Stand-up Pouch with Gable Roof and Integrated Handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current stand-up pouches for storing, transporting, and dispensing fluid veterinary formulations are difficult for end users to utilize and handle, posing challenges in storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A stand-up pouch design featuring a flexible film material with a gable roof top closure, one-way valve dispenser, and integrated handle, allowing for easy filling, secure sealing, and efficient fluid dispensing, while being self-standing and transportable without additional packaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If current stand-up pouches are used for storing and dispensing fluid veterinary formulations, then they can hold and transport the fluid, but they are difficult for end users to use and handle
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is segmented into distinct functional zones: a rigid base section for stability, a flexible body for fluid storage, and a sealed top closure for secure closure. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while improving overall ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch design incorporates self-standing capabilities through its rigid base structure, eliminating the need for additional support or handling assistance. The integrated handle provides self-contained carrying functionality, and the one-way valve automatically controls fluid flow without requiring complex dispensing mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If current stand-up pouches are used for storing and transporting fluid veterinary formulations, then they can contain the fluid, but they are difficult to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch transitions between rigid and flexible states dynamically. The base remains rigid to provide stability during storage and transport, while the body can flex to accommodate fluid volume changes. The integrated handle can be positioned or repositioned as needed for different handling scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functions are merged into single structural elements: the rigid base serves both as structural support and as a standing surface; the integrated handle combines carrying functionality with the pouch body; the top closure integrates sealing and dispensing control. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed for storage and transport.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a stand-up pouch, for holding and dispensing fluid veterinary formulations, made of a flexible film material.