Outlet assembly for a dispenser of web-like absorbent material

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an outlet assembly (1) for arrangement to an outer wall (100) of a dispenser for web-like absorbent material, the outlet assembly (1) comprising a first part (10) defining a first outlet portion (12) and a second part (20) defining a second outlet portion (22), wherein said first part (10) comprises an edge attachment element (14) such that said first part (10) occupies a first part fixed position relative to a wall opening outer edge (120), said first part (10) further comprises a first connector element (16) and the second part (20) comprises a second connector element (26), said first and second connector elements (16, 26) such that said second part (20) can be attached to said first part (10) by means of a connection between said first and second connector elements (16, 26) such that said second part (20) occupies a second part fixed position relative to said first part (10), wherein a dispensing axis (X2) of said second outlet portion (22) extends along a dispensing axis (X1) of said first outlet portion (12). The present disclosure also relates to a kit for an outlet assembly, a dispenser comprising an outlet assembly and a method for assembling an outlet assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an outlet assembly for a distributor of radial absorbent material. The invention also relates to a method of assembling such an outlet assembly, and a distributor including the outlet assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Dispensers for using strip-shaped tissue paper for wiping or cleaning purposes are widely used. Strip-shaped tissue paper, such as paper towels or nonwoven materials, comes in various shapes and sizes. Typically, strip-shaped tissue paper can be supplied in folded stacks or in rolls.

[0003] For example, in some applications, it is desirable to provide web-shaped tissue paper material in the form of a center-feed roll, i.e., a roll of web-shaped material intended to be fed from the center of the roll, i.e., by pulling the web-shaped material in a direction at least partially parallel to the roll distribution axis.

[0004] A radial absorbent material can be, for example, a perforated radial absorbent material, wherein perforations arranged transversely to the length of the radial absorbent material divide the radial absorbent material into individual products.

[0005] Dispensers for dispensing perforated strip absorbent material can be equipped with dispensing elements, such as nozzles, adapted to ensure that the strip absorbent material separates along the perforation lines during dispensing. Therefore, the dispenser can provide product-by-product dispensing of individual products.

[0006] However, since it may sometimes be desirable to provide a product dispensing one after another (i.e., one by one), while at other times it may be desirable to provide a continuous dispensing of the axial absorbent material, i.e., a free-flow dispensing, different dispensers with different dispensing outlets, such as different nozzles, can be provided to meet various needs.

[0007] For reasons of efficiency and versatility, it is desirable to use the same distributor with different distribution outlets. Therefore, depending on the distribution outlet used, a distributor can be used, for example, for individual distribution or for free-flow distribution.

[0008] In addition, in order to facilitate easy replacement of the distributor's distribution outlets, the distribution outlets must be arranged to the distributor in a time-efficient manner, while ensuring that the distribution outlets are properly positioned and arranged to the distributor to ensure the distribution function.

[0009] For example, for dispensers already installed in, say, a series of public restrooms, it may be necessary to replace one or more existing outlets of the dispenser, for example, due to wear or a change in the type of tissue paper material to be dispensed. In this case, it is generally undesirable to remove the existing dispensers from their fixed locations in the restroom. For example, each dispenser may be fixed to a vertical wall of the restroom. In these situations, it is not possible for a person performing the arrangement or replacement of the dispenser's outlet components to move the dispenser around to achieve a convenient working position. Instead, the person must use the dispenser in the orientation fixed to the wall. In some cases, this may mean arranging the dispensing outlet to the generally vertical outer wall of the dispenser.

[0010] Therefore, when the dispenser is in a fixed orientation, it is necessary to be able to easily arrange the dispensing outlet to the outer wall of the dispenser, for example, to be able to easily arrange the dispensing outlet to the outer wall of the dispenser that extends in a generally vertical direction.

[0011] Given the above, there is a need for improvement or alternatives when it comes to dispensers that offer options for different dispensing outlets. Summary of the Invention

[0012] One object of the present invention is to provide a solution that satisfies one or more of the above-mentioned requirements.

[0013] In a first aspect, this objective is achieved by an outlet assembly disposed to an outer wall of a dispenser for a web-like absorbent material, the outer wall defining a wall opening extending through the wall along an outlet axis, the wall opening having an opening edge, and the outlet assembly being adapted to form an outlet for dispensing the web-like absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening in a direction along the outlet axis.

[0014] The outlet assembly includes a first portion defining a first outlet portion extending along a dispensing axis of the first portion; and

[0015] The second part defines a second outlet portion extending along the distribution axis of the second part. Furthermore, the first part includes an edge attachment element that allows the first part to be attached to the edge of the wall opening by means of the edge attachment element, such that the first part occupies a first portion fixed position relative to the outer edge of the wall opening, wherein the distribution axis of the first outlet portion extends along the outlet axis. The first part also includes a first connector element, and the second part includes a second connector element, the first and second connector elements allowing the second part to be attached to the first part when the first part is in the fixed position by means of the connection between the first and second connector elements, such that the second part occupies a second portion fixed position relative to the first part, wherein the distribution axis of the second outlet portion extends along the distribution axis of the first outlet portion, such that when the first part is in the first portion fixed position relative to the edge of the wall opening and the second part is in the second portion fixed position relative to the first part, the first outlet portion and the second outlet portion form an outlet for dispensing a radial absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening in a direction along the outlet axis.

[0016] Optionally, the dispenser wall has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and an edge attachment element allows the first portion to be positioned from the first side of the dispenser wall into a first portion fixed position, and a first connector element and a second connector element allow the second portion to be positioned from the second side of the dispenser wall into a second portion fixed position.

[0017] Optionally, the first part and the second part are configured such that when the first part is located in a fixed position relative to the first part edge of the wall opening and the second part is located in a fixed position relative to the first part, at least a portion of the wall opening edge is positioned between the first part and the second part.

[0018] Optionally, the first part includes a first fastening hole extending in a direction along the distribution axis of the first part, and the second part includes a second fastening hole extending in a direction along the distribution axis of the second part, and when the second part is in the fixed position of the second part, the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole are aligned in a direction along the distribution axis of the first part and the second part, allowing the fastening member to be inserted through the first fastening hole and the second fastening hole.

[0019] Optionally, the first part also includes a support member extending around the second outlet portion in the length and width directions, the length and width directions being perpendicular to the distribution axis of the first part.

[0020] Alternatively, the support components can form a wall portion.

[0021] Optionally, the support member is adapted to extend in both the length and width directions so as to extend over at least a portion (such as the entire wall opening edge) of the wall opening edge when the first portion is in the fixed position.

[0022] Optionally, the first portion is defined as one or more protrusions projecting from the support member in a direction along the distribution axis of the first portion, wherein the one or more protrusions include an edge attachment element and / or a first connector element, and / or, when the first portion includes a fastening hole, includes a first fastening hole.

[0023] Optionally, the first part is configured such that the support member is adapted to be arranged on a first side of the distributor wall, wherein the first side of the distributor wall is the outer side of the distributor wall.

[0024] Optionally, the second part includes a nozzle portion that forms the second outlet portion.

[0025] Optionally, the second portion is configured such that the nozzle portion is adapted to be disposed on a second side of the distributor wall, wherein the second side of the distributor wall is the inner side of the distributor wall.

[0026] Optionally, the first part enables the first part to move from an initial state where the first part is not attached to the edge of the wall opening to a fixed position through one or more attachment steps.

[0027] Optionally, the first portion is configured relative to the edge of the wall opening to be guided toward a fixed position of the first portion during at least one of the one or more attachment steps.

[0028] Optionally, the first part is such that in the first attachment step, the first part can move from an initial state where the first part is not attached to the edge of the wall opening to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the edge of the wall opening, and in the second attachment step, the first part can move from the predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position.

[0029] Optionally, the first portion is configured relative to the edge of the wall opening to be guided toward the fixed position of the first portion during the second attachment step.

[0030] Optionally, the first part is such that, in the first attachment step, the first part can move along the outlet axis only when the first part occupies an angular position relative to the outlet axis within a first range of angular positions around the outlet axis.

[0031] Optionally, the edge attachment element allows the first portion to be moved from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating about the outlet axis during the second attachment step.

[0032] Here, "by rotation" means that a part can move in the direction of rotation by moving around the axis. Rotation can extend over any angular measure around the exit axis; that is, "by rotation" does not necessarily mean that the part can move 360 ​​degrees around the axis.

[0033] For example, the first part can be moved from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating about the outlet axis, wherein the rotation does not exceed 360 degrees, such as not exceeding 180 degrees or not exceeding 90 degrees. The rotation can, for example, be greater than 10 degrees.

[0034] Optionally, the wall opening edge includes a joining member, and the edge attachment element is adapted to engage with the joining member.

[0035] Optionally, the first part and the second part enable the second part to move from an initial state where the second part is not attached to the first part to a fixed position of the second part through one or more attachment steps.

[0036] Optionally, the second part is configured relative to the first part to be guided toward a fixed position of the second part during at least one attachment step in one or more attachment steps.

[0037] Optionally, the second part and the first part enable the second part to move from an initial state where it is not attached to the first part to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the first part during the first attachment step, and to move from the predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position during the second attachment step.

[0038] Optionally, the second part is configured relative to the first part to be guided toward a fixed position of the first part during the second attachment step.

[0039] Optionally, the second part and the first part enable the second part to move at least partially along the direction of the distribution axis of the first part only when the second part is within a first range of angular positions about the distribution axis of the first part.

[0040] For example, the first range of angular position may not exceed 180 degrees, such as not exceeding 90 degrees or not exceeding 45 degrees. The first range of angular position may, for example, exceed 10 degrees. For example, the first range of angular position may be from 10 degrees to 90 degrees, such as from 10 degrees to 45 degrees.

[0041] Optionally, the first part and the second part are configured such that the second part can be moved from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating the second part about the distribution axis of the first part.

[0042] For example, the second part can be moved from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating the second part about the distribution axis of the first part, wherein the rotation does not exceed 360 degrees, such as not exceeding 180 degrees or not exceeding 90 degrees. The rotation can be, for example, greater than 10 degrees.

[0043] Optionally, when the second part is in a fixed position relative to the first part, the first connector element and the second connector element are adapted to engage by abutting each other in a direction along the distribution axis of the first part.

[0044] In a second aspect, the objective is achieved by a kit for an export component comprising at least one first part and at least two second parts, wherein each of the two second parts is attachable to the first part to form an export component according to the first aspect, and wherein the second export portions of the two second parts are different from each other.

[0045] Optionally, the second outlet portion of one of the second portions is adapted to dispense the radial absorbent material one by one, and the second outlet portion of the other of the second portions is adapted to dispense the same radial absorbent material continuously.

[0046] In a third aspect, the objective is achieved by a dispenser comprising an outer wall defining a wall opening extending through the wall along an outlet axis, the wall opening having a wall opening edge, and the dispenser further comprising an outlet assembly according to the first aspect.

[0047] In a fourth aspect, the objective is achieved by a method for arranging an outlet assembly according to the first aspect onto an outer wall of a dispenser for a radial absorbent material, the outer wall defining a wall opening extending through the outer wall along an outlet axis, and the wall opening having a wall opening edge, the method comprising:

[0048] -Through one or more attachment steps, the first portion is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the edge of the wall opening to a fixed position relative to the edge of the wall opening; and

[0049] -Through one or more attachment steps, the second part is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the first part to a fixed position relative to the first part.

[0050] Optionally, the method further includes the following steps:

[0051] When the first part and the second part are respectively in the first part fixed position and the second part fixed position, fastening members are used to fasten the first part and the second part.

[0052] Optionally, the step of moving the first part from its initial state of not being attached to the edge of the wall opening to the fixed position of the first part includes:

[0053] - A first attachment step, comprising moving the first portion from an initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to the edge of the wall opening or at the edge of the wall opening; and

[0054] - A second attachment step, the second attachment step including moving the first part from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position of the first part.

[0055] Optionally, the step of moving the second part from its initial state of not being attached to the first part to the fixed position of the first part includes:

[0056] - A first attachment step, comprising moving the second part from an initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to or at the first part by a first movement in at least a first direction; and

[0057] - A second attachment step, the second attachment step comprising moving the second part from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position of the first part by a second movement in at least a second direction different from the first direction.

[0058] Other advantages and advantageous features of the invention are disclosed in the following description and dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0059] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a more detailed description of embodiments of the present invention, cited by way of example, follows.

[0060] In the attached diagram:

[0061] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of a variant of the outlet assembly including the first part 10, the second part 20, and the wall opening 110 in the wall 100 of the distributor;

[0062] Figures 2a to 2e It shows that Figure 1 The first part 10 is attached to the wall opening edge 120 of the wall opening 110 in the wall 100 of the dispenser;

[0063] Figures 3a to 3d It shows Figure 1 Part 20 and Figure 1 The first part 10 is attached to the wall opening edge 120 of the wall opening 110 in the wall 100 of the dispenser; and

[0064] Figure 4a and 4b They respectively show the ones with Figure 1 The distributor 1000 of the outlet component 1 is in the open and closed states respectively.

[0065] Reference numerals indicate the same features throughout the figures. In some figures, certain reference numerals are omitted for clarity. Detailed Implementation

[0066] Figure 1 A distributor 1000 for use with radial absorbent material is shown (see [reference]). Figures 4a to 4b An example of the outlet component 1 of the outer wall 100 of the )

[0067] The dispenser may include a storage compartment configured to contain a supply source of web-like absorbent material. The supply source of web-like absorbent material may be in the form of a stack or a roll. The outlet assembly described herein can be used with different types of dispensers. However, the outlet assembly described herein may be particularly advantageous for use with dispensers adapted to hold a supply source of web-like absorbent material in the form of a center-feed roll, i.e., a roll from which web-like material is dispensed from the center. The outlet assembly described herein may be arranged to the outer wall of the dispenser to provide a dispensing outlet, enabling the web-like absorbent material to be dispensed from the supply source of web-like absorbent material to the outside of the dispenser via the dispensing outlet.

[0068] Wig absorbent material can be any wiggled material used for the aforementioned wiping or cleaning purposes, such as paper or nonwoven materials. For example, wig absorbent material can be a disposable material, i.e., a material intended for use only once or a few times and then discarded. Wig absorbent material can be recyclable. For example, wig absorbent material can be toilet paper or paper towel material.

[0069] The outlet assembly can be disposed on any outer wall of the dispenser. However, when the outer wall is located in a position suitable for attaching or replacing the outlet assembly of the dispenser, the outlet assembly described herein offers the advantage of easy attachment to an outer wall that extends primarily in the vertical direction. For example, and as in Figure 4a and 4b In the dispenser 1000 shown, the outer wall 100 can be shaped as follows: Figure 4a The open state of the distributor 1000 shown and as follows Figure 4b The dispenser 1000 shown is in the form of a cover moving between its closed and open states.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the outer wall 100 defines a wall opening 110 extending through the wall 100 along the outlet axis X and having a wall opening edge 120. The size and shape of the wall opening 110 can be adapted to realize the arrangement of the outlet assembly 1, which forms an outlet for dispensing a strip of absorbent material from the dispenser 1000 through the wall opening 110 in the direction along the outlet axis X.

[0071] The term "in the direction along the axis" herein refers to a direction having at least one component along the axis. For example, the direction may have its maximum component oriented along the axis. For example, the direction may be substantially parallel to the axis. The above embodiments apply to all uses of the term "in the direction along the axis" in this application.

[0072] The outlet assembly 1 includes a first portion 10 defining a first outlet portion 12 extending along a distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10; and a second portion 20 defining a second outlet portion 22 extending along a distribution axis X2 of the second portion 20.

[0073] The first portion 10 includes an edge attachment element 14, which allows the first portion 10 to be attached to the edge 120 of the wall opening by means of the edge attachment element 14, thereby occupying a first partial fixed position relative to the outer edge 120 of the wall opening, wherein the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12 extends in a direction along the outlet axis X. For example, and as in the variant shown, the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12 may extend parallel to the outlet axis X. For example, and as shown, when the first portion 10 is in the first partial fixed position, the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12 may coincide with the outlet axis X.

[0074] The first portion 10 further includes a first connector element 16, and the second portion 20 includes a second connector element 26. The first connector element 16 and the second connector element 26 are such that when the first portion 10 is in the first portion fixed position, the second portion 20 can be attached to the first portion 10 by means of the connection between the first connector element 16 and the second connector element 26, such that the second portion 20 occupies a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion 10, wherein the distribution axis X2 of the second outlet portion 22 extends in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12. For example, and as shown in the variant, the distribution axis X2 of the second outlet portion 22 can extend parallel to the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12. For example, and as shown, when the second portion 20 is in the second portion fixed position, the distribution axis X2 of the second outlet portion 22 can coincide with the distribution axis X1 of the first outlet portion 12.

[0075] Therefore, the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are such that when the first portion 10 is in a first portion fixed position relative to the wall opening edge 120 and the second portion 20 is in a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion 10, the first outlet portion 12 and the second outlet portion 22 form an outlet for dispensing the radial absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening 110 in a direction along the outlet axis X.

[0076] In this document, "fixed position" refers to a position that is fixed such that the portion located in the fixed position remains in that position without requiring any external support, regardless of the orientation of the wall 100 having the wall opening 110. Therefore, when the first portion 10 is in the first fixed position relative to the edge 120 of the wall opening, this means that the first portion 10 will remain in the first fixed position without any external support. That is, the first portion 10 is supported by the edge 120 of the wall opening. Similarly, when the second portion 20 is in the second fixed position relative to the first portion 10, this means that the second portion 10 will remain in the first fixed position without any external support and regardless of the orientation of the wall 100 having the wall opening 110. That is, the second portion 20 is supported by the first portion 10.

[0077] The above suggests that the arrangement of the outlet assembly 1 to the wall 100 of the dispenser 1000 including the wall opening 110 can be performed in a first step and a second step. The first step includes moving the first portion 10 from an initial state where it is not attached to the edge 120 of the wall opening to a first portion fixed position relative to the edge of the wall opening. The second step includes moving the second portion 20 from an initial state where it is not attached to the first portion 10 to a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion 10.

[0078] Therefore, when performing the second step of attaching the second part 20 to the first part 10, the first part 10 remains in its fixed position without external support, which facilitates the placement process. Similarly, once the second part 20 is attached to the first part 10, the second part 20 remains in its fixed position without external support, which facilitates any further attachment steps, such as applying fastening elements to secure the second part 20 to the first part 10, and / or securing the first part 10 to the wall 100. Thus, the outlet assembly 1 can be conveniently arranged to the wall 100 of the dispenser 1000, including the wall opening 110, regardless of the wall orientation. For example, the outlet assembly 1 can be conveniently arranged to a wall 100 extending in a generally vertical direction.

[0079] Optionally, and as in the variant shown, the first portion 10 includes a first fastening hole 19 extending in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10, and the second portion 20 includes a second fastening hole 29 extending in a direction along the distribution axis X2 of the second portion 20. The first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are configured such that when the second portion 20 is in the second portion fixed position, the first fastening hole 19 and the second fastening hole 29 are aligned in a direction along the distribution axes X1, X2 of the first portion 10 and the second portion 20, thereby allowing a fastening member (not shown) to be inserted through the first fastening hole 19 and the second fastening hole 29.

[0080] With this fastening member, the outlet assembly 1 can be fixed to the dispenser 100 to ensure that the first part 10 and the second part 20 also remain in their respective fixed positions during the use of the dispenser 1000 and the outlet assembly 1.

[0081] Fastening components can be any type of suitable fastening assembly, such as pins, bolts, or screws.

[0082] Optionally, and as in the variant shown, the dispenser wall 100 has a first side 101 and a second side 102 opposite to the first side 101 (see [link]). Figures 2a to 2e The first portion 10 is positioned from the first side 101 of the dispenser wall 100 in a first portion fixed position, and the first connector element 16 and the second connector element 26 are positioned from the second side 102 of the dispenser wall 100 in a second portion fixed position.

[0083] Therefore, the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 can be such that when the first portion 10 is in a first portion fixed position relative to the wall opening edge 120 and the second portion 20 is in a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion 10, at least a portion of the wall opening edge 120 is positioned between the first portion 10 and the second portion 20.

[0084] Therefore, both the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 can extend in a direction perpendicular to their respective distribution axes X1, X2, so as to extend over at least a portion of the wall opening edge 120 when they are in the first fixed position and the second fixed position, respectively.

[0085] For example, the first portion 10 may include a support member 18 extending in the length direction L and the width direction W around the second outlet portion 12, the length direction L and the width direction W being perpendicular to the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10. When the first portion 10 is in the first fixed position, the support member 18 may be adapted to extend in the length direction L and the width direction W so as to extend over at least a portion of the wall opening edge 120. Thus, the first portion 10 may allow the support member 18 to extend substantially parallel to the dispenser wall 100 in the first fixed position. For example, the support member 18 may abut against the dispenser wall 100 in the direction along the outlet axis X in the first fixed position.

[0086] For example, and as in the illustrated variant, the first portion 10 may define one or more protrusions 17, 17', 17" that protrude from the support member 18 in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10. Thus, when the first portion 10 is in the first fixed position, the one or more protrusions 17, 17', 17" may be adapted to extend through the wall opening 110, wherein the support member 18 is located, for example, on a first side 101 of the distributor wall 100. Therefore, the first connector element 16 may be included in one or more of the protrusions 17, 17', 17" such that the second portion 20 can be positioned from the second side 102 of the distributor wall 102 in the second fixed position.

[0087] In another example, the second portion 20 may be defined by one or more protrusions projecting in a direction along the distribution axis X2 of the second portion 20. Thus, the protrusions may be adapted to extend through the wall opening 110 to contact the first portion 10 in a first fixed position, such as as outlined above, where the support member 18 is located on the first sidewall 101.

[0088] Optionally, and as in the illustrated example, the support member 18 described above is constituted by or includes a wall portion 18 extending about the second outlet portion 12 in the length direction L and the width direction W, the length direction L and the width direction W being perpendicular to the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10. Therefore, the first portion 10 can be positioned such that, in a first fixed position, the wall portion extends substantially parallel to the distributor wall 100. For example, the wall portion 18 can abut against the distributor wall 100 in the direction along the outlet axis X in the first fixed position.

[0089] Optionally, when the first portion 10 is in the fixed position, the wall portion 18 may be adapted to extend in the length direction L and the width direction W so as to extend over the entire wall opening edge 120. Thus, the wall portion 18 may close most of the wall opening 110, such that the dispensing opening formed by the first dispensing opening portion 12 and the second dispensing opening portion 22 provides a unique passage between the first side 101 and the second side 102 of the dispenser wall 100 in the region of the wall opening 110.

[0090] For example, and as in the variant shown, the first portion 10 can be configured such that the wall portion 18 is adapted to be disposed on the first side 101 of the dispenser wall 100, i.e., on the outer side. Thus, and as in the variant shown, the wall portion 18 can be adapted to conform to the outer side 101 of the dispenser wall 100. Therefore, the dispenser 1000 as a whole can provide a smooth and pleasing appearance.

[0091] For example, as in the variant shown and as explained above with respect to the support member 18, when the support member 18 is constituted by the wall portion 18, the first portion 10 may define one or more protrusions 17, 17', 17" that protrude from the wall portion 18 in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10.

[0092] For example, and as in the variant shown, the one or more protrusions 17, 17', 17" may include an edge attachment element 14 and / or a first connector element 16 and / or a first fastening hole 19.

[0093] Therefore, the edge attachment element 14 and / or the first connector element 16 and / or the first fastening hole 19 can be arranged so that they do not need to extend into the wall portion 18 of the first portion 10. Therefore, the wall portion 18 can form a smooth outer surface of the dispenser 1000 as needed.

[0094] When the first portion 10 includes the wall portion 18 as described above, it should be understood that the first portion 10 and the edge attachment element 14 allow the first portion 10 to be positioned from the first side 101 (i.e., the outside) of the dispenser wall 100 in a first portion fixed position.

[0095] Optionally, the first and / or second portions 10, 20 may include nozzle portions 28 forming the first outlet portion 12 and / or the second outlet portion 22.

[0096] For example, and as in the variant shown, the second portion 20 may include a nozzle portion 28 forming the second outlet portion 22.

[0097] Nozzle portion 28 may be a portion having a defined nozzle length in the direction along the distribution axis X1 of the associated components 10, 20, so as to form a first outlet portion 12 and / or a second outlet portion 22 having lengths selected to be suitable for distribution.

[0098] For example, the nozzle portion 28 can cause the corresponding outlet portion 22 to form a tapered outlet path. The nozzle portion 28 can be arranged to have a tapered outlet path with a large diameter facing inwards towards the dispenser. Therefore, by adjusting, for example, the material forming the outlet path, the length of the outlet path, and / or the angle of the tapered outlet path, the friction experienced by the strip material during its passage through the outlet path can be controlled. Thus, the nozzle portion 28 can be adapted, for example, to enable the dispensing of perforated strip absorbent material arranged in the dispenser one after another.

[0099] As shown in the variant, the nozzle portion 28 can be adapted to be arranged on the second side 102 of the distributor wall, i.e., the inner side.

[0100] For example, and as shown, the second portion 20 may include a nozzle portion 28 forming the second outlet portion 22, and the second portion 20 may be configured such that the nozzle portion 28 will be arranged on the second side 102 of the dispenser wall 100, i.e., the inner side (see Figure 100). Figures 3a to 3d ).

[0101] Therefore, the second part 20 and the first and second connector elements 16, 26 can be positioned such that the second part 20 can be placed in a fixed position from the second side 102, i.e., the inside of the distributor wall 100.

[0102] As described above, and as in the illustrated variant, the first portion 10 can be moved from an initial state where it is not attached to the wall opening edge 120 to a fixed position via one or more attachment steps. Optionally, the first portion 10 is configured relative to the wall opening edge 120 to be guided toward the fixed position during at least one of the attachment steps. This facilitates the process of positioning the first portion 10 in the fixed position.

[0103] For example, and as Figures 2a to 2e As shown, the first portion 10 is such that in the first attachment step, the first portion 10 can move from an initial state in which the first portion 10 is not attached to the wall opening edge 120 to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the wall opening edge 120, and in the second attachment step, the first portion 10 can move from the predetermined intermediate position to a first portion fixed position, wherein the first portion 10 is configured relative to the wall opening edge 120 to be guided toward the first portion fixed position during the second attachment step.

[0104] Figure 2a This shows the initial position when not attached to the wall opening edge 120. Figure 1 The first part 10 of an exemplary variant of the outlet component 1 is shown as a first side 101 outside the distributor wall 100. Figure 2b The first portion 10 is shown in a predetermined intermediate position at the edge 120 of the wall opening. Figure 2c The first portion 10 is shown in a fixed position relative to the first portion of the wall opening edge 120.

[0105] Figure 2d It shows when located with Figure 2b The first part 10 is in the same predetermined intermediate position, but is viewed from the second side 102, which is the inside of the dispenser wall 100. Figure 2e It shows when located as Figure 2c The first part 10 is in a fixed position, but it is viewed from the second side 102.

[0106] By way of example only, and in the variant shown, the first portion 10 may be moved along the outlet axis X of the wall opening 100 during the first attachment step only when the first portion 10 occupies an angular position relative to the outlet axis X within a first range of angular positions about the outlet axis X.

[0107] like Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown, the first portion 10 occupies an angular position relative to the outlet axis X within an angular position range around the outlet axis X, wherein the protrusions 17, 17', 17" can be inserted through the wall opening 110. For this purpose, the contours of the protrusions 17, 17', 17" of the first portion 10 and the size and shape of the wall opening edge 120 can be adapted to each other such that the protrusions 17, 17', 17" can only be inserted into the wall opening 100 when the first portion 10 occupies an angular position relative to the outlet axis X within an angular position range around the outlet axis X. Therefore, in the first attachment step, the first portion 10 moves along the outlet axis X of the wall opening 110 to occupy such an angular position as shown in the diagram. Figure 2b The predetermined intermediate position is shown.

[0108] Optionally, the first portion 10 can be positioned such that when in the intermediate position, the first portion 10 remains in the intermediate position relative to the edge 120 of the wall opening without requiring external support.

[0109] Optionally, and as in the illustrated variant, the edge attachment element 14 allows the first portion 10 to move from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotation about the outlet axis X during the second attachment step. As shown in the example, the first portion 10 can be moved from... Figure 2b The middle position shown moves to Figure 2c The first part is shown in a fixed position. Here, "by rotation" means that a part can be moved by movement about an axis in the direction of rotation. Rotation can extend over any angular amount about the outlet axis; that is, "by rotation" does not necessarily mean that the part can move 360 ​​degrees about the axis. For example, and as in the variant shown, the first part 10 can be moved from a predetermined intermediate position to the first part fixed position by rotation about the outlet axis X, wherein the rotation does not exceed 360 degrees, such as not exceeding 180 degrees.

[0110] For example, and as shown, the edge attachment element 14 can prevent the first portion 10 from rotating further about the outlet axis X of the wall opening 100 when it is in the first portion position.

[0111] To guide the movement of the first part 10 between an initial position, an intermediate position, and / or a first fixed position, different types of guiding and / or retaining elements can be provided. For example, such guiding and / or retaining elements may include interacting male / female components, such as grooves, ridges, threads, etc.

[0112] For example, the wall opening edge 120 may include one or more engagement members 130, and the first portion 10 (such as the edge attachment element 14 of the first portion) may be adapted to engage with the engagement member 130.

[0113] For example, and as Figure 1 As shown, the edge attachment element 14 of the first portion 10 may include at least one tongue 13, which is adapted to engage with the wall opening edge 110 when the first portion 10 is in the first portion fixed position. For example, the tongue 13 is adapted to engage with the wall opening edge 120 by abutting it in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10.

[0114] For example, the wall opening edge 120 may include one or more engaging members 130, such as in the variant shown, where the engaging member 130 is in the form of a rib projecting along the outlet axis X. For example, as in the variant shown, the engaging member 130 may project along the outlet axis X in a direction toward the inside of the dispenser.

[0115] like Figures 2a to 2e As shown, the tongue 13 is arranged to interact with the engagement member 130 to hold the first portion 10 in a first portion fixed position 10 relative to the wall opening edge 120.

[0116] In another example, and as Figures 3a to 3d As shown, the first part 10 and the second part 20 allow the second part 20 to move from an initial state where the second part 20 is not attached to the edge of the wall opening to a fixed position via one or more attachment steps.

[0117] For example, the second part 20 may be configured relative to the first part 10 to be guided toward a fixed position of the second part during at least one of the attachment steps in one or more attachment steps.

[0118] Optionally, the second part 20 and the first part 10 can be such that the second part 20 can move from the initial state where the second part 20 is not attached to the first part 10 to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the first part 10 in the first attachment step, and can move from the predetermined intermediate position to the fixed position of the second part in the second attachment step.

[0119] For example, the second part 20 may be configured relative to the first part 10 to be guided toward the fixed position of the first part during the second attachment step.

[0120] Optionally, and as in the variant shown, the second portion 20 and the first portion 10 may allow the second portion 20 to move at least partially along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10 during the first attachment step. For example, the second portion 20 may move at least partially along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10 only when it is within a first range of angular positions about the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10.

[0121] Thus, when the second part 20 is oriented relative to the first part 10 outside the angular position range of the distribution axis X1 around the first part 10, the second part 20 can be prevented from moving along the distribution axis X1 to the predetermined intermediate position.

[0122] For example, and as Figure 1 In the variant shown, the second part 20 may be provided with a protrusion 25 that aligns with the cutout 15 in the protrusion 17' of the first part 10. Thus, the protrusion 25 of the second part 20 can only be received in the cutout 15 when the second part 20 is within an angular position range around the distribution axis X1 of the first part 10, allowing the second part 20 to approach the first part 10 in the direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first part 10.

[0123] Figure 3a This shows the initial position when not attached to the first part 10. Figure 1 The second part 20 of an exemplary variant of the outlet component 1 is shown as a second side 102, which is the inside of the dispenser wall 100. Figure 3b The steps for moving the second part 20 from the initial position to a predetermined intermediate position at the first part 10 are shown. Figure 3c The second part 20 is shown when it is in the predetermined middle position. Figure 3d The second part 20 is shown in a fixed position relative to the first part 10.

[0124] For example, and as Figures 3a to 3c In the variant shown, the second part 20 can move relative to the first part 10 in a direction at least partially along the axis X by pivoting about a pivot axis perpendicular to the distribution axis X1 of the first part 10.

[0125] Optionally, the second part 20 and the first part 10 can be configured such that when the second part 20 is in a predetermined intermediate position, the second part 10 remains in a predetermined intermediate position relative to the edge 120 of the wall opening without the need for external support.

[0126] Optionally, and as in such Figures 3c to 3dIn the illustrated variant, the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 allow the second portion 20 to move from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating the second portion 20 about the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10. For example, and as in the illustrated variant, the second portion 20 can move from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position by rotating the second portion 20 about the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10, wherein the rotation does not exceed 180 degrees, such as not exceeding 90 degrees.

[0127] For example, and as shown in the figure, the first part 10 and the second part 20 can prevent the second part 20 from rotating further about the distribution axis X1 of the first part 10 when it is in the fixed position of the second part.

[0128] Optionally, the first connector element 16 and the second connector element 26 are adapted to engage by abutting each other in a direction along the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10 when the second portion 20 is in a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion 10.

[0129] For example, and as Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the first connector element 16 may include a groove, and the second connector element 26 may include a protruding rib. For example, movement of the second portion 20 from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position of the second portion by rotation about the distribution axis X1 of the first portion 10 could mean that the protruding rib moves along the groove until it reaches the fixed position of the second portion.

[0130] However, it should be understood that many options are available for using mechanical connection devices such as grooves, protrusions, threads, etc., to form, for example, the first connector element 16 and the second connector element 26.

[0131] In a second aspect of the invention, an outlet component as described above is provided, comprising at least one first portion and at least two second portions, wherein the second outlet portions of the two second portions are different from each other. Therefore, the first portion can be connected to any one of the at least two second portions to form a desired outlet component.

[0132] The second outlet portions of the two second parts are different from each other. Therefore, the second outlet portions may differ, for example, in size or shape.

[0133] For example, one of the second outlet sections can define a conical outlet path, and the other of the second outlet sections can define a cylindrical outlet path.

[0134] For example, both second outlet sections can define a conical outlet path, but one or the other of the second outlet sections may differ, for example, in terms of the length of the conical outlet path, the diameter of one or both ends of the conical outlet path, and / or the angle of the conical outlet path.

[0135] Therefore, the two second parts can provide different types of distribution of the axial absorbent material from the dispenser.

[0136] For example, one of the second parts may be adapted for use when the first strip material is arranged in the dispenser, and the other of the second parts may be adapted for use when a second strip material different from the first strip material is arranged in the dispenser.

[0137] Optionally, the second outlet portion of the first second portion of the second part is adapted to dispense the radial absorbent material one by one, and the second outlet portion of the second second portion of the second part is adapted to dispense the radial absorbent material continuously, i.e., free-flow dispensing.

[0138] In a third aspect, a dispenser 1000 is provided, the dispenser 1000 including an outer wall 100 defining an outer wall opening 110 extending through the wall along an outlet axis X and having a wall opening edge 120, the dispenser also including an outlet assembly 1 as described above.

[0139] As an example only, this dispenser 1000 in Figure 4a It is shown as being in the open state, and in Figure 4b The example dispenser 1000 is shown in the off state. Figure 1 To the exemplary outlet component 1 shown in Figure 3. (As shown) Figure 4a As shown, a second portion 20, including a nozzle portion 28, is arranged from the inner side 102 of the dispenser wall 100, and the nozzle portion 28 includes a second outlet portion 22. Figure 4b As shown, a first portion 10, including a first outlet portion 12, is arranged from the outer side 101 of the dispenser wall 100. Furthermore, a wall portion 18 of the first portion 10 is seen to conform to the outer surface of the outer side 101 of the dispenser 1.

[0140] For example, and as Figures 4a to 4b As shown in the dispenser 1000, the dispenser may include a cover portion, and the outlet assembly 1 may be arranged to the dispenser wall 100 of the cover portion.

[0141] It should be understood that the outlet component 1 described herein can be used with various dispensers. For example, the dispenser can be a dispenser suitable for dispensing the web-like absorbent material from a center-feed roll of web-like absorbent material. For example, the dispenser can be a dispenser suitable for manual dispensing, i.e., wherein the web-like absorbent material is dispensed by the user pulling the tail of the web-like material protruding from the dispensing opening of the dispenser.

[0142] For completeness, as already outlined above and described with reference to the examples of Figures 2 and 3, in a fourth aspect, a method is provided for arranging an outlet assembly according to the first aspect to an outer wall 100 of a dispenser 1000 for a radial absorbent material, the outer wall 100 defining a wall opening 110 extending through the wall 100 along an outlet axis X, and the wall opening 110 having a wall opening edge 120, the method comprising:

[0143] -The first portion 10 is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the wall opening edge 120 to a fixed position relative to the wall opening edge 120 through one or more attachment steps; and

[0144] -The second part 20 is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the first part 10 to a fixed position relative to the first part 10 through one or more attachment steps.

[0145] Optionally, the method may further include the step of fastening the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 to the first portion fixed position and the second portion fixed position using fastening members. When the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 include corresponding fastening holes 19, 29, the fastening members may be inserted into the aligned fastening holes 19, 29.

[0146] Optionally, the step of moving the first part 10 from its initial state of not being attached to the wall opening edge 120 to the fixed position of the first part includes:

[0147] - The first attachment step includes moving the first portion 10 from its initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to or located at the edge 120 of the wall opening; and

[0148] - The second attachment step includes moving the first part 10 from a predetermined intermediate position to a first part fixed position.

[0149] Optionally, the step of moving the second part 20 from its initial state of not being attached to the first part 10 to the fixed position of the first part includes:

[0150] - The first attachment step includes moving the second part 20 from its initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to or within the first part 10; and

[0151] - The second attachment step includes moving the second part 20 from a predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position of the first part.

[0152] Optionally, each of the first and second attachment steps described in the options above can be performed by movement of the first part 10 or the second part 20 in different directions. For example, if the first attachment step is performed by moving the relevant component in a translational motion along one direction, the second attachment step may include moving the relevant component in a translational motion along another direction or by rotational or pivotal motion.

[0153] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown above and in the accompanying drawings; rather, those skilled in the art will recognize that many changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An outlet assembly (1) for arrangement to an outer wall (100) of a dispenser for a web-like absorbent material, the outer wall (100) defining a wall opening (110) extending along an outlet axis (X) through the outer wall (100), the wall opening (110) having a wall opening edge (120), and the outlet assembly (1) adapted to form an outlet for dispensing the web-like absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening (110) in a direction along the outlet axis (X). in The outlet assembly (1) includes a first portion (10) that defines a first outlet portion (12) extending along a distribution axis (X1) of the first portion (10). And a second part (20), which defines a second outlet part (22) extending along the distribution axis (X2) of the second part (20); in, The first portion (10) includes an edge attachment element (14) that allows the first portion (10) to be attached to the wall opening edge (120) by means of the edge attachment element (14), thereby occupying a first portion fixed position relative to the wall opening edge (120), wherein the distribution axis (X1) of the first outlet portion (12) extends along the outlet axis (X). and The first part (10) also includes a first connector element (16), and The second portion (20) includes a second connector element (26), the first connector element (16) and the second connector element (26) enabling the second portion (20) to be attached to the first portion (10) when it is in the first portion fixed position by means of the connection between the first connector element (16) and the second connector element (26), thereby the second portion (20) occupying a second portion fixed position relative to the first portion (10), wherein the distribution axis (X2) of the second outlet portion (22) extends along the distribution axis (X1) of the first outlet portion (12). Such that when the first portion (10) is in a fixed position relative to the first portion edge (120) of the wall opening and the second portion (20) is in a fixed position relative to the second portion of the first portion (10), the first outlet portion (12) and the second outlet portion (22) form an outlet for dispensing the radial absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening (110) in a direction along the outlet axis (X). The first part (10) and the second part (20) enable the second part (20) to move from an initial state where the second part (20) is not attached to the first part (10) to a fixed position of the second part through one or more attachment steps. The second part (20) and the first part (10) enable the second part (20) to move from its initial state (not attached to the first part (10)) to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the first part (10) during the first attachment step, and to move from the predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position during the second attachment step. The first part (10) and the second part (20) enable the second part (20) to move from the predetermined intermediate position to the fixed position by rotating the second part (20) about the distribution axis (X1) of the first part (10), and The first part (10) and the second part (20) prevent the second part (20) from rotating further about the distribution axis (X1) of the first part (10) when it is in the fixed position of the second part.

2. The export component according to claim 1, wherein, The outer wall (100) has a first side (101) and a second side (102) opposite to the first side (101), wherein the edge attachment element (14) enables the first portion (10) to be placed from the first side (101) of the outer wall (100) into the first portion fixed position, and the first connector element (16) and the second connector element (26) enable the second portion (20) to be placed from the second side (102) of the outer wall (100) into the second portion fixed position.

3. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are such that when the first portion (10) is located at the first portion fixed position relative to the wall opening edge (120) and the second portion (20) is located at the second portion fixed position relative to the first portion (10), at least a portion of the wall opening edge (120) is positioned between the first portion (10) and the second portion (20).

4. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first portion (10) includes a first fastening hole (19) extending in the direction of the distribution axis (X1) of the first portion (10), and the second portion (20) includes a second fastening hole (29) extending in the direction of the distribution axis (X2) of the second portion (20), and when the second portion (20) is in the second portion fixed position, the first fastening hole (19) and the second fastening hole (29) are aligned in the directions of the distribution axis (X1) of the first portion (10) and the distribution axis (X2) of the second portion (20), thereby allowing fastening members to be inserted through the first fastening hole (19) and the second fastening hole (29).

5. The export component according to claim 4, wherein, The first part (10) further includes a support member (18) extending around the second outlet part (22) in the length direction (L) and the width direction (W), the length direction (L) and the width direction (W) being perpendicular to the distribution axis (X1) of the first part (10).

6. The export component according to claim 5, wherein, The support component (18) forms a wall portion.

7. The export component according to claim 5, wherein, When the first portion (10) is in the first portion fixed position, the support member (18) is adapted to extend in the length direction (L) and the width direction (W) so as to extend over at least a portion of the wall opening edge (120).

8. The export component according to claim 7, wherein, When the first portion (10) is in the first portion fixed position, the support member (18) is adapted to extend over the entire wall opening edge (120).

9. The export component according to claim 5, wherein, The first portion (10) is defined by one or more protrusions (17, 17′, 17″) protruding from the support member (18) in a direction along the distribution axis (X1) of the first portion (10), wherein the one or more protrusions (17, 17′, 17″) include the edge attachment element (14) and / or the first connector element (16), and / or include the first fastening hole (19).

10. The export component according to claim 5, wherein, The first portion (10) is configured such that the support member (18) is adapted to be arranged on a first side (101) of the outer wall (100), the first side (101) being the outer side of the outer wall (100).

11. The export component according to claim 10, wherein, The support component (18) forms a wall portion.

12. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second part (20) includes a nozzle part (28) that forms the second outlet part (22).

13. The export component according to claim 12, wherein, The second portion (20) is configured such that the nozzle portion (28) is adapted to be disposed on a second side (102) of the outer wall (100), the second side being the inner side of the outer wall (100).

14. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first part (10) enables the first part (10) to move from an initial state in which the first part (10) is not attached to the edge of the wall opening (120) to a fixed position of the first part through one or more attachment steps.

15. The export component according to claim 14, wherein, The first part (10) enables the first part (10) to move from an initial state in which the first part (10) is not attached to the edge of the wall opening (120) to a predetermined intermediate position at or near the edge of the wall opening (120) in a first attachment step, and to move from the predetermined intermediate position to a fixed position of the first part in a second attachment step.

16. The export component according to claim 15, wherein, The first part (10) enables the first part (10) to move along the outlet axis (X) only when the first part (10) occupies an angular position relative to the outlet axis (X) within a first range of angular positions around the outlet axis (X).

17. The export component according to claim 15, wherein, The edge attachment element (14) enables the first portion (10) to move from the predetermined intermediate position to the fixed position of the first portion by rotation about the outlet axis (X) during the second attachment step.

18. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The wall opening edge (120) includes a joining member (130), and the edge attachment element (14) is adapted to engage with the joining member (130).

19. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second part (20) and the first part (10) enable the second part (20) to move at least partially along the direction of the distribution axis (X1) of the first part (10) only when the second part (20) is within a first range of angular position around the distribution axis (X1) of the first part (10).

20. The export component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, When the second portion (20) is in a fixed position relative to the first portion (10), the first connector element (16) and the second connector element (26) are adapted to engage by being adjacent to each other in the direction along the distribution axis (X1) of the first portion (10).

21. A kit of export components comprising at least one first part (10) and at least two second parts (20), wherein each of the two second parts (20) is capable of being attached to the first part (10) to form an export component (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second export portions (22) of the two second parts (20) are different from each other.

22. The kit according to claim 21, wherein, The second outlet portion (22) of one of the second portions (20) is adapted to dispense the radiating absorbent material one by one, and the second outlet portion (22) of the other of the second portions (20) is adapted to dispense the same radiating absorbent material continuously.

23. A dispenser (1000) includes an outer wall (100) defining a wall opening (110) extending along an outlet axis (X) through the outer wall (100), the wall opening (110) having a wall opening edge (120), the dispenser further comprising an outlet assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 20.

24. The dispenser (1000) of claim 23 further includes a storage compartment for receiving a source of radial absorbent material, wherein the outlet assembly (1) forms an outlet for dispensing the radial absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening (110) in a direction along the outlet axis (X).

25. A method for arranging an outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 20 onto an outer wall (100) of a dispenser (1000) for a radial absorbent material, the outer wall (100) defining a wall opening (110) extending along an outlet axis (X) through the outer wall (100), and the wall opening (110) having a wall opening edge (120), the method comprising: - By one or more attachment steps, the first portion (10) is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the edge of the wall opening (120) to a fixed position relative to the edge of the wall opening (120); and - The second part (20) is moved from its initial state of not being attached to the first part (10) to a fixed position relative to the first part (10) by one or more attachment steps.

26. The method of claim 25, comprising the following steps: - Secure the first part (10) and the second part (20) when they are respectively located in the first part fixed position and the second part fixed position using fastening components.

27. The method according to claim 25 or 26, wherein, The step of moving the first part (10) from its initial state of not being attached to the edge of the wall opening (120) to the fixed position of the first part includes - A first attachment step, comprising moving the first portion (10) from the initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to or at the edge of the wall opening (120); and - A second attachment step, which includes moving the first part (10) from the predetermined intermediate position to the fixed position of the first part.

28. The method according to claim 25 or 26, wherein, The steps of moving the second part (20) from its initial state of not being attached to the first part (10) to the fixed position of the first part include: The first attachment step includes moving the second part (20) from the initial state to a predetermined intermediate position adjacent to the first part (10) or at the first part (10) by a first movement in at least a first direction; and The second attachment step includes moving the second part (20) from the predetermined intermediate position to the fixed position of the first part by a second movement in at least a second direction different from the first direction.

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