Flexible Box Bag Detergent Packaging with Scoop
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Solution Overview
Problem
Detergent packaging for laundry detergent powder faces challenges in balancing ease of handling and transport with the ability to dose efficiently, while also maintaining a visually appealing shelf presence.
Innovation Solution
A flexible box bag design comprising six rectangular panels that form an inner cuboidal volume with a two-dimensional opening mechanism, allowing for easier access and dosing of detergent powder, combined with a scoop for precise measurement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a flexible bag is used for detergent packaging, then ease of handling and transport efficiency are improved, but the ability to dose laundry powder efficiently deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is divided into six separate rectangular panels (top, bottom, front, back, and two side panels) that are joined together to form a box structure. This segmentation allows the flexible material to achieve a rigid box-like form that facilitates efficient dosing while maintaining the flexibility benefits for handling and transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses flexible bag material (thin films) to construct a box-shaped packaging structure. This allows the packaging to combine the ease of handling and transport efficiency of flexible bags with the dosing efficiency and shelf appearance of rigid boxes, resolving the contradiction between flexibility and dosing capability.
2Ease of manufacture
If a rigid box is used for detergent packaging, then ease of dosing and shelf impression are improved, but ease of handling and transport efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging uses flexible thin film material formed into a box shape, combining the dosing efficiency and shelf appearance of rigid boxes with the handling ease and transport efficiency of flexible bags. The flexible nature of the material allows easy handling while the box structure provides efficient dosing capability.
3Productivity
If a flexible bag is used for detergent packaging, then transport efficiency is improved, but shelf impression deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is constructed from six rectangular panels joined together to form a box structure. This segmented design allows the flexible material to achieve a rigid, box-like shape that provides good shelf impression while maintaining the flexibility needed for efficient transport and storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible thin film material is formed into a box-shaped structure that combines the transport efficiency of flexible bags with the shelf appearance of rigid boxes. The box structure maintains its shape for better shelf display while the flexible material allows efficient stacking and transport.
4Shape
If a rigid box is used for detergent packaging, then shelf impression is improved, but transport efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging uses flexible material formed into a box shape, combining the shelf appearance benefits of rigid boxes with the transport efficiency of flexible bags. The flexible box can be easily stacked and transported while maintaining a structured appearance on shelves.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a detergent product comprising a flexible box bag, detergent powder and a scoop, wherein the flexible box bag comprises six rectangular panels: top panel, bottom panel, front panel, back panel and two side panels, wherein the six rectangular panels are joined together so as to form an inner cuboidal volume inside the flexible box bag, wherein each of the top panel and bottom panel comprise a front horizontal edge, a back edge and two side edges, wherein each of the front panel, back panel and two side panels comprise a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges, wherein the length of the two side edges of back panel are longer than the length of the two side edges of the front panel, wherein the front edge of the top panel joins the top edge of the front panel, wherein the back edge of the top panel joins the top edge of the back panel, wherein the front edge of the bottom panel joins the bottom edge of the front panel, wherein the back edge of the bottom panel joins the bottom edge of the back panel, wherein the side edges of the top panel join the top edges of the side panels and part of the side edges of the back panel, wherein the top panel comprises a two dimensional opening means that is capable of forming a two dimensional planar opening, wherein the detergent powder and scoop are both contained within the inner cuboidal volume.