EP0704250A2 - Covering device that can be unscrewed - Google Patents

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EP0704250A2
EP0704250A2 EP95402055A EP95402055A EP0704250A2 EP 0704250 A2 EP0704250 A2 EP 0704250A2 EP 95402055 A EP95402055 A EP 95402055A EP 95402055 A EP95402055 A EP 95402055A EP 0704250 A2 EP0704250 A2 EP 0704250A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
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    • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule

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  • the present invention relates to any metallic annular part which is force fitted onto any plastic element in particular of a product distribution device, and more particularly any covering member such as a hoop, an overcap, a plunger covering. or plug, for example.
  • metal parts either to fix the dispensing member, for example a pump, on the container, or to cover or dress plastic parts, in particular for aesthetic reasons.
  • the present invention provides a solution to this problem and therefore avoids the aforementioned drawback.
  • the subject of the present invention is a metal covering member intended to be force-fitted onto an essentially cylindrical plastic element, characterized in that it comprises an annular side wall provided on its internal face with at least one relief extending from obliquely over at least part of the height of said side wall, the inside diameter of said covering member at the level of at least one relief being slightly less than the outside diameter of said plastic element, said plastic element conforming by creep, after press fitting of the covering member, the shape of said at least one oblique relief so as to allow said covering member to be removed by unscrewing said plastic element.
  • said at least one oblique relief has an elongated shape forming an internal thread on the annular side wall of the covering member.
  • the internal face of the annular side wall of said covering member is provided with a single oblique relief extending over approximately the entire circumference of said annular wall.
  • the internal face of the annular side wall of said covering member is provided with several parallel oblique reliefs distributed around its circumference.
  • the difference between the outside diameter of the plastic element and the inside diameter of the covering member at the level of said at least one relief is small, said oblique relief being able to be produced in the form of a gadroon or rib.
  • annular metal part is shown in the form of a hoop or a plug, but it is understood that the invention relates equally to any other metal covering member intended to be fitted by force on a cylindrical plastic element in particular of a product dispenser, such as for example a covering or an overcap for a pusher or a collar.
  • the covering member is metallic and annular and is intended to be force fitted onto a plastic element of a product dispenser, for example.
  • the plastic element may for example be a snap ring intended to fix the dispensing member fixedly (a pump for example) to the container containing the product.
  • the inside diameter of the covering member 1 is typically approximately equal to the outside diameter of the plastic element on which it is fitted. Thus, said covering member 1 can slide more or less easily on the lateral external wall of said plastic element.
  • the covering member 1 comprises on the internal face 3 of its annular side wall 2 at least one relief 4 extending obliquely over part of the height of said side wall 2.
  • the inside diameter of the covering member 1 at the level of said at least one oblique relief 4 is less than the outside diameter of the plastic element on which said covering member is fitted.
  • said at least one relief 4 can be implemented in the form of ribs or gadroons.
  • the outer surface 5 of the covering member 1 remains perfectly cylindrical, which may constitute a choice from the point of view of aesthetics.
  • said at least one oblique relief 4 has an elongated shape to form an internal thread on the annular side wall 2 of the covering member.
  • the internal face 3 of the side wall 2 of the covering member 1 has a single relief 4.
  • this oblique relief extends approximately on a complete revolution of the circumference of the side wall 2. It is quite clear in this case that the slope of said relief 4 is relatively small.
  • the internal face of the annular side wall of the covering member 1 is provided with several parallel oblique reliefs 4 which are advantageously distributed regularly around the circumference of said side wall .
  • the difference between the outside diameter of the plastic element and the inside diameter of the covering member 1 at said at least one oblique relief 4 is small.
  • FIGS. 4a and 4b where the covering member is a hoop 1 intended to be force fitted on a plastic ring 10 of a product dispenser 20.
  • the covering member 1 intended to be press fitted onto a plastic element 10 is disposed on the latter, the lower end 6 of said at least one relief 4 abutting and preventing said covering member 1 from sliding along said plastic element .
  • the covering member is then force fitted onto said plastic element according to well known techniques. The difference in hardness between the metal of the covering member 1 and the plastic of the plastic element ensures effective fitting.
  • the covering member 1 is therefore fixedly held on the plastic element, in particular by means of said at least one relief 4.
  • the plastic material of the plastic element follows by creep, after a period of time which depends on the hardness of said plastic material, the shape of said at least one relief 4 of the covering member 1.
  • the invention therefore makes it possible to very simply separate metal from plastic, in particular in product dispensers without, however, modifying the mounting installations of said dispensers.

Abstract

The cap has an oblique relief component (4) on its inner surface which cuts a spiral groove in the plastic component when it is fitted in place, forming a threaded surface which allows the cap to be removed for recycling purposes. The relief component can be made, for example, in the shape of at least one rib, and the inner surface of the cap and outer surface of the plastic component are of more or less than same diameter.

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La présente invention concerne toute pièce annulaire métallique venant s'emmancher à force sur un élément plastique quelconque en particulier d'un dispositif de distribution de produits, et plus particulièrement tout organe de recouvrement tel qu'une frette, une surcapsule, un habillage de poussoir ou de bouchon, par exemple.The present invention relates to any metallic annular part which is force fitted onto any plastic element in particular of a product distribution device, and more particularly any covering member such as a hoop, an overcap, a plunger covering. or plug, for example.

Dans les distributeurs de produits tels que produits pharmaceutiques, cosmétiques ou de parfumerie par exemple, il est courant d'utiliser des pièces métalliques, soit pour fixer l'organe de distribution, par exemple une pompe, sur le récipient, soit pour recouvrir ou habiller des pièces plastiques, notamment pour des raisons esthétiques.In dispensers of products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or perfumery for example, it is common to use metal parts, either to fix the dispensing member, for example a pump, on the container, or to cover or dress plastic parts, in particular for aesthetic reasons.

Or actuellement, les considérations écologiques prennent de plus en plus d'importance, et notamment le recyclage des matières plastiques et de métaux. Il est donc nécessaire de pouvoir séparer ces deux matières pour pouvoir répondre aux exigences d'un recyclage sélectif. Compte tenu du volume annuel de plastique et à moindre échelle, de métal que représentent les distributeurs de produits précités, un tel recyclage est loin d'être négligeable.Nowadays, ecological considerations are becoming more and more important, and in particular the recycling of plastics and metals. It is therefore necessary to be able to separate these two materials in order to be able to meet the requirements of selective recycling. Given the annual volume of plastic and on a smaller scale, of metal represented by the distributors of the aforementioned products, such recycling is far from negligible.

L'inconvénient des distributeurs actuels est qu'il est souvent difficile de séparer les éléments en métal de ceux en plastique, les premiers étant par nature emmanchés à force sur les seconds.The disadvantage of current distributors is that it is often difficult to separate the metal elements from those made of plastic, the former being by nature force-fitted onto the latter.

Or, le recyclage n'est intéressant que s'il peut être réalisé sans engendrer de coûts excessifs. Il est donc particulièrement souhaitable de pouvoir séparer simplement le métal du plastique, tout en gardant le même principe de montage, c'est-à-dire l'emmanchement à force, indispensable pour faire tenir l'organe de recouvrement sur l'élément plastique.However, recycling is only interesting if it can be carried out without generating excessive costs. It is therefore particularly desirable to be able to simply separate the metal from the plastic, while keeping the same mounting principle, that is to say the press fitting, essential for holding the covering member on the plastic element. .

La présente invention apporte une solution à ce problème et évite donc l'inconvénient précité.The present invention provides a solution to this problem and therefore avoids the aforementioned drawback.

La présente invention a pour objet un organe de recouvrement métallique destiné à être emmanché à force sur un élément plastique essentiellement cylindrique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une paroi latérale annulaire munie sur sa face interne d'au moins un relief s'étendant de manière oblique sur au moins une partie de la hauteur de ladite paroi latérale, le diamètre intérieur dudit organe de recouvrement au niveau dudit au moins un relief étant légèrement inférieur au diamètre extérieur dudit élément plastique, ledit élément plastique épousant par fluage, après emmanchement à force de l'organe de recouvrement, la forme dudit au moins un relief oblique de sorte à permettre audit organe de recouvrement d'être retiré par dévissage dudit élément plastique.The subject of the present invention is a metal covering member intended to be force-fitted onto an essentially cylindrical plastic element, characterized in that it comprises an annular side wall provided on its internal face with at least one relief extending from obliquely over at least part of the height of said side wall, the inside diameter of said covering member at the level of at least one relief being slightly less than the outside diameter of said plastic element, said plastic element conforming by creep, after press fitting of the covering member, the shape of said at least one oblique relief so as to allow said covering member to be removed by unscrewing said plastic element.

De préférence, ledit au moins un relief oblique a une forme allongée formant un filetage interne sur la paroi latérale annulaire de l'organe de recouvrement.Preferably, said at least one oblique relief has an elongated shape forming an internal thread on the annular side wall of the covering member.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulière de l'invention, la face interne de la paroi latérale annulaire dudit organe de recouvrement est munie d'un seul relief oblique s'étendant sur environ la totalité de la circonférence de ladite paroi annulaire.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the internal face of the annular side wall of said covering member is provided with a single oblique relief extending over approximately the entire circumference of said annular wall.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, la face interne de la paroi latérale annulaire dudit organe de recouvrement est munie de plusieurs reliefs obliques parallèles répartis autour de sa circonférence.According to another embodiment of the invention, the internal face of the annular side wall of said covering member is provided with several parallel oblique reliefs distributed around its circumference.

De préférence, la différence entre le diamètre extérieur de l'élément plastique et le diamètre intérieure de l'organe de recouvrement au niveau dudit au moins un relief est faible, ledit relief oblique pouvant être réalisé sous la forme de godron ou de nervure.Preferably, the difference between the outside diameter of the plastic element and the inside diameter of the covering member at the level of said at least one relief is small, said oblique relief being able to be produced in the form of a gadroon or rib.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description suivante de deux modes de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en regard des dessins joints.Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear during the following description of two embodiments of the invention, given by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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  • les figures 1a et 1b sont des représentations schématiques de la face interne de la paroi latérale de l'organe de recouvrement lorsque ce dernier est une frette ou un bouchon respectivement, selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 2a et 2b sont des représentations schématiques de la face interne de la paroi latérale de l'organe de recouvrement lorsque ce dernier est une frette ou un bouchon respectivement, selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 3a et 3b sont des représentations schématiques de coupes horizontales de la paroi latérale de l'organe de recouvrement selon deux modes de réalisation de l'invention, et
  • les figures 4a et 4b sont des représentations schématiques d'un dispositif de distribution de produits incorporant la présente invention, respectivement avant et après la mise en place de l'organe de recouvrement.
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  • FIGS. 1a and 1b are schematic representations of the internal face of the side wall of the covering member when the latter is a hoop or a plug respectively, according to an embodiment of the invention,
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b are schematic representations of the internal face of the side wall of the covering member when the latter is a hoop or a plug respectively, according to a second embodiment of the invention,
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b are schematic representations of horizontal sections of the side wall of the covering member according to two embodiments of the invention, and
  • Figures 4a and 4b are schematic representations of a product distribution device incorporating the present invention, respectively before and after the establishment of the covering member.

En référence aux figures 1 et 2, la pièce métallique annulaire est représentée sous la forme d'une frette ou d'un bouchon, mais il est entendu que l'invention se rapporte aussi bien à tout autre organe de recouvrement métallique destiné à être emmanché à force sur un élément plastique cylindrique en particulier d'un distributeur de produit, tel que par exemple un habillage ou une surcapsule pour un poussoir ou une collerette.Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the annular metal part is shown in the form of a hoop or a plug, but it is understood that the invention relates equally to any other metal covering member intended to be fitted by force on a cylindrical plastic element in particular of a product dispenser, such as for example a covering or an overcap for a pusher or a collar.

Selon l'invention, l'organe de recouvrement est métallique et annulaire et est destiné à être emmanché à force sur un élément plastique d'un distributeur de produits, par exemple. Dans l'exemple représenté sur les figures 1a et 2a où l'organe de recouvrement est une frette, l'élément plastique peut être par exemple une bague à encliquetage destinée à assujettir fixement l'organe de distribution (une pompe par exemple) au récipient contenant le produit.According to the invention, the covering member is metallic and annular and is intended to be force fitted onto a plastic element of a product dispenser, for example. In the example shown in FIGS. 1a and 2a where the covering member is a hoop, the plastic element may for example be a snap ring intended to fix the dispensing member fixedly (a pump for example) to the container containing the product.

Le diamètre intérieur de l'organe de recouvrement 1 est typiquement environ égal au diamètre extérieur de l'élément plastique sur lequel il vient s'emmancher. Ainsi, ledit organe de recouvrement 1 peut coulisser plus ou moins aisément sur la paroi extérieure latérale dudit élément plastique.The inside diameter of the covering member 1 is typically approximately equal to the outside diameter of the plastic element on which it is fitted. Thus, said covering member 1 can slide more or less easily on the lateral external wall of said plastic element.

Selon l'invention, l'organe de recouvrement 1 comporte sur la face interne 3 de sa paroi latérale annulaire 2 au moins un relief 4 s'étendant de manière oblique sur une partie de la hauteur de ladite paroi latérale 2. Selon l'invention, le diamètre intérieur de l'organe de recouvrement 1 au niveau dudit au moins un relief oblique 4 est inférieur au diamètre extérieur de l'élément plastique sur lequel ledit organe de recouvrement vient s'emmancher. Comme représenté sur les figures 3a et 3b, ledit au moins un relief 4 peut être mis en oeuvre sous la forme de nervures ou de godrons. Dans le premier cas, la surface extérieure 5 de l'organe de recouvrement 1 reste parfaitement cylindrique, ce qui peut constituer un choix du point de vue de l'esthétique. De préférence, ledit au moins un relief oblique 4 a une forme allongée pour former un filetage interne sur la paroi latérale annulaire 2 de l'organe de recouvrement.According to the invention, the covering member 1 comprises on the internal face 3 of its annular side wall 2 at least one relief 4 extending obliquely over part of the height of said side wall 2. According to the invention , the inside diameter of the covering member 1 at the level of said at least one oblique relief 4 is less than the outside diameter of the plastic element on which said covering member is fitted. As shown in Figures 3a and 3b, said at least one relief 4 can be implemented in the form of ribs or gadroons. In the first case, the outer surface 5 of the covering member 1 remains perfectly cylindrical, which may constitute a choice from the point of view of aesthetics. Preferably, said at least one oblique relief 4 has an elongated shape to form an internal thread on the annular side wall 2 of the covering member.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, représenté sur les figures 1a et 1b, la face interne 3 de la paroi latérale 2 de l'organe de recouvrement 1 comporte un seul relief 4. Avantageusement, ce relief oblique s'étend environ sur un tour complet de la circonférence de la paroi latérale 2. Il est bien clair dans ce cas que la pente dudit relief 4 est relativement faible.In a first embodiment of the invention, shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b, the internal face 3 of the side wall 2 of the covering member 1 has a single relief 4. Advantageously, this oblique relief extends approximately on a complete revolution of the circumference of the side wall 2. It is quite clear in this case that the slope of said relief 4 is relatively small.

Dans un second mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 2a et 2b, la face interne de la paroi latérale annulaire de l'organe de recouvrement 1 est pourvue de plusieurs reliefs obliques 4 parallèles qui sont avantageusement répartis régulièrement autour de la circonférence de ladite paroi latérale.In a second embodiment shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b, the internal face of the annular side wall of the covering member 1 is provided with several parallel oblique reliefs 4 which are advantageously distributed regularly around the circumference of said side wall .

Avantageusement, la différence entre le diamètre extérieur de l'élément plastique et le diamètre intérieur de l'organe de recouvrement 1 au niveau dudit au moins un relief oblique 4 est faible.Advantageously, the difference between the outside diameter of the plastic element and the inside diameter of the covering member 1 at said at least one oblique relief 4 is small.

Le principe de l'invention va être décrit en référence aux figures 4a et 4b, où l'organe de recouvrement est une frette 1 destinée à être emmanchée à force sur une bague plastique 10 d'un distributeur de produit 20.The principle of the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4a and 4b, where the covering member is a hoop 1 intended to be force fitted on a plastic ring 10 of a product dispenser 20.

L'organe de recouvrement 1 destiné à être emmanché à force sur un élément plastique 10 est disposé sur ce dernier, l'extrémité inférieure 6 dudit au moins un relief 4 faisant butée et empêchant ledit organe de recouvrement 1 de coulisser le long dudit élément plastique. L'organe de recouvrement est alors emmanché à force sur ledit élément plastique selon les techniques bien connues. La différence de dureté entre le métal de l'organe de recouvrement 1 et la matière plastique de l'élément plastique assure un emmanchement effectif.The covering member 1 intended to be press fitted onto a plastic element 10 is disposed on the latter, the lower end 6 of said at least one relief 4 abutting and preventing said covering member 1 from sliding along said plastic element . The covering member is then force fitted onto said plastic element according to well known techniques. The difference in hardness between the metal of the covering member 1 and the plastic of the plastic element ensures effective fitting.

Après l'emmanchement à force, l'organe de recouvrement 1 est donc maintenu fixement sur l'élément plastique, notamment au moyen dudit au moins un relief 4.After the press fit, the covering member 1 is therefore fixedly held on the plastic element, in particular by means of said at least one relief 4.

Selon l'invention, la matière plastique de l'élément plastique épouse par fluage, après un laps de temps qui dépend de la dureté de ladite matière plastique, la forme dudit au moins un relief 4 de l'organe de recouvrement 1.According to the invention, the plastic material of the plastic element follows by creep, after a period of time which depends on the hardness of said plastic material, the shape of said at least one relief 4 of the covering member 1.

Ledit relief oblique 4 formant un filetage interne sur la paroi latérale 2 de l'organe de recouvrement 1, celui-ci peut donc facilement être retiré dudit élément plastique par simple dévissage lorsque le distributeur de produit n'est plus utilisé.Said oblique relief 4 forming an internal thread on the side wall 2 of the covering member 1, the latter can therefore easily be removed from said plastic element by simple unscrewing when the product dispenser is no longer used.

Il est avantageux, pour assurer un dévissage aisé, de prévoir un ou plusieurs reliefs obliques 4 s'étendant jusqu'à l'extrémité supérieure de la paroi latérale annulaire 2 de l'organe de recouvrement.It is advantageous, to ensure easy unscrewing, to provide one or more oblique reliefs 4 extending to the upper end of the annular side wall 2 of the covering member.

De même, plus la pente du ou des reliefs obliques 4 est faible, plus le dévissage est facile.Similarly, the lower the slope of the oblique relief or reliefs 4, the easier the unscrewing.

L'invention permet donc de séparer très simplement le métal du plastique, notamment dans les distributeurs de produits sans pour autant modifier les installations de montage desdits distributeurs.The invention therefore makes it possible to very simply separate metal from plastic, in particular in product dispensers without, however, modifying the mounting installations of said dispensers.

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1.- Organe de recouvrement métallique destiné à être emmanché à force sur un élément plastique essentiellement cylindrique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une paroi latérale annulaire (2) munie sur sa face interne (3) d'au moins un relief (4) s'étendant de
   manière oblique sur au moins une partie de la hauteur de ladite paroi latérale (2), le diamètre intérieur dudit organe de recouvrement (1) au niveau dudit au moins un relief (4)
   étant inférieur au diamètre extérieur dudit élément plastique, ledit élément plastique épousant par fluage, après emmanchement à force de l'organe de recouvrement (1), la
   forme dudit au moins un relief oblique (4) de sorte à permettre audit organe de
   recouvrement (1) d'être retiré par dévissage dudit élément plastique. 1.- Metal covering member intended to be force fitted onto an essentially cylindrical plastic element, characterized in that it comprises an annular side wall (2) provided on its internal face (3) with at least one relief (4 ) extending from
obliquely over at least part of the height of said side wall (2), the inside diameter of said covering member (1) at the level of said at least one relief (4)
being smaller than the outside diameter of said plastic element, said plastic element conforming by creep, after force fitting of the covering member (1), the
form of said at least one oblique relief (4) so as to allow said member to
covering (1) to be removed by unscrewing said plastic element. 2.- Organe de recouvrement selon la revendication 1, dans lequel ledit au moins un relief oblique (4) a une forme allongée formant un filetage interne sur la paroi latérale annulaire (2) de l'organe de recouvrement (1). 2.- cover member according to claim 1, wherein said at least one oblique relief (4) has an elongated shape forming an internal thread on the annular side wall (2) of the cover member (1). 3.- Organe de recouvrement selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel la face interne (3) de la paroi latérale annulaire (2) dudit organe de recouvrement (1) est munie d'un seul relief oblique (4) s'étendant sur environ la totalité de la circonférence de ladite paroi annulaire (2). 3.- cover member according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the inner face (3) of the annular side wall (2) of said cover member (1) is provided with a single oblique relief (4) s 'extending over approximately the entire circumference of said annular wall (2). 4.- Organe de recouvrement selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, dans lequel la face interne (3) de la paroi latérale annulaire (2) dudit organe de recouvrement (1) est munie de plusieurs reliefs obliques (4) parallèles, répartis autour de sa circonférence. 4. A covering member according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the internal face (3) of the annular side wall (2) of said covering member (1) is provided with several oblique reliefs (4) parallel, distributed around its circumference. 5.- Organe de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la différence entre le diamètre extérieur de l'élément plastique et le diamètre intérieure de l'organe de recouvrement (1) au niveau dudit au moins un relief (4) est faible. 5. A covering member according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the difference between the outside diameter of the plastic element and the inside diameter of the covering member (1) at said at least one relief (4 ) is weak. 6.- Organe de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit au moins un relief (4) est réalisé sous la forme de godron. 6. A covering member according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said at least one relief (4) is produced in the form of a gadroon. 7.- Organe de recouvrement selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel ledit au moins un relief (4) est réalisé sous la forme de nervure. 7. A covering member according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said at least one relief (4) is produced in the form of a rib.
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