Shoe Cover Dispenser Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoe cover dispensers are often complicated to install and operate, requiring special technology, and are inconvenient for users to fill or replace shoe covers, with some designs necessitating manual pulling of shoe covers for wearing.
Innovation Solution
A shoe cover dispenser device with a frame, installation assembly, and locking assembly that allows for easy installation and automatic opening of multiple shoe covers in series, eliminating the need for manual opening and simplifying the process of replacing shoe covers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If shoe covers are stored and dispensed using traditional dispensers, then shoe covers can be provided, but the installation process is complicated and requires special technology
Solution Approach 1:
The installation assembly is divided into two separate installation arms that can be independently installed and adjusted. Each arm has its own locking mechanism, allowing for simplified step-by-step installation without requiring complex integrated assembly procedures or special technology
Solution Approach 2:
The installation arms are designed to be movable and adjustable during installation, allowing users to easily position and secure them on the frame. The locking assembly provides dynamic locking and unlocking capability, enabling simple installation and replacement operations without specialized skills
2Ease of operation
If shoe covers are connected in series on the dispenser, then multiple shoe covers can be stored orderly, but manual pulling is required for wearing
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe covers are automatically pulled and opened by the dispenser mechanism itself. When one shoe cover is dispensed, the system automatically pulls the next shoe cover forward and enlarges its opening, eliminating the need for users to manually pull and open each shoe cover
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically opening and positioning the next shoe cover in advance before the user needs it. The shoe covers are pre-positioned and pre-opened in sequence, so when a user takes one, the next is already ready to wear without manual intervention
3Ease of operation
If simple installation arms are used, then installation is easier, but subsequent shoe covers may retract due to elastic contraction
Solution Approach 1:
The locking assembly acts as an intermediary mechanism between the installation arms and the shoe covers. It provides reliable locking of the installation arms to the frame, preventing any movement that would cause shoe cover retraction, while still maintaining simple installation procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The locking assembly is engaged before the shoe covers can retract. By preemptively securing the installation arms in the correct position, the system prevents the harmful effect of elastic contraction from causing mispositioning or retraction of the shoe covers
Data Source
AI summary
A shoe cover dispenser device for installing a plurality of shoe covers includes a frame, an installation assembly installed on the frame, and the locking assembly installed on the frame and is capable of locking the installation assembly, so that the installation assembly can facilitate the installation of the shoe covers on or the removal of the shoe covers from the installation assembly.