EP0912128A1 - Apparatus for dispensing strips of tissue paper for use as a hand towel, toilet paper and the like - Google Patents

Apparatus for dispensing strips of tissue paper for use as a hand towel, toilet paper and the like

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EP0912128A1
EP0912128A1 EP97932876A EP97932876A EP0912128A1 EP 0912128 A1 EP0912128 A1 EP 0912128A1 EP 97932876 A EP97932876 A EP 97932876A EP 97932876 A EP97932876 A EP 97932876A EP 0912128 A1 EP0912128 A1 EP 0912128A1
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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
    • A47K10/3687—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 one or more reserve rolls
    • 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
    • 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 distributing and cutting strips of paper, cotton wool and similar materials, for the formation and distribution of paper towels, paper towels, toilet paper, towels, and the like. similar products in these materials intended for cleanliness, hygiene and wiping.
  • the dispensing device is arranged with a molded casing capable of receiving, from lateral flanges, a dispensing drum with integrated cutter of the paper web and, in an upper plane, a reel holder d '' a roll of wiping material.
  • the lower rear part of the receptacle of the device is arranged to receive the service roller before finishing, while the reserve roller, after positioning on the spool holder, can be presented towards the drum cutting device to be put in operation before the expiration of the first service roller so that there is, at the end of the service roller finish, a punctual distribution of two units of paper tape from the service roller and the reserve roller.
  • the problem that arises is as follows. To allow the material reel to be wound on its support mandrel, the first coil turn is fixed by gluing on a generator of the mandrel. This bonding operation is carried out so that there is a solid bond in order to facilitate the winding of the roll with tight turns in order to obtain a final reel of perfect quality necessary for the proper functioning of the dispensing devices. It is recalled that a simple shift of turns can cause the device to lock up.
  • the positioning of the latter in a closed housing inside the receptacle of the casing In practice, opening the cover allows access to the interior of the device; the user having to recover the free mandrel is likely to introduce his hand above the drum to take the mandrel.
  • the first tape unit of the reserve reel is dispensed simultaneously with the last tape unit of the service roll. In practice, several tape units of the service and reserve rolls can be distributed simultaneously for a few turns to ensure this continuity.
  • the aim sought after according to the invention was therefore to remedy these drawbacks by implementing a new mechanism making it possible to detach the mandrel from the strip of material in service at the end of dispensing.
  • Another object sought after according to the invention has been to arrange the dispenser to allow improved evacuation of the mandrel after finishing the service roller.
  • the device for dispensing strips of paper for hand towels, toilet paper and the like comprising, in a casing and between lateral flanges, the positioning, in the lower part of the device, of '' a drum incorporating a cutting device, a pressing element and in the upper part thereof a reel holder of wiping material, the casing being arranged in its rear part to allow the positioning of the service roller at the end of use during the positioning of a reserve roll on the spool holder, the apparatus comprising a loading arm controlled by the closing of the cover to pre-position the free end strip of the reserve roll between the drum and the pressing element for the operation of the reserve roller, is characterized in that the casing is arranged in its lower part and behind the drum with a flap pivoting forward with respect to the lateral flanges and articulated to meet an elastic return means, said casing also comprising, between the flap and the drum, a fixed wall forming a spacer arranged with a free ring in rotation, and in that
  • the dispensing device is characterized in that the space formed by the flap and the spacer wall in the tilting phase towards the front of the flap is established in the form of a funnel narrowed upwards having the function , under the support effect of the flap by its elastic means, to block in position the mandrel of the service roller with a view to detaching the last end of the material strip from said mandrel.
  • ballast a schematic view of the dispenser according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating the dispensing device according to the invention with its mechanisms shown in the interception phase of the service roll not yet expired,
  • FIG. 3 is a partial view illustrating the gradual escape from the service roller
  • FIG. 4 is a partial view illustrating the final exhaust of the service roller
  • FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view illustrating the various mechanisms of the device
  • FIG. 6 is a partial view illustrating the device with the cover open, for example in the reloading position.
  • the wiping material dispensing device is referenced as a whole by (1) and it comprises a casing (1a) capable of receiving, at articulation, a closing cover (2).
  • the housing comprises a bottom wall (1 b) extending at its lower base by an inclined plane (1 c) covering part of the thickness of the device.
  • the bottom wall and the inclined plane (1 c) are made in one piece and are arranged with means allowing the positioning and holding by clipping, without tools, of two flanges (3 - 4) lateral perpendicular to the bottom wall.
  • the reel-holder device is capable of receiving a roll of material (R1) between two end pieces (8) which can be retracted optionally.
  • a visual control device (V) located in the upper part of the casing makes it possible to check the diameter of the reel of material in use in order to detect the moment when loading a reserve roll (R2), and to notify the maintenance agent that the appliance is ready for this operation. It is understood that the diameter detected causing the change of roller with the installation of a reserve roller, leaves a number of sections or units of tape of the service roller sufficient to allow the practical application of such an operation. .
  • An articulated loading arm (9), placed in the lower part of the device, and towards the front, has longitudinally and above the drum, over all or part of the length thereof, a bar (9a) profile capable of coming to present the end of the strip of paper from the reserve roll towards the drum drive zone, for its subsequent distribution.
  • a pressing element (10) is in contact in its upper part with the drum (6), while the new strip of paper to be cut, coming from the reserve roll, is ready to be guided between the drum and the pressing element.
  • the improvements made are aimed at ensuring the detachment of the mandrel from the service roller at the end of finishing with respect to the end of the final strip of the service roller.
  • the casing (1a) is arranged in its lower rear part to receive, at articulation, a flap (11) pivoting relative to its axis.
  • Said flap has, for this purpose, on its hinge axis, projecting fingers (11a) penetrating into the thickness (3 - 4) of the flanges ensuring their guidance.
  • the flap (11) has, at one of its ends, a protruding tab (11 b) opening out and crossing the thickness of the flange (3) facing through an oblong, curvilinear lumen, forming a guide passage.
  • a pin spring (12) ensures the elastic return of the flap (11) towards the front, one (12a) of the branches of said spring being in abutment on the casing and the other (12b) being in abutment against the tab (11b) projecting from the flap.
  • This flap is disposed along the entire length of the device and it is capable of coming opposite with a fixed wall (14) forming a spacer between the flanges (3 - 4) and located behind the drum (6) of the device.
  • This fixed spacer wall (14) is capable of receiving a ring (15) mounted to rotate freely. This ring is intended to constitute a counter-support for the roll of material in service (R1) when the latter is introduced into the rear part of the receptacle.
  • the distance (d) existing between the fixed spacer wall (14) and the flap (11) is established in a specific manner to correspond to a determined diameter of the service roller during the final distribution phase.
  • the service roller is thus perfectly maintained by the flap (11) and by the fixed wall and more particularly the ring (15).
  • the flap in position against the service roller being finished is in an inclined position so as to define a funnel-shaped space narrowed upwards when the flap is tilted towards the front of the unit.
  • the flap (11) has, moreover, on its upper longitudinal edge, two extensions (11e) capable of penetrating during its tilting towards the front in corresponding windows (14c) established on the spacer wall (14). This arrangement occurs when the service roller expires with a view to triggering the start-up and distribution of the reserve roller.
  • the flap articulation mechanism is associated with the movement and pivoting of the loading arm of the end of the paper strip of the reserve roll.
  • the mechanism comprises a first articulated lever (16) profiled in the shape of an inverted "F".
  • This lever (16) is articulated in its upper corner part (16a) relative to a pivot axis (17) attached to the flange (3).
  • Its upper end (16b) is associated with a return spring (18), one end (18a) of which is fixed to the flange (3) opposite the casing.
  • the middle branch (16c) of said lever (16) is profiled so as to have a profile and front edge forming a cam (16d) capable of cooperating with the tab (11b) projecting from the flap.
  • the lever (16) In its lower part (16e), the lever (16) has an axis (19) of articulation receiving a free pivoting hook (20) capable of cooperating in certain operating phases with the tab (11b) projecting from the flap (11 ).
  • the lower end (16f) of the lever (16) constitutes its means of control and thrust and articulation by making contact with the lower lower part (2a) of the cover (2) when lifting and closing it on the casing.
  • said lever (16) is coupled by an arm (21) with the loading arm (9) for introducing the new paper strip coming from the reserve roll (R2).
  • This arm (21) is thus secured by a first end (21a) to the lever (16) and by its other end (21b) to the loading arm.
  • the latter is biased in elastic return by a spring (22) whose other end (22a) is fixed to the flange (3) of the device.
  • a notched guide (23) allowing the positioning and sliding of the upper part of the arm (21).
  • the lever (16) has a cutout (16g) profiled in triangulation located in the connection zone between the middle and upper horizontal bands of the lever in the shape of "F". This recess allows the passage of a cleat (24) integral with the connecting arm (21) at its rear end. This cleat (24) is guided by a fixed ramp (25) integral with the flange (3).
  • the operation of the assembly is as follows.
  • a first roller on the reel holder When the operator has positioned a first roller on the reel holder, he closes the cover, ipso facto raising the lever and therefore tilting the shutter forward. The latter which is freely moved comes substantially against the drum opposite the ring.
  • the maintenance agent has detected a probable rapid expiration of the service roll, he then proceeds to remove it from the spool pin.
  • a reserve roller is then positioned freely on the spool holder, while the service roller, at small diameter and not yet finished, is then positioned freely in the lower part of the device.
  • the shutter is in the non-stressing position. Indeed, the opening of the cover released the lever and the associated hook, so that the latter is no longer in contact with the flap.
  • the tab associated with the flap will gradually come into contact with the head of the hook and, by the pushing effect due to its elastic return means, the flap will cause the hook to be raised, which will bypass said tab. and ensure its locking in position. Furthermore, the movement of the flap tab in its light will cause it to come into progressive contact with the middle part of the lever, a slight pushing effect will cause the cleat (24) to pass from a position on the fixed ramp to a position on the arm, by a jump of a few millimeters, causing the displacement of the loading arm towards the front of the apparatus causing the tilting of the loading member of the strip of the reserve roll. The latter will be introduced between the drum and the pressing element.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Sanitary Thin Papers (AREA)
  • Replacement Of Web Rolls (AREA)
  • Paper (AREA)
  • Unwinding Webs (AREA)
  • Winding Of Webs (AREA)
  • Body Washing Hand Wipes And Brushes (AREA)
  • Toilet Supplies (AREA)

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing strips of paper for use as a hand towel, toilet paper and the like is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (1a) with a flap (11) arranged in the lower portion thereof behind the drum (6) and forwardly pivotable relative to side flanges and counter to a resilient return means. Said housing further includes a fixed wall (14) extending between the flap and the drum and forming a cross member with a freely rotatable ring (15). Pivotal movement of the flap defines a variable-volume space with the fixed wall (14) whereby the working roll is held in position by the resilient engagement of the flap and allowed to rotate as paper is removed until it is empty. Said flap engages a profiled lever (16) coupled to the loading arm to control the flap position as the cover is closed. A locking means combined with the lever (16) engages the flap at various times during operation.

Description

APPAREIL DISTRIBUTEUR DE BANDES DE PAPIER OUATE POUR ESSUIE-MAINS, PAPIER TOILETTE ET SIMILAIRE APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING PAPER BANDS FOR TOWELS, TOILET PAPER AND THE LIKE
L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des appareils de distribution et de coupe de bandes de papier, ouaté et matériaux similaires, en vue de la formation et distribution de papier essuie- mains, papier essuie-tout, papier toilette, serviettes, et autres produits similaires en ces matériaux destinés à la propreté, l'hygiène et l'essuyage.The invention relates to the technical sector of devices for distributing and cutting strips of paper, cotton wool and similar materials, for the formation and distribution of paper towels, paper towels, toilet paper, towels, and the like. similar products in these materials intended for cleanliness, hygiene and wiping.
Le demandeur a développé des appareils dans le domaine visé dans lesquels l'opérateur peut introduire un rouleau de réserve lorsque le rouleau en service n'est pas encore terminé. A cet effet, l'appareil distributeur est agencé avec un carter moulé susceptible de recevoir, à partir de flasques latéraux, un tambour de distribution avec dispositif de coupe intégré de la bande de papier et, dans un plan supérieur, un porte-bobine d'un rouleau de matériau d'essuyage. La partie arrière basse du réceptacle de l'appareil est agencée pour recevoir le rouleau de service avant finition, tandis que le rouleau de réserve, après positionnement sur le porte- bobine, peut être présenté vers le dispositif de coupe du tambour pour être mis en fonctionnement avant l'expiration du premier rouleau de service de manière qu'il y ait, en fin de finition du rouleau de service, une distribution ponctuelle de deux unités de bande de papier provenant du rouleau de service et du rouleau de réserve.The applicant has developed devices in the targeted field in which the operator can introduce a reserve roll when the roll in service is not yet finished. To this end, the dispensing device is arranged with a molded casing capable of receiving, from lateral flanges, a dispensing drum with integrated cutter of the paper web and, in an upper plane, a reel holder d '' a roll of wiping material. The lower rear part of the receptacle of the device is arranged to receive the service roller before finishing, while the reserve roller, after positioning on the spool holder, can be presented towards the drum cutting device to be put in operation before the expiration of the first service roller so that there is, at the end of the service roller finish, a punctual distribution of two units of paper tape from the service roller and the reserve roller.
Le problème qui est posé est le suivant. Pour permettre un enroulement de la bobine de matériau sur son mandrin support, la première spire de la bobine est fixée par collage sur une génératrice du mandrin. Cette opération de collage est effectuée de manière à ce qu'il y ait une solide liaison afin de faciliter l'embobinage du rouleau à spires serrées afin d'obtenir une bobine finale de qualité parfaite nécessaire au bon fonctionnement des appareils distributeurs. On rappelle en effet qu'un simple décalage de spires peut entraîner le blocage de l'appareil.The problem that arises is as follows. To allow the material reel to be wound on its support mandrel, the first coil turn is fixed by gluing on a generator of the mandrel. This bonding operation is carried out so that there is a solid bond in order to facilitate the winding of the roll with tight turns in order to obtain a final reel of perfect quality necessary for the proper functioning of the dispensing devices. It is recalled that a simple shift of turns can cause the device to lock up.
Pour permettre l'évacuation du mandrin de la bobine en fin de service, il a été prévu par le demandeur, dans ses brevets antérieurs, le positionnement de celui-ci dans un logement fermé à l'intérieur du réceptacle du carter. En pratique, l'ouverture du capot permet d'avoir accès à l'intérieur de l'appareil ; l'utilisateur devant récupérer le mandrin libre est susceptible d'introduire sa main au dessus du tambour pour prélever le mandrin. Par ailleurs, et pour assurer une distribution continue, et donc sans à-coups, la première unité de bande de la bobine de réserve est distribuée simultanément avec la dernière unité de bande du rouleau de service. En pratique, plusieurs unités de bande des rouleaux de service et de réserve peuvent être distribuées simultanément pendant quelques tours pour assurer cette continuité.To allow the evacuation of the mandrel from the coil at the end of service, it has been provided by the applicant, in its previous patents, the positioning of the latter in a closed housing inside the receptacle of the casing. In practice, opening the cover allows access to the interior of the device; the user having to recover the free mandrel is likely to introduce his hand above the drum to take the mandrel. Furthermore, and to ensure continuous, and therefore smooth, distribution, the first tape unit of the reserve reel is dispensed simultaneously with the last tape unit of the service roll. In practice, several tape units of the service and reserve rolls can be distributed simultaneously for a few turns to ensure this continuity.
Dans le cadre du fonctionnement de ce type d'appareil, il a été constaté qu'il y avait une grande difficulté à séparer la dernière unité de bande du rouleau de service avec son mandrin support. Il est arrivé que le mandrin support soit lui-même attiré lors de la rotation du tambour contre ce dernier entraînant un blocage de l'appareil et son arrêt de fonctionnement. Cet inconvénient mettait hors service l'appareil jusqu'à ce qu'un agent d'entretien puisse constater cette situation, enlever le mandrin encombrant et recharger l'appareil. Cette démarche est donc particulièrement gênante dans la mesure où il est difficile de programmer les périodes de passage des agents d'entretien en laissant ainsi, à l'état d'indisponibilité, pendant une période variable, le distributeur.In the context of the operation of this type of device, it was found that there was great difficulty in separating the last strip unit from the service roll with its support mandrel. It has happened that the support mandrel is itself attracted during the rotation of the drum against the latter causing a blockage of the device and its stop of operation. This drawback put the device out of service until a service agent could observe this situation, remove the bulky mandrel and recharge the device. This approach is therefore particularly troublesome in the measure where it is difficult to schedule the periods of passage of the maintenance agents thus leaving, in the unavailable state, for a variable period, the distributor.
Le but recherché selon l'invention était donc de remédier à ces inconvénients en mettant en oeuvre un nouveau mécanisme permettant de détacher le mandrin de la bande de matériau en service en fin de distribution.The aim sought after according to the invention was therefore to remedy these drawbacks by implementing a new mechanism making it possible to detach the mandrel from the strip of material in service at the end of dispensing.
Un autre but recherché selon l'invention a été d'aménager le distributeur pour permettre une évacuation améliorée du mandrin après finition du rouleau de service.Another object sought after according to the invention has been to arrange the dispenser to allow improved evacuation of the mandrel after finishing the service roller.
Ces buts et d'autres encore ressortiront bien de la suite de la description.These and other objects will become apparent from the following description.
Selon une première caractéristique de l'invention, l'appareil distributeur de bandes de papier pour essuie-mains, papier toilette et similaires comprenant, dans un carter et entre des flasques latéraux, le positionnement, dans la partie basse de l'appareil, d'un tambour incorporant un dispositif de coupe, un élément presseur et dans la partie haute de celui-ci un porte-bobine de matériau d'essuyage, le carter étant agencé dans sa partie arrière pour permettre le positionnement du rouleau de service en fin d'utilisation durant la mise en place d'un rouleau de réserve sur le porte-bobine, l'appareil comprenant un bras de chargement commandé par la fermeture du couvercle pour pré-positionner la bande d'extrémité libre du rouleau de réserve entre le tambour et l'élément presseur en vue de la mise en fonctionnement du rouleau de réserve, est caractérisé en ce que le carter est agencé dans sa partie basse et derrière le tambour avec un volet pivotant vers l'avant par rapport aux flasques latéraux et articulé à rencontre d'un moyen de rappel élastique, ledit carter comprenant également, entre le volet et le tambour, une paroi fixe formant entretoise agencée avec une bague libre en rotation, et en ce que le pivotement du volet permet de définir un espace de volume variable avec la paroi fixe autorisant le positionnement du rouleau de service en phase de fin de finition, ledit volet assurant par effet élastique le maintien dudit rouleau de service en position, tout en autorisant sa rotation pour son dévidement, et en ce que ledit volet coopère avec une levier profilé qui est accouplé au bras de chargement assurant la commande en position du volet lors de la fermeture du couvercle, et en ce qu'un moyen de verrouillage est associé au levier pour coopérer avec le volet dans certaines phases de fonctionnement, et en ce que l'ensemble des moyens permet le détachement de la dernière extrémité de bande de matériau du mandrin du rouleau de service en phase de finition.According to a first characteristic of the invention, the device for dispensing strips of paper for hand towels, toilet paper and the like comprising, in a casing and between lateral flanges, the positioning, in the lower part of the device, of '' a drum incorporating a cutting device, a pressing element and in the upper part thereof a reel holder of wiping material, the casing being arranged in its rear part to allow the positioning of the service roller at the end of use during the positioning of a reserve roll on the spool holder, the apparatus comprising a loading arm controlled by the closing of the cover to pre-position the free end strip of the reserve roll between the drum and the pressing element for the operation of the reserve roller, is characterized in that the casing is arranged in its lower part and behind the drum with a flap pivoting forward with respect to the lateral flanges and articulated to meet an elastic return means, said casing also comprising, between the flap and the drum, a fixed wall forming a spacer arranged with a free ring in rotation, and in that the pivoting of the flap makes it possible to define a space of variable volume with the fixed wall allowing the positioning of the service roller in the end of finishing phase, said flap ensuring by elastic effect the maintenance of said service roller in position, while allowing its rotation for its unwinding, and in that said flap cooperates with a profiled lever which is coupled to the loading arm ensuring the control in position of the flap when the lid is closed, and in that a means locking is associated with the lever to cooperate with the flap in certain operating phases, and in that all of the means allows the detachment of the last the end of the strip of material of the mandrel of the service roller in the finishing phase.
Selon une autre caractéristique, l'appareil distributeur est caractérisé en ce que l'espace formé par le volet et la paroi entretoise en phase de basculement vers l'avant du volet est établi en forme d'un entonnoir rétréci vers le haut ayant pour fonction, sous l'effet d'appui du volet par son moyen élastique, de bloquer en position le mandrin du rouleau de service en vue du détachement de la dernière extrémité de bande de matériau dudit mandrin.According to another characteristic, the dispensing device is characterized in that the space formed by the flap and the spacer wall in the tilting phase towards the front of the flap is established in the form of a funnel narrowed upwards having the function , under the support effect of the flap by its elastic means, to block in position the mandrel of the service roller with a view to detaching the last end of the material strip from said mandrel.
Pour fixer l'objet de l'invention illustrée d'une manière non limitative aux figures des dessins où :To fix the subject of the invention illustrated in a nonlimiting manner in the figures of the drawings where:
- La figure lest une vue à caractère schématique du distributeur selon l'invention,- Figure ballast a schematic view of the dispenser according to the invention,
- la figure 2 est une vue de côté illustrant l'appareil distributeur selon l'invention avec ses mécanismes représentés en phase d'interception du rouleau de service non encore expiré,FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating the dispensing device according to the invention with its mechanisms shown in the interception phase of the service roll not yet expired,
- la figure 3 est une vue partielle illustrant l'échappement progressif du rouleau de service,FIG. 3 is a partial view illustrating the gradual escape from the service roller,
- la figure 4 est une vue partielle illustrant l'échappement définitif du rouleau de service,FIG. 4 is a partial view illustrating the final exhaust of the service roller,
- la figure 5 est une vue en perspective partielle illustrant les différents mécanismes du dispositif,FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view illustrating the various mechanisms of the device,
- la figure 6 est une vue partielle illustrant l'appareil avec le couvercle ouvert, par exemple en position de rechargement.- Figure 6 is a partial view illustrating the device with the cover open, for example in the reloading position.
Afin de rendre plus concret l'objet de l'invention, on le décrit maintenant d'une manière non limitative illustré 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 matériau d'essuyage est référencé dans son ensemble par (1 ) et il comprend un carter (1a) susceptible de recevoir, à articulation, un couvercle (2) de fermeture. Le carter comprend une paroi de fond (1 b) se prolongeant à sa base inférieure par un plan incliné (1 c) couvrant une partie de l'épaisseur de l'appareil. La paroi de fond et le plan incliné (1 c) sont réalisés monobloc et sont agencés avec des moyens permettant le positionnement et la tenue par clipsage, sans outil, de deux flasques (3 - 4) latéraux perpendiculaires à la paroi de fond.The wiping material dispensing device is referenced as a whole by (1) and it comprises a casing (1a) capable of receiving, at articulation, a closing cover (2). The housing comprises a bottom wall (1 b) extending at its lower base by an inclined plane (1 c) covering part of the thickness of the device. The bottom wall and the inclined plane (1 c) are made in one piece and are arranged with means allowing the positioning and holding by clipping, without tools, of two flanges (3 - 4) lateral perpendicular to the bottom wall.
Ces flasques latéraux sont agencés pour permettre le positionnement, dans leur partie supérieure, d'un porte-bobine (5), et dans leur partie inférieure, d'un tambour (6) de distribution de la bande de papier, le tambour recevant intérieurement un dispositif de coupe (7) du type décrit non limitativement dans les brevets antérieurs du demandeur. Le dispositif porte-bobine est susceptible de recevoir un rouleau de matériau (R1) entre deux embouts (8) éventuellement escamotables élastiquement. Un dispositif de contrôle visuel (V) disposé dans la partie haute du carter permet de vérifier le diamètre de la bobine de matériau en usage afin de détecter le moment venu pour le chargement d'un rouleau de réserve (R2), et d'aviser l'agent d'entretien que l'appareil est prêt à cette opération. Il est entendu que le diamètre détecté entraînant le changement de rouleau avec mise en place d'un rouleau de réserve, laisse un nombre de sections ou d'unités de bande du rouleau de service suffisant pour permettre l'application pratique d'une telle opération.These lateral flanges are arranged to allow positioning, in their upper part, of a reel holder (5), and in their lower part, of a drum (6) for dispensing the paper web, the drum receiving internally a cutting device (7) of the type described without limitation in the applicant's prior patents. The reel-holder device is capable of receiving a roll of material (R1) between two end pieces (8) which can be retracted optionally. A visual control device (V) located in the upper part of the casing makes it possible to check the diameter of the reel of material in use in order to detect the moment when loading a reserve roll (R2), and to notify the maintenance agent that the appliance is ready for this operation. It is understood that the diameter detected causing the change of roller with the installation of a reserve roller, leaves a number of sections or units of tape of the service roller sufficient to allow the practical application of such an operation. .
Un bras de chargement (9) articulé, disposé dans la partie basse de l'appareil, et vers l'avant, présente longitudinalement et au dessus du tambour, sur tout ou partie de la longueur de celui-ci, une barrette (9a) profilée susceptible de venir présenter l'extrémité de la bande du papier du rouleau de réserve vers la zone d'entraînement du tambour, en vue de sa distribution ultérieure.An articulated loading arm (9), placed in the lower part of the device, and towards the front, has longitudinally and above the drum, over all or part of the length thereof, a bar (9a) profile capable of coming to present the end of the strip of paper from the reserve roll towards the drum drive zone, for its subsequent distribution.
Un élément presseur (10) est en contact dans sa partie supérieure avec le tambour (6), tandis que la nouvelle bande de papier à découper, en provenance du rouleau de réserve, est prête à être guidée entre le tambour et l'élément presseur.A pressing element (10) is in contact in its upper part with the drum (6), while the new strip of paper to be cut, coming from the reserve roll, is ready to be guided between the drum and the pressing element.
Selon l'invention, les améliorations apportées visent à assurer le détachement du mandrin du rouleau de service en fin de finition par rapport à l'extrémité de la bande finale du rouleau de service.According to the invention, the improvements made are aimed at ensuring the detachment of the mandrel from the service roller at the end of finishing with respect to the end of the final strip of the service roller.
A cet effet, le carter (1a) est agencé dans sa partie arrière basse pour recevoir, à articulation, un volet (11) pivotant par rapport à son axe. Ledit volet présente, à cet effet, sur son axe d'articulation, des doigts (11a) en saillie pénétrant dans l'épaisseur (3 - 4) des flasques assurant leur guidage. Le volet (11) présente, à l'une de ses extrémités, une patte (11 b) en saillie débouchant et traversant l'épaisseur du flasque (3) en regard à travers une lumière (3a) oblongue, curviligne, formant guide de passage. Un ressort en épingle (12) assure le rappel élastique du volet (11) vers l'avant, l'une (12a) des branches dudit ressort étant en appui sur le carter et l'autre (12b) étant en appui contre la patte (11b) en saillie du volet. Ce volet est disposé dans toute la longueur de l'appareil et il est susceptible de venir en regard avec une paroi (14) fixe formant entretoise entre les flasques (3 - 4) et située derrière le tambour (6) de l'appareil. Cette paroi entretoise fixe (14) est susceptible de recevoir une bague (15) montée libre en rotation. Cette bague est destinée à constituer un contre-appui pour le rouleau de matériau en service (R1) lorsque ce dernier est introduit dans la partie arrière du réceptacle. La distance (d) existante entre la paroi entretoise (14) fixe et le volet (11) est établie d'une manière spécifique pour correspondre à un diamètre déterminé du rouleau de service durant la phase finale de distribution. Lors de sa mise en place, après chargement d'un rouleau de réserve, le rouleau de service est ainsi parfaitement maintenu par le volet (11) et par la paroi fixe et plus particulièrement la bague (15). Il y a lieu d'observer que le volet en position contre le rouleau de service en cours de finition se trouve dans une position inclinée de façon à définir un espace en forme d'entonnoir rétréci vers le haut lorsque le volet est basculé vers l'avant de l'appareil.For this purpose, the casing (1a) is arranged in its lower rear part to receive, at articulation, a flap (11) pivoting relative to its axis. Said flap has, for this purpose, on its hinge axis, projecting fingers (11a) penetrating into the thickness (3 - 4) of the flanges ensuring their guidance. The flap (11) has, at one of its ends, a protruding tab (11 b) opening out and crossing the thickness of the flange (3) facing through an oblong, curvilinear lumen, forming a guide passage. A pin spring (12) ensures the elastic return of the flap (11) towards the front, one (12a) of the branches of said spring being in abutment on the casing and the other (12b) being in abutment against the tab (11b) projecting from the flap. This flap is disposed along the entire length of the device and it is capable of coming opposite with a fixed wall (14) forming a spacer between the flanges (3 - 4) and located behind the drum (6) of the device. This fixed spacer wall (14) is capable of receiving a ring (15) mounted to rotate freely. This ring is intended to constitute a counter-support for the roll of material in service (R1) when the latter is introduced into the rear part of the receptacle. The distance (d) existing between the fixed spacer wall (14) and the flap (11) is established in a specific manner to correspond to a determined diameter of the service roller during the final distribution phase. During its installation, after loading a reserve roller, the service roller is thus perfectly maintained by the flap (11) and by the fixed wall and more particularly the ring (15). It should be noted that the flap in position against the service roller being finished is in an inclined position so as to define a funnel-shaped space narrowed upwards when the flap is tilted towards the front of the unit.
Le volet (11) présente, par ailleurs, sur sa bordure longitudinale supérieure, deux prolongements (11e) susceptibles de pénétrer lors de son basculement vers l'avant dans des fenêtres correspondantes (14c) établies sur la paroi entretoise (14). Cette disposition intervient lors de l'expiration du rouleau de service en vue du déclenchement pour la mise en fonctionnement et distribution du rouleau de réserve.The flap (11) has, moreover, on its upper longitudinal edge, two extensions (11e) capable of penetrating during its tilting towards the front in corresponding windows (14c) established on the spacer wall (14). This arrangement occurs when the service roller expires with a view to triggering the start-up and distribution of the reserve roller.
Le mécanisme d'articulation du volet est associé au mouvement et pivotement du bras de chargement de l'extrémité de la bande de papier du rouleau de réserve. A cet effet, le mécanisme comprend un premier levier (16) articulé profilé en forme de "F" inversé. Ce levier (16) est articulé dans sa partie supérieure d'angle (16a) par rapport à un axe (17) pivot rapporté sur le flasque (3). Son extrémité supérieure (16b) est associée à un ressort de rappel (18) dont une extrémité (18a) est fixée sur le flasque (3) en regard du carter. La branche médiane (16c) dudit levier (16) est profilée de manière à présenter un profil et chant avant formant came (16d) susceptible de coopérer avec la patte (11b) en saillie du volet. Dans sa partie basse (16e), le levier (16) présente un axe (19) d'articulation recevant un crochet (20) pivotant libre susceptible de coopérer dans certaines phases de fonctionnement avec la patte (11b) en saillie du volet (11). L'extrémité inférieure (16f) du levier (16) constitue son moyen de commande et de poussée et d'articulation en prenant contact avec la partie basse (2a) inférieure du couvercle (2) lors du relevage et fermeture de celui-ci sur le carter.The flap articulation mechanism is associated with the movement and pivoting of the loading arm of the end of the paper strip of the reserve roll. To this end, the mechanism comprises a first articulated lever (16) profiled in the shape of an inverted "F". This lever (16) is articulated in its upper corner part (16a) relative to a pivot axis (17) attached to the flange (3). Its upper end (16b) is associated with a return spring (18), one end (18a) of which is fixed to the flange (3) opposite the casing. The middle branch (16c) of said lever (16) is profiled so as to have a profile and front edge forming a cam (16d) capable of cooperating with the tab (11b) projecting from the flap. In its lower part (16e), the lever (16) has an axis (19) of articulation receiving a free pivoting hook (20) capable of cooperating in certain operating phases with the tab (11b) projecting from the flap (11 ). The lower end (16f) of the lever (16) constitutes its means of control and thrust and articulation by making contact with the lower lower part (2a) of the cover (2) when lifting and closing it on the casing.
Par ailleurs, ledit levier (16) est accouplé par un bras (21) avec le bras de chargement (9) d'introduction de la nouvelle bande de papier issue du rouleau de réserve (R2). Ce bras (21) est ainsi solidarisé par une première extrémité (21a) au levier (16) et par son autre extrémité (21b) au bras de chargement. Ce dernier est sollicité en rappel élastique par un ressort (22) dont l'autre extrémité (22a) est fixée au flasque (3) de l'appareil. Sur le levier (16) précité est rapporté un guide (23) échancré permettant le positionnement et coulissement de la partie supérieure du bras (21).Furthermore, said lever (16) is coupled by an arm (21) with the loading arm (9) for introducing the new paper strip coming from the reserve roll (R2). This arm (21) is thus secured by a first end (21a) to the lever (16) and by its other end (21b) to the loading arm. The latter is biased in elastic return by a spring (22) whose other end (22a) is fixed to the flange (3) of the device. On the aforementioned lever (16) is added a notched guide (23) allowing the positioning and sliding of the upper part of the arm (21).
Selon une autre disposition, le levier (16) présente une découpe (16g) profilée en triangulation se situant dans la zone de raccordement entre les bandes horizontales médiane et supérieure du levier en forme de "F". Ce décrochement permet le passage d'un taquet (24) profilé solidaire du bras de liaison (21) à son extrémité arrière. Ce taquet (24) est guidé par une rampe fixe (25) solidaire du flasque (3).According to another arrangement, the lever (16) has a cutout (16g) profiled in triangulation located in the connection zone between the middle and upper horizontal bands of the lever in the shape of "F". This recess allows the passage of a cleat (24) integral with the connecting arm (21) at its rear end. This cleat (24) is guided by a fixed ramp (25) integral with the flange (3).
Le fonctionnement de l'ensemble est le suivant. Lorsque l'opérateur a positionné un premier rouleau sur le porte-bobine, il ferme le couvercle entraînant ipso-facto le relèvement du levier et donc le basculement vers l'avant du volet. Ce dernier qui est librement déplacé vient sensiblement contre le tambour en regard de la bague. Lorsque l'agent d'entretien a détecté une expiration probable rapide du rouleau de service, il procède alors à l'enlèvement de ce dernier du porte-bobine. Un rouleau de réserve est alors positionné librement sur le porte-bobine, tandis que le rouleau de service, à petit diamètre et non encore fini, est alors positionné librement dans la partie basse de l'appareil. Le volet se situe en position de non sollicitation. En effet, l'ouverture du couvercle a libéré le levier et le crochet associé, de sorte que ce dernier n'est plus en contact avec le volet. La mise en place du rouleau de service non terminé entre le volet et la plaque entretoise va être assurée par l'opérateur qui procédera ensuite à la mise en place d'un nouveau rouleau de réserve. La fermeture du couvercle va provoquer à nouveau le relèvement du levier mais dans une position limitée puisque le rouleau de service fera contre-appui entre le volet et la bague montée sur la paroi entretoise. Le mouvement du levier sera donc effectif et le crochet va aller au-delà de la position du volet. Le déroulement de la bande de papier va réduire progressivement le diamètre du rouleau de service. Le volet va se rapprocher angulairement de la plaque entretoise tandis que le galet libre en rotation permettra l'affaissement du rouleau de service. Le mandrin est parfaitement maintenu entre le volet (11) et la bague 15, et l'action de tirage de la dernière bande de matériau permet la séparation du matériau du mandrin. Celui-ci est bloqué en position par l'effet de coin obtenu par la position du volet. Le passage est plus petit entre l'extrémité supérieure du volet basculé vers l'avant et la bague, que le diamètre du mandrin donnant cet effet d'entonnoir. Par ailleurs, le crochet bloque le volet en position qui ne peut revenir en arrière. On agit ainsi en toute sécurité et le mandrin épuisé ne peut venir en contact du tambour.The operation of the assembly is as follows. When the operator has positioned a first roller on the reel holder, he closes the cover, ipso facto raising the lever and therefore tilting the shutter forward. The latter which is freely moved comes substantially against the drum opposite the ring. When the maintenance agent has detected a probable rapid expiration of the service roll, he then proceeds to remove it from the spool pin. A reserve roller is then positioned freely on the spool holder, while the service roller, at small diameter and not yet finished, is then positioned freely in the lower part of the device. The shutter is in the non-stressing position. Indeed, the opening of the cover released the lever and the associated hook, so that the latter is no longer in contact with the flap. The installation of the unfinished service roller between the shutter and the spacer plate will be ensured by the operator who will then proceed with the installation of a new reserve roller. Closing the cover will again raise the lever but in a limited position since the service roller will act as a back-up between the flap and the ring mounted on the spacer wall. The movement of the lever will therefore be effective and the hook will go beyond the position of the flap. The unwinding of the paper strip will gradually reduce the diameter of the service roll. The flap will angularly approach the spacer plate while the free rotating roller will allow the service roller to sag. The mandrel is perfectly maintained between the flap (11) and the ring 15, and the pulling action of the last strip of material allows the material to be separated from the mandrel. It is locked in position by the wedge effect obtained by the position of the flap. The passage is smaller between the upper end of the flap tilted forward and the ring, than the diameter of the mandrel giving this funneling effect. Furthermore, the hook blocks the flap in position which cannot go back. This is done safely and the exhausted mandrel cannot come into contact with the drum.
En fin d'intervention, la patte associée au volet va venir progressivement en contact avec la tête du crochet et, par l'effet de poussée dû à son moyen de rappel élastique, le volet va provoquer le relevage du crochet qui va contourner ladite patte et assurer son blocage en position. Par ailleurs, le déplacement de la patte du volet dans sa lumière va provoquer sa mise en contact progressive avec la partie médiane du levier, un léger effet de poussée va entraîner le passage du taquet (24) d'une position sur la rampe fixe à une position sur le bras, par un saut de quelques millimètres, provoquant le déplacement du bras de chargement vers l'avant de l'appareil entraînant le basculement de l'organe de chargement de la bande du rouleau de réserve. Cette dernière sera introduite entre le tambour et l'élément presseur.At the end of the intervention, the tab associated with the flap will gradually come into contact with the head of the hook and, by the pushing effect due to its elastic return means, the flap will cause the hook to be raised, which will bypass said tab. and ensure its locking in position. Furthermore, the movement of the flap tab in its light will cause it to come into progressive contact with the middle part of the lever, a slight pushing effect will cause the cleat (24) to pass from a position on the fixed ramp to a position on the arm, by a jump of a few millimeters, causing the displacement of the loading arm towards the front of the apparatus causing the tilting of the loading member of the strip of the reserve roll. The latter will be introduced between the drum and the pressing element.
Lorsque l'opérateur viendra contrôler le fonctionnement de l'appareil, il ouvrira le couvercle permettant l'échappement libre immédiat du mandrin du rouleau terminé. Le mandrin sera ensuite évacué de la partie basse de l'appareil. When the operator comes to check the operation of the device, he will open the cover allowing the immediate escape of the mandrel from the finished roll. The mandrel will then be removed from the lower part of the device.

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REVENDICATIONS
- 1 - Appareil distributeur de bandes de papier pour essuie-mains, papier toilette et similaires du type comprenant dans un carter (1a) et entre des flasques latéraux (3 - 4) le positionnement, dans la partie basse de l'appareil, d'un tambour (6) incorporant un dispositif de coupe (7), un élément presseur (10) et dans la partie haute de celui-ci un porte-bobine (5) de matériau d'essuyage, le carter étant agencé dans sa partie arrière pour permettre le positionnement du rouleau de service (R1) en fin d'utilisation durant la mise en place d'un rouleau de réserve (R2) sur le porte-bobine, l'appareil comprenant un bras de chargement (9) commandé par la fermeture du couvercle (2) pour pré-positionner la bande d'extrémité libre du rouleau de réserve entre le tambour et l'élément presseur en vue de la mise en fonctionnement du rouleau de réserve, caractérisé en ce que le carter (1a) est agencé dans sa partie basse et derrière le tambour (6) avec un volet (11) pivotant vers l'avant par rapport aux flasques latéraux et articulé à rencontre d'un moyen de rappel élastique, ledit carter comprenant également, entre le volet et le tambour, une paroi fixe (14) formant entretoise agencée avec une bague (15) libre en rotation, et en ce que le pivotement du volet permet de définir un espace de volume variable avec la paroi fixe (14) autorisant le positionnement du rouleau de service en phase de fin de finition, ledit volet assurant par effet élastique le maintien dudit rouleau de service en position, tout en autorisant sa rotation pour son dévidement, et en ce que ledit volet coopère avec une levier (16) profilé qui est accouplé au bras de chargement assurant la commande en position du volet lors de la fermeture du couvercle, et en ce que un moyen de verrouillage est associé au levier (16) pour coopérer avec le volet dans certaines phases de fonctionnement, et en ce que l'ensemble des moyens permet le détachement de la dernière extrémité de bande de matériau du mandrin du rouleau de service en phase de finition.- 1 - Apparatus for dispensing strips of paper for hand towels, toilet paper and the like of the type comprising in a casing (1a) and between lateral flanges (3 - 4) the positioning, in the lower part of the apparatus, of '' a drum (6) incorporating a cutting device (7), a pressing element (10) and in the upper part thereof a reel holder (5) of wiping material, the casing being arranged in its part rear to allow positioning of the service roller (R1) at the end of use during the positioning of a reserve roller (R2) on the spool holder, the apparatus comprising a loading arm (9) controlled by closing the cover (2) to pre-position the free end strip of the reserve roller between the drum and the pressing element for the purpose of putting the reserve roller into operation, characterized in that the casing (1a) is arranged in its lower part and behind the drum (6) with a flap (11) pivoting towards the front relative to the lateral flanges and articulated to meet an elastic return means, said casing also comprising, between the flap and the drum, a fixed wall (14) forming a spacer arranged with a ring (15) free to rotate , and in that the pivoting of the flap makes it possible to define a space of variable volume with the fixed wall (14) authorizing the positioning of the service roller at the end of finishing phase, said flap ensuring by elastic effect the maintenance of said service roller in position, while allowing its rotation for its unwinding, and in that said flap cooperates with a profiled lever (16) which is coupled to the loading arm ensuring control in position of the shutter when the cover is closed, and in that a locking means is associated with the lever (16) to cooperate with the shutter in certain operating phases, and in that all of the means allow detachment of the last end of strip of material of the mandrel of the service roller in the finishing phase.
-2- Appareil distributeur, selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que l'espace formé par le volet (11) et la paroi entretoise (14) en phase de basculement vers l'avant du volet est établi en forme d'un entonnoir rétréci vers le haut ayant pour fonction, sous l'effet d'appui du volet par son moyen élastique, de bloquer en position le mandrin du rouleau de service en vue du détachement de la dernière extrémité de bande de matériau dudit mandrin.-2- Dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the space formed by the flap (11) and the spacer wall (14) in the tilting phase towards the front of the flap is established in the form of a funnel narrowed upwards, the function of which, under the effect of the shutter being supported by its elastic means, is to lock in position the mandrel of the service roller with a view to detaching the last end of the strip of material from said mandrel.
- 3 - Appareil distributeur, selon les revendications 1 et 2, caractérisé en ce que le volet (11) présente des doigts (11a) en saillie constituant les moyens d'articulation dans l'épaisseur des flasques (3 - 4), ledit volet présentant, à l'une de ses extrémités, une patte (11b) en saillie, traversant l'épaisseur du flasque (3) à travers une lumière (3a) oblongue curviligne formant guide de passage, et en ce que le moyen élastique de rappel du volet est un ressort en épingle (12) dont l'une des branches (12a) est en appui sur le carter et l'autre (12b) en appui contre la patte (11 b) en saillie du volet.- 3 - Dispensing device, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the flap (11) has projecting fingers (11a) constituting the means of articulation in the thickness of the flanges (3 - 4), said flap having, at one of its ends, a protruding tab (11b) passing through the thickness of the flange (3) through a curvilinear oblong opening (3a) forming a passage guide, and in that the elastic return means of the shutter is a hairpin spring (12) one of the branches (12a) of which rests on the casing and the other (12b) of which bears against the tab (11 b) projecting from the shutter.
- 4 - Appareil distributeur, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la paroi fixe entretoise (14) établie et fixée derrière le tambour reçoit une bague (15) montée libre en rotation, ladite bague assurant une fonction de contre-appui pour le rouleau de matériau en service (R1) en phase de finition.- 4 - Dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fixed spacer wall (14) established and fixed behind the drum receives a ring (15) mounted free to rotate, said ring ensuring a function of counter-support for the roll of material in service (R1) during the finishing phase.
- 5 - Appareil distributeur, selon les revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le volet (11) coopère avec le levier (16) articulé profilé en forme de "F" inversé, cedit levier étant accouplé par un bras de liaison (21) à son autre extrémité avec le bras de chargement (9) de l'extrémité de la bande de papier du rouleau de réserve, ledit levier (16) présentant dans sa partie inférieure (16f) un moyen de commande et de poussée et d'articulation avec la partie basse (2a) inférieure du couvercle, lors du relevage et fermeture de celui-ci sur le carter.- 5 - Dispensing device, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the flap (11) cooperates with the lever (16) articulated shaped in the shape of an inverted "F", said lever being coupled by a link arm (21 ) at its other end with the loading arm (9) of the end of the paper strip of the reserve roll, said lever (16) having in its lower part (16f) a means for controlling and pushing and articulation with the lower lower part (2a) of the cover, when lifting and closing it on the casing.
-6 - Appareil distributeur, selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le levier (16) est articulé dans sa partie supérieure d'angle (16a) par rapport à un axe pivot (17) rapporté sur le flasque (3), son extrémité supérieure (16b) étant associée à un ressort de rappel-6 - Dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that the lever (16) is articulated in its upper corner part (16a) relative to a pivot axis (17) attached to the flange (3), its upper end (16b) being associated with a return spring
(18) fixé au flasque (3), et en ce que la branche médiane (16c) du levier est profilée avec un chant formant came (16d) coopérant avec la patte (11 b) du volet, et en ce que le levier (16) présente un axe d'articulation (19) recevant le moyen de verrouillage (20) formant crochet et coopérant avec le volet.(18) fixed to the flange (3), and in that the middle branch (16c) of the lever is profiled with a cam-shaped edge (16d) cooperating with the tab (11b) of the flap, and in that the lever ( 16) has a hinge pin (19) receiving the locking means (20) forming a hook and cooperating with the flap.
- 7 - Appareil distributeur, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 et 6, caractérisé en ce que le levier (16) est accouplé par un bras (21) au bras de chargement, ledit bras étant solidarisé par ses extrémités (21a - 21b) au levier et au bras de chargement (9), ledit bras de chargement (9) étant sollicité par un rappel élastique par un moyen (22) fixé au flasque (3), et en ce qu'un guide (23) est solidaire du levier (16) pour permettre le positionnement et le coulissement de la partie supérieure du bras (21).- 7 - Dispensing device according to any one of claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the lever (16) is coupled by an arm (21) to the loading arm, said arm being secured by its ends (21a - 21b ) to the lever and to the loading arm (9), said loading arm (9) being urged by an elastic return by means (22) fixed to the flange (3), and in that a guide (23) is integral with the lever (16) to allow positioning and sliding of the upper part of the arm (21).
- 8 - Appareil distributeur, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5, 6 et 7, caractérisé en ce que le levier (16) présente une découpe arrière (16g) profilée en triangulation située dans la zone de raccordement entre les bandes horizontales, médiane et supérieure, du levier, et en ce que ledit décrochement autorise le passage et le positionnement d'un taquet (24) solidaire du bras de liaison (21), ledit taquet étant guidé par une rampe fixe (25) solidaire du flasque (3), ledit taquet étant sollicité pour se déplacer de sa position sur la rampe fixe, pour venir en contact sur le bras de chargement lors de l'appui du volet (11 ) sur le chant profilé du levier (16), ce déplacement provoquant le basculement du bras de chargement (9) et la mise en place de la première bande du rouleau de réserve entre le tambour et l'élément presseur.- 8 - Dispensing device according to any one of claims 5, 6 and 7, characterized in that the lever (16) has a rear cutout (16g) profiled in triangulation located in the connection zone between the horizontal bands, median and upper, of the lever, and in that said recess authorizes the passage and the positioning of a cleat (24) integral with the link arm (21), said cleat being guided by a fixed ramp (25) integral with the flange (3 ), said cleat being urged to move from its position on the fixed ramp, to come into contact on the loading arm when the flap (11) is pressed on the profiled edge of the lever (16), this displacement causing the tilting the loading arm (9) and placing the first strip of the reserve roller between the drum and the pressing element.
- 9 - Appareil distributeur, selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que en situation de fin d'expiration du rouleau de service, le volet (11) est maintenu en position par le crochet (20) de manière à définir un espace de volume réduit avec la paroi fixe (14) et empêcher l'échappement vers le haut du mandrin du rouleau de service.- 9 - Dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that in the end-of-expiration situation of the service roller, the flap (11) is held in position by the hook (20) so defining a space of reduced volume with the fixed wall (14) and preventing the escape to the top of the mandrel of the service roller.
-10- Appareil distributeur, selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le volet présente, sur sa bordure longitudinale, deux prolongements (11 e) susceptibles de pénétrer lors de son basculement vers l'avant dans des fenêtres correspondantes (14c) établies sur la paroi entretoise (14). -10- Dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that the flap has, on its longitudinal edge, two extensions (11 e) capable of penetrating during its tilting forward in corresponding windows (14c) established on the spacer wall (14).
EP97932876A 1996-07-19 1997-07-10 Apparatus for dispensing strips of tissue paper for use as a hand towel, toilet paper and the like Expired - Lifetime EP0912128B1 (en)

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