Nesting structures for storage, transport, and assembly of drug dispensers and containers
Various nesting structures for storage, transport and/or assembly of dispensers and containers are described herein. For example, a packaging structure for a plurality of drug dispensers may include a support surface and a plurality of dispenser covers arranged on the support surface, where at least one dispenser cover includes a locking flexure member configured to couple a dispenser to the at least one dispenser cover.
1. A method for assembling dispenser assemblies, the method comprising:
providing a first support structure comprising a plurality of dispenser covers, wherein each of a plurality of dispensers is coupled to a respective dispenser cover via a locking flexure member;
providing a second support structure comprising a plurality of container seats, wherein each of a plurality of containers is seated in a respective container seat;
aligning the first support structure and the second support structure to align the plurality of dispensers with the plurality of containers; and
manipulating at least one of the first support structure and the second support structure to simultaneously couple the plurality of dispensers to the plurality of containers.
2. A packaging assembly, comprising:
a base;
a plurality of containers arranged on the base, wherein the containers comprise a first material having a first rigidity; and
at least one reinforcement member coupled to at least one container, wherein the at least one reinforcement member comprises a second material having a second rigidity greater than the first rigidity.
3. A packaging assembly comprising:
a) a packaging structure comprising a support surface and a plurality of dispenser covers arranged on the support surface, wherein at least one dispenser cover comprises a locking flexure member configured to couple a drug dispenser to said dispenser cover; and
b) a second support surface including a plurality of dispenser seats arranged on the second support surface, wherein at least one dispenser seat comprises a base having an opening, a wall extending from the base, and at least one alignment feature configured to engage with an engagement feature in a drug dispenser to thereby orient the drug dispenser in the at least one dispenser seat.
4. The packaging assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one dispenser seat comprises a second opening opposite the base.
5. The packaging assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one alignment feature comprises a cutout in the wall.
6. The packaging assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of drug dispensers, wherein at least one of the drug dispensers comprises a cover for a drug container.
7. The packaging assembly of claim 6 , wherein the cover comprises a spray pump.
8. The packaging assembly of claim 6 , wherein the cover comprises a drop dispenser.
9. The packaging assembly of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of drug containers coupled to the plurality of drug dispensers.