| 摘要 |
A compact disc (CD) package formed from a unitary paperboard blank. The package is relatively long and stiff in its pre-purchased form and is readily foldable widthwise only after purchase. To permit folding after purchase, any outer wrapping is removed and the purchaser pulls a tear strip to rip away two of three layers of paperboard spanning the width of the package. This removal permits relatively easy folding of the remaining paperboard layer. The package yields both the desired pre-purchase larger size to permit desired graphics and also inhibits shoplifting. The lesser size of the package after folding facilitates storage by the purchaser. The blank of FIG. 1 includes a first pair of panels (20, 22) in a first row, a second pair of panels (30, 28) in a second row, and a third pair of panels (14, 12) in a third row. The panels of the first pair are joined by a foldable joint (46). The panels of the second pair are joined by a first frangible connection in the form of a tear strip (40). The panels of the third pair are connected by a frangible connection in the form of a tear strip (35). A panel (28) in the second row has a cut-out (52) for receiving a compact disc. A panel (22) in the first pair is provided with a plastic hub or pintle (51) which extends through the usual central hole in a compact disc (83). The three rows of panels are sequentially folded and secured together to form a three layer laminate. Upper and lower lateral panels (16, 26 and 18, 24) are added to provide protection for the CD during distribution as well as additional space for graphics.
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