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EP1383411B1
EP1383411B1 EP02730363A EP02730363A EP1383411B1 EP 1383411 B1 EP1383411 B1 EP 1383411B1 EP 02730363 A EP02730363 A EP 02730363A EP 02730363 A EP02730363 A EP 02730363A EP 1383411 B1 EP1383411 B1 EP 1383411B1
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Philippe Guillemette
Olivier Joulin
Jean-Louis Neveu
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
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    • A47K10/42—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet paper dispensing from a store of single sheets, e.g. stacked
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  • the invention relates to a dispenser for absorbent paper articles, especially napkins, such as found in communities, restaurants or similar institutions.
  • Towels are for single use and most often paper. It is a light and absorbent paper sheet, such as a sheet of cellulose wadding. It may have been simply folded in two or four, but it can come in many other formats.
  • the dispensers are often simple parallelepiped boxes with a front face facing the consumer and provided with a slot-shaped dispensing opening. The consumer extracts the article presented to him through the opening.
  • the towels form a package or a stack that bears against the front face, possibly by means of a spring plunger opposite the stack when the dispenser is horizontal. If it is placed vertically or in an inclined position, the weight of the stack of sheets is enough to keep it against the distribution wall. A spring pusher is then not useful.
  • the towels in the stack can be simply juxtaposed. They can also be entangled. In this case, they have at least one fold line perpendicular to the axis of the stack with at least one front flap and a rear flap.
  • the rear door of the first is placed behind the front door of the next. This arrangement is advantageous because by pulling on the first napkin through the dispensing slot, it drives the front flap of the next towel. This one is then in position to be easily caught.
  • the dispensing opening is usually a slot, placed horizontally in the middle of the front face. It is long enough to allow the passage of towels. This slot is not too narrow because it must allow the consumer to fetch the first sheet inside the box when it is not engaged in the opening. This is difficult when the pressure on the stack against the front face is high, either because it is compressed or because the spring of the pusher is powerful. In contrast, it should not be too wide if you do not want the leaves to spread outside the box through the opening. In addition, grabbing a single sheet is not always easy, we tend to take several at a time.
  • the invention aims to provide a dispenser whose dispensing opening has a shape improved over those of the prior art, in that it makes it easier to grasp the first sheet.
  • the invention also aims to provide a dispenser that can be used with both entangled leaves and leaves that are not.
  • the dispenser When the dispenser is in a horizontal position, it has the advantage of serving as a support for the free sheet portion of the first article of the stack and to make it easier for the consumer to grasp it as it is then turned in his direction. The hygiene conditions during use are thereby improved, the user touching only one sheet at a time without coming into contact with the distributor. When the dispenser is upright, it prevents the sheet comes into contact with the wall.
  • the aperture is slit-shaped and the wall member extends over at least a portion of the bottom edge.
  • its width is sufficient for the wall element to support the free portion of the first article of the stack and allow its gripping by the consumer.
  • the dispenser (1) is composed of a receptacle with a base (2), two side walls (4) and (5), a bottom wall (6) and a wall (7) forming a facade in which, the opening (71) distribution is arranged. It can be made of sheet metal, plastic or a combination of both materials.
  • the receptacle comprises a cover with a hatch (3) which can clear an opening on the upper part which allows to recharge the dispenser.
  • the leaves form a bundle or stack, and are placed parallel to the front face.
  • a shim, forming a pusher (8), is movable inside the receptacle, and allows to clamp the stack of paper articles against the inner face of the panel. To this end, one can provide blocking means of the wedge along the receptacle or a spring which relaxes between the rear of the wedge (8) and the bottom (6).
  • the panel (7) comprises a dispensing opening (71), by which the sheet is extracted, said first sheet.
  • the opening has the shape of an elongated slot parallel to the plane of the base (2). At one end, the slot widens.
  • This portion (72) here has a circular shape that allows to pass a finger inside to go to catch an edge of the first item of the stack inside when necessary.
  • the lower edge (73) of the dispensing opening (7) is extended by a wall element (74) which projects outwardly from the dispenser.
  • This element is preferably perpendicular to the plane in which the towels are presented.
  • the figures show this preferred embodiment.
  • This plan corresponds to that of the panel. To define the plane of the panel, one does not take into account the possible bulge of the front face.
  • This element (74) extends over a substantial portion of the opening (71). It does not have to be as long as this one.
  • width "1” measured from the plumb of the upper edge (76) to its edge farthest from the panel (7) must be sufficient for the end portion of a sheet or a flap of the inner towel, which rests on the element, protruding from the plane of the panel (7) as can be seen on the figure 3 .
  • the width "1" is not less than 1 cm. Indeed if it is too narrow, there is a risk of tearing the sheet. In particular, this width "1" is at least 3 cm.
  • the portion of the element (74) whose width is maximum “1" is preferably towards the central part of the opening, if not in the middle.
  • the slot outside its portion (72) is thin. Its height, that is to say the distance separating the upper (76) and lower (73) edges, is less than the width "1", in particular. Furthermore, the upper edge comprises a wall element parallel to the element (74) forming a passage through which the sheet is guided to the user.
  • the towels are entangled. They each comprise a front flap and a rear flap.
  • the front flap of the first napkin is engaged in the slot (71) and rests on the wall member (74), its end projecting slightly. The consumer can easily catch the shutter. As it pulls on it, the back flap of the first towel frictionally pulls the front flap of the following towel through the slot. The latter is then in position to be seized.
  • the shape of the opening may vary. It may include in particular an enlarged part of different shape or arranged differently, in the center for example. She may not understand.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a dispenser of paper articles, in particular interlocked table napkins, including a receptacle closed by a panel 7 forming the front surface and provided with an opening 71 for the distribution of articles with an edge 73. This dispenser is characterized by the fact that at least a portion of the edge of the opening is extended by a wall element 74 extending outward in relation to the plane of the panel. Under this arrangement, the front end of the paper article rests on the wall element and is easier to grasp.

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L'invention se rapporte à un distributeur pour articles en papier absorbant, notamment les serviettes de table, tels que l'on en trouve dans les collectivités, restaurants ou autres établissements similaires.The invention relates to a dispenser for absorbent paper articles, especially napkins, such as found in communities, restaurants or similar institutions.

On dispose sur les comptoirs des établissements de restauration rapide, généralement avant la caisse où le consommateur fait enregistrer les plats qu'il a pris et en paye le prix, un ou plusieurs distributeurs de serviettes de table. Les serviettes sont à usage unique et le plus souvent en papier. Il s'agit d'une feuille de papier léger et absorbant, telle qu'une feuille d'ouate de cellulose. Elle peut avoir été simplement pliée en deux ou en quatre, mais elle peut se présenter sous de nombreux autres formats.On-the-counter fast food establishments are available, usually before the checkout where the consumer has the dishes he has taken and pays the price, one or more distributors of napkins. Towels are for single use and most often paper. It is a light and absorbent paper sheet, such as a sheet of cellulose wadding. It may have been simply folded in two or four, but it can come in many other formats.

Les distributeurs sont souvent de simples boîtes parallélépipédiques avec une face avant tournée vers le consommateur et pourvue d'une ouverture de distribution en forme de fente. Le consommateur extrait l'article qui se présente à lui à travers l'ouverture. Dans le distributeur, les serviettes forment un paquet ou une pile qui est en appui contre la face avant, éventuellement au moyen d'un poussoir à ressort à l'opposé de la pile lorsque le distributeur est horizontal. S'il est placé verticalement ou en position inclinée, le poids de la pile de feuilles suffit à maintenir celle-ci contre la paroi de distribution. Un poussoir à ressort n'est alors pas utile.The dispensers are often simple parallelepiped boxes with a front face facing the consumer and provided with a slot-shaped dispensing opening. The consumer extracts the article presented to him through the opening. In the dispenser, the towels form a package or a stack that bears against the front face, possibly by means of a spring plunger opposite the stack when the dispenser is horizontal. If it is placed vertically or in an inclined position, the weight of the stack of sheets is enough to keep it against the distribution wall. A spring pusher is then not useful.

Les serviettes dans la pile peuvent être simplement juxtaposées. Elles peuvent aussi être enchevêtrées. Dans ce cas, elles présentent au moins une ligne de pliage perpendiculaire à l'axe de la pile avec au moins un volet avant et un volet arrière. Quand on considère deux serviettes qui se suivent dans la pile, le volet arrière de la première est placé derrière le volet avant de la suivante. Cette disposition est avantageuse car en tirant sur la première serviette à travers la fente de distribution, on entraîne le volet avant de la serviette suivante. Celle-ci est alors en position pour être aisément attrapée.The towels in the stack can be simply juxtaposed. They can also be entangled. In this case, they have at least one fold line perpendicular to the axis of the stack with at least one front flap and a rear flap. When you consider two towels that follow each other in the stack, the rear door of the first is placed behind the front door of the next. This arrangement is advantageous because by pulling on the first napkin through the dispensing slot, it drives the front flap of the next towel. This one is then in position to be easily caught.

L'ouverture de distribution est généralement une fente, placée horizontalement dans le milieu de la face avant. Elle est suffisamment longue pour permettre le passage des serviettes. Cette fente n'est pas trop étroite car elle doit permettre au consommateur d'aller chercher la première feuille à l'intérieur de la boîte lorsque celle-ci n'est pas engagée dans l'ouverture. Cela est difficile lorsque la pression exercée sur la pile contre la face avant est forte, soit parce qu'elle est comprimée soit parce que le ressort du poussoir est puissant. A l'opposé, elle ne doit pas être trop large si on ne veut pas que les feuilles se répandent à l'extérieur de la boîte par l'ouverture. En outre, saisir une seule feuille n'est pas toujours aisé, on a tendance à en prendre plusieurs à la fois.The dispensing opening is usually a slot, placed horizontally in the middle of the front face. It is long enough to allow the passage of towels. This slot is not too narrow because it must allow the consumer to fetch the first sheet inside the box when it is not engaged in the opening. This is difficult when the pressure on the stack against the front face is high, either because it is compressed or because the spring of the pusher is powerful. In contrast, it should not be too wide if you do not want the leaves to spread outside the box through the opening. In addition, grabbing a single sheet is not always easy, we tend to take several at a time.

On connaît :

  • FR 0 336 986 qui représent l'état de la technique antérieur le plus proche, décrit un distributeur de feuilles de papier à travers une fente borde de deux éléments de guindage sans cependant d'élément de paroi formant surface d'appui.
  • US 2,682,441 qui décrit un distributeur de feuilles de papier à travers une longue fente de distribution. Un rebord permet d'écarter la feuille de la face avant.
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  • FR 0 336 986 which represents the closest state of the prior art, discloses a paper sheet dispenser through a slot bordered by two strapping elements without, however, a bearing surface wall element.
  • US 2,682,441 which describes a dispenser of sheets of paper through a long distribution slot. A rim allows to spread the sheet of the front face.

L'invention a pour objectif de fournir un distributeur dont l'ouverture de distribution a une forme améliorée par rapport à celles de l'art antérieur, en ce sens qu'elle permet de saisir plus facilement la première feuille.The invention aims to provide a dispenser whose dispensing opening has a shape improved over those of the prior art, in that it makes it easier to grasp the first sheet.

L'invention a également comme objectif de fournir un distributeur qui peut être utilisé aussi bien avec des feuilles enchevêtrées qu'avec des feuilles qui ne le sont pas.The invention also aims to provide a dispenser that can be used with both entangled leaves and leaves that are not.

Le distributeur de l'invention pour des articles en papier, notamment des serviettes de table, comportant un réceptacle fermé à une extrémité par un panneau formant la face avant et pourvu d'une ouverture de distribution des articles avec un bord présentant les caractéristiques selon la revendication 1. Quand le distributeur est en position horizontale, il présente l'avantage de servir de support à la portion de feuille libre du premier article de la pile et de rendre plus facile sa préhension par le consommateur car elle est alors tournée dans sa direction. Les conditions d'hygiène lors de l'utilisation sont de ce fait améliorées, l'utilisateur ne touchant qu'une feuille à la fois sans venir au contact du distributeur. Quand le distributeur est en position verticale, on évite que la feuille vienne au contact du mur.The dispenser of the invention for paper articles, in particular napkins, having a receptacle closed at one end by a panel forming the front face and provided with a dispensing opening of articles with an edge having the characteristics according to the Claim 1. When the dispenser is in a horizontal position, it has the advantage of serving as a support for the free sheet portion of the first article of the stack and to make it easier for the consumer to grasp it as it is then turned in his direction. The hygiene conditions during use are thereby improved, the user touching only one sheet at a time without coming into contact with the distributor. When the dispenser is upright, it prevents the sheet comes into contact with the wall.

Conformément à une autre caractéristique, l'ouverture est en forme de fente et l'élément de paroi s'étend sur au moins une partie du bord inférieur. En particulier, sa largeur est suffisante pour que l'élément de paroi serve d'appui à la partie libre du premier article de la pile et permette sa préhension par le consommateur.According to another feature, the aperture is slit-shaped and the wall member extends over at least a portion of the bottom edge. In In particular, its width is sufficient for the wall element to support the free portion of the first article of the stack and allow its gripping by the consumer.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation non limitatif de l'invention, accompagnée de dessins sur lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du distributeur, de trois-quarts avant, la trappe de chargement étant ouverte
  • La figure 2 est une vue de face du distributeur
  • La figure 3 est une vue de côté et en transparence de la partie avant.
Other features and advantages will emerge on reading the following description of a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, accompanied by drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 is a perspective view of the dispenser, three-quarter front, the loading hatch being open
  • The figure 2 is a front view of the distributor
  • The figure 3 is a side view and in transparency of the front part.

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1, le distributeur (1) est composé d'un réceptacle avec une base (2), deux parois latérales (4) et (5), une paroi de fond (6) et une paroi (7) formant façade dans laquelle, l'ouverture (71) de distribution est ménagée. Il peut être réalisé en tôle, en plastique ou en une combinaison des deux matériaux. Dans l'exemple représenté, le réceptacle comporte un couvercle avec une trappe (3) pouvant dégager une ouverture sur la partie supérieure qui permet de recharger le distributeur. Les feuilles forment un paquet ou une pile, et sont placées parallèlement à la face avant. Une cale, formant poussoir (8), est mobile à l'intérieur du réceptacle, et permet de serrer la pile des articles en papier contre la face interne du panneau. A cette fin, on peut prévoir des moyens de blocage de la cale le long du réceptacle ou bien un ressort qui se détend entre l'arrière de la cale (8) et le fond (6).As can be seen on the figure 1 , the dispenser (1) is composed of a receptacle with a base (2), two side walls (4) and (5), a bottom wall (6) and a wall (7) forming a facade in which, the opening (71) distribution is arranged. It can be made of sheet metal, plastic or a combination of both materials. In the example shown, the receptacle comprises a cover with a hatch (3) which can clear an opening on the upper part which allows to recharge the dispenser. The leaves form a bundle or stack, and are placed parallel to the front face. A shim, forming a pusher (8), is movable inside the receptacle, and allows to clamp the stack of paper articles against the inner face of the panel. To this end, one can provide blocking means of the wedge along the receptacle or a spring which relaxes between the rear of the wedge (8) and the bottom (6).

Le panneau (7) comprend une ouverture de distribution (71), par laquelle on extrait la feuille qui se présente, dite première feuille. L'ouverture a la forme d'une fente allongée parallèlement au plan de la base (2). A l'une de ses extrémités, la fente s'élargit. Cette partie (72) a ici une forme circulaire qui permet de passer un doigt à l'intérieur pour aller attraper un bord du premier article de la pile à l'intérieur quand cela est nécessaire.The panel (7) comprises a dispensing opening (71), by which the sheet is extracted, said first sheet. The opening has the shape of an elongated slot parallel to the plane of the base (2). At one end, the slot widens. This portion (72) here has a circular shape that allows to pass a finger inside to go to catch an edge of the first item of the stack inside when necessary.

Conformément à l'invention, le bord inférieur (73) de l'ouverture de distribution (7) se prolonge par un élément de paroi (74) qui fait saillie vers l'extérieur du distributeur. Cet élément est de préférence perpendiculaire au plan dans lequel se présentent les serviettes. Les figures représentent ce mode de réalisation préféré. Ce plan correspond à celui du panneau. Pour définir le plan du panneau, on ne tient pas compte du bombé éventuel de la face avant. Cet élément (74) s'étend sur une partie substantielle de l'ouverture (71). Il n'est pas nécessaire qu'il soit aussi long que celle-ci. Sa largeur « 1 », mesurée à partir de l'aplomb du bord supérieur (76) jusqu'à son bord le plus éloigné du panneau (7) doit être suffisante pour que la partie d'extrémité d'une feuille ou d'un volet de la serviette qui se trouve à l'intérieur, et qui repose sur l'élément, soit en saillie par rapport au plan du panneau (7) comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3. Dans la pratique, compte tenu de la souplesse intrinsèque du papier absorbant, la largeur « 1 » n'est pas inférieure à 1 cm. En effet si elle est trop étroite, on risque de déchirer la feuille. En particulier, cette largeur « 1 » est de 3 cm au moins. La portion de l'élément (74) dont la largeur est maximale « 1 », est de préférence vers la partie centrale de l'ouverture, si ce n'est au milieu.According to the invention, the lower edge (73) of the dispensing opening (7) is extended by a wall element (74) which projects outwardly from the dispenser. This element is preferably perpendicular to the plane in which the towels are presented. The figures show this preferred embodiment. This plan corresponds to that of the panel. To define the plane of the panel, one does not take into account the possible bulge of the front face. This element (74) extends over a substantial portion of the opening (71). It does not have to be as long as this one. Its width "1", measured from the plumb of the upper edge (76) to its edge farthest from the panel (7) must be sufficient for the end portion of a sheet or a flap of the inner towel, which rests on the element, protruding from the plane of the panel (7) as can be seen on the figure 3 . In practice, given the intrinsic flexibility of the paper towels, the width "1" is not less than 1 cm. Indeed if it is too narrow, there is a risk of tearing the sheet. In particular, this width "1" is at least 3 cm. The portion of the element (74) whose width is maximum "1" is preferably towards the central part of the opening, if not in the middle.

La fente en dehors de sa partie (72) est mince. Sa hauteur, c'est-à-dire la distance séparant les bords supérieur (76) et inférieur (73), est inférieure à la largeur « 1 », notamment. Par ailleurs, le bord supérieur comprend un élément de paroi parallèle à l'élément (74) formant un passage par lequel la feuille est guidée vers l'utilisateur.The slot outside its portion (72) is thin. Its height, that is to say the distance separating the upper (76) and lower (73) edges, is less than the width "1", in particular. Furthermore, the upper edge comprises a wall element parallel to the element (74) forming a passage through which the sheet is guided to the user.

Comme on le voit dans l'exemple représenté sur la figure 3, les serviettes sont enchevêtrées. Elles comprennent chacune un volet avant et un volet arrière. Le volet avant de la première serviette est engagé dans la fente (71) et repose sur l'élément de paroi (74), son extrémité débordant légèrement. Le consommateur peut ainsi aisément attraper le volet. Lorsqu'il tire sur celui-ci, le volet arrière de la première serviette entraîne par friction le volet avant de la serviette qui suit à travers la fente. Ce dernier est alors en position pour être saisi.As seen in the example shown on the figure 3 , the towels are entangled. They each comprise a front flap and a rear flap. The front flap of the first napkin is engaged in the slot (71) and rests on the wall member (74), its end projecting slightly. The consumer can easily catch the shutter. As it pulls on it, the back flap of the first towel frictionally pulls the front flap of the following towel through the slot. The latter is then in position to be seized.

En conservant l'extrémité libre de la première serviette en appui sur la surface (74), on évite tout contact non souhaité par exemple avec le support du distributeur, et on préserve ainsi au mieux l'hygiène du produit.Keeping the free end of the first napkin resting on the surface (74) avoids any undesired contact, for example with the support of the dispenser, and thus preserves the best hygiene of the product.

Le distributeur qui vient d'être décrit n'est qu'un mode de réalisation. De nombreuses variantes sont accessibles à l'homme du métier sans pour autant se départir de l'invention.The distributor which has just been described is only one embodiment. Many variants are accessible to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention.

Par exemple, il a été décrit en position horizontale, mais l'invention s'applique aux distributeurs qui sont placés inclinés ou verticaux.For example, it has been described in a horizontal position, but the invention applies to distributors that are placed inclined or vertical.

La forme de l'ouverture peut varier. Elle peut comprendre notamment une partie élargie de forme différente ou disposée différemment, au centre par exemple. Elle peut aussi ne pas en comprendre.The shape of the opening may vary. It may include in particular an enlarged part of different shape or arranged differently, in the center for example. She may not understand.

La description a porté sur un distributeur de serviettes en papier. L'invention s'applique bien sûr à des distributeurs pour tous types d'articles en papier, tels les essuie-mains, les chiffons d'essuyage ou essuie-tout ménagers.The description focused on a paper towel dispenser. The invention applies, of course, to dispensers for all types of paper articles, such as paper towels, wiping cloths or household paper towels.

Enfin, bien que la solution de l'invention soit particulièrement adaptée à des articles en papier enchevêtrés, elle convient également pour des paquets d'articles simplement juxtaposés.Finally, although the solution of the invention is particularly suitable for entangled paper articles, it is also suitable for packets of articles simply juxtaposed.

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  1. Dispenser for paper articles, in particular interleaved table napkins, comprising a receptacle closed by a panel (7) forming the front face and provided with an opening (71) for dispensing the articles in the form of a slot with an edge (73), at least part of the edge of said opening being extended by a projecting wall element (74), substantially perpendicular to the plane of said panel (7), characterised by the fact that the wall element (74) comprises a part, measured from the vertical line from a top edge of the opening (71) as far as its edge furthest away from the panel (7), not less than 1 centimetre in width, the height of the opening (71) in the form of a slot being less than the width I, and the opening (71) in the form of a slot comprising a broadened portion (72) giving manual access to an edge of the first article that is situated inside the dispenser.
  2. Dispenser according to claim 1, the slot-shaped opening (71) of which has a bottom edge (73) and the wall element (74) of which extends along at least part of the bottom edge (73).
  3. Dispenser according to the preceding claim, the width I of which is greater than 3 centimetres.
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