Hairpiece Packaging Rod with Nested Wraps

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing packaging solutions fail to effectively maintain the style of hairpieces, particularly curled hair extensions, during storage and display, leading to tangling and loss of curl shape.

Innovation Solution

A packaging system comprising an elongated rod with end pieces and wraps that securely wind and hold hair extensions around the rod, using adhesive strips and ties to maintain the curled shape and prevent tangling, with an outer wrap for display and protection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If hair extensions are stored in conventional packaging, then storage space is utilized, but the curled shape is lost and hair becomes tangled

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecurl shape maintenanceVSAvoidpackaging structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging system uses nested structures where the rod is placed inside a cylindrical container, which is then wrapped with protective material and placed within an outer box. This nested arrangement maintains the curled shape of hair extensions while providing compact storage space utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging is divided into functional segments: a rod for structural support, a cylindrical container for shaping, protective wrapping material for prevention of tangling, and an outer box for storage. Each segment performs a specific function to collectively maintain the hair's curled composition.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If hair extensions are wound around a rod without secure fastening, then the curled shape is maintained, but the hair may unravel during storage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecurl shape maintenanceVSAvoidanti-unraveling capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The hair extensions are pre-wound around the rod in the desired curled configuration before being placed in the container. This preliminary arrangement ensures the shape is established prior to storage, and subsequent protective steps maintain this pre-established form.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

A flexible protective wrapping material is applied over the wound hair extensions, conforming to the cylindrical shape and securing the hair in place. This thin film prevents unraveling while maintaining the curled form through gentle constraint.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Productivity

If multiple hair extensions are packaged together, then storage efficiency is improved, but tangling between extensions increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage efficiencyVSAvoidtangling between extensions

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple hair extensions are packaged individually within separate cylindrical containers that maintain their shape, and these containers are then nested within the outer storage box. This nested individual packaging prevents tangling between extensions while achieving space-efficient storage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS9220329B1Packaging for hairpieces

Publication Date: 2015.12.29 SHAKE N GO FASHION INC

AI summary

A packaging includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The elongated member is elongated along a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. At least one hair product having a plurality of hair strands is wound around the elongated member. The packaging also includes at least one wrap wound around the elongated member over the hair strands so as to keep the hair strands wound around the elongated member.