Flexible Sheet Packaging Structure for Sensitive Article Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packaging structures for shipping sensitive articles are complex, expensive, and require substantial materials, failing to provide efficient protection and ease of use while minimizing cost and material usage.
Innovation Solution
A packaging structure comprising a support frame with a platform panel and flexible sheet, where the flexible sheet is connected to the support frame along a continuous zone, forming an article-receiving area accessible only through an article-loading aperture, allowing for efficient manufacturing, reduced material use, and cost-effective protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional packaging structures are used to protect sensitive articles, then article protection is improved, but packaging complexity and material usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is divided into distinct functional components: a base layer, a support frame with vertical panels, and a flexible sheet. Each segment performs a specific protective function, allowing the overall structure to provide comprehensive protection while maintaining simplicity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
A flexible sheet is used to create the article-receiving area, replacing rigid packaging materials. The flexible sheet can be tensioned to conform to the article shape, providing protection while reducing material usage and structural complexity compared to traditional rigid packaging
2Reliability
If traditional packaging structures are used to protect sensitive articles, then article protection is improved, but material cost and usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible sheet serves as both the protective enclosure and the article-receiving surface, eliminating the need for separate cushioning materials and reducing overall material consumption while maintaining effective article protection
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple packaging functions are merged into a single integrated structure where the support frame, flexible sheet, and article-receiving area work together as one system, reducing the total quantity of packaging materials needed compared to traditional multi-component packaging
3Reliability
If traditional packaging structures are used, then article protection is improved, but manufacturing and assembly cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame and flexible sheet are pre-assembled to form the article-receiving area before the article is placed, allowing for simplified manufacturing processes and reducing assembly complexity while ensuring proper article protection from the outset
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 solution provides effective protection for articles during shipping by tensioning the flexible sheet, reducing material waste, and simplifying manufacturing and assembly, while ensuring ease of use and cost-effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
the flexible sheet overlying the platform panel is tensioned when at least one side panel is pivoted away from the first face of the platform panel
Data Source
AI summary
Containers having packaging structures, and integral packaging structures that form an outer container and include packaging structures are disclosed. The packaging structures include a support frame including at least a platform panel having first and second opposed faces, the support frame further including an article-loading aperture. A flexible sheet overlies at least a portion of the first face of the platform panel and the article-loading aperture. An article-receiving area between the flexible sheet and the platform panel is accessible to an article only by loading through the article-loading aperture.