Plastic Wrap Roll Storage With Angled Non-Slip Compartments
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Solution Overview
Problem
In industrial settings, plastic wrap and related materials are often stored haphazardly, leading to accidental displacement, damage, trip hazards, and inefficiencies, which result in material waste and operational disruptions.
Innovation Solution
A plastic wrap storage device with a non-slip grip, angled top surface, and raised sidewalls to secure rolls, along with a repositionable divider and integrated storage compartments, featuring mobility options and a cutting mechanism for controlled dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If plastic wrap rolls are stored on makeshift storage solutions positioned close to production lines, then workers can access them quickly, but the rolls become unstable and may fall onto the floor causing damage and trip hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is divided into multiple compartments including a first compartment for plastic wrap rolls and a second compartment for damaged rolls. Each compartment is designed with specific features (angled surfaces, sidewalls, dividers) to securely hold different types of rolls, preventing them from falling while maintaining easy access during packaging operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage device utilizes vertical space by positioning compartments at different heights and angles. The first compartment is angled relative to the base, and sidewalls extend upward, creating a three-dimensional storage structure that maximizes stability while maintaining accessibility within reach of workers at production lines.
2Productivity
If plastic wrap rolls are stored in unstable arrangements, then they can be easily accessed, but the rolls may fall and their edges become damaged compromising functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is positioned close to the production line in advance, allowing workers to access plastic wrap rolls immediately without needing to retrieve them from distant storage locations. This preliminary positioning eliminates workflow interruptions and prevents rolls from being handled excessively, which could cause edge damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The device includes a second compartment specifically designed to hold damaged rolls separately from usable rolls. This compartment acts as a protective zone that prevents damaged rolls from further deterioration or causing additional damage to other rolls, enabling workers to identify and replace damaged rolls before they compromise packaging quality.
3Reliability
If workers discard damaged plastic wrap rolls regularly, then they maintain packaging quality, but this increases material waste and operational costs
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device implements a recovery system by providing a dedicated second compartment for damaged rolls. Instead of immediately discarding damaged rolls, workers can place them in this compartment for later assessment. This allows potentially repairable rolls to be recovered and reused, reducing material waste while maintaining packaging quality standards through selective replacement of only those rolls that cannot be repaired.
4Ease of operation
If adhesive labels and stickers are stored in open areas, then they are easily accessible, but they become scattered or blown around due to drafts or vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device is segmented into multiple specialized compartments: a first compartment for plastic wrap rolls, a second compartment for damaged rolls, and a third compartment specifically for small items like adhesive labels and stickers. This segmentation keeps each type of item in its designated area, preventing scattering while maintaining easy access during packaging and labeling operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device minimizes roll displacement and damage, reduces material waste, enhances safety, and improves workflow efficiency by providing organized and ergonomic storage solutions.
Implementation Method 1
a flat bottom surface with a non-slip grip area for stability
Implementation Method 2
an angled top surface is designed to hold plastic wrap rolls securely, incorporating raised sidewalls and an anti-slip textured coating to prevent displacement
Data Source
AI summary
A plastic wrap storage device is provided. The device is designed to optimize the organization, storage, protection, and dispensing of plastic wrap rolls, tape, and other packing tools in industrial settings such as factories and warehouses. The device is comprised of a flat bottom surface with a non-slip grip area for stability, and an angled top surface is designed to hold plastic wrap rolls securely, incorporating raised sidewalls and an anti-slip textured coating to prevent displacement. A repositionable divider allows for the accommodation of rolls of varying sizes, while an optional integrated storage compartment provides space for supplementary packing items. In certain embodiments, the device includes a supporting base with lockable wheels for mobility, as well as an internal storage compartment with a hinged door and locking mechanism for organized storage. Some embodiments may also feature a transparent construction for easy visual identification of stored items.