Single-Piece Cellulose Container Blank for Shipping and Display Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for shipping and displaying goods lack efficient and versatile single-piece containers made from cellulose-based materials that can be easily assembled and converted for both transportation and display purposes.
Innovation Solution
A single-piece cellulose-based blank constructed from materials like wood pulp, straw, or cotton, scored and perforated to form a container with foldable panels that can be assembled and disassembled using standard fastening means, allowing for flexible use in shipping and display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional shipping containers are used, then goods can be transported, but they cannot be easily converted for display purposes and lack versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed as a single-piece blank with distinct panels (front panel, rear panel, side panels, top panel, bottom panel) that can be independently folded and assembled. This segmentation allows the container to be converted from a closed shipping structure to an open display structure by folding down the walls, providing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The container walls are designed to be foldable rather than fixed, allowing dynamic transformation between different configurations. The front and rear panels can be folded down to create an open display format, while the side panels can be positioned at various angles, enabling the same structure to serve both shipping and display functions.
2Productivity
If containers are designed for easy assembly, then manufacturing efficiency improves, but structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The blank is pre-scored along fold lines and pre-perforated at joint locations during manufacturing. These preliminary actions enable easy assembly by the end user through simple folding and fastening operations, while the pre-reinforced joint areas maintain structural integrity during both assembly and use.
Solution Approach 2:
The container is made from corrugated fiberboard, a composite material that combines fluted paper between flat liners. This composite structure provides high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing the container to maintain structural integrity while being lightweight and easy to assemble from a flat blank.
3Adaptability or versatility
If removable covers are added to containers, then product protection and display flexibility improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removable cover is integrated as part of the single-piece blank structure rather than being a separate component. The cover panels are connected to the main container body through scored fold lines and perforated joints, allowing them to be easily attached or removed while maintaining a unified overall structure. This merging approach adds functionality without significantly increasing complexity.
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AI summary
The embodiments of the present invention provide a blank of foldable material configurable to form a container. When formed, the container includes a removable top portion of panel assemblies that converts the container from shipping container to a display container.