Patent ID: 6415948
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: A47K,Y10T

Abstract:
Device for controlling and limiting the rotation of the drum in a dispensing machine for material wipes of the type comprising a housing (1) and a cover (3), the housing having end shields (2) that support a reel holder (4), a drum (5) with a cutting device (6), the drum including, at one of its ends, a cam (7) associated with a start and return spring (8) and the other end of it being associated with an operating knob (9), a single component (10) which is designed and formed in the shape of an irregular crown in order to fulfill the various functions to controlling and limit he rotation of the drum (5) when a strip of material is cut, said component being in the form of a flat part having an external profile which combines successive irregular curved and straight parts with protruding areas, and in that said component is attached to one of the lateral end shields of the drum so that it floats loosely and is capable of moving differently as a function of normal or fast rotation of the drum in order to provide limit stop and control effects.