Packaging Body With Segmented Flaps For Post-Shipping Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current packaging methods for heavy image forming apparatuses, such as copiers and printers, face challenges in efficiently disassembling and reassembling packaging to accommodate additional items post-shipping, leading to reduced compressive strength and increased operational load on operators.
Innovation Solution
A packaging body design featuring a rectangular box with first and second flaps, where the first flaps have partial flap portions defined by slits and the second flaps can be folded over to secure the base and box without overlaying the partial flap portions, allowing for easy insertion and removal of additional items without compromising the compressive strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the packaging is tightly sealed with flaps overlaying each other for strong binding, then the compressive strength is improved, but the ease of operation for disassembly and reassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure is segmented into multiple flaps (first flaps and second flaps) that can be independently folded and secured. The binding body is positioned to secure flaps without overlaying them, creating segmented attachment points that facilitate easier disassembly while maintaining overall structural strength through the distributed flap configuration.
2Ease of operation
If the packaging structure is simplified for easy disassembly, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural integrity and compressive strength deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging employs a nested flap structure where second flaps are folded over first flaps, creating a layered configuration. The binding body secures these nested flaps without overlaying them, allowing the nested structure to provide structural integrity through multiple layers while the binding mechanism remains simple and easy to apply and remove.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional items need to be inserted after shipping, then the adaptability is improved, but the compressive strength and structural stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging structure incorporates dynamic elements through foldable flaps that can be opened and closed. The binding body is positioned to secure flaps in a closed state for strength, but can be easily released to allow opening of flaps for inserting additional items. After insertion, the flaps can be folded back and re-secured by the binding body to restore structural integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
A packaging body includes a base on which a packaging target is placed, a box including first flaps and second flaps, and a binding body configured to bind the base and the box and disposed between the first flaps and the second flaps. The box has a rectangular shape and an upper opening portion and configured to cover a top face and side faces of the packaging target. The first flaps are disposed in pairs opposing to each other extending from opposite scorelines of the upper opening portion and including an opening through which an included object is inserted. The second flaps are disposed in pairs opposing to each other extending from different opposite scorelines of the upper opening portion and configured to be folded over the first flaps when the first flaps are folded. The first flaps further include partial flap portions.