COVER RELEASE MECHANISM FOR DISPENSER

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To present a structure suitable for opening a cover of a hands-free dispenser. SOLUTION: The dispenser includes a cover pivotally secured to a back surface to move between an open position at which the dispenser can be refilled, and a closed position at which the dispenser may be actuated. The cover includes a latch that engages a catch held on the back surface. An elongate bar secured to the back surface is provided to engage the latch and be removed from the catch to permit the cover to be moved to the open position. The elongate bar includes a yoke extending to left and right ends that are accessible outside a dispensing zone. The invention is particularly applicable to dispensers that employ sensors to sence the presence of a user's hand at the dispensing zone. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT