Storage and dispensing device for standard and industrial size toilet paper rolls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional toilet paper holders often require mechanical fasteners and anchoring devices for wall installation, which can be impractical for small restrooms, and fail to provide adequate storage for multiple toilet paper rolls, especially industrial-sized rolls.
Innovation Solution
A toilet paper storage device with a mounting member, base member, and roll storage member that can be securely attached to a door or wall, allowing for the storage and dispensing of both standard and industrial-sized rolls, featuring adjustable and lockable designs to accommodate various spaces and security needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If wall-mounted holders are installed using mechanical fasteners and anchoring devices, then the holder can securely store toilet paper rolls, but the installation becomes complex and requires cutting openings in the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex mechanical fastening and anchoring system from the wall-mounted holder design. Instead, it uses a simple over-the-door hook mechanism that requires no drilling, cutting, or mechanical fasteners, thereby eliminating installation complexity while maintaining secure storage capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an over-the-door hook as an intermediary mounting element that simplifies the installation process. This hook serves as a mediator between the holder and the door/wall surface, requiring only simple placement over the door edge rather than complex mechanical attachment
2Quantity of substance
If conventional wall-mounted holders are used, then single roll storage is provided, but adequate storage for multiple toilet paper rolls especially industrial-sized rolls cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple storage compartments: an upper storage area for standard-sized rolls and a lower storage area specifically designed for industrial-sized rolls. This segmentation allows the single holder to accommodate multiple rolls of different sizes simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The holder utilizes vertical space by creating a multi-level structure with upper and lower storage areas. This vertical dimensionality allows storage of multiple rolls without requiring additional horizontal wall space, thereby increasing storage capacity in limited spaces
3Ease of operation
If the holder is designed for small restrooms with limited space, then accessibility is improved, but security against theft is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates an adjustable locking mechanism that can be dynamically configured. The lockable feature allows the holder to transition between accessible and secured states, enabling users to balance accessibility with theft prevention based on their specific needs
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AI summary
A storage and dispensing device for standard and industrial size toilet paper rolls has a mounting member, a base member, a roll storage member, and a mounting element. The mounting element is positioned on the mounting member, and utilizes an over-the-door hook or one or more apertures to hang the mounting member from a door or wall. The base member is connected to the bottom of the mounting member. The roll storage member is connected to the base member opposite the mounting member and is angled upwards to accept multiple rolls of toilet paper. An industrial sized toilet paper roll may be accommodated by the base member. The mounting member may be adjustable in length. An upper roll storage member may be connected to the mounting member opposite the base member for additional roll storage. A locking member between the roll storage member and the mounting member may prevent theft.