Transport box system with at least one transport box, particularly for partially prepared food and with at least one transport box insert
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Solution Overview
Problem
The logistics of transporting partially prepared meals and high-quality groceries are complex and require improvement, particularly in making transport boxes more flexible and user-friendly for securely holding and returning crockery units.
Innovation Solution
A transport box system with a transport box insert featuring holding elements with receiving sections and insert sections that securely position and fix crockery units, allowing for upright or edge positioning, and designed for compact storage and easy return transport, using materials like particle foam for insulation and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional transport boxes are used without specialized inserts, then the structure is simple and成本低, but the ability to securely hold and position dishware units is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The transport box is divided into modular components: the base box structure and removable inserts with retaining elements. The inserts can be configured differently for various dishware types, providing secure holding without requiring a completely new box design for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
Retaining elements act as intermediary components between the dishware units and the transport box walls. These elements provide the securing function without being permanently integrated into the box structure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If dishware units are transported loose in the box, then loading is simple, but the risk of tipping and damage during transport increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining elements are designed to automatically engage with dishware units as they are placed in the box. The L-shaped configuration creates natural stopping points and positioning features that guide the dishware into correct orientation without requiring manual adjustment or complex mechanical retention systems.
3Reliability
If reusable high-quality plates are transported, then quality is maintained, but the logistics complexity for returning them increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transport box and inserts are designed as universal systems that can handle various types of dishware units. The same basic insert structure with L-shaped retaining elements can secure different sizes and shapes of plates, eliminating the need for specialized containers for each dishware type and simplifying return logistics.
4Volume of moving object
If the transport box is designed for compact storage, then space efficiency improves, but the flexibility for accommodating different dishware sizes decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The insert components are designed to be reconfigurable and adaptable within the fixed box volume. The L-shaped retaining elements can be positioned at different locations along the box walls, and multiple inserts can be arranged in various configurations to accommodate different dishware sizes while maintaining compact space utilization.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a transport box system (300) comprising a transport box (1), in particular for partially prepared dishes and foodstuffs, and a transport box insert (100). The transport box (1) comprises at least one receiving chamber (2) bounded by side walls (12) and a base (22) and closable by a lid (3). The transport box insert (100) can be inserted into the receiving chamber (2). The transport box insert (100) is designed for positioning dishware (110) and, in particular, plates. The transport box insert (100) has two retaining elements (101). Each retaining element (101) has a receiving section (102) with receiving recesses (103) for at least one edge section of the dishware (110) and each has an insert section (104) for positioning against at least one side wall (12) of the receiving chamber (2).