Innerframe and apparatus for producing an improved innerframe
US5314062A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/6611
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame for securely retaining a bundle of elongated members, as for example cigarettes, within a container is provided. The container includes a bottom box panel, a top lid box panel, opposing right and left side box panels, and opposing front and back box panels. The frame is inserted into the container and comprises: a front frame panel portion defined by a left side and a right side, and a top and bottom margin; a left side frame panel connected to the front panel along the left side of said front panel, said left side panel including a left side biasing portion formed therein; and a right side frame panel connected to the front frame panel along the right side of said front panel, said right side panel including a right side biasing portion formed thereupon. The frame is erected and inserted into the box so that the front fame panel is contiguous with the front box panel, the left frame panel is contiguous with the left side box panel, and the right frame panel is contiguous with the right side box panel.
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