Holding arrangement and method for holding a tissue roll in a dispenser, and dispenser

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position;
• wherein the shift mechanism comprises a transition element pivotably connected to the diameter sensor;
• wherein the diameter sensor comprises a locking element for locking the holding mechanism in the hold position and for locking the diameter sensor to a housing of a dispenser, and the diameter sensor comprises a guide element for activating the shift mechanism by unlocking the locking element;
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• wherein the guide element is adapted to engage a guide frame of the dispenser.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position;
• wherein the shift mechanism comprises a toggle mechanism;
• wherein the shift mechanism comprises a first connection arm projecting from the diameter sensor, a first holding arm projecting from the first holding element, a first transition piece pivotably connecting the first holding arm and the first connection arm, a second connection arm projecting from the diameter sensor, a second holding arm projecting from the second holding element, and a second transition piece pivotably connecting the second holding arm and the second connection arm;
• wherein the first transition piece or the second transition piece are connected to the support insert via at least one first biasing element;
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• wherein the first holding arm is connected to the first transition piece via at least one second biasing element or the second holding arm is connected to the second transition piece via at least one second biasing element.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position;
• wherein the first holding element comprises a first captive piece for interaction with a part of the tissue roll or the second holding element comprises a second captive piece for interaction with a part of the tissue roll;
• wherein the first holding element comprises a first identification element for identifying the tissue roll or the second holding element comprises a second identification element for identifying the tissue roll;
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• wherein the first holding element comprises a first form fit piece for engaging the axle or an axle cap of the tissue roll in a form fit or the second holding element comprises a second form fit piece for engaging the axle or the axle cap of the tissue roll.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
• a housing with an openable housing cover and a housing base for wall-mounting the dispenser;
• a dispensing opening;
• a cutting unit;
• a control unit;
• a user interface;
• a proximity sensor for detecting the presence of a user;
• an output mechanism comprising at least two output rollers, including a driven roller and tension roller;
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• a transfer mechanism for releasably holding and transferring an end of a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position to the output mechanism;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position;
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• wherein the transfer mechanism is adapted to transfer the end of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position to the output mechanism when the second tissue roll position is empty.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
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• a level indicator having a filled position and an empty position, wherein the level indicator is adapted such that the level indicator is in its filled position when the holding mechanism is in its hold position and the level indicator is in its empty position when the holding mechanism is in its release position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
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• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
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• a tissue roll axle receptacle, wherein the tissue roll axle receptacle is openable and is pivotably connected to the housing base;
• wherein the tissue roll axle receptacle is open when the housing cover is open and comprises a retention element retaining the tissue roll axle when the tissue roll axle receptacle is open;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• and
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position.

A dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll comprising a holding mechanism for holding the tissue roll in the dispenser, the dispenser comprising:

• a second tissue roll position for receiving the tissue roll from a first tissue roll position;
• the holding mechanism for holding a tissue roll in the first tissue roll position, wherein the holding mechanism comprises a first holding element for engaging a first end of an axle of the tissue roll and a second holding element for engaging a second end of the axle of the tissue roll;
• a diameter sensor for detecting a diameter of the tissue roll in the first tissue roll position;
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• a shift mechanism connecting the holding mechanism and the diameter sensor;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from a hold position to a release position and vice versa;
• wherein a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the release position is larger than a distance between the first holding element and the second holding element in the hold position;
• wherein the shift mechanism is adapted for shifting the first and second holding elements of the holding mechanism from the hold position to the release position when the diameter sensor detects a reduced tissue roll diameter in the first tissue roll position;
• wherein the first tissue roll position and the second tissue roll position comprise an axle opening through which the axle of the tissue roll can pass;
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• wherein a stop element is provided for stopping the axle of the tissue roll from passing the axle opening, wherein the stop element is arranged to let the axle of the tissue roll pass through the axle opening when a further tissue roll enters the first tissue roll position or the second tissue roll position.