Modular Cigarette Paper Booklet Insert Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cigarette paper bundles face significant manufacturing challenges and lack flexibility in producing differently designed bundles, resulting in inefficient production processes.
Innovation Solution
A modular cigarette paper packaging system featuring an outer packaging with a lid and insert that securely holds a stack of cigarette papers, allowing for flexible production and easy manipulation, while maintaining a conventional appearance. The insert is designed to be partially encasing and has a removal opening, with an optional spring element for easy paper access, and can be used in single or double bundles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a conventional cigarette paper bundle without insert is used, then the structure is simple, but the manufacturing effort is considerable and flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cigarette paper bundle is divided into modular components: an outer packaging and one or more inserts. Each insert is a self-contained unit that holds a stack of cigarette papers. This segmentation allows for standardized production of inserts that can be efficiently assembled into different bundle configurations, reducing overall manufacturing effort while enabling flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is designed as a universal component that can be used across multiple bundle types (single bundles, double bundles, multi-packs). The same insert design can accommodate different numbers of cigarette paper stacks and work with various outer packaging configurations, providing manufacturing flexibility without increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a modular insert system is implemented, then production flexibility increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the bundle into standardized inserts and outer packaging, the system achieves flexibility through modular assembly rather than complex integrated designs. Each insert is a simple, repeatable unit that can be combined in various configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The insert is designed to be nested within the outer packaging, with the insert fitting into a cavity or compartment of the outer shell. This nesting arrangement allows the complex-looking bundle to be composed of simple, separate components that assemble easily.
3Shape
If the insert is completely covered by outer packaging, then the appearance corresponds to conventional bundles, but the insert must be precisely fitted
Solution Approach 1:
The insert is designed to nest within the outer packaging with precise dimensional relationships. The insert dimensions are slightly smaller than the outer packaging interior, allowing for snug fit while maintaining conventional appearance from the outside.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer packaging has specific local features such as recesses, flaps, or adhesive areas that engage with corresponding features on the insert. This localized precision fitting at critical points ensures proper assembly while the overall appearance remains conventional and simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces manufacturing effort and enhances flexibility in producing various bundle configurations, allowing for efficient production and easy handling of cigarette paper bundles, while maintaining a standard appearance and minimizing the risk of papers falling out.
Implementation Method 1
The insert advantageously includes a spring element, preferably exactly one. The spring element advantageously comprises at least one spring that propels the cigarette papers towards the dispensing opening.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cigarette paper booklet (100), comprising an outer packaging (1) and at least one cigarette paper booklet insert (2, 2') which accommodates precisely one stack of cigarette paper (3).