MX2012006140A

MX2012006140A - A dispenser for two different types of paper or nonwoven products.

Info

Publication number: MX2012006140A
Application number: MX2012006140A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Dirk Sembritzki
Original assignee: Sca Hygiene Prod Ab
Priority date: 2009-12-03
Filing date: 2009-12-03
Publication date: 2012-06-19
Also published as: RU2508039C1; WO2011068447A1; RU2012127682A; EP2506748A4; EP2506748A1; CN102665511A; AU2009356188A1; US20120228167A1

Abstract

A device dispenser (2) for at least two different types of paper or nonwoven products is provided. The dispenser (2) is adapted to be mounted in a holder for a roll of absorbent paper provided with a core, and comprises a first compartment (32) adapted to contain a first type of paper or nonwoven product, and a second compartment (34) adapted to contain a second type of paper or nonwoven product. The dispenser (2) has a substantially cylindrical shape and comprises a substantially cylindrical outer shell (4), a first end wall (6) and a second end wall (8), wherein the outer shell (4) is connected to the first and second end walls (4, 8). There is also provided an arrangement comprising such a dispenser (2) and two different paper or nonwoven products in two compartments of the dispenser (2).

Description

A DESPACHADOR FOR TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRODUCTS OF PAPER OR NOT WOVEN Technical field The present invention relates to the field of dispensers for at least two different types of paper or non-woven products according to the pre-characterization portion of claim 1. The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a dispenser and two different paper or non-woven products in two compartments of the dispenser.

Background WO 00/65973 describes a dispenser for pre-moistened towels and dry tissue for bath. The dispenser comprises two compartments, an upper compartment for the pre-moistened towels and a lower compartment for the dry tissue paper for the bathroom. The dispenser is attached to a conventional tissue paper towel attachment for bath tissue paper rolls either by means of a dedicated mounting device or by means of a u-shaped mounting device to be attached to a roll bar of the conventional bathroom accessory.

Accordingly, the assembly of this type of dispenser in a bath involves several parts and several handling steps. Also, this type of dispenser takes up considerably more space than a conventional paper roll holder in a bath, and can not be mounted on a conventional paper roll holder of the type wherein a tray is provided wherein a roll of tissue paper is placed and where the support is therefore not provided with a roll bar.

"WO 2004/103138 discloses a dispenser adapted to dispatch sheets as a tablecloth dispenser and convertible to a dispenser configured to dispatch sheets from a conventional rolled products accessory.The dispenser comprises a pivotally mounted platform.The housing is supported from above. of the platform on the attachment when it is attached to it.

WO 2004/103139 discloses a dispenser containing sheets. The dispenser is adapted to be releasably coupled to a conventional rolled product accessory. The dispenser is suspended from the attachment in such a way that the sheets are arranged below the accessory.

Summary An object of the present invention is to provide an uncomplicated and easily manipulated dispenser for two different types of paper or non-woven products.

According to one aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by a dispenser for at least two different types of paper or non-woven products, wherein the dispenser is adapted to be mounted on a support for an absorbent paper roll. The dispenser comprises a first compartment adapted to contain a first type of paper or non-woven product, and a second compartment adapted to contain a second type of paper or non-woven product. The dispenser has a substantially cylindrical shape and comprises a substantially cylindrical outer shell, a first end wall and a second end wall, wherein the outer shell is connected to the first and second end walls. The first and second end walls are provided with centrally disposed openings substantially adapted to receive an axis of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or projections of a support for an absorbent paper roll.

Since the dispenser has a substantially cylindrical shape, it is easily fitted to a support for a roll of absorbent paper of comparable size. In addition, the dispenser can be easily mounted on a support for a roll of absorbent paper without complicated clamping arrangements. The already present axis or projections of the support can simply be used. When a user again wants to use the stand with a roll of ordinary absorbent paper, the dispenser can be easily removed and replaced by the roll of absorbent paper.

As a result, the aforementioned object is achieved.

It should be understood that also hybrid products comprising paper and non-woven fibers are encompassed in the expression; paper or non-woven products.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the first type of paper or paper product may be dry absorbent paper and the second type of paper or non-woven product may be a wet paper or a non-woven product. Alternatively, the first type of paper or non-woven product can be dry absorbent paper and the second type of paper or non-woven product can be a dry paper or nonwoven product of a different type to the first type of paper product or non-woven. The wet product may be provided for either a cleaning purpose or for a treatment purpose other than cleaning. Also, a dry paper or nonwoven product may comprise an additive, e.g., for skin treatment purposes.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the dispenser may comprise an arrangement to prevent rotation of the dispenser. Also, therefore, it can be ensured that the dispenser remains in a position in the holder when the two different types of paper or non-woven products are held from the dispenser by a user.

According to illustrative embodiments, the provision for preventing rotation may comprise a first friction device arranged in or at least one of the centrally disposed openings, the first friction device being adapted to cooperate with a shaft of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or projections of a support for a roll of absorbent paper.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the provision for preventing rotation may comprise a second friction device disposed on an exterior of the substantially cylindrical outer shell. The second friction device, for example, may be supported against a portion of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or against a wall to which the dispenser is fixed.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the provision for preventing rotation may comprise a projection disposed on an exterior of the substantially cylindrical outer shell. Said projection can be supported again against a portion of a support for a paper roll or absorbent against a wall where the dispenser is fixed.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the substantially cylindrical outer shell may be provided with a first supply opening for providing access to the first compartment and a second supply opening for providing access to the second compartment.

In accordance with illustrative embodiments, the second supply opening may be provided with a sealing arrangement. Said sealing arrangement can provide a moisture barrier that can make it more difficult for liquids and gases to escape from and / or enter the second compartment. This can be useful if the second compartment contains wet or damp paper or non-woven products, which can be kept wet longer if the second compartment is not provided with a sealing arrangement. In connection with the sealing arrangement, a lid can be arranged to provide access to the second compartment, e.g., to fill the second compartment.

In accordance with illustrative embodiments, an interior of the second compartment can be covered with a moisture resistant coating. This can be advantageous if the dispenser is manufactured from a moisture absorbing material.

In accordance with illustrative embodiments, the first compartment may have a substantially cylindrical shape adapted to contain a roll of paper or non-woven product. In the case that the dispenser is arranged in a holder for a roll of absorbent paper provided with an axis or projections for a roll of absorbent paper, the axis or the projections can engage a core of the paper or non-woven product roll.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the second compartment may have a substantially planar elongate cross section and may extend through an internal surface of the substantially cylindrical outer shell. In this way, a roll of paper or non-woven product may still be relatively unobstructed within the first compartment.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the first end wall may be removably attached to the substantially cylindrical outer shell in such a manner that access is provided to the interior of the dispenser. Access can be provided to the first compartment and / or to the second compartment. The portion of the first end wall can form a door, which can be used to fill the dispenser. In addition to the removable end wall, a cap properly spaced in connection with the second supply opening can provide access to the second refill compartment.

A further aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement comprising | - a dispatcher in accordance with aspects described above. - a roll of a first paper or non-woven product arranged in the first compartment, and - a second paper or non-woven product of a different type than in the first compartment arranged in the second compartment. In this way, a dispenser filled with two different types of paper or non-woven products can be easily provided to be fixed to a support for an absorbent paper roll.

In accordance with the illustrative embodiments, the second paper or non-woven product may be a wet paper or nonwoven product and may be contained in a separate packaging arrangement in the second compartment. By providing a wet paper or nonwoven product in a separate package, the filling of the second compartment can be facilitated.

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the roll of the first paper or non-woven product can be a roll of dry absorbent paper provided with a central through hole centered around the centrally disposed openings of the first and second end walls and said roll is arranged for , turn inside the first compartment. In this way a dry paper or non-woven product can be provided in the first compartment and a wet paper or nonwoven product in the second compartment.

In accordance with illustrative embodiments, the arrangement may further comprise a packaging wrapper and a number of separate rolls of the first paper or non-woven product. The dispenser and the number of separate rolls of the first paper or non-woven product can be wrapped in the packing wrapper. In this way, the dispenser can be provided to a user in a sales facility that includes rolls of replacement paper or non-woven product.

Also, one or more spare packages of the second paper or non-woven product may be provided in the packaging wrapper.

Further features of, and advantages with, the present invention will become apparent when studying the appended claims and the following description. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that different features of the present invention can be combined to create modalities other than those described below, without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The various aspects of the invention, including its particular features and advantages, will be readily understood from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 illustrates schematically a dispatcher in accordance with illustrative modalities, Figure 2 schematically illustrates a dispenser in accordance with illustrative embodiments arranged on a support for an absorbent paper roll, Figure 3 schematically illustrates a cross-section through a dispenser in accordance with illustrative modalities, Figure 4 schematically illustrates a dispenser with a first end wall removed, and Figure 5 illustrates an arrangement comprising a dispenser and a number of rolls of paper or nonwoven product in accordance with illustrative embodiments.

Detailed description The present invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrative modalities are shown. However, this invention should not be considered as limited to the modalities set forth herein. The described features of illustrative embodiments may be combined as is readily understood by one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Similar numbers refer to similar elements throughout the present. Well-known functions or constructions in some cases may not have been described in detail for brevity and / or clarity.

Figure 1 schematically illustrates a dispatcher 2 in accordance with illustrative embodiments. The dispenser 2 has a cylindrical outer shell 4 provided with a first end wall 6 and a second non-visible end wall 8. The cylindrical outer shell 4 is provided with a first dispensing opening 10 and a second dispensing opening 12. The first and second openings Dispatchers 10, 12 provide access to an interior of the dispenser 2 such that two different types of paper or non-woven products can be dispensed through the dispensing openings 10, 12, a type of paper or nonwoven product through of each dispensing aperture 10, 12. The first type of paper or non-woven product can be dry absorbent paper 14 and the second type of paper or non-woven product can be wet paper or nonwoven product 16.

The first and second extreme walls. 6, 8 are each provided with an opening 18 such that an axis of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or projections of a support for a roll of absorbent paper may extend through one or both of the openings 18. The openings 18 are disposed substantially centrally on the cylindrically shaped dispenser 2. ' The openings 18 are provided with an arrangement for preventing rotation of the dispenser 2 when mounted on a support. The arrangement for preventing rotation comprises a first friction device in the form of rubber projections 20. First alternative friction devices may comprise projections made of a different material or a saw-like edge portion of the opening 18.

Figure 2 schematically illustrates a dispenser 2 in accordance with illustrative embodiments arranged on a holder 22 for an absorbent paper roll. The support can be mounted to a wall by means of screws 24. A shaft 26 of the support 22 extends through the openings 18 of the dispenser 2 to mount the dispenser 2 on the support 22. The openings 18 are provided with a first friction device not shown which ensures that the dispenser 2 prevents the support 2 from rotating when it is mounted on the support 22.

Again, the first and second dispensing openings 10, 12 provide access to an interior of the dispenser 2 such that two different types of paper or non-woven products can be dispensed through the dispensing openings 10, 12. The second opening Dispatcher 12 is provided with a sealing arrangement 28 in the form of sealing lips, which provide relatively moisture-tight access to an interior of the dispenser 2. In this manner, a wet paper or nonwoven product maintained in the dispenser 2 prevents it from drying too fast.

The dispenser 2 is provided with a second friction device in the form of a rubber pad 30 disposed on an outer side of the dispenser 2. The rubber pad 30 is positioned in such a way that it supports a portion of a support of a type in which a roll of paper. absorbent, and therefore the dispenser 2, rests on a substantially horizontal surface.

Figure 3 schematically illustrates a cross section through a dispenser 2 in accordance with illustrative embodiments. An interior of the dispenser 2 is divided into two compartments, a first compartment 32 and a second compartment 34. The first compartment 32 has a shape such that a roll 36 of absorbent paper 14 can be disposed therein. A first dispensing opening 10 of the dispenser 2 provides access to the first compartment 32. Accordingly, the absorbent paper 14 of the roll 36 can be dispensed through the first dispensing opening 10. The second compartment 34 has an elongated cross section substantially flat and it extends through an inner surface of a substantially cylindrical outer shell 4 of the dispenser 2. The dispenser 2 is provided with a second dispensing opening 12 that provides access to the second compartment 34. Through the second dispensing aperture 12, v.gr ., a moist paper or nonwoven product 16 can be dispensed.

In the second compartment 34, a separate package -38 of a humerous paper or non-woven product 16 is disposed. The package 38 is provided with a dispensing opening, through which the wet paper or nonwoven product 16 can be formed. dispatched. Accordingly, when a user dispatches the humerous paper or nonwoven product 16 from the dispenser 2, it is dispensed through the packing dispensing opening 38 and the second dispensing opening 12 of the dispenser 2.

The dispenser 2 is on its outside provided with an arrangement to prevent rotation of the dispenser in the form of a projection 40. When the dispenser 2 is arranged on a support for a roll of absorbent paper, the projection 40 supports a portion of the holder or a adjacent wall and therefore prevents the dispenser 2 from rotating when a user dispatches a product from any of the dispensing openings 10, 12.

Figure 4 schematically illustrates a dispenser 2 with a first end wall removed. When the first end wall is removed, access is provided to an interior of the dispenser 2. In addition to the first end wall removed, the dispenser 2 comprises an outer shell 4 and a second end wall 8 that is provided with an aperture 18 for an axis or projection of the support for a roll of absorbent paper. The dispenser 2 is provided with a first, a second and a third compartment 32, 34, 42. A respective dispensing aperture 10, 12, 44 provides access to each compartment 32, 34, 42 for dispensing a moist paper or nonwoven product. of a respective compartment 32, 34, 42. The first compartment 32 has a substantially cylindrical shape and is adapted to contain a roll of absorbent paper. The second compartment 34 may comprise a humerous paper or nonwoven product adapted for a cleaning purpose. The humerous paper or nonwoven product may be arranged in a separate package or directly disposed in the second compartment 34. The third compartment 42 may comprise a moist paper or nonwoven product comprising a lotion with different skin treatment properties. cleaning. Again, this product may be arranged in a separate package or directly arranged in a third compartment 42.

The dispenser 2, on an exterior of the shell 4, is provided with an arrangement for preventing rotation of the dispenser in the form of a flexible projection 46. In a disengaged stage, the flexible projection 46 is disposed in a first position along the the shell 4 as indicated by a curved dotted line in Figure 4. When the flexible projection 46 is in a latched state, it is bent outwardly from the dispenser 2 and abuts, eg, a wall 48, as shown in FIG. illustrates, or a portion of a support for a roll of absorbent paper. The flexible projection 48 illustrated in Figure 4 prevents the clockwise rotation of the dispenser 2. The dispenser 2 may be provided with an additional flexible projection similar to the flexible projection 48. The additional flexible projection is adapted to avoid Dispatcher 2 rotation in a counterclockwise direction.

Figure 5 illustrates an arrangement comprising a dispenser 2 and a number of rolls 50 of paper or nonwoven product in accordance with illustrative embodiments. The dispenser 2 and five separate rolls 50 of paper or nonwoven product, eg, dry absorbent paper, are disposed in a packing wrapper 52. In this manner, it is provided. can offer a consumer a dispenser 2 together with rolls 50 to fill the dispenser 2. The dispenser 2 in the packaging wrapper 52 can be provided easy to use, ie, filled with two or more types of paper or non-woven products , one of which is a paper or non-woven product roll similar to rolls 50 of paper or nonwoven product provided in the packing wrapper 52. The packing wrapper 52 may also contain filling units of the other types of paper or nonwoven products contained in the dispenser 2. The packaging wrapper may contain a different number of separate rolls 50, eg. , three, seven or seventeen.

In accordance with illustrative embodiments, the dispenser 2 can be provided in various sizes. Simply, by way of example, the following uses and corresponding sizes are mentioned: A dispenser 2 suitable for use in a toilet paper holder can have a diameter of 90-150 mm and a width of 90-110 mm. Local variations in sizes of rolls of sanitary paper, and therefore supports for sanitary paper, may require modification of these dimensions.

A dispenser 2 suitable for use in a support for rolls of domestic or kitchen towels can have a diameter of 90-150 mm and a width of 200-260 mm. Again, local variations in size may require modification of these dimensions.

- A dispenser 2 suitable for use in rolls for rolls of paper or nonwoven products designed, e.g., for use in the industry. These rolls are of considerably larger sizes than rolls of household use. Accordingly, said dispenser 2 can have a diameter of 300-400 mm and a width of 400-500 mm.

The dispenser 2 can be made of several different materials or combinations of materials, for example the dispenser can be made of cardboard or plastic.

Illustrative modes can be combined as understood by one skilled in the art. In particular, it is indicated that one and the same dispenser 2 may be provided with more than one arrangement to prevent the dispenser from rotating, eg, a first friction device associated with openings in end walls of the dispenser 2 and a projection from an outer shell 4 of the dispenser 2. Also, those skilled in the art understand that an arrangement to prevent the dispenser from rotating may include a weight distribution of the dispenser such that the center of gravity of the dispenser is in one. position closer to a lower end of the dispenser in a mounted state than to the center of the dispenser. A wet paper or nonwoven product can comprise any liquid, in particular water or a disinfectant. A moist paper or nonwoven product also encompasses a liquid in the form of a lotion, which may have a skin treatment property other than cleaning.

Even though the invention has been described with reference to illustrative embodiments, many different alterations, modifications and the like will become apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, the cylindrical shape of the dispenser can be that of a polygonal cylinder, that is, a cylinder with polygonal end walls instead of substantially circular end walls. The products that have to be dispatched. they can be for example creped or not creped or dried through air. Therefore, it is understood that the foregoing is illustrative of several illustrative modalities and is not limited to the specific modalities described and that modifications to the described modalities, combinations of characteristics of described modalities, as well as other modalities are intended to be included within of the scope of the appended claims.

As used herein, the term "comprising" or "comprises" is an open end, and includes one or more features, elements, steps, components or established functions but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other characteristics, elements, steps, components, functions or groups thereof.

As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

As used herein, the common abbreviation "v, gr.", Which is derived from the Latin phrase "exempli gratia", may be used to introduce or specify an example or general examples of a previously mentioned point, and not it is intended to be limiting of that term. If used in the present, the common abbreviation "i.e.", which derives from the Latin phrase "id est", can be used to specify a particular point of a more general lesson.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. .

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. It will be understood that terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with its meaning in the context of the relevant technique and will not be interpreted in an idealized or excessively formal sense unless it is defined expressly in the present.

It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly coupled or connected to the other element or intermediate elements may be present. On the contrary, when an element is referred to as being "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another element, there are no intervening elements present.

Claims

1. A dispenser (2) for at least two different types of paper or non-woven products, wherein said dispenser (2) is adapted to be mounted on a support for an absorbent paper roll, and comprises a first compartment (32) adapted to contain a first type of paper or non-woven product, and a second compartment (34) adapted to contain a second type of paper or non-woven product characterized because said dispenser (2) has a substantially cylindrical shape and comprises a substantially cylindrical external shell (4), a first end wall (6) and a second end wall (8), wherein the outer shell (4) is connected to the first and - second end walls (6, 8), wherein the first and second end walls (6, 8) are provided with substantially centrally disposed openings (18) adapted to receive an axis of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or projections of a support for an absorbent paper roll, wherein the first compartment (32) has a substantially cylindrical shape adapted to contain a roll (36; 50) of paper or nonwoven product arranged to rotate within the first compartment (32) , and wherein the second compartment (34) has a substantially planar elongated cross section and extends through an internal surface of the substantially cylindrical outer shell (4).

2. The dispenser (2) according to claim 1, wherein said dispenser (2) comprises an arrangement to prevent rotation of the dispenser.

3. The dispenser (2) according to claim 2, wherein said disposition for preventing rotation comprises a first friction device (20) disposed in at least one of said centrally disposed openings (18), said first device for friction (20) being adapted to cooperate with an axis of a support for a roll of absorbent paper or projections of a support for a roll of absorbent paper.

4. The dispenser (2) according to any of the claims 2 and 3, wherein said disposition to prevent rotation comprises a second friction device (30) disposed on an external of the substantially cylindrical external shell (4).

5. The dispenser (2) according to any of claims 2-4, wherein said disposition for preventing rotation comprises a projection (40; 46) disposed on an exterior of the substantially cylindrical external shell (4).

6. The dispenser (2) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said substantially cylindrical external shell (4) is provided with a first dispensing opening (10) to provide access to the first compartment (32) and a second dispensing opening ( 12) to provide access to the second compartment (34).

7. The dispenser (2) according to claim 6, wherein the second dispensing opening (12) is provided with a sealing arrangement (28).

8. The dispenser (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a portion of the first side end wall (6) is removably attached to the substantially cylindrical outer shell (4) in such a way that access is provided to an interior of the dispenser (2).

9. The dispenser (2) according to claim 8, wherein said access is provided to the first compartment (32) and / or to the second compartment (34).

10. A provision that comprises - a dispatcher (2) according to any of the preceding claims, - a roller (36; 50) of a first paper or non-woven product disposed in the first compartment (32), - a second paper or non-woven product of a different type than in the first compartment arranged in the second compartment ( 34), wherein the roll (36; 50) of the first paper or non-woven product is a roll (36; 50) of dry absorbent paper provided with a central through hole centered around the centrally disposed openings (18) of the paper. first and second end walls (6, 8) and the roll (36, 50) is arranged to rotate within the first compartment (32).

11. The arrangement according to claim 10, wherein the second paper or nonwoven product is a wet paper or nonwoven product and is contained in a separate package (38) disposed in the second compartment (34).

12. The arrangement according to any of claims 10 and 11, wherein said arrangement further comprises a packing wrapper (52) and a number of separate rolls (50) of the first paper or non-woven product, and wherein the dispenser ( 2) and the number of separate rolls (50) of the first paper or non-woven product are wrapped in the packing wrapper (52). SUMMARY A dispatcher (2) is provided for at least two different types of paper or non-woven products. The dispenser (2) is adapted to be mounted on a support for a roll of absorbent paper provided with a core and comprises a first compartment (32) adapted to contain a first type of paper or non-woven product, and a second compartment ( 34) adapted to contain a second type of paper or non-woven product. The dispenser (2) has a substantially cylindrical shape and comprises a substantially cylindrical external shell (4), a first end wall (6) and a second end wall (8), wherein the outer shell (4) is connected to the first shell (4). and second end walls (4, 8). Also provided is a provision comprising the dispenser (2) and two different papers or non-woven products in two compartments of the dispenser (2).