Box Erecting System with Pre-Folded Flaps and Rotating Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing box erecting systems face challenges in automatically erecting boxes of different sizes and stability issues due to fanfold storage methods, leading to inefficiencies in storage, packaging, and shipping costs.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for erecting boxes that involves folding bottom flaps before wrapping the box template around a frame, using a guiding device to ensure stability and adjustability of the frame to accommodate various box sizes, and synchronizing the box erecting process with sheet material conversion to produce custom-sized boxes efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fanfold storage method is used for sheet material, then storage space efficiency is improved and custom box sizes can be produced, but box wall stability deteriorates due to unwanted fanfold folds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-folding the bottom flaps of the box template before the box erection process. This preliminary folding action stabilizes the box walls by creating defined fold lines that prevent unwanted fanfold folds from affecting the final box structure. The bottom flaps are folded in advance to establish stable geometric relationships that maintain wall stability even when using fanfold storage material.
2Ease of operation
If pre-made boxes of various sizes are stored in stock, then immediate availability is improved, but storage space requirements increase and forecasting accuracy issues persist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by transforming the storage approach from storing finished boxes of various sizes to storing a single format of box template in fanfold form. By changing the storage parameter from diverse box sizes to uniform template format, the system eliminates the need for large storage spaces while maintaining the ability to produce any required box size on demand through template conversion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-converting sheet material into box templates in a standardized format that can be easily stored in compact fanfold form. These pre-prepared templates can then be quickly converted into various box sizes as needed, eliminating the need to forecast and store multiple box size variants while ensuring immediate availability.
3Strength
If oversized boxes are used for packaging, then item protection is improved, but packaging material waste increases and shipping costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing a dynamic box sizing system that adjusts box dimensions to match the actual item being packaged. Instead of using fixed oversized boxes, the system converts standardized templates into custom-sized boxes that precisely fit each item's dimensions. This dynamic adaptation eliminates excess packaging material while ensuring adequate protection, as each box is sized specifically for its contents.
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AI summary
A method for producing boxes and a method for erecting a box from a box template (3), a box erecting system and a box production system, wherein said method for erecting boxes comprises the steps of: folding (S1) two first bottom flaps (28) and two second bottom flaps (29) of the box template (3), which first and second bottom flaps (28, 29) will constitute a bottom of the box when it is erected and which two first bottom flaps (28) are opposing each other and which two second bottom flaps (29) are opposing each other in the box when it is erected; attaching (S2) the box template (3) to a frame (5); rotating (S3) the frame (5) for wrapping the box template (3) around the frame.