Telescoping Graphic Block Packaging Merging Tray and Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional telescoping graphic block packaging is complex and costly to manufacture, requiring multiple components and assembly, which is inefficient for both shipping and retail display purposes.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping graphic block package design featuring a tray with slidingly connected graphic blocks and a set of folding panels that unfold in accordion expansion, allowing for one-piece construction and easy assembly, enabling compact shipping and expanded retail display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional telescoping graphic block packaging is used, then compact shipping volume and increased retail volume with graphics are achieved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase due to requiring up to six separate components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the tray and graphic block into a single integrated component formed from one blank of material. The folding panels are integrally formed with both the tray and graphic block, eliminating the need for separate components and assembly operations. This merging reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining the telescoping functionality for compact shipping and expanded retail display.
Solution Approach 2:
The single integrated component serves multiple functions: it acts as both the shipping container and the retail display package. The folding panels provide both structural connection and graphic display surfaces. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate shipping and display packaging components, reducing overall manufacturing complexity.
2Volume of moving object
If traditional telescoping graphic block packaging is used, then compact shipping volume and increased retail volume with graphics are achieved, but manufacturing cost increases due to multiple components and assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the tray and graphic block into a single integrated component formed from one blank of material. The folding panels are integrally formed with both the tray and graphic block, eliminating the need for separate components and assembly operations. This merging reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining the telescoping functionality for compact shipping and expanded retail display.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional telescoping graphic block packaging is used, then compact shipping volume and increased retail volume with graphics are achieved, but assembly complexity increases requiring up to six separate components to be manufactured and assembled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the tray and graphic block into a single integrated component formed from one blank of material. The folding panels are integrally formed with both the tray and graphic block, eliminating the need for separate components and assembly operations. This merging reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining the telescoping functionality for compact shipping and expanded retail display.
Data Source
AI summary
A telescoping graphic block package includes a tray configured to package and display product placed therein. A graphic block is slidingly connected to the tray for telescoping relative to the tray along a telescoping axis. A set of folding panels connects the tray to the graphic block. The tray can include a bottom panel and two side panels on either end of the bottom panel. The side panels can be opposed to one another along the telescoping axis. A back panel can be connected to the bottom panel. A front panel can be connected to the bottom panel across from the back panel relative to the telescoping axis. The graphic block can include a front panel, a top panel, and side panel orthogonal to both the front panel and the top panel, wherein the side panel of the graphic block is normal to the telescoping axis.