Universal Packaging Sheet With Adjustable Closure Tie

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional packaging solutions are inefficient and wasteful, as they are often specific to the object they are intended for and result in excess waste, particularly during holiday gift-giving, as they cannot be reused for objects of different sizes or shapes.

Innovation Solution

A universal packaging sheet with an adaptable closure tie that can be adjusted in length and fixed in multiple positions, made of flexible material, allowing it to wrap objects of varying dimensions without external tools like scissors or adhesive paper, using features like eyelets, loops, and press studs for secure closure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional wrapping sheet is used, then the packaging is simple and requires no external tools, but the sheet cannot be reused for objects of different sizes or shapes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different object sizesVSAvoidcomplexity of packaging system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging sheet is designed with multiple eyelets and loops at different positions, allowing the same sheet to accommodate and secure objects of varying sizes and shapes. The closure tie can be attached at different locations depending on the object dimensions, making the packaging system universal and reusable for diverse items.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The packaging sheet incorporates discrete attachment points (eyelets and loops) distributed at various positions rather than a single fixed closure location. This segmentation allows flexible configuration of the closure tie length and position to match different object dimensions while maintaining a simple sheet structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the closure tie length is fixed, then the packaging structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to objects of different dimensions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different object dimensionsVSAvoidease of adjusting closure length
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The closure tie system allows dynamic adjustment of the effective loop length by selecting different attachment points on the sheet. The tie can be configured with varying numbers of loops and different lengths depending on the object size, providing adaptability without requiring complex mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The eyelets and loops are pre-positioned at specific locations on the packaging sheet during manufacturing. This preliminary arrangement of attachment points enables users to quickly select the appropriate configuration for different object dimensions without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms during packaging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If external tools like scissors and adhesive paper are required, then precise cutting and sealing are possible, but the packaging process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackaging speedVSAvoidnumber of external tools required
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging sheet integrates all necessary closure components (eyelets, loops, and attachment points) directly into the sheet structure. The closure tie is attached to the sheet itself without requiring external adhesives, tapes, or cutting tools, enabling the packaging process to be self-sufficient and rapidly executable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The eyelets, loops, and closure attachment mechanisms are merged into a single integrated packaging sheet rather than being separate components. This consolidation eliminates the need for external tools and multiple packaging materials, simplifying the overall packaging system while maintaining functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3447002B1Universal packaging sheet
Publication Date: 2020.04.29 SYNERGILE SPRL
  • EP3447002B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP3447002B1 patent drawingFigure 3~5
  • EP3447002B1 patent drawingFigure 6

AI summary

The sheet (1), for packaging objects of varying sizes, includes a removable fastening tie (5) of a given overall length between its two ends, but with an effective length that can be adjusted according to the size of the object. One of the two end portions (6) of the tie (5), the fastening portion, is arranged to be attached to the sheet (1). The other of the two end portions of the tie (5), the free end for closing the packaging, and the outer face (2) of the sheet must be fastened to each other (8, 11). The fastening end portion (6) of the tie (5) is folded back on itself after passing through an eyelet (3) provided in the sheet (1) or through an attached loop (3').