Tilting Bag Dispenser Rack for Space-Saving Retail Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bag dispensing systems for retail stores, particularly for deli sliders and similar items, occupy too much space, require roll-mounted bags, lack adaptability for different mountings, do not provide a visual refill indicator, and are not durable, inexpensive, easy to clean, or simple to use.
Innovation Solution
A bag container dispenser with a removable access panel and a flexible closure flap, designed to minimize space usage, accommodate multiple bag sizes, and feature adjustable mountings, including a dispenser rack with orthogonal guards and tilting mounts, constructed from various materials like cardboard, plastic, or metal, with closure mechanisms such as foldable flaps or parallel tracks, and attachment mechanisms like glue or Velcro.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional bag dispensing systems are used, then bags can be dispensed, but they occupy too much floor space
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser container is designed with an adjustable angle support that allows it to be tilted at various angles (e.g., 15, 30, 45, 60 degrees) relative to the rack platform. This dynamic positioning optimizes the dispensing angle for easy bag removal while minimizing the horizontal footprint on the counter or shelf space.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional horizontal or vertical stacking to a tilted three-dimensional configuration. By angling the container and stacking bags in a wedge shape within the tilted container, the design utilizes vertical and angular space more efficiently, reducing the horizontal floor space required while maintaining dispensing functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If roll-mounted bags are used, then continuous supply is achieved, but the system lacks adaptability for different bag sizes and mountings
Solution Approach 1:
The rack system incorporates multiple types of mounting attachments including floor stands, wall mounts, and counter mounts, allowing the same basic rack structure to be adapted to different installation locations. The adjustable angle support and configurable container positions enable the system to accommodate various bag sizes and dispensing configurations, making it a universal solution for different retail environments.
3Reliability
If simple container designs are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but visual refill indicators and durability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser container includes a transparent or translucent portion that allows the contents (bags) to be visually inspected. When the bag stack reaches a certain level, the bottom of the bags becomes visible through the transparent section, providing an automatic visual refill indicator. This eliminates the need for complex electronic sensors while maintaining reliability and ease of manufacture.
Data Source
AI summary
A bag container dispenser includes a bag container. The container is formed of resilient material and has a bottom, a top, first and second sides, a front, a back and a removable access panel. The access panel has a top segment that includes a portion of the top and a connected front segment. The front segment has a height that extends from the bottom to the top. Stacked bags are sized and shaped to fit within the bag container. Each of the bags has a front wall, a back wall, an open top and a closure mechanism. The bags are dispensable from the container through an opening provided by removal of the access panel which may have a removable cover. A dispenser rack has a horizontal platform sized and shaped to support the bag container. Peripheral guards extend upward from the platform and constrain movement of the container during dispensing.