EP0775641A1 - Abgabevorrichtung für flüssige oder feste Produkte - Google Patents

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EP0775641A1
EP0775641A1 EP96402278A EP96402278A EP0775641A1 EP 0775641 A1 EP0775641 A1 EP 0775641A1 EP 96402278 A EP96402278 A EP 96402278A EP 96402278 A EP96402278 A EP 96402278A EP 0775641 A1 EP0775641 A1 EP 0775641A1
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Vincent De Laforcade
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L23/00—Cleaning footwear
    • A47L23/04—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish
    • A47L23/05—Hand implements for shoe-cleaning, with or without applicators for shoe polish with applicators for shoe polish
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
    • 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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor
    • B65D83/285—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor for applying the contents, e.g. brushes, rollers, pads, spoons, razors, scrapers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the invention relates to an assembly for applying a fluid or semi-solid product to a surface to be treated.
  • the application assembly can in particular be used in the cosmetic fields for the application of a deodorant, pharmaceutical for the application of insect repellents, as well as in the fields of glues, paints or polishes.
  • this application set is intended for the application of a body deodorant.
  • Document FR-A-2 713 060 in the name of the applicant, describes an application assembly comprising a reservoir of pressurized product, provided with a dispensing valve and an application member comprising a porous dome, attached to the tank.
  • This dome is maintained by a support mechanically linked to a hoop fixed on the container.
  • the porous dome is soaked with product, first in the part of the dome located in the axis of exit from the tank, then the product diffuses into the other interstices of the dome.
  • the dome remains impregnated with product, in particular when the latter is of a fairly thick consistency or is not very volatile.
  • the present invention therefore aims to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above.
  • the present invention aims, above all, to provide an application assembly which avoids excessive distribution of product over the entire surface of the application member.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a product application assembly comprising a reservoir containing a product to be dispensed and provided with an outlet for the product, a product application member having an application surface and an edge. peripheral, the organ comprising a zone in communication with the product outlet from the reservoir, characterized in that the application member comprises a part, distinct from the application member, limiting the radial diffusion of the product in the application member, this part being located between said zone and the peripheral edge of the applicator member.
  • the part limiting the radial diffusion of the product in the application member comprises a wall placed around the zone in communication with the product outlet from the reservoir.
  • the wall is in the form of a cylinder disposed substantially along an axis X of the reservoir and centered on this axis, so as to ensure good limitation of the radial diffusion of the product in the applicator member.
  • the wall can be continuous or discontinuous.
  • the wall can extend radially, with respect to the axis X, at its upper part by a plate situated in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis X, which extends towards the peripheral edge of the member. of application and which has a lower face directed towards the reservoir.
  • This plate is preferably in the vicinity of the application surface, which makes it possible to reduce the internal volume of the application member impregnated with product and to orient the product towards the application surface. Thus, little product will reach the peripheral edge of the applicator member, thus limiting dirt.
  • the minimum distance d between the part and the application surface is less than or equal to 5 mm.
  • the tray may include in its lower part at least one holding skirt which makes it possible to ensure good behavior of the application member, in particular during the application of the product to the surface to be treated.
  • the applicator member can be carried by a support.
  • said part can be secured to the support, which facilitates the mounting of the application assembly.
  • the peripheral edge of the application member can be a lateral surface made of the same material as that of the application surface of said member.
  • the external surface of this member is made of a single material ensuring continuity between the lateral surface and the application surface.
  • the application assembly may comprise means of connection between the application member and a hoop fixed to the reservoir, which allows easy manipulation of the assembly by the user and confers flexibility of operation.
  • These connecting means can consist of one or more flexible tabs distributed regularly between the applicator member and the hoop. When the applicator member is carried by a support, these connecting means can be provided between this support and the hoop.
  • the reservoir of the assembly according to the invention may comprise means for compressing the product capable of producing sufficient pressure on the product to push it through the applicator member.
  • the reservoir could be a bottle or a flexible tube actuated manually.
  • the compression means may comprise a propellant gas and a dispensing valve provided with a hollow valve stem having an inlet and an outlet for the product.
  • the applicator member can be fixed directly to the hollow valve stem.
  • the applicator member comprises a support
  • the latter can then be fixed to the hollow valve stem.
  • the hollow rod and possibly the support provide a mechanical connection between the applicator member and the reservoir.
  • the compression means are mechanical in nature and may include a piston associated with a means for operating the piston.
  • This operating means can be constituted by a rod movable in rotation, provided with a thread integral with an actuating element such as a knob or a handle, the thread of the rod cooperating with a complementary thread made in the piston.
  • the part of the applicator member can be fixed to the reservoir.
  • the applicator member can be made of a rigid or deformable material.
  • the applicator member may be an open-cell foam, a sponge or better still a sinter.
  • the applicator member has the shape of a dome having an application surface, which is substantially convex or planar.
  • the application set is entirely suitable for dispensing a body deodorant.
  • another object of the present invention is a body deodorant applicator assembly consisting of an application assembly as defined above.
  • the invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with regard to an exemplary embodiment described with reference to the appended figures, but which are in no way limiting. .
  • Figure 1 is an axial section of an application assembly according to a first variant of the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a section, similar to Figure 1, of an application assembly according to a second variant of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a section, similar to Figure 1, of an application assembly according to a third variant of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is an axial section of an application assembly according to a fourth variant of the invention.
  • an application assembly designated as a whole by the reference 2, having an axis X of symmetry and comprising a reservoir 4, generally cylindrical, pressurized with a gas propellant.
  • This reservoir carries at its upper end a valve cup 6 8 fixed to the tank by a crimping bead 10.
  • the valve cup 6 carries, along the axis X, the distribution valve 8 which, in the case of the present example, is a male valve comprising an emerging hollow rod 12.
  • This valve is a valve with lateral deformation, also called “tilt" valve, the opening of which is effected by lateral tilting of the rod 12, or a valve with axial depression.
  • the reservoir also contains a liquid or pasty product to be dispensed, for example a cosmetic product such as a deodorant, perfuming, depilatory or slimming product.
  • a cosmetic product such as a deodorant, perfuming, depilatory or slimming product.
  • the end 13 of the hollow rod 12 serves as an outlet for the product contained in the reservoir 4.
  • the application assembly further comprises an application member 14 which comprises a porous dome 16 of sintered material provided with an application surface (or upper) 18, slightly curved, convex towards the outside.
  • This dome also comprises a lower surface 20 comprising an annular planar part perpendicular to the axis X and a cylindrical lateral surface 22, of revolution around the axis X.
  • the lower surface 20 comprises in its center, along the axis X, a bore 24 allowing the free end 13 of the hollow valve stem 12 to be forcibly inserted.
  • the dome also includes a zone 26 in communication with the product outlet from the reservoir 4, that is to say with the end 13 of the valve stem 12.
  • This zone is located above the bore 24 along the X axis and is delimited by a part 27 comprising a wall 28 in the form of a cylinder centered along the X axis and open at its ends.
  • This continuous wall is embedded in the porous dome.
  • regularly distributed cylinder portions could have been envisaged.
  • the minimum distance d between the part 27 and the external application surface 18 is for example equal to 3 mm.
  • the application assembly also includes a cover 30 intended to protect the application member when the assembly is not in use.
  • the user removes the cover 30 from the reservoir and then exerts pressure or presses on the upper surface 18 of the porous dome 16.
  • the application member 14 rocks or sinks (depending on the type of valve used) and causes, by tilting or depression of the valve stem 12, the opening of the valve.
  • the product then diffuses into the zone 26 of the porous dome 16 and spreads over its upper surface 18. The product remains in the porous dome 16, even if the product present on the external surface 18 has been applied to the surface to be treated.
  • the device of the invention therefore makes it possible to keep such an assembly clean while avoiding product run-off which can occur during repeated use.
  • FIG. 2 shows an application assembly which differs from that of FIG. 1 by the fact that the porous dome 16 of the application member 14 is held by force in a support 30 with symmetry of revolution provided with a peripheral skirt 32 and a central end piece 34.
  • the free end 13 of the valve stem 12 is forcibly engaged in the end piece 34.
  • the support 30 is connected by its peripheral skirt 32 to a hoop 36 fixed on the reservoir 4, the connection being made by flexible tongues 38.
  • This connection allows flexible actuation of the applicator member 14 and provides a feeling of comfort to the user.
  • this arrangement can be used in the application assembly of FIG. 1.
  • the wall 28 is integral with the support 30, which facilitates the manufacture of the applicator member, by reducing the number of parts necessary for its production.
  • this part 27 comprises a wall 28 surrounding the zone 26 of the dome and which extends radially at its upper part by a plate 40 extending towards the lateral surface 22 of the dome 16.
  • This plate 40 is included in a plane substantially perpendicular to the X axis. It has, on its underside 42, a first internal support skirt 44 and a second external support skirt 46, coaxial with the wall 28.
  • the wall 28 and the plate 40 are embedded in the porous dome 16 and the internal skirt 44 delimits, under the plate, the porous dome. However, the latter could have been embedded in the sintered material.
  • the support 30 of the applicator member 14 has an annular groove 41 provided with a central wall 43.
  • the free ends 45, 47 of the first and second skirts 44, 46 are received in the annular groove 41.
  • the external skirt 46 is in internal contact with the peripheral skirt 32 of the support 30 and comprises a shoulder 49 on which the lower end 23 of the lateral surface 22 of the dome bears.
  • the first skirt 44 is in contact, on its internal face 51 with a part 53 of the dome which bears on the central wall 43 of the annular groove 41.
  • the reservoir 104 comprises a cylindrical body 148 having a longitudinal axis X and containing the product which is preferably of thick consistency, such as a deodorant gel.
  • the section of the body 148 perpendicular to the X axis can be circular or oval.
  • the cylindrical body 148 has at one of its ends a dispensing head 150.
  • This head 150 comprises an applicator member 114 which comprises a porous dome 116 of sintered material provided with an applicator surface 118, slightly curved, convex towards outside.
  • the dome 116 also includes a zone 126 in communication with the product outlet from the reservoir 104, that is to say with the end of the body 148 carrying the dispensing head 150.
  • the zone 126 is delimited by a part 127 comprising a wall 128 in the form of a cylinder centered along the axis X which extends radially at its upper part by a plate 140.
  • This plate 140 extends to the lateral surface 122 of the dome 116, and ends in a skirt 146 including the lower end 152 is fixed to the upper edge 154 of the tank 104.
  • the lower end 123 of the lateral surface 122 of the dome 116 rests on a shoulder 158 of the skirt 146.
  • the piece 127 is fixed to the cylindrical body 148 of the tank 104.
  • the plate is located at a certain distance d from the application surface 118.
  • the dispensing head 150 is capped with a cover 130 which is fixed to the skirt 146.
  • the second end of the body 148 opposite the applicator member 114, comprises an actuating element 160 in the form of an elongated handle, of the same section as that of the body 148, this handle being pivotally mounted about the axis X from the whole.
  • the side wall 162 of the actuating element 160 acts as a gripping surface which is accessible over the entire periphery of the element 160. A user can thus grasp the element 160 and rotate it around the axis X, as symbolized in Figure 4 by the arrow F.
  • the body 148 internally comprises a piston 164 whose section corresponds precisely to the internal section of the body 148.
  • This piston 164 has in its center a tapped hole 166, crossed by a rod 170 provided with a thread 172 and d 'a frustoconical head 174.
  • This rod 170 is freely mounted in rotation about the axis X of the assembly, while being immobilized axially, by means of a frustoconical shoulder 176 of the bottom 178.
  • This shoulder 176 comprises an orifice 180 extended by a frustoconical edge 182 which is connected to a flat part 184 of the bottom 178; it thus has a shape adapted to receive the frustoconical head 174 of the rod 170 and ensures the axial maintenance of the rod 170.
  • the shoulder 176 is surrounded by an elastic cuff 186, to seal the interior of the reservoir 104 vis-à-vis the exterior, thus preventing any penetration of ambient air which could cause drying or degradation of the packaged product.
  • the head 174 of the rod 170 is integral with the actuating element 160. In fact, this head is connected to a plate 185 whose edges 188 are connected to the side wall 162 of the actuating element 160. The bottom of the element 160 is closed by a plate 160a.
  • the flat part 184 of the bottom 178 and the plate 185 are provided with boss systems 187 / hollow part 188, arranged one opposite the other and cooperating with each other, this system allowing the user to reposition the actuating element 160 in the extension of the body 148.
  • the piston 164 has an upper face 165 in contact with the product to be dispensed and whose shape is complementary to that of the lower face 115 of the applicator member 114.
  • the piston 164 also has lips at its periphery. sealing 190 which bear strongly against the internal lateral wall of the body 148, and ensures perfect sealing between the volume 192 of the reservoir containing the product to be dispensed and the volume 194 defined between the piston 164 and the bottom 178.
  • the user removes the cover 130 from the reservoir then rotates the actuating element 160 according to the arrow F.
  • the rotation of this element 160 induces the rotation of the rod 170 and generates a displacement axial of the piston 164, which has the effect of pushing the product through the dome 114.
  • the area 126 of the dome is first impregnated with product.
  • the part 127 then directs the product towards the external application surface 118 and prevents it from going towards the lateral surface 122 of the dome 114.
  • Such an arrangement of the applicator member prevents an excessive quantity of product being found on the external surface 118 of the dome. Thus, after the application of the product to the surface to be treated, the applicator member no longer comprises a mass of excess product and therefore remains clean.

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