JP7409792B2 - sheet dispenser - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a sheet dispenser.

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional sheet dispenser, one in which a plurality of stacked sheets of tissue paper is stored in an upright state in a cylindrical container is known. In such a sheet dispenser, a stack of multiple sheets of tissue paper is folded and stored in a container, and the tissue paper is pulled out from the valley-fold side end of the folded bundle ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-256942

However, in conventional sheet dispensers, the sheets on the valley-fold side of a bundle of folded sheets are pulled out from the container in a crushed state, so the sheets rub when being pulled out, causing them to get stuck inside the dispenser or torn. There is. Thus, conventional sheet dispensers have problems in taking out sheets.

An object of the present invention is to provide a sheet dispenser from which sheets can be easily taken out.

A first aspect of the present invention includes a main body in which a sheet stack in which a plurality of sheets are stacked is bent and accommodated; an outlet formed on the top surface of the main body from which the sheet is pulled out; a support formed in the main body to support the folded sheet laminate; To provide a sheet dispenser that supports an end sheet on the valley fold side of a body.

In this specification, being folded and accommodated means that the sheet laminate is folded in a fold extending in the vertical direction of the main body so that the stacking direction of the sheet stack is a direction that intersects the vertical direction in which the top and bottom surfaces of the main body face each other. This shows that the sheet stack is accommodated in the main body in a folded state. The end sheets refer to sheets located at both ends of the sheet stack in the stacking direction. The end sheet on the valley fold side is a sheet located at the end on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate.

Further, the support body refers to a member that can support within the main body the sheet stack housed in the main body in a folded state. Supporting the end sheet on the valley fold side of the sheet stack means that the support is sandwiched inside the end sheet on the valley fold side of the sheet stack.

In the first aspect, a support body extending along the vertical direction of the main body is disposed within the main body and supports the end sheet on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate, so that the end sheet on the valley fold side The sheet is drawn from the sheet stack over the support. Thereby, the stacked state of the sheet stack folded within the main body is maintained, and it is possible to reduce the rubbing of the end sheet on the valley fold side when the sheet is pulled out from the outlet. Therefore, according to the first aspect, it is possible to prevent the sheets pulled out from the outlet from being jammed or torn.

A second aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, in which the support body is disposed at a position offset from the center of the top surface. In this specification, the center of the top surface refers to the center of gravity or centroid of the top surface. Further, the off-center position refers to a position away from the center of the top surface.

In the second aspect, by arranging the support at a position offset from the center of the top surface, the support is placed between the center of the top surface and the side surface of the main body. As a result, the end sheet on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate is supported by the support body disposed at a position offset from the center of the top surface. On the other hand, the end sheet on the mountain-fold side of the folded sheet stack is supported on the side of the main body furthest from the support.

With such a configuration, even when the support is disposed within the main body, a space can be secured between the support and the side surface of the main body in which the sheet stack is accommodated. Therefore, according to the second aspect, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the amount of sheets accommodated in the main body.

A third aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, in which the support body is arranged at the center of the top surface. In the third aspect, by arranging the support body at the center of the top surface, the end sheet on the valley fold side can be drawn out along the support body to near the center of the top surface. Therefore, according to the third aspect, since the outlet can be provided near the center of the top surface, the outlet can be easily positioned.

A fourth aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser in which the height of the support body is lower than the height of the main body in the vertical direction. In this specification, the vertical height of the main body indicates the height of the space inside the main body. Further, the height of the support body indicates the height in the vertical direction of the main body.

In the fourth aspect, by making the height of the support body lower than the height of the main body in the vertical direction, the support body is less likely to become an obstacle to fingers inserted into the main body from the ejection opening when pulling out the sheet. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect, even when the outlet is provided near the support, it is easy to pull out the sheet from the outlet.

Furthermore, in the fourth aspect, by making the height of the support body lower than the height of the main body in the vertical direction, the area in which the support body supports the sheet stack becomes smaller. Thereby, when replenishing the sheet laminate into the main body, interference of the support body with the sheet laminate can be reduced. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect, it becomes easy to replenish the sheet stack into the main body.

A fifth aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, in which the support body is formed on the bottom surface. In this specification, the term "support is formed on the bottom" means that the end of the support on the bottom side is connected to the bottom so that the support extends upward in the vertical direction of the main body from the bottom of the main body. Show that.

In the fifth aspect, by providing the support on the bottom surface of the main body, it is possible to prevent the support from interfering with the outlet provided on the top surface. Therefore, according to the fifth aspect, even when a support is provided within the main body, the position of the outlet formed in the top surface is less likely to be restricted.

A sixth aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, in which the support body is formed on the top surface. In this specification, the phrase "the support is formed on the top surface" means that the end of the support on the top side is formed on the top surface so that the support extends downward from the top surface of the main body in the vertical direction of the main body. Indicates that it is connected.

In the sixth aspect, by providing a support on the top surface of the main body, it is easy to specify the positional relationship with the support when providing an outlet on the top surface. Therefore, according to the sixth aspect, positioning of the outlet on the top surface is easy.

A seventh aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, wherein the support body is formed on a side surface of the main body. In this specification, the expression "the support is formed on the side surface" means that the support extends in the vertical direction of the main body along the side surface of the main body.

In the seventh aspect, by providing the support on the side surface of the main body, it is possible to prevent the support from interfering with the outlet provided on the top surface. Therefore, according to the seventh aspect, even when a support is provided within the main body, the position of the outlet formed in the top surface is less likely to be restricted. Further, since the support body is configured to extend in the vertical direction of the main body along the side surface of the main body, the strength of the support body can be ensured.

An eighth aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, in which the support body is constituted by a part of the side surface of the main body. In this specification, the phrase "consisting of a part of the side surface" means that the support body is provided on the side surface of the main body as part of the main body.

In the eighth aspect, since the support body is formed of a part of the side surface of the main body, the strength of the support body can be further ensured. Further, in the eighth aspect, since the support is configured as a part of the main body, there is no need to prepare a support that is a separate member from the main body, which increases manufacturing costs due to providing the support on the main body. can be suppressed.

A ninth aspect of the present invention can provide a sheet dispenser, wherein the outlet is arranged at a position where the end sheet on the valley fold side can be pulled out. In this specification, the position where the end sheet on the valley fold side can be pulled out indicates the region of the top surface that is the shortest distance from the end of the support on the top surface side.

In the ninth aspect, by providing the outlet in the region of the top surface from which the edge sheet on the valley fold side can be pulled out, the edge sheet pulled out from the sheet stack along the support body can be further removed. It can be pulled out smoothly from the outlet. Therefore, according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to further suppress the sheet being pulled out from the outlet from being jammed or torn.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a sheet dispenser from which sheets can be easily taken out can be provided.

1 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser (a state in which a sheet stack is accommodated) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment (in a state in which a sheet stack is not accommodated). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sheet stack housed in the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sheet stack (in a folded state) accommodated in the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a view of FIG. 2 viewed from the top side. FIG. 3 is a view of FIG. 2 viewed from the bottom side. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment is used (a state in which the sheet is pulled out from the outlet). It is a figure (sectional view corresponding to Drawing 7) showing a sheet dispenser concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure (sectional view corresponding to Drawing 7) showing a sheet dispenser concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure (sectional view corresponding to Drawing 7) showing a sheet dispenser concerning a 4th embodiment. It is a figure (sectional view corresponding to FIG. 7) which shows the sheet dispenser based on 5th Embodiment. 13 is a view of FIG. 12 viewed from the top side. FIG. 13 is a view of FIG. 12 viewed from the bottom side. 13 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 12 (a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 7). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the sheet dispenser according to the fifth embodiment is used (a state in which the sheet is pulled out from the outlet). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which a conventional sheet dispenser is used (a state in which a sheet is pulled out from an outlet).

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each figure, common parts may be given the same reference numerals and explanations may be omitted. Furthermore, in each figure, the scale of each member may differ from the actual scale.

In each figure, the left-right direction (radial direction) of the sheet dispenser is the X direction, the height direction (vertical direction) is the Z direction, and the depth direction (radial direction) is the Y direction. Further, in each figure, the upper side of the sheet dispenser in the vertical direction (Y direction) is sometimes referred to as upper or upper, and the lower side is sometimes referred to as lower or lower.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser (in a state in which a sheet stack is accommodated) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment (in a state in which no sheet stack is accommodated). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sheet stack housed in the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a sheet stack (in a folded state) accommodated in the sheet dispenser according to the first embodiment. 5 is a diagram of FIG. 2 viewed from the top side, FIG. 6 is a diagram of FIG. 2 viewed from the bottom side, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2.

The sheet dispenser 100 according to the first embodiment includes a main body 10, a lid 20, an outlet 30, and a support 40, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The sheet dispenser 100 is an example of a sheet dispenser according to the present invention. Further, the main body 10, the outlet 30, and the support 40 are examples of each of the main body, the outlet, and the support that constitute the sheet dispenser according to the present invention.

The main body 10 has a top surface 11, a bottom surface 12, and side surfaces 13. The top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 face each other in the vertical direction (Y direction). The side surface 13 is configured between the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 and is continuous with the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body 10 has a cylindrical shape, the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 are circular, and the side surface 13 is cylindrical. Note that the shape of the main body 10 is not particularly limited, and can be made into a shape such as a square prism, a triangular prism, etc. in addition to a cylinder.

The dimensions of the main body 10 are arbitrary. The dimensions of the main body 10 are, for example, 50 mm to 200 mm in the left-right direction (X direction), 50 mm to 200 mm in the depth direction (Z direction), and 50 mm to 200 mm in the vertical direction, depending on the dimensions of the sheet stack SL to be accommodated. The length in the direction (Y direction) can be 100 mm to 350 mm. In this embodiment, since the main body 10 has a cylindrical shape, the dimensions of the main body 10 are such that the length in the radial direction (X direction, Z direction) is 50 mm to 200 mm, and the height in the height direction (Y direction) is 50 mm to 200 mm. can be made from 100mm to 350mm.

Further, 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, cardboard such as cardboard, and metals such as stainless steel can be used. Note that the thickness of each material is arbitrary, and can be, for example, 0.5 mm to 3 mm.

The form of the main body 10 is not particularly limited. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a lid 20 is provided on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10 to cover the opening OT of the main body 10. The lid 20 is removable from the main body 10, and is removed from the main body 10 when replenishing the main body 10 with the sheet stack SL, and is attached to the main body 10 when drawing out the sheets S from the main body 10.

Note that the shape and dimensions of the lid 20 are arbitrary, but preferably match the shape and dimensions of the top surface 11 of the main body 10. The material of the lid 20 is not particularly limited, and may be made of, for example, synthetic resin such as ABS, polystyrene, AS resin, acrylic resin, or polypropylene resin, paper such as cardboard, or metal such as stainless steel. They may be made of the same material or different materials.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the main body 10 accommodates a sheet stack SL in which a plurality of sheets S are stacked. The sheet stack SL is housed so that the stacking direction (SD direction) of the sheet stack SL is in a direction (X direction) that intersects the vertical direction (Y direction).

The sheet stack SL is folded and accommodated in the main body 10. Here, being folded and stored means that the stacking direction (SD direction) of the sheet laminate SL is in a direction that intersects the vertical direction (Y direction) in which the top surface 11 and bottom surface 12 of the main body 10 face each other. 3 shows that the sheet laminate SL is accommodated in the main body 10 in a folded state along a fold line F extending in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).

The form of the sheet stack SL is not particularly limited, and for example, one in which the sheets S are stacked in a folded state, and one in which the sheets S are folded and stacked alternately (a so-called pop-up sheet stack) (see FIG. 3), a structure in which a plurality of sheets S are simply laminated, etc. can be adopted.

Further, the dimensions of the sheet laminate SL are arbitrary. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the sheet laminate SL is not bent, the thickness in the stacking direction (SD direction or X direction) is 20 mm to 120 mm, the length in the longitudinal direction (Y direction) is 80 to 300 mm, The length in the width direction (Z direction) can be 80 mm to 300 mm. Such a sheet laminate SL can be manufactured using, for example, a rotary type or multi-stand type interfolder.

The form of the sheet S constituting the sheet laminate SL is not particularly limited. The sheet S is applicable to, for example, sanitary tissue paper such as tissue paper, toilet paper, kitchen paper, and paper towel. These sanitary thin papers also include sanitary thin papers containing moisturizing ingredients (for example, lotion tissues, etc.).

Further, the use of the sanitary thin paper constituting the sheet S is not particularly limited, and can be applied to any of industrial, household, and portable uses. Note that, among these, household tissue paper is suitable for the sheet S in this embodiment.

The number of plies of the sheet S is not particularly limited, but it can be one or more, preferably one ply, and more preferably two plies (two sheets stacked). Further, the shape of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and for example, it is preferable that the two-ply sheet is folded and has a rectangular outline (rectangular, square, etc.).

The material of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and for example, paper, nonwoven fabric, cloth, etc. can be used, and paper is preferably used. Note that when the sheet S is paper, a base paper whose main raw material is pulp is used. As the pulp composition, a known composition for paper 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.

Further, when the sheet S is paper, the pulp composition is not particularly limited. For example, softwood pulp such as NBKP (softwood kraft pulp) or NUKP (softwood unbleached pulp) and hardwood pulp such as LBKP (hardwood kraft pulp) or LUKP (hardwood unbleached pulp) can be used in any ratio. can. Among these, a pulp composition in which the ratio of softwood pulp to hardwood pulp is higher is preferable. Further, the ratio of softwood pulp to hardwood pulp is not limited, but is preferably 10:90 to 80:20. Note that waste paper pulp may be used as the pulp included in the pulp composition.

The basis weight of the sheet S is not particularly limited, but depending on the number of plies, it is preferably 10 to 80 g/m ² when the sheet S is paper, and 20 to 100 g/m ² when it is a nonwoven fabric. Note that the basis weight is measured in accordance with the regulations of JIS P 8124.

Further, the thickness of the sheet S is not particularly limited, and when the sheet S is paper, the paper thickness measured under the environment of JIS P 8111 (1998) can be adopted. For example, the paper thickness per two plies is preferably 50 μm or more and 500 μm or less, more preferably 60 μm or more and 330 μm or less.

The method for measuring paper thickness is to thoroughly condition the test piece under the conditions of JIS P 8111 (1998), and then use a dial thickness gauge (thickness measuring instrument) "PEACOCK G type" (manufactured by Ozaki Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) under the same conditions. ) and measure with 2 plies. Specifically, after confirming that there is no dirt, dust, etc. between the plunger and the measuring stand, lower the plunger onto the measuring stand, and move the memory of the dial thickness gauge to set the zero point. Next, raise the plunger, place the sample on the test stand, and read the gauge when the plunger is slowly lowered. At this time, just place the plunger on it. The terminal of the plunger was made of metal, and the circular plane with a diameter of 10 mm was perpendicular to the plane of the paper, and the load when measuring the paper thickness was about 70 gf. Note that the paper thickness is an average value obtained by performing measurements 10 times.

Further, the sheet S may be embossed. Such embossing is performed by pressing embossing (not shown) onto both sides of the sheet S using a known contact embossing method, edge embossing method, etc., and stacking a plurality of sheets S, or by using a known pin embossing method, as shown in the figure. A pin embossing is formed on one side of the sheet S by inserting a pin into the sheet S, and a sheet is laminated by heating and melting a water-soluble adhesive (starch, etc.) using a known embossing method. (not shown) to form an embossing.

The outlet 30 is formed on the top surface 11 of the main body 10 so that the sheet S can be pulled out. Specifically, the outlet 30 is provided on the top surface 11 and constitutes an opening OP. Although the position where the outlet 30 is formed on the top surface 11 is not particularly limited, it is preferably a position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11. Here, the center 11a of the top surface 11 indicates the center of gravity or centroid of the top surface 11 (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

From this outlet 30, the sheets S constituting the sheet stack SL are pulled out one set at a time. Specifically, the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate SL is pulled out. Here, the end sheets ES indicate sheets located at both ends LE of the sheet stack SL in the stacking direction (SD direction) (see FIGS. 3 and 4). Further, the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side is a sheet located at the end LE on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate SL.

The support body 40 is formed within the main body 10 and supports the folded sheet stack SL. Specifically, the support body 40 is formed in the main body 10 so as to extend along the vertical direction (Y direction) in which the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10 face each other (FIGS. 1, 2, (See Figure 7). The support body 40 is arranged within the main body 10 so as to support the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the sheet stack SL.

Here, the support body 40 is a member that can support within the main body 10 the sheet laminate SL accommodated in the main body 10 in a folded state (see FIG. 1). Further, the expression that the support 40 supports the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the sheet stack SL means that the support 40 is attached to the inner side VI of the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the sheet stack SL. indicates that it is sandwiched.

The shape of the support body 40 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a plate shape, a rod shape, or the like. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 7, it is composed of a rod-shaped member. The material of the support body 40 is not particularly limited, and for example, synthetic resins such as ABS, polystyrene, AS resin, acrylic resin, and polypropylene resin, paper such as cardboard, and metals such as stainless steel can be used. It may be the same material as or a different material.

The position where the support body 40 is formed is not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the support body 40 is formed on the bottom surface 12. Specifically, the end portion 42 of the support body 40 on the bottom surface 12 side is connected to the bottom surface 12 so that the support body 40 extends upward from the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10. (See Figures 1, 2, 6, and 7). The base portion 43 of the support body 40 supports the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate SL.

Further, the support body 40 is arranged at a position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11 of the main body 10 (see FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 7). Here, the position 11b shifted from the center 11a indicates a position away from the center 11a of the top surface 11. In other words, the support body 40 is formed at a position 12b shifted from the center 12a of the bottom surface 12 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

In this embodiment, the support body 40 is arranged between the center 12a of the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10 and the side surface 13. Specifically, it is located at a distance D1 from the side surface 13. Note that the distance D1 is shorter than the distance D2 between the center 12a of the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10 and the side surface 13 (see FIG. 7).

The dimensions of the support body 40 are not particularly limited. In this embodiment, the height L of the support body 40 is lower than the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction) (see FIG. 7). Here, the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction) indicates the height of the space HS inside the main body 10. Further, the height L of the support body 40 indicates the height in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 (see FIG. 7).

In this embodiment, the outlet 30 is arranged at a position where the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side can be pulled out. Here, the position where the edge sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side can be pulled out is the area of the top surface 11 where the distance from the end 41 on the top surface 11 side of the support body 40 is the shortest (the center of the top surface 11 11a) (see FIGS. 1, 5, and 7).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the sheet dispenser 100 according to the first embodiment is used (a state in which the sheet is pulled out from the outlet). In the first embodiment, as described above, the support body 40 extending along the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 is arranged inside the main body 10, and the support body 40 is arranged at the end of the folded sheet laminate SL on the valley fold side. By supporting the sheet VS (ES), the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side is pulled out from the sheet stack SL along the support body 40 (see FIG. 8).

As a result, the stacked state of the sheet stack SL folded within the main body 10 is maintained, and the rubbing of the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side when the sheet S is pulled out from the outlet 30 can be reduced. can. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the sheet S pulled out from the outlet 30 from being jammed or torn (see FIG. 8).

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, by arranging the support body 40 at the position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11, the end sheet VS (on the valley fold side) of the folded sheet laminate SL ( ES) is supported by a support body 40 arranged at a position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11. On the other hand, the end sheet MS (ES) on the mountain fold side of the folded sheet laminate SL is supported by the side surface 13a of the main body 10 furthest from the support 40 (FIGS. 1, 2, 7, and 8). ).

With such a configuration, in this embodiment, even when the support body 40 is arranged inside the main body 10, a space HS in which the sheet stack SL is accommodated is secured between the support body 40 and the side surface 13 of the main body 10. (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 7, Fig. 8). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the amount of sheets S accommodated in the main body 10 from decreasing.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above, by making the height L of the support body 40 lower than the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction), when drawing out the sheet S, the height L of the support body 40 is set to be lower than the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction). The support body 40 is less likely to become an obstacle to a finger (not shown) inserted into the support member 10 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the outlet 30 is provided on the top surface 11 near the support 40, it is easy to pull out the sheet S from the outlet 30.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, by making the height L of the support body 40 lower than the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction), the area in which the support body 40 supports the sheet laminate SL becomes smaller ( (See Figures 7 and 8). Thereby, when replenishing the sheet stack SL into the main body 10, interference of the support body 40 with the sheet stack SL can be reduced. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the work of replenishing the sheet stack SL into the main body 10 becomes easy.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, by providing the support 40 on the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10, it is possible to prevent the support 40 from interfering with the outlet 30 provided on the top surface 11. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the support body 40 is provided in the main body 10, the position of the outlet 30 formed in the top surface 11 is difficult to be restricted (FIGS. 2, 5, and 7). reference).

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the ejection port 30 is provided in the region of the top surface 11 (position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11) from which the edge sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side can be pulled out. (See FIGS. 2, 5, and 7). With such a configuration, the end sheet VS (ES) pulled out from the sheet stack SL along the support body 40 can be further smoothly pulled out from the outlet 30 (see FIG. 8). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further prevent the sheet S pulled out from the outlet 30 from being jammed or torn.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Note that in FIG. 9, parts common to the first embodiment (FIG. 7, etc.) may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof may be omitted.

In the sheet dispenser 100 according to the second embodiment, the height L2 of the support body 40 is lower than the height H of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction), and the height L2 of the support body 40 is lower than that in the first embodiment. The height L1 of the support body 40 is lower than the height L1 of the support body 40 (see FIG. 9). Specifically, the height L2 of the support body 40 is approximately half the height L1 of the support body 40 in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 7 and 9).

In the second embodiment, the height L2 of the support body 40 is made lower than the height L1 of the support body 40 in the first embodiment, so that when the sheet S is pulled out, it is inserted into the main body 10 from the outlet 30. The support body 40 is further less likely to become an obstacle to fingers (not shown) (see FIG. 9). Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even when the outlet 30 is provided on the top surface 11 near the support 40, it is easier to pull out the sheet S from the outlet 30.

Further, in the second embodiment, by making the height L2 of the support 40 even lower than the height L1 of the support 40 in the first embodiment, the area where the support 40 supports the sheet laminate SL is further expanded. (See Figures 7 and 9). Thereby, when replenishing the sheet stack SL into the main body 10, interference of the support body 40 with the sheet stack SL can be further reduced. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the work of replenishing the sheet stack SL into the main body 10 becomes easier.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In addition, in FIG. 10, parts common to the first embodiment (FIG. 7, etc.) may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof may be omitted. In the sheet dispenser 100 of the third embodiment, the support body 40 is arranged at the center 11a of the top surface 11 (see FIG. 10). Specifically, the support body 40 is arranged at a position (center 12a of the bottom surface 12) separated by a distance D2 from the side surface 13 (see FIG. 10).

In the third embodiment, by arranging the support 40 at the center 11a of the top surface 11 in this way, the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side is transmitted along the support 40 to the vicinity of the center 11a of the top surface 11. can be pulled out. Therefore, according to the third embodiment, since the outlet 30 can be provided near the center 11a of the top surface 11, the outlet 30 can be easily positioned (see FIG. 10).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Note that in FIG. 11, parts common to the first embodiment (FIG. 7, etc.) may be denoted by the same reference numerals, and a description thereof may be omitted.

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the fourth embodiment, the support body 40 is formed on the top surface 11. Specifically, the end 41 of the support 40 on the top surface 11 side is connected to the top surface 11 so that the support 40 extends downward from the top surface 11 of the main body 10 in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10. (See Figure 11). The base portion 43 of the support body 40 supports the end sheet VS (ES) on the valley fold side of the folded sheet laminate SL.

In the fourth embodiment, by providing the support 40 on the top surface 11 of the main body 10, when providing the outlet 30 on the top surface 11, the positional relationship with the support 40 can be easily specified. Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, positioning of the outlet 30 on the top surface 11 is easy (see FIG. 11).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a sheet dispenser according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 13 is a diagram of FIG. 12 viewed from the top side, FIG. 14 is a diagram of FIG. 12 viewed from the bottom side, and FIG. 15 is a sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 12. Note that in FIGS. 12 to 15, parts common to the first embodiment (FIGS. 2, 5, 6, 7, etc.) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof may be omitted.

In the sheet dispenser 100 of the fifth embodiment, the support body 40 is formed on the side surface 13 of the main body 10. Specifically, the support body 40 is formed on the side surface 13 so as to extend in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 along the side surface 13 of the main body 10 (see FIGS. 12 to 15).

The manner in which the support body 40 is formed on the side surface 13 of the main body 10 is not particularly limited. For example, as in the fifth embodiment, the support body 40 can be formed from a portion 13b of the side surface 13 of the main body 10. Specifically, in the fifth embodiment, the support body 40 is provided on the side surface 13 of the main body 10 as a part 10A of the main body 10 (see FIGS. 12 to 15). In the fifth embodiment, the lid 20 is provided with a recess 20A, and the lid 20 is provided on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10 so that the recess 20A fits into a portion 13b of the side surface 13. .

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a state in which the sheet dispenser according to the fifth embodiment is used (a state in which the sheet is pulled out from the outlet). In the fifth embodiment, as described above, by providing the support 40 on the side surface 13 of the main body 10, it is possible to prevent the support 40 from interfering with the outlet 30 provided on the top surface 11. Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, even when the support body 40 is provided in the main body 10, the position of the outlet 30 formed in the top surface 11 is difficult to be restricted (see FIGS. 12 to 15). .

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, with the above-described configuration, the support 40 is configured to extend in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 along the side surface 13 of the main body 10, so that the strength of the support 40 is ensured. (See FIGS. 12 to 15). Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, as described above, since the support body 40 is constituted by the part 13b of the side surface 13 of the main body 10, the strength of the support body 40 can be further ensured (Figs. 15).

Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, as described above, by configuring the support body 40 by the part 13b of the side surface 13 of the main body 10, the support body 40 is configured as a part (recess) 10A of the main body 10. , there is no need to prepare a support body 40 that is a separate member from the main body 10 (see FIGS. 12 to 15). Therefore, according to the fifth embodiment, an increase in manufacturing costs due to providing the support body 40 on the main body 10 can be suppressed.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be further described in detail using Examples. Evaluation of Examples and Comparative Examples was performed by the following tests.

[Sheet dispenser (test specimen)]
A sheet dispenser 100 was prepared as a test specimen (see FIGS. 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15). The sheet dispenser 100 was made of cardboard with a thickness of about 1 mm, and the main body 10 had a cylindrical shape. An opening OT is formed on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10, and a lid 20 that covers the opening OP is fitted on the top surface 11 side of the main body 10. The dimensions of the main body 10 were approximately 85 mm in length in the radial direction (X direction, Z direction), and approximately 220 mm in height in the height direction (Y direction). Further, an outlet 30 (opening OP) was formed on the top surface 11 of the main body 10.

[Sheet laminate]
The sheet stack SL (see FIG. 3) accommodated in the sheet dispenser includes tissue paper (basis weight 10.7 g/m ² , 2 plies, number of sets: 150 sets) in which the sheets S are stacked alternately in a folded state. (300 sheets), depth (length) approximately 197 mm, length (width) approximately 200 mm). In addition, only in the case of Example 4, the number of sets was 120 sets (240 sheets). The sheet laminate SL is bent along the vertical direction (Y direction) so that the stacking direction (SD direction) is a direction (X direction) that intersects the vertical direction (Y direction) of the main body 10 of the sheet dispenser 100. In this state, it was housed in the main body 10 (see FIGS. 1 to 8, 16, and 17).

[Withdrawal resistance]
The withdrawal resistance of the sheet dispenser 100 was confirmed. The withdrawal resistance is determined by placing the above-mentioned test specimen (sheet dispenser 100) on a flat mounting surface, and inserting the first set (top) of sheets S from the outlet 30 (opening OP) of the main body 10 onto the top surface of the main body 10. 11 upwards by 50 mm, and pinch the tip of the pulled out sheet S (center part in the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the sheet dispenser 100) with a double clip (manufactured by Plus Co., Ltd., "CP-103", width 32 mm), and double Pass the hook of a push-pull gauge (IMADA DEGTAL FORCE GAUGE Z2-20N, manufactured by IMADA Co., Ltd.) through one of the holes in the handle of the clip, and at a constant speed for 0.4 to 0.6 seconds. The tensile strength (unit: gf) when the sheet S was pulled out in the direction perpendicular to the top surface 11 of the main body 10 (Y direction) was measured. For the tensile strength, the average value of the tensile strengths from the first sheet to the tenth sheet was adopted. The evaluation criteria for the pull-out resistance is that if the tensile strength is 0.25 kgf or less, it is considered to be good (sheet S is easy to take out), and if it exceeds 0.25 kgf, it is judged to be poor (sheet S is difficult to take out). I judge that.

[Sheet tear]
When the sheet S was pulled out from the sheet dispenser 100, it was confirmed that the sheet was torn. To determine whether the sheet was torn, the number of times the sheet was torn was determined when the above-mentioned pull-out resistance was measured. The evaluation criteria for sheet tearing is that if the number of times the sheet is torn is 0, it is considered to be good (Sheet S is not torn), and if the number of times that it is torn is 1 or more, it is judged to be not good (Sheet S is torn). I judge that.

[Replenishability]
The refillability of sheets in the sheet dispenser 100 was confirmed. Refillability was evaluated by evaluating ease of insertion when the lid 20 was removed from the main body 10 and the sheet laminate SL was inserted into the main body 10. Refillability was evaluated by averaging the scores scored by 10 subjects using the following criteria. Note that if the evaluation is 3 points or more, it is determined that the replenishment property is good, and if the evaluation is less than 3 points, it is determined that the replenishment property is not good.
5: Very easy to insert 4: Easy to insert 3: Can't say either 2: Slightly difficult to insert 1: Difficult to insert

[Easy to take out]
The sheet dispensing performance of the sheet dispenser 100 was confirmed. The retrieval performance was evaluated as the ease with which the sheet S was pulled out from the sheet stack SL through the ejection port 30 of the sheet dispenser 100. The removability was evaluated by averaging the scores scored by 10 test subjects based on the following criteria. Note that if the evaluation is 3.5 points or more, it is determined that the removability is good, and if the evaluation is less than 3.5 points, it is determined that the removability is not good.
5: Very easy to take out 4: Easy to take out 3: Can't say either way 2: Slightly difficult to take out 1: Difficult to take out

[Ease of positioning]
The ease of positioning the outlet in the sheet dispenser 100 was confirmed. The ease of positioning was evaluated by evaluating the ease of positioning the outlet 30 when the outlet 30 was provided on the top surface 11 of the main body 10. The ease of positioning was evaluated by averaging the scores scored by 10 subjects based on the following criteria. Note that if the evaluation is 3 or more points, it is determined that the ease of positioning is good, and if the evaluation is less than 3 points, it is determined that the ease of positioning is not good.
5: Very easy to decide 4: Easy to decide 3: Neutral 2: Slightly difficult to decide 1: Difficult to decide

Examples and comparative examples will be described below.

[Example 1]
In the sheet dispenser 100, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7, a support 40 was formed on the bottom surface 12 of the main body 10. As the material of the support body 40, acrylic resin was used. The support body 40 had a rod-like shape. The support body 40 had a cross-sectional diameter of 15 mm and a height of 220 mm in the vertical direction (Y direction). The support body 40 was placed at a position where the distance D1 (shortest distance) to the side surface 13 of the main body 10 was about 27.5 mm (position 12b shifted from the center 12a of the bottom surface 12). The outlet 30 is located in a region of the top surface 11 that is the shortest distance from the end 41 of the support body 40 on the top surface 11 side (a position 11b shifted from the center 11a of the top surface 11), and is located in the side surface 13 of the main body 10. It was installed at a position where the shortest distance between the

[Example 2]
In the sheet dispenser 100, a test body was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the height of the support body 40 in the vertical direction (Y direction) was 150 mm (see FIG. 9), and evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 3]
In the sheet dispenser 100, a test body was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the height of the support body 40 in the vertical direction (Y direction) was 100 mm (see FIG. 9), and evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 4]
In the sheet dispenser 100, the support 40 is provided at a position where the distance D2 from the side surface 13 of the main body 10 is approximately 50 mm (center 12a of the bottom surface 12), and the outlet 30 is provided at the center 11a of the top surface 11 (FIG. 10 A test specimen was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except for the following (see), and evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 5]
In the sheet dispenser 100, the outlet 30 is formed with a support 40 on the top surface 11 of the main body 10, and the outlet 30 is provided between the support 40 and the side surface 13 of the main body 10 that is the shortest distance from the support 40. A test specimen was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except for the following (see FIG. 11), and evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Example 6]
In the sheet dispenser 100, a test specimen was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the support body 40 was constructed from a part 13b of the side surface 13 of the main body 10 (see FIGS. 12 to 15), and evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Comparative example 1]
A test body was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the support body 40 was not formed in the sheet dispenser 100 (see FIG. 17), and the test body was evaluated in the same manner. The results are shown in Table 1.

From Table 1, the sheet dispenser 100 in which the support body 40 was formed within the main body 10 had good pull-out resistance, sheet tearing, refillability, takeout performance, and ease of positioning (Examples 1 to 6).

On the other hand, the sheet dispenser 100 in which the support body 40 was not provided within the main body 10 was inferior in withdrawal resistance, sheet tearing, and retrieval performance (Comparative Example 1). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, a break B occurred in the sheet S (end sheet VS on the valley fold side) pulled out from the outlet 30.

From these results, it was found that a sheet dispenser in which a support body is disposed inside the main body to support the end sheet on the valley fold side of the sheet stack formed in the main body and accommodated in the main body in a folded state is suitable for sheet dispensers. It was found that it was easy to remove.

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

100 Sheet dispenser 10 Main body HS Space 10A Recess 11 Top surface OT Opening 11a Center 11b Offset position 12 Bottom 12a Center 12b Offset position 13 Side 13a Farthest side 13b Part 20 Lid 20A Recess 30 Outlet OP Opening 40 Support 41 Top side edge 42 Bottom side edge 43 Base S sheet (hygienic thin paper)
SL Sheet laminate LE Edge ES Edge sheet VS Edge sheet on the valley fold side MS Edge sheet on the mountain fold side F Crease SD Lamination direction

Claims (7)

a main body in which a sheet laminate in which a plurality of sheets are stacked is folded and accommodated;
an outlet formed on the top surface of the main body, through which the sheet is pulled out;
a support formed within the main body and supporting the folded sheet laminate;
The support body is not formed on the side surface of the main body, is composed of a cylindrical rod-like member, and extends along the vertical direction in which the top surface and the bottom surface of the main body face each other, and the support body extends. A sheet dispenser that supports an end sheet on the valley fold side of the sheet laminate that is folded in a valley fold along the vertical direction . The sheet dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the support body is arranged at a position offset from the center of the top surface. The sheet dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the support body is arranged at the center of the top surface. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the height of the support body is lower than the height of the main body in the vertical direction. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support body is formed on the bottom surface. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the support body is formed on the top surface. The sheet dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the outlet is arranged at a position where the end sheet on the valley fold side can be pulled out.

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