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EP0190301A1 - Flexible bottle enabling to effect either a spraying or a dropwise dispensing of a liquid contained therein. - Google Patents

Flexible bottle enabling to effect either a spraying or a dropwise dispensing of a liquid contained therein.

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EP0190301A1
EP0190301A1 EP85904117A EP85904117A EP0190301A1 EP 0190301 A1 EP0190301 A1 EP 0190301A1 EP 85904117 A EP85904117 A EP 85904117A EP 85904117 A EP85904117 A EP 85904117A EP 0190301 A1 EP0190301 A1 EP 0190301A1
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Prior art keywords
bottle
orifice
cover
spraying
shutter
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German (de)
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Antonin Goncalves
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LOreal SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/18—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging drops; Droppers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/16—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets
    • B05B1/1627—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets with a selecting mechanism comprising a gate valve, a sliding valve or a cock
    • B05B1/1663—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets with a selecting mechanism comprising a gate valve, a sliding valve or a cock by relative translatory movement of the valve elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0059—Components or details allowing operation in any orientation, e.g. for discharge in inverted position
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0086—Arrangements for allowing spraying and pouring
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
    • B05B11/047—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles characterised by the outlet or venting means

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a flexible bottle making it possible to carry out either a spraying or a drop-by-drop distribution of a liquid which it contains, a bottle of the kind of those which comprise, in their upper part, a spray orifice associated with means for withdrawing the liquid from the bottle, and a drip dispensing orifice of larger section than the spray orifice, means for selecting one of the orifices being further provided.
  • Such a bottle makes it possible to choose, according to the use envisaged for the product of this bottle, between the spraying obtained by successive compression and relaxation efforts of the wall of the bottle, and the distribution drop by drop.
  • the object of the invention is, above all, to provide a flexible bottle, of the kind defined above, which is more practical to handle and use than those of the bottles known to date, while making it possible, in equally good conditions, either spraying or drip distribution.
  • a flexible bottle of the kind defined above, is characterized in that it has a flattened shape and has two opposite flat planar faces, that the spray orifice and the dispensing orifice are provided, respectively, upwards. each narrow face and that the selection means comprise, for each orifice, a shutter pusher movable in translation in the direction of the large dimension of the corresponding face, between a position where the orifice associated with the pusher is closed and another position where said orifice is open.
  • Such a bottle is easy to handle, and makes it possible to clearly identify, before pressure is exerted on the walls of the bottle for spraying, the direction of the jet which will come out.
  • the bottle is provided with a cover, fixed in particular by clipping, this cover being provided with a sealing skirt suitable for entering the upper part of the bottle and for applying tightly against the surface. inside of this bottle; the above orifices and shutter pous ⁇ evenings are provided on the cover.
  • Each orifice is advantageously provided in a nozzle which has a flange projecting outwardly capable of pressing, in a sealed manner, against the opposite face of the shutter plunger, this plunger comprising an opening of diameter greater than that of the corresponding orifice, this opening being adapted to come n look at the orifice when the pusher is in the position. opening hours.
  • the bottle generally comprises, in the upper part, a neck of smaller section on which the cover is placed, the cross section of the cover having substantially the same dimensions as those of the portion of the flask located below. of the cervix.
  • the shutter pushers are guided in slides provided in the cover. These pushers have a flat outer surface located, essentially, in the plane of the associated face of the bottle, said outer surface however comprising notches projecting in order to facilitate the action on the pusher.
  • the cover generally comprises a housing, associated with each orifice, intended to receive the corresponding nozzle.
  • a return forming an appendage of the cover, towards the bottom of the bottle, is associated with the spray orifice, this return being intended to carry a feeder tube.
  • the two narrow walls of the bottle are connected to each other by two much wider walls, slightly convex towards the outside.
  • the pressure forces developed by the user to cause the spraying are exerted on these wider walls.
  • Figure 1 of these drawings is a per ⁇ spective view of a bottle according to the invention used so as to cause spraying.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the same bottle, used for drop-by-drop dispensing.
  • Figure 3 is a section, on a larger scale, along the mean plane of the bottle.
  • FIG. 4 finally, is a section along IV-IV of FIG. 3.
  • a flexible fla ⁇ con 1 in particular made of polyethylene or equivalent material, making it possible to carry out either a spraying as shown in FIG. 1, or a drop-by-drop distribution, as shown in FIG. 2 , of a liquid it contains.
  • the flexible bottle 1 has a flattened shape and has two opposite narrow flat faces 2, 3.
  • Each face 2, 3 has a rectangular shape; the ratio of the length to the width of this face is preferably greater than 4.
  • the faces 2 and 3 are connected by lateral faces 4 and 5, which are wider (in particular, at least twice as wide as the faces 2 and 3 ), constituting cylindrical portions whose generatrices are parallel to the large dimension of the faces 2 and 3; these faces 4 and 5 are convex towards the outside.
  • the cross section of the bottle 1 has a shape substantially oval as visible in FIG . 4.
  • a spray orifice 6 (FIG. 3) and an orifice 7 for drop by drop distribution are provided towards the top of each narrow face 2, 3.
  • the orifice 7 has a more larger section than port 6.
  • the bottle 1 is advantageously provided with a key cover 8 preferably made of a more rigid material than that of the bottle 1.
  • the cover 8 can be made of polypropylene.
  • This cover 8, as visible in FIG. 3, is fixed to the body of the bottle, by clipping an internal peripheral bead 9 into a peripheral groove 10 provided on the upper part of the bottle.
  • This upper part is arranged in the form of a neck 11 or neck whose cross section is smaller than that of the rest of the bottle.
  • This neck is connected to the entire bottle by a transverse flange 12, which is itself connected to the bottle body by bulges 12a.
  • the cover is provided with a sealing skirt 13 suitable for entering the neck 11, with a slight tightening, and for applying sealingly against the interior surface of this neck.
  • the faces of the key cover are substantially in line with the faces of the flask 1, and can be considered as belonging to the flask.
  • the cross section of the lid therefore has substantially the same dimensions as those of the part of the bottle situated below the neck 1;
  • the orifices 6 and 7 are advantageously provided in a nozzle 14, 15 mounted in a housing 16, 17 of the cover 8.
  • Each nozzle has a flange 14a, 15a. projecting outwards, capable of sealingly pressing against a planar opposite face, a shutter plunger 18, 19.
  • Each plunger can slide in a direction D parallel to the large dimension of the faces 2 and 3 ( Figures 1 and 2) being guided by slides such as g ( Figures 3 and 4) provided in the cover 8, on either side of each pusher.
  • the pushers 18, 19 have a flat outer surface located, essentially, in the plane of the outer face 2, 3 associated with the bottle. Projecting notches 20 are however provided at the base of each shutter plunger 18, 19, on the side of the flange 12, to facilitate action on the corresponding plunger.
  • Each pusher 18, 19 has an opening respectively 21, 22 with a diameter much greater than that of the corresponding orifices 6, 7. Stop means (not shown) are provided on the slides g to stop the pusher in its travel which moves it away from the collar 12, in a position such that the opening of this pusher is substantially coaxial with the orifice 6 or 7 associated. This open position is shown in FIG. 3 for the pusher 19.
  • the pushers 18 and 19 constitute means for selecting one of the orifices 6, 7.
  • a transverse conduit 23 passes through the wall of the cover to connect the orifice 7 to the interior volume.
  • a return 24 forming an appendage, orthogonal to the upper wall of the cover 8.
  • This return 24, of tubular shape, and comprising an internal housing 25, is intended to carry a dip tube 26; an end piece 27 provides the mechanical connection between the appendix 24 and the tube 26.
  • the end piece 27 has a part of smaller diameter engaged in the housing 25 and a part of larger diameter in which the tube 26 is pressed.
  • the housing 25 is placed in communication by a bent pipe 28 with the orifice 6.
  • the tube 26 extends to the vicinity of the bottom of the bottle 1.
  • the orifice 6 therefore communicates with the interior volume of the bottle by the "intermediate of the pipe 28, of the housing 25, of the passage passing through the end piece 27, and of the tube 26.
  • the cover 8 is delivered equipped with nozzles 14 and 15, the dip tube 26 and 5 of the two shutter pushers 18, 19.
  • the assembly is carried out on a packaging chain; after filling the body of the bottle 1 proper with liquid L, the cover 8 is assembled, by clipping, on the neck 11 of the bottle.
  • the opening 7 is closed by pushing the shutter 19 against the flange 12, while the opening is opened
  • the shutter 18 is closed and the shutter 19 is opened, which corresponds to the situation in FIG. 3.
  • the bottle 1 is then grasped between the thumb and the
  • the narrow faces 2, 3 are relatively resistant to the forces exerted during tightening due to their small width.
  • the cover 8 being made of a material generally more rigid than that of the bottle, the faces of this cover pro-
  • the product will be distributed, in particular during spraying, in a relatively well-defined direction, that is to say a direction orthogonal to face 2, since this face and the corresponding extension of the cover will not be subjected no significant deformation at the time of the clamping forces.
  • the flat, oval shape of this bottle also makes it possible to determine, intuitively, the direction of the spray jet which corresponds to the average direction of the length of the cross section. This shape makes it easy to grip the bottle.
  • R.1, r_2 marks are advantageously provided on the upper wall of the cover to identify the side intended for _ spraying and that intended for drop-by-drop distribution.

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Abstract

Le flacon comprend, en partie supérieure, un orifice de pulvérisation (6), et un orifice de distribution goutte à goutte (7) de plus grande section, des moyens de sélection de l'un des orifices étant prévus. Le flacon a une forme aplatie et présente deux faces planes étroites opposées (2, 3); l'orifice de pulvérisation (6) et l'orifice de distribution (7) sont prévus, respectivement, vers le haut de chaque face étroite. Les moyens de sélection comprenent, pour chaque orifice, un poussoir obturateur (18, 19) mobile en translation suivant la direction de la grande dimension de la face correspondante entre une position où l'orifice associé est fermé et une autre position où ledit orifice est ouvert.The bottle comprises, in the upper part, a spray orifice (6), and a drip distribution orifice (7) of larger section, means for selecting one of the orifices being provided. The bottle has a flattened shape and has two opposite narrow flat faces (2, 3); the spray orifice (6) and the dispensing orifice (7) are provided, respectively, towards the top of each narrow face. The selection means comprise, for each orifice, a shutter plunger (18, 19) movable in translation in the direction of the large dimension of the corresponding face between a position where the associated orifice is closed and another position where said orifice is open.

Description

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FLACON SOUPLE PERMETTANT D'EFFECTUER SOIT UNE PULVERISATION, SOIT UNE DISTRIBUTION GOUTTE A GOUTTE, D'UN LIQUIDE QU'IL CONTIENT.FLEXIBLE BOTTLE FOR PERFORMING EITHER SPRAYING, EITHER DRIPPING DISPENSING, OF A LIQUID IT CONTAINS.
L'invention est relative à un flacon souple per- mettant d'effectuer soit une pulvérisation, soit une distri¬ bution goutte à goutte d'un liquide qu'il contient, flacon du genre de ceux qui comprennent, dans leur partie supérieure, un orifice de pulvérisation associé à des moyens de prélèvement du liquide dans le flacon, et unOrifice de distribution goutte à goutte de plus grande section que l'orifice de pulvérisation, des moyens de sélection de l'un des orifices étant en outre prévus.The invention relates to a flexible bottle making it possible to carry out either a spraying or a drop-by-drop distribution of a liquid which it contains, a bottle of the kind of those which comprise, in their upper part, a spray orifice associated with means for withdrawing the liquid from the bottle, and a drip dispensing orifice of larger section than the spray orifice, means for selecting one of the orifices being further provided.
Un tel flacon permet de choisir, selon l'utilisation envisagée pour le produit de ce flacon, entre la pulvérisation obtenue par des efforts de compression et de relâchement successifs de la paroi du flacon, et la dis¬ tribution goutte à goutte.Such a bottle makes it possible to choose, according to the use envisaged for the product of this bottle, between the spraying obtained by successive compression and relaxation efforts of the wall of the bottle, and the distribution drop by drop.
C'est un avantage appréciable de ce genre de fla¬ con. Toutefois, la manipulation d'un tel flacon, notam¬ ment en vue de provoquer la pulvérisation, demande à être améliorée.This is an appreciable advantage of this kind of bottle. However, the handling of such a bottle, in particular in order to cause spraying, needs to be improved.
L'invention a pour but, surtout, de fournir un flacon souple, du genre défini précédemment, qui soit d'une manipulation et d'une utilisation plus pratiques que celles des flacons connus à ce jour, tout en permettant d'assurer, dans d'aussi bonnes conditions, soit la pulvérisation, soit la distribution goutte à goutte.The object of the invention is, above all, to provide a flexible bottle, of the kind defined above, which is more practical to handle and use than those of the bottles known to date, while making it possible, in equally good conditions, either spraying or drip distribution.
Un flacon souple, du genre défini précédemment, est caractérisé par le fait qu'il a une forme aplatie et présente deux faces planes étroites opposées, que l'orifice de pulvérisation et l'orifice de distribution sont prévus, respectivement, vers le haut de chaque face étroite et que les moyens de sélection comprennent, pour chaque orifice un poussoir obturateur mobile en translation suivant la direc¬ tion de la grande dimension de la face correspondante, entre une position où l'orifice associé au poussoir est fermé et une autre position où ledit orifice est ouvert.A flexible bottle, of the kind defined above, is characterized in that it has a flattened shape and has two opposite flat planar faces, that the spray orifice and the dispensing orifice are provided, respectively, upwards. each narrow face and that the selection means comprise, for each orifice, a shutter pusher movable in translation in the direction of the large dimension of the corresponding face, between a position where the orifice associated with the pusher is closed and another position where said orifice is open.
Un tel flacon est d'une manipulation aisée, et permet de bien repérer, avant que l'on exerce une pression sur les parois du flacon en vue de la pulvérisation, la direction du jet qui va sortir.Such a bottle is easy to handle, and makes it possible to clearly identify, before pressure is exerted on the walls of the bottle for spraying, the direction of the jet which will come out.
De préférence, le flacon est muni d'un couvercle, fixé notamment par clipsage, ce couvercle étant muni d'une jupe d'étanchéité propre à entrer dans la partie supérieure du flacon et à s'appliquer de manière étanche contre la sur¬ face intérieure de ce flacon ; les susdits orifices et pous¬ soirs obturateurs sont prévus sur le couvercle.Preferably, the bottle is provided with a cover, fixed in particular by clipping, this cover being provided with a sealing skirt suitable for entering the upper part of the bottle and for applying tightly against the surface. inside of this bottle; the above orifices and shutter pous¬ evenings are provided on the cover.
Chaque orifice est avantageusement prévu dans une buse qui comporte une collerette en saillie vers l'extérieur propre à s'appuyer, de manière étanche, contre la face en regard du poussoir obturateur, ce poussoir comportant une ouverture de diamètre supérieur à celui de l'orifice correspondant, cette ouverture étant propre à venir n regard de l'orifice lorsque le poussoir est dans la position . d'ouverture.Each orifice is advantageously provided in a nozzle which has a flange projecting outwardly capable of pressing, in a sealed manner, against the opposite face of the shutter plunger, this plunger comprising an opening of diameter greater than that of the corresponding orifice, this opening being adapted to come n look at the orifice when the pusher is in the position. opening hours.
Le flacon comporte, généralement, en partie haute, • un col de plus faible section sur lequel vient se placer le couvercle, la section transversale du couvercle ayant sensi¬ blement les mêmes dimensions que celles de la partie du fla- cou située au-dessous du col.The bottle generally comprises, in the upper part, a neck of smaller section on which the cover is placed, the cross section of the cover having substantially the same dimensions as those of the portion of the flask located below. of the cervix.
Les poussoirs obturateurs sont guidés dans des glissières prévues dans le couvercle. Ces poussoirs ont une surface extérieure plane située, pour l'essentiel, dans le plan de la face associée du flacon, ladite surface extérieure comportant toutefois des crans en saillie en vue de faciliter l'action sur le poussoir.The shutter pushers are guided in slides provided in the cover. These pushers have a flat outer surface located, essentially, in the plane of the associated face of the bottle, said outer surface however comprising notches projecting in order to facilitate the action on the pusher.
Le couvercle comporte, généralement, un logement, associé à chaque orifice, destiné à recevoir la buse correspondante. En outre, un retour, formant appendice du couvercle, en direction du fond du flacon, est associé à l'orifice de pulvérisation, ce retour étant destiné à porter un tube plpngeur.The cover generally comprises a housing, associated with each orifice, intended to receive the corresponding nozzle. In addition, a return, forming an appendage of the cover, towards the bottom of the bottle, is associated with the spray orifice, this return being intended to carry a feeder tube.
Généralement, les deux parois étroites du flacon sont reliées, l'une à l'autre, par deux parois beaucoup plus larges, légèrement convexes vers l'extérieur. Les efforts de pression, développés par l'utilisateur pour provoquer la pulvérisation, sont exercés sur ces parois plus larges.Generally, the two narrow walls of the bottle are connected to each other by two much wider walls, slightly convex towards the outside. The pressure forces developed by the user to cause the spraying are exerted on these wider walls.
L'invention consiste, mises à part les disposi— tions exposées ci-dessus, en certaines autres dispositions dont il sera plus explicitement question ci-après ' à propos d'un mode de réalisation particulier décrit avec référence aux dessins ci-annexés, mais qui n'est nullement limitatif.The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of certain other arrangements which will be more explicitly discussed below in connection with a particular embodiment described with reference to the attached drawings, but which is by no means limiting.
La figure 1, de ces dessins, est une vue en per¬ spective d'un flacon conforme à l'invention utilisé de manière à provoquer une pulvérisation. La figure 2 est une vue en perspective du même flacon, utilisé pour une distribution goutte à goutte.Figure 1 of these drawings is a per¬ spective view of a bottle according to the invention used so as to cause spraying. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the same bottle, used for drop-by-drop dispensing.
La figure 3 est une coupe, à plus grande échelle, suivant le plan moyen du flacon.Figure 3 is a section, on a larger scale, along the mean plane of the bottle.
La -figure 4, enfin, est une coupe suivant IV-IV de la figure 3.FIG. 4, finally, is a section along IV-IV of FIG. 3.
En se reportant aux dessins, on peut voir un fla¬ con souple 1 notamment en polyéthylène ou matière équivalente, permettant d'effectuer soit une pulvérisation comme représenté sur la figure 1 , soit une distribution goutte, à goutte, comme représenté sur la figure 2, d'un liquide qu'il contient.Referring to the drawings, one can see a flexible fla¬ con 1 in particular made of polyethylene or equivalent material, making it possible to carry out either a spraying as shown in FIG. 1, or a drop-by-drop distribution, as shown in FIG. 2 , of a liquid it contains.
Le flacon souple 1 a une forme aplatie et présente deux faces planes étroites opposées 2, 3. Chaque face 2, 3 a une forme rectangulaire ; le rapport de la longueur à la largeur de cette face est de préférence supérieure à 4. Les faces 2 et 3 sont reliées par des faces latérales 4 et 5, plus larges (notamment, au moins deux fois plus larges que les faces 2 et 3), constituant des portions cylindriques dont les génératrices sont parallèles à la grande dimension des faces 2 et 3 ; ces faces 4 et 5 sont convexes vers l'extérieur. La section transversale du flacon 1 a une forme sensiblement ovale comme visible sur la figure' 4. Un orifice de pulvérisation 6 (figure 3) et un orifice 7 de distribu¬ tion goutte à goutte sont prévus vers le haut de chaque face étroite 2, 3. L'orifice 7 a une plus grande section que l'orifice 6.The flexible bottle 1 has a flattened shape and has two opposite narrow flat faces 2, 3. Each face 2, 3 has a rectangular shape; the ratio of the length to the width of this face is preferably greater than 4. The faces 2 and 3 are connected by lateral faces 4 and 5, which are wider (in particular, at least twice as wide as the faces 2 and 3 ), constituting cylindrical portions whose generatrices are parallel to the large dimension of the faces 2 and 3; these faces 4 and 5 are convex towards the outside. The cross section of the bottle 1 has a shape substantially oval as visible in FIG . 4. A spray orifice 6 (FIG. 3) and an orifice 7 for drop by drop distribution are provided towards the top of each narrow face 2, 3. The orifice 7 has a more larger section than port 6.
Le flacon 1 est avantageusement muni d'un couver¬ cle 8 réalisé, de préférence, en une matière plus rigide que celle du flacon 1. Par exemple, le couvercle 8 peut être réalisé en polypropylène. Ce couvercle 8, comme visible sur la figure 3, est fixé sur le corps du flacon, par clipsage d'un bourrelet interne périphérique- 9 dans une gorge périphérique 10 prévue sur la partie supérieure du flacon. Cette partie supérieure est agencée sous la forme d'un col 11 ou goulot dont la section transversale est plus faible que celle du reste du flacon.The bottle 1 is advantageously provided with a key cover 8 preferably made of a more rigid material than that of the bottle 1. For example, the cover 8 can be made of polypropylene. This cover 8, as visible in FIG. 3, is fixed to the body of the bottle, by clipping an internal peripheral bead 9 into a peripheral groove 10 provided on the upper part of the bottle. This upper part is arranged in the form of a neck 11 or neck whose cross section is smaller than that of the rest of the bottle.
Ce goulot se raccorde à l'ensemble du flacon par une collerette transversale 12, qui se raccorde elle-même au corps de flacon par des bombés 12a. Le couvercle est muni d'une jupe d'.étanchéité 13 propre à entrer dans le col 11, avec un léger serrage, et à s'appliquer de manière étanche contre la surface intérieure,de ce col. Les faces du couver¬ cle sont sensiblement dans le prolongement des faces du fla¬ con 1 , et peuvent être considérées comme appartenant au fla¬ con. La section transversale du couvercle a donc sensible- ment les mêmes dimensions que celles de la partie du flacon située au-dessous du col 1 ;This neck is connected to the entire bottle by a transverse flange 12, which is itself connected to the bottle body by bulges 12a. The cover is provided with a sealing skirt 13 suitable for entering the neck 11, with a slight tightening, and for applying sealingly against the interior surface of this neck. The faces of the key cover are substantially in line with the faces of the flask 1, and can be considered as belonging to the flask. The cross section of the lid therefore has substantially the same dimensions as those of the part of the bottle situated below the neck 1;
Les orifices 6 et 7 sont avantageusement prévus dans une buse 14, 15 montée dans un logement 16, 17 du couvercle 8. Chaque buse comporte une collerette 14a, 15a. en saillie vers l'extérieur, propre à s'appuyer, de manière étanche, contre une face plane en regard, d'un poussoir obturateur 18, 19. Chaque poussoir peut coulisser suivant une direction D parallèle à la grande dimension des faces 2 et 3 (figures 1 et 2) en étant guidé par des glissières telles que g (figures 3 et 4) prévues dans le couvercle 8, de part et d'autre de chaque poussoir. Les poussoirs 18, 19 ont une surface extérieure plane située, pour l'essentiel, dans le plan de la face extérieure 2, 3 associée du flacon. Des crans en saillie 20 sont cependant prévus à la base de chaque poussoir obturateur 18, 19, du côté de la collerette 12, pour faciliter l'action sur le poussoir correspondant.The orifices 6 and 7 are advantageously provided in a nozzle 14, 15 mounted in a housing 16, 17 of the cover 8. Each nozzle has a flange 14a, 15a. projecting outwards, capable of sealingly pressing against a planar opposite face, a shutter plunger 18, 19. Each plunger can slide in a direction D parallel to the large dimension of the faces 2 and 3 (Figures 1 and 2) being guided by slides such as g (Figures 3 and 4) provided in the cover 8, on either side of each pusher. The pushers 18, 19 have a flat outer surface located, essentially, in the plane of the outer face 2, 3 associated with the bottle. Projecting notches 20 are however provided at the base of each shutter plunger 18, 19, on the side of the flange 12, to facilitate action on the corresponding plunger.
Chaque poussoir 18, 19, comporte une ouverture respectivement 21, 22 de diamètre largement supérieur à • celui des orifices 6, 7 correspondants. Des moyens de butée (non représentés) sont prévus sur les glissières g pour arrêter le poussoir dans sa course qui l'éloigné de la col¬ lerette 12, dans une position telle que l'ouverture de ce poussoir soit sensiblement coaxiale à l'orifice 6 ou 7 associé. Cette position d'ouverture est représentée, sur la figure 3, pour le poussoir 19.Each pusher 18, 19 has an opening respectively 21, 22 with a diameter much greater than that of the corresponding orifices 6, 7. Stop means (not shown) are provided on the slides g to stop the pusher in its travel which moves it away from the collar 12, in a position such that the opening of this pusher is substantially coaxial with the orifice 6 or 7 associated. This open position is shown in FIG. 3 for the pusher 19.
Par contre, lorsque le poussoir est en appui con¬ tre- la collerette 12, sa partie supérieure affleure la par¬ tie supérieure du couvercle 8 tandis que l'orifice 6 et 7 associé est fermé. Le, poussoir 18 a été représenté dans cette position de fermeture sur la figure 3.On the other hand, when the pusher is in support against the collar 12, its upper part is flush with the upper part of the cover 8 while the associated orifice 6 and 7 is closed. The pusher 18 has been shown in this closed position in FIG. 3.
Les poussoirs 18 et 19 constituent des moyens de sélection de l'un des orifices 6, 7.The pushers 18 and 19 constitute means for selecting one of the orifices 6, 7.
Un conduit transversal 23 traverse la paroi du couvercle pour relier l'orifice 7 au volume intérieur. Du côté de l'orifice 6, on prévoit un retour 24 formant appendice, orthogonal à la paroi supérieure du couvercle 8. Ce retour 24, de forme tubulaire, et comportant un logement intérieur 25, est destiné à porter un tube plongeur 26 ; un embout 27 assure la liaison mécanique entre l'appendice 24 et le tube 26. L'embout 27 comporte une par¬ tie de plus petit diamètre engagée dans le logement 25 et une partie de plus fort diamètre dans laquelle est enfoncé le tube 26. Le logement 25 est mis en communication par une canalisation coudée 28 avec l'orifice 6. Le tube 26 s'étend jusqu'au voisinage du fond du flacon 1. L'orifice 6 com¬ munique donc avec le volume intérieur du flacon par l'i«ιtermédiaire de la canalisation 28, du logement 25, du passage traversant l'embout 27, et du tube 26.A transverse conduit 23 passes through the wall of the cover to connect the orifice 7 to the interior volume. On the side of the orifice 6, there is a return 24 forming an appendage, orthogonal to the upper wall of the cover 8. This return 24, of tubular shape, and comprising an internal housing 25, is intended to carry a dip tube 26; an end piece 27 provides the mechanical connection between the appendix 24 and the tube 26. The end piece 27 has a part of smaller diameter engaged in the housing 25 and a part of larger diameter in which the tube 26 is pressed. The housing 25 is placed in communication by a bent pipe 28 with the orifice 6. The tube 26 extends to the vicinity of the bottom of the bottle 1. The orifice 6 therefore communicates with the interior volume of the bottle by the "intermediate of the pipe 28, of the housing 25, of the passage passing through the end piece 27, and of the tube 26.
Pour l'assemblage d'un tel flacon, le couvercle 8 est livré équipé des buses 14 et 15, du tube plongeur 26 et 5 des deux poussoirs d'obturation 18, 19.For the assembly of such a bottle, the cover 8 is delivered equipped with nozzles 14 and 15, the dip tube 26 and 5 of the two shutter pushers 18, 19.
Le montage s ' effectue sur chaîne de conditionne¬ ment ; après remplissage du corps du flacon 1 proprement dit en liquide L, le couvercle 8 est assemblé, par clipsage, sur le col 11 du flacon.The assembly is carried out on a packaging chain; after filling the body of the bottle 1 proper with liquid L, the cover 8 is assembled, by clipping, on the neck 11 of the bottle.
10. L'utilisation de ce flacon résulte immédiatement des explications précédentes .10. The use of this bottle results immediately from the previous explanations.
Lorsque l'on veut distribuer le liquide L par pulvérisation, on ferme l'orifice 7 en poussant l'obturateur 19 contre la collerette 12, tandis que l'on ouvre l'orificeWhen it is desired to distribute the liquid L by spraying, the opening 7 is closed by pushing the shutter 19 against the flange 12, while the opening is opened
15 de pulvérisation 6 en déplaçant - l'obturateur 18 pour l'éloigner de la collerette 12.15 spray 6 by moving - the shutter 18 to move it away from the collar 12.
On saisit ensuite, comme représenté sur la figure 1 , le flacon.* 1 entre le pouce et les autres doigts de la main et on serre, puis on relâche, alternativement, lesThen grasp, as shown in Figure 1, the bottle. * 1 between the thumb and the other fingers of the hand and one tightens, then one releases, alternatively, the
20 faces 4 et 5 pour provoquer la pulvérisation P.20 sides 4 and 5 to cause spraying P.
Si 1 ' on souhaite une distribution goutte à goutte du produit, on ferme l'obturateur 18 et on ouvre l'obturateur- 19, ce qui correspond à la situation de la figure 3. On saisit alors le flacon 1 entre le pouce et lesIf one wishes a drop by drop distribution of the product, the shutter 18 is closed and the shutter 19 is opened, which corresponds to the situation in FIG. 3. The bottle 1 is then grasped between the thumb and the
25 autres doigts de la main et on incline légèrement ce flacon de telle sorte que l'orifice 7 soit dirigé vers le bas. Les gouttes T s'écoulent par l'orifice 7. Le débit de ces gouttes peut être accéléré en exerçant une pression sur le flacon 1.25 other fingers of the hand and this bottle is tilted slightly so that the orifice 7 is directed downwards. The drops T flow through the orifice 7. The flow of these drops can be accelerated by applying pressure on the bottle 1.
30 II est à noter que les faces étroites 2, 3, sont relativement résistantes à l'égard des efforts exercés lors du serrage en raison de leur faible largeur. En outre, le couvercle 8 étant réalisé en une matière généralement plus rigide que celle du flacon, les faces de ce couvercle pro-It should be noted that the narrow faces 2, 3 are relatively resistant to the forces exerted during tightening due to their small width. In addition, the cover 8 being made of a material generally more rigid than that of the bottle, the faces of this cover pro-
35 longeant les faces 2 et 3 seront également relativement résistantes. Il en résulte que le produit sera distribué, notamment lors de la pulvérisation, suivant une direction relativement bien déterminée, c'est-à-dire une direction orthogonale à la face 2, puisque cette face et le prolonge- ment correspondant du couvercle ne subiront pas de déformation sensible au moment des efforts de serrage.35 along the faces 2 and 3 will also be relatively strong. As a result, the product will be distributed, in particular during spraying, in a relatively well-defined direction, that is to say a direction orthogonal to face 2, since this face and the corresponding extension of the cover will not be subjected no significant deformation at the time of the clamping forces.
En outre, la forme aplatie, ovale, de ce flacon, permet également de déterminer, intuitivement, la direction du jet de pulvérisation qui correspond à la direction moy- enne de la longueur de la section transversale. Cette forme permet de saisir facilement le flacon.In addition, the flat, oval shape of this bottle also makes it possible to determine, intuitively, the direction of the spray jet which corresponds to the average direction of the length of the cross section. This shape makes it easy to grip the bottle.
Il est clair que l'expression "flacon souple" n'est pas limitative et désigne tout flacon susceptible d'être déformé par pression manuelle pour provoquer une pulvérisation.It is clear that the expression "flexible bottle" is not limiting and designates any bottle capable of being deformed by manual pressure to cause spraying.
Des repères r.1 , r_2 (figure 2) sont avantageusement prévus sur la paroi supérieure du couvercle pour permettre d'identifier le côté destiné à _ la pulvérisation et celui destiné à la distribution goutte à goutte. R.1, r_2 marks (Figure 2) are advantageously provided on the upper wall of the cover to identify the side intended for _ spraying and that intended for drop-by-drop distribution.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS 1. Flacon souple permettant d'effectuer, soit une pulvérisation, soit une distribution goutte à goutte d'un liquide qu'il contient, ce flacon comprenant, dans sa partie supérieure, un orifice de pulvérisation associé à des moyens de prélèvement du liquide dans le flacon, et un orifice de distribution goutte à goutte de plus grande section que l'orifice de pulvérisation, des moyens de sélection de l'un des orifices étant en outre prévus, caractérisé par le fait qu'il a une forme aplatie et présente deux faces planes (2,3) étroites opposées, que l'orifice- de pulvérisation (6) et l'orifice de distribution (7) sont prévus, respective¬ ment, vers le haut de chaque face étroite (2, 3) et que les moyens de sélection comprennent, pour chaque orifice, un poussoir obturateur (18, 19) mobile en translation suivant la direction (D) de la grande dimension de la face correspondante, entre une position où l'orifice (6, 7) associé au poussoir (18, 19) est fermé et une autre position ou ledit orifice .est ouvert. CLAIMS 1. Flexible bottle making it possible to carry out either a spraying or a drop by drop distribution of a liquid which it contains, this bottle comprising, in its upper part, a spray orifice associated with means for withdrawing the liquid in the bottle, and a drop-by-drop dispensing orifice of larger cross-section than the spraying orifice, means for selecting one of the orifices being further provided, characterized in that it has a flattened shape and has two opposite flat planar faces (2,3), that the spray orifice (6) and the dispensing orifice (7) are provided, respectively, up each narrow face (2, 3) and that the selection means comprise, for each orifice, a shutter plunger (18, 19) movable in translation in the direction (D) of the large dimension of the corresponding face, between a position where the orifice (6, 7) associated with the pusher (18, 19) is closed and another position or said open .is orifice.
2. Flacon selon la revendication 1, muni d'un couvercle fixé notamment par clipsage, caractérisé par le fait que ce couvercle (8) est muni d'une jupe d' étanchéité (13) propre à entrer dans la partie supérieure du flacon et à s'appliquer de manière étanche contre la surface intérieure de ce flacon, et que les susdits orifices (6, 7) et poussoirs obturateurs (18, 19) sont prévus sur le couver¬ cle (8).2. Bottle according to claim 1, provided with a cover fixed in particular by clipping, characterized in that this cover (8) is provided with a sealing skirt (13) suitable for entering the upper part of the bottle and to be applied in a sealed manner against the internal surface of this bottle, and that the aforesaid orifices (6, 7) and shutter pushers (18, 19) are provided on the key cover (8).
3. Flacon selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait que chaque orifice (6, 7) est prévu dans une buse (14, 15) qui comporte une collerette (14a, 15a) en saillie vers l'extérieur propre à s'appuyer, de manière étanche, contre la face en regard du poussoir- obturateur, ce poussoir comportant une ouverture (21, 22) de diamètre supérieur à celui de l'orifice correspondant (6, 7), cette ouverture étant propre à venir en regard de l'orifice lorsque le poussoir est dans la position d' ouverture.3. Bottle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each orifice (6, 7) is provided in a nozzle (14, 15) which comprises a flange (14a, 15a) projecting outward suitable for s '' press, sealingly, against the opposite face of the shutter-valve, this valve having an opening (21, 22) of diameter greater than that of the corresponding orifice (6, 7), this opening being adapted to come in sight of the orifice when the pusher is in the position opening.
4. Flacon selon l'ensemble des revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé par le fait que le couvercle comporte un logement (16, 17) associé à chaque orifice (6, 7) destiné à recevoir la buse correspondante.4. Bottle according to all of claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the cover comprises a housing (16, 17) associated with each orifice (6, 7) intended to receive the corresponding nozzle.
5. Flacon selon l'ensemble des revendications 2 et 3, ou selon la revendication , caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte, en partie haute, un col (11) de plus faible sec¬ tion sur lequel vient se placer le couvercle (8),' la section transversale du couvercle ayant sensiblement les mêmes dimensions que celles de la partie du flacon située au- dessous du col.5. Bottle according to all of claims 2 and 3, or according to claim, characterized in that it comprises, in the upper part, a neck (11) of lower sec¬ tion on which is placed the cover ( 8), ' the cross section of the lid having substantially the same dimensions as those of the part of the bottle located below the neck.
6. Flacon selon l'ensemble des revendications 2 et 3, ou selon la revendication 4 ou 5 , caractérisé par le fait que les poussoirs obturateurs (18, 19) sont guidés dans des glissières (g) prévues dans le couvercle.6. Bottle according to all of claims 2 and 3, or according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the shutter pushers (18, 19) are guided in slides (g) provided in the cover.
7. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendica¬ tions précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les poussoirs (18, 19) ont une surface extérieure plane située, pour l'essentiel, dans le plan de la face associée (2, 3) du fla¬ con, ladite surface extérieure des poussoirs comportant toutefois des crans (20) en saillie en vue de faciliter l'action sur le poussoir.7. Bottle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pushers (18, 19) have a flat outer surface situated, essentially, in the plane of the associated face (2, 3) of the flask, said external surface of the pushers, however comprising notches (20) projecting in order to facilitate action on the pushbutton.
8. Flacon selon la revendication 2 ou selon l'ensemble de la revendication 2 et de l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 7, caractérisé par le fait que le couver¬ cle (8) comporte un retour (24) formant appendice en direc¬ tion du fond du flacon, associé à l'orifice (6) de pulvérisation, ce retour étant destiné à porter un tube plongeur (26) .8. Bottle according to claim 2 or according to all of claim 2 and any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the key cover (8) has a return (24) forming an appendage in direct ¬ tion of the bottom of the bottle, associated with the orifice (6) for spraying, this return being intended to carry a dip tube (26).
9. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendica¬ tions précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les deux parois étroites (2, 3) du flacon sont reliées, l'une à l'autre, par deux parois beaucoup plus larges (4, 5) légèrement convexes vers l'extérieur. 9. Bottle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two narrow walls (2, 3) of the bottle are connected to one another by two much wider walls (4, 5) slightly convex towards the outside.
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