Shrink Wrap Packaging Predefined Failure Point Label
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current product packaging, particularly shrink wrap, is complicated and unreliable for easy removal, posing challenges in accessing the enclosed product while maintaining the packaging sealed until use.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a predefined failure point in the packaging, such as an 'X', crescent, or 'V' shape, with a label adhered to it, allowing for easy tearing and separation without compromising the packaging's seal, using methods like laser cutting or heat tunnels to create the failure point before label application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If shrink wrap packaging is used to seal the product, then the packaging provides reliable sealing and protection, but the packaging becomes complicated and unreliable for easy removal
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging is segmented into distinct functional zones: a sealed perimeter region that maintains product protection and a predefined failure point region that enables easy opening. The failure point is created as a separate, localized weak point within the otherwise intact shrink wrap, allowing the packaging to be divided into sealed and opened sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The failure point is pre-configured in the packaging during the sealing process, before the product needs to be accessed. This preliminary action creates a predetermined weak point that will fail in a controlled manner when pulled, eliminating the need for complex opening mechanisms during use.
2Ease of operation
If a predefined failure point is created in the packaging, then the packaging becomes easy to open, but the packaging structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The packaging maintains high structural integrity and sealing quality in the perimeter regions while introducing a localized area of reduced strength at the predefined failure point. This local quality change allows the majority of the packaging to remain simple and robust, while only a small specific area has the modified property needed for easy opening.
3Ease of operation
If the label is lifted in one direction, then the packaging can be torn open, but the packaging seal is compromised and cannot be reapplied
Solution Approach 1:
The label's interaction with the packaging is made dynamic and directional. The label is adhered to the packaging in a specific orientation relative to the failure point, creating different mechanical responses based on the direction of force applied. Pulling in one direction activates the failure point for opening, while pulling in another direction allows clean removal without compromising the seal.
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
Enables cost-effective and reliable packaging that can be easily opened and resealed, preserving the product's integrity and user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
A label is secured to the packaging in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. The label is also sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined failure point.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method for configuring product packaging and removal of the packaging from a product is disclosed. The labeled product packaging includes a shrink wrap packaging adapted for sealing around a product. A predefined point of failure is configured in the packaging and includes a failure mode for when pulled in at least one direction. A label is sealed to the packaging and adhered to the predefined point of failure in covering relation over the predefined point of failure. Lifting the label from the packaging tears open the packaging starting at the predefined point of failure so the product can be removed from the packaging.