WO2015166021A1

WO2015166021A1 - Dispensing device for dispensing a web-like flat product from a roller having a roller guide

Info

Publication number: WO2015166021A1
Application number: PCT/EP2015/059452
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jaakko Saari; Jean-Yves Janier-Dubry; Henrik Runshaug
Original assignee: Metsä Tissue Oyj
Priority date: 2014-04-30
Filing date: 2015-04-30
Publication date: 2015-11-05
Also published as: DE102014106147A1; DE102014106147B4

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a web-like flat product from a roller, comprising at least one housing part and a roller guide 5, said roller guide comprising at least one first running surface and a second running surface, opposite the first running surface, the two running surface forming an inclined plane when the dispensing device is in the operating state.

Description

Dispensing device for dispensing a sheet-like surface product from a

Roller with a roller guide

The invention relates to an output device for dispensing a web-shaped

Surface product of a roll. In particular, the dispensing device comprises a housing part and a roller guide.

Dispensers of this type are well known in the art.

For example, from DE 36 90 545 T1 an output device for rolls of flexible strip material with a drum and a cutting blade is known. The cutting blade is slidably supported within the drum to move in a path that is parallel and offset from a radius of the drum. The cutting blade is arranged on a knife carrier, which has exactly two cams, which run in exactly one cam path. Due to the shape of the cam track, the cutting blade moves parallel and offset to a radius of the drum.

The known from the prior art cutting devices, in particular

Cutting devices whose blades are disposed within the feed roll or drum have the disadvantage that the blade tends to rupture the sheet product rather than make a clean cut. Also, the onset of products in the known output device turns out to be somewhat cumbersome and not easy to maintain.

The object of the invention is to provide an improved dispensing device. Furthermore, the object of the invention to circumvent the known from the prior art disadvantages.

The object is achieved according to the invention by means of an output device according to claim 1 and a method for guiding a roll in an output device according to claim 8, as described in detail starting on page 1 5 of this invention. Further advantageous embodiments are given in the description, the figures and the dependent claims. The individual features of the described embodiments are not limited to these, but can be linked with each other and with other features for further embodiments.

A surface product or sheetlike structure or sheet is preferably formed in a web shape and preferably rolled up on a roll, which further preferably has a roll core or a sleeve. The surface product is embossed or unembossed in a further embodiment and may have one or more layers. Furthermore, according to a further embodiment, the surface product may be perforated or unperforated at least in sections. In a further embodiment, the surface product is used singly and in particular folded, in particular longitudinally folded, for example in a C or W or V or Z-fold executed.

Preferably, the present invention relates to the use of the dispenser for the dispensing of toilet paper, towels, facial tissues and / or wipes or wipes in general. Dispensers are also used for the dispensing of cleaning fluids such as disinfectants or soaps or other cleansing and care lotions or liquids. Other uses are also possible.

The sheet-like structure is advantageously produced from a tissue material, tissue-like material, cotton fibers and / or non-woven material. In particular embodiments are also provided in the context of the present invention, in which combinations of said materials for the sheet-like, folded structures are used. The dispensing device according to the invention is particularly preferably used for dispensing tissue or tissue-like material

Toilet paper or one or more paper towels. The claimed dispensing devices can be used, for example, as a towel dispenser in domestic use, but especially in public sanitary facilities. In any case, the dispensing device according to the invention has an extraction or dispensing opening, which is accessible from the outside and in particular not provided by any other activity / movement, such as opening a door, for the product. More preferably, the inventive

Dispensing device attached to a wall, preferably on the rear wall.

An output device for a wound sheet-like surface product comprises a housing part, a lid part and a conveyor unit. The conveyor unit comprises at least one drum, wherein the drum is associated with a loading device. The loading device comprises at least one loading arm. At least one roller with a web-shaped surface product can be introduced into the dispensing device, wherein the web-shaped surface product can be arranged at least in sections between the loading arm and the drum. By means of the loading arm, the web-shaped surface product can be pressed against the drum, at least in an active position of the loading arm. In particular, the surface product is pressed against the drum until the drum promotes the sheet-like surface product.

Furthermore, the conveyor unit comprises a drive unit in addition to a drum. The

Drive unit preferably drives the drum. According to another

Embodiment, the conveyor unit is a system comprising the drive unit and the conveyor unit, wherein the drive unit comprises at least one actuating means, which is in communication with a drive train, as well as other components which are provided for conveying the sheet-like surface product. Preferably, the

Actuating unit for the mechanical actuation of the drive unit, more preferably for a force input into the drive unit, designed. An advantage of the proposed dispensing device is that the web-shaped surface product does not have to be threaded in a complicated manner between a drum and a pressure roller. By the proposed device in particular injuries such as bruising of the fingers are prevented, which occur in such a threading process. The proposed dispensing device has an advantageous loading device, in particular with a loading arm, wherein the loading arm carries out the threading process. The surface product only has to be positioned between the loading arm and the drum. Advantageously, the loading arm can be moved away from the drum such that introduction of the new roll with surface product into the dispensing device is sufficient to achieve the function, wherein the surface product is preferably guided up to a certain point and allowed to hang there without being complicated between two components threading. More preferably, the loading arm is moved away from the drum during opening of the dispensing device, in particular for loading.

The sheet-like surface product may in particular be a toilet paper, a towel, a tissue and / or a wipe. Other uses are possible. The web-shaped surface product is advantageously produced from

Tissue material, tissue-like material, cotton fibers and / or nonwoven material.

In one embodiment, it is proposed that a first roll with a first web-shaped surface product and a second roll with a second web-shaped surface product be introduced into the dispensing device. The introduction of the second roller has the great advantage that the surface product at any time, in particular after the first roller is consumed, is in stock in the dispenser. If the first roll is used up, the second roll is still in stock and can be used immediately. According to a further embodiment, the second roll can be introduced into the dispensing device as soon as the first roll is at least partially used up, preferably when less than half of the sheet-like surface product, more preferably less, is present on the first roll is present as a quarter of the surface area originally present on the roll, more preferably when the roll diameter of the first roll is smaller than a defined roll diameter, preferably less than about 70 mm. In another

Embodiment is provided that the second roller is introduced into the dispensing device as soon as the surface product of the first roller is supported by the dispenser, that is in particular threaded between the drum and the pressure roller.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the loading device comprises a preferably mechanical sensor unit for detecting the surface product on the roll and / or on the drum. Preferably, the sensor unit can detect whether a roll introduced into the dispenser has been consumed.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the first web-shaped area product can be guided past the sensor unit such that the sensor unit acts directly or indirectly on the loading arm such that it remains in an inactive position. In the event of a loss of tension of the first web-shaped surface product which is conveyed in particular up to this point in time or if the sensor unit does not detect a surface product on the drum, the sensor unit acts on the loading arm such that it pivots into an active position. Preferably, the sensor unit relieves the loading arm such that it pivots in an active position. By means of the loading arm in the active position, the second sheet-shaped surface product is at least partially pressed against the drum.

For the purposes of the invention, the active position of the loading arm is to be understood as the position or position at which the loading arm threads the second web-shaped area product or presses the second web-shaped area product against the drum, in particular in such a way that it is conveyed by the drum. Furthermore, under the inactive position, the position or position to understand in which the loading arm does not threading acts on the second sheet-shaped surface product. For the purposes of the invention, the first sheet-like surface product is to be understood as an area product which has already been threaded into the conveying unit and can be conveyed by it. The second sheet-like area product is in the context of the invention, a surface product, which is introduced in particular to reserve in the output device. Thus, the second sheet-shaped surface product is not threaded into the conveyor unit or promoted by this, as long as the first web-shaped

Surface product is not used up yet. Advantageously, as soon as the first web-shaped area product has been used up, the second web-shaped area product is threaded into the conveying unit by means of the loading device and can be conveyed or dispensed therefrom. Advantageously, however, only the second web-shaped surface product in the first loading of the dispenser in the

Output device are introduced, wherein at this time no first, already promoted sheet-shaped surface product is present in the output device. The newly introduced second sheet-shaped surface product is then from the

Loading device automatically threaded so that this can be output. In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the loading arm is in the active position exclusively when no surface product is on the drum or when no surface product is detected on the drum. According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the sensor unit comprises at least one sensor finger, which detects a surface product on the drum.

The sensor unit is according to one embodiment, a pivotally mounted component.

Advantageously, the sensor unit has a first and a second arm. The first arm protrudes in the direction of the loading arm of the loading device, while the second arm protrudes in the direction of the drum. In a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one sensor finger is arranged on the second arm of the sensor unit. The sensor finger is assigned according to a further variant of at least one groove on the drum. It is preferably provided that the sensor finger engages in the groove when no surface product is passed over the drum. If, on the other hand, an area product is guided over the drum, then lifts this the sensor finger out of the groove. The area product thus obscures in the intended operating condition, when the drum promotes the surface product, the groove.

According to one embodiment, it is provided that the sensor unit has two, three or more than three sensor fingers. Furthermore, according to one embodiment, it is provided that the drum has at least two, three or more than three grooves, which in particular are each assigned to a sensor finger.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the sensor unit can be tilted into a first position when, for example, by means of the surface product on the drum

Sensorfinger is raised. Accordingly, a further embodiment provides that the sensor unit can be tilted to a second position when the sensor finger engages in the groove. Advantageously, it is provided in one embodiment that by means of a spring

Moment is exerted in the direction of the second position on the sensor unit. In a further variant, it is provided that over the first arm, the web-shaped

Surface product is feasible. A further embodiment provides that a force can be applied to the first arm by means of the first sheet-shaped surface product, so that the sensor unit tilts into a first position. According to another variant, the surface product is guided over the first arm, in particular guided so stretched over the first arm, that the surface product applies the force to the first arm. Hereby, an alternative variant is shown, which causes the sensor arm to tilt into the first position, which indicates that web-shaped material is conveyed, this alternative variant being combinable with that of the provision of at least one sensor finger. In a further variant, it is provided that the sensor unit tilts without force on the first arm in a second position. As soon as, for example, the tension in the web-shaped surface product decreases significantly, and thus no more force is exerted on the first arm, in particular if the web-shaped surface product breaks off from a roll core, the sensor arm is told that no or not enough surface product is present. Of the Sensor arm tilts thus in the second position and causes the loading arm to thread surface product from the second role.

The loading arm is preferably acted upon by a force in the direction of the drum. Preferably, the loading arm is acted upon by a spring force, which urges the loading arm in an active position. Further preferably, the loading arm is provided with at least one spring, preferably two springs, more preferably more than two springs which push or pull the loading arm in the direction of the active position. More preferably, the at least one spring is at least attached to the lid part. The sensor unit is pivoted, for example, by the detection of surface product on the drum by means of the sensor finger, in the first position, so that it acts directly or indirectly against the spring force on the loading arm.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the loading arm is L-shaped, viewed at least in a cross section. Furthermore, an embodiment is provided in which the loading arm has one, two or more L-shaped projections. In particular, it is provided in one embodiment that the pressure roller has a number, in particular two, preferably three, more preferably four, more preferably more than four rollers which are arranged side by side on an axis. Further advantageously, a gap is provided between the rollers. In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the loading arm is designed such that it engages between the rollers or in intermediate spaces between the rollers of the pressure roller. The threaded surface product can be safely inserted between the pressure roller and drum. In particular, it is provided that the projections of the loading arm engage between the rollers in the active position.

The loading arm, which is preferably arranged on the cover part, is capable of pressing the Flächenpodukt in the direction of the drum by means of a power arm. Preferably, the power arm is subjected to force, in particular spring-loaded. Further preferably, the loading arm extends along at least the width of the insertable into the dispenser Surface product or the drum, so that the surface product can be pressed by means of the loading arm over the entire width of the drum or the surface product to the drum. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the sensor unit in the second position relieves the loading arm so that it can be moved to the active position.

Preferably, the loading arm can be guided by means of at least one spring into the active position. Advantageously, the at least one spring exerts sufficient force on the loading arm, so that the loading arm presses the web-shaped surface product with a sufficient force to the drum, so that in particular provided with a rubber for a static friction drum or the drum shell in a rotary motion des- or the same promotes the web-shaped surface product. Preferably, the loading arm of the web-shaped surface product threads between a pressure roller of the

Feed unit and the drum.

Advantageously, the loading arm is arranged and / or shaped such that it presses the surface product between the pressure roller and the drum.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the sensor unit acts in particular in the first position via a control unit on the loading arm.

The control unit, which is preferably arranged directly on the sensor unit, is preferably designed as an actuating means for the loading arm. In particular, the sensor unit actuates the control unit, so that the loading arm is deflected. The control unit is preferably arranged between the sensor unit and the loading arm, so that this one

Power transmission from the sensor unit allows the loading arm. The control unit actuates the loading arm in particular via an actuating lever which is connected to the loading arm or is part of the loading arm. In one embodiment, the operating lever is part of the control unit. Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that a leverage effect between the sensor unit and the loading arm is exercised by the control unit becomes. The control unit can be designed according to a further embodiment such that, for example, by the leverage a path is reinforced. In particular, this means that with a small deflection of the sensor unit, ie a small pivoting path or a small pivoting of the sensor unit, the control unit acts on the loading arm such that the loading arm moves further away from the drum

or is pressed, as it would have done the rash of the sensor unit. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the control unit by means of a

Leverage strengthens the force exerted by the sensor unit. Preferably, the control unit is designed such that on the one hand sufficient force is exerted on the loading arm to a deflection of the loading arm against a force, in particular

Spring force to effect towards an active position. More preferably, it is provided that the control unit is designed such that the loading arm is sufficiently far out in the passive position, so that in particular the second sheet-shaped surface product is not accidentally threaded. In particular, an accidental threading at

Shakes or similar incidents are avoided. Particularly preferably, the control unit is designed such that both a sufficient force on the loading arm and a sufficient deflection of the loading arm takes place.

In a further embodiment it is provided that the loading arm is mounted on the cover part. This has the advantage that the einzahnelnde surface product must be unrolled from the role only a piece until it hangs in the sphere of influence of the loading arm. Since the loading arm is arranged on the cover part, no threading between loading arm and drum is necessary. It is sufficient to open the lid part. If the lid is closed, the loading arm can immediately, if no surface product be on the drum to be promoted or thread the newly inserted surface product in the conveyor.

Furthermore, a method for threading a surface product to be dispensed into a delivery unit of a dispensing device is proposed, wherein the dispensing device comprises a housing part, a cover part and the delivery unit. The conveyor unit comprises the Further, a drum, wherein the drum is associated with a loading device and the loading device comprises at least one loading arm. A roll with a sheet-like surface product is introduced into the dispenser, so that the sheet-like surface product is arranged between the loading arm and the drum. Detects, for example, the sensor device that no surface product is no longer present on the drum, this tilts in the second position, the control unit is relieved or moved by the loading arm and in particular withdrawn. Since the loading arm is now relieved, this is brought into the active position and pushes the web-shaped surface product against the drum. Preferably, the loading arm presses the sheet-like surface product against the drum so that the drum

Surface product promotes rotation of the drum.

In one embodiment, it is provided that a first roller with a first web-shaped surface product and a second roller with a second web-shaped surface product is introduced into the dispensing device, so that at least the second web-shaped surface product is arranged between the loading arm and the drum. Preferably, the second roll is introduced with the second surface product when the first sheet product is already threaded. In a further embodiment it is provided that the loading device a

Having sensor unit, by means of a web-shaped surface product is detected on the drum. In particular, an embodiment provides that the sensor unit comprises at least one sensor finger, which corresponds to at least one groove in the drum, wherein a surface product on the drum lifts the sensor finger out of the groove. The sensor finger is preferably designed such that a newly threaded

Surface product can slide between the sensor finger and the drum.

In particular, a pressure roller is arranged such that the surface product is threaded between the drum and the sensor finger. Furthermore, the force which the sensor finger exerts on the drum or on the groove of the drum, furthermore advantageously on the surface product, which is located between the sensor finger and the drum, is such selected that the surface product does not crack, not blocked and in particular is not pressed into the groove.

According to one embodiment, the pressure roller is positioned to the drum so that it has a distance of about 0.01 mm to about 1 mm. In a further

preferred embodiment, the pressure roller is designed such that it rests directly on the drum or can rest. A further embodiment provides that the pressure roller is designed to be movable. Preferably, the pressure roller is acted upon by means of a force, preferably a spring force, in the direction of the drum. More preferably, the pressure roller can preferably be moved against the force, preferably about 5 mm to about 15 mm, more preferably about 10 mm to about 15 mm, more preferably about 1 1 mm to about 12 mm. By the aforementioned

Embodiments, a uniform contact pressure is achieved. The pressure roller preferably has one degree of freedom. Preferably, the degree of freedom of the pressure roller is about 0 ° to about 70 °, preferably about 30 ° to about 60 °, more preferably about 40 ° to about 50 ° inclined to a radial of the drum. More preferably, the degree of freedom of the pressure roller is approximately equal to a radius of the drum inclined as the guided towards the drum sheet-like surface product. Advantage to the mentioned

Embodiments is that a demolition of the sheet-shaped surface product can be avoided. The force input of the pressure roller preferably takes place on the sheet-shaped surface product in the direction of the degree of freedom.

In an alternative embodiment, which can be combined with the embodiment with at least one sensor finger, it is provided that the first web-shaped surface product is guided in such a tensioned manner over a first arm of the sensor unit that the

Sensor unit acts directly or indirectly on the loading arm, that this remains in an inactive position in which the loading arm is pivoted away from the drum.

Advantageously, the loading arm is pivoted away from the drum so that it does not act on the second sheet-shaped surface product. In a further embodiment it is provided that the sensor unit is tilted into a first position by a force which is exerted on the first arm by the first sheet-like surface product which is stretched over the first arm of the sensor unit.

Advantageously, it is provided in a further embodiment that the sensor unit is tilted in unloaded first arm in a second position.

In a further variant, it is provided that, in the event of a loss of tension of the first sheet-shaped surface product, in particular when the first sheet-like material is torn off

Surface product of the roll core or of the sleeve on which / r the sheet-shaped surface product is wound, the sensor unit relieves the loading arm, so that it is pivoted to an active position, so that the second web-shaped

Surface product is at least partially pressed by the loading arm to the drum. According to a further embodiment it is provided that either the sensor unit detected by the loading of the first arm by the first web-shaped surface product, a voltage in the surface product or by means of at least one sensor finger, which corresponds to at least one groove on the drum, the promotion of the surface product on the drum detected. An advantage of the detection by means of the sensor finger is that the sensor unit or the control unit can only then convert the loading arm in the active position, if actually no web-shaped surface product more on the

Drum is promoted. An advantage of the embodiment in which a force is exerted on the first arm by means of the tension of the web-shaped first area product, is that the second web-shaped area product is already promoted when surface product is still on the drum. This can be an advantage if you want to prevent a user from coming to the wrong conclusion

Output device is empty. However, in this embodiment, at least for the output of the remainder of the first surface product after this stress separation and the second surface product mitausgegeben. In a further variant, it is proposed to combine these two detection methods. According to a further embodiment it is provided that at least one guide means, in particular at least one rib, is provided on the sensor unit. Preferably, a number of guide means are provided on the sensor unit. In particular, the guide means are designed such that they guide the web-shaped surface product on the drum.

In a further embodiment it is provided that by means of the sensor unit, a control unit is moved, which moves the loading arm in an inactive position. The sensor unit acts mechanically on the control unit, which in turn acts on the loading arm. According to one embodiment, the control unit is designed such that it amplifies the force transmitted by the sensor unit by means of a lever mechanism or increases the distance traveled by the sensor unit. Furthermore, the control unit may be designed such that the direction of movement of the force exerted by the sensor unit on the control unit is changed in its effective direction. For example, it is provided that the sensor unit tilts and thus exerts a moment on the control unit. The

Control unit is as well as the sensor unit pivotally mounted, preferably connected to it, so that by the action of force from the sensor unit to the control unit, a leverage effect, preferably an increase in a described angle of the sensor unit. In a further embodiment it is provided that the force on the

Loading arm is increased by means of the leverage of the control unit. The control unit is mounted according to an embodiment on the same axis as the sensor unit. In a further variant, it is provided that the control unit is non-positively connected to the sensor unit by means of a spring, in particular a torsion spring.

A further embodiment provides that the sheet-shaped surface product at

Reduction of a roll diameter D _{R is placed} by means of a roller guide on at least the first arm of the sensor unit. According to one embodiment, the roller guide is designed such that, in particular as a function of a roller diameter, it guides the roller on a predetermined path through the interior of the dispensing device. In particular, the roller guide is designed so that, after consumption of the sheet-like surface product has taken place from the roll, the roll is transferred to a position in which another role can be inserted into the dispenser. According to the invention, an output device for outputting a web-like

Surface product of a roll comprising at least a housing part and a roller guide, proposed. The roller guide comprises at least a first tread and a second opposing tread. Both treads form an inclined plane in the operating state of the output device.

For the purposes of the invention, the operating state of the dispensing device is a state in which the dispenser is visibly upright, for example, on a wall, for the person skilled in the art. In a further embodiment it is provided that the planes are arranged in particular such that the roller with decreasing roller blade D _R slips down the running surfaces.

The dispenser may, according to one embodiment, receive a roll of web-shaped sheet product which is coreless or core-finished. A coreless roll is in particular a winding of surface product, which is not on a core

or a winding or a coil or a sleeve is rolled up. According to one embodiment, such a coreless roll has insertion parts which are introduced in particular into a cavity of the roll. These inserts protrude, for example via cylindrical projections, beyond the longitudinal extent of the roller and, according to a further embodiment, can have rolling surfaces. These rolling surfaces are particularly suitable for unrolling on the running surfaces of the dispenser. In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the roller has a roll core or sleeve. This roll core or sleeve, for example, plastic, cardboard or any other material or material mixture be designed. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the roll core or sleeve has one or more separations. In particular, the roll core can be configured such that, as soon as the sheet material is removed from the roll core, it breaks up into several parts. This embodiment is called in technical jargon "split core". The design of the roll with a roll core can be designed according to one embodiment such that inserts are embedded in particular in the roll core or inserted, glued and / or clamped. According to a further preferred embodiment, it is provided that the insertion parts, which are inserted on both sides into the roll core or into the roll, differ in their design. It is preferably provided that a first insertion part has a smaller rolling diameter, provided, for example, by the cylindrical projections, as a second insertion part. Preferably, the dispensing device is designed such that the insert parts run on the treads in such a way, can roll or slip down, without causing the role in the output device tilted or unrolled.

Advantage of the embodiment with two different treads is that

On the production side can be specified in which orientation the role can be used in the output device. In particular, it is provided that the first running surface is designed such that it is not able to accommodate the second insert part. One

Inserting the roll with a wrong orientation is therefore not possible. The orientation is particularly important for the correct introduction of the sheet-like surface product between a drum and a loading arm, as explained above in connection with the further invention. Also, in a further embodiment of

Output device, the orientation of the sheet-like surface product is important to avoid jamming or tilting of the surface product in the output.

In a further embodiment of the dispensing device it is provided that the running surfaces are inclined towards a rear wall or a limiting device.

In particular, the limiting device is assigned to the rear wall or relationship arranged at this. Preferably, it is provided that the inserted role the

Running surfaces as far down rolls or slips until an outer circumference of the roller rests against the rear wall and / or the limiting device. The advantage of this embodiment is that with progressive consumption of the web-shaped surface product, which causes the roll diameter is smaller, the role always at least up to a fixed roll diameter on the rear wall or

Limiting device is applied. The insert part or the roller runs down on the running surfaces. In a further embodiment it is provided that the output device has at least one limiting device which is designed such that the in the

Roller guide arranged roller is prevented by the limiting device and depending on a roll diameter from slipping down on the treads. The limiting device is arranged according to an embodiment on the rear wall of the housing. Further advantageously, the limiting device is a part of the rear wall of the housing. Further advantageously, the limiting device is configured such that the roller can slide on it. More preferably, an embodiment is provided in which the limiting device is designed such that it guides the roller in dependence on the roll diameter and / or holds in position.

The running surfaces are in particular designed such that a rolling of the

Surface product of the role is easily possible. For this purpose, a plastic is preferably selected, which has a low frictional resistance matching the rolling surfaces of the insert parts. Furthermore, it is provided according to a preferred embodiment that the limiting device is made of a material or coated with a material having a low frictional resistance with the surface product. The

Limiting device is geometrically designed such that the smallest possible surface presses against the surface product without too much buckling of the

Surface product is done by the limiting device. Preferably, at least the limiting device, at least one surface thereof, comprises the roller and / or the treads is a material selected from a group comprising polyolefin, polyoxymethylene (POM), a polystyrene (PS) and / or a polyethylene (PE). According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the roller guide comprises a tolerance compensation at least on one side. This has the advantage that at a

different length expansion of the individual roles, the respective role can be correctly inserted into the output device. The rollers are provided with tolerances due to their production. In particular, tolerances in the range of the length of the roll are common. Furthermore, production-related often means that, when these insertion parts are provided, they are inserted differently far into the roll core or into the roll, so that they protrude differently far beyond the roll length. It is well known in the art to provide a rigid receptacle for the rollers. This has been found to be disadvantageous since the roller, should it have a longitudinal extent below a small dimensioned

Have tolerance range, slips out of the roller guide and in particular of the treads. This leads to tilting of the roll within the dispenser and the roll can not be used further, or the output device can not spend another surface product.

A variant provides that the tolerance range comprises at least the second tread, which can be issued in a lateral orientation. In the lateral direction is especially in

Longitudinal direction of the roll. That is, the tolerance range is designed according to one embodiment such that this, should the role not the maximum allowable

Have longitudinal extent, in particular less than the maximum intended longitudinal extent, the at least second tread in the direction of the role, that is in the lateral direction of the dispensing device is issued, so that the role still on or the rolling surface of the insertion can still roll on the treads. An exhibition in the lateral direction may also include tilting or tilting of the tread, in particular the second tread, in the direction of the roller or housing center.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the tolerance range is mounted springs. In particular, at least one leaf spring is provided which causes the issuing of tolerance compensation or the second running surface. In further

Embodiments are also other spring mechanisms, in particular at least one torsion spring or at least one helical pressure fields, provided. According to a further embodiment it is provided that the spring comprises at least one material selected from a group comprising a metal or a plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene (POM).

In a further embodiment it is provided that the tolerance compensation is articulated on a lateral wall, for example, a side wall and / or insert wall. The tolerance compensation, which has at least one tread, can be configured as a flap or rocker similar. This allows easy handling especially when inserting the roll. If the tolerance compensation, for example, resiliently mounted, this is preferably moved when inserting the roller in its center of the housing facing position and then placed the role on the tread of the tolerance compensation and subsequently placed on the opposite tread. In consequence, for example, the laying of the opposite insert in or on the opposite

Running surface of the tolerance compensation is issued in particular by means of the spring so far that the rolling surface of the tolerance compensation associated insert on the

Rolling surface of the tolerance compensation can roll. In particular, it is provided that the tolerance compensation is issued so far that it rests at least partially on the roller or its insert part. According to one embodiment, the tolerance compensation is designed such that it brakes the roller, in particular in order to achieve optimum tension of the surface product. More preferably, the insert part and / or an end face of the roller presses the tolerance compensation in the optimum position.

Furthermore, a method for guiding a roll in an output device is proposed. A roll having a sheet-like surface product is placed on or in a roll guide comprising at least two treads forming an inclined plane. The role is at least partially on the treads and is in

Depending on a roll diameter D _R guided along the roller guide.

In particular, the roll is placed on the dispenser in such a way that the

Insert parts or the rolling surfaces of the insert parts of the roller rest on the running surfaces.

In a further embodiment it is provided that the roller guide a

Contains limiting device and the role is supported by means of the limiting device. Furthermore, it is provided in one embodiment that the role is guided down the rolling surfaces depending on the roll diameter D _R or rolls down.

According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the roller is transferred after falling below a certain roller diameter D _R of the treads in a residual role recording. In particular, it is provided that the running surfaces in conjunction with the limiting device or with the rear wall, against which the outer circumference of the roller is at least initially ajar in one embodiment, is designed such that falls below a certain roll diameter, the role leaves the treads, especially of these falls, especially up to one

Rest roll holder drops down. The specific roll diameter is according to a

Embodiment in a range of about 60 mm to about 75 mm, and is preferably less than about 75 mm, more preferably less than about 71 mm, more preferably less than about 65 mm. If the term "about" or "substantially" is used in the context of the invention, in particular for values and value ranges, this is to be understood as a tolerance range which the person skilled in the art would consider customary. In particular, including one

Tolerance range of +/- 20%, preferably +/- 10%, more preferably +/- 5% to understand.

The role used in the receiving device is arranged according to an embodiment in a first step on the running surfaces of the roller guide. When the sheet-like surface product is unwound from the roll, the roll slowly slips down the running surfaces. According to a preferred embodiment, the running surfaces terminate at a defined distance from the rear wall or from the limiting device. If the roller has a diameter that is preferably less than a radius corresponding to the distance between one end of the running surfaces and the limiting device, the remaining roller falls through the gap between the running surfaces and the limiting device

or back wall. In particular, if a radius of the roller plus the radius of at least one insert part or a sleeve is smaller than the distance between one end of the treads and the limiting device, the remaining roll falls through the gap between the running surfaces and the limiting device or rear wall. The remaining roll or insert parts is or are preferably collected by a residual role recording. The residual role recording is according to a

Embodiment, a structural device, for example, at least one projection which has a distance from the rear wall, which is preferably about 1%, more preferably about 5%, more preferably about 10% greater than the Rollenkern- or

Sleeve diameter of a roll provided for the dispenser for dispensing. In a further variant, it is provided that a roll core or a sleeve of the roll, after the sheet-like surface product has been removed from the roll, is transferred into a roll core receptacle. If the remaining roll continues to be handled, that is

Surface product on the roll eventually consumed. The distance between

Restrolleaufnahme and rear wall is as described above in one embodiment so dimensioned that the empty roll core between the rear wall and Restrollaufnahme can fall through. Below the remaining roll receptacle, in particular below the dispensing device, the roll core receptacle is provided in one embodiment. The roll core receptacle is preferably designed such that a user or a service person can easily remove the empty roll core or the sleeve, optionally with insertion parts, or only the insertion parts, in particular without opening the cover of the dispensing device. In a further embodiment it is provided that the empty roll core falls out of the dispensing device, in particular if no roll core holder is provided. Further preferably, it can be provided to position a collecting container, in particular a waste container, under the dispensing device, into which the roll core can fall.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the roller has no core or sleeve. Inserts inserted into the roll therefore fall out after the surface product has been consumed in the roll core receptacle or out of the dispenser. A further embodiment provides that the output device provides for the inclusion of rollers with a split core, optionally with insertion parts. The residual role recording is then carried out according to a further embodiment such that the roll core parts and optionally the insert parts collapse or fall apart after consuming the surface product. According to a further embodiment, in the output device for split cores or in coreless rolls, the distance of the

Restrolleaufnahme or the at least one structural projection which forms the remaining role recording, to a further component, in particular the rear wall of the dispenser smaller than the diameter of the roll core. In particular, it is provided that no distance is provided. The residual role recording is designed according to one embodiment such that a gap or a

Passage possibility of the collapsed roll core in particular between the

Projections is given.

The roller guide, which provides in particular that the residual role is stored behind the conveyor, makes it in the case of an unplanned demolition of the surface product of the Role necessary to access the role. Even with a faulty role or faulty winding of the surface product on the roll or to clean the output device, it is necessary at times, on items of the

Access device to access.

The present invention further relates to an output device for dispensing a sheet-like area product comprising a housing part, a cover part and a conveyor unit, wherein the conveyor unit is pivotally mounted on the dispenser.

The swinging out of the conveyor unit has the advantage in the case of maintenance that a

Maintenance personnel has access to all sides of the conveyor unit as well as to each area of the housing. Cleaning or troubleshooting is thus easily possible. In one embodiment, it is proposed that the delivery unit between a

Operating position and a maintenance position is pivotable. The operating position is, in particular, a position that is assumed during regular operation, that is, at the output or between the outputs of the surface product. The maintenance position, however, is preferably only accessible to the maintenance personnel, or the maintenance personnel can transfer the conveyor unit into the maintenance position. For this purpose, in particular the opening of the lid is necessary, the

is advantageously secured with a locking mechanism. In the

Maintenance position, the conveyor unit is located substantially outside the

Output device, in particular substantially outside of the housing. Particularly advantageous is the conveyor unit for transferring into the maintenance position of the housing substantially herausschwenkbar. Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that the

Delivery unit is swung downwards, in particular from the operating position in the maintenance position can be swung down. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the delivery unit can be pivoted about 1 70 ° to about 190 °, in particular about a longitudinal axis. Preferably, a pivot axis of the conveyor unit in Essentially arranged in a lower housing portion on the dispenser. Further preferred is a hinge substantially near the lid, that is

in particular substantially at the front of the dispenser in the lower

Housing area, arranged. In particular, the hinge is so on the

Output device arranged that the conveyor unit from the output device, in particular from the housing of the dispensing device, can be swung out.

In a further embodiment it is provided that the conveyor unit is pivotally mounted between two walls. According to one embodiment, it is provided that a wall comprises an insert wall and / or a housing wall. The

Insert wall is, for example, a wall on which at least one tread is realized. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the bearing or hinge is arranged for pivoting the conveyor unit in or on the wall. It is particularly advantageously provided that the hinge is arranged such that after swinging the conveyor unit into the maintenance position, this is located substantially outside of the housing.

According to a further embodiment, it is provided that the delivery unit is held in the operating position by means of at least one latching means. Furthermore, it is provided in one embodiment that the locking means comprises at least one adjusting lever, by means of which the locking means is releasable. The maintenance personnel can actuate the adjusting lever, thus releasing the detent and transferring the conveying unit into the maintenance position.

In a further embodiment, it is provided that the latching means engages in the operating position in at least one locking means, which advantageously at the

Output device is arranged in particular on at least one wall. It is particularly preferred according to an embodiment that the conveyor unit comprises at least one drum and a drive unit, in particular for the drum.

Preferably, an embodiment provides that the locking means by means of the adjusting lever of the locking means is releasable. Another alternative embodiment of an output device for outputting

Area sections of a sheet-like surface product from a roll comprises a drum and a cutting device. The cutting device comprises a knife carrier arranged in the drum, which comprises at least two cams. Furthermore, the cutting device comprises at least one cam track. The drum further includes at least two cam guides disposed on an end face of the drum. The drum further comprises a recess in a jacket for the exit of at least a part of at least one knife. At least one first cam engages in the cam track in order, during the rotational movement of the drum to the latter

Longitudinal axis to move the knife holder such that the knife arranged on this at least partially passes through the recess in the jacket. A second cam engages in at least one cam guide of the drum, so that upon movement of the

Knife holder, in particular the second cam is guided such that the blade holder tilts about a longitudinal axis. Preferably, the knife holder tilts about the longitudinal axis of the first cam. More preferably, the knife holder tilts at least about a longitudinal axis, which does not coincide with an axis of rotation of the drum. Longitudinal axis of the cams and

Rotation axis of the drum are preferably arranged coaxially to each other. For the purposes of the invention, the movement of the knife carrier and in particular the radial movement and the tilting movement relative to the drum and in particular relative to a fixed point on the drum shell is described. During rotation of the drum is the

Knife carrier moves around the axis of rotation of the drum and additionally leads the

Knife carrier at least one further movement and in particular a tilting movement relative to the drum shell.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the knife carrier to each

opposite end faces in each case comprises a first cam and a second cam. Further preferably, in one embodiment, it is provided that the respective first and second cams, which in a respectively associated first and second Cam guide are guided, are arranged in the corresponding end faces of the drum. A further embodiment provides that the first cam engage in respectively opposite cam tracks. A further embodiment provides that a first cam on one side of the knife carrier or the drum engages in a first cam track and a second cam on the opposite side of the drum engages in a second cam track. The cam tracks on the two sides of the drum may be configured the same or different, so that in one embodiment the knife carrier in the drum not only tilts about the axis of the first cam, but also pivots about a further axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first cam becomes. In a further embodiment it is provided that the cam guides for the first cams are configured the same or different, in particular the same direction or are provided at an angle to each other. In a further embodiment it is provided that the second cam guides, in each of which engage the second cam, are the same or different, in particular offset from one another or configured with different track profiles. For the purposes of the invention, "equal" also means mirrored.

The term "cam" is to be understood in the context of the proposed invention, any kind of expression, which is in particular arranged on the knife carrier and which is capable of intervening in the cam guide and / or the cam track. In particular, the person skilled in the art understands cams as pins which, in one embodiment, are at least partially rounded off at the end. A longitudinal axis of a cam is an axis of a set of parallel axes through the cam, which are perpendicular to a transverse direction of movement, which is in particular determined by a cam track.

The advantage of the described dispensing device is that the cutting device does not simply rupture the surface product transported on the drum, as is known in the prior art, but preferably the longitudinal axis of the first cam or of the first cams of the knife due to the exit and simultaneous tilting movement

Surface product is cut. The surface product is cut through clean and not torn. Even with a quick processing of the surface product on the drum and an associated rapid cutting movement through the knife a clean cut is performed. Another advantage of the described embodiment of the dispenser with cutting device is that despite the complex movement of the knife, a low friction by the operation of the knife holder by means of the cam and cam track takes place. It therefore requires no high forces or moments to rotate the drum, or the surface product of the

To convey output device. This supports a clean cut. The system is also very robust, which means that in contrast to the known from the prior art for surface products output devices jamming of the knife at the output is largely prevented. A further advantage is that the system is very simple and few moving parts are present in the cutting device.

In addition, the proposed output device is fault-tolerant and inexpensive to produce.

According to one embodiment, it is provided that the first cam extends through a first cam guide into a first cam track. Preferably, the at least one cam track is assigned to the end face of the drum. Further preferably, each end face of the drum is assigned in each case at least one cam track.

Accordingly, on both sides of the knife holder first cams are provided, which each engage in a second cam track. As the drum rotates about its longitudinal axis, the cam engaging the cam track is guided by the cam track. Furthermore, the cam, which engages in the cam track, by a cam guide, which is designed in particular as a recess, more preferably designed as a radial slot in the drum out. The cam track is preferably configured in such a way that the blade carrier moves at least partially radially relative to the drum in a specific area or at a specific rotational angle of the drum. Due to the radial movement of the

Knife holder, the knife is at least partially moved outside the drum. Within the meaning of the invention, a movement which is in particular parallel offset from or parallel to a radius is also hereby a radial movement. to understand. In the broadest sense, a radial movement is a movement of the

Knife holder and in particular a cutting edge of the knife from within the drum in the direction of the drum shell and beyond.

In a further embodiment it is provided that a second cam engages at least in a second cam guide.

The second cam guide is preferably arranged at an angle to the first cam guide, in particular, the cam guides are at an angle of about 5 ° to about

10 90 °, preferably about 20 ° to about 60 °, more preferably about 30 ° to about 45 °, to

arranged one another. An angular arrangement of the cam guides comprises

in particular, an arrangement of at least cam portions of the first and second cam guides, each comprising a major axis intersecting each other. Furthermore, it is provided in one embodiment that the cam guides offset from each other, on

15 different radii of the drum, at an angle to a radius of the drum

and / or offset to a radius of the drum are arranged. For example, the cam guides may each include portions that are parallel to one another, on parallel axes or on the same axis, and that have portions that are angled

are arranged to each other.

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In a further embodiment, it is provided that the second cam extends through the second cam guide into a second cam track, which is preferably associated with the end face of the drum. For example, it can be provided that two cam tracks partially overlapping or crossing at the end faces of the

25 drum are located. Furthermore, an embodiment provides that a first cam track is located on a first end face of the drum and a second cam track is located on the second end face of the drum, wherein according to a first embodiment it is provided that a first cam in the first cam track and a second cam engages in the second cam track. In a further embodiment, it is provided that a first

30 cams a first end of the drum or the knife carrier in the first Cam track engages and engages a first cam of the second end face of the knife carrier or the drum in the second cam track.

In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that at least one cam guide describes at least one curve shape. In particular, the second cam guide at least partially describes a waveform. A waveform may be, for example, a circular arc or a complex curve, such as a spline. In a further embodiment it is provided that at least one cam guide, preferably the second cam guide, has a curved or curved course. According to another embodiment, it is further preferred that the cam guide forces a cutting and / or tearing movement of the knife carrier and in particular of the cutting edge of the knife. Such a movement has proven to be advantageous over a piercing of the sheet material known from the prior art.

According to one embodiment, the knife holder on the first cam and the second cam on its two end sides. Due to the arrangement of the cams and advantageously not parallel to each other running cam guides is a tilting moment about the axis preferably the first cam, more preferably at least the cam, in the exhibiting the knife holder or the knife, in the

Cam track engages generated. Due to the different configurations of

Cam guide produces an optimal cutting movement of the knife.

In a further variant it is provided that the drum is rotatably mounted relative to the cam track. The drum is preferably used for transporting the sheet product and further preferably for dispensing the sheet product from the dispenser. Further preferably, the surface product can be guided over the drum.

It is also proposed a method for separating a sheet-like surface product, wherein the surface product is passed over a drum, in a Knife carrier is arranged in particular with a knife. The drum has a lateral surface which comprises an opening for a passage of the knife. The drum is rotated to output the surface product. During the rotation of the knife carrier is moved such that the knife emerges from the drum, wherein a first axis of the knife carrier, in particular a longitudinal axis of a first cam, in the

Moved substantially radially to the drum and the knife carrier is tilted during the radial movement about the first axis.

In a further embodiment it is provided that after separating the

Swings back surface product of the knife carrier, so that the knife is returned to the drum. The knife carrier is preferably returned by means of a first cam guided in the first cam track.

In a further variant it is provided that a knife edge of the knife, that is, the outer edge of the knife, during the exit from the drum carried out a movement, which is a radial to the drum movement component, that is, a first vector which is radial to the drum, and a second component of motion, that is, a second vector having an angle to the radial direction. Preferably, an angle of the second vector or the second component of movement to the radius of the drum is in a range of about 5 ° to about 90 °, preferably about 20 ° to about 60 °, more preferably about 30 ° to about 45 °. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the second vector describes an arc or the second component of movement changes its direction at least once during the deployment process.

The term "substantially" or "approximately" in the sense of the present invention indicates a tolerance range which is to be represented for the expert from a technical point of view, so that the corresponding feature can still be recognized as such. In particular, this is to be understood as a tolerance range of +/- 20%, preferably +/- 10%, more preferably +/- 5%. The present invention further relates to an output device for dispensing a sheet-like surface product comprising a conveyor unit with at least one drum and a drive unit. The drive unit comprises at least one actuating means and at least one associated drive train, which is connected to the drum, wherein the drive train comprises at least one freewheel.

Advantage of the output device with freewheel is that the drum by means of

Actuator is driven only in one direction. In particular, when resetting the actuating means is prevented by the freewheel that a reverse rotation of the drum takes place, for example, a retraction of the web-shaped

Surface product would result.

For the purposes of the invention, a freewheel comprises different types of freewheeling or devices which enable freewheeling. At least is under a freewheel a pinch roller freewheel, a sprag freewheel, a pulley freewheel and / or a wrap spring free to understand. Other freewheel mechanisms also fall under the term "freewheel" as long as they allow a rotation or a drive of the drum in one direction only.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the drive train comprises at least one rack, which is associated with the actuating means. In a further embodiment it is provided that the actuating means are assigned two, three or more than three racks, which engage in a respective drive train. The rack is in particular fixedly connected to the actuating means or designed in one piece with this.

In a further embodiment it is provided that the rack is in engagement with a pinion, which is connected via a freewheel with other components of the drive train. In particular, it is provided that the actuating means at least two Racks has, each with a pinion engaged. Advantageously, the two pinions are interconnected via a shaft. In particular, the pinions are part of a respective drive train. Preferably, according to one embodiment, it is provided that at least two drive trains are assigned to the actuating means, each of which drives the drum. This has the advantage that when the drive trains are arranged on both sides of the actuating means, a uniform force entry to the

Drive trains and thus takes place in the drum.

In a further embodiment it is provided that at least one drive train comprises a return mechanism, by means of which the drum is rotated to a basic position. The basic position is in particular a position in which the knife or the knife carrier remains in the drum in a position in which the knife does not protrude beyond the drum shell. If the drum remains in the basic position, no surface product is conveyed. Particularly advantageous is provided that the drum performs a complete revolution in a single actuation of the actuating means, in particular the

Return mechanism ensures that the drum performs a complete revolution, even if only a partial, in particular about half, preferably more than a half, more preferably about a three quarters turn of the drum is performed by the force input of the actuating means in the drive train.

A further embodiment provides that the return mechanism comprises at least one spring. Preferably, the return mechanism comprises at least one bending field and at least one deflection means. An embodiment further provides that the

Resetting mechanism comprises at least exactly one spiral spring with exactly one deflection. The bending spring is deflected upon actuation of the actuating means or upon rotation of the roller or deflected by means of the deflection, so that upon reaching a defined revolution of the drum, the remaining rotation of the drum to the home position by the restoring force of the spiral spring. Farther provides an embodiment that the return mechanism comprises at least two springs, of which further preferably at least one spring is a spiral spring. In a further embodiment it is provided that at least one spring has a different spring rigidity. In particular, a spring is designed to complete a once started rotation of the drum to an end. Furthermore, it is advantageously provided that a further spring is designed to brake the rotational movement. Advantageously, it is achieved that approximately one complete revolution of the drum is carried out with a single actuation of the drive train. In one embodiment it is provided that the springs are arranged on different sides of the drum.

According to one embodiment, the spring is arranged with one end on a lever, which in turn is connected to the drive train. The lever is connected according to an embodiment with a polygonal insert part, which in a

appropriate recording in the drive train can be used. Preferably, the polygonal insert is uniform, preferably designed star-shaped. This embodiment has the advantage that springs with different spring constants or spring lengths, which are due in particular to manufacturing tolerances, can be used. In the assembly of the dispenser, a bias of the spring can be adjusted by the polygonal insert is rotated in accordance with the recording set. Furthermore, it is provided according to an embodiment that the springs are arranged such that a first spring causes a second partial revolution of the drum after a first partial revolution of the drum. Furthermore, it is provided in one embodiment that at least one second spring causes a third partial revolution of the drum after a second partial revolution of the drum. Particularly preferably, it is provided that the first part revolution and the second part revolution result in a complete revolution. In a further embodiment it is provided that the first part revolution, the second part revolution and the third part revolution result in a complete revolution of the drum. Preferably, the first spring acts after a partial rotation of the drum from about 20 ° to about 45 °. More preferably, the second spring acts after a partial rotation of about 35 ° to about 90 °. In a further preferred embodiment, the springs act at a pitch of about 10 ° to about 30 °, preferably about 15 ° to about 20 °. For the purposes of the invention, the term "revolution distance" is to be understood as meaning a rotational angle by which the drum is moved, between the action of the first spring and the action of the second spring. For example, the drum is rotated a first partial revolution of about 30 ° by an operation of a user. The first spring is arranged in particular biased so that it now rotates the drum by at least about 1 5 ° - the rotation distance, in this example, the second

Partial rotation corresponds. The second spring is arranged, for example, such that it acts at a rotation angle of approximately 45 ° and rotates the drum approximately by a further 315 °.

A further embodiment provides that the drive train comprises a ratchet wheel and a pawl. The ratchet wheel and the pawl cooperate in such a way that during a rotation of the drum, a turning back of the drum is largely prevented, in particular by the force of the bending spring.

Furthermore, a method for driving a drum of a dispenser is proposed, wherein the dispenser comprises a conveyor unit with at least one drum and a drive unit. In this case, an actuating means of

Actuator actuated and transmitted in particular via the actuating means introduced torque in the drive train to the drum. The actuating means is reset after actuation, wherein by means of a freewheel in the drive train, a reversal of the direction of rotation of the drum is prevented. In one embodiment, it is provided that the drum is transferred by means of a return mechanism after actuation of the actuating means in a basic position.

In a further embodiment it is provided that the return mechanism comprises a bending spring and a deflection mechanism, wherein the bending fields on one side of the Drum and / or the drive train is assigned and during a rotation of the drum and / or an actuation of the drive train, the bending spring is deflected. After exceeding a defined deflection of the bending spring, the spiral spring strives back into a low-energy state and the drum is transferred to a basic position.

A further embodiment provides that the drum and / or the

Drive mechanism associated with a ratchet wheel and engaging in the ratchet pawl. The ratchet and the pawl cause, preferably at a deflection of the spiral spring before exceeding the defined deflection that the drum is rotated only in one direction.

The present invention further relates to an output device comprising a cover part and a housing part and two side walls, wherein the output device has at least one opening arm inside the housing part, wherein the at least one opening arm has a lower end, an upper end and a shaft, and the at least one Opening arm of one of the two side walls is assigned and the shaft of the at least one opening arm substantially parallel to one of the two

Side walls in a lower holding position, which is assigned to a cover part in the closed position, is arranged, and the at least one opening arm by at least one guide shaft is feasible such that the at least one opening arm in an upper holding position, which is associated with a lid part in the open position, can be transferred ,

By folding up the cover part of the dispensing device, it is opened in such a way that refilling with area-like products is easily possible. Thus, in the case of the proposed dispensing device during refilling no disturbing parts are present, such as to the sides or downwardly unfolded lid parts.

However, the inventors have found problems associated with folding up the lid of the dispenser. On the lid part folded upwards acts in the open state of the dispenser, a weight that causes the lid part unintentionally fold down. In addition, by the force impulse, which arises from the fact that the cover part with the side walls or a bottom of the

Output device coincides when closing the output device,

Material damage or injury caused to the user. Furthermore, when opening the dispensing device, the weight force acting on the lid part must be overcome, which requires additional effort in the form of a lifting force by the user. The problem is solved by the fact that the opening arms are in the open position of the lid part are securely in a holding position, whereby an unintentional Nach- down-flaps of the lid part is prevented. A holding means contributes to a stabilization of the latching position and thus of the open state of the dispensing device. Furthermore, the holding means is preferably designed such that a smaller force is required to open the dispenser than to close the dispenser.

The dispensing device preferably has at least one holding means. Preferably, the at least one holding means is at least partially arranged in the guide shaft.

Preferably, the at least one retaining means is associated with at least one wall of the guide shaft.

Preferably, the at least one retaining means has an elongated extent L, a depth, and a thickness. Preferably, the at least one holding means has an elongated

Extension L, a depth, a height and a thickness. A height H is preferably defined as the maximum height of the holding means. Preferably, the holding means is partially formed flat. Preferably, the holding means is formed partially flat having a length, a depth, and a thickness. Preferably, the holding means is elastically formed in the direction of a normal of an upper surface thereof. The holding means preferably has a larger one in the direction of a normal of at least one upper surface of the holding means Elasticity than in at least one direction perpendicular to the normal of the surface of the holding means.

Preferably, the holding means is designed such that the opening arm can be guided along at least one upper or lower surface of the holding means and the opening arm can thereby be guided in contact with the at least one upper or lower surface of the holding means. Preferably, the holding means is formed such that on an upper or lower surface of the holding means, the opening arm having at least one projection is guided past and the at least one projection of the opening arm at least partially in contact with the at least one surface of the holding means is feasible.

The holding means preferably has at least one segment. In the context of the present invention, a segment is preferably an area of the holding means which lies between at least two marked points of the holding means. The marked areas preferably have a maximum, minimum and / or inflection point or saddle point in at least one spatial direction or are start or end points of the holding means.

Preferably, the at least one segment is formed flat. This preferably has

Holding means on at least two segments. Preferably, the holding means has at least two segments which adjoin one another.

Preferably, the holding means has at least one segment, which in the direction of a

Normal a surface of the segment is elastic. The holding means preferably has at least one segment with at least one surface which has greater elasticity in the direction of a normal of the at least one surface than in at least one direction perpendicular to a normal of the surface.

Preferably, the holding means is designed such that on at least one segment of the holding means, the opening arm along feasible and the opening arm while in contact with the segment is feasible. Preferably, the holding means is designed such that on a segment of the holding means, the opening arm can be guided by a projection and the opening arm can be guided by the at least one projection in contact with the at least one segment.

In a preferred embodiment, the holding means has at least one maximum M. In a further embodiment, the holding means has at least two maxima. A maximum M in this context may also be a discontinuous maximum, i. a maximum M which is pointed.

The term maximum M in connection with the at least one holding means is to be understood beyond a strictly mathematical understanding. A maximum M in the sense of the application need not necessarily be present along all spatial directions, but at least along one spatial direction.

The holding means preferably has at least two segments which adjoin one another in such a way that a maximum M is formed. The maximum are preferably assigned to the two inner angles λ and λ ', wherein in each case one of the two angles is assigned in each case to one of the two segments forming the maximum M.

In a preferred embodiment, λ 'and λ together take a value in the linear range of about 20 ° to about 140 °, more preferably a value in the range of about 50 ° to about 140 °, even more preferably from about 70 ° to about 120 °, at. Preferably, the angle λ 'takes on a value in the range of about 10 ° to about 70 °, more preferably a value in the range of about 25 ° to about 70 °, even more preferably from about 35 ° to about 60 °. Preferably, the angle λ takes on a value in the range of about 10 ° to about 70 °, more preferably a value in the range of about 25 ° to about 70 °, even more preferably from about 35 ° to about 60 °. The dispensing device preferably has at least two holding means. In a

Embodiment, the two preferably at least partially planar holding means of the same wall of the guide shaft are assigned. In a further embodiment, the two retaining means, which are preferably at least partially planar, are assigned to two walls of the guide shaft arranged perpendicular to one another. In a further embodiment, the two retaining means, which are preferably at least partially planar, are assigned to two walls of the guide shaft arranged perpendicular to one another.

Such an arrangement may be regarded as a basic unit in that a plurality of such basic units can be linked to one another within a holding means. The linking of such basic units can take place either directly or indirectly through further segments. The basic units may be the same or different. The secure closing of the dispenser is preferred by at least one

Braking aids supported. By the braking means, the folding down of the lid part is slowed down and thus in particular material damage prevented, which arise from the fact that the cover part with the side walls or the bottom of the

Output device meets in a strong impulse. If the user with his limbs, especially with his fingers, is still between bottom portion and lid part or side walls and lid part, it is achieved that the corresponding limbs of the user only a reduced force through the

learn down folding lid part. This mechanism is preferably supported by a sprung connection of the opening arms with the cover part of the dispensing device, whereby it is achieved that, when the lid part is folded down, the force acting on the lid part over the

Opening arms is cushioned and the corresponding energy is stored as spring energy. This is also advantageous when opening the dispenser. In a

Embodiment, the stored spring energy is used to apply the necessary lifting force when folding the lid.

In the context of the present invention, by the term "closed dispenser" is meant a dispenser with or without

to be understood closed lid part or lid part in the closed position. The term "open" or "open dispenser" is a

To understand output device with open lid part or lid part in the open position. Preferably, the dispenser is opened by a pop-up of the lid part. The term "pop-ups" of the cover part preferably means one

Combination of rotational and translational movement of the lid part, more preferably a translational movement parallel to the rear wall of the dispenser and a

Rotary movement about an axis, which is preferably arranged between the upper side of the lid part and the rear wall of the dispenser.

Further, the term closed dispenser in the context of the present invention is not limited only to those states of the dispenser in which the lid member is positively connected to the housing part of the dispenser, but also includes such a condition that the lid member is folded down at least partially on the housing the dispenser comes to rest.

In the context of the present invention, the term "inside of a side wall of the dispenser" means that part of the side wall which can be associated with the interior of the body part. The "outside of a side wall of the Dispenser "refers to the side of the side wall of the

Output device which is in contact with the environment.

In one embodiment, the output device comprises at least a first

Einsatzwandung. Preferably, the insert wall is arranged substantially parallel to the first and / or second side wall of the dispensing device.

In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing device comprises at least a first and a second insert wall. Preferably, the at least one first and at least one second insert wall are arranged essentially parallel to the first and second side wall of the dispensing device.

The "inner side of an insert wall", in the context of the present invention, refers to the side of the insert wall whose surface normal has substantially pointed away from the inside of the side wall of the dispenser, which is more closely spaced relative to the respective insert wall.

The "outside of a Einsatzwandung" referred to in the context of

present invention, the side of the insert wall, the surface normal pointing to the inside of the side wall of the dispenser, which is closer spaced with respect to the respective insert wall substantially.

In the context of the present invention, the term "projection" is understood to mean a part of an element which protrudes at least in one spatial direction with respect to at least one other directly adjacent region of an element.

As far as in the context of the present invention, it is mentioned that a particular component is assigned to another component, in particular a wall or wall is assigned, this is to be understood that the corresponding component either directly to the other component, in particular the wall or wall adjacent, or via the specialist known connection means with the other component, in particular the wall or wall, is connected or only has a spatial proximity to the other component, in particular the wall or wall. In the context of the present invention, the term "lower

Holding position "means a position of the at least one opening arm which the opening arm assumes when the dispensing device is in a closed state, Preferably, the opening arm can not be moved further down from the lower holding position within the dispensing device.

In the context of the present invention, the term "upper

Holding position "means a position of the at least one opening arm which the opening arm occupies when the dispensing device is in an open state, Preferably, the opening arm can not be moved further upward from the upper holding position within the dispensing device.

In the context of the present invention, the term "guide shaft" is understood to mean substantially the part of the interior of the dispensing device through which the at least one opening arm moves as the at least one opening arm moves between the lower and upper holding positions.

The at least one opening arm has three areas: a middle designated as a shaft part and two terminal parts. According to the arrangement of the at least one opening arm inside the dispenser, the first of the two terminal parts of the at least one opening arm is referred to as the lower end and the other terminal part as the upper end of the at least one opening arm. The length of the stem is about 50% to about 90%, more preferably about 60% to about 80%, and more preferably about 75% of a total length of the opening arm. More preferably, the central part of the opening arm is tapered in a width opposite to the two ends. The term "essentially" or "approximately" in the sense of the present invention specifies, in particular for values or value ranges, a tolerance range which is suitable for the

Professional is responsible for technical aspects, so that the corresponding feature is still recognizable as such. In particular, this is to be understood as a tolerance range of +/- 20%, preferably +/- 10%, more preferably +/- 5%.

The upper end of the lid part is rotatably connected to the lid part of the dispenser. Preferably, the upper end of a lid part with the cover part of

Output device rotatably connected resiliently. The term "rotatable springy

connected "means in connection with the present invention that the corresponding components are interconnected so that the two components relative to each other at least about a rotation axis at least partially by applying a force, preferably restoring force, more preferably a spring force against each other are rotatable.

In a preferred embodiment, the upper end of the at least one opening arm is rotatably resiliently connected by a coil spring, preferably by a torsion spring, with the lid part. The torsion spring has in one embodiment substantially the same shape as a cylindrical coil spring and is designed so that the spring can be loaded by a rotation about the spring axis. The stress of the spring wire is preferably a bending stress. Preferably, the torsion spring is made of round

Made of spring steel wire. Alternatively, a coil spring can be used. In one embodiment, the torsion spring is guided on a bolt. Preferably, the spring is designed such that sufficient clearance between the bolt and spring is present. Preferably, the diameter of the stud is about 60% to about 95%, more preferably about 80% to about 95%, and even more preferably about 80 to about 90% of the stud

Inside diameter of the spring. The use of a bolt can give the spring additional stability and prevent buckling of the spring. Leg lengths and shapes are matched to the desired guidance of opening arm and cover part. This coordination preferably takes place with the other parts of the dispensing device, preferably with the holding means.

The upper holding position is preferably configured such that the lower part of the

Opening arm can fit in the upper holding position. Preferably, the profile or the shape of the upper holding position corresponds substantially to the profile or the shape of the lower part of the opening arm. As a result, the opening arm can be stably held in the upper holding position.

In a further embodiment, the upper holding position has a limiting means which limits the upper holding position at least partially upwards. As a result, the opening arm can not be moved further than to the upper holding position and it is avoided that the opening arm leaves the guide shaft.

Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one projection.

In connection with the at least one opening arm, the feature "protrusion" is to be understood as a region of the at least one opening arm which has an extension with respect to at least one spatial direction with respect to the non-protruded areas of the at least one opening arm.

Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one first lateral projection. Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one first central projection. Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one first lateral and / or at least one first central projection. In connection with the at least one projection of the at least one opening arm, the feature "laterally" is preferably to be understood as being substantially perpendicular to at least one side wall of the dispenser 13. In connection with the at least one protrusion of the at least one opening arm, the feature "centered" is preferred to be understood substantially parallel to at least one side wall of the dispensing device.

Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one first lateral projection, which protrudes substantially perpendicularly out of the opening arm.

Preferably, the at least one opening arm has at least one first lateral projection, which protrudes substantially perpendicularly out of the opening arm, and more preferably has a substantially rounded partial structure.

Preferably, the opening arm has at least one first lateral projection at its lower end, which preferably protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the lower end of the opening arm. Particularly preferably, the first lateral projection on a cam-like shape, wherein preferably the first lateral projection has at one end a substantially circular partial structure, which forms a tapered extension at the other end of the projection.

In a further embodiment, the opening arm has a second lateral

Protrusion at its lower end, which preferably protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the lower end of the opening arm opposite to the first lateral projection. Particularly preferably, the second lateral projection on a cam-like shape, which may preferably be formed corresponding to that of the first lateral projection.

In a further embodiment, the opening arm has a central projection, which is arranged between first and second lateral projections, which protrusion in relation to a first and a second lateral projection is arranged vertically. Preferably, the central projection is elongated in the longitudinal direction of the opening arm pronounced.

Preferably, the guide shaft is formed by the movement of the at least one

Guide arm defined by a lower to an upper holding position. The guide shaft is preferred to be understood as at least that volume in which the opening arm is guided.

In one embodiment, the guide shaft comprises at least one guide rail. In the context of the present invention, the term

"Guide rail" an elongated member comprising at least one guide track, wherein the guide track is preferably a web or a groove or even a partial surface of the guide rail on which the opening arm is guided. The guide movement along the guide rail preferably takes place by rolling and particularly preferably by sliding.

Preferably, the guideway of the guide rail is an elongated recess or web or runner. More preferably, the guide track of the guide rail is an elongated recess. Preferably, the recess is formed either as a groove / groove or as a passage.

Preferably, the guideway is configured such that a projection of the at least one opening arm can engage in the guideway. Preferably, the guide track is configured such that the opening arm can engage with a projection in the guide track and the opening arm can be guided at least partially along the guide track in one direction along a length of the guide track. Preferably, the opening arm is transferred from a lower to an upper holding position.

Preferably, the holding means is partially flat and an upper surface of the

Holding means arranged substantially perpendicular to a length of the guideway. Preferably, the elongated extension L of the holding means is arranged substantially parallel to an elongated extension L of the guideway. In a preferred

Embodiment engages a lateral projection of the at least one guide arm in a passageway formed as a guideway. In a further embodiment, a middle projection of the at least one guide arm engages in a guideway formed as a groove.

The guide rail preferably has at least one first wall section.

If, in connection with the present invention, the term "wall section" is used in connection with a guide rail, "wall section" is to be understood as that area which delimits the guide track from the further areas of the guide rail and / or defines the guide track.

Preferably, the guide notes at least a first and a second

Wall section on. In a preferred embodiment, the guide notes on at least a first, a second and a third wall portion. The guide rails preferably have at least one wall section, wherein the at least one wall section has at least one wall.

In the context of the wall section according to the present invention, the term "wall" is to be understood as a surface-formed area of the wall section. Preferably, the wall is that surface area of the wall section which delimits the guide track from the further areas of the guide rail and / or defines the guide track.

The opening arm preferably leads past the wall, preferably with a projection, wherein the wall is preferably designed such that a normal of the wall is substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the opening arm. If the guideway is formed as a passage, the guide shells at least a first and at least a second wall portion, wherein the at least one first wall portion has at least one wall and the at least one second wall portion has at least one wall. At least one wall of the at least one first wall section and at least one wall of the at least one second wall section define the guideway formed as a passage and delimit these from the further regions of the guide rail. If the guideway is formed as a groove, the guide shells at least a first, at least a second and at least a third wall portion, wherein the at least one first wall portion has at least one wall having at least one second wall portion at least one wall and the at least one third Wall section has at least one wall. At least one wall of the at least one first wall section and at least one wall of the at least one second wall section and at least one wall of the at least one third wall section define the guideway formed as a groove and delimit it from the further regions of the guide rail. In a preferred embodiment, the guide shaft comprises at least a first and at least one second guide rail. Preferably, the at least one

Opening arm of the lower holding position in the upper holding position at least partially along the at least one first and the at least one second guide rail feasible.

Preferably, the at least one first guide rails and the at least one second guide rail each have at least one wall section.

Preferably, the at least one first guide rails and the at least one second guide rail each have at least one wall section, wherein the at least one Wall section of the at least one first guide rail and the least one wall portion of the at least one second guide rail each have at least one wall. The at least one first guide rail and the at least one second guide rail preferably each have at least one wall section, wherein the at least one wall section of the at least one first guide rail and the at least one wall section of the at least one second guide rail each have at least one wall whose normal in each case in the Essentially arranged vertically. In such an embodiment, the guide rails are in

Assigned substantially perpendicular to each other walls of the guide shaft.

In a further embodiment, the at least one first guide rails and the at least one second guide rail each have at least one wall section, the at least one wall section of the at least one first guide rail and the at least one wall section of the at least one second guide rail each having at least one wall whose normal are each arranged substantially antiparallel to each other. In such an embodiment, the guide rails are assigned to opposite walls of the guide shaft.

Preferably, the dispensing device has at least one at least partially planar holding means and at least one guide rail. Preferably, the at least one retaining element and the at least one guide rail are assigned to the same wall of the guide shaft.

In one embodiment, the at least one holding element and the at least one guide rail are each assigned two imaginary walls of the guide shaft which are arranged essentially perpendicular to one another. In one embodiment, the at least one holding element and the at least one guide rail are each arranged two substantially opposite one another

Associated with walls of the guide shaft. In a preferred embodiment, the guide shaft comprises at least one guide rail, wherein the guide rail comprises at least a first wall section and a second wall section and a guide groove arranged between first and second wall section. In an alternative embodiment, the guide rail comprises at least one middle guide web as a guide track and preferably two with respect to the central web lowered wall sections.

In one embodiment, at least one holding means is arranged in the guide shaft such that the at least one opening arm is held in the upper holding position.

More preferably, the at least one holding means holds the at least one opening arm in the upper holding position such that there is no movement of the opening arm from the upper holding position through the guide shaft in the direction of the lower holding position, triggered by forces which within the dispensing device and especially on the Output device act, in particular the weight, and are not caused by the user by intentional folding down the lid part. More preferably, the at least one holding means holds the at least one opening arm in the upper holding position such that substantially no unintentional contact of the lid part by the user substantially results in any movement of the opening arm in the direction of the lower holding position.

In particular, a force required by the user on the lid part for

Folding down is applied, greater about 10 N. Preferably, the holding means is formed from a slightly elastically deformable material. In a preferred embodiment, the holding means of the dispenser is a leaf spring or acts as such.

In the context of the present invention, the term "leaf spring" refers to a holding means, wherein the holding means is at least partially elastic in at least one direction. In a preferred embodiment, the leaf spring has at least three

related sections. A second region adjoins a first region at an angle π and the second region is adjoined by a third region at an angle π ^' , the angles π and π ^' having a different direction of rotation. The different regions are preferably connected to one another by forming a rounded connecting edge.

Preferably, the angle π takes a value in the range of about 150 ° to about 1 75 °, more preferably a value in the range of about 155 ° to about 1 70 °, more preferably from about 1 55 ° to about 165 ° and even more preferably from about 160 °.

Preferably, the angle π ^'takes a value in the range of about 10 ° to about 70 °, more preferably a value in the range of about 20 ° to about 65 °, more preferably from about 30 ° to about 55 °, and most preferably about 50 °. In a particularly preferred embodiment, approximately 180 ° minus angle π is smaller than angle π ^' .

In a very particularly preferred embodiment, the angle π has a value of 1 55 ° to about 165 ° and the angle π ^'has a value in the range of about 30 ° to about 55 °, and more preferably, the angle π has a value of about 160 ° and the angle π ^'has a value of about 50 °.

In a preferred embodiment, the leaf spring is made of a plastic. Preferably, the leaf spring is arranged with its lower end on the output device.

More preferably, the leaf spring is connected to the output device by adhesion and / or positive engagement. More preferably, the leaf spring is connected to the output device by a plug connection.

In a preferred embodiment, the holding means is arranged next to a guideway. More preferably, the holding means is arranged next to a guideway and holds the opening arm in an upper holding position. Still preferably, the holding means is arranged adjacent to a guide track and holds the opening arm in an upper holding position by interaction of a lateral projection of the opening arm with the holding means. In this case, the lateral projection is particularly preferably formed like a cam and comes with one of its elongated sides on the holding means, which preferably as described above is a leaf spring, to lie. More preferably, the central part of the opening arm is tapered about half the height with respect to the ends of the opening arm. The corresponding widening of the ends of the opening arm with respect to the central part of the opening arm allows at the upper end the stable connection of the opening arm with the cover part, while at the lower end of the opening arm, the widening of the opening arm is formed by at least one central projection in a still further preferred embodiment, which engages in a groove of a guide rail and thus contributes to the fact that the opening arm can be guided in a uniform trajectory along the guide rail through the guide shaft. So find no unwanted

Sideways movements of the opening arm instead. In particular, the opening arm can thereby not move out of the guideway, which would inevitably lead to a defect of the opening mechanism.

In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing device has at least one guide rail, wherein the guide rail comprises at least one brake means.

In the context of the present invention, the term "braking means" includes such features which are preferably arranged in the guide well of the dispenser and configured such that when the dispenser is transitioned from an open to a closed state and the at least one first opening arm passes through the dispenser Guiding shaft is moved down, the

Öffnungsarmbewegung not abruptly, but slowed by the braking means. In a preferred embodiment, the guide rail comprises a braking means, comprising between the lower holding position and the upper holding position at least a first region with a first distance in a certain direction of a particular component, preferably from the rear wall, and at least a second region with a second distance in a certain direction of the particular component, preferably of the rear wall, wherein the two areas by a connector, ie a connecting portion of the guide rail, may be connected to each other, but need not be necessary.

Preferably, the edges that occur at the connection points between the areas of the braking means of the guide rail, rounded. Due to the rounded edges of the braking means of the connecting region, braking that is less abrupt and thus less damaging to the material occurs in particular

Connecting means. Preferably, the at least one first braking means is located substantially centrally between lower and upper holding position.

In one embodiment, the braking means is arranged at a length of about 5% to about 30%, preferably about 10% to about 1 5% of a total length of the guide rail. Vorgehsehen that the guide rail still at least one more

Braking means, wherein the at least one further braking means is arranged over a length of about 50% to about 90%, preferably about 60% to about 80% of a total length of the guide rail.

By a second braking means in the upper region of the guide rail can be an abrupt, material damaging deceleration of the opening when closing the

Output device can be further reduced. In one embodiment, the guide rail is partially made in the region of the braking means of a material which has a high friction effect. Preferably, the guide rail, in particular the guide groove or the guide web, a high

Frictional action in cooperation with the at least one opening arm of the dispenser on. In particular, a connection region of the

Brake means made of a material which has a high friction effect, in particular a high friction effect in cooperation with the material of the at least one opening arm of the dispensing device.

In further embodiments it is provided that at least one guide rail has a plurality of braking means, wherein the plurality of braking means are preferably arranged equidistant from each other, more preferably, the distance of the braking means from each other with increasing length of the same larger.

Due to the smaller distances of the braking means to each other in the area of the lower

Holding position is caused to occur immediately before the dispenser is in the closed state is reduced, the folding down of the lid part is slowed down and thus in particular material damage can be prevented, which arise from the fact that the lid part coincides with the side walls and optionally a bottom of the dispenser. It is also achieved in this way that, if the user remains with his limbs, in particular with his fingers still between bottom portion and lid part or side walls and lid part, the corresponding limbs of the user only a reduced force through the

learn down folding lid part and injury to the user can be avoided. The present invention further relates to an output device comprising

at least one locking means comprising a housing and a housing insert, the locking means having at least a first state and a second state, the locking means having at least a first state and a second state, wherein the at least one first and one second state of the locking means by a Rotation of the housing insert can be converted in a first direction, and the locking means comprises at least one fixing pin and at least one return means, wherein the at least one restoring medium in the second state at least partially a different orientation with respect to the at least one fixing pin than in the first state, and at least one fixing pin in the second state is in direct contact with the at least one return means. The

inventive embodiment has at least a cover part and a housing part.

In one embodiment, the dispensing device preferably has a cover part and a housing part, wherein the housing part has a rear wall, two side walls and a bottom and the cover part has a front wall and an upper floor, wherein the one front floor front wall is preferably formed parallel to the rear wall is. In one embodiment, the dispensing device preferably has a cover part and a housing part, the housing part comprising a rear wall and two side walls, and the cover part having a front wall and an upper floor. In one embodiment, the dispensing device preferably has a cover part and a housing part, the housing part comprising a rear wall and two side walls, and the cover part having a front wall and an upper floor.

In a further embodiment, the dispensing device has a cover part and a housing part, wherein the housing part comprises a rear wall, a bottom and two side walls and an upper floor and the cover part has a front wall.

In a further embodiment, the dispensing device has a cover part and a housing part, wherein the housing part comprises a rear wall, a bottom and two side walls and a front wall and the cover part has an upper floor.

In a further embodiment, the dispensing device has a cover part and a housing part, wherein the housing part comprises a rear wall, a bottom, a first side wall, a front wall and a top floor and cover part comprises a second side wall.

In a further embodiment, the dispensing device has a bottom with a removal opening. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one is in the first state

Reset means not in contact with the at least one fixing pin.

In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one return means is designed elastically. More preferably, the at least one reset means at least one elastic material, more preferably at least one elastic

Plastic.

In a further preferred embodiment, the at least one return means is connected to at least one guide pin, and more preferably also with a central axis of the housing insert.

In a preferred embodiment, the locking means, preferably the housing insert, at least one side wall part, wherein the side wall part preferably does not surround the entire housing insert laterally.

Preferably, a side wall of the housing insert which surrounds the housing insert merges into the side wall part through a step, wherein the side wall part of the housing insert

Housing insert preferably has a clearance or a distance from the inner wall of the locking means.

More preferably, the side wall part is designed to be elastic, wherein the side wall part more preferably comprises at least one elastic material, more preferably at least one elastic plastic.

In a preferred embodiment, the locking means, preferably the housing insert, at least one side wall part, wherein the side wall part preferably does not surround the entire housing insert laterally, and at least a first

Blocking projection, preferably at least a first and a second blocking projection on. Preferably, the at least one first and one second blocking projection project toward the inner wall of the locking means from the side wall part of the housing insert.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the locking means on at least one, preferably two projections on the inside of the housing. Preferably, the gap between at least a first and at least a second Blocking projection of the side wall portion designed such that the at least one arranged on the inside of the housing projection can engage in this space. Particularly preferably, the side wall part is configured such that by rotation of the housing insert against the housing, the projection on one of the blocking projections can move past and engage in the intermediate space. Particularly preferably, a service state is present when the at least one projection arranged on the inside of the housing engages in the intermediate space between at least one first and at least one second blocking projection of the side wall part. Such a service state is particularly advantageous, in particular if rapid access to the interior of the housing part is necessary and the operation of the locking means, in particular the actuating means by means of a key, to be avoided.

Thus, the dispenser can be operated for a long time in the service state, wherein the user is essentially not aware that the dispenser by opening the lid part is revealed. The service state thus offers the user particular efficiency and ease of use.

The locking mechanism according to the invention thus enables the user of the dispenser to adjust to the environment in which the dispenser is used as well as to particular circumstances. For example, in private use, the use of the service position could be advantageous, while in the use of the dispenser in public sanitary facilities, especially at busy events, a locking of the dispenser is necessary to avoid unwanted opening of the dispenser.

Preferably, the locking means has two, more preferably three states.

Preferably, at least one guide pin, preferably two guide pins, in at least two, preferably in each of the states of the locking means, in different Positions positioned in an arcuate recess in Verrieglungsmittel. In this case, the guide pins protrude beyond the one outer contour of the locking means.

Preferably, an unlocked state and a service state may be interconverted, more preferably, a locked state and a service state may be interconverted, more preferably, a locked state and an unlocked state may be interconverted.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, by operating the at least one locking means, three different states of the dispenser can be converted into each other, preferably these states include an unlocked state, a locked state, and a service state.

In the context of the present invention, the term "locked state" means that the cover part interacts with the housing part in such a way that an opening of the cover part, that is a Nachobenklappen the lid, is not possible.

In the context of the present invention, the term "unlocked state" means that the lid part can be folded up by a user of the dispenser.

In the context of the present invention, the term means

"Service state" that the lid part can be folded upwards as in the unlocked state, but in contrast to the unlocked state and in accordance with the locked state, the lid part is directly in a form-fitting manner in contact with the side walls and the bottom area.

Advantageously, the described locking mechanism of

In a particular embodiment, the dispenser according to the invention can be used in such a way that the user, by turning the locking means by means of a Key brings the dispenser in an unlocked state and then the lid of the dispenser folds up. The locking means then returns at the latest after removal of the key by itself in a position which corresponds to the locked state. This has the advantage that the user after use, that is, when he folds the lid of the dispenser back down again, does not need to re-actuate the locking means, since this is already in the desired position.

By interacting the guide pins with a suitable locking system within the dispensing device, more preferably a locking arm and an engagement projection, the different positions of the guide pins can be translated into different locking states of an output device.

This locking system is particularly preferably a locking arm. Preferably, the locking arm is associated with one of the side walls and further preferably rotatably supported.

At one end, preferably one end associated with the front wall of a cover part of the dispenser, the locking arm has a hook-like structure. In a further preferred embodiment, the locking arm on one of

Rear wall of the output device associated end, the Verrieglungsarm on a spring, wherein the return spring is preferably connected to one end of the rear wall of the dispenser associated region or supporting. In a preferred embodiment, the locking arm has at least one lateral projection, preferably at least two lateral projections, which are preferably arranged on the side of the locking arm, which is the

Locking means can be assigned. More preferably, at least one occurs

Guide pin, preferably two guide pins, with at least one lateral projection, preferably two lateral projections of the locking arm, in interaction. Preferably, in a state of the locking means, the distance of the at least one first lateral projection with respect to the at least one first guide pin differs from a distance of the at least one second lateral projection with respect to the at least one second guide pin. This difference of the distances is preferably not greater than the length of an arcuate recess for guiding the guide pins.

In a preferred embodiment, the dispensing device has at least two locking arms, which are connected to each other at least by a rotatable axle. Each of the at least two locking arms is preferably assigned in each case to one of the two side walls or to a corresponding insert wall of the dispensing device. The axle element is preferably arranged substantially perpendicular to the side walls or the insert walls of the dispensing device.

In an alternative embodiment, the locking system is an engagement member, preferably comprising at least two arms with which the at least one first and / or at least one second guide pin can interact. Preferably, these arms each have at least one hook at one end. Preferably, the two arms may interact with at least one engaging or receiving element, wherein the engaging or receiving element preferably comprises at least two engaging means or engaging pins. In one embodiment, the engagement member and the locking means are over a

Engagement ring, preferably two, preferably in the form of arranged on the locking means half-rings, connected. Preferably, the arms of the engaging engage under the side edges of the engaging ring and form a clamping connection. In one embodiment, the locking means is associated with one of the side walls of the dispenser. Alternatively, the locking means may be disposed on the top of the lid part of the dispenser or on sides of the lid part. Due to the advantageous embodiment of the locking means according to the invention numerous possibilities for the position of the locking means on the housing part or on the cover part of the dispensing device come into question. Moreover, that is

locking means according to the invention compatible with a variety of

Output devices of different construction. More preferably, the locking means is on only one of both sides of the

Output device arranged. As a result, manufacturing costs are advantageously reduced and operating in the maintenance of the dispenser more comfortable.

The locking means comprises a housing and a housing insert. Preferably, housing and housing insert are formed substantially round.

The housing insert comprises a preferably centrally arranged axis. The centrally arranged axle preferably comprises at least one hook at its end, wherein the hook preferably cooperates with projections concentrically surrounding the rotary bearing of the housing and thus contributes to a stable connection of housing insert and housing. The centrally arranged axis of the housing insert preferably has two, three or more preferably four hooks. Preference is given to those hooks which are elastic and thus easily engage in the concentrically arranged around the pivot bearing projections.

Both the housing insert and the housing have a substantially cylindrical basic geometry, wherein the cylinder comprises a centrally arranged likewise cylindrical recess. The cylindrical recess form the interior of the

Housing insert or of the housing. Housing and housing insert can be combined to the locking means, in which the housing insert with his open side, that is with the side engaging the cylindrical recess engages in the cylindrical recess of the housing.

Preferably, the diameter of the housing is larger than the diameter of the

Housing insert, more preferably not more than about 10% and even more preferably not more than about 5% larger than the diameter of the housing insert.

The term "essentially" or "approximately" in the sense of the present invention specifies, in particular for values or value ranges, a tolerance range which is suitable for the

Professional is responsible for technical aspects, so that the corresponding feature is still recognizable as such. In particular, this is to be understood as a tolerance range of +/- 5%, preferably +/- 10%, more preferably +/- 20%.

In one embodiment, the locking means comprises at least a first

Mounting means, preferably the mounting means is arranged on the wall of the housing. In a further embodiment, the locking means, preferably the housing, comprises two diametrically opposite first mounting means. For this purpose, mounting means are preferably also provided at the corresponding location of the dispensing device, which mounting means are designed to correspond to the at least one first mounting means of the locking means.

In a further embodiment, the locking means, in particular the housing, at least a second mounting means, which with the cover part

or interact with the housing part of the dispensing device and thereby the locking means can be attached to the dispenser. Preferably, the at least one second mounting means provides a projection with respect to the outer

Side wall of the locking means housing and can interact by means of this projection with corresponding recesses on the cover part or the housing part of the dispensing device, in particular engage in this. Preferably, the housing has two diametrically opposite second mounting means. Further preferred lies the at least one second mounting means at an angle of about 90 ° with respect to the at least one first mounting means.

In a very particularly preferred embodiment, the housing has at its side wall equidistantly spaced mounting means, still more preferably, the four locking means comprise two first and two second locking means, which are arranged in an alternating sequence.

Preferably, the side wall of the housing has an edge, wherein the edge of the

Housing has a larger diameter than the bottom, or the side wall of the housing. The edge thus stands out from the side wall. In a preferred embodiment, the protruding edge may engage a correspondingly shaped element on the dispensing device and thus serve, in addition to the at least one first and at least one second mounting means, for locking means on the cover part and on the housing part, respectively

To attach output device.

Most preferably, the locking means thus has three elements, namely the at least one first mounting means, the at least one second mounting means and the protruding edge of the housing, which cooperate in an advantageous manner to the built-locking means against a particular stability

Displacement or rotation relative to the housing part or the

To lend cover part. The housing preferably has at least one arcuate recess, wherein more preferably the arcuate recess extends substantially directly on the inner side wall of the housing. In an alternative embodiment, the arcuate recess may also be spaced further from an inner surface of the side wall of the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the arcuate

Recess a rounding at one end, preferably at both ends. Further Preferably, the ends of the arcuate recess have a semi-circular shape, which are preferably substantially adapted to the shape of at least one of the cross section of the at least one guide pin. In this way, the guide pin can be guided to the end of the arcuate recess. In a further embodiment, the arcuate recess has a length which corresponds to a rotation of a

Connecting line between arcuate recess and center of the housing of 90 ° corresponds to.

In a further embodiment, the arcuate recess has a width which corresponds to the diameter of the at least one guide pin.

Preferably, the fixing pin has substantially a cylinder-shaped basic geometry. More preferably, the fixing pin is arranged with respect to at least one of the arcuate recesses such that the connecting line between the center of the arcuate recess, the center of the housing and the center of the fixing pin about 80 ° to about 100 °, more preferably about 90 °.

In a further embodiment, the housing preferably has a rotary bearing. In a preferred embodiment, the preferred circular rotary bearing is surrounded by at least one projection, preferably a projection arranged concentrically with respect to the rotary bearing. Preferably, the projection is formed such that arranged on an axis provided for the pivot bearing engaging hooks can interact with the concentrically arranged projection and thus the axis in

Fix the axial direction and connect to the housing. In further embodiments, the concentrically arranged projection has recesses into which such engagement arms can engage.

In a further embodiment, the interior of the housing has at least one projection, preferably on the inner surface of the side wall of the housing. Preferably, the housing has two substantially on the inside of the side wall fitting diametrically opposed projections on. More preferably, the projections have a substantially cuboidal basic shape. More preferably, the at least one projection is integrally connected to the inside of the wall of the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one projection is disposed within the housing such that the line of connection of the center of the arcuate recess with the center of the locking means housing and the at least one projection has an angle of about 80 ° to about 110 °. Preferably, the at least one return means is configured elongated, more preferably, the length of at least a first reset by means of about 40% to about 80% of the diameter of the housing insert, more preferably about 50% to about 70% and most preferably about 60% of Diameter of the housing insert. More preferably, the at least one return means on an orientation with respect to the side wall of the housing insert, which preferably about 40 ° to about 80 °, more preferably about 50 ° to about 70 ° and even more preferably about 60 °.

More preferably, this is about a return means with the central axis of the

Housing insert connected by a connecting element. More preferably, the at least one return means and the corresponding connecting element and the central axis are designed in one piece.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one return means at a distance from the bottom of the housing insert. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one restoring means comprises a plastic, preferably an elastic plastic, more preferably an elastomer.

In a further embodiment, the side wall of the housing insert comprises at least one side wall part, with the formation of a gradation preferred Side wall part in the radial direction inwardly with respect to the side wall has a recess. With respect to the side wall of the locking housing, the side wall part thus play on. Preferably, the side wall part has at least a first one

Blocking projection on which is further preferably designed such that it tapers radially. In a preferred embodiment, the side wall part has at least one second blocking projection, which is preferably configured radially and is more preferably located at the end of the side wall part.

The housing inner part preferably has at least one guide pin, wherein preferably the at least one guide pin has a cylindrical basic geometry. More preferably, the at least one guide pin has a rounded upper edge. In a further embodiment, the at least one guide pin comprises a hollow-cylindrical shape. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the housing insert has a

twofold symmetry axis, which passes through the center of the cylinder-like

Basic geometry of the housing insert runs on.

Preferably, the transfer of the different states, in particular of the different locking states, of the locking means takes place by the rotational movement of the housing insert in the housing. In a preferred embodiment, this is

Rotary movement feasible by using a key. In a preferred embodiment, the key comprises a retaining means and an engagement means adjacent thereto. The user can hold the key means on the retaining means when unlocking and insert the engagement means in the recess of the locking means. Preferably, the engagement means is elongated and comprises a cross-sectional shape which is widened toward the ends with respect to the center.

The proposed individual embodiments of the invention can be advantageously combined. In particular, according to one embodiment, it is provided that an output device having a loading device as described above comprises a roller guide described above, a above-described pivotable conveyor unit, a above-described arranged in a drum cutter, a drive unit described above, an opening mechanism with an opening arm described above and / or a locking mechanism described above. In particular, it is advantageous if an output device with a loading device comprises a roller guide, which holds the roller, at least until the surface product is threaded, in a position advantageous for this purpose. Another advantage of this combination is that a further role in the output device can be introduced when the first roller is at least partially used up, so that after consumption of the first roller, the second surface product of the second roller between the pressure roller and drum can be threaded.

In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with a roller guide described above comprises a pivotable conveyor unit described above, a drum-mounted cutter, a drive unit described above, an opening mechanism with an opening arm described above, a lock mechanism described above and / or a charging device as described above. In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with a pivotable delivery unit described above a roller guide described above, arranged in a drum cutter, a drive unit described above, an opening mechanism described above with an opening arm, a locking mechanism described above and / or a charging device as described above. Advantageously, the dispensing device with the pivotable conveyor unit comprises a cutting device arranged in the drum. The combination of the components in particular allows easy cleaning and safe and easy maintenance of the cutting device as well as the output device with such a cutting device. In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with a cutting device arranged in a drum described above, a roller guide described above, a pivotable conveyor unit described above, a drive unit described above, an opening mechanism with an opening arm described above, a locking mechanism described above and / or a charging device as described above. Advantageously, the dispensing device with the cutting device comprises the drive unit, in particular to ensure a comfortable drive. Another advantage of this combination is that the

Cutting device allows a clean cut, as the freewheel favors the continuous cutting process and accidental retraction of the knife before the cutting process is completed, is avoided.

In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with a drive unit described above a roller guide described above, a pivotable conveyor unit described above, a described above arranged in a drum cutting device, an opening mechanism described above with an opening arm, a locking mechanism described above and / or a charging device as described above. In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with an opening mechanism described above with an opening arm one above

described roller guide, a pivotable conveyor unit described above, a above-described arranged in a drum cutting device, a drive unit described above, a locking mechanism described above and / or a charging device described above. Advantageously, opening mechanism and locking mechanism cooperate in such a way that a release of a

Locking means causes at least partial opening by means of the opening mechanism. In a further embodiment it is provided that an output device with a locking mechanism described above a roller guide described above, a pivotable conveyor unit described above, arranged in a drum cutting device described above, a drive unit described above, an opening mechanism described above with an opening arm and / or a charging device as described above.

Further advantageous embodiment will be apparent from the following drawings. However, the illustrations shown there are not to be construed restrictively, but the features described therein can be combined with each other and with the features described above for further refinement. Furthermore, it should be noted that the reference numbers indicated in the description of the figures denote

Not limited scope of the present invention, but merely refer to the embodiments shown in the figures. Identical parts or parts with the same function have the same reference numerals below. Show it:

Fig. 1 is an external view of an output device;

FIG. 2 shows the dispenser of FIG. 1 with the lid open; FIG.

Fig. 3, the output device of Fig. 2 with a partially used up

Area product;

4 shows the dispenser with the roller in a residual roll position;

5 shows the dispensing device with an unfolded conveyor unit;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view of the dispenser; Fig. 7 is another sectional view of the dispenser; Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the dispenser looking at the drive unit;

9 shows the drive unit;

10 is another view of the drive unit;

Fig. 1 1 a longitudinal section through a conveyor unit; FIG. 12 shows a schematic diagram for clarifying the knife carrier movement during the operation of the dispensing device; FIG.

Fig. 1 3 is a schematic diagram to illustrate the blade carrier movement during operation of the dispenser;

14 shows a schematic diagram for clarifying the knife carrier movement during the operation of the dispensing device;

Fig. 15 is a longitudinal section through the dispenser;

16 shows a further longitudinal section through the dispensing device;

Fig. 1 7 shows a further longitudinal section through the dispensing device; FIG. 18 shows a further longitudinal section through the dispensing device; FIG.

19 is a partial view of the dispenser with the lid open;

FIG. 20 shows the view from FIG. 19, in which a tolerance compensation is pivoted into another position; FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram to illustrate the roller guide of the dispenser;

Fig. 22 is a further schematic diagram to illustrate the roller guide of

Output device;

Fig. 23 is a further schematic diagram to illustrate the roller guide of

Output device; Fig. 24 is a further schematic diagram to illustrate the roller guide of

Output device;

Fig. 25 is a partial sectional view of the dispenser; Fig. 26 is a sectional view of the dispenser;

Fig. 27 is another partial sectional view of the dispenser;

Fig. 28 is another sectional view of the dispenser;

Fig. 29 is an illustration of an output device with another paper guide;

Fig. 30 is another illustration of the dispenser with another paper guide; Fig. 31 is another illustration of the dispenser with another paper guide;

Fig. 32 is another illustration of the dispenser with another paper guide; and Fig. 33 is another illustration of the dispenser with a different paper guide. Fig. 1 shows an output device 10 with a housing part 14 and a hinged to the housing part cover part 12. The cover part 1 2 is hinged to the housing part 14 via a hinge 1 3 on the housing part. As can be seen from FIG. 1, the cover part 12 is pivoted upwards in order to open the dispensing device 10. For safety, to prevent unauthorized access to the dispenser, a locking means 210 is provided. It can also be seen from FIG. 1 that the dispensing device outputs a web-shaped surface product 26. 2 shows the dispensing device 10 with the lid part 1 2 open. It can be seen that the lid part 1 2 is held in an open position by means of an opening arm 110. The opened lid 12 releases the view into the housing 14, in which a roller 28 with a surface product 26 is arranged. The surface product 26 extends into one

Feed unit 30, which conveys and outputs the surface product 26 of the roller. FIG. 2 further shows that in addition to the side walls 18 and 20 of the housing 14, insert walls 40 and 42 are also provided. These insert walls 40 and 42 are separate components, on which in particular functional parts are integrated or arranged. An embodiment in which the insert walls 40 and 42 receive all functional parts of the housing sides, allows greater freedom of design of the side walls 18 and 20 of the housing 14th

FIG. 3 shows the dispenser 10 from FIG. 2, wherein a majority of the web-shaped area product 26 has been unwound from the roll 28. As can be seen in this and the following Fig. 4, slides a longitudinal axis of the roller 28 in response to their

Diameter along a predetermined path through the housing part 14th

Fig. 4 shows, inter alia, the rear wall 16, in the key 207 for the

Locking means 210 are inserted so that they are easily heraussennbar by a user. FIG. 5 shows the dispensing device 10 without an inserted roll with surface product, wherein a conveyor unit 30 is folded out into a maintenance position. The conveyor unit 30 comprises a drum 32 for conveying surface product, as well as a mechanical sensor unit 506 with a first arm 507 and a second arm 508. The second arm 508 of the sensor unit 506 has in the Fig. 5 shown here hidden sensor fingers, which in groove 51 3 of the drum 32 engage.

Furthermore, it can be seen from Fig. 5, that the conveyor unit 30 at the

Output device 10 is articulated. In the embodiment shown here is the

Linkage made on the insert walls 40 and 42. That is, it is between the insert walls 40 and 42 and the conveyor unit 30, a concealed hinge provided here. The conveyor unit 30 also has locking means 402, which cooperate with locking means 408 on. The locking means are releasable by actuation of the actuating lever 406 of the locking means 408.

6 shows a cross section through the dispensing device 10, wherein it can clearly be seen that a first roller 28.1 with a first web-shaped surface product 26.1 and a second roller 28.2 with a second web-shaped surface product 26.2 are inserted into the dispensing device 10. Due to its smaller diameter, the first roller 28.1 has already slid in a residual roll receiving position. The second roller 28.2 is arranged due to the later explained roller guide in connection with its diameter still above the first roller 28.1. The roller rests with its outer circumference on at least one limiting device 614. The web-shaped area product 26.1 of the roller 28.1 is guided above an axis 830 and over the first arm of the sensor unit 506. The surface product 26.1 extends between the pressure roller 33 and drum 32. By means of the drum 32 is the

Surface product 26.1 promoted and output from the output device 10. A cutting device not shown here, which is arranged in the drum 32, portions the web-shaped surface product 26.1 into individual sections. By the mentioned leadership of the role as a function of its diameter is at a certain roll diameter of the roller 28.1 sufficient space in the

Dispensing device 10 free to place a second roller 28.2 in the dispenser 10. A loading device, which includes the mechanical sensor unit 506, a control unit, which is not shown here, and a loading arm 520, allows the automatic reloading of the surface product 26.2 of the second roller 28.2, as soon as the sensor unit 506 detects that no surface product 26.1 more on the Drum 32 is present. In Fig. 6 is further seen that stripping ribs 50 strip the surface product 26.1 of the drum 32.

Fig. 7 shows the longitudinal section of Fig. 6, wherein the first roller 28.1 is removed with the first sheet-shaped surface product 26.1, for example, because the first roller 28.1 has been consumed. Since surface product 26.1 is no longer guided on the drum 32, the sensor finger 512 can engage in the groove 51 3 on the drum 32, wherein the mechanical sensor unit 506 tilts with the side arm 508 in the direction of the drum 32. By this tilting movement of the sensor unit 506, the loading arm 520 is caused by means of a spring mechanism, not shown here, to issue in the direction of the drum 32. In this case, the web-shaped area product 26.2 is pressed by the loading arm 520 between the drum 32 and the pressure roller 33. When the drum is actuated, the surface product 26.2 is pulled between the pressure roller 33 and the drum 32 and the drum 32 is conveyed. FIG. 8 shows, inter alia, an empty roll core 28.3 which lies in a roll core receptacle 636. Inserted parts 640 and 642, which each have a different geometric configuration, are embedded in the roll core. In particular, the first one

Insert part 640 a first rolling surface 61 7 and the second insertion part 642 and a second rolling surface 618 on. FIG. 8 also shows an actuating means 702 connected to two racks 704. The racks are part of a not recognizable in detail here

Drive train 71 3, which cause a drive of the drum 32. Furthermore, it can be seen from Fig. 8 that the actuating means 702 is reset by means of return springs 706 after actuation.

9 shows the drive unit 34 of the dispensing device 10. In particular, it can be seen that a part of the recharging mechanism, in particular the mechanical sensor unit 506, is articulated to the drive unit 34 by means of a control unit 515. It can also be seen that the actuating means 406 together with the latching means 402 on the drive unit 34

is arranged.

The drive unit 34 comprises an actuating means 702 which is rigidly connected to two racks 704. A return spring 706 causes a reset of the actuating means 702 after actuation, that is, after pressing the actuating means 702 by a user in a starting position shown here. If the user presses the actuating means 702, this is displaced, wherein the racks with a pinion 708

interact. The pinions 708 are via a shaft 710 for synchronization

connected with each other. The pinion 708, which is part of the drive train 71 3, is connected via a freewheel 712 with a second gear 714. The freewheel 712 ensures that the second gear 714 is entrained by the pinion 708 upon actuation of the actuating means. When the user leaves the actuating means 702, the return springs 706 return the actuating means 702, with the pinion 708 also moving in the opposite direction. The freewheel 71 2 between the pinion 708 and the second gear 714 causes that during this return movement, the second gear 714 does not move.

Moments that are transmitted to the second gear 714 are in the embodiment shown via a third gear 71 and a fourth gear 69 6 71 on one of

Drum 32 associated wheel 720 transmitted. The drum 32 associated with the wheel 720th is connected by means of a drum coupling 732 with the drum 32, not shown here. In a further embodiment it is provided that additionally or alternatively, the drum clutch 732 has a freewheel, which allows a movement or rotation of the drum 32 in one direction only.

A joint 412 makes it possible to pivot out of the delivery unit 30, not shown completely here, the part of which is the drive unit 34, out of the delivery device 10. FIG. 10 shows a further view of the drive unit 34 from FIG. 9, in which it can be seen that a ratchet wheel 728 and a pawl 730 engaging therein are provided on one side on the drive unit 34. Furthermore, it can be seen from FIG. 10 that on the

Ratchet wheel 728 or on the drive train 71 3, a bending field 724, which is guided around a deflection means 726, is arranged. If the drum 32 or the drive train 71 3 is actuated, the ratchet wheel 728 also rotates, wherein the spring 724 is further deflected. It can be clearly seen that as soon as the bending spring 724 is deflected so far that a defined rotation of the ratchet wheel 728 or the drum 32 has taken place, the bending field 724 strives into a low-energy state, this endeavor remaining rotation up to a basic position shown here performs. This is made possible by the freewheel 712 in the drive train 71 3, without the actuating means 702 being moved thereby. In the case in which by actuation of the actuating means 702, the above-mentioned defined revolution in which the

Bending field 724 can perform the rest of rotation, has not yet completed, prevents the ratchet 728 with the pawl 730 a turning back of the drum 32. A second actuation of the actuating means 702 then drives the drum 32 and the drive train 71 3 exactly from the position or from the

Rotation angle at which the drive train 71 3 and the drum 32 is held by the ratchet wheel 728. Fig. 1 1 shows a sectional view through the conveyor unit 30, wherein in addition to the

Drive train 71 3 with the rack 704 and the freewheel 71 2 also a cam track 312 can be seen. Clearly visible is a first cam 308 one not here

illustrated knife carrier which engages in the cam track 31 2.

5

FIGS. 12, 13 and 14 show the conveying unit 30 of the dispensing device 10 in a schematic view for explaining the cutting device 304. The cutting device 304 has a knife carrier 306 and a knife 307 that is movably mounted in the drum 32 , The first cam 308 and a second cam 310 are on the knife carrier

10 306 arranged. The first cam 308 engages in the cam track 31 2, which is associated with one end face of the drum 32. If the drum 32 rotates about its longitudinal axis, which is perpendicular to the image plane in the figures, the first cam 308 is guided in the cam track 312, so that the knife 307 arranged on the knife carrier 306 passes through a recess 324 in the casing 320 of the drum 32 passes. For radial guidance of the knife carrier

15 306 or of the blade 307, a first cam guide 314 is provided, through which the first cam 308 engages. The first cam guide 314 is disposed on the end face of the drum 32. As can be seen in Figs. 1 3 and 14, the blade carrier 306 is moved during rotation of the drum 32 in accordance with the guidance of the cam track 31 2 in conjunction with the cam guide 314. A second cam guide 316, the

20 is arranged, in particular on the end face of the drum 32, performs the second cam 310. By not parallel to the first cam guide 314 second

Cam guide 316 is achieved in that the knife carrier 306 is tilted during a circumferential movement of the drum 32 about a longitudinal axis 322 of the first cam 308, which extends perpendicular to the image plane. Preferably, as also shown here,

25, the second cam guide 31 6 extends in a curved path. The train is like that

designed that the knife 307, in particular a cutting edge 305 of the blade 307, during the circumferential movement of the drum 32 first performs a movement parallel to the first cam guide 314. If the knife 307 partially exhibited and in particular has already made contact with the sheet-like surface product, becomes this first

30 movement component 326 a second movement component 328 of the Cutting edge 305 of the blade 307 executed. The two components of movement 326 and 328 are indicated by way of example and in the form of a sketch in FIG. 1 3. This additional direction of movement, which is achieved by the special cam guide of the second cam guide 316, leads to a cutting movement, wherein the surface product 26.1 is not simply torn or pushed through as known from the prior art cutting devices, but a clean cut is made.

FIGS. 15 to 18 show further sectional views of the dispensing device 10, in which some individual parts are clearly visible.

FIGS. 19 and 20 show a partial view of the dispensing device 10 with the lid part 1 2 open. It can be clearly seen, arranged in the second insert wall 42, a

Tolerance compensation 620 with a second running surface 61 2. The tolerance compensation 620 is articulated to the second insert wall 42 and subjected to a force by means of a spring 622. The spring 622 deflects the tolerance compensation 620 in a flared position in the direction of the housing interior. Fig. 19 shows the tolerance compensation 620 in the deployed position and Fig. 20 shows the tolerance compensation 620 in the force-loaded position. A roller, not shown here, is inserted into the dispensing device 10 such that the first rolling surface 61 7 of the first insert part 640, which is not shown here, is inserted into the first running surface, which is not visible here. The second rolling surface 61 8 is set to the second running surface 612, which is arranged on the tolerance compensation 620, such that the tolerance compensation 620 is tilted according to the longitudinal extent of the roller in the direction of the housing interior so far that a safe running of the rolling surfaces 61 7 and 618 on the treads 610 and 61 2 is made possible. When the roller is inserted, the insertion parts 640, 642 and / or an end face of the roller 28 press on the tolerance compensation 620, so that it is held in the optimum position.

FIGS. 19 and 20 further show a limiting device 614, which is the

Assigned rear wall 16, or arranged at this. One in the

Dispensing device used in particular full role lays down with its outer circumference against this limiting device 614. In order to allow easy rolling of sheet product from the roll, this limiting device 614 is made of a smooth as possible material in particular plastic, preferably polyoxymethylene or metal configured. Furthermore, FIGS. 19 and 20 show the sensor unit 506 with the two arms 507 and 508. The sensor unit 506 acts via a control unit 515 which amplifies the force and travel of the sensor unit 506 for actuating the loading arm, which is not shown here.

FIGS. 21 to 24 each show schematic sectional views of the dispenser 10, in which the travel of the roller 28 through the dispenser 10 is illustrated as a function of its diameter D _R. FIG. 21 shows a newly inserted roller 28 in which the insert 40 with the rolling surface 61 7 can be seen schematically. The roller 28 has a diameter D _R and lies with the rolling surface 61 7 in or on the

Tread 610 on. The running surface 610 is designed as a channel which limits the movement of the insertion part 640 or the roller 28. If the roller 28 is inserted into the running surface 610, it moves a bit in the direction of the rear wall 16 of the

Receiving device 10, until it rests with its outer periphery on the boundary part 614. Characterized in that the roller 28 with consumption of the surface product in diameter D _{R is} smaller, the insertion part 640 of the roller 28 rolls over the rolling surface 61 7 on the first tread 610, which forms an inclined plane down. This is illustrated in FIG. 22. It can also be seen that the first running surface 610 is configured in such a way that, when the roll diameter D _{R is} below a certain value, the roll 28 to

Rest roll pickup 630 drops. This condition can be seen in FIG. If the roller 28 has fallen into the position in which it is held by the remaining roll receptacle 630, the web-shaped area product, which is not shown here in the figure, lies over the first arm of the sensor unit 506, likewise not shown here. The residual roll receptacle 630 is configured such that it has a distance from the rear wall 16 which corresponds approximately to the diameter of the roll core 29, and preferably slightly larger than the diameter of the roll core 29 is. Once the surface product has been consumed on the roll 28, the roll core 29 between the remaining roll receptacle 630 and the rear wall 16 passes through into the roll core receptacle 636. This is shown in FIG. FIGS. 25 to 28 illustrate the loading device of the dispensing device 10. FIGS. 25 and 26 show a first roller 28.1, which is located in a rest roller receptacle, not shown here, and a second roller 28.2, which rests on the running surfaces not shown here. Fig. 25 is a partial perspective sectional view, and Fig. 26 is a sectional view. In FIGS. 25 and 26, it can be seen that the sensor finger 51 2 of FIG

sheet-shaped surface product 26.1, which is guided over the roller, is lifted out of the groove 51 3 of the drum 32. The sensor unit 506 then acts on the

Control unit 515 on the loading arm 520. Sensor unit 506 and control unit 515 are mounted in the same pivot bearing, with a tilting or pivoting of the sensor unit 506, the control unit 515 is moved. The control unit 515 acts on the loading arm 520 and pivots it against a force exerted by a spring 522, in the direction of the cover part 12. Preferably, a plurality of springs between cover part 12 and loading arm 520 are arranged so that the loading arm 520 moves smoothly.

FIGS. 27 and 28 show the condition of the loading device when missing

Surface product on the drum 32. The surface product 26.2 is between the am

Cover part 12 arranged loading arm 520 and the drum 32 loosely inserted. Since there is no surface product on the drum 32, the sensor finger 512 of the

Sensor device 506 in the groove 51 3 of the drum 32 a. As a result of this engagement, the second arm 508 of the sensor device 506 tilts in the direction of the drum 32

Tilting movement is also the control unit 51 5 taken, which is in particular by means of a torsion spring frictionally connected to the sensor unit 506. The movement releases the loading arm 520, which in turn pivots in the direction of the drum 32 by the spring 522, which is arranged on the cover part 1 2. In this pivoting movement is the Surface product 26.2 of the roller 28.2 pressed against the drum 32, in particular between the drum 32 and the pressure roller 33. If the drum 32 is driven or rotated about its longitudinal axis, the surface product 26.2 between the pressure roller 33 and drum 32 is pulled. In the following, since the surface product 26.2 is now conveyed via the drum 32, the sensor finger 512 is lifted out of the groove 51 3 again, so that the loading arm 520 is pushed back into its inactive position. This avoids that the loading arm 520 presses during normal operation on the drum 32 and the surface product 26.2 and unnecessarily increases the friction and thus the force required to operate the dispenser 10.

FIGS. 29 to 33 show an embodiment of the dispenser 10 with different guidance of the surface product 26. The roller 28 with the surface product 26 is inserted into the dispenser 10 with a unwinding direction in this embodiment. In particular, the embodiments of the dispenser 10 of FIGS. 2 to 4 correspond to the embodiments of FIGS. 29 to 31 and FIGS

Embodiments of FIGS. 6 and 7, the embodiments of FIGS. 32 and 33 respectively with opposite rolling direction of the roller 28 and the rollers 28.1 and 28.2.

Claims

claims

1 . A dispensing device (10) for dispensing a sheet-like surface product (26) from a roller (28) comprising at least one housing part (14) and a roller guide, wherein the roller guide comprises at least a first running surface (610) and a second opposite running surface (61 2), wherein both running surfaces (610, 612) in the operating state of the dispenser (10) form an inclined plane.

Second output device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the

Running surfaces (610, 612) to a rear wall (16) or a limiting device (614) are inclined towards.

3. Output device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the

Dispensing device (10) has at least one limiting device (614), which is configured in such a way that the roller (28) arranged in the roller guide is prevented from slipping down on the running surfaces (610, 61) by the limiting device (614) as a function of a roller diameter (D _R ) 2) is prevented.

4. dispensing device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized

in that the roller guide comprises tolerance compensation (620) at least on one side.

5. Output device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the

Tolerance compensation (620) comprising at least one second tread (612), which can be issued in the lateral direction.

6. dispensing device (10) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the tolerance compensation (620) is resiliently mounted.

7. dispensing device (10) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the tolerance compensation (620) on a lateral wall (42) is articulated.

8. A method for guiding a roller (28) in an output device (10), wherein a roller (28) with a sheet-like surface product (26) on or in one

Roller guide, the at least two running surfaces (610, 612) which form an inclined plane, is arranged, wherein the roller (28) at least partially on the running surfaces (610, 612) rests and depending on a roller diameter (D _R ) the Roller guide is passed along.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the roller guide comprises a limiting device (614), and the roller (28) by means of

Clamping device (614) is supported.

10. The method according to any one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the roller (28) in dependence on the roller diameter (D _R ), the running surfaces (610, 612) slides down.

1 1. Method according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the roller (28) after falling below a certain roll diameter (D _R ) of the running surfaces (610, 612) is transferred to a Restrollenaufnahme (630).

1 2. A method according to claims 1 1, characterized in that a roll core (29) of the roller (28) after the sheet-like surface product (26) has been removed from the roll, in a roll core receptacle (636) is transferred.