EP2303081B1 - Pre-cut wiping material dispensing apparatus - Google Patents

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EP2303081B1
EP2303081B1 EP20090761893 EP09761893A EP2303081B1 EP 2303081 B1 EP2303081 B1 EP 2303081B1 EP 20090761893 EP20090761893 EP 20090761893 EP 09761893 A EP09761893 A EP 09761893A EP 2303081 B1 EP2303081 B1 EP 2303081B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K10/42—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
    • A47K10/426—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the front or sides of the dispenser
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K10/42—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
    • A47K10/424—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked dispensing from the bottom part of the dispenser
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the invention relates to the technical sector of dispensing devices for wiping materials such as hand towel, toilet paper, paper towels and the like.
  • the strip of material can be wound into a coil and it is then necessary to arrange the apparatus with an automatic cutting device allowing the cutting of the strip in a predetermined format, while allowing the introduction of the end of the tape out of the apparatus to pull and cut a following format of wiping material.
  • the web of material is uniform without pre-cutting at manufacture and winding.
  • the Applicant has also been interested in the design of dispensing apparatus for wiping material in the pre-folded accordion position, but with complex configurations and arrangements.
  • wiper-type wiping paper It is also known for wiper-type wiping paper to have a coil with the pre-cut material in an established format. These coils are usually wound on a support sleeve that can the case where appropriate, be mounted on a simplified uncoiler with two end pieces penetrating into the sleeve and a mounting base.
  • the Applicant's approach has been to focus on the design of a simplified dispensing apparatus of pre-cut strips of wiping material that can be rolled or folded in Z.
  • the Applicant wanted to make a simple dispenser device, inexpensive, without cutting system by the conditions of presentation of the pre-cut materials coil or folded in Z.
  • the aim was to achieve a compact and silent dispensing apparatus, easy loading, and applicable in particular to these two cases.
  • the apparatus for dispensing wiping materials is remarkable in that the device for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the band of pre-cut material comprises a single piece ensuring said functions.
  • the apparatus for dispensing wiping materials is remarkable in that the device for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the strip of pre-cut material comprises a loading plate. and guiding the web of material and an anti-crease shaping plate.
  • the dispensing apparatus for wiping materials is referenced as a whole by (A) and allows the distribution of strips of materials pre-cut, spooled or Z-folded. It comprises a parallelepiped-shaped casing (1) forming a receptacle with a bottom plate (1a), a lower horizontal wall (1b) and side walls (1c) and a cover (2). articulated with locking means (3).
  • the housing and the cover are arranged with forms in central cutting to allow the exit of the strip of material pulled by the operator.
  • the apparatus comprises a device (D) for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the strip of pre-cut material drawn to be evacuated at the base of the apparatus.
  • the device is established and designed according to a first variant from a single piece which provides the various functions of loading, guiding and shaping anti-fold in cooperation with the lid arranged with complementary shapes as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 4 .
  • the device (D) according to a second variant is designed with on the one hand a loading and guiding plate and on the other hand an anti-wrinkle shaping plate in cooperation with the lid arranged with complementary shapes as shown in FIGS. Figures 5 to 12 .
  • the side walls (1c) of the housing in the distribution version of strips of materials wound in a reel each comprise a flexible tongue (1d) support tip (2) for receiving and engage in the mandrel (3) of the coil (B) of wiping materials.
  • Figures 1 to 4 the horizontal bottom plate (1c) receives the stack of Z-fold precut materials to be dispensed or a pre-cut material coil.
  • the bottom plate has a central cutout (1f) in its front part.
  • a transverse wall (1g) delimiting the positioning of the coil of material by preventing access to the interior of the receptacle formed by the casing thus arranged .
  • the latter receives a cover (4) hinged on pins (5) connecting the lateral walls of the housing.
  • the cover thus has a front wall (4a) with a cutout (4b) arranged exactly opposite the central cutout (1f) formed on the housing and allowing the passage of the material web, and its drawing by the user.
  • the upper wall (1b) of the lid is arranged with a locking tab (5) in the closed position.
  • the inner part (4a1) of the front wall is arranged with a protruding shape (6) intended to participate in the guiding and anti-crease shaping of the material. drawn in close combination with the device (D) for loading, guiding and anti-bending shaping of the web of material pulled by the operator.
  • said device (D) is made in the form of a single plate (7) integral and capable of coming on the front part of the housing (1) and closing it by locking in position.
  • this single plate (7) flap is arranged in its upper part with a curved shape (7a) or rounded established in a curvilinear configuration in slight overflow on either side of the thickness of the wall of the plate. This allows the passage and support of pre-cut material folded Z or from the precut coil located in the rear part of the housing.
  • the plate (7) has on one or both edges (7b) a protruding shape coming to hook against the inner side walls or the locking housing.
  • FIG. 2b It has thus been represented alternatively figure (2b ) an inner hook shape (7c) for this locking, and obtained during the molding of the housing.
  • the flap (7) is articulated at its base by the axes (5) penetrating into openings formed on the side walls of the housing.
  • the flap (7) has a protruding shape (8) with a curvilinear configuration which is capable of surrounding the complementary shape (6) established on the inside wall of the cover by defining between them a passage (P) of the strip of material .
  • the shape (8) has a horseshoe-shaped appearance and fits snugly around the shape (6), both having the same thickness by somehow sandwiching the strip of wiping material.
  • the strip of drawn material lies flat and without folds when passing between forms (6 - 8).
  • the apparatus at the exit point of the strip of material is provided with abutments (17 - 18) opposite on either side of the strip of material ensuring the separation of a strip format by relative to the pre-cut line opposite the band.
  • the opening for pulling the web of material is upstream of the separation of the webstrip formats.
  • the apparatus comprises only three components, the housing, the cover and the device (D) consisting of a single plate (7) providing the various loading, guiding and setting functions. in anti-crease form of the strip of material.
  • These three components are made of plastic material and can be assembled by simply snapping without external screwing element or the like.
  • the front wall of the cover is parallel to the plate (7) leaving a passage to the strip of material by pulling its movement and its output from the front of the device. If the material is set in a folded precut configuration, the fold configuration allows the material above the device to be conveyed to the upper housing portion (7a) and then the format output by format.
  • the retention and the passage of the web of material between the complementary shapes (6-8) allow, in combination with the stops (17 - 18) side, the separation of a format of material and successively.
  • These abutments in contact with the material cause a retaining effect and result in the separation of the tape format by progressive tearing from the ends of the pre-cut line and thus the total separation of the tape format from the rest of the tape. material.
  • the device (D) includes two means: a loading and guiding plate (9) and an anti-folding shaping plate (10).
  • the cover (4) is arranged on either side of the cutout (4b) with two identical shapes (6) protruding and thickened having a configuration for example triangular and defining at the base of this shape a curvilinear configuration (6a) .
  • These two forms (6a) are likely by their full face to form planes of support and sliding flat of the strip of drawn material and participating in its shaping device output.
  • the thickness of these shapes (6a) is of the order of about 2 to 3 mm.
  • the device (D) comprises a loading plate (9) articulated with respect to the housing and having at its upper end in which is positioned a deflection roller (11), and a plate (10) for shaping anti-creases.
  • the strip of material pre-cut into a coil or folded in a Z disposed at the front of the loading plate in a parallel plane and in elastic return relative thereto.
  • the loading plate (9) is articulated at its base (9a) on pivot axes (12) relative to the side walls (1c) of the housing and is in the longitudinal plane of the housing.
  • This plate (9) is articulated against a return means (13) of the spring type in a forward pivoting movement to accompany the tensile force during the drawing of the pre-cut material strip by the 'user.
  • Fixing the return means is effected by one end (13-1) on one of the side walls of the housing or, where appropriate, on the bottom plate.
  • the other end (13-2) of the biasing means is fixed on the loading plate.
  • the plate (9) for loading has a central cutout (9b) in direct correspondence with the cuts (1f) and (4b) above established on the housing and on the cover.
  • the loading plate (9) has in its upper part flexible tongues (9c) between which is disposed the return roller (11). The latter is therefore in the upper part and in contact with the strip of material coming from the reel, or Z-folded material being unwound.
  • the return roller (11) is set in a curvilinear configuration, so arched at its ends to allow traction of the material strip to the right or left by the user.
  • the anti-crease forming plate (10) of the web of material is in front of the loading plate (9) in a plane parallel thereto, leaving a gap (e) between them.
  • This anti-wrinkle shaping plate is resiliently fixed with respect to the loading plate against the return means (14) mounted on connecting pins (15) or the like attached from the cover plate. loading.
  • the anti-ply shaping plate which constitutes the flat support plane of the strip of pre-cut material after passing over the roller and of returning, is capable of a controlled elastic displacement with respect to the loading plate. depending on the tensile forces and tension on the strip of material drawn.
  • said anti-crease forming plate (10) has an upper half-moon (10a) or curvilinear shape for the passage of the pre-cut material web and its orientation towards the output of the device. This half-moon shape is complementary to the curvilinear forms established on the projecting portions on the inner face of the cover by fitting together and leaving a passage (P) for the strip of material. It is thus understood that when the device is closed, the anti-bending shaping plate comes to bear against the inner face of the cover to define a trace and output guidance of the strip of material.
  • the thickness of the anti-bending shaping plate is identical to that of the protruding parts so as to have a good interlocking.
  • a passage (P) of 3 to 5 mm for example is established between the respective curvilinear edges of the protruding parts and the half-moon shape of the anti-fold forming plate to allow the passage and the sliding of the strip of material.
  • the return means (14) allow by elastic expansion a pressure of the anti-crease forming plate against the inner face of the lid with a slight pressure.
  • the anti-crease shaping plate makes it possible to flatten the sliding of the strip of material when leaving the apparatus.
  • the tensile force will ensure at the end of the passage the separation of a strip relative to the rest of the coil through the two stops (17-18).
  • the various cutouts formed on the lid, the loading plate and the anti-bending shaping plate allow the material to be gripped by the user.
  • FIG 12 an alternative embodiment in which the coil of pre-cut materials is positioned in the opposite direction of the position illustrated above.
  • the material coil is mounted on arms (16) resiliently articulated by return means (19) to always come to bear the return roller.
  • the tilting of the support arms of the reel takes place according to the arrow (F1) and the unfolding of the band according to the arrow (F2).
  • the two abutments (17-18) are arranged symmetrically with respect to the zone of passage and exit of the strip of material. These stops are arranged near the lower front of the device and slide relative to its edge. These stops are also adapted to the device in the configuration of the different variants.
  • the solution provided by the invention is very practical, inexpensive and easy to use.
  • the apparatus can be made of plastic material, or in the form of cardboard in lost packaging.

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Abstract

A wipe material dispensing machine includes a housing forming a receptacle with a back plate, a horizontal lower wall, side walls, and an articulated lockable cover. The inner face of the cover has a protruding curved member. A device, articulated relative to the housing, fulfils the functions of loading, guiding and preventing creasing of the pre-cut strip of material which is pulled so that it can be removed from the forward, lower part of the machine. The device includes a raised curved element surrounding the member on the cover when the cover is closed. The element and member being concentric and leaving room for the pulled pre-cut strip of material to pass through. The pre-cut wipe material is wound on a reel or accordion pleated, and the lower part of the machine includes, at the point where the material emerges, opposite-facing limit stops.

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L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des appareils distributeurs de matériaux d'essuyage du type essuie-main, papier toilette, essuie-tout et similaires.The invention relates to the technical sector of dispensing devices for wiping materials such as hand towel, toilet paper, paper towels and the like.

Le Demandeur travaille depuis de très longues années dans ce domaine spécifique et a été amené à déposer plusieurs dizaines de brevets sur des appareils de ce type avec coupe automatique ou semi-automatique et par simple tirage de l'extrémité de la bande de matériau sortant de l'appareil.The Applicant has been working for many years in this specific field and has had to file dozens of patents on devices of this type with automatic or semi-automatic cutting and by simply pulling the end of the strip of material emerging from the device.

La bande de matériau peut être enroulée en bobine et il est alors nécessaire d'agencer l'appareil avec un dispositif de coupe automatique permettant la découpe de la bande selon un format prédéterminé, tout en autorisant la mise en place de l'extrémité de la bande hors de l'appareil pour tirer et découper un format suivant de matériau d'essuyage.The strip of material can be wound into a coil and it is then necessary to arrange the apparatus with an automatic cutting device allowing the cutting of the strip in a predetermined format, while allowing the introduction of the end of the tape out of the apparatus to pull and cut a following format of wiping material.

Dans cette configuration, la bande de matériau est uniforme sans prédécoupage à la fabrication et l'enroulement.In this configuration, the web of material is uniform without pre-cutting at manufacture and winding.

Le Demandeur s'est aussi intéressé à la conception d'appareil distributeur de matériau d'essuyage en position prépliée en accordéon, mais avec des configurations et agencements complexes.The Applicant has also been interested in the design of dispensing apparatus for wiping material in the pre-folded accordion position, but with complex configurations and arrangements.

Il est par ailleurs connu pour du papier d'essuyage du type essuie-tout d'avoir une bobine avec le matériau prédécoupé selon un format établi. Ces bobines sont généralement enroulées sur un manchon support qui peut le cas échéant, être monté sur un appareil dérouleur simplifié avec deux embouts pénétrant dans le manchon et un socle de fixation.It is also known for wiper-type wiping paper to have a coil with the pre-cut material in an established format. These coils are usually wound on a support sleeve that can the case where appropriate, be mounted on a simplified uncoiler with two end pieces penetrating into the sleeve and a mounting base.

On connaît par le brevet US 1 514 399 un appareil distributeur de matériau d'essayage conformément au préambule de la revendication 1.We know by the patent US 1,514,399 a dispensing apparatus for fitting material according to the preamble of claim 1.

La démarche du Demandeur a été de s'intéresser à la conception d'un appareil distributeur simplifié de bandes de matériau d'essuyage prédécoupées pouvant être en bobine ou pliées en Z.The Applicant's approach has been to focus on the design of a simplified dispensing apparatus of pre-cut strips of wiping material that can be rolled or folded in Z.

Le Demandeur a voulu réaliser un appareil distributeur simple, peu coûteux, sans système de coupe de par les conditions de présentation des matériaux prédécoupés en bobine ou pliés en Z.The Applicant wanted to make a simple dispenser device, inexpensive, without cutting system by the conditions of presentation of the pre-cut materials coil or folded in Z.

Le but recherché était de réaliser un appareil distributeur compact et silencieux, à chargement aisé, et applicable en particulier à ces deux cas.The aim was to achieve a compact and silent dispensing apparatus, easy loading, and applicable in particular to these two cases.

La solution apportée par le Demandeur répond à ces différents objectifs.The solution provided by the Applicant meets these different objectives.

L'appareil distributeur de matériau d'essuyage est remarquable en ce que

  • le couvercle est articulé avec des moyens de verrouillage,
  • la face intérieure du couvercle est aménagée avec une forme (6) en saillies ayant une forme curviligne
  • le dispositif (D) assurant les fonctions de chargement, de guidage, et de mise en forme anti-plis est articulé par rapport au carter,
  • le dispositif inclut des formes (8) - (10a) curviligne susceptible d'entourer la forme (6) établie sur le couvercle lors de la fermeture du dit couvercle, les dites formes (6) - (8) - (10a) étant concentriques,
  • la bande de matériau est prédécoupée,
  • le dispositif comprend dans la partie basse de l'appareil à l'endroit de sortie du matériau des butées (17) (18) opposées de par et d'autre de la bande de matériau en assurant la séparation d'un format de bande par rapport à la ligne de prédécoupe en regard de la bande.
The wiper material dispenser is remarkable in that
  • the lid is hinged with locking means,
  • the inner face of the lid is arranged with a protruding shape (6) having a curvilinear shape
  • the device (D) providing the functions of loading, guiding, and anti-bending shaping is articulated with respect to the casing,
  • the device includes curvilinear forms (8) - (10a) capable of surrounding the shape (6) established on the lid when closing said lid, said shapes (6) - (8) - (10a) being concentric ,
  • the strip of material is precut,
  • the device comprises in the lower part of the apparatus at the exit point of the material abutments (17) (18) opposite on either side of the strip of material, ensuring separation of a strip format by compared to the precut line next to the band.

Selon une caractéristique optionnelle de l'invention, l'appareil distributeur de matériaux d'essuyage est remarquable en ce que le dispositif de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau prédécoupé comprend une seule pièce assurant lesdites fonctions.According to an optional feature of the invention, the apparatus for dispensing wiping materials is remarkable in that the device for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the band of pre-cut material comprises a single piece ensuring said functions.

Selon une autre caractéristique optionnelle de l'invention, l'appareil distributeur de matériaux d'essuyage est remarquable en ce que le dispositif de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau prédécoupé comprend une plaque de chargement et de guidage de la bande de matériau et une plaque de mise en forme anti-plis.According to another optional feature of the invention, the apparatus for dispensing wiping materials is remarkable in that the device for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the strip of pre-cut material comprises a loading plate. and guiding the web of material and an anti-crease shaping plate.

Pour fixer l'objet de l'invention illustrée d'une manière non limitative aux figures des dessins où :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective de ¾ de l'appareil distributeur selon l'invention dans une première version en position fermeture.
  • les figures 2A et 2B sont des vues selon la figure 1 de l'appareil en position ouverte avec le volet intermédiaire en position fermée (figure 2A) ou ouverte (figure 2B).
  • la figure 3A est une vue en coupe de l'appareil de côté en position ouverte selon la figure 2B.
  • la figure 3B est une vue en coupe de l'appareil selon la figure 2A en position ouverte montrant le passage de la bande de matériau.
  • la figure 3C est une vue en coupe de l'appareil en position fermée montrant le passage de la bande de matériau.
  • la figure 4 est une vue de face de l'appareil et de mise en forme de la bande de matériau tirée par l'opérateur en sortie de l'appareil.
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective de ¾ de l'appareil distributeur selon l'invention dans une seconde version.
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective de ¾ de l'appareil distributeur selon l'invention, le capot étant décalé, avec un aménagement pour la distribution de bandes de matériaux prédécoupées.
  • la figure 7 est une vue selon la figure 6 avant montage montrant les mécanismes et les moyens de guidage de la bande de matériau.
  • la figure 8 est une vue de côté et en coupe de l'appareil distributeur en situation d'ouverture du couvercle.
  • la figure 9 est une vue de côté selon la figure 8, le couvercle étant fermé.
  • la figure 10 est une vue de face illustrant le positionnement des différents moyens de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau prédécoupée.
  • la figure 11 est une vue selon la figure 10 montrant le déroulement de la bande de matériau prédécoupée.
  • la figure 12 est une vue de côté en variante de l'appareil distributeur, la bobine de matériaux étant positionnée différemment à l'inverse de la figure 6.
For fixing the object of the invention illustrated in a nonlimiting manner to the figures of the drawings where:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of ¾ of the dispensing apparatus according to the invention in a first version in the closed position.
  • the Figures 2A and 2B are views according to the figure 1 the device in the open position with the intermediate flap in the closed position ( Figure 2A ) or open ( Figure 2B ).
  • the figure 3A is a sectional view of the device from the side in the open position according to the Figure 2B .
  • the figure 3B is a sectional view of the device according to the Figure 2A in open position showing the passage of the strip of material.
  • the figure 3C is a sectional view of the apparatus in the closed position showing the passage of the web of material.
  • the figure 4 is a front view of the apparatus and formatting of the web of material pulled by the operator at the output of the apparatus.
  • the figure 5 is a perspective view of ¾ of the dispensing apparatus according to the invention in a second version.
  • the figure 6 is a perspective view of ¾ of the dispensing apparatus according to the invention, the cover being offset, with a layout for the distribution of strips of precut material.
  • the figure 7 is a view according to the figure 6 before mounting showing the mechanisms and guide means of the web of material.
  • the figure 8 is a side view in section of the dispensing device in the lid opening situation.
  • the figure 9 is a side view according to the figure 8 with the lid closed.
  • the figure 10 is a front view illustrating the positioning of the different anti-crease shaping means of the pre-cut material strip.
  • the figure 11 is a view according to the figure 10 showing the course of the strip of precut material.
  • the figure 12 is an alternative side view of the dispensing apparatus, the material coil being positioned differently than the figure 6 .

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

L'appareil distributeur de matériaux d'essuyage est référencé dans son ensemble par (A) et permet la distribution de bandes de matériaux prédécoupées, en bobine ou pliées en Z. Il comprend un carter (1) de forme parallélépipédique formant réceptacle avec une plaque de fond (1a), une paroi horizontale inférieure (1b) et des parois latérales (1c) et un couvercle (2) articulé avec moyens de verrouillage (3).The dispensing apparatus for wiping materials is referenced as a whole by (A) and allows the distribution of strips of materials pre-cut, spooled or Z-folded. It comprises a parallelepiped-shaped casing (1) forming a receptacle with a bottom plate (1a), a lower horizontal wall (1b) and side walls (1c) and a cover (2). articulated with locking means (3).

Selon l'invention, le carter et le couvercle sont aménagés avec des formes en découpe centrale pour autoriser la sortie de la bande de matériau tirée par l'opérateur. L'appareil comprend un dispositif (D) de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau prédécoupée tirée pour être évacuée à la base de l'appareil. Le dispositif est établi et conçu selon une première variante à partir d'une seule pièce qui assure les différentes fonctions de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis en coopération avec le couvercle aménagé avec des formes complémentaires comme représenté aux figures 1 à 4. Le dispositif (D) selon une seconde variante est conçu avec d'une part une plaque de chargement et de guidage et d'autre part une plaque de mise en forme anti-plis en coopération avec le couvercle aménagé avec des formes complémentaires comme représenté aux figures 5 à 12.According to the invention, the housing and the cover are arranged with forms in central cutting to allow the exit of the strip of material pulled by the operator. The apparatus comprises a device (D) for loading, guiding and forming an anti-crease of the strip of pre-cut material drawn to be evacuated at the base of the apparatus. The device is established and designed according to a first variant from a single piece which provides the various functions of loading, guiding and shaping anti-fold in cooperation with the lid arranged with complementary shapes as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 4 . The device (D) according to a second variant is designed with on the one hand a loading and guiding plate and on the other hand an anti-wrinkle shaping plate in cooperation with the lid arranged with complementary shapes as shown in FIGS. Figures 5 to 12 .

On décrit ci-après chacune des variantes aux figures précitées qui s'appliquent aussi bien à la distribution de matériaux prédécoupés enroulés en bobine ou pliés. En fonction de la nature de la bande de matériau d'essuyage en bobine ou pliée, on peut sans modifier le concept de l'invention avoir un carter assurant la réception des deux types de matériaux, ou le carter peut être aménagé en volume selon la présentation du matériau prédécoupé en bobine ou plié de la bande de matériau. Préalablement, on fera référence à la conception et réalisation du carter de l'appareil qui peut présenter des caractéristiques communes selon les variantes.Each of the variants in the above-mentioned figures, which apply equally well to the distribution of pre-cut materials wound on rolls or folded, is described below. Depending on the nature of the strip of wiping material coil or folded, it is possible without changing the concept of the invention to have a housing ensuring the reception of both types of materials, or the housing can be arranged in volume according to the presentation of the pre-cut material into a reel or folded of the web of material. Beforehand, reference will be made to the design and construction of the casing of the appliance, which may have common characteristics depending on the variants.

Dans la version de distribution de bandes de matériaux enroulées en bobine, illustrée pour la seconde variante et non illustrée dans la première variante, les parois latérales (1c) du carter dans la version de distribution de bandes de matériaux enroulées en bobine, comprennent chacune une languette flexible (1d) support d'embout (2) pour réceptionner et s'engager dans le mandrin (3) de la bobine (B) de matériaux d'essuyage.In the version of distribution of rolled material webs, illustrated for the second variant and not illustrated in the first variant, the side walls (1c) of the housing in the distribution version of strips of materials wound in a reel, each comprise a flexible tongue (1d) support tip (2) for receiving and engage in the mandrel (3) of the coil (B) of wiping materials.

Dans la mise en oeuvre de la première variante, figures 1 à 4, la plaque de fond horizontale (le) reçoit la pile de matériaux prédécoupés pliés en Z à distribuer ou une bobine de matériaux prédécoupé.In the implementation of the first variant, Figures 1 to 4 the horizontal bottom plate (1c) receives the stack of Z-fold precut materials to be dispensed or a pre-cut material coil.

Dans la mise en oeuvre de la seconde variante, figure 5 à 12, la plaque de fond présente une découpe centrale (1f) dans sa partie avant. En décalage arrière de ladite découpe centrale (1f) est prévue, rapportée ou obtenue par moulage, une paroi transversale (1g) délimitant le positionnement de la bobine de matériau en empêchant l'accès à l'intérieur du réceptacle formé par le carter ainsi agencé.In the implementation of the second variant, figure 5 to 12 , the bottom plate has a central cutout (1f) in its front part. In rearward displacement of said central cut (1f) is provided, reported or obtained by molding, a transverse wall (1g) delimiting the positioning of the coil of material by preventing access to the interior of the receptacle formed by the casing thus arranged .

Dans sa partie avant, ce dernier reçoit un couvercle (4) articulé sur des axes (5) de liaison disposés sur les parois latérales du carter. Le couvercle présente ainsi une paroi avant (4a) avec une découpe (4b) disposée très exactement en regard de la découpe centrale (1f) formée sur le carter et permettant le passage de la bande de matériau, et son tirage par l'utilisateur. La paroi supérieure (1b) du couvercle est agencée avec une languette de verrouillage (5) en position de fermeture. Selon une disposition essentielle à l'invention, dans les deux variantes, la partie interne (4a1) de la paroi avant est agencée avec une forme (6) en saillie destinée à participer au guidage et à la mise en forme anti-plis du matériau tiré en étroite combinaison avec le dispositif (D) de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau tirée par l'opérateur.In its front part, the latter receives a cover (4) hinged on pins (5) connecting the lateral walls of the housing. The cover thus has a front wall (4a) with a cutout (4b) arranged exactly opposite the central cutout (1f) formed on the housing and allowing the passage of the material web, and its drawing by the user. The upper wall (1b) of the lid is arranged with a locking tab (5) in the closed position. According to an essential arrangement of the invention, in both variants, the inner part (4a1) of the front wall is arranged with a protruding shape (6) intended to participate in the guiding and anti-crease shaping of the material. drawn in close combination with the device (D) for loading, guiding and anti-bending shaping of the web of material pulled by the operator.

Il convient dès lors de décrire les deux mises en oeuvre dudit dispositif (D) illustré aux figures 1 à 4 d'une part et 5 à 12 d'autre part.It is therefore appropriate to describe the two implementations of said device (D) illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 to 4 on the one hand and 5 to 12 on the other.

Dans le premier cas, ledit dispositif (D) est réalisé sous la forme d'une plaque unique (7) monobloc et susceptible de venir sur la partie avant du carter (1) et de l'obturer par verrouillage en position. A cet effet, cette plaque unique (7) formant volet est agencée dans sa partie supérieure avec une forme bombée (7a) ou arrondie établie selon une configuration curviligne en léger débordement de part et d'autre de l'épaisseur de la paroi de la plaque. Cela permet le passage et l'appui du matériau prédécoupé plié en Z ou issu de la bobine prédécoupée située dans la partie arrière du carter. Latéralement, la plaque (7) présente sur une ou ses deux chants (7b) une forme en saillie venant se crocheter contre la ou les parois intérieures latérales du carter pour verrouillage. On a ainsi représenté en variante figure (2b) une forme en crochet (7c) intérieure permettant ce verrouillage, et obtenue lors du moulage du carter. Le volet (7) est articulé à sa base par les axes (5) pénétrant dans des ouvertures formées sur les parois latérales du carter. A l'avant, comme représenté figure 2A, le volet (7) présente une forme (8) en saillie de configuration curviligne qui est susceptible d'entourer la forme complémentaire (6) établie sur la paroi intérieure du couvercle en définissant entre elles un passage (P) de la bande de matériau. La forme (8) présente un aspect en fer à cheval et s'emboîte parfaitement autour de la forme (6), les deux ayant la même épaisseur en prenant en quelque sorte en sandwich la bande de matériau d'essuyage. Celle-ci est donc parfaitement guidée d'une part par la partie bombée supérieure du volet (7) et ensuite entre les formes (8 et 6). Ainsi qu'il apparaît figure 1, de par l'ouverture formée sur le couvercle, la bande de matériau tirée se trouve à plat et sans plis lors du passage entre les formes (6 - 8). Dans sa partie basse, l'appareil à l'endroit de sortie de la bande de matériau sont disposées des butées (17 - 18) opposées de part et d'autre de la bande de matériau assurant la séparation d'un format de bande par rapport à la ligne de pré découpe en regard de la bande. Par ailleurs, l'ouverture pour tirer la bande de matériau est en amont de la séparation des formats de bandes de matériau.In the first case, said device (D) is made in the form of a single plate (7) integral and capable of coming on the front part of the housing (1) and closing it by locking in position. For this purpose, this single plate (7) flap is arranged in its upper part with a curved shape (7a) or rounded established in a curvilinear configuration in slight overflow on either side of the thickness of the wall of the plate. This allows the passage and support of pre-cut material folded Z or from the precut coil located in the rear part of the housing. Laterally, the plate (7) has on one or both edges (7b) a protruding shape coming to hook against the inner side walls or the locking housing. It has thus been represented alternatively figure (2b ) an inner hook shape (7c) for this locking, and obtained during the molding of the housing. The flap (7) is articulated at its base by the axes (5) penetrating into openings formed on the side walls of the housing. At the front, as shown Figure 2A , the flap (7) has a protruding shape (8) with a curvilinear configuration which is capable of surrounding the complementary shape (6) established on the inside wall of the cover by defining between them a passage (P) of the strip of material . The shape (8) has a horseshoe-shaped appearance and fits snugly around the shape (6), both having the same thickness by somehow sandwiching the strip of wiping material. This is perfectly guided on the one hand by the upper curved portion of the flap (7) and then between the shapes (8 and 6). As it appears figure 1 from the opening formed on the cover, the strip of drawn material lies flat and without folds when passing between forms (6 - 8). In its lower part, the apparatus at the exit point of the strip of material is provided with abutments (17 - 18) opposite on either side of the strip of material ensuring the separation of a strip format by relative to the pre-cut line opposite the band. On the other hand, the opening for pulling the web of material is upstream of the separation of the webstrip formats.

On constate ainsi que dans cette première variante, l'appareil ne comprend que trois composants, le carter, le couvercle et le dispositif (D) constitué d'une seule plaque (7) assurant les différentes fonctions de chargement, de guidage et de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau. Ces trois composants sont réalisés en matériau plastique et peuvent être assemblés par simple encliquetage sans élément extérieur de vissage ou similaire. En situation de fermeture de l'appareil, la paroi avant du couvercle est parallèle à la plaque (7) laissant un passage à la bande de matériau permettant par tirage son déplacement et sa sortie par le bas avant de l'appareil. Si le matériau est établi dans une configuration prédécoupée pliée, la configuration du plié permet l'acheminement du matériau au-dessus du dispositif sur la partie carter supérieure (7a) puis la sortie format par format.It can thus be seen that in this first variant, the apparatus comprises only three components, the housing, the cover and the device (D) consisting of a single plate (7) providing the various loading, guiding and setting functions. in anti-crease form of the strip of material. These three components are made of plastic material and can be assembled by simply snapping without external screwing element or the like. When closing the device, the front wall of the cover is parallel to the plate (7) leaving a passage to the strip of material by pulling its movement and its output from the front of the device. If the material is set in a folded precut configuration, the fold configuration allows the material above the device to be conveyed to the upper housing portion (7a) and then the format output by format.

Dans le cas d'une bobine de matériau prédécoupée, la retenue et le passage de la bande de matériau entre les formes complémentaires (6-8) permettent, en combinaison avec les butées (17 - 18) latérales, la séparation d'un format de matériau et successivement. Ces butées en contact avec le matériau provoquent un effet de retenue et entraînent la séparation du format de bande par déchirement progressif à partir des extrémités de la ligne de pré découpe et ainsi la séparation totale du format de bande par rapport au reste de la bande de matériau.In the case of a pre-cut material coil, the retention and the passage of the web of material between the complementary shapes (6-8) allow, in combination with the stops (17 - 18) side, the separation of a format of material and successively. These abutments in contact with the material cause a retaining effect and result in the separation of the tape format by progressive tearing from the ends of the pre-cut line and thus the total separation of the tape format from the rest of the tape. material.

Il y a lieu de se référer à la seconde variante de réalisation illustrée figure 5 à 12. Dans cette mise en oeuvre, le dispositif (D) inclut deux moyens : une plaque de chargement et de guidage (9) et une plaque de mise en forme anti-plis (10).It is necessary to refer to the second embodiment variant illustrated figure 5 to 12 . In this implementation, the device (D) includes two means: a loading and guiding plate (9) and an anti-folding shaping plate (10).

Le couvercle (4) est agencé de part et d'autre de la découpe (4b) avec deux formes (6) identiques en saillie et surépaisseur ayant une configuration par exemple triangulaire et définissant à la base de cette forme une configuration curviligne (6a). Ces deux formes (6a) sont susceptibles de par leur face apparente pleine de constituer des plans d'appuis et de glissement à plat de la bande de matériau tirée et participant à sa mise en forme en sortie d'appareil. L'épaisseur de ces formes (6a) est de l'ordre de 2 à 3 mm environ.The cover (4) is arranged on either side of the cutout (4b) with two identical shapes (6) protruding and thickened having a configuration for example triangular and defining at the base of this shape a curvilinear configuration (6a) . These two forms (6a) are likely by their full face to form planes of support and sliding flat of the strip of drawn material and participating in its shaping device output. The thickness of these shapes (6a) is of the order of about 2 to 3 mm.

Le dispositif (D) comprend une plaque de chargement (9) articulée par rapport au carter et présentant à son extrémité supérieure dans laquelle est positionné un rouleau de renvoi (11), et une plaque (10) de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau prédécoupée en bobine ou pliée en Z disposée à l'avant de la plaque de chargement dans un plan parallèle et en rappel élastique par rapport à cette dernière.The device (D) comprises a loading plate (9) articulated with respect to the housing and having at its upper end in which is positioned a deflection roller (11), and a plate (10) for shaping anti-creases. the strip of material pre-cut into a coil or folded in a Z disposed at the front of the loading plate in a parallel plane and in elastic return relative thereto.

Plus spécifiquement, la plaque de chargement (9) est articulée à sa base (9a) sur des axes pivots (12) par rapport aux parois latérales (1c) du carter et se trouve dans le plan longitudinal du carter. Cette plaque (9) est articulée à l'encontre d'un moyen de rappel (13) du type ressort dans un mouvement de pivotement vers l'avant pour accompagner l'effort de traction lors du tirage de la bande de matériau prédécoupée par l'utilisateur. La fixation du moyen de rappel s'effectue par une extrémité (13-1) sur l'une des parois latérales du carter ou le cas échéant sur la plaque de fond. L'autre extrémité (13-2) du moyen de rappel est fixée sur la plaque de chargement. De plus, la plaque (9) de chargement présente une découpe centrale (9b) en correspondance directe avec les découpes (1f) et (4b) précitées établies sur le carter et sur le couvercle. La plaque de chargement (9) présente dans sa partie supérieure des languettes (9c) flexibles entres lesquelles est disposé le rouleau de renvoi (11). Ce dernier se trouve donc en partie supérieure et en contact avec la bande de matériau en provenance en bobine, ou du matériau plié en Z en cours de déroulement. Avantageusement, pour un meilleur guidage, le rouleau de renvoi (11) est établi dans une configuration curviligne, ainsi arquée à ses extrémités pour permettre la traction de la bande de matériau à droite ou à gauche par l'utilisateur. La plaque (10) de mise en forme anti-plis de la bande de matériau se trouve devant la plaque de chargement (9) dans un plan parallèle à celle-ci, en laissant un espace (e) intercalaire entre elles. Cette plaque de mise en forme anti-plis est fixée de manière élastique par rapport à la plaque de chargement à l'encontre des moyens de rappels (14) montés sur des axes de liaison (15) ou équivalents fixés à partir de la plaque de chargement. Ainsi, la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis qui constitue le plan d'appui à plat de la bande de matériau prédécoupé après passage sur le rouleau et de renvoi, est susceptible d'un déplacement élastique contrôlé par rapport à la plaque de chargement en fonction des efforts de traction et de tension sur la bande de matériau tirée. En outre, et selon une caractéristique de l'invention, ladite plaque de mise en forme anti-plis (10) présente une forme supérieure en demi-lune (10a) ou curviligne pour le passage de la bande de matériau prédécoupé et son orientation vers la sortie de l'appareil. Cette forme en demi-lune est complémentaire aux formes curvilignes établies sur les parties en saillie sur la face intérieure du couvercle en s'emboîtant entre elles et laissant un passage (P) pour la bande de matériau. On comprend ainsi qu'en situation de fermeture de l'appareil, la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis vient en appui contre la face intérieure du couvercle pour définir une trace et guidage de sortie de la bande de matériau.More specifically, the loading plate (9) is articulated at its base (9a) on pivot axes (12) relative to the side walls (1c) of the housing and is in the longitudinal plane of the housing. This plate (9) is articulated against a return means (13) of the spring type in a forward pivoting movement to accompany the tensile force during the drawing of the pre-cut material strip by the 'user. Fixing the return means is effected by one end (13-1) on one of the side walls of the housing or, where appropriate, on the bottom plate. The other end (13-2) of the biasing means is fixed on the loading plate. In addition, the plate (9) for loading has a central cutout (9b) in direct correspondence with the cuts (1f) and (4b) above established on the housing and on the cover. The loading plate (9) has in its upper part flexible tongues (9c) between which is disposed the return roller (11). The latter is therefore in the upper part and in contact with the strip of material coming from the reel, or Z-folded material being unwound. Advantageously, for better guidance, the return roller (11) is set in a curvilinear configuration, so arched at its ends to allow traction of the material strip to the right or left by the user. The anti-crease forming plate (10) of the web of material is in front of the loading plate (9) in a plane parallel thereto, leaving a gap (e) between them. This anti-wrinkle shaping plate is resiliently fixed with respect to the loading plate against the return means (14) mounted on connecting pins (15) or the like attached from the cover plate. loading. Thus, the anti-ply shaping plate which constitutes the flat support plane of the strip of pre-cut material after passing over the roller and of returning, is capable of a controlled elastic displacement with respect to the loading plate. depending on the tensile forces and tension on the strip of material drawn. In addition, and according to a feature of the invention, said anti-crease forming plate (10) has an upper half-moon (10a) or curvilinear shape for the passage of the pre-cut material web and its orientation towards the output of the device. This half-moon shape is complementary to the curvilinear forms established on the projecting portions on the inner face of the cover by fitting together and leaving a passage (P) for the strip of material. It is thus understood that when the device is closed, the anti-bending shaping plate comes to bear against the inner face of the cover to define a trace and output guidance of the strip of material.

L'épaisseur de la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis est identique à celle des parties en saillie de sorte à avoir un bon emboîtement. En situation de fermeture du couvercle, un passage (P) de 3 à 5 mm par exemple est établi entre les bordures respectives curvilignes des parties en saillie et de la forme en demi-lune de la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis pour autoriser le passage et le glissement de la bande de matériau. Les moyens de rappel (14) permettent par détente élastique une mise en pression de la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis contre la face intérieure du couvercle avec une légère pression.The thickness of the anti-bending shaping plate is identical to that of the protruding parts so as to have a good interlocking. In the closed position of the lid, a passage (P) of 3 to 5 mm for example is established between the respective curvilinear edges of the protruding parts and the half-moon shape of the anti-fold forming plate to allow the passage and the sliding of the strip of material. The return means (14) allow by elastic expansion a pressure of the anti-crease forming plate against the inner face of the lid with a slight pressure.

La plaque de mise en forme anti-plis permet par mise à plat le glissement de la bande de matériau lors de la sortie de l'appareil.The anti-crease shaping plate makes it possible to flatten the sliding of the strip of material when leaving the apparatus.

L'effort de traction va assurer en fin de passage la séparation d'une bande par rapport au reste de la bobine grâce aux deux butées (17- 18). Les différentes découpes formées sur le couvercle, la plaque de chargement et la plaque de mise en forme anti-plis permettent la prise du matériau par l'utilisateur.The tensile force will ensure at the end of the passage the separation of a strip relative to the rest of the coil through the two stops (17-18). The various cutouts formed on the lid, the loading plate and the anti-bending shaping plate allow the material to be gripped by the user.

Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, est représentée figure 12 une variante d'exécution dans laquelle la bobine de matériaux prédécoupés est positionnée en sens inverse de la position illustrée précédemment. La bobine de matériaux est montée sur des bras (16) articulés élastiquement par des moyens de rappel (19) pour venir toujours en appui du rouleau de renvoi. Le basculement des bras support de la bobine s'effectue selon la flèche (F1) et le déroulement de la bande selon la flèche (F2).Without departing from the scope of the invention, is shown figure 12 an alternative embodiment in which the coil of pre-cut materials is positioned in the opposite direction of the position illustrated above. The material coil is mounted on arms (16) resiliently articulated by return means (19) to always come to bear the return roller. The tilting of the support arms of the reel takes place according to the arrow (F1) and the unfolding of the band according to the arrow (F2).

Par ailleurs, et selon une disposition essentielle de l'invention, on peut envisager le réglage dimensionnel de sortie de la bande de matériau. Pour cela, les deux butées (17-18) sont disposées symétriquement par rapport à la zone de passage et sortie de bande de matériau. Ces butées sont disposées près de la partie inférieure avant de l'appareil et coulissent par rapport à son chant. Ces butées sont aussi adaptées sur l'appareil dans la configuration des différentes variantes.Moreover, and according to an essential embodiment of the invention, it is possible to envisage the dimensional adjustment of the output of the strip of material. For this purpose, the two abutments (17-18) are arranged symmetrically with respect to the zone of passage and exit of the strip of material. These stops are arranged near the lower front of the device and slide relative to its edge. These stops are also adapted to the device in the configuration of the different variants.

La solution apportée par l'invention est très pratique, peu coûteuse et d'une grande simplicité d'utilisation.The solution provided by the invention is very practical, inexpensive and easy to use.

Elle s'applique à différents types de présentation de la bande de matériau prédécoupé, soit en bobine, soit pliée en Z.It applies to different types of presentation of the strip of pre-cut material, either in coil or folded in Z.

L'appareil peut être réalisé en matière plastique, ou sous forme de carton en emballage perdu.The apparatus can be made of plastic material, or in the form of cardboard in lost packaging.

Claims (20)

  1. Wipe material dispensing machine of the type comprising a housing (1) forming a receptacle with a back plate (1a), a horizontal lower wall (1b) and side walls (1c) as well as a cover (4) and comprising a device (D) that fulfils the functions of loading, guiding and preventing creasing of the strip of material which is pulled so that it can be removed from the forward, lower part of the machine with the device including shapes that allow the pulled strip of material to pass through and the wipe material being wound on a reel or accordion-pleated, the wipe material dispensing machine being characterised in that:
    - the cover is articulated with means of locking,
    - the inner face of the cover is designed with a protruding curved shape (6),
    - device (D) which fulfils the functions of loading, guiding and preventing creasing is articulated relative to the housing,
    - the device includes curved shapes (8-10a) capable of surrounding shape (6) on the cover when said cover is closed, said shapes (6)-8-(10a) being concentric
    - the strip of material is pre-cut,
    - the device comprises, in the lower part of the machine where the strip of material emerges, opposite-facing limit stops (17) (18) either side of the strip of material which ensure separation of a piece of strip relative to the opposite-facing perforation line of the strip.
  2. Machine as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that device (D) for loading, guiding and preventing creasing of the pre-cut strip of material comprises a single component (7) which fulfils said functions.
  3. Machine as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that device (D) for loading, guiding and preventing creasing of the pre-cut strip of material comprises a plate for loading and guiding the strip of material and a plate (10) for preventing creasing (anti-crease plate).
  4. Machine as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that device (D) comprises a single plate (7) which is articulated relative to the housing and locks into position, said plate (7) having a convex shape (7a) with a curved configuration that protrudes relative to the thickness of the plate and in that said flap has a protruding shape (8) with a curved configuration capable of surrounding, after the cover has been closed onto the housing, the matching curved shape (6) on the inner wall of the cover, thereby leaving room (P) for the strip of material to pass through.
  5. Machine as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that shape (8) has a horseshoe configuration.
  6. Machine as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that plate (7) has, on at least one of its edges, a protrusion which attaches to the inner part of the housing designed with a means of locking (1h).
  7. Machine as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that anti-crease plate (10) is located in front of loading plate (9) in a parallel plane and is elastically recoiling relative to the latter,
    and in that anti-crease plate (10) and the inner face of the cover are designed with matching shapes (6-10a) capable of fitting into each other in a curved configuration and allowing the pulled strip of material to be transported and guided,
    and in that the upper part of loading plate (9) comprises a roller (11) that deflects the strip of material so that it can be inserted between the anti-crease plate and the cover before being dispensed.
  8. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that the back plate has a central cut-out (1f) in its front part and, offset to the rear of the said central cut-out, there is a transverse wall (1g) which delimits positioning of the reel of material,
    and in that the cover has a front wall (4a) with a cut-out (4b) located opposite the central cut-out (1e) formed in the housing which leaves room for the user's fingers in order to grasp the material.
  9. Dispensing machine as claimed in either claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the internal part (4a1) of the front wall comprises, either side of cut-out (4b), two identical protruding extra-thick shapes (6) having a geometrical configuration and defining a curved configuration (6a) at the base of the shape,
    and in that the solid exposed faces of these two shapes (6) are capable of constituting support surfaces over which the pulled strip of material slides flat as it emerges from the machine.
  10. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that the base of loading plate (9) is articulated around pivot axes relative to the side walls (1c) of the housing and it is in the longitudinal plane of the housing, and in that this plate (9) is articulated in opposition to elastic return means (13) with a forward pivoting movement in order to assist the pull force exerted when the strip of material is pulled by the user,
    and in that one end (13-1) of the return means is attached to one of the side walls of the housing,
    and in that the other end (13-2) of the return means is attached to the loading plate,
    and in that loading plate (10) has a central cut-out which matches cut-outs (1f) and (4b) in the housing and in the cover.
  11. Dispensing machine as claimed in either claim 7 or 10, characterised in that the upper part of loading plate (10) has flexible tabs (10c) between which deflecting roller (11) is fitted,
    and in that the latter is therefore in the upper part and in contact with the strip of material.
  12. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 11, characterised in that the deflecting roller (11) has a curved configuration and its ends are bowed in order to allow the strip of material to be pulled by the user to the right or to the left.
  13. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that plate (9) for preventing creasing of the strip of material is located in front of loading plate (10) in a plane which is parallel to the latter and leaves a gap (e) between them,
    and in that this anti-crease plate is elastically attached relative to the loading plate in opposition to return means (14) mounted on connecting shafts (15) which are attached on the loading plate.
  14. Dispensing machine as claimed in either claim 7 or 13, characterised in that anti-crease plate (10) has an upper half-moon (10a) or curved shape to allow the strip of material through and to direct it towards the outlet of the machine,
    and in that this half-moon shape matches the curved shapes on the protruding parts on the inner face of the cover by fitting between them and leaving room (P) for the strip of material to pass through,
    and in that the anti-crease plate comes up against the inner face of the cover and defines a route and guides output of the strip of material.
  15. Dispensing machine as claimed in either of claim 13 or 14, characterised in that return means (14) make it possible, through elastic expansion of the spring, to push the anti-crease plate against the inner face of the cover by exerting slight pressure.
  16. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the strip of material is a reel, the core of which is located between the flexible tabs formed on the side walls of the housing.
  17. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the reel of material is mounted on arms (16) that are elastically articulated by return means (19) so that they always rest on the deflecting roller and in that the support arms of the reel swivel in the direction of arrow (F1) and the strip is unwound in the direction of arrow (F2).
  18. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that, in order to allow dimensional adjustment of output of the strip of material, two limit stops (17-18) are symmetrically arranged relative to the area through which the strip of material passes and emerges and close to the front lower part of the machine, and in that they slide relative to its edge, thus being positionally adjustable.
  19. Dispensing machine as claimed in claim 8, characterised in that the opening to pull the strip of material is upstream from where the pieces of strip of material are separated.
  20. Dispensing machine as claimed in any of claims 1 to 19, characterised in that it is made of disposable cardboard packaging.
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