EP0909545B1 - Dispenser for dispensing material for drying, packing and protecting in a folded manner - Google Patents

Dispenser for dispensing material for drying, packing and protecting in a folded manner Download PDF

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EP0909545B1
EP0909545B1 EP98420180A EP98420180A EP0909545B1 EP 0909545 B1 EP0909545 B1 EP 0909545B1 EP 98420180 A EP98420180 A EP 98420180A EP 98420180 A EP98420180 A EP 98420180A EP 0909545 B1 EP0909545 B1 EP 0909545B1
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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
    • 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
    • A47K10/3643—The cutting devices being driven manually by pulling the paper

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  • the invention relates to the technical sector of distribution of paper, in particular cellulose wadding, crepe paper or other similar materials, intended for wiping the hands of users, to the distribution of toilet paper, to the distribution of paper towels possibly having a protective and packaging function.
  • the objective sought in this dispenser device was to design a simple and quick set to mount allowing distribution of folded paper over lengths variable as needed.
  • the device for dispensing paper materials such as cotton wool cellulose is referenced as a whole by (A) ..
  • This device allows the distribution of strips of paper pre-wound on a reel (B), said paper being of any padded or other material and being able to present variable strength and tear-off characteristics as required and applications.
  • the apparatus thus comprises a volume casing (1) for example parallelepiped with a bottom face (1a), a rear face (1b) and two side walls (1c).
  • the latter are advantageously arranged with very long tongues (1d) capable of receiving end caps (2) or the like receiving the mandrel (3) of the spool material (B).
  • These tabs (1d) are in the front extension of the wings side with a separation slot (1e) established on part of their length oriented obliquely and giving elasticity to said tabs to allow mounting of the material reel by spacing temporary of these.
  • the bottom (1a) of the casing is arranged towards the front with two parallel flanges (1f) in partial overflow of said bottom.
  • These flanges are arranged to receive means allowing on the one hand the articulation and positioning of a cover (5) and on the other hand of means complementary respectively intended for the implementation in folds of the strip of paper, and cutting it over a determined length.
  • the flanges (1f) thus receive an external overflow and each a projecting finger (1g) allowing the articulation of the cover (5), thus a hole (1h) and a complementary projection (1m) whose functions will be specified later.
  • the cover (5) is arranged in its base (5.a) with walls (5.b) of positioning on the fingers (1g).
  • the cover has on its face in front and internally two flanges (6) parallel and spaced apart arranged vertically on the face of said cover. These flanges (6) are intended for participate in the shaping of the paper strip in its configuration folded.
  • the front face of the cover has a narrowing (5c) in external overflow including the flanges (6), in a function of participating in the folding of the paper strip.
  • the cover receives in a conventional manner a means of locking (7).
  • the dispensing device receives a device (8) allowing the styling of the strip of paper for its exit from the device in a folded position as shown in Figure 2 for example that is to say having two folds superimposed relative to the upper plane of the band.
  • the device thus comprises a base (8a) which is capable of being disposed between the inner flanges (1f) of the housing to snap into place by projecting fingers (8b) in the aforementioned holes (1h) formed in said flanges.
  • Said base (8a) is profiled with lateral wings (8a1) receiving said fingers (8b) and between said wings with a curvilinear configuration (8c) for guiding and supporting the drawn paper.
  • Perpendicular to the base is shaped an arm (8d) of great length whose free end is arranged with a screed shape (8e) capable of receiving one or more rollers (9) via a connecting pin (10); said pebbles are mounted free to rotate and constitute the support and return area of the strip of paper drawn from the spool.
  • This device (8) is capable of being pivotally articulated by relative to the casing of the device by taking either a substantially position parallel to the front face of the cover in the closed position of the device, i.e. a tilting position close to the material reel without entering contact with it nevertheless.
  • the base of the device receives a finger (8f) forming a stop. bearing against the bottom of the casing, or alternatively against the upper edge of the plates (1f).
  • Said device thus designed can be made in one piece by plastic material and constitute a single component, with the addition of or shingles.
  • a retractable flap (11) ensuring the protection functions of the paper strip in case of non-use of the device, sampling of the paper strip by a temporary retraction movement, and paper cut in initial position.
  • this retractable flap made in one piece in all material is arranged as follows. First it includes a front plate (11a) opening in its lower part with a notched shape, or cut out or having a profile forming a cutting and sectioning area of the strip of paper drawn.
  • a front plate 11a
  • the configuration of the cutting zone is established in a curvilinear shape facilitating and allowing the cutting of the strip of paper in the best conditions.
  • the front plate is likely to receive an imprint (12) or the like similar shapes to identify a positioning area of the thumb of the user in order to exert an upward pushing effect of said component under conditions which will be specified subsequently.
  • the blind laterally comprises two profiled wings (11b) each having a oblong light (11c) capable of penetrating and engaging on the finger protruding (1g) formed on the flanges of the housing.
  • said wings (11b) are arranged at their lower end with a profiled tongue (11d) having an S configuration, said tongue having an elastic capacity of deformation by the separation slit (11e) established with the extreme lower part of the wing.
  • This configuration in S aims to support said tongue against the projection (1m) formed on the housing flange.
  • the combination of forms specific of the tongue and of the light (11c) formed on the flap wing allows the latter to move in a rear plane under the effect of pushed by the user to pick up and pull the paper.
  • said lateral wings of the flap are arranged by their part. upper high with a recess (11f) forming a beak capable of cooperate under certain conditions on a horizontal edge (5d) formed internally along the front face of the cover.
  • the flap (11) is simply assembled without any special tool on the flanges of the casing spreading said wings with elastic capacity of deformation to allow the latching of the flap on said.
  • said flap In position of non-solicitation, said flap is shown in FIG. 5 of the drawings, its spout part (11f) is supported on the horizontal edge (5d) of the cover.
  • the tongue is supported on the projection without any particular stress and the front part of the flap is slightly offset from the lower front part of the cover.
  • the loading is carried out by the installation of the reel of material between the tabs (1d) formed on the side walls of the housing.
  • the paper strip is then in an unfolded situation. She is positioned as shown in Figure 3 to pass on the device (8) setting folded shape by pressing on the aforementioned rollers.
  • the cover (5) is then closed and said device is then inserted between the flanges (6) established on the front wall of the cover. The narrowing of the front wall said cover contributes to orienting the paper towards the folding zone. So in the rest position, as shown in FIG. 5, the end of the strip of folded shaped paper comes to rest on the lower part of the device supra.
  • the removal and extraction of the paper strip is carried out by voluntary support of the user's fingers on the flap (11) in order to retract it and raise it.
  • said flap is pushed backwards by compared to the front wall of the cover and this against deformation elastic tongues (11d) formed on its lateral wings.
  • the release of the shutter is operated thanks to the displacement of the oblong lights (11c) aforementioned with regard to the projecting finger joint. This movement allows the raising of said flap with a view to seizing the end of the strip of paper.
  • the dispensing device according to the invention is of very simple design thus allowing the cutting of folded paper strips in the better conditions of reliability, quality of cut.
  • the dispenser essentially consists of five components, a know: the housing, the cover, the flap, the styling device, and the or the pebbles.
  • the assembly is extremely fast and simplified.
  • the apparatus according to the invention makes it possible to cut strips of paper of varying thickness and varied material composition.
  • the means for folding of the paper strip can be arranged differently on the cover and on the device.
  • the base it can have a sector shape curvilinear, or constitute a cylinder.

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Abstract

The dispenser consists of a housing with side wall supports (1d) for a mandrel carrying a roll of paper (B), a mechanism to fold the paper strip lengthwise and a swinging shutter (11) to cover its outlet. The shutter is lowered to protect the housing outlet, raised to dispense the folded strip of paper, and lowered again to cut off the paper strip at a given and preset length.

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L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des appareils de distribution de papier notamment en ouate de cellulose, en papier crêpé ou autres matériaux similaires, destiné à l'essuyage des mains des utilisateurs, à la distribution de papier toilette, à la distribution de serviettes en papier pouvant avoir le cas échéant une fonction de protection et d'emballage.The invention relates to the technical sector of distribution of paper, in particular cellulose wadding, crepe paper or other similar materials, intended for wiping the hands of users, to the distribution of toilet paper, to the distribution of paper towels possibly having a protective and packaging function.

Le demandeur a développé de nombreux appareils de distribution de papier.The applicant has developed numerous distribution devices for paper.

Dans le cas de la présente invention, l'objectif recherché sur cet appareil distributeur était de concevoir un ensemble simple et rapide à monter permettant une distribution de papier plié sur des longueurs variables selon les besoins.In the case of the present invention, the objective sought in this dispenser device was to design a simple and quick set to mount allowing distribution of folded paper over lengths variable as needed.

Un autre but recherché était de concevoir un appareil distributeur à montage rapide sans utilisation de moyens de vissage ou similaire.Another goal sought was to design a dispensing device with quick assembly without the use of screwing means or the like.

Un autre but recherché était d'assurer la protection du papier destiné à être tiré avant sollicitation de l'appareil.Another goal sought was to protect the paper intended for be pulled before operating the device.

Ces buts et d'autres encore ressortiront bien de la suite de la description.These and other goals will emerge well from the rest of the description.

Selon une première caractéristique, cet appareil est remarquable en ce qu'il comprend :

  • un carter agencé avec des faces latérales susceptibles de recevoir des moyens supports du mandrin d'une bobine de matériau, ledit carter étant agencé dans sa partie basse avec un fond comprenant des flasques parallèles recevant des moyens permettant l'articulation et positionnement d'un couvercle et des moyens complémentaires destinés à l'articulation d'un dispositif de mise en plis de la bande de matériau, et des moyens coopérant avec un volet escamotable.
  • ledit dispositif de mise en plis autorisant la transformation de la bande de papier d'une position dépliée dans une position pliée à la sortie avant de l'appareil
  • et en ce que le volet escamotable assure les fonctions de protection de la bande de papier en cas de non utilisation, puis de saisie après relèvement pour le prélèvement de ladite bande par un mouvement d'escamotage temporaire, ledit volet étant ensuite abaissé dans une position de verrouillage par rapport au couvercle pour permettre la coupe franche de la bande de papier tiré dans une position pliée et sur une longueur préétablie et variable selon les besoins.
According to a first characteristic, this device is remarkable in that it comprises:
  • a casing arranged with lateral faces capable of receiving means for supporting the mandrel of a coil of material, said casing being arranged in its lower part with a bottom comprising parallel flanges receiving means allowing the articulation and positioning of a cover and complementary means intended for the articulation of a device for styling the strip of material, and means cooperating with a retractable flap.
  • said styling device allowing the transformation of the paper strip from an unfolded position into a folded position at the front outlet of the apparatus
  • and in that the retractable flap performs the functions of protecting the strip of paper in the event of non-use, then of gripping after lifting for the removal of said strip by a temporary retraction movement, said flap being then lowered into a position locking with respect to the cover to allow clean cutting of the strip of pulled paper in a folded position and over a preset length and variable as required.

Ces caractéristiques et d'autres encore, ressortiront de la description qui suit.These characteristics and others will emerge from the description. following.

Pour fixer l'objet de l'invention, sans toutefois le limiter, dans les dessins annexés :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en en perspective de l'appareil distributeur selon l'invention.
  • la figure 2 est une vue partielle d'une bande de papier pliée sectionnée par l'appareil après intervention.
  • la figure 3 est une vue de profil de l'appareil en position ouverte pour le chargement du papier.
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective avant montage de l'appareil ; ses différents éléments et composants étant montrés séparément.
  • la figure 5 est une vue de profil illustrant l'appareil en position repos.
  • La figure 6 est une vue similaire à la figure 5 de l'appareil en position prise de papier.
  • La figure 7 est une vue de face selon la figure 6.
  • la figure 8 est une vue de face illustrant la traction du papier.
  • La figure 9 est une vue de profil de l'appareil dans la situation de déchirement du papier.
To fix the subject of the invention, without however limiting it, in the appended drawings:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the dispensing apparatus according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a partial view of a folded strip of paper sectioned by the apparatus after intervention.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the device in the open position for loading paper.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view before mounting the device; its various elements and components being shown separately.
  • Figure 5 is a side view illustrating the apparatus in the rest position.
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 of the apparatus in the paper pick-up position.
  • FIG. 7 is a front view according to FIG. 6.
  • Figure 8 is a front view illustrating the traction of the paper.
  • Figure 9 is a side view of the apparatus in the paper tearing situation.

Afin de rendre plus concret l'objet de l'invention, on le décrit maintenant sous une forme non limitative de réalisation illustrée aux figures des dessins.In order to make the object of the invention more concrete, it is described now in a nonlimiting embodiment illustrated in figures of the drawings.

L'appareil distributeur de matériaux en papier tel en ouate de cellulose est référencée dans son ensemble par (A).. Cet appareil permet la distribution de bandes de papier préenroulées en bobine (B), ledit papier étant en tout matériau ouaté ou autres et pouvant présenter des caractéristiques de solidité et de déchirabilité variables selon les besoins et les applications.The device for dispensing paper materials such as cotton wool cellulose is referenced as a whole by (A) .. This device allows the distribution of strips of paper pre-wound on a reel (B), said paper being of any padded or other material and being able to present variable strength and tear-off characteristics as required and applications.

L'appareil comprend ainsi un carter (1) de volume par exemple parallélipédique avec une face de fond (1a), une face arrière (1b) et deux parois latérales (1c). Ces dernières se situent avantageusement agencées avec des languettes (1d) de grande longueur susceptible de recevoir des embouts (2) ou similaires réceptionnant le mandrin (3) de la bobine de matériau (B). Ces languettes (1d) sont dans le prolongement avant des ailes latérales avec une fente de séparation (1e) établie sur une partie de leur longueur orientée obliquement et donnant une élasticité auxdites languettes pour permettre le montage de la bobine de matériaux par écartement temporaire de ces dernières.The apparatus thus comprises a volume casing (1) for example parallelepiped with a bottom face (1a), a rear face (1b) and two side walls (1c). The latter are advantageously arranged with very long tongues (1d) capable of receiving end caps (2) or the like receiving the mandrel (3) of the spool material (B). These tabs (1d) are in the front extension of the wings side with a separation slot (1e) established on part of their length oriented obliquely and giving elasticity to said tabs to allow mounting of the material reel by spacing temporary of these.

Dans sa partie basse, le fond (1a) du carter est agencé vers l'avant avec deux flasques parallèles (1f) en débordement partiel dudit fond. Ces flasques sont agencés pour recevoir des moyens permettant d'une part l'articulation et positionnement d'un couvercle (5) et d'autre part de moyens complémentaires destinés respectivement à la mise en oeuvre en plis de la bande de papier, et à sa découpe sur une longueur déterminée.In its lower part, the bottom (1a) of the casing is arranged towards the front with two parallel flanges (1f) in partial overflow of said bottom. These flanges are arranged to receive means allowing on the one hand the articulation and positioning of a cover (5) and on the other hand of means complementary respectively intended for the implementation in folds of the strip of paper, and cutting it over a determined length.

Les flasques (1f) reçoivent ainsi en débordement extérieur et chacun un doigt en saillie (1g) permettant l'articulation du couvercle (5), ainsi qu'un trou (1h) et une saillie complémentaire (1m) dont les fonctions seront précisées par la suite.The flanges (1f) thus receive an external overflow and each a projecting finger (1g) allowing the articulation of the cover (5), thus a hole (1h) and a complementary projection (1m) whose functions will be specified later.

Le couvercle (5) est agencé dans sa base (5.a) avec des parois (5.b) de positionnement sur les doigts (1g). Le couvercle présente sur sa face de devant et intérieurement deux flasques (6) parallèles et espacés disposés verticalement sur la face dudit couvercle. Ces flasques (6) sont destinés à participer à la mise en forme de la bande de papier dans sa configuration pliée. Avantageusement, la face avant du couvercle présente un rétrécissement (5c) en débordement extérieur incluant les flasques (6), dans une fonction de participer au pliage de la bande de papier. Sur sa partie supérieure le couvercle reçoit d'une manière classique un moyen de verrouillage (7).The cover (5) is arranged in its base (5.a) with walls (5.b) of positioning on the fingers (1g). The cover has on its face in front and internally two flanges (6) parallel and spaced apart arranged vertically on the face of said cover. These flanges (6) are intended for participate in the shaping of the paper strip in its configuration folded. Advantageously, the front face of the cover has a narrowing (5c) in external overflow including the flanges (6), in a function of participating in the folding of the paper strip. On his part the cover receives in a conventional manner a means of locking (7).

Selon l'invention, l'appareil distributeur reçoit un dispositif (8) permettant la mise en pli de la bande de papier en vue de sa sortie de l'appareil dans une position pliée comme représentée figure 2 par exemple c'est-à-dire présentant deux plis superposés par rapport au plan supérieur de la bande.According to the invention, the dispensing device receives a device (8) allowing the styling of the strip of paper for its exit from the device in a folded position as shown in Figure 2 for example that is to say having two folds superimposed relative to the upper plane of the band.

Le dispositif comprend ainsi une base (8a) qui est susceptible d'être disposée entre les flasques intérieurs (1f) du carter pour venir s'encliqueter par des doigts en saillie (8b) dans les trous (1h) précités formés dans lesdits flasques. Ladite base (8a) est profilée avec des ailes latérales (8a1) recevant lesdits doigts (8b) et entre lesdites ailes avec une configuration curviligne (8c) permettant le guidage et l'appui du papier tiré. Perpendiculairement à la base, est conformé un bras (8d) de grande longueur dont l'extrémité libre est agencée avec une forme en chape (8e) susceptible de recevoir un ou des galets de roulement (9) par le biais d'un axe (10) de liaison ; lesdits galets sont montés libre en rotation et constituent la zone d'appui et de renvoi de la bande de papier tiré, en provenance de la bobine.The device thus comprises a base (8a) which is capable of being disposed between the inner flanges (1f) of the housing to snap into place by projecting fingers (8b) in the aforementioned holes (1h) formed in said flanges. Said base (8a) is profiled with lateral wings (8a1) receiving said fingers (8b) and between said wings with a curvilinear configuration (8c) for guiding and supporting the drawn paper. Perpendicular to the base, is shaped an arm (8d) of great length whose free end is arranged with a screed shape (8e) capable of receiving one or more rollers (9) via a connecting pin (10); said pebbles are mounted free to rotate and constitute the support and return area of the strip of paper drawn from the spool.

Ce dispositif (8) est susceptible d'être articulé en pivotement par rapport au carter de l'appareil en prenant soit une position sensiblement parallèle à la face avant du couvercle en position fermée de l'appareil, soit une position en basculement proche de la bobine de matériau sans entrer en contact avec celle-ci néanmoins.This device (8) is capable of being pivotally articulated by relative to the casing of the device by taking either a substantially position parallel to the front face of the cover in the closed position of the device, i.e. a tilting position close to the material reel without entering contact with it nevertheless.

A cet effet, la base du dispositif reçoit un doigt (8f) formant butée d'appui contre le fond du carter, ou en variante contre le chant supérieur des plaques (1f). Ledit dispositif ainsi conçu peut être réalisé monobloc en matière plastique et constituer un seul composant, avec l'adjonction du ou des galets.For this purpose, the base of the device receives a finger (8f) forming a stop. bearing against the bottom of the casing, or alternatively against the upper edge of the plates (1f). Said device thus designed can be made in one piece by plastic material and constitute a single component, with the addition of or shingles.

En vue d'assurer la coupe de la bande de papier et son prélèvement préalable par l'utilisateur, il est disposé à l'avant de l'appareil et dans sa partie basse un volet escamotable (11) assurant les fonctions de protection de la bande de papier en cas de non utilisation de l'appareil, de prélèvement de la bande de papier par un mouvement d'escamotage temporaire, et de coupe de papier en position initiale.To ensure the cutting of the paper strip and its removal beforehand by the user, it is arranged at the front of the device and in its lower part a retractable flap (11) ensuring the protection functions of the paper strip in case of non-use of the device, sampling of the paper strip by a temporary retraction movement, and paper cut in initial position.

Plus particulièrement, ce volet escamotable réalisé monobloc en tout matériau est agencé comme suit. Il comprend tout d'abord une plaque avant (11a) débouchant dans sa partie basse avec une forme crantée, ou découpée ou présentant un profil formant zone de coupe et de sectionnement de la bande de papier tiré. Avantageusement la configuration de la zone de coupe est établie dans une forme curviligne facilitant et permettant la coupe de la bande de papier dans les meilleurs conditions. Dans sa partie médiane, la plaque avant est susceptible de recevoir une empreinte (12) ou autres formes similaires permettant d'identifier une zone de positionnement du pouce de l'utilisateur en vue d'exercer un effet de poussée vers le haut dudit volet dans des conditions qui seront précisées par la suite. Le volet comprend latéralement deux ailes (11b) profilées et présentant chacune une lumière oblongue (11c) susceptible de pénétrer et de s'engager sur le doigt en saillie (1g) formé sur les flasques du carter. D'une manière très particulière, lesdites ailes (11b) sont agencées à leur extrémité basse avec une languette profilée (11d) ayant une configuration en S, ladite languette ayant une capacité élastique de déformation de par la fente de séparation (11e) établie avec la partie basse extrême de l'aile. Cette configuration en S a pour but de mettre en appui ladite languette contre la saillie (1m) formée sur le flasque du carter. En d'autres termes, la combinaison des formes spécifiques de la languette et de la lumière (11c) formée sur l'aile du volet permet à ce dernier, de se déplacer dans un plan arrière sous l'effet de poussée par l'utilisateur en vue du prélèvement et de la traction du papier. Par ailleurs lesdites ailes latérales du volet sont agencées par leur partie supérieure haute avec un décrochement (11f) formant bec susceptible de coopérer dans certaines conditions sur une arête horizontale (5d) formée intérieurement le long de la face avant du couvercle.More particularly, this retractable flap made in one piece in all material is arranged as follows. First it includes a front plate (11a) opening in its lower part with a notched shape, or cut out or having a profile forming a cutting and sectioning area of the strip of paper drawn. Advantageously the configuration of the cutting zone is established in a curvilinear shape facilitating and allowing the cutting of the strip of paper in the best conditions. In its middle part, the front plate is likely to receive an imprint (12) or the like similar shapes to identify a positioning area of the thumb of the user in order to exert an upward pushing effect of said component under conditions which will be specified subsequently. The blind laterally comprises two profiled wings (11b) each having a oblong light (11c) capable of penetrating and engaging on the finger protruding (1g) formed on the flanges of the housing. In a very particular, said wings (11b) are arranged at their lower end with a profiled tongue (11d) having an S configuration, said tongue having an elastic capacity of deformation by the separation slit (11e) established with the extreme lower part of the wing. This configuration in S aims to support said tongue against the projection (1m) formed on the housing flange. In other words, the combination of forms specific of the tongue and of the light (11c) formed on the flap wing allows the latter to move in a rear plane under the effect of pushed by the user to pick up and pull the paper. Furthermore, said lateral wings of the flap are arranged by their part. upper high with a recess (11f) forming a beak capable of cooperate under certain conditions on a horizontal edge (5d) formed internally along the front face of the cover.

Le montage du volet (11) s'effectue simplement sans outil particulier sur les flasques du carter en- écartant lesdites ailes à capacité élastique de déformation pour permettre l'encliquetage du volet sur lesdits. En position de non sollicitation, ledit volet est représenté enfigure 5 des dessins, sa partie bec (11f) est en appui sur l'arête horizontale (5d) du couvercle. La languette est en appui sur la saillie sans aucune sollicitation particulière et la partie avant du volet se situe dans un léger décrochement par rapport à la partie inférieure avant du couvercle.The flap (11) is simply assembled without any special tool on the flanges of the casing spreading said wings with elastic capacity of deformation to allow the latching of the flap on said. In position of non-solicitation, said flap is shown in FIG. 5 of the drawings, its spout part (11f) is supported on the horizontal edge (5d) of the cover. The tongue is supported on the projection without any particular stress and the front part of the flap is slightly offset from the lower front part of the cover.

Il convient dès lors d'exposer le fonctionnement de l'appareil en se référant notamment aux figures 3 , 5, 6 et 9 des dessins.The operation of the device should therefore be explained referring in particular to FIGS. 3, 5, 6 and 9 of the drawings.

Le chargement s'effectue par la mise en place de la bobine de matériau entre les languettes (1d) formées sur les parois latérales du carter. La bande de papier est alors en situation non pliée. Elle est positionnée comme représenté figure 3 pour passer sur le dispositif (8) de mise en forme en pli par un appui sur le ou les galets précités. Le couvercle (5) est ensuite fermé et ledit dispositif se trouve alors inséré entre les flasques (6) établis sur la paroi avant du couvercle. Le rétrécissement de la paroi avant dudit couvercle contribue à orienter le papier vers la zone de pliage. Ainsi en position repos, comme représenté figure 5, l'extrémité de la bande de papier mis en forme pliée vient en appui sur la partie basse du dispositif précité. Le prélèvement et extraction de la bande de papier s'effectue par l'appui volontaire des doigts de l'utilisateur sur le volet (11)en vue de l'escamoter et le relever. A cet effet, ledit volet est poussé vers l'arrière par rapport à la paroi avant du couvercle et ce à l'encontre de la déformation élastique des languettes (11d) formées sur ses ailes latérales. Le dégagement du volet est opéré gràce au déplacement des lumières oblongues (11c) précitées en égard du doigt en saillie d'articulation. Ce mouvement permet le relevage dudit volet en vue de la saisie de l'extrémité de la bande de papier.The loading is carried out by the installation of the reel of material between the tabs (1d) formed on the side walls of the housing. The paper strip is then in an unfolded situation. She is positioned as shown in Figure 3 to pass on the device (8) setting folded shape by pressing on the aforementioned rollers. The cover (5) is then closed and said device is then inserted between the flanges (6) established on the front wall of the cover. The narrowing of the front wall said cover contributes to orienting the paper towards the folding zone. So in the rest position, as shown in FIG. 5, the end of the strip of folded shaped paper comes to rest on the lower part of the device supra. The removal and extraction of the paper strip is carried out by voluntary support of the user's fingers on the flap (11) in order to retract it and raise it. To this end, said flap is pushed backwards by compared to the front wall of the cover and this against deformation elastic tongues (11d) formed on its lateral wings. The release of the shutter is operated thanks to the displacement of the oblong lights (11c) aforementioned with regard to the projecting finger joint. This movement allows the raising of said flap with a view to seizing the end of the strip of paper.

Celle-ci est ensuite tirée vers le bas selon une longueur préétablie et variable selon les besoins en relachant l'effort exercé sur le volet. Ce dernier revient en position sensiblement initiale mais en butée comme représenté figure 9 contre le chant inférieur (5f) de la partie avant du couvercle. Cette mise en place est du au fait que la bande de papier est tirée vers l'avant. Il se produit donc un effet de contre-appui qui permet ainsi de tirer et de sectionner la bande de papier tirée sans difficulté et dans tous les orientations possibles, en utilisant la force de détente de deux languettes qui font effet de ressort. En fin de traction et de coupe le volet reprend sa position initiale. This is then pulled down to a preset length and variable as needed by relaxing the effort exerted on the shutter. This the latter returns to a substantially initial position but in abutment as shown in figure 9 against the lower edge (5f) of the front part of the lid. This placement is due to the fact that the paper strip is pulled forward. There is therefore a counter-pressing effect which thus makes it possible to pull and cut the strip of paper pulled without difficulty and in all possible orientations, using the detent force of two tabs which spring effect. At the end of traction and cutting the flap resumes its initial position.

L'appareil distributeur selon l'invention est de conception très simple en permettant ainsi le sectionnement de bandes de papier pliées dans les meilleures conditions de fiabilité, de qualité de coupe.The dispensing device according to the invention is of very simple design thus allowing the cutting of folded paper strips in the better conditions of reliability, quality of cut.

L'appareil distributeur comprend essentiellement cinq composants, a savoir : le carter, le couvercle, le volet, le dispositif de mise en pli, et le ou les galets. Le montage est extrêmement rapide et simplifié.The dispenser essentially consists of five components, a know: the housing, the cover, the flap, the styling device, and the or the pebbles. The assembly is extremely fast and simplified.

L'appareil selon l'invention permet de découper des bandes de papier d'épaisseur variée et de composition de matériau varié.The apparatus according to the invention makes it possible to cut strips of paper of varying thickness and varied material composition.

Sans sortir du champ de l'invention, les moyens permettant le pliage de la bande de papier peuvent être agencés différemment sur le couvercle et sur le dispositif.Without departing from the scope of the invention, the means for folding of the paper strip can be arranged differently on the cover and on the device.

Dans le cas, où l'axe d'ouverture du couvercle n'est pas dans la même position que l'axe d'oscillation du volet, on a un axe à la place de la lumière sur le volet, et cette lumière se situe sur le capot.In the case where the opening axis of the cover is not in the same position as the swing axis of the flap, we have an axis in place of the light on the shutter, and this light is located on the hood.

Concernant la base, celle-ci peut présenter une forme en secteur curviligne, ou constituer un cylindre.Regarding the base, it can have a sector shape curvilinear, or constitute a cylinder.

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  1. Dispensing machine for paper or similar material capable of being dispensed in folded form so that it can be used for wiping, packing or protection characterised in that it comprises:
    a housing (1) designed with sidewalls (1c) capable of accommodating means of supporting the core (3) of a reel of material (B), the lower part of said housing being designed with a base (1a) comprising parallel end shields (1f) which accommodate means making it possible to articulate and position a cover (5) and additional means intended to articulate a device (8) for folding the strip of material and means which cooperate with a retractable flap (11);
    said device (8) for folding making it possible to change the strip of paper from an unfolded position to a folded position as it emerges from the front of the machine;
    and in that retractable flap (11) protects the strip of paper when it is not in use, then, when the flap is lifted and temporarily retracts, said strip of paper can be gripped and removed, said flap then being lowered into a position in which it is locked relative to the cover so that the pulled strip of paper can be cleanly cut in a folded position and over a predefined, variable length as required.
  2. Machine as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the housing (1) comprises a base (1a), a back (1b) and two sidewalls (1c); said sidewalls have tabs (1d) in their extension with a separating slot (1e) over part of their length which makes said tabs resilient; they are designed to accommodate end pieces which hold the core of the reel of material.
  3. Machine as claimed in either claim 1 or 2 characterised in that the bottom (1a) of the housing has parallel end shields (1f) which protrude; said end shields have a protruding finger (1g) making it possible to articulate the cover (5), a hole (lh) to accommodate and articulate the device for folding and a protruding finger (1m) which cooperates with a matching lateral shape of the flap (11).
  4. Machine as claimed in claim 3 characterised in that the base (5a) of the cover (5) is designed with walls (5b) to position it on the housing and comprises parallel spaced flanges (6) arranged vertically on the face of the cover, said flanges helping to format the strip of paper in a folded configuration.
  5. Machine as claimed in claim 4 characterised in that the front face of the cover has an externally protruding waist (5e) including the flanges (6).
  6. Machine as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5 characterised in that the device used to fold the paper comprises a base (8a) which fits in position on end shields (1f) of the housing, said base having a shaped configuration (8c) making it possible to guide and format the folding of the paper and in that base (8a) extends as an arm (8d) the free end of which is designed with a fork joint shape (8e) which accommodates rotatably mounted rollers (9).
  7. Machine as claimed in claim 6 characterised in that the base (8a) of the device is designed with a finger (8f) forming an end stop against the bottom of the housing and restricting the swivelling of said arm.
  8. Machine as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6 characterised in that the retractable flap (11) comprises a front plate (11a) having a shape which forms a cutting and parting area and, laterally, two shaped wings (11b) designed with means of connection and articulation adjustment relative to the housing, the lower end of said wings (11b) being designed with a shaped tab (11d) capable of elastic deformation and pressed against a fixed part of the housing.
  9. Machine as claimed in claim 8 characterised in that, laterally, the flap has two shaped wings (11b) having an oblong slot (11c) which cooperates with a protruding finger (1g) formed on the end shield of the housing and in that the tabs (11d) have an S-shaped configuration capable of elastic deformation due to a separating slit (11e) made in the lower external part of said wings, said tabs pressing against protuberances (1m) on end shields (1f) of the housing.
  10. Machine as claimed in either of claims 8 or 9 characterised in that the lateral wings of the flap are designed so that their upper part has a sharp bend (11f) forming a tip which cooperates, during certain operating phases, with a horizontal edge (5d) along the front face of the cover.
  11. Machine as claimed in claims 8 and 9 characterised in that the flap (11) has a recess (12) for positioning and pushing by the user in order to release it from the cover and in opposition to the housing by combining special-purpose shapes of tabs (11e) and means of support and centring provided on the end shields (1f) of the housing.
  12. Machine as claimed in any of claims 8, 9 and 11 characterised in that the lower edge (5f) of the front wall of the cover constitutes an end stop for the flap thereby allowing clean cutting of the folded strip of paper when the paper returns in front of the machine in an essentially horizontal position.
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