Kitchen roll holder with integrated soap dispenser and arrangement of kitchen roll holder and kitchen roll

Abstract

Kitchen roll holder (10) for vertical storage of a kitchen roll (12), wherein the kitchen roll holder (10) includes a soap dispenser (20) integrated into the kitchen roll holder (10).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a kitchen roll holder with an integrated soap dispenser and an arrangement consisting of a kitchen roll and such a kitchen roll holder.

[0002] Kitchen roll holders are known from the prior art for storing absorbent paper rolls, so-called kitchen rolls, in a vertical orientation. This vertical orientation is advantageous because it occupies a small footprint, for example, on a kitchen worktop. The kitchen rolls have a cardboard core around which the absorbent paper is wound. This allows the kitchen roll to be placed onto an elongated mounting element of a kitchen roll holder.

[0003] Furthermore, soap dispensers are known from the prior art that are designed to store liquid soap and / or dishwashing liquid and dispense it in portions, for example by means of a pump mechanism. If such soap dispensers are used in addition to a paper towel holder, which is quite common in practice, for example in a kitchen, the soap dispensers also occupy a portion of the available floor space, for example on a kitchen worktop.

[0004] The present invention therefore aims to provide a kitchen roll holder and an arrangement with a kitchen roll holder that results in less space being required on a surface.

[0005] The problem is solved by a kitchen roll holder and an arrangement with such a kitchen roll holder having the features of the independent claims. The features of the dependent claims relate to advantageous embodiments.

[0006] The problem is solved in particular by the fact that the kitchen roll holder, which is designed for the vertical storage of a kitchen roll, includes a soap dispenser integrated into the kitchen roll holder. It has been shown in connection with the present invention that it is possible to integrate a soap dispenser into a kitchen roll holder. This reduces the total floor space required for the kitchen roll holder and soap dispenser.

[0007] In the context of the kitchen roll holder, directional terms such as vertical or horizontal refer to the spatial orientation that the kitchen roll holder assumes when used as intended, i.e., in particular the orientation that the kitchen roll holder assumes when it is standing on its base.

[0008] The kitchen roll holder can have a base and a receiving element extending vertically upwards from the base for holding the kitchen roll. The receiving element is designed such that the kitchen roll can be placed onto it and / or slid onto it. The base and the receiving element can be made of a single piece or as separate, interconnected components.

[0009] The receiving element can be tubular in design. In particular, the receiving element can be hollow inside. Such a receiving element can be open at the top. This type of receiving element can advantageously facilitate the integration of the soap dispenser.

[0010] The soap dispenser can be at least partially integrated into the mounting element. Particularly when used with a tubular, hollow, and open-topped mounting element, this partial integration offers an advantageous way to incorporate the soap dispenser into the paper towel holder. The soap dispenser can be inserted into the mounting element from above. This allows for easy removal of the soap dispenser when needed, for example, for cleaning or refilling, without affecting the rest of the paper towel holder.

[0011] The soap dispenser can include a soap container for liquid soap and / or dishwashing liquid. The paper towel holder can be designed so that the soap container is at least partially integrated into the holder. By integrating the soap container into the holder, it can be concealed almost invisibly within the paper towel roll held on the holder. The paper towel holder with an integrated soap dispenser thus appears aesthetically unobtrusive.

[0012] The soap dispenser can be inserted into the mounting element in such a way that both the dispenser and the mounting element can be moved telescopically. This telescopic relative movement of the soap dispenser and mounting element allows the paper towel holder to be adjusted to the length of the paper towel roll held on the mounting element.

[0013] The soap dispenser, in particular the soap reservoir of the soap dispenser, can have a lower section and an upper section. The upper section can be positioned above the lower section. The horizontal cross-section of the soap dispenser can taper from the upper section to the lower section in a transition area located between the upper and lower sections. Such a design makes it possible, in particular, to use the soap dispenser to center the paper towel roll.

[0014] The upper and / or lower section can have a circular horizontal cross-section. The transition area can be conical. Because the cardboard tubes in kitchen rolls are also typically circular, this ensures particularly good centering.

[0015] The soap dispenser may have a pump mechanism for dispensing a liquid from inside the dispenser. This liquid may be, in particular, liquid soap and / or dishwashing liquid. Such a pump mechanism may, in particular, allow for the dispensing of the soap dispenser's contents in portions.

[0016] Adding weight to the kitchen roll holder can improve its stability. This weight can be placed in the base. Positioning the weight in the base results in a very favorable center of gravity, further enhancing the stability of the kitchen roll holder beyond the simple increase in weight.

[0017] Because the weight is encased in a potting compound, it can be advantageously fixed in the kitchen roll holder. Fixing the weight is beneficial to prevent it from moving within the holder and potentially causing annoying rattling noises. It also prevents the weight from being lost.

[0018] The weight can be in the form of a horizontally arranged disc. Such a weight, designed as a horizontal disc, results in a desired low center of gravity. Alternatively and / or additionally, the weight can be formed by a number of grains and / or spheres. Grains and / or spheres have the advantage that they distribute themselves within the kitchen roll holder, particularly in the base, thus achieving the desired weight distribution and therefore a stable stand.

[0019] The weight can be made in particular from a material with a density of at least 7 g / cm³. 3 It has been shown that above this density, a number of materials exist by means of which a weight of sufficient density can be realized cost-effectively.

[0020] The weight can be made of a metal. Metals achieve relatively high densities, which is why they are suitable for providing weights. In particular, the weight can be made of lead and / or a lead alloy. Due to its relatively high density and low cost, lead is especially well-suited for providing the weight for the kitchen roll holder.

[0021] The casting material can be, in particular, an epoxy resin. Epoxy resin is easy to process and allows for the production of the containers even in small batches. In this context, casting with epoxy resin requires minimal equipment and is therefore especially advantageous with regard to the investment costs for producing the kitchen roll holders in question.

[0022] The kitchen roll holder can be manufactured, at least partially, using a 3D printing process. Such processes particularly allow for the cost-effective production of small batches with low investment costs.

[0023] The arrangement consisting of a kitchen roll and a kitchen roll holder comprises a kitchen roll and a kitchen roll holder as described above. The kitchen roll can, in particular, be held in the kitchen roll holder in such a way that it surrounds the holding element.

[0024] The soap dispenser is mounted in the holder in such a way that it is vertically movable within the holder and rests vertically on the paper towel roll. This allows, firstly, the soap dispenser to be adjusted to the length of the paper towel roll, particularly due to its telescopic adjustability within the holder. Secondly, especially in conjunction with a tapered transition area, the paper towel roll can be centered on the holder by the soap dispenser resting vertically against the edge of the cardboard tube via the tapered transition area.

[0025] The kitchen roll can rest vertically on the base of the kitchen roll holder. The base can have a flat, upward-facing surface on which one end of the kitchen roll rests.

[0026] Further practical embodiments and advantages of the invention are described below in connection with the drawings. They show: Fig. 1. An example kitchen roll holder, Fig. 2 the exemplary kitchen roll holder from Fig. 1 with removed soap dispenser, Fig. 3. Remove the open soap dispenser from the kitchen roll holder. Fig. 1, Fig. 4 an arrangement consisting of a kitchen roll and the kitchen roll holder made of Fig. 1.

[0027] The exemplary kitchen roll holder 10 for vertical storage of a kitchen roll 12 has a soap dispenser 20 integrated into the kitchen roll holder 10. As in the example shown, the kitchen roll holder 10 can have a base 14 and a receiving element 16 extending vertically upwards from the base 14 for receiving the kitchen roll 12. The kitchen roll 12 can be received on the receiving element 16 in such a vertical orientation that it surrounds the receiving element 16, as can be seen in particular from the arrangement 18 of kitchen roll 12 and kitchen roll holder 10 in Fig. 4 is shown.

[0028] As especially when comparing the Fig. 1 and Fig. As can be seen in 2, the soap dispenser 20 can be at least partially integrated into the receiving element 16. The soap dispenser can, as is particularly evident in Fig. 3, to be seen, includes a soap container 22. As in the example shown, the kitchen roll holder 10 can be designed such that the soap container 22 is at least partially incorporated into the receiving element 16.

[0029] As shown by way of example, the soap dispenser 20 can be inserted into the receiving element 16 in such a way that a telescopic relative displacement of soap dispenser 20 and receiving element 16 results.

[0030] As illustrated by example, the soap container 22 of the soap dispenser 20 can have a lower section 24 and an upper section 26. These can have a circular horizontal cross-section, as in the example shown. Between the upper section 26 and the lower section 24, a transition section 28 can be arranged, as in the example shown, which tapers towards the lower section 24, for example, in a conical shape as shown.

[0031] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 4, the soap dispenser 20 can support itself vertically with the transition area 28 on the edge of the inner cardboard roll of the kitchen roll 12 and thus center the kitchen roll 12, which can rest with its lower end on the base 14 in the example shown.

[0032] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, the soap dispenser 20 may have a pump mechanism 30 for pumping a liquid out of the interior of the soap dispenser 20.

[0033] The features of the invention disclosed in this description, in the drawings, and in the claims can be essential for realizing the invention in its various embodiments, both individually and in any combination. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. It can be varied within the scope of the claims and taking into account the knowledge of the person skilled in the art. Reference symbol list 10 kitchen roll holders 12 kitchen rolls 14 Stand 16 Recording element 18 Arrangement 20 soap dispensers 22 soap containers 24 lower area 26 upper area 28 Transition area

Claims

[1] Kitchen roll holder (10) for vertical storage of a kitchen roll (12), wherein the kitchen roll holder (10) includes a soap dispenser (20) integrated into the kitchen roll holder (10). [2] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the kitchen roll holder (10) has a base (14) and a receiving element (16) extending vertically upwards from the base (14) for receiving the kitchen roll (12), on which the kitchen roll (12) can be received in a vertical orientation such that it surrounds the receiving element (16). [3] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the soap dispenser (20) is at least partially incorporated into the receiving element (16). [4] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the soap dispenser (20) includes a soap container (22) for receiving liquid soap and / or dishwashing liquid and the kitchen roll holder (10) is designed such that the soap container (22) is at least partially received into the receiving element (16). [5] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the soap dispenser (20) is inserted into the receiving element (16) in such a way that a telescopic relative displacement of the soap dispenser (20) and the receiving element (16) results. [6] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the soap dispenser (20), in particular the soap container (22) of the soap dispenser (20), has a lower area (24) and an upper area (26), wherein the upper area (26) is arranged above the lower area (24) and wherein the horizontal cross-section of the soap dispenser (20) tapers from the upper area (26) to the lower area (24) in a transition area (28) arranged between the upper area (26) and the lower area (24). [7] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the upper area (26) and / or the lower area (24) has a circular horizontal cross-section. [8] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the transition area (28) is conically shaped. [9] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the soap dispenser (20) has a pumping mechanism for dispensing a liquid, in particular soap and / or dishwashing liquid, from inside the soap dispenser (20). [10] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in the kitchen roll holder (10), in particular in the base (14) of the kitchen roll holder (10), a weight is arranged that is encased by means of a potting material. [11] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weight is in the form of a horizontally arranged disc. [12] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weight is formed by a plurality of grains and / or spheres. [13] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weight is made of a material with a density of at least 7g / cm³ 3 is educated. [14] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the weight is made of a metal, in particular lead and / or a lead alloy. [15] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the potting material is an epoxy resin. [16] Kitchen roll holder (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the kitchen roll holder (10) is manufactured, at least partially, using a 3D printing process. [17] Arrangement consisting of a kitchen roll (12) and a kitchen roll holder (10) according to one of the preceding claims. [18] Arrangement according to claim 17, characterized by , that the kitchen roll (12) is held in the kitchen roll holder (10) in such a way that the kitchen roll (12) surrounds the holding element (16). [19] Arrangement according to claim 17 or 18, characterized by, that the soap dispenser (20) is received into the receiving element (16) in such a way that the soap dispenser (20) is movable in the receiving element (16) in a vertical direction and the soap dispenser (20) is supported in a vertical direction on the kitchen roll (12). [20] Arrangement according to any one of claims 17 to 19, characterized by , that the kitchen roll (12) is supported in a vertical direction on the base (14) of the kitchen roll holder (10).

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