Title of Invention

IMPROVEMENT IN CARTON LOCKING SYSTEMS

Abstract

The present invention discloses a locking system of a carton pack, which protects the inside material from pilferage. In one of the embodiments the locking system is concealed from outside view. The locking system comprises multiple locks wherein during unlocking by way of pulling or any other means for the mischief of any pilferage,the inner locking systems gets locked automatically and continuous unlocking process ends with proff of the pliferage.

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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the carton design (printed or un-printed) comprising of specialized locking at bottom or side, which will prevent pilferage of the product, (when it is packed & closed with product packs), unless the locking system is tampered. 2. Description of the prior art The conventional locking systems of carton, the lockings are prone to be opened by pulling the flaps apart for pilfering the product packs without destroying the carton and resoling the same without leaving any proof of the pilferage. This results in serious losses to the company and increases the market complaints of shortage of product, which will affect the company image and also disturbs the distribution cycle. The drawing of the conventional carton with locking system is shown in the figure -I In any conventional carton pack comprising six sides wherein the opposite sides are approximately equal. Generally out of six sides any of the two opposite sides are used for locking mechanism. One of the locking sides is described as top flap or closing flap which is having slightly more width with respect to the its opposite locking side. This extra width is generally folded for the purpose of tuck-in there by locking the carton pack. The top flap is generally supported by at least two dust flaps. Various modifications that are known to the persons skilled in the art with respect to the above locking descriptions are being practiced in the industry. These modifications are not discussed in this description in detail but intend to make a reference to those modifications. The major locking mechanism is described on the exactly opposite side of the other first mentioned locking mechanism. To ensure proper, perfect and integrated locking mechanism the locking sides are exactly opposite to each other. The sheet of the second locking side of the carton pack is generally made in two longitudinal halves, wherein each half Is pasted to one dust flap. One of the longitudinal edge of the longitudinal half is used for creasing. And the other edge comprising groves and extended portions connected by an angular edge. During locking the extended portion of the one of the longitudinal half exactly fit into the grove of the other half and the angular edges ensures the perfect locking. In the conventional carton pack the lock is provided at the center of the locking side. Objects of the invention The object of the invention is to provide carton packing with a self locking system. The next object of the invention is to provide a carton having a concealed self-locking system. In another embodiment of the invention there is to provide a carton with concealed self-locking system wherein the carton breaks open beyond reclosing when a force is applied for performing any pilferage. The next object of the invention is to provide a carton having more than one self-locking system. In the another embodiment of the invention there is to provide a carton with multiple locking systems wherein during unlocking by way of pulling or any other means for the mischief of any pilferage, the inner locking systems gets locked automatically and continuous unlocking process ends with proof of the pilferage. The next object of the invention is to provide a carton packing system, which does not allow any pilferage, by providing tamper evidence. The next object of the invention is to minimise the market complaints for shortages by adopting the carton packing system of the invention. The next object of the invention is to minimise or total elimination of replacement of the products supplied. The next object of the invention is to provide a method of manufacturing of the carton with locking system of the present invention. The next object of the invention is to manufacture the carton with locking system wherein the cost of production is nearly equal to the existing manufacturing methods of conventional carton systems. Therefore, the present invention describes a locking system/design in the carton that would result in destroying of carton locking when attempted for pilferage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION. The present disclosure aims at carton pack having locking systems either in concealed or unconcealed form, which protects against any intentional pilferage. To achieve the objects of the present invention locking systems with different designs are contemplated suiting the Industrial requirements. The carton pack of the present invention can have one locking system of any design or any number of locking systems with same or different designs. The present disclosure aims at a carton having a single concealed self-locking system or a multiple self-locking systems to protect against any possible pilferage. . A carton with single concealed locking system wherein the locking side appear to be simply overlapping but there is a locking latch on the side of the inner flaps, which automatically locks when the carton is formed. In a carton pack which has multiple locking systems are arranged sequentially in such a way that inner locks tightens the grip of the carton while unlocking the outer locks with the motivation of performing illegal activities like pilferage. The dimensions of different locking systems depend upon the design chosen. Accordingly the present invention relates to a carton locking system characterized in that said locking system comprising at least two locks wherein the said locks serially gets automatically secured over the effort of pulling or opening of the locking side of the carton. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS. Figure I: The drawing refers to the single lock conventional carton pack in open format. Figure II: The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with double locking systems, shown in open format. Figure lia: The drawing refers to the outside view of the locking side of double locking carton pack. Figure lib: The drawing refers to the inside view of the locking side of double locking carton pack. Figure III: The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with triple locking systems, shown in open format. Figure Ilia: The drawing refers to the inside view of the locking side of triple locking carton pack. Figure IV: The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with concealed locking system, shown in open format. Figure IVA: The drawing refers to the outside view of the carton pack of the present invention with concealed locking system. Figure IVB: The drawing refers to the inside view of the carton pack of the present invention with concealed locking system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: The conventional carton pack is illustrated in figure-l as an example in an open format. In figure -I the letters A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 denote the dust flaps of the carton. The figures II, III and IV as shown are various embodiments of the present invention and it is to be noted that these embodiments do not define the limitations of the present invention. Figure II: The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with double locking systems, shown in open format. Like in conventional type a central lock Is provided characterized in that, a double locking mechanism is provided herewith. When a sealed packed carton is viewed from out side of the locking it appears that the locking system is like the conventional locking system. The twin locking mechanism can be better understood when viewed with-in. The figure - lla refers outer view of the locking side. The figure-lib refers to the inner view of the locking. In figure-ll the numeral 1 refers to the primary lock and numeral number 2 refers to the secondary locking mechanism. The angular edges of the secondary lock referred as numeral 4, are made lengthier than the angular edges of the primary lock, which is referred as numeral 3, thus forming a double "V" shaped locking mechanism. A person skilled in the art will appreciate the double locking mechanism of the present invention by looking at figure -II wherein the locking mechanism is shown in an open format of the carton pack. The numerals 1,2,3, and 4 of figure -II are same as shown in figure -lib. The angular edges may constitute any desirable shape for secure locking. The preferable shapes are "U" and "V" and the most preferable shape is "V". The main advantage of the double locking mechanism of the present invention is to discourage pilferage. During attempt of the pilferage the primary lock slips and secondary lock is automatically secured tightly in such way that the further continuous attempt of the pilferage leads to the breaking of the lock. Figure III; The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with triple locking systems, shown in open format. In further embodiment of the present invention and in continuation of the carton pack described with reference to the figures -II, I la, lib, a further lock is provided. This extra locking mechanism is provided to further strengthen the security against the continuous efforts of the any willful pilferage. In this embodiment of the present invention the cutting edge of the secondary lock is further extended preferably with 90° angle to provide a flap, which is referred as numeral 6. During the continuous efforts of the willful pilferage, at the time of remote failure of the secondary lock, the locking mechanism shown as numeral 5 in the figure- Ilia, tighten the lock in similar to the functioning of the secondary lock. Triple Self Locking Cartons are being made of paper boards as described in the process. The joining of carton by virtue of any system as described in the process. The third lock which is provided beyond the second lock shown in the figure - III further enhances the security of the locking system. The third lock, which is provided in the locking system, is the part of the carton. The gram mage and the dimensions (Length, Width and Height) of the carton are as described in the process. The die being used to punch the carton is the main part to manufacture the carton. Triple self-lock carton, in which the shape of the locking flaps can be any suitable shape. Triple self lock carton in which the second & third lock style and dimensions are not numerically defined but can be according to the size and shape of the carton. The carton lock in which the fourth and fifth locking notches can be created. Figure IV: The drawing refers to the carton pack of the present invention with concealed locking system, shown in open format. In the further embodiment of the present invention a carton pack with concealed locking mechanism is provided. In this embodiment the outside view of the locking side appears totally different from either conventional type or carton packs of the present invention as described in the figures I la. Departing from the conventional type the dust flaps are pasted over the locking flaps. The shapes and dimensions of the thus appeared dust flaps do not have any limitations. This outside appearance is shown in the figure-IVA. And inside appearance is shown in figure -IVB. By referring to both figures IVA and IVB it can not be concluded that they are the two sides of the same locking mechanism. Hence this type of locking mechanism is coined as "concealed locking mechanism". In other words the outside appearance is deceptive of the inner locking mechanism. In figure IVB it shown that the lock position is shifted to one of the ends. In the present embodiment the sheet of the locking side is made into two parts (L and M) and they differ in their in dimensions or may have equal dimensions. In general the two parts of the locking side having different dimensions is preferred and the figure - IV shows this preferred embodiment. The groves in the parts L and M are made such that one grove is made to insert into the other grove thus forming a concealed locking mechanism. During the attempt of the willful pilferage the attempt ends with breaking/ tearing of the locking flap(s). Concealed self-Locking system with extended flap cartons are made of paperboards as described in the process. The joining of carton by virtue of any system as described in the process. This is a pilfer proof design in which the flaps on the locking side appear to be simply overlapping but there is a locking latch on the side of the inner flaps which autonnatically locks when the carton is formed. Also the extended locking flap will not allow any sort of pilferage through locking side as it covers the surface. The grammage and the dimensions (Length, Width and Height) of the carton are as described in the process. The die being used to punch the carton is the main part to manufacture the carton. The carton with concealed self-locking with extended flap in which the side latch can be any shape, any style, any dimension and can be positioned properly. The carton with concealed self-locking with extended flap in which the extended flap size and shapes are not numerically defined but can be according to the size and shape of the carton. The carton with concealed self-locking with extended flap in which the bottom side( back side view from the opposite side of the closing flap of the carton), the shape, size and pasting flaps are need not be necessarily same as the drawing shown. The basic raw material for carton is paper board, generally produced by paper mills, being purchased by converters for carton manufacturing. Generally paperboards comprise of paper boards, combination of different paper boards and papers, combination of plastic materials and paper boards and combination of flexibles with paper boards Generally paperboards, the above said are coated, un-coated and laminated and used for cartons manufacturing. Paperboards as above said are printed or un-printed and used for carton manufacturing. Paperboards as above said comprising of printing by using printable inks, generally being procured by converters from outside manufacturer. Paperboards, as above said comprising of printing and coating. The coating is required to protect the printing surface from the scuffing problem. The coating inks are generally being procured by converters from outside manufacturer. Printed boards are being punched by using a die, generally manufactured by the same converter or being procured from the outside die manufacturer. The die being used to punch the carton comprising of wooden plate or any other suitable material plate and some arranged and adjusted metal pieces to punch the carton with desired design. The paperboards are being punched comprising of desired design shape and other extra paperboard pieces The paper boards are being punched by using a machine, generally the machines are being procured by converters from out side vendors. The machine being used for punching are specific to every vendor The punched paperboards are being used for carton preparation, generally connecting the both ends of the punched paperboards for closed carton preparation. Generally the punched paperboards are being connected by using any adhering agent or staplers or adhering tapes. The locking of cartons being formed by using any adhering agent or staplers or adhering tapes. The locking of carton being formed any one of the sides of the carton at the converters end. The methods being used for manufacturing the cartons comprising manual operation, semi-manual operation (parts of operations are being by manual and remaining are by machine) and fully be machines. The formed cartons generally sorted out before pack and stack. The paperboards as above said are being used for carton manufacturing with varied grammage from 100 to 600 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) The printing of carton design artwork comprising Length, Width(breadth) and Height. These parameters are varying from 10.00 to 600.00 mm (mille meters). Generally un-printed cartons comprising Length, Width (breadth) and Height. These parameters are varying from 10.00 to 600.00 mm (milli meters). , The cartons are being supplied to customers by the converters The cartons are being tested and used for packing of products by the so defined customer The cartons are being packed comprising different varieties of closing flaps to close the carton after packing with products. This is further substantiated by the accompanying drawings. Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with reference to the drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals and alphabets designate corresponding parts throughout the several views. DOUBLE SELF LOCKING SYSTEM: Figure-ll is a said view of the double self-locking system. The second lock, which is provided in the locking system, will not allow flaps to be pulled apart for pilfering the product packs. Any application of extra forces more than the carton natural strength will tear off the flaps and the carton cannot be closed again as like original. TRIPLE SELF-LOCKING SYSTEM: Figure - III is a said view of triple self-locking system. The third lock which is provided beyond the second lock shown in the figure further enhances the security of the locking system and destroys the flaps totally when attempts are made to force flaps apart while tampering the carton for product packs. CONCEALED SELF LOCKING SYSTEM WITH EXTENDED FLAP: Figure -IV is a said view of another pilfer proof design in which the flaps on the locking side appear to be simply overlapping but there is a locking latch on the side of the inner flaps, which automatically locks when the carton is formed. Any attempt to open the flaps will only result in total destruction of the flaps. Also the extended locking flap will not allow any sort of pilferage through locking side as it covers the surface. While this invention has been disclosed In its preferred forms. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications, additions, and deletions can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and its equivalents as set forth in the said claims, process, advantages and drawings. Advantages of the Invention The present invention describes self-locking unique system, which provides protection from the pilferage through locking system that could be used for packing of desired components. The present invention mainly aims about locking systems of any packing material in general. Therefore it should be understood that packing material used for packing is not claimed as such but the self locking system(s) designed to secure against possible misdeeds like pilferage. Pilferage is one of the major problems of the industry, where the loss to exchequer is often crosses the limit of 1 to 25 percent of turnover. Therefore the aim of the present invention is directed to minimize or total elimination, if possible, of pilferage, so that the industry gains by the loss and the consumer gets the maximum benefit. However for the simplicity sake hereby, the carton manufacture is explained by taking paper board(s) as the base material. We Claim 1. A carton locking system characterized in that said locking system comprising one or more Bikes wherein the said lock(s) serially gets automatically secured and provide tamper evidence upon willful pulling of the lock. 2. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking system comprises two locks. 3. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking system comprises three locks. 4. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking mechanism is not assessable by mere look from the outside of the locking side of the carton. 5. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the dust flaps are bonded / glued over locking flaps in concealed locking mechanism. 6. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the angular edges of the first and second locks are different. 7. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 2 wherein the second lock style and dimensions are not numerically defined but according to the size and shape of the carton. 8. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 3 wherein the angular edge of the secondary lock is extended further with an angular cut to form a third lock in sequence. 9. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 6 and claim 8 wherein that the two sides of the locking mechanism of the carton appears to be different, thus concealing the actual locking mechanism from outside view. 10. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking notch is positioned at either end of the carton. 11. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 1 wherein one of the locking flaps is extended to cover the maximum surface and provided with a crease. 12. The carton locking system as claimed in claim 10 and claim 11 wherein the locking mechanism is concealed and not assessable by mere look from the outside. 13. The carton locking system as claimed in any of the preceding claims wherein the sheet of the carton is cut into desired shape and size by using a suitable die. 14. A carton locking system is substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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998-mas-2002-description(complete)filed.pdf

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