GB2460866A - Roll dispensing apparatus - Google Patents
Roll dispensing apparatus Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- GB2460866A GB2460866A GB0810839A GB0810839A GB2460866A GB 2460866 A GB2460866 A GB 2460866A GB 0810839 A GB0810839 A GB 0810839A GB 0810839 A GB0810839 A GB 0810839A GB 2460866 A GB2460866 A GB 2460866A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- roll
- dispensing apparatus
- sheet material
- dispensing
- support
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Withdrawn
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001186 cumulative effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H35/00—Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines; Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
- B65H35/0006—Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices
- B65H35/002—Hand-held or table apparatus
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H16/00—Unwinding, paying-out webs
- B65H16/005—Dispensers, i.e. machines for unwinding only parts of web roll
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H16/00—Unwinding, paying-out webs
- B65H16/02—Supporting web roll
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H35/00—Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines; Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
- B65H35/0006—Article or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices
- B65H35/0073—Details
- B65H35/0093—Arrangements or adaptations of length measuring devices
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
- B65H61/00—Applications of devices for metering predetermined lengths of running material
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B3/00—Measuring instruments characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
- G01B3/002—Details
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B5/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
- G01B5/02—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B5/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques
- G01B5/02—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness
- G01B5/04—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
- G01B5/043—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving for measuring length
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Coating Apparatus (AREA)
Abstract
The invention provides a dispenser 5,6,7 particularly configured to allow precise lengths of sheet material to be dispensed from a roll 11 thereof. Sheet material from a roll 11 is engaged with a measuring device 17 which provides a reading corresponding to the length of material drawn from the roll.
Description
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELA TING TO DISPENSING APPARATUS
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to dispensing apparatus and, in particular, to apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll.
Background to the Invention
There are numerous requirements for dispensing precisely measured lengths of sheet material from a roll. Wallpaper is one example. At present, the task of obtaining correct lengths of wall paper for hanging, is cumbersome and often leads to inaccuracy and wastage. Because lengths of wallpaper are typically at least two metres long, and curl when unrolled from a roll, it is difficult to cut the wallpaper, from the roll, to a precise length.
It is an object of this invention to provide dispensing apparatus which will go at least in some way in addressing the aforementioned problems; or which will at least provide a novel and useful alternative.
Summary of the Invention
Accordingly, in one aspect, the invention provides dispensing apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll, said apparatus including a support configured to locate a roll of sheet material; and a measuring facility operable to indicate the length of a section of said sheet material taken from said roll whilst said roll is located on said support.
Preferably said support is located within a housing.
Preferably said measuring facility is configured so that a display included therein can be zeroed.
Preferably said measuring facility is operable by frictional engagement with sheet material on, or drawn from, said roll.
Preferably said apparatus further includes a cutting surface against which material drawn from said roll can be supported to allow cutting from said roll.
Preferably said cutting surface includes a datum line arranged substantially parallel to the axis of said roll when located on said support.
Preferably said datum line is defined by a groove.
In a second aspect the invention provides a method of dispensing a length of wallpaper from the roll thereof which includes the operative use of the apparatus set forth above.
Many variations in the way the present invention can be performed will present themselves to those skilled in the art. The description which follows is intended as an illustration only of one means of performing the invention and the lack of description of variants or equivalents should not be regarded as limiting. Wherever possible, a description of a specific element should be deemed to include any and all equivalents thereof whether in existence now or in the future.
Brief Description of the Drawings
One preferred form the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1: shows an isometric view of dispensing apparatus according to the invention, with the sheet material roll removed for clarity; and Figure 2: shows a cross-section of the dispensing apparatus shown in Figure 1, in its operating configuration.
Detailed Description of Working Embodiment
The invention provides dispensing apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll. The apparatus has been developed for the particular application of dispensing measured lengths of wallpaper from a roll, though other applications will present themselves to those skilled in the art.
In the form shown the apparatus comprises a housing 5 defined by a base 6 and a lid 7. The lid 7 is preferably hinged to the base 6, at 8. Included within the opposed sides of the base 6 is a pair of upturned channels 9 which serve to support the ends of a rod 10 passed through the centre of material roll 11. In this way the roll 11 is rotatably supported within the base 6.
Also included in the base 6 is an output roller 12 and a cutting surface 13. The output roller 12 supports the sheet material 14 as it is drawn from the roll 11 whilst the cutting surface 13 provides a surface against which the sheet material can be pressed whilst being cut from the roll 11. The cutting surface has a datum line defined thereon which, in the embodiment depicted, is provided by a groove 15 which extends across the cutting surface 13 substantially parallel to the axis of the roll 11 and rod 10.
Rotatably supported in the lid 7 is a further roller 16 which, when the lid is in the closed and operating position shown in Figure 2, bears against the upper surface of the sheet material 14 and, due to frictional engagement with the sheet material 14, is caused to rotate as the material 14 is drawn from the roll 11. Linked to the further roller 16 is a measuring facility which in the form shown comprises a counter 17 operated by a belt 18, the belt 18 being displaced by rotation of the further roller 16. The counter 17 is of the type which gives a cumulative visual reading as the roller 16 rotates, thus indicating the length of material 14 drawn from the roller 11. The counter 17 can be zeroed by a button 19.
The use of the invention is as follows: Rod 10 is passed through the centre of a roll 11 of wallpaper and the roll 11 then located within base 6 of the housing 5. The free end of the wallpaper is threaded over output roller 12 and the lid 7 then closed so that roller 16 bears against the upper surface of the wallpaper 14. The free end of the wallpaper 14 is aligned with the notch 15 or, alternatively, the free edge of the wallpaper is drawn out beyond the datum line and cut by passing a knife along the groove 15. The counter 17 is then zeroed by pressing button 19 and the wallpaper then drawn out of the housing until the reading on counter 17 corresponds to the desired length of wallpaper required. The length is then cut by passing a knife along groove 15.
It will thus be appreciated that the present invention provides a simple yet effective form of dispensing apparatus which enables precise lengths of wallpaper to be cut from a roll without wastage and handling difficulties being encountered.
Claims (8)
- Claims 1. Dispensing apparatus for dispensing sheet material from a roll, said apparatus including a support configured to locate a roll of sheet material; and a measuring facility operable to indicate the length of a section of said sheet material taken from said roll whilst said roll is located on said support.
- 2. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support is located within a housing.
- 3. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said measuring facility is configured so that a display included therein can be zeroed.
- 4. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein said measuring facility is operable by frictional engagement with sheet material on, or drawn from, said roll.
- 5. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in any one of the preceding claims further including a cutting surface against which material drawn from said roll can be supported to allow cutting from said roll.
- 6. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said cutting surface includes a datum line arranged substantially parallel to the axis of said roll when located on said support.
- 7. Dispensing apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said datum line is defined by a groove.
- 8. A method for dispensing a length of wallpaper from a roll thereof comprising the operative use of the dispensing apparatus as claimed in any one of claims ito 7.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
GB0810839A GB2460866A (en) | 2008-06-13 | 2008-06-13 | Roll dispensing apparatus |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
GB0810839A GB2460866A (en) | 2008-06-13 | 2008-06-13 | Roll dispensing apparatus |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
GB0810839D0 GB0810839D0 (en) | 2008-07-23 |
GB2460866A true GB2460866A (en) | 2009-12-16 |
Family
ID=39672225
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
GB0810839A Withdrawn GB2460866A (en) | 2008-06-13 | 2008-06-13 | Roll dispensing apparatus |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
GB (1) | GB2460866A (en) |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN103465302A (en) * | 2013-07-25 | 2013-12-25 | 浙江理工大学 | Meter counting scissors |
WO2017175046A1 (en) * | 2016-04-04 | 2017-10-12 | Chun Shing Wong | An apparatus for cutting and measuring length of an object that is long and narrow |
CN108002105A (en) * | 2017-11-27 | 2018-05-08 | 陈志军 | A kind of cable load-bearing transportation device with cutting function |
CN116534629A (en) * | 2023-06-25 | 2023-08-04 | 菏泽嘉泽电子材料有限公司 | Length measuring device for polyester cloth and using method |
Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2609047A (en) * | 1949-02-08 | 1952-09-02 | William L Wilkoff | Paper cutter |
US3788175A (en) * | 1971-08-25 | 1974-01-29 | Fowler S | Cutting apparatus |
US3896691A (en) * | 1972-04-27 | 1975-07-29 | Maurice Granger | Device for the simultaneous dispensing and severing of webs of wound material |
US5307717A (en) * | 1992-09-21 | 1994-05-03 | Paul Winston | Dispensing carrier and cutting guide for plastic sheeting |
US5442983A (en) * | 1993-09-30 | 1995-08-22 | D'angelo; Joseph J. | All-electric web feeding, cutting and sheet dispensing machine |
US20060191152A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | U-Tai Inc. | Adhesive tape pedestal |
US20060260452A1 (en) * | 2005-05-23 | 2006-11-23 | Fu-Lai Yu | Container for fabric roll |
-
2008
- 2008-06-13 GB GB0810839A patent/GB2460866A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2609047A (en) * | 1949-02-08 | 1952-09-02 | William L Wilkoff | Paper cutter |
US3788175A (en) * | 1971-08-25 | 1974-01-29 | Fowler S | Cutting apparatus |
US3896691A (en) * | 1972-04-27 | 1975-07-29 | Maurice Granger | Device for the simultaneous dispensing and severing of webs of wound material |
US5307717A (en) * | 1992-09-21 | 1994-05-03 | Paul Winston | Dispensing carrier and cutting guide for plastic sheeting |
US5442983A (en) * | 1993-09-30 | 1995-08-22 | D'angelo; Joseph J. | All-electric web feeding, cutting and sheet dispensing machine |
US20060191152A1 (en) * | 2005-02-28 | 2006-08-31 | U-Tai Inc. | Adhesive tape pedestal |
US20060260452A1 (en) * | 2005-05-23 | 2006-11-23 | Fu-Lai Yu | Container for fabric roll |
Cited By (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN103465302A (en) * | 2013-07-25 | 2013-12-25 | 浙江理工大学 | Meter counting scissors |
WO2017175046A1 (en) * | 2016-04-04 | 2017-10-12 | Chun Shing Wong | An apparatus for cutting and measuring length of an object that is long and narrow |
CN108002105A (en) * | 2017-11-27 | 2018-05-08 | 陈志军 | A kind of cable load-bearing transportation device with cutting function |
CN116534629A (en) * | 2023-06-25 | 2023-08-04 | 菏泽嘉泽电子材料有限公司 | Length measuring device for polyester cloth and using method |
CN116534629B (en) * | 2023-06-25 | 2023-09-01 | 菏泽嘉泽电子材料有限公司 | Length measuring device for polyester cloth and using method |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
GB0810839D0 (en) | 2008-07-23 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
GB2460866A (en) | Roll dispensing apparatus | |
AU712470B2 (en) | Semi-automatic dispenser for linerless labels | |
US6607110B2 (en) | Sheet material dispenser packaging | |
ATE410948T1 (en) | ANTI-BACKLING CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATIC WIPE MATERIAL DISPENSING UNIT | |
WO2003035523A8 (en) | Device for winding webs of material | |
JP2020100077A (en) | Film pasting device for automatic wall paper glue application machine, and winding machine for automatic wall paper glue application machine, and automatic wall paper glue application machine equipped with these | |
US2794489A (en) | Splicing machine | |
CN211122487U (en) | Novel agricultural detection test paper box | |
EP2058453A1 (en) | Apparatus for cutting of a web | |
JP2007125652A (en) | Rolled material cutter device | |
US20090272497A1 (en) | Taping Apparatus | |
CN211073837U (en) | Peep-proof membrane cutting device | |
CA2877252C (en) | Ribbon cutter | |
CN207662305U (en) | A kind of wallpaper length-measuring appliance | |
US2776492A (en) | Measuring and cutting device | |
KR100808122B1 (en) | The wallpaper cutting equipment | |
KR102575811B1 (en) | An apparatus for cutting roll-type film | |
CN215557800U (en) | Coiling mechanism of corrugated paper cutting machine | |
US1285384A (en) | Wall-paper-pasting machine. | |
JP4851635B1 (en) | Independent drive precision winding device for narrow multi-thread slitter | |
US8245412B2 (en) | Apparatus for determining tape and reel part quantities | |
JPH10221232A (en) | Measuring method and device for resisting force of sheet against ruled line bending | |
JP2003260392A (en) | Paper wall gluing machine | |
JP5326694B2 (en) | How to create exhibition colors and exhibition color samples | |
JPH08189181A (en) | Wallpaper gluing machine, slitter therefor, and stem for walling cloth for wallpaper gluing machine |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |