Biodegradable Package With Rotating Spout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packages face challenges with handlability, usability, and disposal, particularly due to materials like plastic which are not recyclable or are not weatherproof when made of recyclable materials like cardboard.
Innovation Solution
A package design featuring an outer and inner element with a handle and pouring spout, made from biodegradable materials such as coated cardboard or paperboard, which is weatherproof using biodegradable or conventional coatings to ensure ease of handling and outdoor use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the package is made of plastic, then it is weatherproof, but it is not recyclable and environmentally friendly
Solution Approach 1:
The package is divided into two separate elements: an outer weatherproof element and an inner recyclable element. This segmentation allows each element to be made from different materials optimized for its specific function - the outer element provides weather protection while the inner element is made from recyclable materials, thus resolving the contradiction between weatherproofing and recyclability.
Solution Approach 2:
The package utilizes composite material construction with an outer element made from weather-resistant material and an inner element made from recyclable material. This composite approach combines the advantages of both material types, achieving both weatherproof performance and environmental friendliness through the synergistic combination of different materials.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If the package is made of cardboard, then it is recyclable, but it is not weatherproof when used outdoors
Solution Approach 1:
The package structure separates the weather protection function from the recyclable container function. The outer element made from weather-resistant material protects the inner cardboard element from environmental damage, while the inner element maintains its recyclability. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by assigning different material properties to different functional requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer weatherproof element acts as an intermediary protective layer between the recyclable inner element and the external environment. This intermediary structure shields the cardboard from moisture and weather conditions, enabling the use of recyclable materials while maintaining weather resistance during outdoor use.
3Ease of operation
If the package has an integral handle and pouring spout, then it is easy to handle and use, but it increases device complexity and material usage
Solution Approach 1:
The handle and pouring spout are extracted from the inner element and integrated into the outer element instead. This extraction allows the handling features to be part of the weatherproof outer structure rather than requiring additional components or complex integration with the inner recyclable element, thus reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining ease of operation.
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 package is easy to handle and use, weatherproof, and environmentally friendly, reducing waste and facilitating recycling, while maintaining structural integrity and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
made of cardboard or paperboard provided with a coating of biodegradable plastic to make the package weatherproof
Data Source
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AI summary
A package (1) comprising an outer element (2), the outer element (2) comprising a bottom (4), side walls (3), a lid (5), and at least two corners on opposite sides of the package, the first corner being provided with a handle (16); and an inner element (30); and wherein the second corner of the outer element (2) is provided with a spout (21) which can be turned from a storage position to a use position, and vice versa. The invention also relates to the use of such a package.