Gusset Grip Container for Ergonomic Bulk Pouring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional containers with handles do not facilitate easy pouring of bulk materials, especially those with higher net weights, due to limited pour ability and handling functionality.
Innovation Solution
The design of containers with a gusset grip feature, which includes a panel area with a seal and aperture at one corner and a pour feature at a diagonally opposite corner, allowing for ergonomic dispensing and handling of bulk products, along with a grip-enhancing feature for improved leverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional container handles are used, then the container structure is simple, but the pour ability and handling ability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into distinct functional zones: a pour spout for controlled dispensing, a gusseted bottom for structural support and stability, and a grip-enhancing feature for improved handling. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, resolving the contradiction between simple structure and improved pour ability.
Solution Approach 2:
The gusseted bottom panel is folded along crease lines to create a three-dimensional structure that extends outward from the container body. This dimensional change provides enhanced stability and support during pouring operations, improving pour ability without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
2Ease of operation
If traditional container handles are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the handling ability for higher net weight materials is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The grip-enhancing feature and gusseted bottom are pre-formed in the container structure during manufacturing, rather than being added as separate components. This preliminary action ensures proper integration and alignment, improving handling ability for heavy materials while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through a single integrated forming process.
Solution Approach 2:
The container structure incorporates a gusseted bottom panel that can be folded to different angles, changing the structural parameters to provide optimal support for heavy materials. This parameter change allows the same basic structure to adapt to different weight requirements without requiring multiple manufacturing processes.
3Ease of operation
If the container has improved pour ability and handling ability, then the ergonomics are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gusseted bottom panel serves multiple functions: it provides structural stability during pouring, creates a grip-enhancing feature for improved handling, and maintains container collapse resistance. This multi-functionality improves ergonomics while minimizing the addition of separate components, thus limiting the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pour spout, gusseted bottom, and grip-enhancing feature are merged into a single integrated container structure rather than being separate components. This merging reduces the overall complexity of the device while providing improved pour ability and handling ability, as all features work together as a unified system.
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AI summary
Containers and methods for their manufacture are provided. Containers include first and second panels connected at first and second edges, a bottom panel connecting the first and second panels at a third edge, a panel area defined by a seal extending from the first edge and having a first aperture at a first corner of the container, and a pour feature disposed at least partially at a second corner diagonally opposite the first corner, wherein the bottom panel or the first edge comprises a gusset. Methods include forming such container and forming at least one aperture in the panel area.