CARRIER WITH BOTTOM PANEL LOCK

摘要

A wrap-around carrier (10) suitable for packaging tub-shaped articles (T). The bottom panel is formed from an inner flap (20) to which article retainer flaps (28) are hinged and an outer flap (22) to which a locking tab (40) is hinged. The retainer flaps are pivoted into the the interior of the carrier by the locking tabs (40) and include foldable side extensions (56) which engage the bottom portions of adjacent spaced articles. A slit or opening (58) between the retaining flaps permits entry of a locking tab (40). A projection (46) on the locking tabs engaging the retainer flaps adjacent an edge (66) thereof prevents withdrawal of the locking tabs from their activated positions.