Slotted Box Holder Structure for Secure Mounting Without Content Damage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing box holders are either large and aesthetically unpleasing, damage the box or its contents during mounting, or fail to provide secure and convenient access, while also occupying valuable space and being difficult to locate when needed.
Innovation Solution
A box holder with a plate member and base portion, featuring a fastener mechanism, spacing members, and a stabilizing member, designed to securely mount a box on various surfaces in different orientations without disturbing its contents, using a combination of curved edges, rounded corners, and flexible materials to facilitate easy insertion and prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If box holders use sharp edges to puncture the box for mounting, then the box is securely mounted, but the contents of the box may be rearranged or damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The box holder is divided into two distinct functional components: a plate member with rounded corners for secure mounting, and a separate spacing member that prevents contact with box contents. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without causing harm to the contents.
Solution Approach 2:
The spacing member acts as an intermediary element between the box holder and the box contents. It provides a physical barrier that prevents the plate member from directly contacting or damaging the contents while still allowing the mounting function to be performed.
2Reliability
If box holders grip the exterior surfaces of the box, then the box is securely mounted, but the box holder becomes large and highly visible
Solution Approach 1:
The plate member is designed to be inserted into an opening formed in the box wall, nesting the mounting mechanism within the box structure itself. This allows secure mounting while keeping the box holder compact and less visible from the exterior.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of gripping the exterior surface, the mounting mechanism transitions to an interior dimension by inserting the plate member through an opening in the box wall. This dimensional change allows secure mounting from the inside while maintaining a clean exterior appearance.
3Volume of moving object
If a plate or device smaller than the box is used to secure the box, then the box holder is compact, but the box may shift readily after mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The plate member features rounded corners with specific local geometric properties that provide enhanced engagement with the box opening. These localized features at critical points (the corners) provide secure anchoring that prevents shifting, even though the overall plate member remains compact.
4Reliability
If the box holder is mounted close to the box opening, then secure mounting is achieved, but the contents of the box are disturbed during mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The spacing member is pre-configured with a height that is calculated to maintain an optimal distance between the plate member and the box contents. This preliminary design ensures that when the box is mounted, the contents are automatically positioned at the correct distance from the mounting point, preventing disturbance while maintaining security.
Data Source
AI summary
A box holder for mounting a box, such as a tissue box, on a surface is provided. The box includes a wall having a slot formed or pre-formed thereon. The box holder has structure for mounting to a surface, specifically an upper portion having a front edge and a base portion having a fastener to mount the box holder to the surface. The front edge is adaptable for insertion through the slot thereby allowing the box to be mounted on the box holder.