Wall-Mounted Wipes Canister Bracket for One-Handed Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cylindrical wipes dispensing containers require two hands to operate, making it inconvenient to retrieve wipes without holding the container, as they lack a secure and one-handed dispensing mechanism.
Innovation Solution
The development of a wipes dispensing system that includes a base with a sealing device for surface mounting and an actuator allowing one-handed operation, featuring a canister retention mechanism that secures the wipes container to a surface via an annular feature and a vent aperture for easy detachment, enabling one-handed wipe dispensing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional cylindrical wipes dispensing containers are used, then the container structure is simple, but two hands are required to operate the container
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a wall mounting bracket for secure attachment, a canister retention mechanism for holding the wipes container, and the canister itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to enable one-handed operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket and retention mechanism are pre-installed on the wall before use. This preliminary action eliminates the need to hold the container during operation, as the container is already securely positioned and held in the correct orientation for one-handed wipe dispensing.
2Reliability
If the container is held by hand during dispensing, then the structure is simple, but secure mounting to surface is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The holding function is extracted from the user's hand and transferred to the wall mounting bracket. The bracket includes a retention mechanism that positively engages with the canister, reliably securing it to the wall surface and freeing the user's hands for operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves as an intermediary between the wall surface and the canister. It provides the mechanical connection and retention forces needed to securely mount the container while allowing for easy installation and removal when needed.
3Ease of operation
If the container is secured to the wall, then one-handed operation is enabled, but detachment and repositioning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The retention mechanism uses spring-loaded or movable retention members that dynamically adjust during installation. When the canister is inserted, the retention members automatically engage; when release is activated, they disengage to allow removal and repositioning of the canister.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be self-installing through a simple insertion motion that triggers automatic engagement of the retention mechanism. For removal, a release action automatically disengages the retention members, eliminating the need for complex tools or procedures for both installation and repositioning.
Data Source
AI summary
Exemplary embodiments of wipes dispensing systems, wipes dispensing canisters and wipes dispensing mounting brackets are disclosed herein. An exemplary wipes dispensing system includes a wipes dispensing canister. The wipes dispensing canister includes one of a catch and a latch and a cap. A wall mounting bracket is included. The wall mounting bracket includes an opening for receiving the wipes dispensing canister, a first wall located on the inside of the opening and a second wall located on the inside of the opening. A cap ridge is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The wall mounting bracket further includes one of a catch and a latch. When the wipes dispensing canister is located within the wall mounting bracket, a bottom edge of the cap is located proximate the cap edge.