Cardboard Heating Device Packaging for Transport Damage Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing packaging methods for heating devices are complex, time-consuming, generate waste, and require multiple materials, failing to provide efficient protection against transport damage.

Innovation Solution

A packaging system comprising cuboid cardboard elements on end faces, edge protection elements, and an outer cardboard wrapping, utilizing honeycomb cardboard for enhanced strength and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional packaging methods with multiple materials and complex structures are used, then protection against transport damage is improved, but packaging complexity and material usage increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against transport damageVSAvoidpackaging complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple packaging functions into a single integrated cardboard structure that simultaneously provides end-face protection, edge protection, and securing mechanisms. This eliminates the need for separate packaging components while maintaining comprehensive protection during transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The cardboard packaging structure performs multiple functions: it protects end faces from compression, protects edges from damage, secures the appliance in position, and provides a removable cover for access. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If traditional packaging methods with multiple materials are used, then protection against transport damage is improved, but the number of materials required increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against transport damageVSAvoidnumber of materials
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses cardboard as a homogeneous material throughout the entire packaging structure, replacing the traditional mix of wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard components. This single-material approach simplifies the packaging while maintaining protective functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple packaging functions into a single integrated cardboard structure that simultaneously provides end-face protection, edge protection, and securing mechanisms. This eliminates the need for separate packaging components while maintaining comprehensive protection during transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If elaborate packaging structures are used, then protection against transport damage is improved, but time required for packing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against transport damageVSAvoidtime required for packing
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging structure is pre-assembled with the cover attached to the base, and the appliance is positioned within the packaging at the point of installation rather than being packed separately. This preliminary preparation significantly reduces the time required for packing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple packaging functions into a single integrated cardboard structure that simultaneously provides end-face protection, edge protection, and securing mechanisms. This eliminates the need for separate packaging components while maintaining comprehensive protection during transport.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If traditional packaging methods are used, then protection against transport damage is improved, but packaging waste generation increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against transport damageVSAvoidpackaging waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses cardboard as a homogeneous material throughout the entire packaging structure, replacing the traditional mix of wood, metal, plastic, and cardboard components. This single-material approach simplifies the packaging while maintaining protective functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Solution Approach 2:

The cardboard packaging can be easily disassembled and recycled as a single material type, reducing waste processing complexity compared to multi-material packaging. The homogeneous cardboard structure enables efficient recycling and recovery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Data Source

PatentEP4414293B1Heating device with packaging, method for packaging a heating device and kit for packaging a heating device
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 VAILLANT GMBH(DE)
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AI summary

A heating device (1) is proposed, comprising a packaging (2) comprising two cuboid packaging elements (3) arranged on two opposite end faces (19) of the heating device (1), four edge protection elements (4) arranged on the edges connecting the cuboid packaging elements (3), and an outer packaging (5) that encompasses and secures the cuboid packaging elements (3) and the edge protection elements (4), wherein the packaging elements (3), the edge protection elements (4), and the outer packaging (5) are made of cardboard. Furthermore, a method and a kit for packaging a heating device (1) are proposed.