Molded Pulp Bottle Packaging With Integrated Thermo Pack Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current beverage container packaging lacks effective temperature control and environmental protection during transit, particularly for temperature-sensitive beverages, as traditional materials like bubble wrap and Styrofoam are inadequate for maintaining the integrity and quality of wine, beer, and spirits bottles.
Innovation Solution
A beverage container packing assembly comprising a bottom tray, center support, and top tray made of molded paper pulp with integrated thermo pack accommodation, allowing for temperature control through the placement of thermo packs between rows of bottles, providing structural support and protection against environmental factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional packaging materials like bubble wrap and Styrofoam are used, then beverage containers can be protected during transit, but temperature control and environmental protection are inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters by using molded paper pulp instead of traditional foam or bubble wrap materials. This material transformation enables both temperature control capability and environmental friendliness, resolving the contradiction between reliability and harmful environmental factors
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite packaging system combining molded paper pulp with integrated thermo pack accommodation. This composite approach allows the packaging to provide both structural protection and temperature control while maintaining environmental sustainability
2Object-affected harmful factors
If molded paper pulp is used for packaging, then environmental friendliness is improved, but temperature control capability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The molded paper pulp packaging is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: providing structural protection, enabling temperature control through integrated thermo pack accommodation, and maintaining environmental sustainability. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between environmental friendliness and temperature control capability
3Strength
If traditional packaging materials are used, then structural protection is provided, but temperature-sensitive beverages cannot be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the molded paper pulp packaging contains integrated thermo pack accommodation spaces. The thermo packs are nested within the packaging structure, allowing simultaneous provision of structural protection and temperature maintenance for temperature-sensitive beverages
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 effectively maintains the temperature of beverage containers during transit, prevents spoilage, and reduces damage through the use of molded paper pulp's absorbent and protective features, while being cost-effective and environmentally conscious.
Implementation Method 1
molded paper pulp's absorbent and protective features
Implementation Method 2
integrated thermo pack accommodation, allowing for temperature control through the placement of thermo packs between rows of bottles
Data Source
AI summary
Beverage container packing assemblies and methods are disclosed. A beverage container packing assembly includes a bottom tray, center support, and a top tray. The bottom tray defines first compartments. The first compartments may be configured to receive a first portion of a beverage container. The bottom tray includes one or more first support columns. The center support defines through holes. Each of the through holes is configured to receive a second portion of a beverage container therethrough. The center support is configured to accommodate a thermo pack. The top tray defines second compartments. Each of the second compartments is configured to receive a third portion of a beverage container. The top tray is configured to accommodate the thermo pack between a first row and a second row of the second compartments.