Carton Box Fastening Module with Snap-Fit Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional carton boxes are costly due to adhesive tape usage, difficult to dismantle, and cannot be reused without damaging the outer appearance, leading to environmental issues.
Innovation Solution
A carton box design featuring a main body with removably mounted fastening modules, including first and second fastener members that snap-fit into locking slots, allowing for easy and quick closure and opening without breaking the box's appearance, facilitating reuse and recycling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to seal the carton box, then the sealing function is achieved, but the packaging cost increases and the box cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes the adhesive tape from the sealing mechanism, replacing it with a self-contained fastening module that integrates the sealing function into the box structure itself, thereby eliminating the need for separate adhesive tape and reducing packaging costs
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening module merges the sealing function with the box structure by integrating the fastening members directly into the movable plate and peripheral wall, creating a unified system that provides both structural support and sealing functionality without requiring external adhesive tape
2Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to seal the carton box, then the sealing function is achieved, but the box cannot be easily dismantled
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces a dynamic fastening mechanism with movable plates and detachable fastening members that can be easily engaged and disengaged, replacing the static adhesive tape system and enabling quick dismantling and reassembly of the box
Solution Approach 2:
The box is segmented into modular components with separate fastening members that can be independently manipulated, allowing the box to be easily opened by simply detaching the fastening members without requiring forceful removal of adhesive tape
3Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to seal the carton box, then the sealing function is achieved, but the outer appearance is broken after tape removal
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the adhesive tape from the system and replaces it with fastening members that attach to dedicated structures on the box, preventing damage to the outer appearance when opened
Solution Approach 2:
The box structure is pre-designed with integrated fastening features (movable plates, locking slots, and fastening members) that are built into the original structure, allowing repeated opening and closing without compromising the aesthetic appearance
4Ease of operation
If a fastening module with detachable connection is used, then the box can be easily opened and closed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening module is designed to be self-contained and self-operating, with the movable plate and fastening members working together as an integrated unit that requires no external tools or complex mechanisms, maintaining simplicity despite the enhanced functionality
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AI summary
A carton box includes a main body and at least one fastening module removably mounted on the main body. The main body includes two first face boards and two second face boards. One of the first face boards is provided with a first movable plate. The other one of the first face boards is provided with a second movable plate. The main body is provided with at least one locking slot. The at least one fastening module includes a first fastener member mounted on the second movable plate and a second fastener member located in the at least one locking slot of the main body. The second fastener member is detachably connected with the first fastener member.