Abstract:
The invention relates to a dispensing unit comprising an outer front wall, two outer side walls, a housing for holding a pile of a continuous length of accordion-like folded web of towels of tissue paper or nonwoven comprising bundles, the outer front wall comprises an access opening to the pile, a dispensing opening for the web of towels and a feeding mechanism comprising a member for controlling the dispensing of the web of towels, a drive unit and a braking arrangement for the web of towels. A unit of consumable articles comprises the pile of bundles with connecting means between the bundles, which are insertable through the access opening into the housing in the dispensing unit and added to the bottom of the pile. The web of towels is dispensable from the upper part of the pile by feeding mechanism, which positions the web of towels in a starting mode in the dispensing opening.
Abstract:
A dispenser for rolls of flexible sheet material, each of the rolls having spindle elements extending axially outwardly beyond the ends thereof, wherein a first roll is located in a dispensing position. Alternatively, a second roll may be located in a reserve position. The dispenser further includes a stub roll position arranged to receive a first roll exhausted to a predetermined extent. Retaining elements are arranged on both sides of the stub roll position to support the spindle elements inserted into each end of a roll, wherein the retaining elements arranged for simultaneous release of the spindle elements when the dispenser is opened.
Abstract:
A stack of a plurality of cellulose-containing absorbent towels for a dispenser is provided. The towels are separable upon dispensing. The stack is compressed to a predetermined density dependent on material choice.
Abstract:
A hollow cylindrical core member (17) suitable for supporting a roll (11) of absorbent sheet material. The core member (17) includes a central axis (22), an outer cylindrical surface (20), and an inner cylindrical surface (23). The inner cylindrical surface (23) includes engagement means suitable for rotationally locking said core member (17). The engagement means include at least one elongated recess (19) and/or projection (29) extending helically along said inner cylindrical surface (23), or at least one elongated projection (29) extending in a direction of said central axis (22).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a package containing a pile (P) of rolls of tissue paper having at least an end plug (1) to be inserted axially into the centre of an end of a roll of tissue paper, said end plug being provided with a holding element (3) adapted to hold and/or guide said end of said roll of paper in correct position in a dispenser. According to the invention said end plug (1) includes an outer sleeve (2) having an outer end and an inner end and said holding element is connected to said sleeve by means allowing the holding element to be axially moved from a first position to a second position, in which the holding element protrude outwardly from the outer end of said sleeve, said holding element being releasably held in said first position when moved thereto. The pile (P) is contained within a sealed bag.