fifth case surface150may support the fourth body portion250in a direction of a third arrow801. The extension portion170may support the fourth body portion250in a direction of a fourth arrow802. Thus, the body of the tray200may be fixed inside the case100.

As described above, the extension portion170of the case100together with the fifth case surface150of the case100may support the fourth body portion250of the tray200. Accordingly, when the hanger part270is hung on an external hanger, the case100and the tray200may be stably fixed so as to secure and protect a product housed therein. Further, the extension portion170of the case100may prevent a product accessory stored in the first recess240(such as, for example, a user manual, a stylus, etc.) from separation or becoming unsecured within the packaging.

FIG.9is a view illustrating a process of separating the tray from the case in a state in which the case and the tray are coupled according to the embodiment.

Referring toFIG.9, the tray200may be separated from the case100by the user. For example, a first state901may depict a state before the tray200is separated from the case100. A second state903may depict a state in which the tray200is actively being separated from the case100.

According to an embodiment, in the first state901, the fourth body portion250of the tray200may be disposed between the fifth case surface150and the extension portion170of the case100. The extension portion170may face the fourth body portion250. In this case, the tray200may be moved by the user in a direction of an arrow905. For example, the user may pull the tray200in the direction of the arrow905to separate the case100and the tray200. In the second state903, the tray200may move in the direction of the arrow905, and the fourth body portion250may accordingly move away from the fifth case surface150. In this case, the extension portion170may be folded toward the fourth case surface140and face the fourth case surface140. Further, the extension portion170may face the hanger part270. In a state in which the extension portion170faces the fourth case surface140and the hanger part270, the tray200may continuously move in the direction of the arrow905as the user pulls on the same, and may eventually thus be separated from the case100.

According to an embodiment, the bending line171(or the folding line) may be formed in advance at a folded corner between the extension portion170and the fourth case surface140(such as, for example, the sixth surface). An corner between the extension portion170and the fourth case surface140may include a folding assist line so that the extension portion170overlaps the fourth case surface140when the tray200is moved in a direction (such as, for example, the direction of the arrow905) toward the sixth case surface160(such as, for example, the second surface) of the case100by a specified force or more.

According to an embodiment, the height (such as, for example, the fourth height H14) of the extension portion170may be determined so that the extension portion170is not in contact with the recess structure212when being folded.

As described above, when the tray200is moved in the direction of the arrow905by a specified force or more, the extension portion170may be folded to overlap the fourth case surface140, and accordingly, the user may easily separate the tray200from the case100without an additional operation.

According to certain embodiments, a package structure (such as, for example, the package structure10) may include a case (such as, for example, the case100) including a first surface (such as, for example, the fifth case surface150) in which a first opening (such as, for example, the first opening511) is formed, a second surface (such as, for example, the sixth case surface160) facing the first surface, and side surfaces (such as, for example, the first case surface110, the second case surface120, the third case surface130, or the fourth case surface140) surrounding an inner space between the first surface and the second surface and connected to the first surface and the second surface; and a tray (such as, for example, the tray200) at least partially disposed within the inner space of the case. The tray may include a first part (such as, for example, the first body portion210) on which a product is seated, a second part (such as, for example, the fourth body portion250) extending from the first part and at least partially facing the first surface of the case, and a hanger part (such as, for example, the hanger part270) extending from the second part, outward from the case through the first opening. The case may further include a third surface (such as, for example, the first case surface110) connecting the first surface and the second surface, a fourth surface (such as, for example, the second case surface120) extending from the third surface, a fifth surface (such as, for example, the third case surface130) extending from the third surface in a direction opposite to the fourth surface, a sixth surface (such as, for example, the fourth case surface140) extending from the fifth surface in a direction opposite to the third surface and disposed between the fourth surface and the fifth surface, and an extension portion (such as, for example, the extension portion170) extending from the sixth surface and at least partially facing the second part of the tray. The second part of the tray may be disposed at least partially between the extension portion and the first surface.

According to certain embodiments, when the second surface of the case is open and the tray moves in a direction toward the second surface of the case, the extension portion of the case may be further folded so as to overlap with the sixth surface of the case.

According to certain embodiments, a corner between the extension portion of the case and the sixth surface of the case may include a bending line (such as, for example, the bending line171) so that the extension portion of the case overlaps the sixth surface of the case when the tray is moved in a direction toward the second surface of the case (e.g., by a specified force or more).

According to certain embodiments, the sixth surface of the case may include at least one protrusion portion (such as, for example, the protrusion portions143and144) on one side of a corner between the extension portion of the case and the sixth surface of the case.

According to certain embodiments, the case may further include a wing portion (such as, for example, the sixth wing portion161). The wing portion may extend from the sixth surface in a direction opposite to the fifth surface. The wing portion may overlap with the fourth surface, and be at least partly attached to the fourth surface.

According to certain embodiments, the fourth surface of the case may include an opening portion (such as, for example, the opening portion142) in a portion thereof overlapping the wing portion.

According to certain embodiments, the hanger part may include a first hanger hole (such as, for example, the first hanger hole271a) formed with respect to two hangers according to the standard specification (e.g., for retail), and a second hanger hole (such as, for example, the second hanger hole271b) formed with respect to one hanger according to the standard specification.

According to certain embodiments, a width (such as, for example, the third width W21) of the hanger part may be determined according to a size (such as, for example, the first length L1) of the first hanger hole. A width (such as, for example, the third width W21) of the tray may be determined to be greater than or equal to a width of the hanger part.

According to certain embodiments, the hanger part may extend from the second part of the tray in parallel to the first part of the tray.

According to certain embodiments, the tray may further include a third part (such as, for example, the second body portion220) facing the second surface of the case, a fourth part (such as, for example, the third body portion230) facing the fourth surface of the case, and a fifth part (such as, for example, the fifth body portion260) facing the fifth surface of the case. The first part of the tray may face the third surface of the case.

According to certain embodiments, the tray may form a first recess (such as, for example, the first recess240) through the first part, the second part, the third part, the fourth part, and the fifth part. The extension portion of the case may be folded from the sixth surface to be inserted into the first recess.

According to certain embodiments, the third part of the tray may include a recess structure (such as, for example, the recess structure212) forming a second recess (such as, for example, the second recess211) on which the product is seated. When the tray moves in a direction toward the second surface of the case, and when the extension portion of the case is folded toward the sixth surface of the case, a size of the extension portion of the case may such that the extension portion of the case and the recess structure do not contact with each other.

According to certain embodiments, the tray may accommodate an electronic device in the second recess.

According to certain embodiments, the case may further include a first wing portion (such as, for example, the fourth wing portion152) extending from the first surface in a direction toward the fourth surface, and a second wing portion (such as, for example, the fifth wing portion153) extending from the first surface in a direction toward the fifth surface. The first wing portion of the case may be inserted between the fourth surface of the case and the third portion part of the tray. The second wing portion of the case may be inserted between the fifth surface of the case and the fourth part of the tray.

According to certain embodiments, a case (such as, for example, the case100) accommodating a hanger tray (such as, for example the tray200) may include a first side surface (such as, for example, the first case surface110), a second side surface (such as, for example, the fourth case surface140) facing the first side surface, a third side surface (such as, for example, the second case surface120) disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface, a fourth side surface (such as, for example, the third case surface130) disposed between the first side surface and the second side surface and facing the third surface, a first cover (such as, for example, the fifth case surface150) that extends from one distal end of the first side surface and covers at least a portion of a first opening (such as, for example, the first opening511) defined by the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, and the fourth side surface, a second cover (such as, for example, the sixth case surface160) extending from the other distal end of the first side surface, is defined by the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, and the fourth side surface, and covering at least a portion of a second opening (such as, for example, the second opening512) formed at a position opposite to the first opening, and a third cover (such as, for example, the extension portion170) extending from one distal end of the second side surface and is disposed at a position facing the first cover, in which the case surrounds the hanger tray.

According to certain embodiments, the third cover may be folded toward the first opening by a specified angle to at least partially overlap the hanger tray.

According to certain embodiments, the first cover may be folded toward the first opening by a specified angle to at least partially overlap the hanger tray, and at least a portion of the hanger tray may be disposed between the first cover and the third cover.

According to certain embodiments, the first cover may include a first wing portion (such as, for example, the fourth wing portion152) extending toward the third side surface, and a second wing portion (such as, for example, the fifth wing portion153) extending toward the fourth side surface. The first wing portion may be inserted between the third side surface and the hanger tray, and the second wing portion may be inserted between the fourth side surface and the hanger tray.

According to certain embodiments, a hanger part of the hanger tray may be exposed to an external environment through the first opening between the first cover and the third cover.

According to certain embodiments, a width of the third cover may be set to be smaller than a width of the second side surface.

It should be understood that certain embodiments of the present document and terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present document to specific embodiments and includes various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the corresponding embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar or related components may be designated by similar reference numerals. A singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present document, phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in a corresponding one of the phrases or all possible combinations thereof. Such terms as “first” and “second” or “1st” and “2nd” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another corresponding component, and does not limit the components in other aspects (such as, for example, importance or order). When it is referenced that a component (such as, for example, a first component) is “coupled with” or “connected with” another component (such as, for example, a second component) with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, this means that the component may be connected with the another component directly (such as, for example, in a wired manner), wirelessly, or via a third component.

According to various embodiment, respective components of the above-described components may include one or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be disposed to be separated from the other components. According to certain embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, the plurality of components may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of respective components of the plurality of components in a manner that is the same as or similar to the functions performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiment, operations performed by modules, programs, or other components may be executed sequentially, parallelly, repeatedly, or heuristically, one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.