Container Lid Accessory Retention Opening

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing containers lack a convenient and secure method for retaining accessories associated with the articles they hold, which can lead to misplacement and clutter.

Innovation Solution

The container design includes a lid with an accessory retention opening, allowing for the secure storage of accessories within the container, and a method of forming the container using blanks that are assembled to create a body, bottom, and lid with retention features.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing containers are used without retention features, then the container structure remains simple, but accessories cannot be securely retained leading to misplacement and clutter

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory retention capabilityVSAvoidContainer structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lid panel is segmented by incorporating an opening that defines a retention region, creating a dedicated space for accessories without adding separate retention mechanisms. This segmentation allows the lid to serve dual functions: covering the container and retaining accessories.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lid panel is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a closure for the container and provides a retention region for accessories. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate accessory storage components, maintaining structural simplicity while enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If accessories are stored outside the container, then accessibility is improved, but clutter and misplacement increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory accessibilityVSAvoidClutter and misplacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The retention region is nested within the lid panel structure, creating a built-in storage space for accessories. This nesting approach keeps accessories organized within the container assembly rather than scattered externally, preventing clutter while maintaining easy access through the opening.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Reliability

If a separate accessory storage device is added to the container, then accessory retention is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory retention securityVSAvoidNumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The retention region is merged directly into the lid panel structure, combining the closure function and accessory retention function into a single integrated component. This merging eliminates the need for separate accessory storage devices, reducing component count while maintaining reliable retention through the defined opening structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250033830A1Container Lid With Retention Features, Related Containers, Systems, And Methods

Publication Date: 2025.01.30 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC

AI summary

A container for holding at least one article includes a body extending at least partially around an interior of the container, a closed bottom engaged with the body, and a closed top engaged with the body, the closed top comprising a lid having a lid panel, the lid panel at least partially defining an accessory retention opening for at least partially receiving an accessory associated with the at least one article.