Rigid Cigarette Packet Partition Dividing Inner Volume
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rigid packets of cigarettes face issues with unused inner volume, complex manufacturing processes, and high material usage due to filler elements, leading to increased economic and environmental costs.
Innovation Solution
A rigid packet of smoking articles with a partition element that divides the inner volume into two chambers, allowing for efficient use of space and reduced material usage, where the partition element is made from wrapping material and can be easily integrated into existing packing machines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a filler element is inserted to occupy the inner volume left free by the group of cigarettes, then the cigarettes are prevented from shaking inside the packet, but the useful part of the inner volume is not exploited and material usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The partition element serves multiple functions: it prevents cigarettes from shaking, divides the packet into functional zones, and creates a secondary chamber for storing accessories like lighters. This eliminates the need for separate filler elements and maximizes the utility of the space that would otherwise be wasted.
Solution Approach 2:
The packet is divided into two distinct chambers by the partition element: a first chamber for cigarettes and a second chamber for accessories or additional storage. This segmentation allows efficient use of the inner volume while maintaining structural integrity and reducing material waste.
2Reliability
If a filler element is incorporated within the packet of cigarettes, then the cigarettes are prevented from shaking, but the constructional complications in the packing machine increase
Solution Approach 1:
The partition element is integrated with the collar structure, forming a single combined component. This merging simplifies the packing process by reducing the number of separate elements that need to be manipulated and positioned, thereby reducing packing machine complexity while still providing effective support for the cigarettes.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition element is pre-formed as an integral part of the collar structure before the packing process. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex in-line assembly operations during packet formation, simplifying the packing machine design and operation.
3Reliability
If a filler element is used to occupy the inner volume, then the cigarettes are prevented from shaking, but the economic and environmental costs of production and disposal increase
Solution Approach 1:
The partition element serves multiple functions including cigarette support, space division, and accessory storage, eliminating the need for separate filler materials. This reduces material costs and simplifies both production and disposal processes, lowering economic and environmental impacts.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition element is designed to be an integral part of the packet structure that can be easily disposed of with the packet itself, eliminating the need for separate filler material disposal. This integrated design reduces disposal complexity and environmental impact.
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AI summary
A rigid packet (1) of smoking articles having: a parallelepiped-shaped container (2), which has a front wall (9), a rear wall (10), a bottom wall (8) and two lateral walls (11); an inner package (3), which encloses a group of smoking articles, is housed inside the container (2), and has a smaller cross dimension with respect to the cross dimension of the container (2); and a partition element (15), which is arranged inside the container (2) and divides the inner volume of the container (2) into an open-topped main chamber (16) housing the inner package (3) and into an open-topped secondary chamber (17) that may be used for housing other objects.