Flexible mounting system for hand hygiene dispensers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand hygiene dispenser mounting systems face challenges in providing flexible and convenient mounting options across various environments and surfaces, often struggling to maintain orientation and secure attachment, which can lead to inefficient hand hygiene practices.
Innovation Solution
A product dispenser mounting system featuring a dispenser holder with a releasable connection mechanism and a mounting apparatus that includes a mounting bracket and clamp, allowing for attachment in multiple orientations using a shape-complementary attachment post and latch system, ensuring secure and adjustable mounting on various support objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting system is used for hand hygiene dispensers, then the dispenser can be securely attached to a support surface, but the system lacks flexibility to accommodate different mounting locations and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a dynamic attachment mechanism where the dispenser holder can be rotated and repositioned along the mounting arm while maintaining secure attachment. The spring-loaded clamp and detent mechanism allow the holder to move between fixed angular positions (0°, 45°, 90°, etc.) while remaining reliably mounted at each position.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to accommodate multiple mounting surfaces (walls, ceilings, cabinets) and multiple orientations (various angles) using a single universal mounting apparatus. The L-shaped mounting arm and rotatable holder provide multi-functional capability to adapt to different installation environments and requirements.
2Ease of operation
If a simple mounting mechanism is used, then the system is easy to install and operate, but it cannot maintain dispenser orientation and secure attachment simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional segments: a mounting bracket for attachment to the support surface, a mounting arm that extends and positions the dispenser, and a holder that secures the dispenser body. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity and ease of installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates pre-configured features such as the L-shaped mounting arm with predetermined angles, pre-positioned mounting holes, and pre-loaded spring clamps. These preliminary actions simplify the installation process by eliminating the need for complex alignment and adjustment during mounting, while still ensuring proper dispenser orientation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a releasable connection mechanism is used, then the dispenser can be easily removed and repositioned, but the connection strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The releasable connection mechanism uses a spring-loaded clamp with a detent system that provides strong, secure attachment when engaged, while allowing easy release when needed. The spring force maintains constant pressure on the dispenser holder, ensuring strong connection, while the detent mechanism allows for controlled release and repositioning.
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AI summary
A flexible mounting system for a chemical product dispenser includes a dispenser holder and at least one mounting apparatus. The dispenser holder may be attached to the mounting apparatus by means of a releasable connection mechanism. The releasable connection mechanism may provide for attachment of the dispenser holder to the mounting apparatus in multiple orientations. In one example, the mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket configured for mounting to a support object, such as a wall, table, counter top, cabinet, shelf, cart etc. In another example, the mounting apparatus includes a mounting clamp configured for mounting to ledges, poles, bedrails, handles, etc.