EP0447315B1 - Labelling and protection assembly for fluid container valves - Google Patents

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EP0447315B1
EP0447315B1 EP91400679A EP91400679A EP0447315B1 EP 0447315 B1 EP0447315 B1 EP 0447315B1 EP 91400679 A EP91400679 A EP 91400679A EP 91400679 A EP91400679 A EP 91400679A EP 0447315 B1 EP0447315 B1 EP 0447315B1
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    • G09EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09FDISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/002Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels for vessels under pressure
    • F17C13/003Means for coding or identifying them and/or their contents
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C13/00Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
    • F17C13/06Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F17STORING OR DISTRIBUTING GASES OR LIQUIDS
    • F17CVESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES
    • F17C2205/00Vessel construction, in particular mounting arrangements, attachments or identifications means
    • F17C2205/03Fluid connections, filters, valves, closure means or other attachments
    • F17C2205/0302Fittings, valves, filters, or components in connection with the gas storage device
    • F17C2205/0308Protective caps

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  • the present invention relates to labeling and protection systems for taps of fluid containers comprising a manual actuating member and an outlet pipe, such as bottles for the distribution of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases.
  • the valve allows the filling of the bottle then, after installation in situ, the transfer of gas to a use line.
  • the valve is closed after filling in the factory, and the outlet pipe of the valve is protected by a non-waterproof and reusable shutter.
  • Some shutters are destructible, which makes them non-reusable, this in order to avoid confusing the full bottles and the empty bottles.
  • the valve flywheel remains accessible, which does not guarantee against untimely or premature actuation of the latter, nor therefore can it safely identify the state of the bottle.
  • the gas contained in the container be characterized by a placard indicating the reference number of the gas and its nature.
  • this placard is introduced around the outlet pipe of the tap by means of a hole made in the placard, the latter being, in principle, blocked by the above-mentioned shutter.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a simple and effective combination of labeling and protection, at low cost, making it possible to protect the outlet tubing against shock and liquid and / or solid projections and to prevent inadvertent actuation. or premature of the actuator, while providing a large useful area for legal notices and other indications, as well as better visibility in container parks to quickly and reliably identify empty or full containers.
  • the present invention provides a labeling and protection assembly comprising, formed in one piece, a pluggable cap with overlap on the valve actuating member and a label body extending from of the cover cap in front of the outlet pipe, and at least one portion capable of cooperating with at least one element integral with the container to lock the assembly in the position mounted on the valve.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly of the above type of inviolable nature, for quick and easy installation and removal, the removal being possible only with irreversible destruction of the assembly, which guarantees against any fraudulent use or reuse of the container before or after its authorized commissioning.
  • the labeling and protection assembly comprises at least one manually destructible zone to allow the labeling and protection assembly to be separated from the tap.
  • the cap comprises elastic locking means on the valve actuating member.
  • FIG. 1 shows, by way of illustration, a container in the form of a gas distribution bottle 1 fitted with a tap 2 conventionally protected by a cap or cap 3 for protecting and handling the container.
  • the valve comprises an actuator or handwheel 4 and a filling and outlet tubing which is, conventionally according to standards, in the form of a male tubing 5a or a female tubing of larger diameter 5b.
  • the cap 3 has a lateral opening 6 facing the outlet tube 5a or 5b to allow its connection to a supply or use circuit.
  • a labeling and protection assembly is mounted on the valve 2, this assembly essentially comprising a cap 7 and a label body 8 extending from the cap 7 overlapping in front of the outlet pipe. 5a, 5b, providing, clearly visible through the opening 6, a large area for affixing legal notices, management codes, and advertising.
  • the cap 7 comprises an upper wall 9 and a peripheral flange or skirt 10 from which the label portion 8 extends in overhang. From the upper wall 7, extend towards the inside of the elastic locking claws 11 intended to cooperate in elastic engagement with the periphery of the actuating member 4.
  • the claws 11, being located inside the cap 7, at distance inwards from the peripheral flange 10 cannot be easily accessible and, in addition to their role of locking the labeling and protection assembly on the tap, also provide security by preventing an unexpected opening, during transport, of the actuating member 4 under the effect of vibrations.
  • two flexible rods or tongues 12 intended to be positioned in elastic engagement around the outlet pipe 5a, 5b to lock in position the assembly on the tap and in particular preventing rotation of the assembly with respect to the mounting position.
  • two small lateral wings 80 can be provided extending inwards from the edge zones of the label part 8.
  • a tearable meridian zone delimited by two weakening lines 13, extends over the entire cap 7, and allows, via a gripping and actuating tab 14, open the cap in two to allow rapid removal of the labeling and protection assembly, making it permanently non-reusable.
  • the embodiment of Figures 4 to 6 is substantially similar to the previous one and is essentially distinguished by the fact that the cap 7 has a frustoconical shape, the label part 8 being further connected to the cap 7 by two side sails 15
  • the upper wall 9 of the cap 7 comprises at least one, advantageously two flexible tongues 16 extending towards the inside of the cap and forming elastic support on the upper end of the actuating member 4.
  • the tearable zone is delimited by two weakening lines 13 ′ formed on the periphery of the frustoconical skirt 10 and advantageously completed by a weakening line diametral 130 for opening the cap in two.
  • Figures 7 to 9 differs from the previous ones in that the label body 8 has a closed tubular shape, substantially cylindrical, in the extension of the peripheral wall 10 of the cap 7, the flexible wings or ribs 12 here extending from the upper wall 9 of the cap 7.
  • the support members on the upper wall of the actuating member 4 here consist of studs 16 ′ distributed around a central opening 17 formed in the upper wall 9 from which extend weakening lines radially 13 '' connecting to a peripheral weakening zone 131, thus allowing, by tearing, to remove the entire upper part of the cap and therefore, then , easily extract the tubular label body upwards.
  • the labeling and protective assembly is advantageously made (by molding) in a semi-rigid plastic material, for example polyamide, low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or ABS, or even thin-walled light alloy .
  • a semi-rigid plastic material for example polyamide, low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or ABS, or even thin-walled light alloy .

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The labelling and protection assembly comprises, formed in one part, a cap (7) which can be fitted overlapping the operating member (4) of the valve (2) and a label body (8) extending from the cap, overlapping in front of the outlet pipe (5a, 5b) of the valve (2), and at least one portion (12) capable of cooperating with at least one element integral with the container in order to lock the assembly in position fitted to the valve, the assembly comprising at least one manually destructible zone (14) to allow the rapid detachment from the valve, in a non-reusable manner, of the labelling assembly. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne les systèmes d'étiquetage et de protection pour robinets de conteneurs de fluide comportant un organe d'actionnement manuel et une tubulure de sortie, tels que les bouteilles pour la distribution de gaz comprimés, liquéfiés ou dissous.The present invention relates to labeling and protection systems for taps of fluid containers comprising a manual actuating member and an outlet pipe, such as bottles for the distribution of compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases.

Dans les conteneurs industriels de ce type, le robinet permet le remplissage de la bouteille puis, après mise en place in situ, le transfert du gaz vers une conduite d'utilisation. Actuellement, le robinet est fermé après remplissage en usine, et la tubulure de sortie du robinet est protégée par un obturateur non étanche et réutilisable. Certains obturateurs sont destructibles, ce qui les rend non réutilisables, ceci afin d'éviter de confondre les bouteilles pleines et les bouteilles vides. Toutefois, le volant du robinet reste accessible, ce qui ne permet pas de garantir contre un actionnement intempestif ou prématuré de ce dernier, ni donc d'identifier avec sûreté l'état de la bouteille.In industrial containers of this type, the valve allows the filling of the bottle then, after installation in situ, the transfer of gas to a use line. Currently, the valve is closed after filling in the factory, and the outlet pipe of the valve is protected by a non-waterproof and reusable shutter. Some shutters are destructible, which makes them non-reusable, this in order to avoid confusing the full bottles and the empty bottles. However, the valve flywheel remains accessible, which does not guarantee against untimely or premature actuation of the latter, nor therefore can it safely identify the state of the bottle.

Par ailleurs, la législation des transports impose de caractériser le gaz contenu dans le conteneur par une affichette, indiquant le numéro de référence du gaz et sa nature. Actuellement, cette affichette est introduite autour de la tubulure de sortie du robinet au moyen d'un trou pratiqué dans l'affichette, cette dernière se trouvant, en principe, bloquée par l'obturateur sus-mentionné.In addition, transport legislation requires that the gas contained in the container be characterized by a placard indicating the reference number of the gas and its nature. Currently, this placard is introduced around the outlet pipe of the tap by means of a hole made in the placard, the latter being, in principle, blocked by the above-mentioned shutter.

La présente invention a pour objet de proposer un ensemble combiné d'étiquetage et de protection simple et efficace, de faible coût, permettant de protéger la tubulure de sortie contre les chocs et les projections liquides et/ou solides et d'empêcher un actionnement intempestif ou prématuré de l'organe d'actionnement, tout en offrant une surface utile importante pour les mentions légales et pour d'autres indications, ainsi qu'une meilleure visibilité dans des parcs de conteneurs pour identifier rapidement et sûrement les conteneurs vides ou pleins.The object of the present invention is to provide a simple and effective combination of labeling and protection, at low cost, making it possible to protect the outlet tubing against shock and liquid and / or solid projections and to prevent inadvertent actuation. or premature of the actuator, while providing a large useful area for legal notices and other indications, as well as better visibility in container parks to quickly and reliably identify empty or full containers.

A cet effet, la présente invention propose un ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection comportant, formés d'une seule pièce, un capuchon emmanchable à recouvrement sur l'organe d'actionnement du robinet et un corps d'étiquette s'étendant à partir du capuchon à recouvrement devant la tubulure de sortie, et au moins une portion susceptible de coopérer avec au moins un élément solidaire du conteneur pour verrouiller l'ensemble en position montée sur le robinet.To this end, the present invention provides a labeling and protection assembly comprising, formed in one piece, a pluggable cap with overlap on the valve actuating member and a label body extending from of the cover cap in front of the outlet pipe, and at least one portion capable of cooperating with at least one element integral with the container to lock the assembly in the position mounted on the valve.

La présente invention a pour autre objet de proposer un ensemble du type ci-dessus à caractère inviolable, à pose et enlèvement rapides et aisés, l'enlèvement n'étant possible qu'avec une destruction irrémédiable de l'ensemble, ce qui garantit contre toute utilisation ou réutilisation frauduleuse du conteneur avant ou après sa mise en service autorisée.Another object of the present invention is to provide an assembly of the above type of inviolable nature, for quick and easy installation and removal, the removal being possible only with irreversible destruction of the assembly, which guarantees against any fraudulent use or reuse of the container before or after its authorized commissioning.

A cet effet, selon une caractéristique de l'invention, l'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection comporte au moins une zone destructible manuellement pour permettre de désolidariser l'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection du robinet.To this end, according to a characteristic of the invention, the labeling and protection assembly comprises at least one manually destructible zone to allow the labeling and protection assembly to be separated from the tap.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le capuchon comporte des moyens élastiques de verrouillage sur l'organe d'actionnement du robinet.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap comprises elastic locking means on the valve actuating member.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront de la description suivante de modes de réalisation, donnés à titre illustratif mais nullement limitatif, faite en relation avec les dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe transversale d'un ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection en position sur un robinet de conteneur de fluide ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face de l'ensemble de la figure 1 en place sur le conteneur de fluide ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue du dessus de l'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection des figures 1 et 2 ;
  • les figures 4 à 6 sont des vues analogues d'un second mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • et les figures 7 à 9 sont des vues analogues d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the following description of embodiments, given by way of illustration but in no way limiting, made in relation to the appended drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a labeling and protective assembly in position on a fluid container valve;
  • Figure 2 is a front view of the assembly of Figure 1 in place on the fluid container;
  • Figure 3 is a top view of the labeling and protection assembly of Figures 1 and 2;
  • Figures 4 to 6 are similar views of a second embodiment of the invention;
  • and Figures 7 to 9 are similar views of a third embodiment of the invention.

Dans la description qui va suivre, et sur les dessins, les éléments identiques ou analogues portent les mêmes chiffres de référence, éventuellement indicés.In the description which follows, and in the drawings, identical or similar elements bear the same reference numbers, possibly indexed.

On a représenté sur la figure 1, à titre illustratif, un conteneur sous la forme d'une bouteille de distribution de gaz 1 équipée d'un robinet 2 classiquement protégé par une coiffe ou chapeau 3 de protection et de manutention du conteneur. Le robinet comporte un organe d'actionnement ou volant 4 et une tubulure de remplissage et de sortie se présentant, classiquement selon les normes, sous la forme d'une tubulure mâle 5a ou d'une tubulure femelle de plus grand diamètre 5b. La coiffe 3 comporte une ouverture latérale 6 en regard de la tubulure de sortie 5a ou 5b pour permettre sa connection à un circuit d'alimentation ou d'utilisation.FIG. 1 shows, by way of illustration, a container in the form of a gas distribution bottle 1 fitted with a tap 2 conventionally protected by a cap or cap 3 for protecting and handling the container. The valve comprises an actuator or handwheel 4 and a filling and outlet tubing which is, conventionally according to standards, in the form of a male tubing 5a or a female tubing of larger diameter 5b. The cap 3 has a lateral opening 6 facing the outlet tube 5a or 5b to allow its connection to a supply or use circuit.

Conformément à l'invention, un ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection est monté sur le robinet 2, cet ensemble comprenant essentiellement un capuchon 7 et un corps d'étiquette 8 s'étendant à partir du capuchon 7 à recouvrement devant la tubulure de sortie 5a, 5b, ménageant, bien visible par l'ouverture 6, une surface importante pour l'apposition des mentions légales, des codes de gestion, et de publicité.According to the invention, a labeling and protection assembly is mounted on the valve 2, this assembly essentially comprising a cap 7 and a label body 8 extending from the cap 7 overlapping in front of the outlet pipe. 5a, 5b, providing, clearly visible through the opening 6, a large area for affixing legal notices, management codes, and advertising.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3, le capuchon 7 comporte une paroi supérieure 9 et une collerette ou jupe périphérique 10 à partir de laquelle s'étend en porte-à-faux la partie d'étiquette 8. A partir de la paroi supérieure 7, s'étendent vers l'intérieur des griffes de verrouillage élastiques 11 destinées à coopérer en engagement élastique avec le pourtour de l'organe d'actionnement 4. Les griffes 11,étant situées à l'intérieur du capuchon 7, à distance, vers l'intérieur, de la collerette périphérique 10, ne peuvent être aisément accessibles et, outre leur rôle de verrouillage de l'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection sur le robinet, assurent également une sécurité en empêchant une ouverture inopinée, durant le transport, de l'organe d'actionnement 4 sous l'effet de vibrations. A partir du capuchon 7 s'étendent également vers le bas, parallèlement à la partie d'étiquette 8, deux tiges ou languettes flexibles 12, destinées à venir se positionner en engagement élastique autour de la tubulure de sortie 5a, 5b pour verrouiller en position l'ensemble sur le robinet et empêcher notamment une rotation de l'ensemble par rapport à la position de montage. Pour garantir une non-rotation forcée de l'ensemble malgré la flexibilité des tiges 12, on peut prévoir deux petites ailes latérales 80 s'étendant vers l'intérieur à partir des zones de bord de la partie d'étiquette 8.In the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 3, the cap 7 comprises an upper wall 9 and a peripheral flange or skirt 10 from which the label portion 8 extends in overhang. From the upper wall 7, extend towards the inside of the elastic locking claws 11 intended to cooperate in elastic engagement with the periphery of the actuating member 4. The claws 11, being located inside the cap 7, at distance inwards from the peripheral flange 10 cannot be easily accessible and, in addition to their role of locking the labeling and protection assembly on the tap, also provide security by preventing an unexpected opening, during transport, of the actuating member 4 under the effect of vibrations. From the cap 7 also extend downwards, parallel to the label part 8, two flexible rods or tongues 12, intended to be positioned in elastic engagement around the outlet pipe 5a, 5b to lock in position the assembly on the tap and in particular preventing rotation of the assembly with respect to the mounting position. To guarantee a forced non-rotation of the assembly despite the flexibility of the rods 12, two small lateral wings 80 can be provided extending inwards from the edge zones of the label part 8.

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 3, une zone méridienne déchirable, délimitée par deux lignes d'affaiblissement 13, s'étend sur tout le capuchon 7, et permet, via une languette de préhension et d'actionnement 14, d'ouvrir en deux le capuchon pour permettre une extraction rapide de l'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection en rendant ce dernier définitivement non-réutilisable.In the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, a tearable meridian zone, delimited by two weakening lines 13, extends over the entire cap 7, and allows, via a gripping and actuating tab 14, open the cap in two to allow rapid removal of the labeling and protection assembly, making it permanently non-reusable.

Le mode de réalisation des figures 4 à 6 est sensiblement analogue au précédent et s'en distingue essentiellement par le fait que le capuchon 7 présente une forme tronconique, la partie d'étiquette 8 étant reliée en outre au capuchon 7 par deux voiles latéraux 15. Pour garantir un meilleur verrouillage de l'organe d'actionnement 4 par les griffes 11, la paroi supérieure 9 du capuchon 7 comporte au moins une, avantageusement deux languettes flexibles 16 s'étendant vers l'intérieur du capuchon et formant appui élastique sur l'extrémité supérieure de l'organe d'actionnement 4. Dans ce mode de réalisation, la zone déchirable est délimitée par deux lignes d'affaiblissement 13' formées sur la périphérie de la jupe tronconique 10 et complétées avantageusement par une ligne d'affaiblissement diamétrale 130 permettant d'ouvrir en deux le capuchon.The embodiment of Figures 4 to 6 is substantially similar to the previous one and is essentially distinguished by the fact that the cap 7 has a frustoconical shape, the label part 8 being further connected to the cap 7 by two side sails 15 To guarantee better locking of the actuating member 4 by the claws 11, the upper wall 9 of the cap 7 comprises at least one, advantageously two flexible tongues 16 extending towards the inside of the cap and forming elastic support on the upper end of the actuating member 4. In this embodiment, the tearable zone is delimited by two weakening lines 13 ′ formed on the periphery of the frustoconical skirt 10 and advantageously completed by a weakening line diametral 130 for opening the cap in two.

Le mode de réalisation des figures 7 à 9 se distingue des précédents par le fait que le corps d'étiquette 8 présente une forme tubulaire fermée, sensiblement cylindrique, dans le prolongement de la paroi périphérique 10 du capuchon 7, les ailes ou nervures flexibles 12 s'étendant ici à partir de la paroi supérieure 9 du capuchon 7. Les organes d'appui sur la paroi supérieure de l'organe d'actionnement 4 sont ici constitués de plots 16' répartis autour d'une ouverture centrale 17 formée dans la paroi supérieure 9 d'où s'étendent radialement des lignes d'affaiblissement 13'' se raccordant à une zone d'affaiblissement périphérique 131, permettant ainsi, par arrachement, d'enlever la totalité de la partie supérieure du capuchon et donc, ensuite, d'extraire aisément vers le haut le corps d'étiquette tubulaire.The embodiment of Figures 7 to 9 differs from the previous ones in that the label body 8 has a closed tubular shape, substantially cylindrical, in the extension of the peripheral wall 10 of the cap 7, the flexible wings or ribs 12 here extending from the upper wall 9 of the cap 7. The support members on the upper wall of the actuating member 4 here consist of studs 16 ′ distributed around a central opening 17 formed in the upper wall 9 from which extend weakening lines radially 13 '' connecting to a peripheral weakening zone 131, thus allowing, by tearing, to remove the entire upper part of the cap and therefore, then , easily extract the tubular label body upwards.

L'ensemble d'étiquetage et de protection est avantageusement réalisé (par moulage) en un matériau plastique semi-rigide, par exemple en polyamide, en polyéthylène basse densité, en polypropylène, en polystyrène ou en ABS, voire en alliage léger à parois minces.The labeling and protective assembly is advantageously made (by molding) in a semi-rigid plastic material, for example polyamide, low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or ABS, or even thin-walled light alloy .

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  1. Labelling and protective unit for a tap (2) of a fluid container (1), comprising a manual actuation element (4) and outlet piping (5a, 5b), characterised in that it comprises, formed in a single piece, a hood (7) which can be fitted with overlap on to the actuation element (4), and a label body (8) extending from the overlapping hood in front of the outlet piping (5a, 5b), and at least one portion (12) capable of cooperating with at least one element solidly connected to the container in order to lock the unit on to the tap in the mounted position.
  2. Unit according to claim 1, characterised in that it comprises at least one zone (13; 13'; 13'') which can be destroyed manually in order to enable the labelling and protective unit to be disconnected from the tap (2).
  3. Unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the label body comprises a covering part (8) and in that it comprises two flexible inner extensions (12) arranged so as to extend on either side of the outlet piping (5a; 5b).
  4. Unit according to claim 3, characterised in that the flexible extensions (12) extend from the hood (7) in parallel with the covering part (8).
  5. Unit according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the hood (7) comprises elastic means (11) for locking on to the actuation element (4).
  6. Unit according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the destructible zone (13; 13'; 13'') is formed at least partly in the hood (7).
  7. Unit according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the hood comprises an upper wall (9) and an outer peripheral wall (10), and in that the elastic locking means (11) extend from the upper wall (9) at a distance from the peripheral wall (10).
  8. Unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it is produced in a plastics material.
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