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EP0737628A1 - Device for storing and dispensing of a liquid or pasty product - Google Patents

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EP0737628A1
EP0737628A1 EP96400789A EP96400789A EP0737628A1 EP 0737628 A1 EP0737628 A1 EP 0737628A1 EP 96400789 A EP96400789 A EP 96400789A EP 96400789 A EP96400789 A EP 96400789A EP 0737628 A1 EP0737628 A1 EP 0737628A1
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Jean-Louis Bougamont
Pierre Dumont
Hervé Lompech
Pierre Amiel
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    • 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
    • B05B11/1073—Springs
    • B05B11/1076—Traction springs, e.g. stretchable sleeve
    • 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
    • B05B11/1094—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 having inlet or outlet valves not being actuated by pressure or having no inlet or outlet valve
    • 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
    • B65D83/76—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston
    • B65D83/765—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston the piston being a follower-piston and the dispensing means comprising a hand-operated pressure device at the opposite part of the container
    • 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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/028—Pistons separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container

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  • the present invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a liquid or pasty product.
  • packaging and distribution devices which include in particular means for compressing a product in a container, closed in a sealed manner, on the one hand at its upper part by a cover which is axially traversed by a tube forming a nozzle, the upper end protrudes outside and, on the other hand, at its lower part by an internally movable bottom.
  • the compression means generally consist of a pump equipped with a return spring.
  • the present invention aims to solve the above technical problems satisfactorily.
  • a device for packaging and dispensing a liquid or pasty product comprising in particular means for compressing a container closed in a sealed manner on the one hand at its upper part. by a cover which axially overturns a tube forming a nozzle, the upper end of which projects outside and, on the other hand, at its lower part by an internally movable bottom, characterized in that said compression means comprise an elastically membrane deformable, pierced with a central ejection orifice which is housed in the upper part of the container and in that the internal lower end of the nozzle is provided on the one hand with a support element on said membrane and, d 'other hand, a closure element of said ejection orifice.
  • said membrane consists of a substantially frustoconical axial valve the upper end of which is provided with the ejection orifice and the lower edge of which is attached to a ring of U-shaped section extending upwards, along the inner wall of the container by a thin stretch skirt connected at its upper part to a fixing flange on the container.
  • said cover covers the upper part of the container by trapping the fixing flange of said membrane.
  • said element for supporting the nozzle on the membrane consists of a peripheral corolla surrounding the obturation element.
  • the lower edge of said corolla preferably consists of a frustoconical crown.
  • said closure element of the ejection orifice consists of a central lug defining around it a cavity communicating with the internal duct of the nozzle by at least one lateral opening.
  • said movable bottom consists of a sliding element towards the nozzle and self-locking of substantially cylindrical shape having on the one hand an upper wall, convex elastically deformable, intended to be constantly in contact with the product and, on the other hand, a peripheral side wall intended to come into bracing against the internal lateral face of the container.
  • the peripheral edge of the upper wall of the movable bottom has a profile ensuring both the scraping of the product on the internal lateral face of the container during the raising of the bottom and the lower sealing of the container.
  • the movable bottom further comprises under its upper wall a ring of flexible strips inclined downwards, the ends of which bear against the internal face of the container to reinforce the blocking of the bottom.
  • the upper end of the spray tube is capped by a dispensing nozzle.
  • the device of the invention is particularly simple because it only consists of a small number of parts.
  • This device has no metal parts and can therefore be easily recycled.
  • the device shown in Figures 1a, 1b and 1c is intended for the packaging and distribution of a liquid or pasty product P.
  • This product can therefore have a high viscosity and be in the form of a cream.
  • the device comprises in particular means for compressing a product P in a container 1 so as to allow the ejection of the product P.
  • the container 1 is sealed on the one hand, at its upper part by a cover 2 and, on the other hand, at its lower part by a bottom 5 movable internally.
  • the cover 2 is crossed axially by a tube 3 forming a nozzle.
  • the upper end 31 of the tube 3 and its internal conduit 31a protrude and open to the outside.
  • a dispensing tip 6 covers the upper end of the tube 3 above the cover 2.
  • the means for compressing the product P in the container 1 comprise an elastically deformable membrane 4.
  • the membrane 4 is pierced with a central ejection orifice 41 and is housed in the upper part of the container 1.
  • the membrane 4 consists of a substantially frustoconical axial valve 40 the upper end of which is provided with the ejection orifice 41 and the lower edge of which is attached to a ring 42 of U-shaped section.
  • the ring 42 extends towards the top, along the internal wall of the container 1 by a thin extensible skirt 43, connected at its upper part to an annular flange 44 for fixing to the container 1.
  • the annular flange 44 preferably comprises a shoulder 45 intended to match the neck 10 of the container 1.
  • the cover 2 covers the neck 10 while being supported on the flange 44 and by trapping the shoulder 45 of the flange 44 between its side wall and the external face of the neck 10.
  • the lower edge of the cover 2 abuts against a shoulder 11 of the container 1 and is force-fitted onto a cylindrical surface 12 formed on the neck 10 of the container above the shoulder 11.
  • the internal lower end of the nozzle tube 3 is provided on the one hand, with a support element on the membrane 4 and, on the other hand, with a closure element for the ejection orifice 41 .
  • the support element of the internal lower end of the tube 3 on the membrane 4 consists of a peripheral corolla 32 surrounding the closure element of the orifice 41.
  • the lower edge of the corolla 32 carries a frustoconical crown 32a in contact with support on the ring 42.
  • the crown 32a has a greater width and diameter than the upper part of the corolla 32 to guarantee a uniform bearing force on the ring 42.
  • the closure element of the ejection orifice 41 consists of a central lug 33 delimiting around it a cavity 34 communicating with the internal conduit 31a of the tube 3 by at least one lateral opening 35.
  • the movable bottom 5 consists of an element sliding upwards in the direction of the nozzle and self-locking in a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • This element has, on the one hand, a convex and elastically deformable upper wall 51 intended to be constantly in contact with the product 2 and, on the other hand, a peripheral lateral wall 52 intended to come into bracing against the lateral face internal of the container 1 in order to prohibit the return of the bottom 5 downwards.
  • the peripheral edge 50 of the upper wall 51 of the movable bottom 5 has a profile ensuring both the scraping of the product P on the internal lateral face of the container 1 during the rise of the bottom 5 and the lower sealing of said container.
  • the manual pressure F exerted on the endpiece 6 causes the tube 3 to descend and the crown 32a of the corolla 32 to press on the ring 42, which causes the skirt 43 to elongate of the membrane 4 and the compression of the product P in the container 1 by the piston effect of the ring 42.
  • the overpressure created within the product P causes the opening of the ejection orifice 41 around the lug 33, the filling of the cavity 34 and the expulsion of the product P outside, via the internal conduit 31a of tube 3.
  • the quantity of product dispensed is therefore a direct function of the elongation of the skirt 43.
  • the overpressure created inside the container 1 also causes the elastic deformation and, more precisely, the flattening of the convex upper wall 51 of the bottom 5. This deformation affects the peripheral edge 50 of the wall 51 by a reinforced support. then prohibiting any descent from the bottom 5. Simultaneously, we are witnessing the erasure of the side wall 52 and the temporary disappearance of the bracing.
  • the bottom 5 slides in a guided manner upwards by sliding its side wall 52 against the internal lateral face of the container 1. This movement is made possible by the temporary absence of bracing and is accompanied by scraping of the face internal side of the container.
  • the movable bottom 5 further comprises, under its upper wall 51, a ring of flexible strips 53 inclined downward. The free ends of the strips 53 come to bear against the internal face of the container 1 to reinforce the holding of the bottom in its locked position.
  • the blade crown 53 is fixed to a central bush 54 integral with the upper wall 51 and projecting downwards.

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Abstract

The packaging and distributor comprises a flexible deformable membrane (4), with an ejection hole (41), housed in the upper part of the product container (1). The membrane is sealed in its upper part by a cap (2) which passes axially through a tube forming a jet whose upper end (31) projects outside and whose lower internal end is supported on the membrane, sealing the hole. The membrane is constituted by an axial truncated valve (40) whose upper end has the ejection hole and whose lower edge is attached to a U section collar (42). The collar is extended upwards, the length of the internal wall of the container by a thin extensible skirt (43) connected in its upper part, by a fixing flange (44) onto the container.

Description

La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit liquide ou pâteux.The present invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a liquid or pasty product.

Il existe des dispositifs de conditionnement et de distribution qui comprennent notamment des moyens de compression d'un produit dans un récipient, fermé de manière étanche, d'une part à sa partie supérieure par un capot que traverse axialement un tube formant gicleur dont l'extrémité supérieure fait saillie à l'extérieur et, d'autre part, à sa partie inférieure par un fond mobile intérieurement.There are packaging and distribution devices which include in particular means for compressing a product in a container, closed in a sealed manner, on the one hand at its upper part by a cover which is axially traversed by a tube forming a nozzle, the upper end protrudes outside and, on the other hand, at its lower part by an internally movable bottom.

Cependant, dans les dispositifs traditionnels, les moyens de compression sont généralement constitués d'une pompe équipée d'un ressort de rappel.However, in traditional devices, the compression means generally consist of a pump equipped with a return spring.

Or, la présence d'une telle pompe rend le dispositif complexe et onéreux dans la mesure où il est alors constitué de l'assemblage d'un grand nombre de pièces réalisées avec des matériaux divers et variés.However, the presence of such a pump makes the device complex and expensive insofar as it then consists of the assembly of a large number of parts made with various and varied materials.

La présente invention a pour but de résoudre les problèmes techniques précédents de manière satisfaisante.The present invention aims to solve the above technical problems satisfactorily.

Ce but est atteint conformément à l'invention au moyen d'un dispositif pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit liquide ou pâteux comprenant notamment des moyens de compression d'un récipient fermé de manière étanche d'une part à sa partie supérieure par un capot que raverse axialement un tube formant gicleur dont l'extrémité supérieure fait saillie à l'extérieur et, d'autre part, à sa partie inférieure par un fond mobile intérieurement, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de compression comprennent une membrane élastiquement déformable, percée d'un orifice central d'éjection qui est logée dans la partie supérieure du récipient et en ce que l'extrémité inférieure interne du gicleur est pourvue d'une part d'un élément d'appui sur ladite membrane et, d'autre part, d'un élément d'obturation dudit orifice d'éjection.This object is achieved in accordance with the invention by means of a device for packaging and dispensing a liquid or pasty product comprising in particular means for compressing a container closed in a sealed manner on the one hand at its upper part. by a cover which axially overturns a tube forming a nozzle, the upper end of which projects outside and, on the other hand, at its lower part by an internally movable bottom, characterized in that said compression means comprise an elastically membrane deformable, pierced with a central ejection orifice which is housed in the upper part of the container and in that the internal lower end of the nozzle is provided on the one hand with a support element on said membrane and, d 'other hand, a closure element of said ejection orifice.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, ladite membrane est constituée d'une valvule axiale sensiblement tronconique dont l'extrémité supérieure est pourvue de l'orifice d'éjection et dont le bord inférieur est rattaché à une bague de section en U se prolongeant vers le haut, le long de la paroi interne du récipient par une jupe mince extensible raccordée, à sa partie supérieure, à une bride de fixation sur le récipient.According to an advantageous characteristic, said membrane consists of a substantially frustoconical axial valve the upper end of which is provided with the ejection orifice and the lower edge of which is attached to a ring of U-shaped section extending upwards, along the inner wall of the container by a thin stretch skirt connected at its upper part to a fixing flange on the container.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, ledit capot coiffe la partie supérieure du récipient en emprisonnant la bride de fixation de ladite membrane.According to a particular embodiment, said cover covers the upper part of the container by trapping the fixing flange of said membrane.

Selon une autre caractéristique, ledit élément d'appui du gicleur sur la membrane est constitué d'une corolle périphérique entourant l'élément d'obturation.According to another characteristic, said element for supporting the nozzle on the membrane consists of a peripheral corolla surrounding the obturation element.

Le bord inférieur de ladite corolle est, de préférence, constitué d'une couronne tronconique.The lower edge of said corolla preferably consists of a frustoconical crown.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, ledit élément d'obturation de l'orifice d'éjection est constitué d'un ergot central délimitant autour de lui une cavité communiquant avec le conduit interne du gicleur par au moins une ouverture latérale.According to yet another characteristic, said closure element of the ejection orifice consists of a central lug defining around it a cavity communicating with the internal duct of the nozzle by at least one lateral opening.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, ledit fond mobile est constitué d'un élément coulissant vers le gicleur et auto-bloquant de forme sensiblement cylindrique ayant d'une part une paroi supérieure, convexe élastiquement déformable, destinée à être constamment au contact du produit et, d'autre part, une paroi latérale périphérique destinée à venir en arc-boutement contre la face latérale interne du récipient.According to another aspect of the invention, said movable bottom consists of a sliding element towards the nozzle and self-locking of substantially cylindrical shape having on the one hand an upper wall, convex elastically deformable, intended to be constantly in contact with the product and, on the other hand, a peripheral side wall intended to come into bracing against the internal lateral face of the container.

De préférence, le bord périphérique de la paroi supérieure du fond mobile a un profil assurant à la fois le raclage du produit sur la face latérale interne du récipient lors de la montée du fond et l'étanchéité inférieure du récipient.Preferably, the peripheral edge of the upper wall of the movable bottom has a profile ensuring both the scraping of the product on the internal lateral face of the container during the raising of the bottom and the lower sealing of the container.

Selon une variante complémentaire, le fond mobile comporte en outre sous sa paroi supérieure une couronne de lamelles souples inclinées vers le bas dont les extrémités viennent en appui contre la face interne du récipient pour renforcer le blocage du fond.According to a complementary variant, the movable bottom further comprises under its upper wall a ring of flexible strips inclined downwards, the ends of which bear against the internal face of the container to reinforce the blocking of the bottom.

Enfin, il est prévu que l'extrémité supérieure du tube gicleur est coiffée par un embout de distribution.Finally, it is expected that the upper end of the spray tube is capped by a dispensing nozzle.

Le dispositif de l'invention est particulièrement simple car il n'est constitué que d'un petit nombre de pièces.The device of the invention is particularly simple because it only consists of a small number of parts.

En outre, l'assemblage de ces pièces est très facile.In addition, the assembly of these parts is very easy.

Ce dispositif ne comporte aucune pièce métallique et peut donc être recyclé facilement.This device has no metal parts and can therefore be easily recycled.

Il assure un conditionnement parfaitement étanche ainsi qu'une distribution efficace du produit et trouve principalement son application dans le domaine cosmétique ou pharmaceutique.It ensures perfectly sealed packaging as well as efficient product distribution and finds its application mainly in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical field.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, accompagnée des dessins sur lesquels :

  • les figures 1a, 1b et 1c représentent des vues en coupe d'un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention lors de différentes phases du fonctionnement ; et,
  • la figure 2 représente une vue en coupe d'un second mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention.
The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, accompanied by the drawings in which:
  • Figures 1a, 1b and 1c show sectional views of a first embodiment of the device of the invention during different phases of operation; and,
  • Figure 2 shows a sectional view of a second embodiment of the device of the invention.

Le dispositif représenté sur les figures 1a, 1b et 1c est destiné au conditionnement et à la distribution d'un produit liquide ou pâteux P. Ce produit peut donc avoir une viscosité élevée et se présenter sous forme d'une crème.The device shown in Figures 1a, 1b and 1c is intended for the packaging and distribution of a liquid or pasty product P. This product can therefore have a high viscosity and be in the form of a cream.

Le dispositif comprend notamment des moyens de compression d'un produit P dans un récipient 1 de façon à permettre l'éjection du produit P.The device comprises in particular means for compressing a product P in a container 1 so as to allow the ejection of the product P.

Le récipient 1 est fermé de manière étanche d'une part, à sa partie supérieure par un capot 2 et, d'autre part, à sa partie inférieure par un fond 5 mobile intérieurement. Le capot 2 est traversé axialement par un tube 3 formant gicleur. L'extrémité supérieure 31 du tube 3 et son conduit interne 31a font saillie et débouchent à l'extérieur.The container 1 is sealed on the one hand, at its upper part by a cover 2 and, on the other hand, at its lower part by a bottom 5 movable internally. The cover 2 is crossed axially by a tube 3 forming a nozzle. The upper end 31 of the tube 3 and its internal conduit 31a protrude and open to the outside.

Eventuellement, un embout de distribution 6 vient coiffer l'extrémité supérieure du tube 3 au-dessus du capot 2.Optionally, a dispensing tip 6 covers the upper end of the tube 3 above the cover 2.

Les moyens de compression du produit P dans le récipient 1 comprennent une membrane élastiquement déformable 4.The means for compressing the product P in the container 1 comprise an elastically deformable membrane 4.

La membrane 4 est percée d'un orifice central d'éjection 41 et est logée dans la partie supérieure du récipient 1.The membrane 4 is pierced with a central ejection orifice 41 and is housed in the upper part of the container 1.

La membrane 4 est constituée d'une valvule axiale 40 sensiblement tronconique dont l'extrémité supérieure est pourvue de l'orifice d'éjection 41 et dont le bord inférieur est rattaché à une bague 42 de section en U. La bague 42 se prolonge vers le haut, le long de la paroi interne du récipient 1 par une jupe mince extensible 43, raccordée à sa partie supérieure à une bride annulaire 44 de fixation sur le récipient 1.The membrane 4 consists of a substantially frustoconical axial valve 40 the upper end of which is provided with the ejection orifice 41 and the lower edge of which is attached to a ring 42 of U-shaped section. The ring 42 extends towards the top, along the internal wall of the container 1 by a thin extensible skirt 43, connected at its upper part to an annular flange 44 for fixing to the container 1.

La bride annulaire 44 comporte de préférence, un épaulement 45 destiné à épouser le col 10 du récipient 1.The annular flange 44 preferably comprises a shoulder 45 intended to match the neck 10 of the container 1.

Dans cette configuration, le capot 2 coiffe le col 10 en étant en appui sur la bride 44 et en emprisonnant l'épaulement 45 de la bride 44 entre sa paroi latérale et la face externe du col 10.In this configuration, the cover 2 covers the neck 10 while being supported on the flange 44 and by trapping the shoulder 45 of the flange 44 between its side wall and the external face of the neck 10.

Par ailleurs, le bord inférieur du capot 2 est en butée contre un épaulement 11 du récipient 1 et est emboîté en force sur une portée cylindrique 12 ménagée sur le col 10 du récipient au-dessus de l'épaulement 11.Furthermore, the lower edge of the cover 2 abuts against a shoulder 11 of the container 1 and is force-fitted onto a cylindrical surface 12 formed on the neck 10 of the container above the shoulder 11.

L'extrémité inférieure interne du tube 3 de gicleur est pourvue d'une part, d'un élément d'appui sur la membrane 4 et, d'autre part, d'un élément d'obturation de l'orifice d'éjection 41.The internal lower end of the nozzle tube 3 is provided on the one hand, with a support element on the membrane 4 and, on the other hand, with a closure element for the ejection orifice 41 .

L'élément d'appui de l'extrémité inférieure interne du tube 3 sur la membrane 4 est constituée d'une corolle périphérique 32 entourant l'élément d'obturation de l'orifice 41.The support element of the internal lower end of the tube 3 on the membrane 4 consists of a peripheral corolla 32 surrounding the closure element of the orifice 41.

Le bord inférieur de la corolle 32 porte une couronne tronconique 32a en contact d'appui sur la bague 42.The lower edge of the corolla 32 carries a frustoconical crown 32a in contact with support on the ring 42.

La couronne 32a a une largeur et un diamètre plus importants que la partie haute de la corolle 32 pour garantir une force d'appui uniforme sur la bague 42.The crown 32a has a greater width and diameter than the upper part of the corolla 32 to guarantee a uniform bearing force on the ring 42.

L'élément d'obturation de l'orifice d'éjection 41 est constitué d'un ergot central 33 délimitant autour de lui une cavité 34 communiquant avec le conduit interne 31a du tube 3 par au moins une ouverture latérale 35.The closure element of the ejection orifice 41 consists of a central lug 33 delimiting around it a cavity 34 communicating with the internal conduit 31a of the tube 3 by at least one lateral opening 35.

Le fond mobile 5 est constitué d'un élément coulissant vers le haut en direction du gicleur et auto-bloquant de forme sensiblement cylindrique. Cet élément a, d'une part, une paroi supérieure 51, convexe et élastiquement déformable destinée à être constamment au contact du produit 2 et, d'autre part, une paroi latérale périphérique 52 destinée à venir en arc-boutement contre la face latérale interne du récipient 1 afin d'interdire le retour du fond 5 vers le bas.The movable bottom 5 consists of an element sliding upwards in the direction of the nozzle and self-locking in a substantially cylindrical shape. This element has, on the one hand, a convex and elastically deformable upper wall 51 intended to be constantly in contact with the product 2 and, on the other hand, a peripheral lateral wall 52 intended to come into bracing against the lateral face internal of the container 1 in order to prohibit the return of the bottom 5 downwards.

Le bord périphérique 50 de la paroi supérieure 51 du fond mobile 5 a un profil assurant à la fois le raclage du produit P sur la face latérale interne du récipient 1 lors de la montée du fond 5 et l'étanchéité inférieure dudit récipient.The peripheral edge 50 of the upper wall 51 of the movable bottom 5 has a profile ensuring both the scraping of the product P on the internal lateral face of the container 1 during the rise of the bottom 5 and the lower sealing of said container.

Comme représenté sur la figure 1b, la pression manuelle F exercée sur l'embout 6 entraîne la descente du tube 3 et l'appui de la couronne 32a de la corolle 32 sur la bague 42, ce qui provoque l'allongement de la jupe 43 de la membrane 4 et la compression du produit P dans le récipient 1 par l'effet piston de la bague 42.As shown in FIG. 1b, the manual pressure F exerted on the endpiece 6 causes the tube 3 to descend and the crown 32a of the corolla 32 to press on the ring 42, which causes the skirt 43 to elongate of the membrane 4 and the compression of the product P in the container 1 by the piston effect of the ring 42.

La surpression créée au sein du produit P entraîne l'ouverture de l'orifice d'éjection 41 autour de l'ergot 33, le remplissage de la cavité 34 et l'expulsion du produit P à l'extérieur, via le conduit interne 31a du tube 3.The overpressure created within the product P causes the opening of the ejection orifice 41 around the lug 33, the filling of the cavity 34 and the expulsion of the product P outside, via the internal conduit 31a of tube 3.

La quantité de produit distribué est donc directement fonction de l'allongement de la jupe 43.The quantity of product dispensed is therefore a direct function of the elongation of the skirt 43.

La surpression créée à l'intérieur du récipient 1 provoque également la déformation élastique et, plus précisément, l'aplatissement de la paroi supérieure convexe 51 du fond 5. Cette déformation se répercute sur le bord périphérique 50 de la paroi 51 par un appui renforcé interdisant alors toute descente du fond 5. Simultanément, on assiste à l'effacement de la paroi latérale 52 et à la disparition temporaire de l'arc-boutement.The overpressure created inside the container 1 also causes the elastic deformation and, more precisely, the flattening of the convex upper wall 51 of the bottom 5. This deformation affects the peripheral edge 50 of the wall 51 by a reinforced support. then prohibiting any descent from the bottom 5. Simultaneously, we are witnessing the erasure of the side wall 52 and the temporary disappearance of the bracing.

Lorsque l'embout 6 est relâché, le tube 3 remonte en libérant ainsi la membrane 4 qui reprend alors sa forme et sa position initiales.When the nozzle 6 is released, the tube 3 rises, thereby releasing the membrane 4 which then returns to its original shape and position.

Dans cette position de fermeture, l'orifice 41 est à nouveau obturé par l'ergot 33.In this closed position, the orifice 41 is again closed by the lug 33.

Du fait de l'expulsion d'une dose de produit P le rappel de la membrane 4 crée cependant une dépression dans le récipient 1 qui est immédiatement compensée par la montée du fond 5 en maintenant le contact avec le produit P.Due to the expulsion of a dose of product P the reminder of the membrane 4 however creates a depression in the container 1 which is immediately compensated by the rise of the bottom 5 by maintaining contact with the product P.

Le fond 5 coulisse de façon guidée vers le haut par glissement de sa paroi latérale 52 contre la face latérale interne du récipient 1. Ce mouvement est rendu possible par l'absence temporaire d'arc-boutement et s'accompagne du raclage de la face latérale interne du récipient.The bottom 5 slides in a guided manner upwards by sliding its side wall 52 against the internal lateral face of the container 1. This movement is made possible by the temporary absence of bracing and is accompanied by scraping of the face internal side of the container.

A mesure que la membrane 4 revient vers sa position de fermeture, le fond 5 retrouve sa forme initiale et l'arc-boutement de la paroi latérale 52 réapparaît assurant ainsi le blocage du fond 5 dans sa nouvelle position d'équilibre.As the membrane 4 returns to its closed position, the bottom 5 regains its initial shape and the bracing of the side wall 52 reappears, thus ensuring the locking of the bottom 5 in its new equilibrium position.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 2, le fond mobile 5 comporte en outre, sous sa paroi supérieure 51, une couronne de lamelles souples 53 inclinées vers le bas. Les extrémités libres des lamelles 53 viennent en appui contre la face interne du récipient 1 pour renforcer la tenue du fond dans sa position de blocage.In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the movable bottom 5 further comprises, under its upper wall 51, a ring of flexible strips 53 inclined downward. The free ends of the strips 53 come to bear against the internal face of the container 1 to reinforce the holding of the bottom in its locked position.

La couronne de lames 53 est fixée sur une douille centrale 54 solidaire de la paroi supérieure 51 et faisant saillie vers le bas.The blade crown 53 is fixed to a central bush 54 integral with the upper wall 51 and projecting downwards.

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Dispositif pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit liquide ou pâteux (P) comprenant notamment une membrane (4) élastiquement déformable, pourvue d'un orifice d'éjection (41) qui est logée dans la partie supérieure d'un récipient (1) de produit (P) fermé de manière étanche d'une part à sa partie supérieure par un capot (2) que traverse axialement un tube (3) formant gicleur dont l'extrémité supérieure (31) fait saillie à l'extérieur et dont l'extrémité inférieure interne est pourvue d'un élément d'appui sur ladite membrane (4) et, d'un élément d'obturation dudit orifice d'éjection (41), d'autre part, à sa partie inférieure par un fond (5) mobile intérieurement, caractérisé en ce que ladite membrane (4) est constituée d'une valvule axiale (40) sensiblement tronconique dont l'extrémité supérieure est pourvue de l'orifice d'éjection (41) et dont le bord inférieur est rattaché à une bague (42) se section en U se prolongeant vers le haut, le long de la paroi interne du récipient (1) par une jupe mince extensible (43) raccordée à sa partie supérieure, à un bride (44) de fixation sur le récipient (1).Device for packaging and dispensing a liquid or pasty product (P) comprising in particular an elastically deformable membrane (4), provided with an ejection orifice (41) which is housed in the upper part of a container ( 1) of product (P) sealed on the one hand at its upper part by a cover (2) which is axially traversed by a tube (3) forming a nozzle, the upper end (31) of which projects outside and the inner lower end of which is provided with a support element on said membrane (4) and, with a closure element for said ejection orifice (41), on the other hand, at its lower part by a internally movable bottom (5), characterized in that said membrane (4) consists of an axial valve (40) substantially frustoconical, the upper end of which is provided with the ejection orifice (41) and the lower edge of which is attached to a ring (42) which is U-shaped and extends upwards, along the inner wall of the container (1) by a thin extensible skirt (43) connected at its upper part, to a flange (44) for fixing on the container (1). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit capot (2) se coiffe la partie supérieure du récipient (1) en emprisonnant la bride de fixation (44) de ladite membrane (4).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said cover (2) covers the upper part of the container (1) by trapping the fixing flange (44) of said membrane (4). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément d'appui du gicleur (3) sur la membrane (4) est constitué d'une corolle périphérique (32) entourant l'élément d'obturation.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said element for supporting the nozzle (3) on the membrane (4) consists of a peripheral corolla (32) surrounding the obturation element. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le bord inférieur de ladite corolle (32) porte une couronne tronconique (32a).Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower edge of said corolla (32) carries a frustoconical crown (32a). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément d'obturation de l'orifice d'éjection (41) est constitué d'un ergot central (33) délimitant autour de lui une cavité (34) communiquant avec le conduit interne (31a) du gicleur (3) par au moins une ouverture latérale (35).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said closure element of the ejection orifice (41) consists of a central lug (33) delimiting around it a cavity (34) communicating with the internal duct (31a) of the nozzle (3) by at least one lateral opening (35). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit fond mobile (5) est constitué d'un élément coulissant vers le gicleur et auto-bloquant de forme sensiblement cylindrique ayant d'une part une paroi supérieure (51), convexe élastiquement déformable, destinée à être constamment au contact du produit (P) et, d'autre part, une paroi latérale périphérique (52) destinée à venir en arc-boutement contre la face latérale interne du récipient (1).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said movable bottom (5) consists of a sliding element towards the nozzle and self-locking of substantially cylindrical shape having on the one hand an upper wall (51), convex elastically deformable, intended to be constantly in contact with the product (P) and, on the other hand, a peripheral lateral wall (52) intended to come into bracing against the internal lateral face of the container (1). Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le bord périphérique (50) de la paroi supérieure (51) du fond mobile (5) a un profil assurant à la fois le-raclage du produit (P) sur la face latérale interne du récipient (1) lors de la montée du fond (5) et l'étanchéité inférieure du récipient.Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the peripheral edge (50) of the upper wall (51) of the movable bottom (5) has a profile ensuring both the scraping of the product (P) on the internal lateral face of the container (1) during the raising of the bottom (5) and the bottom sealing of the container. Dispositif selon la revendication 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce que le fond mobile (5) comporte en outre sous sa paroi supérieure (51) une couronne de lamelles souples (53) inclinées vers le bas dont les extrémités viennent en appui contre la face interne du récipient (1) pour renforcer le blocage du fond (5).Device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the movable base (5) further comprises under its upper wall (51) a ring of flexible strips (53) inclined downward, the ends of which bear against the internal face of the container (1) to reinforce the blocking of the bottom (5). Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité supérieure (31) du tube gicleur (31) est coiffé par un embout de distribution (6).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper end (31) of the spray tube (31) is capped by a dispensing nozzle (6).
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