Remote Control Packaging with PBS Foil and Paper Layers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current remote control packaging, particularly bags, face issues with mechanical protection, printability, and recyclability, as well as a risk of scratching due to rough surfaces, and are not suitable for universal use due to limited dimension tolerance.
Innovation Solution
A remote control packaging bag made from a folded sheet with a poly(1,4-butylene succinate) foil inner layer and a paper outer layer for mechanical stabilization, which provides enhanced compressive stress and UV protection, and can be recycled with a high paper content, featuring a paper-foil wall structure and antistatic properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a paper outer layer is used for mechanical stabilization, then mechanical protection and UV resistance are improved, but the risk of scratching the remote control increases due to rough surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite wall structure with an inner foil layer (polypropylene or polyethylene) and an outer paper layer. The foil layer provides a smooth surface that prevents scratching, while the paper layer provides mechanical strength and UV resistance. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by combining materials with complementary properties.
2Strength
If foil packaging is used, then mechanical protection is improved, but printability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a foil inner layer for mechanical protection with a paper outer layer that accepts printing. The paper layer serves as an excellent substrate for printing processes while the foil layer underneath provides the necessary mechanical strength and barrier properties.
3Strength
If composite materials are used for packaging, then mechanical protection is improved, but recyclability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the wall as separable layers that can be divided into an inner foil layer and an outer paper layer. This segmentation allows the layers to be separated for recycling purposes, with the paper layer being recyclable through standard paper recycling processes and the foil layer being recoverable for metal recycling.
4Volume of stationary object
If a bag structure is used, then space utilization is improved, but the risk of scratching increases due to large contact areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite wall structure where the inner foil layer provides a smooth surface that prevents scratching, while the overall bag structure maintains space efficiency. The smooth foil surface eliminates the scratch risk associated with paper surfaces while preserving the compact bag format.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution offers improved mechanical protection, recyclability, and universal fit for remote controls, reducing the risk of scratching and damage while maintaining printability and ecological sustainability.
Implementation Method 1
PBS in particular has a significantly higher compressive stress level compared to a large number of comparable plastics in the foil sector
Implementation Method 2
UV radiation and/or heat input can lead to material changes in the foil material. Here, the paper outer layer not only supports mechanical stability, but also serves as material protection against environmental influences
Data Source
AI summary
A remote control packaging (10) made of a folded material of a sheet (1) comprising a closed packaging interior in which a remote control is arranged and a plurality of walls defining the packaging interior, wherein the walls of the remote control packaging (10) are formed in multiple layers with a foil inner layer (8) of poly(1,4-butylene succinate) and a paper outer layer (9) for mechanical stabilisation thereof.