Beverage Container Packaging With Thermo Pack Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current beverage container packaging lacks effective temperature control and environmental protection during transit, particularly for temperature-sensitive beverages, as traditional materials like bubble wrap and Styrofoam are inadequate in maintaining the desired temperature and are not environmentally friendly.
Innovation Solution
A beverage container packing assembly comprising a bottom tray, center support, and top tray made of molded paper pulp with integrated thermo pack accommodation, allowing for temperature control through the placement of thermo packs between rows of beverage containers, and a water-resistant coating to maintain structural integrity and protect against moisture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If traditional packaging materials like bubble wrap and Styrofoam are used, then beverage containers are protected during transit, but temperature control is inadequate and environmental impact is negative
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters from traditional non-biodegradable materials (Styrofoam, bubble wrap) to biodegradable molded paper pulp, fundamentally altering the environmental characteristics while maintaining protective functions. This parameter change enables both environmental compatibility and temperature control capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite packaging system combining molded paper pulp trays with thermo packs (temperature control devices). This composite approach integrates the protective structural function of the pulp trays with the temperature regulation function of the thermo packs, resolving the contradiction between protection and temperature control.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If molded paper pulp trays are used, then environmental friendliness is improved, but temperature control capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the molded paper pulp tray structure with integrated thermo pack accommodation features. The trays are designed with recesses and compartments that specifically hold thermo packs, combining the environmental benefits of paper pulp with the temperature control benefits of thermo packs into a unified packaging system.
Solution Approach 2:
The molded paper pulp trays serve multiple functions: providing structural protection during transit, offering moisture resistance through coating, enabling temperature control through integrated thermo pack accommodation, and maintaining environmental friendliness through biodegradability. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between environmental friendliness and temperature control capability.
3Strength
If traditional packaging materials are used, then structural protection is provided, but moisture resistance and structural integrity are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a moisture-resistant coating to the molded paper pulp trays, changing the surface parameters of the material. This coating treatment enhances the inherent moisture resistance of paper pulp while maintaining its biodegradable and protective structural properties, resolving the contradiction between structural protection and moisture resistance.
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 solution effectively maintains the temperature of beverage containers during transit, prevents spoilage, and reduces environmental impact by using recyclable and biodegradable materials, while providing robust protection against impacts and moisture.
Implementation Method 1
a water-resistant coating to maintain structural integrity and protect against moisture
Implementation Method 2
The center support is configured to accommodate a thermo pack. The top tray is configured to accommodate the thermo pack between a first row and a second row of the second compartments
Data Source
AI summary
Beverage container packing assemblies and methods are disclosed. A beverage container packing assembly includes a bottom tray, center support, and a top tray. The bottom tray defines first compartments. The first compartments may be configured to receive a first portion of a beverage container. The bottom tray includes one or more first support columns. The center support defines through holes. Each of the through holes is configured to receive a second portion of a beverage container therethrough. The center support is configured to accommodate a thermo pack. The top tray defines second compartments. Each of the second compartments is configured to receive a third portion of a beverage container. The top tray is configured to accommodate the thermo pack between a first row and a second row of the second compartments.