Label-Integrated Packaging Lid Design for Sealing and Protection

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing packaging technologies are inefficient in terms of cost and effort, and lack sustainability, as they require separate processes for labeling and sealing, and do not effectively utilize waste materials for product protection.

Innovation Solution

A packaging design where the label serves as both an information carrier and a lid, glued to the lower packaging part, using a carrier layer section from a label roll to form a composite lid part that also provides product protection and reduces material waste, thereby integrating labeling and sealing into a single process and utilizing scrap material for sustainability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If separate processes are used for labeling and sealing, then the packaging can be properly labeled and sealed, but the production cost and effort increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproduction cost and effortVSAvoidprocess complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the labeling and sealing functions into a single integrated label that performs both tasks simultaneously. The label includes an adhesive layer for sealing and a carrier layer for product protection, eliminating the need for separate labeling and sealing processes and reducing production complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The label is designed as a multi-functional component that serves multiple purposes: it provides product information, seals the packaging through its adhesive layer, and protects the product through its carrier layer. This universal design reduces the number of separate components needed in the packaging system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Loss of substance

If conventional labeling materials are used, then the packaging can be labeled, but waste material is not utilized for product protection

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematerial wasteVSAvoidproduct protection

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the waste carrier layer material from conventional labeling into a beneficial product protection layer. Instead of discarding the carrier layer after labeling, it is integrated into the seal structure to protect the product, transforming waste material into a functional protective component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent recovers and reuses the carrier layer material from the labeling process. The carrier layer is retained and integrated into the seal structure, preventing it from becoming waste and instead utilizing it for product protection, thereby reducing material loss

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Productivity

If the label is used as the lid, then the packaging can be closed, but the label must serve dual functions which increases complexity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidlabel structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The label is designed as a multi-functional component that serves multiple purposes: it provides product information, seals the packaging through its adhesive layer, and protects the product through its carrier layer. This universal design reduces the number of separate components needed in the packaging system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the labeling and sealing functions into a single integrated label that performs both tasks simultaneously. The label includes an adhesive layer for sealing and a carrier layer for product protection, eliminating the need for separate labeling and sealing processes and reducing production complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

This approach reduces production costs and effort, enhances recyclability, and ensures product protection by using waste material as a protective layer, while maintaining the information function of the label, thus creating a cost-effective and sustainable packaging solution.

Implementation Method 1

an adhesive layer between the label and the backing layer... to secure the backing layer to the label

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

the carrier layer section... provides product protection in the packaging according to the invention to prevent the product contained in the lower part of the packaging from coming into contact with the label

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhysical barrier: Physical Containment

Data Source

PatentEP4296191A1Package and method for producing a package

Publication Date: 2023.12.27 MULTIVAC MARKING & INSPECTION GMBH & CO KG

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AI summary

The invention relates to a packaging (13) comprising a packaging base (3) for receiving a product (P) and a lid (14) which is attached to the packaging base (3) for closing the packaging (13), wherein the lid (14) comprises a label (6) and a carrier layer section (7) on which the label (6) is affixed, and wherein the lid (14) is affixed to the packaging base (3) by means of the label (6). The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a packaging (13).