Partition Box Assembly Reinforcement for Stacking Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing divider systems in paperboard containers result in significant waste of volume and added weight due to perimeter air cells, which can lead to shifting and collapse of contents during stacking, causing impact damage.
Innovation Solution
A divider box assembly comprising a series of transverse and longitudinal panels with slots and folded tabs, combined with exterior panels made of high-strength materials, forms a robust structure that maximizes usable space and provides additional support to prevent shifting and collapse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If perimeter air cells are used in divider systems, then item cells are protected, but box container volume is wasted and weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the perimeter air cells from the divider system, extracting the harmful element that wasted volume while maintaining the protective function through alternative means (exterior panels with reinforcement members)
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite construction with exterior panels reinforced by separate reinforcement members, creating a hybrid structure that provides both protection and structural integrity without requiring voluminous air cells
2Reliability
If perimeter air cells are used in divider systems, then item cells are protected, but divider system weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the perimeter air cells from the divider system, extracting the harmful element that added unnecessary weight while maintaining the protective function through alternative means (exterior panels with reinforcement members)
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite construction with exterior panels reinforced by separate reinforcement members, creating a hybrid structure that provides both protection and structural integrity with reduced weight compared to traditional air cell designs
3Quantity of substance
If heavy items are carried in interior cells, then transport capacity is maximized, but perimeter air cells collapse and contents shift
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces reinforcement members as intermediary elements between the exterior panels and the interior cells, providing structural support that prevents collapse under heavy loads while allowing maximum transport capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the reinforcement structure into separate reinforcement members that can be independently positioned and configured to provide targeted support where needed, rather than relying on a continuous air cell structure
4Ease of operation
If traditional divider systems are used, then internal dividers are provided, but box container strength is insufficient for stacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite construction with exterior panels reinforced by separate reinforcement members, creating a hybrid structure that provides both internal division functionality and enhanced stacking strength
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the reinforcement structure into separate reinforcement members that can be independently positioned and configured to provide targeted support where needed, rather than relying on a continuous air cell structure
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AI summary
The present invention is a divider box assembly comprising a plurality of individual compartments formed from a plurality of transverse, longitudinal panels and exterior panels. Such exterior panels arranged such that they may form high strength internal and external partitions to support stacking of a plurality of divider boxes and also providing increased resistance to rough handling during shipment and storage.