| 摘要 |
<p>A top lift carrier (20) used to carry a plurality of containers (22) such as cans or bottles, is formed from a single ply, plastic handle portion (26) which has a plurality of tabs (46) along an edge of it and a planar, plastic container engaging portion (24) which has a plurality of apertures (28) therethrough that are provided in rows. Each aperture (28) carries one of the containers (22). The handle portion (26) and the container engaging portion (24) are formed separately and may be made of dissimilar materials. To form the completed carrier, the tabs (46) are fused or welded to the container engaging portion (24) between the rows of apertures (28). In one embodiment, the container engaging portion is provided with a plurality of spaced slots (38) between the rows of apertures (28). The tabs (46) on the handle portion (26) are respectively inserted through the slots (38) and fused or welded to an underside of the container engaging portion (24) to form a strong, peel resistant weld. When the carrier (20) is used the weld is placed in shear. In another embodiment, the slots (38) are eliminated and the tabs (46) are fused or welded directly to the upper surface of the container engaging portion (24). This embodiment is preferably used for lighter weight items in which peel forces do not need to be substantially eliminated. <IMAGE></p> |
