Appliance Packaging Assembly With WPC Supports for Shock Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packaging solutions for appliances do not adequately protect them during shipment and distribution, failing to effectively absorb shocks and distribute forces, which can lead to damage.
Innovation Solution
A packaging assembly featuring shock-absorbing members with grooves and support features made of wood plastic composite (WPC) that retain and support appliances, providing enhanced shock absorption and force distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional packaging materials are used, then the packaging structure is simple and cost-effective, but the shock absorption capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is divided into multiple functional components: shock-absorbing members positioned at corners and edges, support features made of wood plastic composite within grooves, and retaining features. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific protection functions, improving overall shock absorption capability while maintaining structural organization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes wood plastic composite material for support features, combining organic wood fibers with plastic polymers. This composite material provides both structural support and shock absorption properties, enhancing protection capability while addressing environmental concerns through the use of renewable wood content
2Reliability
If more shock-absorbing materials are added, then the protection capability is improved, but the material usage and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Shock-absorbing members are strategically positioned at corners and edges where appliances are most vulnerable to damage during transit. Support features are placed within grooves at specific locations along the appliance length. This localized approach concentrates protection materials where they are most needed, improving reliability without excessive material usage
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging applies protection selectively rather than uniformly throughout the entire structure. By providing enhanced shock absorption at critical locations (corners, edges) and using support features only where grooves are defined, the design achieves adequate protection with optimized material consumption
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The packaging assembly effectively reduces damage to appliances by absorbing and distributing forces, ensuring protection during transit with minimal deformation and material usage, while being environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
A first support feature is disposed within the first groove of the first shock-absorbing member. A second support feature is disposed within the second groove of the first shock-absorbing member. Each of the first support feature and the second support feature is constructed of a wood plastic composite.
Implementation Method 2
The first shock-absorbing member that defines a cavity to receive a top of the appliance. The second shock-absorbing member defines a recess to receive a bottom of the appliance. The first shock-absorbing member and the second shock-absorbing member are configured to retain the appliance.
Data Source
AI summary
A packaging assembly (10) for an appliance (14) includes a first shock-absorbing member (18) that defines a cavity (22) to receive atop (26) of the appliance (14) and a second shock-absorbing member (42). The first shock-absorbing member (18) defines a first groove (30) and a second groove (34). Each of the first groove (30) and second groove (34) is defined in a top surface (38) of the first shock-absorbing member (18) and extends along a length thereof. The second shock-absorbing member (42) defines a recess (46) to receive a bottom (50) of the appliance (14). The first shock-absorbing member (18) and the second shock-absorbing member (42) are configured to retain the appliance (14). A first support feature (54) is disposed within the first groove (30) of the first shock-absorbing member (18). A second support feature (58) is disposed within the second groove (34) of the first shock-absorbing member (18). Each of the first support feature (54) and the second support feature (58) is constructed of a wood plastic composite.