joongho choi improves internal structure of the scotch tape dispenser

joongho choi improves the internal structure of the scotch tape dispenser
all images courtesy of joongho choi

3M, a world-class, science-based company, introduced the ‘scotch tape dispenser’ project with designer joongho choi. the product is aimed towards consumers who need rapid and frequent taping, such as cashers, and need to be safe from the sharp blade, such as children. a variety of widths – 12, 18, and 22 mm – and 3-inch long core rolls can be combined with the round wheel.

12, 18, 24 mm wide and 3-inch-long core tape can be combined to the round wheel

the internal structure operates beginning with a rubber lever has been embossed to provide a strong grip. as the component rotates on a gear, the material is with a blade located on the bottom. ‘by considering the form of the dispenser, the increase of the width cannot be avoided. however, this increased width is transferred to a pen holder to give extra usage on the desk environment,’ says choi.

beginning the rotation

the increased width is transferred to a pen holder to give extra usage on the desk environment

front view

the lever is made of rubber with embossed pattern to provide nice grip when rotated

the dispenser comes in white body with grey lever or black body with orange lever combinations

actual usage 

development process image of the mechanism and structure

drawing of the internal structure

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