Modular Retention Packaging Assembly with Detachable Overwrap Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing retention packaging systems are not adaptable to different sizes or shapes of objects and are manufactured as complete systems, making them inflexible and costly, as users cannot obtain separate components from local sources.
Innovation Solution
The retention packaging system consists of separate base and sheet panels that can be attached in various configurations to accommodate different sizes and shapes of objects, allowing users to obtain components from different sources, thereby reducing costs and increasing flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If retention packaging systems are manufactured as complete integrated systems, then manufacturing precision and reliability are improved, but adaptability to different object sizes and shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging system is divided into separate base panels and sheet panels that can be independently manufactured and then assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for manufacturing precision while the modular assembly provides adaptability to different object sizes and shapes through various attachment configurations.
2Reliability
If retention packaging systems are manufactured as complete integrated systems, then reliability is improved, but adaptability to different object sizes and shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into separate base and sheet panels that maintain reliable connections through attachment zones. The modular design enables adaptability to different objects while preserving reliability through standardized attachment mechanisms that ensure consistent performance across various configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The base panels and sheet panels are designed as universal components that can be used across multiple packaging applications. The attachment zones provide multi-functional connectivity, allowing the same components to reliably accommodate different object sizes and shapes through various attachment configurations.
3Manufacturing precision
If retention packaging systems are manufactured as complete integrated systems, then manufacturing precision is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Segmenting the packaging system into separate base and sheet panels allows for independent manufacturing and sourcing. Users can obtain components from different sources at potentially lower costs while maintaining manufacturing precision for each individual component. The modular approach also reduces overall system cost by allowing selective replacement and optimization of individual parts.
Data Source
AI summary
A sheet panel (140) is capable of being used with a base panel (110) to form a retention packaging system. The sheet panel (140) includes a first overwrap panel (142), a second overwrap panel (144), a sheet (152) connected to the first overwrap panel (142) and to the second overwrap panel (144), and a detachable portion (148, 150) between the first and second overwrap panels and configured to be detached from the sheet panel. After the detachable portion (148, 150) is detached from the sheet panel (140), the first overwrap panel (142) is configured to be selectively attached to a first tension flap (112) of the base panel at one of a plurality of locations on the first tension flap and the second overwrap panel (144) is configured to be selectively attached to a second tension flap (114) of the base panel at one of a plurality of locations on the second tension flap such that the sheet (152) spans between the first and second tension flaps (112, 114).