Bag container dispenser and dispenser rack
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bag dispensing systems for retail stores, particularly those used for deli sliders and similar items, occupy too much floor space, require roll-mounted bags, and lack adaptability for various mountings, visual refilling indicators, and are not durable, inexpensive, or easy to clean.
Innovation Solution
A bag container dispenser with a removable access panel and a dispenser rack system that supports the container with side guards and a restraining device, allowing for vertical stacking, adaptable mounting options, and a flexible closure mechanism to minimize space usage and ensure easy access while maintaining cleanliness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional bag dispensing systems are used, then bags can be dispensed, but the system occupies too much floor space
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser rack transitions from a horizontal floor-standing configuration to a vertical wall-mounted configuration. The rack is designed to be mounted on walls, door frames, or other vertical surfaces, utilizing vertical space rather than horizontal floor space. This dimensional change allows the same bag dispensing function to be achieved while occupying minimal floor area.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple bags are nested within a single container unit. The container holds a stack of bags vertically, with each bag inserted through the container opening. This nesting approach allows multiple bags to be stored in a compact volume, reducing the overall space required for bag storage and dispensing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If roll-mounted bags are used, then continuous supply is achieved, but the system becomes less adaptable to various mountings
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser rack is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be installed in multiple locations and configurations. The rack can be mounted on walls, door frames, or other vertical surfaces using various attachment methods. The container and rack design accommodates different bag sizes and types, making the system versatile and adaptable to different retail environments without requiring complex custom configurations.
3Area of stationary object
If bags are stacked vertically in a compact container, then floor space is reduced, but access to individual bags becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with a segmented opening structure that includes a front opening and a removable or flexible panel. This segmentation allows individual bags to be accessed by reaching through the opening and separating them from the stack. The panel can be removed or flexed to facilitate easier access to bags deep in the stack, maintaining compact vertical storage while improving operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The container incorporates a flexible or removable panel that can be dynamically adjusted during bag dispensing. The panel may flex outward or be temporarily removed to provide better access to individual bags in the vertical stack, then returns to its closed position to maintain the compact form factor. This dynamic element resolves the contradiction between compact storage and easy access.
4Reliability
If the container is made durable and easy to clean, then hygiene is improved, but the device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The container and rack are constructed from homogeneous, non-porous materials such as plastic or stainless steel that are inherently resistant to contamination and easy to clean. These materials have smooth surfaces without crevices or porous structures where bacteria could hide, allowing the entire container to be quickly wiped down and sanitized. This material selection achieves high hygiene standards without requiring complex multi-component structures or specialized cleaning mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A bag container dispenser includes a bag container. The container is formed of resilient material and has a bottom, a top, first and second sides, a front, a back and a removable access panel. The access panel has a top segment that includes a portion of the top and a connected front segment. The front segment has a height that extends from the bottom to the top. Stacked bags are sized and shaped to fit within the bag container. Each of the bags has a front wall, a back wall, an open top and a closure mechanism. The bags are dispensable from the container through an opening provided by removal of the access panel which may have a removable cover. A dispenser rack has a horizontal platform sized and shaped to support the bag container. Peripheral guards extend upward from the platform and constrain movement of the container during dispensing.