Wire Management Dispenser With Recoiling Base and Cover

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wire management systems do not allow for efficient and convenient dispensing of individual components, such as bases and covers, which limits their usability and flexibility in managing cords and cables.

Innovation Solution

A device and kit for dispensing a wire management system that includes a dispenser housing with a separation wheel for individually dispensing and recoiling a base and cover, allowing for customizable lengths and easy installation, with adhesive strips for secure attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wire management systems are provided as complete pre-assembled units, then installation is simplified, but flexibility and ease of customization are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidcustomization flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wire management system is divided into separate dispensable components (base and cover) that can be individually dispensed from the housing, allowing users to obtain only the specific parts needed for their application rather than receiving complete pre-assembled units

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of manufacture

If fixed lengths of base and cover are provided, then manufacturing and inventory are simplified, but waste increases when exact lengths are not needed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidmaterial waste

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The base and cover are provided as continuous dispensable lengths from the housing rather than fixed pre-cut pieces, allowing users to dispense and cut only the exact lengths needed for their specific application, thereby eliminating material waste while maintaining manufacturing simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The needed portion of the base and cover is extracted from the continuous supply in the housing, allowing users to take only the required length rather than receiving fixed-length pieces that may result in waste

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Ease of operation

If adhesive strips are permanently exposed, then attachment is facilitated, but premature bonding and misalignment occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment easeVSAvoidbonding accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The adhesive strip is pre-applied to the base during manufacturing but protected by a liner that is removed only at the time of installation, allowing the adhesive to be ready for bonding without risking premature contact or misalignment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The liner acts as an intermediary protective layer between the adhesive strip and external surfaces, preventing premature bonding while allowing easy removal at the time of installation to enable proper alignment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11837853B2Device and kit for dispensing a wire management

Publication Date: 2023.12.05 SANTELLI JR ALBERT

AI summary

The present invention relates to a device for dispensing a wire management system which can include a dispenser housing. A kit includes the device for dispensing a wire management system, a base and a cover. The base and cover can be individually dispensed from the dispenser housing. After dispensing of a desired length of the base and/or the cover, the respective end of the base and or cover can be pushed back into the dispenser housing to recoil the base and/or the cover back into the dispenser housing.