Pop-Up Packet Carrier With Interconnected Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing packets for holding goods like coupons and gift cards lack a convenient mechanism for easy access and storage, as they typically require opening and closing, which can be cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A packet design featuring a carrier with a pop-up bag that folds flat when closed and expands when opened, allowing easy insertion and removal of items, utilizing a structure of interconnected panels and adhesive for assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional packet structure is used, then the structure is simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome opening and closing
Solution Approach 1:
The packet employs a dynamic pop-up mechanism that transforms from a flat closed state to an expanded open state. The interconnected panels with hinge connections allow the packet to dynamically change its configuration, providing easy access to contents without complex manual manipulation. The pop-up action automatically opens the packet when activated.
Solution Approach 2:
The packet is divided into multiple interconnected panels that can move independently relative to each other. These segmented panels are connected through hinge connections, allowing each panel to contribute to the overall pop-up motion. This segmentation enables the complex transformation while maintaining structural integrity.
2Productivity
If a traditional packet structure is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming opening and closing operations
Solution Approach 1:
The packet structure is pre-configured with interconnected panels and hinge connections during manufacturing, so that the pop-up action is already prepared and requires minimal user input. The preliminary assembly of the mechanical structure enables rapid deployment and access without requiring complex user manipulation during operation.
3Reliability
If the packet is designed to hold goods securely, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in opening
Solution Approach 1:
The packet utilizes a nested panel structure where panels are arranged in a hierarchical configuration with hinge connections. When the pop-up action is activated, the nested panels sequentially unfold and expand, maintaining secure containment during storage while enabling easy access during operation. The nesting allows compact storage with rapid deployment.
Data Source
AI summary
A packet according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided for holding a goods package. The packet includes a carrier on which a pop-up bag is mounted. When the packet is folded, the carrier and the pop-up bag are substantially flattened. When the packet is opened, the carrier is unfolded which opens the pop-up bag. Coupons or other loose articles can be place in the pop-up bag.