Cuboid Glasses Packaging with Integrated Holding Tabs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass packaging solutions are complex, costly, and inefficient, often requiring multiple cut surfaces and individual holding elements that complicate the packaging process and do not allow for easy removal or simultaneous packing of multiple glasses.
Innovation Solution
A cuboid packaging design featuring a single-piece blank element with foldable fixing panels and holding means that can be pressed into the top openings of glasses, allowing for secure positioning and easy removal, and utilizing partition panels to separate glasses without the need for extensive glue points or complex designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple individually designed receiving and holding elements are used to protect glasses, then glass protection is improved, but packaging complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple receiving and holding elements into a single integrated pre-cut element. This one-piece structure contains all necessary receiving sections and holding elements formed from one continuous blank, eliminating the need for multiple separate components and reducing packaging complexity while maintaining glass protection capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The pre-cut element serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides the packaging structure, creates receiving sections for individual glasses, and forms holding elements to secure glasses in position. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate receiving and holding components, reducing overall packaging complexity
2Manufacturing precision
If a stemmed glass is held by an intermediate surface in the lower area of the stem and upper area of the goblet, then glass positioning is improved, but ease of removal and multi-glass packing capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pre-cut element is segmented into multiple independent receiving sections, each capable of holding an individual glass. These sections are separated by partition walls that allow glasses to be easily inserted and removed independently, while still maintaining precise positioning through the integrated holding elements within each section
Solution Approach 2:
The holding elements are designed with flexible tabs that can elastically deform during glass insertion and removal. The tabs flex outward to allow easy glass removal while maintaining firm holding force during transport, providing dynamic adaptation to operational requirements
3Manufacturing precision
If nubs are formed in the lid section to fix several glasses, then glass positioning is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to disengagement from slight deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The holding elements feature curved, inverted roof-shaped tabs that conform to the opening geometry of the glass. This curved design provides radial support around the glass opening, distributing holding force evenly and preventing disengagement from deformation, unlike rigid nubs that can easily disengage
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible tab structure incorporates elastic deformation capability that anticipates and absorbs shocks from handling and transport. The tabs can deflect under load and return to their original position, providing cushioning that maintains glass positioning reliability even during rough handling
4Manufacturing precision
If a center plane with openings is added to hold glasses, then glass positioning is improved, but blank element area and design complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding a center plane element that would increase the blank area, the patent creates holding functionality by utilizing the vertical dimension and side wall panels. The holding tabs extend inward from the side walls, providing glass positioning without requiring additional central structure or increased blank element area
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cuboid-shaped packaging (1) for receiving glasses (100), a cutting element (2) for forming the packaging (1) and a method for this, comprising a rear wall panel (10), an end wall panel (11) and two side wall panels (12, 13) which are connected to each other by means of folded edges (14, 15, 16) and enclose a rectangular base, wherein a bottom section (17, 18, 19, 20) for forming a base of the cuboid shape is arranged on the rear wall panel (10), on the end wall panel (11) and/or on the side wall panels (12, 13), and wherein a lid section (21) is arranged on the rear wall panel (10) which, in the closed state, overlaps the rectangular base of the cuboid shape on the upper side.According to the invention, a fixing field (22) is arranged on at least one of the side wall fields (12, 13) and/or on the end wall field (11), which can be folded under the lid section (21) and has retaining means (23) which can be pressed into an upper opening of at least one glass (100) to fix it.