摘要 |
<p>A paperboard clip-type carrier (10) especially suited for carrying beverage cans. The top panel (12) comprises overlapped inner and outer top panel flaps (32, 34) which provide double thickness in the handle area. Support edges (64, 66, 68) in the reinforcing sections (22, 46, 48) connected to the bottom panel (14) and the side panels (16) engage the underside of the can chimes to support them, stress relief score linen (56, 58) are provided to distribute stresses from the support edges through the reinforcement sections. The side panels have cutouts (24) through which the chimes can protrude, allowing the side panels to be. positioned tightly against the cans to increase the strength of the carrier.</p> |