HOT-FILL CONTAINER HAVING IMPROVED LABEL SUPPORT

摘要

A plastic container (10) adapted for adjustment to internal volumetric changes includes a container body defining an internal space. The container body includes a main body portion (18) having a plurality of vacuum panels (20) disposed about an outer circumference, and a corresponding plurality of columns (22) interposed between the vacuum panels. A label (24) covers at least a portion of the vacuum panels and the columns. The label has a first portion having a first surface area that is in contact with the container and a second portion having a second surface area that is not in contact with the container. A ratio of said first surface area to said second surface area is at least 1.0, thereby ensuring superior label support. The main body portion further has a maximum outer radius (Rmax) and a maximum depth (Dvp) that is defined with respect to the maximum outer radius. A ratio of the maximum depth to the maximum outer radius is preferably no greater than about 0.2, which also contributes to the quality of the label support.