摘要 |
CARTON AND CARTON BLANK A carton (90) comprising a top panel (16) and a first side panel (14) and comprising a slot-type carrying handle (H) formed in the top panel (16) and the first side panel (14), the slot-type carrying handle (H) comprising a line of separation (41) extending at least substantially transversely across the top panel (16). The slot-type carrying handle (H) comprising a first lifting edge that is spaced from the line of separation (41), the first lifting edge being defined by a first fold line (42a) spaced apart from the line of separation, the first lifting edge and the line of separation (41) defining, at least in part, a first cushioning flap (40a), wherein line of separation (41) and the first fold line (42a) extends into and terminate in the first side panel (14), the slot type carrying handle (H) further comprising a first stress relief mechanism provided in the first side panel (14), the first stress relief mechanism comprising a first arcuate cut line (54a), having a first end disposed adjacent to a terminal end of the first fold line (42a) such that the first arcuate cutline (54a) and the first fold line (42a) are contiguous, the first arcuate cutline (54a) defining a first portion (70) of the first side panel (14) which is displaceable outwardly of the carton (90) when the slot-type carrying handle (H) is in use. |