EP0265329B1 - Packaging device comprising a cap to be fixed in a sealed manner - Google Patents

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EP0265329B1
EP0265329B1 EP87402303A EP87402303A EP0265329B1 EP 0265329 B1 EP0265329 B1 EP 0265329B1 EP 87402303 A EP87402303 A EP 87402303A EP 87402303 A EP87402303 A EP 87402303A EP 0265329 B1 EP0265329 B1 EP 0265329B1
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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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
    • 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
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • 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
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/16—Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0006—Upper closure
    • B65D2251/0018—Upper closure of the 43-type
    • 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
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
    • B65D2251/0081—Lower closure of the 43-type

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  • the present invention relates to packages having an oval, approximately oval or rectangular shape in section, and which include a cap of the same shape which must be able to be removed easily while ensuring perfect sealing with the body of the package which supports it, so that the product contained is kept away from the atmosphere.
  • the present invention creates a new packaging which makes it possible to ensure sealing by a seal maintained under pressure.
  • the packaging of the invention finds a particularly advantageous application for containing cosmetics and similar products which must be protected from oxidation due to air and which must not be able to soil clothing or the inside of a bag.
  • the packaging device comprising a cap to be closed in a sealed manner
  • the cap internally contains a seal completely covering the interior of the cap and corresponding to a bearing surface of the body of the packaging device , said body having the same shape, in section, as the cap and laterally forming studs cooperating with locking elements formed on lateral tabs of the cap or of a movable element carried by the cap, so that the seal is compressed on the reach when the packaging device is closed.
  • the packaging device to which the invention applies comprises a body 1 intended to contain various products, for example a cosmetic product, and the body 1 can be associated with a control 2 for example a knurled button for axially moving the product 3 which can be a make-up, a stick of lipstick, a deodorant product or other similar products.
  • a control 2 for example a knurled button for axially moving the product 3 which can be a make-up, a stick of lipstick, a deodorant product or other similar products.
  • the body 1 is shaped in section to be substantially oval as illustrated in FIG. 3 and it has, at least at its upper part, flats 1a, 16 from which protrude studs 4 whose function is explained in the following.
  • the upper part of the body 1 also forms a bearing surface 5 for a seal 6 which is fitted into a cover 7.
  • the drawing shows that the seal 6 delimits, advantageously, a rebate 8 enveloping the bearing surface 5 of the body 1.
  • the drawing also shows that the cover 7 has a dropped edge 7a which serves as a retainer for the seal 6 and which bears on the studs 4 when the body 1 is closed.
  • the cover 7 has the same oval shape as the body 1 but can be made of a different material or at least of a different color when it is desired that the packaging has a remarkable appearance.
  • the top of the cover 7 forms an end piece 9 having an internal groove 10.
  • the end piece 9 in turn forms a plug for a tubular part 11 of circular section and the outside diameter of which corresponds to the internal diameter of the end piece 9.
  • the tubular part 11 has a rod 12, or other locking protuberances, intended to be forced into the internal groove 10 of the end piece 9.
  • the tubular part 11 is formed in one piece with a cap 13, the external wall of which is of oval section to correspond exactly to the body 1 and appear in the extension of this body.
  • the cap 13 can be made in a material different from that of body 1 or having another color or another texture.
  • the latter advantageously has a shoulder 14 which abuts the top of the cover 7 when the tubular part 11 is locked in the end piece 9.
  • the cap 13 delimits two diametrically opposite tabs 15 which have at their base projecting surfaces 16 corresponding to the undersides of the studs 4 formed by the body 1.
  • Fig. 4 shows that the studs 4 and the projecting parts 16 delimit complementary ramps 4a, 16a and preferably also a locking projection 17.
  • stops 18, 19 are formed on the top of the cover 7 and are arranged so that the internal wall of the cap 13 comes to bear against said stops 18,19 when the cap 13 is turned by a certain angle relative to the body 1, this angle having to be at least equal to that which allows the projection of the projecting surfaces 16 of the studs 4.
  • this angle can be of the order of 30 to 45 °.
  • the cap To install the cap, it is presented as shown in fig. 3 by forming an angle relative to the body 1 that the locking projections 17 are angularly offset with respect to the studs 4.
  • Fig. 3 shows that the stops 18, 19 allow guiding for a correct presentation of the cap 13 relative to the body 1.
  • the cap is then rotated relative to the body so that the projecting surfaces 16 are engaged under the studs 4, so that the complementary ramps 4a, 16a tend to tighten the cap 13 on the body 1.
  • the clamping action has the effect of strongly applying the seal 6, in particular its rebate 8, against the bearing surface 5 of the body 1 which ensures a complete seal between said body 1 and the cover 7 and, consequently, insulation of the product contained in the ambient atmosphere.
  • the cap 13 is made of synthetic resin having a certain flexibility, it is also possible to put the cap and the cover in place by simple sliding, the tabs 15 being elastically deformed when they pass over the studs 4.
  • the body 1 defines a scope 5 for a seal 6 which, in the examples shown, constitutes at the same time a cover covering the body 1 and fitting the scope 5.
  • the seal 6 is covered by the cap 13 to which it is joined by any suitable means, for example by interlocking members.
  • Fig. 17 shows that the cap 13 can be provided internally with sockets 20 having a collar 21 and that the seal 6 can be provided with corresponding fingers 22 comprising a ring 23.
  • the rings 23 of the fingers 22 are locked by the collars 21 inside the sockets 20 which secures the two parts together.
  • a stirrup 24 is arranged by its crosspiece, preferably of small width, in a slot 25 in the cap 13 and, where appropriate, in the seal 6.
  • the branches 24a of the stirrup bear on the sides of the seals 6 and of the body 1 and have an interlocking groove 26 for each of the studs 4 of the body 1.
  • the underside of the stud 4 is advantageously curved, which has the effect of moving the stirrup according to the arrow f, when it covers the stud and, therefore, to tighten the seal 6 on the surface 5 of the body 1.
  • the seal 6 forms a cradle 27 and the branches 24b of the stirrup 24 are locked by a pin 24, tightened in the cradle 27.
  • the cap 13 is scalloped to fit the pin 21. In rotating the branches 24b of the stirrup, these escape the studs 4, which allows the opening of the body 1.
  • the top of the cap 13 is substantially shaped like a cylinder and it is partially covered by a cylindrical sector 28 formed by the stirrup 24 and the branches 24c of which are articulated on axes 29 engaged in holes seal and cap.
  • the end of the branches 24c of the stirrup cooperates with a stud 4 of the body 1.
  • the stirrup which allows the branches 24c to release the studs 4.
  • a relatively rigid resin is advantageously used for the manufacture of the stirrup, for example polystyrene, and flexible resins for the cap 13 and the seal 6, for example polyethylene .
  • the cap 13 forms lateral tabs 30 whose upper part 30a projects relative to the bottom of a housing 31, so that said tabs can pivot slightly.
  • the tabs which are, in a way, similar to the branches of the stirrups described have an interlocking groove 26 for each stud 4 of the body 1. If the elasticity of the material constituting the cap 13 is not sufficient, an elastic element 32 is arranged to bear against the sides of the upper part 30a of the legs 30, possibly via the parts of the seal 6.
  • the variant of figs. 15 and 16 illustrates an embodiment according to which the cap 13 has at least two dovetail grooves 33 in which are sliding tabs 34 delimiting the housing 26 to be used to fit each of the studs 4 when the seal 6 is sufficiently compressed.
  • the cap 13 is crossed by a pusher 35 having branches 36 forming tabs 37 for fitting the studs 4.
  • the branches 36 are supported, by a rigid part 36a, on the top of the joint 6 while they are, they - same, flexible. By exerting pressure on the pusher 35, this has the effect of pivoting the tabs 37 to release them from the studs 4.
  • the pusher 35 projects from the cap 13 through an opening 38 of the latter and said cap is connected to the seal 6 as explained in the foregoing with reference to FIG. 17, by sockets 20 in which the fingers 22 are clamped and locked.
  • the body 1 it is advantageous for the body 1 to be surrounded by an envelope 39 to which it is connected by interlocking rings.

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The packing device has a cap insidely containing a cover provided with a seal corresponding to a bearing surface of the body of the packing device. The body forming lateral studs cooperates with protruding bearing surfaces formed by lugs defined by the cap.

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La présente invention concerne les emballages présentant en section une forme ovale, approximativement ovale ou rectangulaire, et qui comprennent un capuchon de même forme devant pouvoir être ôté facilement tout en assurant une étanchéité parfaite avec le corps de l'emballage qui le supporte, afin que le produit contenu soit maintenu à l'abri de l'atmosphère.The present invention relates to packages having an oval, approximately oval or rectangular shape in section, and which include a cap of the same shape which must be able to be removed easily while ensuring perfect sealing with the body of the package which supports it, so that the product contained is kept away from the atmosphere.

Ces emballages sont utilisés en particulier dans le domaine de la parfumerie et de la pharmacie mais jusqu'à présent leur étanchéité est illusoire car elle n'est assurée que par des joints frottants puisque la forme tant du corps que du capuchon de l'emballage fait que la fermeture est assurée par coulissement.These packaging are used in particular in the field of perfumery and pharmacy but until now their sealing is illusory because it is only ensured by friction seals since the shape of both the body and the cap of the packaging makes that the closure is ensured by sliding.

La présente invention crée un nouvel emballage qui permet d'assurer l'étanchéité par un joint maintenu sous pression.The present invention creates a new packaging which makes it possible to ensure sealing by a seal maintained under pressure.

L'emballage de l'invention trouve une application particulièrement intéressante pour contenir des cosmétiques et produits analogues qui doivent être protégés de l'oxydation due à l'air et qui ne doivent pas pouvoir souiller des vêtements ou l'intérieur d'un sac.The packaging of the invention finds a particularly advantageous application for containing cosmetics and similar products which must be protected from oxidation due to air and which must not be able to soil clothing or the inside of a bag.

Conformément à l'invention, le dispositif d'emballage comportant un capuchon devant être fermé de manière étanche est caractérisé en ce que le capuchon contient intérieurement un joint couvrant complètement l'intérieur du capuchon et correspondant à une portée du corps du dispositif d'emballage, ledit corps présentant la même forme, en section, que le capuchon et formant latéralement des plots coopérant avec des éléments de verrouillage formés sur des pattes latérales du capuchon ou d'un élément mobile portée par le capuchon, de sorte que le joint est comprimé sur la portée lorsque le dispositif d'emballage est fermé.According to the invention, the packaging device comprising a cap to be closed in a sealed manner is characterized in that the cap internally contains a seal completely covering the interior of the cap and corresponding to a bearing surface of the body of the packaging device , said body having the same shape, in section, as the cap and laterally forming studs cooperating with locking elements formed on lateral tabs of the cap or of a movable element carried by the cap, so that the seal is compressed on the reach when the packaging device is closed.

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

Des formes de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention sont représentés, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, aux dessins annexés.

  • La fig. 1 est une élévation latérale du dispositif d'emballage de l'invention.
  • La fig. 2 est une coupe-élévation partielle sensiblement axiale du dispositif de la fig. 1.
  • La fig. 3 est une coupe vue suivant la ligne III-III de la fig. 2.
  • La fig. 4 est une élévation partiellement arrachée correspondant à la fig. 1 mais tournée de 90° par rapport à cette figure.
  • La fig. 5 est une coupe-élévation illustrant une première forme de réalisation du dispositif d'emballage de l'invention.
  • La fig. 6 est une coupe vue suivant la ligne VI-VI de la fig. 5.
  • La fig. 7 est une coupe schématique illustrant un détail de réalisation.
  • La fig. 8 est une élévation, partie en coupe, illustrant une variante.
  • La fig. 9 est une coupe suivant la ligne IX-IX de la fig. 8.
  • La fig. 10 est une coupe d'une autre variante.
  • La fig. 11 est une coupe suivant la ligne XI-XI de la fig. 10.
  • La fig. 12 est une coupe-élévation montrant encore une autre variante.
  • La fig. 13 est une coupe vue suivant la ligne XIII-XIII de la fig. 12.
  • La fig. 14 est une perspective illustrant un détail de réalisation.
  • La fig. 15 est une coupe d'une autre variante.
  • La fig. 16 est une demi-coupe illustrant une position caractéristique.
  • La fig. 17 est une perspective illustrant un détail de réalisation pour la jonction de deux des pièces du dispositif de l'invention.
  • La fig. 18 est une coupe-élévation d'une variante supplémentaire.
Embodiments of the subject of the invention are shown, by way of nonlimiting examples, in the accompanying drawings.
  • Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the packaging device of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a substantially axial partial sectional elevation of the device of FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a section seen along line III-III of FIG. 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a partially cutaway elevation corresponding to FIG. 1 but rotated 90 ° relative to this figure.
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation illustrating a first embodiment of the packaging device of the invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a section taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 5.
  • Fig. 7 is a schematic section illustrating an embodiment detail.
  • Fig. 8 is an elevation, partly in section, illustrating a variant.
  • Fig. 9 is a section along the line IX-IX of FIG. 8.
  • Fig. 10 is a section of another variant.
  • Fig. 11 is a section along the line XI-XI of FIG. 10.
  • Fig. 12 is a sectional elevation showing yet another variant.
  • Fig. 13 is a section seen along the line XIII-XIII of FIG. 12.
  • Fig. 14 is a perspective illustrating an embodiment detail.
  • Fig. 15 is a section of another variant.
  • Fig. 16 is a half-section illustrating a characteristic position.
  • Fig. 17 is a perspective illustrating an embodiment detail for joining two of the parts of the device of the invention.
  • Fig. 18 is a sectional elevation of an additional variant.

Le dispositif d'emballage auquel s'applique l'invention comporte un corps 1 destiné à contenir des produits divers, par exemple un produit cosmétique, et le corps 1 peut être associé à une commande 2 par exemple un bouton molleté pour déplacer axialement le produit 3 qui peut être un fard, un bâtonnet de rouge à lèvres, un produit déodorant ou d'autres produits analogues.The packaging device to which the invention applies comprises a body 1 intended to contain various products, for example a cosmetic product, and the body 1 can be associated with a control 2 for example a knurled button for axially moving the product 3 which can be a make-up, a stick of lipstick, a deodorant product or other similar products.

Le corps 1 est conformé en section pour être sensiblement ovale ainsi que l'illustre la fig. 3 et il présente, au moins à sa partie supérieure, des méplats 1a, 16 à partir desquels font saillie des plots 4 dont la fonction est exposée dans ce qui suit. La partie supérieure du corps 1 forme aussi une portée 5 pour un joint 6 qui est emboîté dans un couvercle 7.The body 1 is shaped in section to be substantially oval as illustrated in FIG. 3 and it has, at least at its upper part, flats 1a, 16 from which protrude studs 4 whose function is explained in the following. The upper part of the body 1 also forms a bearing surface 5 for a seal 6 which is fitted into a cover 7.

Le dessin montre que le joint 6 délimite, avantageusement, une feuillure 8 enveloppant la portée 5 du corps 1.The drawing shows that the seal 6 delimits, advantageously, a rebate 8 enveloping the bearing surface 5 of the body 1.

Le dessin montre, de plus, que le couvercle 7 présente un bord tombé 7a qui sert de retenue au joint 6 et qui prend appui sur les plots 4 lorsque le corps 1 est fermé.The drawing also shows that the cover 7 has a dropped edge 7a which serves as a retainer for the seal 6 and which bears on the studs 4 when the body 1 is closed.

Le couvercle 7 présente la même forme ovale que le corps 1 mais peut être réalisé en une matière différente ou tout au moins d'une couleur différente lorsqu'il est souhaité que l'emballage présente un aspect remarquable.The cover 7 has the same oval shape as the body 1 but can be made of a different material or at least of a different color when it is desired that the packaging has a remarkable appearance.

Le dessus du couvercle 7 forme un embout 9 présentant une rainure interne 10. L'embout 9 forme de son côté une crapaudine pour une partie tubulaire 11 de section circulaire et dont le diamètre extérieur correspond au diamètre interne de l'embout 9.The top of the cover 7 forms an end piece 9 having an internal groove 10. The end piece 9 in turn forms a plug for a tubular part 11 of circular section and the outside diameter of which corresponds to the internal diameter of the end piece 9.

La partie tubulaire 11 présente un jonc 12, ou d'autres protubérances de verrouillage, destiné à être introduit à force dans la rainure interne 10 de l'embout 9.The tubular part 11 has a rod 12, or other locking protuberances, intended to be forced into the internal groove 10 of the end piece 9.

La partie tubulaire 11 est formée d'une pièce avec un capuchon 13 dont la paroi externe est de section ovale pour correspondre exactement au corps 1 et apparaître dans le prolongement de ce corps.The tubular part 11 is formed in one piece with a cap 13, the external wall of which is of oval section to correspond exactly to the body 1 and appear in the extension of this body.

De la même façon qu'en ce qui concerne le couvercle 7, le capuchon 13 peut être réalisé en une matière différente de celle du corps 1 ou présentant une autre couleur ou une autre texture.In the same way as with the cover 7, the cap 13 can be made in a material different from that of body 1 or having another color or another texture.

Pour assurer une bonne liaison entre le couvercle 7 et le capuchon 13, ce dernier présente, avantageusement, un épaulement 14 contre lequel bute le dessus du couvercle 7 lorsque la partie tubulaire 11 est verrouillée dans l'embout 9.To ensure a good connection between the cover 7 and the cap 13, the latter advantageously has a shoulder 14 which abuts the top of the cover 7 when the tubular part 11 is locked in the end piece 9.

A sa base, le capuchon 13 délimite deux pattes 15 diamétralement opposées qui présentent à leur base des portées saillantes 16 correspondant au dessous des plots 4 que forme le corps 1.At its base, the cap 13 delimits two diametrically opposite tabs 15 which have at their base projecting surfaces 16 corresponding to the undersides of the studs 4 formed by the body 1.

La fig. 4 montre que les plots 4 et les parties saillantes 16 délimitent des rampes complémentaires 4a, 16a et de préférence aussi une saillie de verrouillage 17.Fig. 4 shows that the studs 4 and the projecting parts 16 delimit complementary ramps 4a, 16a and preferably also a locking projection 17.

Outre ce qui précède, des butées 18, 19 sont formées sur le dessus du couvercle 7 et sont disposées de manière que la paroi interne du capuchon 13 vienne en appui contre lesdites butées 18,19 lorsque le capuchon 13 est tourné d'un certain angle par rapport au corps 1, cet angle devant être au moins égal à celui qui permet le dégagement des portées saillantes 16 des plots 4.In addition to the above, stops 18, 19 are formed on the top of the cover 7 and are arranged so that the internal wall of the cap 13 comes to bear against said stops 18,19 when the cap 13 is turned by a certain angle relative to the body 1, this angle having to be at least equal to that which allows the projection of the projecting surfaces 16 of the studs 4.

Dans la pratique, cet angle peut être de l'ordre de 30 à 45°.In practice, this angle can be of the order of 30 to 45 °.

Lorsque les différentes pièces ont été fabriquées, le joint 6 est enserré dans le couvercle 7 puis celui-ci est lui-même engagé entre les pattes 15 du capuchon 13 jusqu'au moment où la partie tubulaire 11 est verrouillée dans l'embout 10.When the various parts have been manufactured, the seal 6 is enclosed in the cover 7, then the latter is itself engaged between the tabs 15 of the cap 13 until the tubular part 11 is locked in the end piece 10.

Pour mettre en place le capuchon, il est présenté comme le montre la fig. 3 en formant un angle par rapport au corps 1 que les saillies de verrouillage 17 soient décalées angulairement par rapport aux plots 4.To install the cap, it is presented as shown in fig. 3 by forming an angle relative to the body 1 that the locking projections 17 are angularly offset with respect to the studs 4.

La fig. 3 montre que les butées 18,19 permettent un guidage pour une présentation correcte du capuchon 13 par rapport au corps 1.Fig. 3 shows that the stops 18, 19 allow guiding for a correct presentation of the cap 13 relative to the body 1.

On fait ensuite tourner le capuchon par rapport au corps de façon que les portées saillantes 16 soient engagées sous les plots 4 ce qui fait que les rampes complémentaires 4a, 16a tendent à serrer le capuchon 13 sur le corps 1.The cap is then rotated relative to the body so that the projecting surfaces 16 are engaged under the studs 4, so that the complementary ramps 4a, 16a tend to tighten the cap 13 on the body 1.

L'action de serrage a pour effet d'appliquer fortement le joint 6, en particulier sa feuillure 8, contre la portée 5 du corps 1 ce qui assure une étanchéité complète entre ledit corps 1 et le couvercle 7 et, par conséquent, une isolation du produit contenu de l'atmosphère ambiante.The clamping action has the effect of strongly applying the seal 6, in particular its rebate 8, against the bearing surface 5 of the body 1 which ensures a complete seal between said body 1 and the cover 7 and, consequently, insulation of the product contained in the ambient atmosphere.

Lorsque le capuchon 13 est fabriqué en résine synthétique présentant une certaine souplesse, il est possible aussi de mettre en place le capuchon et le couvercle par simple coulissement, les pattes 15 étant déformées élastiquement lors de leur passage sur les plots 4.When the cap 13 is made of synthetic resin having a certain flexibility, it is also possible to put the cap and the cover in place by simple sliding, the tabs 15 being elastically deformed when they pass over the studs 4.

Pour avoir accès au produit contenu dans le corps 1, il suffit de tourner légèrement le capuchon 13 par rapport au corps 1 pour l'amener dans la position représentée en traits interrompus à la fig. 3 ce qui a pour effet de dégager les portées saillantes 16 des plots 4 en permettant ensuite l'extraction du capuchon du couvercle et de son joint par simple coulissement axial dudit capuchon par rapport au corps sans détériorer le produit contenu.To gain access to the product contained in the body 1, it suffices to slightly turn the cap 13 relative to the body 1 to bring it into the position shown in broken lines in FIG. 3 which has the effect of clearing the projecting surfaces 16 of the studs 4 while then allowing the extraction of the cover cap and its seal by simple axial sliding of said cap relative to the body without damaging the product contained.

Selon une autre réalisation de l'invention, le corps 1 délimite une portée 5 pour un joint 6 qui, dans les exemples représentés, constitue en même temps un couvercle recouvrant le corps 1 et emboîtant la portée 5. Le joint 6 est recouvert par le capuchon 13 auquel il est réuni par tout moyen approprié par exemple par des organes d'emboîtement.According to another embodiment of the invention, the body 1 defines a scope 5 for a seal 6 which, in the examples shown, constitutes at the same time a cover covering the body 1 and fitting the scope 5. The seal 6 is covered by the cap 13 to which it is joined by any suitable means, for example by interlocking members.

La fig. 17 montre que le capuchon 13 peut être muni intérieurement de douilles 20 présentant un collet 21 et que le joint 6 peut être muni de doigts correspondants 22 comportant un jonc 23. En engageant le joint dans le capuchon, les joncs 23 des doigts 22 sont verrouillés par les collets 21 à l'intérieur des douilles 20 ce qui solidarise les deux pièces entre elles.Fig. 17 shows that the cap 13 can be provided internally with sockets 20 having a collar 21 and that the seal 6 can be provided with corresponding fingers 22 comprising a ring 23. By engaging the seal in the cap, the rings 23 of the fingers 22 are locked by the collars 21 inside the sockets 20 which secures the two parts together.

Aux fig. 5 à 7, un étrier 24 est disposé par sa traverse, de préférence de faible largeur, dans une lumière 25 du capuchon 13 et, le cas échéant, du joint 6. Les branches 24a de l'étrier prennent appui sur les flancs des joints 6 et du corps 1 et présentent une rainure d'emboîtement 26 pour chacun des plots 4 du corps 1. Le dessous du plot 4 est avantageusement bombé ce qui a pour effet de déplacer l'étrier suivant la flèche f, lorsqu'il coiffe le plot et, par conséquent, de serrer le joint 6 sur la portée 5 du corps 1. Pour dégager le capuchon 13, il suffit de déplacer l'étrier 24 dans l'un ou l'autre sens suivant la flèche f2 afin de libérer les plots 4.In fig. 5 to 7, a stirrup 24 is arranged by its crosspiece, preferably of small width, in a slot 25 in the cap 13 and, where appropriate, in the seal 6. The branches 24a of the stirrup bear on the sides of the seals 6 and of the body 1 and have an interlocking groove 26 for each of the studs 4 of the body 1. The underside of the stud 4 is advantageously curved, which has the effect of moving the stirrup according to the arrow f, when it covers the stud and, therefore, to tighten the seal 6 on the surface 5 of the body 1. To release the cap 13, it suffices to move the stirrup 24 in one or the other direction according to the arrow f 2 in order to release the studs 4.

Aux fig. 8 et 9, le joint 6 forme un berceau 27 et les branches 24b de l'étrier 24 sont verrouillées par un axe 24, serré dans le berceau 27. Dans cette réalisation, le capuchon 13 est échancré pour emboîter l'axe 21. En faisant pivoter les branches 24b de l'étrier, celles-ci échappent aux plots 4, ce qui permet l'ouverture du corps 1.In fig. 8 and 9, the seal 6 forms a cradle 27 and the branches 24b of the stirrup 24 are locked by a pin 24, tightened in the cradle 27. In this embodiment, the cap 13 is scalloped to fit the pin 21. In rotating the branches 24b of the stirrup, these escape the studs 4, which allows the opening of the body 1.

Aux fig. 10 et 11, le dessus du capuchon 13 est conformé sensiblement à la manière d'un cylindre et il est recouvert partiellement par un secteur cylindrique 28 que forme l'étrier 24 et dont les branches 24c sont articulées sur des axes 29 engagés dans des trous du joint et du capuchon. Comme précédemment, l'extrémité des branches 24c de l'étrier coopère avec un plot 4 du corps 1. Pour dégager le capuchon, il suffit de faire basculer, dans un sens ou dans l'autre, l'étrier, ce qui permet aux branches 24c de libérer les plots 4. Pour réaliser le dispositif, on utilise avantageusement une résine relativement rigide pour la fabrication de l'étrier, par exemple du polystyrène, et des résines souples pour le capuchon 13 et le joint 6, par exemple du polyéthylène.In fig. 10 and 11, the top of the cap 13 is substantially shaped like a cylinder and it is partially covered by a cylindrical sector 28 formed by the stirrup 24 and the branches 24c of which are articulated on axes 29 engaged in holes seal and cap. As before, the end of the branches 24c of the stirrup cooperates with a stud 4 of the body 1. To release the cap, it suffices to tilt, in one direction or the other, the stirrup, which allows the branches 24c to release the studs 4. To make the device, a relatively rigid resin is advantageously used for the manufacture of the stirrup, for example polystyrene, and flexible resins for the cap 13 and the seal 6, for example polyethylene .

Aux fig. 12 à 14, le capuchon 13 forme des pattes latérales 30 dont la partie supérieure 30a fait saillie par rapport au fond d'un logement 31, de sorte que lesdites pattes peuvent pivoter légèrement.In fig. 12 to 14, the cap 13 forms lateral tabs 30 whose upper part 30a projects relative to the bottom of a housing 31, so that said tabs can pivot slightly.

Comme dans les exemples précédents, les pattes qui sont, en quelque sorte, similaires aux branches des étriers décrits présentent une rainure d'emboîtement 26 pour chaque plot 4 du corps 1. Si l'élasticité de la matière constitutive du capuchon 13 n'est pas suffisante, un élément élastique 32 est disposé pour prendre appui contre les flancs de la partie supérieure 30a des pattes 30, éventuellement par l'intermédiaire des parties du joint 6.As in the previous examples, the tabs which are, in a way, similar to the branches of the stirrups described have an interlocking groove 26 for each stud 4 of the body 1. If the elasticity of the material constituting the cap 13 is not sufficient, an elastic element 32 is arranged to bear against the sides of the upper part 30a of the legs 30, possibly via the parts of the seal 6.

La variante des fig. 15 et 16 illustre une réalisation selon laquelle le capuchon 13 présente au moins deux rainures en queue d'aronde 33 dans lesquelles sont disposées des pattes coulissantes 34 délimitant le logement 26 devant servir à emboîter chacun des plots 4 lorsque le joint 6 est suffisamment comprimé.The variant of figs. 15 and 16 illustrates an embodiment according to which the cap 13 has at least two dovetail grooves 33 in which are sliding tabs 34 delimiting the housing 26 to be used to fit each of the studs 4 when the seal 6 is sufficiently compressed.

A la fig. 18, le capuchon 13 est traversé par un poussoir 35 présentant des branches 36 formant des pattes 37 pour emboîter les plots 4. Les branches 36 prennent appui, par une partie rigide 36a, sur le dessus du joint 6 alors qu'elles sont, elles-mêmes, flexibles. En exerçant une pression sur le poussoir 35, cela a pour effet de faire pivoter les pattes 37 pour les dégager des plots 4. Le poussoir 35 fait saillie du capuchon 13 par une ouverture 38 de celui-ci et ledit capuchon est relié au joint 6 comme expliqué dans ce qui précède en référence à la fig. 17, par des douilles 20 dans lesquelles sont enserrés et verrouillés des doigts 22.In fig. 18, the cap 13 is crossed by a pusher 35 having branches 36 forming tabs 37 for fitting the studs 4. The branches 36 are supported, by a rigid part 36a, on the top of the joint 6 while they are, they - same, flexible. By exerting pressure on the pusher 35, this has the effect of pivoting the tabs 37 to release them from the studs 4. The pusher 35 projects from the cap 13 through an opening 38 of the latter and said cap is connected to the seal 6 as explained in the foregoing with reference to FIG. 17, by sockets 20 in which the fingers 22 are clamped and locked.

Dans cette réalisation, il est avantageux que le corps 1 soit entouré par une enveloppe 39 à laquelle il est relié par des couronnes d'emboîtement.In this embodiment, it is advantageous for the body 1 to be surrounded by an envelope 39 to which it is connected by interlocking rings.

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1. Packing device comprising a cap having to be closed in a tight manner, characterized in that the cap (13) innerly contains a seal (6) covering fully the inside of the cap and corresponding to a bearing surface (5) of the body (1) of the packing device, said body having the same shape, in cross-section, as the cap and forming lateral studs (4) cooperating with latching members (16, 26) formed on lateral lugs (15, 30) of the cap or of a movable member (24, 35) carried by the cap, whereby the gasket (6) is compressed on the bearing surface (5) when the packing device is closed.
2. Packing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the latching members are formed by protruding bearing surfaces (16) or a groove (26).
3. Packing device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the seal (6) is mounted inside a cover (7) which has a turned down edge (7a) holding the seal and bearing against the studs (4) when the packing device is closed.
4. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the seal (6) defines a groove (8) surrounding the bearing surface (5).
5. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the cover (7) is added inside the cap (13) by a snap-in engagement.
6. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cover (7) forms a joining piece (9) in which is introduced a tubular portion (11) formed inside the cap (13), said tubular portion (11) being of a circular cross-section as well as the joining piece (9) and including a mutual latching arrangement, of the slot (10) and retaining ring (12) type or other projections.
7. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cover (7) is provided on its top with abutments (18, 19) forming guides and limiting the angular displacement of said cap with respect to the cover to an angle for which the protruding bearing surfaces (16) of the lugs (15) are disengaged from the studs (4) of the body (1).
8. The packing device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the cover (7) comes to bear against the outer wall of the cap (13) via a shoulder (14) of the latter.
9. The packing device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the protruding bearing surfaces (16) ofthe lugs (15) as well as the studs (4) form matching ramps (16a, 4a) in order to cause clamping of the seal (6) on the bearing surface (5) of the body (1).
10. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by at least one latching protrusion provided between the protruding bearing surfaces (16) and the cooperating studs (4).
11. Packing device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the body (1) defines flats for corresponding to lugs of the cap.
12. Packing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (7) and the seal (6) are formed as a unit and clamped by mobile lugs and arms carried by said cap.
13. Device according to claim 12, characterized by a sliding stirrup (24) disposed in an opening (25) of the cap (13), said stirrup having arms (24a) each defining a snap-in groove (26) for the studs (4) of the body (1).
14. Device according to claim 12, characterized by a stirrup (241) defining a pivoting axis in a cradle (27) of the seal (6) and in a corresponding notch of the cap (13) covering this seal, the stirrup including pivoting arms (24b) having a snap-in groove (26) for the corresponding stud (4) of the body (1).
15. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the cap (13) is partly cylindrical and is partially covered by a cylindrical sector from which are formed arms (24c) forming pins (29) crossing through at least the cap (13), said arms (24c) cooperating with the studs (4) of the body (1).
16. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the cap (13) forms side lugs the upper portion (30a) of which is disposed opposite a housing (31) and the lower portion of which defines a snap-in groove (26) for the studs (4) of the body (1).
17. Device according to one of claims 12 and 16, characterized by a resilient element (32) exerting a pressure on the upper portion (30a) of the lugs (30).
18. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the cap (13) defines dovetail grooves for sliding lugs (34) cooperating with the studs (4) of the body (1).
19. Device according to claim 12, characterized by a push-piece (35) connected by arms (36) to lugs (37) which can tip under action of a pressure exerted on the push-piece (35), a portion (36a) of the arms (36) being rigid and bearing on the top of the seal (6).
20. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the seal (6) which directly bears on the bearing surface (5) of the body (1) is connected to the cap (13) by means of fingers (22) the retaining rings (23) of which are latched beyond collars (21) formed by sockets (20) of the cap (13).
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