Packaging Box With Foldable Plate For Accommodation Seats
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current box designs for containing elongated items like bottles are complex, requiring multiple elements for assembly, leading to slow and laborious production and storage/shipping processes, and have high production costs.
Innovation Solution
A simplified box design featuring a tubular structure with a rectangular cross-section, a closure device, and a plate-like body that can be folded inwardly to define multiple accommodation seats, allowing for easy assembly and reduced production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple distinct elements are used to define lower and upper accommodation seats, then the box can accommodate multiple items, but the assembly process becomes slow and laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the definition of lower and upper accommodation seats into a single flat structure element. The flaps are arranged in a specific pattern on one flat surface, and when folded, they simultaneously create both lower and upper accommodation seats, eliminating the need for separate elements for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The single flat structure serves multiple functions: it defines both lower and upper accommodation seats, provides structural support, and enables the box to accommodate multiple items. This multi-functional design increases productivity by reducing the number of assembly steps.
2Reliability
If multiple distinct elements are used for box assembly, then the box structure is complete, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional elements into a single flat structure that is die-cut and folded to form the complete box. This reduces the number of separate components that need to be manufactured, stored, and assembled, thereby lowering production costs while maintaining structural completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The single flat structure is segmented into multiple flaps with specific folding lines, allowing it to be folded into a three-dimensional box structure. This segmentation enables the single element to perform multiple functions while simplifying the manufacturing process.
3Ease of operation
If multiple separate structures are used for lower and upper walls, then the box can be assembled, but storage and shipping efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the lower wall and upper wall definitions into a single flat structure. When folded, this single structure creates both the lower and upper walls simultaneously, reducing material waste and improving storage efficiency by eliminating the need to manage multiple separate structures.
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AI summary
A box (1) for containing items, comprising a tubular structure (2), having a rectangular transverse cross-section, which defines four side walls (2c) and is closed at a first end (2a) by a bottom wall (3) and defines, at the second end (2b), which is opposite to the first end (2a), an access inlet (4) which can be closed by means of a closure device (5) which is connected to at least one first edge (20) of the access inlet (4), at least one second edge (21) arranged laterally with respect to the first edge (20) being connected to a respective lateral band (30) which has at least one notch (30a) which is parallel to the second edge (21); the or each lateral band (30) is foldable toward the bottom wall (3) of the box (1) to define at least two upper accommodation seats (40) which are arranged with their longitudinal axis (104) parallel to the bottom wall (3) of the box (1) and in a spaced position from the bottom wall (3); the box further comprises a plate-like body (6) which is connected to a connecting portion of the tubular structure (2) and can be folded toward the inside of the box (1), the plate-like body (6) having at least one first group of notches (50) designed to provide a respective lateral wall (50a) for spacing from the bottom wall (3) in order to define at least two lower accommodation seats (51) which are arranged so as to be parallel and correspond to the at least two upper accommodation seats (40).