Foldable Container Divider Walls for Article Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers lack effective divider features to maintain separation and organization of articles, particularly food products, during storage and service, which can lead to commingling and reduced visibility.
Innovation Solution
A construct comprising a plurality of panels, including a bottom panel, hinge panels, and divider panels, which are foldably connected to form divider walls extending upwardly from the bottom panel, creating compartmentalized spaces within the container.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If divider features are added to containers to prevent commingling of articles, then the functionality and organization of the container is improved, but the structural complexity of the container increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple compartments by inserting divider constructs that partition the interior space. Each divider construct includes multiple panels (first panel, second panel, third panel) that create separate compartments, allowing different articles to be organized in distinct sections without mixing.
Solution Approach 2:
The divider construct is designed to be nested within the container, with panels folded and positioned to fit inside the container's interior space. The construct utilizes the container's existing walls and bottom as support surfaces, nesting the divider structure within the container volume rather than adding external complexity.
2Reliability
If fixed divider walls are installed in containers to separate articles, then the separation effectiveness is improved, but the flexibility and adaptability of the container decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The divider construct employs foldable panels connected by hinges, allowing the divider to be dynamically adjusted between different configurations. The panels can be folded flat to create open compartment access, or folded upright to create separated compartments, enabling the container to adapt between storage and display modes as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The divider construct is pre-assembled as a complete unit with all panels and hinges in place before insertion into the container. This preliminary assembly ensures proper alignment and connection of panels, allowing for reliable article separation while maintaining the ability to quickly install and remove the entire construct without complex on-site assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple panels and hinges are used to create divider constructs, then the compartmentalization capability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple panels (first panel, second panel, third panel) and hinge components are combined into a single integrated divider construct that is manufactured as one piece or pre-assembled unit. This merging of components simplifies manufacturing by reducing the number of separate parts that need to be produced and assembled, while still providing the capability to create multiple compartments when installed.
Data Source
AI summary
A construct for providing divider features in the interior of a container includes a plurality of panels including a bottom panel, at least one hinge panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel, and divider features including at least one divider wall extending upwardly from the bottom panel and comprising the at least one divider panel.