Collapsible box

Abstract

A packaging structure comprising a collapsible box is provided. The packaging structure is easily transformed from a unconstructed form to a usable box and provides improved storage and transportation efficiencies. In one embodiment, the packaging structure comprises a plurality of main body panels foldably connected; a lift panel foldably connected to a first panel of the main body panels; and a connector foldably connected between the lift panel and a second panel of the main body panels, wherein the lift panel and the connector are movably disposed between a substantially flat position and a lifted position.

1 . A packaging structure, comprising: 
 a plurality of main body panels foldably connected;    a lift panel foldably connected to a first panel of the main body panels; and a connector foldably connected between the lift panel and a second panel of the main body panels, wherein the lift panel and the connector are movably disposed between a substantially flat position and a lifted position.    
     
     
         2 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein the main body panels are sequentially connected as a flat layer.  
     
     
         3 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein the main body panels are foldable against each other as a plurality of flat layers.  
     
     
         4 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein, in the substantially flat position, the lift panel and the connector are disposed substantially flat against the main body panels.  
     
     
         5 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein, in the lifted position, the lift panel, the connector, the first panel and the second panel are disposed at one or more angles with respect to each other.  
     
     
         6 . The packaging structure of  claim 5 , wherein the first panel is disposed substantially perpendicularly to at least one of the lift panel, the connector and second panel.  
     
     
         7 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , wherein the main body panels comprise a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, and a top panel.  
     
     
         8 . The packaging structure of  claim 1 , further comprising a flap foldably connected to one of the main body panels.  
     
     
         9 . The packaging structure of  claim 8 , further comprising a set of fasteners, wherein a first fastener is disposed on the flap and a second fastener is disposed on one of the main body panels.  
     
     
         10 . A packaging system, comprising: 
 a main body comprising a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, and a top panel foldably connected;    a left side panel foldably connected to a left edge of the bottom panel;    a right side panel foldably connected to a right edge of the bottom panel; and    one or more connectors foldably connected between each side panel and one or more of the front panel and back panel.    
     
     
         11 . The packaging system of  claim 10 , wherein each connector comprises a triangular panel having a first edge attached to one of left and right side panels and a second edge attached to one of front and back panels.  
     
     
         12 . The packaging system of  claim 10 , further comprising a sheet adhering the front panel, the bottom panel, the back panel and the top panel.  
     
     
         13 . The packaging system of  claim 12 , wherein the sheet provide foldable connections between the panels.  
     
     
         14 . The packaging system of  claim 10 , wherein the main body further comprises a flap foldably connected to one of the top panel and the front panel.  
     
     
         15 . The packaging system of  claim 14 , further comprising a fastener set disposed on at least one of the flap and the front panel.  
     
     
         16 . The packaging system of  claim 10 , wherein a foldable connection between the bottom panel and the back panel provides sufficient width for folding the packaging system in flat layers.  
     
     
         17 . A packaging structure, comprising: 
 a main body comprising a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel, and a top panel foldably connected in sequence;    a left side panel foldably connected to a left edge of the bottom panel;    a right side panel foldably connected to a right edge of the bottom panel;    a plurality of connectors foldably connected between the left side panel and the front and back panels and between the right side panel and the front and back panels;    wherein the side panels are selectively foldable between a flat position against the bottom panel and an upright position which concurrently lifts the front and back panels to upright positions.    
     
     
         18 . The packaging structure of  claim 17 , wherein each connector comprises a triangular panel having a first edge attached to one of left and right side panels and a second edge attached to one of front and back panels.  
     
     
         19 . The packaging structure of  claim 17 , wherein the main body further comprises a flap foldably connected to the front panel and a fastener set disposed on at least one of the flap and the front panel.  
     
     
         20 . The packaging structure of  claim 17 , wherein a foldable connection between the bottom panel and the back panel provides sufficient width for folding the packaging structure in flat layers.