Metal Packaging Structure with Removable Sampling Accessory
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing packaging structures for bulk products like powdered milk or coffee powder make it difficult to access the sampling accessory, especially when it is buried in the powder or placed at the bottom of the container, due to its inconvenient placement and complex manufacturing requirements in plastic materials.
Innovation Solution
A metallic packaging structure with a removable assembly mechanism for the sampling accessory, featuring a metal mounting ring with an annular collar extended by a disc-shaped plate and orifices to receive the accessory's handle, allowing easy attachment and detachment for improved accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the sampling accessory is placed inside the packaging volume or at the bottom of the box, then the packaging structure is simple, but the accessibility to the accessory becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is divided into separate functional zones: the sampling accessory is placed in a dedicated compartment within the inner packaging, while the outer packaging contains the product. This segmentation allows the accessory to be easily accessible through the opening mechanism without complicating the overall packaging structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The sampling accessory is pre-positioned in the inner packaging during the packaging process, so that when the consumer opens the outer packaging, the accessory is already accessible and ready for use. This preliminary placement eliminates the need for complex retrieval mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If the sampling accessory is buried in the powder or placed at the bottom, then the packaging is simple, but the accessory becomes hard to access and use
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is segmented into an outer packaging for product storage and an inner packaging for accessory storage. The inner packaging is designed with a specific compartment that holds the sampling accessory in an accessible position, separating it from the powder product and eliminating the need for complex manufacturing processes.
3Ease of manufacture
If a plastic cover structure with complex molding means is used, then the packaging can be manufactured, but the manufacturing process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging system is segmented into separate metal components (outer packaging, inner packaging, lid) that can be manufactured using standard metal forming processes, rather than requiring complex plastic molding. The sampling accessory is a separate component that is easily integrated, avoiding the need for complex integrated molding operations.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a packaging structure (1) for the storage and distribution of a bulk product, for example a powder product, said packaging structure comprising: a metal container (2) in the form of a box, comprising (i) a container body (3), the upper part (5) of which defines an upper opening (6), and (ii) a cover structure (7), with a metal mounting ring (8) and a peelable membrane (9) for closing said upper opening (6); and an accessory (11) for removing and distributing a portion of said packaged product. According to the invention, said packaging structure (1) comprises means (14, 5) for detachably mounting said accessory (11) on said metal mounting ring (8).