Convertible Battery Package With Locking Flap for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing battery packages are space-consuming when used for storing unused batteries after purchase, and they are not logistics-friendly for automated packaging processes.
Innovation Solution
A battery package design that converts from a product-presentation package to a compact storage package, utilizing a locking flap and a hanging panel to secure the panel and container portions, allowing adaptation to different product sizes and compatibility with automated machines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a panel with aperture is included for hanging display, then product presentation is improved, but storage space efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The panel is designed to be movable rather than fixed. It can be flipped from a horizontal display position to a vertical storage position, allowing the same component to serve dual purposes. This dynamic reconfiguration resolves the contradiction by enabling the panel to adapt between presentation and storage functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel serves multiple functions: it acts as a display surface with aperture for hanging presentation, and simultaneously serves as a closing component for storage. The locking flap integrates with the panel to provide both sealing and structural support. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components, reducing overall volume.
2Reliability
If a locking flap is added to secure the panel, then storage security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking flap is merged with the panel assembly rather than being a separate component. The flap integrates the sealing function and the structural support function into a single element that works in conjunction with the panel's aperture. This merging reduces the number of discrete parts while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking flap is designed to be self-locking through its geometric configuration with the panel aperture. When the panel is flipped to the storage position, the flap automatically engages with the aperture to secure the assembly without requiring additional fasteners or complex locking mechanisms. This self-service approach maintains reliability while minimizing complexity.
3Productivity
If the package is designed for automated packaging machines, then manufacturing efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different product sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is segmented into modular components: the container portion, the panel, and the locking flap are distinct elements that can be assembled in sequence. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for automated handling while maintaining flexibility in accommodating different battery sizes through adjustable dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The design incorporates adjustable parameters such as the panel dimensions, container depth, and flap dimensions that can be modified to accommodate different battery sizes. These parameter changes are implemented through standardized folding patterns and scalable geometries that maintain compatibility with automated packaging machinery while adapting to varying product dimensions.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a battery package that can be converted from a product-presentation package to a compact storage package in a simple and convenient manner. The provided battery package comprises: a container portion having a cavity for carrying one or more batteries: and a panel portion having an aperture for hanging from a hook when the battery package is used as a product-presentation package. The container portion further comprises a locking flap. The panel portion is configurable to be flipped over the container portion and the locking flap is configurable to mate with the aperture to sustain the panel portion and the container portion in place after the panel portion is flipped over the container portion such that the battery package is convertible from a product-presentation package to a compact storage package.