Gravity-Feed Cotton Bud Dispenser
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Description
A gravity-driven dispenser built to store and present standard cotton buds one at a time. The internal angled ramp ensures smooth horizontal feeding, while an open vertical slot on the front serves as a built-in window to monitor the remaining supply.
What it's for
Keeps bathroom or workstation spaces organized by securely housing bulk cotton buds. The base features a precise 4.5mm dispensing slot and an ergonomic thumb cut-out, making it easy to extract a single swab without spilling the remaining stock.
Dimensions
- Dispensing Slot: 4.5mm high, specifically sized to prevent multiple 3mm buds from jamming the exit.
- Compatibility: Engineered for standard cotton buds measuring approximately 75mm in length.
Remix ideas
- Increase the overall vertical height of the main chamber to hold a larger volume of swabs.
- Modify the width of the chute and exit slot to accommodate specialized precision beauty or hobby swabs.
- Add a dedicated drop-on lid to protect the stored contents from dust and moisture.
- Tweak the internal ramp gradient if encountering friction with specific stick materials (e.g., paper vs. bamboo).
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