Hang Tab Tag Assembly for Low-Material Retail Product Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the retail environment, there is a need to minimize product packaging while effectively displaying and storing items on hooks or rods, and existing solutions do not efficiently reduce packaging costs while providing adequate product information and promotion.
Innovation Solution
A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising multiple panels, where a first panel engages a retention mechanism, a second panel with elastic material adjusts to item dimensions, and a third panel displays information, allowing for flexible and informative product display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a box is used to contain the bottle for display, then the product can be effectively displayed on a rod, but the packaging cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the essential display function from the traditional box packaging, separating the hang tab mechanism from the container. The hang tab is applied directly to the bottle or its label, eliminating the need for a separate box while maintaining display capability on rods and hooks.
Solution Approach 2:
The hang tab assembly serves multiple functions: it provides hanging capability on rods and hooks, displays product information through the tag portion, and eliminates the need for separate packaging boxes. This multi-functional design reduces overall packaging material while achieving display objectives.
2Quantity of substance
If packaging material is minimized to reduce cost, then packaging cost decreases, but product information display capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional label printing to three-dimensional tag structure that extends outward from the product. This dimensional change allows for larger information display area and better visibility without increasing packaging material volume, as the tag is part of the hang tab assembly rather than separate packaging.
3Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-size hang tab is used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different product sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The hang tab assembly incorporates flexible and elastic components that allow dynamic adjustment to different product sizes and shapes. The flexible connection between the hang tab and tag portions enables the structure to adapt to various bottle dimensions while maintaining structural integrity and display functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The assembly reduces packaging costs, securely holds items on display hooks, and provides promotional information, enhancing product visibility and ease of retrieval while being recyclable and adaptable to various product shapes.
Implementation Method 1
The second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions. At least a portion of the second panel compositionally comprises an elastic material
Data Source
AI summary
A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.