Dispenser for dispensing material stored in cartridge

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a material stored within a cartridge (14), such as a 1K or 2K cartridge (14), the dispenser (10) comprising: a receiving space (12) for repeatedly receiving a cartridge (14), such as a solid cartridge or a flexible cartridge in a support sleeve; at least one piston (20) connected, correspondingly connectable, to a piston drive mechanism (22), such as a rack or rod (23), movable through the receiving space (12), for pushing the material stored in the cartridge (14) along a dispensing axis (D) towards an outlet (18) of the cartridge (14), for dispensing said material stored in the cartridge; a support sleeve (16); and a handle (24) comprising a trigger (26) for activating a movement of the piston drive mechanism (22), such as a movement of a rack or rod (23) of the dispenser (10) along a dispensing axis (D), characterized in that the receiving space (12) is formed by a frame (28) configured to retain the support sleeve (16) during dispensing, and in that the receiving space (12) further comprises a pivoting mechanism (30) configured to pivot the support sleeve (16) during dispensing. The pivot mechanism is configured to act between the frame (28) and the support sleeve (16) such that the support sleeve (16) is pivotable about a pivot axis (P) aligned perpendicular to the dispensing axis (D) from a first position (i.e., a storage and / or dispensing position) to a second position (i.e., a second position).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a material stored in a cartridge, such as a 1K or 2K cartridge. Background Art

[0002] Dispensers for dispensing materials at the application site are well known in the prior art. Such dispensers are usually configured to dispense materials stored in cartridges, such as so-called 1K or 2K cartridges. For this reason, known dispensers are configured to repeatedly receive the cartridges and push the material from the cartridges to a dispensing outlet, for example by means of a piston and a corresponding piston rod.

[0003] Once the cartridges are emptied, they are typically disconnected from the dispenser and replaced by a new cartridge. Therefore, the dispenser comprises some kind of receiving structure configured to receive and hold the cartridge.

[0004] To simplify the replacement of empty cartridges, the receiving structure sometimes includes a head plate including a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the head plate from a dispensing position into a loading position in which the cartridge can be removed or inserted into the receiving structure. This is particularly true when loading and unloading cartridges from the front of the dispenser, i.e., at the dispensing end.

[0005] Alternatively, some known devices are configured so that the entire receiving structure can be rotated from the dispensing position to the loading position, and vice versa.

[0006] The axis of rotation of the known devices is usually aligned with the dispensing axis of the dispenser so that the head plate or the head plate and / or the receiving structure can be rotated out of the dispensing plane, ie the plane in which the receiving structure is located during use of the dispenser.

[0007] However, the above mechanisms have shown disadvantages both in terms of ease of operation, especially when using a flexible cartridge, and in terms of stability during use of the dispenser. Summary of the invention

[0008] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a dispenser that overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages. This object is achieved by a dispenser for dispensing a material stored in a cartridge, the dispenser comprising the features of the independent claim 1 .

[0009] In particular, the dispenser according to the invention comprises a receiving space for repeatedly receiving a cartridge, such as a solid cartridge or a flexible cartridge in a support sleeve, and at least one piston connected, respectively connectable to a piston drive mechanism, such as a rack or a rod movable through the receiving space, for pushing the material stored in the cartridge toward the outlet of the cartridge along a dispensing axis for dispensing said material stored in the cartridge. The dispenser also comprises a support sleeve and a handle, the handle comprising a trigger for activating the movement of the piston drive mechanism, such as a rack or a rod of the dispenser, along the dispensing axis.

[0010] The present invention is characterized in that the receiving space is formed by a frame, which is configured to hold the support sleeve during dispensing, and in that the receiving space also includes a pivot mechanism, which is configured to act between the frame and the support sleeve so that the support sleeve can be pivoted from a first position (i.e., the storage and / or dispensing position) to a second position (i.e., the loading position), and vice versa, about a pivot axis aligned perpendicular to the dispensing axis.

[0011] Therefore, with the dispenser according to the invention, it is possible to rotate the support sleeve from the dispensing position into the loading position without having to move the receiving space. That is, only the support sleeve is rotated into and out of the receiving space by the rotation mechanism.

[0012] In this regard, it is noted that the pivot mechanism according to the invention can be configured to rotate the support sleeve upwards and / or downwards relative to the dispensing direction, i.e. vertically upwards and / or downwards away from the dispensing plane. In this regard, it is noted that the support sleeve can be pivoted so that its front end (i.e. the dispensing end) faces vertically upwards or vice versa. Thus, both ways of loading / unloading the support sleeve (i.e. front loading and rear loading) are generally possible.

[0013] Furthermore, by rotating the support sleeve about a pivot axis aligned perpendicularly to the dispensing axis, it is possible, for example, to rotate the support sleeve so that the cartridges can be (un)loaded vertically, i.e. the cartridges can be easily slid into the support sleeve from above by simply placing the dispenser, for example, on a table or anything similar. In this case, the handle of the dispenser can act as a second foot, so that the dispenser can stand upright on its handle and support sleeve (which is in the loading position). This is a significant improvement compared to conventionally known front- and / or rear-loading dispensers, with which the loading of especially flexible cartridges has proven to be rather tricky, for example one has to grip the cartridges at their flexible ends in order to squeeze them from behind into their respective receiving spaces.

[0014] In addition, according to the present invention, only the support sleeve is pivoted from the dispensing position to the loading position, and vice versa, and the receiving space (i.e., the frame) can be configured as a sturdy and / or immovable frame, which can safely hold the support sleeve in the dispensing position when the dispenser is in use, and when the stored material is dispensed, the frame can also withstand the high pressure that may occur at the outlet of the cartridge (i.e., the dispensing end of the dispenser).

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the support sleeve is fixedly connected to the frame. That is, even if the support sleeve can be pivoted into its respective loading and storage positions, it can be fixedly connected to the frame so that it can never be disconnected from the frame. This can improve the stability and durability of the dispenser.

[0016] According to another embodiment, the support sleeve may be connected to the frame via a pivot mechanism. Thus, the pivot mechanism may comprise two functions, namely the pivoting of the support sleeve and the fixing of the support sleeve to the frame.

[0017] According to another embodiment, the frame may include a main body including: at least two side walls arranged parallel to each other and to the dispensing axis; a head plate arranged at a first end of the frame and extending in a direction parallel to the pivot axis of the dispenser, the first end being the dispensing end of the dispenser; and a base arranged at a second end of the frame opposite to the head plate and extending in a direction parallel to the pivot axis of the dispenser. In other words, the main body of the frame may consist of two side walls, the head plate and the base.

[0018] The head plate can serve as a contact surface for the cartridge head on which the cartridge can rest during use. It can therefore hold the cartridge in its position within the support sleeve even when the material stored in the cartridge is pushed towards its outlet.

[0019] On the other hand, the base may, for example, serve as a mounting plate, which may be attached to a handle of the dispenser and / or through which the piston drive mechanism may protrude.

[0020] The side wall may serve as, for example, a protective wall configured to protect the support sleeve when the dispenser is in use, so as to increase the durability of the dispenser.

[0021] According to an alternative embodiment, the frame may include a main body, which includes: at least two side rods arranged parallel to each other and parallel to the dispensing axis; a head plate arranged at a first end of the frame and extending in a direction parallel to the pivot axis of the dispenser, the first end being the dispensing end of the dispenser; and a base arranged at a second end of the frame opposite to the head plate and extending in a direction parallel to the pivot axis of the dispenser.

[0022] That is, the difference from the above-described embodiment is that, instead of two side walls, the main body comprises two side bars. By replacing the side walls with two (or more) side bars, the amount of material required can be reduced. Furthermore, the production of the main body can be simplified, since a simple bar can be produced quite easily. Furthermore, the pivot mechanism can be easily attached to the bar.

[0023] The head panel and base of the main body may include the same features as the head panel and main body of the above-described embodiments.

[0024] The head plate may thus serve as a contact surface for the head portion of the cartridge, on which the cartridge may rest in use and retain the cartridge in its position within the support sleeve even when material stored in the cartridge is pushed towards its outlet.

[0025] On the other hand, the base may, for example, serve as a mounting plate, which may be attached to a handle of the dispenser and / or through which the piston drive mechanism may protrude.

[0026] According to another embodiment of the invention, and as already proposed above, the base of the frame can be designed as a base plate configured to be fixed to the dispenser, said base plate comprising a through opening configured to receive a piston drive mechanism, such as a rack or a rod of the dispenser. Thus, the base can be used as a mounting plate.

[0027] In this connection it is also noted that the base can also be attached, in particular directly attached, to the handle of the dispenser.

[0028] Furthermore, it may be possible that the side walls or side bars of the frame comprise a length greater than the length of the support sleeve. In this way, the support sleeve can be rotated into or out of its dispensing position without having to remove other parts of the frame, as there is enough space for the support sleeve to rotate.

[0029] According to another embodiment, the main body of the frame can be constructed as a single piece. This construction contributes to higher stability. In addition, it can also be easier and faster to produce, because such a single piece can be molded quite easily, for example using known molding techniques.

[0030] According to an alternative embodiment, the side walls or side bars, head panel and base are designed as separate pieces that can be connected to form the main body. This can have the advantage that in the event that one part of the frame is damaged or worn, it can be replaced without having to replace the entire frame.

[0031] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the pivot mechanism is configured as a pin and a pin receiving structure. Such a pivot mechanism is quite easy to construct, while being reliable and durable. In addition, such a pivot mechanism can generally be positioned at any position along the length of the frame.

[0032] In this regard, it is also noted that the pin receiving structure may generally comprise any given shape suitable for receiving and retaining a pin such that it enables rotation of the support sleeve.

[0033] Furthermore, it may be possible that the pin is positioned at the supporting sleeve and that the pin receiving structure is designed at the frame of the dispenser, in particular at a side wall or a side bar of the frame.

[0034] In this case, the pin receiving structure may be part of the frame, the pin receiving structure being arranged on an inner surface of the frame, in particular an inner surface of at least one side wall or at least one side bar, the inner surface of the frame facing the support sleeve. Thus, the pin receiving structure may, for example, be designed as a through hole in a side wall of the frame, configured to receive the pin. In an alternative embodiment, the side wall or the side bar may comprise an additional protrusion, at which the pin receiving structure is positioned, for example as a hole, a recess or anything similar.

[0035] Alternatively, the pin can be positioned at the frame of the dispenser and the pin receiving structure is designed at the support sleeve. In this case, the pin receiving structure can also be part of the support sleeve, the pin receiving structure being arranged on the outer surface of the support sleeve, the outer surface of the support sleeve facing the frame. Thus, the pin receiving structure can, for example, be designed as a hole in the support sleeve. Alternatively, the support sleeve can include an additional protrusion on its outer surface, at which the pin receiving structure is positioned, for example as a hole, a recess or anything similar.

[0036] According to another embodiment, the pin receiving structure is designed as an opening, which preferably comprises a circular, oval or rectangular shape. This is one of the simplest ways to provide a pin receiving structure. In addition, this is also one of the solutions least prone to failure. In addition, for example, the oval shape allows the support sleeve to move along the longitudinal axis of the dispenser to compensate for tolerances in the receiving structure and the support sleeve and allows the movement of the support sleeve to compensate for the pivot geometry.

[0037] According to another embodiment, the pivot mechanism is arranged at an intermediate section of the support sleeve and / or the frame, which in turn extends along the dispensing axis. Thus, it may be possible to arrange the pivot mechanism at the center of the support sleeve and / or the frame relative to its length along the dispensing axis, so that the support sleeve can rotate about its center relative to its length.

[0038] According to another embodiment, the pivot mechanism can be arranged centrally with respect to the width (i.e. diameter) of the support sleeve. Alternatively, the pivot mechanism can also be arranged off-axis with respect to the width (i.e. diameter) of the support sleeve. Thus, depending on the size of the support sleeve and the side wall or side bar and / or the application of the dispenser, the exact position of the pivot mechanism with respect to the width of the support sleeve can be selected accordingly.

[0039] According to another embodiment, the pivot mechanism may comprise a pivot plate configured to pivot the support sleeve about a pivot axis.Thus, the support sleeve may be fixed to the pivot plate such that by pivoting the plate the entire support sleeve moves therewith.

[0040] In this regard, it is noted that, at least during use of the dispenser, the pivot plate can be arranged at the rear end of the frame opposite the dispensing end of the dispenser, in particular at the second end of the frame. This configuration is particularly suitable for applications in which the cartridge should be loaded from the front end, i.e. from the dispensing end.

[0041] Alternatively, it may also be possible that, at least during use of the dispenser, the pivot plate is arranged at the front end of the frame, i.e. at the dispensing end of the dispenser. This configuration is particularly suitable for so-called rear loaders, in which the cartridge is loaded into its support sleeve from the rear of the support sleeve.

[0042] According to another embodiment, the pivot plate and the support sleeve may be fixedly connected to each other to enhance the stability of the dispenser. It may even be possible that the support sleeve and the pivot plate are made of a single piece.

[0043] According to another embodiment, the pivot plate can be moved along the dispensing axis of the dispenser, in particular along the frame. A movable pivot plate can help to simplify the loading and unloading process of the cartridges, because once the support sleeve is pivoted out of its receiving space, it can be moved along the dispensing axis together with the pivot plate, making it possible to ensure the ideal loading / unloading angle for each user.

[0044] According to another embodiment, the pivot plate may comprise a holding space which is configured to receive, in particular repeatedly receive and hold, the support sleeve. That is, the pivot plate and the support sleeve can be connected to each other at the holding space. It may even be possible that the holding space is configured such that the support sleeve can be repeatedly connected to / respectively disconnected from the pivot plate. This may be advantageous in the event that the support sleeve needs to be exchanged.

[0045] According to another embodiment, the pivot mechanism comprises at least one, in particular two, pivot elements, which are configured to connect the pivot plate to the frame. That is, the pivot plate may not be directly (and pivotably) connected to the frame, but may comprise at least one pivot element which is arranged between the pivot plate and the frame such that it connects these two parts to each other but still ensures that the pivot plate can pivot relative to the frame.

[0046] According to another embodiment, the dispenser comprises at least one stop feature, which is configured to limit the pivoting movement of the support sleeve, the at least one stop feature being arranged at the frame and being configured to act together with the support sleeve so as to limit the pivoting movement of the support sleeve, in particular to a maximum rotation, for example 60° to 120°, in particular about 90° or 90°. The stop feature can thus be configured so that the support sleeve cannot be fully rotated around its pivot axis. Instead, the rotation of the support sleeve stops at a certain angle, which can be selected, for example, to be in the range of 90° to 120°, thereby ensuring that the support sleeve faces the user, so that the user can easily load / unload the cartridge.

[0047] In this regard, it is to be noted that the stop feature can be designed as a first fixing, such as a first bolt, which is arranged at the inner surface of at least one of the side walls or side bars of the frame and is positioned such that it prevents the support sleeve from rotating beyond a maximum rotation angle, such as 60° to 120°, in particular approximately 90° or 90°.

[0048] The stop feature may further include a second fixing member, such as a second bolt, which is arranged at an opposite inner surface of another side wall or another side rod. The second fixing member may support the first fixing member to prevent the support sleeve from rotating beyond a predetermined maximum rotation angle.

[0049] In some cases, the first and second fixings may also be connected to each other by means of a first connecting element. The connecting element may thus bridge the first and second fixings to produce a contact surface that prevents the support sleeve from rotating beyond a predetermined maximum rotation angle. It may also be possible that the first and second fixings and the connecting element are formed as a single piece.

[0050] The connecting element can also be connected to each fixing via a connecting plate. In the case of providing two fixings, the connecting plate, respectively the two connecting plates, can be arranged so that they extend vertically from the distribution plane, so that the connecting element is arranged above the distribution plane, i.e. vertically above the frame of the dispenser.

[0051] According to an alternative embodiment, the stop feature may include a fixing (e.g., a leg) and a retaining ring, which is configured to rotate with the support sleeve around the pivot axis and is also configured to prevent the support sleeve from rotating beyond a maximum rotation angle, such as 60° to 120°, in particular about 90° or 90°. In this case, the retaining ring can be configured to surround the support sleeve so that it rotates with the support sleeve. The fixing device can be arranged at the retaining ring so that when the support sleeve reaches the predetermined maximum rotation angle, the fixing device contacts the side wall or side bar of the frame.

[0052] In this regard, it should be noted that in the case of a two-component cartridge, which is often configured as two side-by-side containers, the retaining ring obviously comprises the shape of 8 so that it surrounds both containers, ie the entire cartridge.

[0053] It may also be possible that the stop feature comprises two fixings, ie one fixing at each side wall / side bar, which contact the frame when the support sleeve reaches the maximum rotation angle.

[0054] According to another embodiment, the dispenser may include a locking mechanism configured to lock the support sleeve in the dispensing position, i.e., the support sleeve is aligned parallel to the dispensing axis, the locking mechanism being particularly designed as a clip. Such a locking mechanism may improve the stability of the dispenser during use, since it prevents the support sleeve from being inadvertently rotated out of its dispensing position.

[0055] According to another embodiment, the support sleeve may also include a first and a second end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the second end extending radially outwards from the longitudinal axis, i.e. having a trumpet shape, and the support sleeve being configured to receive the cartridge. This configuration may be particularly advantageous for applications in which the cartridge should be inserted into the support sleeve at the second end. The trumpet-like second end helps the user to more easily insert the cartridge into the support sleeve (and accordingly pull out the support sleeve).

[0056] According to another embodiment, the dispenser may further comprise at least one stabilizing foot configured to support the dispenser in the loading position. That is, once the support sleeve is rotated in its loading position, in particular up to its predetermined maximum rotation angle, the rotated support sleeve and / or the handle may act as a first foot and the at least one stabilizing foot may act as a second foot, so that the dispenser may be arranged in its loading position without the user having to hold it.

[0057] According to another embodiment, the support sleeve may be configured to receive a single cartridge, such as a solid cartridge or a flexible cartridge. According to an alternative embodiment, the support sleeve may be configured to receive two cartridges, such as a solid cartridge and / or a flexible cartridge.

[0058] In this regard, it should be noted that the two cartridges, for example a solid cartridge and / or a flexible cartridge, can be arranged side by side or coaxially with each other. Both arrangements are suitable for so-called two-component applications, in which the materials stored in the cartridges should be mixed with each other when the materials are dispensed. The choice of arrangement may depend on the precise application of the dispenser.

[0059] According to another embodiment, the dispenser may further include a second piston configured to push the material stored in the second cartridge (eg, the solid cartridge and the flexible cartridge) toward the outlet of the second cartridge for dispensing the material stored therein.

[0060] In this connection, it should be noted that the dispenser can also be configured to move the first and second pistons simultaneously. This is particularly true when the materials stored in the cartridges should be mixed with one another.

[0061] According to an alternative embodiment, the first and second pistons can also be moved independently of each other. This is the case when the materials stored in the cartridge should be dispensed one after the other or in a certain ratio. In this case, it is helpful when each piston can be moved independently of the other piston. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0062] Further embodiments of the invention are described in the following description of the figures and / or in the dependent claims attached to this specification. The invention will be explained in detail below by means of embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0063] Figure 1 are details of the frame and support sleeve according to the invention;

[0064] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exemplary side view of

[0065] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Alternative solutions for

[0066] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Another alternative solution of;

[0067] Figures 5A to 5C : A first embodiment of a dispenser according to the present invention;

[0068] Figures 6A to 6B : A second embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0069] Figure 7 is a top view of the frame and the support sleeve according to FIG6 ;

[0070] Figure 8 is a cross section of the frame and support sleeve according to FIG6 ;

[0071] Figures 9A to 9C : A side view of the embodiment of FIG. 6 ;

[0072] Fig. 10A and 10B : Two detailed views of the possible rear end of the support sleeve and the corresponding piston;

[0073] Fig.11A and 11B : A third embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0074] Fig.12 : A side view of the dispenser of FIG. 11 ;

[0075] Figures 13A to 13C : An exemplary embodiment of a locking mechanism in a trumpet shape feature;

[0076] Fig.14 A support sleeve having a locking mechanism is shown;

[0077] Fig.15 Another support sleeve having a locking mechanism is shown;

[0078] Fig.16 : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0079] Fig.17 : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0080] Figures 18A to 18D : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0081] Fig.19A and 19B : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0082] Fig. 20A and 20B : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention;

[0083] Fig.21A and 21B : Fig. 20A and 20B details of; and

[0084] Figures 22A to 22C : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0085] Throughout the various figures, different embodiments of dispensers 10 according to the present invention are shown. However, all of the illustrated dispensers 10 have several common features, which will be described below.

[0086] The dispenser 10 according to the present invention comprises a receiving space 12 for repeatedly receiving a cartridge 14. As can be seen from the figure, the cartridge 14 can be a single cartridge containing a material to be dispensed, i.e., a 1K cartridge 14, or a double cartridge, i.e., a 2K cartridge 14, which is configured to contain two or more materials that should be mixed with each other when dispensed.

[0087] The cartridge 14 includes a cartridge container 114 fixed to a cartridge head 115, where the outlet 18 is formed. The cartridge head 115 is generally made of a rigid material, while the cartridge container 114 can be formed of a rigid material or a flexible material. This can be freely selected according to application and / or preference.

[0088] The dispenser 10 further comprises a support sleeve 16 which covers the cartridge 14 during use of the dispenser 10. The support sleeve 16 thus receives, supports and protects the cartridge 14.

[0089] In order to push the material stored in the cartridge 14 along the dispensing axis D toward the outlet 18 of the cartridge 14, the dispenser 10 further comprises at least one piston 20 (see, for example, Fig. 10A and 10B ), the piston 20 is connected or connectable to a piston drive mechanism 22, such as a rack 23 or a rod 23 that is movable through the receiving space 12. To activate the piston drive mechanism 22, the dispenser 10 further comprises a handle 24 and a trigger 26, the trigger 26 being configured to activate the movement of the piston drive mechanism 22. The handle 24 is designed so that it can be grasped and held by a user.

[0090] In this connection it should be noted that the dispenser 10 according to the invention can be designed as a manual dispenser, as well as a (cordless) electric dispenser and a pneumatic dispenser.

[0091] The dispenser 10 according to the invention further comprises a frame 28 which forms the receiving space 12 and which can be connectable to the handle 24 of the dispenser 10. The frame 28 is configured to hold the support sleeve 16 at least during the dispensing of the material, i.e. during the use of the dispenser 10. However, it can also be configured such that the support sleeve 16 is fixedly connected to the frame 28, so that the frame 28 normally holds the support sleeve 16 also when said support sleeve 16 is not in its dispensing position.

[0092] The reason why the support sleeve 16 is not always in its dispensing position is that the receiving space 12 also includes a pivot mechanism 30, which is configured to act between the frame 28 and the support sleeve 16 so that the support sleeve 16 can be pivoted about the pivot axis P from a first position (i.e., the storage and / or dispensing position) to a second position (i.e., the loading position), and vice versa. The pivot axis P is aligned perpendicularly to the dispensing axis D, so that the support sleeve 16 can be pivoted from a horizontal direction to a vertical direction (e.g., see FIG. 1 ). Figures 2 to 4 ).

[0093] By bringing the support sleeve 16 into a loading position in which the front end 32 (i.e. the dispensing end) of the cartridge 14, respectively the support sleeve 16, faces upwards, i.e. towards the user of the dispenser 10, a replacement of the cartridge 14 can be accomplished in a particularly easy manner. Furthermore, it can also be possible that by bringing the support sleeve 16 into its loading position, the dispenser 10 can stand upright on its handle 24 and the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16, so that during the replacement of the cartridge 14, the user does not necessarily have to hold the dispenser, since the dispenser can stand upright by itself (see, for example, Fig. 9C ).

[0094] The pivot mechanism 30 that enables the support sleeve 16 to pivot will be further described below in conjunction with different embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] The frame can be formed in different ways. A first embodiment of the frame 28 according to the invention is Figures 1 to 17 The second embodiment is shown in Figures 18A to 19B and a third embodiment of the frame 28 is shown in Figures 20A to 22C Shown in.

[0096] According to the first embodiment, the frame 28 comprises a main body 36 including at least two side walls 38 arranged parallel to each other along the dispensing axis D, a head plate 40 arranged parallel to the pivot axis P at the dispensing end 32 and a base 42 arranged at the rear end 34 parallel to the pivot axis P. That is, the main body 36 of the frame 28 forms the receiving space 12 for supporting the sleeve 16.

[0097] The two side walls 38 shown in the figures are designed such that they protect the support sleeve 16 from external influences when the support sleeve 16 is in its dispensing position.

[0098] The head plate 40 comprises a recess 44 which is configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge head 115, in particular the portion of the cartridge head 115 at which the outlet 18 is formed, when the support sleeve 16 is in its dispensing position together with the cartridge 14. That is, when the support sleeve 16 is pivoted in its dispensing position, a portion of the cartridge head 115 rests in the recess 44 of the head plate 40. When the cartridge head 115 is received by the recess 44, this prevents the cartridge 14 from moving in the direction along the pivot axis P during material dispensing. However, the remaining portion of the cartridge head 115, in particular the portion facing the dispensing end 32 of the dispenser 10, is aligned with the head plate 40, so that movement of the cartridge 14 in the dispensing direction is also prevented (see, e.g. Figure 5B , 5C , 6A, 7, 11A).

[0099] The base 42 may be formed by a base plate 43 which is configured to be connected to the handle 24 of the dispenser 10. It may also include one or several through openings 46 through which the piston drive mechanism 22, in particular the rack or the rod 23, may extend (see e.g. Figures 5A to 7 , 9A to 12 and / or 16 to 20A).

[0100] The third embodiment of the frame 28 is not much different from the first embodiment (see Figures 20A to 22C ). The only difference between these two embodiments is that Figures 20A to 22C The frame 28 of EMBODIMENT 3 does not have two side walls 38 but comprises side bars 48 , in particular four side bars 48 , to which the pivot mechanism 30 and the support sleeve 16 are attached.

[0101] The head panel 40 and base 42 of the frame 28 of the third embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment of the frame 28 and therefore will not be described again.

[0102] In both the first and third embodiments, the side wall 38 and / or the side bar 48 may include a length at least slightly greater than the length of the support sleeve 16 so as to enable the support sleeve 16 to rotate within its receiving space 12 (see, for example, Figures 2 to 4 , 5C or 7).

[0103] The frame 28 according to the second embodiment is Figures 18A to 19B According to this embodiment, the main body 36 of the frame 28 is formed by two side walls 36 and a base 42 formed by a base plate 43. According to this embodiment, the front end 32' of the frame 28 does not include a head plate or anything similar. Instead, the pivot mechanism 30 of the dispenser 10 is arranged at said front end 32' of the frame 28.

[0104] Therefore, the front end 32' of the frame 28 is not aligned with the dispensing end 32 of the dispenser 10 because the side wall 38 of the frame 28 includes a length that is approximately half the length of the support sleeve 16, so that the pivot axis P is aligned with the front end 32' of the frame 28. Therefore, the support sleeve 16 pivots about the front end 32' of the frame 28.

[0105] However, due to Figures 18A to 19B The frame 28 of the embodiment of the invention does not include a head plate, so the support sleeve 16 is designed so that it includes a support plate 17 at the dispensing end 32, which is configured to hold the cartridge 14 in the support sleeve 16 during dispensing, thereby including the same functions as the head plate 40 of the frame 28. The support plate 17 obviously includes at least one opening, which is configured to receive the outlet 18 of the cartridge 14. The support plate 17 can be formed as a single piece connected to the support sleeve 16, or the support sleeve 16 and the support plate 17 can be formed integrally.

[0106] In all three embodiments of the frame 28, the support sleeve 16 can be fixedly or releasably connected to the frame 28. That is, in some embodiments it may be possible to remove the support sleeve 16 from the frame 28. This may occur, for example, when the support sleeve is damaged or should be cleaned. However, in some cases it is not necessary to remove the support sleeve 16 from the frame 28, which is why it may also be fixedly connected to said frame 28.

[0107] Typically, the support sleeve 16 is connected to the frame 28 via a pivot mechanism 30. Therefore, the pivot mechanism 30 will be described in more detail below.

[0108] For example, the pivot mechanism 30 can be configured as a pin 50 and a pin receiving structure 52, which is shown in most of the figures. The pin 50 can be arranged, for example, at the support sleeve 16, while the pin receiving structure 52 is arranged at the frame 28, in particular at the side wall 38 of the frame (see, for example Figures 5A to 9C According to an alternative embodiment (not shown), the pin 50 and the pin receiving structure 52 can also be arranged in reverse, ie the pin 50 is at the frame 28 and the pin receiving structure 52 is at the support sleeve 16.

[0109] The pin receiving structure 52 can be formed, for example, by an opening into which the pin 50 can be inserted, so that the support sleeve 16 can pivot about the pivot axis P. Thus, in this case, the pin receiving structure 52 is part of the frame 28. The opening can include different shapes, such as, for example, a circular, oval or rectangular shape. This allows some movement of the support sleeve 16 relative to the frame 28 to allow for changes in the size of the part and to perform the movement required for pivoting.

[0110] In this regard, it should be noted that the pivot mechanism 30 can be centrally located along the width of the support sleeve 16 (see, for example, Figure 2 ), or arranged off-axis along the width of the support sleeve 16 (see, for example Figure 4 ).

[0111] For example, Figures 11A to 12 and Figures 20A to 22C This configuration can provide a better alignment of the support sleeve 16 relative to the frame 28, i.e. relative to the dispensing axis D of the dispenser 10, when the support sleeve 16 is rotated in its dispensing position. In this regard, it should also be noted that Figures 20A to 22C In the embodiment shown, the pivoting mechanism 30 is additionally free to move along the dispensing axis D of the dispenser 10 .

[0112] according to Figures 11A to 12In the embodiment of FIG. 2C, the side wall 38 of the frame 28 includes an additional protrusion 54 at which the pin receiving structure 52, ie, the opening, is formed.

[0113] On the other hand, according to Figures 20A to 22C In the illustrated embodiment, the pivot mechanism 30 is disposed between two of the four side bars 48 of the frame 28, i.e. Fig. 20A , 20B , 21B, 22A to 22C and the two upper side bars 48 shown on the left hand side of 21A. Fig.21A The left hand side of FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the pivot mechanism 30 is arranged at the lower side rod 48 of the frame 28. That is, according to Figures 20A to 22C The pivot mechanism 30 comprises a pivot plate 56 which is pivotally connected to two of the four side bars 48. When the dispenser 10 is in use, the pivot plate 56 is arranged at the rear end 34, ie, next to the base 42 of the frame 28.

[0114] The pivot plate 56 is configured to be connected to the support sleeve 16 such that upon pivotable movement of the pivot plate 56 the support sleeve 16 also pivots about the pivot axis P. Thus, in this case it may be possible that the pivot axis P is arranged at the rear end 31 of the support sleeve 16 .

[0115] However, in some cases, it may also be possible that the pivot plate 56 is movable along the receiving space 12, which may be Figures 21A to 22C In this case, the support sleeve 16 can first be pivoted out of its receiving space 12 and then moved along the side rod 48. If necessary, it is also possible to then rotate the support sleeve 16 until it reaches a predetermined rotation angle that allows the user to easily access the support sleeve 16 and replace the cartridge 14 arranged inside the support sleeve 16. Figures 22A to 22C As can be seen in FIG. 1 , it is possible or even possible that the support sleeve 16 is pivoted into a loading position in which the dispensing end 32 of the support sleeve 16 faces the handle 24 of the dispenser 10 .

[0116] The pivot plate 56 and the support sleeve 16 may be fixedly or releasably connected to each other. For both cases, the pivot plate may include a retaining space 58 configured to receive and retain the support sleeve 16, in particular the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16.

[0117] In this regard, it is noted that, in the case where the support sleeve 16 and the pivot plate 56 are fixedly connected to each other at the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16, the cartridge 14 can be loaded and unloaded at the dispensing end 32 of the support sleeve 16 when the rear end 34 is covered by the pivot plate 56. However, in this case, the pivot plate 56 still includes at least one opening (not shown) that is configured to receive at least one piston 20 of the dispenser 10.

[0118] The cartridge 14 can also be loaded / unloaded generally at the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16 , in the case where the support sleeve 16 and the pivot plate 56 can be released from one another.

[0119] The pivot plate 56 may also include one or more pivot elements 60 configured to pivotally connect the pivot plate 56 to the frame 28, ie, to the side bars 48, such as Figures 20A to 22C The pivot element 60 and the pivot plate 56 may be connected, for example, via a joint (not shown) that enables the pivot plate 56 to pivot relative to the frame 28. The pivot element 60 may, for example, surround the side bar 48 in such a way that it is fixedly connected to the side bar 48 while being movable relative to the frame 28 along the dispensing axis D.

[0120] The dispenser 10 may further include at least one stop feature 62, which is arranged at the frame 28 and is configured to act between the support sleeve 16 and the frame 28 so as to limit the pivoting movement of the support sleeve 16 to a predetermined maximum rotation angle. The maximum rotation angle may be, for example, in the range of 60° to 120°, which may be Figure 5A , 5B and 6 to 7, 9A and 9B, 11A to 12, and 14 to 17. The stop feature 62 can also be designed in several different ways.

[0121] The first embodiment of the stop feature 62 is Figure 5A , 5B , 6, 7 and 9A to 9C, where two stop features are provided in the form of first and second fixing members 64, one fixing member 64 at each side wall 38. The first and second fixing members 64 are arranged at the inner surface 39 of the corresponding side wall 38 so that when the support sleeve 16 is pivoted in its loading position, the support sleeve 16 contacts the fixing members 64 so that it cannot rotate further. When the support sleeve 16 is in its dispensing / storage position, the fixing means 64 do not contact the support sleeve 16 (see, for example, Fig. 6A and 6B ).

[0122] Typically, one fixing element 64 will be sufficient to prevent the support sleeve 16 from rotating beyond a predetermined maximum rotation angle. On the other hand, it may also be possible to arrange more than two fixing elements 64, wherein the fixing elements 64 support each other.

[0123] As people Fig.16 and 17 As can be seen in the figure, the first and second fixing parts 64 can also be connected to each other by means of a connecting element 70, which can be formed, for example, by a rod arranged between the first and second fixing parts 64. The connecting element 70 can be arranged so that the supporting sleeve 16 contacts the connecting element 70 as soon as the supporting sleeve 16 reaches its maximum rotation angle.

[0124] The connecting element 70 may be directly connected to the first and second fixing members 64, and the connecting element 70 and the fixing members 64 may even be formed as a single piece, such as Fig.16 can be seen in.

[0125] Alternatively, the connecting element 70 can also be connected to the fixing member 64 via a connecting plate 72, which is arranged between each fixing member 64 and the connecting element 70 (see Fig.17 ). For example, such a connecting plate 72 can be used when the connecting element 70 should be arranged at a certain angle relative to the frame 28. In addition, it may also be possible that, by using the connecting plate 72, each user can arrange the connecting element 70 at a certain predetermined angle to adjust the maximum rotation angle of the support sleeve 16 by simply changing the alignment of the connecting plate 72 relative to the side wall 38.

[0126] FIG. 11A to FIG. 12 Another embodiment of the stop feature 62 is shown. According to this embodiment, the stop feature 62 includes at least one leg 66 that is connected to or is part of a retaining ring 68 and faces away from the support sleeve 16 (see, for example, Fig.11A ). Thus, the legs 66 may be formed as separate parts connected to the retaining ring 68, or the retaining ring 68 and the legs 66 may be integrally formed (ie, molded) as a single piece.

[0127] The retaining ring 68 surrounds the support sleeve 16 so that it can rotate together with the support sleeve 16 about the pivot axis P. Therefore, the retaining ring 68 can further be directly connected to the pivot mechanism 30 so that when the support sleeve 16 rotates, the leg 66 rotates together with it until it contacts the frame 28, i.e. the side wall 38 or at least one side bar 48, thereby preventing the support sleeve 16 from rotating further.

[0128] By varying the angle at which the legs 66 are located relative to the retaining ring 68 and thus also the support sleeve 16 , the maximum rotation angle can be determined.

[0129] like Fig.11A and 11B As can be seen in FIG. 6 , the stop feature 62 may include two legs 66 , one at each side wall 38 , both legs including the described functionality.

[0130] According to this embodiment, the retaining ring 68 can include two functions, that is, it supports the legs 66, which prevent the support sleeve 16 from rotating beyond a predetermined maximum rotation angle. In addition, the retaining ring 68 can be used as a connection between the support sleeve 16, the pivot mechanism 30 and the frame 28.

[0131] In some embodiments, it may further be possible that the dispenser 10 comprises a locking mechanism 74 configured to lock the support sleeve 16 in its dispensing position. Figures 11A to 13C 14, where a clip 76 is arranged at each side wall 38. The clip 76 may also be arranged at the above-mentioned retaining ring 68 (not shown).

[0132] Alternatively, the clip 76 may be arranged at the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16, such as Figures 13A to 13B Depicted, Figures 13A to 13B A separate molded portion is shown that may be added to the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16 to provide a flared rear end 34, as will be described further below.

[0133] The clip 76 can be moved from an open position (see Fig. 13B ) moves to the closed position (see Fig.13A ), wherein in the closed position, the clip 76 clamps the support sleeve 16 so that it is fixed in its dispensing position. Once the clip 76 is opened again, the support sleeve 16 is free to move and can also be brought into its loading position.

[0134] The clip 76, i.e. the locking mechanism 74, can be arranged substantially along the entire length of the support sleeve 16. However, it is often preferred to arrange the clip 76 as far away from the pivot mechanism 30 (along the dispensing axis D) as possible to provide a more reliable locking of the support sleeve 16. In addition, the locking mechanism 74 can be arranged at the frame 28 or at a separate part that can be connected to the support sleeve 16 (see Figures 13A to 13C ).

[0135] For example, in Fig.14 and 15 In the embodiment, the locking mechanism 74 is arranged at the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16, and Figures 18A to 18D or Figures 11A to 11BIn the embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism 74 is arranged at the side wall 38 of the frame 28. Therefore, it can be seen that the locking mechanism 74 can be arranged at several different places, as long as it can lock the support sleeve 16 in its dispensing position. Although this is not shown in the figure, it is also possible that the locking mechanism 74 is arranged at the dispensing end 32 of the support sleeve 16 or somewhere therebetween.

[0136] People from Figures 13A to 19B As can be further seen in the figure, the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16 can extend radially outwards. That is, the rear end 34 can have a trumpet shape. This can be particularly the case when the cartridge 14 should be loaded / unloaded at the rear end 34 of the support sleeve 16, because the trumpet-shaped rear end 34 simplifies the removal of the cartridge 14 from the support sleeve 16 and the corresponding insertion into the support sleeve. In addition, the trumpet shape ensures that the piston 20 of the dispenser 10 can easily enter the support sleeve 16, because it automatically aligns the piston 20 relative to the support sleeve 16 when entering. If the piston 20 is misaligned relative to the support sleeve 16, the piston 20 will hit the support sleeve 16 due to the forces that the dispenser 10 can generate, so that the piston 20 and / or the support sleeve 16 can even be damaged.

[0137] Furthermore, it may also be possible that the dispenser 10 comprises at least one stabilizing foot 78, which is configured to support the dispenser in the loading position. Such a stabilizing foot 78 may be provided, for example, at Fig. 20A and 20B One can see, for example, Fig. 20A The dispenser 10 can be tilted so that it stands upright on its stabilizing feet 78 and its handle 24, especially the battery receiving area of ​​the handle 24, so that the user can easily replace the cartridge 14. In this embodiment, the stabilizing feet 78 are provided as part of the head plate 40.

[0138] According to other embodiments (not shown), the stabilizing foot 78 can also be arranged as an additional foot arranged separately from the handle 24 and the head plate 40, so that when the support sleeve 16 is pivoted in its loading position, the dispenser 10 can stand upright on its stabilizing foot 78 and the rotating support sleeve 16 and / or its handle 24.

[0139] All embodiments of the dispenser 10 according to the invention therefore provide a particularly simple way of replacing the cartridge 14 once it is empty and needs to be replaced. At the same time, the dispenser 10 according to the invention is reliable and stable, so that when the dispenser 10 is used, the cartridge 14 is safely stored in the support sleeve 16 and cannot fall out of the support sleeve 16, even if high pressure acts on the cartridge in the dispensing direction.

[0140] Reference numerals

[0141] 10 Distributor 78 Stabilizing feet

[0142] 12 Receiving space 114 Barrel container

[0143] 14 Barrel 115 Barrel head

[0144] 16 Support sleeve D Distribution axis

[0145] 17 Support plate P Pivot axis

[0146] 18 Exit

[0147] 20 Piston

[0148] 22 Piston drive mechanism

[0149] 23 rack / rod

[0150] 24 Handle

[0151] 26 Trigger

[0152] 28 Frame

[0153] 30 Pivot mechanism

[0154] 32 Distribution end

[0155] 32'28 front end

[0156] 34 Backend

[0157] 36 Main body

[0158] 38 Sidewall

[0159] 39 Inner surface

[0160] 40 Head Plate

[0161] 42 base

[0162] 43 substrate

[0163] 44 recess

[0164] 46 Through opening

[0165] 48 Sidebar

[0166] 50 Pins

[0167] 52 Pin receiving structure

[0168] 54 protrusion

[0169] 56 Pivot Plate

[0170] 58 Keep Space

[0171] 60 Pivoting element

[0172] 62 stop feature

[0173] 64 first / second fixing member

[0174] 66 Bolt

[0175] 68 retaining ring

[0176] 70 Connecting elements

[0177] 72 Connecting plate

[0178] 74 Locking mechanism

[0179] 76 Clip

Claims

1. A dispenser for dispensing a material stored in a cartridge (14), such as a 1K or 2K cartridge (14), the dispenser (10) comprising: a receiving space (12) for repeatedly receiving a cartridge (14), for example a solid cartridge or a flexible cartridge in a supporting sleeve, at least one piston (20) connected, respectively connectable to a piston drive mechanism (22), such as a rack or a rod (23) movable through the receiving space (12), for pushing the material stored in the cartridge (14) along a dispensing axis (D) towards an outlet (18) of the cartridge (14) for dispensing the material stored in the cartridge, a support sleeve (16), and a handle (24) comprising a trigger (26) for activating movement of the piston drive mechanism (22), such as movement of a rack or a rod (23) of the dispenser (10) along the dispensing axis (D), It is characterized in that The receiving space (12) is formed by a frame (28) configured to hold the supporting sleeve (16) during dispensing, and In other words, the receiving space (12) further comprises a pivot mechanism (30) which is configured to act between the frame (28) and the support sleeve (16) so that the support sleeve (16) can be pivoted from a first position to a second position, and vice versa, about a pivot axis (P) aligned perpendicularly to the dispensing axis (D), wherein the first position is a storage and / or dispensing position and the second position is a loading position.

2. The dispenser according to claim 1, in, The support sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to the frame (28), and / or Wherein, the support sleeve (16) is connected to the frame (28) via the pivot mechanism (30).

3. Dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The frame (28) includes a main body (36), which includes: at least two side walls (38) arranged parallel to each other and parallel to the dispensing axis (D); a head plate (40) arranged at a first end (32') of the frame (28), which extends in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (P) of the dispenser (10), the first end (32') being the dispensing end (32) of the dispenser (10); and a base (42), which is arranged at a second end (34) of the frame (28) opposite to the head plate (40) and extends in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (P) of the dispenser.

4. Dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims 1 or 2, in, The frame (28) includes a main body (36), which includes: at least two side rods (48) arranged parallel to each other and parallel to the dispensing axis (D); a head plate (40) arranged at a first end (32') of the frame (28), which extends in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (P) of the dispenser (10), the first end (32') being the dispensing end (32) of the dispenser (10); and a base (42), which is arranged at a second end (34) of the frame (28) opposite to the head plate (40) and extends in a direction parallel to the pivot axis (P) of the dispenser (10).

5. The dispenser according to claim 3 or 4, in, The base (42) of the frame (28) is designed as a base plate (43) which is configured to be fixed to the dispenser (10), and the base plate (43) includes a through opening (46) which is configured to receive the piston drive mechanism (22), such as a rack or rod (23) of the dispenser (10).

6. The dispenser according to any one of claims 3 to 5, in, The base (42) is attached to the handle (24) of the dispenser (10), and / or Wherein, the side wall (38) or the side bar (48) of the frame (28) comprises a length greater than the length of the support sleeve (16).

7. The dispenser according to any one of claims 3 to 6, in, The main body (36) of the frame (28) is constructed as a single piece, and / or Therein, the side walls (38) or the side bars (48), the head panel (40) and the base (42) are designed as separate pieces that can be connected to form the main body (36).

8. Dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The pivot mechanism (30) is configured as a pin (50) and a pin receiving structure (52).

9. The dispenser according to claim 8, in, The pin (50) is positioned at the support sleeve (16), and the pin receiving structure (52) is designed at the frame (28) of the dispenser (10), in particular at the side wall (38) or the side rod (48) of the frame (28), preferably, wherein the pin receiving structure (52) is part of the frame (28), the pin receiving structure (52) is arranged on the inner surface (39) of the frame (28), in particular on the inner surface (39) of at least one of the side walls (38) or at least one of the side rods (48), and the inner surface (39) of the frame (28) faces the support sleeve (16).

10. The dispenser according to claim 8, in, The pin (50) is positioned at the frame (28) of the dispenser (10), and the pin receiving structure (52) is designed at the support sleeve (16), in particular, wherein the pin receiving structure (52) is a part of the support sleeve (16), and the pin receiving structure (52) is arranged on the outer surface of the support sleeve (16), and the outer surface of the support sleeve (16) faces the frame (28).

11. The dispenser according to any one of claims 8 to 10, in, The pin receiving structure (52) is designed as an opening, wherein The opening preferably comprises a circular, oval or rectangular shape.

12. Dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The pivot mechanism (30) is arranged at a middle section of the support sleeve (16) and / or the frame (28), which respectively extends along a dispensing axis (D).

13. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The pivot mechanism (30) is arranged centrally relative to the width (i.e. the diameter) of the support sleeve (16), or The pivot mechanism (30) is arranged off-axis relative to the width (ie, diameter) of the support sleeve (16).

14. Dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The pivot mechanism (30) comprises a pivot plate (56) which is configured to pivot the support sleeve (16) about the pivot axis (P), in particular wherein, at least during use of the dispenser (10), the pivot plate (56) is arranged at a rear end of the frame (28) opposite to a dispensing end (32) of the dispenser (10), in particular at a second end (34) of the frame (28).

15. The dispenser according to claim 14, in, The pivot plate (56) and the support sleeve (16) are fixedly connected to each other, and / or wherein the pivot plate (56) is movable along a dispensing axis (D) of the dispenser (10), in particular along the frame (28), and / or Therein, the pivot plate (56) comprises a holding space (58) configured to receive, in particular repeatedly receive and hold, the support sleeve (16).

16. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The dispenser (10) comprises at least one stop feature (62) configured to limit the pivotal movement of the support sleeve (16), the at least one stop feature (62) being preferably arranged at the frame (28) and configured to act together with the support sleeve (16) so as to limit the pivotal movement of the support sleeve (16), in particular to a maximum rotation, for example 60° to 120°, in particular approximately 90° or 90°.

17. The dispenser according to claim 16, in, The stop feature (62) is designed as a first fixing member (64), such as a first bolt, which is arranged at the inner surface (39) of at least one of the side walls (38) or side bars (48) of the frame (28) and is positioned so that it prevents the support sleeve (16) from rotating beyond a maximum rotation angle, such as 60° to 120°, in particular about 90° or 90°, The stop feature (62) preferably further comprises a second fixing member (64), such as a second bolt, which is arranged at the opposite inner surface (39) of the other side wall (38) or the other side rod (48), the first and second fixing members (64) being connected to each other, in particular by means of a first connecting element (70), and / or The connecting element (70) is connected to the fixing member (64) via a connecting plate (72).

18. The dispenser according to claim 16, in, The stop feature (62) includes a fixing member (66), such as a leg, and a retaining ring (68), which is configured to rotate with the support sleeve (16) about the pivot axis (P) and is also configured to prevent the support sleeve (16) from rotating beyond a maximum rotation angle, such as 60° to 120°, in particular approximately 90° or 90°.

19. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, It also comprises a locking mechanism (74) configured to lock the support sleeve (16) in the dispensing position, ie the support sleeve (16) is aligned parallel to the dispensing axis (D), the locking mechanism (74) being in particular designed as a clip (76).

20. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in, The support sleeve (16) further comprises first and second ends (32, 34) and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the second end (34) extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis, i.e. having a flared shape, and the support sleeve (16) is configured to receive the cartridge (14).

21. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, Also included is at least one stabilizing foot (78) configured to support the dispenser (10) in a stowed position.

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