EP0061589A2 - Dispenser for folded paper towels - Google Patents

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EP0061589A2
EP0061589A2 EP82101523A EP82101523A EP0061589A2 EP 0061589 A2 EP0061589 A2 EP 0061589A2 EP 82101523 A EP82101523 A EP 82101523A EP 82101523 A EP82101523 A EP 82101523A EP 0061589 A2 EP0061589 A2 EP 0061589A2
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Wolfgang Dipl.-Kfm. Lohmann
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K10/42—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
    • A47K10/426—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the front or sides of the dispenser
    • A47K10/427—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the front or sides of the dispenser with means for urging the whole stack towards the dispensing opening, e.g. a spring

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  • the invention relates to a towel dispenser for folded paper towels with a back plate suitable for attachment to a wall, which is followed by a housing suitable for receiving a towel bundle, in the front wall of which a removal slot is provided for dispensing the towels.
  • a towel dispenser should be simple and cost-effective.
  • this object is achieved in that a towel dispenser of the type described above is provided with a pressure element supported on the back plate, which resiliently rests against the towel container in the operating position of the towel dispenser such that it is pressed against the removal slot from the inside.
  • the towel bundle is pressed against the removal slot with almost constant force, regardless of whether it is still almost complete or whether it has already been largely used up by the removal of paper towels, so that with each removal of a paper towel the container becomes smaller and smaller is continuously transported to the removal slot.
  • the arrangement of such a pressure element can be done with mechanically extremely simple means, so that the manufacturing costs for a towel dispenser according to the invention can be kept low.
  • the housing is a trough-shaped hood for receiving the towel bundle, which is pivotably articulated on the back plate.
  • This embodiment enables the towel dispenser to be refilled more easily, since the insertion of a fresh towel bundle into the trough-shaped hood does not have to take place against the resistance of a spring.
  • the trough shape prevents the paper towels from falling out of the dispenser when inserted.
  • the pressure element can be a scissors-shaped spring clip, which is particularly recommended if the towel dispenser is to be suitable for larger towel packages, so that the pressure element has to be covered over a longer tracking path.
  • the spring clip is integrally formed on the back plate. Accordingly, the spring clip is made of the same material as the back plate, for which well-known plastics can be used.
  • the pressure element is a V-shaped or U-shaped spring clip, which is fastened with its web side to the back plate.
  • a spring clip usually bent from strip steel, can be attached to the back plate in a very simple manner, in a detachable or non-detachable manner.
  • one or more coiled compression spring can be provided as the pressure element.
  • Helical compression springs or conical spiral springs are particularly suitable here.
  • the pressure element has, in addition to a spring clip.
  • Compression spring (s) on a pressure plate which is arranged between the spring clip or compression spring and towel pack.
  • the pressure plate is placed between the free legs of the spring clip and the paper towel container, so that there is no relative movement on the surface of the paper towel container. Rather, this relative movement, which results from the spring travel of the spring clips, takes place in this case between the spring clip and the pressure plate.
  • the free legs of the spring clip are slidably connected to the pressure plate.
  • the spring clip can also be attached to the pressure plate with its closed bracket, preferably by integral molding, the free legs being slidably connected to the back plate.
  • the pressure plate is to be guided along part of its conveying path by means of guide rails or slides, the housing being adapted accordingly if necessary.
  • a locking device is to be provided, with which the pressure element can be held under tension when the hood is open.
  • This design is particularly advantageous in that the filling of the towel dispenser when the hood is open is not hindered by the pressure element which protrudes far as a result of the fully relieved spring clips or compression springs. It is advantageous if such a locking device can be unlocked automatically by closing the hood, so that no separate handling handle has to be carried out by the operating personnel.
  • the locking device comprises at least two resilient catch hooks attached to the back plate, which engage around the spring clip or the pressure plate on opposite sides in the locking position.
  • This design of the locking device in turn has the advantage of the simplest mechanical construction, since the catch hooks, which can be made of spring steel or plastic material, mean only slight additional expenditure for the production of a towel dispenser according to the invention. So you can e.g. Spray the hooks as part of the back plate in one step.
  • the towel dispenser shown in cross section in FIG. 1 comprises, as a supporting element, a back plate 1 which is fastened to a wall 12 with fastening elements 11 (preferably screws).
  • a trough-shaped hood 5 is articulated on the back plate 1 so as to be pivotable about an axis 61.
  • the trough-shaped hood 5 serves to hold a bundle of folded paper towels 10.
  • the hood 5 has a removal slot 51 in its front wall.
  • the container made of paper towels 10 is continuously pressed against the inside of the front wall of the hood 5 by a pressure element when the hood 5 is closed, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • a pressure element when the hood 5 is closed, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the pressure element consists of a V-shaped spring clip 2, which is fastened to the back plate 1 in the region of its apex.
  • the free legs 20 of the spring clip 2 are angled outwards and are slidably inserted into groove-shaped pockets 31 of a pressure plate 3. In this way, the spring force of the spring clip 2 is transferred over a large area to the towel container without the container being advanced as a result of the removal of paper towels 10 a relative movement between the pressure element and the last paper towel 10 results.
  • two resilient catch hooks 4 are attached to the back plate 1, starting from the rest position shown in FIG the back plate 1 out and move towards each other so that they can grip the pressure plate 3 on opposite sides.
  • the pressure element consisting of spring clip 2 and pressure plate 3 can be retained in the area of the back plate 1, so as to keep the handling space free when the hood 5 is open for filling this hood with a new towel container.
  • the function of the resilient catch hooks 4 is shown in FIG. 6 on the basis of a detail from FIG. 1.
  • the extended position of the catch hook 4 shows the locking position in which it engages around the pressure plate 3, while the dash-dotted representation of the catch hook 4 represents the rest position, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the pressure plate 3 is unlocked as a result; that lugs 52, which are attached to the edge of the hood 5 on both sides, press the catch hooks 4 out of their locking position into their rest position and hold them there with the hood 5 closed.
  • the locking device for the pressure element formed with the aid of the catch hook 4 is only to be understood as an exemplary embodiment, and differently designed locking or catching devices for the pressure element are conceivable in the same way.
  • the side view of the towel dispenser according to FIG. 2 shows the pivot hinge 6 arranged in the pivot axis 61, which connects the hood 5 to the back plate 1.
  • the removal slot in the front wall of the hood 5 is again designated 51.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 each show an embodiment of a pressure element for a towel dispenser according to FIG. 1.
  • the back plate is designated 1 in each case, and catch hooks 4, which interact with a pressure plate 3, are indicated in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the embodiment of a pressure element shown in FIG. 3 is the simplest possible solution.
  • the pressure element consists only of a V-shaped spring clip 2a, the free legs 20a of which are angled outwards to form blunt edges.
  • the angled legs 20a of the spring clip 2a rest directly on the paper towel container.
  • the broadest possible leaf spring will be used as spring clip 2a in order to keep the specific contact pressure on the paper towel container low.
  • a spring clip 2b bent in a scissor-shaped manner is used, the angled free legs 20b of which are held on the pressure plate 3 such that they can slide with the aid of holding elements 32.
  • the fastening elements 32 preferably rivets or screws
  • the spring clips can be integrally formed on the back plate 1 and consist of the same plastic as the back plate 1.
  • the pressure element has a helical spring 2c which is fastened to the back plate 1 and to the pressure plate 3 in a suitable manner, for example by clamping or by gluing.
  • a conical coil spring can also be used.
  • the guide of the pressure plate 3 of a towel dispenser shown in FIG. 7 takes place with the aid of guide pins 33 which are laterally attached to the pressure plate and are slidably held in the backdrop of guide arms 13.
  • Four guide arms 13 are preferably attached to the back plate 1.
  • a spring clip 2b bent in a scissor shape is fastened to the pressure plate 3 with its closed bracket, while its free legs are slidably mounted on the back plate 1 in the transverse direction.

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The dispenser has a rear panel which is suitable for attachment to a wall and to which a trough-shaped hood is attached in a swivelling manner. The paper towels are accommodated in the hood. By means of a pressing element arranged on the rear panel, the paper towels are pressed resiliently against a removal slot in the hood in the operating position of the towel dispenser. An arresting device is provided for the pressing element.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Handtuchspender für gefaltete Papierhandtücher mit einer zur Befestigung an einer Wand geeigneten Rückenplatte, an die sich ein zur Aufnahme eines Handtuchgebindes geeignetes Gehäuse anschließt, in dessen Frontwand zur Abgabe der Handtücher ein Entnahmeschlitz vorgesehen ist.The invention relates to a towel dispenser for folded paper towels with a back plate suitable for attachment to a wall, which is followed by a housing suitable for receiving a towel bundle, in the front wall of which a removal slot is provided for dispensing the towels.

Es hat sich gezeigt, daß bekannte Handtuchspender der gattungsgemäßen Art häufig deshalb nicht zufriedenstellend arbeiten, weil die Nachförderung der gefalteten Papierhandtücher im Inneren des Spenders zum Entnahmeschlitz und die Aufrechterhaltung einer konstanten Andrückkraft an die Frontwand der Haube, in der sich der Entnahmeschlitz befindet, nicht sicher gewährleistet werden konnten.It has been shown that known towel dispensers of the generic type often do not work satisfactorily because the refilling of the folded paper towels inside the dispenser to the removal slot and the maintenance of a constant pressing force on the front wall of the hood in which the removal slot is located are not safe could be guaranteed.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es deshalb, einen gattungsgemäßen Handtuchspender zu schaffen, bei dem die einzelnen Papierhandtücher kontinuierlich und sicher zum Entnahmeschlitz gefördert werden, wobei gleichzeitig ein problemloses Auffüllen des Handtuchspenders mit neuen Handtuchgebinden gewährleistet sein soll. Außerdem soll ein solcher Handtuchspender einfach und kostensparend aufgebaut sein.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a generic towel dispenser in which the individual paper towels are continuously and safely conveyed to the removal slot, while at the same time ensuring that the towel dispenser is filled up with new towel containers without any problems. In addition, such a towel dispenser should be simple and cost-effective.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß bei einem Handtuchspender der vorbeschriebenen Gattung ein sich an der Rückenplatte abstützendes Andruckelement vorgesehen ist, welches in Betriebsstellung des Handtuchspenders federnd so am Handtuchgebinde anliegt, daß dieses von innen gegen den Entnahmeschlitz gedrückt wird.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that a towel dispenser of the type described above is provided with a pressure element supported on the back plate, which resiliently rests against the towel container in the operating position of the towel dispenser such that it is pressed against the removal slot from the inside.

Mittels des erfindungsgemäß vorgesehenen Andruckelements wird das Handtuchgebinde unabhängig davon, ob es noch nahezu vollständig ist oder ob es durch die Entnahme von Papierhandtüchern schon weitgehend aufgebraucht ist, mit nahezu konstanter Kraft gegen den Entnahmeschlitz gedrückt, so daß mit jeder Entnahme eines Papierhandtuches das kleiner werdende Gebinde kontinuierlich zum Entnahmeschlitz hin transportiert wird. Die Anordnung eines solchen Andruckelements kann mit mechanisch äußerst einfachen Mitteln erfolgen, so daß die Herstellkosten für einen erfindungsgemäßen Handtuchspender niedrig gehalten werden können.By means of the pressure element provided according to the invention, the towel bundle is pressed against the removal slot with almost constant force, regardless of whether it is still almost complete or whether it has already been largely used up by the removal of paper towels, so that with each removal of a paper towel the container becomes smaller and smaller is continuously transported to the removal slot. The arrangement of such a pressure element can be done with mechanically extremely simple means, so that the manufacturing costs for a towel dispenser according to the invention can be kept low.

Bei einer Ausführungsform ist das Gehäuse eine zur Aufnahme des Handtuchgebindes trogförmig ausgebildete Haube, die schwenkbar an der Rückenplatte angelenkt ist. Diese Ausführungsform ermöglicht insofern ein leichteres Auffüllen des Handtuchspenders, als das Einlegen eines frischen Handtuchgebindes in die trogförmige Haube nicht gegen den Widerstand einer Feder erfolgen muß. Außerdem wird durch die Trogform verhindert, daß die Papierhandtücher beim Einlegen aus dem Spender herausfallen.In one embodiment, the housing is a trough-shaped hood for receiving the towel bundle, which is pivotably articulated on the back plate. This embodiment enables the towel dispenser to be refilled more easily, since the insertion of a fresh towel bundle into the trough-shaped hood does not have to take place against the resistance of a spring. In addition, the trough shape prevents the paper towels from falling out of the dispenser when inserted.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann das Andruckelement eine scherenförmig gebogene Federspange sein, was sich insbesondere dann empfiehlt, wenn der Handtuchspender für größere Handtuchgebinde geeignet sein soll, so daß von dem Andruckelement ein längerer Nachführweg zu überstreichen ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pressure element can be a scissors-shaped spring clip, which is particularly recommended if the towel dispenser is to be suitable for larger towel packages, so that the pressure element has to be covered over a longer tracking path.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht darin, daß die Federspange integral an der Rückenplatte angeformt ist. Demnach besteht die Federspange aus demselben Material wie die Rückenplatte, wofür hinreichend bekannte Kunststoffe Verwendung finden können.Another preferred embodiment of the invention is that the spring clip is integrally formed on the back plate. Accordingly, the spring clip is made of the same material as the back plate, for which well-known plastics can be used.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das Andruckelement eine V- oder U-förmige Federspange, die mit ihrer Stegseite an der Rückenplatte befestigt ist. Eine solche, üblicherweise aus Bandstahl gebogene Federspange kann in einfachster Weise lösbar oder unlösbar an der Rückenplatte angeschlagen sein.In a further embodiment of the invention, the pressure element is a V-shaped or U-shaped spring clip, which is fastened with its web side to the back plate. Such a spring clip, usually bent from strip steel, can be attached to the back plate in a very simple manner, in a detachable or non-detachable manner.

Anstelle der Federspangen können als Andruckelement eine oder mehrere gewundene Druckfeder(n) vorgesehen sein. Hier kommen insbesondere Schraubendruckfedern oder kegelige Spiralfedern in Frage.Instead of the spring clips, one or more coiled compression spring (s) can be provided as the pressure element. Helical compression springs or conical spiral springs are particularly suitable here.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfinding weist das Andruckelement außer einer Federspange'bzw. Druckfeder(n) eine Druckplatte auf, die zwischen Federspange bzw. Druckfeder und Handtuchgebinde angeordnet ist. In diesem Fall ist also die Druckplatte zwischen die freien Schenkel der Federspange und das Papierhandtuchgebinde gelegt, so daß keinerlei Relativbewegung an der Oberfläche des Papierhandtuchgebindes erfolgt. Vielmehr erfolgt diese Relativbewegung, die sich durch den Federweg der Federspangen ergibt, in diesem Fall zwischen der Federspange und der Druckplatte. Hierzu ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die freien Schenkel der Federspange gleitbar mit der Druckplatte verbunden sind. Die Federspange kann auch mit ihrem geschlossenen Bügel an der Druckplatte befestigt sein, vorzugsweise durch integrale Anformung, wobei die freien Schenkel gleitbar mit der Rückenplatte verbunden sind.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pressure element has, in addition to a spring clip. Compression spring (s) on a pressure plate, which is arranged between the spring clip or compression spring and towel pack. In this case, the pressure plate is placed between the free legs of the spring clip and the paper towel container, so that there is no relative movement on the surface of the paper towel container. Rather, this relative movement, which results from the spring travel of the spring clips, takes place in this case between the spring clip and the pressure plate. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the free legs of the spring clip are slidably connected to the pressure plate. The spring clip can also be attached to the pressure plate with its closed bracket, preferably by integral molding, the free legs being slidably connected to the back plate.

Um ein Wegkippen der Druckplatte beim Beladen des Handtuchspenders mit einem frischen Handtuchgebinde sicher zu vermeiden, soll bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung die Druckplatte mittels Führungsschienen oder -Kulissen entlang eines Teils ihres Förderweges geführt sein, wobei das Gehäuse gegebenenfalls entsprechend angepaßt ist.In order to reliably prevent the pressure plate from tipping over when loading the towel dispenser with a fresh towel bundle, in a preferred embodiment of the invention the pressure plate is to be guided along part of its conveying path by means of guide rails or slides, the housing being adapted accordingly if necessary.

In weiterer Ausbildung der Erfindung soll eine Arretiervorrichtung vorgesehen sein, mit der das Andruckelement bei geöffneter Haube unter Vorspannung gehalten werden kann. Diese Ausbildung ist insofern von besonderem Vorteil, als hierdurch das Auffüllen des Handtuchspenders bei geöffneter Haube nicht durch das infolge der voll entlasteten Federspangen bzw. Druckfedern weit hervorstehende Andruckelement behindert wird. Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn eine solche Arretiervorrichtung durch das Schließen der Haube selbsttätig entsperrbar ist, so daß hierfür kein gesonderter Handhabungsgriff vom bedienenden Personal ausgeführt werden muß.In a further embodiment of the invention, a locking device is to be provided, with which the pressure element can be held under tension when the hood is open. This design is particularly advantageous in that the filling of the towel dispenser when the hood is open is not hindered by the pressure element which protrudes far as a result of the fully relieved spring clips or compression springs. It is advantageous if such a locking device can be unlocked automatically by closing the hood, so that no separate handling handle has to be carried out by the operating personnel.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfaßt die Arretiervorrichtung wenigstens zwei an der Rückenplatte angeschlagene federnde Fanghaken, die die Federspange oder die Andruckplatte an gegenüberliegenden Seiten in Arretierstellung umgreifen. Diese Ausbildung der Arretiervorrichtung hat wiederum den Vorteil einfachsten mechanischen Aufbaus, da die Fanghaken, die aus Federstahl oder aus Plastikmaterial ausgeführt sein können nur geringfügigen Mehraufwand für die Herstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Handtuchspenders bedeuten. So kann man z.B. die Haken als Teil der Rückenplatte in einem Arbeitsgang mitspritzen.In a preferred embodiment, the locking device comprises at least two resilient catch hooks attached to the back plate, which engage around the spring clip or the pressure plate on opposite sides in the locking position. This design of the locking device in turn has the advantage of the simplest mechanical construction, since the catch hooks, which can be made of spring steel or plastic material, mean only slight additional expenditure for the production of a towel dispenser according to the invention. So you can e.g. Spray the hooks as part of the back plate in one step.

Anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen werden Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung erläutert. In den Zeichnungen zeigt

  • Fig. 1 einen Querschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Handtuchspender,
  • Fig. 2 eine Seitenansicht des Handtuchspenders gemäß Fig. 1 entsprechend der Blickrichtung des Pfeiles II in Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 3 bis 5 verschiedene Ausführungsformen von Andruckelementen für einen Handtuchspender gemäß Fig. 1
  • Fig. 6 ausschnittweise eine Arretiervorrichtung für ein Andruckelement eines Handtuchspenders gemäß Fig. 1 und
  • Fig. 7 die Führung einer Druckplatte eines erfindungsgemäßen Handtuchspenders mittels Führungskulissen.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained with the aid of the attached drawings. In the drawings shows
  • 1 shows a cross section through a towel dispenser according to the invention,
  • 2 shows a side view of the towel dispenser according to FIG. 1 in the direction of the arrow II in FIG. 1,
  • 3 to 5 different embodiments of pressure elements for a towel dispenser according to FIG. 1st
  • 6 a section of a locking device for a pressure element of a towel dispenser according to FIGS. 1 and
  • Fig. 7 the management of a pressure plate of a towel dispenser according to the invention by means of guide links.

Der in Fig. 1 im Querschnitt dargestellte Handtuchspender umfaßt als tragendes Element eine Rückenplatte 1, die mit Befestigungselementen 11 (vorzugsweise Schrau- ben) an einer Wand 12 befestigt ist. An der Rückenplatte 1 ist um eine Achse 61 schwenkbar eine trogförmige Haube 5 angelenkt. Die trogförmige Haube 5 dient zur Aufnahme eines Gebindes von gefalteten Papierhandtüchern 10. In ihrer Frontwand weist die Haube 5 einen Entnahmeschlitz 51 auf. Das Gebinde aus Papierhandtüchern 10 wird bei geschlossener Haube 5 - wie in Fig. 1 dargestellt - von einem Andruckelement ständig gegen die Innenseite der Frontwand der Haube 5 gedrückt. Das Andruckelement besteht bei der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform eines Handtuchspenders aus einer V-förmigen Federspange 2, die im Bereich ihres Scheitels an der Rückenplatte 1 befestigt ist. Die freien Schenkel 20 der Federspange 2 sind nach außen abgewinkelt und stecken gleitbar in nutenförmigen Taschen 31 einer Druckplatte 3. Auf diese Weise wird die Federkraft der Federspange 2 auf das Handtuchgebinde großflächig übertragen, ohne daß sich bei Vorschub des Gebindes infolge der Entnahme von Papierhandtüchern 10 eine Relativbewegung zwischen Andruckelement und dem letzten Papierhandtuch 10 ergibt.The towel dispenser shown in cross section in FIG. 1 comprises, as a supporting element, a back plate 1 which is fastened to a wall 12 with fastening elements 11 (preferably screws). A trough-shaped hood 5 is articulated on the back plate 1 so as to be pivotable about an axis 61. The trough-shaped hood 5 serves to hold a bundle of folded paper towels 10. The hood 5 has a removal slot 51 in its front wall. The container made of paper towels 10 is continuously pressed against the inside of the front wall of the hood 5 by a pressure element when the hood 5 is closed, as shown in FIG. 1. In the embodiment of a towel dispenser shown in FIG. 1, the pressure element consists of a V-shaped spring clip 2, which is fastened to the back plate 1 in the region of its apex. The free legs 20 of the spring clip 2 are angled outwards and are slidably inserted into groove-shaped pockets 31 of a pressure plate 3. In this way, the spring force of the spring clip 2 is transferred over a large area to the towel container without the container being advanced as a result of the removal of paper towels 10 a relative movement between the pressure element and the last paper towel 10 results.

Um ein weites Vorstehen des aus der Druckplatte 3 und der Federspange 2 gebildeten Andruckelementes bei geöffneter Haube 5 zu vermeiden, sind an der Rückenplatte 1 zwei federnde Fanghaken 4 angeschlagen, die bei geöffneter Haube 5 ausgehend von ihrer in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ruhestellung so weit von der Rückenplatte 1 heraus und aufeinander zu wandern, daß sie die Andruckplatte 3 an gegenüberliegenden Seiten umgreifen können. Auf diese Weise kann das aus Federspange 2 und Druckplatte 3 bestehende Andruckelement im Bereich der Rückenplatte 1 zurückgehalten werden, um so den Handhabungsraum bei geöffneter Haube 5 für das Befüllen dieser Haube mit einem neuen Handtuchgebinde freizuhalten.In order to prevent the pressure element 3, which is formed from the pressure plate 3 and the spring clip 2, from protruding far when the hood 5 is open, two resilient catch hooks 4 are attached to the back plate 1, starting from the rest position shown in FIG the back plate 1 out and move towards each other so that they can grip the pressure plate 3 on opposite sides. In this way, the pressure element consisting of spring clip 2 and pressure plate 3 can be retained in the area of the back plate 1, so as to keep the handling space free when the hood 5 is open for filling this hood with a new towel container.

In Fig. 6 ist die Funktion der federnden Fanghaken 4 anhand eines' Ausschnitts aus Fig. 1 dargestellt. Dabei zeigt die ausgezogene Stellung des Fanghakens 4 die Arretierstellung, bei der er die Andruckplatte 3 umgreift, während die strichpunktierte Darstellung des Fanghakens 4 die Ruhestellung darstellt, wie sie in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist. Die Entsperrung der Andruckplatte 3 erfolgt, wie aus Fig. 6 erkennbar, dadurch; daß Nasen 52, die auf beiden Seiten der Haube 5 an deren Rand angebracht sind, die Fanghaken 4 aus ihrer Arretierstellung in ihre Ruhestellung drücken und dort bei geschlossener Haube 5 festhalten. Selbstverständlich ist die mit Hilfe der Fanghaken 4 gebildete Arretiervorrichtung für das Andruckelement nur als Ausführungsbeispiel zu verstehen, und es sind anders ausgebildete Rast- oder Fangvorrichtungen für das Andruckelement in gleicher Weise denkbar.The function of the resilient catch hooks 4 is shown in FIG. 6 on the basis of a detail from FIG. 1. The extended position of the catch hook 4 shows the locking position in which it engages around the pressure plate 3, while the dash-dotted representation of the catch hook 4 represents the rest position, as shown in FIG. 1. As can be seen from FIG. 6, the pressure plate 3 is unlocked as a result; that lugs 52, which are attached to the edge of the hood 5 on both sides, press the catch hooks 4 out of their locking position into their rest position and hold them there with the hood 5 closed. Of course, the locking device for the pressure element formed with the aid of the catch hook 4 is only to be understood as an exemplary embodiment, and differently designed locking or catching devices for the pressure element are conceivable in the same way.

In der Seitenansicht des Handtuchspenders gemäß Fig. 2 ist das in der Schwenkachse 61 angeordnete Schwenkscharnier 6 zu sehen, welches die Haube 5 mit der Rückenplatte 1 verbindet. Der Entnahmeschlitz in der Frontwand der Haube 5 ist wieder mit 51 bezeichnet.The side view of the towel dispenser according to FIG. 2 shows the pivot hinge 6 arranged in the pivot axis 61, which connects the hood 5 to the back plate 1. The removal slot in the front wall of the hood 5 is again designated 51.

In den Fig. 3 bis 5 ist jeweils eine Ausführungsform eines Andruckelementes für einen Handtuchspender gemäß Fig. 1 dargestellt. Dabei ist jeweils die Rückenplatte mit 1 bezeichnet, und es sind in den Fig. 4 und 5 jeweils Fanghaken 4, die mit einer Druckplatte 3 zusammenwirken, angedeutet.3 to 5 each show an embodiment of a pressure element for a towel dispenser according to FIG. 1. The back plate is designated 1 in each case, and catch hooks 4, which interact with a pressure plate 3, are indicated in FIGS. 4 and 5.

Die in Fig. 3 dargestellte Ausführungsform eines Andruckelements ist die denkbar einfachste Lösung. Bei dieser Lösung besteht das Andruckelement nur aus einer V-förmigen Federspange 2a, deren freie Schenkel 20a unter Bildung stumpfer Kanten nach außen abgewinkelt sind. Bei dieser Ausführungsform liegen die abgewinkelten Schenkel 20a der Federspange 2a unmittelbar auf dem Papierhandtuchgebinde auf. In diesem Fall wird man als Federspange 2a eine möglichst breite Blattfeder verwenden, um den spezifischen Anpreßdruck auf das Papierhandtuchgebinde gering zu halten.The embodiment of a pressure element shown in FIG. 3 is the simplest possible solution. In this solution, the pressure element consists only of a V-shaped spring clip 2a, the free legs 20a of which are angled outwards to form blunt edges. At In this embodiment, the angled legs 20a of the spring clip 2a rest directly on the paper towel container. In this case, the broadest possible leaf spring will be used as spring clip 2a in order to keep the specific contact pressure on the paper towel container low.

Bei der in Fig. 4 dargestellten Ausführungsform wird eine scherenförmig gebogene Federspange 2b verwendet, deren abgewinkelte freie Schenkel 20b mit Hilfe von Halteelementen 32 flächig gleitbar an der Druckplatte 3 gehalten sind. Zu diesem Zweck müssen in den freien Schenkeln 20b Längsschlitze vorhanden sein, durch die die - Befestigungselemente 32 (vorzugsweise Nieten oder Schrauben) hindurchgehen.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a spring clip 2b bent in a scissor-shaped manner is used, the angled free legs 20b of which are held on the pressure plate 3 such that they can slide with the aid of holding elements 32. For this purpose, there must be longitudinal slots in the free legs 20b through which the fastening elements 32 (preferably rivets or screws) pass.

Bei allen Ausführungsformen des Andruckelementes nach den Fig. 1, 3 und 4 können die Federspangen integral an die Rückenplatte 1 angeformt sein und aus demselben Kunststoff bestehen wie etwa die Rückenplatte 1 auch.In all embodiments of the pressure element according to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the spring clips can be integrally formed on the back plate 1 and consist of the same plastic as the back plate 1.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 5 weist das Andruckelement eine Schraubenfeder 2c auf, die an der Rückenplatte 1 und an der Druckplatte 3 in geeigneter Weise, etwa durch Klemmung oder durch Klebung befestigt ist. Anstelle der Schraubenfeder 2c kann z. B. auch eine konische Spiralfeder verwendet werden.In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, the pressure element has a helical spring 2c which is fastened to the back plate 1 and to the pressure plate 3 in a suitable manner, for example by clamping or by gluing. Instead of the coil spring 2c z. B. a conical coil spring can also be used.

Die in Fig. 7 dargestellte Führung der Druckplatte 3 eines Handtuchspenders erfolgt mit Hilfe seitlich an der Druckplatte befestigter Führungsstifte 33, die in Kulissen von Führungsarmen 13 gleitbar gehalten sind. Vorzugsweise sind vier Führungsarme 13 an der Rückenplatte 1 befestigt. Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist eine scherenförmig gebogene Federspange 2b mit ihrem geschlossenen Bügel an der Druckplatte 3 befestigt, während ihre freien Schenkel in Querrichtung gleitbar auf der Rückenplatte 1 gelagert sind.The guide of the pressure plate 3 of a towel dispenser shown in FIG. 7 takes place with the aid of guide pins 33 which are laterally attached to the pressure plate and are slidably held in the backdrop of guide arms 13. Four guide arms 13 are preferably attached to the back plate 1. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a spring clip 2b bent in a scissor shape is fastened to the pressure plate 3 with its closed bracket, while its free legs are slidably mounted on the back plate 1 in the transverse direction.

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1. Handtuchspender für gefaltete Papierhandtücher mit einer zur Befestigung an einer Wand geeigneten Rückenplatte, an die sich ein zur Aufnahme eines Handtuchgebindes geeignetes Gehäuse anschließt, in dessen Frontwand zur Abgabe der Handtücher ein Entnahmeschlitz vorgesehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein sich an der Rückenplatte (1) abstützendes Andruckelement (2, 3) vorgesehen ist, welches in Betriebsstellung des Handtuchspenders federnd so am Handtuchgebinde (Handtücher 10) anliegt, daß dieses von innen gegen den Entnahmeschlitz (51) gedrückt wird.1. Towel dispenser for folded paper towels with a back plate suitable for attachment to a wall, followed by a housing suitable for receiving a towel bundle, in the front wall of which a removal slot is provided for dispensing the towels, characterized in that a on the back plate ( 1) supporting pressure element (2, 3) is provided, which resiliently rests against the towel container (towels 10) in the operating position of the towel dispenser so that it is pressed against the removal slot (51) from the inside. 2. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse eine zur Aufnahme des Handtuchgebindes trogförmig ausgebildete Haube (5) ist, die schwenkbar an der Rückenplatte (1) angelenkt ist.2. Towel dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is a trough-shaped hood for receiving the towel container (5) which is pivotally articulated on the back plate (1). 3. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Andruckelement eine scherenförmig gebogene Federspange (2b) ist.3. Towel dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pressure element is a scissors-shaped spring clip (2b). 4. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Federspange (2) integral an der Rückenplatte (1) angeformt ist.4. Towel dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that the spring clip (2) is integrally formed on the back plate (1). 5. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet,'daß die freien Schenkel (20) der Federspange (2) unter Bildung stumpfer Kanten vorzugsweise nach außen abgewinkelt.sind. 5 . Towel dispenser according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the free legs (20) of the spring clip (2) are preferably angled outwards to form blunt edges. 6. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Andruckelement eine V- oder U-förmige Federspange (2a) ist, die mit ihrer Stegseite an der Rückenplatte (1) befestigt ist.6. Towel dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pressure element is a V- or U-shaped spring clip (2a) which is attached with its web side to the back plate (1). 7. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Andruckelement eine oder mehrere gewundene Druckfeder(n) (2c) aufweist.7. Towel dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pressure element has one or more spiral compression spring (s) (2c). 8. Handtuchspender nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Andruckelement außer einer Federspange (2a, b) bzw. einer Druckfeder (2c) eine Druckplatte (3) aufweist, die zwischen Federspange bzw. Druckfeder und Handtuchgebinde angeordnet ist.8. Towel dispenser according to claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pressure element in addition to a spring clip (2a, b) or a compression spring (2c) has a pressure plate (3) which is arranged between the spring clip or compression spring and towel pack. 9. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die freien Schenkel (20) der Federspange (2) gleitbar mit der Druckplatte (3) verbunden sind.9. Towel dispenser according to claim 8, characterized in that the free legs (20) of the spring clip (2) are slidably connected to the pressure plate (3). 10. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Andruckelement eine scherenförmig gebogene Federspange (2b) ist, die mit ihrem geschlossenen Bügel an der Druckplatte (3) befestigt ist und deren freie Schenkel gleitbar mit der Rückenplatte (1) verbunden sind.10. H andtuchspender according to claim 8, characterized in that the pressure element is a scissors-shaped bent spring clip (2b) which is fixed with its closed bow to the pressure plate (3) and whose free legs are slidably connected to the back plate (1). 11. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Federspange (2b) integral an der Druckplatte (3) angeformt ist.11. Towel dispenser according to claim 10, characterized in that the spring clip (2b) is integrally formed on the pressure plate (3). 12. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Druckplatte (3) mittels Führungsschienen oder -Kulissen (13) entlang ihres Förderweges geführt ist.12. Towel dispenser according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the pressure plate (3) by means of guide rails or scenes (13) is guided along their conveying path. 13. Handtuchspender nach den Ansprüchen 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Arretiervorrichtung vorgesehen ist, mit der das Andruckelement bei geöffneter Haube (5) unter Vorspannung gehalten werden kann.13. Towel dispenser according to claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a locking device is provided with which the pressure element can be held under tension when the hood (5) is open. 14. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Arretiervorrichtung durch Schliessen der Haube (5) selbsttätig entsperrbar ist.14. Towel dispenser according to claim 13, characterized in that the locking device can be unlocked automatically by closing the hood (5). 15. Handtuchspender nach Anspruch 13 oder 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Arretiervorrichtung wenigstens zwei an der Rückenplatte (1) angeschlagene federnde Fanghaken (4) umfaßt, die die Federspange (2) oder die Druckplatte,(3) an gegenüberliegenden Seiten in Arretierstellung umgreifen.15. Towel dispenser according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the locking device comprises at least two resilient F hooks (4) attached to the back plate (1) which hold the spring clip (2) or the pressure plate (3) on opposite sides in the locking position reach around.
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