EP0889700A1 - Apparatus for dispensing optionally folded wiping materials - Google Patents

Apparatus for dispensing optionally folded wiping materials

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EP0889700A1
EP0889700A1 EP97915530A EP97915530A EP0889700A1 EP 0889700 A1 EP0889700 A1 EP 0889700A1 EP 97915530 A EP97915530 A EP 97915530A EP 97915530 A EP97915530 A EP 97915530A EP 0889700 A1 EP0889700 A1 EP 0889700A1
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drum
paper
casing
strip
flange
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Maurice Granger
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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
    • A47K10/34—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means
    • A47K10/36—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means with mechanical dispensing, roll switching or cutting devices
    • A47K10/3631—The cutting devices being driven manually
    • 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
    • A47K10/34—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means
    • A47K10/36—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means with mechanical dispensing, roll switching or cutting devices
    • A47K10/3656—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means with mechanical dispensing, roll switching or cutting devices with paper jam preventing devices
    • 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
    • A47K10/34—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means
    • A47K10/36—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a web, e.g. with mechanical dispensing means with mechanical dispensing, roll switching or cutting devices
    • A47K10/3631—The cutting devices being driven manually
    • A47K2010/365—Triggering mechanism for the blade

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the technical sector of devices for dispensing wiping paper, cellulose wadding, crepe paper, or similar materials intended more particularly for wiping the hands of users, for dispensing toilet paper, for distribution of paper towels. These papers can be in folded or unfolded form.
  • the Applicant has developed numerous patents on devices of the aforementioned type in an automatic version for dispensing paper webs from a loading reel.
  • the device is referenced as a whole by (1) and comprises a casing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5) integrated in the drum, a pressing element (6) as well as means for launching and returning the drum including an eccentric (7) and a spring (8).
  • the casing receives two flanges (2a - 2b) capable of receiving a reel holder (9) or end pieces supplying a reel (B) of wiping material.
  • the drum (4) and the pressing element are also held between lower flanges (2c - 2d) established perpendicularly to the rear plane (2e) of the casing.
  • the drum comprises an axis (4a) extending at its ends to form, on the one hand and on one side, an operating button and, on the other hand and on the other side, beyond the receiving flange ( 2c), an eccentric lever (7) capable of receiving the spring (8) for launching and returning.
  • the drum unit (4) - pressing element (6) allows the passage and the entrainment of the paper strip behind the drum in view of its cutting, the pressing element being in abutment on the drum and the assembly rotating in the manner of a gear in opposite directions.
  • a follower roller (10) is arranged in the lower part of the casing having, in particular, in a known manner, the protection of the user's hands by being at the point where the paper exits the device, and guiding the paper exit. This follower roller is set in motion using a belt (11) associated with the drum.
  • the aim sought after according to the invention was to design an improved device integrated directly into the device without external overflow and which allows the distribution of paper by an operator, the 0 paper, in the rest state of the device, n '' not having come out of the lower part of it and therefore cannot be grasped.
  • Another aim sought after according to the invention was to provide a device which makes it possible to select the methods of distribution of the paper strip out of the apparatus, either that the paper strip is visible for the purpose of its drawing, or that the paper strip is not visible, and this to meet the different applications and uses of the device.
  • the apparatus comprises a device authorizing the distribution of the paper strip coming from the reel in two possible modes:
  • the device ensures the temporary blocking of the drum after a partial rotation thereof, for the distribution of the strip of paper, by partially releasing the energy of the spring launch and return, and in that the device, after actuation, releases said drum to allow it a complementary rotation to finish a turn, thanks to the residual energy of the launch and return spring, by removing the paper from the device.
  • the device comprises a means established in the form of a projecting stop disposed in the inner central part of the cover capable of cooperating by elasticity on the follower roller by causing it to move backwards, and in that said follower roller control, with elastically controlled articulation, a shaped bent part, the upper part of which may or may not cooperate with a complementary shape established on the lateral side of the drum, and in that a selector lever is hinged mounted on the bent part to define depending on its position, the mode of distribution and exit of the paper strip out of the device.
  • Figure 1 is a partial exploded view of the device of the invention before mounting on the paper dispensing apparatus.
  • Figure 2 is a side view illustrating the dispensing apparatus arranged with the device of the invention.
  • the apparatus is represented in its normal version of automatic cutting with paper exit, the device being represented in unlocking position.
  • Figure 3 is a view on the other side of the apparatus illustrating, in a known and schematic manner, the main means of launching the drum.
  • Figure 4 is a partial side view of the dispensing apparatus illustrating the application of the device of the invention in the locked position preventing the exit of the strip of paper from the apparatus.
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4 in the representation of the device in the unlocked position allowing the exit of the strip of paper.
  • Figure 6 is a partial front view of the dispensing apparatus illustrating the device of the invention.
  • the paper dispensing device is arranged with the main components described above and the same references will be used for the following description.
  • the aim of the invention lies in the arrangement of the aforementioned device with a particular device making it possible to operate the device for dispensing paper, according to two possible modes, either by letting the strip of paper out at each cycle. of rotation of the drum, or by preventing the exit of the paper strip out of the apparatus, with each cycle of rotation of the drum, requiring additional intervention by the user.
  • the particular device thus acts as a position selector means with a passive or active action on the drum.
  • the proposed solution implements means and mechanisms to ensure this functionality independently of any operating lever of the type known in other devices described in Applicant's prior patents.
  • the dispensing device is arranged with a drum (4) integrating a cutting device (5) with a serrated blade which is rotated by the pulling action of the paper strip by the user.
  • This drum has, from its longitudinal axis, a return and launch means comprising an eccentric (7) associated with a spring (8).
  • the rotation of the drum leads to the extension of the spring which stores energy through the eccentric and, after passing through a neutral point, the spring allows the drum to return to position (4) by giving the cutting blade a cutting speed allowing the cutting of the paper strip by the release of energy from the spring.
  • the device comprises a follower protection roller (10) which has the purpose, according to the conditions of previous use in the device, of avoiding introducing fingers into the bottom of the device. This roller therefore essentially has a protective function and incidentally a function of guiding the strip of paper towards the outlet of the device.
  • the device which allows the selection, in operation, of the device leaving or not leaving the paper strip implements the intervention of the aforementioned follower roller to assign it an additional function of intervention on the drum. to ensure the release of a provisional blocking mechanism for its stroke, allowing it to finish its stroke on one turn and allowing the end of the paper strip to exit.
  • the cover or cover (3) of the device is arranged internally with a form in abutment (3a) forming a projection disposed in the middle part of the cover or substantially and capable, after support by the operator, of coming into contact. and pressing by elastic deformation on the aforementioned follower roller (10) causing it backward movement, in order to activate a particular mechanism.
  • Said follower roller is thus arranged to come to engage at one of its ends on a bent piece (12) in "L" shape which is articulated in its middle part on an axis or tenon (13) formed on the flange (2c ) of the device on the operating button side (14), opposite the device (8) for launching the drum.
  • This bent piece forms a lever and has in its elbow an opening (12a) allowing the positioning of the finger (10a) for centering the follower roller, the other end (10b) of the follower roller being introduced into an opening arranged on the other flange opposite (2d) of the device.
  • said bent part has a shaped notched shape (12b) having a tab (12c) arranged in a perpendicular plane and oriented on the drum side of the device. This recess is established in an "L” configuration and is integrated into the hollowed out part (4b) of the side wall or flange (4a) facing the drum (4).
  • the latter has, on its lateral flank, an interior boss (4c) with a cavity (4b) allowing the insertion of the axis of a preloading handwheel (14).
  • the flange (4a) of the drum has an interior cavity as shown in the drawings.
  • the lower end (12e) of the bent piece receives a point of projection (12f) allowing the fixing of one end (15a) of an elastic return means (15), the other end (15b) being fixed to the casing base.
  • This bent piece (12) is articulated relative to the support axis by the driving and pushing effect of the roller underlying the drum when said roller is pushed back by the cover of the device.
  • the device is arranged with two means (16 - 17) for viewing the operating mode of the roller.
  • a plate (16) On the side flange of the housing is provided a plate (16) with a fixed position on which appears for example the mention "STOP 1.
  • the second means (17) is a selector lever articulated with respect to the bent part (12). It is articulated with respect to an axis (12g) projecting laterally from the bent part (12 ) and located substantially in the vicinity of the bent part. Another internal axis (17a) is formed on this lever (17) capable of coming to bear in an internal profiled notch (12h) established on the edge of the bent part (12) in its upper part.
  • This articulated selector lever has an upper plate (17b), the end (17c) of which forms a hook in a perpendicular plane and comes to bear substantially and fix against a profiled projecting part forming a ramp (18) established on the flange. side of the casing or on a fixed flange for protecting the drum and comprising an indexing position (18a).
  • the lever In its upper part, the lever has a plate (17d) with, for example, the representation of a sign such as an arrow to suggest potential positions.
  • the recess is located in the space of the cavity. In this case, and in normal operation, the strip of paper coming from the reel will be able to leave the device during the complete rotation over one revolution of the drum.
  • the eccentric and the return means located on the other side of the device are biased at once by releasing the stored energy from the spring.
  • the operator must then act under pressure on the cover of the apparatus at the point of the projection which may be materialized by a specific color or marking of the "PUS H" type.
  • the action exerted results in the backward thrust of the follower roller and, consequently, the tilting of the bent part.
  • the latter pivots and its upper part in the form of an offset deviates forwards, freeing the drum and thus escaping from the stop zone.
  • the drum which is no longer maintained or retained by the bent piece becomes free again, and by the residual relaxation effect of the launching spring, the drum rotates according to an additional angular rotation of a few degrees to finish its race according to a complete revolution, thus allowing the exit of the strip of paper and its entry by the operator.
  • the release of the pressure effect on the follower roller, by the projection of the cover hood causes the part to tip over angled which then comes to present its extension part in the path of the drum stop to cause during the next cycle a complementary stop.
  • the force exerted on the cover and the projection in particular, can be carried out according to the shape of the support, either by the thumb or by the operator's elbow.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Replacement Of Web Rolls (AREA)
  • Folding Of Thin Sheet-Like Materials, Special Discharging Devices, And Others (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Fiber Materials (AREA)
  • Sanitary Thin Papers (AREA)
  • Unwinding Webs (AREA)

Abstract

ping material dispenser apparatus including a device enabling the paper strip from a reel to be dispensed in either of two modes, i.e. a first mode in which the paper strip is let out of the apparatus after every rotation cycle of a drum (4), and a second mode in which the paper strip is prevented from exiting the apparatus after every rotation cycle of the drum (4) until the user operates the mechanisms of the device, whereby said device acts as a position selecting means actively or passively engaging the drum (4).

Description

APPAREIL DISTRIBUTEUR DE MATERIAUX PΕSSUYAGE POUVANT .ETRE DISTRIBUES SOUS FORME PLIEE OU NOW PLIEEAPPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS WHICH CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN FOLDED OR NOW FOLDED FORM
L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des appareils de distribution de papiers d'essuyage, en ouate de cellulose, papiers crêpés, ou matériaux similaires destinés plus particulièrement à l'essuyage des mains des utilisateurs, à la distribution de papier toilette, à la distribution de serviettes en papier. Ces papiers peuvent être sous forme pliée ou non pliée.The invention relates to the technical sector of devices for dispensing wiping paper, cellulose wadding, crepe paper, or similar materials intended more particularly for wiping the hands of users, for dispensing toilet paper, for distribution of paper towels. These papers can be in folded or unfolded form.
Le Demandeur a développé de nombreux brevets sur les appareils du type précité dans une version automatique de distribution de bande de papier en provenance d'une bobine de chargement.The Applicant has developed numerous patents on devices of the aforementioned type in an automatic version for dispensing paper webs from a loading reel.
On rappelle succinctement les caractéristiques d'un tel appareil distributeur.We briefly recall the characteristics of such a dispensing device.
L'appareil est référencé dans son ensemble par (1) et comprend un carter (2), un couvercle (3), un tambour (4), un dispositif de coupe (5) intégré dans le tambour, un élément presseur (6) ainsi que des moyens de lancement et de rappel du tambour incluant un excentrique (7) et un ressort (8). Dans sa partie haute, le carter reçoit deux flasques (2a - 2b) susceptibles de recevoir un porte-bobine (9) ou des embouts support d'alimentation d'une bobine (B) de matériau d'essuyage. Le tambour (4) et l'élément presseur sont également maintenus entre des flasques inférieurs (2c - 2d) établis perpendiculairement par rapport au plan arrière (2e) du carter. Le tambour comprend un axe (4a) se prolongeant à ses extrémités pour former, d'une part et d'un côté, un bouton de manoeuvre et, d'autre part et de l'autre côté, au-delà du flasque récepteur (2c), un levier excentrique (7) susceptible de recevoir le ressort (8) de lancement et de rappel. L'ensemble tambour (4) - élément presseur (6) permet le passage et l'entraînement de la bande de papier derrière le tambour en vue de sa coupe, l'élément presseur étant en appui sur le tambour et l'ensemble tournant à la manière d'un engrenage en sens opposé. Un rouleau suiveur (10) est disposé dans la partie basse du carter ayant pour objet notamment, d'une manière connue, la protection des mains de l'utilisateur en se trouvant à l'endroit de sortie du papier hors de l'appareil, et le guidage de la sortie du papier. Ce rouleau suiveur est mis en mouvement à l'aide d'une courroie (11) associée au tambour.The device is referenced as a whole by (1) and comprises a casing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5) integrated in the drum, a pressing element (6) as well as means for launching and returning the drum including an eccentric (7) and a spring (8). In its upper part, the casing receives two flanges (2a - 2b) capable of receiving a reel holder (9) or end pieces supplying a reel (B) of wiping material. The drum (4) and the pressing element are also held between lower flanges (2c - 2d) established perpendicularly to the rear plane (2e) of the casing. The drum comprises an axis (4a) extending at its ends to form, on the one hand and on one side, an operating button and, on the other hand and on the other side, beyond the receiving flange ( 2c), an eccentric lever (7) capable of receiving the spring (8) for launching and returning. The drum unit (4) - pressing element (6) allows the passage and the entrainment of the paper strip behind the drum in view of its cutting, the pressing element being in abutment on the drum and the assembly rotating in the manner of a gear in opposite directions. A follower roller (10) is arranged in the lower part of the casing having, in particular, in a known manner, the protection of the user's hands by being at the point where the paper exits the device, and guiding the paper exit. This follower roller is set in motion using a belt (11) associated with the drum.
0 Dans cette conception, après chaque rotation de tambour, sous l'effet de traction de la bande de papier par l'utilisateur, on effectue une découpe automatique de la bande selon une longueur déterminée. La bande de papier est, dans tous les cas, sortie de l'appareil sur une certaine longueur pour permettre sa saisie par l'utilisateur. 50 In this design, after each rotation of the drum, under the pulling effect of the paper strip by the user, an automatic cutting of the strip is carried out according to a determined length. The strip of paper is, in all cases, taken out of the device over a certain length to allow it to be entered by the user. 5
Cette technique est parfaitement fiable et est exploitée à grande échelle par le Demandeur.This technique is perfectly reliable and is used on a large scale by the Applicant.
Il arrive cependant, pour certains applications (milieux hospitaliers), 0 qu'il soit préférable que la bande de papier ne soit pas sortie de l'appareil lorsqu'il n'y a pas un besoin spécifique d'essuyage. Aussi, il a été prévu, dans certains cas, d'agencer les appareils avec un levier de manoeuvre qui puisse être actionné par l'opérateur pour permettre une pré-sortie de la bande de papier en vue de sa saisie. Ces leviers de manoeuvre sont 5 disposés latéralement à l'appareil et l'opérateur est alors amené à effectuer deux mouvements, l'un latéral sur le levier, puis l'autre dans un mouvement en translation vers le centre de l'appareil pour saisir la bande de papier et la tirer d'une manière complète et définitive entraînant le cycle de fonctionnement final du tambour en vue de la on coupe de la bande de papier. Une telle solution présente néanmoins l'inconvénient que les mouvements de l'opérateur sont successifs et qu'il n'y a pas immédiatement une traction naturelle de la bande de papier. D'autre part, le levier de manoeuvre est apparent, latéralement sur l'appareil, ce qui peut être gênant pour des problèmes de stockage et d'encombrement.However, it sometimes happens, for certain applications (hospital environments), that it is preferable that the strip of paper is not removed from the device when there is no specific need for wiping. Also, provision has been made, in certain cases, for arranging the apparatuses with an operating lever which can be actuated by the operator to enable the paper strip to be pre-exited for entry. These operating levers are arranged laterally to the device and the operator is then led to carry out two movements, one lateral on the lever, then the other in a movement in translation towards the center of the device to grasp the paper strip and pull it in a complete and final manner causing the final operating cycle of the drum with a view to cutting the paper strip. Such a solution nevertheless has the drawback that the operator's movements are successive and that there is not immediately a natural pull of the strip of paper. On the other hand, the operating lever is visible, laterally on the device, which can be annoying for problems of storage and space.
Aussi, le but recherché selon l'invention était de concevoir un dispositif amélioré intégré directement dans l'appareil sans débordement extérieur et qui permette la distribution de papier par un opérateur, le 0 papier, à l'état repos de l'appareil, n'étant pas sorti de la partie basse de celui-ci et ne pouvant donc être saisi.Also, the aim sought after according to the invention was to design an improved device integrated directly into the device without external overflow and which allows the distribution of paper by an operator, the 0 paper, in the rest state of the device, n '' not having come out of the lower part of it and therefore cannot be grasped.
Un autre but recherché selon l'invention était de réaliser un dispositif qui permette de sélectionner les modalités de distribution de la ' ^ bande de papier hors de l'appareil, soit que la bande de papier soit apparente en vue de son tirage, soit que la bande de papier ne soit pas apparente, et ce pour répondre aux différentes applications et utilisations de l'appareil.Another aim sought after according to the invention was to provide a device which makes it possible to select the methods of distribution of the paper strip out of the apparatus, either that the paper strip is visible for the purpose of its drawing, or that the paper strip is not visible, and this to meet the different applications and uses of the device.
0 Selon une première caractéristique de l'invention, l'appareil comprend un dispositif autorisant la distribution de la bande de papier en provenance de la bobine en deux modes possibles :0 According to a first characteristic of the invention, the apparatus comprises a device authorizing the distribution of the paper strip coming from the reel in two possible modes:
- soit en laissant sortir la bande de papier de l'appareil à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour,- either by letting the paper strip come out of the device at each drum rotation cycle,
25 - soit en empêchant la sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour en nécessitant l'intervention complémentaire de l'utilisateur par une action sur les mécanismes du dispositif, ledit dispositif agissant comme un moyen sélecteur de position avec une action passive ou active sur le tambour.25 - either by preventing the strip of paper from exiting the device at each drum rotation cycle by requiring additional intervention by the user by acting on the mechanisms of the device, said device acting as a selector means position with a passive or active action on the drum.
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Selon une autre caractéristique, dans le cas de la distribution de la bande de papier, en empêchant sa sortie hors de l'appareil, le dispositif assure le blocage temporaire du tambour après une rotation partielle de celui-ci, en vue de la distribution de la bande de papier, en libérant partiellement l'énergie du ressort de lancement et de rappel, et en ce que le dispositif, après actionnement, libère ledit tambour pour lui permettre une rotation complémentaire pour finir un tour, grâce à l'énergie résiduelle du ressort de lancement et de rappel, en faisant sortir le papier de l'appareil.According to another characteristic, in the case of the distribution of the strip of paper, preventing its exit from the device, the device ensures the temporary blocking of the drum after a partial rotation thereof, for the distribution of the strip of paper, by partially releasing the energy of the spring launch and return, and in that the device, after actuation, releases said drum to allow it a complementary rotation to finish a turn, thanks to the residual energy of the launch and return spring, by removing the paper from the device.
Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comprend un moyen établi sous forme de butée en saillie disposé dans la partie médiane intérieure du capot susceptible de coopérer par élasticité sur le rouleau suiveur en provoquant son déplacement vers l'arrière, et en ce que ledit rouleau suiveur commande, à articulation contrôlée élastiquement, une pièce coudée profilée dont la partie supérieure est susceptible de coopérer ou non avec une forme complémentaire établie sur le côté latéral du tambour, et en ce qu'un levier sélecteur est monté articulé sur la pièce coudé pour définir selon sa position le mode de distribution et de sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil.According to another characteristic, the device comprises a means established in the form of a projecting stop disposed in the inner central part of the cover capable of cooperating by elasticity on the follower roller by causing it to move backwards, and in that said follower roller control, with elastically controlled articulation, a shaped bent part, the upper part of which may or may not cooperate with a complementary shape established on the lateral side of the drum, and in that a selector lever is hinged mounted on the bent part to define depending on its position, the mode of distribution and exit of the paper strip out of the device.
Ces caractéristiques et d'autres encore ressortiront bien de la suite de la description.These characteristics and others will become apparent from the following description.
La figure 1 est une vue partielle éclatée du dispositif de l'invention avant montage sur l'appareil distributeur de papier.Figure 1 is a partial exploded view of the device of the invention before mounting on the paper dispensing apparatus.
La figure 2 est une vue de côté illustrant l'appareil distributeur agencé avec le dispositif de l'invention. Dans cette représentation, l'appareil est représenté dans sa version normale de coupe automatique avec sortie de papier, le dispositif étant représenté en position déverrouillage. La figure 3 est une vue de l'autre côté de l'appareil illustrant, d'une manière connue et schématique, les moyens principaux de lancement du tambour.Figure 2 is a side view illustrating the dispensing apparatus arranged with the device of the invention. In this representation, the apparatus is represented in its normal version of automatic cutting with paper exit, the device being represented in unlocking position. Figure 3 is a view on the other side of the apparatus illustrating, in a known and schematic manner, the main means of launching the drum.
La figure 4 est une vue partielle de côté de l'appareil distributeur illustrant l'application du dispositif de l'invention en position verrouillée empêchant la sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil.Figure 4 is a partial side view of the dispensing apparatus illustrating the application of the device of the invention in the locked position preventing the exit of the strip of paper from the apparatus.
La figure 5 est une vue similaire à la figure 4 dans la représentation du dispositif en position déverrouillée autorisant la sortie de la bande de papier.Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4 in the representation of the device in the unlocked position allowing the exit of the strip of paper.
La figure 6 est une vue partielle de face de l'appareil distributeur illustrant le dispositif de l'invention.Figure 6 is a partial front view of the dispensing apparatus illustrating the device of the invention.
Afin de rendre plus concret l'objet de l'invention, on le décrit maintenant d'une manière non limitative illustrée aux figures des dessins.In order to make the object of the invention more concrete, it is now described in a nonlimiting manner illustrated in the figures of the drawings.
L'appareil distributeur de papier est agencé avec les principaux composants décrits précédemment et on utilisera les mêmes références pour la suite de la description.The paper dispensing device is arranged with the main components described above and the same references will be used for the following description.
Le but recherché de l'invention réside dans l'agencement de l'appareil précité avec un dispositif particulier permettant de faire fonctionner l'appareil pour la distribution de papier, selon deux modes possibles, soit en laissant sortir la bande de papier à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour, soit en empêchant la sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil, à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour, en nécessitant l'intervention complémentaire de l'utilisateur. Le dispositif particulier agit ainsi comme un moyen sélecteur de position avec une action passive ou active sur le tambour. La solution proposée met en oeuvre des moyens et mécanismes pour assurer cette fonctionnalité indépendamment de tout levier de manoeuvre du type connu dans d'autres appareils décrits dans les brevets antérieurs du Demandeur.The aim of the invention lies in the arrangement of the aforementioned device with a particular device making it possible to operate the device for dispensing paper, according to two possible modes, either by letting the strip of paper out at each cycle. of rotation of the drum, or by preventing the exit of the paper strip out of the apparatus, with each cycle of rotation of the drum, requiring additional intervention by the user. The particular device thus acts as a position selector means with a passive or active action on the drum. The proposed solution implements means and mechanisms to ensure this functionality independently of any operating lever of the type known in other devices described in Applicant's prior patents.
L'appareil distributeur est agencé avec un tambour (4) intégrant un dispositif de coupe (5) à lame dentelée qui est mis en rotation par l'action de traction de la bande de papier par l'utilisateur. Ce tambour présente, à partir de son axe longitudinal, un moyen de rappel et de lancement comprenant un excentrique (7) associé à un ressort (8). La rotation du tambour entraîne l'extension du ressort qui emmagasine une énergie par le biais de l'excentrique et, après passage d'un point mort, le ressort permet le rappel en position du tambour (4) en donnant à la lame de coupe une vitesse de coupe permettant le sectionnement de la bande de papier de par la libération d'énergie du ressort. Dans sa partie basse, l'appareil comprend un rouleau suiveur (10) de protection qui a pour but, selon les conditions d'usage antérieur dans l'appareil, d'éviter d'introduire les doigts dans le fond de l'appareil. Ce rouleau a donc essentiellement une fonction de protection et accessoirement une fonction de guidage de la bande de papier vers la sortie de l'appareil.The dispensing device is arranged with a drum (4) integrating a cutting device (5) with a serrated blade which is rotated by the pulling action of the paper strip by the user. This drum has, from its longitudinal axis, a return and launch means comprising an eccentric (7) associated with a spring (8). The rotation of the drum leads to the extension of the spring which stores energy through the eccentric and, after passing through a neutral point, the spring allows the drum to return to position (4) by giving the cutting blade a cutting speed allowing the cutting of the paper strip by the release of energy from the spring. In its lower part, the device comprises a follower protection roller (10) which has the purpose, according to the conditions of previous use in the device, of avoiding introducing fingers into the bottom of the device. This roller therefore essentially has a protective function and incidentally a function of guiding the strip of paper towards the outlet of the device.
Selon l'invention, le dispositif qui permet la sélection en fonctionnement de l'appareil en sortie ou non-sortie de la bande de papier met en oeuvre l'intervention du rouleau suiveur précité pour lui attribuer une fonction supplémentaire d'intervention sur le tambour pour assurer la libération d'un mécanisme de blocage provisoire de sa course, en lui permettant de finir sa course sur un tour et en autorisant la sortie de l'extrémité de la bande de papier.According to the invention, the device which allows the selection, in operation, of the device leaving or not leaving the paper strip implements the intervention of the aforementioned follower roller to assign it an additional function of intervention on the drum. to ensure the release of a provisional blocking mechanism for its stroke, allowing it to finish its stroke on one turn and allowing the end of the paper strip to exit.
Plus précisément, le couvercle ou capot (3) de l'appareil est agencé intérieurement avec une forme en butée (3a) formant saillie disposée dans la partie médiane du capot ou sensiblement et susceptible, après appui par l'opérateur, de venir en contact et appui par déformation élastique sur le rouleau suiveur (10) précité en provoquant son déplacement vers l'arrière, en vue d'actionner un mécanisme paticulier. Ledit rouleau suiveur est ainsi agencé pour venir s'engager à l'une de ses extrémités sur une pièce coudée (12) en "L" qui est articulée dans sa partie médiane sur un axe ou tenon (13) formé sur le flasque (2c) de l'appareil côté bouton de manoeuvre (14), à l'opposé du dispositif (8) de lancement du tambour. Cette pièce coudée forme levier et présente dans son coude une ouverture (12a) permettant le positionnement du doigt (10a) de centrage du rouleau suiveur, l'autre extrémité (10b) du rouleau suiveur étant introduite dans une ouverture aménagée sur l'autre flasque opposé (2d) de l'appareil. Dans sa partie supérieure, ladite pièce coudée présente une forme profilée en décrochement (12b) présentant une patte (12c) disposée dans un plan perpendiculaire et orientée côté tambour de l'appareil. Ce décrochement est établi dans une configuration en "L" et vient s'intégrer dans la partie évidée (4b) de la paroi ou flasque (4a) latéral en regard du tambour (4). Ce dernier présente, sur son flanc latéral, un bossage (4c) intérieur avec une cavité (4b) permettant l'insertion de l'axe d'un volant de manoeuvre (14) de préchargement. Autour de ce bossage (4c) est prévue une forme (4d) profilée avec une face formant butée contre laquelle sera susceptible de venir en appui et blocage le décrochement (12b) de la pièce coudée (12). Le flasque (4a) du tambour présente une cavité intérieure comme représentée aux dessins. L'extrémité inférieure (12e) de la pièce coudée reçoit un point de saillie (12f) permettant la fixation d'une extrémité (15a) d'un moyen élastique de rappel (15), l'autre extrémité (15b) étant fixée au socle du carter. Cette pièce coudée (12) est articulée par rapport à l'axe support par l'effet d'entraînement et de poussée du rouleau sous-jacent au tambour lorsque ledit rouleau est poussé en arrière par le couvercle de l'appareil.More specifically, the cover or cover (3) of the device is arranged internally with a form in abutment (3a) forming a projection disposed in the middle part of the cover or substantially and capable, after support by the operator, of coming into contact. and pressing by elastic deformation on the aforementioned follower roller (10) causing it backward movement, in order to activate a particular mechanism. Said follower roller is thus arranged to come to engage at one of its ends on a bent piece (12) in "L" shape which is articulated in its middle part on an axis or tenon (13) formed on the flange (2c ) of the device on the operating button side (14), opposite the device (8) for launching the drum. This bent piece forms a lever and has in its elbow an opening (12a) allowing the positioning of the finger (10a) for centering the follower roller, the other end (10b) of the follower roller being introduced into an opening arranged on the other flange opposite (2d) of the device. In its upper part, said bent part has a shaped notched shape (12b) having a tab (12c) arranged in a perpendicular plane and oriented on the drum side of the device. This recess is established in an "L" configuration and is integrated into the hollowed out part (4b) of the side wall or flange (4a) facing the drum (4). The latter has, on its lateral flank, an interior boss (4c) with a cavity (4b) allowing the insertion of the axis of a preloading handwheel (14). Around this boss (4c) is provided a shape (4d) profiled with a face forming a stop against which will be likely to come to bear and block the recess (12b) of the bent piece (12). The flange (4a) of the drum has an interior cavity as shown in the drawings. The lower end (12e) of the bent piece receives a point of projection (12f) allowing the fixing of one end (15a) of an elastic return means (15), the other end (15b) being fixed to the casing base. This bent piece (12) is articulated relative to the support axis by the driving and pushing effect of the roller underlying the drum when said roller is pushed back by the cover of the device.
A titre complémentaire, l'appareil est agencé avec deux moyens (16 - 17) permettant de visualiser le mode de fonctionnement du rouleau. Sur le flasque latéral du carter est prévue une plaque (16) à position fixe sur laquelle apparaît par exemple la mention "STOP1. Le second moyen (17) est un levier sélecteur articulé par rapport à la pièce coudée (12). Il est articulé par rapport à un axe (12g) débordant latéralement de la pièce coudée (12) et situé sensiblement au voisinage de la partie coudée. Un autre axe intérieur (17a) est formé sur ce levier (17) susceptible de venir en appui dans une échancrure (12h) profilée intérieure établie sur le chant de la pièce coudée (12) dans sa partie haute. Ce levier sélecteur articulé présente une plaque (17b) supérieure dont l'extrémité (17c) forme crochet en un plan perpendiculaire et vient sensiblement en appui et fixation contre une partie débordante profilée formant rampe (18) établie sur le flasque latéral du carter ou sur un flasque fixe de protection du tambour et comprenant une position d'indexation (18a). Dans sa partie supérieure, le levier présente une plaque (17d) avec, par exemple, la représentation d'un signe tel qu'une flèche pour suggérer les positions potentielles.In addition, the device is arranged with two means (16 - 17) for viewing the operating mode of the roller. On the side flange of the housing is provided a plate (16) with a fixed position on which appears for example the mention "STOP 1. The second means (17) is a selector lever articulated with respect to the bent part (12). It is articulated with respect to an axis (12g) projecting laterally from the bent part (12 ) and located substantially in the vicinity of the bent part. Another internal axis (17a) is formed on this lever (17) capable of coming to bear in an internal profiled notch (12h) established on the edge of the bent part (12) in its upper part. This articulated selector lever has an upper plate (17b), the end (17c) of which forms a hook in a perpendicular plane and comes to bear substantially and fix against a profiled projecting part forming a ramp (18) established on the flange. side of the casing or on a fixed flange for protecting the drum and comprising an indexing position (18a). In its upper part, the lever has a plate (17d) with, for example, the representation of a sign such as an arrow to suggest potential positions.
C'est ce levier articulé par rapport à la pièce coudée qui va permettre la sélection en mode opératoire de la rotation du tambour et donc de distribution de la bande de papier d'essuyage.It is this lever articulated relative to the bent piece which will allow the selection in operating mode of the rotation of the drum and therefore of distribution of the strip of wiping paper.
Dans l'hypothèse où l'appareil distributeur de papier fonctionne dans sa version habituelle, c'est-à-dire qu'à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour, une bande de papier sort de l'appareil en vue d'être saisie, le levier articulé est alors basculé vers l'avant. Son articulation par rapport à la pièce coudée va provoquer l'engagement du doigt intérieur dans l'échancrure formée sur le chant du levier et provoquer un léger basculement vers l'avant de la pièce coudée à l'encontre du moyen de rappel élastique. Ce pivotement de la pièce coudée va alors entraîner le dégagement de la partie supérieure de celle-ci de sorte que sa forme supérieure en décrochement n'est plus en contact avec le profil de butée établie sur le flasque latéral du rouleau. Ledit décrochement de la pièce coudée va être écarté de la butée, de sorte que par la cavité formée sur le flasque latéral du tambour, celui-ci pourra tourner sans difficulté. Le décrochement se trouve dans l'espace de la cavité. Dans ce cas là, et en fonctionnement normal, la bande de papier en provenance de la bobine va pouvoir sortir de l'appareil lors de la rotation complète sur un tour du tambour. L'excentrique et le moyen de rappel situés de l'autre côté de l'appareil sont sollicités en une fois en libérant l'énergie emmagasinée du ressort.In the hypothesis that the paper dispensing device operates in its usual version, that is to say that each cycle of rotation of the drum, a strip of paper leaves the device for gripping, the articulated lever is then tilted forward. Its articulation relative to the bent part will cause the engagement of the inner finger in the notch formed on the edge of the lever and cause a slight tilting towards the front of the bent part against the elastic return means. This pivoting of the bent part will then cause the upper part of the latter to be disengaged so that its upper recessed shape is no longer in contact with the abutment profile established on the lateral flange of the roller. Said recess of the bent part will be moved away from the stop, so that by the cavity formed on the side flange of the drum, it can turn without difficulty. The recess is located in the space of the cavity. In this case, and in normal operation, the strip of paper coming from the reel will be able to leave the device during the complete rotation over one revolution of the drum. The eccentric and the return means located on the other side of the device are biased at once by releasing the stored energy from the spring.
Dans la seconde situation, le levier sélecteur articulé est basculé vers l'arrière, en libérant la pièce coudée qui, sous l'effet de détente de son ressort d'attache à son extrémité inférieure, va basculer vers l'arrière. Le décrochement formé sur la pièce coudée va venir ainsi dans le plan de la butée. Après une rotation partielle du tambour sur une certaine circonférence, la butée va venir en contact avec le décrochement de la pièce coudée et bloquer en position le tambour empêchant toute rotation complémentaire de celui-ci. Dans cette phase, la bande de papier n'est pas sortie.In the second situation, the articulated selector lever is tilted back, releasing the bent part which, under the effect of the relaxation of its fastening spring at its lower end, will tilt back. The recess formed on the bent part will thus come into the plane of the stop. After a partial rotation of the drum over a certain circumference, the stop will come into contact with the recess of the bent piece and lock the drum in position preventing any further rotation of the latter. In this phase, the paper strip did not come out.
L'opérateur doit alors agir en pression sur le couvercle de l'appareil à l'endroit de la saillie qui peut être matérialisée par une couleur ou un marquage spécifique du type "PUS H". L'action exercée entraîne la poussée vers l'arrière du rouleau suiveur et, en conséquence, le basculement de la pièce coudée. Celle-ci pivote et sa partie supérieure en forme de décrochement s'écarte vers l'avant en libérant le tambour et échappant ainsi à la zone de butée. Le tambour qui n'est plus maintenu ou retenu par la pièce coudée redevient libre, et par l'effet de détente résiduelle du ressort de lancement, le tambour tourne selon une rotation angulaire complémentaire de quelques degrés pour finir sa course selon un tour complet, en permettant ainsi la sortie de la bande du papier et sa saisie par l'opérateur. Le relâchement de l'effet de pression sur le rouleau suiveur, par la saillie du capot du couvercle, provoque le basculement de la pièce coudée qui vient alors présenter sa partie de prolongement dans le chemin de la butée du tambour pour provoquer lors du cycle suivant un arrêt complémentaire.The operator must then act under pressure on the cover of the apparatus at the point of the projection which may be materialized by a specific color or marking of the "PUS H" type. The action exerted results in the backward thrust of the follower roller and, consequently, the tilting of the bent part. The latter pivots and its upper part in the form of an offset deviates forwards, freeing the drum and thus escaping from the stop zone. The drum which is no longer maintained or retained by the bent piece becomes free again, and by the residual relaxation effect of the launching spring, the drum rotates according to an additional angular rotation of a few degrees to finish its race according to a complete revolution, thus allowing the exit of the strip of paper and its entry by the operator. The release of the pressure effect on the follower roller, by the projection of the cover hood, causes the part to tip over angled which then comes to present its extension part in the path of the drum stop to cause during the next cycle a complementary stop.
Pour l'opérateur, ces opérations s'effectuent dans un temps très court alors que sa main se situe dans la partie médiane inférieure de l'appareil distributeur. Lorsque son pouce appui sur la saillie provoquant la libération du tambour, la bande de papier peut sortir de l'appareil et il peut la saisir naturellement dans le même plan. Il n'y a donc pas, comme c'est le cas selon l'art antérieur, de déplacement latéral de la main.For the operator, these operations are carried out in a very short time while his hand is located in the lower middle part of the dispensing device. When his thumb rests on the projection causing the drum to release, the paper strip can come out of the device and he can grasp it naturally in the same plane. There is therefore, as is the case according to the prior art, lateral movement of the hand.
L'effort exercé sur le couvercle et la saillie en particulier, peut être effectué selon la forme de l'appui, soit par le pouce, soit par le coude de l'opérateur.The force exerted on the cover and the projection in particular, can be carried out according to the shape of the support, either by the thumb or by the operator's elbow.
On souligne ainsi les avantages de l'invention qui permettent, à partir d'un même appareil, d'assurer une distribution de la bande de papier selon différents modes possibles. Les pièces et mécanismes qui permettent cette double utilisation sont de fabrication simple et peu coûteuse et d'un montage aisé sur l'appareil. The advantages of the invention are thus emphasized, which make it possible, from the same device, to distribute the strip of paper according to different possible modes. The parts and mechanisms that allow this dual use are simple and inexpensive to manufacture and easy to mount on the device.

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-1- Appareil distributeur de matériau d'essuyage pouvant être distribué sous forme pliée ou non pliée, du type comprenant un carter (2), un couvercle (3), un tambour (4), un dispositif de coupe (5) intégré dans le tambour, un élément presseur (6) ainsi que des moyens de lancement et de rappel du tambour incluant un excentrique (7) et un ressort (8), dans sa partie haute, le carter recevant deux flasques (2a - 2b) susceptibles de recevoir une bobine (B) de matériau d'essuyage, ledit tambour (4) et l'élément presseur étant maintenus entre des flasques (2c - 2d) établis perpendiculairement par rapport au plan arrière (2e) du carter, un rouleau suiveur étant disposé dans la partie basse du carter et coopérant avec le tambour en rotation à l'aide d'une courroie d'entraînement, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un dispositif autorisant la distribution de la bande de papier en provenance de la bobine en deux modes possibles :-1- Device for dispensing wiping material which can be dispensed in folded or unfolded form, of the type comprising a casing (2), a cover (3), a drum (4), a cutting device (5) integrated in the drum, a pressing element (6) as well as means for launching and returning the drum including an eccentric (7) and a spring (8), in its upper part, the casing receiving two flanges (2a - 2b) capable of receiving a reel (B) of wiping material, said drum (4) and the pressing element being held between flanges (2c - 2d) established perpendicularly to the rear plane (2e) of the casing, a follower roller being disposed in the lower part of the casing and cooperating with the rotating drum using a drive belt, characterized in that it comprises a device allowing the distribution of the strip of paper from the spool in two modes possible:
- soit en laissant sortir la bande de papier de l'appareil à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour,- either by letting the paper strip come out of the device at each drum rotation cycle,
- soit en empêchant la sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil à chaque cycle de rotation du tambour en nécessitant l'intervention complémentaire de l'utilisateur par une action sur les mécanismes du dispositif, ledit dispositif agissant comme un moyen sélecteur de position avec une action passive ou active sur le tambour.- either by preventing the paper strip from coming out of the device at each drum rotation cycle by requiring additional intervention by the user by an action on the mechanisms of the device, said device acting as a selector means for position with passive or active action on the drum.
-2- Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que, dans le cas de la distribution de la bande de papier, en empêchant sa sortie hors de l'appareil, le dispositif assure le blocage temporaire du tambour après une rotation partielle de celui-ci, en vue de la distribution de la bande de papier, en libérant partiellement l'énergie du ressort de lancement et de rappel, et en ce que le dispositif, après actionnement, libère ledit tambour pour lui permettre une rotation complémentaire pour finir un tour, grâce à l'énergie résiduelle du ressort de lancement et de rappel en faisant sortir le papier de l'appareil.-2- Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the case of the distribution of the paper strip, by preventing its exit from the apparatus, the device ensures the temporary blocking of the drum after a partial rotation of that -this, for the distribution of the paper strip, by partially releasing the energy of the launch and return spring, and in that the device, after actuation, releases said drum to allow it a complementary rotation to finish a turn, thanks to the residual energy of the launch and return spring by removing the paper from the device.
-3- Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications let 2, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif comprend un moyen (3a) établi sous forme de butée en saillie disposé dans la partie médiane intérieure du capot (3) susceptible de coopérer par élasticité sur le rouleau suiveur (10) en provoquant son déplacement vers l'arrière, et en ce que ledit rouleau suiveur (10) commande, à articulation contrôlée élastiquement, une pièce coudée (12) profilée dont la partie supérieure (12b) est susceptible de coopérer ou non avec une forme (4d) complémentaire établie sur le côté (4a) latéral du tambour (4), et en ce qu'un levier sélecteur (17) est monté articulé sur la pièce coudée (12) pour définir selon sa position le mode de distribution et de sortie de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil.-3- Apparatus according to any one of claims let 2, characterized in that the device comprises a means (3a) established in the form of a projecting stop disposed in the inner middle part of the cover (3) capable of cooperating by elasticity on the follower roller (10) by causing it to move backwards, and in that said follower roller (10) controls, with an elastically controlled articulation, a bent piece (12) profiled, the upper part (12b) of which can cooperate or not with a complementary shape (4d) established on the lateral side (4a) of the drum (4), and in that a selector lever (17) is hinged on the bent piece (12) to define according to its position the how to distribute and exit the paper web from the machine.
-4- Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la pièce coudée (12) est agencée dans sa partie inférieure pour recevoir l'un des axes (10a) d'extrémité du rouleau suiveur (10), ladite pièce coudée étant articulée par rapport au flasque inférieur (2c) de l'appareil support du tambour, et en ce que son extrémité inférieure (12e) est reliée à un moyen élastique (15) de rappel fixé au carter de l'appareil, et en ce que son extrémité supérieure présente une forme (12b) profilée en décrochement présentant une patte (12c) perpendiculaire et orientée côté tambour de l'appareil pour s'engager dans une cavité (4b) formée dans le flasque latéral (4a) dudit tambour.-4- Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the bent piece (12) is arranged in its lower part to receive one of the axes (10a) of the end of the follower roller (10), said bent piece being articulated relative to the lower flange (2c) of the drum support device, and in that its lower end (12e) is connected to an elastic return means (15) fixed to the casing of the device, and in that its upper end has a shape (12b) profiled in an offset having a tab (12c) perpendicular and oriented on the drum side of the device to engage in a cavity (4b) formed in the lateral flange (4a) of said drum.
-5- Appareil selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le tambour (4) présente, sur son flanc latéral, un bossage intérieur (4c) avec cavité (4b) permettant l'insertion de l'axe du volant de manoeuvre (14), ledit bossage (4c) présentant une forme profilée avec une face formant butée (4d) et coopérant ou non avec le décrochement (12b) de la pièce coudée (12) selon la position de cette dernière.-5- Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the drum (4) has, on its lateral flank, an inner boss (4c) with cavity (4b) allowing the insertion of the axis of the handwheel (14 ), said boss (4c) having a profiled shape with a face forming a stop (4d) and cooperating or not with the recess (12b) of the bent part (12) according to the position of the latter.
-6- Appareil selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la pièce coudée (12) reçoit un point de saillie (12f) permettant la fixation du moyen élastique (15) de rappel dont l'autre extrémité est fixée au socle du carter, et en ce qu'elle comprend une échancrure (12h) complémentaire susceptible de coopérer avec le levier sélecteur (17).-6- The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the bent part (12) receives a point of projection (12f) allowing the fixing of the elastic return means (15) whose other end is fixed to the base of the casing, and in that it comprises a complementary notch (12h) capable of cooperating with the selector lever (17).
-7- Appareil selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le levier sélecteur (17) est articulé par rapport à la pièce coudée (12) en présentant un axe (17a) susceptible de coopérer avec l'échancrure (12h) de la pièce coudée en assurant son écartement et autorisant le fonctionnement de l'appareil avec une distribution de la bande de papier hors de l'appareil, et en ce que ledit levier sélecteur (17) est agencé dans sa partie supérieure avec une forme (17c) coopérant avec une rampe (18) de positionnement établie sur le flasque latéral du carter ou sur un flasque de protection du tambour.-7 Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the selector lever (17) is articulated relative to the bent part (12) by having an axis (17a) capable of cooperating with the notch (12h) of the part angled ensuring its spacing and authorizing the operation of the device with a distribution of the paper strip outside the device, and in that said selector lever (17) is arranged in its upper part with a form (17c) cooperating with a positioning ramp (18) established on the lateral flange of the casing or on a protective flange of the drum.
-8- Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la seconde extrémité (10b) du rouleau suiveur (10) est fixée sur la paroi ou flasque en regard du carter de l'appareil, côté excentrique et ressort de lancement.-8- Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the second end (10b) of the follower roller (10) is fixed on the wall or flange opposite the housing of the device, eccentric side and launching spring.
-9- Appareil selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la rampe (18) de positionnement présente une position d'indexation (18a) permettant le positionnement du levier sélecteur dans la situation d'écartement dudit levier pour autoriser la libération de la pièce coudée du tambour.-9- Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the ramp (18) for positioning has an indexing position (18a) allowing the positioning of the selector lever in the situation of separation of said lever to allow the release of the part cubit of the drum.
-10- Appareil selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen (16) établi sur le flasque latéral du carter sous forme de plaque à position fixe permettant une référence de visualisation. -10- Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that it comprises means (16) established on the side flange of the housing in the form of a plate with a fixed position allowing a viewing reference.
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FR9604223A FR2746620B1 (en) 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING WIPING MATERIALS WHICH CAN BE DISTRIBUTED IN FOLDED OR UNFOLDED FORM
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