Carton Divider Flaps Organize Containers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing containers lack effective divider features to efficiently organize and separate multiple articles of varying shapes within a carton.

Innovation Solution

A construct comprising a plurality of panels and divider features, including foldably connected divider flaps, to form divider walls and create multiple container receiving spaces within the carton.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If divider features are added to organize multiple articles, then storage organization and separation are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage organizationVSAvoidconstruct structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The construct is divided into multiple panels (front panel, back panel, side panels) and divider flaps that can be independently configured to create different compartment arrangements, allowing the same basic structure to adapt to various storage needs without requiring entirely different designs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The divider flaps serve multiple functions: they can be positioned to create dividers between containers, adjusted to accommodate different container sizes and shapes, and configured to provide structural support for the construct, reducing the need for separate specialized components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple divider flaps are used to create compartmentalized spaces, then container separation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer separationVSAvoidblank assembly

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple divider flaps are integrated into a single blank structure with pre-defined fold lines and connection points, allowing them to be manufactured as one piece and assembled through simple folding and interlocking actions rather than requiring multiple separate components to be joined

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The divider flaps are designed with self-aligning features and interlocking geometry that guide their positioning during assembly, allowing the structure to automatically configure itself into the correct compartmentalized arrangement without requiring precise manual measurement or alignment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250066090A1Divider Construct For Cartons, Related Systems And Methods

Publication Date: 2025.02.27 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC

AI summary

A construct for holding a plurality of containers, the construct having a plurality of panels including a front panel, at least one back panel, and at least one side panel extending at least partially around an interior of the construct, and divider features including at least one divider flap foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels at least partially forming at least one divider wall of the construct and forming a plurality of container receiving spaces in the interior of the construct.