US20120241457A1 - Neck-finish for an aerosol container - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to a dispensing system for a fluent product, which can include liquids, gases, foams, dispersions, paste, creams, etc.
- the invention more particularly relates to dispensing systems that include a pressure capable container, such as for example, an aerosol container.
- Aerosol packages are used for storing and dispensing fluent products, such as, for example, paint, hairspray, whip cream, etc. and are typically made up of a pressure capable container, an aerosol valve assembly, a dispensing actuator, and a propellant.
- the pressure capable containers have historically been provided in the form of molded glass bottles, formed or fabricated metallic cans or bottles, and molded plastic bottles, with molded glass bottles initially being the norm, metallic cans and bottles growing in popularity over time with advancements in materials and manufacturing, and plastic bottles currently growing in popularity due to further advancements in materials and manufacturing.
- the aerosol valve assembly typically includes an aerosol valve and a metallic mounting cup that forms a crimped fitment between the valve assembly and the pressure capable container to mount the aerosol valve to the container and create a hermetically-sealed pressurized vessel.
- This crimped fitment typically creates a leak-free, secure seal that can withstand the possible 15 bar plus pressure inside the pressure .capable container and historically has required that a different mounting cup be used for a molded glass or plastic bottle than the mounting cups that are used for metallic cans or bottles.
- FIGS. 1-6 illustrate examples of pressure capable containers 10 A and 10 B and valve assemblies 12 A and 12 B that are currently used for aerosol packages, with FIGS. 1-3 showing a metallic, pressure capable container 10 A and corresponding aerosol valve assembly 12 A and FIGS. 4-6 showing a molded, pressure capable container 10 B and corresponding aerosol valve assembly 12 B.
- the pressure capable container 10 A of FIGS. 1-3 is shown in the form of a formed, aluminum can/bottle 14 and the pressure capable container 10 B of FIGS. 4 and 6 is shown in the form of a plastic container 15 that is formed via injection molding followed with a blow molding operation.
- Each of the pressure capable containers 10 A and 10 B has a chamber 16 to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening 18 extending from the chamber 16 to an exterior of the container 10 , and a neck finish area 19 in the form of an annular neck 20 surrounding the opening 18 and an annular neck flange 22 on a distal end of the neck 20 to mount the corresponding aerosol valve assembly 12 A or 12 B.
- the neck finish areas 19 of the conventional metallic pressure capable container 10 A and the conventional molded pressure capable container 10 B differ significantly. Specifically, the neck finish area 19 of the molded pressure capable container 10 B is thicker and bulkier in comparison to the neck finish area for the metallic pressure capable container 10 A.
- the thicker and bulkier neck finish area 19 of the molded pressure capable container 10 B is, in part, a carryover from the functionally and manufacturing needs of the glass aerosol bottle industry. Specifically, because of the brittleness of glass, excessive stresses from the crimped fitment with the mounting cup of the aerosol valve assembly could cause a leak or vulnerable spot for failure if dropped or if put under excessive environmental conditions. In contrast, the strength, durability and robustness of the metal materials used to form metallic pressure capable containers, such as the container 10 A, allow the neck finish area 19 to be smaller. These differences in the neck finish areas 19 require that the valve assemblies 12 A and 12 B use different metallic mount cups 23 A and 23 B that are compatible with the corresponding container 10 A and 10 B, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- Each of the aerosol valve assemblies 12 A and 12 B includes an aerosol valve 24 (not shown sectioned in FIGS. 1 , 3 , 4 , and 6 ), a gasket 26 , and the metallic mounting cup 23 A or 23 B that is crimped to the flange 22 and neck 20 of the corresponding container 10 A or 10 B.
- each of the aerosol valve assemblies 12 A and 12 B will also typically include a dip tube, and in some cases may include a fluent product containing pouch or bag mounted on a fitment of the aerosol valve 24 in a so-called “bag-on-valve” type construction.
- the construction of the aerosol valve 24 and the gasket 26 are not dependent upon the type of container 10 A or 10 B with which they are used and that there are many known constructions for the aerosol valve 24 and gasket 26 . It will further be understood by those skilled in the art that the aerosol valve 24 is typically retained in the corresponding mounting cup 23 A and 23 B by a crimped fitment, such as shown at 29 in FIG. 2 .
- FIGS. 3 and 6 show the mounting cups 23 A and 23 B, respectively, prior to assembly with the aerosol valve 24 and corresponding container 10 A and 10 B.
- the mounting cups 23 A and 23 B are typically stamped from a suitable sheet metal having a material thickness Tm that is commonly in the range of 0.010 inch to 0.016 inch, depending upon the particular metal material used, with 0.010 inch to 0.011 inch being a preferred range for tin plate steel and 0.015 inch to 0.016 inch being a preferred range for aluminum.
- the mounting cups 23 A and 23 B are identical in their essential features with the exception of the respective cylindrical skirts 30 A and 30 B that help to define an annular channel 32 for receiving the neck flange 22 of the respective container 10 A and 10 B.
- the skirt 30 B is longer than the skirt 30 A to accommodate the bulkier neck finish area 19 of the container 10 B and to allow an outside crimp of the mounting cup 23 B to the neck finish area 19 , as shown at 34 in FIG. 5 .
- the neck finish area 19 of the container 10 B isn't suitable for an inside crimp. While the neck finish area 19 of the container 10 A can accommodate an outside crimp, an inside crimp is generally the preferred form of crimped fitment in the aerosol industry and is illustrated in FIG. 2 at 36 .
- the pressure capable container's 10 A and 10 B and corresponding aerosol valve assemblies 12 A and 12 B have proven to be very suitable for their intended purpose. However, in an ever competitive market, there is always room for improvements.
- a molded, pressure capable container for use with an aerosol valve assembly to dispense a fluent product stored in the container.
- the aerosol valve assembly includes an aerosol valve and a mounting cup that is crimped onto the container to mount the aerosol valve to the container.
- the container includes a molded body having a chamber to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening extending from the chamber to an exterior of the container, an annular neck surrounding the opening, and an annular neck flange on a distal end of the neck to mount the aerosol valve assembly.
- the annular neck flange is configured for crimping of the mounting cup thereto and is defined by a radially outermost, annular edge; an annular end surface extending from the annular edge to the opening; and a frustoconical-shaped surface extending from the annular edge to an outer surface of the annular neck, with the annular edge and the frustoconical-shaped surface being engageable with the mounting cup upon crimping of the mounting cup to the annular neck flange.
- the annular neck flange has a radial thickness Tr from the edge to the opening, and the annular edge has axial thickness Ta transverse to the radial thickness Tr, and the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.0/1.0. In a further feature, the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.5/1.0. In yet a further feature, the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is in the range of 4.1/1.0 to 3.0/1.0.
- the frustoconical-shaped surface is centered on a central, longitudinal axis, with the frustoconical-shaped surface being defined by a linear projection rotated about the axis.
- the frustoconical-shaped surface forms an angle ⁇ with the axis in the range of 45° to 70°.
- the angle ⁇ is in the range of 55° to 65°.
- the angle ⁇ is 60°.
- the annular edge is centered on a central, longitudinal axis, has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis and is blended to the end surface with a blend radius that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta.
- the blend radius in no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
- the annular edge is blended to the frustoconical-shaped surface with a blend radius that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta.
- the blend radius is no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
- the container is combined with an aerosol valve assembly, the aerosol valve assembly including an aerosol valve and a metallic mounting cup.
- the metallic mounting cup is formed from a material having a thickness Tm, and is crimped to the neck flange.
- the annular edge defines a central, longitudinal axis and has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis that is no greater than 4.0 ⁇ Tm. In a further feature, Ta is no greater than 3.5 ⁇ Tm. In yet a further feature, Ta is no greater than 2.5 ⁇ Tm.
- the annular edge is blended to the end surface and the frustoconical-shaped surface with blend radiuses R that are no greater than 2.1333 ⁇ Tm.
- the blend radiuses R are no greater than 1.333 ⁇ Tm.
- FIG. 1 is a longitudinal, partial section view illustrating a prior art pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated in FIG. 1 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 2 ”;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a mounting cup component of the aerosol valve assembly of FIG. 1 prior to installation;
- FIG. 4 is a longitudinal, partial section view of another prior art pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated in FIG. 4 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 5 ”;
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a mounting cup component of the aerosol valve assembly of FIG. 4 prior to installation;
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal, partial section view of a pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly embodying the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated in FIG. 7 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 8 ”;
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the area indicated in FIG. 7 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 9 ”, but in FIG. 9 the mounting cup and gasket have been omitted.
- Figures illustrating the features of this invention and the container and aerosol valve assembly show some conventional mechanical elements that are known and that will be recognized by one skilled in the art. The detailed description of such elements is not necessary to an understanding of the invention, and accordingly, is herein presented only to the degree necessary to facilitate an understanding of the novel features of the present invention.
- FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a molded, pressure capable container 50 embodying the present invention and intended for use with an aerosol valve assembly 12 A such as is conventionally used for metallic pressure capable containers like the container 10 A as previously described in connection with FIGS. 1-3 .
- the container 50 includes a molded body 52 having a chamber 54 to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening 56 extending from the chamber 54 to an exterior of the container 50 , and a neck finish area 57 in the form of an annular neck 58 surrounding the opening 56 , and an annular neck flange 60 on a distal end of the annular neck 58 to mount the aerosol valve assembly 12 A.
- FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a molded, pressure capable container 50 embodying the present invention and intended for use with an aerosol valve assembly 12 A such as is conventionally used for metallic pressure capable containers like the container 10 A as previously described in connection with FIGS. 1-3 .
- the container 50 includes a molded body 52 having a chamber 54 to contain a fluent product, a
- the neck flange 60 is configured for crimping of the mount cup 23 A thereto and is defined by a radially outermost, annular edge 62 ; an annular end surface 64 extending from the annular edge 62 to the opening 56 ; and a frustoconical-shaped surface 66 extending from the annular edge 62 to an outer surface 68 of the annular neck 58 .
- the annular edge 62 and frustoconical-shaped surface 66 are engageable with the cup 23 A upon crimping of the cup 23 A to the flange 60 with an outside crimp, as shown at 69 .
- the annular neck 58 is cylindrical in the illustrated embodiment, and the neck 58 and the annular neck flange 60 , including the annular edge 62 , annular end surface 64 , and frustoconical-shaped surface 66 , are centered on a central, longitudinal axis 70 .
- the annular end surface 64 is generally planar transverse to the axis 70 , but includes a pair of seal beads 72 and 74 for sealing engagement with the gasket 26 with the gasket 26 compressed between the end surface 64 and the mounting cup 23 A by the crimped fitment.
- the seal beads 72 and 74 may be desirable for the seal beads 72 and 74 to be eliminated and/or for the end surface 64 to have a general shape that is non-planar.
- the annular neck flange 60 has a radial thickness Tr extending from the annular edge 62 to the opening 56 , and the annular edge 62 has an axial thickness Ta transverse to the radial thickness and parallel to the axis 70 .
- the ratio of the radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is in the range 4.1/1.0 to 3.0/1.0, and even more preferably the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.5/1.0. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the ratio of Tr to Ta to be outside of the preferred values.
- the frustoconical-shaped surface 66 preferably is a frustoconical surface 66 defined by a linear projection rotated about the axis 70 .
- the surface 66 forms an angle ⁇ with the axis 70 that is preferably in the range of 45° to 70°, and more preferably in the range of 55° to 65°. While it is believed that these ranges for the angle ⁇ are important to achieving a desired crimped fitment with the mounting cup 23 A, in some applications it may be desirable for the angle ⁇ to be outside of the preferred ranges.
- the annular edge 62 is preferably blended to the annular end surface 64 with a blend radius R 1 and to the frustoconical-shaped surface 66 with a blend radius R 2 .
- the blend radiuses R 1 and R 2 are no greater than 60% of the axial thickness Ta, and even more preferably the blend radiuses are no greater than 50% of the axial thickness Ta.
- the frustoconical-shaped surface 66 is also preferably blended to the outer surface 68 of the neck 58 with a blend radius R 3 , and preferably the blend radius R 3 is in the range of 50% to 25% of the radial thickness Tr.
- the blend radius R 3 may be so large that it defines the frustoconical-shaped surface 66 so that the surface 66 is defined by a nonlinear projection (the blend radius R 3 ) rotated about the axis 70 , however this is not preferred.
- the annular neck 58 has a radial wall thickness Tw and the ratio of the thickness Tr to the thickness Tw is preferably in the range of 1.60/1.0 to 2.0/1.0. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the ratio to be outside of the preferred range.
- the axial thickness Ta be no greater than 4.0 ⁇ the thickness Tm of the material forming the mounting cup 23 A.
- Ta is no greater than 3.5 ⁇ Tm. It is preferred that Ta be no greater than 2.5 ⁇ Tm for mounting cups 23 A that have a material thickness Tm in the range of 0.015 inch to 0.016 inch, such as for aluminum mounting cups. It is also preferred that the blend radiuses R 1 and R 2 be no greater than 2.1333 ⁇ Tm. For mounting cups 23 A that have a material thickness Tm in the range of 0.015 inch to 0.016 inch, such as for aluminum mounting cups, it is preferred that the blend radiuses R 1 and R 2 be no greater than 1.333 ⁇ Tm.
- mounting cup 23 A has been described herein as a metallic mounting cup 23 A, it is possible that a non-metallic mounting cup 23 A could be desirable in some applications.
- the container 50 can be formed of any suitable plastic using any suitable molding process or combination of molding processes.
- the material is Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), and a preform for the container 50 is injection molded to define the neck finish area 57 , with the remainder of the container 50 being finished in a blow molding process to form the chamber 54 .
- PEN Polyethylene Naphthalate
- the molded pressure capable container 50 can be used with mounting cups, such as mounting cup 23 A, that are conventionally used with metallic pressure capable containers, such as container 10 A, and that a preferred crimped fitment can be achieved with careful selection of the angle ⁇ and/or the blend radiuses R 1 and R 2 .
- This allows for molded pressure capable containers to use the same mounting cup as metallic pressure capable containers, thereby reducing the need for a mounting cup that is specific to molded pressure capable containers, and further, allows for the less expensive mounting cup 23 A to be utilized with a molded pressure capable container.
- the mounting cup 23 A requires less material than the mounting cup 23 B and is easier to form.
- the neck finish area 57 requires less material than the neck finish area 19 of the molded container 10 B shown in FIGS. 4-6 .
- the crimped fitment between the neck finish area 57 and the mounting cup 23 A provides improved retention of the mounting cup 23 A to the container 50 , greater stability of the container 50 and mounting of the aerosol valve assembly 12 A at elevated temperatures, and greater robustness of the seal created by the gasket 26 , neck finish area 57 , and mounting cup 23 A.
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A molded, pressure capable container (50) is provided for use with an aerosol valve assembly (12A) to dispense a fluent product stored in the container (50). The aerosol valve assembly (12A) includes an aerosol valve (24) and a mounting cup (23A) that is crimped onto the container (50) to mount the aerosol valve (24) to the container (50). The container (50) includes a molded body (52) having a chamber (54) to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening (56) extending from the chamber (54) to an exterior of the container (50), and a neck finish area (57) in the form of an annular neck (58) surrounding the opening (56) and an annular neck flange (60) on a distal end of the annular neck (58) to mount the aerosol valve assembly (12A). The neck flange (60) is defined by a radially outermost, annular edge (62); an annular end surface (64) extending from the annular edge (62) to the opening (56); and a frustoconical-shaped surface (66) extending from the annular edge (62) to an outer surface (68) of the annular neck (58).
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- This invention relates generally to a dispensing system for a fluent product, which can include liquids, gases, foams, dispersions, paste, creams, etc. The invention more particularly relates to dispensing systems that include a pressure capable container, such as for example, an aerosol container.
- Aerosol packages are used for storing and dispensing fluent products, such as, for example, paint, hairspray, whip cream, etc. and are typically made up of a pressure capable container, an aerosol valve assembly, a dispensing actuator, and a propellant. In the aerosol spray industry, the pressure capable containers have historically been provided in the form of molded glass bottles, formed or fabricated metallic cans or bottles, and molded plastic bottles, with molded glass bottles initially being the norm, metallic cans and bottles growing in popularity over time with advancements in materials and manufacturing, and plastic bottles currently growing in popularity due to further advancements in materials and manufacturing. The aerosol valve assembly typically includes an aerosol valve and a metallic mounting cup that forms a crimped fitment between the valve assembly and the pressure capable container to mount the aerosol valve to the container and create a hermetically-sealed pressurized vessel. This crimped fitment typically creates a leak-free, secure seal that can withstand the possible 15 bar plus pressure inside the pressure .capable container and historically has required that a different mounting cup be used for a molded glass or plastic bottle than the mounting cups that are used for metallic cans or bottles.
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FIGS. 1-6 illustrate examples of pressurecapable containers valve assemblies FIGS. 1-3 showing a metallic, pressurecapable container 10A and correspondingaerosol valve assembly 12A andFIGS. 4-6 showing a molded, pressurecapable container 10B and correspondingaerosol valve assembly 12B. The pressurecapable container 10A ofFIGS. 1-3 is shown in the form of a formed, aluminum can/bottle 14 and the pressurecapable container 10B ofFIGS. 4 and 6 is shown in the form of aplastic container 15 that is formed via injection molding followed with a blow molding operation. - Each of the pressure
capable containers chamber 16 to contain a fluent product, a dispensingopening 18 extending from thechamber 16 to an exterior of the container 10, and aneck finish area 19 in the form of anannular neck 20 surrounding theopening 18 and anannular neck flange 22 on a distal end of theneck 20 to mount the correspondingaerosol valve assembly FIGS. 2 and 5 , theneck finish areas 19 of the conventional metallic pressurecapable container 10A and the conventional molded pressurecapable container 10B differ significantly. Specifically, theneck finish area 19 of the molded pressurecapable container 10B is thicker and bulkier in comparison to the neck finish area for the metallic pressurecapable container 10A. The thicker and bulkierneck finish area 19 of the molded pressurecapable container 10B is, in part, a carryover from the functionally and manufacturing needs of the glass aerosol bottle industry. Specifically, because of the brittleness of glass, excessive stresses from the crimped fitment with the mounting cup of the aerosol valve assembly could cause a leak or vulnerable spot for failure if dropped or if put under excessive environmental conditions. In contrast, the strength, durability and robustness of the metal materials used to form metallic pressure capable containers, such as thecontainer 10A, allow theneck finish area 19 to be smaller. These differences in theneck finish areas 19 require that the valve assemblies 12A and 12B use differentmetallic mount cups corresponding container - Each of the aerosol valve assemblies 12A and 12B includes an aerosol valve 24 (not shown sectioned in
FIGS. 1 , 3, 4, and 6), agasket 26, and themetallic mounting cup flange 22 andneck 20 of thecorresponding container aerosol valve assemblies aerosol valve 24 in a so-called “bag-on-valve” type construction. It will also be understood by those skilled in the art that the construction of theaerosol valve 24 and thegasket 26 are not dependent upon the type ofcontainer aerosol valve 24 andgasket 26. It will further be understood by those skilled in the art that theaerosol valve 24 is typically retained in thecorresponding mounting cup FIG. 2 . -
FIGS. 3 and 6 show themounting cups aerosol valve 24 andcorresponding container mounting cups mounting cups cylindrical skirts annular channel 32 for receiving theneck flange 22 of therespective container skirt 30B is longer than theskirt 30A to accommodate the bulkierneck finish area 19 of thecontainer 10B and to allow an outside crimp of themounting cup 23B to theneck finish area 19, as shown at 34 inFIG. 5 . It should be noted that theneck finish area 19 of thecontainer 10B isn't suitable for an inside crimp. While theneck finish area 19 of thecontainer 10A can accommodate an outside crimp, an inside crimp is generally the preferred form of crimped fitment in the aerosol industry and is illustrated inFIG. 2 at 36. - The pressure capable container's 10A and 10B and corresponding
aerosol valve assemblies - In accordance with one feature of the invention, a molded, pressure capable container is provided for use with an aerosol valve assembly to dispense a fluent product stored in the container. The aerosol valve assembly includes an aerosol valve and a mounting cup that is crimped onto the container to mount the aerosol valve to the container. The container includes a molded body having a chamber to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening extending from the chamber to an exterior of the container, an annular neck surrounding the opening, and an annular neck flange on a distal end of the neck to mount the aerosol valve assembly. The annular neck flange is configured for crimping of the mounting cup thereto and is defined by a radially outermost, annular edge; an annular end surface extending from the annular edge to the opening; and a frustoconical-shaped surface extending from the annular edge to an outer surface of the annular neck, with the annular edge and the frustoconical-shaped surface being engageable with the mounting cup upon crimping of the mounting cup to the annular neck flange.
- As one feature, the annular neck flange has a radial thickness Tr from the edge to the opening, and the annular edge has axial thickness Ta transverse to the radial thickness Tr, and the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.0/1.0. In a further feature, the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.5/1.0. In yet a further feature, the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is in the range of 4.1/1.0 to 3.0/1.0.
- In one feature, the frustoconical-shaped surface is centered on a central, longitudinal axis, with the frustoconical-shaped surface being defined by a linear projection rotated about the axis. The frustoconical-shaped surface forms an angle α with the axis in the range of 45° to 70°. In a further feature, the angle α is in the range of 55° to 65°. In yet a further feature, the angle α is 60°.
- According to one feature, the annular edge is centered on a central, longitudinal axis, has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis and is blended to the end surface with a blend radius that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta. In a further feature, the blend radius in no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
- As one feature, the annular edge is blended to the frustoconical-shaped surface with a blend radius that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta. In a further feature, the blend radius is no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
- In accordance with another feature of the invention, the container is combined with an aerosol valve assembly, the aerosol valve assembly including an aerosol valve and a metallic mounting cup. The metallic mounting cup is formed from a material having a thickness Tm, and is crimped to the neck flange.
- As one feature, the annular edge defines a central, longitudinal axis and has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis that is no greater than 4.0·Tm. In a further feature, Ta is no greater than 3.5·Tm. In yet a further feature, Ta is no greater than 2.5·Tm.
- According to one feature, the annular edge is blended to the end surface and the frustoconical-shaped surface with blend radiuses R that are no greater than 2.1333×Tm. In a further feature, the blend radiuses R are no greater than 1.333×Tm.
- Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a review of the entire specification, including the appended claims and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a longitudinal, partial section view illustrating a prior art pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly; -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated inFIG. 1 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 2”; -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a mounting cup component of the aerosol valve assembly ofFIG. 1 prior to installation; -
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal, partial section view of another prior art pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly; -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated inFIG. 4 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 5”; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a mounting cup component of the aerosol valve assembly ofFIG. 4 prior to installation; -
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal, partial section view of a pressure capable container and aerosol valve assembly embodying the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged, fragmentary view of the area indicated inFIG. 7 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 8”; and -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the area indicated inFIG. 7 by the dashed line labeled “FIG. 9”, but inFIG. 9 the mounting cup and gasket have been omitted. - While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, this specification and the accompanying drawings disclose only some specific forms as examples of the invention. The invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments so described, however. The scope of the invention is pointed out in the appended claims.
- For ease of description, the features of this invention and the container employed with the features of this invention are described in the normal (upright) operating position. Terms such as upper, lower, horizontal, etc., are used with reference to this position. It will be understood, however, that the components embodying this invention may be manufactured, stored, transported, used, and sold in an orientation other than the position described.
- Figures illustrating the features of this invention and the container and aerosol valve assembly show some conventional mechanical elements that are known and that will be recognized by one skilled in the art. The detailed description of such elements is not necessary to an understanding of the invention, and accordingly, is herein presented only to the degree necessary to facilitate an understanding of the novel features of the present invention.
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FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a molded, pressurecapable container 50 embodying the present invention and intended for use with anaerosol valve assembly 12A such as is conventionally used for metallic pressure capable containers like thecontainer 10A as previously described in connection withFIGS. 1-3 . As best seen inFIG. 7 , thecontainer 50 includes a moldedbody 52 having achamber 54 to contain a fluent product, a dispensingopening 56 extending from thechamber 54 to an exterior of thecontainer 50, and a neck finish area 57 in the form of anannular neck 58 surrounding theopening 56, and anannular neck flange 60 on a distal end of theannular neck 58 to mount theaerosol valve assembly 12A. As best seen inFIGS. 8 and 9 , theneck flange 60 is configured for crimping of themount cup 23A thereto and is defined by a radially outermost,annular edge 62; anannular end surface 64 extending from theannular edge 62 to theopening 56; and a frustoconical-shapedsurface 66 extending from theannular edge 62 to anouter surface 68 of theannular neck 58. Theannular edge 62 and frustoconical-shapedsurface 66 are engageable with thecup 23A upon crimping of thecup 23A to theflange 60 with an outside crimp, as shown at 69. Theannular neck 58 is cylindrical in the illustrated embodiment, and theneck 58 and theannular neck flange 60, including theannular edge 62,annular end surface 64, and frustoconical-shapedsurface 66, are centered on a central,longitudinal axis 70. - Preferably, as best seen in
FIGS. 8 and 9 , theannular end surface 64 is generally planar transverse to theaxis 70, but includes a pair ofseal beads gasket 26 with thegasket 26 compressed between theend surface 64 and the mountingcup 23A by the crimped fitment. However, in some applications, it may be desirable for theseal beads end surface 64 to have a general shape that is non-planar. - With reference to
FIG. 9 , theannular neck flange 60 has a radial thickness Tr extending from theannular edge 62 to theopening 56, and theannular edge 62 has an axial thickness Ta transverse to the radial thickness and parallel to theaxis 70. Preferably, the ratio of the radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is in the range 4.1/1.0 to 3.0/1.0, and even more preferably the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.5/1.0. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the ratio of Tr to Ta to be outside of the preferred values. - As shown in
FIGS. 8 and 9 , the frustoconical-shapedsurface 66 preferably is afrustoconical surface 66 defined by a linear projection rotated about theaxis 70. Thesurface 66 forms an angle α with theaxis 70 that is preferably in the range of 45° to 70°, and more preferably in the range of 55° to 65°. While it is believed that these ranges for the angle α are important to achieving a desired crimped fitment with the mountingcup 23A, in some applications it may be desirable for the angle α to be outside of the preferred ranges. - The
annular edge 62 is preferably blended to theannular end surface 64 with a blend radius R1 and to the frustoconical-shapedsurface 66 with a blend radius R2. Preferably, the blend radiuses R1 and R2 are no greater than 60% of the axial thickness Ta, and even more preferably the blend radiuses are no greater than 50% of the axial thickness Ta. As with the angle α, in some applications it may be desirable for one or both of the blend radiuses R1 and R2 to be outside of the preferred range. - The frustoconical-shaped
surface 66 is also preferably blended to theouter surface 68 of theneck 58 with a blend radius R3, and preferably the blend radius R3 is in the range of 50% to 25% of the radial thickness Tr. In this regard, it should be noted, that in some cases the blend radius R3 may be so large that it defines the frustoconical-shapedsurface 66 so that thesurface 66 is defined by a nonlinear projection (the blend radius R3) rotated about theaxis 70, however this is not preferred. - The
annular neck 58 has a radial wall thickness Tw and the ratio of the thickness Tr to the thickness Tw is preferably in the range of 1.60/1.0 to 2.0/1.0. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the ratio to be outside of the preferred range. - With reference to the mounting
cup 23A, it is also preferred that the axial thickness Ta be no greater than 4.0×the thickness Tm of the material forming the mountingcup 23A. In a preferred form, Ta is no greater than 3.5×Tm. It is preferred that Ta be no greater than 2.5×Tm for mountingcups 23A that have a material thickness Tm in the range of 0.015 inch to 0.016 inch, such as for aluminum mounting cups. It is also preferred that the blend radiuses R1 and R2 be no greater than 2.1333×Tm. For mountingcups 23A that have a material thickness Tm in the range of 0.015 inch to 0.016 inch, such as for aluminum mounting cups, it is preferred that the blend radiuses R1 and R2 be no greater than 1.333×Tm. - It should be appreciated that while the mounting
cup 23A has been described herein as a metallic mountingcup 23A, it is possible that a non-metallic mountingcup 23A could be desirable in some applications. - In one highly preferred embodiment for use with mounting
cups 23A having a material thickness Tm of 0.015 inch or 0.016 inch, the opening has a diameter D=1 inch, Tr=0.123 inch, Ta=0.35 inch, R1 and R2=0.015 inch, R3=0.040 inch, α=60°, and Tw=0.066 inch, with each of the dimensions being a nominal dimension that can vary within tolerances that are standard in the aerosol package industry. - The
container 50 can be formed of any suitable plastic using any suitable molding process or combination of molding processes. For example, in one preferred form, the material is Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN), and a preform for thecontainer 50 is injection molded to define the neck finish area 57, with the remainder of thecontainer 50 being finished in a blow molding process to form thechamber 54. - It has been discovered that by providing the neck finish area 57 with the frustoconical-shaped
surface 66, the molded pressurecapable container 50 can be used with mounting cups, such as mountingcup 23A, that are conventionally used with metallic pressure capable containers, such ascontainer 10A, and that a preferred crimped fitment can be achieved with careful selection of the angle α and/or the blend radiuses R1 and R2. This allows for molded pressure capable containers to use the same mounting cup as metallic pressure capable containers, thereby reducing the need for a mounting cup that is specific to molded pressure capable containers, and further, allows for the less expensive mountingcup 23A to be utilized with a molded pressure capable container. In this regard, it will be understood that the mountingcup 23A requires less material than the mountingcup 23B and is easier to form. Further, the neck finish area 57 requires less material than theneck finish area 19 of the moldedcontainer 10B shown inFIGS. 4-6 . - Moreover, in comparison to the crimped fitment between the mounting
cup 23B and the moldedcontainer 10B shown inFIGS. 4-6 , it is believed that the crimped fitment between the neck finish area 57 and the mountingcup 23A provides improved retention of the mountingcup 23A to thecontainer 50, greater stability of thecontainer 50 and mounting of theaerosol valve assembly 12A at elevated temperatures, and greater robustness of the seal created by thegasket 26, neck finish area 57, and mountingcup 23A.
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1. A molded, pressure capable container (50) for use with an aerosol valve assembly (12A) to dispense a fluent product stored in the container (50), the aerosol valve assembly (12A) including an aerosol valve (24) and a mounting cup (23A) that is crimped onto the container (50) to mount the aerosol valve (24) to the container (50), the container (50) comprising:
a molded body (52) having a chamber (54) to contain a fluent product, a dispensing opening (56) extending from the chamber (54) to an exterior of the container (50), an annular neck (58) surrounding the opening (56), and an annular neck flange (60) on a distal end of the annular neck (58) to mount the aerosol valve assembly (12A),
the neck flange (60) being configured for crimping of the mounting cup (23A) thereto and being defined by a radially outermost, annular edge (62); an annular end surface (64) extending from the annular edge (62) to the opening (56); and a frustoconical-shaped surface (66) extending from the annular edge (62) to an outer surface (68) of the annular neck (58), wherein the annular edge (62) and the frustoconical-shaped surface (66) are engageable with the mounting cup (23A) upon crimping of the mounting cup (23A) to the annular neck flange (60).
2. The container (50) of claim 1 wherein the annular neck flange (60) has a radial thickness Tr from the annular edge (62) to the opening (56), and the annular edge (62) has axial thickness Ta transverse to the radial thickness Tr, and the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.0/1.0.
3. The container (50) of claim 2 wherein the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is no less than 3.5/1.0.
4. The container (50) of claim 2 wherein the ratio of radial thickness Tr to the axial thickness Ta is in the range of 4.1/1.0 to 3.0/1.0.
5. The container (50) of claim 1 wherein the frustoconical-shaped surface (66) is centered on a central, longitudinal axis (70), with the frustoconical-shaped surface (66) being a frustoconical surface (66) defined by a linear projection rotated about the axis (70) forming an angle α with the axis (70) in the range of 45° to 70°.
6. The container (50) of claim 5 wherein the angle α is in the range of 55° to 65°.
7. The container (50) of claim 5 wherein the angle α is 60°.
8. The container (50) of claim 1 wherein the annular edge (62) is centered on a central, longitudinal axis (70), has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis (70), and is blended to the end surface with a blend radius R that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta.
9. The container (50) of claim 8 wherein the blend radius R is no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
10. The container (50) of claim 1 wherein the annular edge (62) is centered on a central, longitudinal axis (70), has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis (70), and is blended to the frustoconical-shaped surface (66) with a blend radius R that is no greater than 60% of the thickness Ta.
11. The container (50) of claim 10 wherein the blend radius R in no greater than 50% of the thickness Ta.
12. The container (50) of claim 1 in combination with an aerosol valve assembly (12A), the aerosol valve assembly comprising an aerosol valve (24) and a mounting cup (23A), the mounting cup (23A) formed from a material having a thickness Tm, the mounting cup (23A) being crimped to the annular neck flange (60).
13. The container (50) of claim 12 wherein the annular edge (62) is centered on a central, longitudinal axis (70) and has an axial thickness Ta parallel to the axis (70) that is no greater than 4.0×Tm.
14. The container (50) of claim 13 wherein Ta is no greater than 3.5×Tm.
15. The container (50) of claim 12 wherein the annular edge (62) is blended to the annular end surface (64) and the frustoconical-shaped surface (66) with blend radiuses R that are no greater than 2.1333×Tm.
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