Product combination comprising a packaging insert and an insert

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing packaging solutions for additional products in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries require complex modifications to packaging machines and lines, leading to significant additional costs.

Innovation Solution

A divisible packaging insert comprising a one-piece blank with a frame and an additional product, designed to be processed on existing machines without altering manufacturing processes, using die-cut lines for easy separation and connection methods like adhesive points or heat-activated adhesives.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If additional packaging components are added to the main product, then the functionality and value for the user is improved, but the complexity of packaging machines and manufacturing processes increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctionality of packagingVSAvoidpackaging machine complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the package insert and additional product (such as a spoon) into a single integrated packaging insert made from one-piece blank material. This merging eliminates the need for separate packaging components and their associated assembly steps, thereby maintaining packaging functionality while avoiding increased machine complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging insert is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the package insert (for information delivery) and contains an additional product (such as a measuring spoon or cutlery). This multi-functionality is achieved within a single component that can be processed by existing packaging equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If additional products are included in the packaging, then the value for the buyer is improved, but the manufacturing costs increase due to required modifications

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevalue for buyerVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By merging the package insert and additional product into one integrated component made from a single blank, the patent eliminates the need for separate manufacturing and assembly processes. This allows existing packaging lines to produce the enhanced packaging without modifications, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while increasing buyer value

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The additional product is pre-integrated into the packaging insert during the initial forming process from the one-piece blank, before the packaging reaches the customer. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for post-manufacturing assembly operations and associated costs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3954629B1Product combination comprising a packaging insert and an insert

Publication Date: 2026.02.18 EDELMANN GMBH

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AI summary

A divisible packaging insert (1) is provided, suitable for insertion into a packaging container, comprising a one-piece blank (3) comprising a frame (5) and an additional product (6), wherein the additional product (6) and the frame (5) are connected in a first state, such that the packaging insert (1) forms a substantially flat layer of material with at least one guide edge (7) and is prepared to be guided in a processing machine, and wherein the additional product (6) is detached from the frame (5) and prepared functionally for use in a second state following the first state.