Outlet assembly for arrangement at a wall opening in an outer wall of a dispenser for web-like absorbent material

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an outlet assembly (1) for arrangement at a wall opening (31) in an outer wall (30) of a dispenser (40) for web-like absorbent material, the outlet assembly (1) being adapted to form an outlet for dispensing web-like absorbent material from the dispenser (40) through the wall opening (31). The present disclosure also relates to a dispenser (40) and a method for arranging an outlet assembly (1) to an outer wall (30) of the dispenser (40).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an outlet assembly for use in a wall opening disposed in the outer wall of a dispenser for a spreadable absorbent material. This disclosure also relates to a dispenser including an outlet assembly, and a method for disposing of the outlet assembly to the outer wall of the dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Dispensers are widely used for dispensing strip-shaped tissue paper for wiping or cleaning purposes. Strip-shaped tissue paper, such as paper towels or non-woven 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, that is, a roll of web material intended to be fed from the center of the roll by pulling the web material in a direction at least partially parallel to the central axis of the roll.

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

[0005] Dispensers for dispensing perforated, radial absorbent material may be equipped with dispensing elements, such as nozzles.

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

[0008] However, in order to facilitate the easy installation and 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 distribution functionality.

[0009] In view of the above, efforts are being made to develop improved technologies related to dispenser outlets, such as when it comes to providing dispensers with the option to use different dispenser outlets with the same basic dispenser, improvements or alternatives are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0010] One object of this disclosure is to provide a solution that satisfies one or more of the above-mentioned requirements, and / or at least provides a suitable alternative.

[0011] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an export component according to this application is provided.

[0012] Therefore, an outlet assembly is provided for arrangement at a wall opening in the outer wall of a dispenser for a web-like absorbent material, the outlet assembly being adapted to form an outlet for dispensing the web-like absorbent material from the dispenser through the wall opening. The outlet assembly includes:

[0013] - A first portion, the first portion defining a first outlet portion, the first outlet portion having an extension along the central axis of the first portion; and

[0014] - Second part, the second part defines a second outlet portion, the second outlet portion having an extension along the central axis of the second part;

[0015] The first portion includes a first protrusion extending along the central axis of the first portion and configured to receive and retain a first fastening member, and the second portion includes a first fastening hole extending along the central axis of the second portion, the first fastening hole being configured to receive the first fastening member.

[0016] The first part and the second part are configured such that the first protrusion faces the second part, and the first fastening hole is aligned with the first protrusion by the second part, allowing the first fastening member to be inserted from the second part into the first part and attached to each other.

[0017] When the first and second portions are attached to each other, the first and second outlet portions form outlets for dispensing radial absorbent material from the dispenser through wall openings in the direction along the outlet axis.

[0018] The first portion further includes at least one second protrusion extending in a direction along the central axis of the first portion and configured to receive and retain a corresponding fastening member, and wherein the second portion is configured such that when the first portion and the second portion are attached to each other, the second portion covers the at least one second protrusion.

[0019] By providing the outlet assembly disclosed herein, an improved outlet assembly is provided that facilitates the attachment and disengagement of the outlet assembly from the dispenser. This is achieved through the construction of a first part and a second part, which allows a first fastening member to be inserted from the second part into the first part, implying, for example, a robust and reliable attachment, and / or a quick and simple attachment / disengagement process for the user. For example, a robust attachment of the outlet assembly to the dispenser can be achieved by interconnecting the first and second parts of the outlet assembly disclosed herein, because when the first and second parts are attached to each other, the second part covers the at least one second protrusion. This prevents the first part from detaching from the dispenser before the second part has already detached from it. Therefore, for example, to detach the first part from the dispenser, the corresponding at least one fastening member may need to be removed after the second part has already detached from the first part. Thus, a two-step disengagement process for the first part can be achieved, thereby mitigating the risk of the first part unintentionally falling off the dispenser when the second part has been removed. In addition, using a first fastening member to attach the second part to the first part by means of a first fastening hole and a first protrusion can mean a quick and reliable attachment between them, for example, reducing the risk of the second part falling off during use.

[0020] As used herein, extending in a direction along the axis, such as along the central axis of the first part, can mean extending in a direction parallel to or substantially parallel to the axis, such as within ±5 degrees relative to the axis.

[0021] Optionally, as seen in a geometric cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the central axis of the first portion, the geometric center point of the first protrusion and the geometric center point of at least one second protrusion are located at substantially equal radial distances from the central axis of the first portion. This configuration can imply that the first portion is reliably attached to the dispenser during use, thereby preventing, for example, any undesirable bending moments around the central axis of the first portion. For example, with this configuration, the fastening member attached to the first portion can be positioned at substantially the same distance from the central axis of the first portion, thereby preventing, for example, any undesirable bending moments around the central axis of the first portion. It can also suggest a simplified configuration of the dispenser, for example, by using a symmetrical configuration, which can be beneficial for manufacturing purposes.

[0022] Optionally, the first protruding portion and the at least one second protruding portion are arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion. Technical benefits may include further facilitating the positioning and / or securing of the first portion to the second portion and / or the distributor, for example, allowing the user to more easily find the correct position of the first portion relative to the second portion and / or the distributor. This may also mean more reliable attachment to the second portion and / or the distributor, for example, reducing the risk of unwanted bending moments.

[0023] Optionally, the first portion includes two second protrusions, thus forming a set of at least three protrusions together with the first protrusion. The two covered second protrusions, as disclosed herein, can imply a more secure attachment to the dispenser during use, for example, reducing the risk of the first portion detaching from the dispenser if the second portion has been removed.

[0024] Optionally, the group of at least three protruding portions is arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion. Technical benefits may include facilitating the positioning of the first portion for the user during the attachment process, for example, allowing the first portion to be positioned in more than one location relative to the second portion and / or the dispenser.

[0025] Optionally, either the first protrusion or at least one of the second protrusions (such as each one) surrounds a fastening hole configured to receive a fastening member, the fastening hole extending in a direction along the central axis of the first portion. For example, the fastening hole can be a corresponding fastening hole, such as a similar or identical fastening hole. Therefore, the same type of fastening member can be used for each fastening hole. This may mean a convenient attachment / removal process and / or a cost-effective configuration for the user.

[0026] Optionally, the second portion further includes at least one rib element having a radial extension from the central axis of the second portion, wherein the at least one rib element is configured to attach the second portion to the first portion and / or to a rib-retaining portion of the outer wall of the dispenser. Technical benefits may include achieving a more reliable attachment by providing additional attachment to the first portion and / or to the outer wall of the dispenser. For example, the at least one rib element may be configured to provide a snap-fit ​​attachment to the first portion and / or to the outer wall of the dispenser. Thus, for example, the at least one rib element may be arranged to bend in a direction along the central axis of the second portion when the second portion is attached to the first portion and / or to the outer wall of the dispenser, such that an axial biasing force is generated that retains the second portion to the first portion and / or to the outer wall of the dispenser.

[0027] Optionally, the second part includes two rib elements, such as three rib elements, each rib element having a radial extension from the central axis of the second part, and wherein each rib element is configured to attach the second part to the first part and / or to a rib-retaining portion of the outer wall of the dispenser. Technical benefits may include achieving a more reliable attachment, thereby providing a more reliable additional attachment to the first part and / or to the outer wall of the dispenser.

[0028] Optionally, the two rib elements (such as three rib elements) are arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet section. Technical benefits may include further facilitating the positioning and / or securing of the second section to the first section and / or dispenser, for example, allowing the user to more easily locate the correct position of the second section relative to the first section and / or dispenser. This may also mean further reliable attachment to the first section and / or dispenser.

[0029] Optionally, two rib elements, such as three rib elements, are arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion. Technical benefits may include facilitating the positioning of the second portion for the user during the attachment process, for example, allowing the second portion to be positioned in more than one location relative to the first portion and / or the dispenser.

[0030] Optionally, the at least one rib element is located at least partially radially inside the first fastening hole. Technical benefits may include providing more space for the at least one rib element and the first fastening hole. This may mean that the at least one rib element can be made larger, thus providing a more robust rib element. For example, the radial extension of the at least one rib element can be made larger, resulting in a more robust construction, for example.

[0031] Optionally, the outlet portion of the first part includes a radially outer peripheral surface surrounding an outlet orifice. Technical benefits may include the ability of the radially outer peripheral surface to provide additional support to the second part and / or the dispenser when the first and second parts are attached to each other. For example, the outlet orifice may be cylindrical, such as a cylindrical shape with a circular base. Technical benefits may include using a cylindrical outlet for dispensing the spreadable absorbent material to separate the spreadable absorbent material into individual products.

[0032] Optionally, when the second portion further includes at least one rib element as disclosed herein, the first and second portions are configured such that, when the first and second portions are attached to each other, the radially inner surface of the at least one rib element is supported by the radially outer peripheral surface of the outlet portion. Technical benefits may include that, when the first and second portions are attached to each other, the radially outer peripheral surface and the radially inner surface of the at least one rib element serve to provide additional support between the second and first portions. This may imply improved fixation and positioning of the second portion to the first portion.

[0033] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a dispenser pursuant to this application is provided.

[0034] Therefore, a dispenser for a radial absorbent material is provided, comprising an outer wall defining a wall opening extending through the outer wall along an outlet axis, the dispenser further comprising an outlet assembly according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect of this disclosure. When mounted at the wall opening of the dispenser, with a first portion and a second portion of the outlet assembly attached to each other, a portion of the outer wall surrounding the wall opening of the dispenser is positioned between the first and second portions of the outlet assembly and is securely held between the first and second portions of the outlet assembly.

[0035] The advantages and effects of the second aspect of this disclosure are largely similar to those of the first aspect of this disclosure, and vice versa. It should also be noted that all embodiments of the first aspect of this disclosure are applicable to and can be combined with all embodiments of the second aspect of this disclosure, and vice versa.

[0036] Optionally, the outer wall further defines a first auxiliary opening having an extension that extends through the outer wall in a direction along the outlet axis and is located radially outside the wall opening, wherein the dispenser is configured such that when the first portion and the second portion are attached to each other by providing the first portion from a first side of the outer wall and by providing the second portion from the opposite second side of the outer wall, both the first protrusion and the first fastening hole are aligned with the first auxiliary opening.

[0037] Optionally, the outer wall further defines at least one second auxiliary opening having an extension extending through the outer wall in a direction along the outlet axis and located radially outside the wall opening, wherein the dispenser is configured such that when the first and second portions are attached to each other by providing a first protrusion from a first side of the outer wall and a second portion from an opposite second side of the outer wall, the at least one second auxiliary opening aligns with the at least one second protrusion, thereby allowing a corresponding at least one fastening member to be inserted into the at least one second protrusion from the opposite second side through the at least one second auxiliary opening. Technical benefits may include the first portion being individually attached to the dispenser and to the second portion respectively using corresponding fastening members. This allows for a more secure attachment of the first portion, for example, reducing the risk of the first portion detaching from the dispenser when the second portion has been removed.

[0038] Optionally, when the second portion further includes at least one rib element as disclosed herein, the outer wall includes a rib retaining portion, and the at least one rib element and the rib retaining portion are configured such that the second portion can be attached to the rib retaining portion by rotating the second portion about its central axis. For example, the at least one rib element and the rib retaining portion can be configured to achieve a snap-fit ​​connection between them, for example, such that an axial biasing force is generated that holds the second portion to the outer wall of the dispenser. Technical benefits may include achieving a further secure attachment of the second portion by using two attachment interfaces, namely by using a first fastening member and by attachment provided by the at least one rib element and the rib retaining portion.

[0039] Optionally, the at least one rib element and the rib retaining portion are configured such that attachment between them is achieved by rotating the second portion about the central axis by 5-20 degrees, such as 8-15 degrees, for example, essentially 10 degrees. Technical benefits may include the user potentially requiring only a limited amount of rotation to achieve attachment.

[0040] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a method based on this application is provided.

[0041] Therefore, a method is provided for arranging an outlet assembly according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect of this disclosure to 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. The method includes:

[0042] - Move the first portion from its initial unattached state on the outer side of the first side of the outer wall toward the first side of the outer wall until the first protrusion extends into the first auxiliary opening and until the at least one second protrusion extends into the corresponding at least one second auxiliary opening of the outer wall.

[0043] - The first portion is attached to the outer wall by inserting at least one corresponding fastening member from the opposite second side through the at least one second auxiliary opening into the at least one second protrusion.

[0044] - Move the second part from its initial unattached state on the opposite second side of the outer wall toward the opposite second side of the outer wall until the first fastening hole aligns with the first protrusion, and

[0045] - The second part is attached to the first part and the outer wall by inserting the first fastening member from the second part into the first part.

[0046] The advantages and effects of the third aspect of this disclosure are largely similar to, and vice versa, the advantages and effects of the first and second aspects of this disclosure. It should also be noted that all embodiments of the first and second aspects of this disclosure are applicable to and can be combined with, and vice versa, all embodiments of the third aspect of this disclosure. For example, this method enables a convenient attachment process for the user and provides a reliable and robust attachment to the outer wall of the dispenser.

[0047] The actions of the method may not necessarily be performed in the order disclosed herein. Furthermore, some actions may be performed simultaneously, or at least partially simultaneously. For example, the movement of the first and second parts may be performed simultaneously or at least partially simultaneously in any order. However, attaching the first part to the outer wall is performed before attaching the second part to the first part and the outer wall.

[0048] The insertion of the first fastening member from the second part into the first part as disclosed herein can imply a safer construction that avoids unnecessary removal of the outlet assembly from the first side of the outer wall, which may be the outside of the dispenser.

[0049] Optionally, when the second part further includes at least one rib element disclosed herein, the method includes:

[0050] - Rotate the second part until the rib element attaches the second part to the first part and / or to the rib retaining part of the outer wall, wherein the rotation is performed before attaching the second part by inserting the first fastening member from the second part into the first part.

[0051] Other advantages and advantageous features of this disclosure are disclosed in the following description and dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0052] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the following is a more detailed description of embodiments of the present disclosure, cited by way of example.

[0053] In the attached diagram:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an export component and dispenser according to an example of this disclosure;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an export component according to an example of this disclosure;

[0056] Figures 3a-3d This is a perspective view of the export components and dispenser according to the examples of this disclosure;

[0057] Figures 4a-4b This is a perspective view of the second part of the export component and dispenser according to the example of this disclosure;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of an example method according to this disclosure; and

[0059] Figure 6 A perspective view of an dispenser according to an example of this disclosure is depicted.

[0060] The accompanying drawings illustrate illustrative and non-limiting examples of this disclosure and are therefore not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that the embodiments shown and described are exemplary, and the invention is not limited to these embodiments. It should also be noted that some details in the drawings may be exaggerated in order to better describe and illustrate this disclosure. Unless otherwise stated, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements throughout the description. For clarity, some reference numerals may be omitted in some drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0061] Figure 1 An exploded view depicts an unassembled outlet component 1 according to an example of this disclosure. Figure 1 A portion of the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40 for the spreadable absorbent material is also depicted. More specifically, an outlet assembly 1 is shown for use at a wall opening 31 in the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40 for the spreadable absorbent material. As an example, the outlet assembly 1 can be represented as a nozzle. The outlet assembly 1 is adapted, for example, to ensure that the spreadable absorbent material is separated during dispensing, for example, along the perforation lines of the spreadable absorbent material. Thus, the dispenser 40 can provide product-by-product dispensing of individual products. Additionally or alternatively, the outlet assembly 1 can provide continuous dispensing.

[0062] The outlet assembly 1 is adapted to form an outlet for dispensing radial absorbent material from the dispenser 40 through the wall opening 31. The outlet assembly 1 includes:

[0063] - A first portion 10, which defines a first outlet portion 12, the first outlet portion 12 having an extension along the central axis X1 of the first portion 10; and

[0064] - Second part 20, which defines a second outlet part 22, the second outlet part 22 having an extension along the central axis X2 of the second part 20.

[0065] The first portion 10 includes a first protrusion 14 extending in a direction along the central axis X1 of the first portion 10, the first protrusion 14 being configured to receive and retain the first fastening member 50. The second portion 20 includes a first fastening hole 24 extending in a direction along the central axis X2 of the second portion 20. The first fastening hole 24 is configured to receive the first fastening member 50.

[0066] The first part 10 and the second part 20 are configured to attach to each other by setting the first part 10 such that the first protrusion 14 faces the second part 20 and by setting the second part 20 such that the first fastening hole 24 is aligned with the first protrusion 14 to allow the first fastening member 50 to be inserted from the second part 20 into the first part 10, and such that when the first part 10 and the second part 20 are attached to each other, the first outlet part 12 and the second outlet part 22 form outlets for dispensing radial absorbent material from the dispenser 40 through the wall opening 31 in the direction along the outlet axis X.

[0067] The first part 10 also includes at least one second protrusion 16, 16', which extends in a direction along the central axis X1 of the first part 10 and is configured to receive and retain a corresponding fastening member 60, 60'. Figure 1 In the example shown, there are two second protrusions 16, 16'. However, it should be noted that there may be fewer, i.e., one or more second protrusions.

[0068] The second portion 20 is configured such that when the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are attached to each other, the second portion 20 covers the at least one second protrusion 16, 16'. As used herein, covering at least one second protrusion means that when the second portion is attached to the first portion, the user cannot access the at least one second protrusion.

[0069] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, as seen in a geometric cross-section perpendicular to the central axis X1 of the first portion 10, the geometric center point of the first protrusion 14 and the geometric center point of the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' can be located at a radial distance substantially equal to that of the central axis X1 of the first portion 10.

[0070] For example, and also for example Figure 1 As shown, the first protrusion 14 and the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion 12.

[0071] For example Figure 1 As shown, the first portion 10 may include two second protrusions 16, 16', thereby forming a set of at least three protrusions 14, 16, 16' together with the first protrusion 14. For example, this set of at least three protrusions 14, 16, 16' may be arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion 12, as shown. Preferably, more than one location for attachment is provided between the first portion 10 and the second portion 20, for example... Figure 1The diagram shows three attachment locations. By providing more than one attachment location, the stability of the attachment between the first part 10 and the second part 20 can be improved, especially if the attachment locations are evenly distributed around the periphery of the first outlet part 12 and the second outlet part 22. An even distribution of attachment locations also provides the benefit that there are more than one way to attach the first and second parts of the outlet assembly 1 to each other, which facilitates quick and easy installation of the outlet assembly 1 into the dispenser 40.

[0072] For example, and also for example Figure 1 As shown, any one (such as each) of the first protrusion 14 and the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' may surround a fastening hole configured to receive a fastening member, the fastening hole extending in a direction along the central axis X1 of the first portion 10. As shown, the fastening member disclosed herein may be a threaded screw. Additionally or alternatively, the fastening member may be a rivet, a plug, or any other elongated fastening member.

[0073] The first protruding portion 14 and the at least one second protruding portion 16, 16' can, for example, be cylindrical protruding portions with fastening holes. As yet another example, and as such... Figure 1 As depicted, the first protrusion 14 and the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' may have the same shape.

[0074] For example Figure 1 As further shown herein, the second portion 20 may also include at least one rib element 26 having a radial extension from the central axis X2 of the second portion 20. The at least one rib element 26 is configured to attach the second portion 20 to the first portion 10 and / or to a rib retaining portion 34 of the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40. Possible attachments to the rib retaining portion 34 will be further described below. As used herein, the radial direction is the direction that intersects with and is perpendicular to the respective axis to which it is indicated.

[0075] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second part 20 may include at least two rib elements 26. Figure 1 There are three rib elements 26. Each rib element 26 has a radial extension from the central axis X2 of the second part 20, and each rib element 26 is configured to attach the second part 20 to the first part 10 and / or to the rib retaining portion 43 of the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40.

[0076] For example, such as Figure 1As further shown, two rib elements 26 (such as the three rib elements 26 shown) may be arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion 22. As an example, and as such... Figure 1 As shown, the two rib elements 26 (three rib elements 26 in this example) can be arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion 22.

[0077] For example, such as Figure 1 As further shown, the at least one rib element 26 may be located at least partially radially inside the first fastening hole 24. For example... Figure 1 In the example shown, the at least one rib element 26 is located entirely radially inside the first fastening hole 24. This prevents interference between the fastening member in the first fastening hole 24 and the at least one rib element 26.

[0078] Figure 2 An example of the unassembled outlet component 1 is shown in perspective view. Figure 2 The export component 1 in the example can correspond to, for example, Figure 1 The outlet component 1 is shown. For example, as shown in the example. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outlet portion 12 of the first portion 10 may include a radially outer peripheral surface 18 surrounding the outlet orifice 120 of the outlet portion 12. Therefore, as an example, and as such... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 can be configured such that when the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are attached to each other, the radial inner surface 262 of the at least one rib element 26 is supported by the radial outer peripheral surface 18 of the outlet portion 12.

[0079] Figures 3a-3d The outlet component 1 and outlet section of a dispenser 40 according to an example of this disclosure are shown. Figures 3a-3d An example of the method disclosed in this paper is also described.

[0080] More specifically, a dispenser 40 for a radial absorbent material is shown, comprising an outer wall 30 defining a wall opening 31 extending through the outer wall along an outlet axis X. The dispenser 40 also includes an outlet assembly 1 according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect of this disclosure. It can be seen that when the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are attached to each other, both the central axis X1 of the first portion 10 and the central axis X2 of the second portion 20 are aligned with the outlet axis X.

[0081] For example, as can be Figures 3a-3dAs seen in the diagram, the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40 may also define a first auxiliary opening 32, which has an extension extending through the outer wall 30 in the direction X0 along the outlet axis X and is located radially outside the wall opening 31. The dispenser 40 may be configured such that when the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are attached to each other by providing the first portion 10 from the first side A1 of the outer wall 30 and by providing the second portion 20 from the opposite second side A2 of the outer wall 30, both the first protrusion 14 and the first fastening hole 24 are aligned with the first auxiliary opening 32.

[0082] As an example in Figures 3a-3b and Figure 1 In another example depicted, the outer wall 30 may further define at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33', having an extension extending through the outer wall 30 in a direction along the outlet axis X, and the second auxiliary opening being located radially outside the wall opening 31. The distributor 40 may be configured such that when the first portion 10 and the second portion 20 are attached to each other by providing a first protrusion 14 from a first side A1 of the outer wall 30 and by providing a second portion 20 from the opposite second side A2 of the outer wall 30, the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' aligns with the at least one second protrusion 16, 16', thereby allowing at least one corresponding fastening member 60, 60' to be inserted from the opposite second side A2 through the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' into the at least one second protrusion 16, 16'. In the example shown, there are two such second protrusions 16, 16' and two such second auxiliary openings 33, 33'. However, it should be noted that more or fewer of these corresponding portions and openings may exist.

[0083] from Figures 3b-3d As can be seen, the second outlet portion 22 of the second part 20 can be formed into a conical shape, which gradually tapers towards the first part 10 when the second part 20 is attached to it. For example, as depicted, the second outlet portion 22 can have a funnel shape, which gradually tapers towards the first part 10 when the second part 20 is attached to it, thereby facilitating the dispensing of radial absorbent material from the dispenser 40.

[0084] Figures 4a-4b The outlet assembly 1 and outlet portion of a dispenser 40 according to an example of this disclosure are shown. More specifically, a perspective view of the first side A1 of the outer wall 30 is shown.

[0085] For example, such as Figures 3a-3b and Figures 4a-4bAs shown, the outer wall 30 may include a rib retaining portion 34. As illustrated, the at least one rib element 26 and the rib retaining portion 34 can be configured such that the second portion 20 can be attached to the rib retaining portion 34 by rotating the second portion 20 about its central axis X2. This also... Figures 3c-3d The diagram depicts a perspective view of the opposite second side A2 of the outer wall 30. More specifically, in the example shown, the second part 20 can be attached to the rib retaining part 34 by rotating the second part 20 counterclockwise about its central axis X2. Figure 3c and 4a The first state before the second part 20 has been rotated is shown, and Figure 3d and 4b The diagram illustrates a second state after the second part 20 has been rotated, i.e., in this second state, the second part 20 is attached to the outer wall 30. Furthermore, in this second state, the first fastening hole 24 is aligned with the first protrusion 14 to allow the first fastening member 50 to be inserted from the second part 20 into the first part 10 via the first auxiliary opening 32. Therefore, releasing the second part 20 from the outer wall requires, for example, rotation in the opposite direction, clockwise about the central axis X, X2 in this example. It should be noted that the direction of rotation can be opposite to that shown; that is, the second part 20 can be attached additionally or alternatively by clockwise rotation and released by counterclockwise rotation. For example, as shown, the configuration allows the second part 20 to be attached and / or released by rotating it in any direction about the central axis X2. This implies a convenient attachment / removal process for the user.

[0086] For example, the at least one rib element 26 and the rib retaining portion 34 can be configured such that their attachment is achieved by rotating the second portion 20 about the central axis X2 by 5-20 degrees, such as 8-15 degrees, for example, essentially 10 degrees. Thus, for example, this rotation can be in any direction.

[0087] For example, as can be Figures 4a-4b As seen in the figure, the rib retaining portion 34 may be a part of the outer wall 30 for forming any one (such as each) of the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' and the first auxiliary opening 32. As shown, portion 34 may be the bottom portion for forming the corresponding opening of the outer wall 30.

[0088] For example, when the second portion 20 is attached to the first portion 10 and / or to the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40, the at least one rib element 26 may be arranged to bend in a direction along the central axis X2 of the second portion 20, such that an axial biasing force is generated that holds the second portion 20 to the first portion 10 and / or to the outer wall 30 of the dispenser 40.

[0089] This disclosure also relates to a method for arranging an outlet assembly 1 as disclosed herein to an outer wall 30 of a distributor 40 for a radial absorbent material. The outer wall 30 defines a wall opening 31 extending through the outer wall 30 along the outlet axis X.

[0090] For example Figures 3a-3d And 4a-4b and the flowchart Figure 5 The method includes:

[0091] S1: The first part 10 is initially unattached from the outer side A1 of the outer wall 30 (see...). Figure 3a The first protrusion 14 moves toward the first side A1 of the outer wall 30 until the first protrusion 14 extends into the first auxiliary opening 32 and until the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' extends into the corresponding at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' of the outer wall 30 (see...). Figure 3b ).

[0092] The method further includes:

[0093] S2: The first portion 10 is attached to the outer wall 30 by inserting at least one corresponding fastening member 60, 60' from the opposite second side A2 through the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' into the at least one second protrusion 16, 16' (see Figure 3b ).

[0094] As an example, and as shown, the first auxiliary opening 32 and the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' may be identical in shape. Alternatively, as shown, the first auxiliary opening 32 and the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33' may be arranged at equal angles to each other about the central axis X. This allows the first fastening hole 24 of the second portion 20 to be aligned with any one of the first auxiliary opening 32 and the at least one second auxiliary opening 33, 33', thereby allowing the first fastening member 50 to be inserted from the second portion 20 into the first portion 10.

[0095] The method further includes:

[0096] S3: Move the second part 20 from its initial unattached state on the outside of the opposite second side A2 of the outer wall 30 toward the opposite second side A2 of the outer wall 30 until the first fastening hole 24 is aligned with the first protrusion 14 (see...). Figures 3b-3d ).

[0097] The method further includes:

[0098] S4: By inserting the first fastening member 50 from the second part 20 into the first part 10, the second part 20 is attached to the first part 10 and the outer wall 30 (see reference). Figure 3d ).

[0099] The method may also include the following optional steps (by...) Figure 5 (indicated by the dashed box in the middle)

[0100] S32: Rotate the second part 20 until the rib element 26 attaches the second part 20 to the first part 10 and / or to the rib retaining portion 34 of the outer wall 30, wherein the rotation is performed before attaching the second part 20 by inserting the first fastening member 50 from the second part 20 into the first part 10 (see [link]). Figures 3c-3d ).

[0101] Figure 6 A perspective view of a dispenser 40 according to an example of this disclosure is shown. For example, dispenser 40 may include, for example, Figure 1 , 2 The outlet component 1 is shown in any of 3 and 4. As depicted, the first side A1 is typically the outer side of the dispenser 40. Therefore, the second side A2 is typically the inner side of the dispenser 40.

[0102] 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 at a wall opening (31) in the outer wall (30) of a dispenser (40) for a web-like absorbent material, said outlet assembly (1) being adapted to form an outlet for dispensing the web-like absorbent material from the dispenser (40) through said wall opening (31), in, The export component (1) includes: - A first portion (10), which defines a first outlet portion (12) having an extension along the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10); and - Second part (20), the second part (20) defines a second outlet part (22), the second outlet part having an extension along the central axis (X2) of the second part (20); The first portion (10) includes a first protrusion (14) extending in a direction along the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10) and configured to receive and retain a first fastening member (50), and the second portion (20) includes a first fastening hole (24) extending in a direction along the central axis (X2) of the second portion (20) and configured to receive the first fastening member (50). The first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are configured to attach to each other by setting the first portion (10) such that the first protrusion (14) faces the second portion (20) and by setting the second portion (20) such that the first fastening hole (24) is aligned with the first protrusion (14) to allow the first fastening member (50) to be inserted from the second portion (20) into the first portion (10). When the first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are attached to each other, the first outlet portion (12) and the second outlet portion (22) form an outlet for dispensing the radial absorbent material from the dispenser (40) through the wall opening (31) in a direction along the outlet axis (X), and The first portion (10) further includes at least one second protrusion (16, 16') extending in a direction along the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10) and configured to receive and retain a corresponding fastening member (60, 60'), and wherein the second portion (20) is configured such that when the first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are attached to each other, the second portion (20) covers the at least one second protrusion (16, 16').

2. The export component (1) according to claim 1, wherein, When viewed in a geometric cross-section perpendicular to the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10), the geometric center point of the first protrusion (14) and the geometric center point of the at least one second protrusion (16, 16') are located at a radial distance substantially equal to that of the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10).

3. The export component (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The first protruding portion (14) and the at least one second protruding portion (16, 16') are arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion (12).

4. The export component (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first portion (10) includes two second protrusions (16, 16'), which together with the first protrusion (14) form a group of at least three protrusions (14, 16, 16').

5. The export component (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The set of at least three protruding portions (14, 16, 16') are arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the first outlet portion (12).

6. The export component (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The enclosure of either the first protrusion (14) or the at least one second protrusion (16, 16') is configured to receive a fastening hole for a fastening member, the fastening hole extending in a direction along the central axis (X1) of the first portion (10).

7. The export component (1) according to claim 6, wherein, Each of the first protrusion (14) and the at least one second protrusion (16, 16') is surrounded by a fastening hole for receiving a fastening member.

8. The export component (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second part (20) further includes at least one rib element (26) having a radial extension from the central axis (X2) of the second part (20), wherein the at least one rib element (26) is configured to attach the second part (20) to the first part (10) and / or to the rib retaining portion (34) of the outer wall (30) of the dispenser.

9. The export component (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The second part (20) includes two rib elements (26), each rib element (26) having a radial extension from the central axis (X2) of the second part (20), and wherein each rib element (26) is configured to attach the second part (20) to the first part (10) and / or to the rib retaining portion (34) of the outer wall (30) of the dispenser.

10. The export component (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The second part (20) includes three rib elements (26), each rib element (26) having a radial extension from the central axis (X2) of the second part (20), and wherein each rib element (26) is configured to attach the second part (20) to the first part (10) and / or to the rib retaining portion (34) of the outer wall (30) of the dispenser.

11. The export component (1) according to claim 9, wherein, The two rib elements (26) are arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion (22).

12. The export component (1) according to claim 10, wherein, The three rib elements (26) are arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion (22).

13. The export component (1) according to claim 11, wherein, The two rib elements (26) are arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion (22).

14. The export component (1) according to claim 12, wherein, The three rib elements (26) are arranged at equal angles to each other in the circumferential direction of the second outlet portion (22).

15. The export component (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The at least one rib element (26) is located at least partially on the radially inner side of the first fastening hole (24).

16. The export component (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The outlet portion (12) of the first portion (10) includes a radially outer peripheral surface (18) surrounding the outlet orifice of the outlet portion (12).

17. The export component (1) according to claim 16, wherein, The first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are configured such that when the first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are attached to each other, the radial inner surface (262) of the at least one rib element (26) is supported by the radial outer peripheral surface (18) of the outlet portion (12).

18. A dispenser (40) for a radial absorbent material, comprising an outer wall (30) defining a wall opening (31) extending through the outer wall (30) along an outlet axis (X), the dispenser (40) further comprising an outlet assembly (1) according to any of the preceding claims.

19. The dispenser (40) according to claim 18, wherein, The outer wall (30) further defines a first auxiliary opening (32) having an extension extending through the outer wall (30) in a direction (X0) along the outlet axis (X) and located radially outside the wall opening (31), wherein the dispenser (40) is configured such that when the first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are attached to each other by setting the first portion (10) from a first side (A1) of the outer wall (30) and by setting the second portion (20) from the opposite second side (A2) of the outer wall (30), both the first protrusion (14) and the first fastening hole (24) are aligned with the first auxiliary opening (32).

20. The dispenser (40) according to claim 18 or 19, wherein, The outer wall (30) further defines at least one second auxiliary opening (33, 33') having an extension through the outer wall (30) in a direction along the outlet axis (X) and located radially outside the wall opening (31), wherein the dispenser (40) is configured such that when the first portion (10) and the second portion (20) are attached to each other by setting the first protrusion (14) from a first side (A1) of the outer wall (30) and by setting the second portion (20) from the opposite second side (A2) of the outer wall (30), the at least one second auxiliary opening (33, 33') is aligned with the at least one second protrusion (16, 16'), allowing at least one corresponding fastening member (60, 60') to be inserted from the opposite second side (A2) into the at least one second protrusion (16, 16') through the at least one second auxiliary opening (33, 33').

21. The dispenser (40) according to claim 18 or 19, wherein, The second part (20) further includes at least one rib element (26) having a radial extension from the central axis (X2) of the second part (20), wherein the outer wall (30) includes a rib retaining portion (34), and wherein the at least one rib element (26) and the rib retaining portion (34) are configured such that the second part (20) can be attached to the rib retaining portion (34) by rotating the second part (20) about the central axis (X2) of the second part (20).

22. The dispenser (40) according to claim 21, wherein, The at least one rib element (26) and the rib retaining portion (34) are configured such that their attachment is achieved by rotating the second portion (20) about the central axis (X2) by 5-20 degrees.

23. The dispenser (40) according to claim 22, wherein, The at least one rib element (26) and the rib retaining portion (34) are configured such that their attachment is achieved by rotating the second portion (20) about the central axis (X2) by 8-15 degrees.

24. The dispenser (40) according to claim 22, wherein, The at least one rib element (26) and the rib retaining portion (34) are configured such that their attachment is achieved by rotating the second portion (20) substantially 10 degrees about the central axis (X2).

25. The dispenser (40) according to claim 18 or 19 further includes the radial absorbent material, wherein the outlet assembly (1) forms an outlet for dispensing the radial absorbent material from the dispenser (40) through the wall opening (31).

26. A method for arranging an outlet assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1-17 onto an outer wall (30) of a distributor (40) for a radial absorbent material, the outer wall (30) defining a wall opening (31) extending through the outer wall (30) along an outlet axis (X), the method comprising: - (S1) Move the first portion (10) from its initial unattached state outside the first side (A1) of the outer wall (30) toward the first side (A1) of the outer wall (30) until the first protrusion (14) extends into the first auxiliary opening (32) and until the at least one second protrusion (16, 16') extends into the corresponding at least one second auxiliary opening (33, 33') of the outer wall (30). - (S2) The first part (10) is attached to the outer wall (30) by inserting at least one corresponding fastening member (60, 60') through the at least one second auxiliary opening (33, 33') from the opposite second side into the at least one second protrusion (16, 16'). - (S3) Move the second part (20) from its initial unattached state on the opposite second side of the outer wall (30) toward the opposite second side of the outer wall (30) until the first fastening hole (24) aligns with the first protrusion (14), and - (S4) The second part (20) is attached to the first part (10) and the outer wall (30) by inserting the first fastening member (50) from the second part (20) into the first part (10).

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein, The second part (20) further includes at least one rib element (26) having a radial extension from the central axis (X2) of the second part (20), wherein the at least one rib element (26) is configured to attach the second part (20) to the first part (10) and / or to a rib retaining portion (34) of the outer wall (30) of the dispenser, the method further comprising: - (S32) Rotate the second part (20) until the rib element (26) attaches the second part (20) to the first part (10) and / or to the rib retaining part (34) of the outer wall (30), wherein the rotation is performed before attaching the second part (20) by inserting the first fastening member (50) from the second part (20) into the first part (10).

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