Carton Divider Reinforcement for Stacking Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cartons lack effective structural reinforcement and compartmentalization for securely holding and displaying articles, particularly when stacked, and do not provide adequate visibility or protection for diverse shapes and sizes of products.
Innovation Solution
A carton design featuring a reinforcement portion with a divider that extends between panels, creating separate compartments, enhancing structural strength and visibility while accommodating articles of various shapes and sizes, and utilizing a laminated blank with specific fold lines and adhesive attachment for easy assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a conventional carton design is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the structural integrity for stacking is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement portion is divided into multiple segments including a first reinforcement panel, second reinforcement panel, third reinforcement panel, and fourth reinforcement panel. These segmented panels are attached to different sides of the carton and work together to provide structural integrity for stacking while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a composite structure combining the outer carton with an integrated reinforcement portion made of multiple panels. This composite design enhances structural strength without requiring complex additional components, as the reinforcement panels are seamlessly integrated into the carton structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional carton design is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but compartmentalization for securing articles is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement portion is segmented into multiple panels (first, second, third, and fourth reinforcement panels) that can be independently manufactured and then assembled. This segmentation allows for easy manufacturing of individual components while providing effective compartmentalization when assembled, securing articles of various shapes and sizes.
3Illumination intensity
If a conventional carton design is used, then the structure is simple, but visibility of contents is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement portion includes specific panels (first, second, third, and fourth reinforcement panels) positioned at strategic locations around the carton. These panels are configured to provide both structural support and visibility, allowing consumers to see the contents through transparent or translucent sections while maintaining structural integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
A carton for holding at least one article. The carton includes an outer portion having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels include a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel and a second side panel. A reinforcement portion is attached to the outer portion. The reinforcement portion comprises an attached portion in face-to-face contact with at least one panel of the plurality of panels and an unattached portion. The unattached portion comprises a divider extending between at least two panels of the plurality of panels and dividing the interior into a first compartment and a second compartment.