Foldable Compartment Carton with Overlapping Top Flap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cartons lack efficient compartmentalization for separating and organizing products, making it difficult to store and access items like incontinence products, snacks, and pet treats in a secure and accessible manner.
Innovation Solution
A carton design featuring foldable compartments and a top flap that overlaps to create isolated compartments, allowing for easy loading and unloading of products, with the option to secure panels using adhesives for closure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cartons are used without compartments, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the ability to separate and organize products is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The carton is divided into multiple compartments by foldable partitions that create separate spaces within the single carton structure. This segmentation allows different products to be stored in isolated compartments, providing organization and separation capabilities while maintaining a unified carton exterior.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartment partitions are designed to be foldable rather than rigid, allowing the carton structure to dynamically change between open and closed states. The partitions can be folded flat for easy product loading and then erected to create separation, providing adaptability without requiring complex fixed structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If foldable compartments are added to the carton, then product organization is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The blank is segmented into distinct panels and flap sections that are pre-configured for folding into compartments. Each section is designed with clear fold lines and connection points, making the manufacturing process systematic rather than chaotic, despite the increased number of components.
Solution Approach 2:
The compartment structure utilizes changes in the folding parameters and sequence during assembly. By designing specific fold angles, panel connections, and flap configurations, the complex multi-panel structure can be assembled through a standardized folding process rather than requiring complex fastening operations.
3Reliability
If multiple compartment flaps are used, then product isolation is improved, but the time required to form and close the carton increases
Solution Approach 1:
The compartment flaps are designed to be foldable rather than fixed, allowing rapid deployment and closure. The dynamic folding mechanism enables quick transition from open to closed state, reducing the time required to secure products compared to rigid structures that would require assembly fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The top flap is designed to overlap the compartments and can be folded into place to secure all compartments simultaneously. This allows the closure action to recover and secure multiple compartments in a single motion rather than requiring separate operations for each compartment.
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AI summary
A carton for containing a product. The carton comprises a back panel, a front panel, a bottom panel, and a top flap. A first compartment is foldably connected to the back panel, and a second compartment is foldably connected to the front panel. The top flap is operable to overlap the first and second compartments of the carton.