Loose dispenser with stamp

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a loose paper dispenser (10) with a dispensing unit (20) comprising a base body (21) with a receptacle (22) for a spring-loaded plunger (23). The plunger (23) is designed to press a paper product received in the loose paper dispenser against an inner surface of the dispenser (10) in order to provide friction of the paper product against the plunger (23) that at least restricts its movement and limits the free movement of the paper product from the dispenser (10). The plunger (23) is held on the base body (10) by means of a movably mounted slide (24) and is movable between a retracted and an extended position, wherein the friction is reduced or eliminated in the retracted position and established in the extended position.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a bulk dispenser according to claim 1.

[0002] The development of bulk dispensers has made significant progress in recent years. The present invention aims to improve control over bulk dispensing and to enable more flexible adaptation to different dispenser configurations.

[0003] An innovative approach in this area is the use of a stamping mechanism. This mechanism can be used to press a paper product against an inner surface of the dispenser, thus creating controlled friction. This can help to control the movement of the paper product from the dispenser more precisely.

[0004] The present invention relates to a bulk dispenser for the controlled dispensing of lots or similar paper products. The bulk dispenser has various features that enable improved handling and functionality.

[0005] According to one aspect, a loose-fill dispenser is provided, comprising a dispensing unit with a base body. The base body may include a receptacle for a spring-loaded plunger. The plunger may be designed to press a paper product held in the loose-fill dispenser, in particular a perforated strip of interconnected lots, against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser. This can provide at least some friction between the paper product and the plunger, which can restrict the free movement of the paper product from the dispenser.

[0006] This arrangement allows for controlled dispensing of batches by preventing the paper product from being pulled uncontrollably from the dispenser. The spring-loaded plunger can exert even pressure on the paper product, resulting in reliable fixation.

[0007] According to another aspect, the stamp can be held on the base body by a movable sliding part.

[0008] This configuration allows for easy operation of the dispenser, as the plunger can be activated or deactivated by moving the slider, thus allowing it to be moved between a working position and a retracted position. The slider can, for example, be designed as a handle that can be operated by the user.

[0009] According to another aspect, the stamp can be mounted on the slide part and be movable between a retracted and an extended position.

[0010] Friction can be reduced or eliminated in the retracted position and restored in the extended position.

[0011] This functionality allows for precise control of the pressure applied to the paper product. In the retracted position, the paper product can be moved freely, while in the extended position, controlled friction is generated. This can be particularly useful when inserting new batches or removing paper scraps.

[0012] According to another aspect, the piston and the slide part can be operatively connected. A displacement of the slide part can cause a displacement, preferably a forced displacement, of the piston towards the retracted position.

[0013] This mechanical coupling allows for precise control of the plunger. The forced displacement ensures that the plunger is reliably moved into the desired position, which can simplify dispenser operation.

[0014] According to another aspect, a control cam and a control pin can be provided between the slide part and the piston. These can preferably each be arranged on one of the two and / or be in contact with each other. When the position of the piston and / or the slide part changes, they can slide along each other in a guiding manner.

[0015] This control mechanism enables precise and controlled movement of the piston when the slide is actuated. The control cam can be designed to define an optimal path of movement for the piston, while the control pin ensures low-friction guidance.

[0016] According to another aspect, the control pin and the control cam can interact to provide a guided movement of the piston into a retracted position. This can be achieved by displacing the slide part on the base body, in particular by pulling it out of the base body.

[0017] This interaction allows for a smooth and controlled return of the stamp to its starting position (retracted position). This can be particularly advantageous to prevent unintentional jamming or damage to the paper product when aligning it with the dispenser.

[0018] According to another aspect, the control cam can have two opposing effective surfaces, particularly those oriented in opposite directions. These can enable an effective connection with the control pin in different / alternative, especially spatially opposite, arrangements of the piston on the base body, particularly in an upward orientation as well as in a downward orientation.

[0019] This configuration allows for flexible mounting of the plunger. The dispenser can thus be adapted to various installation situations without requiring fundamental changes to the mechanism. This can increase the dispenser's versatility and expand its range of applications.

[0020] According to another aspect, the orientation of the stamp arrangement on the base body can be changed / adjusted. This allows for pressing loose items against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser on different, preferably opposite, inner surfaces of the loose item dispenser, in particular on both the top and the bottom.

[0021] This adaptability allows the dispenser to be optimally adjusted to different spatial conditions or user requirements. For example, the stamp can be positioned so that it is equally comfortable for right-handed or left-handed users.

[0022] According to another aspect, the loose dispenser can have a drawer-like receptacle for the paper product. This can preferably be detachably connected to the dispensing unit.

[0023] This design allows for easy refilling of the dispenser. The drawer-like compartment can be detached from the dispensing unit and filled separately, which can be particularly advantageous in confined spaces. The detachable connection also facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance of the dispenser.

[0024] According to another aspect, the dispensing unit can have two horizontally oriented surfaces at the top and bottom. These can form a roof and a floor, one above the other, which preferably extend into a receiving chamber for the dispenser's batches. A stack of batches, particularly curved and pre-stressed, can be inserted between these surfaces.

[0025] This design allows for compact and efficient storage of the lots within the dispenser. The curved, pre-tensioned arrangement helps to easily separate the lots when they are pulled out. Furthermore, this configuration ensures that only one lot is dispensed at a time, improving dispensing control.

[0026] The preceding general description of the exemplary aspects and the following detailed description thereof are merely exemplary aspects of the teaching of this invention and are not to be interpreted restrictively. All aspects of the invention, both in the general description and in the description of the figures, are disclosed in a separate, individual manner and can be combined and combined with one another in any way.

[0027] Another aspect is that the bulk dispenser can be designed as part of a modular system, allowing for expansion by combining multiple units. This configuration can permit flexible adaptation to different requirements and spatial conditions. The modular design makes it possible to combine several dispensers into a larger unit.

[0028] One aspect of the invention may include a flexible connection system that allows for adjustment of the height and width of the dispenser system. This system may comprise various connecting elements that permit the dispensers to be arranged in different configurations. The flexibility of the connection system allows the dispensers to be optimally adapted to the available space and ensures efficient use of space.

[0029] In some embodiments, the bulk dispenser may feature special slots in its interior. These slots accommodate flexibly adjustable / insertable supports, which provide stable support for various types and sizes of bulk packaging by pressing the packaging into a specific area within the dispenser. These supports can be designed to adapt to different lengths and thicknesses of bulk packaging. The special supports help ensure that the bulk packaging is securely positioned within the dispenser while guaranteeing smooth dispensing. This adaptability allows the dispenser to be used for a wide variety of bulk packaging formats, increasing its versatility and expanding its range of applications.

[0030] The following illustrations describe non-restrictive and non-exhaustive examples: Fig. 1 shows a dispensing unit including an exploded view and a cross-sectional view of a loose dispenser according to one aspect of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 shows two assembled views of the loose dispenser, corresponding to one aspect of the invention. Fig. 3 shows a detailed exploded view of an output unit of the loose dispenser, according to another aspect including a cross-sectional view. Fig. 4 shows perspective views of the assembled loose dispenser in various operating states of the stamp. Fig. 5 Illustrates isometric views of the loose dispenser with a connecting element according to the invention. Fig. 6 shows an expanded exploded view of the loose dispenser, revealing its internal structure and mechanical components.

[0031] The following description sets out exemplary aspects of the present invention. This description is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Rather, the description also includes combinations and modifications of the exemplary aspects described herein.

[0032] The present disclosure relates to a loose paper dispenser that can enable improved control and flexibility in the dispensing of paper products, particularly batches. A key feature of the loose paper dispenser can be an innovative stamping mechanism that serves to press a paper product against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser, thereby generating controlled friction. This friction can help to control the movement of the paper product from the dispenser more precisely. Furthermore, the loose paper dispenser can be configured to adapt to various installation conditions. For example, the stamp can be positioned in either an upward or downward orientation within the dispenser, allowing for flexible adaptation to different spatial conditions or user requirements.According to aspects of the invention, the loose dispenser can also be part of a modular system that allows for expansion by combining several units. These and other aspects of the present disclosure are described in more detail below.

[0033] With reference to the Figs. 1-2 Figure 10 shows a loose-dispensing unit 20 having a base body 21. The dispensing unit 20 can include a plunger 23, which may be spring-loaded, as shown by the spring bearing 23.1. The plunger 23 can serve to press a paper product P, in particular a perforated strip of interconnected lots, against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser 10. This can help to provide at least some friction between the paper product P and the plunger 23, thus restricting the free movement of the paper product P from the dispenser 10.

[0034] According to aspects of the invention, the punch 23 can be held on the base body 21 by means of a movable sliding element 24. The sliding element 24 can serve to control the position of the punch 23 and thus vary the friction between the punch 23 and the paper product P. In some cases, the punch 23 can be mounted on the sliding element 24 and be movable between a retracted and an extended position. In the retracted position, the friction can be reduced or eliminated, and in the extended position, it can be restored.

[0035] According to aspects of the invention, the punch 23 and the slide part 24 can be operatively connected, and a displacement of the slide part 24 can cause a displacement, preferably a forced displacement, of the punch 23 in the direction of the retracted position. In some cases, a control cam 25 and a control pin 26 can be provided between the slide part 24 and the punch 23, which are preferably each arranged on one of the two (23, 24) and / or are in contact with each other, guiding them to slide along one another when the position of the punch 23 and / or the slide part 24 changes.

[0036] According to aspects of the invention, the control pin 26 and the control cam 25 can interact to provide a guided movement of the plunger 23 into a retracted position by displacing the slide part 24 on the base body 21, in particular by withdrawing it from the base body 21. In some cases, the control cam 25 can have two opposing effective surfaces 27, in particular oriented in opposite directions, which enable / provide an effective connection with the control pin 26 in different / alternative, in particular spatially opposite, arrangements of the plunger 23 on the base body 21, especially in an upward orientation as well as in a downward orientation.

[0037] According to aspects of the invention, the stamp arrangement on the base body 21 can be variably / adjustably oriented, thereby enabling the pressing of loose items against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser 10 on different, preferably opposite, inner surfaces of the loose item dispenser 10, in particular on both a top and a bottom surface. In some cases, the loose item dispenser 10 can have a drawer-like receptacle 22 for the stamp 23, which is preferably detachably connected to the dispensing unit 20.

[0038] According to aspects of the invention, the dispensing unit 20 can have two horizontally aligned surfaces 28 at an upper and lower area, which, lying one above the other, form a roof and a floor, which preferably extend into one receiving space of the dispenser 10 for the lots and between which a stack of lots, in particular bent under prestress, can be inserted.

[0039] With reference to the Figs. 3-4 , shows a variant of the dispenser according to the Fig. 1 und 2 with a dispensing unit 20 comprising a base body 21. The dispensing unit 20 may include a punch 23, which may be spring-loaded, as illustrated by the spring bearing 23.1. The punch 23 may serve to press a paper product P, in particular a perforated strip of interconnected lots, against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser 10. This may contribute to providing at least some friction between the paper product P and the punch 23, thus restricting the free movement of the paper product P from the dispenser 10.

[0040] Basically, the output unit variants are according to the Fig. 1 und 2 as well as 3-4 technically identical, in particular by modifying the stamp position on the base body, which now points downwards and thus holds a paper product downwards against a lower surface or edge of the dispenser.

[0041] According to aspects of the invention, the loose dispenser 10 can have a receptacle 22 for the stamp, which is detachably connected to the dispensing unit 20. This can make it possible to insert and remove the paper product P easily and conveniently from the loose dispenser 10. According to other aspects, the receptacle 22 can be permanently connected to the base body 21.

[0042] The dispensing unit 20 can have two horizontally oriented surfaces 28 at an upper and lower level, which, when superimposed, form a roof and a base. These surfaces 28 preferably extend into a receiving chamber of the dispenser for the lots, and a stack of lots, particularly bent under preload, can be inserted between them. In some aspects, the surfaces 28 can also be vertically oriented or have another suitable orientation to facilitate the handling and dispensing of the paper product P. The surfaces can be provided in each of the described embodiments and for each dispenser described further in the abstract.

[0043] The stamp arrangement on the base body 21 can be oriented in a variable way, thereby enabling the pressing of loose paper against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser 10 on different, preferably opposite, inner surfaces of the loose paper dispenser 10, in particular on both the top and the bottom. This can make it possible to adapt the dispensing of the paper product P to the specific requirements of the user or the usage situation.

[0044] The control cam 25 can have two opposing effective surfaces 27, particularly those oriented in opposite directions, which enable an effective connection with the control pin 26 in different / alternative, particularly spatially opposite, arrangements of the punch 23 on the base body 21, especially in an upward and a downward orientation. This can make it possible to precisely control the movement and positioning of the punch 23 and thus optimize the output of the paper product P.

[0045] The active surfaces 27 can be provided in each of the described embodiments and for each further abstract described dispenser.

[0046] It should be noted that the embodiments described here are merely examples and that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this disclosure. In particular, the various features and aspects of the embodiments described here can be used in different combinations and configurations to realize different variants of the loose dispenser 10.

[0047] With reference to Fig. 5 The loose dispenser 10 shows a connecting element 30 that allows several dispensers to be stacked on top of each other and connected to one another. The loose dispenser 10 has several receptacles 31 on its top and / or bottom surface, which allow adjustment of the position of the connecting element 30 and the relative position of the connected dispensers.

[0048] In some aspects, the connecting element 30 can be used to join multiple loose dispensers 10 together in a stacked configuration. This allows for the installation of a large number of loose dispensers 10 in a compact and space-saving arrangement. The connecting element 30 can be manufactured in various shapes and sizes to ensure a secure and stable connection between the stacked loose dispensers 10.

[0049] The receptacles 31 can be used to hold the connecting element 30 in a desired position on the loose dispenser 10. In some cases, the receptacles 31 can be configured to allow adjustment of the position of the connecting element 30 and thus the relative position of the connected loose dispensers 10. This can make it possible to adapt the arrangement of the stacked loose dispensers 10 to specific installation conditions or user requirements.

[0050] It should be noted that the embodiments described here are merely examples and that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this disclosure. In particular, the various features and aspects of the embodiments described here can be used in different combinations and configurations to realize different variants of the loose dispenser 10.

[0051] With reference to Fig. 6 The loose dispenser 10 shows a lateral connection option that allows several dispensers to be positioned next to each other and connected to one another. The loose dispenser 10 has at least one connection clip receptacle 41 on its side wall, which receives part of a connection clip 40 and enables a connection to an adjacent dispenser and the latter's partial receipt of the connection clip.

[0052] In some aspects, the connecting clip 40 can be used to connect multiple loose dispensers 10 in a side-by-side configuration. This allows for the installation of a large number of loose dispensers 10 in a compact and space-saving arrangement. The connecting clip 40 is available in various shapes and sizes to ensure a secure and stable connection between the adjacent loose dispensers 10.

[0053] The connecting clip receptacle 41 can be used to hold the connecting clip 40 in a desired position on the loose dispenser 10. In some cases, the connecting clip receptacle 41 can be configured to allow adjustment of the position of the connecting clip 40 and thus the relative position of the connected loose dispensers 10. This can make it possible to adapt the arrangement of the adjacent loose dispensers 10 to specific installation conditions or user requirements.

[0054] It should be noted that the embodiments described here are merely examples and that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of protection of this disclosure. In particular, the various features and aspects of the embodiments described here can be used in different combinations and configurations to realize different variants of the loose dispenser 10.

[0055] The connecting clip 40 can have an angled shape, requiring bending to fit into the connecting clip receptacle 41. The connecting clip receptacle 41 can be straight or at least have a different shape than the connecting clip 40. After the connecting clip 40 has been guided through the connecting clip receptacle 41, it can enter the space behind the connecting clip receptacle 41, resume its original shape, and thus engage the opening. This configuration can provide a secure and stable connection between adjacent dispensers while simultaneously allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.

[0056] According to the invention, the dispenser can have a top part (O) and a bottom part (U) for the receiving space for the lots, which are detachably connected to each other, which can further simplify access to the interior and thus the insertion and removal of lots from the dispenser.

[0057] Several implementations have been described. However, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without affecting the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, other embodiments also fall within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. Loose dispenser (10) with a dispensing unit (20) comprising a base body (21) with a receptacle (22) for a spring-loaded (23.1) plunger (23), wherein the plunger (23) is configured to press a paper product received in the loose dispenser, in particular a perforated strip of interconnected lots, against an inner surface of the dispenser (10) in order to provide at least a movement-restricting friction of the paper product on the plunger (23), which restricts free movement of the paper product from the dispenser (10).

2. Loose dispenser (10) according to claim 1, characterized by that the punch (23) is held on the base body (21) by means of a movable sliding part (24).

3. Loose dispenser (10) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by thatthe plunger (23) is mounted on the slide part (24) and can be moved between a retracted and an extended position, wherein the friction is reduced or eliminated in the retracted position and established in the extended position.

4. Loose dispenser (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the punch (23) and the slide part (24) are in operative connection and a displacement of the slide part (24) causes a displacement, preferably a forced displacement, of the punch (23) in the direction of the retracted position.

5. Loose dispenser (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by thatA control cam (25) and a control pin (26) are provided between the slide part (24) and the punch (23), which are preferably arranged on one of the two (23, 24) and / or are in contact with each other, in order to slide along each other when the position of the punch (23) and / or the slide part (24) changes.

6. Loose dispenser (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , the control pin (26) and the control cam (25) interact to provide a guided movement of the punch (23) into a retracted position by displacing the slide part on the base body (21), in particular by pulling it out of the base body (21).

7. Loose dispenser (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by thatthe control curve (25) has two opposing effective surfaces (27) oriented in opposite directions, which enable / provide an effective connection with the control pin (26) in different / alternative, in particular spatially opposite arrangements of the punch (23) on the base body (21), in particular in an orientation upwards as well as in an orientation downwards.

8. Loose dispenser (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the stamp arrangement on the base body (21) is changeable / adjustable in its orientation, thereby enabling the pressing of loose items against an inner surface or edge of the dispenser (10) on different, preferably opposite, inner surfaces of the loose item dispenser (10), in particular both on a top and on the bottom.

9. Loose dispenser (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by thatThe loose dispenser (10) has a drawer-like receptacle (11) for the paper product, which is preferably detachably connectable to the dispensing unit (20).

10. Loose dispenser (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by that the output unit (20) has two horizontally aligned surfaces (28) at an upper and lower area, which, lying one above the other, form a roof and a floor, which preferably extend into the receptacle (11) and between which a stack of lots, in particular bent under prestress, can be inserted.

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