Hanging bag dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bag dispensing systems in retail stores occupy too much space, are not adaptable to various mounting systems, and do not provide a clear visual indication of when refills are needed, while also posing hazards due to loose bag rolls.
Innovation Solution
A hanging bag dispenser system that uses a bag support platform with mounting devices and a pivotally mounted bag control arm to securely dispense bags from a vertically oriented stack, allowing for easy installation on different mounting systems and providing a visual indication of when refills are required, while preventing accidental bag roll removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If roll mounted bag systems are used to dispense bags, then bags can be dispensed from a compact form, but the bag roll may accidentally leave the dispenser and create hazardous conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the bag storage system into individual bag units within a vertical stack, each bag separated and individually accessible. This segmentation prevents the entire bag roll from becoming loose and hazardous, as each bag is contained and controlled within the dispenser structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser acts as an intermediary device between the bag supply and the user. It provides a controlled interface where bags are dispensed one at a time through a defined opening, preventing the bag roll from accidentally leaving the dispenser while still allowing convenient access to individual bags.
2Area of stationary object
If vertically oriented hanging bag stack is used, then the dispenser occupies minimal space and eliminates loose bag roll hazards, but the system must ensure correct loading and prevent accidental bag roll removal
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is designed with pre-configured loading mechanisms and structural features that guide correct bag pack insertion before use. The mounting devices and support structures are positioned to automatically align and secure the bag pack during loading, ensuring proper installation before dispensing begins.
Solution Approach 2:
The bag support platform features a curved or convex surface that naturally cradles and secures the bag pack. This curvature provides mechanical retention by conforming to the shape of the bag pack, preventing accidental removal while allowing controlled dispensing of individual bags.
3Area of stationary object
If mounting space is minimized in retail stores, then space is used efficiently, but the dispenser must be adaptable to various mounting systems
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser incorporates multiple mounting device options and configurable support structures that can adapt to different mounting locations and systems. The device can be mounted in various orientations and positions, providing universal applicability across different retail environments while maintaining a compact footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser features adjustable and reconfigurable mounting components that can be dynamically positioned to suit different mounting requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the same dispenser unit to be installed in various locations with different space constraints, maximizing space efficiency while maintaining versatility.
4Shape
If bags are kept neat and orderly in the store, then visual appearance is improved, but the supply of remaining bags must be readily visible to service personnel
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser utilizes a transparent or translucent bag support platform and housing structure that allows visual inspection of the bag supply while maintaining an organized appearance. The transparent materials enable service personnel to see through the dispenser and assess remaining bag quantities without disrupting the neat arrangement of bags inside.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispenser incorporates visual indicators such as color-coded components or transparent sections that change or reveal information about bag supply levels. These visual cues allow service personnel to quickly assess whether refilling is needed while the bags remain neatly arranged within the dispenser.
Data Source
AI summary
A hanging bag dispenser includes a bag support platform having a surface that contacts a last bag in a vertically supported bag pack. An angled mounting device is attached to the bag support platform to engage a mounting aperture that penetrates each bag in the bag pack. A positioning system is attached to the bag support platform and maintains the bag support platform at a sufficient height to allow the bag pack to extend downwardly from the mounting device. A pivotally mounted bag control arm is mounted to the bag support platform and permits installation of the bag pack on the mounting device when pivoted to a first, loading position and located to rest upon an outermost bag in the bag pack when pivoted to a second, control position. A surrounding control cage is attached to the dispenser to prevent a user from pulling a lower portion of the bag.