Detachable Flower Container with Segmented Water Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flower containers do not effectively protect and transport bouquets of flowers while also being environmentally friendly and reusable.
Innovation Solution
A flower container design featuring a detachable funnel-shaped upper part and a water-absorbing lower part made from foldable, recyclable materials, with plug-in connections and adhesive options for secure assembly, allowing for easy handling and protection of flowers during transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional flower packaging sleeve made of transparent film is used, then the flowers can be protected during transport, but the packaging is not environmentally friendly and cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The flower container is divided into two detachable parts: an upper part for holding the bouquet and a lower part for water absorption. This segmentation allows the container to be reused and assembled differently, while still providing protection during transport
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the material parameter from non-reusable transparent film to reusable cardboard/paper material. The lower part is designed to absorb water, changing the physical state from dry packaging to moisture-containing packaging, enabling both environmental friendliness and flower protection
2Loss of substance
If a flower container with detachable parts is used, then the container can be reused and is environmentally friendly, but the assembly and handling complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The upper and lower parts are designed to be easily combined through simple insertion or adhesive connection. The plug-in connections allow quick assembly without complex fastening mechanisms, reducing handling complexity while maintaining reusability
Solution Approach 2:
The container is designed with simple, inexpensive materials (cardboard, paper) that can be easily manufactured and disposed of if needed, but the detachable design extends its usable life through multiple assemblies, balancing simplicity with reusability
3Ease of manufacture
If the lower part is made as a flat blank from sheet material, then manufacturing is simplified and materials are more recyclable, but the structural stability and stand security may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lower part is pre-designed with fold lines and creases in the flat blank that guide the folding process. The extension surfaces are pre-positioned to fold into the interior, automatically creating the three-dimensional stable structure without requiring complex assembly tools or techniques
Solution Approach 2:
The flat two-dimensional blank is transformed into a three-dimensional structure through folding. The extension surfaces fold inward to create vertical walls and structural support, converting planar material into a stable container form that provides both manufacturing simplicity and structural integrity
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 design provides secure, reusable, and recyclable flower packaging that protects flowers by keeping cut ends submerged in water or moisture-absorbing material, ensuring safe transport and presentation while being environmentally friendly.
Implementation Method 1
a lower part having a square base area, which serves to hold water or a moisture-absorbing material
Implementation Method 2
The cut surfaces are then immersed in either the water or the material, which could be a type of sponge, for example
Data Source
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AI summary
A flower container (1) comprises a lower part (5) having a square base, which serves to hold water or a moisture-absorbing material, to which a funnel-shaped upper part (21) extending to a free end, which encloses plant parts, is detachably connected, wherein the upper part (21) has a square cross-section and detachable plug connections or an adhesive connection on at least two longitudinal sides.