Reinforced handle structure for a carton (variants)

A handle structure for a carton having a handle panel (40, 42; 140, 142) and a strap member (44, 46; 144, 146) connected integrally with the handle panel (40, 42; 140, 142), he said strap member (44, 46; 144, 146) edges of the substantially separate strap handle panel (40, 42; 140, 142), characterized in that it comprises separate line segments (72; 172 ) extending from a first points near each respective corner of the handle panel (40, 42 end; 140, 142) to a second point of the next end to areas arranged centrally (30, 38; 130, 138) said belt member (44, 46; 140, 146) and in that a part of each segment separate line defines a first edge of a tongue of respective connection (70; 170), and further wherein a further separate lines extending from centrally disposed area of ​​the belt member to define second edges (196) of the tabs opposite said first edges connection interconnecting the lugs (70; 170) the belt members (44, 46; 144, 146) and adjacent areas of the handle panel (40, 42), so that when a force that is substantially normal to a plane in which lies said handle panel is exerted against said centrally disposed region (30, 38; 130, 138), said strap member (44, 46; 144, 146) is bent outwardly from said plane to a separated position next to said plane.