Disposable Dispenser for Rolled Paper Towels
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of disposable dispensers for rolled products like paper towels that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional, as existing dispensers are often costly or unsightly, leading to paper towels being stored in cabinets rather than being readily accessible.
Innovation Solution
A disposable dispenser designed to hold and display rolled products, such as paper towels, in either vertical or horizontal positions, made from materials like paperboard or plastic, which allows for easy access and coordination of design elements with the product to match the décor, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If non-disposable dispensers are used for rolled products, then the dispenser provides durable and functional use, but the cost increases and the appearance becomes unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the disposable principle by creating a dispenser designed for single-use that can be discarded after the rolled product is exhausted. The dispenser is made from inexpensive materials like paperboard or thin plastic, featuring a simple housing with an opening for product access. This resolves the contradiction by eliminating the need for expensive, durable construction while maintaining functional effectiveness during the product's usage period.
2Area of stationary object
If paper towels are stored in cabinets, then the storage is space-efficient, but the accessibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser serves multiple functions: it acts as both a storage container and a dispensing mechanism. The housing holds the rolled product while the strategically positioned opening enables easy access without requiring the user to open a cabinet door. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by providing both space-efficient storage and convenient accessibility in a single unit.
3Shape
If the dispenser covers most of the roll, then the aesthetic appearance improves, but the access to the free end becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser applies local quality by having different coverage areas at different locations. The housing encloses most of the roll for aesthetic purposes, but leaves a specific local area (the opening) exposed for functional access. This selective coverage resolves the contradiction by maintaining overall aesthetic appearance while ensuring operational accessibility at the critical access point.
4Ease of manufacture
If disposable materials are used for the dispenser, then the cost decreases and aesthetics improve, but the structural strength reduces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the thickness and material properties of the disposable dispenser to achieve adequate structural strength. The housing is constructed from materials like paperboard or thin plastic with carefully selected thickness parameters that provide sufficient strength to hold and dispense the rolled product while maintaining low cost and aesthetic appeal. This parameter optimization resolves the contradiction between disposable material benefits and structural requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A dispensing and display carton in combination with a rolled product is disclosed. The dispensing carton and rolled product combination generally comprises a disposable dispenser that is configured to hold a roll of tissue products, such as paper towels. The dispenser may be constructed, for instance, from paperboard, plastic or any other disposable material. Of particular advantage, the dispenser may be packaged with the roll of material and may be decorated to match or complement the roll of material.