Container for storing and dispensing roll sheet products

US6003668A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Michael Joyce · Rapid City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 22, 1998
• Grant date: Dec 21, 1999
• Expiry date: Apr 22, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D85/672
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A round shell, flat base container with a closure end on either end, having along one side, an access lid (23) in which one accesses the interior of the container. Accessing the interior of the container reveals a removable internal axle assembly (FIG. 6) which is the rotating mechanism for dispensing and retrieving the roll sheeting. The internal axle assembly (FIG. 6) sets between the closure ends and is supported between a hand wheel and bearing assembly (FIG. 7) at one end and a slotted spindle guide (60) and friction bearing (62) at the other end. This complete assembly supports the roll of sheeting within the container and rotates it, to dispense or retrieve the sheeting. Located along the opposite side of the container is a dispensing slot lid (29), which gives access to an installed roll of sheeting when opened. This lid when closed forms a dispensing slot (26) and contains a cutting guide (28). This slot is where the roll sheeting is dispensed from or retrieved too. The cutting guide is the guide for cutting the sheeting to desired lengths. This container is portable and can be easily handled and transported by a series of lifting handles.