Merchandise container with integrated hang tab

摘要

A merchandise storage container includes an integrated hang tab. The hang tab is connected to the outer end panel that defines a portion of the lid of the container so that the hang tab may be use to help open the container when the user has removed the container from a display hook. The hang tab can be formed from only a single layer of material. A locking tab latches into a slot defined between an inner end panel and a rear wall of the container. The hang tab includes spaced legs disposed on either side of the locking tab. This configuration of the hang tab evenly distributes the hanging forces on either side of the locking tab.

主权项

1. A merchandise storage and display container comprising:
a container body including a front panel, a rear panel, an inner end panel connected to one of the front and rear panels, and an outer end panel connected to the other of the front and rear panels; a hang tab integrally extending from the outer end panel; the hang tab defining a hanger opening adapted to receive a portion of a hook to allow the container body to be supported by the hang tab; the outer end panel being selectively movable between open and closed conditions; a locking tab extending from and moving with the outer end panel between the open and closed positions; when the outer end panel is in the closed condition, the locking tab extending through a portion of and engaging a portion of the inner end panel to hold the outer end panel in the closed position; wherein the hang tab is connected to the outer end panel with first and second spaced legs; wherein the locking tab is connected to the outer end panel between the first and second spaced legs; and the first and second spaced legs and the locking tab are connected to an outer edge of the outer end panel; the outer edge positioning the locking tab against the one of the front and rear panels connected to the inner end panel.