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A packaging system for a component is disclosed. The packaging system comprises a box and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert. The packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert. The insert comprises a main panel, a first end tube hingedly coupled to t

A packaging system for a component is disclosed. The packaging system comprises a box and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert. The packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert. The insert comprises a main panel, a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube, a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube and a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tube panels and the first and second side tube panels may include at one or more cutouts to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert. Accordingly, the packing insert in accordance with the present invention employs low cost, environment friendly material to protect fragile components from any potential damage that can be caused during the shipping process.

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What is claimed is: 1. A packaging system for a component, the packaging system comprising: a box; and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert, wherein the packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert, the packing insert comprising: a main panel; a first

What is claimed is: 1. A packaging system for a component, the packaging system comprising: a box; and a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert, wherein the packing insert is placed in the box after nesting a component within the insert, the packing insert comprising: a main panel; a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube; a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert; a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 2. The packaging system of claim 1 wherein the packing insert comprises a corrugated paper material that is biodegradable. 3. The packaging system of claim 2 wherein the first and second end tubes each comprise a plurality of end tube panels wherein at least one of the plurality of end tube panels includes a tab and a cutout. 4. The packaging system of claim 3 wherein the first and second side tubes each comprise a plurality of side tube panels wherein at least one of the plurality of side tube panels includes a tab, at least one cutout, and a first, second and third slot. 5. The packaging system of claim 4 wherein the main panel includes first and second apertures, the first and second apertures being located on opposite sides of the main panel. 6. The packaging system of claim 5 wherein the first side tube comprises first and second tube slots and at least one cutout and the second side tube comprises first and second tube slots and at least one cutout. 7. The packaging system of claim 6 wherein the insert further comprises: the first bottom tube located underneath the main panel; and the second bottom tube located underneath the main panel opposite the first bottom tube. 8. The packaging system of claim 7 wherein the main panel further includes first and second slots, the first and second slots being located on opposite sides of the main panel. 9. A packing insert for protecting an article comprising: a main panel; a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube; a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert; a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 10. The packing insert of claim 9 wherein the packing insert comprises a corrugated paper material that is biodegradable. 11. The packing insert of claim 10 wherein the first and second end tubes each comprise a plurality of end tube panels wherein at least one of the plurality of end tube panels includes a tab and a cutout. 12. The packing insert of claim 11 wherein the first and second side tubes each comprise a plurality of side tube panels wherein at least one of the plurality of side tube panels includes a tab, at least one cutout, and a first, second and third slot. 13. The packing insert of claim 12 wherein the main panel includes first and second apertures, the first and second apertures being located on opposite sides of the main panel. 14. The packing insert of claim 13 wherein the first side tube comprises first and second tube slots and at least one cutout and the second side tube comprises first and second tube slots and at least one cutout. 15. The packing insert of claim 14 wherein the insert further comprises: the first bottom tube located underneath the main panel; and the second bottom tube located underneath the main panel opposite the first bottom tube. 16. The packing insert of claim 15 wherein the main panel further includes first and second slots, the first and second slots being located on opposite sides of the main panel. 17. The packing insert of claim 16 wherein the first end tube comprises the cutout of the first plurality of end tube panels and the second end tube comprises the cutout of the second plurality of end tube panels. 18. A packing insert for protecting an article comprising: a main panel, the main panel including first and second apertures, the first and second apertures being located on opposite sides of the main panel and first and second slots, the first and second slots being located on opposite sides of the main panel; a first end tube, the first end tube comprising a first plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube, the second end tube comprising a second plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the second end tube; a first side tube, the first side tube comprising a first plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube, the second side tube comprising a second plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first side tube, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes for enhancing the flexing capability of the packing insert; a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 19. The packing insert of claim 18 wherein the packing insert further comprises: the first bottom tube located underneath the main panel; and the second bottom tube located underneath the main panel opposite the first bottom tube. 20. The packing insert of claim 18 wherein the packing insert comprises a corrugated paper material that is biodegradable. 21. A packing insert for protecting an article comprising: a main panel, the main panel including first and second apertures, the first and second apertures being located on opposite sides of the main panel and first and second slots, the first and second slots being located on opposite sides of the main panel; a first end tube, the first end tube comprising a first plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube, the second end tube comprising a second plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the second end tube; a first side tube, the first side tube comprising a first plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube, the second side tube comprising a second plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first side tube, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes for enhancing the flexing capability of the packing insert; a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 22. A corrugated packing insert for protecting an article comprising: a main panel, the main panel including first and second apertures, the first and second apertures being located on opposite sides of the main panel and first and second slots, the first and second slots being located on opposite sides of the main panel; a first end tube, the first end tube comprising a first plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube, the second end tube comprising a second plurality of end tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the second end tube; a first side tube, the first side tube comprising a first plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube, the second side tube comprising a second plurality of side tube panels hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first side tube, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes for enhancing the flexing capability of the packing insert; a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 23. A packaging system for a component, the packaging system comprising: a box; a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert; and a compressible and shock-absorbent top insert, wherein the top insert is placed above a component after nesting the component within the compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert, wherein the packing insert comprises: a main panel; a first end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel; a second end tube hingedly coupled to the main panel opposite the first end tube; a first side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the first side tube being adjacent to the first end tube; a second side tube hingedly coupled to the main panel, the second side tube being adjacent to the second end tube and opposite the first side tube wherein the first and second side tubes and the first and second end tubes comprise at least one cutout over an edge of at least one of the tubes to enhance the flexing capability of the packing insert a first bottom tube coupled to the first side tube, wherein the first bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a first slot in the main panel; and a second bottom tube coupled to the second side tube, wherein the second bottom tube is formed by being inserted through a second slot in the main panel. 24. The packing system of claim 23 wherein the packing insert and the top insert are comprised of a corrugated paper material that is biodegradable.