EP1191871A1 - Formation of a towel loop in a hand towel dispenser - Google Patents

Formation of a towel loop in a hand towel dispenser

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EP1191871A1
EP1191871A1 EP00938443A EP00938443A EP1191871A1 EP 1191871 A1 EP1191871 A1 EP 1191871A1 EP 00938443 A EP00938443 A EP 00938443A EP 00938443 A EP00938443 A EP 00938443A EP 1191871 A1 EP1191871 A1 EP 1191871A1
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towel
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Albert Gaide
Christian Frei
Markus Ehrensperger
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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
    • A47K10/28—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 dispensing a clean part and taking-up a soiled part, e.g. using rolls; with dispensers for soap or other detergents; with disinfecting or heating devices

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  • the invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 and to an apparatus for performing the method according to claim 5.
  • the cloth towel sheet is dispensed in portions for economical use;
  • a cloth loop suitable for hand drying is formed, a portion of the material that has already been used is rolled back. This reduces towel consumption by almost half.
  • an additional loop in the towel web mentioned in the claim can be anywhere in the Dispensers are made in front of the wrapping for used cloth and is not limited to a horizontally guided path.
  • the method of claim 2 prevents wrinkling in the returned towel and thus ensures a tight winding of the towel used.
  • the limitation of the cloth loop according to claim 4 guarantees the user a hygienic towel loop at all times.
  • the device for carrying out the method according to claim 5 is oriented to a precise parallel guidance of the roller and prevents its jamming.
  • a resilient return of the used cloth part advantageously takes place according to claim 7.
  • the design of the roller according to claim 8 results in good contact on the towel, even when wet, allows drying and prevents its sticking to the surface.
  • the guidance of the fabric web can be further improved by the side guides according to claim 9. It is advantageous to use path limiting elements according to claim 10 to reduce noise, which also relieves the mechanical elements of the cable pull.
  • Fig. 2 is a practically realized pendulum roller with its actuators
  • Fig. 3 shows a section of a housing in the
  • a dispenser is designated 100.
  • the cloth guide is shown from the roll with a clean cloth T until the used cloth T 1 is wound up. It can be seen from FIG. 1 a how an additional loop 1 around a roller 2 is formed in the interior of the dispenser 100.
  • roller 2 The practical configuration of a roller 2 can be seen in FIG. 2; in this embodiment it is referred to as a pendulum roller 50.
  • This pendulum roller 50 has a structure with notches 51 and has laterally flange-like side guides 53 and one gear wheel 52 each serving for parallel guidance.
  • a gripper rocker 55 engages with its recess 56 over its shaft.
  • the gripper rocker 55 is pivotally mounted on a bearing pin 64 in the direction p and has on its upper side a tension spring attachment 57, on which an approximately vertically arranged tension spring 58 is suspended.
  • a stop pin 59 is used for the forced actuation of the pendulum roller 50 depending on the position of a hood, not shown here.
  • a bearing journal 54 is rotatably inserted, on which a pulling rope 60 is suspended, which is guided via a rope pulley 60 'to a winding spool 61 and is wound or held taut by its integrated spiral spring 63.
  • a bore 62 of this winding spool 61 is also rotatably mounted in a portioning wheel (not shown) for the cloth dispensing.
  • the dispenser 100 is partially disassembled.
  • the rear wall 40 of the apparatus housing which is usually attached with its mounting surface M to a vertical wall.
  • a side cheek 18 protrudes, which carries a guide and bearing point 41 for a shaft journal 11 of a pivot module that is not visible.
  • a curved guide 49 Behind it is a curved guide 49, which also guides the swivel module.
  • a recess can be seen, which serves the pin guide 42 for a full display for the cloth T.
  • the previously mentioned tension spring 58 is arranged, which is hooked onto the gripper rocker 55 in the tension spring guide 57.
  • a guide groove 39 which runs concentrically to an invisible central gearwheel and which serves to guide a friction drive which is intended for winding up the used cloth T ';
  • a guide groove 20 widened at the top serves to facilitate the installation of this drive.
  • a guide groove 23 which ends in a linear toothing 44, are intended for the parallel guidance of a fabric shell, also not shown, in which the roller with the clean cloth T is vertically displaceably mounted.
  • the pendulum roller 50 is drawn in its rear position, analogous to FIG. 1b, and struck on travel limiting elements 50 '. Here you can see their parallel guide 45 with an overhead parallel toothing 46, which guides them axially parallel to the front position shown in dashed lines.
  • the pendulum path is labeled p.
  • a part of a hood 25 with its bearing journal 24 is also shown for triggering further functions.
  • the subject matter of the invention can easily be adapted to the desired length of temporarily returned towel T 1 by specifying the pendulum travel of the roller 2 or the pendulum roller 50.
  • the control of the gripper rocker 55 can be implemented via the process of dispensing the cloth; it can also be locked to prevent other functions such as loading the dispenser.

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Abstract

The aim of the invention is to provide a hand towel dispenser that provides the user with a hand towel loop (4) that is easy to handle. To this end, an additional loop (1) is formed inside the dispenser (100). When the hand towel is pulled out, said additional loop almost disappears and then re-forms after the towel has been used. A spring-mounted roller (2) is provided for this purpose. Said roller releases temporarily used towel (T') for forming a loop, in order to avoid using an unnecessarily long piece (T) in the loop (4).

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Tuchschlaufen Bildung in einem Handtuchspender Cloth loops formation in a towel dispenser
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren ge äss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie auf eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 5.The invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 and to an apparatus for performing the method according to claim 5.
In notorisch bekannten Handtuchspendern wird zur sparsamen Verwendung der Stoffhandtuchbahn diese portionenweise ausgegeben; es wird zusätzlich bei der Bildung einer zum Hän- detrocknen geeigneten Tuchschlaufe vom bereits benutzten Stoff eine Teilportion zurückgerollt. Dadurch verringert sich der Handtuchverbrauch um beinahe die Hälfte.In notoriously known towel dispensers, the cloth towel sheet is dispensed in portions for economical use; In addition, when a cloth loop suitable for hand drying is formed, a portion of the material that has already been used is rolled back. This reduces towel consumption by almost half.
Die technische Umsetzung in Handtuchspendern bereitet aber Schwierigkeiten, da die aufgewickelte Rolle benutzten Tuchs in ihrem Durchmesser mit zunehmender Benutzung grösser wird und weil zudem eine Umschaltung zwischen einer Vorwärtsbewegung und einer Rückwärtsbewegung der Wickelachse erforderlich ist. Demzufolge treten in diesem Bereich der Spender häufig Probleme auf; sie neigen zum Blockieren.The technical implementation in towel dispensers presents difficulties, however, since the diameter of the wound roll of used towel increases with increasing use, and because a switch between a forward movement and a backward movement of the winding axis is also required. As a result, problems often arise in this area of donors; they tend to block.
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Verfahren anzugeben, welches die Nachteile des Stands der Technik nicht aufweist, in seiner Umsetzung wirtschaftlich ist und keinen Wartungsaufwand erfordert.It is an object of the present invention to provide a method which does not have the disadvantages of the prior art, is economical to implement and does not require any maintenance.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 und gemäss Vorrichtung Anspruch 5 gelöst.This object is achieved by the features of claim 1 and according to the device claim 5.
Der im Patentanspruch genannte Einbezug einer zusätzlichen Schlaufe in der Handtuchbahn kann an beliebiger Stelle im Spender, vor dem Wickel für benutztes Tuch, erfolgen und ist nicht auf eine horizontal geführte Bahn beschränkt.The inclusion of an additional loop in the towel web mentioned in the claim can be anywhere in the Dispensers are made in front of the wrapping for used cloth and is not limited to a horizontally guided path.
In nachfolgenden abhängigen Ansprüchen sind vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung charakterisiert.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are characterized in the following dependent claims.
Das Verfahren nach Anspruch 2 verhindert eine Faltenbildung in der zurückgegebenen Tuchbahή und gewährleistet damit ein straffes Wickeln des benutzten Handtuchs.The method of claim 2 prevents wrinkling in the returned towel and thus ensures a tight winding of the towel used.
Durch den Einbezug einer Feder, Anspruch 3, erfährt das Verfahren nach Anspruch 2 eine nochmalige Verbesserung.By including a spring, claim 3, the method according to claim 2 undergoes a further improvement.
Die Begrenzung der Tuchschlaufe nach Anspruch 4 gewährleistet dem Benutzer eine jederzeit hygienische Handtuchschlaufe.The limitation of the cloth loop according to claim 4 guarantees the user a hygienic towel loop at all times.
Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 5 ist auf eine präzise Parallelführung der Walze ausgerichtet und verhindert deren Verklemmen.The device for carrying out the method according to claim 5 is oriented to a precise parallel guidance of the roller and prevents its jamming.
Besonders wirtschaftlich ist der Einsatz einer Greifer- Wippe nach Anspruch 6, da sie nur wenig Bauteile erfordert.The use of a gripper rocker according to claim 6 is particularly economical since it requires only a few components.
Eine federnde Rückgabe des benutzten Tuchteils geschieht vorteilhafterweise nach Anspruch 7.A resilient return of the used cloth part advantageously takes place according to claim 7.
Die Ausgestaltung der Walze nach Anspruch 8 ergibt einen guten Kontakt auf dem Handtuch, auch im nassen Zustand, erlaubt ein Trocknen und verhindert dessen Kleben an der Oberfläche .The design of the roller according to claim 8 results in good contact on the towel, even when wet, allows drying and prevents its sticking to the surface.
Die Führung der Tuchbahn kann durch die Seitenführungen ge- äss Anspruch 9 nochmals verbessert werden. Es ist vorteilhaft, zur Geräuschminderung Wegbegrenzungselemente nach Anspruch 10 einzusetzen, was zudem die mechanischen Elemente des Seilzugs entlastet.The guidance of the fabric web can be further improved by the side guides according to claim 9. It is advantageous to use path limiting elements according to claim 10 to reduce noise, which also relieves the mechanical elements of the cable pull.
Nachfolgend wird der Erfindungsgegenstand anhand von Zeich- nungen näher erläutert.The subject matter of the invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of drawings.
Es zeigen:Show it:
Fig. la einen schematisch dargestellten Handtuchspender mit seiner Tuchführung, vor der Benutzung,La a schematically illustrated towel dispenser with its towel guide before use,
Fig. lb den Spender Fig. la mit ausgezogener Tuchschleife während der Benutzung,Fig. Lb the dispenser Fig. La with the cloth loop pulled out during use,
Fig. 2 eine praktisch realisierte Pendelwalze mit ihren Betätigungsorganen undFig. 2 is a practically realized pendulum roller with its actuators and
Fig. 3 einen Ausschnitt aus einem Gehäuse mit in denFig. 3 shows a section of a housing in the
Endstellungen eingezeichneter Pendelwalze, inte- griert in die übrige Konfiguration des Spenders.End positions of the pendulum roller shown, integrated in the remaining configuration of the dispenser.
In Fig. la und lb ist ein Spender mit 100 bezeichnet. In beiden Figuren ist die Tuchführung von der Rolle mit sauberem Tuch T bis zum Aufwickeln des benutzten Tuchs T1 gezeigt. Aus Fig. la ist zu entnehmen, wie im Innern des Spenders 100 eine zusätzliche Schlaufe 1, um eine Walze 2, gebildet wird.In Fig. La and lb, a dispenser is designated 100. In both figures the cloth guide is shown from the roll with a clean cloth T until the used cloth T 1 is wound up. It can be seen from FIG. 1 a how an additional loop 1 around a roller 2 is formed in the interior of the dispenser 100.
Ziehen nun die Hände HB eines Benutzers an der mit zwei parallelen Strichen gezeichneten Stelle vor Griffschalen 3, so wird die Walze 2 in Richtung -p nach hinten gezogen und gleichzeitig von der oben liegenden Rolle sauberes Tuch T abgegeben. Die resultierende Handtuchschleife 4 ist in Fig. lb zu sehen; sie wurde gebildet, ohne dass benutztes Tuch T1 von der entsprechenden Rolle abgewickelt werden usste.If a user's hands HB now pull in front of the handle scales 3 at the point drawn with two parallel lines, the roller 2 is pulled in the direction -p to the rear and, at the same time, clean cloth T is dispensed from the roll above. The resulting towel loop 4 can be seen in FIG. 1b; it was formed without the used cloth T 1 having to be unwound from the corresponding roll.
Die praktische Ausgestaltung einer Walze 2 ist in Fig. 2 zu sehen; sie ist in dieser Ausführung als Pendelwalze 50 bezeichnet .The practical configuration of a roller 2 can be seen in FIG. 2; in this embodiment it is referred to as a pendulum roller 50.
Diese Pendelwalze 50 weist eine Struktur mit Einkerbungen 51 auf und besitzt seitlich flanschartige Seitenführungen 53 und je ein der Parallelführung dienendes Zahnrad 52. Auf der linken Seite der Pendelwalze 50 greift eine Greifer- Wippe 55 mit ihrer Ausnehmung 56 über deren Welle. Die Greifer-Wippe 55 ist an einem Lagerzapfen 64 in Richtung p schwenkbar gelagert und besitzt auf einer oberen Seite eine Zugfederbefestigung 57, an welcher eine in etwa senkrecht angeordnete Zugfeder 58 eingehängt ist. Ein Anschlagzapfen 59 dient der zwangsweisen Betätigung der Pendelwalze 50 in Abhängigkeit der Stellung einer hier nicht gezeichneten Haube .This pendulum roller 50 has a structure with notches 51 and has laterally flange-like side guides 53 and one gear wheel 52 each serving for parallel guidance. On the left side of the pendulum roller 50, a gripper rocker 55 engages with its recess 56 over its shaft. The gripper rocker 55 is pivotally mounted on a bearing pin 64 in the direction p and has on its upper side a tension spring attachment 57, on which an approximately vertically arranged tension spring 58 is suspended. A stop pin 59 is used for the forced actuation of the pendulum roller 50 depending on the position of a hood, not shown here.
Rechtsseitig der Pendelwalze 50 ist ein Lagerzapfen 54 drehbar eingesetzt, an dem ein Zugseil 60 eingehängt ist, welches über eine Seilrolle 60' zu einer Wickelspule 61 geführt ist und durch deren integrierte Spiralfeder 63 aufgewickelt ist bzw. gestrafft gehalten wird. Eine Bohrung 62 dieser Wickelspule 61 ist in einem nicht dargestellten Por- tionierrad für die Tuchausgabe ebenfalls drehbar gelagert.On the right side of the pendulum roller 50, a bearing journal 54 is rotatably inserted, on which a pulling rope 60 is suspended, which is guided via a rope pulley 60 'to a winding spool 61 and is wound or held taut by its integrated spiral spring 63. A bore 62 of this winding spool 61 is also rotatably mounted in a portioning wheel (not shown) for the cloth dispensing.
In Fig. 3 ist der Spender 100 teilweise demontiert. Man erkennt hier die Rückwand 40 des Apparategehäuses, welche üblicherweise mit ihrer Montagefläche M an einer senkrechten Wand angebracht wird. Rechtwinklig zur Ruckwand 40 ragt eine Seitenwange 18 heraus, welche eine Fuhrungs- und Lagerstelle 41 für einen Wellenzapfen 11 eines nicht sichtbaren Schwenkmoduls trägt. Dahinter befindet sich eine kurvenförmige Kulissenfuhrung 49, welche ebenfalls das Schwenkmodul fuhrt. Im oberen Bereich der Seitenwange 18 ist eine Ausnehmung zu sehen, die der Zapfenfuhrung 42 einer Fullanzeige für das Tuch T dient. Daneben ist die vorgangig erwähnte Zugfeder 58 angeordnet, die an der Greifer-Wippe 55 in der Zugfederbesti- gung 57 eingehängt ist.3, the dispenser 100 is partially disassembled. Here one can see the rear wall 40 of the apparatus housing, which is usually attached with its mounting surface M to a vertical wall. At right angles to the rear wall 40, a side cheek 18 protrudes, which carries a guide and bearing point 41 for a shaft journal 11 of a pivot module that is not visible. Behind it is a curved guide 49, which also guides the swivel module. In the upper region of the side cheek 18, a recess can be seen, which serves the pin guide 42 for a full display for the cloth T. In addition, the previously mentioned tension spring 58 is arranged, which is hooked onto the gripper rocker 55 in the tension spring guide 57.
Im weiteren sieht man eine konzentrisch zu einem nicht sichtbaren Zentral-Zahnrad verlaufende Fuhrungsnut 39, welche der Fuhrung eines Friktionsantriebs dient, der für das Aufwickeln des benutzten Tuchs T' bestimmt ist; dem er- leichterten Einbau dieses Antriebs dient eine oben aufgeweitete Fuhrungsnut 20.Furthermore, one can see a guide groove 39 which runs concentrically to an invisible central gearwheel and which serves to guide a friction drive which is intended for winding up the used cloth T '; A guide groove 20 widened at the top serves to facilitate the installation of this drive.
Weitere Elemente, wie eine Fuhrungsnut 23, eine Vertikalnut 43, welche in einer Linearverzahnung 44 mundet, sind für die parallelen Fuhrung einer ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Stoffschale bestimm, in welcher die Rolle mit sauberem Tuch T vertikal verschieblich gelagert ist.Further elements, such as a guide groove 23, a vertical groove 43, which ends in a linear toothing 44, are intended for the parallel guidance of a fabric shell, also not shown, in which the roller with the clean cloth T is vertically displaceably mounted.
Die Pendelwalze 50 ist in ihrer hinteren Position, analog Fig. lb, gezeichnet und an Wegbegrenzungselementen 50' angeschlagen. Hier erkennt man ihre Parallelfuhrung 45 mit einer oben liegenden Parallelverzahnung 46, welche sie achsparallel in die gestrichelt dargestellte vordere Position fuhrt. Der Pendelweg ist mit p bezeichnet. Der Vollständigkeit halber ist auch noch ein Teil einer Haube 25 mit ihrem Lagerzapfen 24 für die Auslösung weiterer Funktionen eingezeichnet.The pendulum roller 50 is drawn in its rear position, analogous to FIG. 1b, and struck on travel limiting elements 50 '. Here you can see their parallel guide 45 with an overhead parallel toothing 46, which guides them axially parallel to the front position shown in dashed lines. The pendulum path is labeled p. For the sake of completeness, a part of a hood 25 with its bearing journal 24 is also shown for triggering further functions.
Der Erfindungsgegenstand kann leicht an die gewünschte Länge temporär zurückgegebenes Handtuch T1 angepasst werden, indem der Pendelweg der Walze 2 bzw. der Pendelwalze 50 festgelegt wird. Die Steuerung der Greifer-Wippe 55 ist über den Ablauf der Tuchausgabe realisierbar; ebenso lässt sie sich Sperren um andere Funktionen, wie das Beladen des Spenders nicht zu behindern.The subject matter of the invention can easily be adapted to the desired length of temporarily returned towel T 1 by specifying the pendulum travel of the roller 2 or the pendulum roller 50. The control of the gripper rocker 55 can be implemented via the process of dispensing the cloth; it can also be locked to prevent other functions such as loading the dispenser.
Von besonderer Bedeutung ist, dass die erfindungsgemässe Schlaufe zumindest annähernd horizontal geführt ist, da sich nur dann kompakte und in ihrer Bauhöhe ansprechende Handtuchspender realisieren lassen. It is of particular importance that the loop according to the invention is guided at least approximately horizontally, since only then can compact towel dispensers which are appealing in their height be realized.

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P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e Patent claims
1. Verfahren zur Bildung einer zum Handetrocknen geeigneten Tuchschlaufe in einem Handtuchspender, der von einer Rolle portionenweise sauberes Tuch abrollt und dieses nach dessen Benutzung auf einer getrennten Rolle aufwickelt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Innern des Handtuchspenders (100) mit dem benutzten Tuch (T) eine zusatzliche Schlaufe (1) gebildet wird, welche zur teilweisen Bildung einer zum Handetrocknen bestimmten Tuchschlaufe (4) herangezogen wird.1. A method for forming a towel loop suitable for hand drying in a towel dispenser, which unrolls a piece of clean towel from a roll and winds it up after use on a separate roll, characterized in that inside the towel dispenser (100) with the used towel (T. ) an additional loop (1) is formed, which is used for the partial formation of a cloth loop (4) intended for hand drying.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in das Innere der Schlaufe (1) eine diese straffende Walze (2) eingelegt wird, welche zur Bildung der zum Handetrocknen bestimmten Tuchschlaufe (4) nachgefuhrt wird.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that in the interior of the loop (1) this tightening roller (2) is inserted, which is followed to form the towel loop intended for hand drying (4).
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Walze (2) eine Pendelwalze ist, die durch einen Federzug (60,61,63) gestrafft wird.3. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that the roller (2) is a pendulum roller which is tightened by a spring tension (60,61,63).
4. Verfahren nach einer der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zur Bildung der Handtuchschlaufe (4) herangezogene Lange des benutzten Tuchs (T') auf höchstens die Hälfte der Lange der gesamten aus dem Spender (100) heraustretenden Tuch- schlaufe (4) begrenzt wird.4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the used towel (T ') used to form the towel loop (4) is at most half the length of the total towel loop (4) emerging from the dispenser (100) ) is limited.
5. Vorrichtung zur Durchfuhrung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 3 und 4 in einem Handtuchspender zur Bildung einer zum Handetrocknen geeigneten Tuchschlaufe, wo- bei der Spender von einer Rolle portionenweise sauberes Tuch abrollt und dieses nach dessen Benutzung auf einer getrennten Rolle aufwickelt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Pendelwalze (50) vorgesehen ist, die in beiden Endbereichen parallelführende Zahnräder (52) aufweist, welche beidseitig in Zahnstangen (46) eingreifen.5. Device for carrying out the method according to claims 3 and 4 in a towel dispenser to form a towel loop suitable for hand drying, where Rolls clean cloth in portions at the dispenser and winds it up after use on a separate roll, characterized in that a pendulum roller (50) is provided which has gear wheels (52) which run in parallel in both end regions and which have racks (46 ) intervene.
6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf einer Seite der Pendelwalze (50) eine mit einer Feder (58) belastete Greifer-Wippe (55) die Pendelwalze (50) zur Bildung der zusätzlichen Schlaufe (1) spannt.6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that on one side of the pendulum roller (50) with a spring (58) loaded gripper rocker (55) tensions the pendulum roller (50) to form the additional loop (1).
7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf einer Seite der Pendelwalze (50) ein Lagerzapfen (54) eingesetzt ist, an dem das Ende eines Zugseils (60) befestigt ist, welches über eine Spiralfeder (63) belastet und über eine Wickelspule (61) geführt an der Pendelwalze (50) angreift und die zusätzliche Schlaufe (1) entlastet.7. The device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that on one side of the pendulum roller (50) a bearing pin (54) is used, on which the end of a pull cable (60) is attached, which is loaded via a spiral spring (63) and via a winding spool (61) acts on the pendulum roller (50) and relieves the additional loop (1).
8. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pendelwalze (50) Einkerbungen (51) aufweist.8. Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the pendulum roller (50) has notches (51).
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pendelwalze (50) flanschför- mige Seitenführungen (53) aufweist.9. Device according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the pendulum roller (50) has flange-shaped side guides (53).
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine nutförmige Parallelführung (45) vorgesehen ist, welche den Pendelweg (+p) front- seitig begrenzt und dass an einer Rückwand (40) des Spenders (100) schlagaufnehmende Wegbegrenzungselemente (50') vorgesehen sind. 10. Device according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that a groove-shaped parallel guide (45) is provided, which the pendulum path (+ p) front limited on the side and that shock-absorbing travel limiting elements (50 ') are provided on a rear wall (40) of the dispenser (100).
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