Stretchable Labeling Sleeve With Movable Flap for Object Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional labeling sleeves for containers face issues during positioning and packaging, where the sleeve and attached documents can deteriorate, and the detachable nature of explanatory notes complicates maintaining product information quality.

Innovation Solution

A stretchable labeling sleeve with a movable flap using repositionable adhesive or precut plastic sheets, allowing for secure positioning and easy access to the object without damaging the sleeve, while maintaining the integrity of the information medium.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a paper document is inserted inside the sleeve to increase information capacity, then the information capacity is improved, but the document deteriorates during positioning and packaging operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation capacityVSAvoiddocument quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A protective flap made of flexible plastic material is introduced as an intermediary element between the container and the paper document. This flap acts as a mediator that absorbs mechanical stresses during positioning and packaging operations, preventing direct transmission of forces to the document. The flap can be opened to access the document while keeping it protected when closed, thus resolving the contradiction between providing information access and protecting the document quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the sleeve passes between cylinders of a shaping machine during positioning, then the positioning is achieved, but the sleeve and document deteriorate or the machine stops

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning capabilityVSAvoidmachine operation continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The protective flap is designed with specific dimensional parameters (size, thickness, material properties) that allow it to flex and deform elastically when passing between the cylinders of the shaping machine. The flap's parameters are optimized to withstand compressive forces without permanent deformation, enabling the positioning operation to proceed without damaging the sleeve, document, or stopping the machine.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If a detachable explanatory note is used, then the information can be separated, but the quality of product information deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation separabilityVSAvoidinformation quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The information system is segmented into two functional parts: a protective flap that remains attached to the sleeve and a detachable explanatory note. The flap provides permanent protection and housing for the document, while the note can be detached when no longer needed. This segmentation allows the information to be separated physically while maintaining its quality, as the document remains protected within the flap structure even when the note is removed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 solution ensures the sleeve remains attached to the container, protects the object and information, and allows for easy access without damaging the sleeve, maintaining the visibility of printed information.

Implementation Method 1

a body of stretchable plastic material shaped to fit around the periphery of the container

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The movable shutter is replaced in the covering position using removable connection means produced by a repositionable double-sided adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP2267685B1Labelling sleeve for packaging with protection for an object
Publication Date: 2016.08.17 DECOMATIC
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AI summary

The invention relates to a labeling sleeve comprising at least one sleeve (3) shaped to fit around the circumference of at least one container (2), the sleeve (3) having dimensions greater than or equal to an object positioning area so as to occupy a position completely covering the positioning area in order to prevent direct access to the object (4), and opening means (9) to allow access to the object. According to the invention, the sleeve is made of a stretchable plastic material and comprises at least one flap (6) movable around a joint (7) to occupy an open position allowing access to the object, after the opening means (9) have been opened, the object positioning area corresponding to a portion of the face of the sleeve or the movable flap facing the container to hold an object placed between said face and the container.