Disaster Relief Box
Country: Sri Lanka
Category: Transit
Our corrugated disaster relief box stands out as an innovative, practical, and reliable solution for delivering essential supplies to areas impacted by disasters. Designed specifically for aerial delivery, this box incorporates structural and design features that make it a winning entry in the “Transit” category. Here’s why our pack deserves recognition:
1. Engineered for Efficient Aerial Delivery
Our box is crafted to be deployed from a height of 120 feet (36.5 meters), optimized for helicopter delivery, which enables multiple boxes to be transported in a single trip. This approach allows for efficient delivery to remote and hard-to-reach areas, especially in situations where drones may not be viable due to range or payload limitations. This feature makes it particularly suitable for disaster relief missions, where speed, accuracy, and reliability are paramount.
2. Incorporates Nature-Inspired Design
The unique winged extensions of our box draw inspiration from the Dipterocarpus zeylanicus, or Hora, a tree native to Sri Lanka. This tree’s seeds have a natural floating mechanism that helps them disperse over long distances. Mimicking this floating ability, the wings of our box extend to a wingspan of 116 cm with a precise angle of attack set at 7.5 degrees, controlling the descent and improving stability during the drop. By utilizing biomimicry, our disaster relief box combines efficiency with a design that works in harmony with the forces of nature, ensuring the safe descent of supplies to areas in need.
3. Enhanced Visibility and Tracking
In disaster scenarios, visibility can make the difference between successful delivery and supplies going unnoticed. The box is printed with high-visibility, two-tone ink that is easy to spot, even in low-light conditions. This not only allows first responders to quickly locate supplies but also aids ground observers in tracking the box’s descent. The bright, contrasting colors also improve accuracy, enabling recipients to anticipate the delivery’s landing spot and minimizing the risk of supplies being lost in rugged terrain.
4. Impact Absorption for Enhanced Protection
Our box’s innovative pop-up creased board acts as a protective bumper, taking inspiration from the impact-absorbing technology used in car bumpers. This crease board is strategically designed to absorb and dissipate the energy of the impact, cushioning the fall and protecting the box’s contents. This is especially vital for fragile or sensitive supplies that are essential in disaster scenarios, such as medical supplies, food, and water. By protecting the integrity of these supplies, our box contributes to a more effective relief effort and ensures that aid reaches those in need without being compromised.
5. Transforming Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Our disaster relief box embodies a commitment to rethinking humanitarian aid delivery. By integrating nature-inspired design, structural innovation, and practical functionality, it goes beyond traditional packaging solutions. It offers a sustainable, versatile, and effective means of delivering essential supplies swiftly and safely. This aligns with our mission to contribute to the improvement of disaster response efforts by providing a tool that not only delivers goods but also restores hope in times of crisis
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Our corrugated disaster relief box is meticulously crafted from high-performance materials to ensure both durability and functionality in disaster scenarios. The box features a robust 5-ply B+C flute configuration, combining strength and lightness, making it ideal for aerial deployment. With an internal volume of 51.75 liters, the box weighs 2.4 kg and supports loads of up to 8 kg, offering a perfect balance between carrying capacity and structural integrity.
The primary construction utilizes a carefully chosen paper combination:
1. 160 GSM White Kraft Liner
2. 140 GSM Test Liner
3. 170 GSM Kraft Liner
4. 140 GSM Test Liner
5. 275 GSM Kraft Liner
This blend of Kraft and Test liners provides excellent durability, ensuring that the box withstands the rigors of transport and impact upon landing. The angled wings, essential for controlling the box's descent, are also constructed using a similar 5-ply configuration for maximum strength, ensuring stability throughout the drop.
The angled wings are crafted using the following paper combination:
1. 160 GSM White Kraft Liner
2. 140 GSM Test Liner
3. 170 GSM Kraft Liner
4. 140 GSM Test Liner
5. 170 GSM Kraft Liner
Internally, the disaster relief box is equipped with a partition pad and a pop-up creased board made from 5-ply E and B flute configurations. The partition is designed to absorb and dissipate impact forces, protecting sensitive cargo such as medical supplies and water bottles. The paper combination for the partition and pop-up creased board includes:
1. 135 GSM Kraft Liner
2. 125 GSM Medium
3. 140 GSM Test Liner
4. 125 GSM Medium
5. 140 GSM Test Liner
The partition's structure, working in tandem with the pop-up creased board, plays a vital role in shock absorption. It efficiently distributes the weight of the contents, ensuring even fragile items are well-protected. This combination helps cushion the impact, preventing direct force from reaching the cargo, thus safeguarding essential supplies during descent and landing. Supplies, such as water bottles, are placed in the center compartments or pigeonholes, while the outer sections are left free. This strategic arrangement allows for slight movement during descent, dissipating the forces generated upon ground contact and reducing the risk of damage. By enabling controlled movement, the box prevents direct impact on the cargo, ensuring the integrity of the supplies upon arrival.
Additionally, the box is stitched using zinc-coated iron wire, providing extra reinforcement at critical points to enhance durability. This ensures that the box remains secure, even under challenging conditions, during transportation and drop-offs in disaster-affected areas.
This thoughtful construction makes our disaster relief box a reliable and innovative solution for delivering essential supplies to those in need.
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