KR20230171992A - Dispensing device for rolled sheet products - Google Patents

Abstract

A dispenser is provided for dispensing sheet material. The dispenser includes a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing. The rear frame assembly includes one or more mounting tracks disposed on an interior surface of the rear frame assembly. The rear frame assembly includes one or more roll support members. The roll support member has a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to engage one or more mounting tracks to attach the one or more roll support members to the rear frame assembly. Roll support members may be positioned at various locations within the one or more mounting tracks to accommodate rolls of sheet material having various widths.

Description

Dispensing device for rolled sheet products

The present invention relates to a dispensing device for rolled sheet products.

Washrooms in commercial and residential buildings typically contain products such as toilet tissues or paper towels. These products are typically received by a dispenser and dispensed as needed by the user. In practice, there are a number of manual, semi-automatic and automatic dispensers capable of dispensing the above products. Rolled sheet material can be dispensed from the dispenser. However, different rolled sheet materials may have varying widths or core diameters. Although the rolled products produced vary in terms of product width, the systems and devices used to dispense these products typically accommodate a single product width or only product widths within a specific or limited width range. These limitations in dispensing systems and devices require multiple product dispensers to accommodate the full range of product widths. Accordingly, there is a need for improved systems and dispensers for dispensing a wide range of products that are functional and can be achieved at reduced cost.

Generally, the present disclosure relates to a dispenser for sheet material. The dispenser includes a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing. The housing defines an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material having a width and core diameter. The rear frame assembly includes one or more mounting tracks and one or more roll support members. One or more mounting tracks are disposed on the interior surface of the rear frame assembly. The roll support member includes a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to engage one or more mounting tracks to attach the one or more roll support members to the rear frame assembly. One or more roll support members may be positioned at various locations within the one or more mounting tracks to accommodate rolls of sheet material having various widths.

Also provided is a dispenser for dispensing rolled sheet material that includes a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The dispenser includes one or more roll support members disposed within the housing to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The roll support member includes a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to be securely attached to the rear frame assembly. At least one of the one or more roll support members includes a connecting hub having at least two diameters to facilitate support of rolls of sheet material having various core diameters and/or widths.

The invention also relates to a dispenser for dispensing sheet material including a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume for holding at least one roll of sheet material. A support panel having a first end is secured to the rear frame assembly. One or more roll support members are also provided, including a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to be a spring-loaded hinge secured to the rear frame assembly so that the one or more roll support members are positioned about the hinge. The axis can rotate. A first side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by a support panel and a second side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by one or more roll support members.

Other features and aspects of the invention are described in greater detail below.

The present invention will be described more particularly and completely in the remainder of the specification with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a dispenser according to the invention, with the front cover of the dispenser in the open position;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly according to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly according to the present invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a roll support member according to the present invention;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a roll support member according to the present invention;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly and roll support member in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly and roll support member in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly and roll support member in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly according to the present invention;
Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a connection hub according to the invention;
Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of two roll support members and a connecting hub according to the invention;
Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of two roll support members and a connecting hub according to the invention;
Figure 13 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a connection hub according to the invention;
Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of two roll support members and a connecting hub according to the invention;
Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a roll support member and connection hub according to the invention;
Figure 16 is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of a rear frame assembly according to the present invention;
Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a dispenser according to the invention;
Figure 18 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a dispenser according to the invention;
Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a distributor according to the present invention.
Repeated use of reference characters throughout the specification and drawings is intended to indicate the same or similar features or elements of the invention.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that this description is intended to describe exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the invention.

As used herein, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another, and may be used interchangeably to determine the location or location of an individual component. It is not intended to indicate importance.

The terms “coupled,” “fixed,” “attached,” and the like, unless otherwise specified herein, refer to direct coupling, fixing, or attachment as well as indirect coupling, fixation, or attachment through one or more intermediate components or features. Refers to all attachments.

The terms “communicate,” “communicating,” “communication,” and the like refer to both direct communication as well as indirect communication, such as through a memory system or other intermediary system.

The singular forms “one”, “one”, and “the” include the plural of the referenced parts, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used herein throughout the specification and claims, approximation language is applied to modify any quantitative expression that can be tolerated without resulting in a change in the underlying function involved. Accordingly, values modified by term(s) such as “about,” “approximately,” and “substantially” are not limited to the exact values specified. In at least some cases, an approximate language may correspond to the precision of an instrument for measuring a value, or a method or machine for constructing or manufacturing a component and/or system. For example, approximate language can refer to being within a margin of 1, 2, 4, 10, 15, or 20%. These approximation margins can be applied to a single value, to one or both of the endpoints defining a numerical range, and/or to limits on the range between the endpoints.

Embodiments, including the dispensers and methods of the present invention, which incorporate elements of the present invention, include the essential elements and limitations of the embodiments disclosed herein, as well as any additional or optional components or limitations disclosed herein or otherwise useful. It may include, may consist of, or may consist essentially of these.

As used herein, the terms “sheet material” and “paper” refer to a material that is thin relative to its length and width. Generally speaking, the sheet material should exhibit a relatively flat planar configuration and be flexible to allow folding, rolling, stacking, etc. Exemplary sheet materials and papers include, but are not limited to, paper tissues, bathroom/toilet tissues, paper towels, wipes, label rolls, or other fiber, film, polymer, or filament products. The terms “sheet material” and “paper” may be used interchangeably.

The present invention generally relates to dispensers and/or dispenser assemblies for sheet materials. Dispensers of the present invention are capable of holding rolls of sheet material having various widths and/or core diameters. Therefore, rolled products with different widths or core diameters can all be dispensed from the same dispenser. Advantageously, as the product width or core diameter changes, the provided dispenser can be used to dispense rolled products without the need to purchase additional dispensers to accommodate different products. Additionally, the features of the dispenser provided herein can be easily manufactured, saving manufacturing time and cost.

In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a dispenser for sheet material including a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The rear frame assembly includes a rear frame assembly including one or more mounting tracks disposed on an interior surface of the rear frame assembly. The dispenser also includes one or more roll support members. The roll support member has a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to engage one or more mounting tracks to attach the one or more roll support members to the rear frame assembly. One or more roll support members may be positioned at various locations within the mounting track to accommodate rolls of sheet material having various widths.

In other embodiments, a dispenser for sheet material is provided that includes a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The dispenser includes one or more roll support members disposed within the housing to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The roll support member includes a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to be securely attached to the rear frame assembly. At least one of the one or more roll support members includes a connecting hub having at least two diameters to facilitate support of rolls of sheet material having various core diameters and/or widths.

In another embodiment, a dispenser for sheet material is provided having a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material. The distributor includes a support panel having a first end secured to the rear frame assembly. One or more connecting hubs and/or nubs for supporting the roll of sheet material may be disposed on the support panel. The distributor supports one or more rolls including a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured with a spring-loaded hinge secured to the rear frame assembly such that the one or more roll support members can pivot about the hinge. Includes absence. A first side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by a support panel and a second side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by one or more roll support members.

Referring particularly to Figure 1, an embodiment of a dispenser 10 made in accordance with the present invention is shown. As particularly shown in Figure 1, dispenser 10 includes a housing 16 that can have any desired overall shape. Dispenser 10 includes a rear frame assembly 18 and a front cover 22. Rear frame assembly 18 and front cover 22 may form housing 16 when front cover 22 is in a closed position. Front cover 22 may be pivotally mounted to housing 16 using any suitable means. For example, in one embodiment, hinges may be used to connect front cover 22 with rear frame assembly 18. Alternatively, front cover 22 may be completely separate from rear frame assembly 18. The front cover 22 is movable from a closed position to an open position. The front cover 22 may define the front and top of the dispenser 10, while the rear frame assembly may define the bottom and side walls of the dispenser 10. However, in certain other embodiments, the sidewall may be formed through the front cover 22. The housing 16 includes the main roll, defining an internal volume for receiving the roll(s) 17 of sheet material to be dispensed as well as the operating components of the dispenser 10. In embodiments, the interior volume of housing 16 may be suitable to hold more than one roll of material.

The operating components of the dispenser 10 may be mounted directly on the rear frame member 18 or may be mounted within the housing 16 and otherwise arranged. The operating components of dispenser 10 may be part of a module or insert housed within housing 16. For example, the operating component may be part of a module that can be easily removed from the housing to inspect and/or replace components without having to remove the entire dispenser 10 from its support surfaces. The operating components may include a dispensing mechanism 40 configured within the housing 16 of the dispenser 10 . Dispensing mechanism 40 includes drive rollers, gear mechanisms, control circuitry, etc. for advancing rolls of sheet material through openings 40 in dispenser 10 so that sheet material 17 can be dispensed to a user.

As shown, rear frame assembly 18 includes one or more mounting tracks 24. Mounting track 24 is disposed on the interior surface 26 of rear frame assembly 18. Interior surface 26 generally refers to the surface of rear frame assembly 18 facing the interior of dispenser 10. One or more rolls (17) of sheet material are disposed within the housing (16). As shown, one or more roll support members 30 are used to secure rolls of sheet material 17 within housing 16. As shown, the first end 32 of the support member 30 is configured to support a roll of sheet material 17 and the second end 34 of the support member 30 is configured to support one or more mounting tracks 24. It is configured to engage with and secure the support member 30 to the rear frame assembly 18.

A further embodiment of the rear frame assembly 18 is shown in Figures 2-3. Rear frame assembly 18 includes one or more connection apertures 40 disposed within mounting track 24. As shown, connection aperture 40 may include a plurality of spaced apart holes. For example, as shown, connection apertures 40 may be arranged in an offset pattern. That is, connection apertures 40 may be disposed in a linear pattern along interior surface 26 of rear frame assembly 18. As shown, the first line 42 of the connecting aperture 40 is disposed on the inner surface 26 of the rear frame assembly 18 and the second line 44 extends from the first line 42. It is placed in an offset manner. That is, the connecting apertures 40 of the first line 42 and the second line 44 are not linearly aligned along the y-direction. Additionally, third lines 46 and fourth lines 48 of the connecting aperture 40 may also be provided. Although an offset linear pattern of connecting apertures is shown, the disclosure is not so limited. In practice, connecting apertures 40 may be spaced in any desired pattern. As described further below, the connection apertures 40 should be spaced so that the roll support members can be spaced and secured at different positions within the mounting tracks 24 of the rear frame assembly 18.

4-5 show various perspective views of roll support member 30. As shown, roll support member 30 generally includes a first end 32 configured to hold and/or support a roll of sheet material. For example, first end 32 may include a nub or connecting hub that may engage the diameter of the core of the roll of sheet material to securely retain the roll of sheet material.

Additional embodiments of nubs and connecting hubs will be discussed further herein. The roll support member 30 also includes a second end 34 configured to engage a mounting track on the rear frame assembly to secure the support member 30 to the rear frame assembly. As shown, second end 34 may include one or more mounting holes 36. When the second end 34 of the support member 30 is positioned within the mounting track on the rear frame assembly, the mounting holes 36 may be aligned with one or more connecting apertures 40 such that the support member 30 It may be secured (e.g., fastened) to the rear frame assembly 18. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6-7, the second end 34 of the roll support member 30 may be slidingly fitted to engage a mounting track 24 on the rear frame assembly 18. . Once secured within mounting track 24 , support member 30 may be positioned in a variety of positions, for example, anywhere where mounting holes 36 are aligned with one or more of connection apertures 40 . Fastener members 49 may then be used to secure support member 30 to rear frame assembly 18 . Any suitable fastening member may be used. Suitable fastening members include, but are not limited to, anchors, bolts, nails, nuts, pins, clips, rivets, rods, screws, clamps, washers, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the fastening member includes a screw.

In another embodiment, for example as shown in FIGS. 8-9, instead of the connecting aperture 40, one or more protrusions 45, such as spring-loaded protrusions, are provided on the rear frame assembly 18. It can be placed within the mounting tracks 24 on the top. As the second end 34 of the roll support member 30 slides into position within the mounting track 24, the protrusion 45 forms a mounting hole for securing the roll support member 30 to the rear frame assembly 18. (36) It can stick out inside. Additionally, the protrusions 45 may be recessed to allow the roll support member 30 to move to different positions and/or locations within the mounting track 24 to accommodate rolls of sheet material having different widths.

As shown in the foregoing figures, the roll support members 30 are adjustable within the mounting tracks 24 on the rear frame assembly 18 so that the roll support members 30 can be placed in various positions. You can. For example, roll support member 30 may be moved toward an outer portion of mounting track 24 to accommodate rolls of sheet material having larger widths. Likewise, in other embodiments, the roll support member 30 may be moved toward an internal position within the mounting track 24 to accommodate a roll of sheet material having a smaller width. Dispensers 10 comprising roll support members 30 disclosed herein are suitable for supporting rolls of sheet material having a width ranging from about 5 inches to about 12 inches.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 10 , the first end of the roll support member 30 may be configured with a roll fastening device 50 . Roll fastening device 50 may include any suitable nub or connecting hub. For example, in certain embodiments, roll fastening device 50 includes a connecting hub 52 having one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions 54, 56. For example, the illustrated embodiment shows a connecting hub having a first telescoping part 54 with a first diameter D1 and a second telescoping part 56 with a second telescoping diameter D2 . As shown, D1 is generally less than D2. Both telescoping parts 56, 54 can be pushed outward via spring 60. Accordingly, either or both of the telescoping portions 56 and/or 54 may be pushed into the housing 58 when engaged with the roll diameter. For example, to accommodate a larger roll of sheet material, portions of either telescoping portions 56 and/or 54 may be pushed into housing 58 so that a wider roll of sheet material is placed within the dispenser. make it possible Additionally, because the telescoping portions 56 and 54 each include different diameters (eg, D1 and D2), they can accommodate rolls of sheet material having different or varying core diameters. For example, if the roll of sheet material has a smaller core diameter, D1 may fit within the smaller core diameter of the roll to properly support the roll of material. Likewise, if the sheet material roll has a larger core diameter, D2 can fit within the larger core diameter of the roll to properly support the material roll.

Additionally, in certain embodiments, although a telescoping connection hub as disclosed may be used with any of the roll support members 30, the telescoping connection hub may be used in embodiments where the roll support member is not movable relative to the rear frame assembly. It should be understood that it can be used in examples. For example, in certain embodiments, roll support member 30 may be securely secured to rear frame member 18. In this embodiment, including a telescoping connection hub allows for accommodating rolled sheet material products of various widths. In certain embodiments, at least two roll support members are used to support a roll of sheet material. In this embodiment, at least one of the roll support members may include a telescoping connecting hub as disclosed, while the other roll support member may include any proprietary or conventional nub or connecting hub known to those skilled in the art. For example, as shown in Figure 11, two roll support members 30 are shown. The first roll support member includes a connecting hub (52) with one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions (54, 56) and the second roll support member includes a variable diameter connecting hub (59). Figure 12 also shows one embodiment comprising two roll support members 30 with different roll fastening devices 50. The first roll support member 30 includes a connecting hub 52 having one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions 54, 56 and the second roll support member 30 includes a fixed diameter connecting hub 61. Includes. Also, instead of the fixed diameter connecting hub 61 as shown in FIG. 12, a fixed two-diameter connecting hub 60 as shown in FIG. 13 may be used. As shown, the connecting hub 60 has a first part 62 comprising a first diameter D3 and a second part 64 comprising a second diameter D4. The first diameter D3 is generally smaller than the second diameter D4. The connecting hub 52 is equipped with a spring, so that the parts 54, 56 can be retracted into the housing 58, while the connecting hub 60 does not contain a spring, so that the connecting hub 60 is connected to the connecting hub 52. ) is different from Accordingly, portions 62, 64 are fixed in the sense that they are not retractable and/or extendable. Connecting hub 60 is just one option for a connecting hub that can be used for adjacent roll support members 30.

As shown in FIG. 14 , a roll of sheet material 17 is disposed between two support members 30 . One support member 30 includes a connecting hub 52 . As shown, the core diameter of sheet material roll 17 generally corresponds to the diameter D2 of telescoping portion 56. However, as shown in Figure 15, the width of the sheet material roll 17 is such that at least a portion of the telescoping portion 56 is retracted into the housing 58 to receive the sheet material roll 17. The telescoping portion 54 ensures that it remains within the core diameter of the sheet material roll 17.

Referring now to Figures 16-19, an embodiment of a suitable rear frame member 18 to which a support panel 70 is secured is shown. As shown in FIG. 16 , support panel 70 includes a first end 72 generally secured to rear frame assembly 18 and a second end 74 disposed outwardly therefrom. is extended to The support panel may be equipped with one or more roll fastening devices 50 comprising connecting nubs or connecting hubs as disclosed herein. Disposed outwardly from the support panel 70 are one or more roll support members 30. As shown, roll support member 30 includes a first end 32 configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end 34 secured to rear frame assembly 18. As shown, the second end 34 of the roll support member 30 is secured to the rear frame assembly 18 via a spring-loaded hinge 80. Accordingly, the roll support member 30 can pivot about the spring-loaded hinge 80 to accommodate rolls of sheet material of various widths. As shown, the first end 32 may include a connecting hub 90 having at least one telescoping portion 92 and a support nub 94 disposed thereon. The telescoping portion 92 may include a spring that is a spring-loaded telescoping portion. As shown in Figure 16, the upper connecting hub 90 is shown in an extended state, while the lower connecting hub 90 is shown in a compressed state. In addition to the roll support member 30 being pivotable about a spring-loaded hinge 80 to accommodate rolls of various sizes, the telescoping portion 92 of the connecting hub 90 also has various widths. It can be used to further accommodate rolls or rolls with various core diameters.

17-19 show a dispenser with at least four (4) rolls of sheet material 17 disposed therein. This arrangement is commonly known as a quad arrangement. Although four rolls are shown, the invention is not so limited and, in fact, the dispenser may be configured to hold more or less than four rolls of sheet material. 17, at least four connecting members 30 are used to secure the outer side of the sheet material roll 17, while the support panel 70 secures the inner side of the sheet material roll 17. Used for fastening. Figures 18-19 show the dispenser without a roll of sheet material disposed therein. As shown, the support panel 70 may be equipped with various roll fastening devices 50. For example, in FIG. 18 the support panel 70 includes a connecting hub 100, while in FIG. 19 the support panel 70 includes a connecting nub 101. The roll fastening device 50 selected for the support panel 70 may vary depending on the type of roll material and/or the type of core.

Those skilled in the art can make these examples and other modifications and variations of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as more specifically set forth in the claims. Additionally, it is to be understood that aspects of the various embodiments may be interchanged in whole or in part. Moreover, those skilled in the art will recognize that the above description is by way of example only and is not intended to limit the invention as further described in these claims.

Claims (20)

A dispenser for sheet material, comprising:
A rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material having a width and a core diameter, the rear frame assembly having one disposed on the interior surface of the rear frame assembly. the rear frame assembly and front cover assembly including at least one mounting track; and
comprising one or more roll support members, wherein the roll support members have a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to engage the one or more mounting tracks to attach the one or more roll support members to the rear frame assembly. A dispenser for sheet material, comprising an end, wherein the one or more roll support members can be positioned at various positions within the one or more mounting tracks to receive rolls of sheet material having variable widths. 2. The system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of connecting apertures disposed within a mounting track on an interior surface of the rear frame assembly, wherein one or more fastening members are positioned through one or more of the connecting apertures to secure the support of the one or more roll support members. A distributor that can be used to secure two ends to the interior surface of the rear frame assembly. 2. The system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of mounting holes disposed on the second end of the support member and a plurality of protrusions disposed in a mounting track on the interior surface of the rear frame assembly, wherein at least one of the protrusions is configured to A dispenser capable of securing the support member to the rear frame assembly by engaging one or more of the holes. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the one or more support members are capable of supporting at least one roll of sheet material having a width ranging from about 5 inches to about 12 inches. 2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the first end of the one or more support members is configured as a roll fastening device for securing the roll of sheet material to the support member. 2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the roll fastening device includes a connecting hub having one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions of various diameters. 7. The dispenser of claim 6, wherein the connecting hub includes a housing configured to receive one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions of the connecting hub. 2. The dispenser of claim 1, comprising a dispensing mechanism contained within the housing for dispensing the sheet material. The dispenser of claim 1 , comprising an opening configured to allow a user access to the sheet material. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the roll of sheet material comprises a roll of paper towels for dispensing paper towels from the dispenser. A method of dispensing sheet material using the dispenser of claim 1. A dispenser for sheet material, comprising:
a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material;
one or more roll support members disposed within the housing to hold the at least one roll of sheet material, wherein the roll support members are configured to be securely attached to the rear frame assembly and a first end configured to support the roll of sheet material. A dispenser comprising a second end, wherein at least one of the one or more roll support members includes a connecting hub having at least two diameters to facilitate support of rolls of sheet material having variable core diameters and/or widths. 13. The dispenser of claim 12, wherein the connecting hub includes one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions, and wherein the housing is configured to receive the one or more spring-loaded telescoping portions of the connecting hub. 13. The dispenser of claim 12, comprising a dispensing mechanism contained within the housing for dispensing the sheet material. 13. The dispenser of claim 12, comprising an opening configured to allow a user access to the sheet material. 13. The dispenser of claim 12, wherein the roll of sheet material comprises a roll of paper towels for dispensing paper towels from the dispenser. A dispenser for dispensing sheet material, comprising:
a rear frame assembly and a front cover assembly configured to form a housing having an interior volume to hold at least one roll of sheet material;
A support panel having a first end secured to the rear frame assembly.
One or more roll support members, wherein the one or more roll support members include a first end configured to support a roll of sheet material and a second end configured to be a spring-loaded hinge secured to the rear frame assembly. The support member can rotate about the hinge,
A first side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by the support panel, and a second side of the at least one roll of sheet material is supported by the one or more roll support members. 18. The dispenser of claim 17, wherein the first end of the at least one roll support member is comprised of a connecting hub, the connecting hub comprising one or more spring loaded telescoping portions. 18. The dispenser of claim 17, wherein the support panel includes one or more support nubs and/or one or more connection hubs for supporting the at least one roll of sheet material. 18. The dispenser of claim 17, wherein the dispenser is configured to support at least four rolls of sheet material.