Retail Container With Integral Internal Corner Supports
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retail-ready containers with separate corner supports are inefficient in construction and stability, as they require additional assembly steps and may not provide adequate support for stacking.
Innovation Solution
A retail-ready container design featuring integral internal corner supports formed by a preassembly of primary and secondary blanks, where the secondary blank is selectively adhered to the primary blank using adhesives, allowing for efficient erection and enhanced structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If separate corner supports are used in the container, then the container can provide structural support for stacking, but the construction process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the corner supports and container walls into a single integrated structure formed from one continuous blank. The blank includes folded portions that form both the container walls and the corner supports, eliminating the need for separate corner support components and reducing assembly complexity while maintaining structural integrity for stacking
2Strength
If separate corner supports are used in the container, then the container can provide structural support for stacking, but additional assembly steps are required
Solution Approach 1:
The corner supports are pre-formed as integral parts of the container blank during the blank fabrication process. The blank is designed with specific fold lines and geometries that automatically create the corner support structures when folded and assembled, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and reducing overall construction time
3Productivity
If integral corner supports are used in the container, then the construction process is streamlined, but additional material is required for the preassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The blank is divided into distinct functional zones including wall portions, corner support portions, and adhesive application zones. The corner support portions are strategically positioned and dimensioned to provide maximum structural support while minimizing material consumption. The segmented design allows for optimized material distribution throughout the structure
4Stability of the object's composition
If the secondary blank is selectively adhered to the primary blank, then the corner supports are securely integrated, but adhesive application complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Adhesive application is localized to specific regions of the blank rather than being applied universally. The patent identifies and designates particular zones where adhesive should be applied to bond the corner support portions to the wall portions, reducing adhesive usage and simplifying the application process while ensuring stable integration at critical junction points
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
The solution enables a more streamlined construction process and improved stability by integrating corner supports directly into the container structure, facilitating easier assembly and supporting stacked containers effectively.
Implementation Method 1
The secondary blank is selectively adhered to the primary blank using adhesives
Data Source
AI summary
A retail-ready container includes internal corner supports. The container is erected from a preassembly formed from a combination including a primary blank and a secondary blank. The primary blank includes a side panel, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The secondary blank is selectively adhered to the side panel of the primary substrate. Each of the side panel and the secondary blank include a plurality of sections connected by respective fold lines. Fold lines of the side panel are laterally offset from fold lines of the secondary blank so that unfolding of the preassembly yields the container with internal corner supports.