Gift Envelope With Pre-Positioned Ribbon For Bow Formation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional gift wrapping is complex, time-consuming, and often results in unsatisfactory quality, especially for those with modest manual skills, and can lead to increased workload and commercial challenges during peak periods like Christmas.

Innovation Solution

A specially designed envelope with two rectangular portions that overlap along three sides and have a partially open fourth side for inserting a package, featuring a binding ribbon that projects from opposite sides, allowing for easy wrapping without adhesives or tools, and creating a decorative bow.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If traditional wrapping methods are used, then aesthetic quality can be achieved, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrapping qualityVSAvoidwrapping operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wrapping system is divided into separate functional components: a pre-cut paper sheet with defined dimensions, a separate ribbon element, and a box structure. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining aesthetic quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The paper sheet is pre-cut to specific dimensions and the ribbon is pre-positioned on the sheet before the box is inserted. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex measurements and adjustments during the actual wrapping process, reducing operational complexity while ensuring consistent quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional wrapping methods are used, then aesthetic quality can be achieved, but the time required increases substantially

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrapping qualityVSAvoidwrapping time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The paper sheet is pre-cut to specific dimensions and the ribbon is pre-positioned on the sheet before the box is inserted. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex measurements and adjustments during the actual wrapping process, reducing operational complexity while ensuring consistent quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The wrapping system is designed to be self-aligning and self-assembling. The pre-cut paper dimensions and ribbon positioning automatically align with the box geometry, eliminating the need for skilled manual manipulation and reducing the time required while maintaining aesthetic quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If simple envelopes with adhesive closure are used, then wrapping speed increases, but aesthetic quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrapping speedVSAvoidwrapping quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the simple envelope structure with a pre-positioned ribbon element that projects from the envelope. This combination allows the envelope to provide fast, simple closure while the ribbon adds the decorative element, achieving both speed and aesthetic quality simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The ribbon is pre-positioned on the envelope sheet during manufacturing, so that when the envelope is assembled and closed, the ribbon is already in the correct position and orientation. This eliminates the need for time-consuming ribbon positioning during the wrapping process while maintaining aesthetic quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Productivity

If pre-formed rosettes or bows are affixed with adhesive, then wrapping preparation can be hurried, but aesthetic result becomes poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrapping preparation speedVSAvoidaesthetic result
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the simple envelope structure with a pre-positioned ribbon element that projects from the envelope. This combination allows the envelope to provide fast, simple closure while the ribbon adds the decorative element, achieving both speed and aesthetic quality simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The ribbon is pre-positioned on the envelope sheet during manufacturing, so that when the envelope is assembled and closed, the ribbon is already in the correct position and orientation. This eliminates the need for time-consuming ribbon positioning during the wrapping process while maintaining aesthetic quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4039611A1A gift packaging wrapper
Publication Date: 2022.08.10 SAUL SADOCH SPA REX PROD CARTOTECNICI
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the field of wrappers, in particular wrappers for wrapping packages such as, in particular but not necessarily, gift packages for birthdays, Christmas, etcetera. In particular, the model relates to an envelope (1) comprising a closing ribbon (2) to perform wrapping rapidly and cost-effectively and achieving a high and homogeneous quality standard even without special manual skills.