Wipes Canister Wall Mounting 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 access wipes without holding the container.
Innovation Solution
A wall or base mounting bracket system with a catch and latch mechanism that secures the wipes dispensing canister, allowing for one-handed operation by creating a suction seal with the surface and engaging retention members to attach and detach the canister.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wipes are stored in a cylindrical dispensing container, then the wipes are contained and protected, but two hands are required to operate the container
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the dispensing function into separate components: a stationary mounting bracket attached to the surface and a removable canister that holds the wipes. This segmentation allows the canister to be mounted without requiring manual holding, enabling one-handed operation while maintaining containment and protection functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket acts as an intermediary between the user and the canister. By providing a fixed mounting structure with engagement features (latches, catches, or friction fit), the bracket mediates the interaction between the user's single hand and the canister, eliminating the need to manually hold the container during operation.
2Ease of operation
If the canister is securely mounted to the surface, then one-handed operation is enabled, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates self-servicing features such as automatic engagement latches, friction-fit interfaces, or snap-fit mechanisms that secure the canister without requiring additional fastening steps. The design allows the canister to self-align and self-secure within the bracket, reducing the complexity of the mounting structure while enabling secure attachment for one-handed operation.
3Reliability
If the canister includes engagement features with the mounting bracket, then the canister is securely retained, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement features (latches, catches, or friction surfaces) are integrated into the canister and mounting bracket as unified structures rather than separate components. This merging of features into the molded or formed structures of the canister and bracket simplifies manufacturing processes while maintaining reliable retention through the engagement mechanisms.
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.