ES1239784U - DISPENSER OF CENICERS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Ashtray dispenser (1) that is intended to dispense beach ashtrays and is attachable to a fixed support (18), in which the ashtrays are of the type that are provided with a body (2), a lid (3) and a joint sector (4) that links the cover (3) with the body (2), the dispenser being characterized in that it comprises: - a tubular profile (5) provided with an upper end (20), a lower end (19) opposite the upper end (20) through which the ashtrays are dispensed, an inner surface (6) intended to accommodate the body (2) of the ashtrays and a longitudinal groove (7) intended to house the junction sector (4) of the ashtrays; - at least two strips (8) linked to the lower end (19) provided with a first fixed section (9) linked to the tubular profile (5) and a second section (10) free and flexible with respect to the first section (9) intended to receive the body (2) of the ashtray. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

DISPENSER OF CENICEROS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an ashtray dispenser intended to dispense beach ashtrays comprising a tubular profile that partially houses stacked ashtrays and additionally comprises strips on which one of the ashtrays rests, so that it and the ashtrays that are embedded on it, are retained.

More particularly, the invention is about an ashtray dispenser where ashtrays can be stacked minimizing the space used. Thanks to the strapping, the ashtrays are retained and it is avoided that when the user takes an ashtray, more than one is dispensed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Portable ashtrays are known in the state of the art whose main objective is for the user to deposit the ash and cigarette butts inside and then empty their contents into the appropriate container. This type of ashtrays are especially useful in places like the beach or the mountain, where containers are scarce and scattered.

Currently, there are portable ashtrays that adapt to this environment, having a conical body that is easily inserted into the sand or earth so that it is fixed to the ground and the user can throw both the cigarette butt and the ash inside. Additionally, this type of portable ashtrays usually has a lid attached by a section of the same material that acts as a joint sector so that the ashtray can be closed and thus prevents both the content and the bad odors from coming out.

However, most smokers do not usually carry with them or do not have this type of portable ashtrays with the dirt problems that this entails especially in public places. It is known in the state of the art to arrange in the entrances of the movable beaches with a board that have a plurality of cavities where canned ashtrays are placed for the user to carry with them.

However, this type of furniture is very bulky, since the ashtrays are distributed spreading throughout the surface, with the manufacturing costs that this entails. In addition, the occupied space is significant. Additionally, they must be replaced by inserting an ashtray one at a time in each cavity, being a very slow task.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention tries to solve some of the mentioned problems.

More particularly, the invention concerns an ashtray dispenser that is intended to dispense beach ashtrays and is attachable to a fixed support, in which the ashtrays are of the type that are provided with a body, a lid and a joint sector which links the lid with the body. The dispenser comprises a tubular profile provided with an upper end, a lower end opposite the upper end through which the ashtrays are dispensed, an inner surface intended to house the body of the ashtrays and a longitudinal groove intended to house the joint sector of The ashtrays The dispenser additionally comprises at least two strips connected to the lower end provided with a first fixed section linked to the tubular profile and a second free and flexible section with respect to the first section intended to receive the ashtray body.

In this way, the ashtrays are stacked inside the tubular portion and thanks to the groove, the lid is on the outside of the tubular portion, and they can fit into each other, optimizing space utilization. The ashtray that is under the rest, supports your body in the straps so that the straps hold the stacked ashtrays and prevent them from leaving the tubular profile. In addition, the strips force the ashtrays to come out one by one when the user pushes the ashtray out of the ashtray that is supported by the strips. When an ashtray is removed, the inclined section that is some distance from the first section flexes, expanding towards the inner surface and when it releases the ashtray, it contracts again to retain the next ashtray. also, given the lightness, the little space that the dispenser occupies, it is easily installable in a plurality of fixed supports such as poles, street lamps, beach bars and a multitude of urban furniture.

Additionally, the second section is provided at its end with a third section parallel to the first section that provides stiffness to the strap and causes the strap to flex in two steps, smoothing the movement. Likewise, the third section may comprise a fourth section perpendicular to the third section that extends towards the inner surface, so as to avoid living edges in contact with the user.

Preferably, the first section may be linked to the inner surface in the vicinity of the lower end, so that it is protected inside the assembly and improves the aesthetics of the assembly. The cavity inside the tubular portion can be cylindrical, since the largest section of beach ashtrays is usually a circumference. In the event that the body of the beach ashtrays had another shape, for example, square, the cavity within the tubular portion can be quadrangular without affecting the performance.

In order to link to the tubular portion, the first section may comprise a bore intended to accommodate a joint element such as a screw. The tubular portion may comprise a second bore to receive the connecting element or the screw may be screwed directly into the tubular portion. The dispenser can be provided with a clamp in which it hugs the tubular profile in the vicinity of the end endowed with the straps, so that it covers the joint and protects it against corrosion in addition to improving the aesthetics of the assembly by hiding the joint. The clamp may be attached to the tubular portion.

The tubular portion is preferably of a material that is light to be transported and that withstands the weather, such as a plastic such as PVC. Additionally, the upper end of the tubular portion may be provided with a lid, which allows the introduction of ashtrays and protects them from rain. Since the strips are subjected to repeated stresses, the material is preferable to have good fatigue resistance.

The dimensions of the dispenser may vary without this altering its performance. The length of the tubular portion can be 820mm with an outer radius of 40.5mm and an inner radius of 33.5mm. The groove has to be larger than the width of the joint sector and can be 20mm wide. The clamp can have a width of 45mm. The dimensions of the strip may depend on the dimensions of the tubular portion or not. The strap can be 43mm long and 10mm wide, with 10.4mm protruding from the inner surface.

The strips may be oriented in a radial arrangement and preferably the dispenser may comprise three strips at 90 °, where the groove is at 90 ° with respect to two of the three strips, helping the ashtray to be centered with respect to the axis of the tubular portion .

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description being made and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of Practical realization of the same, is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings in which with illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of several ashtray dispensers coupled to a piece of furniture.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the ashtray dispenser.

Figure 3.- Shows a perspective view of an ashtray dispenser strap.

Figure 4.- Shows a sectional view of the proximities of the lower end, a strap and an ashtray.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of several dispensers (1) of ashtrays coupled to a fixed support (18), according to the present invention, where the ashtrays are of the type comprising body (2), a cover (3) and a union sector (4) that unites them. The dispensers (1) are provided with a tubular profile (5) provided with an upper end (20) and a lower end (19) through which the ashtrays are dispensed, an inner surface (6) intended to accommodate at least one body (2) and defining a longitudinal cavity and a longitudinal groove (7) intended to accommodate at least one joint sector (4). The dispenser (1) additionally comprises strips (8), not visible in the figure, linked to the lower end (19) that receive and retain the body (2) of an ashtray. Beach ashtrays located inside the tubular profile fit over each other to form a tower.

The fixed support (18) of the embodiment shown is a pillar provided in its lower area with a waste container (17), where the user can empty the ashtray. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the fixed support (18) is adapted and has arms (21) linked to the dispensers (1). In other embodiments, the dispensers (1) are coupled to fixed supports (18) that are not adapted, for example, the dispensers (1) can be linked to beach huts, kiosks, lampposts by means of flanges etc.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the ashtray dispenser (1) according to the present invention and shows in detail the proximities of the lower end. The tubular profile (5) provided with the inner surface (6) defining the longitudinal cavity and the groove (7) extending longitudinally through the tubular profile can be seen in detail. The device has three strips (8) provided with a first fixed section (9) linked to the tubular profile (5) and a second section (10) free and flexible with respect to the first section (9) intended to receive the body (2) of an ashtray, not visible in the figure. The dispenser (1) comprises a clamp (14) at the height of the strips (8) that prevents the union of elements (16) that connect the strap (8) to the tubular profile (5). The second section (10) is provided at its end with a third section (11) parallel to the first section (9), just as the third section (11) comprises a fourth section (12) perpendicular to the second section (10).

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the strip (8), in which the second section (10) with its third section (11) parallel to the first section (9), as well as the fourth section (12) can be seen in greater detail ) perpendicular to the second section (10). The first section (9) is provided with a hole designed to accommodate a connecting element (16) that links the first section (9) with the tubular profile (5).

Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the proximities of the lower end (19), a strap and an ashtray, according to the present invention. The body (2) is shown inside the cavity defined by the inner surface (6) of the tubular profile (5). The lid (3) of the ashtray is outside the tubular profile (5) and the joint sector (4) that joins the lid (3) with the body (2) is housed in the groove (7). There is a strap (8) linked to the inner surface (6) where the ashtray rests. The dispenser (1) is intended to house several ashtrays stacked on top of each other thanks to its conical shape, although the figure shows a single ashtray. The first section (9) is linked to the inner surface (6), the second section (10) is inclined with respect to the first section (9).

At the end of the second section (10) a third section (11) parallel to the first section (9) and a fourth section (12) extending from the third section (11) towards the inner surface (6) can be seen. The drill houses a connecting element (16) that is a screw, whose head is inside the tubular profile (5). By hugging the tubular profile, the clamp (14) can be seen which, in the embodiment, is crossed and held by the connecting element (16), the connecting element (16) having a nut. In another embodiment, the clamp (14) is attached to the tubular profile (5) by means of an adhesive element, so that it is not pierced by the screw and conceals its head, improving the aesthetics of the assembly.

Claims (9)

1. - Ashtray dispenser (1) that is intended to dispense beach ashtrays and is attachable to a fixed support (18), in which the ashtrays are of the type that are provided with a body (2), a lid (3 ) and a joint sector (4) that links the cover (3) with the body (2), the dispenser being characterized in that it comprises: - a tubular profile (5) provided with an upper end (20), a lower end (19) opposite the upper end (20) through which the ashtrays are dispensed, an inner surface (6) intended to accommodate the body (2) of the ashtrays and a longitudinal groove (7) intended to house the junction sector (4) of the ashtrays; - at least two strips (8) linked to the lower end (19) provided with a first fixed section (9) linked to the tubular profile (5) and a second section (10) free and flexible with respect to the first section (9) intended to receive the body (2) of the ashtray. 2. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the first section (9) is linked to the inner surface (6). 3. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the second section (10) is provided at its end with a third section (11) parallel to the first section (9). 4. - The dispenser (1) of claim 3, wherein the third section (11) comprises a fourth section (12) perpendicular to the third section (11) extending towards the inner surface (6). 5. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the strips (8) are oriented in a radial arrangement. 6. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein it comprises three strips (8) arranged at 90 °. 7. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the first section (1) is provided with a bore intended to accommodate a connecting element (16). 8. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the tubular profile (5) comprises a clamp (14) that hugs the tubular profile in the vicinity of the lower end (19). 9. - The dispenser (1) of claim 1, wherein the inner surface (6) is cylindrical.