Product packaging creating a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame and methods for making same

摘要

A cost-effective package is described that creates a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame. The package includes a chassis (14) having a compartment (78a, 78b) for holding the item and a frame (12) for holding the chassis. The chassis includes a front panel (22) and a rear panel (24). The chassis compartment is formed by a cavity in the front panel and a complementary cavity in the rear panel. The chassis further includes a flange (26) for installing the chassis into the frame. The flange is formed by first and second flange flaps (26a, 26b) that extend respectively from the front and rear chassis panels. The frame for holding the chassis includes a series of panels that fit around the outer perimeter of the chassis. One of the panels includes a guide channel (30) and slot (32) for receiving the chassis flange. The package is formed by sliding the chassis into the frame and folding the rest of the frame panels around the chassis.