EP0323779B1 - Dispensing closure for a fluid or viscous products, and container provided with such a device - Google Patents

Dispensing closure for a fluid or viscous products, and container provided with such a device Download PDF

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EP0323779B1
EP0323779B1 EP88403241A EP88403241A EP0323779B1 EP 0323779 B1 EP0323779 B1 EP 0323779B1 EP 88403241 A EP88403241 A EP 88403241A EP 88403241 A EP88403241 A EP 88403241A EP 0323779 B1 EP0323779 B1 EP 0323779B1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2006Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge formed by a rigid spout outlet opened by tilting of the spout outlet
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/065Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts

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  • the invention relates to a dispensing capsule for a fluid or viscous product, intended to be mounted on the neck of a container containing the product, this capsule being of the type which includes a tube suitable for cooperating with the neck, means for closing and opening this tube, and passage means for dispensing the product outside.
  • DE-A-2 156 011 shows a dispensing capsule according to the preamble of claim 1 for a fluid or viscous product, intended to be mounted on the neck of a container containing the product, said capsule comprising a tube, which comes fix on said neck and which is closed by a transverse bottom associated with a projecting nozzle on the side opposite to the tubing, said nozzle communicating with the interior of the container, said capsule also comprising passage means for dispensing the product to the exterior and means for closing and opening said passage means, said closing means comprising a plate pivotally mounted about an axis substantially orthogonal to that of the tube, this plate being capable of closing the nozzle for a closed position, the passage means comprising a conduit provided in the plate and opening out of this plate, this conduit communicating with the nozzle .
  • the object of the invention is to propose a dispensing capsule of the type defined above, which is of a simple, robust and economical construction, and the opening of which can be carried out easily, in particular by holding the container with one hand. .
  • the opening means comprise a pusher suitable for pivoting the wafer about its axis from the closed position to a position d opening, this pusher being provided in the wall of the capsule so as to cooperate with at least one ramp carried by an integral extension of the plate on the internal face thereof and whose mean direction is substantially orthogonal to the plane of this plate, the amplitude of the pivoting movement controlled by the pusher being provided so that the end of the conduit opening to the outside of the plate is released from the cylindrical wall of the envelope.
  • the plate comprises, on each side, an extension provided with a ramp, each extension being received in a housing provided in the capsule, housing in which the pusher intended to cooperate with the ramps can engage to cause the opening of the capsule.
  • the nozzle is carried by the transverse bottom associated with the tubing.
  • the nozzle is carried by the neck of the container and crosses the transverse bottom associated with the tube, the nozzle constituting, in this case, a separate part of the capsule, whereas in the first variant, it is obtained in one piece with said capsule.
  • the plate is provided with a clean sleeve to cover the nozzle, the conduit of the plate opening into the sleeve, the aforementioned nozzle remaining engaged in the sleeve when the plate occupies the open position.
  • the nozzle and the transverse bottom are substantially rigid, the inside diameter of the sleeve being greater than the outside diameter of the nozzle to provide a clearance allowing the movement of the wafer between an open position and its closed position.
  • the surface of the capsule preferably has the shape of a surface, prismatic or cylindrical, with generatrices parallel to a fixed direction; the section of the capsule by a plane orthogonal to the generatrices advantageously has a substantially rectangular or oval shape, corresponding to that of the container intended to receive this capsule.
  • the tubing has an axis substantially parallel to the generatrices of the surface of the capsule, while the transverse axis of articulation of the plate is orthogonal to the axis of the tubing.
  • the plate advantageously fits inside the outline of the envelope.
  • the capsule the end of the conduit provided in the plate opening transversely outward and being closed by the interior surface of the wall of the capsule when the plate is in the closed position.
  • the pusher is advantageously formed by a tongue, or tab, the base of which is adjacent to the wall of the capsule and the other sides of which are free, the flexibility of the material at the base ensuring the articulation of the tongue, the end opposite the base is intended to cooperate with the above ramps.
  • the invention also relates to a container equipped with a capsule as defined above.
  • Figure 1 of these drawings is a perspective view, in the open position, of a capsule according to the invention mounted on a container.
  • Figure 2 is a section through the longitudinal median plane of the dispensing capsule in its molding position for manufacturing.
  • FIG. 3 is a view along line III-III of FIG. 2.
  • Figure 4 is a section similar to Figure 2 of the capsule, while the wafer is in the closed position.
  • Figure 5 is a section similar to Figure 4 showing the wafer in the open position.
  • FIG. 6 is a partial section along line VI-VI of FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 7 shows, for an alternative embodiment in which the base of the nozzle is deformable, a section similar to that of Figure 5;
  • FIG. 7 a represents the magnifying glass A of FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 8 shows, for another variant in which the nozzle is a deformable part independent of the capsule proper, a section similar to that of Figure 7;
  • FIG. 8 a represents the magnifying glass B of FIG. 8.
  • a dispensing capsule 1 for a fluid or viscous product contained in a container 2.
  • the capsule has the same shape as the container of which it constitutes a kind of extension; in the example considered, the capsule has a cylindrical shape and the section orthogonal to the direction of the generators has a substantially rectangular shape are the short sides are replaced by semicircles; the container has the same orthogonal section.
  • the capsule and the container therefore have two large parallel flat faces and two small faces convex towards the outside.
  • the capsule 1 is intended to be mounted on the neck 3 ( Figure 4) of the container.
  • the capsule 1 comprises, situated inside its outer casing 4, a tube 5 suitable for being sealingly engaged in the neck 3.
  • This tube 5 is surrounded, at a certain radial distance, by a skirt 6, generally cylindrical of revolution, suitable for coming to cap the neck 3 externally.
  • Tubing 5 which is generally shaped cylindrical of revolution, and has the same axis as the envelope 4 of the capsule, is closed by a transverse bottom 7, orthogonal to the direction of the generatrices of the pipe 5.
  • This bottom 7 is provided, on the side opposite to the pipe 5 , a nozzle 8, which communicates, through the bottom 7, with said tube.
  • the outside diameter of the nozzle 8 is much smaller than that of the tube 5.
  • Means for closing the tubing 5 are provided and include a plate 9 pivotally mounted about an axis 10 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 5. In the folded closed position shown in Figure 4, the plate 9 is clean to close off the nozzle 8.
  • This plate 9 has on its internal face a sleeve 11, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 8 as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the plate 9 is articulated on the edge of a part 12 which is provided, on its internal face, with a spike-harpoon or harpoon 13, orthogonal to the part 12, and suitable for being snapped into a hole 14 provided on an upper transverse wall 15 of the capsule 1.
  • a spike-harpoon or harpoon 13 orthogonal to the part 12, and suitable for being snapped into a hole 14 provided on an upper transverse wall 15 of the capsule 1.
  • the harpoon 13 is engaged in the hole 14, as shown in FIG. 4
  • the part 12 is fixed to the wall 15, this part 12 coming to fit inside an extension 16 of the cylindrical envelope 4 of the capsule.
  • the part 12 is articulated on the edge of the envelope 4 by a film hinge 17 (FIG. 2) made integrally with the capsule 1.
  • the articulation axis 10 between the part 12 and the plate 9 is produced using a film hinge 18 made integrally with the whole of the capsule 1.
  • Nipples 19 can be provided on the internal side of each of the large faces of the casing 4 so as to snap into place.
  • corresponding housing 20 provided at the edge of the plate 9 in order to maintain the latter in the closed position.
  • the housings 20 may have sufficient dimensions to remain in engagement with the studs 19 in the open position of the wafer and to limit the pivoting stroke of this wafer.
  • Passage means comprising a conduit 21 provided in the plate 9 make it possible to distribute the product from the container 2 to the outside.
  • the conduit 21 is provided in a sort of rib 22 (FIG. 3) projecting under the plate, and extending between the sleeve 11 and the end of the plate opposite the axis 10.
  • the conduit 21 is parallel to the edges longitudinal of the plate 9 and the large faces of the casing 4. This conduit 21 opens into the sleeve 11 and at its opposite end 23 outwards.
  • Means for opening the capsule are provided and comprise a pusher 24 capable of pivoting the plate 9 about its axis, from the closed position shown in FIG. 4, to the open position in FIG. 5.
  • This pusher 24 is provided in the wall of the envelope 4, on the small convex face of this envelope opposite to that on which the film hinge 17 is provided.
  • the pusher 24 is formed by a tongue 25 (Figure 1) whose base is adjacent to the wall of the capsule 1, and whose other sides are free, an interstice 27 existing between the edges of the tongue 25 and the outline of the opening 28 provided in the casing 4 to receive the tongue 25.
  • the part 26 serving as attachment for the tongue 25 has a width, in a direction orthogonal to the generatrices of the casing 4, much less than that of the tongue 25.
  • the flexibility of the material at the level of the base 26 ensures the articulation of the tongue 25.
  • the plate 9 comprises, towards its end remote from the axis 10, on each side, an extension 29, orthogonal to the plate 9, provided with an inclined ramp 30, with which is intended to cooperate the tongue 25 provides, to this effect, an inner bead 31 at its upper part.
  • Each extension 29 is received in a housing 32 provided in the capsule, housing in which the pusher 24 can engage, in particular by its upper bead 31.
  • An internal wall 33 is provided in the casing 4 to separate the housings 32, and to serve as a guide for the extensions 29. This wall 33 is connected to the transverse bottom 7.
  • the capsule 1, as a whole, can be produced in a single piece, by plastic molding, in the position shown in FIG. 2, which allows a particularly economical embodiment.
  • the capsule is placed on the neck 3 of a container, by pushing the tubing 5 into the neck.
  • FIG. 5 diagrammatically represents the force exerted on the pusher 24.
  • the latter plunges towards the inside of the casing 4 and acts against the inclined ramps 30 which causes the lifting of the plate 9 which pivots around the axis 10.
  • the amplitude of the pivoting movement, controlled by the pusher 24, is provided such that the end 23 of the conduit 21 is released from the cylindrical wall of the casing 4.
  • the angular amplitude of the movement is around 15 ° to 20 °.
  • the capsule After use, the capsule is closed by pushing downwards on the plate 9, to bring it back to the position of FIG. 4, the pusher 24 being of course released.
  • FIG. 7 a second mode it is seen that there is shown embodiment of the capsule according to the invention.
  • This embodiment differs from the previous one only in the structure of the nozzle and of the sleeve with which it cooperates.
  • the elements corresponding to those of the first embodiment bear the same reference numbers, increased by 100.
  • the capsule 101 has, as before, the same shape as the container, of which it constitutes a sort of extension; it is mounted on the neck 103 of the container 102. Inside its outer casing 104, the capsule 101 comprises a tube 105 engaged in a sealed manner on the outside of the neck 103.
  • the tube 105 constitutes a cylinder of revolution likewise axis as the envelope 104 of the capsule 101; it is closed by a transverse bottom 107, orthogonal to the direction of the generatrices of the tubing 105.
  • This bottom 107 comprises, in its central zone, a thermowell 150 formed by a thin wall which extends parallel to the tubing 105 and the lower part of which extends towards the transverse bottom 107 by a nozzle 108.
  • the nozzle 108 is therefore connected to the bottom 107 by a flexible zone and can thus easily take an inclination relative to the axis of the tube 105 .
  • Means for closing off the tube 105 are provided and comprise a plate 109 pivotally mounted about an axis 110 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 105.
  • This plate 109 has on its internal face a sleeve 111, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 108, as shown in FIG. 7.
  • the nozzle 108 externally comprises, in the vicinity of its free end, an annular rod 151 whose maximum diameter corresponds substantially to the internal diameter of the sleeve 111.
  • the inner wall of the sleeve 111 comprises, in the vicinity of its free end, an annular rod 152, the internal diameter of which corresponds substantially to that of the external wall of the nozzle 108.
  • the rods 151 and 152 constitute sliding guides for the displacement of the nozzle 108 inside the sleeve 111; in addition, the presence of rods 151 and 152 avoids disengagement of the nozzle 108 relative to the sleeve 111 during operation.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to make the operation of the capsule according to the invention more flexible, since the nozzle 108 can tilt relative to the axis of the capsule and slide in the sleeve 111 with low friction.
  • the plate 109 is articulated on the edge of a part 112 which is provided, on its internal face, with a spike-harpoon 113, orthogonal to the part 112 and suitable for being snapped into the upper transverse wall 115 of the capsule 101
  • the part 112 is articulated on the edge of the casing 104 by a film hinge 117 made integrally with the capsule 101.
  • the hinge pin 110 between the part 112 and the plate 109 is produced at using a film hinge made from the whole with the capsule 101 assembly.
  • the plate 109 includes a conduit 121 which makes it possible to distribute the product from the container to the outside.
  • the nozzle 108 is closed by the internal face of this plate.
  • the nozzle 108 communicates with the conduit 121 and the end of the conduit 121, which is opposite to the sleeve 111, is released.
  • FIGS. 8 and 8 a provision has been made to produce a nozzle constituting a separate part from the casp itself.
  • elements similar to those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numbers increased by 200.
  • the capsule 201 is intended to be mounted on the neck 203 of a container 202. It comprises an outer casing 204, the base of which is snapped by a snap ring 255 on a snap groove 254 formed on the wall of the container 202 Inside the envelope 204, the capsule according to the invention comprises a tube 205, which constitutes a cylinder of revolution capable of coming to cap the neck 203 of the container 202 externally.
  • the tubing 205 has the same axis as the casing 204; it is closed by a transverse bottom 207, orthogonal to the direction of its generatrices.
  • the central zone of this bottom 207 comprises a conical depression 256 directed towards the neck 203 of the container 202.
  • On the free end of the neck 203 is fixed a nozzle 208, the base 257 of which is snapped onto said neck 203.
  • the nozzle 208 is made of a flexible deformable material and can therefore take inclinations relative to the axis of the neck 203, that is to say relative to its base 257.
  • Means for closing the nozzle 208 are provided and include a plate 209 pivotally mounted about an axis 210 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 205. In the folded closed position, the plate 209 is suitable for closing the nozzle 208.
  • This plate 209 has on its internal face a sleeve 211, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 208.
  • the plate 209 is articulated on the edge of a part 212 which is provided, on its internal face, a spike-harpoon 213 orthogonal to the part 212 and suitable for being snapped into a hole provided on a wall upper transverse 215 of the capsule 201.
  • the part 212 is articulated on the edge of the envelope 204 by a film hinge 217 made integrally with the capsule 201.
  • the articulation 210 between the part 212 and the plate 209 is made using a film hinge made from the whole with the capsule 201.
  • the nozzle 208 assumes an inclined position relative to the axis of the container 202 and its free end slides inside the sleeve 211.
  • the ends of the nozzle 208 and of the sleeve 211 include rods 251 and 252 which constitute sliding guides for the movement of the nozzle 208 inside the sleeve 211 and which also constitute a safety device to avoid disengagement of the nozzle 208 relative to the sleeve 211.

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L'invention est relative à une capsule de distribution pour un produit fluide ou visqueux, destinée à être montée sur le goulot d'un récipient contenant le produit, cette capsule étant du genre de celles qui comprennent une tubulure propre à coopérer avec le goulot, des moyens d'obturation et d'ouverture de cette tubulure, et des moyens de passage pour distribuer le produit à l'extérieur.The invention relates to a dispensing capsule for a fluid or viscous product, intended to be mounted on the neck of a container containing the product, this capsule being of the type which includes a tube suitable for cooperating with the neck, means for closing and opening this tube, and passage means for dispensing the product outside.

DE-A-2 156 011 montre une capsule de distribution selon le préambule de la revendication 1 pour un produit fluide ou visqueux, destinée à être montée sur le goulot d'un récipient contenant le produit, ladite capsule comprenant une tubulure, qui vient se fixer sur ledit goulot et qui est fermée par un fond transversal associé à un ajutage en saillie du côté opposé à la tubulure, ledit ajutage communiquant avec l'intérieur du récipient, ladite capsule comprenant également des moyens de passage pour distribuer le produit à l'extérieur et des moyens d'obturation et d'ouverture desdits moyens de passage, lesdit moyens d'obturation comprenant une plaquette montée pivotante autour d'un axe sensiblement orthogonal à celui de la tubulure, cette plaquette étant propre à fermer l'ajutage pour une position d'obturation, les moyens de passage comprenant un conduit prévu dans la plaquette et débouchant à l'extérieur de cette plaquette, ce conduit communiquant avec l'ajutage.DE-A-2 156 011 shows a dispensing capsule according to the preamble of claim 1 for a fluid or viscous product, intended to be mounted on the neck of a container containing the product, said capsule comprising a tube, which comes fix on said neck and which is closed by a transverse bottom associated with a projecting nozzle on the side opposite to the tubing, said nozzle communicating with the interior of the container, said capsule also comprising passage means for dispensing the product to the exterior and means for closing and opening said passage means, said closing means comprising a plate pivotally mounted about an axis substantially orthogonal to that of the tube, this plate being capable of closing the nozzle for a closed position, the passage means comprising a conduit provided in the plate and opening out of this plate, this conduit communicating with the nozzle .

On connaît, par ailleurs, d'après US-A-3 874 568 une capsule de distribution équipée d'un mécanisme à came permettant d'amorcer un mouvement d'ouverture d'un conduit. Ce mouvement d'ouverture doit être complété, lors d'une seconde étape, en faisant pivoter manuellement le conduit pour dégager son ouverture du mécanisme à came. L'ouverture nécessite donc deux étapes, dont la seconde apparaît difficile à réaliser d'une seule main.Known, moreover, from US-A-3 874 568 a dispensing capsule equipped with a cam mechanism for initiating an opening movement of a conduit. This opening movement must be completed, in a second step, by manually pivoting the conduit to release its opening from the cam mechanism. Opening therefore requires two steps, the second of which appears difficult to carry out with one hand.

L'invention a pour but de proposer une capsule de distribution du type défini précédemment, qui soit d'une construction simple, robuste et économique, et dont l'ouverture puisse être réalisée facilement, en particulier en tenant le récipient d'une seule main.The object of the invention is to propose a dispensing capsule of the type defined above, which is of a simple, robust and economical construction, and the opening of which can be carried out easily, in particular by holding the container with one hand. .

Le but de l'invention est atteint, pour une capsule du type ci-dessus défini, en prévoyant que les moyens d'ouverture comprennent un poussoir propre à faire pivoter la plaquette autour de son axe de la position d'obturation à une position d'ouverture, ce poussoir étant prévu dans la paroi de la capsule de manière à coopérer avec au moins une rampe portée par une extension solidaire de la plaquette sur la face interne de celle-ci et dont la direction moyenne est sensiblement orthogonale au plan de cette plaquette, l'amplitude du mouvement de pivotement commandé par le poussoir étant prévue de telle sorte que l'extrémité du conduit débouchant à l'extérieur de la plaquette soit dégagée de la paroi cylindrique de l'enveloppe.The object of the invention is achieved, for a capsule of the type defined above, by providing that the opening means comprise a pusher suitable for pivoting the wafer about its axis from the closed position to a position d opening, this pusher being provided in the wall of the capsule so as to cooperate with at least one ramp carried by an integral extension of the plate on the internal face thereof and whose mean direction is substantially orthogonal to the plane of this plate, the amplitude of the pivoting movement controlled by the pusher being provided so that the end of the conduit opening to the outside of the plate is released from the cylindrical wall of the envelope.

De préférence, la plaquette comporte, de chaque côté, une extension munie d'une rampe, chaque extension étant reçue dans un logement prévu dans la capsule, logement dans lequel peut s'engager le poussoir destiné à coopérer avec les rampes pour provoquer l'ouverture de la capsule.Preferably, the plate comprises, on each side, an extension provided with a ramp, each extension being received in a housing provided in the capsule, housing in which the pusher intended to cooperate with the ramps can engage to cause the opening of the capsule.

Selon une première variante de réalisation, l'ajutage est porté par le fond transversal associé à la tubulure. Selon une autre variante, l'ajutage est porté par le goulot du récipient et traverse le fond transversal associé à la tubulure, l'ajutage constituant, dans ce cas, une pièce distincte de la capsule, alors que dans la première variante, il est obtenu d'une seule pièce avec ladite capsule.According to a first alternative embodiment, the nozzle is carried by the transverse bottom associated with the tubing. According to another variant, the nozzle is carried by the neck of the container and crosses the transverse bottom associated with the tube, the nozzle constituting, in this case, a separate part of the capsule, whereas in the first variant, it is obtained in one piece with said capsule.

Avantageusement, la plaquette est munie d'un manchon propre à venir coiffer l'ajutage, le conduit de la plaquette débouchant dans le manchon, le susdit ajutage restant engagé dans le manchon lorsque la plaquette occupe la position d'ouverture. Lorsque l'ajutage est obtenu d'une seule pièce avec la capsule, on peut avantageusement prévoir que l'ajutage et le fond transversal soient sensiblement rigides, le diamètre intérieur du manchon étant supérieur au diamètre extérieur de l'ajutage pour ménager un jeu permettant le débattement de la plaquette entre une position d'ouverture et sa position d'obturation.Advantageously, the plate is provided with a clean sleeve to cover the nozzle, the conduit of the plate opening into the sleeve, the aforementioned nozzle remaining engaged in the sleeve when the plate occupies the open position. When the nozzle is obtained in one piece with the capsule, it is advantageous to provide that the nozzle and the transverse bottom are substantially rigid, the inside diameter of the sleeve being greater than the outside diameter of the nozzle to provide a clearance allowing the movement of the wafer between an open position and its closed position.

La surface de la capsule a, de préférence, la forme d'une surface, prismatique ou cylindrique, à génératrices parallèles à une direction fixe ; la section de la capsule par un plan orthogonal aux génératrices présente avantageusement une forme sensiblement rectangulaire ou ovale, correspondant à celle du récipient destiné à recevoir cette capsule. La tubulure admet un axe sensiblement parallèle aux génératrices de la surface de la capsule, tandis que l'axe transversal d'articulation de la plaquette est orthogonal à l'axe de la tubulure.The surface of the capsule preferably has the shape of a surface, prismatic or cylindrical, with generatrices parallel to a fixed direction; the section of the capsule by a plane orthogonal to the generatrices advantageously has a substantially rectangular or oval shape, corresponding to that of the container intended to receive this capsule. The tubing has an axis substantially parallel to the generatrices of the surface of the capsule, while the transverse axis of articulation of the plate is orthogonal to the axis of the tubing.

Dans la position d'obturation, la plaquette vient, avantageusement, s'inscrire à l'intérieur du contour de l'enveloppe de la capsule, l'extrémité du conduit prévu dans la plaquette débouchant transversalement vers l'extérieur et étant fermée par la surface intérieure de la paroi de la capsule lorsque la plaquette est dans la position d'obturation.In the closed position, the plate advantageously fits inside the outline of the envelope. the capsule, the end of the conduit provided in the plate opening transversely outward and being closed by the interior surface of the wall of the capsule when the plate is in the closed position.

Le poussoir est avantageusement formé par une languette, ou patte, dont la base est attenante à la paroi de la capsule et dont les autres côtés sont libres, la flexibilité de la matière au niveau de la base assurant l'articulation de la languette, dont l'extrémité opposée à la base est destinée à coopérer avec les susdites rampes.The pusher is advantageously formed by a tongue, or tab, the base of which is adjacent to the wall of the capsule and the other sides of which are free, the flexibility of the material at the base ensuring the articulation of the tongue, the end opposite the base is intended to cooperate with the above ramps.

L'invention est également relative à un récipient équipé d'une capsule telle que définie precédemment.The invention also relates to a container equipped with a capsule as defined above.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions dont il sera plus explicitement question ci-après à propos de trois modes de réalisation particuliers décrits en se référant aux dessins ci-annexés, mais qui ne sont nullement limitatifs.The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be more explicitly discussed below in connection with three particular embodiments described with reference to the attached drawings, but which are in no way limiting.

La figure 1 de ces dessins est une vue en perspective, en position d'ouverture, d'une capsule conforme à l'invention montée sur un récipient.Figure 1 of these drawings is a perspective view, in the open position, of a capsule according to the invention mounted on a container.

La figure 2 est une coupe par le plan médian longitudinal de la capsule de distribution dans sa position de moulage pour la fabrication.Figure 2 is a section through the longitudinal median plane of the dispensing capsule in its molding position for manufacturing.

La figure 3 est une vue suivant la ligne III-III de la figure 2.FIG. 3 is a view along line III-III of FIG. 2.

La figure 4 est une coupe semblable à la figure 2 de la capsule, alors que la plaquette est en position d'obturation.Figure 4 is a section similar to Figure 2 of the capsule, while the wafer is in the closed position.

La figure 5 est une coupe semblable à la figure 4 montrant la plaquette en position d'ouverture.Figure 5 is a section similar to Figure 4 showing the wafer in the open position.

La figure 6 est une coupe partielle suivant la ligne VI-VI de la figure 3.FIG. 6 is a partial section along line VI-VI of FIG. 3.

La figure 7 représente, pour une variante de réalisation dans laquelle la base de l'ajutage est déformable, une coupe semblable à celle de la figure 5; la figure 7a représente la loupe A de la figure 7.Figure 7 shows, for an alternative embodiment in which the base of the nozzle is deformable, a section similar to that of Figure 5; FIG. 7 a represents the magnifying glass A of FIG. 7.

La figure 8 représente, pour une autre variante dans laquelle l'ajutage est une pièce déformable indépendante de la capsule proprement dite, une coupe analogue à celle de la figure 7 ; la figure 8a représente la loupe B de la figure 8.8 shows, for another variant in which the nozzle is a deformable part independent of the capsule proper, a section similar to that of Figure 7; FIG. 8 a represents the magnifying glass B of FIG. 8.

En se reportant aux figures 1 à 6, on peut voir une capsule de distribution 1 pour un produit fluide ou visqueux, contenu dans un récipient 2. La capsule a la même forme que le récipient dont elle constitue une sorte de prolongement ; dans l'exemple considéré, la capsule a une forme cylindrique et la section orthogonale à la direction des génératrices a une forme sensiblement rectangulaire sont les petits côtés sont remplacés par des demi-cercles ; le récipient admet la même section orthogonale. La capsule et le récipient présentent donc deux grandes faces planes parallèles et deux petites faces convexes vers l'extérieur.Referring to Figures 1 to 6, we can see a dispensing capsule 1 for a fluid or viscous product, contained in a container 2. The capsule has the same shape as the container of which it constitutes a kind of extension; in the example considered, the capsule has a cylindrical shape and the section orthogonal to the direction of the generators has a substantially rectangular shape are the short sides are replaced by semicircles; the container has the same orthogonal section. The capsule and the container therefore have two large parallel flat faces and two small faces convex towards the outside.

La capsule 1 est destinée à être montée sur le goulot 3 (figure 4) du récipient. La capsule 1 comprend, située à l'intérieur de son enveloppe 4 extérieure, une tubulure 5 propre à être engagée de manière étanche dans le goulot 3. Cette tubulure 5 est entourée, à une certaine distance radiale, par une jupe 6, généralement cylindrique de révolution, propre à venir coiffer extérieurement le goulot 3.The capsule 1 is intended to be mounted on the neck 3 (Figure 4) of the container. The capsule 1 comprises, situated inside its outer casing 4, a tube 5 suitable for being sealingly engaged in the neck 3. This tube 5 is surrounded, at a certain radial distance, by a skirt 6, generally cylindrical of revolution, suitable for coming to cap the neck 3 externally.

La tubulure 5, qui généralement est de forme cylindrique de révolution, et admet le même axe que l'enveloppe 4 de la capsule, est fermée par un fond 7 transversal, orthogonal à la direction des génératrices de la tubulure 5. Ce fond 7 est muni, du côté opposé à la tubulure 5, d'un ajutage 8, qui communique, à travers le fond 7, avec ladite tubulure. Le diamètre extérieur de l'ajutage 8 est nettement inférieur à celui de la tubulure 5.Tubing 5, which is generally shaped cylindrical of revolution, and has the same axis as the envelope 4 of the capsule, is closed by a transverse bottom 7, orthogonal to the direction of the generatrices of the pipe 5. This bottom 7 is provided, on the side opposite to the pipe 5 , a nozzle 8, which communicates, through the bottom 7, with said tube. The outside diameter of the nozzle 8 is much smaller than that of the tube 5.

Des moyens d'obturation de la tubulure 5 sont prévus et comprennent une plaquette 9 montée pivotante autour d'un axe 10 sensiblement orthogonal à celui de la tubulure 5. Dans la position rabattue de fermeture réprésentée sur la figure 4, la plaquette 9 est propre à obturer l'ajutage 8. Cette plaquette 9 comporte sur sa face interne un manchon 11, d'axe orthogonal à la plaquette, propre à venir coiffer l'ajutage 8 comme montré sur la figure 4.Means for closing the tubing 5 are provided and include a plate 9 pivotally mounted about an axis 10 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 5. In the folded closed position shown in Figure 4, the plate 9 is clean to close off the nozzle 8. This plate 9 has on its internal face a sleeve 11, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 8 as shown in FIG. 4.

Avantageusement, la plaquette 9 est articulée sur le bord d'une partie 12 qui est munie, sur sa face interne, d'un picot-harpon ou harpon 13, orthogonal à la partie 12, et propre à être encliqueté dans un trou 14 prévu sur une paroi transversale superieure 15 de la capsule 1. Lorsque le harpon 13 est engage dans le trou 14, comme représenté sur la figure 4, la partie 12 est fixée sur la paroi 15, cette partie 12 venant s'inscrire à l'intérieur d'un prolongement 16 de l'enveloppe cylindrique 4 de la capsule. La partie 12 est articulée sur le bord de l'enveloppe 4 par une charnière film 17 (figure 2) venue de matière avec la capsule 1.Advantageously, the plate 9 is articulated on the edge of a part 12 which is provided, on its internal face, with a spike-harpoon or harpoon 13, orthogonal to the part 12, and suitable for being snapped into a hole 14 provided on an upper transverse wall 15 of the capsule 1. When the harpoon 13 is engaged in the hole 14, as shown in FIG. 4, the part 12 is fixed to the wall 15, this part 12 coming to fit inside an extension 16 of the cylindrical envelope 4 of the capsule. The part 12 is articulated on the edge of the envelope 4 by a film hinge 17 (FIG. 2) made integrally with the capsule 1.

De même, l'axe d'articulation 10 entre la partie 12 et la plaquette 9 est réalisé à l'aide d'une charnière film 18 venue de matière avec l'ensemble de la capsule 1.Likewise, the articulation axis 10 between the part 12 and the plate 9 is produced using a film hinge 18 made integrally with the whole of the capsule 1.

Lorsque la plaquette 9 est rabattue dans sa position d'obturation, représentée sur la figure 4, elle s'inscrit également à l'intérieur du prolongement 16 de l'enveloppe 4. Des tétons 19 (figures 2 et 3) peuvent être prévus du côté interne de chacune des grandes faces de l'enveloppe 4 de manière à s'encliqueter dans des logement correspondants 20 prévus en bordure de la plaquette 9 afin de maintenir cette dernière en position d'obturation. En variante, les logements 20 peuvent avoir des dimensions suffisantes pour rester en prise avec les tetons 19 en position d'ouverture de la plaquette et pour limiter la course de pivotement de cette plaquette.When the plate 9 is folded back into its closed position, shown in FIG. 4, it also fits inside the extension 16 of the casing 4. Nipples 19 (FIGS. 2 and 3) can be provided on the internal side of each of the large faces of the casing 4 so as to snap into place. corresponding housing 20 provided at the edge of the plate 9 in order to maintain the latter in the closed position. Alternatively, the housings 20 may have sufficient dimensions to remain in engagement with the studs 19 in the open position of the wafer and to limit the pivoting stroke of this wafer.

Des moyens de passage comprenant un conduit 21 prévu dans la plaquette 9 permettent de distribuer le produit du récipient 2 vers l'extérieur. Le conduit 21 est prévu dans une sorte de nervure 22 (figure 3) faisant saillie sous la plaquette, et s'étendant entre le manchon 11 et l'extrémité de la plaquette opposée à l'axe 10. Le conduit 21 est parallèle aux bords longitudinaux de la plaquette 9 et aux grandes faces de l'enveloppe 4. Ce conduit 21 débouche dans le manchon 11 et à son extrémité opposée 23 vers l'extérieur.Passage means comprising a conduit 21 provided in the plate 9 make it possible to distribute the product from the container 2 to the outside. The conduit 21 is provided in a sort of rib 22 (FIG. 3) projecting under the plate, and extending between the sleeve 11 and the end of the plate opposite the axis 10. The conduit 21 is parallel to the edges longitudinal of the plate 9 and the large faces of the casing 4. This conduit 21 opens into the sleeve 11 and at its opposite end 23 outwards.

Dans la position d'obturation de la plaquette 9, représentée sur la figure 4, l'extrémité 23 du conduit 21 est fermée par la surface intérieure concave de la paroi de la capsule 1.In the closed position of the wafer 9, shown in FIG. 4, the end 23 of the conduit 21 is closed by the concave inner surface of the wall of the capsule 1.

Des moyens d'ouverture de la capsule sont prévus et comprennent un poussoir 24 propre à faire pivoter la plaquette 9 autour de son axe, de la position d'obturation représentée sur la figure 4, à la position d'ouverture de la figure 5.Means for opening the capsule are provided and comprise a pusher 24 capable of pivoting the plate 9 about its axis, from the closed position shown in FIG. 4, to the open position in FIG. 5.

Ce poussoir 24 est prévu dans la paroi de l'enveloppe 4, sur la petite face convexe de cette enveloppe opposée à celle sur laquelle la charnière film 17 est prévue. Le poussoir 24 est formé par une languette 25 (figure 1) dont la base est attenante à la paroi de la capsule 1, et dont les autres côtés sont libres, un interstice 27 existant entre les bords de la languette 25 et le contour de l'ouverture 28 prévue dans l'enveloppe 4 pour recevoir la languette 25. Comme visible sur la figure 1, la partie 26 servant d'attache pour la languette 25 a une largeur, suivant une direction orthogonale aux génératrices de l'enveloppe 4, nettement inférieure à celle de la languette 25. La flexibilité de la matière au niveau de la base 26 assure l'articulation de la languette 25.This pusher 24 is provided in the wall of the envelope 4, on the small convex face of this envelope opposite to that on which the film hinge 17 is provided. The pusher 24 is formed by a tongue 25 (Figure 1) whose base is adjacent to the wall of the capsule 1, and whose other sides are free, an interstice 27 existing between the edges of the tongue 25 and the outline of the opening 28 provided in the casing 4 to receive the tongue 25. As visible in FIG. 1, the part 26 serving as attachment for the tongue 25 has a width, in a direction orthogonal to the generatrices of the casing 4, much less than that of the tongue 25. The flexibility of the material at the level of the base 26 ensures the articulation of the tongue 25.

La plaquette 9 comporte, vers son extrémité éloignée de l'axe 10, de chaque côté, une extension 29, orthogonale à la plaquette 9, munie d'une rampe inclinée 30, avec laquelle est destinée à coopérer la languette 25 munit, à cet effet, d'un bourrelet intérieur 31 à sa partie supérieure.The plate 9 comprises, towards its end remote from the axis 10, on each side, an extension 29, orthogonal to the plate 9, provided with an inclined ramp 30, with which is intended to cooperate the tongue 25 provides, to this effect, an inner bead 31 at its upper part.

Chaque extension 29 est reçue dans un logement 32 prévu dans la capsule, logement dans lequel peut s'engager le poussoir 24, notamment par son bourrelet supérieur 31. Une paroi interne 33, formant une sorte de puits, est prévue dans l'enveloppe 4 pour séparer les logements 32, et pour servir de guidage aux extensions 29. Cette paroi 33 se raccorde au fond transversal 7.Each extension 29 is received in a housing 32 provided in the capsule, housing in which the pusher 24 can engage, in particular by its upper bead 31. An internal wall 33, forming a sort of well, is provided in the casing 4 to separate the housings 32, and to serve as a guide for the extensions 29. This wall 33 is connected to the transverse bottom 7.

La capsule 1, dans son ensemble, peut être réalisée en une seule pièce, par moulage de matière plastique, dans la position représentée sur la figure 2, ce qui permet une réalisation particulièrement économique.The capsule 1, as a whole, can be produced in a single piece, by plastic molding, in the position shown in FIG. 2, which allows a particularly economical embodiment.

L'utilisation et le fonctionnement de cette capsule résulte immédiatement des explications qui précédent.The use and operation of this capsule results immediately from the foregoing explanations.

La capsule est mise en place sur le goulot 3 d'un récipient, en enfonçant la tubulure 5 dans le goulot.The capsule is placed on the neck 3 of a container, by pushing the tubing 5 into the neck.

Lorsque la plaquette 9 est rabattue dans la position d'obturation représentée sur la figure 4, l'ajutage 8 est fermé par la face interne de cette plaquette.When the plate 9 is folded into the closed position shown in Figure 4, the nozzle 8 is closed by the internal face of this wafer.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite distribuer du produit contenu par le récipient 2, il lui suffit de prendre ce récipient d'une main et d'enfoncer le poussoir 24, par exemple avec le pouce, comme représenté sur la figure 5. La flèche F de cette figure 5 représente schématiquement la force exercée sur le poussoir 24. Ce dernier s'enfonce vers l'intérieur de l'enveloppe 4 et agit contre les rampes inclinées 30 ce qui provoque le soulèvement de la plaquette 9 qui pivote autour de l'axe 10.When the user wishes to dispense the product contained by the container 2, it suffices to take this container with one hand and to depress the pusher 24, for example with the thumb, as shown in FIG. 5. The arrow F of this FIG. 5 diagrammatically represents the force exerted on the pusher 24. The latter plunges towards the inside of the casing 4 and acts against the inclined ramps 30 which causes the lifting of the plate 9 which pivots around the axis 10.

L'amplitude du mouvement de pivotement, commandé par le poussoir 24, est prévue de telle sorte que l'extrémité 23 du conduit 21 soit dégagée de la paroi cylindrique de l'enveloppe 4. Dans l'exemple décrit, l'amplitude angulaire du mouvement est de l'ordre de 15° à 20°.The amplitude of the pivoting movement, controlled by the pusher 24, is provided such that the end 23 of the conduit 21 is released from the cylindrical wall of the casing 4. In the example described, the angular amplitude of the movement is around 15 ° to 20 °.

Dans la position d'ouverture de la plaquette 9, illustrée sur la figure 5, l'ajutage 8 reste engagé dans le manchon 11.In the open position of the plate 9, illustrated in FIG. 5, the nozzle 8 remains engaged in the sleeve 11.

Il suffit alors à l'utilisateur d'incliner le récipient 2, et éventuellement de presser sur les grandes faces de ce récipient, pour provoquer l'écoulement du produit vers l'extérieur à travers la tubulure 5, l'ajutage 8 et le conduit 21.It then suffices for the user to tilt the container 2, and possibly to press on the large faces of this container, to cause the product to flow outward through the tubing 5, the nozzle 8 and the conduit. 21.

Après utilisation, la capsule est refermée en exerçant une poussée vers le bas sur la plaquette 9, pour la ramener dans la position de la figure 4, le pousssoir 24 étant bien entendu relâché.After use, the capsule is closed by pushing downwards on the plate 9, to bring it back to the position of FIG. 4, the pusher 24 being of course released.

En se référant maintenant aux figures 7 et 7a, on voit que l'on a représenté un deuxième mode de réalisation de la capsule selon l'invention. Ce mode de réalisation ne diffère du précédent que par la structure de l'ajutage et du manchon avec lequel il coopère. Dans cette réalisation, les éléments correspondant à ceux de la première réalisation portent les mêmes numéros de référence, augmentés de 100. La capsule 101 a, comme précédemment, la même forme que le récipient, dont elle constitue une sorte de prolongement ; elle est montée sur le goulot 103 du recipient 102. A l'intérieur de son enveloppe extérieure 104, la capsule 101 comprend une tubulure 105 engagée de manière étanche sur l'extérieur du goulot 103. La tubulure 105 constitue un cylindre de révolution de même axe que l'enveloppe 104 de la capsule 101 ; elle est fermée par un fond 107 transversal, orthogonal à la direction des génératrices de la tubulure 105. Ce fond 107 comporte, dans sa zone centrale, un doigt de gant 150 constitué par une paroi mince qui s'étend parallèlement à la tubulure 105 et dont la partie inférieure se prolonge en direction du fond transversal 107 par un ajutage 108. L'ajutage 108 est donc relié au fond 107 par une zone souple et peut ainsi prendre sans difficulté, une inclinaison par rapport à l'axe de la tubulure 105.Referring now to Figures 7 and 7a, a second mode it is seen that there is shown embodiment of the capsule according to the invention. This embodiment differs from the previous one only in the structure of the nozzle and of the sleeve with which it cooperates. In this embodiment, the elements corresponding to those of the first embodiment bear the same reference numbers, increased by 100. The capsule 101 has, as before, the same shape as the container, of which it constitutes a sort of extension; it is mounted on the neck 103 of the container 102. Inside its outer casing 104, the capsule 101 comprises a tube 105 engaged in a sealed manner on the outside of the neck 103. The tube 105 constitutes a cylinder of revolution likewise axis as the envelope 104 of the capsule 101; it is closed by a transverse bottom 107, orthogonal to the direction of the generatrices of the tubing 105. This bottom 107 comprises, in its central zone, a thermowell 150 formed by a thin wall which extends parallel to the tubing 105 and the lower part of which extends towards the transverse bottom 107 by a nozzle 108. The nozzle 108 is therefore connected to the bottom 107 by a flexible zone and can thus easily take an inclination relative to the axis of the tube 105 .

Des moyens d'obturation de la tubulure 105 sont prévus et comprennent une plaquette 109 montée pivotante autour d'un axe 110 sensiblement orthogonal à celui de la tubulure 105. Cette plaquette 109 comporte sur sa face interne un manchon 111, d'axe orthogonal à la plaquette, propre à venir coiffer l'ajutage 108, comme représenté sur la figure 7. L'ajutage 108 comporte extérieurement, au voisinage de son extrémité libre, un jonc annulaire 151 dont le diamètre maximum correspond sensiblement au diamètre intérieur du manchon 111. La paroi intérieure du manchon 111 comporte au voisinage de son extrémité libre, un jonc annulaire 152, dont le diamètre intérieur correspond sensiblement à celui de la paroi extérieure de l'ajutage 108. De la sorte, les joncs 151 et 152 constituent des guides de coulissement pour le déplacement de l'ajutage 108 à l'intérieur du manchon 111 ; en outre, la présence des joncs 151 et 152 évite un désengagement de l'ajutage 108 par rapport au manchon 111 au cours du fonctionnement. Cette disposition permet de rendre le fonctionnement de la capsule selon l'invention, plus souple, puisque l'ajutage 108 peut s'incliner par rapport à l'axe de la capsule et coulisser dans le manchon 111 avec un faible frottement.Means for closing off the tube 105 are provided and comprise a plate 109 pivotally mounted about an axis 110 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 105. This plate 109 has on its internal face a sleeve 111, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 108, as shown in FIG. 7. The nozzle 108 externally comprises, in the vicinity of its free end, an annular rod 151 whose maximum diameter corresponds substantially to the internal diameter of the sleeve 111. The inner wall of the sleeve 111 comprises, in the vicinity of its free end, an annular rod 152, the internal diameter of which corresponds substantially to that of the external wall of the nozzle 108. In this way, the rods 151 and 152 constitute sliding guides for the displacement of the nozzle 108 inside the sleeve 111; in addition, the presence of rods 151 and 152 avoids disengagement of the nozzle 108 relative to the sleeve 111 during operation. This arrangement makes it possible to make the operation of the capsule according to the invention more flexible, since the nozzle 108 can tilt relative to the axis of the capsule and slide in the sleeve 111 with low friction.

La plaquette 109 est articulée sur le bord d'une partie 112 qui est munie, sur sa face interne, d'un picot-harpon 113, orthogonal à la partie 112 et propre à être encliqueté dans la paroi transversale supérieure 115 de la capsule 101. La partie 112 est articulée sur le bord de l'enveloppe 104 par une charnière-film 117 venue de matière avec la capsule 101. De même, l'axe d'articulation 110 entre la partie 112 et la plaquette 109 est réalisée à l'aide d'une charnière-film venue de matière avec l'ensemble de la capsule 101.The plate 109 is articulated on the edge of a part 112 which is provided, on its internal face, with a spike-harpoon 113, orthogonal to the part 112 and suitable for being snapped into the upper transverse wall 115 of the capsule 101 The part 112 is articulated on the edge of the casing 104 by a film hinge 117 made integrally with the capsule 101. Likewise, the hinge pin 110 between the part 112 and the plate 109 is produced at using a film hinge made from the whole with the capsule 101 assembly.

La plaquette 109 comprend un conduit 121 qui permet de distribuer le produit du récipient vers l'extérieur. Lorsque la plaquette 109 est en position d'obturation, l'ajutage 108 est fermé par la face interne de cette plaquette. Au contraire, en position d'ouverture, l'ajutage 108 communique avec le conduit 121 et l'extrémité du conduit 121, qui est opposée au manchon 111, se trouve dégagée.The plate 109 includes a conduit 121 which makes it possible to distribute the product from the container to the outside. When the plate 109 is in the closed position, the nozzle 108 is closed by the internal face of this plate. On the contrary, in the open position, the nozzle 108 communicates with the conduit 121 and the end of the conduit 121, which is opposite to the sleeve 111, is released.

Ce mode de réalisation ne sera pas décrit plus en détail étant donné que, pour les autres éléments qu'il comporte, il suffit de se référer au premier mode de réalisation précédemment décrit.This embodiment will not be described in more detail since, for the other elements which it comprises, it suffices to refer to the first embodiment previously described.

Selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, représenté sur les figures 8 et 8a, on a prévu de réaliser un ajutage constituant une pièce distincte de la caspule proprement dite. Pour ce mode de réalisation, les éléments similaires à ceux du premier mode de réalisation sont désignés par les mêmes chiffres de référence augmentés de 200.According to a third embodiment of the invention, shown in FIGS. 8 and 8 a , provision has been made to produce a nozzle constituting a separate part from the casp itself. For this mode embodiment, elements similar to those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numbers increased by 200.

La capsule 201 est destinée à être montée sur le goulot 203 d'un récipient 202. Elle comporte une enveloppe extérieure 204 dont la base est encliquetée par un jonc d'encliquetage 255 sur une gorge d'encliquetage 254 pratiquée sur la paroi du récipient 202. A l'intérieur de l'enveloppe 204, la capsule selon l'invention comporte une tubulure 205, qui constitue un cylindre de révolution propre à venir coiffer extérieurement le goulot 203 du récipient 202.The capsule 201 is intended to be mounted on the neck 203 of a container 202. It comprises an outer casing 204, the base of which is snapped by a snap ring 255 on a snap groove 254 formed on the wall of the container 202 Inside the envelope 204, the capsule according to the invention comprises a tube 205, which constitutes a cylinder of revolution capable of coming to cap the neck 203 of the container 202 externally.

La tubulure 205 a le même axe que l'enveloppe 204 ; elle est fermée par un fond 207 transversal, orthogonal à la direction de ses génératrices. La zone centrale de ce fond 207 comporte une dépression conique 256 dirigée vers le goulot 203 du récipient 202. Sur l'extrémité libre du goulot 203 est fixé un ajutage 208, dont la base 257 est encliquetée sur ledit goulot 203. L'ajutage 208 est réalisé en une matière souple déformable et peut, en conséquence, prendre des inclinaisons par rapport à l'axe du goulot 203, c'est-à-dire par rapport à sa base 257.The tubing 205 has the same axis as the casing 204; it is closed by a transverse bottom 207, orthogonal to the direction of its generatrices. The central zone of this bottom 207 comprises a conical depression 256 directed towards the neck 203 of the container 202. On the free end of the neck 203 is fixed a nozzle 208, the base 257 of which is snapped onto said neck 203. The nozzle 208 is made of a flexible deformable material and can therefore take inclinations relative to the axis of the neck 203, that is to say relative to its base 257.

Des moyens d'obturation de l'ajutage 208 sont prévus et comprennent une plaquette 209 montée pivotante autour d'un axe 210 sensiblement orthogonal à celui de la tubulure 205. Dans la position rabattue d'obturation, la plaquette 209 est propre à obturer l'ajutage 208. Cette plaquette 209 comporte sur sa face interne un manchon 211, d'axe orthogonal à la plaquette, propre à venir coiffer l'ajutage 208. La plaquette 209 est articulée sur le bord d'une partie 212 qui est munie, sur sa face interne, d'un picot-harpon 213 orthogonal à la partie 212 et propre à être encliqueté dans un trou prévu sur une paroi transversale supérieure 215 de la capsule 201. La partie 212 est articulée sur le bord de l'enveloppe 204 par une charnière-film 217 venue de matière avec la capsule 201. De même, l'articulation 210 entre la partie 212 et la plaquette 209 est réalisée à l'aide d'une charnière-film venue de matière avec l'ensemble de la capsule 201.Means for closing the nozzle 208 are provided and include a plate 209 pivotally mounted about an axis 210 substantially orthogonal to that of the tube 205. In the folded closed position, the plate 209 is suitable for closing the nozzle 208. This plate 209 has on its internal face a sleeve 211, of axis orthogonal to the plate, suitable for covering the nozzle 208. The plate 209 is articulated on the edge of a part 212 which is provided, on its internal face, a spike-harpoon 213 orthogonal to the part 212 and suitable for being snapped into a hole provided on a wall upper transverse 215 of the capsule 201. The part 212 is articulated on the edge of the envelope 204 by a film hinge 217 made integrally with the capsule 201. Similarly, the articulation 210 between the part 212 and the plate 209 is made using a film hinge made from the whole with the capsule 201.

Lorsque la plaquette 209, sous l'action du poussoir 224, passe de la position d'obturation à une position d'ouverture telle que celle représentée sur la figure 8, l'ajutage 208 prend une position inclinée par rapport à l'axe du récipient 202 et son extrémité libre coulisse à l'intérieur du manchon 211. Comme dans la deuxième variante précédemment décrite, les extrémités de l'ajutage 208 et du manchon 211 comportent des joncs 251 et 252 qui constituent des guides de coulissement pour le déplacement de l'ajutage 208 à l'intérieur du manchon 211 et qui constituent également une sécurité pour éviter le désengagement de l'ajutage 208 par rapport au manchon 211.When the plate 209, under the action of the pusher 224, passes from the closed position to an open position such as that shown in FIG. 8, the nozzle 208 assumes an inclined position relative to the axis of the container 202 and its free end slides inside the sleeve 211. As in the second variant previously described, the ends of the nozzle 208 and of the sleeve 211 include rods 251 and 252 which constitute sliding guides for the movement of the nozzle 208 inside the sleeve 211 and which also constitute a safety device to avoid disengagement of the nozzle 208 relative to the sleeve 211.

Dans la réalisation décrite, on a également prévu que la tublure 205 venait s'encliqueter sur la base du goulot 203 par un jonc d'encliquetage 253.In the embodiment described, provision has also been made for the screen 205 to snap onto the base of the neck 203 by a snap ring 253.

Les autres éléments de ce troisième mode de réalisation ne seront pas décrits plus en détail, étant donné qu'ils sont identiques à ceux décrits pour la première variante de réalisation.The other elements of this third embodiment will not be described in more detail, since they are identical to those described for the first variant.

Claims (10)

  1. Dispensing closure for a fluid or viscous product intended to be mounted on the neck of a container containing the product, the said closure (1, 101, 201) comprising a connection piece (5, 105, 205) which is fixed to the said neck (3, 103, 203) and which is closed by a transverse bottom (7, 107, 207) combined with a regulating nozzle (8, 108, 208) projecting from the side opposite the connection piece, the said regulating nozzle communicating with the inside of the container (2, 102, 202), passage means being provided for dispensing the product at the outside, the said closure also comprising means for stopping and opening the said passage means, the stopping means comprising a small plate (9, 109, 209) mounted so as to pivot about an axis (10, 110, 210) substantially orthogonal to that of the connection piece (5, 105, 205), this small plate (9, 109, 209) being suitable for closing the regulating nozzle (8, 108, 208) for a stopping position, the passage means comprising a duct (21, 121, 221) provided in the small plate (9, 109, 209) and opening out to the outside of this plate (9, 109, 209) this duct (21, 121, 221) communicating with the regulating nozzle (8, 108, 208), characterised in that the opening means comprise a pusher (24, 124, 224) suitable for making the small plate (9, 109, 209) pivot about its axis (10, 110, 210) from the stopping position to an open position, this pusher (24, 124, 224) being provided in the wall of the closure (1, 101, 201) so as to interact with at least one ramp (30, 130, 230) carried by an extension (29, 129, 229) securely fastened to the small plate (9, 109, 209) on the inner face of the latter and whose mean direction is substantially orthogonal to the plane of this small plate (9, 109, 209), the amplitude of the pivoting movement controlled by the pusher (24, 124, 224) being provided such that the end of the duct (21, 121, 221) opening out to the outside of the small plate (9, 109, 209) is disengaged from the cylindrical wall of the casing (4, 104, 204).
  2. Closure according to Claim 1, characterised in that the small plate (9, 109, 209) comprises, on each side, an extension (29, 129, 229) equipped with a ramp (30, 130, 230), each extension (29, 129, 229) being received in a housing provided in the closure (1, 101, 201) in which housing the pusher (24, 124, 224), intended to interact with the ramps (30, 130, 230) so as to bring about the opening of the closure (1, 101, 201), can be engaged.
  3. Closure according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the regulating nozzle (8, 108) is carried by the transverse bottom (7, 107) of the connection piece (5, 105).
  4. Closure according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the regulating nozzle (208) is carried by the neck (203) of the container (202) and passes across the transverse bottom (207) of the connection piece (205).
  5. Closure according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the pusher (24, 124, 224) is formed by a tab whose base adjoins the wall of the closure (1, 101, 201) and whose other sides are free, flexibility of the material in the region of the base ensuring the articulation of the tab whose end opposite the base is intended to interact with the ramps (30, 130, 230).
  6. Closure according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the small plate (9, 109, 209) is equipped with a sleeve (11, 111, 211) suitable for capping the regulating nozzle (8, 108, 208), the duct (21, 121, 221) of the small plate (9, 109, 209) opening out into the sleeve (11, 111, 211), the abovementioned regulating nozzle (8, 108, 208) remaining engaged in the sleeve (11, 111, 211) when the small plate (9, 109, 209) occupies the open position.
  7. Closure according to Claims 3 and 6 taken simultaneously, characterised in that the regulation nozzle (8) and the transverse bottom (7) are substantially rigid and in that the internal diameter of the sleeve (11) is greater than the external diameter of the regulating nozzle (8) so as to leave a clearance allowing the deflection of the small plate (9) between an open position and its stopping position.
  8. Closure according to one of Claims 1 to 7, whose surface has generatrices parallel to a fixed direction, characterised in that the cross-section of the closure (1, 101, 201) via a plane orthogonal to the generatrices has a substantially rectangular or oval shape, the connection piece (5, 105, 205) admitting an axis substantially parallel to the generatrices of the surface of the closure (1, 101, 201), the transverse axis of articulation (10, 110, 210) of the small plate (9, 109, 209) being orthogonal to the axis of the connection piece (5, 105, 205).
  9. Closure according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the small plate (9, 109, 209) in the stopping position is inscribed inside the outline of the casing (4, 104, 204) of the closure, the end of the duct (21, 121, 221) provided in the small plate opening out transversely towards the outside and being closed by the internal surface of the wall of the closure (1, 101, 201) when the small plate (9, 109, 209) is in the stopping position.
  10. Container for a fluid or viscous product comprising a neck, characterised in that its neck is equipped with a closure according to one of Claims 1 to 9.
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