Hinged Packaging Block With Adjustable Aperture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing packaging methods fail to securely hold objects in three dimensions during transport, leading to potential damage and increased replacement costs.

Innovation Solution

The use of hinged packaging blocks with adjustable apertures and removable sections allows for securement of objects by accommodating varying dimensions and providing stability through corner securing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional packaging methods are used, then packaging simplicity is maintained, but object securement in three dimensions fails during transport

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject securementVSAvoidpackaging structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging block is divided into multiple segments including a body section, hinge portions, and removable sections that can be selectively removed. This segmentation allows the packaging structure to adapt to different object dimensions while maintaining securement capability through the modular design of each segment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hinge mechanism introduces dynamic elements that allow the packaging block to transition between different configurations. The hinge enables the packaging structure to adapt its shape and volume to accommodate various object sizes while maintaining securement functionality during transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed aperture packaging blocks are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to varying article dimensions is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaperture adjustmentVSAvoidpackaging block fabrication

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The aperture is divided into adjustable sections with removable portions that can be selectively removed to change the aperture width. This segmentation allows the packaging block to accommodate different article dimensions while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing through the use of standard cutting and removal operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging block allows for parameter changes in aperture dimensions by selectively removing sections. This enables the aperture width to be adjusted to match different article dimensions, providing adaptability while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through straightforward material removal rather than complex assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If corner securing is implemented, then object stability during transport is improved, but packaging block complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobject positioning stabilityVSAvoidpackaging block structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging block incorporates corner securing features as discrete segments or portions that can be independently positioned at the corners of objects. This segmentation allows stability to be achieved through simple corner placement rather than complex overall structure, maintaining ease of use while improving positioning stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12280908B2Method and apparatus for secured packing of objects

Publication Date: 2025.04.22 DIAMOND 6S MANAGEMENT D B A ECOBOX

AI summary

A packaging block that includes a body section having a aperture defined therein. A hinge defines a first portion of the body section and a second portion of the body section. The first portion is rotatably coupled to the second portion via the hinge. A plurality of selectively removable sections are removably coupled to the body section. The aperture receives at least a portion of an article to facilitate securement of the article during packaging and transport.