DE20309309U1 - Roller towel dispenser has upper feed roller and lower take-up roller mounted with their shafts at right angles to backing plate, section of towel for use passing between these with its edge towards user - Google Patents

Abstract

The roller towel dispenser has an upper feed roller and a lower take-up roller mounted with their shafts at right angles to a backing plate (3). These are contained in housings (1, 2), between which the section of towel for use (40) passes with its edge towards the user.

Description

The invention relates to a towel dispenser for roll towels, in particular made of textile material and "nonwoven" material, with a Supply roll and a take-up shaft, with a towel roll from the supply roll can be unwound and can be wound onto the take-up shaft and a path section between the supply roll and the take-up shaft is kept ready for use.

Such towel dispensers are known, for example from EP 0 767 619 B1 , In the known towel dispensers, which are usually designed for wall mounting, the axes of the supply roll and the winding shaft are parallel to the wall. Between the supply roll and the take-up shaft, the web section ready for use is led outwards and forms a towel loop there, which, when not in use, lies tightly against a projection which is also led outwards.

To use this towel dispenser pulls the user loops the towel loop so that it becomes longer and thereby drying your hands is usable. After that, after a preset period of time the take-up shaft is actuated automatically, so that the used web section transported upwards and wound onto the take-up shaft becomes. Alternatively, the specified portion of the Track section by approximation of hands to the towel loop without contact instead of.

Fast or immediate use this towel dispenser is because of the pull out of the web section required time expenditure not possible.

The invention is therefore the object based on a towel dispenser of the type mentioned Allow use without the user having to take any action beforehand one to dry your hands to get a suitable towel section. In particular, it shouldn't more on the protruding Pull the web section or trigger the output.

This is the task of the towel dispenser of the type mentioned in the invention solved in that the lane section ready for use on a substantially straight plane between the supply roll and the take-up shaft is. The outside out of the housing of the towel dispenser led out section of track is big enough so the user has his hands so it can dry off. The track section, which is outside the housing of the Towel dispensers and free, that is, without attachment to any dispenser parts runs, can easily be used for drying, even if the Web section stretched between the supply roll and the winding shaft is. If the user leaves after using this track section, it is automatically wound onto the take-up shaft. Thereby find the next ones themselves approaching the towel dispenser Always provide a fresh, clean section of the web that is offers as it were for use.

The said plane preferably runs on which arranged the web section ready for use is through the unwinding line of the supply roll and the winding line the take-up reel or take-up shaft. But it is also possible that this level through suitable guide elements spatial is arranged differently.

A particularly user-friendly Handling the towel dispenser according to the invention without that the user would have to pull on the towel is achieved when the Narrow edge of the ready web section facing the user is. The user simply extends his hands to use it and can be on the always available track section dry. In addition to this particularly advantageous arrangement of the However, use of the prepared track section is also different according to the invention Positions possible for example, an arrangement in which the broadside User is facing, or an oblique arrangement.

However, it is particularly advantageous the arrangement with the narrow edge facing the user. For this purpose, it is further proposed that the track section held ready perpendicular to the back / back of the towel dispenser runs. If the towel dispenser for a wall mounting is formed, this rear wall rests on the wall surface. It is according to the invention but not excluded that the track section sloping or in In extreme cases even runs parallel to this rear wall.

For use in hygienically sensitive areas, especially in Clinics, is a training of the towel dispenser according to claim 5 particularly advantageous. Here it is suggested that the stock roll and / or the winding roll in one, preferably transparent, container is arranged. This container, which can also be called a "cassette" allows the transport of a sterile supply roll from the manufacturer to Towel dispenser location. In the housing of the towel dispenser, this container can be omitted, if necessary the supply roll without the container to be built in. However, to further improve hygiene, it is of additional Advantage if the sterile supply roll even after installation in the Housing of the Towel dispenser remains inside the container, i.e. the cassette.

Preferably the same container is both for the Supply roll as well for used the take-up reel.

In a corresponding manner, it is advantageous if the take-up roll in such a loading container is arranged. The used roll, which can be contaminated with germs in particular in hygienically sensitive areas such as clinics and the like, is securely sealed to the outside by this cassette and the risk of infection from the used winding roll is significantly reduced. It is also advantageous here if the cassette is used not only during the transport of the winding roll used, but also within the housing of the towel dispenser itself.

It is also proposed that Means of transport for the removal and Winding the towel web from the supply roll or onto the winding shaft are provided and that the means of transport for change the distance traveled Distance of the train are controllable. The distance covered by the track section Stretch leaves change as you like. The advantage is that the ones that are ready for use Either border sections of track directly (economical setting) or have a clear distance (hygienic setting).

To create wrinkles in the web section to avoid being kept ready for use, it is still of advantage if the means of transport for winding and unwinding the Towel rail Means for stretching the towel rail in the transverse direction. This is achieved by arranging a transport roller in pairs and a pressure shaft, which acts on the transport roller, with the textile web in between guided and is excited.

A particularly user-friendly Handling is achieved when the one ready for use Track section is always under a slight tension. The hands of the Users can feel like a loose towel dry in a convenient and easy way. The tension of the track section takes place automatically by a around the pivot point of the supply roll mounted and torsionally sprung rocker with reverse brake.

The device is preferred electrically driven and controlled with electronic sensors. For energy supply is a connection to the public power grid or battery operation possible. The batteries used are preferably in an exchange cassette and are designed as rechargeable batteries.

You get additional benefits from the arrangement of a spray device, which is a liquid preparation the towel rail, e.g. B. sprayed on a textile web. Is achieved through the the towel rail has been moistened, the possibility of refreshment, Cleaning or disinfecting hands without washing them first.

The container that corresponds to a cassette or a foil packaging 9 can be, is preferably made moisture-tight, so that even wet or slightly moistened with a cleaning and / or disinfecting liquid from "non-woven" or textile material similar to the known "wet wipes" can be used as a roll. The spray device mentioned can then be omitted.

In the following, exemplary embodiments of the Invention described in more detail with reference to drawings. Show it

1 2 shows a perspective overview of the towel dispenser according to the invention,

2 1 shows a schematic representation of the internal structure of the towel dispenser in a view from the front with the housing removed,

3 a side view of the internal components of the towel dispenser 2 .

4 the first step in loading the towel dispenser according to the invention in a schematic perspective view, the towel dispenser being empty,

5 a representation accordingly 4 the ready-to-use towel dispenser, also with the housing parts removed,

6 a representation accordingly 5 with the cassette removed for the supply roll,

7 a representation accordingly 5 with a cassette for the take-up roll,

8th a representation accordingly 1 with a further embodiment according to the invention,

9 an illustration of a supply roll in a foil packaging,

10a 1 shows a schematic representation of the internal structure of the towel dispenser in a view from the front with the housing removed, to show the sprung rocker and its movement, in the state before use,

10b a representation accordingly 10a in the condition immediately after using the towel dispenser,

11 is a schematic representation of a section of the towel rail, for. B. a textile web.

Have the same in all drawings Reference symbols have the same meaning and are therefore, if appropriate explained only once.

The towel dispenser according to the invention has an upper housing part 1 , a lower housing part 2 and a rear housing part 3 on ( 1 ). In the upper part of the housing 1 is the stock roll 4 , in the lower part of the housing 2 the take-up shaft 5 and in the rear part of the housing 3 an engine 6a with gear or another drive for the brake 7 arranged, which is movable to the left and right, as by the arrows in 4 is indicated ( 2 to 4 ). The drive for the take-up shaft 5 , namely an engine 8th with gear and other electrical and electronic units are also in the rear part of the housing 3 accommodated.

The one from the upper part of the housing 1 emerging and in the lower housing part 2 incoming track section ready for use 9 moves between an edge 11a in the upper area and a transport and measuring roller 11 as well as a brake anchor 10 in the area below. The measuring roller 11 is used for length measurement, ie for measuring the unwound web length.

The length of the track section 9 and thus the distance between the measuring roller 11 and the edge 11a is typically around 30 to 40 cm.

The towel rail is also shown 40 (especially textile web), a torsion-spring swingarm 6 with brake anchor 7 and drain shaft 7a , a cylindrical shell-shaped storage 6b for the supply roll and a spray device 20 ,

In the 6 and 7 is also the container 30 , the so-called cassette. 6 shows the situation before loading the towel dispenser with a new supply roll 4 , The ready-to-use towel dispenser is in 7 shown. Optionally, the container 30 after loading the towel dispenser with a new supply roll as in 6 is shown.

It also shows that the cassette 30 can be changed from top to bottom. That is, if the is the clean supply roll 4 in the towel dispenser, the cassette can be changed downwards and then serves as a cassette for holding the used towel (textile). In this context, one can also speak of two separate sides (areas) in the towel dispenser, namely the top clean side and the bottom unclean side.

8th shows a further variant of the towel dispenser, the back of the area with the web section ready for use 9 from a bent sheet 12 is covered, which enables particularly easy cleaning in this area.

9 shows a supply roll 4 in a foil packaging 21 , which ensures hygienic transport to the place of use, namely to the towel dispenser.

The 10a and 10b show the function of the torsion spring 6 with reverse brake 7 before and immediately after use. The swingarm 6 ensures that the towel (textile) sheet is always kept under a slight tension during use.

11 shows a section of a towel rail 40 with a reference to the usable area 41 and the intermediate areas 42 ,

1

upper housing part

2

lower housing part

3

rear housing part

4

supply roll without axis / core

5

forked winding shaft

6

wing

6a

Motor for brake (on the swing arm 6 )

6b

storage for supply roll

7

Brake, Brake anchor (on the swing arm)

7a

drain shaft (on the swing arm)

8th

engine for winding shaft

9

the lane section ready for use

10

brake anchor

11

caster

11a

edge

12

Sheet, bent

20

spraying

21

Film packaging, foil

30

Container, cassette

40

Towel web, textile web

41

usable web section

42

intermediate area

Claims (12)

Towel dispenser for roll towels, in particular made of textile material and "non-woven" material, with a supply roll ( 4 ) and a winding shaft ( 5 ), with a towel roll from the supply roll ( 4 ) unwindable and on the take-up shaft ( 5 ) can be wound up and a web section ( 9 ) between the supply roll ( 4 ) and the take-up shaft ( 5 ) is kept ready for use, characterized in that the web section (ready for use) 9 ) on a substantially straight level between the supply roll ( 4 ) and the take-up shaft ( 5 ) is arranged. Towel dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that said plane through the unwinding line of the supply roll ( 4 ) and the take-up line of the take-up reel or take-up shaft ( 5 ) runs. Towel dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the narrow edge of the ready web section ( 9 ) faces the user. Towel dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that the ready web section ( 9 ) runs perpendicular to the back / back of the towel dispenser. Towel dispenser for roll towels, in particular textile towels, with a supply roll ( 4 ) and a winding shaft ( 5 ), one hand cloth from the supply roll ( 4 ) unwindable and on the take-up shaft ( 5 ) on windable and a web section between the supply roll ( 4 ) and the take-up shaft ( 5 ) is kept ready for use, characterized in that the supply roll ( 4 ) and / or the take-up roll in one, preferably transparent, container ( 30 ) is arranged, the towel roll of the supply roll ( 4 ) is preferably moistened. Towel dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that the container (s) ( 30 ) is / are designed as, in particular moisture-proof, transport containers. Towel dispenser according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the sterile supply roll arranged in the housing of the towel dispenser and / or the winding roll used additionally from a container ( 30 ) is surrounded. Towel dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that transport means ( 8th ) for unwinding and winding up the towel rail ( 40 ) are provided by the supply roll or on the take-up shaft and that the means of transport can be controlled to change the distance traveled by the web. Towel dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transport means for winding and unwinding the towel web ( 40 ) Have means for stretching the towel web in the transverse direction, in particular that a paired arrangement of a transport roller ( 7a ; 11 ) and a pressure shaft ( 7 ; 10 ), which acts on the transport roller, is provided. Towel dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the web section ( 9 ) is under a slight tension. Towel dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that one around the pivot point of the supply roll ( 4 ) mounted and torsionally sprung rocker ( 6 ) with reverse brake ( 7 ) is provided. Towel dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized that the towel dispenser is a spray device to spray on a liquid on the towel rail.