Bag-in-Box Container Structure for Easier Tap Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bag in box containers for liquid dispensing are inconvenient to use due to difficulties in accessing and positioning the tap dispenser, requiring consumers to find a receptacle and a stable surface for dispensing, often leading to misplaced dosing cups and cumbersome handling.
Innovation Solution
A bag in box container design featuring a removable tear strip for easy access to the tap dispenser, elevatable legs for positioning on a flat surface, and a dosing cup holder to securely store and retrieve the dosing cup, enhancing usability and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the tap dispenser is positioned near the bottom of the bag in box container to maximize liquid dispensing, then the liquid containment capacity is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because the receptacle cannot be positioned beneath the tap dispenser when placed on a flat surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces elevatable legs that lift the bag in box container vertically off the support surface. This dimensional change in positioning allows the receptacle to be positioned beneath the tap dispenser while maintaining maximum liquid containment capacity, resolving the spatial conflict between storage volume and dispensing accessibility
2Quantity of substance
If the tap dispenser is positioned near the bottom of the container, then the liquid containment capacity is improved, but the ease of operation worsens because an overhanging countertop or shelf is required
Solution Approach 1:
By adding vertical elevation through legs, the system eliminates the need for horizontal overhang configurations. The container can be positioned on any flat surface without requiring overhanging countertops or shelves, making the dispensing operation simpler while preserving full liquid capacity
3Device complexity
If the dosing cup is stored separately outside the container, then the device complexity is reduced, but the loss of time increases due to misplacement and retrieval difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The dosing cup is nested within the bag in box container structure, specifically positioned to be accessible through the front opening. This integration ensures the dosing cup is always available with the container without adding significant structural complexity, eliminating misplacement issues and retrieval time loss
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AI summary
A bag in box container having one or more features for lifting the bag in box, deploying the tap dispenser of the bag in box conveniently, storing a dosing cup, or conveniently using the bag in box container.