Static build-up control in dispensing system
First Claim
1. A dispenser for dispensing flexible sheet material comprising:
- a chassis;
a feed mechanism fixed to the chassis, the feed mechanism including at least one roller and being adapted to advance sheet material from a roll of sheet material across the roller;
a electronic controller device affixed to the chassis proximate to the roller, the controller device being adapted to control dispensation of the sheet material; and
a conductive path extending from the roller to a mounting member of the chassis, the mounting member being adapted to affix the chassis to a support surface, wherein static electricity built-up on the at least one roller as a result of dispensing sheet material is discharged through the conductive path.
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Abstract
Apparatus for dispensing paper from rolls which feeds continuously, roll to roll, and does not require extra procedure to bring stub roll into position. The apparatus has means for holding and positioning at least first and second rolls of paper with respect to each other; means for dispensing paper from the first roll; means for dispensing paper from the first and second rolls simultaneously when the first roll reduces to a predetermined diameter of paper, means for positioning the depleted first roll for replacement without the necessity of removing the second roll; and means for dispensing from the second and replacement rolls simultaneously when the second roll reduces to a predetermined diameter of paper. The apparatus also has a proximity sensor, which senses when a hand is placed near the dispenser, and thereupon dispenses a set amount of towel. The dispenser incorporates means for dissipating static charges to a local ground.
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3 Claims
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1. A dispenser for dispensing flexible sheet material comprising:
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a chassis;
a feed mechanism fixed to the chassis, the feed mechanism including at least one roller and being adapted to advance sheet material from a roll of sheet material across the roller;
a electronic controller device affixed to the chassis proximate to the roller, the controller device being adapted to control dispensation of the sheet material; and
a conductive path extending from the roller to a mounting member of the chassis, the mounting member being adapted to affix the chassis to a support surface, wherein static electricity built-up on the at least one roller as a result of dispensing sheet material is discharged through the conductive path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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