Integral Planar Packaging Assembly with Folded Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retailers face challenges in creating effective, visually appealing, and economical packaging solutions for displaying products in a retail setting that allow for easy suspension from sales racks.
Innovation Solution
A packaging assembly comprising a base and a divider formed from an integral planar member with folding portions, which creates a product receptacle and allows for suspension from a hanger or hook, using a band to secure products within the assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional packaging assemblies are used, then products can be packaged, but they require additional fasteners and components to enable suspension from sales racks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the suspension function into the base structure itself by forming a hanger portion that integrates with the base. This eliminates the need for separate fasteners and components, as the base simultaneously provides structural support and suspension capability through its integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the packaging, enables suspension from sales racks through its hanger portion, and maintains product stability. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the packaging assembly.
2Ease of manufacture
If packaging assemblies are designed for effective product display, then visual appeal and product presentation improve, but manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging assembly is divided into distinct functional sections: a base portion for structural support and suspension, and a display portion for product presentation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for its specific function while maintaining overall manufacturing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional flat pattern to a three-dimensional assembled structure through folding. The flat pattern serves as an economical manufacturing template, while the folded three-dimensional structure provides enhanced display capabilities and visual appeal without requiring additional manufacturing steps.
3Productivity
If packaging assemblies use multiple separate components, then structural flexibility is improved, but assembly time and production efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The base and display portion are combined into a single integrated structure formed from one continuous material piece. This eliminates the need for separate assembly steps and multiple components, significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining structural flexibility through the folded design.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging assembly is pre-formed into its final three-dimensional configuration during the forming process, with all folds and structural features created in advance. This preliminary action eliminates the need for subsequent assembly operations, as the structure is ready for immediate use without requiring additional manufacturing steps.
Data Source
AI summary
A packaging assembly includes a base and a divider. The base includes a bottom piece and first, second, third, and fourth walls extending from the bottom piece. The bottom piece of the base and the first, second, third, and fourth walls of the base define a product receptacle. The divider is connected to the bottom piece of the base and extends through the product receptacle. The base and the divider are jointly formed from an integral planar member having a plurality of folds therein. Other products, assemblies, and associated methods are also disclosed.