Rotatable Dispenser Connector for Multi-Orientation Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing product dispenser connectors lack versatility in securely attaching to various mounting members and adjusting to different orientations, limiting their adaptability and usability.
Innovation Solution
A product dispenser connector design featuring a front portion with a receiving member, a rear portion with a connecting and adjusting member, and a connector portion that interconnects both, allowing for rotatable configuration and adjustable locking to accommodate different mounting surfaces, enabling secure attachment to multiple orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a product dispenser connector is designed with fixed configuration, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to various mounting members and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The connector incorporates a rotatable rear portion that can rotate relative to the front portion, allowing the connector to adapt to different mounting orientations (horizontal, vertical, angled surfaces). This dynamic element enables a single connector design to serve multiple mounting configurations without requiring multiple fixed-design connectors
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed with universal adaptability through the combination of the rotatable rear portion and multiple notches, allowing it to securely attach to various mounting members including pipes, rods, and different surface orientations. The adjusting member with engaging portion that can engage different notches provides multiple functional positions within a single device
2Adaptability or versatility
If a product dispenser connector allows rotation and adjustment, then versatility is improved, but the locking mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-servicing through the adjusting member that can be manually operated to rotate and lock the rear portion at different angles. The engaging portion with multiple notches provides self-locking positions where the tab naturally engages with notches to maintain configured positions without requiring additional locking components
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is divided into distinct functional segments: the front portion with receiving member, the rotatable rear portion with connecting member, and the adjusting member with engaging portion. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while simplifying the overall locking mechanism design
3Manufacturing precision
If a product dispenser connector uses a threaded rod portion for adjustment, then positioning precision is improved, but the operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The threaded rod portion enables dynamic adjustment of the opening size between the connecting member and opposing member, allowing precise positioning of the product dispenser along the mounting member. The threading mechanism provides fine control over the adjustment while maintaining a compact design
Data Source
AI summary
A product dispenser connector comprises a front portion, a rear portion, and a connector portion. The front portion includes a receiving member configured and arranged to releasably connect a product dispenser thereto. The rear portion includes a connecting member and an adjusting member. The connecting member is configured and arranged to releasably connect the rear portion to a mounting member. The adjusting member has an engaging portion. The connector portion interconnects the front portion and the rear portion. The rear portion is rotatably operatively connected to the front portion and the connector portion. The connector portion includes a first notch and a second notch. The engaging portion engages the first notch in a first configuration and engages the second notch in a second configuration. The adjusting member is configured and arranged to deflect to disengage the connector portion to change configurations.