ES1322391U - PAPER DISPENSER (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Paper dispenser comprising a housing (1) fixed to a base (2) to configure an enclosed space, wherein the housing (1) comprises a dispenser (6) and the base (2) comprises a support (9) intended to serve as a support for a roll of paper (10) whose inner end is intended to be inserted by the dispenser (6), the dispenser being characterized in that: - the base (2) comprises a plurality of projections (7) fixed in positions that remain around the dispenser (6) in a closed position of the dispenser.

Description

DESCRIPTION

PAPER DISPENSER

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a roll paper dispenser that dispenses from the interior, and therefore has no internal tube. This causes the roll of paper to weaken when a certain amount has been used, making it necessary to provide the roll with some type of external support.

The invention is part of the industry of dispensers of sanitary and household paper rolls.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The need for toilet paper, and more specifically, toilet paper, has become a problem in public places due not only to the misappropriation of toilet paper rolls, but also to their improper use. Thus, users not only consider removing the toilet paper roll from the dispensers, but are also unaware of having to use the appropriate and necessary amount.

For this reason, paper towel dispensers have long since ceased to be the standard household item. They are now closed dispensers that incorporate rolls, allowing the paper to protrude through a small opening. The user must pull the end of the paper that protrudes through the opening, pressing on the paper as it exits, to tear it into sheets along each of the pre-cut lines. This way, while the user can use as many sheets as they wish, consumption is drastically reduced compared to using the rolls by unrolling them. The dispenser has a lockable lid, so the interior can only be accessed by authorized personnel.

Document EP1951096B1 relates to a paper dispenser, specifically for toilet paper, comprising a housing for housing a roll of paper. Said housing has a front portion with a dispensing opening through which the paper is unrolled sheet by sheet, and a mechanism for securing the front portion to the housing. This dispenser is characterized by having a trapdoor on the front portion for accessing the interior of the housing and removing the free end of the roll. A dispenser of this type allows the user to overcome the problem of the paper being blocked inside the housing, preventing unauthorized removal of the roll.

EP3818918B1 discloses a dispenser for a roll of wound absorbent paper web material, said dispenser comprising, in a closed state, an outer casing enclosing a roll compartment for receiving a roll, and a dispensing opening extending from the roll compartment to the outside of said outer casing along a dispensing axis of the dispenser, said outer casing comprising an outer lid for closing the dispenser. Said dispenser further comprises an inner lid which, in a closed state of the dispenser, is disposed between the roll compartment and the outer lid, said inner lid defining a first threading opening through said inner lid along the dispensing axis, said first threading opening comprising a first dispensing opening portion and said outer lid defining a second threading opening through said outer lid along said dispensing axis, said second threading opening comprising a second dispensing opening portion; and, when the dispenser is in a closed state, said first screw opening and said second screw opening are arranged in a partially overlapping relationship to form said dispensing opening by the first and second dispensing opening portions.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a paper dispenser comprising a housing attached to a base to form a closed space. This attachment is, for example, a hinge, although the two parts can also be independent and joined by a tongue-and-groove connection system.

The housing includes a dispenser designed to receive one end of the paper roll, which passes through it under tension, causing the paper roll to break at the pre-cut areas within it. This forces the paper to exit the dispenser one sheet at a time.

The base includes a support for the paper roll. Once the dispenser is opened, the paper roll is placed on the support, the end of the paper is inserted through the dispenser so that it protrudes from the outside, and the dispenser is closed by securing the casing to the base.

In this situation, the dispenser is able to supply paper to a user.

Preferably, the dispenser is designed to receive a roll of toilet paper. More specifically, the roll of paper intended to be inserted into the dispenser has no internal structure around which it is wound; the inner end of the roll of paper is inserted into the dispenser. This means that, as the paper is consumed, the roll's structure becomes increasingly weaker, losing its stability and preventing its output from the dispenser. As a result, the roll of paper must be replaced before it has been completely consumed, causing an undesirable situation that results in economic losses.

In view of these considerations, the object of the invention is focused on ensuring that the roll of paper does not remain loose inside the dispenser and can crumble.

To achieve this, the dispenser is focused on ensuring that the paper roll is axially pressed against the walls of the dispenser.

To achieve this, the housing is in contact with the paper roll in the closed position, and the base comprises a plurality of protrusions fixed in positions surrounding the dispenser in the dispenser's closed position. This situation can occur provided the dispenser is not inserted into the dispenser cavity, but is located further out than the wall of the housing where it is located. Thus, it does not interfere with the paper roll.

With this configuration, once the dispenser is closed, the housing presses on the paper roll to push it against the protrusions on the base.

Preferably, the edge of the protrusions intended to contact the paper roll has a saw-shaped configuration.

Preferably, the protrusions are removably attached to the base. Alternatively, the protrusions can be firmly attached to the base. Thus, in either case, protrusions are selected to be placed on the base, or a base with the appropriate protrusions is selected, depending on the needs.

Preferably, the housing comprises a plurality of ribs fixed around the dispenser.

Preferably, the dispenser is removably attached to the housing.

Preferably, the paper dispenser comprises a lock to secure the closure of the housing to the base.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, in accordance with a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which the following has been represented for illustrative and non-limiting purposes:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the paper dispenser of the invention with the casing closed and fixed to the base.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the paper dispenser of the invention with the casing open to show the different elements that comprise it.

Figure 3.- Shows a side section view of the dispenser of the invention.

Figure 4.- Shows a side section view of the dispenser of the invention with a roll inserted.

Below is a list of the different elements represented in the figures with the associated numerical references:

1. Housing.

2. Base.

3. Viewer.

4. Lock.

5. Trim.

6. Dispenser.

7. Outgoing.

8. Nerves.

9. Support.

10. Roll of paper

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

A preferred embodiment of the paper dispenser according to the present invention is described below with the aid of figures.

As shown in Figure 1, the dispenser of the invention is formed by a housing (1) closed on a base (2) and secured by a lock.

The casing (1) incorporates, in a central exterior area, a dispenser (6) and a trim (5), responsible for aesthetically closing the union of the dispenser (6) to the casing (1).

The casing (1) also incorporates a viewfinder (3), consisting of an elongated opening closed by transparent plastic that allows determining the amount consumed from the paper roll (10) inside the casing (1) without having to open it.

Figure 2 represents the open dispenser. It can be seen that the housing (1) is hinged to the base (2), although the method of opening and closing it can be any of those known in the state of the art.

The dispenser (6) is fixed to the housing (1) manually and removable, so that it can be selected according to the size of the hole to properly adapt it to the type of paper to be supplied.

In this figure it can be seen that the casing (1) incorporates a series of ribs (8) while the base (2) incorporates a series of projections (7).

Both the projections (7) and the ribs (8) are in a position such that, with the casing (1) closed, they are located around the dispenser (6).

In this way, once the paper roll (10) has been positioned in the support (9), when closing the casing (1), the paper roll is pressed against the ribs (8) of the casing (1) which press it against the projections (7) of the base.

This pressure achieves the functionality of the ribs (8) and the projections (7), which is to ensure that, regardless of the amount already consumed, the roll of paper (10) does not crumble and the supply by the dispenser (6) remains effective.

Figure 3 represents the interior of the dispenser showing the transverse position of the projections (7) and the ribs (8).

Figure 4 represents the interior of the dispenser showing the transverse position of the projections (7) and the ribs (8) with a roll of paper (10) inserted resting on the support (9).

In figures 3 and 4 it can be seen that both the projections (7) and the ribs (8) are solidly attached to the casing (1) in an inseparable manner so that the most appropriate base can be selected depending on the size of the paper roll (10) to be used.

It can also be seen in figures 3 and 4 that the projections (7) do not have a smooth surface, like the ribs (8), but the edge intended to contact the paper roll (10) incorporates teeth. The purpose of the teeth is to be inserted between the different sheets of the paper roll (10) so as to provide greater stability to the paper roll (10) as it is consumed.

Claims (7)

1. Paper dispenser comprising a casing (1) fixed to a base (2) to configure a closed space, where the casing (1) comprises a dispenser (6) and the base (2) comprises a support (9) intended to serve as a support for a roll of paper (10) whose inner end is intended to be inserted through the dispenser (6), the dispenser being characterized in that: - the base (2) comprises a plurality of projections (7) fixed in positions that are around the dispenser (6) in a closed position of the dispenser. 2. The paper dispenser of claim 1, wherein the edge of the projections (7) intended to contact the paper roll (10) has a saw-shaped configuration. 3. The paper dispenser of claim 1 or 2, wherein the protrusions (7) are solidly fixed to the base (2). 4. The paper dispenser of claim 1 or 2, wherein the protrusions (7) are removably fixed to the base (2). 5. The paper dispenser of any of the preceding claims, wherein the housing (1) comprises a plurality of ribs (8) fixed around the dispenser (6). 6. The paper dispenser of any of the preceding claims, wherein the dispenser (6) is removably fixed to the housing (1). 7. The paper dispenser of any of the preceding claims, comprising a lock (4) for securing the closure of the housing (1) to the base (2).