Multi-Carton Container With Weakness Lines for Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for packaging multiple consumer product packages together, such as taping or overwrapping, increase costs and obscure the original packaging graphics, while lacking easy separation for individual use.
Innovation Solution
A multi-carton container design featuring interconnected cartons with lines of weakness for easy separation, allowing for partial connection and disconnection without additional materials, maintaining the visibility of original graphics and facilitating bulk purchasing and individual access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple consumer product packages are grouped together using taping or overwrapping methods, then the combinability of individual packages is improved, but the overall costs and processing expenses increase due to additional materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual cartons into a single multi-carton container structure, where separate cartons are connected through shared walls and fold lines. This eliminates the need for additional taping or overwrapping materials while achieving the desired combinability for bulk packaging and shipping.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-carton container structure serves multiple functions: it provides individual compartments for separate products, enables bulk shipping without additional materials, maintains retail display capability, and allows easy separation into individual cartons. This universal design replaces multiple separate packaging solutions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple consumer product packages are grouped together using overwrapping materials, then the combinability of individual packages is improved, but the overall image of the consumer product package deteriorates due to obstruction of graphics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual cartons into a single multi-carton container structure, where separate cartons are connected through shared walls and fold lines. This eliminates the need for additional taping or overwrapping materials while achieving the desired combinability for bulk packaging and shipping.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple consumer product packages are grouped together for bulk purchasing, then the quantity of product obtained is improved, but the ease of separation into individual units worsens without dedicated separation mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the multi-carton container into separate individual cartons that are connected through shared walls and fold lines. Each carton can be easily separated from the others by folding along the predetermined fold lines, providing both bulk packaging capability and easy separation for individual use.
4Strength
If additional materials are used to attach individual consumer product packages together, then the strength of connection between packages is improved, but the cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual cartons into a single multi-carton container structure, where separate cartons are connected through shared walls and fold lines. This eliminates the need for additional taping or overwrapping materials while achieving the desired combinability for bulk packaging and shipping.
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AI summary
A multi-carton container can be separated into a first carton and a second carton. The top wall of each of the first carton and the second carton can be at least partially connected to each other along a line of weakness. Side walls of each of the first carton and the second carton can also be at least partially connected to each other along lines of weakness.