EP1046357A1 - Vaporizer apparatus - Google Patents

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EP1046357A1
EP1046357A1 EP00420077A EP00420077A EP1046357A1 EP 1046357 A1 EP1046357 A1 EP 1046357A1 EP 00420077 A EP00420077 A EP 00420077A EP 00420077 A EP00420077 A EP 00420077A EP 1046357 A1 EP1046357 A1 EP 1046357A1
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Bernard Marcel Gilbert Jumel
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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
    • A45D34/02—Scent flasks, e.g. with evaporator
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • 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
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    • B05B11/0059—Components or details allowing operation in any orientation, e.g. for discharge in inverted position

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand by a user view to ensure, by action on a manual control member, the vaporization of the liquid or fluid contained in the tank, and for example of a perfume.
  • the present invention relates to a vaporization device capable of being gripped and handled by hand, comprising a reservoir of liquid to be vaporized and a vaporization system comprising a vaporization orifice, a means of pumping and a manual spray control member.
  • Perfume dispensers therefore have a new times evolved by implementing, as in all devices previously described, a bottle provided with an opening in its part upper, opening in which a vaporization system has been mounted comprising a spray orifice, a pumping means and a member manual spray control.
  • the means pumping is a conventional type pump operating by compression / depression using an elastic mounting under the effect of pressure exerted by the manual control member, the pump being connected liquid through a dip tube extending over the entire height of the reservoir bottle.
  • the spraying gesture is therefore carried out in normal operation with the spray system located above the perfume tank, the user manipulating the bottle with one hand and pressing the manual control member by pressing with the index finger. Each press of the index finger vaporizes a dose of perfume, release of the manual control member generating the ascent and simultaneously replacing the volume of liquid vaporized by a equivalent volume of air through the pump body.
  • Vaporizers designed according to this principle give generally satisfactory, are easily transportable due to the good sealing of their design and are able to provide comfort of use generally appreciated by the user.
  • Such devices suffer from various disadvantages.
  • the presence of a spray system at the top of the bottle imposes a series of technical constraints and in particular the existence of a push button in the upper part of the bottle imposing a system of closing at this location.
  • the presence of closure system limits the design possibilities of the bottle.
  • the presence of a dip tube in the bottle represents, on the plan aesthetic, an element unfavorable to the general perception of the spraying, except for making an opaque spraying device.
  • the general presentation possibilities of the vaping are also limited to presentation modes without direct visual perception of the liquid, which may also prove to be a factor negatively perceived by the potential buyer.
  • the existence of a dip tube usually involves difficult emptying of the entire volume of liquid when a minimal amount of liquid remains the end of the dip tube.
  • the invention therefore aims to remedy the various disadvantages listed above, and to propose a new spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand, of new design and improved configuration.
  • Another object assigned to the invention aims to propose a new apparatus for vaporization likely to lead to new possibilities of particularly attractive presentation.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a new apparatus for vaporization of particularly simple design and operation waterproof.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a new apparatus for spraying whose grip, handling and use are particularly ergonomic.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a new vaporization device whose operation is particularly safe and reliable.
  • a complementary object of the invention aims to propose a new device spray particularly suitable for spraying perfume.
  • a spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand, comprising a reservoir of fluid to be vaporized and a vaporization system comprising a orifice vaporization, pumping means and a manual control member vaporization, characterized in that the reservoir is associated towards its lower part of a base, the vaporization system being integrated in the base and designed to allow, in the normal position to operation, vaporization of the fluid with the vaporization system located under the tank.
  • a spraying device capable of being grasped and handled by hand, consisting of a perfume sprayer, it being understood that the spraying device according to the invention cannot in no way be limited to this type of application.
  • the vaporization device according to the invention could be used in other applications, as soon as it is a question of ensuring the vaporization of any fluid, in particular a liquid, by gripping and proper handling of the device.
  • vaporization apparatus any vaporization apparatus capable of being grasped and manipulated by hand and capable of vaporizing a fluid, which it it is a perfume sprayer or a sprayer usable in close fields, such as cosmetology, even the medical field in particular.
  • the spraying apparatus is in the form of a unit able to be entered at / or, in the hand (s) and to be handled preferably with one hand.
  • he comprises a reservoir 1 of fluid, in particular of liquid, and in particular intended to ensure the storage of a perfume.
  • the shape of the fluid reservoir 1 may be arbitrary, it being understood that in the examples given for illustrative purposes only, one form for example of the reservoir will substantially spherical at its upper part, said fluid reservoir 1 is ending at its lower part with an open neck 2, of section for example circular.
  • the fluid reservoir 1 can be produced either in one plastic or glass material, and be translucent, transparent or opaque rays of light, in whole or in part.
  • the fluid reservoir 1 is associated towards its lower part to a base 3 in which a vaporization system 4 is integrated and mounted permanently.
  • the base 3 is advantageously formed of a separate part from the reservoir 1, said base 3 being mounted integral with the tank 1 and fixed under the latter, removable or not.
  • the mounting of the tank 1 on the base 3 can be produced by cooperation between one or several flanges 5 forming a thread projecting radially from of the neck 2, with a thread 6 formed in the upper part of the base 3.
  • Other mounting systems can be envisaged, such as a respective fitting of the reservoir 1 and the base 3.
  • the fluid reservoir 1 is mounted above the base 3 in the inverted position, that is to say that the tank 1 discharge opening, defined by the outer limits of the neck 2, is directed downwards and towards the base 3.
  • the upper part of the tank 1 is devoid of any accessory, since the tank 1 is mounted with its opening reverse evacuation.
  • the reservoir 1 has a lower opening limited by the neck 2, said lower opening being closed in a sealed manner by a floor 10 attached and fixed to the tank 1 and serving as an interface, connection and connection with the vaporization system 4 via a calibrated orifice 9 made in its thickness in order to ensure the passage fluid by gravity.
  • the floor 10 is attached to the neck 2 by crimping an annular ring 11, a seal annular 12 being interposed between said ring and the lower end of the neck 2.
  • the base 3 made for example of metallic material or plastic, has a main body forming a lateral envelope 13 and a bottom 14 including at least a substantially flat part to form a stable rest base intended to rest on a flat surface.
  • the spray apparatus according to the invention is advantageously suitable for occupying a stable presentation position on a display stand incorporating a push-button function mounted in the back 14.
  • the vaporization system 4 incorporated and arranged in the internal volume defined by the base 3, conventionally comprises an orifice vaporization 8 integral with the wall 13 and by which the liquid will be vaporized outwards, a pumping means 15 connected by a channel 8A to the orifice of vaporization 8 and a manual control member 16 of the vaporization intended to be actuated by the user to ensure the expulsion of the fluid.
  • the vaporization system 4 according to the invention, and particular the pumping means, is designed, chosen and arranged in the base 3 so as to allow, in normal operating position such as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the vaporization of the fluid with the vaporization 4 located under the tank 1, preferably directly above it latest.
  • the pumping means namely the pump 15, is formed by an inverted pump, fed by simple gravity from the tank 1 so as to present its inlet / compression chamber and its vaporization head 8 arranged downwards under the tank 1 for draw the fluid in the pump body without risk of leakage during entry renewal air through the spray port 8.
  • the pump 15 used is a return air pump due to the use of a fluid reservoir 1 of the rigid type.
  • a fluid reservoir 1 of the rigid type it is possible to envisage the use of so-called " air less" pumps , without air return, in the event of the use of a fluid reservoir 1 capable of deforming to withstand the variation in internal pressure.
  • the pumps which can be used in the type of geometrical position desired, namely in the inverted upside down position, may be pumps which can be commonly found in commerce, such as those called “all positions " manufactured by the company EMSON (brand registered), or for example by the company PFEIFFER (registered trademark), as soon as they authorize operation in a substantially inverted position.
  • the reverse pump 15 is mounted in the base 3, under the reservoir 1 and in direct or indirect relation with the orifice 9, by via a valve 20 mounted elastically mobile via a sealed reception seat against and on said orifice 9.
  • a valve 20 mounted elastically mobile via a sealed reception seat against and on said orifice 9.
  • the inverted pump 15 when the base 3 is not formed from a separate part of the tank 1, but on the contrary forms by extension the lower part of said tank, the inverted pump 15 will then be mounted in this lower part of the reservoir 1 forming the base.
  • the reverse pump 15 is mounted in the base 3 or at the bottom of tank 1, with its corresponding compression / decompression axis to its axis of axial symmetry, oriented substantially vertically in consideration of the normal operating position of the device which is itself substantially vertical.
  • Pump 15 can be mounted and fixed in a housing 21 coming directly from the floor 10 ( Figure 2) or at otherwise be mounted in an intermediate housing 22 fixed on a partition upper 23 ( Figure 1) of the base 3, the lower part of the pump 15 resting on the bottom 14 of the base 3.
  • the sealing of the assembly between the neck 2 and the base 3 is ensured by the interposition of one or more annular seals 24, interposed by example between the housing 22 and the floor 10.
  • the manual control member 16 of the spraying is mounted on the base 3.
  • the manual control member 16 can be integrated in the bottom 14, in the form of a push button axially actuable by the user, and movable along the axis of axial symmetry of the pump 15.
  • the manual control member 16 is formed by a pusher plate 16A forming the very bottom of the base 3, said plate being mounted mobile, with the possibility of axial sliding relative to the body of the base 3 and functionally connected to the pump 15.
  • the whole of the lower part of the base 3 is therefore likely to move and slide relative to the rest of the base 3 or relative to the whole of the lower part of the tank 1.
  • the body of the base is provided with at least one member support 30 on which (which) the device rests.
  • the support member 30 is formed by a set of feet, integral of the base 3 and fixedly mounted relative to the latter, said feet passing through openings made through the plate push button 16A. Thanks to this arrangement, the vaporizing device conforms to the invention can rest freely on a substantially flat support, without risk of accidentally actuating the push-button plate 16A susceptible to trigger the spraying of a dose of product.
  • the spray device according to the invention is advantageously completed by the mounting of a base 31 fixed directly or indirectly on the floor 10, to rest on the latter.
  • the base 31 is thus susceptible to form a support for mounting one (or more) organ (s) decorative (s) 32 extending in the reservoir 1.
  • the member decorative 31 can be made in the form of a fixed figurine, for example by means of studs or lugs, directly on the floor 10.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment according to the invention but does not differing from the variant shown in FIG. 1 only by a different mounting from the pump 15.
  • the pump 15 is mounted in the base 3, under tank 1, with its oriented compression / decompression axis substantially perpendicular to the normal operating position of the apparatus, the axis of axial symmetry of the pump 15 therefore extending substantially horizontally.
  • the member manual control valve 16C is then arranged laterally in the walls 13 of the base 3 so that it can be actuated according to the very axis of operation of the pump 15. Apart from this difference in positioning of the pump 15, all the other characteristics of mounting of the spray device are identical.
  • the vaporizing apparatus can be provided with a blocking / unblocking means 35 ( Figures 4 and 5) of the manual control member 16 for spraying.
  • a blocking / unblocking means 35 ( Figures 4 and 5) of the manual control member 16 for spraying.
  • a means is formed by a lever 36 mounted articulated between two stop positions on the bottom 14 or 16A of the base 3.
  • the lever 36 In a stop position shown in solid lines in FIG. 4, the lever 36 is in inactive position, i.e. unlocking of the control member manual 16 spray.
  • the head 38 of the lever engages between the push plate 16A and the lower part of the pump 15 so as to block any relative movement of the push plate 16A relative to the device. This avoids any unexpected actuation of the manual control 16 of spraying.
  • the lever is advantageously mounted inside the base 3, directly on the internal face of the push plate 16A.
  • the end 36A lever 36 is curved and passes through a slot 40 formed in the push plate 16A so that it can be directly accessed by the user.
  • the apparatus When the user wishes to use the spray device in accordance with the invention, he grasped, generally with one hand, the apparatus, either by passing the thumb under base 3, the other fingers being applied to the part tank 1, either by reversing such a position, the thumb being then applied to the upper part of the tank 1.
  • the means of blocking / unblocking 35 being in its inactive position, the user can then ensure the emission of a dose of perfume by simply compressing either the push plate 16A, i.e. the side push button 16C.
  • the invention therefore makes it possible to produce a vaporization apparatus of a new design leading to possibilities of layout and news configuration.
  • the clearance of the entire upper part of the tank 1 ensures a particularly attractive and new presentation of the vaporizing apparatus according to the invention, since all the part upper part of the appliance is free and free.
  • the spray device according to the invention also allows a multiplicity seizure and manipulation positions favoring movement clean of seizure and manipulation by authorizing in particular a more great freedom of orientation of the wrist.
  • the reservoir 1 may include a plurality of glitter in free suspension in the liquid to be vaporized in order to constitute an additional decorative element.
  • the spray apparatus according to the invention will include advantageously a filter 40A (FIG. 1), for example annular, mounted between floor 10 and podium 31, intended to protect pump 15 by avoiding the introduction of foreign bodies.
  • filters 40A for example annular, mounted between floor 10 and podium 31, intended to protect pump 15 by avoiding the introduction of foreign bodies.
  • Other locations and 40A filter configurations are obviously possible.
  • the tank 1 can also be removably mounted on the base 3, to form a rechargeable device.

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The vaporization assembly comprises of a base assembly (3) within which is located an inverted pump assembly (15). Attached the base assembly is a reservoir assembly (1) that is attached to the pump inlet. A downward pressure on the reservoir causes fl to be vaporized by the pump assembly and out through an orifice (8). A decorative element (32) is located within the reservoir assembly.

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine technique des appareils de vaporisation aptes à être saisis et manipulés à la main par un utilisateur en vue d'assurer, par action sur un organe de commande manuelle, la vaporisation du liquide ou fluide contenu dans le réservoir, et par exemple d'un parfum.The present invention relates to the technical field of spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand by a user view to ensure, by action on a manual control member, the vaporization of the liquid or fluid contained in the tank, and for example of a perfume.

La présente invention concerne un appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main, comportant un réservoir de liquide à vaporiser et un système de vaporisation comprenant un orifice de vaporisation, un moyen de pompage et un organe de commande manuelle de vaporisation.The present invention relates to a vaporization device capable of being gripped and handled by hand, comprising a reservoir of liquid to be vaporized and a vaporization system comprising a vaporization orifice, a means of pumping and a manual spray control member.

Dans le domaine spécifique de la parfumerie, les dispositifs les plus anciens et les plus simples de distribution de parfums mettent en oeuvre un simple flacon pourvu d'une simple ouverture supérieure fermée notamment par vissage, par un bouchon amovible. L'application du parfum consiste à imbiber le bouchon de parfum et à appliquer le bouchon sur la peau à l'endroit choisi par l'utilisateur. De tels dispositifs souffrent d'inconvénients connus liés à leur aptitude limitée au transport et à leur caractère faiblement hermétique préjudiciable à la fois à leur transport et également à la bonne conservation des caractéristiques propres du parfum.In the specific field of perfumery, the oldest devices and the simplest of perfume distribution implement a simple bottle provided with a simple upper opening closed in particular by screwing, by a removable cap. The application of the perfume consists of soak the perfume stopper and apply the stopper on the skin to the location chosen by the user. Such devices suffer from drawbacks known due to their limited ability to transport and their weak character airtight prejudicial both to their transport and also to the good conservation of the specific characteristics of the perfume.

La conservation des produits issus de la parfumerie a été améliorée par l'apparition de dispositifs comportant un flacon pourvu d'un système de distribution mettant en oeuvre des pompes dites "pompes à poire". La distribution du parfum s'effectue par un système de type "venturi" non étanche, impliquant de la part de l'utilisateur, une série de pression de la pompe à poire générant une expulsion du parfum sous la forme d'un jet. Ces dispositifs s'avèrent également difficilement transportables en raison de leur herméticité très réduite. Ils souffrent également d'inconvénients d'utilisation liés au caractère relativement brutal de l'expulsion du parfum impliquant elle-même une relative surconsommation du parfum.The conservation of products from perfumery has been improved by the appearance of devices comprising a bottle provided with a distribution system using pumps called "pear pumps". The distribution of the perfume is carried out by a non-waterproof " venturi " type system, implying on the part of the user, a series of pressure from the pear pump generating an expulsion of the perfume in the form of a jet. These devices also prove to be difficult to transport due to their very reduced airtightness. They also suffer from disadvantages of use linked to the relatively brutal nature of the expulsion of the perfume, itself implying a relative overconsumption of the perfume.

C'est la raison pour laquelle les dispositifs de distribution de parfum ont encore évolués sur le plan technique principalement en vue de maítriser l'expulsion et la distribution dans l'air du parfum tout en améliorant leur aptitude au transport. C'est ainsi que sont apparus des systèmes de distribution de parfum utilisant un flacon servant de réservoir de parfum, ledit flacon étant associé à un gaz sous pression (aérosol) pour véhiculer, par l'intermédiaire d'une valve, le parfum sous forme de spray hors du flacon. De tels systèmes ont bien évidemment contribué à améliorer les capacités de transport des flacons de parfum conçus selon ce principe en raison de leur bonne herméticité. En revanche, de tels dispositifs contribuent à augmenter le volume global de l'appareil puisqu'il nécessite un volume de gaz annexe, ce qui notamment pour des flacons destinés au transport, constitue un désavantage en raison de son encombrement. Par ailleurs, il s'avère que l'utilisation d'un gaz sous pression pour véhiculer le parfum génère une forte accélération du liquide à répandre et une dose relativement importante de parfum expulsé à chaque spray. La quantité de parfum utilisée pour chaque spray est donc relativement élevée, un tel fait étant généralement mal perçu par l'utilisateur. De même, les contraintes de protection de l'environnement sont des facteurs qui limitent la bonne perception de ces dispositifs par les consommateurs en raison de l'émission de gaz nuisibles dans l'atmosphère.This is the reason why the perfume dispensing devices have still technically advanced mainly to master the expulsion and distribution in the air of the perfume while improving their transportability. This is how systems of dispensing perfume using a bottle serving as a perfume tank, said perfume bottle being associated with a pressurized gas (aerosol) to convey, by through a valve, the perfume in the form of a spray out of the bottle. Of such systems have obviously contributed to improving the capabilities of transport of perfume bottles designed according to this principle because of their good airtightness. On the other hand, such devices contribute to increasing the overall volume of the device since it requires an additional volume of gas, which, in particular for bottles intended for transport, constitutes a disadvantage due to its size. Furthermore, it turns out that the use of a pressurized gas to convey the perfume generates a strong acceleration of the liquid to spread and a relatively large dose of perfume expelled with each spray. The amount of perfume used for each spray is therefore relatively high, such a fact being generally frowned upon by the user. Likewise, environmental protection constraints are factors that limit the good perception of these devices by consumers due to the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

Les appareils de distribution de parfum ont en conséquence une nouvelle fois évolué en mettant en oeuvre, comme dans tous les dispositifs précédemment décrits, un flacon pourvu d'une ouverture à sa partie supérieure, ouverture dans la quelle on a monté un système de vaporisation comprenant un orifice de vaporisation, un moyen de pompage et un organe de commande manuelle de la vaporisation. Dans ces dispositifs, le moyen de pompage est une pompe de type classique fonctionnant par compression/dépression à l'aide d'un montage élastique sous l'effet de la pression exercée par l'organe de commande manuelle, la pompe étant reliée au liquide par l'intermédiaire d'un tube plongeur s'étendant sur toute la hauteur du flacon réservoir. La gestuelle de vaporisation s'effectue donc en fonctionnement normal avec le système de vaporisation situé au-dessus du réservoir de parfum, l'utilisateur manipulant le flacon avec une seule main et appuyant sur l'organe de commande manuelle par pressions avec l'index. Chaque pression de l'index assure la vaporisation d'une dose de parfum, le relâchement de l'organe de commande manuelle générant la remontée et simultanément le remplacement du volume de liquide vaporisé par un volume équivalent d'air par le biais du corps de pompe.Perfume dispensers therefore have a new times evolved by implementing, as in all devices previously described, a bottle provided with an opening in its part upper, opening in which a vaporization system has been mounted comprising a spray orifice, a pumping means and a member manual spray control. In these devices, the means pumping is a conventional type pump operating by compression / depression using an elastic mounting under the effect of pressure exerted by the manual control member, the pump being connected liquid through a dip tube extending over the entire height of the reservoir bottle. The spraying gesture is therefore carried out in normal operation with the spray system located above the perfume tank, the user manipulating the bottle with one hand and pressing the manual control member by pressing with the index finger. Each press of the index finger vaporizes a dose of perfume, release of the manual control member generating the ascent and simultaneously replacing the volume of liquid vaporized by a equivalent volume of air through the pump body.

Les appareils de vaporisation conçus selon ce principe donnent généralement satisfaction, sont aisément transportables en raison de la bonne étanchéité de leur conception et sont à même de fournir un confort d'utilisation généralement apprécié par l'utilisateur. Néanmoins, de tels appareils souffrent de divers inconvénients. En premier lieu, il s'avère que la présence d'un système de vaporisation à la partie supérieure du flacon impose une série de contraintes techniques et notamment l'existence d'un bouton poussoir dans la partie supérieure du flacon imposant un système de fermeture à cet endroit. En plus de son aspect inesthétique, la présence du système de fermeture limite les possibilités de conception du flacon. En outre, la présence d'un tube plongeur dans le flacon représente, sur le plan esthétique, un élément défavorable à la perception générale de l'appareil de vaporisation, sauf à réaliser un appareil de vaporisation opaque. Dans ce dernier cas, les possibilités de présentation générale de l'appareil de vaporisation sont également limitées à des modes de présentation sans perception directe visuelle du liquide, ce qui peut s'avérer également être un facteur perçu négativement par l'acheteur potentiel. De plus, l'existence d'un tube plongeur implique la plupart du temps un vidage difficile de la totalité du volume de liquide lorsqu'il reste une quantité minime de liquide qui affleure l'extrémité du tube plongeur. En dernier lieu, il s'avère que la présence d'un système de vaporisation à la partie supérieure d'un flacon ou appareil de vaporisation, non seulement limite les possibilités de prises et de manipulation de l'appareil, mais encore limite les possibilités de présentation et de configuration dans l'espace de l'appareil en imposant, à la partie supérieure de l'appareil, la présence du système de vaporisation nécessaire à la vaporisation.Vaporizers designed according to this principle give generally satisfactory, are easily transportable due to the good sealing of their design and are able to provide comfort of use generally appreciated by the user. However, such devices suffer from various disadvantages. First, it turns out that the presence of a spray system at the top of the bottle imposes a series of technical constraints and in particular the existence of a push button in the upper part of the bottle imposing a system of closing at this location. In addition to its unsightly appearance, the presence of closure system limits the design possibilities of the bottle. In in addition, the presence of a dip tube in the bottle represents, on the plan aesthetic, an element unfavorable to the general perception of the spraying, except for making an opaque spraying device. In this last case, the general presentation possibilities of the vaping are also limited to presentation modes without direct visual perception of the liquid, which may also prove to be a factor negatively perceived by the potential buyer. In addition, the existence of a dip tube usually involves difficult emptying of the entire volume of liquid when a minimal amount of liquid remains the end of the dip tube. Finally, it turns out that the presence of a spray system at the top of a bottle or spraying not only limits the possibilities of taking and handling of the device, but still limits the possibilities of presentation and configuration in the device space by imposing, on the part upper part of the appliance, the presence of the necessary vaporization system on vaporization.

L'invention vise en conséquence à porter remède aux différents inconvénients énumérés précédemment, et à proposer un nouvel appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main, de conception nouvelle et de configuration améliorée.The invention therefore aims to remedy the various disadvantages listed above, and to propose a new spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand, of new design and improved configuration.

Un autre objet assigné à l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de vaporisation susceptible de conduire à de nouvelles possibilités de présentation particulièrement attractives.Another object assigned to the invention aims to propose a new apparatus for vaporization likely to lead to new possibilities of particularly attractive presentation.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de proposer un nouvel appareil de vaporisation de conception particulièrement simple et de fonctionnement étanche.Another object of the invention is to propose a new apparatus for vaporization of particularly simple design and operation waterproof.

Un autre objet de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de vaporisation dont la préhension, la manipulation et l'utilisation sont particulièrement ergonomiques.Another object of the invention is to propose a new apparatus for spraying whose grip, handling and use are particularly ergonomic.

Un autre objet de l'invention est de fournir un nouvel appareil de vaporisation dont le fonctionnement est particulièrement sûr et fiable. Another object of the invention is to provide a new vaporization device whose operation is particularly safe and reliable.

Un objet complémentaire de l'invention vise à proposer un nouvel appareil de vaporisation particulièrement adapté à la vaporisation de parfum.A complementary object of the invention aims to propose a new device spray particularly suitable for spraying perfume.

Les objets assignés à l'invention sont atteints à l'aide d'un appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main, comportant un réservoir de fluide à vaporiser et un système de vaporisation comprenant un orifice de vaporisation, un moyen de pompage et un organe de commande manuelle de la vaporisation, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir est associé vers sa partie inférieure à une embase, le système de vaporisation étant intégré dans l'embase et conçu de manière à permettre, en position normale de fonctionnement, la vaporisation du fluide avec le système de vaporisation situé sous le réservoir.The objects assigned to the invention are achieved with the aid of a spray capable of being gripped and handled by hand, comprising a reservoir of fluid to be vaporized and a vaporization system comprising a orifice vaporization, pumping means and a manual control member vaporization, characterized in that the reservoir is associated towards its lower part of a base, the vaporization system being integrated in the base and designed to allow, in the normal position to operation, vaporization of the fluid with the vaporization system located under the tank.

D'autres détails et avantages de l'invention seront décrits de manière détaillée à la lumière de la description et des exemples illustratifs qui suivent ci-après, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemples non limitatifs dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 montre, selon une vue en coupe transversale longitudinale, une première variante de réalisation d'un appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention.
  • la figure 2 montre, selon une vue en coupe transversale longitudinale partielle, un détail de réalisation d'une embase selon l'invention montée sur un appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention.
  • la figure 3 montre, selon une vue en coupe transversale longitudinale, une variante de réalisation d'un appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention.
  • la figure 4 montre, selon une vue de dessous, un détail de réalisation d'un organe de blocage monté dans l'embase d'un appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention.
  • la figure 5 montre, selon une vue en coupe transversale partielle, un détail de réalisation d'un organe de blocage conforme à l'invention.
Other details and advantages of the invention will be described in detail in the light of the description and illustrative examples which follow below, given solely by way of nonlimiting examples in which:
  • Figure 1 shows, in a longitudinal cross sectional view, a first alternative embodiment of a spray device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows, in a partial longitudinal cross-sectional view, a detail of embodiment of a base according to the invention mounted on a spraying device according to the invention.
  • Figure 3 shows, in a longitudinal cross sectional view, an alternative embodiment of a spray device according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 shows, in a view from below, a detail of an locking member mounted in the base of a spray device according to the invention.
  • Figure 5 shows, in a partial cross-sectional view, a detail of an locking member according to the invention.

Dans la description qui suit, il sera fait plus particulièrement référence à un appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main, constitué par un vaporisateur de parfum, étant entendu que l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention ne saurait en aucune manière être limité à ce type d'application. Au contraire, l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention pourrait être utilisé dans d'autres applications, dès l'instant qu'il s'agit d'assurer la vaporisation d'un fluide quelconque, notamment un liquide, par saisie et manipulation appropriée de l'appareil. C'est ainsi, qu'au sens de l'invention il convient d'entendre sous le terme " appareil de vaporisation ", tout appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main et susceptible de vaporiser un fluide, qu'il s'agisse d'un vaporisateur de parfum ou d'un vaporisateur utilisable dans des domaines proches, tel que la cosmétologie, voire le domaine médical notamment.In the description which follows, reference will be made more particularly to a spraying device capable of being grasped and handled by hand, consisting of a perfume sprayer, it being understood that the spraying device according to the invention cannot in no way be limited to this type of application. On the contrary, the vaporization device according to the invention could be used in other applications, as soon as it is a question of ensuring the vaporization of any fluid, in particular a liquid, by gripping and proper handling of the device. Thus, within the meaning of the invention should be understood under the term " vaporization apparatus", any vaporization apparatus capable of being grasped and manipulated by hand and capable of vaporizing a fluid, which it it is a perfume sprayer or a sprayer usable in close fields, such as cosmetology, even the medical field in particular.

L'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention et illustré notamment aux figures 1 à 5, se présente sous la forme d'une unité apte à être saisie à/ou, dans la ou les mains et à être manipulé de préférence d'une seule main. Il comporte un réservoir 1 de fluide, notamment de liquide, et en particulier destiné à assurer le stockage d'un parfum. La forme du réservoir de fluide 1 peut être quelconque, étant entendu que dans les exemples donnés uniquement à titre illustratif, une forme par exemple du réservoir sera sensiblement sphérique à sa partie supérieure, ledit réservoir de fluide 1 se terminant à sa partie inférieure par un col 2 ouvert, de section par exemple circulaire. Le réservoir de fluide 1 peut être indifféremment réalisé en un matériau plastique ou en verre, et être translucide, transparent ou opaque aux rayons de lumière, en totalité ou en partie. The spraying apparatus according to the invention and illustrated in particular in FIGS. 1 to 5, is in the form of a unit able to be entered at / or, in the hand (s) and to be handled preferably with one hand. he comprises a reservoir 1 of fluid, in particular of liquid, and in particular intended to ensure the storage of a perfume. The shape of the fluid reservoir 1 may be arbitrary, it being understood that in the examples given for illustrative purposes only, one form for example of the reservoir will substantially spherical at its upper part, said fluid reservoir 1 is ending at its lower part with an open neck 2, of section for example circular. The fluid reservoir 1 can be produced either in one plastic or glass material, and be translucent, transparent or opaque rays of light, in whole or in part.

Selon l'invention, le réservoir de fluide 1 est associé vers sa partie inférieure à une embase 3 dans laquelle un système de vaporisation 4 est intégré et monté à demeure.According to the invention, the fluid reservoir 1 is associated towards its lower part to a base 3 in which a vaporization system 4 is integrated and mounted permanently.

Selon l'invention, et tel que montré aux figures 1 et 3 notamment, l'embase 3 est avantageusement formée d'une pièce distincte du réservoir 1, ladite embase 3 étant montée solidaire du réservoir 1 et fixée sous celui-ci, de manière amovible ou non. A titre d'exemple non limitatif, le montage du réservoir 1 sur l'embase 3 peut être réalisé par coopération entre une ou plusieurs collerettes 5 formant un filetage faisant saillie radialement à partir du col 2, avec un taraudage 6 ménagé dans la partie supérieure de l'embase 3. D'autres systèmes de montage peuvent être envisagés, tel qu'un emboítement respectif du réservoir 1 et de l'embase 3. Ainsi, selon une première caractéristique importante de l'invention, le réservoir de fluide 1 est monté au-dessus de l'embase 3 en position renversée, c'est-à-dire que l'ouverture d'évacuation du réservoir 1, définie par les limites extérieures du col 2, est dirigée vers le bas et vers l'embase 3.According to the invention, and as shown in Figures 1 and 3 in particular, the base 3 is advantageously formed of a separate part from the reservoir 1, said base 3 being mounted integral with the tank 1 and fixed under the latter, removable or not. By way of nonlimiting example, the mounting of the tank 1 on the base 3 can be produced by cooperation between one or several flanges 5 forming a thread projecting radially from of the neck 2, with a thread 6 formed in the upper part of the base 3. Other mounting systems can be envisaged, such as a respective fitting of the reservoir 1 and the base 3. Thus, according to a first important characteristic of the invention, the fluid reservoir 1 is mounted above the base 3 in the inverted position, that is to say that the tank 1 discharge opening, defined by the outer limits of the neck 2, is directed downwards and towards the base 3.

Avantageusement, la partie supérieure du réservoir 1 est dépourvue de tout accessoire, puisque le réservoir 1 est monté avec son ouverture d'évacuation inversée.Advantageously, the upper part of the tank 1 is devoid of any accessory, since the tank 1 is mounted with its opening reverse evacuation.

Selon l'invention, le réservoir 1 comporte une ouverture inférieure limitée par le col 2, ladite ouverture inférieure étant fermée de manière étanche par un plancher 10 rapporté et fixé sur le réservoir 1 et servant d'interface, de liaison et de connexion avec le système de vaporisation 4 par l'intermédiaire d'un orifice calibré 9 ménagé dans son épaisseur afin d'assurer le passage du fluide par gravité. Tel qu'illustré aux figures 1, 2 et 3, le plancher 10 est rapporté sur le col 2 par sertissage d'une bague annulaire 11, un joint annulaire 12 étant interposé entre ladite bague et l'extrémité inférieure du col 2. According to the invention, the reservoir 1 has a lower opening limited by the neck 2, said lower opening being closed in a sealed manner by a floor 10 attached and fixed to the tank 1 and serving as an interface, connection and connection with the vaporization system 4 via a calibrated orifice 9 made in its thickness in order to ensure the passage fluid by gravity. As illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the floor 10 is attached to the neck 2 by crimping an annular ring 11, a seal annular 12 being interposed between said ring and the lower end of the neck 2.

Selon l'invention, l'embase 3, réalisée par exemple en matériau métallique ou plastique, comporte un corps principal formant une enveloppe latérale 13 et un fond 14 incluant au moins une partie sensiblement plane pour former une embase de repos stable destiné à reposer sur une surface plane. De cette façon, l'appareil de vaporisation selon l'invention est avantageusement apte à occuper une position de présentation stable sur un présentoir en intégrant une fonction poussoir montée dans le fond 14.According to the invention, the base 3, made for example of metallic material or plastic, has a main body forming a lateral envelope 13 and a bottom 14 including at least a substantially flat part to form a stable rest base intended to rest on a flat surface. Of in this way, the spray apparatus according to the invention is advantageously suitable for occupying a stable presentation position on a display stand incorporating a push-button function mounted in the back 14.

Le système de vaporisation 4 incorporé et agencé dans le volume interne défini par l'embase 3, comporte de manière classique un orifice de vaporisation 8 solidaire de la paroi 13 et par lequel le liquide sera vaporisé vers l'extérieur, un moyen de pompage 15 relié par un canal 8A à l'orifice de vaporisation 8 et un organe de commande manuelle 16 de la vaporisation destiné à être actionné par l'utilisateur pour assurer l'expulsion du fluide.The vaporization system 4 incorporated and arranged in the internal volume defined by the base 3, conventionally comprises an orifice vaporization 8 integral with the wall 13 and by which the liquid will be vaporized outwards, a pumping means 15 connected by a channel 8A to the orifice of vaporization 8 and a manual control member 16 of the vaporization intended to be actuated by the user to ensure the expulsion of the fluid.

Selon l'invention, le système de vaporisation 4 conforme à l'invention, et en particulier le moyen de pompage, est conçu, choisi et agencé dans l'embase 3 de manière à permettre, en position normale de fonctionnement tel qu'illustré aux figures 1, 2 et 3, la vaporisation du fluide avec le système de vaporisation 4 situé sous le réservoir 1, de préférence à l'aplomb de ce dernier.According to the invention, the vaporization system 4 according to the invention, and particular the pumping means, is designed, chosen and arranged in the base 3 so as to allow, in normal operating position such as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the vaporization of the fluid with the vaporization 4 located under the tank 1, preferably directly above it latest.

Sous le terme " position normale de fonctionnement ", on entend au sens de l'invention, une utilisation de l'appareil de vaporisation sensiblement verticale correspondant à une position de l'embase 3 et du système de vaporisation qu'elle contient sous le réservoir 1, le fluide s'écoulant par simple gravité du réservoir 1 vers le système de vaporisation 4.Under the term " normal operating position" is meant within the meaning of the invention, a use of the substantially vertical spraying apparatus corresponding to a position of the base 3 and of the vaporization system which it contains under the tank. 1, the fluid flowing by simple gravity from the reservoir 1 to the vaporization system 4.

Ainsi, selon l'invention, le moyen de pompage, à savoir la pompe 15, est formé par une pompe inversée, alimentée par simple gravité à partir du réservoir 1 de manière à présenter sa chambre d'admission/compression et sa tête de vaporisation 8 disposées vers le bas sous le réservoir 1 pour puiser le fluide dans le corps de pompe sans risque de fuite lors de l'entrée d'air de renouvellement par l'orifice de vaporisation 8.Thus, according to the invention, the pumping means, namely the pump 15, is formed by an inverted pump, fed by simple gravity from the tank 1 so as to present its inlet / compression chamber and its vaporization head 8 arranged downwards under the tank 1 for draw the fluid in the pump body without risk of leakage during entry renewal air through the spray port 8.

De manière avantageuse, la pompe 15 utilisée est une pompe à retour d'air en raison de l'emploi d'un réservoir de fluide 1 de type rigide. Bien évidemment, il est possible d'envisager l'utilisation de pompes dites " air less ", sans retour d'air, en cas d'utilisation d'un réservoir de fluide 1 susceptible de se déformer pour supporter la variation de pression interne.Advantageously, the pump 15 used is a return air pump due to the use of a fluid reservoir 1 of the rigid type. Obviously, it is possible to envisage the use of so-called " air less" pumps , without air return, in the event of the use of a fluid reservoir 1 capable of deforming to withstand the variation in internal pressure.

Les pompes utilisables dans le type de position géométrique souhaitée, à savoir en position inversée tête en bas, pourront être des pompes que l'on peut trouver communément dans le commerce, telles que celles dites " toutes positions " fabriquées par la société EMSON (marque déposée), ou encore par exemple par la société PFEIFFER (marque déposée), dès l'instant qu'elles autorisent un fonctionnement sensiblement en position inversée.The pumps which can be used in the type of geometrical position desired, namely in the inverted upside down position, may be pumps which can be commonly found in commerce, such as those called "all positions " manufactured by the company EMSON (brand registered), or for example by the company PFEIFFER (registered trademark), as soon as they authorize operation in a substantially inverted position.

Tel que montré aux figures, la pompe inversée 15 est montée dans l'embase 3, sous le réservoir 1 et en relation directe ou indirecte avec l'orifice 9, par l'intermédiaire d'un clapet 20 monté élastiquement mobile par l'intermédiaire d'un siège de réception étanche contre et sur ledit orifice 9. Un tel montage n'est utilisé et nécessaire que lorsque le réservoir 1 est rechargeable.As shown in the figures, the reverse pump 15 is mounted in the base 3, under the reservoir 1 and in direct or indirect relation with the orifice 9, by via a valve 20 mounted elastically mobile via a sealed reception seat against and on said orifice 9. Such an assembly is only used and necessary when the tank 1 is refillable.

A titre de variante de réalisation, lorsque l'embase 3 n'est pas formée d'une pièce distincte du réservoir 1, mais forme au contraire par prolongement la partie inférieure dudit réservoir, la pompe inversée 15 sera alors montée dans cette partie inférieure du réservoir 1 formant l'embase.As an alternative embodiment, when the base 3 is not formed from a separate part of the tank 1, but on the contrary forms by extension the lower part of said tank, the inverted pump 15 will then be mounted in this lower part of the reservoir 1 forming the base.

Selon une première variante de réalisation, tel qu'illustré aux figures 1 et 2, la pompe inversée 15 est montée dans l'embase 3 ou à la partie inférieure du réservoir 1, avec son axe de compression/décompression, correspondant à son axe de symétrie axiale, orienté sensiblement verticalement en considération de la position normale de fonctionnement de l'appareil qui est elle-même sensiblement verticale. La pompe 15 peut être montée et fixée dans un logement 21 issu directement du plancher 10 (figure 2) ou au contraire être monté dans un logement intermédiaire 22 fixé sur une cloison supérieure 23 (figure 1) de l'embase 3, la partie inférieure de la pompe 15 reposant sur le fond 14 de l'embase 3. Dans la version rechargeable de l'invention, l'étanchéité du montage entre le col 2 et l'embase 3 est assurée par l'interposition d'un ou plusieurs joints annulaires 24, interposé(s) par exemple entre le logement 22 et le plancher 10.According to a first alternative embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reverse pump 15 is mounted in the base 3 or at the bottom of tank 1, with its corresponding compression / decompression axis to its axis of axial symmetry, oriented substantially vertically in consideration of the normal operating position of the device which is itself substantially vertical. Pump 15 can be mounted and fixed in a housing 21 coming directly from the floor 10 (Figure 2) or at otherwise be mounted in an intermediate housing 22 fixed on a partition upper 23 (Figure 1) of the base 3, the lower part of the pump 15 resting on the bottom 14 of the base 3. In the rechargeable version of the invention, the sealing of the assembly between the neck 2 and the base 3 is ensured by the interposition of one or more annular seals 24, interposed by example between the housing 22 and the floor 10.

Les caractéristiques des pompes fonctionnant par compression/décompression étant bien connues de l'homme de l'art et ne faisant pas partie de l'invention en tant que telles, elles ne seront en conséquence pas décrites plus en détail.Characteristics of pumps operating by compression / decompression being well known to those skilled in the art and not not being part of the invention as such, they will not be consequence not described in more detail.

Selon l'invention, l'organe de commande manuelle 16 de la vaporisation est montée sur l'embase 3. Selon une variante de réalisation (non représentée aux figures), l'organe de commande manuelle 16 peut être intégré dans le fond 14, sous la forme d'un bouton poussoir actionnable axialement par l'utilisateur, et déplaçable selon l'axe de symétrie axiale de la pompe 15.According to the invention, the manual control member 16 of the spraying is mounted on the base 3. According to an alternative embodiment (not shown) in the figures), the manual control member 16 can be integrated in the bottom 14, in the form of a push button axially actuable by the user, and movable along the axis of axial symmetry of the pump 15.

Selon une version particulièrement avantageuse de l'invention, tel qu'illustrée à la figure 2, l'organe de commande manuelle 16 est formé par une plaque poussoir 16A formant le fond même de l'embase 3, ladite plaque étant montée mobile, avec possibilité de coulissement axial relativement au corps de l'embase 3 et reliée fonctionnellement à la pompe 15. Selon cette variante, l'ensemble de la partie inférieure de l'embase 3 est donc susceptible de se déplacer et de coulisser relativement au reste de l'embase 3 ou relativement à l'ensemble de la partie inférieure du réservoir 1. According to a particularly advantageous version of the invention, such as illustrated in FIG. 2, the manual control member 16 is formed by a pusher plate 16A forming the very bottom of the base 3, said plate being mounted mobile, with the possibility of axial sliding relative to the body of the base 3 and functionally connected to the pump 15. According to this variant, the whole of the lower part of the base 3 is therefore likely to move and slide relative to the rest of the base 3 or relative to the whole of the lower part of the tank 1.

Avantageusement, le corps de l'embase est pourvu d'au moins un organe support 30 sur lequel (lesquels) repose l'appareil. Tel qu'illustré aux figures 1, 2 et 3, l'organe support 30 est formé par un ensemble de pieds, solidaires de l'embase 3 et montés de manière fixe relativement à cette dernière, lesdits pieds traversant des ouvertures ménagées à travers la plaque poussoir 16A. Grâce à cette disposition, l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention peut reposer librement sur un support sensiblement plat, sans risque de voir actionner accidentellement la plaque poussoir 16A susceptible de déclencher la vaporisation d'une dose de produit.Advantageously, the body of the base is provided with at least one member support 30 on which (which) the device rests. As illustrated in the figures 1, 2 and 3, the support member 30 is formed by a set of feet, integral of the base 3 and fixedly mounted relative to the latter, said feet passing through openings made through the plate push button 16A. Thanks to this arrangement, the vaporizing device conforms to the invention can rest freely on a substantially flat support, without risk of accidentally actuating the push-button plate 16A susceptible to trigger the spraying of a dose of product.

L'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention est avantageusement complété par le montage d'un socle 31 fixé directement ou indirectement sur le plancher 10, pour reposer sur ce dernier. Le socle 31 est ainsi susceptible de former un support pour le montage d'un (ou plusieurs) organe(s) décoratif(s) 32 s'étendant dans le réservoir 1. A titre préférentiel, l'organe décoratif 31 peut être réalisé sous la forme d'une figurine fixée, par exemple par l'intermédiaire de plots ou ergots, directement sur le plancher 10.The spray device according to the invention is advantageously completed by the mounting of a base 31 fixed directly or indirectly on the floor 10, to rest on the latter. The base 31 is thus susceptible to form a support for mounting one (or more) organ (s) decorative (s) 32 extending in the reservoir 1. Preferably, the member decorative 31 can be made in the form of a fixed figurine, for example by means of studs or lugs, directly on the floor 10.

La figure 3 illustre une variante de réalisation conforme à l'invention mais ne différant de la variante montrée à la figure 1 que par un montage différent de la pompe 15. Selon cette variante, la pompe 15 est montée dans l'embase 3, sous le réservoir 1, avec son axe de compression/décompression orienté sensiblement perpendiculairement à la position normale de fonctionnement de l'appareil, l'axe de symétrie axiale de la pompe 15 s'étendant donc sensiblement horizontalement. Selon cette variante de réalisation, l'organe de commande manuelle 16C de vaporisation est alors disposé latéralement dans les parois 13 de l'embase 3 de manière à pouvoir être actionné selon l'axe même de fonctionnement de la pompe 15. Hormis cette différence de positionnement de la pompe 15, l'ensemble des autres caractéristiques de montage de l'appareil de vaporisation sont identiques. FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment according to the invention but does not differing from the variant shown in FIG. 1 only by a different mounting from the pump 15. According to this variant, the pump 15 is mounted in the base 3, under tank 1, with its oriented compression / decompression axis substantially perpendicular to the normal operating position of the apparatus, the axis of axial symmetry of the pump 15 therefore extending substantially horizontally. According to this alternative embodiment, the member manual control valve 16C is then arranged laterally in the walls 13 of the base 3 so that it can be actuated according to the very axis of operation of the pump 15. Apart from this difference in positioning of the pump 15, all the other characteristics of mounting of the spray device are identical.

De manière avantageuse, l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention peut être pourvu d'un moyen de blocage/déblocage 35 (figures 4 et 5) de l'organe de commande manuelle 16 de vaporisation. De manière avantageuse, un tel moyen est formé par un levier 36 monté articulé entre deux positions de butée sur le fond 14 ou 16A de l'embase 3. Dans une position de butée montrée en trait plein à la figure 4, le levier 36 est en position inactive, c'est-à-dire de déblocage de l'organe de commande manuelle 16 de vaporisation. Dans sa position active de butée montrée en traits pointillés à la figure 4, la tête 38 du levier vient s'engager entre la plaque poussoir 16A et la partie inférieure de la pompe 15 de manière à bloquer tout déplacement relatif de la plaque poussoir 16A relativement à l'appareil. On évite ainsi tout actionnement inopiné de l'organe de commande manuelle 16 de vaporisation. Tel qu'illustré à la figure 5, le levier est monté avantageusement à l'intérieur de l'embase 3, directement sur la face interne de la plaque poussoir 16A. Selon ce montage, l'extrémité 36A du levier 36 est recourbée et passe à travers une fente 40 ménagée dans la plaque poussoir 16A de manière à pouvoir être directement accessible par l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the vaporizing apparatus according to the invention can be provided with a blocking / unblocking means 35 (Figures 4 and 5) of the manual control member 16 for spraying. So advantageous, such a means is formed by a lever 36 mounted articulated between two stop positions on the bottom 14 or 16A of the base 3. In a stop position shown in solid lines in FIG. 4, the lever 36 is in inactive position, i.e. unlocking of the control member manual 16 spray. In its active stop position shown in dashed lines in Figure 4, the head 38 of the lever engages between the push plate 16A and the lower part of the pump 15 so as to block any relative movement of the push plate 16A relative to the device. This avoids any unexpected actuation of the manual control 16 of spraying. As illustrated in Figure 5, the lever is advantageously mounted inside the base 3, directly on the internal face of the push plate 16A. According to this arrangement, the end 36A lever 36 is curved and passes through a slot 40 formed in the push plate 16A so that it can be directly accessed by the user.

Le fonctionnement de l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention est le suivant.The operation of the spraying apparatus according to the invention is the next.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite utiliser l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention, il saisit, en général d'une main, l'appareil, soit en passant le pouce sous l'embase 3, les autres doigts étant appliqués sur la partie supérieure du réservoir 1, soit en inversant une telle position, le pouce étant alors appliqué sur la partie supérieure du réservoir 1. Le moyen de blocage/déblocage 35 étant dans sa position inactive, l'utilisateur peut alors assurer l'émission d'une dose de parfum en compressant simplement soit la plaque poussoir 16A, soit le bouton poussoir latéral 16C. When the user wishes to use the spray device in accordance with the invention, he grasped, generally with one hand, the apparatus, either by passing the thumb under base 3, the other fingers being applied to the part tank 1, either by reversing such a position, the thumb being then applied to the upper part of the tank 1. The means of blocking / unblocking 35 being in its inactive position, the user can then ensure the emission of a dose of perfume by simply compressing either the push plate 16A, i.e. the side push button 16C.

L'invention permet en conséquence de réaliser un appareil de vaporisation d'une conception nouvelle conduisant à des possibilités d'agencement et de configuration nouvelles.The invention therefore makes it possible to produce a vaporization apparatus of a new design leading to possibilities of layout and news configuration.

Ainsi, le dégagement de l'ensemble de la partie supérieure du réservoir 1 permet d'assurer une présentation particulièrement attrayante et nouvelle de l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention, puisque toute la partie supérieure de l'appareil est libre et dégagée.Thus, the clearance of the entire upper part of the tank 1 ensures a particularly attractive and new presentation of the vaporizing apparatus according to the invention, since all the part upper part of the appliance is free and free.

Par ailleurs, l'absence de tout tube plongeur dans l'appareil, l'alimentation se faisant par simple gravité, procure à la fois une simplicité de conception et de montage, une présentation particulièrement attractive et résout le problème du vidage complet du réservoir lorsqu'une faible quantité de liquide y subsiste.In addition, the absence of any dip tube in the device, the power supply doing by simple gravity, provides both simplicity of design and a particularly attractive presentation and solves the problem of emptying the tank completely when a small amount of liquid remains there.

L'appareil de vaporisation selon l'invention permet également une multiplicité de positions de saisie et de manipulation favorisant en cela la gestuelle propre de saisie et de manipulation en autorisant notamment une plus grande liberté d'orientation du poignet.The spray device according to the invention also allows a multiplicity seizure and manipulation positions favoring movement clean of seizure and manipulation by authorizing in particular a more great freedom of orientation of the wrist.

A titre de variante de réalisation, le réservoir 1 peut comporter une pluralité de paillettes en suspension libre dans le liquide à vaporiser en vue de constituer un élément décoratif supplémentaire. Dans une telle réalisation, l'appareil de vaporisation conforme à l'invention comprendra avantageusement un filtre 40A (figure 1), par exemple annulaire, monté entre le plancher 10 et le podium 31, destiné à protéger la pompe 15 en évitant l'introduction de corps étrangers. D'autres emplacements et configurations du filtre 40A sont bien évidemment envisageables.As an alternative embodiment, the reservoir 1 may include a plurality of glitter in free suspension in the liquid to be vaporized in order to constitute an additional decorative element. In such an achievement, the spray apparatus according to the invention will include advantageously a filter 40A (FIG. 1), for example annular, mounted between floor 10 and podium 31, intended to protect pump 15 by avoiding the introduction of foreign bodies. Other locations and 40A filter configurations are obviously possible.

Le réservoir 1 peut par ailleurs être monté de manière amovible sur l'embase 3, pour former un appareil rechargeable.The tank 1 can also be removably mounted on the base 3, to form a rechargeable device.

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Appareil de vaporisation apte à être saisi et manipulé à la main, comportant un réservoir de fluide (1) à vaporiser et un système de vaporisation (4) comprenant un orifice de vaporisation (8), un moyen de pompage (15) et un organe de commande manuelle (16, 16C) de la vaporisation, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir (1) est associé vers sa partie inférieure à une embase (3), le système de vaporisation (4) étant intégré dans l'embase (3) et conçu de manière à permettre, en position normale de fonctionnement, la vaporisation du fluide avec le système de vaporisation (4) situé sous le réservoir (1).Spray device capable of being gripped and handled by hand, comprising a fluid reservoir (1) to be vaporized and a system for vaporization (4) comprising a vaporization orifice (8), a means of pumping (15) and a manual control member (16, 16C) of the vaporization, characterized in that the reservoir (1) is associated towards its lower part of a base (3), the vaporization system (4) being integrated in the base (3) and designed to allow, in position normal operation, vaporization of the fluid with the vaporization (4) located under the tank (1). Appareil selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'embase (3) est formée d'une pièce distincte du réservoir (1) qui est montée solidaire du réservoir (1) et fixée sous celui-ci, de manière amovible ou non.Apparatus according to claim 1 characterized in that the base (3) is formed of a separate part of the tank (1) which is mounted integral with the tank (1) and fixed under it, removably or not. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que l'embase (3) comporte un fond (14) avec une partie sensiblement plane pour former une embase (3) de repos stable.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 or 2 characterized in that the base (3) has a bottom (14) with a substantially flat part to form a base (3) for stable rest. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce que le moyen de pompage (15) est formé par une pompe inversée, alimentée par gravité à partir du réservoir(1).Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the pumping means (15) is formed by an inverted pump, supplied by gravity from the tank (1). Appareil selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que la pompe inversée (15) est montée dans l'embase (3) sous le réservoir (1), ou à la partie inférieure du réservoir (1 ), avec son axe de compression/décompression orienté sensiblement verticalement en considération de la position normale de fonctionnement de l'appareil. Apparatus according to claim 4 characterized in that the pump inverted (15) is mounted in the base (3) under the tank (1), or at the lower part of the tank (1), with its axis of compression / decompression oriented substantially vertically in consideration of the normal operating position of the device. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 et 5 caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande manuelle (16, 16C) est monté sur l'embase (3).Apparatus according to one of claims 1 and 5 characterized in that the manual control member (16, 16C) is mounted on the base (3). Appareil selon la revendication 6 caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande manuelle (16) est formé par une plaque poussoir (16A) formant le fond (14) de l'embase (3), ladite plaque étant montée mobile, avec possibilité de coulissement axial, relativement au corps de l'embase (3).Apparatus according to claim 6 characterized in that the member manual control (16) is formed by a push plate (16A) forming the bottom (14) of the base (3), said plate being mounted mobile, with possibility of axial sliding, relative to the body of the base (3). Appareil selon la revendication 7 caractérisé en ce que le corps de l'embase (3) est pourvu d'au moins un organe support (30) sur lequel (lesquels) repose l'appareil.Apparatus according to claim 7 characterized in that the body of the base (3) is provided with at least one support member (30) on which (which) rests the appliance. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4 caractérisé en ce que la pompe inversée (15) est montée dans l'embase (3), sous le réservoir (1), avec son axe de compression/décompression orienté sensiblement perpendiculairement à la position normale de fonctionnement de l'appareil, l'organe de commande manuelle (16C) de vaporisation étant disposé latéralement dans les parois (13) de l'embase (3).Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 4 characterized in that the reverse pump (15) is mounted in the base (3), under the tank (1), with its substantially oriented compression / decompression axis perpendicular to the normal operating position of the appliance, the manual control member (16C) for spraying arranged laterally in the walls (13) of the base (3). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9 caractérisé en ce que le réservoir (1) comporte une ouverture inférieure, fermée de manière étanche par un plancher (10) rapporté, servant d'interface de liaison et de connexion avec le moyen de pompage (15) par l'intermédiaire d'un orifice calibré (9).Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that the tank (1) has a lower opening, closed so sealed by an attached floor (10), serving as a connection interface and of connection with the pumping means (15) via a calibrated orifice (9). Appareil selon la revendication 10 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte : un socle (31) monté dans le réservoir (1) et reposant sur le plancher (10), et un organe décoratif (32), de préférence une figurine, fixé sur le socle (31). Apparatus according to claim 10 characterized in that it comprises: a base (31) mounted in the tank (1) and resting on the floor (10), and a decorative member (32), preferably a figurine, fixed on the base (31). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un moyen de blocage/déblocage (35) de l'organe de commande manuelle (16) de vaporisation.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that it comprises a blocking / unblocking means (35) of the manual spray control (16). Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12 caractérisé en ce que la partie supérieure du réservoir est dépourvue d'accessoires.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 12 characterized in that the upper part of the tank is devoid of accessories. Appareil selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13 caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un vaporisateur de parfum.Apparatus according to one of claims 1 to 13 characterized in that it is consisting of a perfume spray. Appareil selon la revendication 14 caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une pluralité de paillettes en suspension libre dans le liquide à vaporiser.Apparatus according to claim 14 characterized in that it comprises a plurality of flakes in free suspension in the liquid to be vaporized.
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