Adjustable Tissue Dispenser and Method for Using the Same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toilet tissue dispensers are fixed in position, making it difficult for users with mobility issues to access the tissue and prone to tissue tearing due to unfavorable dispensing angles.
Innovation Solution
A movable toilet tissue dispenser apparatus with adjustable end pieces and tracks, allowing users to reposition the dispenser laterally and adjust the dispensing direction to enhance accessibility and reduce tearing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the tissue dispenser is permanently attached to the mounting surface in a fixed position, then the dispenser is stable and securely mounted, but users with mobility issues have difficulty accessing the tissue and the tissue may tear due to unfavorable dispensing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static, fixed-position dispenser into a movable one. The dispenser can be repositioned along a track system mounted on the wall, allowing users to adjust its location to an accessible position while maintaining secure mounting through the track constraints. This resolves the contradiction by enabling both ease of operation (through adjustability) and stability (through constrained movement along the track).
2Ease of operation
If the dispenser is mounted in a fixed position too far behind the user, then the dispenser is securely mounted, but the tissue frequently tears due to the relative angle of pulling
Solution Approach 1:
The movable dispenser along the track enables dynamic adjustment of the dispensing angle. Users can reposition the dispenser to achieve an optimal angle where tissue is dispensed perpendicular to the pulling direction, minimizing stress on the tissue and preventing tearing. This maintains reliability while improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the positional parameter of the dispenser along the track to optimize the dispensing angle. By adjusting this parameter, the system achieves the optimal geometric relationship between the tissue roll, dispenser, and user, thereby preventing tissue tearing while maintaining secure mounting.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the dispenser is permanently attached via screws or adhesives, then the mounting is secure and stable, but the dispenser cannot be moved or adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The track-based mounting system provides a dynamic solution that replaces permanent attachment with constrained movement. The dispenser maintains strong mounting strength through the track constraints while gaining adaptability through the ability to slide to different positions. This resolves the contradiction between adaptability and mounting strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The track system acts as an intermediary between the wall mounting and the dispenser. It provides the mounting strength through secure wall attachment while simultaneously enabling position adjustment. This intermediary structure resolves the contradiction by decoupling the mounting function from the positioning function.
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AI summary
A moveable mount for a toilet tissue dispenser. The movable mount comprises a first end piece and a second end piece coupled to a base, with a rotatable mandrel removably coupled there between. The movable mount is slidably coupled to a track and is selectively pushed or pulled along the track. The movable mount includes at least one wheel which is configured to traverse through at least one pathway disposed along a longitudinal length of the track, the track in turn being coupled to a wall or other vertical surface. Alternatively, the movable mount is coupled to a plate or panel which is selectively deployed from the wall or vertical surface. A spring is further coupled to the movable mount to assist in returning the mount to an original starting position, or alternatively, maintain the mount in a static or fixed position.