EP0511041B1 - Cover device, incorporating an agitator, for paint cans - Google Patents

Cover device, incorporating an agitator, for paint cans Download PDF

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EP0511041B1
EP0511041B1 EP92400901A EP92400901A EP0511041B1 EP 0511041 B1 EP0511041 B1 EP 0511041B1 EP 92400901 A EP92400901 A EP 92400901A EP 92400901 A EP92400901 A EP 92400901A EP 0511041 B1 EP0511041 B1 EP 0511041B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/16—Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped
    • B65D45/20—Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped pivoted
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F27/00—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders
    • B01F27/80—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis
    • B01F27/88—Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptacles; Kneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with a separate receptacle-stirrer unit that is adapted to be coupled to a drive mechanism
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/80—Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/84—Mixing plants with mixing receptacles receiving material dispensed from several component receptacles, e.g. paint tins
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/40—Mounting or supporting mixing devices or receptacles; Clamping or holding arrangements therefor
    • B01F35/41—Mounting or supporting stirrer shafts or stirrer units on receptacles
    • B01F35/411—Mounting or supporting stirrer shafts or stirrer units on receptacles by supporting only one extremity of the shaft
    • B01F35/4111—Mounting or supporting stirrer shafts or stirrer units on receptacles by supporting only one extremity of the shaft at the top of the receptacle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
    • B01F35/40—Mounting or supporting mixing devices or receptacles; Clamping or holding arrangements therefor
    • B01F35/41—Mounting or supporting stirrer shafts or stirrer units on receptacles
    • B01F35/413—Mounting or supporting stirrer shafts or stirrer units on receptacles by means of clamps or clamping arrangements for fixing attached stirrers or independent stirrer units
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/06—Implements for stirring or mixing paints
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/12—Paint cans; Brush holders; Containers for storing residual paint
    • B44D3/14—Holders for paint cans
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F2101/00—Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
    • B01F2101/30—Mixing paints or paint ingredients, e.g. pigments, dyes, colours, lacquers or enamel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
    • B01F33/50—Movable or transportable mixing devices or plants
    • B01F33/501—Movable mixing devices, i.e. readily shifted or displaced from one place to another, e.g. portable during use
    • B01F33/5011—Movable mixing devices, i.e. readily shifted or displaced from one place to another, e.g. portable during use portable during use, e.g. hand-held
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S366/00—Agitating
    • Y10S366/605—Paint mixer

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  • the present invention relates to paint cans comprising an agitator cover to homogenize the paint by keeping it stirring until it is poured for direct use or to be mixed with other paints.
  • the cans of paints are, before use, closed by a cover having the shape of a cup whose peripheral edge is frustoconical and bears against the internal wall of a bead which has a collar which is fixed, for example crimped, on the envelope of the pot.
  • the cover is removed and replaced by an agitator cover.
  • the agitator covers have, on their underside, a conical ring which is fitted into the collar as was the disposable cover.
  • the agitator cover is fixed by two, three or four pivoting cams, pinching the flange of the pot to force the conical sealing ring to penetrate.
  • the known device has various drawbacks.
  • the same paint manufacturer may use boxes from several suppliers, the characteristics of which differ slightly.
  • the manufacturer of the agitator cover must therefore produce a large number of variants so that these covers can be adapted to different boxes.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks set out above and, moreover, it aims to simplify and improve the transmission of forces between the agitator cover and the paint bucket while at the same time making it easier to install the agitator cover and then placing the pot with its agitator cover in a cabinet with an agitator drive.
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded schematic perspective of an agitator cover device according to the invention for paint cans.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective of the cover device of FIG. 1, in the open position.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic elevation, partly in section, illustrating a particular characteristic of the invention.
  • the drawing shows a can of paint 1 comprising an envelope 2 at the top of which a collar 3 is fixed, for example by crimping 4.
  • the flange 3 has internally a support bead 5 against which is normally applied a flange 6 of a closure cover 7, partially shown in FIG. 3, which is intended to be removed and discarded when the paint can 1 must be provided with the agitator cover device of the invention.
  • the diameter of the opening 8 left free by the bead 5 varies according to the manufacturers of paint cans, as does the shape of the collar 3.
  • an agitator cover 9 is provided, for example of molded material, the conformation of which is chosen so that this cover has good rigidity.
  • Synthetic materials or metals with a low melting point can be used to produce the agitator cover 9 which includes a sheath 10 for guiding the shaft 11 of the agitator 12.
  • the underside of the agitator cover 9 has an annular groove 13 for a seal 14 which is made of flexible material, for example polyethylene foam.
  • the seal 14 is flat at least on its underside and its width is chosen as well as the position of the annular groove 13 which contains it so that this seal can cover the bead 5 of the pots of variable dimensions encountered in the same category of pots, that is to say for example pots from manufacturers of various origins but of the same capacity, namely one liter, two liters, etc.
  • the stopper cover is moreover provided with means 15 for producing a uniform pressure of the seal 14 on the bead 5.
  • the means 15 comprise lugs 16 molded with the cover 9, said lugs having, on their top, streaks 17 extending substantially concentrically with the periphery of the stopper cover.
  • the ridges could extend transversely on a rising wall 18.
  • the legs 16 which are preferably diametrically opposite protrude beyond the periphery of the plugging cover 9 and are intended to receive the cross member 19 of arches 20 articulated on a base 21.
  • the drawing in particular fig. 1, shows that the base 21 is advantageously of annular shape to correspond to the periphery of the bottom of the pot 1.
  • the base 21 is provided with flanges 22, for example two in number, which are diametrically opposite and which can be used for the articulation of the arches 20.
  • the flanges 22 maintain the pot 1 relative to the arches 20 whose cross member 19 is pushed to snap into the ridges 17 of the rising wall 18 of the cover to ensure its maintenance with pressure on the bead 5 with which the seal 14 is in contact.
  • a slight clearance may exist between the fingers or pins 23 and the outer wall of the casing 2 given the width of the flat seal 14 intended to compensate for manufacturing tolerances and differences.
  • the agitator cover 9 comprises a pouring spout 25, a shutter 26 of which can be controlled by a trigger 27 mounted above a handle 28.
  • the base 21 makes it possible to center the pot provided with its agitator cover between legs 29 of a support 30, for example a shelf of a cabinet containing mechanisms for driving the shaft 11 that supports cover 9.
  • the means for producing a uniform pressure of the agitator cover on the bead 5 of the collar 3 can be produced in other ways than that illustrated by way of example.
  • Cam levers can for example be provided, these levers being supported by the base 21 so that the pressure applied to the bead 5 is also transmitted uniformly by the casing 2 without the latter being liable to buckle.

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La présente invention concerne les pots de peinture comportant un couvercle à agitateur pour homogénéiser la peinture en la maintenant sous agitation jusqu'au moment où elle est versée pour être utilisée directement ou être mélangée à d'autres peintures.The present invention relates to paint cans comprising an agitator cover to homogenize the paint by keeping it stirring until it is poured for direct use or to be mixed with other paints.

Les pots de peintures sont, avant usage, fermés par un couvercle présentant la forme d'une coupelle dont le bord périphérique est tronconique et prend appui contre la paroi interne d'un bourrelet que présente une collerette qui est fixée, par exemple sertie, sur l'enveloppe du pot.The cans of paints are, before use, closed by a cover having the shape of a cup whose peripheral edge is frustoconical and bears against the internal wall of a bead which has a collar which is fixed, for example crimped, on the envelope of the pot.

Au moment de l'utilisation, le couvercle est retiré et remplacé par un couvercle à agitateur.At the time of use, the cover is removed and replaced by an agitator cover.

Jusqu'à présent, les couvercles à agitateur comportent, sur leur dessous, un anneau conique qui est emboîté dans la collerette comme l'était le couvercle jetable.So far, the agitator covers have, on their underside, a conical ring which is fitted into the collar as was the disposable cover.

L'étanchéité est assurée par un contact métal sur métal.Sealing is ensured by metal-to-metal contact.

La fixation du couvercle à agitateur est assurée par deux, trois ou quatre cames pivotantes, pinçant la collerette du pot pour faire pénêtrer, à force, l'anneau conique d'étanchéité.The agitator cover is fixed by two, three or four pivoting cams, pinching the flange of the pot to force the conical sealing ring to penetrate.

Le dispositif connu présente divers inconvénients.The known device has various drawbacks.

Afin d'assurer une bonne étanchéité, l'ajustement du couvercle sur la boîte doit être parfait. Or les boîtes utilisées par les différents fabricants de peinture ne sont pas de dimensions standardisées. Il existe un grand nombre de modèles présentant des dessins et des dimensions de collerettes différentes.To ensure a good seal, the fit of the lid on the box must be perfect. However, the boxes used by the various paint manufacturers are not of standardized dimensions. There are a large number of models with different designs and dimensions of flanges.

Un même fabricant de peinture peut utiliser des boîtes provenant de plusieurs fournisseurs et dont les caractéristiques diffèrent légèrement.The same paint manufacturer may use boxes from several suppliers, the characteristics of which differ slightly.

Le fabricant du couvercle agitateur doit donc réaliser un grand nombre de variantes afin que ces couvercles puissent être adaptés sur différentes boîtes.The manufacturer of the agitator cover must therefore produce a large number of variants so that these covers can be adapted to different boxes.

La présente invention vise à remédier aux inconvénients exposés ci-dessus et, en outre, elle vise à simplifier et améliorer la transmission des efforts entre le couvercle à agitateur et le pot de peinture tout en permettant, supplémentairement, de faciliter la mise en place du couvercle à agitateur puis, ensuite, la mise en place du pot muni de son couvercle à agitateur dans une armoire à dispositif d'entraînement de l'agitateur.The present invention aims to remedy the drawbacks set out above and, moreover, it aims to simplify and improve the transmission of forces between the agitator cover and the paint bucket while at the same time making it easier to install the agitator cover and then placing the pot with its agitator cover in a cabinet with an agitator drive.

La technique antérieure a fait connaître les documents EP-A-0 323 531, FR-A-2 603 255 et EP-A-0 261 996 qui décrivent bien des dispositifs de couvercles à agitateurs pour pots de peinture.The prior art has made known the documents EP-A-0 323 531, FR-A-2 603 255 and EP-A-0 261 996 which describe many devices for stirring lids for paint cans.

Dans la revendication principale annexée, le document EP-A-0 323 531, qui est considéré comme l'état de la technique le plus proche, a été utilisé pour énoncer le préambule de la revendication dont la partie caractérisante indique les caractéristiques qui, en liaison avec les caractéristiques indiquées dans le préambule sont celles pour lesquelles la protection est recherchée.In the appended main claim, document EP-A-0 323 531, which is considered to be the closest state of the art, was used to state the preamble of the claim, the characterizing part of which indicates the characteristics which, in link with the characteristics indicated in the preamble are those for which protection is sought.

Diverses autres caractéristiques de l'invention ressortent d'ailleurs des revendications secondaires annexées et de la description détaillée qui suit.Various other characteristics of the invention appear moreover from the appended secondary claims and from the detailed description which follows.

Une forme de réalisation de l'objet de l'invention est représentée, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, au dessin annexé.An embodiment of the object of the invention is shown, by way of nonlimiting example, in the accompanying drawing.

La fig. 1 est une perspective schématique éclatée d'un dispositif de couvercle à agitateur selon l'invention pour pots de peinture.Fig. 1 is an exploded schematic perspective of an agitator cover device according to the invention for paint cans.

La fig. 2 est une perspective schématique du dispositif de couvercle de la fig. 1, en position ouverte.Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective of the cover device of FIG. 1, in the open position.

La fig. 3 est une élévation schématique, partie en coupe, illustrant une caractéristique particulière de l'invention.Fig. 3 is a schematic elevation, partly in section, illustrating a particular characteristic of the invention.

Le dessin montre un pot de peinture 1 comportant une enveloppe 2 au sommet de laquelle est fixée une collerette 3, par exemple par un sertissage 4.The drawing shows a can of paint 1 comprising an envelope 2 at the top of which a collar 3 is fixed, for example by crimping 4.

De façon connue en soi, la collerette 3 présente intérieurement un bourrelet d'appui 5 contre lequel est normalement appliqué un rebord 6 d'un couvercle de bouchage 7, représenté partiellement à la fig. 3, qui est destiné à être retiré et jeté lorsque le pot de peinture 1 doit être muni du dispositif de couvercle à agitateur de l'invention.In a manner known per se, the flange 3 has internally a support bead 5 against which is normally applied a flange 6 of a closure cover 7, partially shown in FIG. 3, which is intended to be removed and discarded when the paint can 1 must be provided with the agitator cover device of the invention.

Le diamètre de l'ouverture 8 laissée libre par le bourrelet 5 varie selon les fabricants de pots de peinture de même que la forme de la collerette 3.The diameter of the opening 8 left free by the bead 5 varies according to the manufacturers of paint cans, as does the shape of the collar 3.

Suivant l'invention, on prévoit un couvercle à agitateur 9, par exemple en matière moulée, dont la conformation est choisie pour que ce couvercle présente une bonne rigidité.According to the invention, an agitator cover 9 is provided, for example of molded material, the conformation of which is chosen so that this cover has good rigidity.

Des matières synthétiques ou des métaux à bas point de fusion peuvent être mis en oeuvre pour la réalisation du couvercle à agitateur 9 qui comporte un fourreau 10 pour le guidage de l'arbre 11 de l'agitateur 12.Synthetic materials or metals with a low melting point can be used to produce the agitator cover 9 which includes a sheath 10 for guiding the shaft 11 of the agitator 12.

Le dessous du couvercle à agitateur 9 présente une gorge annulaire 13 pour un joint 14 qui est fabriqué en matière souple, par exemple en mousse de polyéthylène.The underside of the agitator cover 9 has an annular groove 13 for a seal 14 which is made of flexible material, for example polyethylene foam.

De préférence, le joint 14 est plat au moins sur son dessous et on choisit sa largeur de même que la position de la gorge annulaire 13 qui le contient de façon que ce joint puisse recouvrir le bourrelet 5 des pots de dimensions variables rencontrés dans une même catégorie de pots, c'est-à-dire par exemple les pots des fabricants d'origines diverses mais de même capacité, à savoir un litre, deux litres, etc...Preferably, the seal 14 is flat at least on its underside and its width is chosen as well as the position of the annular groove 13 which contains it so that this seal can cover the bead 5 of the pots of variable dimensions encountered in the same category of pots, that is to say for example pots from manufacturers of various origins but of the same capacity, namely one liter, two liters, etc.

Le couvercle de bouchage est, par ailleurs, muni de moyens 15 pour produire une pression uniforme du joint 14 sur le bourrelet 5.The stopper cover is moreover provided with means 15 for producing a uniform pressure of the seal 14 on the bead 5.

Au dessin, les moyens 15 comportent des pattes 16 venues de moulage avec le couvercle 9, lesdites pattes présentant, sur leur dessus, des stries 17 s'étendant de manière sensiblement concentrique à la périphérie du couvercle de bouchage. De même, et bien que cela ne soit pas représenté, les stries pourraient s'éntendre transversalement sur une paroi montante 18.In the drawing, the means 15 comprise lugs 16 molded with the cover 9, said lugs having, on their top, streaks 17 extending substantially concentrically with the periphery of the stopper cover. Likewise, and although this is not shown, the ridges could extend transversely on a rising wall 18.

Les pattes 16 qui sont, de préférence, diamétralement opposées font saillie au-delà de la périphérie du couvercle de bouchage 9 et sont destinées à recevoir la traverse 19 d'arceaux 20 articulés sur un socle 21.The legs 16 which are preferably diametrically opposite protrude beyond the periphery of the plugging cover 9 and are intended to receive the cross member 19 of arches 20 articulated on a base 21.

Le dessin, en particulier la fig. 1, montre que le socle 21 est avantageusement de forme annulaire pour correspondre à la périphérie du fond du pot 1.The drawing, in particular fig. 1, shows that the base 21 is advantageously of annular shape to correspond to the periphery of the bottom of the pot 1.

Il est avantageux que le socle 21 soit muni de rebords 22, par exemple au nombre de deux, qui sont diamétralement opposés et qui peuvent être utilisés pour l'articulation des arceaux 20.It is advantageous for the base 21 to be provided with flanges 22, for example two in number, which are diametrically opposite and which can be used for the articulation of the arches 20.

Les rebords 22 assurent le maintien du pot 1 par rapport aux arceaux 20 dont la traverse 19 est poussée pour venir s'encliqueter dans les stries 17 de la paroi montante 18 du couvercle pour assurer son maintien avec pression sur le bourrelet 5 avec lequel le joint 14 est en contact.The flanges 22 maintain the pot 1 relative to the arches 20 whose cross member 19 is pushed to snap into the ridges 17 of the rising wall 18 of the cover to ensure its maintenance with pressure on the bead 5 with which the seal 14 is in contact.

On voit par ce qui précède, que la pression, exercée par les moyens 15 constitués par les arceaux 20 et les pattes 16, est transmise de façon uniforme par l'ensemble du couvercle 9 qui est rigide au joint 14 sans que la collerette 3 soit sollicitée ponctuellement de sorte qu'une excellente étanchéité est obtenue.It can be seen from the foregoing that the pressure exerted by the means 15 constituted by the arches 20 and the lugs 16 is transmitted uniformly by the assembly of the cover 9 which is rigid to the seal 14 without the flange 3 being used from time to time so that an excellent seal is obtained.

Pour faciliter la mise en place correcte du couvercle à agitateur 9, celui-ci est muni, à la périphérie du joint 14, de doigts ou pions 23 saillant vers le bas et qui sont destinés à être amenés contre la paroi latérale externe de l'enveloppe 2 du pot 1.To facilitate the correct positioning of the agitator cover 9, it is provided, at the periphery of the seal 14, with fingers or pins 23 projecting downwards and which are intended to be brought against the external lateral wall of the envelope 2 of the pot 1.

Un léger jeu peut exister entre les doigts ou pions 23 et la paroi externe de l'enveloppe 2 étant donné la largeur du joint plat 14 destiné à compenser les tolérances et différences de fabrication.A slight clearance may exist between the fingers or pins 23 and the outer wall of the casing 2 given the width of the flat seal 14 intended to compensate for manufacturing tolerances and differences.

De manière connue, le couvercle à agitateur 9 comporte un bec verseur 25 dont un obturateur 26 peut être commandé par une gâchette 27 montée au-dessus d'une poignée 28.In known manner, the agitator cover 9 comprises a pouring spout 25, a shutter 26 of which can be controlled by a trigger 27 mounted above a handle 28.

Outre ce qui précède, le socle 21 permet de centrer le pot muni de son couvercle à agitateur entre des pattes 29 d'un support 30, par exemple une étagère d'une armoire contenant des mécanismes pour l'entraînement de l'arbre 11 que supporte le couvercle 9.In addition to the above, the base 21 makes it possible to center the pot provided with its agitator cover between legs 29 of a support 30, for example a shelf of a cabinet containing mechanisms for driving the shaft 11 that supports cover 9.

L'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple de réalisation, représenté et décrit en détail, car diverses modifications peuvent y être apportées sans sortir de son cadre. En particulier, les moyens pour produire une pression uniforme du couvercle à agitateur sur le bourrelet 5 de la collerette 3 peuvent être réalisés d'autres manières que celle illustrée à titre d'exemple. Des leviers à came peuvent par exemple être prévus, ces leviers étant supportés par le socle 21 pour que la pression appliquée au bourrelet 5 soit transmise aussi uniformément par l'enveloppe 2 sans que celle-ci risque de flamber.The invention is not limited to the embodiment, shown and described in detail, because various modifications can be made without departing from its scope. In particular, the means for producing a uniform pressure of the agitator cover on the bead 5 of the collar 3 can be produced in other ways than that illustrated by way of example. Cam levers can for example be provided, these levers being supported by the base 21 so that the pressure applied to the bead 5 is also transmitted uniformly by the casing 2 without the latter being liable to buckle.

Claims (6)

  1. Agitator cover device for paint cans (1) provided with an agitator, the underneath portion of the cover (9) carrying a flexible sealing gasket (14) the width of which is selected for compensating manufacturing tolerences between cans of various origins, characterized in that the underneath portion of the cover (9) defines a groove (13) for the flexible sealing gasket which is a flat annular sealing gasket, and in that the cover (9) which is shaped for having a great rigidity cooperates with bows (20), articulated to a stand (21) on which the can (1) is placed and including a cross-piece (19) bearing on lugs (16) formed by the cover (9), whereby the pressure applied by said bows (20) and lugs (16) is distributed not only in a uniform manner on the sealing gasket (14), but still also in a uniform manner on the envelope (2) of the can.
  2. Agitator cover device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lugs (16) formed by the cover are provided with striations (17).
  3. Agitator cover device according to claim 2, characterized in that the striations (17) are formed for extending on the lugs (16) in a manner substantially concentrical to the periphery of the cover (9).
  4. Agitator cover device according to claim 2, characterized in that the striations are formed on an ascending wall (18) of the lugs (16).
  5. Agitator cover device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the stand (21) comprises edges (22) for centring the can (1) provided with the cover (9).
  6. Agitator cover device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cover (9) has an underneath portion provided with centring fingers (23) extending beyond the periphery of the envelope (2) of the can (1).
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