Foldable Segmented Transport Container for Delicate Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing transport containers for delicate objects are often complex, require different protection means for each object, and are environmentally harmful due to their use of plastic and polystyrene.

Innovation Solution

A transport container with a casing divided into segments, featuring upright edges that are rigid and foldable, allowing for a customizable and space-efficient packaging solution that can accommodate various objects without the need for multiple protection means.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If preformed plastic or polystyrene containers are used to protect delicate objects, then the objects are well protected during transport, but the packaging takes up a great deal of space before and after use and is environmentally harmful

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of delicate objectVSAvoidstorage space of packaging

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging is divided into multiple collapsible segments or panels that can be folded flat when not in use, dramatically reducing storage volume while maintaining protection capability when deployed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic collapsible structure that can change volume between use and storage states, allowing it to be expanded for protection and collapsed for compact storage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If different protection means are used for each object, then each object is adequately protected, but the packaging becomes unnecessarily complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of delicate objectVSAvoidpackaging structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The collapsible packaging design serves multiple functions: it provides structural protection through its rigid upright edges, acts as a transport container, and can be collapsed for compact storage, eliminating the need for separate protection means for different objects

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Force

If rigid upright edges are formed by folding material, then forces are evenly distributed over the casing, but the structure must withstand significant compressive forces without plastic deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveforce distributionVSAvoidcompressive strength of upright edge

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging utilizes composite construction combining folded material layers that work together to distribute and withstand compressive forces, creating a structure that is both flexible for collapsing and strong for protection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS12269670B2Transport device for transporting a delicate object

Publication Date: 2025.04.08 ROLLOR I P BV

AI summary

The invention concerns a transport container for transporting a delicate object, comprising a casing which is divided in a length direction into casing segments (1), provided with at least two upright edges (6) situated spaced apart from one another in a width direction extending transversely to the length direction and divided into edge segments corresponding to the casing segments, wherein two adjacent casing segments together with the corresponding edge segments are foldable about a common rotational axis situated in the plane of the casing, wherein the edge segments are, thanks to a folded structure, rigid in at least one direction perpendicular to the plane of the corresponding casing segments.