Mechanical sheet product dispenser
US10850938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2404/15
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispenser for dispensing sheet product is provided including a housing that defines an interior configured to accommodate a source of sheet product and an outlet through which the sheet product is dispensed. The dispenser also includes a first roller that is rotatable and disposed in the housing. A portion of the sheet product is designed to be in contact with the first roller prior to being dispensed through the outlet. The dispenser also includes a knife drum that is rotatable and configured to cooperate with the first roller to dispense the sheet product. The knife drum includes a knife configured to cut the sheet product into individual sheets. The dispenser also includes a spring assembly that may be configured to bias the knife drum toward a predetermined position during rotation of the knife drum.
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