End plug for a paper roll

US9994348B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB · SE

Inventors

• Robert Kling · Kinna, SE
• Anders Andersson · Stenungsund, SE
• Erik Hjort · Strömstad, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 15, 2014
• Grant date: Jun 12, 2018
• Expiry date: May 5, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H75/185
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An end plug to be inserted axially into the centre of an end of a roll of paper, includes a holding element adapted to hold and/or guide the end of the roll of paper in correct position in a dispenser. The end plug includes an outer sleeve having an outer end and an inner end and the holding element is connected to the sleeve by elements 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 the sleeve, the holding element being releasably held in the first position when moved thereto. A roll of tissue paper including such an end plug and a dispenser provided with such a roll are also disclosed.