Folded Paperboard Tray Insert for Recyclable Container Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic packaging is non-recyclable and non-biodegradable, contributing to environmental waste and pollution, and there is a need for sustainable, aesthetically appealing packaging solutions.
Innovation Solution
A recyclable and biodegradable packaging insert made of paper board or corrugated paper board, designed with horizontally layered construction and vertically extending members to securely hold consumer goods, providing structural support and retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If non-recyclable plastic packaging is used, then structural strength and protection are improved, but environmental harm and waste accumulation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from conventional plastic to molded pulp material, transforming the packaging from non-biodegradable to biodegradable and compostable, thereby eliminating environmental harm while maintaining protective functions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses molded pulp material, a composite material made from recycled paper and cardboard fibers, which combines the structural properties needed for packaging strength with the environmental benefits of biodegradability and recyclability
2Ease of manufacture
If simple single-layer packaging is used, then manufacturing ease is improved, but protection reliability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is segmented into multiple functional layers including a base layer for structural support, an intermediate layer for cushioning, and a top layer for product retention, with each layer performing a specific protective function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces vertical dimension with upwardly extending sidewalls that create a containment structure, adding a new spatial dimension to the packaging that enhances product retention and protection beyond what a simple flat layer could provide
3Stability of the object's composition
If molded pulp material is used, then biodegradability and recyclability are improved, but structural strength worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The molded pulp material is pre-formed into a structured container with reinforced walls and base during manufacturing, creating structural integrity before the product is placed inside, thereby compensating for the inherently lower strength of biodegradable materials
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the flexibility and conformability of molded pulp material to create a custom-fit container that adapts to the product shape, distributing mechanical stresses evenly and enhancing overall structural performance despite using eco-friendly materials
Data Source
AI summary
A packaging tray including a paper board folded body having a top surface with an aperture to accommodate and retain a container. The folded body having first and second structural tube ends at respective first and second opposing ends. The folded body having a 5 bridge supported between the first and second structural tube ends. The first structural tube end includes a first side folded away from the top surface, a second side folded from the first side and a third side folded from the second side towards the top surface. The second structural tube end comprises a fourth side folded away from the top surface, a fifth side folded from the fourth side and a sixth side folded from the fifth side towards the top surface. At least one of the third and 10 sixth sides having a cradle provided within the aperture to support the container.