Snapskin tissue dispenser

Abstract

Telescopic tissue dispenser, consisting of several frame elements which can be plugged one above the other and which engage one another in a form-fitting manner, characterized in that the frame elements each have an upper and a lower form-fitting area such that they can be stacked vertically one above the other and are secured against lateral displacement by their geometry, wherein the frame elements together form a variably height-adjustable frame tower which makes a vertical guide or sliding system unnecessary.

Description

Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to a height-adjustable tissue dispenser with a modular frame structure, particularly suitable for 3D printing, which is ready for use without further assembly. State of the art

[0002] Tissue dispensers are known from the state of the art, which usually feature a rigid housing with a lid and dispensing opening. A disadvantage is that the housing size doesn't automatically adjust to the fill level, resulting in excessive empty space when the contents are low. Description of the invention

[0003] The Snapskin tissue dispenser consists of a receptacle and several vertically attachable frame elements that snap together. Depending on the fill level of the tissue stack, more or fewer frame elements are stacked on top of each other, automatically adjusting the height of the dispenser. Advantages of the invention

[0004] The invention eliminates the need for separate assembly work. The dispenser can be filled and used immediately after production. The modular frame structure allows for space-saving storage and individual adjustment to different tissue heights. Figure-related functional description Fig. 1 - Shows a side view of the Snapskin tissue dispenser with the tray fully filled. The frame elements are at their maximum vertical extension, enclosing the filled stack of tissues. Fig. 2 - Shows the side view with the tub empty or partially filled and shows the retracted state with a low fill level. Fig. 3 - Shows the side view on the narrow side with the section line A in preparation for the representation in Fig. 4.. Fig. 4 - Section along line AA according to Fig. 3, several frame elements with cutting zone B are visible. Fig. 5 - Detail B with sectional view along line B, shows the positive connection between frame elements. Fig. 6 - Top view of the dispenser with central dispensing opening. Fig. 7 - Floor view with support zones and locking structure of the lower frame unit. Fig. 8 - Sectional view of a vertical frame element stack along line A. Fig. 9 - Sectional view AA through the assembled Snapskin stack with inserted tissue stack. Fig. 10 - Top view of the dispenser with lid element and dispensing opening. Fig. 11 - Bottom view of the assembled stack with form fit to the tray. List of reference symbols 1 frame element 2 stacks of tissues 3 Receptacle / Magazine 4 studs for dispenser stacking 5 blind hole for dispenser stacking 6 locking or snap mechanism 7 frame stacks with filled receiving tray 8 Tissue removal opening 9 upper form-fitting area 10 - lower form-locking area

Claims

[1] Telescopic tissue dispenser, consisting of several stackable, interlocking frame elements, characterized by that the frame elements each have an upper and a lower form-fitting area, such that they can be stacked vertically on top of one another and are secured against lateral displacement by their geometry, whereby the frame elements together form a variably height-adjustable frame tower, which makes a vertical guide or sliding system unnecessary. [2] Telescopic tissue dispenser according to claim 1, characterized by that the frame elements are each manufactured as one-piece components in an additive manufacturing process (in particular FDM 3D printing) and are designed in such a way that they can slide into one another without further processing. [3] Telescopic tissue dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the lowermost frame has a receiving tray for the stack of tissues, which is positively connected to the lower frame element by an integrated locking or snap-in mechanism. [4] Telescopic tissue dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the opening for removing the tissues is designed in such a way that a defined friction is built up, which prevents the uncontrolled pulling out of further tissues. [5] Telescopic tissue dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the number of interlocking frame elements can be selected so that it corresponds to the height of the inserted stack of tissues, whereby the dispenser can be individually filled and dimensioned. [6] Telescopic tissue dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat all frame elements as well as the receiving tray and the cover elements are made of the same thermoplastic material and are manufactured in a uniform additive manufacturing process. [7] Tissue dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that several tissue dispensers are designed to be stackable, wherein the underside of an upper dispenser is provided with blind holes into which corresponding knobs of the upper frame of a dispenser arranged below snap into place in a form-fitting manner, so that a stable vertical connection is made possible to increase the volume of the dispenser system. [8] Tissue dispenser according to claim 7, characterized bythat the stack of tissues is either inserted as separate units in each dispenser segment or is set up continuously across several stacked dispensers, whereby the supports and magazines (tubs) of the intermediate dispensers are removed for continuity so that a continuous stack of tissues can be removed across the entire stacked height. [9] Dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is used for the provision of flexible flat parts, in particular handkerchiefs, non-woven cloths, napkins, cleaning cloths or films, whereby the flat parts are stacked or inserted in a way that can be removed by pulling and can be removed individually or in sections through the outlet opening of the dispenser.

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