Gift box container

Abstract

A package is provided comprising a tray having a main panel and opposed side walls and opposed end walls which are each hinged to the main panel. The package further comprises a stiffening sheet comprising a base panel having opposed side panels and opposed end panels hinged thereto, wherein at least one of the opposed end panels of the stiffening sheet includes a securing tab. The securing tab is defined at least in part by a weakened line of severance and is secured to the tray. The securing tab is severed from the stiffening sheet when the tray is erected from a flat collapsed form into a set up condition.

1 . A package comprising a tray having a main panel with opposed side walls and opposed end walls hinged to said main panel, the package further comprising a stiffening sheet comprising a base panel having opposed side panels and opposed end panels hinged thereto, wherein at least one of said opposed end or side panels of the stiffening sheet comprises a securing tab defined at least in part by a weakened line of severance, said securing tab being secured to the tray and wherein the securing tab is severed from the stiffening sheet when the tray is erected from a flat collapsed form into a set up condition. 
     
     
         2 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the securing tab is separated from the stiffening sheet as a consequence of relative movement between the opposed end panels of the stiffening sheet and the outer side walls of the tray. 
     
     
         3 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein said securing tab is struck from the end panel. 
     
     
         4 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the securing tab is defined in part by an aperture. 
     
     
         5 . A package according to  claim 4  wherein the end wall comprises a first panel and a second panel hinged together to form a double wall wherein said second panel comprises an engaging tab for engaging with said aperture to secure the package in said set up condition. 
     
     
         6 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the base panel of the stiffening sheet is of smaller dimension that the main panel of the tray. 
     
     
         7 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the base panel of the stiffening sheet is suspended above the main panel of the tray. 
     
     
         8 . A package according to  claim 1  wherein the base panel of the stiffening sheet is hinged along a first fold line to one of said opposed end panels and the main panel of the tray is hinged along a second fold line to one of said opposed end walls wherein said first and second fold lines are offset relative to one another. 
     
     
         9 . A two part blank for forming a package the two part blank comprising a first blank for forming tray, the first blank having a main panel with opposed side walls and opposed end walls hinged to said main panel, the package further comprising a second blank for forming a stiffening sheet, the second blank comprising a base panel having opposed side panels and opposed end panels hinged thereto, wherein at least one of said opposed end or side panels of the stiffening sheet comprises a securing tab defined at least in part by a weakened line of severance, said securing tab being secured to the first blank and wherein the securing tab is severed from the second blank when the package is erected into a set up condition. 
     
     
         10 . A securing device for use in a packaging apparatus for securing a first layer of the packing apparatus to a second layer of a packaging apparatus, comprising a first layer having a first panel and second panel hinged to the first panel by a first fold line, and a second layer having a third panel hinged to a fourth panel along a second fold line, wherein the first panel comprises a tab coupled to the first panel by a weakened line of severance said first layer being overlaid onto said second layer wherein said first layer is secured to the second layer by securing the tab to the third panel of the second layer, whereby in response to folding said first and third panels about their respective fold lines the tab separates from the first panel by tearing along the weakened line of severance. 
     
     
         11 . A securing device according to  claim 9  wherein the first and second fold lines are offset from one another. 
     
     
         12 . A securing device according to  claim 10  wherein the tab is struck from the third panel and defined in part by an aperture struck in part from the third panel. 
     
     
         13 . A package comprising the securing device according to  claim 10 . 
     
     
         14 . An inner liner comprising the securing device according to  claim 10 . 
     
     
         15 . A blank for forming a packaging apparatus comprising a securing device for securing a first layer of the packing apparatus to a second layer of a packaging apparatus, comprising a first panel and a second panel hinged wherein the first panel comprises a tab coupled to the first panel by a weakened line of severance said first panel being overlaid onto said second panel wherein said first panel is secured to the second panel by securing the tab to the second panel, whereby in response to relative movement between said first and second panels the tab separates from the first panel by tearing along the weakened line of severance. 
     
     
         16 . A securing device for use in a package comprising a panel of foldable sheet material, wherein a securing tab is coupled to said panel by a frangible connection, wherein said panel is securable in position by securing means applied to the securing tab and wherein the securing tab is separable from said panel during subsequent processing of the panel.