Foldable Buffer Cardboard Packing for Impact Protection and Reuse
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packing structures for electronic devices, such as notebook computers, often use non-decomposable buffer materials that are incompatible with environmental sustainability and resource reuse, and do not effectively protect the device from impact while also providing additional functionality.
Innovation Solution
A packing structure comprising an outer packing box, an inner packing box, and a buffer cardboard with foldable components that absorb impact and can be reused as a supporting base, featuring a heat dissipating design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If non-decomposable buffer materials are used to absorb impact force, then the protective function is improved, but the environmental sustainability and resource reuse are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from non-decomposable (traditional buffer materials) to decomposable (paper-based buffer board), resolving the contradiction between protective function and environmental sustainability. The paper-based buffer board maintains impact absorption capability while being environmentally friendly and reusable.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffer board serves multiple functions: it absorbs impact force during transportation and can be reused as a supporting base after unpacking. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by maintaining protective function while enabling resource reuse, thus improving environmental sustainability.
2Reliability
If traditional buffer materials are used, then the impact absorption is improved, but the resource reuse is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The buffer board is designed to serve dual purposes: absorbing impact force during transportation and functioning as a supporting base after unpacking. This multi-functionality enables resource reuse while maintaining impact absorption capability, resolving the contradiction between these two features.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of discarding the buffer material after use, the patent enables recovery and reuse of the paper-based buffer board as a supporting base. This approach maintains impact absorption function while enabling resource reuse, thus resolving the contradiction.
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple buffer material is used, then the manufacturing cost is reduced, but the additional functionality is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The paper-based buffer board integrates multiple functions including impact absorption and supporting base functionality within a single component. This design adds functionality while maintaining ease of manufacture, as the buffer board is still made from simple paper materials that can be easily produced and assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the buffer function and supporting base function into a single integrated component (the paper-based buffer board). This combination adds functionality without significantly increasing manufacturing complexity, as both functions are achieved through the same paper-based structure.
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 buffer cardboard effectively absorbs impact forces, protects the device, and can be reused as a supporting base, aligning with environmental sustainability goals while improving user comfort and device performance by providing a heat dissipating airflow channel.
Implementation Method 1
The buffer cardboard may absorb an impact force acting on the outer packing box to prevent the impact force from directly acting on the inner packing box
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a packing structure, including an outer packing box, an inner packing box, and a buffer cardboard. The inner packing box and the buffer cardboard are disposed in the outer packing box, and the buffer cardboard is located between the inner packing box and the outer packing box. The buffer cardboard that has been taken out of the outer packing box is adapted to be folded to form a supporting base for placing an electronic device thereon.