Dispenser Storage Holder Spacer for Accurate Pump Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage holders for foam dispensers are difficult to accurately assemble due to the complexity of positioning the foam pump relative to the coupling piece, leading to potential misalignment of the foam outlet and dispenser connection.
Innovation Solution
A storage holder design featuring a liquid reservoir, pump, and spacer with a clamping connection for the inlet tube, allowing for easier alignment and assembly by positioning the pump relative to the plug, with the spacer maintaining a defined distance and facilitating disassembly into separate parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the foam pump is screwed to the coupling piece, then the storage holder can be assembled, but it is difficult to accurately position the foam pump and the outlet for foam may not be in its operational position
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional modules: the pump assembly, the coupling piece, and the spacer. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and positioned independently, with the spacer acting as a positioning element that ensures accurate alignment between the pump outlet and the coupling piece without requiring complex screwing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacer serves as an intermediary element between the pump and the coupling piece. It provides a defined distance and positioning, ensuring that the pump outlet is correctly aligned with the coupling piece while simplifying the assembly process. The spacer mediates the connection, eliminating the need for precise screwing operations.
2Ease of repair
If the pump is firmly connected to the plug, then the assembly is stable, but it becomes difficult to disassemble for recycling and reuse
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the pump and the plug is designed to be dynamically adjustable. The clamp connection allows the pump to be firmly secured during operation for stability, but can be easily released when disassembly is needed for recycling or reuse. This dynamic connection adapts between operational and maintenance states.
Solution Approach 2:
The design facilitates the discarding and recovering of components. The pump, spacer, and coupling piece can be easily separated through the simple clamp connection, allowing individual components to be recovered, cleaned, and reused. This supports sustainable practices by enabling component recovery without complex disassembly procedures.
3Productivity
If multiple connection elements are used to secure the pump and spacer, then the assembly is more stable, but the assembly process becomes more time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are merged into single components. The clamp connection simultaneously secures the pump to the plug and maintains the positioning established by the spacer. This merging of functions eliminates the need for multiple separate connection elements, reducing assembly steps while maintaining connection strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp connection serves multiple purposes: it secures the pump assembly, maintains the positioning defined by the spacer, and allows for easy disassembly. This multi-functional connection element improves assembly speed while maintaining adequate connection strength for operational requirements.
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AI summary
A storage holder for placement in a liquid or foam dispenser includes a liquid reservoir having an opening and a plug provided in the opening. The storage holder also includes a pump having a pump section and an inlet tube extending from the pump section. The storage holder further includes a spacer having an opening for the inlet tube, with the spacer being positioned between the pump section and the plug so that a defined distance is provided between the pump section and the plug. The spacer is fixed at a position relative to the plug and relative to the pump only by a clamping connection between the inlet tube and the plug. The spacer is not connected to the pump and the spacer is not connected to the plug such that spacer may be separated from the pump and the plug when the pump is pulled out of the plug.