Packaging Assembly with Flexible Strip and Securing Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packaging assemblies struggle to maintain a secure, folded condition without continuous manual assistance, making it difficult for a single assembler to efficiently package fragile or sensitive items like electronic products due to rebounding flaps and lack of tension in flexible film materials.
Innovation Solution
A packaging assembly comprising a rigid panel with folding side and end flaps, a flexible strip with sleeves, and dumbbell-shaped securing members that engage with the panel to maintain object security and prevent uncontrolled movement, allowing for easy operation by a single assembler.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If folding side flaps are folded to tighten flexible film material against the object, then the object is secured, but the folding side flaps rebound to an unfolded condition due to tension
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-forming the rigid panel into a box structure with integrated flaps before the packaging process. The flaps are pre-positioned and interconnected through scoring and folding lines, creating a stable folded configuration that maintains its shape during assembly without requiring continuous manual holding or additional support structures.
2Reliability
If both hands are occupied holding folding side flaps, then the flexible film material remains tight, but the assembler cannot fold folding end flaps without additional assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple flaps into a single integrated rigid panel structure. The side flaps and end flaps are connected through scoring lines and fold lines, allowing them to be manipulated as a unified structure. This integration enables a single assembler to fold all flaps simultaneously without requiring continuous hand-holding or additional personnel.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic characteristics through flexible scoring lines that allow the flaps to move and adjust during the folding process. The scoring lines provide controlled flexibility, enabling the flaps to be easily folded into position while maintaining structural integrity, thus facilitating single-assembler operation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If additional support structures are used to maintain folded condition, then the packaging assembly remains stable, but the complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid panel serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, forms the box container, creates securing flaps, and maintains the folded configuration all through a single integrated structure. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate support structures, reducing overall complexity while maintaining stability.
4Reliability
If flexible film material is used to secure the object, then the object can be tightly wrapped, but the material lacks tension and allows uncontrolled movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite structure by integrating the flexible film material with the rigid panel. The rigid panel provides structural tension and support, while the flexible film material provides wrapping and conformal securing. This composite approach combines the advantages of both materials, ensuring the object is tightly secured with adequate tension without allowing uncontrolled movement.
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AI summary
Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising at least a substantially rigid panel, a tightening portion, a box portion, a flexible strip and securing members, wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the flexible strip and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.