WO2017161664A1 - Adjustable packaging case and packaging method using same - Google Patents

Abstract

An adjustable packaging case and a packaging method using the same. The packaging case comprises a case body (1) and a stopper (2). The case body (1) comprises: a bottom surface (15), a plurality of sidewalls (11), and an accommodation space (12) defined by the bottom surface (15) and the plurality of sidewalls (11); a first recess (16) is provided on a side of the at least one sidewalls (11) that is adjacent to the accommodation space (12); the first recess (16) is provided therein with a track (13); the stopper (2) is provided with a matching groove (21) corresponding to the track (13); the stopper (2) is positioned at a specified position on the track (13), so as to adjust the volume of the accommodation space (12). The packaging case can accommodate products of different sizes, with no need for new packaging-case molds, thereby reducing product costs, production time and management costs.

Description

Adjustable package and packaging method using the same Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of packaging technology, and in particular to an adjustable package and a packaging method using the same.

Background technique

The competition in today's manufacturing industry is becoming more and more fierce, and cost reduction has become the main means to improve product competitiveness. Packaging costs are one of the important considerations for each company to reduce costs because it does not directly affect the performance of the product. In existing packaging methods, a product of one size typically corresponds to a package. However, the existing packaging has the following technical problems.

1) A size package can only be packaged for one size. In the case of new different sizes of products, new molds are needed to produce new crates, which increases the cost of molds for new crates, increasing production time and product costs.

2) Due to the need to use different sizes of boxes, it is necessary to distinguish different sizes of boxes in stock and use, which increases the risk of misuse.

3) A product of one size uses a box of one size, the life of which depends on the life of the product. When a product is no longer produced, the package can no longer be used, resulting in waste.

Summary of the invention

The present invention provides an adjustable package and a packaging method using the same. With the package and packaging method of the present invention, production time and product cost can be reduced, production and management costs can be reduced, and the package can be recycled.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an adjustable package comprising: a case comprising a bottom surface, a plurality of side walls, and a space defined by the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls, at least one side wall A first recess is disposed on a side close to the placement space, a track is disposed in the first recess, and a stopper is provided, and the stopper is provided with a groove matching the corresponding track.

Positioning the block at a specified position of the track to adjust the capacity of the placement space product.

Optionally, the designated location is determined by the size of the product to be received and secured.

Optionally, a first angle is formed between the track and a plane of the corresponding side wall away from the placement space.

Optionally, a second angle is formed between the groove and a plane of the block facing the placement space, and the second angle is equal to the first angle.

Optionally, the first angle is greater than 0° and less than 90°.

Optionally, the block is provided with a first engaging structure, the box is provided with a second engaging structure that cooperates with the first engaging structure; and the first engaging structure and the The second snap fit engages to prevent the stop from moving relative to the track.

Optionally, a side of the block away from the placement space is provided with a first engaging structure, and a side wall of the box opposite to the track is provided with a second engaging structure.

Optionally, a first engaging structure is disposed in the groove of the block, and a second engaging structure is disposed on the track of the box.

Optionally, the first engaging structure is a sawtooth structure, and the second engaging structure is a sawtooth structure.

Optionally, the first engaging structure is a positioning pin, and the second engaging structure is a positioning hole; or the first engaging structure is a positioning hole, and the second engaging structure is a positioning pin.

Optionally, a second recess is provided between the adjacent two side walls for receiving the corners of the product.

To achieve the above object, the present invention also provides a packaging method using the above adjustable package.

The method includes the following steps:

Step 101: Position the stopper at a designated position of the track;

Step 103, placing the product in the placement space and holding and fixing the product through the stopper.

Optionally, the block is provided with a first engaging structure, and the box is provided with a second engaging structure that cooperates with the first engaging structure;

After the step of positioning the stop at a designated position of the track, the packaging method further includes:

The first engaging structure disposed on the block is engaged with the second engaging structure disposed on the case such that the block cannot move relative to the track.

Embodiments of the invention may have the following beneficial effects:

In the technical solution of the adjustable package provided by the present invention and the packaging method using the adjustable package, the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls of the box define a placement space, and at least one side wall is adjacent to the placement space. The side is provided with a first recess, the first recess is provided with a rail, and the stopper is provided with a groove that cooperates with the corresponding rail, and the stopper is positioned at a specified position of the rail by the groove to adjust the volume of the space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the volume in the placement space can be adjusted by the stopper and the rail, thereby realizing packaging of products of different sizes using one package. As a result, the cost of the mold for the new package is saved, thereby reducing production time and product cost, and reducing the cost of management since only one type of package is involved in inventory and use. In addition, since the volume of the package can be adjusted, new products having different sizes can be developed in time, and the package according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can also be used.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic structural view of an adjustable package provided in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the structure of the box of the adjustable package shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of the stopper of the adjustable package shown in Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing a state in which the product is packaged using the adjustable package shown in Figure 1;

Figure 5 is another schematic view of the state in which the product is packaged using the adjustable package shown in Figure 1;

6 is a flow chart of a packaging method provided in accordance with the present invention.

detailed description

In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the package and packaging method provided by the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic structural view of an adjustable packaging box according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a structural schematic view of the casing of the adjustable packaging box shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an adjustable packaging box shown in FIG. Schematic diagram of the block. As shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3, the adjustable package The utility model comprises a box body 1 and a block 2, wherein the box body 1 comprises a bottom surface 15 , a plurality of side walls 11 and a space defined by the bottom surface 15 and the plurality of side walls 11 , and at least one side wall 11 is adjacent to the space 12 . The first recess 16 is provided on the side, and the rail 13 is disposed in the first recess 16, and the stopper 2 is provided with a groove 21 that cooperates with the corresponding rail 13. The stopper 2 is positioned at a specified position of the rail 13 to adjust the volume of the placement space 12. In this context, the placement space 12 is used to house and secure the product 3.

In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the product 3 is a display panel.

The designated location is typically determined by the size of the product 3 that will be received and secured therein. In this embodiment, an adjustable package can be used to accommodate and secure products 3 of different sizes. For example, the adjustable package can hold different sizes of product 3 when the stops 2 are positioned at different locations on the track 13. When the product 3 is placed in the placement space 12, the edge of the product 3 can come into contact with the stopper 2, so that the product 3 can be held and fixed by the stopper 2.

In the present embodiment, by adjusting the designated position of the stopper 2 on the rail 13, the volume of the placement space 12 can be controlled so that the size of the placement space 12 matches the size of the product 3. Herein, the volume of the placement space 12 refers to the length and width of the space defined by the stopper 2 for accommodating and fixing the product 3. In a practical application, the designated position of any one or more of the stops 2 on the track 13 can be adjusted to change the volume of the placement space 12 so that the placement space 12 can accommodate products 3 of different sizes.

In the particular embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the rectangular shaped adjustable package has four side walls 11, and the bottom surface 15 and four side walls 11 define a placement space 12. The four side walls 11 are each provided with a first recess 16 in which a rail 13 is disposed. Correspondingly, four stops 2 are respectively arranged in the four first recesses 16 and cooperate with the four rails 13.

As shown in FIG. 2, a first angle α is formed between the track 13 and a plane C of the corresponding side wall 11 remote from the placement space 12. In the present embodiment, the first angle α is greater than 0° and less than 90°. Therefore, the track 13 is disposed obliquely with respect to the plane C of the side wall 11 away from the placement space 12. Since the rails 13 are disposed obliquely, the length and/or width of the volume of the placement space 12 can be flexibly changed by positioning the stoppers 2 at different positions of the inclined rails 13, thereby realizing an adjustable package.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a second angle β is formed between the groove 21 and the plane D of the stopper 2 facing the placement space 12. That is, the groove 21 is obliquely disposed in the stopper 2. Preferably, the second angle β is equal to the first set angle α, so the plane D can be kept with the plane C Parallel, regardless of the position of the stop 2 on the track 13. Since the plane D remains parallel to the plane C, the placement space 12 defined by the stopper 2 can more stably accommodate and fix the product 3 (for example, a display panel).

In this embodiment, the side of the block 2 away from the placement space 12 is provided with a first engaging structure 22, and correspondingly, the side wall 11 of the box opposite to the rail 13 is provided with the first engaging structure. 22 matching second engaging structure 14. The first engaging structure 22 can be engaged with the second engaging structure 14 so that the stopper 2 cannot be moved relative to the rail 13, thereby preventing the movement of the stopper 2 on the rail 13. Preferably, the first engaging structure 22 is a sawtooth structure, and the second engaging structure 14 is a sawtooth structure that cooperates with the first engaging structure 22. In another example, the first snap-fit structure is a sawtooth structure disposed within the recess 21, and the second snap-fit structure is a sawtooth structure disposed on the rail 13 that mates with the first snap-fit structure. In other examples, the first engaging structure is a positioning pin, and the second engaging structure is a positioning hole; or the first engaging structure is a positioning hole, and the second engaging structure is a positioning pin. When the stopper 2 is slid to the above-mentioned designated position at the rail 13, the stopper 2 is fixed relative to the rail 13 by inserting the positioning pin into the positioning hole. In practical applications, the first engaging structure and the second engaging structure may also be other structures as long as the stopper 2 can be fixed relative to the rail 13. .

The packaging process of the product 3 according to the adjustable package according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing a state in which the product 3 is packaged using the adjustable package shown in Fig. 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the groove 21 of each block 2 is engaged with the corresponding slide rail 13, and the first engaging structure 22 and the second engaging structure 21 are engaged to position each of the stops 2 in correspondence. The specified position of the track 13. In FIG. 4, the designated position is the A end of the track 13. When the stopper 2 is positioned at the A end of the rail 13, the volume of the placement space 12 defined by the stopper 2 is the smallest. At this time, the product 3 having a smaller size can be fixed in the placement space 12.

Fig. 5 is another schematic view showing a state in which the product 3 is packaged using the adjustable package shown in Fig. 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the groove 21 of each block 2 is engaged with the corresponding slide rail 13, and the first engaging structure 22 and the second engaging structure 21 are engaged to position each of the stops 2 in correspondence. The specified position of the track 13. In FIG. 5, the designated position is the B end of the track 13. When the stopper 2 is positioned at the B end of the rail 13, the volume of the placement space 12 defined by the stopper 2 is the largest. At this time, the product 3 having a larger size can be fixed in the placement space 12.

It will be appreciated that the stop 2 can be positioned anywhere between the A and B ends of the track 13 to accommodate products 3 of various sizes.

For example, when the adjustable package according to the present invention needs to accommodate other sizes of product 3, the stop 2 can be removed from the track 13 and the stop 2 can then be repositioned in a position suitable for securing the product 3. In other modes, the stopper 2 can be slid on the rail 13 to a position suitable for fixing the product 3, and then the stopper 2 can be fixed with respect to the rail 13 by the positioning pin and the positioning hole.

Further, a second recess 17 may be provided between the adjacent two side walls 11, and the second recess 17 may be used to accommodate the corners of the product 3. As shown in FIG. 5, when the larger size product 3 is accommodated and fixed in the placement space 12, the corners of the product 3 may extend into the second recess 17. Since the corners of the product (for example, the display panel) are generally easily broken, the second recess 17 can prevent the corners of the product from coming into contact with the case, thereby preventing the product from being damaged.

In the technical solution of the adjustable package provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls of the box define a placement space, and a side of the at least one side wall adjacent to the placement space is provided with a first recess, first A rail is disposed in the recess, and the stopper is provided with a groove that cooperates with the corresponding rail, and the stopper is positioned at a specified position of the rail through the groove to adjust the volume of the placement space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the volume of the placement space can be adjusted by the stopper and the rail, thereby realizing packaging of products of different sizes using one package. As a result, the cost of the mold for the new package is saved, thereby reducing production time and product cost. Since only one type of package is involved in stock and use, the cost of management is reduced. In addition, since the volume of the package can be adjusted, new products having different sizes can be developed in time, and the package according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can also be used.

6 is a flow chart of a packaging method provided in accordance with the present invention. The packaging method is based on an adjustable package according to the above embodiment. The method includes:

Step 101: Position the stopper at a specified position of the track.

Specifically, the stopper can be positioned at a specified position of the track depending on the size of the product.

Step 103: Place the product in the placement space and hold and secure the product through the stopper.

Optionally, the stopper 2 is provided with a first engaging structure, and the casing 1 is provided with a second engaging structure matched with the first engaging structure. Therefore, after step 101, the method may further include:

Step 102, the first engaging structure disposed on the block and the second card disposed on the box The structure is snapped so that the stops cannot move relative to the track.

The packaging method can be implemented by an adjustable package provided by the embodiments.

In the technical solution of the packaging method provided in this embodiment, the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls of the box define a placement space, and a side of the at least one side wall adjacent to the placement space is provided with a first recess, and the first recess is provided with The track, the block is provided with a groove that cooperates with the corresponding track, and the block is positioned at a specified position of the track by the groove to adjust the volume of the space. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the volume of the placement space can be adjusted by the stopper and the rail, thereby realizing packaging of products of different sizes using one package. As a result, the cost of the mold for the new package is saved, which reduces production time and product costs. Since only one type of package is involved in inventory and use, the cost of management is reduced. In addition, since the volume of the package can be adjusted, new products having different sizes can be developed in time, and the package according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can also be used.

It is to be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments employed to explain the principles of the invention, but the invention is not limited thereto. Various modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. These modifications and improvements are also considered to be within the scope of the invention.

Claims (13)

An adjustable package, wherein the adjustable package comprises: a box body including a bottom surface, a plurality of side walls, and a placement space defined by the bottom surface and the plurality of side walls, wherein a side of the at least one side wall adjacent to the placement space is provided with a first recess, the first a track is provided in the recess; a stopper provided with a groove matching the corresponding track, The stop is positioned at a designated position of the track to adjust the volume of the placement space. The adjustable package of claim 1 wherein said designated location is determined by the size of the product to be received and secured. The adjustable package of claim 1 wherein a first angle is formed between the track and a plane of the corresponding side wall remote from the placement space. The adjustable package of claim 3 wherein said first angle is greater than 0° and less than 90°. The adjustable package according to claim 3, wherein the groove and the plane of the stopper facing the placement space are formed with a second angle, the second angle being equal to Said the first angle. The adjustable package according to claim 1, wherein the stopper is provided with a first engaging structure, and the box is provided with a second engaging structure that cooperates with the first engaging structure; and The first engaging structure is engaged with the second engaging structure such that the stopper cannot move relative to the track. The adjustable package of claim 6 wherein said stop A first engaging structure is disposed on a side away from the placing space, and a second engaging structure is disposed on a side wall of the box opposite to the rail. The adjustable package according to claim 6, wherein a groove of the stopper is provided with a first engaging structure, and a frame of the casing is provided with a second engaging structure. . The adjustable package according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the first engaging structure is a sawtooth structure and the second engaging structure is a sawtooth structure. The adjustable package according to claim 6, wherein the first engaging structure is a positioning pin, and the second engaging structure is a positioning hole; or the first engaging structure is a positioning hole And the second engaging structure is a positioning pin. The adjustable package of claim 1 wherein a second recess is provided between adjacent two side walls for receiving a corner of the product. A packaging method using the adjustable package according to claim 1, wherein The method includes the following steps: Step 101: Position the stopper at a designated position of the track; Step 103, placing the product in the placement space and holding and fixing the product through the stopper. The packaging method according to claim 12, wherein the stopper is provided with a first engaging structure, and the casing is provided with a second engaging structure that cooperates with the first engaging structure; After the step of positioning the stop at a designated position of the track, the Packaging methods also include: The first engaging structure disposed on the block is engaged with the second engaging structure disposed on the case such that the block cannot move relative to the track.

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