Wardrobe Box Lid With Hinged Sectors for Tape-Free Closure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wardrobe boxes require external closing elements like adhesive tape to keep the lid closed during transportation, which is inconvenient and can damage the lid when removed, limiting their reuse.
Innovation Solution
The wardrobe box features a hinged lid with complementary flaps and a detachable Velcro closure, eliminating the need for external closing elements and allowing for multiple uses without damage, while also using less material.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to close the lid, then the lid can be kept closed during transportation, but the lid can be damaged when the closing element is removed and the wardrobe box cannot be used several times
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is divided into two hinged sectors that can engage with each other through complementary flaps. This segmentation allows the lid to close securely on itself without requiring external adhesive tape, eliminating the damage caused by removing external closing elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The closing function is merged into the lid structure itself through the hinged sectors with complementary flaps. Instead of using a separate external closing element like adhesive tape, the lid incorporates its own closing mechanism, ensuring that closure and structural integrity are maintained together.
2Reliability
If external closing elements are used to close the lid, then the lid can be secured, but additional material and complexity are required
Solution Approach 1:
The closing function is integrated into the lid structure through hinged sectors with complementary flaps, eliminating the need for separate external closing elements like adhesive tape. This merging reduces both material usage and structural complexity while maintaining secure closure.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid serves its own closing function through the hinged sectors that engage with complementary flaps. The structure is self-sufficient and does not require external service elements, simplifying the overall design and reducing complexity.
3Reliability
If adhesive tape is used to close the lid, then the lid can be kept closed, but less material is used in the invention
Solution Approach 1:
The closing function is merged into the lid structure itself through hinged sectors with complementary flaps, eliminating the need for additional adhesive tape material. This integration achieves secure closure while reducing overall material consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid structure provides its own closing capability through integrated hinged sectors, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for external adhesive tape, thereby reducing material usage.
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 enables secure closure without external elements, reduces material usage, and allows for repeated use without damaging the lid, enhancing convenience and durability.
Implementation Method 1
is made from Velcro®, i.e. is formed by the bands engageable to each other, one provided with a plurality of hooks and the other one provided with a velvet material
Implementation Method 2
said lid comprises two hinged sectors engageable to each other
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AI summary
The wardrobe box comprises a lid (1), a bottom (2) and side walls (3), comprising also a door (4) at one of its side walls (3), and it is characterised in that said lid (1) comprises two hinged sectors (5, 6) engageable to each other. Said sectors (5, 6) of the lid (1) comprise preferably complementary flaps (5a, 6a) engageable to each other, and said door (4) comprises a detachable closing element (7). It permits to use no additional closing element, such as e.g. adhesive tape, to close the lid and to keep the door closed.