EP2276682B1 - System for dispensing sections from a strip of paper contained in a dispensing box for separate sections - Google Patents

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EP2276682B1
EP2276682B1 EP09733692A EP09733692A EP2276682B1 EP 2276682 B1 EP2276682 B1 EP 2276682B1 EP 09733692 A EP09733692 A EP 09733692A EP 09733692 A EP09733692 A EP 09733692A EP 2276682 B1 EP2276682 B1 EP 2276682B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the present invention relates to continuous strip products and pre-cut coupons attached to each other by tenons.
  • the problem is to effectively provide these two functions. It is desired by pulling on the first available sheet through the opening to release one sheet at a time and not to pull off the entire strip of paper. For this it is necessary that the tenons linking the first sheet to the next give priority. It must not be necessary to use both hands to separate the leaves. On the one hand it is not practical, on the other hand the paper not extracted from the envelope should not be touched, it would not be hygienic. There is the possibility of providing a cutting means at the edge of the opening but it is not safe to cut the band at the tenons. The cut is not clear.
  • the cover has a guide slot which may be provided in a raised molded portion including a depression for gripping the wet wipe.
  • This dispensing system is designed for wet wipes in pre-cut and zig-zag folded sheets. A plug is provided on the slot so that the exposed portion of the extracted wipe remains wet. But this embodiment in a rigid plastic material is not environmentally satisfactory and remains remote from the present invention.
  • the system for dispensing products from a web of perforated material comprises a dispensing slot whose edges are close to the thickness of the sheet so as not to brake it.
  • the sheets are retained to each other by tenons extending over one third of the width of the strip, the other two thirds being cut.
  • flaps able to swing on both sides of the plane of the band.
  • the band is braked when this double thickness part is engaged in the slot. This is sufficiently narrow in thickness to hinder the passage of two thicknesses of sheet.
  • the dispensing opening is circular, the passage resistance being produced by the folds formed in the direction of traction at the time of passage through the opening.
  • the applicant has set itself the objective of achieving a satisfactory distribution system for environmentally conscious consumers, which is both effective for the separation of leaves at the passage of the distribution opening and which allows the presentation the free edge of the band remaining in the box for the extraction of the next coupon.
  • the second space is equal to the width of the second part.
  • Said first portion extends from one edge of the strip
  • Said first portion extends between one quarter and three quarters of the width of the strip
  • Said first portion extends over a central portion of the strip, leaving on each side, two second portions forming separation primer.
  • the invention applies to a strip roll or folded accordion.
  • the two wall elements are arranged to guide the strip to be distributed in coupons over at least 10% of the length of a coupon.
  • the invention relates to paper products which are in the form of rolls 1, figure 1 either in the form of a band 3 folded zigzag or accordion.
  • the invention is particularly, but not exclusively, for sanitary or domestic papers: toilet paper, paper towels, handkerchiefs, towels, etc.
  • the paper is cellulose wadding, which is a paper absorbent and light weight, one or more folds superimposed.
  • the folds can be linked together or not. Similarly they can be embossed or not to possibly give them flexibility and volume.
  • the band is precut in the direction of its length at regular intervals in successive coupons, generally all of the same size.
  • the precut by means of a blade, forming a knife, toothed extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the strip, from one edge to the other.
  • the pre-cut line is generally rectilinear and comprises alternately tenons and generally rectangular cutouts. The width of the tenons and cutouts may vary. The tenons are strong enough that moderate traction on
  • the figure 3 shows a first form of cutting according to the invention.
  • the two coupons 2a and 2b are held by tenons T on a first portion P1 of the dividing line of the two coupons 2a and 2b.
  • This first portion extends to the center of the line over a distance here equal to substantially half the width of the strip.
  • the separation line is cut forming the two second parts P2 and P'2. Each second part extends from one edge of the paper web.
  • a part P1 and a part P2 and / or P'2 are distinguished, the tenons of which are arranged in such a way that the tensile strength is lower on the second part than on the first part thus forming on the said second part. initiation of separation of the coupons.
  • the difference in tensile strength can be obtained by the spacing between the tenons, the tenons being for example all the same width.
  • the tenons being spaced from each other, there is a first space E1 between two adjacent tenons and a second space E2 between two adjacent tenons.
  • the two spaces are different between the first part P1 and the second part P2 and / or P'2.
  • the space E2 corresponds to the cutting of the parts P2 and P'2.
  • the figure 4 shows a variant with a cut P20 on one side of the first part P10 formed of tenons T.
  • the difference in tensile strength can be obtained by the spacing between the tenons and / or the width of the tenons.
  • the box 10 of the dispensing system of the invention represented on the figure 5 is here cubic form with a distribution system on one side that can be on the top.
  • This comprises two panels 11 and 12 arranged one against the other and standing with respect to an upper face 10s of the box.
  • the space between the two panels is open on one side 111 on the inside of the box.
  • the opposite edge 112 is open on a central portion 112a only. On either side of this opening 112a the panels meet in a closed edge 112b 112c.
  • the width of the panels 11 and 12 is the same as that of the strip 1
  • a coupon 2a of a band 1 is engaged in the opening 112a.
  • the box is for example cardboard but any other material is suitable; she can be flexible.
  • the panels are rigid or semi-rigid in order to be able to perform the guiding and holding function of the sheets of paper.

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A dispensing system for dispensing cut lengths of a strip of paper includes a box configured to contain the cut lengths of a strip of paper. The box is made of semi-rigid material that dispenses individual cut lengths through a dispensing slot, the cut lengths of a strip of paper being made up of cut lengths held together by joins, and the dispensing slot being narrower in width than a width of the strip of paper. The box includes a guide means for guiding the strip of paper, the guide means being formed of two wall elements forming a narrow space through which the strip of paper is guided and held in contact with as far as the dispensing slot, the narrow space being formed by folding a panel of the box about a fold line in which the dispensing slot is formed.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des papiers à usage sanitaire ou domestiqueThe present invention relates to the field of papers for sanitary or domestic use

Les papiers destinés à cet usage se présentent sous plusieurs formes :

  • Une bande continue prédécoupée de façon à former une succession de coupons individuels retenus par des tenons qui cèdent aisément à la traction,
  • Une bande continue sans prédécoupe que l'on déchire à la longueur voulue,
  • La bande pouvant être enroulée sur elle-même ou bien sur un mandrin de façon à former un rouleau,
  • La bande pouvant être pliée en accordéon chaque panneau formant un coupon.
Papers intended for this purpose come in several forms:
  • A continuous strip precut so as to form a succession of individual coupons held by tenons which yield easily to traction,
  • A continuous band without precut which is torn to the desired length,
  • The tape can be wound on itself or on a mandrel so as to form a roll,
  • The band can be folded accordion each panel forming a coupon.

En coupons individuels empilés les uns sur les autres et formant une pile.In individual coupons stacked on top of each other and forming a stack.

La présente invention vise les produits en bande continue et prédécoupés en coupons attachés les uns aux autres par des tenons.The present invention relates to continuous strip products and pre-cut coupons attached to each other by tenons.

Pour rendre ces produits pratiques à l'usage et aussi pour en préserver l'hygiène, on les conditionne dans une enveloppe qui peut être rigide avec une ouverture de distribution feuille à feuille.To make these products practical for use and also to maintain hygiene, they are packaged in an envelope that can be rigid with a sheet-fed dispensing opening.

Le problème est d'assurer effectivement ces deux fonctions. On souhaite en tirant sur la première feuille disponible à travers l'ouverture libérer une seule feuille à la fois et ne pas entraîner toute la bande de papier. Pour cela il faut que les tenons liant la première feuille à la suivante cèdent en priorité. II ne faut pas que l'on ait à utiliser les deux mains pour séparer les feuilles. D'une part cela n'est pas pratique, d'autre part le papier non extrait de l'enveloppe ne doit pas être touché, cela ne serait pas hygiénique. II existe la possibilité de ménager un moyen de coupe en bordure de l'ouverture mais on n'est pas sûr de couper la bande au niveau des tenons. La découpe n'est pas nette.The problem is to effectively provide these two functions. It is desired by pulling on the first available sheet through the opening to release one sheet at a time and not to pull off the entire strip of paper. For this it is necessary that the tenons linking the first sheet to the next give priority. It must not be necessary to use both hands to separate the leaves. On the one hand it is not practical, on the other hand the paper not extracted from the envelope should not be touched, it would not be hygienic. There is the possibility of providing a cutting means at the edge of the opening but it is not safe to cut the band at the tenons. The cut is not clear.

De nombreuses réalisations existent déjà qui visent à améliorer la distribution des produits.Many achievements already exist that aim to improve the distribution of products.

Dans le domaine des lingettes humides, le brevet US 5,542,567 décrit une boîte distributrice munie d'un couvercle. Cette boîte est en matériau rigide et réalisée par moulage à partir d'un matériau en plastique.In the field of wet wipes, the patent US5,542,567 describes a dispenser box provided with a lid. This box is made of rigid material and made by molding from a plastic material.

Le couvercle comporte une fente de guidage qui peut être prévue dans une partie moulée en relief incluant une dépression permettant la préhension de la lingette humide.The cover has a guide slot which may be provided in a raised molded portion including a depression for gripping the wet wipe.

Ce système de distribution est conçu pour les lingettes humides en feuilles prédécoupées et pliées en zig-zag. Un bouchon est prévu sur la fente pour que la partie exposée de la lingette extraite reste humide. Mais cette réalisation dans un matériau rigide en plastique n'est pas satisfaisante sur le plan environnemental et reste éloignée de la présente invention.This dispensing system is designed for wet wipes in pre-cut and zig-zag folded sheets. A plug is provided on the slot so that the exposed portion of the extracted wipe remains wet. But this embodiment in a rigid plastic material is not environmentally satisfactory and remains remote from the present invention.

On connaît par exemple la solution décrite dans la demande de brevet WO 0141613 . Le système pour distribuer des produits d'une bande de matériau perforée comprend une fente de distribution dont les bords sont rapprochés à la dimension de l'épaisseur de la feuille de façon à ne pas la freiner. Les feuilles sont retenues les unes aux autres par des tenons s'étendant sur un tiers de la largeur de la bande, les deux autres tiers étant découpés. De cette façon sont formés des volets capables de se balancer de part et d'autre du plan de la bande. Lorsqu'on tire sur la bande de papier à travers la fente les volets sont rabattus contre le plan de la bande. La bande est freinée lorsque cette partie à double épaisseur est engagée dans la fente. Celle-ci est suffisamment étroite en épaisseur pour gêner le passage de deux épaisseurs de feuille. Les efforts en traction entraînent alors la rupture de la bande au niveau de la ligne de tenons. Selon un des modes de réalisation représenté sur la figure 2C, l'ouverture de distribution est circulaire, la résistance au passage étant produite par les plis formés dans le sens de la traction au moment du passage dans l'ouverture. Cette solution efficace pour ce qui concerne la séparation des feuilles au passage de l'ouverture de distribution ne permet pas de retenir l'extrémité libre de la bande dans l'ouverture. Elle aura tendance à retomber dans la boîte. Une autre solution consistant à ménager une ouverture plus large au centre pour le passage des doigts n'est pas satisfaisante.For example, the solution described in the patent application is known. WO 0141613 . The system for dispensing products from a web of perforated material comprises a dispensing slot whose edges are close to the thickness of the sheet so as not to brake it. The sheets are retained to each other by tenons extending over one third of the width of the strip, the other two thirds being cut. In this way are formed flaps able to swing on both sides of the plane of the band. When pulling the paper web through the slit the flaps are folded against the plane of the web. The band is braked when this double thickness part is engaged in the slot. This is sufficiently narrow in thickness to hinder the passage of two thicknesses of sheet. The tensile forces then cause the rupture of the strip at the line of tenons. According to one of the embodiments shown in Figure 2C, the dispensing opening is circular, the passage resistance being produced by the folds formed in the direction of traction at the time of passage through the opening. This effective solution as regards the separation of the sheets at the passage of the dispensing opening does not allow to retain the free end of the band in the opening. She will tend to fall back into the box. Another solution of providing a wider opening in the center for the passage of the fingers is not satisfactory.

La demanderesse s'est fixé comme objectif la réalisation d'un système de distribution satisfaisant pour des consommateurs soucieux de l'environnement, qui soit à la fois efficace pour la séparation des feuilles au passage de l'ouverture de distribution et qui permette la présentation du bord libre de la bande restant dans la boîte pour l'extraction du coupon suivant.The applicant has set itself the objective of achieving a satisfactory distribution system for environmentally conscious consumers, which is both effective for the separation of leaves at the passage of the distribution opening and which allows the presentation the free edge of the band remaining in the box for the extraction of the next coupon.

On parvient à cet objectif avec un système de distribution de coupons d'une bande de papier, telle qu'à usage sanitaire ou domestique, contenue dans une boîte, réalisée en un matériau semi rigide tel que le carton et distributrice de coupons individuels à travers une fente de distribution, la bande de papier étant constituée de coupons retenus les uns aux autres par des tenons, caractérisé par le fait que :

  • la fente de distribution est de largeur inférieure à la largeur de la bande,
  • la boîte comporte un moyen de guidage de la bande formé de deux éléments de paroi ménageant un espace étroit dans lequel la bande est guidée et maintenue avec contact jusqu'à la fente de distribution, et formé par pliage d'un panneau autour d'une ligne de pliage dans laquelle est ménagée ladite fente de distribution.
This objective is achieved with a coupon dispensing system of a strip of paper, such as for sanitary or domestic use, contained in a box, made of a semi-rigid material such as cardboard and dispenser of individual coupons through a distribution slot, the paper web consisting of coupons held together by tenons, characterized by the fact that:
  • the distribution slit is of width less than the width of the strip,
  • the box comprises a means for guiding the strip formed of two wall elements forming a narrow space in which the strip is guided and held in contact with the distribution slot, and formed by folding a panel around a folding line in which is provided said distribution slot.

Selon des variantes d'exécution de l'invention :

  • Les tenons entre deux coupons sont agencés sur une première partie et sur une deuxième partie de la largeur de la bande de telle façon que la résistance à la traction soit plus faible sur la deuxième partie que sur la première partie formant ainsi sur ladite deuxième partie une amorce de séparation des coupons.
  • Les tenons présentent sur ladite première partie un premier espace entre deux tenons adjacents et sur ladite deuxième partie un second espace entre deux tenons adjacents; les deux espaces étant différents l'un de l'autre. De préférence les tenons sont tous de même largeur.
According to alternative embodiments of the invention:
  • The tenons between two coupons are arranged on a first portion and a second portion of the width of the strip so that the tensile strength is lower on the second part than on the first part thus forming on said second part a initiation of separation of the coupons.
  • The tenons have on said first part a first space between two adjacent tenons and on said second part a second space between two adjacent tenons; the two spaces being different from each other. Preferably the tenons are all the same width.

Le second espace est égal à la largeur de la deuxième partie.The second space is equal to the width of the second part.

Ladite première partie s'étend depuis un bord de la bande,Said first portion extends from one edge of the strip,

Ladite première partie s'étend entre un quart et trois quarts de la largeur de la bande,Said first portion extends between one quarter and three quarters of the width of the strip,

Ladite première partie s'étend sur une partie centrale de la bande, laissant de chaque côté, deux deuxièmes parties formant amorce de séparation.Said first portion extends over a central portion of the strip, leaving on each side, two second portions forming separation primer.

L'invention s'applique à une bande en rouleau ou bien pliée en accordéon.The invention applies to a strip roll or folded accordion.

Plus particulièrement, les deux éléments de paroi sont agencés pour guider la bande à distribuer en coupons sur au moins 10% de la longueur d'un coupon.More particularly, the two wall elements are arranged to guide the strip to be distributed in coupons over at least 10% of the length of a coupon.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages ressortiront de la description qui suit en référence aux dessins sur lesquels :

  • La figure 1 représente un rouleau formé de coupons,
  • La figure 2 montre une bande plie en zig zag,
  • La figure 3. montre un exemple de liaison entre deux coupons consécutifs de la bande,
  • La figure 4 montre un autre exemple de liaison entre deux coupons consécutifs de la bande,
  • Les figures 5 à 8 montrent une boîte formant avec la bande, le système de distribution de l'invention,
  • La figure 9 montre une variante de réalisation du système de distribution de l'invention,
  • La figure 10 montre une boîte en carton du système selon l'invention, dépliée.
Other features and advantages will emerge from the description which follows with reference to the drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 represents a roll formed of coupons,
  • The figure 2 shows a band zig zag folds,
  • The figure 3 . shows an example of a link between two consecutive coupons of the band,
  • The figure 4 shows another example of connection between two consecutive coupons of the band,
  • The Figures 5 to 8 show a box forming with the band, the distribution system of the invention,
  • The figure 9 shows an alternative embodiment of the dispensing system of the invention,
  • The figure 10 shows a cardboard box of the system according to the invention, unfolded.

L'invention concerne les produits en papier qui se présentent soit sous la forme de rouleaux 1, figure 1, soit sous la forme d'une bande 3 pliée en zig zag ou accordéon. L'invention vise particulièrement, mais non exclusivement, les papiers à usage sanitaire ou domestique : papier hygiénique, essuie-tout, mouchoirs, serviettes, etc. Pour ces usages le papier est de l'ouate de cellulose, qui est un papier absorbant et de faible grammage, à un ou plusieurs plis superposés. Les plis peuvent être liés entre eux ou non. De même ils peuvent être gaufrés ou non pour leur conférer éventuellement souplesse et volume. La brande est prédécoupée dans le sens de sa longueur à intervalles réguliers en coupons successifs, généralement tous de même dimension. La prédécoupe au moyen d'une lame, formant couteau, dentée, s'étend transversalement à la direction longitudinale de la bande, d'un bord à l'autre. La ligne prédécoupée est généralement rectiligne et comprend en alternance des tenons et des découpes généralement rectangulaires. La largeur des tenons et des découpes peut varier. Les tenons sont suffisamment résistants pour qu'une traction modérée sur un coupon ne les déchire pas.The invention relates to paper products which are in the form of rolls 1, figure 1 either in the form of a band 3 folded zigzag or accordion. The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, for sanitary or domestic papers: toilet paper, paper towels, handkerchiefs, towels, etc. For these uses the paper is cellulose wadding, which is a paper absorbent and light weight, one or more folds superimposed. The folds can be linked together or not. Similarly they can be embossed or not to possibly give them flexibility and volume. The band is precut in the direction of its length at regular intervals in successive coupons, generally all of the same size. The precut by means of a blade, forming a knife, toothed, extends transversely to the longitudinal direction of the strip, from one edge to the other. The pre-cut line is generally rectilinear and comprises alternately tenons and generally rectangular cutouts. The width of the tenons and cutouts may vary. The tenons are strong enough that moderate traction on a coupon does not tear them.

La figure 3 montre une première forme de découpe conforme à l'invention.The figure 3 shows a first form of cutting according to the invention.

Les deux coupons 2a et 2b sont retenus par des tenons T sur une première partie P1 de la ligne de séparation des deux coupons 2a et 2b. Cette première partie s'étend au centre de la ligne sur une distance ici égale sensiblement à la moitié de la largeur de la bande. De part et d'autre de cette première partie la ligne de séparation est découpée formant les deux deuxièmes parties P2 et P'2. Chaque deuxième partie s'étend depuis un bord de la bande de papier.The two coupons 2a and 2b are held by tenons T on a first portion P1 of the dividing line of the two coupons 2a and 2b. This first portion extends to the center of the line over a distance here equal to substantially half the width of the strip. On either side of this first part the separation line is cut forming the two second parts P2 and P'2. Each second part extends from one edge of the paper web.

Plus généralement, on distingue une partie P1 et un partie P2 et/ou P'2 dont les tenons sont agencés de telle façon que la résistance à la traction soit plus faible sur la deuxième partie que sur la première partie formant ainsi sur ladite deuxième partie amorce de séparation des coupons.More generally, a part P1 and a part P2 and / or P'2 are distinguished, the tenons of which are arranged in such a way that the tensile strength is lower on the second part than on the first part thus forming on the said second part. initiation of separation of the coupons.

Par exemple, la différence de résistance à la traction peut être obtenue par l'espacement entre les tenons, les tenons étant par exemple tous de même largeur. Ainsi les tenons étant espacés les uns des autres, on distingue un premier espace E1 entre deux tenons adjacents et un deuxième espace E2 entre deux tenons adjacents. Les deux espaces sont différents entre la première partie P1 et la deuxième partie P2 et/ou P'2.For example, the difference in tensile strength can be obtained by the spacing between the tenons, the tenons being for example all the same width. Thus, the tenons being spaced from each other, there is a first space E1 between two adjacent tenons and a second space E2 between two adjacent tenons. The two spaces are different between the first part P1 and the second part P2 and / or P'2.

Ces espaces E1 et E2 sont agencés en fonction de la résistance à la traction à obtenir.These spaces E1 and E2 are arranged according to the tensile strength to be obtained.

Dans le cas de l'exemple de la figure 3, l'espace E2 correspond à la découpe des parties P2 et P'2.In the case of the example of the figure 3 , the space E2 corresponds to the cutting of the parts P2 and P'2.

La figure 4 montre une variante avec une découpe P20 d'un seul côté de la première partie P10 formée de tenons T.The figure 4 shows a variant with a cut P20 on one side of the first part P10 formed of tenons T.

Plus généralement la différence de résistance à la traction peut être obtenue par l'espacement entre les tenons et/ou la largeur des tenons.More generally the difference in tensile strength can be obtained by the spacing between the tenons and / or the width of the tenons.

La boîte 10 du système de distribution de l'invention, représentée sur la figure 5 est ici de forme cubique avec un système de distribution sur une face qui peut être sur le dessus. Celle-ci comprend deux panneaux 11 et 12 disposés l'un contre l'autre et se dressant par rapport à une face ici supérieure 10s de la boîte. L'espace entre les deux panneaux est ouvert d'un côté 111 sur l'intérieur de la boîte. Le bord opposé 112 est ouvert sur une partie centrale 112a seulement. De part et d'autre de cette ouverture 112a les panneaux se rejoignent en un bord fermé 112b 112c. La largeur des panneaux 11 et 12 est la même que celle de la bande 1The box 10 of the dispensing system of the invention, represented on the figure 5 is here cubic form with a distribution system on one side that can be on the top. This comprises two panels 11 and 12 arranged one against the other and standing with respect to an upper face 10s of the box. The space between the two panels is open on one side 111 on the inside of the box. The opposite edge 112 is open on a central portion 112a only. On either side of this opening 112a the panels meet in a closed edge 112b 112c. The width of the panels 11 and 12 is the same as that of the strip 1

Dans la figure 5, un coupon 2a d'une bande 1 est engagé dans l'ouverture 112a. Sur la figure 6, on a commencé à tirer sur le coupon 2a vers le haut ; le coupon se déforme et passe au travers de l'ouverture.In the figure 5 , a coupon 2a of a band 1 is engaged in the opening 112a. On the figure 6 , we started to draw coupon 2a upwards; the coupon is deformed and passes through the opening.

Lorsqu'on a tiré sur le coupon 2a la ligne de séparation d'avec le coupon suivant 2b se présente dans l'ouverture à son tour. On voit sur la figure 7 que la ligne p1 formée des tenons T est au niveau du bord de l'ouverture 112a. Les deuxièmes parties de la ligne de séparation P2 et P'2 sont freinées par les bords fermés 112b et 112c. On voit en détail l'arrêt des deuxièmes parties contre les bords fermés. Si on continue à tirer sur le coupon 2a, la ligne des tenons T se rompt libérant celui-ci, comme on le voit sur la figure 8.When coupon 2a has been drawn, the dividing line with the next coupon 2b is in the opening in turn. We see on the figure 7 that the line p1 formed of the tenons T is at the edge of the opening 112a. The second parts of the separation line P2 and P'2 are braked by the closed edges 112b and 112c. We see in detail the stop of the second parts against the closed edges. If we continue to draw on the coupon 2a, the line of tenons T breaks freeing it, as we see on the figure 8 .

Grâce au guidage des deux panneaux et les frottements, le coupon 2b est retenu par ceux-ci. II ne retombe pas dans la boîte. II est prêt et en place pour être extrait à son tour. Autrement dit, la découpe d'un coupon 2a est réalisée au niveau de la fente de distribution 112a alors que le coupon suivant 2b est positionné et maintenu dans le moyen de guidage 11,12.

  • La figure 9 montre une variante avec une ouverture 212a sur un côté et un seul bord fermé 212b ; le fonctionnement est le même.
  • La figure 10 montre une boîte du système de distribution de l'invention dépliée. On retrouve les deux panneaux 11 et 12 découpés pour former une ouverture 112a les deux panneaux sont reliés de part et d'autre de l'ouverture 112a par une ligne 112b et 112c. La largeur des panneaux est celle de la boîte. Leur hauteur de pliage est sensiblement égale ici à la moitié de la longueur d'un coupon qui est guidé et maintenu entre les deux panneaux. Plus généralement la hauteur est au moins égale à 10% de la longueur du coupon.
Thanks to the guiding of the two panels and the friction, the coupon 2b is retained by them. He does not fall back into the box. He is ready and in place to be extracted in his turn. In other words, the cutting of a coupon 2a is performed at the distribution slot 112a while the next coupon 2b is positioned and maintained in the guide means 11,12.
  • The figure 9 shows a variant with an opening 212a on one side and a single closed edge 212b; the operation is the same.
  • The figure 10 shows a box of the dispensing system of the invention unfolded. We find the two panels 11 and 12 cut to form an opening 112a the two panels are connected on either side of the opening 112a by a line 112b and 112c. The width of the panels is that of the box. Their folding height is substantially equal here to half the length of a coupon which is guided and maintained between the two panels. More generally the height is at least equal to 10% of the length of the coupon.

La boîte est par exemple en carton mais tout autre matériau convient ; elle peut être souple. Les panneaux sont rigides ou semi rigides afin de pouvoir assurer la fonction de guidage et de maintien des feuilles de papier.The box is for example cardboard but any other material is suitable; she can be flexible. The panels are rigid or semi-rigid in order to be able to perform the guiding and holding function of the sheets of paper.

Claims (9)

  1. System for dispensing cut lengths of a strip of paper, such as toilet paper or kitchen paper, contained in a box (10) that is made of a semi-rigid material such as cardboard and dispenses individual cut lengths (2a, 2b) through a dispensing slot (112a), the strip of paper being made up of cut lengths held together by tenons (T), characterized in that
    the dispensing slot (112a) is narrower in width than the width of the strip,
    the box (10) comprises a guide means (11, 12) for guiding the strip, this means being formed of two wall elements (11, 12) forming a narrow space through which the strip is guided and held with contact as far as the dispensing slot (112a) and being formed by folding a panel about a fold line in which the said dispensing slot is formed.
  2. Dispensing system according to Claim 1 in which the tenons (T) between two cut lengths are arranged on a first part (P1) and on a second part (P2, P'2) in such a way that the resistance to pulling is lower on the second part than on the first part thus forming, on the said second part, a separation initiator at which the cut lengths are encouraged to separate.
  3. Dispensing system according to Claim 2 in which the tenons (T) have, on the said first part, a first spacing (E1) between two adjacent tenons and, on the said second part, a second spacing (E2) between two adjacent tenons, the two spacings being different from one another.
  4. Dispensing system according to Claim 3 in which the second spacing (E2) is equal to the width of the second part (P2, P'2).
  5. System according to Claim 2 in which the first part (P1) extends between one quarter and three quarters of the width of the strip.
  6. System according to Claim 2 in which the first part extends over a central part of the strip, leaving, on each side, two second parts (P2, P'2).
  7. System according to one of the preceding claims in which the strip is in the form of a roll.
  8. System according to one of Claims 1 to 6 in which the strip is concertina-folded.
  9. System according to one of the preceding claims in which the two wall elements (11, 12) are arranged in such a way as to guide the strip which is to be dispensed in the form of cut lengths over at least 10% of the length of a cut length.
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