Paper roll dispenser with adjustable brake

摘要

A paper roll dispenser (1) comprising a housing (2) having a first (3a) and a second (3b) flange at a distance from each other. A first roll support (4) is placed in connection with said first flange (3a) and a second roll support (5) in connection with said second flange (3b) for rotatably supporting a paper roll (6). The invention is characterized in that the second roll support (5) is an integral part of a braking element (7) hingedly attached to said second flange (3b) and provided with a braking surface (7a) to be in contact with the paper roll's (6) end surface and with a tab (8) protruding from said second roll support (5) at a side facing away from the paper roll (6). The tab (8) has a plurality of transversal grooves (8a) at one side cooperating with an edge (10) at said second flange (3a) for locking the braking element (7) in different positions.