EP0230195B1 - Two-part package - Google Patents

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EP0230195B1
EP0230195B1 EP86402934A EP86402934A EP0230195B1 EP 0230195 B1 EP0230195 B1 EP 0230195B1 EP 86402934 A EP86402934 A EP 86402934A EP 86402934 A EP86402934 A EP 86402934A EP 0230195 B1 EP0230195 B1 EP 0230195B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3205—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces
    • B65D81/3211—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces coaxially and provided with means facilitating admixture
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S215/00—Bottles and jars
    • Y10S215/08—Mixing

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  • the present invention relates to a packaging in two parts: the first part consists of two compartments separated from each other by a tearable lid; the second part consists of a perforating capsule.
  • Such packaging makes it possible to preserve, independently of one another, at least two products and to carry out their mixing only at the time of use.
  • bottles with two compartments which are arranged one above the other, each provided with a tear-off cap at their ends facing each other, and which comprise a cylindrical intermediate element integral with the upper compartment and screwing on the lower compartment.
  • the upper compartment may include cutting blades integral with its wall; the lower compartment may also include a cutting ring located on the upper edge of its side wall.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore, in particular, to provide packaging comprising in particular two compartments separated by tear-off lids, of simple manufacture and making it possible to store the products contained in each of these compartments, with a secure seal, reliable and controllable.
  • This object are achieved by packaging in two assembled parts, the first part consisting of two compartments comprising a first compartment, or container, and a second compartment, or cover, surmounting the previous, these two compartments being separated from each other by two lids, as well as by an intermediate piece joining these two compartments, this packaging being characterized in that the two lids are integral with the cover, that this cover is closed at its upper part by a stopper, and that the second part of this packaging consists of a perforating capsule capable of perforating these two lids when it is placed on the second compartment, after having removed the stopper.
  • the cover comprises at its lower part, two concentric skirts: an internal skirt on which is fixed a first cover and an external skirt, having a greater height than the previous one, on which is fixed the second cover.
  • the first cover is fixed to a ring secured to the inner skirt.
  • the container comprises a neck provided with hooking means.
  • the intermediate piece for its part, consists of a skirt bearing on the two compartments, provided with hooking means cooperating with those of the neck of the container and means for securing on the outer skirt of the cover.
  • the intermediate piece in vertical half-section, has the shape of a lying T, the bar of which is formed by the skirt and the base of which comprises hooking means.
  • the means for hooking the neck consist of a clip ring and anti-rotation notches, and those of the intermediate piece, which cooperate with the previous ones, comprise a clipping skirt and anti-rotation notches.
  • the intermediate piece is secured to the cover by clipping its skirt onto the outer skirt of the latter.
  • the inner skirt of the cover is in line with the wall of the latter.
  • an orifice is formed in the wall of the cover.
  • the ring and the neck provided with the clip skirt of the intermediate piece define openings substantially of the same axis and substantially of the same diameter.
  • cover cap As for the cover cap, it is screwed onto the latter, so as to be removable.
  • the second part of this packaging which consists of a perforating capsule, can be screwed onto this cover in place of the cap.
  • this perforating capsule comprises a cutting blade which can advantageously be semi-circular.
  • a two-part package according to the present invention comprises a first part which is constituted by two compartments: a first compartment or container 1, a second compartment or cover 2, surmounting the previous one, these two compartments being separated one on the other by two lids 3, 4, as well as by an intermediate piece 5 which joins these two compartments 1, 2.
  • the cover 2 is closed at its upper part by a plug 6.
  • the second part of this packaging consists of a perforating cap 7 which is capable of perforating the two lids 3, 4 when it is placed on the cover 2 in place of the plug 6.
  • the cover 2 has at its lower part two concentric skirts: an internal skirt 8 on which is fixed a first cover 3, and an external skirt 9, higher than the previous one, on which is fixed a second cover 4.
  • the first cover 3 is secured to a ring 10, itself secured to the inner skirt 8.
  • the solidarity between this ring 10 and the inner skirt 8 can be achieved, for example , by clipping.
  • the container 1 As for the container 1, it comprises, at its upper end, a neck 11 which is provided with hooking means.
  • the intermediate part 5 consists of a skirt 12 which bears on the two compartments, that is to say the container 1 and the cover 2, and which is also provided with hooking means cooperating with those of the neck 11 and fastening means on the outer skirt 9 of the cover 2.
  • This intermediate piece has, in vertical half-section, substantially the shape of a lying T, the bar of which is constituted by the skirt 12 and the base 13 of which comprises the means for hooking the intermediate piece on the neck 11.
  • the means for hooking the neck 11 are constituted by a clipped ring and anti-rotation notches, and those of the intermediate piece 5, which cooperate with the previous ones, comprise a clipping skirt 14 and anti-rotation notches . Due to this very structure, the intermediate piece 5 and the container 1 are integral with one another.
  • the intermediate piece 5 is secured to the cover 2 by clipping its skirt 12 onto the outer skirt 9 of this cover 2. Therefore, the intermediate piece 5 and the cover 2 are also secured to each other . Consequently, the cover 2, the intermediate piece 5 and the container 1 constitute an assembly equivalent to a one-piece bottle.
  • the inner skirt 8 of the cover 2 may be an extension of the wall 15 of this same cover.
  • the cover 2 between the internal skirt 8 and the external skirt 9, also comprises an intermediate skirt 16 also integral with the second cover 4.
  • An orifice 17 is formed in the wall 15 of the cover 2 between the intermediate skirt 16 and the external skirt 9 .
  • the cover 2 is closed at its upper part by a plug 6 which is preferably screwed.
  • a plug 6 which is preferably screwed.
  • the packaging according to the present invention comprises a second part which is constituted by a perforating capsule 7.
  • This perforating capsule is provided with a perforating blade 18 which, when the place the capsule on the cover 2, puncture the two lids 3 and 4 and cut them in a circular manner when screwing the capsule 7 onto the cover 2.
  • This cutting blade 18, as can be seen in FIG. 4 is advantageously in the form of a semicircle.
  • the ring 10 and the neck 11 provided with the clipping skirt 14 delimit openings substantially of the same axis and substantially of the same diameter.
  • the perforating capsule 7 is provided with a nozzle 19 closed for example by a plug 20 which can in particular be sectioned.
  • the container 1 is made of polyethylene, while the cover 2 is made of polyvinyl chloride.
  • the ring 10 as well as the intermediate piece 5 are made of polypropylene, as is the plug 6, the perforating capsule 7 and its perforating blade.
  • the two lids 3 and 4 are preferably made of aluminum. They can therefore be heat-sealed on the ring 10 and on the intermediate 16 and outer 9 skirts.
  • this intermediate 5 Between the second cover 4 and the base 13 of the part this intermediate 5, there can be left a very small clearance allowing a possible evacuation of a gas resulting from the decomposition of the oxidant contained in the container 1.
  • this oxidant is hydrogen peroxide
  • the decomposition of this results in the production of oxygen which can create an overpressure inside the container which is detrimental to its conservation.
  • oxygen can escape from the container 1 by borrowing this game and passing between the outer skirt 9 of the cover 2 and the skirt 12 of the intermediate piece 5: a micro-leak is thus achieved.
  • the container 1 can be made of polyethylene; the plug 6, the perforating cap 7, the ring 10 for the first cover 3 and the intermediate piece 5 are made of polypropylene.
  • the cover 2 it is made of polyvinyl chloride, while the covers 3 and 4 are made of aluminum.

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A packaging means is formed in two parts which can be assembled. The first part is constituted by two compartments comprising a first compartment or container, and a second compartment or cap surmounting the first, these two compartments being separated from each other by two diaphgrams. An intermediate part of the first part joins the two compartments. The two diaphragms are fixed to the cap which is closed at its upper portion by a stopper. The second part of this packaging means is constituted by a perforator cap capable of perforating the diaphragms when it is placed in position on the second compartment. The packaging means of this type is particularly convenient for the preservation of two products independently of each other before they are mixed for use.

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La présente invention est relative à un conditionnement en deux parties : la première partie est constituée par deux compartiments séparés l'un de l'autre par un opercule déchirable ; la seconde partie est constituée par une capsule perforatrice. Un tel conditionnement permet de conserver, indépendamment l'un de l'autre, au moins deux produits et d'effectuer leur mélange seulement au moment de l'utilisation.The present invention relates to a packaging in two parts: the first part consists of two compartments separated from each other by a tearable lid; the second part consists of a perforating capsule. Such packaging makes it possible to preserve, independently of one another, at least two products and to carry out their mixing only at the time of use.

On connâit déjà des flacons à deux compartiments qui sont disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre, munis chacun d'un opercule déchirable à leurs extrémités se faisant face, et qui comprennent un élément intermédiaire cylindrique solidaire du compartiment supérieur et se vissant sur le compartiment inférieur. Le compartiment supérieur peut comporter des lames coupantes solidaires de sa paroi ; le compartiment inférieur peut également comporter une couronne coupante située sur le bord supérieur de sa paroi latérale. En vissant cet élément intermédiaire sur le compartiment inférieur, les lames coupantes, ainsi que la couronne coupante éventuelle, déchirent les opercules, mettant ainsi en contact les produits contenus dans chacun des compartiments.We already know bottles with two compartments which are arranged one above the other, each provided with a tear-off cap at their ends facing each other, and which comprise a cylindrical intermediate element integral with the upper compartment and screwing on the lower compartment. The upper compartment may include cutting blades integral with its wall; the lower compartment may also include a cutting ring located on the upper edge of its side wall. By screwing this intermediate element on the lower compartment, the cutting blades, as well as the possible cutting crown, tear the lids, thus bringing into contact the products contained in each of the compartments.

Un tel flacon est notamment décrit dans le document EP-A-99 754. Un autre type de flacon reprenant sensiblement les mêmes moyens, notamment pour découper l'opercule séparant les deux compartiments, est divulgué dans le document EP-A-101.594.Such a bottle is described in particular in document EP-A-99 754. Another type of bottle using substantially the same means, in particular for cutting out the lid separating the two compartments, is disclosed in document EP-A-101.594.

Il faut noter que dans ces flacons de l'art antérieur, il est nécessaire de visser l'un des compartiments sur l'autre, soit directement, soit par l'intermédiaire d'un pièce solidaire de cet autre compartiment, ou d'exercer une force sur l'un d'eux en direction de l'autre, afin de perforer le ou les opercules séparant les deux compartiments. Or, les utilisateurs, en ne dosant pas correctement la force ou le couple à exercer, peuvent endommager le flacon et notamment les moyens assurant l'étanchéité entre les deux compartiments.It should be noted that in these bottles of the prior art, it is necessary to screw one of the compartments on the other, either directly, or by means of a part integral with this other compartment, or to exercise a force on one of them in the direction of the other, in order to perforate the seal (s) separating the two compartments. However, the users, by not correctly dosing the force or the torque to be exerted, can damage the bottle and in particular the means ensuring the sealing between the two compartments.

Aussi la présente invention a-t-elle, en particulier, pour but de fournir un conditionnement comprenant notamment deux compartiments séparés par des opercules déchirables, de fabrication simple et permettant de conserver les produits contenus dans chacun de ces compartiments, avec une étanchéité sûre, fiable et contrôlable.The object of the present invention is therefore, in particular, to provide packaging comprising in particular two compartments separated by tear-off lids, of simple manufacture and making it possible to store the products contained in each of these compartments, with a secure seal, reliable and controllable.

Ce but, ainsi que d'autres qui apparaîtront par la suite, sont atteints par un conditionnement en deux parties assemblables, la première partie étant constituée par deux compartiments comprenant un premier compartiment, ou récipient, et un second compartiment, ou couvercle, surmontant le précédent, ces deux compartiments étant séparés l'un de l'autre par deux opercules, ainsi que par une pièce intermédiaire réunissant ces deux compartiments, ce conditionnement étant caractérisé par le fait que les deux opercules sont solidaires du couvercle, que ce couvercle est obturé à sa partie supérieure par un bouchon, et que la seconde partie de ce conditionnement est constituée par une capsule perforatrice apte à perforer ces deux opercules lorsqu'elle est mise en place sur le second compartiment, après avoir enlevé le bouchon.This object, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved by packaging in two assembled parts, the first part consisting of two compartments comprising a first compartment, or container, and a second compartment, or cover, surmounting the previous, these two compartments being separated from each other by two lids, as well as by an intermediate piece joining these two compartments, this packaging being characterized in that the two lids are integral with the cover, that this cover is closed at its upper part by a stopper, and that the second part of this packaging consists of a perforating capsule capable of perforating these two lids when it is placed on the second compartment, after having removed the stopper.

De préférence, le couvercle comporte à sa partie inférieure, deux jupes concentriques: une jupe intérieure sur laquelle est fixé un premier opercule et une jupe extérieure, ayant une plus grande hauteur que la précédente, sur laquelle est fixé le second opercule.Preferably, the cover comprises at its lower part, two concentric skirts: an internal skirt on which is fixed a first cover and an external skirt, having a greater height than the previous one, on which is fixed the second cover.

Avantageusement, le premier opercule est fixé sur une bague solidaire de la jupe intérieure.Advantageously, the first cover is fixed to a ring secured to the inner skirt.

De préférence, le récipient comporte un goulot muni de moyens d'accrochage.Preferably, the container comprises a neck provided with hooking means.

La pièce intermédiaire, quant à elle, est constituée d'une jupe prenant appui sur les deux compartiments, munie de moyens d'accrochage coopérant avec ceux du goulot du récipient et de moyens de solidarisation sur la jupe extérieure du couvercle.The intermediate piece, for its part, consists of a skirt bearing on the two compartments, provided with hooking means cooperating with those of the neck of the container and means for securing on the outer skirt of the cover.

Avantageusement, la pièce intermédiaire, en demi-coupe verticale, a la forme d'un T couché, dont la barre est constituée par la jupe et dont la base comporte des moyens d'accrochage.Advantageously, the intermediate piece, in vertical half-section, has the shape of a lying T, the bar of which is formed by the skirt and the base of which comprises hooking means.

De préférence, les moyens d'accrochage du goulot sont constitués par une bague à clips et des crans anti-rotation, et ceux de la pièce intermédiaire, qui coopèrent avec les précédents, comprennent une jupe de clipsage et des crans anti-rotation.Preferably, the means for hooking the neck consist of a clip ring and anti-rotation notches, and those of the intermediate piece, which cooperate with the previous ones, comprise a clipping skirt and anti-rotation notches.

Avantageusement, la pièce intermédiaire est solidaire du couvercle par clipsage de sa jupe sur la jupe extérieure de celui-ci.Advantageously, the intermediate piece is secured to the cover by clipping its skirt onto the outer skirt of the latter.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la jupe intérieure du couvercle est dans le prolongement de la paroi de celui-ci.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner skirt of the cover is in line with the wall of the latter.

Entre la jupe extérieure et la jupe intérieure du couvercle est située une jupe intermédiaire sur laquelle est également fixé le second opercule.Between the outer skirt and the inner skirt of the cover is located an intermediate skirt on which the second cover is also fixed.

Avantageusement, entre cette jupe intermédiaire et cette jupe extérieure, est ménagé un orifice dans la paroi du couvercle.Advantageously, between this intermediate skirt and this outer skirt, an orifice is formed in the wall of the cover.

De préférence, la bague et le goulot muni de la jupe de clipsage de la pièce intermédiaire délimitent des ouvertures sensiblement de même axe et sensiblement de même diamètre.Preferably, the ring and the neck provided with the clip skirt of the intermediate piece define openings substantially of the same axis and substantially of the same diameter.

Quant au bouchon du couvercle, il est vissé sur ce dernier, de façon à être amovible.As for the cover cap, it is screwed onto the latter, so as to be removable.

La seconde partie de ce conditionnement qui est constituée par une capsule perforatrice, peut être vissée sur ce couvercle à la place du bouchon.The second part of this packaging, which consists of a perforating capsule, can be screwed onto this cover in place of the cap.

De préférence, cette capsule perforatrice comporte une lame coupante qui peut être avantageusement semi-circulaire.Preferably, this perforating capsule comprises a cutting blade which can advantageously be semi-circular.

La description qui va suivre et qui ne présente aucun caractère limitatif, doit être lue en regard des figures annexées parmi lesquelles :

  • - la figure 1 représente une vue extérieure du conditionnement selon la présente invention lorsque la capsule perforatrice est en place ;
  • - la figure 2 est une coupe verticale de ce même conditionnement, mais en phase de stockage ;
  • - la figure 3 est une coupe verticale du conditionnement selon la figure 1 ; et
  • - la figure 4 est une coupe transversale selon la ligne IV-IV de la figure 3.
The description which follows and which does not have any limiting character, must be read with reference to the appended figures among which:
  • - Figure 1 shows an external view of the packaging according to the present invention when the perforator capsule is in place;
  • - Figure 2 is a vertical section of the same packaging, but in the storage phase;
  • - Figure 3 is a vertical section of the packaging according to Figure 1; and
  • - Figure 4 is a cross section along the line IV-IV of Figure 3.

Ainsi qu'on peut notamment le voir sur les figures 1 et 2, un conditionnement en deux parties selon la présente invention comprend une première partie qui est constituée par deux compartiments : un premier compartiment ou récipient 1, un second compartiment ou couvercle 2, surmontant le précédent, ces deux compartiments étant séparés l'un de l'autre par deux opercules 3, 4, ainsi que par une pièce intermédiaire 5 qui réunit ces deux compartiments 1, 2. Le couvercle 2 est obturé à sa partie supérieure par un bouchon 6. La seconde partie de ce conditionnement est constituée par une capsule perforatrice 7 qui est apte à perforer les deux opercules 3, 4 lorsqu'elle est mise en place sur le couvercle 2 à la place du bouchon 6.As can be seen in particular in the figures 1 and 2, a two-part package according to the present invention comprises a first part which is constituted by two compartments: a first compartment or container 1, a second compartment or cover 2, surmounting the previous one, these two compartments being separated one on the other by two lids 3, 4, as well as by an intermediate piece 5 which joins these two compartments 1, 2. The cover 2 is closed at its upper part by a plug 6. The second part of this packaging consists of a perforating cap 7 which is capable of perforating the two lids 3, 4 when it is placed on the cover 2 in place of the plug 6.

Le couvercle 2 comporte à sa partie inférieure deux jupes concentriques : une jupe intérieure 8 sur laquelle est fixée un premier opercule 3, et une jupe extérieure 9, plus haute que la précédente, sur laquelle est fixé un second opercule 4.The cover 2 has at its lower part two concentric skirts: an internal skirt 8 on which is fixed a first cover 3, and an external skirt 9, higher than the previous one, on which is fixed a second cover 4.

Selon un mode avantageux de réalisation de la présente invention, le premier opercule 3 est solidaire d'une bague 10, elle-même solidaire de la jupe intérieure 8. La solidarité entre cette bague 10 et la jupe intérieure 8 peut être réalisée, par exemple, par clipsage.According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the first cover 3 is secured to a ring 10, itself secured to the inner skirt 8. The solidarity between this ring 10 and the inner skirt 8 can be achieved, for example , by clipping.

Quant au récipient 1, il comporte, à son extrémité supérieure, un goulot 11 qui est muni de moyens d'accrochage.As for the container 1, it comprises, at its upper end, a neck 11 which is provided with hooking means.

La pièce intermédiaire 5 est constituée d'une jupe 12 qui prend appui sur les deux compartiments, c'est-à-dire le récipient 1 et le couvercle 2, et qui est également munie de moyens d'accrochage coopérant avec ceux du goulot 11 et de moyens de solidarisation sur la jupe extérieure 9 du couvercle 2.The intermediate part 5 consists of a skirt 12 which bears on the two compartments, that is to say the container 1 and the cover 2, and which is also provided with hooking means cooperating with those of the neck 11 and fastening means on the outer skirt 9 of the cover 2.

Cette pièce intermédiaire, selon le présent exemple de réalisation, a, en demi-coupe verticale, sensiblement la forme d'un T couché, dont la barre est constituée par la jupe 12 et dont la base 13 comporte les moyens d'accrochage de la pièce intermédiaire sur le goulot 11.This intermediate piece, according to the present exemplary embodiment, has, in vertical half-section, substantially the shape of a lying T, the bar of which is constituted by the skirt 12 and the base 13 of which comprises the means for hooking the intermediate piece on the neck 11.

Par exemple, les moyens d'accrochage du goulot 11 sont constitués par une bague clipsée et des crans anti-rotation, et ceux de la pièce intermédiaire 5, qui coopèrent avec les précédents, comprennent une jupe de clipsage 14 et des crans anti-rotation. Du fait de cette structure même, la pièce intermédiaire 5 et le récipient 1 sont solidaires l'un de l'autre.For example, the means for hooking the neck 11 are constituted by a clipped ring and anti-rotation notches, and those of the intermediate piece 5, which cooperate with the previous ones, comprise a clipping skirt 14 and anti-rotation notches . Due to this very structure, the intermediate piece 5 and the container 1 are integral with one another.

Par ailleurs, la pièce intermédiaire 5 est solidaire du couvercle 2 par clipsage de sa jupe 12 sur la jupe extérieure 9 de ce couvercle 2. De ce fait, la pièce intermédiaire 5 et le couvercle 2 sont également solidaires l'un de l'autre. En conséquence, le couvercle 2, la pièce intermédiaire 5 et le récipient 1 constituent un ensemble équivalent à un flacon monobloc.Furthermore, the intermediate piece 5 is secured to the cover 2 by clipping its skirt 12 onto the outer skirt 9 of this cover 2. Therefore, the intermediate piece 5 and the cover 2 are also secured to each other . Consequently, the cover 2, the intermediate piece 5 and the container 1 constitute an assembly equivalent to a one-piece bottle.

Pour des raisons de fabrication, il peut être avantageux que la jupe intérieure 8 du couvercle 2 soit dans le prolongement de la paroi 15 de ce même couvercle.For manufacturing reasons, it may be advantageous for the inner skirt 8 of the cover 2 to be an extension of the wall 15 of this same cover.

Le couvercle 2, entre la jupe intérieure 8 et la jupe extérieure 9, comprend également une jupe intermédiaire 16 solidaire aussi du second opercule 4. Un orifice 17 est ménagé dans la paroi 15 du couvercle 2 entre la jupe intermédiaire 16 et la jupe extérieure 9.The cover 2, between the internal skirt 8 and the external skirt 9, also comprises an intermediate skirt 16 also integral with the second cover 4. An orifice 17 is formed in the wall 15 of the cover 2 between the intermediate skirt 16 and the external skirt 9 .

Il y a lieu de remarquer que l'espace délimité par la paroi 15, les deux jupes intermédiaire 16 et extérieure 9, et le second opercule 4 est totalement clos par l'orifice 17, il est donc possible de vérifier l'étanchéité du second opercule ; auparavant, ou aura pu vérifier l'étanchéité du premier opercule après sa fixation sur la bague 10.It should be noted that the space delimited by the wall 15, the two intermediate 16 and outer 9 skirts, and the second cover 4 is completely closed by the orifice 17, it is therefore possible to check the tightness of the second operculum; previously, or could have checked the tightness of the first seal after it has been fixed on the ring 10.

En phase de stockage, le couvercle 2 est obturé à sa partie supérieure par un bouchon 6 qui est, de préférence, vissé. En phase d'utilisation, il faut donc, d'une part, pouvoir mélanger les produits contenus séparémement dans le récipient 1 et le couvercle 2 et, d'autre part, disposer d'un bouchon permettant de contrôler l'écoulement du produit mélangé. C'est pourquoi, le conditionnement, selon la présente invention, comprend une seconde partie qui est constituée par une capsule perforatrice 7.In the storage phase, the cover 2 is closed at its upper part by a plug 6 which is preferably screwed. In the use phase, it is therefore necessary, on the one hand, to be able to mix the products contained separately in the container 1 and the cover 2 and, on the other hand, to have a plug allowing the flow of the mixed product to be controlled. . This is why the packaging according to the present invention comprises a second part which is constituted by a perforating capsule 7.

En phase d'utilisation, il faut donc retire le bouchon 6 et le remplacer par la capsule perforatrice 7 qui se visse à la partie supérieure du couvercle 2. Cette capsule perforatrice est munie d'une lame perforante 18 qui, lors de la mise en place de la capsule sur le couvercle 2, crève les deux opercules 3 et 4 et les découpe de façon circulaire lors du vissage de la capsule 7 sur le couvercle 2. Cette lame coupante 18, ainsi qu'on peut le voir sur la figure 4, est avantageusement en forme d'un demi-cercle.In the use phase, it is therefore necessary to remove the plug 6 and replace it with the perforating capsule 7 which is screwed to the upper part of the cover 2. This perforating capsule is provided with a perforating blade 18 which, when the place the capsule on the cover 2, puncture the two lids 3 and 4 and cut them in a circular manner when screwing the capsule 7 onto the cover 2. This cutting blade 18, as can be seen in FIG. 4 , is advantageously in the form of a semicircle.

Pour faciliter le découpage des opercules 3 et 4, il est préférable que la bague 10 et le goulot 11 muni de la jupe de clipsage 14 délimitent des ouvertures sensiblement de même axe et sensiblement de même diamètre.To facilitate the cutting of the lids 3 and 4, it is preferable that the ring 10 and the neck 11 provided with the clipping skirt 14 delimit openings substantially of the same axis and substantially of the same diameter.

La capsule perforatrice 7 est munie d'un ajutage 19 obturé par exemple par un bouchon 20 qui peut être notamment sectionné. Selon le présent exemple de réalisation, le récipient 1 est réalisé en polyéthylène, tandis que le couvercle 2 est en polychlorure de vinyle. La bague 10 de même que la pièce intermédiaire 5 sont réalisées en polypropylène, de même que le bouchon 6, la capsule perforatrice 7 et sa lame perforatrice. Les deux opercules 3 et 4 sont de préférence en aluminium. Ils peuvent donc être thermoscellés sur la bague 10 et sur les jupes intermédiaire 16 et extérieure 9.The perforating capsule 7 is provided with a nozzle 19 closed for example by a plug 20 which can in particular be sectioned. According to the present embodiment, the container 1 is made of polyethylene, while the cover 2 is made of polyvinyl chloride. The ring 10 as well as the intermediate piece 5 are made of polypropylene, as is the plug 6, the perforating capsule 7 and its perforating blade. The two lids 3 and 4 are preferably made of aluminum. They can therefore be heat-sealed on the ring 10 and on the intermediate 16 and outer 9 skirts.

La réalisation de la première partie du conditionnement selon la présente invention peut par exemple être effectuée dans l'ordre suivant :

  • a) sur le goulot 11 du récipient 1, on clipse la partie intermédiaire 5, et on remplit ce récipient d'un produit tel qu'un oxydant.
  • b) pendant ce temps, on soude le premier opercule 3 sur la bague 10 et on vérifie la tenue à la pression de la soudure ; puis on elipse cette bague 10 sur la jupe intérieure 8 du couvercle 2 ; on peut alors souder le second opercule 4 sur les jupes intermédiaire 16 et extérieure 9 de ce même couvercle 2 : grâce à l'orifice 17, on vérifie la tenue à la pression de cette soudure ;
  • c) on solidarise par clipsage le couvercle 2 muni de ces deux opercules sur la pièce intermédiaire 5 ;
  • d) on remplit le couvercle 2 de son produit et on visse le bouchon 6.
The production of the first part of the packaging according to the present invention can for example be carried out in the following order:
  • a) on the neck 11 of the container 1, the intermediate part 5 is clipped, and this container is filled with a product such as an oxidant.
  • b) during this time, the first seal 3 is welded to the ring 10 and the resistance to pressure of the weld is checked; then this ring 10 is obliterated on the inner skirt 8 of the cover 2; we can then weld the second cover 4 on the intermediate 16 and outer 9 skirts of the same cover 2: thanks to the orifice 17, we verify the resistance to pressure of this weld;
  • c) the cover 2 provided with these two covers is secured by clipping onto the intermediate piece 5;
  • d) the cover 2 is filled with its product and the plug 6 is screwed.

Entre le second opercule 4 et la base 13 de la pièce intermédiaire 5, il peut être laissé un très faible jeu permettant une évacuation éventuelle d'un gaz issu de la décomposition de l'oxydant contenu dans le récipient 1. En effet, si cet oxydant est de l'eau oxygénée, la décomposition de celle-ci entraîne une production d'oxygène pouvant créer une surpression à l'intérieur du récipient dommageable à sa conservation. Mais, du fait du jeu décrit ci-dessus, l'oxygène peut s'échapper du récipient 1 en empruntant ce jeu et en passant entre la jupe extérieure 9 du couvercle 2 et la jupe 12 de la pièce intermédiaire 5 : une micro-fuite est ainsi réalisée.Between the second cover 4 and the base 13 of the part this intermediate 5, there can be left a very small clearance allowing a possible evacuation of a gas resulting from the decomposition of the oxidant contained in the container 1. In fact, if this oxidant is hydrogen peroxide, the decomposition of this results in the production of oxygen which can create an overpressure inside the container which is detrimental to its conservation. But, due to the game described above, oxygen can escape from the container 1 by borrowing this game and passing between the outer skirt 9 of the cover 2 and the skirt 12 of the intermediate piece 5: a micro-leak is thus achieved.

Le récipient 1 peut être en polyéthylène ; le bouchon 6, la capsule perforatrice 7, la bague 10 pour le premier opercule 3 et la pièce intermédiaire 5 sont réalisés en polypropylène. Quant au couvercle 2, il est en polychlorure de vinyle, tandis que les opercules 3 et 4 sont en aluminium.The container 1 can be made of polyethylene; the plug 6, the perforating cap 7, the ring 10 for the first cover 3 and the intermediate piece 5 are made of polypropylene. As for the cover 2, it is made of polyvinyl chloride, while the covers 3 and 4 are made of aluminum.

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1. A package in two parts which can be fitted together, the first part being constituted by two compartments comprising a first compartment or container (1), and a second compartment or cap (2) surmounting the former, these two compartments being separated from each other by two diaphragms (3, 4), as well as by an intermediate component (5) joining the said two compartments, which package is characterized in that the said two diaphragms (3, 4) are fixed to the said cap (2), that this cap (2) is obturated in its upper portion.by a stopper (6), and that the second part of the package is constituted by a perforating cover cap (7) capable of perforating these two diaphragms (3, 4) when it is positioned on the second compartment (2) after the stopper (6) has been withdrawn.
2. A package according to claim 1, characterized in that the said cap (2) comprises in its lower portion two concentric skirts: an inner skirt (8) whereon there is fixed a first diaphragm (3) and an outer skirt (9) which is higher than the former whereon the second diaphragm (4) is fixed.
3. A package according to claim 2, characterized in that the said first diaphragm (3) is fixed to a ring joined to the inner skirt (8).
4. A package according to any one of claims to 3, characterized in that the said container (1) comprises a neck (11) provided with fastening means.
5. A package according to claim 4, characterized in that the said intermediate component (5) is constituted by a skirt (12) bearing on the two compartments, provided with fastening means, cooperating with those of the said neck (11) of the container (1) and with means for fixing to the outer skirt (9) of the said cap (2).
6. A package according to claim 5, characterized in that the said intermediate component (5) has, in a vertical half cross section, the shape of a recumbent capital T whose bar is formed by the said skirt (12) and whose base (13) includes fastening means.
7. A package according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the fastening means of the said neck (11) are constituted by a ring (10) with clips and anti-rotation stops, and those of the said intermediate component (5) which cooperate with the former, comprise a catch engagement skirt (14) and anti-rotation stops.
8. A package according to claims 2 and 5 taken simultaneously, characterized in that the said intermediate component (5) is fixed to the said cap (2), by the catch engagement of its skirt (12) on the outer skirt (9) of the latter.
9. A package according to claim 2, characterized in that the said inner skirt (8) of the cap (2) lies in the extension of the wall (15) of the latter.
10. A package according to claim 2, characterized in that between the said outer skirt (9) and the said inner skirt (8) of the cap (2), there is situated an intermediate skirt (16) whereto there is also fixed the said second diaphragm (4).
11. A package according to claim 10, characterized in that an orifice (17) is arranged in the said wall (15) of the cap (2) between the said intermediate skirt (16) and the said outer skirt (9).
12. A package according to claim 7, characterized in that the said ring (10) and the said neck (11) provided with the catch engagement skirt (14) of the said intermediate component (5) delimit openings which are substantially coaxial and have substantially the same diameter.
13. A package according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the said stopper (6) of the cap (2) is screwed onto this latter.
14. A package according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the said second part of the said package is constituted by a perforating cover cap (7) which can be screwed on the said cap (2) instead of the said stopper (6).
15. A package according to claim 14, characterized in that the said perforating cover cap (7) comprises a cutting blade (18) allowing the said diaphragms (3 and 4) to be cut.
16. A package according to claim 15, characterized in that the said cutting blade (18) is semicircular.
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