Single-Piece Shipping Container with Non-Linear Zipper Perforations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shipping and display containers are often complex, require multiple pieces of corrugated material, lack integrity during shipping and handling, and necessitate tools for conversion, while failing to accommodate bagged or carded products effectively.
Innovation Solution
A single-piece corrugated container design with non-linear zipper perforations allows easy conversion from shipping to display configuration without tools, retaining structural integrity and using standard production equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional shipping and display containers are used, then display functionality is achieved, but the container requires multiple pieces of corrugated material and complex construction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the shipping container and display container into a single integrated structure made from one continuous piece of corrugated material. The container features internal partitions and flaps that can be reconfigured from a closed shipping configuration to an open display configuration, eliminating the need for separate containers or multiple material pieces.
Solution Approach 2:
The container incorporates internal partitions and flaps that divide the interior space into separable sections. These segmented elements can be repositioned or removed to transform the container from a closed shipping mode to an open display mode, providing versatility while maintaining a simple single-piece construction.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional shipping and display containers are used, then display conversion is achieved, but tools such as knives are required for conversion
Solution Approach 1:
The container includes pre-scored lines and perforations formed during manufacturing that guide the conversion process. These pre-prepared features allow the container to be easily reconfigured from shipping to display mode by simply pulling apart along the predetermined lines, eliminating the need for knives or other cutting tools.
3Ease of operation
If conventional shipping and display containers are used, then display access is achieved, but structural integrity is compromised during shipping and handling
Solution Approach 1:
The container features movable flaps and reconfigurable partitions that can be in different positions depending on the mode. During shipping, all flaps are folded inward to maintain a strong, closed structure. At the display location, the flaps can be opened or repositioned to provide access while maintaining the overall structural framework, thus preserving integrity during transport while enabling easy access during display.
4Adaptability or versatility
If conventional shipping and display containers are used, then display configuration is achieved, but jagged edges are left that are unattractive
Solution Approach 1:
The container includes pre-formed flaps and scoring lines that are designed to create clean, finished edges when opened or reconfigured. The flaps are folded along predetermined creases that result in smooth edges rather than jagged tears, maintaining an attractive appearance in the display configuration.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a shipping container convertible into a display configuration at a point of sale which comprises a display base and a removable cover base. The removable cover base is integrally attached to the display base through two pairs of non-linear zipper perforations lines to form the shipping container convertible into a display configuration. The shipping container convertible into a display configuration comprises opposite side walls each having a length and a top edge and a bottom edge and opposite end walls each having a width and a top edge and a bottom edge. Top major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the top edges of the side walls and end walls, and bottom major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the bottom edges of the side walls and end walls.