Stackable Ink Pad Container with Interchangeable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional container assemblies for ink pads lack flexibility in stacking and handling, as they require multiple covers and bases, leading to inefficient packaging, storage, and use, especially when multiple colors are needed.
Innovation Solution
A container system comprising a cover and multiple bases with detachable mounting portions that allow for both stack mode and single mode configurations, enabling flexible reconfiguration and use of ink pads with a single cover or base, and the option to attach a stylus for enhanced handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional container assemblies use multiple covers and bases for stacking, then stacking stability is improved, but device complexity and packaging efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The container assembly is designed so that the cover and base can be interchanged or used in reverse, with each component having standardized engagement features that allow either piece to function as a stacking interface. This universal design enables stable stacking without requiring distinct top/bottom covers and bases, reducing component complexity while maintaining stacking stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional container assemblies use multiple covers and bases, then stacking capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The container assembly is segmented into modular components (cover and base) with standardized interfaces. This segmentation allows flexible stacking configurations where containers can be stacked in various orientations and combinations, improving adaptability. At the same time, the modular design simplifies handling by allowing individual components to be easily separated, attached, or reconfigured without manipulating entire assembly units.
3Quantity of substance
If conventional container assemblies use multiple covers and bases, then packaging efficiency is improved, but loss of substance increases
Solution Approach 1:
By designing the cover and base with interchangeable or reversible engagement features, the same components can serve multiple functions in different stacking configurations. This reduces the total number of unique parts needed, improving packaging efficiency while minimizing material waste by eliminating redundant components that would be required in conventional asymmetric designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A container system for containing a plurality of ink pads including a cover and a plurality of bases. The cover defines a cover mounting portion. Each base defines a support surface, a first base mounting portion, and a second base mounting portion. Each of the support surfaces is adapted to support at least one of the ink pads. The cover mounting portion is capable of engaging any one of the first base mounting portions to detachably attach the cover to the plurality of bases. The first base mounting portions are capable of engaging the second base mounting portions to detachably attach at least one of the bases to at least another of the bases. The container system operates in a stack mode and in a single mode. In the stack mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases, and the one of the plurality of bases to which the cover is detachably attached is detachably attached to another of the plurality of bases. In the single mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases and the plurality of bases are detached from each other.