Pivot Handle Bottle With Corrugated Carton Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional container packaging systems are inefficient in providing ergonomic handling and stackability while minimizing size and weight, especially when accessing contents like oils, as they often require external packaging that is large and heavy, and lose stackability benefits after opening.

Innovation Solution

A packaging system comprising a lightweight high-density polyethylene container with ribs for strength, a pivotally attached handle to prevent spilling, and a corrugated carton that allows access to the handle and neck without removing the container, maintaining stackability and absorbing spillage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional containers use handles and thick walled construction for strength, then handling is improved, but the container size and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovehandlingVSAvoidcontainer weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing reinforcement only where needed - ribs are added to specific areas of the container wall to provide structural strength, and a handle is added only to the location where handling is required, rather than making the entire container thick-walled and heavy throughout

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The container structure is segmented into distinct functional elements: thin-walled main body for weight reduction, localized ribs for structural support, and a separate handle attachment for handling. This segmentation allows each element to be optimized independently for its specific function

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the container is withdrawn from the box to access contents, then pouring access is improved, but stackability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepouring accessVSAvoidstackability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The box is segmented with a dedicated opening that separates the pouring access function from the stacking function. The opening is positioned and sized to allow access to the container's spout while leaving the rest of the box structure intact for stacking purposes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The box acts as an intermediary structure that provides both protection and access. The opening in the box serves as a mediator that allows pouring access without requiring complete removal of the container, thus maintaining the box's stacking capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If external packaging is used for protection and stacking, then container protection is improved, but the overall package size and weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer protectionVSAvoidpackage size

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The box is constructed with a corrugated structure that provides high strength-to-weight ratio and high strength-to-volume ratio. The corrugated design gives the box protective capabilities while minimizing the material used and the overall volume of the packaging

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentEP2755897B1Economically improved plastic bottle and package system

Publication Date: 2017.11.08 RING CONTAINER TECHNOLOGIES LLC

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AI summary

A packing that includes a bottle and/or a bottle and box combination wherein the container has a handle portion and the box has a bottom opening utilized as a grip portion. The handle is pivotally mounted to the top of the container. In addition, the box includes an opening to permit access to the handle and the neck of the container.