TWI480211B - Packaging assembly and method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Packaging combination and packaging method

This invention relates to a package combination, and more particularly to a package combination for packaging electronic devices.

Many thin products in the market will be applied to brittle plates, such as the panel of a liquid crystal display. Since the product is in the production process, the brittle sheet needs to be transported to be delivered to downstream manufacturers. However, brittle sheets are not only expensive, but also easy to break, so how to reduce or prevent damage during transportation is one of the most important issues in the industry. The traditional mode of transporting thin products is usually covered with a box, and the inside is packaged with a fixed structure that fits the size and shape of the thin product, and then the unused space is filled with a cushion such as a foam to buffer. The impact of the external force to prevent the occurrence of damage caused by the impact of the thin product. Early cushioning materials, usually made of styrofoam or bubble paper, are widely used in various packaging because of their ease of processing and light weight.

The aforementioned external impact force is sometimes an impact applied to a surface having an area, and sometimes a pair of punctures in which the box is directed to a specific point. Therefore, in order to protect the aforementioned thin product from damage due to the impact force, it is lifted before using the single material to complete the box and the internal packaging structure to strengthen the rigidity of the box (increase the thickness) and increase the internal buffer space (idle space). The method or design idea of strengthening the rigidity of the packaging structure (complexity of the packaging structure) or the comprehensive packaging structure (packaging structure with a considerable thickness in the six faces of the box) is achieved to achieve the purpose of the foregoing protection.

Taking a liquid crystal display as an example, the cushion material to be applied is not only engaged with the larger panel, but also the cushioning material must be clamped with other small-sized components of the liquid crystal display (for example, the base, the accessory box... Wait).

However, in order to hold other small-sized components of the liquid crystal display, it is conventional practice to increase the volume of the cushioning material, thereby bringing the distance between two adjacent cushioning materials closer to achieve the clamping of the fitting. purpose. This practice will increase material costs and space, resulting in higher packaging and shipping costs.

In order to solve the problems of the prior art, one aspect of the present invention is a package assembly, which mainly fixes a first object having a larger volume and a volume of an electronic device by a buffer member and a fixing member that are engaged with each other. A small second article, wherein the direction in which the first article is assembled to the bumper is different from the direction in which the second article is assembled to the fixture. The package assembly of the present invention can achieve the purpose of buffering a part of the periphery of the first object and simultaneously clamping and fixing the second object by a single cushioning member and a fixing member that is engaged with each other.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a package assembly is used to package a first item and a second item. The package combination includes a case, a first cushioning member, and a fixing member. The first cushioning member is adapted to be received in the case. The first cushioning member includes a first groove and an engaging portion. The first recess is shaped to receive a portion of the perimeter of the first article. The fixing member cooperates to be engaged to the engaging portion. The fixing member that is engaged to the engaging portion includes a second groove. The shape of the second groove cooperates to combine the second object. When the first cushioning member is received in the box body, the fixing member is engaged with the engaging portion, and the second object combined with the second recess is clamped between the fixing member and the box.

Another aspect of the invention is a method of packaging.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a packaging method is used to package a first object and a second object in a case by using a first cushioning member and a fixing member. The packaging method consists of the following steps. Combining the second object with the second groove of the fixing member. The snap-fit has been combined with the fixing member of the second object to the engaging portion of the first cushioning member. The first cushioning member that has been engaged with the fixing member is placed in the casing, so that the second object is clamped between the fixing member and the casing. A portion of the first object is received to the first recess of the first cushioning member.

The embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following drawings, and the details of However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

One aspect of the present invention is a package combination. More specifically, the buffering member and the fixing member that are engaged with each other mainly fix the first object having a larger volume of the electronic device and the second object having a smaller volume, wherein the first object is assembled to the buffer member. The direction is different from the direction in which the second object is assembled to the fixture. Although the prior art can achieve the purpose of buffering a portion of the periphery of the first object with a single cushioning member, if a second object having a small volume is to be fixed, it is necessary to use two or more cushioning members for clamping and fixing. In order to bring the distance between the different cushioning members closer, the volume of the cushioning member is inevitably increased, and the amount of loading of the cabinet is relatively reduced. Compared with the prior art, the package assembly of the present invention can achieve the purpose of buffering a part of the periphery of the first object and simultaneously clamping and fixing the second object by using a single cushioning member and a fixing member engaged with each other.

Please refer to Figure 1. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a package assembly 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the package combination 2 of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device 1 having a first article 10 and a second article 12. For example, the electronic device 1 may be a liquid crystal display, the first object 10 may be a panel of the liquid crystal display, and the second object 12 may be a base of the liquid crystal display, but not limited thereto. In other words, the package assembly 2 of the present invention can be applied to any decomposable electronic product, and the concept of the present invention can be utilized to provide the purpose of fixing and buffering various parts of the electronic device 1 by a single cushioning member.

As shown in FIG. 1, the package combination 2 of the present embodiment mainly includes a case 20, a first cushion member 22, a second cushion member 26, and a fixing member 24. The first cushioning member 22 and the second cushioning member 26 of the package assembly 2 are both adapted to be accommodated in the casing 20. In the present embodiment, the package assembly 2 includes a first cushioning member 22 and three second cushioning members 26. Moreover, when the electronic device 1 is completely packaged in the casing 20, the first cushioning member 22 and the second cushioning member 26 are respectively located at four corners of the casing 20 to accommodate a portion of the periphery of the first object 10 of the electronic device 1. . A portion of the periphery of the first object 10 of the first buffer member 22 and the second buffer member 26 for receiving the electronic device 1 includes at least one corner of the first object member 10, but is not limited thereto. In an embodiment, the package assembly 2 may also include only one first buffer member and one second buffer member. That is, the first cushioning member 22 in FIG. 1 can be combined with the left or upper second cushioning member 26 to form a larger cushioning member, and the remaining two second cushioning members 26 are combined into another larger one. Buffer. Moreover, when the electronic device 1 is completely assembled in the casing 20, the two larger buffer members can respectively be located on the first object 10 of the two opposite sides of the electronic device 1 in the casing 20, for example, upper and lower sides or Left and right sides.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the first cushioning member 22 of the package assembly 2 includes a first recess 220 and an engaging portion 222 that are recessed inward in the first direction A1. Moreover, the first recess 220 of the first cushioning member 22 is shaped to accommodate a portion of the periphery of the first object 10 of the electronic device 1 (ie, one of the four corners of the first object 10). In addition, the fixing member 24 of the package assembly 2 includes a second recess 240. Moreover, the second recess 240 of the fixing member 24 is shaped to cooperate with the second object 12 of the electronic device 1. The second object 12 of the electronic device 1 includes a plug portion 120 having a shape corresponding to the second recess 240.

Please refer to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2C, and FIG. 2D. 2A is a partial schematic view of the package assembly 2 of FIG. 1 in which the second article 12 has not been assembled to the fixture 24. 2B is a partial schematic view of the package assembly 2 of FIG. 1 in which the second article 12 has been assembled to the fixture 24. 2C is a partial schematic view showing the package assembly 2 of FIG. 1 in which the fixing member 24 of the second object 12 is engaged to the engaging portion 222. 2D is a partial schematic view showing the package assembly 2 in FIG. 1 in which the electronic device 1 has been engaged with the first cushioning member 22 and the second cushioning member 26.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the present embodiment, the first cushioning member 22 and the second cushioning member 26 located below in the first drawing can be accommodated in the casing 20. Then, the second object 12 of the electronic device 1 can be combined with the plug portion 120 into the second recess 240 of the fixing member 24.

As shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C , in the present embodiment, after the second object 12 of the electronic device 1 is assembled into the second recess 240 of the fixing member 24 with the insertion portion 120 thereof, it can be repositioned. The fixing member 24 of the second object 12 is engaged with the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22 in the first direction A1. Thereby, the second object 12 of the electronic device 1 can be fixed to the first buffer member 22 by the assistance of the fixing member 24 . The second groove 240 included in the fixing member 24 that is engaged with the engaging portion 222 is recessed inward in the second direction A2. In other words, the first groove 220 of the first cushioning member 22 is different from the recessed direction of the second groove 240 of the fixing member 24 (inwardly recessed in the first direction A1 and the second direction A2, respectively). In addition, when referring to FIG. 1 , when the first cushioning member 22 of the package assembly 2 is received in the casing 20 , the fixing member 24 of the packaging assembly 2 is engaged with the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22, and is combined to the first The second object 12 of the two grooves 240 is clamped between the fixing member 24 and the case 20.

In the present embodiment, the first cushioning member 22 of the package assembly 2 may further include an abutting portion 224. The abutment portion 224 of the first cushioning member 22 is fitted to engage a portion of the periphery of the second member 12 as shown in FIG. 2C. In other words, when the fixing member 24 of the package assembly 2 is engaged with the engaging portion 222, the abutting portion 224 of the first cushioning member 22 is abutted against the second object 12 combined with the second groove 240, thereby preventing the prevention. The function of the second article 12 to rotate relative to the fixture 24.

As shown in FIG. 2C and FIG. 2D , in the present embodiment, after the fixing member 24 combining the second object 12 is engaged with the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22, the electronic device 1 can be subsequently The first object 10 is placed in the casing 20, and is respectively accommodated by the first cushioning member 22 and the second cushioning member 26 below the first drawing, and finally, the two upper two in the first drawing. The cushioning member 26 houses a portion of the first object 10 of the electronic device 1. In other words, a total of three second cushioning members 26 and the first cushioning member 22 respectively accommodate the four corners of the first article 10 to be accommodated in the casing 20. Thereby, the purpose of completely packaging the electronic device 1 into the package combination 2 of the present invention can be accomplished.

In addition, in order to prevent the fixing member 24 from being detached from the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22 due to an unexpected collision, in the present embodiment, the first recess 220 and the engaging portion of the first cushioning member 22 may be designed. 222 is connected to each other. Therefore, when a part of the periphery of the first object 10 of the electronic device 1 is received in the first recess 220 of the first buffering member 22, the fixing member 24 that is engaged with the engaging portion 222 can be clamped to the first object 10 Between the first cushioning member 22 and the first cushioning member 22, the fixing member 24 can not be easily detached from the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22.

In the present embodiment, the first direction A1 and the second direction A2 are perpendicular to each other, but are not limited thereto. In other words, as long as the buffer member is made by the mold, it is impossible to simultaneously form a groove which is recessed inward in the first direction A1 and the second direction A2 on the single buffer member, and the present invention can be employed by The fixing member 24 is engaged with the first cushioning member 22, thereby obtaining the first recess 220 and the second recess 240 recessed inwardly in the first direction A1 and the second direction A2, respectively.

In the present embodiment, the materials of the first buffer member 22, the second buffer member 26, and the fixing member 24 may be expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polyethylene (EPE), expanded polypropylene (EPP), Foamed ethylene polymer (EPO) or foamed polyurethane (EPU), but not limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 3. 3 is a flow chart showing a packaging method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3 , and referring to FIG. 1 , in the present embodiment, the packaging method of the present invention mainly packages the electronic device having the first object 10 and the second object 12 by the package combination 2 in FIG. 1 . 1. The packaging method of the present invention mainly comprises the following steps.

S100: Combine the second object 12 with the second recess 240 of the fixing member 24.

S102: Engage the fixing portion 24 of the second object 12 to the engaging portion 222 of the first cushioning member 22.

S104: The first cushioning member 22 of the engaged fixing member 24 is placed in the casing 20, so that the second object 12 is clamped between the fixing member 24 and the casing 20.

S106: accommodating a portion of the periphery of the first object 10 to a plurality of second buffer members 26.

S108: The first object 10 that has been received by the second buffering member 26 is placed in the casing 20.

S110: accommodating the periphery of another portion of the first object 10 to the first groove 220 of the first buffer member 22

The purpose of completely packaging the electronic device 1 into the package combination 2 of the present invention can be accomplished by the steps involved in the packaging method of the present invention described above.

From the above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, it can be clearly seen that the packaging combination and the packaging method thereof are mainly used to fix the volume of the electronic device by the buffering member and the fixing member which are mutually engaged. The first first item and the second smaller item, wherein the direction in which the first item is assembled to the cushioning member is different from the direction in which the second item is assembled to the fixing member. Although the prior art can achieve the purpose of buffering a portion of the periphery of the first object with a single cushioning member, if a second object having a small volume is to be fixed, it is necessary to use two or more cushioning members for clamping and fixing. In order to bring the distance between the different cushioning members closer, the volume of the cushioning member is inevitably increased, and the amount of loading of the cabinet is relatively reduced. Compared with the prior art, the package assembly of the present invention can achieve the purpose of buffering a part of the periphery of the first object and simultaneously clamping and fixing the second object by using a single cushioning member and a fixing member engaged with each other.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

1. . . Electronic device

10. . . First object

12. . . Second object

120. . . Plug-in

2. . . Packaging combination

20. . . Box

twenty two. . . First buffer

220. . . First groove

222. . . Clamping department

224. . . Abutment

twenty four. . . Fastener

240. . . Second groove

26. . . Second buffer

A1. . . First direction

A2. . . Second direction

S100~S112. . . Process step

1 is a perspective exploded view of a package assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a partial schematic view showing the package combination of FIG. 1 in which the second object has not been assembled to the fixture.

FIG. 2B is a partial schematic view showing the package combination of FIG. 1 in which the second object has been assembled to the fixture.

2C is a partial schematic view showing the package combination of FIG. 1 in which the fixing member that combines the second object has been engaged to the engaging portion.

2D is a partial schematic view showing the package assembly of FIG. 1 in which the electronic device has been engaged with the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member.

3 is a flow chart showing a packaging method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

1. . . Electronic device

10. . . First object

12. . . Second object

2. . . Packaging combination

20. . . Box

twenty two. . . First buffer

220. . . First groove

222. . . Clamping department

224. . . Abutment

twenty four. . . Fastener

240. . . Second groove

26. . . Second buffer

A1. . . First direction

A2. . . Second direction

Claims (10)

A package assembly for packaging a first object and a second object, the package combination comprising: a case; a first buffer member adapted to be received in the case, the first buffer member comprising a first a recess and an engaging portion, the first recess is shaped to receive a portion of a periphery of the first object; and a fixing member is fitted to engage the engaging portion and is engaged to the engaging portion The fixing member includes a second groove, and the second groove is shaped to cooperate with the second object; wherein when the first cushioning member is received in the box, the fixing member is engaged with the engaging portion The second object combined in the second groove is clamped between the fixing member and the box. The package combination of claim 1, wherein the first groove is in communication with the engaging portion, and when the portion of the first object is received in the first groove, engaging the engaging portion The fixing member is clamped between the first object and the first cushioning member. The package assembly of claim 1, wherein the first cushioning member comprises an abutting portion, and the abutting portion is configured to be coupled to the second recess when the fixing member is engaged with the engaging portion The second object abuts, thereby preventing the second object from rotating relative to the fixed member. The package combination of claim 1, wherein the portion of the perimeter of the first cushioning member comprises at least one corner of the first article. The package combination of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of second cushioning members for respectively receiving a portion of the periphery of the first object and being housed in the casing. The package assembly of claim 5, wherein the second cushioning member comprises three of the second cushioning members and the first cushioning member respectively receiving the four corners of the first object to be received in the casing. The package combination of claim 1, wherein the first groove and the second groove have different recess directions. A packaging method for packaging a first object and a second object in a box by using a first cushioning member and a fixing member, the packaging method comprising the steps of: combining the second object with one of the fixing members a second groove; engaging the fixing member of the second object to the engaging portion of the first cushioning member; and inserting the first cushioning member that has been engaged with the fixing member in the box, so that the The second object is clamped between the fixing member and the box; and the first object is accommodated to the first groove of the first buffer member. The packaging method of claim 8, wherein the fixing member that is engaged with the engaging portion is clamped to the first object and the first cushioning member when the first object is received into the first recess between. The packaging method of claim 8, further comprising the steps of: accommodating a portion of the first object to a plurality of second buffer members; and placing the first object received by the second buffer member in the box And receiving another portion of the periphery of the first object to the first recess.