Integrated Medical Packaging Waste Container Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing packaging systems for medical consumables, such as disposable cannulas, require separate logistics and incur high storage and transport costs due to the need for dedicated plastic waste containers, which are not integrated with the outer cartons, leading to inefficiencies and potential damage during transport.
Innovation Solution
A trough-like plastic waste container is integrated into the outer carton packaging, with a closed bottom and a lid that serves as part of the packaging, allowing for safe storage and transport of used medical consumables, reducing logistics costs and enhancing product protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate plastic waste containers are delivered independently from outer boxes containing medical consumables, then the waste container can be properly designed to accommodate sharp-edged consumables, but this requires separate logistics and additional outer packaging, leading to high storage and transport costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the outer box containing medical consumables with the plastic waste container into a single integrated packaging unit. The outer box is designed to function both as protective packaging for new consumables and as a waste container after use, eliminating the need for separate waste container logistics and reducing overall system complexity
2Reliability
If separate plastic waste containers are delivered independently from outer boxes containing medical consumables, then the waste container can be properly designed to accommodate sharp-edged consumables, but this leads to high storage and transport costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protective outer box with the waste container function, allowing the same packaging structure to serve dual purposes. This eliminates redundant transportation of separate waste containers and reduces storage space requirements, thereby lowering logistics costs and energy consumption
3Volume of stationary object
If the plastic waste container is integrated into the outer carton, then storage and transport volume is reduced, but the container must be designed to prevent damage to consumables during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a foam insert within the integrated packaging structure that provides cushioning protection for medical consumables during transport. This pre-built protective element absorbs impacts and prevents damage while maintaining a compact integrated design
4Reliability
If the lid is non-detachably connected to the plastic waste container, then the container can be closed securely, but the lid must be accommodated within the outer carton during delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the lid to nest within the outer carton during delivery, fitting into an allocated space within the packaging structure. After use, the lid is attached to the waste container to provide secure closure, achieving both compact storage and reliable sealing
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AI summary
The invention relates to a medical supplies packaging, comprising an outer box (2) which is open on an upper face and in which a number of medical supplies, in particular disposable cannulas, are accommodated, wherein a tub-like plastic waste container (13) accommodating the medical supplies (17) is arranged in the outer box (2) for later accommodating the supplies (17) after use thereof, wherein an opening side (16) of said container, which can be closed by means of a lid (9) that is arranged between the a closed bottom face (18) of the plastic waste container (13) and an upper face (3) of the outer box (2) and comprises an insertion opening (21) for used medical supplies (17), faces a lower face (15) of the outer box (2) and the closed bottom face (18) of said container faces the upper face (3) of the outer box (2).