Collapsible Bulk Container With Interlocking Frames

1Strength

If rigid containers (drums) are used for storage and transportation, then strength and durability are improved, but weight and space utilization deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer strengthVSAvoidcontainer weight

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container combines rigid frame structures with flexible outer and inner bags, creating a composite construction that integrates the strength of rigid materials with the lightness and flexibility of soft materials, thereby reducing overall weight while maintaining durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Strength

If rigid containers (drums) are used for storage and transportation, then strength is improved, but space utilization deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer strengthVSAvoidcontainer volume

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container employs flexible outer and inner bags instead of rigid walls, allowing the container to conform to available storage space and be collapsed when empty, thereby significantly improving space utilization while maintaining structural integrity through the frame supports.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Weight of stationary object

If flexible containers are used to reduce weight, then weight is improved, but stackability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer weightVSAvoidstackability

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of stationary objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container design changes the structural parameters by introducing a second frame with specific geometric configurations that provide stacking surfaces and lateral support, transforming the container from a non-stackable flexible bag into a stackable structure while maintaining lightweight characteristics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Volume of stationary object

If rigid square containers are used to maximize space allocation, then space utilization is improved, but weight and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace utilizationVSAvoidcontainer weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of stationary objectVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The container employs flexible outer and inner bags instead of rigid walls, allowing the container to conform to available storage space and be collapsed when empty, thereby significantly improving space utilization while maintaining structural integrity through the frame supports.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

5Stability of the object's composition

If collapsible containers with rigid side supports are used to allow stacking, then stackability is improved, but access to the top deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestackabilityVSAvoidtop access

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container provides rigid structural support at specific locations (frames and side supports) while maintaining flexible, open tops for easy access. This localized application of rigidity versus flexibility allows stacking capability at the sides while preserving full top access for filling operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

6Stability of the object's composition

If collapsible containers with rigid side supports are used to allow stacking, then stackability is improved, but space utilization deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestackabilityVSAvoidspace utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The container employs flexible outer and inner bags instead of rigid walls, allowing the container to conform to available storage space and be collapsed when empty, thereby significantly improving space utilization while maintaining structural integrity through the frame supports.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

7Stability of the object's composition

If stackable collapsible containers with top and bottom panels are used, then stackability is improved, but lateral support deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestackabilityVSAvoidlateral support

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The container is divided into two distinct frames (first frame and second frame) that can function independently or together. The first frame provides primary structural support while the second frame enhances stacking capability and lateral support, allowing the container to be segmented for different operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The container provides rigid structural support at specific locations (frames and side supports) while maintaining flexible, open tops for easy access. This localized application of rigidity versus flexibility allows stacking capability at the sides while preserving full top access for filling operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Collapsible Bulk Container With Interlocking Frames

Solution Overview

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1Strength

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3Weight of stationary object

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5Stability of the object's composition

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