A device for dispensing a single sheet of paper with one hand.

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for dispensing single sheets of paper from a bundle, allowing users to easily obtain a single sheet of paper by operating a handle with one hand, without getting liquid or saliva on their fingers, and even for those with limited dexterity. The device can be installed horizontally or vertically on a wall to suit the installation location. [Solution] A device for dispensing a single sheet of paper, characterized in that a bundle of paper is placed on a paper tray, the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the paper are fixed, and a part of the top surface is further pressed down, and as the handle gear is operated, the meshing gears work in conjunction to rotate the attached rubber roller, and the closely fitted rubber roller and the paper exert frictional force on each other, causing a part of the paper on the top surface to float up, and a single sheet of paper is ejected and made available, and a method for using this device for dispensing a single sheet of paper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus for taking out one sheet of paper at a time with one hand from a stack of papers.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, when separating and discharging a stack of multiple sheets of paper one by one, as a part of a paper feeding device, there are copying machines, printing machines, copy-fax machines, personal computers, etc. that include a paper feeding roller, and as the paper feeding roller rotates, one sheet of printed paper is discharged.

[0003] Also, in an attempt to easily take out one sheet from a stack of papers, liquid or saliva has been attached to the fingertips.

[0004] And a rubber cap has been worn on the fingertips to apply frictional force and attempt to easily take out one sheet of paper.

[0005] The following patent document discloses an automatic paper feeding box device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, the papers in a stack stick to each other. When attempting to take out one sheet, it involves delicate and careful actions, requires using both hands to obtain the paper, thus consuming time and effort, and can be laborious if there is a large quantity.

[0008] And when taking out one sheet by attaching saliva to the fingertips, it is unclean, looks bad, and if this action is repeated several times, there is also a concern about the invasion of miscellaneous bacteria into the body, which is unhygienic.

[0009] Furthermore, when applying liquid to one's fingertips to pick up a sheet of paper, due to the nature of the paper, microscopic irregularities will occur at the point of contact with the liquid, discoloration will occur, and the paper will be damaged in detail.

[0010] Furthermore, there are copiers, printers, copier / fax machines, and computer printers that dispense a single sheet of paper. However, all of these are devices that print and dispense a single sheet, and they are large and require storage space, making them inconvenient for small-scale use.

[0011] Furthermore, elderly people, young children, and those with limited hand dexterity due to injury may experience difficulty in taking out and obtaining a single sheet of paper.

[0012] Furthermore, the automatic paper feeding box device described in Patent Document 1 had drawbacks. When discharging paper from the inclined outlet (17) provided in the box (10), if multiple sheets of paper are bundled together and need to be separated into a single sheet for discharge, it is impossible to discharge a single sheet unless the outlet is the thickness of a single sheet of paper. However, the thickness of business cards and paper varies greatly, and the device does not have a structure that can adjust for this. On the other hand, if the inclined outlet (17) is made wider, multiple sheets of paper will be discharged, and when discharging, the paper will protrude from either the top or bottom or the side of the box, making discharge impossible.

[0013] In light of these circumstances, the objective of this invention is to provide a more practical device for dispensing a single sheet of paper. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems in a device for dispensing a single sheet of paper by the following means. Specifically, as described in claim 1, a bundle of paper is placed on a paper tray, both sides of the paper are fixed with side plates that can move left and right, the upper and lower parts of the paper are fixed with paper stoppers that can move forward and backward provided on the paper tray, and the upper surface is pressed down by vertical movement stoppers provided on the paper stoppers to suppress displacement.

[0015] Furthermore, as described in claim 2, the handle gear rotates in conjunction with the operation of the handle gear, and the small gear that meshes with it moves in conjunction with the operation of the handle gear, allowing the rubber roller attached to the small gear to rotate. Therefore, as described in claim 3, a passage with an inclined angle is provided in the side plate, and the small gear can move inclined and rotate in that passage. Moreover, since it is formed in conjunction with the handle gear, the rubber roller and the provided paper are always in close contact with each other.

[0016] Then, as described in claim 4, as the rubber roller rotates, the rubber roller and the paper in close contact exert a frictional force on each other, causing a portion of the paper on the upper surface to float up, making it possible to remove and obtain one sheet of paper. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, as described in claim 2, the device for dispensing a single sheet of paper is operated in conjunction with the handle gear, which rotates together with the handle. This causes the meshing small gears to move in conjunction with the operation of the handle gears, and the rubber rollers attached to the small gears to rotate. Therefore, it can be operated with one hand, eliminating the need for both hands, and can be performed easily, quickly, and with simple operation.

[0018] Also, as in claim 4, as the rubber roller rotates and drives, the rubber roller and the paper provided in close contact exert frictional forces on each other, causing a part of the paper on the upper surface to float, taking out one sheet of paper, and making it available. Therefore, even for adhesive paper, there is no need to attach saliva or liquid to the hand, it is hygienic, and it is possible to suppress fine unevenness and damage to the details on the paper. And because it is a simple operation, it can reduce time, labor, and hardship.

[0019] And, as in claim 4, when installed on a wall surface (vertical), it can be installed by screwing using screws into the screw insertion part on the bottom surface, so it can be installed in a variety of places.

[0020] Also, even for the elderly, infants, and those with limited hand mobility who cannot use their hands skillfully, it can be operated with one hand, so it can be easily operated. Also, because it is the same size as the paper, it can be easily carried around.

[0021] In this way, whether in the horizontal position (see Fig. 1) or when wall-mounted (vertical, see Fig. 4), the paper is discharged in front of the user, making it possible to easily take out one sheet of paper.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a side view of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a diagram for explaining the state where a sheet of paper is placed on Fig. 1 and one sheet of paper floats. [Figure 4] It is a side view of the device installed on a wall surface (vertical). [Figure 5] It is a diagram for explaining the state where a sheet of paper is installed on Fig. 4 and one sheet of paper protrudes.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described. This device is configured by placing bundled paper onto a paper tray and then operating the device.

[0024] First, let's explain while referring to the drawings. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device that dispenses a single sheet of paper. Figure 2 is a side view thereof.

[0025] First, the left side plate (5) and the right side plate (6), which can slide left and right, are fixed to the paper tray (1) to allow adjustment of the paper's width by sliding them. Then, the upper part of the paper stopper (7), which can fix the top of the paper, and the lower part of the paper stopper (8), which can slide back and forth, are fixed to allow adjustment of the paper's height by sliding them. Furthermore, the vertical movement stoppers (9) provided on the paper stoppers (7) and (8) can move up and down even if the amount of paper is increased or decreased, and are always located on the top surface of the paper. The weight of the vertical movement stoppers (9) can also hold the paper down. In this way, the paper is securely fixed on all four sides and on top, preventing it from shifting.

[0026] Furthermore, even if the paper being placed is enlarged or reduced in size, the paper size can be adjusted by adjusting the width using the side panels (which can slide left and right) (6) and the height using the paper stoppers (which can slide forward and backward) (8).

[0027] Furthermore, the handle gear (2), which rotates in conjunction with the handle and is equipped with a rubber coating on the surface of the handle that comes into contact with the hand, is rotated counterclockwise, and in conjunction with this operation, the small gear (3) which meshes with the handle gear (2) rotates clockwise, causing the rubber roller (4) to rotate clockwise. The paper (13) and the rubber roller (4) are able to move stably relative to each other.

[0028] The side plates (5) and (6) are provided with inclined passages (10), and the small gear (3) and the attached rubber roller (4) can move inclined and rotate freely through these passages, and are also formed to mesh with the handle gear (2). As a result, the rubber roller (4) is designed to always maintain close contact with the top surface of the paper even when the amount of paper is increased or decreased, and paper displacement can be effectively suppressed.

[0029] Next, Figure 3 shows a state in which a sheet of paper (13) is placed on Figure 1, and a portion of the paper (13) on the upper surface is floating, making it possible to remove one sheet of paper. The highly frictional rubber roller (4) generates a clockwise rotational drive, and as a result, frictional force acts between it and the paper (13) that is in close contact with it. The portion of the paper (13) on the upper surface that is in contact with the rubber roller (4) is pushed out by the rubber roller (4), and the paper that has slid downwards is then lifted up, and one sheet is ejected, making it easily obtainable.

[0030] Figure 4 is a side view of the device mounted vertically on a wall. The device is mounted vertically on a wall by inserting mounting tools such as screwdrivers into wall-mounting spaces (16) provided at the four corners of the paper tray, and then fastening them with screws (15) to the bottom mounting screw insertion parts (14) provided on the bottom surface. Thus, the device is structured to be mounted on a wall.

[0031] Figure 5 shows the paper (13) placed in Figure 4, with the paper (13) protruding to the front, and represents a state where one sheet has been ejected and can be removed. Even when this device is mounted vertically on a wall, the operation of the device and the movement of its components remain unchanged from when it is mounted horizontally, ensuring stable operation. Therefore, whether mounted horizontally (see Figure 3) or vertically on a wall (see Figure 5), the paper can be ejected in front of the operator, making it easy to remove a single sheet of paper, thus achieving the same effect.

[0032] The paper dispenser of this invention can be used in situations where a single sheet of paper needs to be quickly dispensed for packaging or other tasks in the workplace, or by individuals performing repetitive tasks. It can also be used for individually packaged bags sold in convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, etc. Furthermore, its use is not limited to places where there are many people with limited hand mobility, such as hospitals or nursing homes, but can be installed anywhere and used conveniently by anyone.

[0033] Polypropylene is the most suitable material for the device body, but plastic, wood, or metal are also acceptable. For the rubber on the handle and the rubber rollers, TPR material, which has anti-slip properties and is used in everyday items and tools, is suitable, but rubber or silicone with anti-slip properties is also acceptable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 Paper tray 2 Handle gear 3 Small gears 4 Rubber rollers 5 Side panels 6. Side panels (slidable left and right) 7. Paper stopper 8. Paper stopper (slideable forward and backward) 9. Up / Down Movement Stopper 10. A passage with an inclined angle 11 Side plate passage 12 Paper stopper aisle 13 sheets 14. Bottom mounting screw insertion area 15 screws 16 wall-mounting spaces W Wall 100 Main unit of the device

Claims

1. A device for dispensing a single sheet of paper, characterized in that a bundle of paper is placed on a paper tray, both sides of the paper are fixed with side plates that can move left and right, the top and bottom of the paper are fixed with paper stoppers that can move forward and backward provided on the paper tray, and the top surface of the paper is pressed down by an up and down movement stopper provided on the paper stopper to suppress displacement, thereby fixing all four sides and the top surface of the paper and suppressing displacement even when installed on a wall.

2. The device for dispensing a single sheet of paper according to claim 1, characterized in that, in conjunction with the operation of the handle and the handle gear which rotates together, a small gear which meshes with the handle moves in conjunction, and a rubber roller attached to the small gear rotates.

3. A device for dispensing a single sheet of paper according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a passage with an inclined angle is provided on the side plate, a small gear is capable of inclining and rotating in the passage, and is formed in mesh with a handle gear, so that the rubber roller and the provided sheet of paper are always in close contact with each other.

4. The device for dispensing a single sheet of paper according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, as the rubber roller rotates, the rubber roller and the paper in close contact with it exert a frictional force on each other, causing a portion of the paper on the upper surface to float up, making it possible to remove and obtain a single sheet of paper, and when installed on a wall (vertically), it can be installed by screwing it into the mounting screw insertion part on the bottom surface.

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