Concealed Paper Roll Dispenser with Nested Cabinet Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing paper roll dispensers are not well-suited for installation in confined or concealed spaces such as bathrooms, kitchens, recreational vehicles, boats, or cabins, lacking space-saving and hidden storage solutions.
Innovation Solution
A concealed paper roll dispensing apparatus with a body having a faceplate and an L-shaped mounting member, secured to a planar surface using fasteners, which includes a spindle for sheet material and a serrated edge to prevent retraction, allowing for adjustable mounting and concealed dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a conventional exteriorly mounted dispenser is used, then the dispenser is easily accessible and simple to install, but it consumes valuable wall space and is visually prominent in confined areas
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser body is designed to be received within a cabinet opening, with the front faceplate abutting the cabinet front surface. This nesting arrangement allows the dispenser to be concealed within existing cabinet structures, eliminating protrusion into the room space while maintaining accessibility through the cabinet opening.
2Volume of moving object
If a concealed dispenser design is implemented, then space is saved and aesthetics are improved, but the installation complexity increases and sheet material feeding becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is divided into distinct components: a body portion received within the cabinet opening, a front faceplate abutting the cabinet front, and an L-shaped mounting member with spindle extending into the cabinet. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while simplifying the overall installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The L-shaped mounting member is pre-assembled with the spindle extending from the body, and the faceplate is pre-configured with the slot and serrated edge. This preliminary preparation of components before installation reduces on-site assembly complexity and ensures proper alignment during mounting.
3Ease of operation
If the sheet material is easily accessible through a simple opening, then feeding is simple, but the sheet material may retract or become damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The faceplate slot incorporates a serrated edge at its rearward end, creating a localized gripping feature. This serrated portion engages the leading end of the sheet material to prevent retraction into the cabinet, while the forward portion of the slot remains smooth to facilitate easy sheet insertion and feeding.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for concealed dispensing of rolled sheet type material includes a body having a faceplate that can be flush mounted on an associated planar mounting surface. The faceplate has an elongated slot that received sheet material therethrough. A roll of the sheet material is received on an L-shaped mounting member, forming a spindle configured to receive the roll thereon.