Patent ID: 6220313
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: A47F

Abstract:
A dispenser for distributing bulk goods comprising a storage container and a discharge device connected thereto and having a dosing means and a discharge chute extending to a collection point, wherein the dosing means comprises a valve flap, the valve flap being pivotable between a closing position, in which the valve flap closingly engages a valve surface, and a discharge position, in which this engagement is cancelled, and which is connected to an operating device, and a locking means for locking the movement of the valve flap from the closing position to the discharge position in the absence of placement a collecting receptacle or bag at a position adjacent the collecting point wherein bulk goods are received into the receptacle or bag, and wherein the locking means may be unlocked independently of the operating device by placement of a receptacle or bag at the position adjacent the collecting point and then using the operating device independent of the locking means to cause movement of the flap valve from the closing position to the discharge position and resultant discharge of bulk goods into the receptacle or bag so that bulk goods may only be discharged to the collection point by first placing the receptacle or bag at the position adjacent the collecting point so as to unlock the locking means and then independently actuating the operating device to cause bulk goods to be discharged to the collection point.