Foldable Packaging Vase With Stem Slots and Water Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vases, such as glass or terracotta, are not always available for flower presentation, and existing packaging solutions do not effectively enhance the display of flowers during offering.
Innovation Solution
A flexible packaging vase with two interconnected longitudinal faces, featuring folding parts that create a volume for stem placement, internal edges with curved cutting lines for stabilization, and optional transparent windows or sealing means for water retention, allowing for improved flower presentation without the need for a traditional vase.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional glass or terracotta vases are used, then flower presentation is adequate, but the recipient must already possess such a vase
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is transformed into a functional vase by combining the protective packaging structure with water-retention and stem-holding functions. The box itself becomes the vessel that can receive and hold water, eliminating the need for a separate traditional vase.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging serves multiple functions: it protects the flowers during transport, presents them aesthetically, and functions as a water-holding vase for displaying the flowers after purchase. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the packaging itself sufficient for all needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flexible packaging is used, then manufacturing and adaptability improve, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses flexible cardboard packaging with folded flaps that create a rigid three-dimensional structure when assembled. The flexibility of the material allows for easy manufacturing and adaptation, while the folded geometry provides the necessary structural stability to hold water and flowers.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging transitions from a two-dimensional flat sheet to a three-dimensional structured box through folding. This dimensional transformation creates volume and structural integrity while maintaining the advantages of flexible material construction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If folding parts are added to create volume, then stem positioning capability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is divided into distinct functional zones: longitudinal faces for structural support, folding parts for creating volume and stem positioning, and interconnected sections for water retention. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently without excessive overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding parts can be collapsed flat for compact storage and transport, then assembled into a three-dimensional structure when needed. This dynamic transformation allows the packaging to provide complex functionality only when required, reducing complexity during storage and distribution.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a vase consisting of a packaging (10) including two surfaces (14a, 14b) connected together, said two surfaces being flexible and having, at the respective longitudinal ends thereof, foldable portions (16a, 16b, 17a, 17b) that can be folded inward relative to said surfaces. The two foldable portions (17a, 17b) each have, at the lower end thereof, an inner edge (18a, 18b) defining a fold line (19a, 19b) cut off by a cutout line (20a, 20b) having an end point (21a, 21b) through which the straight line (d1) defined by the two side ends (22a, 22b, 23a, 23b) of said inner edge passes. The two foldable portions (16a, 16b) at the upper end include means (47) for passing flower stems or blades therethrough.