Proximity detection circuit and method of detecting capacitance changes
    1.
    发明申请
    Proximity detection circuit and method of detecting capacitance changes 有权
    接近检测电路及检测电容变化的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20040160234A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-19

    申请号:US10783677

    申请日:2004-02-20

    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 proximity sensor incorporates nullstaticnull and noise immunity circuitry.

    Abstract translation: 用于从连续地进行卷取的辊中分送纸的设备,并且不需要额外的操作以将短棒卷到位。 该装置具有用于相对于彼此保持和定位至少第一和第二卷纸的装置; 用于从第一卷分配纸张的装置; 用于当第一辊减小到预定直径的纸时同时从第一辊和第二辊分配纸的装置,用于定位耗尽的第一辊以进行更换的装置,而不需要移除第二辊; 以及当第二辊减小到预定直径的纸张时同时从第二和更换辊分配的装置。 该装置还具有接近传感器,其感测手在何时放置在分配器附近,并且随后分配一定量的毛巾。 接近传感器包含“静态”和抗噪声电路。

    Apparatus and methods usable in connection with dispensing flexible sheet material from a roll

    公开(公告)号:US20030168550A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-11

    申请号:US10211280

    申请日:2002-08-05

    Abstract: A powered dispenser for dispensing individual sheet segments from a continuous roll of sheet material provided with spaced tear lines comprises a powered feed mechanism, a releasable, powered drive mechanism, a powered transfer mechanism, a pair of web sensing sensors, a capacitive sensing system providing automatic sensitivity adjustment, and control circuitry. A dual power supply system provides a mechanical lock-out functionality, and the control system is protected from electrostatic build-up on the surface of the feed roller. The web sensor, and an antenna plate of the capacitive sensing system, are provided on respective printed circuit boards mounted in overlying relation. Utilizing signals received from the pair of web sensors and the capacitive sensing system, the control circuitry senses the presence of a user to activate the powered drive mechanism, and prevents further dispensing of the sheet material until a previously dispensed segment is separated from the roll. The web sensors detection of a leading edge of the sheet material initiates a predetermined interval of sheet material advancement providing a proper placement of successive tear lines. Various approaches may be utilized to accommodate inadvertent sheet nulltabbingnull scenarios. The web sensors, together with the control circuitry, are also used to detect the depletion, or absence, of a working roll of sheet material, whereupon the control circuitry controls the powered transfer mechanism to automatically transfer the web feed supply from a depleted working roll to a reserve roll. The powered transfer mechanism may include a motor driven transfer bar, or provide motor driven release of a spring biased transfer bar. Another arrangement allows for ready release of a roll core, and drop of the same into an open dispenser cover for removal.

    Waste minimizing paper dispenser
    4.
    发明申请
    Waste minimizing paper dispenser 有权
    垃圾最小化纸分配器

    公开(公告)号:US20030197086A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-23

    申请号:US10442601

    申请日:2003-05-21

    Abstract: A paper dispenser including a carriage that is rotatable between at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The carriage holds at least two rolls of paper. In the first orientation, the first roll is in a primary position and the second roll is in a secondary position. In the second orientation, the first roll is in the secondary position and the second roll is in the primary position. A roll sensor senses the amount of paper remaining on the roll held in the primary position. Paper from at least one of the two rolls is fed into a feed mechanism for dispensation. A transfer mechanism feeds paper from the roll held in the secondary position into the feed, mechanism when the roll sensor senses that the paper on the roll held in the primary position is depleted to less than a predetermined diameter.

    Abstract translation: 一种纸分配器,其包括可在至少第一取向和第二取向之间旋转的托架。 托架至少装有两卷纸。 在第一方向上,第一辊处于主位置,第二辊处于第二位置。 在第二方向上,第一辊处于次要位置,第二辊处于主位置。 卷筒传感器检测保持在主要位置的卷筒上剩余的纸张量。 来自两个辊中的至少一个的纸被供给到用于分配的进给机构中。 当辊传感器感测到保持在主要位置的卷上的纸被耗尽到小于预定直径时,传送机构将保持在次要位置的卷的纸送到进给机构中。

    Low reserve indicator for a paper towel dispenser
    5.
    发明申请
    Low reserve indicator for a paper towel dispenser 失效
    纸巾分配器的低备用指示器

    公开(公告)号:US20030164377A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-09-04

    申请号:US10359168

    申请日:2003-02-06

    CPC classification number: A47K10/3818 A47K2010/3206 Y10S242/912

    Abstract: A paper towel dispenser dispenses towels from a paper supply and includes a dispenser housing a low-reserve indicator mechanism for indicating when a reserve quantity of the paper supply is low. The dispenser housing has a housing wall structure on which the low-reserve indicator mechanism is affixed. The paper supply has vertically super imposed edge portions which form an outwardly facing vertical side of the paper supply. The low-reserve indicator mechanism includes an indicator mounted for movement between a retracted position and an indicating position for establishing a low-reserve indication detectable from outside of the dispenser house. The indicator mechanism also includes a release mechanism adapted to be spring-biased into contact with the vertical side of the paper supply. The release mechanism is released for movement in response to becoming unsupported by a diminishing height of the vertical side of the paper supply to cause the indicator to move to its indicating position.

    Abstract translation: 纸巾分配器从纸张供应器分配毛巾,并且包括容纳低备用指示器机构的分配器,用于指示供纸的储备量何时低。 分配器壳体具有壳体壁结构,其上固定有低备用指示器机构。 纸张供应具有形成纸供应的向外垂直的垂直方向的垂直超边缘部分。 低备用指示器机构包括安装用于在缩回位置和指示位置之间运动的指示器,用于建立从分配器室外部可检测的低储备指示。 指示器机构还包括适于被弹簧偏置成与供纸的垂直侧接触的释放机构。 释放机构响应于纸供应的垂直侧的递减高度而不被支撑而被释放以使指示器移动到其指示位置。

    Integrated dispenser and business machine system

    公开(公告)号:US20030120382A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-26

    申请号:US10360659

    申请日:2003-02-10

    Inventor: John S. Formon

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a predetermined amount of paper product to a customer based on a food order inputted into a business machine at a food service establishment. The system includes a business machine, such as a cash register, linked to a powered paper product dispenser. Each menu item available at the establishment is assigned a number that represents the total number of paper product sheets that a normal customer may need while consuming the item. This number is stored within a memory. A microprocessor contained within either the dispenser or the business machine linked to the dispenser retrieves a command from the memory when a food item key is pressed and provides a signal to the dispenser motor which in turn rotates a feed roller within the dispenser so that the predetermined number of paper product sheets are dispensed to the customer. The system controls the amount of paper product provided to the customer in order to reduce waste.

    Bulk box product lamination system
    9.
    发明申请
    Bulk box product lamination system 审中-公开
    散装箱产品层压系统

    公开(公告)号:US20030100420A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-29

    申请号:US09993942

    申请日:2001-11-27

    CPC classification number: B31B50/00 B31B50/006 B31B2105/00 B31B2120/408

    Abstract: A bulk box forming system and method in which a compression apparatus receives the liner and a case such that a trailing edge detector signals a compression platen to laminate the liner against the case. A folding apparatus includes a plurality of folding arms and a plurality of case detectors generates detection signals for determining a folded position of the case. A multi-cell insertion and compression station is provided for forming a multi-cell bulk box. A control processor controls the operation of the system by receiving a detection signal of the trailing edge detector and the case detectors.

    Abstract translation: 一种散装盒形成系统和方法,其中压缩装置接收衬垫和壳体,使得后缘检测器发信号通知压缩压板以将衬垫层压到壳体上。 折叠装置包括多个折叠臂,并且多个壳体检测器产生用于确定壳体的折叠位置的检测信号。 提供了用于形成多单元散装盒的多单元插入和压缩站。 控制处理器通过接收后沿检测器和外壳检测器的检测信号来控制系统的操作。

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