Double Collar Lid Packaging for Electronic Device Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional packaging for electronic devices often fails to provide adequate protection and accessibility, as it can cause movement and damage during shipping and handling, and does not present the product in an aesthetically pleasing manner upon removal.
Innovation Solution
The use of a double collar lid packaging system, which includes a base, a tray, and a lid with two collars, where the tray supports the device to be raised relative to the base, and the collars constrain the device's position to minimize movement and enhance presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional single collar packaging is used, then the structure is simple, but the device is not adequately constrained and may move during shipping
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is segmented into two distinct collars: an outer collar that interfaces with the base and an inner collar that directly constrains the device. This segmentation allows each collar to perform its specific function - the outer collar provides structural support while the inner collar provides precise device positioning, thereby improving reliability without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The inner collar acts as an intermediary element between the device and the packaging structure. It provides a dedicated interface that constrains the device horizontally and vertically, preventing movement during shipping while maintaining a clean separation between the device and the base structure
2Ease of operation
If the tray raises the device above the base, then the device is more visible and accessible, but the device may be more vulnerable to damage during handling
Solution Approach 1:
The inner collar is designed to engage with the device before the lid is fully removed, creating preliminary constraint that prevents the device from shifting or falling during the opening process. This preliminary anti-action counteracts the vulnerability created by raising the device above the base
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging structure includes the tray and collars positioned to provide support and cushioning to the device before any potential damage can occur during handling. The raised position on the tray allows the collars to engage the device from multiple directions, providing beforehand protection against drops or impacts
3Ease of operation
If the lid is removed completely, then the device is fully accessible, but the device may shift or fall out
Solution Approach 1:
The inner collar serves as a mediator that remains engaged with the device even after the lid is removed. It provides continuous horizontal constraint through its engagement surfaces, allowing the device to be fully accessible while preventing it from shifting or falling out of the packaging
Solution Approach 2:
The collar dimensions are specifically designed with engagement surfaces that provide optimal constraint. The inner collar's width and height are sized to match the device dimensions, creating a precise fit that maintains stability while allowing easy removal and reinsertion of the device
Data Source
AI summary
Packaging with a double collar lid may be used for any type of consumer product, including electronic devices. The packaging includes a base, a tray disposed within the base, and a lid comprising an outer portion and a first inner collar. The tray is configured to support an electronic device to be raised relative to a bottom of the base with an available area for the electronic device disposed above a top of the base. The first inner collar is configured to constrain the position of the electronic device within the available area such that when the lid is removed from the base the electronic device is framed by the tray.