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EP0385863B1
EP0385863B1 EP90400562A EP90400562A EP0385863B1 EP 0385863 B1 EP0385863 B1 EP 0385863B1 EP 90400562 A EP90400562 A EP 90400562A EP 90400562 A EP90400562 A EP 90400562A EP 0385863 B1 EP0385863 B1 EP 0385863B1
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/16—Actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Actuator caps
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps comprising cantilevered actuating elements, e.g. levers pivoting about living hinges
    • 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
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1052—Actuation means
    • B05B11/1056—Actuation means comprising rotatable or articulated levers
    • B05B11/1057—Triggers, i.e. actuation means consisting of a single lever having one end rotating or pivoting around an axis or a hinge fixedly attached to the container, and another end directly actuated by the user

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  • the bottle To actuate the dispensing tip, the bottle must be held in the hand and pressure applied, for example by means of the index finger, on the top of the dispensing tip.
  • the product is sprayed, atomized or otherwise dispensed by exerting successive pressures on the dispensing nozzle when the latter controls a pump or by holding it down when the bottle is provided with a propellant charge.
  • the invention starts from the observation that, as soon as manual tightening is exerted in a substantially horizontal plane on the bottle, it is also necessary to exert a force in the same plane on the means for actuating the endpiece. distributor.
  • a capsule for a spray bottle provided with a dispensing tip comprising a movable dispensing part with lateral orifice which must be depressed so that a liquid or a cream is sprayed, atomized or otherwise dispensed. by the action of a pump or a valve, said capsule comprising actuating members of said endpiece which is pressed axially under the effect of a lateral thrust exerted on said actuating means.
  • the lever control of the actuating members does not allow a simple production of the capsule and, in accordance with the invention, it is characterized in that it is constituted by a cover delimiting notches for at least a half sliding shell for operating said actuating members and guided laterally by the cover connected to the bottle by a fixing member.
  • Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation illustrating the different parts of the spray bottle and of the control device, object of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a side elevation corresponding to FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a top view corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a section seen along the line X-X of FIG. 1.
  • fig. 5 is a sectional elevation similar to FIG. 1 illustrating a simplified embodiment.
  • 1 designates a bottle containing a liquid or creamy product to be dispensed, sprayed or atomized by exerting pressure on a dispensing part 21 of a dispensing tip 2 covering a neck 4 of the bottle 1.
  • the dispensing part of the dispensing nozzle 2 can be constituted by the piston of a pump or the control of a valve when the bottle 1 contains a liquid, or a cream, which must be sprayed under the action of a gas or pressurized steam it also contains.
  • the dispenser nozzle 2 comprises, as is often the case in many cases, a collar 3 projecting at its base relative to the neck 4 of the bottle.
  • the top of the dispensing part can be flat or rounded.
  • the bottle 1 also forms a groove 13 for a rod 12 or other member for fixing a cover 14.
  • the control device is designated as a whole by 5, and the cover 14 delimits two notches 14a by which two sliding half-shells 21 opposite one another protrude.
  • the half-shells 21 constitute actuating members and form, for this purpose, cams 20 bearing against the top of the movable dispensing part 21 of the dispensing nozzle 2.
  • the two half-shells are guided by ribs 23 and the underside 24 of the cover 14.
  • the elastic force exerted by the distributing part 21 acting on the cams 20 tends to repel the half-shells 21 in the position illustrated in the drawing so that they normally obstruct the notches 20.
  • a single notch 14a is provided as well as a single half-shell 21.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the bottle 1 is of the cover 14 can be arbitrary.

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Abstract

Actuator cap for an aerosol container provided with a dispensing end-piece (2) comprising a mobile dispensing portion having a lateral orifice (2a) which must be pushed in in order that a liquid or a cream may be sprayed, atomised or otherwise dispensed by the action of a pump or of a valve, the said actuator cap comprising actuating units (7, 8, 7a, 8a, 20) of the said end-piece which is axially pushed in under the effect of a lateral thrust applied to the said actuating means, characterised by a cover (14) delimiting openings or notches (16, 14a) for fins (15) or at least one half-shell (21) for manoeuvring the said actuating units guided by the cover (14) connected to the container (1) by a fixing unit (12a). <IMAGE>

Description

Différents produits qui sont liquides ou sous forme de crème sont contenus dans des flacons munis d'un embout distributeur.Various products which are liquid or in the form of cream are contained in bottles provided with a dispensing tip.

Pour actionner l'embout distributeur, il y a lieu de maintenir le flacon dans la main et d'exercer une pression, par exemple au moyen de l'index, sur le dessus de l'embout distributeur.To actuate the dispensing tip, the bottle must be held in the hand and pressure applied, for example by means of the index finger, on the top of the dispensing tip.

Le produit est pulvérisé, atomisé ou autrement distribué en exerçant des pressions successives sur l'embout distributeur lorsque celui-ci commande une pompe ou en le maintenant enfoncé lorsque le flacon est muni d'une charge propulsive.The product is sprayed, atomized or otherwise dispensed by exerting successive pressures on the dispensing nozzle when the latter controls a pump or by holding it down when the bottle is provided with a propellant charge.

Il a été observé que les mouvements pour, à la fois, maintenir le flacon et éxercer une pression sur l'embout distributeur n'étaient pas rationnels.It was observed that the movements for both holding the bottle and exerting pressure on the dispensing nozzle were not rational.

En conséquence, l'invention part de la constatation que, dès que l'on exerce un serrage manuel dans un plan sensiblement horizontal sur le flacon, il faut également exercer un effort dans le même plan sur les moyens d'actionnement de l'embout distributeur.Consequently, the invention starts from the observation that, as soon as manual tightening is exerted in a substantially horizontal plane on the bottle, it is also necessary to exert a force in the same plane on the means for actuating the endpiece. distributor.

Le problème est résolu par l'objet de l'invention. On connaît cependant pr FR-A-1 479 824, une capsule pour flacon à pulvérisateur muni d'un embout distributeur comportant une partie distributrice mobile à orifice latéral devant être enfoncée pour qu'un liquide ou une crème soit pulvérisé, atomisé ou autrement distribué par l'action d'une pompe ou d'une vanne, ladite capsule comprenant des organes d'actionnement dudit embout qui est enfoncé axialement sous l'effet d'une poussée latérale exercée sur lesdits moyens d'actionnement.The problem is solved by the object of the invention. However, it is known from FR-A-1 479 824, a capsule for a spray bottle provided with a dispensing tip comprising a movable dispensing part with lateral orifice which must be depressed so that a liquid or a cream is sprayed, atomized or otherwise dispensed. by the action of a pump or a valve, said capsule comprising actuating members of said endpiece which is pressed axially under the effect of a lateral thrust exerted on said actuating means.

Cependant la commande par leviers des organes d'actionnement ne permet pas une réalisation simple de la capsule et, conformément à l'invention, celle-ci est caractérisée en ce qu'elle est constituée par un couvercle délimitant des encoches pour au moins une demi coquille coulissante de manoeuvre desdits organes d'actionnement et guidée latéralement par le couvercle relié au flacon par un organe de fixation.However, the lever control of the actuating members does not allow a simple production of the capsule and, in accordance with the invention, it is characterized in that it is constituted by a cover delimiting notches for at least a half sliding shell for operating said actuating members and guided laterally by the cover connected to the bottle by a fixing member.

Diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortent d'ailleurs de la description détaillée qui suit.Various other characteristics of the invention will also emerge from the detailed description which follows.

Des formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention sont représentées, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, aux dessins annexés.Embodiments of the object of the invention are shown, by way of nonlimiting examples, in the accompanying drawings.

La fig. 1 est une coupe-élévation illustrant les différentes parties du flacon à pulvérisateur et du dispositif de commande, objet de l'invention.Fig. 1 is a sectional elevation illustrating the different parts of the spray bottle and of the control device, object of the invention.

La fig. 2 est une élévation latérale correspondante à la fig. 1.Fig. 2 is a side elevation corresponding to FIG. 1.

La fig. 3 est une vue de dessus correspondant aux fig. 1 et 2.Fig. 3 is a top view corresponding to FIGS. 1 and 2.

La fig. 4 est une coupe vue suivant la ligne X-X de la fig. 1.Fig. 4 is a section seen along the line X-X of FIG. 1.

la fig. 5 est une coupe-élévation analogue à la fig. 1 illustrant une forme de réalisation simplifiée.fig. 5 is a sectional elevation similar to FIG. 1 illustrating a simplified embodiment.

Au dessin, 1 désigne un flacon contenant un produit liquide ou crémeux devant être distribué, pulvérisé ou atomisé en exerçant une pression sur une partie distributrice 2₁ d'un embout distributeur 2 coiffant un goulot 4 du flacon 1.In the drawing, 1 designates a bottle containing a liquid or creamy product to be dispensed, sprayed or atomized by exerting pressure on a dispensing part 2₁ of a dispensing tip 2 covering a neck 4 of the bottle 1.

La partie distributrice de l'embout distributeur 2 peut être constituée par le piston d'une pompe ou la commande d'une vanne lorsque le flacon 1 contient un liquide, ou une crème, devant être projeté sous l'action d'un gaz ou d'une vapeur sous pression qu'il contient également.The dispensing part of the dispensing nozzle 2 can be constituted by the piston of a pump or the control of a valve when the bottle 1 contains a liquid, or a cream, which must be sprayed under the action of a gas or pressurized steam it also contains.

L'embout distributeur 2 comporte comme cela est fréquent dans de nombreux cas, une collerette 3 saillant à sa base par rapport au goulot 4 du flacon. Le dessus de la partie distributrice peut être plat ou arrondi.The dispenser nozzle 2 comprises, as is often the case in many cases, a collar 3 projecting at its base relative to the neck 4 of the bottle. The top of the dispensing part can be flat or rounded.

Le flacon 1 forme, par ailleurs, une gorge 13 pour un jonc 12 ou autre organe de fixation d'un couvercle 14.The bottle 1 also forms a groove 13 for a rod 12 or other member for fixing a cover 14.

Dans la réalisation du dessin, le dispositif de commande est désigné dans son ensemble par 5, et le couvercle 14 délimite deux encoches 14a par lesquelles font saillies deux demi-coquilles coulissantes 21 opposées l'une à l'autre. Les demi-coquilles 21 constituent des organes d'actionnement et forment, à cette fin, des cames 20 prenant appui contre le dessus de la partie distributrice mobile 2₁ de l'embout distributeur 2. Les deux demi-coquilles sont guidées par des nervures 23 et le dessous 24 du couvercle 14. La force élastique qu'exerce la partie distributrice 2₁ agissant sur les cames 20 tend à repousser les demi-coquilles 21 dans la position illustrée au dessin de sorte qu'elles obstruent normalement les encoches 20.In carrying out the drawing, the control device is designated as a whole by 5, and the cover 14 delimits two notches 14a by which two sliding half-shells 21 opposite one another protrude. The half-shells 21 constitute actuating members and form, for this purpose, cams 20 bearing against the top of the movable dispensing part 2₁ of the dispensing nozzle 2. The two half-shells are guided by ribs 23 and the underside 24 of the cover 14. The elastic force exerted by the distributing part 2₁ acting on the cams 20 tends to repel the half-shells 21 in the position illustrated in the drawing so that they normally obstruct the notches 20.

A la fig. 5, une seule encoche 14a est prévue ainsi qu'une seule demi-coquille 21.In fig. 5, a single notch 14a is provided as well as a single half-shell 21.

Pour actionner l'embout distributeur, il suffit d'appuyer sur l'une et/ou les deux demi-coquilles 21.To activate the dispenser nozzle, it suffices to press one and / or the two half-shells 21.

L'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation représentés et décrits en détail, car diverses modifications peuvent y être apportées sans sortir du cadre des Revendications annexées. En particulier, la forme en section du flacon 1 est du couvercle 14 peut être quelconque.The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown and described in detail, since various modifications can be made thereto without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In particular, the cross-sectional shape of the bottle 1 is of the cover 14 can be arbitrary.

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  1. Cap arrangement for flask with a sprayer provided with a distributing mouth piece (2) comprising a movable distributing part with lateral opening (2a) having to be pressed in order that a liquid or a cream is sprayed, atomized or distributed in an other way by operating a pump or a valve, said cap arrangement comprising at least one operating member (20) of said mouth piece which is axially pressed under effect of a lateral push exerted on said operating member(s), characterized In that the cap arrangement is formed by a cover (14) which defines notches (14a) for at least one sliding half-shell (21) acting on said operating member(s) and being laterally guided by the cover (14) connected to the flask (1) by a fixation member (12).
  2. Cap arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that each sliding half-shell (21) is guided by the bottom (24) of the cover (14) and a rib (23) thereof.
  3. Cap arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by an aperture (17) provided in the cover (14) for coinciding with the opening (2a) of the distributing part of the distributing mouth piece (2).
  4. Cap arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that each half-shell (21) is rigidly connected to an operating member (20) of the distributing mouth piece.
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FR8902653A FR2643878B1 (en) 1989-03-01 1989-03-01 CAPSULE FOR SPRAYER BOTTLE

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