Reusable Tire Packaging with Internal Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current packaging solutions for transporting tires and wheels are unsuitable for parcel services due to instability, risk of rolling, damage to sorting systems, and high costs, as they are not designed to handle the unique dimensions and weights of tires, leading to inefficiencies and safety concerns in automatic sorting systems.
Innovation Solution
A reusable packaging system featuring flat base and cover elements made of plastic, cardboard, or composite materials, with internal fastening elements like belts or nets, and a cuboid design that prevents rolling and damage, allowing for stable transport and sorting through automatic systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If round packaging is used to transport tires, then the packaging can accommodate the tire shape, but the packaging will roll during transport and cause safety risks in sorting systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the opposite principle by using flat, planar surfaces instead of curved ones. The base element and cover element are both flat plates with peripheral connections, creating a rectangular prism structure that prevents rolling while still accommodating the circular tire through internal arrangement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If disposable packaging is used, then packaging availability is improved, but cost increases and environmental impact worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a reusable packaging system where the base element and cover element can be separated, used, and returned for refilling. The durable plastic construction allows multiple cycles of use, and the modular design facilitates easy separation and return transport of empty containers to wholesalers.
Solution Approach 2:
The packaging design is universal and can accommodate different tire sizes and types through adjustable fastening elements. The same base and cover elements can be reused for various tire products, making the packaging system versatile across different product lines.
3Device complexity
If external fastening elements are used, then the packaging structure is simplified, but the packaging gets caught on conveyor belts during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the fastening elements from the external surface and integrates them into the packaging structure itself. The peripheral connections are built into the base and cover elements, with fastening components positioned inside the packaging rather than protruding outward, eliminating the risk of catching on conveyor belts.
4Stability of the object's composition
If large pallet packaging is used, then transport stability is improved, but the dimensions and weight become too large for parcel services
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the packaging into two separate components: a base element and a cover element. This allows the packaging to be compact when empty (cover can be removed and set aside) while providing full stability when assembled with the tire inside. The segmented design reduces overall dimensions for parcel service compatibility.
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AI summary
A reusable packaging, particularly suitable for transporting tires, wheels, rims, and the like, comprises a base element (10) and a lid element (12). The goods to be transported (30) are positioned between the base element (10) and the lid element (12). The base element (10) is connected to the lid element (12) by straps (16) to secure the goods. To facilitate transport, particularly via parcel post, the straps (16) are located within the base element (10) and the lid element (12).