Unitary Die-Cut Container With Integral Divider
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display-ready containers for blister packs require assembly from multiple pieces, leading to inefficiencies, increased costs, and material waste due to the need for storing and shipping separate components.
Innovation Solution
A container formed from a single, unitary die-cut blank that can be easily assembled into a knockdown configuration, eliminating the need for multiple pieces and reducing material usage by integrating multiple wall panels and flaps for support and display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If containers are assembled from multiple pieces of die-cut cardboard stock, then the container can provide structural support and display functionality, but the assembly process requires additional time, labor, and expense
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate wall panels and structural components into a single integrated die-cut cardboard blank. The blank includes interconnected first, second, third, and fourth walls formed from one continuous piece of material, eliminating the need to assemble multiple separate pieces and thereby reducing assembly time and labor while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The single die-cut blank is designed with pre-defined segmented regions including wall panels, flaps, and compartments that are interconnected through fold lines and adhesive zones. This segmentation allows the single piece to be folded and assembled into a three-dimensional container structure with proper structural support without requiring external components
2Ease of operation
If multiple separate pieces are used to form the container, then the container can be assembled to hold blister packs, but additional storage and shipping space is required for the separate components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges all container components including walls, flaps, and structural elements into a single die-cut blank, eliminating the need to store and ship multiple separate pieces. This consolidation reduces material storage and shipping volume while maintaining the ability to assemble a functional container for holding blister packs
3Ease of manufacture
If multiple pieces of stock material are used, then the container can be constructed with proper walls and flaps, but a greater amount of waste material is generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a single die-cut blank that integrates all necessary container components including walls, flaps, and structural elements in an optimized layout. This approach minimizes material waste by eliminating gaps and excess material between separate pieces, while still allowing proper construction of the container with all necessary functional elements
Data Source
AI summary
Containers for holding packaging, such as blister-pack packaging, can be formed from a unitary piece of paperboard or other material. The containers have an interior defined by front and rear walls, first and second sidewalls, and a container bottom. The containers also include a divider panel that separates the interior into at least two sections. Flaps having multiple apertures for receiving corners of the packaging can be attached to the first and second sidewalls and the divider wall.