Tri-Fold Ammunition Packaging with Stabilization Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional ammunition packaging made of cardboard or pressed paper is prone to decomposition under moisture, lacks durability, and provides minimal security and visibility, making it unsuitable for storing ammunition in varying environmental conditions and for displaying products effectively.
Innovation Solution
A tri-fold container made of thermoplastic, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), with a cartridge stabilization plate that allows for horizontal orientation of ammunition cartridges, preventing contact between them, and featuring extrusions for stabilization and friction fittings for secure closure, accommodating multiple calibers and enhancing product visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If cardboard or pressed paper containers are used for ammunition packaging, then the packaging is easy to manufacture and provides basic containment, but the structure is compromised by moisture and decomposition is accelerated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure combining a rigid outer shell made of moisture-resistant material (plastic, metal, or composite) with an inner cushioning material (foam, foam-lined insert, or molded material). This composite approach provides both moisture protection and structural integrity while maintaining ease of manufacture through injection molding or assembly of pre-formed components.
2Ease of manufacture
If pressed paper or cardboard containers are used, then the packaging provides basic containment functionality, but the containers are not robust and deteriorate rapidly
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid outer shell provides structural strength and durability while the inner cushioning material provides protection and shock absorption. This composite construction maintains ease of manufacture through standard molding and assembly processes while dramatically improving durability and resistance to deterioration.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner cushioning material acts as a flexible protective layer that conforms to the ammunition cartridges, providing shock absorption and protection while allowing the outer shell to maintain its rigid protective function. This layered approach enhances overall durability without complicating manufacturing.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional paper product cartons are used, then the packaging provides basic containment, but the product visibility is limited and security is minimal
Solution Approach 1:
The outer shell can be manufactured in various colors and finishes, with options for transparent or translucent sections to display the ammunition cartridges. This allows for both security (protected containment) and visibility (product display) while maintaining ease of manufacture through standard molding techniques.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner cushioning material and ammunition cartridges are nested within the rigid outer shell, creating a secure hierarchical structure. This nested arrangement provides both security through protected containment and visibility through strategically placed transparent sections of the outer shell.
4Ease of manufacture
If cardboard boxes are used for ammunition packaging, then the packaging is convenient for stacking and storage, but the appeal for display purposes is diminished
Solution Approach 1:
The outer shell can be manufactured with attractive colors, finishes, and graphic designs to enhance display appeal. Transparent or translucent sections allow the ammunition cartridges to be visible, creating an appealing display while maintaining the convenient rectangular shape for stacking and storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The combination of rigid outer shell and inner cushioning material creates a structurally sound package that maintains its shape for convenient stacking while allowing for aesthetically pleasing design elements and product visibility that enhance display appeal.
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
The solution provides increased durability, resistance to moisture, enhanced security, and improved visibility of the ammunition, while allowing for the storage of different calibers without cartridge contact, addressing the limitations of traditional packaging.
Implementation Method 1
friction fittings for secure closure
Implementation Method 2
cartridge stabilization plate that allows for horizontal orientation of ammunition cartridges, preventing contact between them
Data Source
AI summary
An ammunition package includes a three panel single piece tri-fold container which folds from an open configuration to a closed configuration via hinges provided for the purpose. The ammunition package further includes a cartridge stabilization plate. Ammunition cartridges stored within the container lie flat, e.g. roughly parallel with respect to the base or bottom of the package. Converting between the open configuration and the closed configuration takes place by folding or unfolding the left and right panels at the hinges with respect to the center panel.