Toothpaste Dispenser

cults3d

As part of the contest "The bathroom of tomorrow", I aimed to create something practical. My tube of toothpaste is always scattered about... We have dispensers for consumables everywhere, so why not a toothpaste dispenser? Noting that there wasn't yet a printable version through a 3D printer (but it's already available in the market), I challenged myself to design one. I wanted to leverage the advantages of 3D printing: printing without assembly required, integration of functions into a single part, etc., and with no support needed, so no material waste occurs. This product is a prototype that still needs many adjustments (pins to review, etc.), plus some parts could easily be replaced by conventional mechanical elements, thereby allowing for better system efficiency. One could even envision a motorized system with various sensors (toothbrush presence, start and end of cycle, etc.). I'm eager to hear any ideas that might transform the current system.