JP2021146118A - Sheet dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a sheet dispenser excellent in sheet take-out property.SOLUTION: A sheet dispenser includes: a body which comprises a top face and a bottom face, facing each other in a first direction, a front face and a back face, facing each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and a pair of side faces facing each other in a third direction orthogonal to both the first direction and the second direction, and which accommodates a plurality of sheets stacked in the second direction; and an opening which is formed in the front face and from which the sheets are to be taken out. The front face is sunken in the inside of the body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a sheet dispenser.

The sheet dispenser is used by accommodating sanitary tissue paper such as paper towels and installing it on an indoor wall or the like. Some sheet dispensers have different forms depending on the material and dimensions of the hygienic tissue paper to be stored. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a paper towel dispenser that includes a housing case member and a mounting portion for storing a paper towel or the like, and rests the paper towel against the mounting portion so that the folds are up and down. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-76097

An object of the present invention is to provide a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

The first aspect according to the present invention is the top surface and the bottom surface facing the first direction, the front surface and the back surface facing the second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and the first direction and the second direction. A main body having a pair of side surfaces facing each other in a third direction orthogonal to each other and accommodating a plurality of sheets laminated in the second direction, and an opening formed in the front surface and from which the sheets are taken out. A sheet dispenser having the front surface recessed inside the main body.

In the present specification, the plurality of sheets laminated in the second direction is a sheet laminate housed in the main body in a state where the plurality of sheets are laminated in the direction in which the front surface and the back surface of the main body face each other (hereinafter, the present invention). It is called a sheet laminate). Taking out the sheets means that the sheets are taken out one by one (or one set). The fact that the front surface is recessed means that the front surface constitutes a recess when the seat dispenser is viewed from the outside.

In the first aspect, since the front surface of the main body is recessed inside the main body, the front surface can support the sheet laminated body accommodated between the back surface and the back surface. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sheet laminate from bending inside the main body and falling to the bottom surface. Therefore, when the sheet is pulled out, the next sheet is easily pulled out together, and a part of the next sheet is easily held in the opening. Thereby, in the first aspect, it becomes easy to pull out one sheet (or one set) at a time.

Further, in the first aspect, since the housed sheet laminate is supported on the front surface, when one sheet (or one set) is pulled out from the opening, the next sheet is not held in the opening. In addition, it can be prevented from being pulled out together with the pulled out sheet. As described above, according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

Further, in the first aspect, since the front surface of the main body is recessed inside the main body, it is difficult for dust, dust (hereinafter referred to as dust) or moisture falling from the top surface side to enter the opening. Therefore, a hygienic sheet dispenser can be provided.

Further, in the first aspect, since the front surface is recessed inside the main body, the user's fingers are easily guided by the opening. Therefore, according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser in which fingers can easily extend into the opening when the sheet is taken out from the opening.

Further, in the first aspect, since the front surface is recessed inside the main body, the front surface of the main body provided with the opening is easily shaded. Therefore, according to the first aspect, it is possible to provide a good-looking sheet dispenser.

A second aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the opening is located at a position deviated from the plane including the peripheral edge of the front surface toward the back surface side. In the present specification, the peripheral edge of the front surface means an edge of a portion where the front surface is connected to a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of side surfaces, respectively. Further, the plane indicates a virtual plane extending along the first direction and the third direction and having the second direction orthogonal to each other.

In the second aspect, the front surface of the main body can be formed to be recessed inside the main body by the opening at a position shifted to the back side from the plane including the peripheral edge of the front surface. Therefore, according to the second aspect, it is possible to provide a hygienic sheet dispenser in which dust or moisture falling from the top surface side does not easily enter the opening.

Further, in the second aspect, since the front surface of the main body is recessed inside the main body, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser in which the user's fingers are easily guided by the opening when the sheet is taken out from the opening. Further, the front surface of the main body provided with the opening is easily shaded, and a good-looking sheet dispenser can be provided.

A third aspect of the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the front surface has at least a pair of inclined surfaces that converge toward the opening.

In the present specification, at least a pair of inclined surfaces means at least two inclined surfaces arranged in a first direction and / or a third direction with an opening in between. Further, "convergence toward the opening" means that the distance between the first direction or the third direction of the inclined surface is the peripheral edge of the opening in a plan view from each end edge of the portion where the front surface is connected to the top surface, the bottom surface, and the pair of side surfaces. It becomes smaller toward, indicating that each inclined surface connects to the periphery of the opening.

In the third aspect, the front surface of the main body has at least a pair of inclined surfaces that converge toward the opening, so that the front surface can be recessed toward the peripheral edge of the opening (the opening becomes the bottom). As a result, when the sheet is pulled out from the opening, the sheet is supported by the peripheral edge of the opening, so that the sheet laminate is further suppressed from bending in the main body and falling to the bottom surface. The sheet is further suppressed from being pulled out.

Further, in the third aspect, the front surface is recessed toward the peripheral edge of the opening, so that the user's fingers are more easily guided to the opening. Therefore, according to the third aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser in which the fingers can be easily extended to the opening when the sheet is taken out from the opening.

Further, in the third aspect, since the front surface is recessed toward the peripheral edge of the opening, the front surface of the main body provided with the opening is easily shaded. Therefore, according to the third aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser having a better appearance.

A fourth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the first edge of the opening on the top surface side is curved toward the top surface side. In the present specification, the first edge refers to the edge of the opening located on the top surface side of the main body. In the present specification, bending toward the top surface means bending in a convex shape from the bottom surface side toward the top surface side.

In the fourth aspect, since the first edge on the top surface side of the opening is curved toward the top surface side, it becomes difficult for the fingertips to pick up the sheet to hit the edge on the top surface side of the opening when pulling out the sheet. .. As a result, when the first sheet (or the first set) is pulled out from the opening, or when a part of the sheet is not held in the opening and the sheet is pulled out from the inside of the main body, the fingertips are inside the main body from the opening. It will be easier to insert in.

A fifth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the second edge of the opening on the bottom surface side is curved toward the bottom surface side. In the present specification, the second edge refers to the edge of the opening located on the bottom surface side of the main body. In the present specification, bending toward the bottom surface means bending in a convex shape from the top surface side toward the bottom surface side.

In the fifth aspect, since the second edge on the bottom surface side of the opening is curved toward the bottom surface, the fingertips that pick up the sheet are less likely to hit the edge on the bottom surface side of the opening when the sheet is pulled out. As a result, when the first sheet (or the first set) is pulled out from the opening, or when a part of the sheet is not held in the opening and the sheet is pulled out from the inside of the main body, the fingertips are inside the main body from the opening. It will be easier to insert in.

A sixth aspect according to the present invention has a first extending portion extending from the second edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction at the second edge of the opening on the bottom surface side. It is a sheet dispenser. In the present specification, extending to the outside of the main body means protruding from the outer surface of the main body.

In the sixth aspect, a first aspect of an opening formed on the front surface of the main body extends from the second end edge to the outside of the main body along a second direction in which the front surface and the back surface face each other on the second end edge on the bottom surface side of the main body. By having the extending portion, the direction in which the sheet is pulled out from the front opening is restricted to the second direction, which is the direction in which the first extending portion extends. This makes it easier to pull out the sheet from the front opening along the second direction (Y direction).

Further, in the sixth aspect, one (or one set) of sheets is pulled out from the opening by providing the first extending portion extending from the second edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction. Even if a part of the next sheet that is pulled out together and held in the opening hangs down, a part of the hanging sheet will be separated from the front of the main body, so static electricity etc. will be applied to the front of the main body. It can be prevented from sticking with.

Further, in the sixth aspect, the front surface of the main body is provided with a first extending portion extending from the second end edge of the opening to the outside of the main body along the second direction, so that one piece (or one) from the opening is provided. When one set of sheets is pulled out, it is possible to prevent the next sheet from being pulled out together with the pulled out sheet without being held in the opening. As described above, according to the sixth aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

A seventh aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the first extending portion is composed of a pair of first extending portions provided on both end sides of the second edge. In the present specification, the both end sides of the second end edge are the portions of the second end edge on the bottom surface side of the opening, excluding the central portion of the second end edge, which are on both end sides of the opening. Indicates a range of about one-fourth to one-third of the entire second edge. The central portion of the second edge includes the center of the second edge, and indicates a range of about one-fourth to one-third of the entire second edge.

In the seventh aspect, a pair of first extension portions are provided on both end sides of the second end edge, and a first extension portion extending from the second end edge of the opening to the outside of the main body along the second direction is provided. Since it is composed of portions, the first extending portion is not formed at the central portion of the second edge of the opening. As a result, when the sheet is pulled out, the fingertips that pick up the sheet are less likely to hit the first extension portion. Therefore, in the seventh aspect, the first extending portion provided in the opening is less likely to interfere with pulling out the sheet.

An eighth aspect according to the present invention has a second extending portion extending from the first edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction at the first edge of the opening on the top surface side. , Sheet dispenser.

In the eighth aspect, an opening extending from the first end edge of the opening formed on the front surface of the main body to the outside of the main body along a second direction in which the front surface and the back surface face each other on the first end edge on the top surface side of the main body. By having the two extension portions, the direction in which the sheet is pulled out from the front opening is restricted to the second direction, which is the direction in which the second extension portion extends. This makes it easier to pull out the sheet from the front opening along the second direction (Y direction).

Further, in the eighth aspect, one (or one set) of sheets is pulled out from the opening by providing the second extending portion extending from the first edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction. Even if a part of the next sheet that is pulled out together and held in the opening when it is rolled up is rolled up, a part of the rolled up sheet will be separated from the front of the main body, so it will be on the front of the main body. It is possible to prevent sticking due to static electricity or the like.

Further, in the eighth aspect, the front surface of the main body is provided with a second extending portion extending from the first end edge of the opening to the outside of the main body along the second direction, so that one piece (or one) from the opening is provided. When one set of sheets is pulled out, it is possible to prevent the next sheet from being pulled out together with the pulled out sheet without being held in the opening. As described above, according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

A ninth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the second extending portion is composed of a pair of second extending portions provided on both end sides of the first edge. In the present specification, the both end sides of the first edge are the portions of the first edge on the top surface side of the opening excluding the central portion of the first edge, each of which is the entire first edge. The range is about one-fifth to one-fourth. The central portion of the first edge includes the center of the first edge, and indicates a range of about one-fifth to one-fourth of the entire first edge.

In the ninth aspect, a pair of second extension portions are provided on both end sides of the first end edge, and a second extension portion extending from the first end edge of the opening to the outside of the main body along the second direction is provided. Since it is composed of portions, the second extending portion is not formed at the central portion of the first edge of the opening. As a result, when the sheet is pulled out, the fingertips that pick up the sheet are less likely to hit the second extension portion. Therefore, in the ninth aspect, the second extending portion provided in the opening is less likely to interfere with pulling out the sheet.

A tenth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the opening is provided on the bottom surface side of the front surface. In the present specification, the fact that the opening is provided on the bottom surface side of the front means that the opening is provided on the bottom surface side of the intermediate position between the top surface and the bottom surface of the front surface.

In the tenth aspect, since the opening is provided on the bottom surface side of the front surface, the sheet can be easily taken out from the opening even when the sheet dispenser is installed at a high position such as a wall. Further, even if the sheet having a low remaining amount is lowered due to gravity, the sheet can be easily taken out from the opening.

An eleventh aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser having a support portion extending inward of the main body along the third direction on the top surface side and the front surface side of the pair of side surfaces. In the present specification, the top surface side and the front surface side of the side surface indicate a portion of the inner wall of the side surface that is closer to the top surface and closer to the front surface. The support portion indicates a member that supports the sheets in the direction in which the sheets are laminated.

In the eleventh aspect, a plurality of sheets (sheet laminates) housed in the main body are provided by having support portions extending inward of the main body along the third direction on the top surface side and the front side of the pair of side surfaces. Can be supported in the direction in which the sheets are laminated. Thereby, in the eleventh aspect, it is possible to prevent the accommodated plurality of sheets (sheet laminated body) from falling down to the front side where the opening is formed in the main body. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the opening from being blocked by the sheet that has fallen to the front side and making it difficult to pull out the sheet.

Further, in the eleventh aspect, a plurality of sheets (sheet laminates) housed in the main body are supported by the support portions provided on the top surface side and the front surface side of the pair of side surfaces, whereby a plurality of sheets are supported. It is suppressed that the sheet (sheet laminate) bends in the main body and falls to the bottom surface. As a result, when the sheet is pulled out, the next sheet is easily pulled out together, and a part of the next sheet is easily held in the opening. Therefore, in the eleventh aspect, the sheets (or one set) can be easily pulled out one by one.

A twelfth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser having a pressing member that hangs down in the main body and presses the sheet from the back side to the front side along the second direction. In the present specification, hanging in the main body means that the pressing member is hung in the first direction in the main body by gravity.

Here, when the number of sheets (amount) accommodated in the main body is large, a large pressing force (pressing force) is required to press the sheet toward the front side. On the other hand, when the number (amount) of sheets accommodated in the main body is small, the force for pressing the sheet laminate on the front side is small in order to press on the front side.

In the twelfth aspect, the pressing member that presses the housed sheet from the back side to the front side along the second direction hangs down in the main body, so that the pressing member moves from the back side to the front side. The force for pressing (hereinafter referred to as pressing pressure) becomes larger on the back side of the sheet dispenser. Further, as the sheet is pulled out from the sheet laminate and the remaining amount of the sheet decreases, the pressing force by the pressing member decreases.

Thereby, in the twelfth aspect, the sheets housed in the main body are always (or constantly) pressed in the stacking direction (hereinafter referred to as the stacking direction), so that the sheets can be prevented from falling into the main body. .. Further, as the remaining amount of the sheet housed in the main body decreases, the pressing force by the pressing member decreases, so that the sheet laminated body is not excessively pressed in the laminating direction, so that the sheet may be clogged in the main body or the sheet may be clogged. Can be prevented from being pulled out all at once.

A thirteenth aspect according to the present invention is a sheet dispenser in which the pressing member is swingably supported by a fulcrum provided on the top surface side of the main body. In the present specification, the fulcrum refers to a portion that supports a pressing member provided on the main body. To support oscillatingly means that the pressing member can oscillate (or rotate) between the back surface and the front surface with the fulcrum as the axis.

In the thirteenth aspect, since the pressing member is oscillatedly supported, the pressing member easily moves along the second direction between the front surface and the back surface. Therefore, the pressing member can smoothly move in the direction of pressing the housed sheet. Further, since the pressing member can easily move between the front and the back, the work of storing (or accommodating) the sheet in the main body (the work of pushing the pressing member from the front side to the back side) becomes easy.

Further, in the thirteenth aspect, since the fulcrum for oscillatingly supporting the pressing member is provided on the top surface side in the main body, the range of motion of the pressing member that oscillates in the main body can be increased. Therefore, the own weight of the pressing member can be effectively used for the pressing force of the sheet laminate. Further, in such a configuration, since the swing axis of the pressing member is provided near the top surface in the main body, it is possible to secure a space for accommodating the seat even when the pressing member is arranged in the main body.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

It is a figure which shows the sheet dispenser which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which looked at the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 from the front side. It is a figure which looked at the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a figure which looked at the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 from the top surface side. It is a figure which looked at the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 from the bottom side. It is a figure which looked at the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 from the left side side. FIG. 1 is a view of a pressing member in a sheet dispenser as viewed from the left side. FIG. 7 is a view of the pressing member of FIG. 7 as viewed from the front side. It is a figure which looked at the pressing member of FIG. 7 from the back side. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. It is a figure which shows the use state of the sheet dispenser which concerns on embodiment (the state which the sheet laminated body is housed in FIG. 13). It is a figure which shows the use state (the state after the sheet is pulled out in FIG. 13) of the sheet dispenser which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the use state of the conventional sheet dispenser.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each figure, unless otherwise specified, the same or corresponding configurations may be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof may be omitted. Further, in each figure, the scale of each member may differ from the actual scale.

In each figure, a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system in three axial directions (X direction, Y direction, Z direction) is used, the height direction (vertical direction) of the sheet dispenser is set to the Z direction (first direction), and the depth direction. The (front-back direction) is the Y direction (second direction), and the width direction (left-right direction) is the X direction (third direction). Further, the upper side and the lower side indicate the upper side of the top surface and the lower side of the bottom surface of the main body in the height direction (Z direction) of the sheet dispenser, respectively.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a view of the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 as viewed from the back side. FIG. 4 is a view of the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 as viewed from the top surface side. FIG. 5 is a view of the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 as viewed from the bottom surface side. FIG. 6 is a view of the sheet dispenser of FIG. 1 as viewed from the left side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment has a main body 10 and an opening 20. The sheet dispenser 100 is an example of the sheet dispenser according to the embodiment. The main body 10 and the opening 20 are examples of the main body and the opening constituting the sheet dispenser according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the main body 10 is a rectangular parallelepiped box having a top surface 11, a bottom surface 12, a front surface 13, a back surface 14, and a pair of side surfaces 15 and 16. The top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 face the first direction (Z direction), and the front surface 13 and the back surface 14 face the second direction (Y direction) orthogonal to the first direction (Z direction), and a pair of side surfaces. 15 and 16 face a third direction (X direction) orthogonal to both the first direction (Z direction) and the second direction (Y direction).

A space surrounded by a top surface 11, a bottom surface 12, a front surface 13, a back surface 14, a side surface 15, and a side surface 16 is formed in the main body 10. Then, a plurality of sheets S (hereinafter, referred to as sheet laminated body SL) laminated in the second direction (Y direction) are accommodated in this space. The material of the main body 10 is not particularly limited, and for example, synthetic resins such as ABS, polystyrene, AS resin, acrylic resin and polypropylene resin, paper such as corrugated cardboard, and metals such as stainless steel can be used.

The form of the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 100 is not particularly limited, but the top surface 11 of the main body 10 is used as a lid to store the sheet laminated body SL from the top surface 11 into the main body 10, and the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is stored. , A door provided with all or a part of the back surface 14, the side surface 15 and the side surface 16 open, and the sheet laminated body SL is stored in the main body 10 from the door. The installation mode of the sheet dispenser 100 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a sheet dispenser 100 that is hung on a wall via a back surface 14 and a sheet dispenser 100 that is placed on a table via a bottom surface 12.

The plurality of sheets S (sheet laminated body SL) are housed in the main body 10 in a state where the front surface 13 and the back surface 14 of the main body 10 are laminated in the opposite directions. That is, the sheet laminated body SL is housed in the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 100 so that the direction SD in which the sheet laminated body SL is laminated (hereinafter referred to as the laminating direction) is the second direction (Y direction) (FIG. 13).

The sheet laminated body SL is laminated so that a plurality of sheets S can be folded and pulled out in a pop-up manner. The pop-up type means that the sheets are taken out one by one (or one set). The form of the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) is not particularly limited as long as a plurality of sheets S are laminated, but one (or one set) of sheets is folded and laminated with each other. A sheet laminate is preferable, and a sheet laminate in a form in which the next one (or one set) of sheets is pulled out when one (or one set) of sheets is pulled out is more preferable.

The use of the sheet S (sheet laminate SL) is not particularly limited, and can be used for paper towels, wipers (waste), tissue paper, toilet paper, kitchen paper and the like. Further, the use of the sheet S (sheet laminate SL) is not limited to industrial use and household use.

The material of the sheet S is not particularly limited, but for example, a sheet such as paper, non-woven fabric, or cloth can be used, and a paper sheet is preferable. When the sheet S is a paper sheet, a base paper containing pulp as a main raw material is used. As the pulp composition, a known composition in a paper sheet can be used. For example, the blending ratio of pulp can be 50% by mass or more, preferably 90% by mass or more, and more preferably 100% by mass.

The pulp composition of the sheet S (paper sheet) includes, for example, softwood pulp such as NBKP (softwood kraft pulp) and NUKP (softwood unbleached pulp), and LBKP (softwood kraft pulp) and LUKP (hardwood unbleached pulp). Can be used in any ratio with the hardwood pulp. In particular, it is preferable that the pulp composition has a larger ratio of softwood pulp to hardwood pulp. The ratio of softwood pulp to hardwood pulp is preferably 50:50 to 80:20. Recycled paper pulp may be used as the pulp contained in the pulp composition of the sheet S (paper sheet).

The basis weight of the sheet S is not particularly limited, depending on number of plies, in the case of paper 14 g / ^{m 2} or more 60 g / ^{m 2} or less, those of 30 g / ^{m 2} or more 100 g / ^{m 2} or less in the case of non-woven fabric desirable. The basis weight is measured in accordance with the provisions of JIS P 8124.

The thickness of the sheet S (paper sheet) is not particularly limited, but for example, a paper thickness measured under the environment of JIS P 8111 (1998) can be adopted. For example, the paper thickness of the paper sheet constituting the sheet S is preferably 50 μm or more and 250 μm or less, and more preferably 60 μm or more and 220 μm or less per ply.

Further, the paper sheet constituting the sheet S may be embossed. Such embossing is performed by piercing a paper sheet with a pin (not shown) by a known pin embossing method to form pin embossing on one surface of the paper sheet, and is not shown by a known heat embossing method. There are those that form heat embossing by heating and melting a water-soluble adhesive (starch, etc.) and adhering laminated paper sheets.

The number of plies of the sheet S is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ply or more, and is preferably 1 ply (single type) or 2 plies (double type or 2 sheets stacked). When embossing a sheet S having two plies (two layers) or more, the above-mentioned pin embossing or heat embossing can be applied while the paper sheet is two plies (two layers).

The dimensions of the sheet laminate SL are as follows: the width of the sheet dispenser 100 in the third direction (X direction) is 200 mm or more and 240 mm or less, the thickness in the second direction (Y direction) is 50 mm or more and 78 mm or less, and the first direction (Z direction). The height of the can be 80 mm or more and 120 mm or less (FIG. 13). Such a sheet laminate SL can be manufactured, for example, by a rotary type or a multi-stand type interfolder.

The opening 20 is formed in the front surface 13 and constitutes an outlet from which the sheet S is taken out (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 5, FIG. 6). Taking out the sheets S means that the sheets S are taken out one by one (or one set). Specifically, the sheet S can be pulled out from the inside of the main body 10 to the outside of the main body 10 through the opening 20 in a pop-up manner.

The size of the opening 20 can be arbitrarily determined according to the size of the sheet S to be taken out. For example, the difference in the length of the opening 20 with respect to the width dimension of the sheet S in the third direction (X direction) is preferably 0 mm or more and 30 mm or less, and more preferably 0 mm or more and 15 mm or less. The distance between the opening 20 and the bottom surface 12 is preferably 20 mm or more and 50 mm or less, and more preferably 30 mm or more and 40 mm or less.

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 1, FIG. 2). Here, the fact that the front surface 13 is recessed means that the front surface 13 constitutes a recess when the seat dispenser 100 is viewed from the outside.

Specifically, the opening 20 is located at a position shifted toward the back surface 14 side from the plane P including the peripheral edge 13M of the front surface 13 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 11, FIG. 12). The peripheral edge 13M of the front surface 13 indicates the edge edges E1, E2, E3, and E4 of the portion where the front surface 13 is connected to the top surface 11, the bottom surface 12, and the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16, respectively. Further, the plane P indicates a virtual plane extending along the first direction (Z direction) and the third direction (X direction) and orthogonal to the second direction (Y direction) (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, and FIGS. 4 to 6).

The sheet dispenser 100 according to the present embodiment has at least a pair of inclined surfaces 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D in which the front surface 13 converges toward the opening 20. Here, at least a pair of inclined surfaces are two inclined surfaces 13A and 13B arranged in the first direction (Z direction) and / or two inclined surfaces 13C and 13D arranged in the third direction (X direction) with the opening 20 in between. Is shown.

Further, when it converges toward the opening 20, the intervals D1, D2, D3, D4 in the first direction (Z direction) or the third direction (X direction) of the inclined surfaces 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D are defined as the front surface 13. The edges E1, E2, E3, and E4 of the portions connected to the top surface 11, the bottom surface 12, and the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16, respectively, become smaller toward the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20 in a plan view, and the inclined surfaces 13A and 13B respectively. , 13C, 13D are shown to be connected to the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20 (FIGS. 1 and 2).

In the present embodiment, the inclined surface 13A is connected to the inclined surface 13C by a boundary line 13E and is connected to the inclined surface 13D by a boundary line 13F. Further, the inclined surface 13B is connected to the inclined surface 13C by a boundary line 13G, and is connected to the inclined surface 13D by a boundary line 13H.

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the first edge 21 of the opening 20 on the top surface 11 side is curved toward the top surface 11. Here, the first edge 21 is located on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10 among the edge 21 and 22 of the opening 20, and the end 24 on the side surface 16 side from the end 23 on the side surface 15 side of the opening 20. The edge 21 extending to is shown. Curved toward the top surface 11 means that it bends convexly from the bottom surface 12 side toward the top surface 11.

In the present embodiment, at the central portion 25 of the opening 20, the first edge 21 constitutes the curved portion 21C. Here, the central portion 25 of the first edge 21 includes the center (center of gravity) G1 of the first edge 21, and indicates a range of about one-fifth to one-third of the entire first edge 21. ..

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the second edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the opening 20 is curved toward the bottom surface 12. Here, the second edge 22 is located on the bottom surface 12 side of the main body 10 among the edge 21 and 22 of the opening 20, from the end 23 on the side surface 15 side of the opening 20 to the end 24 on the side surface 16 side. The extending edge 22 is shown. Curved to the bottom surface 12 side means that it bends convexly from the top surface 11 side to the bottom surface 12 side.

In the present embodiment, at the central portion 25 of the opening 20, the second edge 22 constitutes the curved portion 22C. Here, the central portion 27 of the second edge 22 includes the center (center of gravity) G2 of the second edge 22, and indicates a range of about one-fifth to one-third of the entire second edge 22. ..

In the first edge 21 of the opening 20, the inclined surface 13A and the inclined surface 13C have a boundary end 21A, and the inclined surface 13A and the inclined surface 13D have a boundary end 21B. Further, in the second edge 22 of the opening 20, the inclined surface 13B and the inclined surface 13C have a boundary end 22A, and the inclined surface 13B and the inclined surface 13D have a boundary end 22B.

The sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment further extends to the second edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the opening 20 from the second edge 22 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction). It has a protrusion 28 (FIGS. 1 and 2). Here, extending to the outside of the main body 10 means protruding from the outer surface of the main body 10.

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the first extension portion 28 is composed of a pair of extension portions 28A and 28B provided on both end sides of the second end edge 22 (FIGS. 1 and 2). ). Here, both ends of the second edge 22 are on both ends 23 and 24 of the opening 20, and the portion of the second edge 22 of the opening 20 excluding the central portion 27 of the second edge 22. Each shows a range of about one-fifth to one-third of the entire second edge 22.

In the present embodiment, the portion between the pair of extending portions 28A and 28B of the second edge 22 is curved toward the bottom surface 12. The portion between the pair of extending portions 28A and 28B corresponds to the central portion 27 (curved portion 22C) of the second end edge 22 excluding both ends of the second end edge 22 (FIGS. 1 and 2). ).

The sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment further extends from the first edge 21 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) at the first edge 21 on the top surface 11 side of the opening 20. It has an extension portion 26 (FIGS. 1 and 2).

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the second extension portion 26 is composed of a pair of extension portions 26A and 26B provided on both end sides of the first end edge 21 (FIGS. 1 and 2). ). Here, both ends of the first edge 21 are on both ends 23 and 24 of the opening 20, and the portion of the first edge 21 of the opening 20 excluding the central portion 25 of the first edge 21. Each shows a range of about one-fifth to one-third of the entire first edge.

In the present embodiment, the portion between the pair of extending portions 26A and 26B of the first edge 21 is curved toward the top surface 11 (FIGS. 1 and 2). The portion between the pair of extending portions 26A and 26B corresponds to the central portion 25 (curved portion 21C) of the first end edge 21 excluding both ends of the first end edge 21 (FIGS. 1 and 2). ).

The sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment has an opening 20 provided on the bottom surface 12 side of the front surface 13 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 5, FIG. 6). Here, the fact that the opening 20 is provided on the bottom surface 12 side of the front surface 13 means that the opening 20 is provided on the bottom surface 12 side of the intermediate position between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 of the front surface 13. ..

The sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment has a support portion 70 extending inward of the main body 10 along a third direction (X direction) on the top surface 11 side and the front surface 13 side of the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 (FIG. 1). , FIGS. 10 to 12).

In the present embodiment, the support portion 70 is composed of bars extending in the third direction (X direction) between the side surfaces 15 and 16 (FIGS. 1, 11, and 12). The form of the support portion 70 is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be composed of, for example, a piece (protruding piece) protruding from the inner walls of the side surfaces 15 and 16 along the second direction (Y direction).

The sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment further includes a pressing member 50. The pressing member 50 hangs down in the main body 10 and presses the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side along the second direction (Y direction) (FIGS. 1, 2, 7, 7 to 7). FIG. 15). Here, hanging in the main body 10 means that the pressing member 50 hangs in the first direction (Z direction) in the main body 10 due to gravity.

The material of the pressing member 50 is not particularly limited, and for example, metal such as stainless steel, synthetic resin such as ABS, polystyrene, AS resin, acrylic resin and polypropylene resin, and paper such as corrugated cardboard can be used. The weight of the pressing member 50 is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, 100 to 300 g, preferably 130 to 270 g, and more preferably 150 to 250 g.

Specifically, the pressing member 50 approaches the front surface 13 in a freely hanging state. That is, the pressing member 50 is located in the vicinity of the front surface 13 in a state where the sheet laminated body SL is not housed in the main body 10. The mode in which the pressing member 50 is close to the front surface 13 is not limited to the case where the pressing member 50 is located near the front surface 13, but also includes the case where the pressing member 50 is in contact with the front surface 13 (FIG. 1, FIG. FIG. 10).

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, the pressing member 50 is oscillatingly supported by fulcrums 30 and 40 provided on the top surface 11 side in the main body 10. Here, the fulcrum refers to the portions 30 and 40 that support the pressing member 50 provided on the main body 10. Supporting in a swingable manner means that the pressing member 50 can swing (or rotate) between the back surface 14 and the front surface 13 with the fulcrums 30 and 40 as axes.

Specifically, the ends E11 and E12 on the top surface 11 side of the pressing member 50 are locked to the fulcrums 30 and 40 formed near the top surface 11 in the main body 10, and the pressing member 50 is engaged with the fulcrums 30 and 40. Can be swayed (or rotated) between the back surface 14 and the front surface 13 with the center of the axis (FIGS. 1, 7 to 11).

In the present embodiment, the fulcrum 30 is provided on the side surface 15 of the main body 10, and the fulcrum 40 is provided on the side surface 16 of the main body 10. That is, the pressing member 50 is supported by a pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 of the main body 10 via the fulcrums 30 and 40.

Specifically, the pressing member 50 has ends E11 and E12 on the top surface 11 side and ends E20 on the bottom surface 12 side. The ends E11 and E12 on the top surface 11 side of the pressing member 50 are each composed of a support shaft 54. The pressing member 50 is supported by the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 by swinging the support shaft 54 to the fulcrums 30 and 40 provided on the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 (FIGS. 1 and 1). 6, FIGS. 7 to 11).

Further, in the present embodiment, the fulcrums 30 and 40 are provided near the front surface 13 of the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16. Specifically, the fulcrums 30 and 40 that oscillateably support the pressing member 50 are arranged at positions in the main body 10 where the distance from the front surface 13 is shorter than the distance from the back surface 14 in the second direction (Y direction). (Figs. 1 and 6). At the fulcrums 30 and 40, the support shafts 54 are swingably locked to the bearings 15A and 16A provided on the side surfaces 15 and 16, respectively (FIGS. 1 and 10 to 14).

In the present embodiment, the form of the pressing member 50 is not particularly limited, but the structure shown in FIGS. 1 and 7 to 12 is adopted from the viewpoint of obtaining excellent takeout of the sheet S without impairing the replenishability of the sheet. Is preferable.

Specifically, the pressing member 50 is formed on the front surface 13 side of the main body 10 and the base 51 that presses the sheet laminated body SL, and on the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16, and connects the base 51 and the fulcrums 30 and 40. It has a pair of elbows 53 formed between the base 51 and the arm 52 and bent convexly toward the back surface 14 side in the second direction (Y direction).

Here, the base 51 is a base portion that is pressed against the sheet laminated body SL when the pressing member 50 presses the sheet laminated body SL. Further, the pair of arms 52 are connected to both ends E31 and E32 in the width direction (X direction) of the base 51 at one end 51A in the longitudinal direction of the base 51, and face each other in the width direction (X direction). Two connecting portions extending along a pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 of the main body 10 to fulcrums 30 and 40. Further, the elbow 53 is formed at a portion where both ends E31 and E32 in the width direction (X direction) of the base 51 and one end 52A of the pair of arms 52 are connected, and the bent portion (or curved portion) is bent in a convex shape. ).

In the sheet dispenser 100 according to the present embodiment, the pressing member 50 has a pair of side walls 55 formed between the base 51 and the arm 52. Here, the pair of side walls 55 are formed so as to face the width direction of the pressing member 50 (the third direction (X direction) in the main body 10), and ribs extending along the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 of the main body 10 are formed. show. In the present embodiment, a pair of substantially triangular side wall surfaces (ribs) 55 are formed on the inner surface where the elbow 53 bends in a convex shape (FIGS. 7 and 8).

In the present embodiment, the shape of the base 51 constituting the pressing member 50 is a plate shape (rectangular plane (straight cross-sectional shape)) (FIGS. 8 and 9). Further, the shape of the base 51 is not limited to the shape of the present embodiment, and may have, for example, a rectangular curved surface (the cross-sectional shape is curved).

Further, in the present embodiment, the shape of the pair of arms 52 constituting the pressing member 50 is wide because the pair of side walls (ribs) 55 are provided between the base 51 and the arm 52 as described above. It is a pair of plates when viewed in the direction (X direction) (FIGS. 7 to 9). The shape of the arm 52 is not limited to the shape of the present embodiment, and may be, for example, a shape (a pair of rods) in which a pair of side walls (ribs) 55 is not provided between the base 51 and the arm 52. ..

In the present embodiment, by having the elbow 53 that bends in a convex shape between the base 51 and the arm 52, the cross-sectional shape of the pressing member 50 in the vertical direction (Z direction) is bent in a convex shape. Here, the angle of the elbow 53 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 90 degrees or more and 170 degrees or less, more preferably 90 degrees or more and 140 degrees or less, and further preferably 90 degrees or more and 110 degrees or less.

In the pressing member 50, the inner surface (front surface 50A) at which the elbow 53 bends convexly faces the front surface 13, and the outer surface (back surface 50B) at which the elbow 53 bends convexly faces the back surface 14. , Hanging in the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, FIGS. 10-12).

The form of the pressing member 50 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the length L1 of the base 51 in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length L2 of the arm 52 (FIG. 7). The length L1 of the base 51 in the longitudinal direction is the shortest distance from the end E20 on the bottom surface 12 side of the pressing member 50 to the elbow 53. Further, the length L2 of the arm 52 in the longitudinal direction is the shortest distance from the fulcrums 30 and 40 to each elbow 53.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pressing member 50 may be provided with a weight 60 (FIGS. 7, 9 to 12). Here, the weight 60 is provided to increase the pressing force of the pressing member 50. The weight 60 can be detachably attached to the pressing member 50.

The position where the weight 60 is provided is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of applying a pressing force for pressing the sheet laminated body SL on the front surface 13 side to the pressing member 50, a position where the weight 60 is not in contact with the housed sheet laminated body SL is preferable. Further, it is more preferable that the position does not come into contact with the housed sheet laminate SL and does not come into contact with the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 100.

The position where the sheet laminated body SL is not in contact is, for example, in the vicinity of the elbow 53 on the back surface 14 side of the base 51 of the pressing member 50. Further, as a position that does not come into contact with the housed sheet laminate SL and does not come into contact with the main body 10, for example, it is near the elbow 53 near the pair of arms 52 on the back surface 14 (FIGS. 7, 9 to 12).

In the present embodiment, the pressing force with which the pressing member 50 presses the sheet laminated body SL toward the front surface 13 side is not particularly limited, but is preferably 20% or more, more preferably 30% or more of the weight of the sheet laminated body SL. It is 70% or more, more preferably 40% or more and 60% or less. Both weight and force are expressed in the same unit (N or kgf).

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described. In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10, so that the front surface 13 (the back side or the inner surface of the front surface 13 facing the inside of the main body 10) is the back surface. A sheet laminate SL housed between 14 and 14 can be supported. As a result, the sheet laminated body SL is prevented from bending in the main body 10 and falling to the bottom surface 12. Therefore, when the sheet S is pulled out, the next sheet S is easily pulled out together, and a part of the next sheet S is easily held in the opening 20. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sheets S can be easily pulled out one by one (or one set) (FIGS. 1, 13, and 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, the housed sheet laminate SL is supported by the front surface 13, so that when one (or one set) of the sheets S is pulled out from the opening 20, the next sheet S opens. It is possible to prevent the sheet S from being pulled out together with the drawn sheet S without being held by the 20. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the sheet dispenser 100 having excellent takeout property of the sheet S (FIGS. 1, 13, and 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10, dust, dust (hereinafter referred to as dust) or moisture falling from the top surface 11 side is difficult to enter the opening 20. Therefore, a hygienic sheet dispenser 100 can be provided (FIGS. 1, 13, and 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10, the user's fingers are easily guided to the opening 20. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the sheet dispenser 100 in which the fingers can easily extend into the opening 20 when the sheet S is taken out from the opening 20.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10, the front surface 13 of the main body 10 provided with the opening 20 is likely to be shaded. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser 100 having a good appearance.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the opening 20 is located at a position shifted to the back surface 14 side from the plane P including the peripheral edge 13M of the front surface 13, so that the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10. can do. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a hygienic sheet dispenser 100 in which dust or moisture falling from the top surface 11 side does not easily enter the opening 20. (FIGS. 1 to 6 and 10 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10, the sheet dispenser 100 in which the user's fingers are easily guided by the opening 20 when the sheet S is taken out from the opening 20 is provided. Can be provided. Further, the front surface 13 of the main body 10 provided with the opening 20 is easily shaded, and the sheet dispenser 100 having a good appearance can be provided (FIGS. 1 and 2).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the front surface 13 of the main body 10 has at least a pair of inclined surfaces 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D that converge toward the opening 20, so that the front surface 13 faces the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20. The structure can be dented (the opening 20 is the bottom). As a result, when the sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20, the sheet S is supported by the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20, so that the sheet laminate SL is further suppressed from bending in the main body 10 and falling into the bottom surface 12. It is further suppressed that the next sheet S is pulled out together with the pulled out sheet S (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 10 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, the front surface 13 is recessed toward the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20, so that the user's fingers are more easily guided by the opening 20. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the sheet dispenser 100 in which the fingers can be easily extended to the opening 20 when the sheet S is taken out from the opening 20 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 10 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 has a structure in which the front surface 13 is recessed toward the peripheral edge 20A of the opening 20, the front surface 13 of the main body 10 provided with the opening 20 is likely to be shaded. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a sheet dispenser 100 having a better appearance. (FIGS. 1 to 6 and 10 to 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first edge 21 on the top surface 11 side of the opening 20 is curved toward the top surface 11, so that when the sheet S is pulled out, the fingertips for picking the sheet S are opened. It becomes difficult to hit the edge 21 on the top surface 11 side of 20. As a result, when the first (or first set) sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20, or when a part of the sheet S is not held in the opening 20, the sheet S is pulled out from the inside of the main body 10. The fingertips can be easily inserted into the main body 10 through the opening 20 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 12 to 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the second edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the opening 20 is curved toward the bottom surface 12, so that when the sheet S is pulled out, the fingertip that picks up the sheet S is the opening 20. It becomes difficult to hit the edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side. As a result, when the first (or first set) sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20, or when a part of the sheet S is not held in the opening 20, the sheet S is pulled out from the inside of the main body 10. The fingertips can be easily inserted into the main body 10 through the opening 20 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 12 to 14).

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, as described above, the front surface 13 and the back surface 14 face the second edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the main body 10 of the opening 20 formed in the front surface 13 of the main body 10. By having the first extending portion 28 extending from the second end edge 22 to the outside of the main body 10 along the direction (Y direction), the direction in which the sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20 of the front surface 13 is the first extending direction. It is regulated in the second direction (Y direction), which is the direction in which the portion 28 extends. As a result, the seat S can be easily pulled out from the opening 20 of the front surface 13 along the second direction (Y direction).

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10, an inclined surface 13B is formed between the opening 20 of the front surface 13 and the bottom surface 12, so that the opening 120 When one (or one set) of sheets S is pulled out from, a part of the next sheet S that is pulled out together and held in the opening 20 hangs down, and a part of the hanging sheet S is the main body. There is a possibility of sticking to the inclined surface 13B on the bottom surface 12 side of the front surface 13 of 10 due to static electricity or the like (FIG. 13).

On the other hand, in the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, by having the first extending portion 28 extending from the second end edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10, one sheet from the opening 20 ( Or one set) When the sheet S is pulled out, even if a part of the next sheet S that is pulled out together and held in the opening 20 hangs down, a part of the hanging sheet S is the main body. Since it is separated from the front surface 13 of the main body 10 (inclined surface 13B on the bottom surface 12 side), it can be prevented from sticking to the front surface 13 of the main body 10 due to static electricity or the like (FIG. 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, a first extending portion 28 extending from the second edge 22 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) is provided on the front surface 13 of the main body 10. This prevents the next sheet S from being pulled out together with the drawn sheet S without being held by the opening 20 when one (or one set) sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20. Can be done (Fig. 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first extending portion 28 extending from the second edge 22 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) is formed at both ends of the second edge 22. Since it is composed of a pair of extension portions 28A and 28B provided on the portion side (both ends 23 and 24 sides of the opening 20), respectively, the first extension extends to the central portion 27 of the second end edge 22 of the opening 20. The portions 28 (extending portions 28A and 28B) are not configured. As a result, when the sheet S is pulled out, the fingertips that pick up the sheet S are less likely to hit the first extension portions 28 (extension portions 28A, 28B). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first extending portions 28 (extending portions 28A, 28B) provided in the opening 20 are less likely to interfere with pulling out the sheet S (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 11 to 11). 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the front surface 13 and the back surface 14 face the first end edge 21 on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10 of the opening 20 formed in the front surface 13 of the main body 10 in the second direction (Y). By having the second extending portion 26 extending from the first end edge 21 to the outside of the main body 10 along the direction), the second extending portion 26 extends in the direction in which the sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20 of the front surface 13. It is regulated in the second direction (Y direction), which is the direction. As a result, in combination with the first extending portion 28, the seat S can be more easily pulled out from the opening 20 of the front surface 13 along the second direction (Y direction).

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, since the front surface 13 of the main body 10 is recessed inside the main body 10, an inclined surface 13A is formed between the opening 20 of the front surface 13 and the top surface 11, so that the opening is opened. When one (or one set) of sheets S is pulled out from 20, a part of the next sheet S that is pulled out together and held in the opening 120 is rolled up and one of the rolled up sheets S. The portion may be attached to the inclined surface 13A on the top surface 11 side of the front surface 13 of the main body 10 by static electricity or the like (FIG. 14).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the opening 20 to 1 is provided by providing the second extending portion 26 extending from the first edge 21 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction). When a sheet (or a set) of sheets S is pulled out, even if a part of the next sheet S that is pulled out together and held in the opening 20 is rolled up upward, the rolled-up sheet S Since a part of the main body 10 is separated from the front surface 13, it can be prevented from sticking to the front surface 13 of the main body 10 (inclined surface 13A on the top surface 11 side) due to static electricity or the like (FIG. 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, a second extending portion 26 extending from the first edge 21 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) is provided on the front surface 13 of the main body 10. This further prevents the next sheet S from being pulled out together with the pulled out sheet S without being held by the opening 20 when one (or one set) sheet S is pulled out from the opening 20. Can be done (Fig. 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the second extending portion 26 extending from the first edge 21 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) is formed at both ends of the first edge 21. Since it is composed of a pair of second extending portions 26A and 26B provided on the portion side (both ends 23 and 24 sides of the opening 20), respectively, a second portion 25 is located at the central portion 25 of the first end edge 21 of the opening 20. The extension portions 26 (extension portions 26A and 26B) are not configured. As a result, when the sheet S is pulled out, the fingertips that pick up the sheet S are less likely to hit the second extension portions 26 (extension portions 26A, 26B). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second extending portions 26 (extending portions 26A, 26B) provided in the opening 20 are less likely to interfere with pulling out the sheet S (FIGS. 1, FIG. 2, FIGS. 11 to 11). 14).

In the present embodiment, as described above, since the opening 20 is provided on the bottom surface 12 side of the front surface 13, even when the sheet dispenser 100 is installed at a high position such as a wall, the sheet S from the opening 20 Easy to take out. Further, even if the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) whose remaining amount is low in the main body 10 is lowered by gravity, the sheet S can be easily taken out from the opening 20 (FIGS. 1 and 13).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the support portion (bar) 70 extending inward of the main body 10 along the third direction (X direction) is provided on the top surface 11 side and the front surface 13 side of the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16. By holding the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) housed in the main body 10, the plurality of sheets S (sheet laminated body SL) can be supported in the stacking direction SD (FIGS. 1, 10 to 14).

Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the plurality of accommodated sheets S (sheet laminated body SL) from collapsing in the main body 10 toward the front surface 13 side in which the opening 20 is formed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the opening 20 from being blocked by the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) that has fallen toward the front surface 13 side, making it difficult to pull out the sheet S.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of sheets S (sheet laminated body SL) housed in the main body 10 by the support portion (bar) 70 provided on the top surface 11 side and the front surface 13 side of the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16. ) Is supported, so that the plurality of sheets S (sheet laminate SL) are prevented from bending in the main body 10 and falling to the bottom surface 12. As a result, when the sheet S is pulled out, the next sheet S is easily pulled out together, and a part of the next sheet S is easily held in the opening 20. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sheets S can be easily pulled out one by one (or one set).

Further, in the sheet dispenser 100 of the present embodiment, when the number (amount) of the sheets S (sheet laminate SL) housed in the main body 10 is large, a large pressing force is required to press the sheets S toward the front surface 13. (Pressing force) is required. On the other hand, when the number (amount) of the sheets S accommodated in the main body 10 is small, the force for pressing the sheets S (sheet laminated body SL) on the front 13 side is small in order to press on the front 13 side.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described above, the pressing member 50 that presses the housed sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side along the second direction (Y direction) is the main body. By hanging down in 10, the force (hereinafter referred to as pressing pressure) that the pressing member 50 presses the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) from the back surface 14 side toward the front surface 13 side is the back surface 14 side of the sheet dispenser 100. Will be bigger. Further, as the sheet S is pulled out from the sheet laminated body SL and the remaining amount of the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) decreases, the pressing force by the pressing member 50 decreases (FIGS. 12 to 14).

As a result, in the present embodiment, the sheet S (sheet laminate SL) housed in the main body 10 is constantly (or constantly) pressed against the stacking direction SD by the pressing member 50, so that the sheet S falls into the main body 10. You can prevent that. Further, as the remaining amount of the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) housed in the main body 10 decreases, the pressing force by the pressing member 50 decreases, so that the sheet laminated body SL is not excessively pressed against the stacking direction SD. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sheet S from being clogged in the main body 10 and the sheets S from being pulled out together (FIGS. 13 and 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, the sheet laminated body SL is constantly (or constantly) pressed against the stacking direction SD by the pressing member 50, and the pressing force by the pressing member 50 decreases as the remaining amount of the sheet laminated body SL decreases. Therefore, even if the material and dimensions of the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) housed in the main body 10 are different, the sheet S may fall into the main body 10, the sheet S may be clogged in the main body 10, or the sheets S may be put together. It can be prevented from being pulled out.

In the present embodiment, as described above, since the pressing member 50 is supported in a swinging manner, the pressing member 50 can easily move between the front surface 13 and the back surface 14 along the second direction (Y direction). Therefore, the pressing member 50 can smoothly move in the direction of pressing the housed sheet S (sheet laminated body SL). Further, since the pressing member 50 can easily move between the front surface 13 and the back surface 14, the work of accommodating (or accommodating) the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) in the main body 10 (pressing member 50 from the front surface 13 side). The work of pushing out to the back surface 14 side) becomes easy (FIGS. 1, FIGS. 10 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the fulcrums 30 and 40 that oscillateably support the pressing member 50 are provided on the top surface 11 side in the main body 10, the range of motion of the pressing member 50 that oscillates in the main body 10 is increased. can do. Therefore, the own weight of the pressing member 50 can be effectively used for the pressing force of the sheet laminated body SL. Further, in such a configuration, since the swing axis of the pressing member 50 is provided near the top surface 11 in the main body 10, the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) is provided even when the pressing member 50 is arranged in the main body 10. A space to be accommodated can be secured (FIGS. 1, 7 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the fulcrums 30 and 40 for supporting the pressing member 50 are provided on the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16 in the main body 10, the fulcrums 30 and 40 of the pressing member 50 are the top surfaces in the main body 10. Even if it is provided closer to 11, it is not necessary to provide a shaft for swinging the pressing member 50 on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 6, FIGS. 7 to 14). Therefore, when the sheet laminated body SL is replenished (or accommodated) in the main body 10, it can be replenished from the top surface 11 of the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, 7 to 14). As a result, even when the pressing member 50 is arranged in the main body 10, the replenishability of the sheet ST is not impaired.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the fulcrums 30 and 40 of the pressing member 50 are provided near the front surface 13 in the front-rear direction (Y direction) as described above, the pressing member 50 is brought close to the front surface 13 in a hanging state. Can be done (FIGS. 1, FIGS. 10-14). As a result, even if the remaining amount of the sheet becomes small, the pressing member can reach the vicinity of the front surface and press the sheet laminate.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the base 51 that holds the sheet laminated body SL is connected to the fulcrums 30 and 40 via the pair of arms 52, and is convex between the base 51 and the pair of arms 52. A bendable elbow 53 is provided (FIGS. 1, 7-9). In such a configuration, the pressing member 50 moves from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side while the base 51 that presses the sheet laminated body SL is tilted so that the end portion E20 on the bottom surface 12 side of the pressing member 50 approaches the front surface 13. It can be moved (FIGS. 1, 7-14).

As a result, the entire end surface of the sheet laminated body SL on the front surface 13 side is not pressed by the pressing member 50 against the front surface 13 in which the opening 20 is formed, and the sheet laminated body SL is pressed together with the pressing member 50 from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side. You can move to. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the sheet ST from being clogged in the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, 10 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, since the connecting portion connecting the base 51 and the fulcrums 30 and 40 is composed of a pair of arms 52, the connecting portion connecting the base portion of the pressing member 50 and the fulcrums 30 and 40 is the main body. It is possible to have a configuration in which the pressing member 50 does not have a shaft on the top surface 11 side of the 10 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 6, FIGS. 7 to 14). As a result, when the sheet laminated body SL is replenished to the main body 10, the replenishment from the top surface 11 of the main body 10 becomes easy. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the pressing member 50 is arranged in the main body 10, the replenishability of the sheet ST is not further impaired (FIGS. 1, 7 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, by making the length L1 of the base 51 in the longitudinal direction longer than the length L2 of the arm 52 as described above, the area of the base (base) 51 that holds down the sheet laminated body SL is increased. Further, the elbow 53 can be arranged on the upper side (top surface 11 side) in the main body 10 (FIGS. 1, FIG. 6, FIGS. 7 to 5). As a result, the positions of the fulcrums 30 and 40 can be arranged on the front surface 13 side, and the depth can be deepened from the front surface 13 to which the opening 20 is formed toward the back surface 14 (FIGS. 11 to 14).

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the space in which the sheet laminated body SL is housed can be increased in the sheet dispenser 100, and a large amount of the sheet laminated body SL can be stored (FIGS. 1, FIGS. 11 to 14). ). Further, even when the sheet laminate SL having a large sheet ST size is accommodated, the sheet dispenser 100 having excellent takeout of the sheet ST can be obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, by forming the pair of side walls 55 between the base 51 and the arm 52, the connecting portion (elbow 53) between the base 51 of the pressing member 50 and the pair of arms 52. Can be reinforced. Further, by providing such a pair of side walls 55, the weight (own weight) of the pressing member 50 can be adjusted without impairing the replenishability of the sheet ST. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the pressing force of the pressing member 50 against the sheet laminated body SL can be adjusted (FIGS. 1, 7 to 14).

Further, in the present embodiment, the weight of the pressing member 50 can be adjusted by providing the weight 60 on the pressing member 50 as described above (FIGS. 7 to 14). Thereby, in the present embodiment, the pressing force of the pressing member 50 against the sheet laminated body SL can be adjusted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the pressing member 50 presses the sheet laminated body SL from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side with a force of 20% or more of the weight of the sheet laminated body SL. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the sheet ST from falling into the sheet dispenser 100, being clogged in the sheet dispenser 100, or being pulled out together (FIGS. 1, 13, and 14).

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to Examples. The evaluation of Examples and Comparative Examples was carried out by the following tests.

[Sheet dispenser (test specimen)]
As a test body, the sheet dispenser 100 shown in FIG. 1 was prepared. The dimensions of the sheet dispenser 100 are such that the length in the left-right direction (X direction) is about 233 mm, the length in the front-rear direction (Y direction) is about 87 mm, and the height in the up-down direction (Z direction) is about 147 mm. The opening 20 is provided on the bottom surface 12 side of the front surface 13. The dimensions of the opening 20 are such that the length in the left-right direction (X direction) is about 220 mm and the width in the up-down direction (Z direction) (center portion 25) is about 18 mm. The distance between the opening 20 and the bottom surface 12 was set to about 65 mm, and the distance between the opening 20 and the top surface 11 was set to about 82 mm. Further, the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10. Specifically, at least four inclined surfaces 13A, 13B, 13C that converge toward the opening 20 on the front surface 13 so that the opening 20 is displaced toward the back surface 14 from the plane P including the peripheral edge 13M of the front surface 13. , 13D was provided. Further, a pair of first extending portions 28 (extending portions) extending from the second end edge 22 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) on the second edge 22 on the bottom surface 12 side of the opening 20. 28A, 28B) were provided. Further, a curved portion 22C is provided in a portion between the pair of extending portions 28A and 28B (the central portion 27 of the second edge 22). Further, a pair of second extending portions 26 (extending) extending from the first end edge 21 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction) at the first end edge 21 on the top surface 11 side of the opening 20. Parts 26A and 26B) were provided. Further, a curved portion 21C is provided in a portion between the pair of extending portions 26A and 26B (the central portion 25 of the first edge 21). Further, a support portion (bar) 70 extending inward of the main body 10 along the third direction (X direction) is provided on the top surface 11 side and the front surface 13 side of the pair of side surfaces 15 and 16.

[Sheet laminate]
One sheet laminate SL was housed in the sheet dispenser 100. The sheet laminated body SL includes a sheet laminated body SL in which 200 sheets ST (single type) are alternately folded so that one sheet (or one set) can be pulled out in a pop-up manner, and 200 sets (400 sheets). Sheet ST (double type) was alternately folded and laminated so that one sheet (or one set) could be pulled out in a pop-up manner. Further, the sheet laminated body SL was housed in the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 100 so that the stacking direction SD of the sheet laminated body SL (a plurality of sheets ST) was in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the sheet dispenser 100. A single type (hard) paper towel was used for the sheet ST constituting the sheet laminated body SL. In addition, for paper towels, there are two types of paper towels with different dimensions for each of the single type and double type, medium-sized sheets (trade name "Eco-dry (medium-sized)", manufactured by Daio Paper Co., Ltd., 1 ply, dimensions: vertical approx. 230 mm, width 210 mm, basis weight 33 g / m ² , paper thickness 180 μm) and oval sheet (trade name “Eco-dry (oval)”, dimensions: length approx. 170 mm, width approx. 210 mm, basis weight 33 g / m ² , paper thickness 180 μm) was used. The basis weight is based on JIS P8124, and the paper thickness is based on JIS P81218.

[Attachment]
When the sheet STs are pulled out one by one (or one set) from the opening 20 of the front 13 of the sheet dispenser 100, the next sheet ST that is pulled out together and held in the opening 20 sticks (pastes) to the front of the main body. With) was confirmed. The evaluation was carried out three times for each of Examples and Comparative Examples, and the following 1 to 3 were evaluated. When the evaluation was 2 or more, it was considered good, and when it was 1, it was considered poor.
3: The sticking was not confirmed 2: The sticking was confirmed once 1: The sticking was confirmed twice or more

[Drop]
When the sheet STs were pulled out one by one (or one set) from the opening 20 of the front surface 13 of the sheet dispenser 100 with a dry hand, it was confirmed whether the sheet STs were depressed (dropped). The evaluation was carried out three times for each of Examples and Comparative Examples, and the following 1 to 3 were evaluated. When the evaluation was 2 or more, it was considered good, and when it was 1, it was considered poor.
3: No dip was confirmed 2: Depression was confirmed once 1: Depression was confirmed more than once

[Pop-up]
When the paper towels (sheet ST) contained in the sheet dispenser 100 were pulled out one by one (or one set) with dry hands to the end, it was confirmed whether one (or one set) could be pulled out to the end (pop-up). .. The evaluation was carried out three times for each of Examples and Comparative Examples, and the following 1 to 3 were evaluated. When the evaluation was 2 or more, it was considered good, and when it was 1, it was considered poor.
3: Does not come out in a lump 2: The last 2-4 sheets came out in a lump 1: 5 or more in the end came out in a lump, or 3 or more in the middle came out in a lump

Hereinafter, Examples and Comparative Examples will be described.

[Example 1]
A medium format sheet (single type) was housed in the test body as a sheet laminated body SL. The specimen was evaluated for sticking, pullability, and pop-up. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 2]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that a medium format sheet (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 3]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that an oval paper towel (single type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 4]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that an oval paper towel (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 5]
In the test body, a pair of pressing members 50 in the main body 10 that hang down in the main body 10 and press the sheet S (sheet laminated body SL) from the back surface 14 side to the front surface 13 side along the second direction (Y direction). The evaluation was performed in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the side surfaces 15 and 16 were rotatably supported by the fulcrums 30 and 40 provided on the top surface 11 side. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 6]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 5 except that a medium format sheet (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 7]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 5 except that an oval paper towel (single type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 8]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 5 except that an oval paper towel (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Comparative Example 1]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the sheet dispenser 200 shown in FIG. 15 was prepared as a test body. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Comparative Example 2]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1 except that a medium format sheet (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Comparative Example 3]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1 except that an oval paper towel (single type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Comparative Example 4]
Evaluation was carried out in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1 except that an oval paper towel (double type) was used as the sheet laminate SL. The results are shown in Table 1.

From Table 1, a pair of first extending portions 28 (extending) in which the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10 and extends from the second edge 22 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 along the second direction (Y direction). The sheet dispenser 100 provided with portions 28A, 28B) and a pair of second extending portions 26 (extending portions 236A, 26B) extending from the first edge 21 of the opening 20 to the outside of the main body 10 is a sheet. Regardless of whether the laminated body SL is a medium format sheet (single type), a medium format sheet (double type), an oval sheet (single type), or an oval sheet (double type), the sticking, dropping, and pop-up are all good. (Examples 1 to 8).

Further, the sheet dispenser 100 in which the pressing member 50 for pressing the sheet laminated body SL is rotatably supported by the fulcrums 30 and 40 is a medium format sheet (double type), an oval sheet (single type), and an oval sheet (double type). In the case of, the dip was improved (Examples 5 to 8).

On the other hand, the structure in which the front surface 13 is recessed inside the main body 10, the extending portions 26, 28, and the pressing portions extending outward from the end edges 21, 22 of the opening 20 along the second direction (Y direction). The sheet dispenser 200 provided with none of the members 50 was defective in at least one of sticking, dropping, and popping (Comparative Examples 1 to 4).

From these results, it was found that the sheet dispenser in which the front surface of the main body having the opening for taking out the sheet is recessed inside the main body is a sheet dispenser having excellent sheet take-out property.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, and various modifications and modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims. ..

100 sheet dispenser S sheet SL sheet laminate stacking direction SD
10 Main body 11 Top surface 12 Bottom surface 13 Front surface 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Inclined surface D1, D2, D3, D4 Interval 13E, 13F, 13G, 13H Boundary line 13M Peripheral P plane E1, E2, E3, E4 Edge edge 14 Back 15 Side surface 16 Side surface 20 Opening 20A Periphery 21 First end edge 21A, 21B Boundary end 21C Curved part 22 Second end edge 22A, 22B Boundary end 22C Curved part 23 End part 24 End part 25 Central part G1 Center (center)
26, 26A, 26B 2nd extension 27 Central G2 center (center of gravity)
28, 28A, 28B 1st extension part 30 fulcrum 40 fulcrum 50 pressing member 50A front side 50B back side 51 base 51A end part 52 arm 52A end part 53 elbow (bending part)
54 Support shaft 55 Side wall (rib)
60 Weight 70 Support (bar)
E11, E12, E20, E31, E32 End L1 Base length L2 Arm length

Claims (13)

The top and bottom surfaces facing the first direction, the front and back surfaces facing the second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and the third direction orthogonal to both the first direction and the second direction. A main body having a pair of side surfaces and accommodating a plurality of sheets laminated in the second direction.
It has an opening that is formed on the front surface and from which the sheet is taken out.
A sheet dispenser whose front surface is recessed inside the main body. The sheet dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the opening is located at a position deviated from the plane including the peripheral edge of the front surface toward the back surface side. The sheet dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the front surface has at least a pair of inclined surfaces that converge toward the opening. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first edge of the opening on the top surface side is curved toward the top surface side. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second edge of the opening on the bottom surface side is curved toward the bottom surface side. One of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second edge of the opening on the bottom surface side has a first extending portion extending from the second edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction. The sheet dispenser described in. The sheet dispenser according to claim 6, wherein the first extending portion is composed of a pair of first extending portions provided on both end sides of the second edge. Any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first edge of the opening on the top surface side has a second extending portion extending from the first edge to the outside of the main body along the second direction. The sheet dispenser described in the section. The sheet dispenser according to claim 8, wherein the second extending portion is composed of a pair of second extending portions provided on both end sides of the first edge. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the opening is provided on the bottom surface side of the front surface. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a support portion extending inward of the main body along the third direction on the top surface side and the front surface side of the pair of side surfaces. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a pressing member that hangs down in the main body and presses the sheet from the back surface side to the front surface side along the second direction. The sheet dispenser according to claim 12, wherein the pressing member is swingably supported by a fulcrum provided on the top surface side of the main body.

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