Multifunctional Packaging Container with Flexible Insulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing insulated containers for food and medical supplies are often bulky, heavy, and inefficient in maintaining temperature and preventing condensation, leading to compromised product quality during transportation.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional packaging container with a lightweight, flexible insulation material, advanced moisture-wicking materials, and adjustable ventilation strips, allowing for easy assembly, compact storage, and customizable temperature control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If traditional gel materials are used for thermal insulation in containers, then temperature control is maintained, but the container becomes bulky and occupies considerable storage space

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemperature controlVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional rigid gel packs with flexible thin-film phase change materials that provide the same thermal insulation function in a much thinner profile. These flexible films conform to the container walls and provide effective temperature control without adding bulk, directly resolving the contradiction between temperature maintenance and storage space efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the physical state and properties of the insulation material from thick gel to thin-film phase change material, altering the material parameters to achieve the same thermal performance with reduced thickness. This parameter change enables the container to maintain temperature control while occupying minimal storage space when collapsed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Temperature

If traditional insulated containers are designed for thermal insulation, then temperature control is improved, but the container becomes heavy and cumbersome to carry

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal insulationVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs composite material structures combining lightweight substrates with high-performance phase change materials. This composite approach provides superior thermal insulation properties while keeping the overall weight minimal, enabling the container to be both thermally effective and highly portable for everyday use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Temperature

If existing insulated containers are used for transport, then some thermal protection is provided, but condensation occurs leading to compromised product quality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvethermal protectionVSAvoidcondensation

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces vapor barrier layers as intermediary elements between the insulated container walls and the stored products. These intermediary layers prevent moisture migration and condensation formation while maintaining the thermal protection function, thereby protecting product quality from condensation damage during transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Temperature

If conventional containers are designed for insulation, then thermal performance is achieved, but the containers are difficult to compact when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsulation performanceVSAvoidcompactability

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes flexible thin-film insulation materials that can be easily folded, rolled, or collapsed when not in use, while maintaining full insulation performance during use. This flexibility directly addresses the compactability issue, allowing the container to transition from a functional insulated state to a compact stored state without compromising thermal performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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 container provides superior thermal insulation, minimizes condensation, and enhances portability, ensuring that food and medical supplies remain at the desired temperature and dry throughout the delivery process.

Implementation Method 1

introducing a novel insulated container that not only provides superior thermal insulation

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

the container is designed to minimize condensation through the use of advanced moisture-wicking materials

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMoisture wicking: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentUS20250074686A1Multifunctional packaging container

Publication Date: 2025.03.06 ELITE EATS GROUP LLC

AI summary

The present invention relates to packaging containers, specifically addressing the need for an efficient and adaptable solution for the storage and delivery of food items and medical supplies. The invention introduces two distinct packaging container designs, utilizing durable materials and incorporating temperature-regulating elements, ventilation strips, and sealing mechanisms. The containers are designed to enhance the delivery process, ensuring product quality and consumer satisfaction.