Wipes Dispenser with Segmented Cavity and Self-Latching Door
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Solution Overview
Problem
Disposable moist wipes packages are prone to damage and inconvenience due to frequent use, and users face challenges in finding suitable disposal locations for used wipes.
Innovation Solution
A dispenser and disposal assembly with a compartmentalized design that protects the wipes package and separates used wipes, featuring a receptacle with a divider forming two cavities, a handle for portability, and a door/lid system for easy disposal without contaminating the intact wipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a portable wipes package is used, then portability and ease of use are improved, but the package is subject to damage from abrasions or tears due to frequent and repeated use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the container into two separate compartments: a first compartment for storing unused wipes and a second compartment for storing used wipes. This segmentation protects the unused wipes from damage by isolating them from the handling and contamination associated with used wipes, while maintaining portability through the integrated dual-compartment design.
2Ease of operation
If a portable wipes package is used, then ease of use is improved, but users have to search to find the nearest waste receptacle for discarding used wipes
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the storage function and disposal function into a single portable container unit. The second compartment is specifically designed to receive and contain used wipes, eliminating the need for users to search for external waste receptacles. This combination of storage and disposal in one portable unit resolves the contradiction between ease of use and time loss.
3Device complexity
If a single compartment container is used, then device simplicity is improved, but there is no separate storage for used wipes leading to potential contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The container is segmented into a first compartment for unused wipes and a second compartment for used wipes. This segmentation physically separates clean from contaminated materials, preventing cross-contamination while maintaining a relatively simple overall container structure. The divider wall between compartments is a straightforward structural element that achieves the contamination prevention goal.
4Ease of operation
If the door opens into the second cavity, then ease of disposal is improved, but the door must be secured to prevent unintended opening
Solution Approach 1:
The door assembly includes a clasp mechanism that automatically secures the door in the closed position. The clasp engages with a corresponding feature on the container body, providing self-latching functionality that prevents unintended opening without requiring additional manual intervention. This self-service security mechanism resolves the contradiction between easy disposal operation and door security.
Data Source
AI summary
A dispenser and disposal assembly including a receptacle having a base, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls, wherein the walls extend from the base in a first direction and thereby form a cavity into which a divider is configured to be seated, thereby forming a first cavity and a second cavity. Additionally, a door is connected to the base of the receptacle, wherein the door is movable between a closed position and an open position.