DE102006027778A1 - Fluid substances i.e. scents, mixing device, has conveyer system for conveying fluid substances and applying mixture on skin, and adjusting device with valve by which inlet is changed in cross section in mixing area - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has a conveyer system (4) for conveying fluid substances (2, 3) and applying mixture on skin. A mixing area (5) produces the mixture from the two substances, and an adjusting device (6) adjusts the substances in the mixture. The adjusting device has a valve (7) by which an inlet (8) is changed in cross section in the mixing area. The valve is designed such that the cross section of the inlet is adjustable with each other. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a refillable cartridge for supplying two substances to a device for mixing fluid substances (2) a method for mixing two fluid substances in a mixing area. .

Description

The The invention relates to a device for mixing at least two, preferably fluid substances, in particular fragrances and spreading of the mixture produced in the environment or on skin, paper or the same carrier medium, in particular fragrance carrier medium, with a conveyor to promote the substances and spreading the mixture, a mixing room for generating of the mixture of the at least two substances and with one device for adjusting the proportions of substance in the mixture.

State of the art

Such a device is known from DE 690 06 451 T2 already known. In this device, the adjustment of the proportions of substances in the mixture produced by metering the subsidized amount of each to be mixed substances. Each substance to be mixed is conveyed by a separate pump into the mixing chamber of the device. The pumps are actuated by depressing a pushbutton which causes a material-promoting stroke of pumping pistons of the pumps. The push button and the pump piston are arranged to each other in such a way that prior to pressing the push button with a given game to the pressure piston, so that only from a certain indenting position of the push button actuation of the pressure piston or the pressure piston takes place.

The Adjusting the proportions of substances in the mixture produced now takes place in the way that that is present prior to pressing the push button Game changeable is, for example, by using a washer with at its periphery different thickness in the gap between the push button and plunger protrudes and by turning the washer the game can be changed.

One such mechanism for adjusting the proportions of substances generated in the Mixture is structurally relatively complicated and manufacturing technology consuming too realize. About that In addition, due to the predetermined home game between the push button and the pump piston an exact adjustment of the substance shares in mixture to predetermined values only insufficiently possible.

A similar device for mixing at least two substances and spreading the generated mixture into the environment is known from DE 697 04 668 T2 known. Also in this device, the adjustment of the substance proportions in the mixture produced by a corresponding dosage of each funded by the pumping means amount of substance.

task

From that starting, the invention is based on the object, a device to propose with the features mentioned, in which the Adjusting the proportions of substances in the mixture produced to constructive easy way and with little manufacturing effort feasible is. Furthermore The device should be an accurate adjustment of the substance in the Allow mixture. Furthermore, a corresponding method for mixing at least two Substances, in particular fragrances and applying the produced mixture in the environment or on skin, paper or similar carrier medium, in particular fragrance carrier medium, proposed become.

Invention and advantageous effects

to solution the object, a device is proposed, which in claim 1 features mentioned. The device is characterized u. a. characterized in that the adjusting means comprises, by which at least one inlet in the mixing chamber in cross section changed is.

By This measure it is possible to adjust the proportions of the substance in the mixture produced without this that of the conveyor funded To dose amount of substance. In this respect, in the device according to the invention is a complicated Mechanism for adjusting the proportions of substances in the mixture, as he, for example is provided in the known device, not required. The device according to the invention can thus constructively simpler and manufacturing technology with less Effort to be realized. About that In addition, this is an exact adjustment of the substance in the mixture possible, there for this purpose in the device according to the invention Adjusting the proportions of the substance in the mixture regardless of the insufficient to be adjusted delivery capacity the conveyor can be made.

To A first embodiment of the invention provides that the funds only to the inlet of one of the substances to be mixed Act. As a result, the adjustment is constructive and manufacturing technology particularly easy to implement, because the adjustment only to change be formed of the cross section of only a single inlet got to. In this respect, this results in a particularly compact adjustment.

According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, it can also be provided that the inlets of the at least two substances to be mixed can be changed in cross-section by the means. As a result, a particularly accurate adjustment of the substance components in the mixture is possible because the respec Set the flow rates of the individual substances exactly.

there it may be provided according to an embodiment of the invention, that the cross sections of the inlets in relation to are adjustable to each other. As a result, the proportions of substances in the mixture can be changed, without at the same time also the mixture flow is changed. This is achieved, for example, when, as much as the cross section of the feed for one substance is reduced, the cross section for the other is increased to be mixed substance.

Instead of a regulation of the cross sections in relation to each other can after a further embodiment of the invention also be provided that the means are designed such that optionally the cross section of one inlet or the cross section of the other inlet changeable is. As a result, the flow rate of one of the substances can be reduced or even completely shut off without it thereby becoming one change the cross section of the other inlet comes. This is also on particularly flexible way possible because the funds optional act on the one inlet or on the other inlet.

To A further embodiment of the invention provides that the funds over at least one actuating element can be actuated by hand. This can do that Adjusting the proportions of substances in the mixture by the user of the device even according to his wishes be set.

To it is advantageous that the actuating element is freely accessible from the outside, around for the user of the device in the simplest possible way to operate allow the actuator.

To An advantageous embodiment of the invention is provided the means are formed by at least one valve device are. As a result, the adjustment of the substances in the mixture is on particularly cost-effective Realizable manner, since such means well known and in big ones numbers are components offered on the market. This is especially true Valve devices which are in the form of ball, plate, oblique seat, Rollmembran- or pinch valve are formed.

Prefers should be a multi-way valve, such as a three-way valve, be provided, which specifically for uniting or mixing several Fabrics is designed.

It however, a two-way valve can be used if only one of the substances to be mixed in the flow stream should be regulated.

It suggests that the mixing chamber is an integral part of the valve device is. This allows one in the flow direction Seen compact device can be realized.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that in the flow direction seen the conveyor downstream of the mixing chamber. This can be done by means of a single Conveyor both the conveying the substances in the mixing chamber as well as the application of the generated Mixture can be achieved from the device.

there it is beneficial that in the flow path between conveyor and mixing chamber a check valve is arranged, which blocks towards the mixing room. Thereby is a promoting of the mixture towards the outlet of the device and a backflow of the Avoid mixture in the mixing chamber and feeders to the mixing chamber.

Farther it is envisaged that the conveyor manually operated is. This is a particularly simple way of conveying the Substances or the mixture possible. About that In addition, the operator of the device can thereby the promotional Individually adjust the amount of fabric to fit his needs can determine how often he the conveyor actuated.

This is realized in a particularly simple manner when the conveyor is designed as a pump and a stroke of the pump by pressing a actuating element he follows.

The Principle of mixing at least two substances can also be applied find if promoting the substances is realized by means of propellant gas.

Thereby For example, by pressing a single operating element a longer lasting one Promote the substances or the mixture can be realized. Running from elaborate pumping movements to promote the substances or the mixture is not necessary.

It lends itself to that in the actuator the exit opening for the Mixture is arranged. This allows a particularly compact device, especially in the area of the conveyor or pump can be realized.

Preferably should be doing the outlet have a nozzle atomizing the mixture as it exits the device, to a fine distribution of the exiting mixture in the air or on the sprayed transfer medium for the To obtain mixture.

To In another embodiment of the invention, containers are provided, which allow a stocking of the substances to be mixed.

there It makes sense that the container for Recording each of a substance are formed. This is one simple and inexpensive production of the container possible.

alternative For storing the substances to be mixed can also be a common container be provided with separate chambers for the substances.

It lends itself to that of the container or the containers are formed in the manner of a bottle. This is a special appealing and beautiful creation of the container or the container reached. The device is thus particularly suitable for use in the cosmetic field, for example for mixing and atomizing Perfume on.

It further suggests that the container or containers with a preferably the adjustment, the mixing chamber and the Conveyor receiving housing the device are connected. This makes the device more compact Shape feasible, as for the mixing and spreading of the generated Mixture necessary components summarized within the one housing are and spatially separated only the storage of the materials required for mixing in the container or containers are included.

From The advantage here is that the container or the container on casing are kept interchangeable. This is the life of the device not to those in the containers or the container stocked Amount of fabric bound. If the substance is consumed, can after the replacement of the corresponding container, the device on to be used.

A easy way Tying the container or the container on the housing is achieved by means of screwing.

At Place of replaceable containers can it goes without saying Also be provided that the container or the container with the housing unsolvable are connected. This results in cost and manufacturing advantages, there housing and containers out of one piece can be produced. This is for example the case when container and casing Plastic parts are and are manufactured by means of injection molding.

Farther it is intended that the container or the containers below the housing are arranged and for removing the substances from the container or the containers in each case at least one removal line is provided. Thereby is a promotion of substances even then possible when in the containers only a little liquid located.

there It makes sense that the respective inlet to the mixing chamber a check valve which blocks towards the container. It can do it be prevented that generated in the mixing chamber mixture in the containers flows back and thus to contamination of the stored in the container or containers substances leads. Furthermore, a refillable Cartridge for storing at least one substance, in particular Fragrance claimed, which as a replacement part of the device according to the invention is provided.

It further suggests that in the parked state of the device their conveyor extending in a horizontal direction. This can be one in vertical Seen direction, realized particularly compact device become. In particular, in this way, the device in handy Form, for example, in the manner of a lighter, realized, allowing a take-away of the device, for example, in a purse easily possible is.

to Storage of at least one of the substances to be mixed, in particular Perfumes, are refillable Cartridges provided, which as a replacement part of the device according to the invention can be used.

to solution The object is further a method for mixing at least two, preferably fluid substances, in particular fragrances in a mixing room and applying the generated mixture in the environment or on Skin, paper or similar carrier medium, in particular fragrance carrier medium, proposed, in which the substance proportions are set in the mixture. The device is characterized u. a. characterized in that for adjusting the Substances in the mixture of the cross section of at least one inlet changed into the mixing room becomes.

Thereby is a setting of the substances in the mixture in a simple manner possible. Also, the adjustment of the substance proportions in the mixture can be made exactly be, because this setting substances regardless of the only insufficiently regulated flow rate to promote the Substances provided conveyor can be made.

embodiments

Other Goals, Benefits, Features and An Potential applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of three embodiments with reference to the drawings. All described and / or illustrated features alone or in any meaningful combination form the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their combination in the claims or their dependency.

It demonstrate:

1 a possible embodiment of the device according to the invention as a cross-sectional representation,

2 a further embodiment of the device according to the invention in side view with feed and housing in a sectional view,

3 the embodiment according to 2 as a sectional view along the section line AA according to 2 .

4 the embodiment of the device according to 2 as a cross-sectional view and

5A to 5C a further embodiment of the device according to the invention, in which the adjusting device is present in each other operating position, shown in longitudinal section.

1 shows - in a schematic representation - an embodiment of a device 1 for mixing at least two, preferably fluid substances 2 . 3 and applying the mixture produced in the environment or on skin, paper or the like drug carrier medium. For the fabrics 2 . 3 These are, for example, perfumes and other perfumes of a fluid nature.

Under For the purposes of the present invention, fluids are understood as products, which thin enough are encouraged to to be able to. These may also be creams, pastes, etc. As substances can also solids in the form of powders are used, which in Carried carried by a gas are.

The device 1 has a conveyor 4 for conveying the substances 2 . 3 and applying the mixture. Furthermore, the device 1 a mixing room 5 for producing the mixture of the at least two substances 2 . 3 as well as a facility 6 for adjusting the proportions of substance in the mixture.

It is envisaged that the adjustment 6 with funds 7 is provided, through which at least one inlet 8th . 9 in the mixing room 5 is changeable in cross section. Preference is given to the means 7 formed such that by changing the cross-sectional area of the feeds 8th . 9 the inlet 8th for the one substance 2 and the feed 9 for the other stuff 3 are adjustable in relation to each other. This allows the operator of the device in an individual way its own mixture of the substances 2 . 3 put together. This is especially useful when the fabrics are perfumes. Since perfumes are usually offered to the end user only in finished mixtures, the operator can easily put together an individual mixture by means of the device, inasmuch as therefore generate their own fragrance composition.

These are the means 7 via at least one actuating element 10 operated by hand, wherein the actuating element 10 also freely accessible from the outside.

In the embodiment according to 1 are the means by at least one valve device 7 , preferably a 3-way valve formed. As a valve device 7 Ball, plate, oblique seat, rolling diaphragm or pinch valves can be used.

The device is constructed in such a way that in the flow direction 11 seen the conveyor 4 the mixing room 5 is downstream. In the flow path between conveyor 4 and mixing room 5 is a check valve 12 located facing the mixing room 5 locks.

The conveyor 4 is manually operated and designed as a pump, wherein a stroke of the pump 4 by pressing an actuator 13 he follows. In the actuator 13 is the exit opening 14 for the mixture, which preferably one the mixture upon exiting the device 1 atomizing nozzle (not shown).

The embodiment of the device according to 1 also indicates the substances to be mixed 2 . 3 each a storage container 15 . 15 ' on, which are preferably formed in the manner of a bottle.

The containers 15 . 15 ' are with a housing 16 the device 1 connected, in which preferably the adjustment 6 , the mixing room 5 and the conveyor 4 are included. The containers 15 . 15 ' are below the case 16 arranged, wherein preferably the bottom of the respective container 15 . 15 ' at the same time the footprint for parking the entire device 1 forms.

The containers 15 . 15 ' are present on the housing 16 exchangeable held by screwing. Into the containers 15 . 15 ' Each projecting a sampling line 17 , which with the respective inlet 8th . 9 the valve device 6 connected is. The sampling lines 17 extend preferably close to the bottom of the container 15 . 15 ' ,

In the inlets 8th . 9 to the mixing room 5 is each a check valve 18 provided, which in the direction of the container 15 . 15 ' locks.

The containers 15 . 15 ' are designed as refillable cartridge, which as a replacement part in the device 1 is used.

The 2 . 3 and 4 show - in a schematic representation - another embodiment of the device according to the invention 1 in different views. Components which correspond to those of the embodiment according to 1 are identical, are provided with the same reference numerals. In this respect, the description goes to 1 directed.

The device 1 according to the 2 to 4 differs from the embodiment according to 1 among other things, that the adjustment 6 medium 7 ' has, by which only the one inlet 9 is changeable in cross section. In that sense, the funds work 7 ' only one of the substances to be mixed 2 . 3 , In addition, in the device 1 according to the 2 to 4 An institution 4 ' for conveying the substances 2 . 3 provided, which is in the parked state of the device 1 extends horizontally. Under off-state is to be understood in the present case that the device 1 with their stand space 22 parked on a floor.

The conveyor 4 ' the embodiment according to the 2 to 4 is on a base plate 19 arranged. Preference is also the conveyor 4 ' , the mixing room 5 , the two check valves 18 as well as the adjustment means 7 ' on the base plate 19 arranged. To the substances 2 . 3 , from the containers 15 . 15 ' can lead to the horizontally arranged conveyor, have the sampling lines 17 a bow or kink on.

The adjustment means 7 ' the device 1 according to the 2 to 4 are designed as pinch valve. Of course, other valve devices, in particular two-way valves, can be used for this purpose.

The 5A to 5C show - in a schematic representation - another embodiment of the device according to the invention 1 , Reference numerals that are identical to those of the preceding embodiments are provided with the same reference numerals. In this respect, reference is made to the preceding description.

The device 1 according to the 5A to 5C differs from the embodiment according to the 1 among other things in that adjusting means are provided, through which the in cross section variable feeds 8th . 9 of the two substances to be mixed 2 . 3 are optionally adjustable. These are the means 7 '' as a valve device in the manner of a pinch valve device formed with an actuator 20 , which via the control element 10 by means of the adjusting device 6 is movable or displaceable in different operating positions.

The locking member 20 is in the present embodiment of the 5A to 5C between the inlets 8th . 9 arranged. In this case, the actuator 20 such a dimension, which in the initial position neither the inlet 8th still the feed 9 is changed in cross section, as in 5A is shown. Upon actuation of the adjustment 6 can the actuator 20 either in the direction of the supply line 8th or towards the supply line 9 moved, preferably moved, so that the cross section of one of the two inlets 8th . 9 is reduced by squeezing. It can with appropriate actuation of the adjustment 6 or of the actuating element 10 the bruising of the respective inflow 8th respectively. 9 until the complete shut-off of the respective feed 8th respectively. 9 respectively.

To a bending out of the respective supply line 8th respectively. 9 during actuation of the adjustment 6 To avoid is on the outsides, ie in the actuator 20 each opposite side of the supply line 8th respectively. 9 , a stationary counter element 21 provided so that the respective inflow 8th respectively. 9 between actuator 20 and counter element 21 to come to rest.

through the device according to the invention not just a mixing and atomizing of perfume possible. The principle of the invention can also be used if other cosmetics, for example Creams or gels are to be applied, which consists of at least two consist of substances to be mixed and the mixing ratio for the end user should be adjustable.

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Claims (27)

Contraption ( 1 ) for mixing at least two, preferably fluid substances ( 2 . 3 ), in particular perfumes, and applying the mixture produced in the environment or on skin, paper or the like carrier medium, in particular fragrance carrier medium, with a conveyor ( 4 . 4 ' ) for conveying the substances ( 2 . 3 ) and applying the mixture, a mixing chamber ( 5 ) for producing the mixture of the at least two substances ( 2 . 3 ) and with a facility ( 6 ) for adjusting the proportions of substances in the mixture, characterized in that the adjusting device ( 6 ) Medium ( 7 . 7 ' . 7 '' ), through which at least one inlet ( 8th . 9 ) in the mixing room ( 5 ) is variable in cross section. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the means ( 7 ' ) only to the inlet ( 9 ) one of the substances to be mixed ( 2 . 3 ) Act. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means ( 7 . 7 '' ) the feeds ( 8th . 9 ) of at least two substances to be mixed ( 2 . 3 ) are variable in cross-section. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the means ( 7 ) are formed such that the cross-sections of the inlets are adjustable in relation to each other. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the means ( 7 ' ) are formed such that optionally the cross section of the one inlet ( 8th ) or the cross section of the other inlet ( 9 ) is changeable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means ( 7 . 7 ' . 7 ' ) via at least one actuating element ( 10 ) are manually operable. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the actuating element ( 10 ) is freely accessible from the outside. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means by at least one valve device ( 7 . 7 ' . 7 ' ), preferably in the form of a two- or multi-way valve. Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the valve device ( 7 . 7 ' . 7 ' ) Has at least one ball, plate, Schrägsitz-, Rollmembran- and / or pinch valve. Apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the mixing space ( 5 ) integral part of the valve device ( 7 ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the flow direction ( 11 ), the conveyor ( 4 . 4 ' ) the mixing space ( 5 ) is connected downstream. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the flow path between the conveyor ( 4 ) and mixing space ( 5 ) a check valve ( 12 ) is arranged, which towards the mixing space ( 5 ) locks. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying device ( 4 . 4 ' ) is manually operable. Apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the conveyor as a pump ( 4 ) is formed and a stroke of the pump ( 4 ) by pressing an actuating element ( 13 ) he follows. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the conveyor ( 4 ) for conveying the substances ( 2 . 3 ) is formed by means of propellant gas, and preferably the conveying takes place by pressing an actuating element. Apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that in the actuating element ( 13 ) the outlet opening ( 14 ) is arranged for the mixture, which preferably a mixture as it exits the device ( 1 ) has atomizing nozzle. Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that containers ( 15 . 15 ' ) for storing the substances to be mixed ( 2 . 3 ) are provided, wherein preferably the container ( 15 . 15 ' ) for storing one substance each ( 2 . 3 ) are formed. Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that for storing the substances to be mixed ( 2 . 3 ) a common container with separate chambers for the substances ( 2 . 3 ) is provided. Apparatus according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the container or the Container ( 15 . 15 ' ) are formed in the manner of a bottle. Device according to one of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that the container or the container ( 15 . 15 ' ) with a preferably the adjusting device ( 6 ), the mixing chamber ( 5 ) and the conveyor ( 4 . 4 ' ) receiving housing ( 16 ) of the device ( 1 ) are connected. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the container (s) ( 15 . 15 ' ) on the housing ( 16 ) are exchangeable, preferably by means of screwing, are held. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the container (s) ( 15 . 15 ' ) with the housing ( 16 ) are permanently connected. Device according to one of claims 20 to 22, characterized in that the container or the container ( 15 . 15 ' ) below the housing ( 16 ) and to remove the substances ( 2 . 3 ) at least one sampling line ( 17 ) is provided. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective inlet ( 8th . 9 ) to the mixing room ( 5 ) a check valve ( 18 ), which towards the container ( 15 . 15 ' ) locks. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the parked state of the device ( 1 ) the conveyor ( 4 ' ) extends horizontally. Refillable cartridge ( 15 ; 15 ' ) for storing at least one substance ( 2 ; 3 ), in particular perfume, as a replacement part for a device ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Method for mixing at least two, preferably fluid substances ( 2 . 3 ), in particular fragrances, in a mixing room ( 5 ) and applying the mixture produced in the environment or on skin, paper or similar carrier medium, in particular fragrance carrier medium, in which the substance proportions are set in the mixture, characterized in that for adjusting the substance proportions in the mixture, the cross section of at least one inlet ( 8th . 9 ) in the mixing room ( 5 ) is changed.