Vaping Device Display Package with Divider Panel

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for effective packaging solutions that securely display and retain electronic vaping devices while allowing selected portions to be visible, while also accommodating additional items like USB chargers and information booklets within the packaging.

Innovation Solution

A method and package design involving a rectangular box structure with a side cavity and a divider panel that securely holds an electronic vaping device, allowing it to be visible and includes features for hiding certain parts and accommodating additional items like USB chargers and information booklets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a complete box structure is used to contain the electronic vaping device, then the device is securely retained, but the visibility and display of the device is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of retentionVSAvoidvisibility of device

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The box structure is segmented into multiple panels (front panel, back panel, side panels, bottom panel) that can be folded to create a partially open configuration. This segmentation allows the box to provide structural support and retention while creating openings for device visibility and display.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Illumination intensity

If the packaging displays the entire electronic vaping device, then consumer visibility is improved, but the ability to hide certain portions (e.g., tips) is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisibility of deviceVSAvoidability to hide selected portions

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The packaging structure is designed with different properties at different locations: the front and side panels create open viewing areas for displaying the main body of the device, while the back panel and bottom panel provide coverage for hiding the tip portion. This local differentiation of visibility allows selective display of device portions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Ease of manufacture

If a simple box structure is used, then manufacturing complexity is reduced, but the ability to accommodate additional items (USB chargers, information booklets) is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidaccommodation of additional items

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The box structure is designed with multi-functional panels that serve multiple purposes: the side panels and bottom panel not only provide structural support and retention for the vaping device but also create designated spaces for accommodating additional items such as USB chargers and information booklets. This universal design allows a single structure to fulfill multiple packaging needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10729173B2Method of displaying electronic vaping device, display packages with divider, blanks for forming display package for containing electronic vaping device, and method of manufacturing display package for electronic vaping device

Publication Date: 2020.08.04 ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC

AI summary

The package includes a box structure defining an inner cavity and a side portion. The box structure includes a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel and a second side panel. The side portion is divided into a lower retention portion, an upper retention portion, and a window recess portion. The window recess portion, the upper retention portion and the lower retention portion is configured to retain the elongated body within the side portion to display the select portion through the window recess portion. A divider panel is in the inner cavity. The divider panel has a first end and a second end, the first end of the divider panel being connected to the second side panel. The divider panel is configured to support a universal serial bus (USB) charger to maintain the USB charger in a fixed position within the inner cavity. The blank forms the package.