EP1131166B1 - Assembly for dispensing a pasty product or a gel - Google Patents

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EP1131166B1
EP1131166B1 EP98947641A EP98947641A EP1131166B1 EP 1131166 B1 EP1131166 B1 EP 1131166B1 EP 98947641 A EP98947641 A EP 98947641A EP 98947641 A EP98947641 A EP 98947641A EP 1131166 B1 EP1131166 B1 EP 1131166B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00503—Details of the outlet element
    • 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
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • 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
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • 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
    • 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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/028—Pistons separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/002—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces with feed system for supplying material from an external source; Supply controls therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/02—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts
    • B05C17/0217—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts comprising a frame supporting the coating roller at both ends or being intented to be hold at both ends by the user
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/02—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts
    • B05C17/03—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller
    • B05C17/0333—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller with pump
    • B05C17/0341—Rollers ; Hand tools comprising coating rollers or coating endless belts with feed system for supplying material from an external source or with a reservoir or container for liquid or other fluent material located in or on the hand tool outside the coating roller with pump attached to the hand tool
    • 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
    • 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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  • the present invention relates to an assembly for distribution of a pasty product or gel.
  • variable volume container may be a rigid container containing a rising piston towards the pump as and when dispensing, as described in document EP 0 380 183, or a container for deformable wall made of flexible plastic, or folded into shape accordion.
  • the pump is generally fixed by crimping the body pump on a crimp cup or tray; the pump has a hollow emerging rod, which allows both to activate the pump and take out the product.
  • the pump is operated using a dispensing head by pushing in the emerging rod, the dispensing head distribution containing distribution channels opening to outside.
  • This type of distribution set as described in document WO 90 15567, is generally used for liquid or slightly viscous products and the product is sprayed from the dispensing head.
  • the present invention relates to a dispenser assembly which allows the use of a pump for the distribution of a fluid product relatively viscous, i.e. in the form of paste and gel, and which has the advantage of requiring only one gesture for distribution and the application of the product.
  • variable volume container is used equipped with a pump associated with a distribution head which allows, in one single gesture, activate the pump and apply, pressure exercised by the user on the dispensing head during application, for example during its friction on the skin, actuating the pump and causing the distribution.
  • the present invention relates to an assembly for the distribution of a viscous fluid product, in particular a paste or a gel, comprising a variable volume container containing the product to distribute, the distribution taking place by means of a pump without recovery of air which includes a pump body in free communication with the interior of the container and a product outlet member, said product distribution being implemented by means of a distribution head with distribution channels, which open to the outside and are supplied by the pump outlet, characterized by the fact that the distribution head comprises, first of all, a plate, which is provided with an assembly means on the pump outlet member and an opening to the right of said pump outlet member, and, secondly place, an applicator element, which is, on the one hand, integral with the plate, on the other hand, arranged on the side of the plate where the container and, finally, provided with openings opening towards the outside, the distribution channels, which connect the pump outlet member to the openings of the applicator element being arranged between the plate and said applicator element.
  • the pump when the element is pressed applicator on the skin, the pump is activated simultaneously, because the applicator element and the plate are integral.
  • the product comes out by the openings of the applicator element thanks to the connecting channels the pump outlet member and the openings of the applicator element. According to the invention, therefore, the pressure exerted on the head is used. dispensing during application to activate the pump.
  • the pump is a rod pump emerging, said rod being hollow to constitute the outlet member of the product and can be pushed towards the pump body to ensure the distribution of said product.
  • the distribution channels can be formed in the plate or in the support, or also partially in the surface of the plate facing the applicator element and partially in the surface of the applicator element facing the plate, the surfaces of the plate and of the applicator element being complementary and forming the channels when one is available against each other.
  • the different channels connecting the output of pump at the different openings of the applicator element have variable sections, so as to obtain for each opening hole the applicator element for equal product flow rates to be dispensed depending on the length of the different channels, i.e. depending on the relative arrangement of the different openings and the exit from pump.
  • the plate is advantageously a generally flat or slightly curved plate.
  • She is advantageously provided with an opening surrounded by a turned sleeve towards the container and intended for fixing the pump rod.
  • the applicator element comprises a flat or slightly curved plate with regularly distributed openings.
  • the user rubs the applicator on the skin and simultaneously operates the pump and distributes the product to be dispensed leaving by the openings in the plate.
  • the element applicator comprises a cup, the bottom of which is provided with openings and on the side walls of which is fixed at least one roller; axis of the roller is perpendicular to the axis of the container; the roller is provided radial blades, the axis of the roller being arranged so that the edge radial blades rub on the bottom of the cup and can take the product distributed through the openings arranged in the bottom of the cup.
  • the edge of the blades is preferably cut so regular, for example in the form of a sinusoid.
  • the applicator element comprises a support provided with cells in the form of spherical cap in which are arranged balls, openings being made in the support, at the bottom of the cells.
  • the applicator element comprises a comb consisting of a plate of base from which project outward teeth having the shape of prisms of triangular or trapezoidal cross section.
  • the teeth are formed of prisms with a trapezoidal section isosceles, the edges of which are arranged in parallel.
  • the openings can be placed in the base plate between the teeth but preferably open in the side walls of the prisms forming the teeth.
  • the plate-element assembly applicator constitutes the actuation system of the pump.
  • this assembly is fixed on the pump rod and is likely to linear translation when the user presses on the element applicator; the applicator element generally comprises a skirt likely to slide on the side wall of the container.
  • the pump used according to the invention can be any pump without air intake.
  • a "soft" pump is used, which is actuated for a pressure of less than 1 kg / m 2 .
  • the pump used in the distributor assembly according to the invention does not include an air intake
  • the container containing the product to be distributed is of variable volume, as explained above. he may consist of a bag with deformable walls, which deforms at as the product is distributed or by a container folded in accordion whose folds close. It is preferably made up of a rigid casing in which a piston slides in leaktight fashion follower which gets closer to the pump as the product distribution. The bottom of the rigid envelope can be opened or it can be closed, an opening then being made to allow an air intake.
  • the distribution head of the assembly according to this The invention is preferably covered with a cover.
  • the distribution assembly shown in Figures 1 and 2 is designated as a whole by the reference 1. It is composed of a container 2, which is fitted with a pump 3 and a dispensing head 4, the dispensing head being capped with a protective cover 38.
  • the container 2 is a container made of rigid material, in particular of rigid plastic, in which a follower piston slides tightly 5.
  • the container 2 is constituted by a side wall 6 defining a cylinder of oval section, as visible in figure 2.
  • the wall lateral 6 comprises, at its lower and upper ends, a rebate whose bottom is formed by a side wall part of reduced thickness (respectively 7 and 8).
  • the corresponding rebate in part 7 allows to fit on the side wall 6 a base 9 in cup-shaped, the bottom of which is provided with an opening 10 for the air intake.
  • the container 2 is closed at its end opposite to the base 9 by a plate 11, which is molded in one piece with the side wall 6 of the container 2.
  • the tray 11 has a bowl shape, the concavity of which is turned towards the outside of the container 2, and carries an axial sleeve 12 open at both ends and projecting outward from the container 2.
  • Pump 3 is a conventional type pump comprising a pump body 13 provided at its lower part (in FIG. 1), an opening 14 connecting the pump body 13 with the product P contained inside the container 2 and, at its part upper (in Figure 1), a movable hollow rod 15 which, so known, serves both to move the pump piston in the pump body and at the outlet of the product to be dispensed.
  • the body of pump 13 is placed inside the sleeve 12 and it is crimped onto this using a metal ring 16, a seal 17 being disposed between the upper edge of the sleeve 12 and the ring crimping metal 16.
  • the dispensing head 4 consists of a plate 18 and of a distributor element 19, the plate 18 being nested by force in the distributor element 19.
  • the plate 18 has the shape of a curved plate, its convexity being turned outwards; an opening 25 is made in the plate 18.
  • a sleeve 20 turned towards the inside of the assembly surrounds the opening 25 and projects under the plate; this sleeve 20 has an inside diameter equal, apart from the necessary clearance, to the outside diameter of the pump rod 15.
  • the applicator element 19 consists of a side wall 21 and an oval bottom 22, which has, in section, an oval shape, like the container 2, and which has internal dimensions such as the surface internal of this side wall 21 is capable of sliding in the rebate corresponding to the thin part 8 of the wall side 6 of container 2.
  • the plate 18 is in abutment against the bottom 22 and has the same contours as this background.
  • the side wall 21 has a height such that when the head distribution valve 4 is fixed by the sleeve 20 on the pump rod 15, it there remains a certain clearance between the lower edge of the side wall 21 and the shoulder which limits the rebate corresponding to the weak part thickness 8, so as to allow the side wall 21 to slide in said rebate when the rod 15 is pushed into the body of pump 13.
  • Openings 23 are provided in the bottom 22.
  • openings 23 are also possible, in particular depending on the shape of the set 1.
  • the openings can, for example, be arranged on a circle, on a ellipse or be aligned.
  • all of the distribution 24 is formed by grooves made in the plate 18, grooves which are closed by the applicator element 19 when the plate 18 is pressed, by force engagement, against said applicator element 19.
  • the different channels connect the opening 25 of the plate 18 corresponding to the sleeve 20 and the openings 23 of the applicator element 19.
  • the design formed by all of the channels 24 is that shown in FIG.
  • Figures 3 to 10 show three other modes production of the distribution head; the container, to which are associated these distribution heads, is identical to that shown on the Figure 1 and has therefore not been shown.
  • the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 104.
  • the dispensing head 104 comprises a plate 118 and an applicator element 119.
  • In the plate 118 is formed an opening 125 surrounded by a sleeve 120 projecting towards the container.
  • the pump rod 115 is fitted into the sleeve 120.
  • the applicator element 119 comprises a skirt 121 capable of sliding on the outer wall of the container, as explained above during the description of Figure 1.
  • the skirt 121 is connected to a bottom 122 in the form of a bowl, the concavity of the bowl being turned upwards.
  • the bottom of the bowl 122 has the shape of a straight cylinder sector; it fits on the plate 118 using a bead 122 b ; it is provided with openings 123 which are arranged as described above for Figures 1 and 2; the channels 124 also have the same configuration as that described for FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the roller 130 comprises radial strips 132 radiating from a central cylindrical core 133; the edge of the slats 132 is cut in the form of a sinusoid, as visible in FIG. 3.
  • the device operates as follows.
  • the user wants to apply the product on the skin, he presses on the skin the dispensing head 104 and therefore pushes the pump rod 115; the product goes through opening 125, through channels 124 and through openings 123.
  • the roller 130 As the user rolls the roller 130 on the skin, the roller turns, the slats 132 then take the product which comes out through the openings 123 and deposits it on the skin.
  • the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 204.
  • the dispensing head 204 comprises a plate 218 provided with an opening 225 surrounded by a sleeve 220 which fits on the pump rod 215.
  • the applicator element 219 on which fits the plate, is composed of a support 222 comprising cells 234 in the form of spherical caps containing balls 235. In the embodiment shown, the cells and the balls are at number three and their centers are aligned. Support 222 is forced into a cylindrical skirt 221, the upper edge of which is curved inward to form a flange 236. At the bottom of each cell has an opening 223.
  • the channels 226 are formed by grooves made in the support 222, these grooves being closed by the plate 218 when it is put in place.
  • the 223 openings being aligned according to the embodiment shown, it there is a single rectilinear channel 224, as visible in FIG. 7.
  • the product distributed leaves by the openings 223 of the support 222; when applied to the skin, beads rotate and deposit the product on the skin.
  • the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 304.
  • This dispensing head 304 consists of a plate 318 and an applicator element 319.
  • the plate 318 is provided with an opening 325 and a sleeve 320 which fits on the pump rod 315.
  • the applicator element 319 comprises a cylindrical skirt 321 capable of sliding on the container and which delimits a bowl; the bottom of the bowl is formed of a flat surface 322 b on which protrude parallel prismatic teeth 337, which have in cross section the shape of an isosceles trapezoid.
  • the plate 318 is fixed to the flat surface 322 b of the applicator element 319.
  • the teeth 337 have vertical channels 328, which open into the faces of the teeth to form openings 323.
  • a channel 326 has been made, half made in the plate 318 and half in the surface 322 b of the applicator element; the channels 323 open into the channel 326, the assembly constituting the channels 324 which connect the opening 325 of the plate to the openings 323 of the applicator element.
  • the operation is similar to that described for the embodiment of FIG. 1.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble pour la distribution d'un produit pâteux ou d'un gel.The present invention relates to an assembly for distribution of a pasty product or gel.

L'ensemble selon l'invention est du type comportant une pompe sans reprise d'air. Dans ces conditions, le récipient contenant le produit à distribuer doit être à volume variable, c'est-à-dire que son volume doit être susceptible de diminuer au fur et à mesure de la distribution du produit. De façon connue, le récipient à volume variable peut être un récipient rigide contenant un piston suiveur qui remonte vers la pompe au fur et à mesure de la distribution, comme décrit dans le document EP 0 380 183, ou un récipient à paroi déformable en matière plastique souple, ou pliée en forme d'accordéon. La pompe est généralement fixée par sertissage du corps de pompe sur une coupelle de sertissage ou un plateau ; la pompe comporte une tige émergente creuse, qui permet à la fois d'actionner la pompe et de faire sortir le produit. On actionne la pompe à l'aide d'une tête de distribution en enfonçant la tige émergente, la tête de distribution contenant des canaux de distribution s'ouvrant vers l'extérieur. Ce type d'ensemble de distribution, comme décrit dans le document WO 90 15567, est généralement utilisé pour des produits liquides ou faiblement visqueux et le produit est pulvérisé à partir de la tête de distribution.The assembly according to the invention is of the type comprising a pump without return air. Under these conditions, the container containing the product to be distributed must be of variable volume, i.e. its volume should be likely to decrease as the product distribution. In known manner, the variable volume container may be a rigid container containing a rising piston towards the pump as and when dispensing, as described in document EP 0 380 183, or a container for deformable wall made of flexible plastic, or folded into shape accordion. The pump is generally fixed by crimping the body pump on a crimp cup or tray; the pump has a hollow emerging rod, which allows both to activate the pump and take out the product. The pump is operated using a dispensing head by pushing in the emerging rod, the dispensing head distribution containing distribution channels opening to outside. This type of distribution set, as described in document WO 90 15567, is generally used for liquid or slightly viscous products and the product is sprayed from the dispensing head.

Pour les produits visqueux, tels que les déodorants, on utilise généralement un ensemble où le produit est dans un récipient muni d'un piston suiveur et où on pousse le piston à l'aide d'un mécanisme à mollette pour faire sortir le produit. Ce système présente plusieurs inconvénients:

  • d'une part, le produit n'est pas protégé de l'air ambiant au cours du stockage, car, bien que l'on ferme le récipient par un couvercle, celui-ci n'est pas étanche de sorte que, pour protéger le produit pendant le stockage, il est nécessaire de mettre une pellicule de protection sur la tête de distribution,
  • d'autre part, l'application du produit nécessite deux gestes successifs : actionner la molette et appliquer le produit.
For viscous products, such as deodorants, an assembly is generally used where the product is in a container fitted with a follower piston and where the piston is pushed using a rotary mechanism to release the product. This system has several drawbacks:
  • on the one hand, the product is not protected from the ambient air during storage, because, although the container is closed by a lid, the latter is not waterproof so that, to protect the product during storage, it is necessary to put a protective film on the dispensing head,
  • on the other hand, the application of the product requires two successive gestures: activate the wheel and apply the product.

La présente invention concerne un ensemble distributeur qui permet d'utiliser une pompe pour la distribution d'un produit fluide relativement visqueux, c'est-à-dire sous forme de pâte et de gel, et qui a l'avantage de ne nécessiter qu'un seul geste pour la distribution et l'application du produit.The present invention relates to a dispenser assembly which allows the use of a pump for the distribution of a fluid product relatively viscous, i.e. in the form of paste and gel, and which has the advantage of requiring only one gesture for distribution and the application of the product.

Selon l'invention, on utilise un récipient à volume variable muni d'une pompe associée à une tête de distribution qui permet, en un seul geste, d'actionner la pompe et d'effectuer l'application, la pression exercée par l'utilisateur sur la tête de distribution lors de l'application, par exemple lors de son frottement sur la peau, actionnant la pompe et provoquant la distribution.According to the invention, a variable volume container is used equipped with a pump associated with a distribution head which allows, in one single gesture, activate the pump and apply, pressure exercised by the user on the dispensing head during application, for example during its friction on the skin, actuating the pump and causing the distribution.

La présente invention a pour objet un ensemble pour la distribution d'un produit fluide visqueux, notamment une pâte ou un gel, comportant un récipient à volume variable contenant le produit à distribuer, la distribution ayant lieu grâce à une pompe sans reprise d'air qui comprend un corps de pompe en libre communication avec l'intérieur du récipient et un organe de sortie du produit, ladite distribution étant mise en oeuvre au moyen d'une tête de distribution comportant des canaux de distribution, qui s'ouvrent à l'extérieur et sont alimentés par l'organe de sortie de la pompe, caractérisé par le fait que la tète de distribution comporte, en premier lieu, une platine, qui est munie d'un moyen d'assemblage sur l'organe de sortie de pompe et d'une ouverture au droit dudit organe de sortie de pompe, et, en second lieu, un élément applicateur, qui est, d'une part, solidaire de la platine, d'autre part, disposé du côté de la platine où ne se trouve pas le récipient et, enfin, muni d'ouvertures s'ouvrant vers l'extérieur, les canaux de distribution, qui relient l'organe de sortie de pompe aux ouvertures de l'élément applicateur étant disposés entre la platine et ledit élément applicateur.The present invention relates to an assembly for the distribution of a viscous fluid product, in particular a paste or a gel, comprising a variable volume container containing the product to distribute, the distribution taking place by means of a pump without recovery of air which includes a pump body in free communication with the interior of the container and a product outlet member, said product distribution being implemented by means of a distribution head with distribution channels, which open to the outside and are supplied by the pump outlet, characterized by the fact that the distribution head comprises, first of all, a plate, which is provided with an assembly means on the pump outlet member and an opening to the right of said pump outlet member, and, secondly place, an applicator element, which is, on the one hand, integral with the plate, on the other hand, arranged on the side of the plate where the container and, finally, provided with openings opening towards the outside, the distribution channels, which connect the pump outlet member to the openings of the applicator element being arranged between the plate and said applicator element.

Dans ces conditions, lorsqu'on appuie l'élément applicateur sur la peau, on actionne simultanément la pompe, car l'élément applicateur et la platine sont solidaires. Le produit sort par les ouvertures de l'élément applicateur grâce aux canaux reliant l'organe de sortie de pompe et les ouvertures de l'élément applicateur. Selon l'invention, on utilise donc la pression exercée sur la tête de distribution lors de l'application pour actionner la pompe.Under these conditions, when the element is pressed applicator on the skin, the pump is activated simultaneously, because the applicator element and the plate are integral. The product comes out by the openings of the applicator element thanks to the connecting channels the pump outlet member and the openings of the applicator element. According to the invention, therefore, the pressure exerted on the head is used. dispensing during application to activate the pump.

Avantageusement, la pompe est une pompe à tige émergente, ladite tige étant creuse pour constituer l'organe de sortie du produit et pouvant être enfoncée vers le corps de pompe pour assurer la distribution dudit produit.Advantageously, the pump is a rod pump emerging, said rod being hollow to constitute the outlet member of the product and can be pushed towards the pump body to ensure the distribution of said product.

Selon l'invention, les canaux de distribution peuvent être ménagés dans la platine ou dans le support, ou également partiellement dans la surface de la platine tournée vers l'élément applicateur et partiellement dans la surface de l'élément applicateur tournée vers la platine, les surfaces de la platine et de l'élément applicateur étant complémentaires et formant les canaux lorsqu'on les dispose l'une contre l'autre.According to the invention, the distribution channels can be formed in the plate or in the support, or also partially in the surface of the plate facing the applicator element and partially in the surface of the applicator element facing the plate, the surfaces of the plate and of the applicator element being complementary and forming the channels when one is available against each other.

De préférence, les différents canaux reliant la sortie de pompe aux différentes ouvertures de l'élément applicateur ont des sections variables, de façon à obtenir pour chaque trou d'ouverture de l'élément applicateur des débits égaux de produit à distribuer en fonction de la longueur des différents canaux, c'est-à-dire en fonction de la disposition relative des différentes ouvertures et de la sortie de pompe.Preferably, the different channels connecting the output of pump at the different openings of the applicator element have variable sections, so as to obtain for each opening hole the applicator element for equal product flow rates to be dispensed depending on the length of the different channels, i.e. depending on the relative arrangement of the different openings and the exit from pump.

Selon l'invention, la platine est avantageusement une plaque généralement plane ou légèrement bombée. Elle est avantageusemnt munie d'une ouverture entourée d'un manchon tourné vers le récipient et destiné à la fixation de la tige de pompe.According to the invention, the plate is advantageously a generally flat or slightly curved plate. She is advantageously provided with an opening surrounded by a turned sleeve towards the container and intended for fixing the pump rod.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément applicateur comporte une plaque plane ou légèrement bombée munie d'ouvertures régulièrement réparties. Lors de l'utilisation, l'utilisateur frotte sur la peau l'applicateur et, simultanément, il actionne la pompe et répartit le produit à distribuer sortant par les ouvertures ménagées dans la plaque.According to a first embodiment of the invention, the applicator element comprises a flat or slightly curved plate with regularly distributed openings. When using, the user rubs the applicator on the skin and simultaneously operates the pump and distributes the product to be dispensed leaving by the openings in the plate.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, l'élément applicateur comporte une coupelle dont le fond est muni d'ouvertures et sur les parois latérales de laquelle est fixé au moins un rouleau ; l'axe du rouleau est perpendiculaire à l'axe du récipient ; le rouleau est muni de lames radiales, l'axe du rouleau étant disposé de façon que le bord des lames radiales frotte sur le fond de la coupelle et puisse prélever le produit distribué par les ouvertures disposées dans le fond de la coupelle. Le bord des lames est, de préférence, découpé de façon régulière, par exemple en forme de sinusoïde. According to a second embodiment, the element applicator comprises a cup, the bottom of which is provided with openings and on the side walls of which is fixed at least one roller; axis of the roller is perpendicular to the axis of the container; the roller is provided radial blades, the axis of the roller being arranged so that the edge radial blades rub on the bottom of the cup and can take the product distributed through the openings arranged in the bottom of the cup. The edge of the blades is preferably cut so regular, for example in the form of a sinusoid.

Selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément applicateur comporte un support muni d'alvéoles en forme de calotte sphérique dans lesquelles sont disposées des billes, des ouvertures étant ménagées dans le support, au fond des alvéoles.According to a third embodiment of the invention, the applicator element comprises a support provided with cells in the form of spherical cap in which are arranged balls, openings being made in the support, at the bottom of the cells.

Selon un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'élément applicateur comporte un peigne constitué d'une plaque de base à partir de laquelle font saillie vers l'extérieur des dents ayant la forme de prismes de section droite triangulaire ou trapézoïdale. De préférence, les dents sont formées de prismes à section trapézoïdale isocèle dont les arêtes sont disposées parallèlement. Les ouvertures peuvent être disposées dans la plaque de base entre les dents mais s'ouvrent, de préférence, dans les parois latérales des prismes formant les dents.According to a fourth embodiment of the invention, the applicator element comprises a comb consisting of a plate of base from which project outward teeth having the shape of prisms of triangular or trapezoidal cross section. Of preferably the teeth are formed of prisms with a trapezoidal section isosceles, the edges of which are arranged in parallel. The openings can be placed in the base plate between the teeth but preferably open in the side walls of the prisms forming the teeth.

Comme indiqué ci-dessus, l'ensemble platine-élément applicateur constitue le système d'actionnement de la pompe. Dans ce but, cet ensemble est fixé sur la tige de pompe et il est susceptible de translation linéaire lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur l'élément applicateur ; l'élément applicateur comporte généralement une jupe susceptible de coulisser sur la paroi latérale du récipient.As indicated above, the plate-element assembly applicator constitutes the actuation system of the pump. In this purpose, this assembly is fixed on the pump rod and is likely to linear translation when the user presses on the element applicator; the applicator element generally comprises a skirt likely to slide on the side wall of the container.

La pompe utilisée selon l'invention peut être toute pompe sans reprise d'air. On utilise, de préférence, une pompe "douce", qui est actionnée pour une pression inférieure à 1 kg/m2.The pump used according to the invention can be any pump without air intake. Preferably, a "soft" pump is used, which is actuated for a pressure of less than 1 kg / m 2 .

La pompe utilisée dans l'ensemble distributeur selon l'invention ne comportant pas de reprise d'air, le récipient contenant le produit à distribuer est à volume variable, comme expliqué ci-dessus. Il peut être constitué par un sac à parois déformables, qui se déforme au fur et à mesure que le produit est distribué ou par un récipient plié en accordéon dont les plis se referment. Il est, de préférence, constitué par une enveloppe rigide dans laquelle coulisse de façon étanche un piston suiveur qui se rapproche de la pompe au fur et à mesure de la distribution du produit. Le fond de l'enveloppe rigide peut être ouvert ou il peut être fermé, une ouverture étant alors ménagée pour permettre une rentrée d'air.The pump used in the distributor assembly according to the invention does not include an air intake, the container containing the product to be distributed is of variable volume, as explained above. he may consist of a bag with deformable walls, which deforms at as the product is distributed or by a container folded in accordion whose folds close. It is preferably made up of a rigid casing in which a piston slides in leaktight fashion follower which gets closer to the pump as the product distribution. The bottom of the rigid envelope can be opened or it can be closed, an opening then being made to allow an air intake.

La tête de distribution de l'ensemble selon la présente invention est, de préférence, recouverte d'un capot. The distribution head of the assembly according to this The invention is preferably covered with a cover.

Pour mieux faire comprendre l'objet de l'invention, on va en décrire maintenant, à titre d'exemples purement illustratifs et non limitatifs, plusieurs modes de réalisation représentés sur le dessin annexé.To better understand the object of the invention, we will describe them now, by way of purely illustrative examples and not limiting, several embodiments shown in the drawing Annex.

Sur ce dessin:

  • la figure 1 représente en coupe axiale un premier mode de réalisation de l'ensemble selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus de l'ensemble de la figure 1, après enlèvement du capot de protection ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe axiale de la tête de distribution d'un second mode de réalisation de l'ensemble selon l'invention, selon III-III de la figure 5 ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue de dessus de la tête de distribution de la figure 3 après enlèvement du rouleau ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en coupe selon V-V de la figure 3;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe axiale de la tête de distribution d'un troisième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble selon l'invention, selon VI-VI de la figure 8;
  • la figure 7 est une vue de dessus de l'ensemble de distribution de la figure 6 ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en coupe selon VIII-VIII de l'ensemble de la figure 6;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en coupe axiale d'une quatrième mode de réalisation de l'ensemble selon l'invention, selon IX-IX de la figure 11;
  • la figure 10 est une vue de dessus de l'ensemble de la figure 9;
  • la figure 11 est une vue en coupe selon XI-XI de l'ensemble de la figure 9.
On this drawing:
  • Figure 1 shows in axial section a first embodiment of the assembly according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the assembly of Figure 1, after removal of the protective cover;
  • Figure 3 is an axial sectional view of the dispensing head of a second embodiment of the assembly according to the invention, according to III-III of Figure 5;
  • Figure 4 is a top view of the dispensing head of Figure 3 after removal of the roller;
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view along VV of Figure 3;
  • Figure 6 is an axial sectional view of the dispensing head of a third embodiment of the assembly according to the invention, according to VI-VI of Figure 8;
  • Figure 7 is a top view of the dispensing assembly of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is a sectional view along VIII-VIII of the assembly of Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is an axial sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the assembly according to the invention, according to IX-IX of Figure 11;
  • Figure 10 is a top view of the assembly of Figure 9;
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view along XI-XI of the assembly of FIG. 9.

L'ensemble de distribution représenté sur les figures 1 et 2 est désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 1. Il est composé d'un récipient 2, qui est équipé d'une pompe 3 et d'une tête de distribution 4, la tête de distribution étant coiffée d'un capot de protection 38. Le récipient 2 est un récipient en matériau rigide, en particulier en matière plastique rigide, dans lequel coulisse de façon étanche un piston suiveur 5. Le récipient 2 est constitué par une paroi latérale 6 définissant un cylindre de section ovale, comme visible sur la figure 2. La paroi latérale 6 comporte, à ses extrémités inférieure et supérieure, une feuillure dont le fond est formé par une partie de paroi latérale d'épaisseur réduite (respectivement 7 et 8). La feuillure correspondant à la partie 7 permet d'emboíter sur la paroi latérale 6 une embase 9 en forme de coupelle dont le fond est pourvu d'une ouverture 10 pour la rentrée d'air. Il est bien évident que l'embase 9 pourrait être supprimée, car elle a essentiellement une fonction esthétique. Le récipient 2 est fermé à son extrémité opposée à l'embase 9 par un plateau 11, qui est moulé d'une pièce avec la paroi latérale 6 du récipient 2. Le plateau 11a une forme de cuvette, dont la concavité est tournée vers l'extérieur du récipient 2, et porte un manchon axial 12 ouvert à ses deux extrémités et faisant saillie vers l'extérieur du récipient 2.The distribution assembly shown in Figures 1 and 2 is designated as a whole by the reference 1. It is composed of a container 2, which is fitted with a pump 3 and a dispensing head 4, the dispensing head being capped with a protective cover 38. The container 2 is a container made of rigid material, in particular of rigid plastic, in which a follower piston slides tightly 5. The container 2 is constituted by a side wall 6 defining a cylinder of oval section, as visible in figure 2. The wall lateral 6 comprises, at its lower and upper ends, a rebate whose bottom is formed by a side wall part of reduced thickness (respectively 7 and 8). The corresponding rebate in part 7 allows to fit on the side wall 6 a base 9 in cup-shaped, the bottom of which is provided with an opening 10 for the air intake. It is obvious that the base 9 could be deleted, because it essentially has an aesthetic function. The container 2 is closed at its end opposite to the base 9 by a plate 11, which is molded in one piece with the side wall 6 of the container 2. The tray 11 has a bowl shape, the concavity of which is turned towards the outside of the container 2, and carries an axial sleeve 12 open at both ends and projecting outward from the container 2.

La pompe 3 est une pompe de type classique comportant un corps de pompe 13 muni, à sa partie inférieure (sur la figure 1), d'une ouverture 14 mettant en communication le corps de pompe 13 avec le produit P contenu à l'intérieur du récipient 2 et, à sa partie supérieure (sur la figure 1), d'une tige creuse 15 mobile qui, de façon connue, sert, à la fois au déplacement du piston de la pompe dans le corps de pompe et à la sortie du produit à distribuer. Le corps de pompe 13 est disposé à l'intérieur du manchon 12 et il est serti sur celui-ci à l'aide d'une bague métallique 16, un joint d'étanchéité 17 étant disposé entre le bord supérieur du manchon 12 et la bague métallique de sertissage 16.Pump 3 is a conventional type pump comprising a pump body 13 provided at its lower part (in FIG. 1), an opening 14 connecting the pump body 13 with the product P contained inside the container 2 and, at its part upper (in Figure 1), a movable hollow rod 15 which, so known, serves both to move the pump piston in the pump body and at the outlet of the product to be dispensed. The body of pump 13 is placed inside the sleeve 12 and it is crimped onto this using a metal ring 16, a seal 17 being disposed between the upper edge of the sleeve 12 and the ring crimping metal 16.

La tête de distribution 4 est constituée d'une platine 18 et d'un élément distributeur 19, la platine 18 étant emboítée à force dans l'élément distributeur 19. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 1, la platine 18 a la forme d'une plaque bombée, sa convexité étant tournée vers l'extérieur ; une ouverture 25 est ménagée dans la platine 18. Un manchon 20 tourné vers l'intérieur de l'ensemble entoure l'ouverture 25 et fait saillie sous la platine ; ce manchon 20 a un diamètre intérieur égal, au jeu nécessaire près, au diamètre extérieur de la tige de pompe 15. The dispensing head 4 consists of a plate 18 and of a distributor element 19, the plate 18 being nested by force in the distributor element 19. In the embodiment shown in the Figure 1, the plate 18 has the shape of a curved plate, its convexity being turned outwards; an opening 25 is made in the plate 18. A sleeve 20 turned towards the inside of the assembly surrounds the opening 25 and projects under the plate; this sleeve 20 has an inside diameter equal, apart from the necessary clearance, to the outside diameter of the pump rod 15.

L'élément applicateur 19 est constitué d'une paroi latérale 21 et d'un fond 22 ovale, qui a, en section, une forme ovale, comme le récipient 2, et qui a des dimensions internes telles que la surface interne de cette paroi latérale 21 soit susceptible de coulisser dans la feuillure correspondant à la partie de faible épaisseur 8 de la paroi latérale 6 du récipient 2. La platine 18 est en appui contre le fond 22 et a les mêmes contours que ce fond.The applicator element 19 consists of a side wall 21 and an oval bottom 22, which has, in section, an oval shape, like the container 2, and which has internal dimensions such as the surface internal of this side wall 21 is capable of sliding in the rebate corresponding to the thin part 8 of the wall side 6 of container 2. The plate 18 is in abutment against the bottom 22 and has the same contours as this background.

La paroi latérale 21 a une hauteur telle que lorsque la tête de distribution 4 est fixée par le manchon 20 sur la tige de pompe 15, il reste un certain jeu entre le bord inférieur de la paroi latérale 21 et l'épaulement qui limite la feuillure correspondant à la partie de faible épaisseur 8, de façon à permettre à la paroi latérale 21 de coulisser dans ladite feuillure quand on enfonce la tige 15 dans le corps de pompe 13.The side wall 21 has a height such that when the head distribution valve 4 is fixed by the sleeve 20 on the pump rod 15, it there remains a certain clearance between the lower edge of the side wall 21 and the shoulder which limits the rebate corresponding to the weak part thickness 8, so as to allow the side wall 21 to slide in said rebate when the rod 15 is pushed into the body of pump 13.

Des ouvertures 23 sont ménagées dans le fond 22. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 2, il y a huit ouvertures disposées symétriquement par rapport au grand axe du fond 22, les ouvertures 23 situées d'un même côté du grand axe étant situées à une distance d les unes des autres ; les deux rangées symétriques d'ouvertures 23 sont également situées à cette même distance d l'une de l'autre.Openings 23 are provided in the bottom 22. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, there are eight openings arranged symmetrically with respect to the major axis of the bottom 22, the openings 23 located on the same side of the major axis being located at a distance from each other; the two symmetrical rows of openings 23 are also located at the same distance from one another.

D'autres dispositions des ouvertures 23 sont également possibles, en particulier en fonction de la forme de l'ensemble 1. Les ouvertures peuvent, par exemple, être disposées sur un cercle, sur une ellipse ou être alignées.Other arrangements of the openings 23 are also possible, in particular depending on the shape of the set 1. The openings can, for example, be arranged on a circle, on a ellipse or be aligned.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'ensemble des canaux de distribution 24 est constitué par des rainures ménagées dans la platine 18, rainures qui sont fermées par l'élément applicateur 19 lorsque la platine 18 est mise en appui, par engagement à force, contre ledit élément applicateur 19. Les différents canaux relient l'ouverture 25 de la platine 18 correspondant au manchon 20 et les ouvertures 23 de l'élément applicateur 19. Le dessin formé par l'ensemble des canaux 24 est celui représenté sur la figure 2, c'est-à-dire qu'il comporte, le long du grand axe, un canal axial 26 passant par l'ouverture 25, relié à chaque extrémité à des canaux 27 disposés en X, le canal 26 débouchant au centre du X ; un canal 28, passant par l'ouverture 25, est disposé selon le petit axe de la platine 18, et est relié, par leurs milieux, à deux canaux 29 symétriques, parallèles au canal 26 ; les canaux 29 relient deux à deux les quatre ouvertures 24 les plus proches de l'ouverture 25. Le canal 26 a, en section, des dimensions supérieures à celles des autres canaux 27, 28 et 29. Cette disposition a l'avantage de permettre une distribution uniforme du produit à distribuer.In this embodiment, all of the distribution 24 is formed by grooves made in the plate 18, grooves which are closed by the applicator element 19 when the plate 18 is pressed, by force engagement, against said applicator element 19. The different channels connect the opening 25 of the plate 18 corresponding to the sleeve 20 and the openings 23 of the applicator element 19. The design formed by all of the channels 24 is that shown in FIG. 2, that is to say that it comprises, along of the major axis, an axial channel 26 passing through the opening 25, connected to each end has channels 27 arranged in X, channel 26 emerging in the center of the X; a channel 28, passing through the opening 25, is arranged along the minor axis of the plate 18, and is connected, by their middle, with two symmetrical channels 29, parallel to channel 26; the channels 29 connect the nearest four openings 24 in pairs of the opening 25. The channel 26 has, in section, dimensions higher than those of other channels 27, 28 and 29. This arrangement has the advantage of allowing a uniform distribution of the product to distribute.

Sur les figures 3 à 10, sont représentés trois autres modes de réalisation de la tête de distribution ; le récipient, auquel sont associées ces têtes de distribution, est identique à celui représenté sur la figure 1 et n'a, par conséquent, pas été représenté.Figures 3 to 10 show three other modes production of the distribution head; the container, to which are associated these distribution heads, is identical to that shown on the Figure 1 and has therefore not been shown.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 3 à 5, la tête de distribution est désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 104. La tête de distribution 104 comporte une platine 118 et un élément applicateur 119. Dans la platine 118 est ménagée une ouverture 125 entourée par un manchon 120 faisant saillie vers le récipient. La tige de pompe 115 est emboítée dans le manchon 120. L'élément applicateur 119 comporte une jupe 121 susceptible dé coulisser sur la paroi extérieure du récipient, comme expliqué ci-dessus lors de la description de la figure 1. La jupe 121 est reliée à un fond 122 en forme de cuvette, la concavité de la cuvette étant tournée vers le haut. Le fond de la cuvette 122a a la forme d'un secteur de cylindre droit ; il s'emboíte sur la platine 118 à l'aide d'un bourrelet 122b ; il est muni d'ouvertures 123 qui sont disposées comme décrit ci-dessus pour les figures 1 et 2 ; les canaux 124 ont également la même configuration que celle décrite pour les figures 1 et 2. Sur la surface interne de la paroi latérale 122c de la cuvette, sont ménagées deux encoches 122d ; un rouleau 130 est fixé par son axe 131 dans les deux encoches 122d. Le rouleau 130 comporte des lamelles radiales 132 rayonnant à partir d'un noyau cylindrique central 133; le bord des lamelles 132 est découpé en forme de sinusoïde, comme visible sur la figure 3.In the embodiment shown in Figures 3 to 5, the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 104. The dispensing head 104 comprises a plate 118 and an applicator element 119. In the plate 118 is formed an opening 125 surrounded by a sleeve 120 projecting towards the container. The pump rod 115 is fitted into the sleeve 120. The applicator element 119 comprises a skirt 121 capable of sliding on the outer wall of the container, as explained above during the description of Figure 1. The skirt 121 is connected to a bottom 122 in the form of a bowl, the concavity of the bowl being turned upwards. The bottom of the bowl 122 has the shape of a straight cylinder sector; it fits on the plate 118 using a bead 122 b ; it is provided with openings 123 which are arranged as described above for Figures 1 and 2; the channels 124 also have the same configuration as that described for FIGS. 1 and 2. On the internal surface of the side wall 122 c of the bowl, two notches 122 d are formed; a roller 130 is fixed by its axis 131 in the two notches 122 d . The roller 130 comprises radial strips 132 radiating from a central cylindrical core 133; the edge of the slats 132 is cut in the form of a sinusoid, as visible in FIG. 3.

Le dispositif fonctionne de la façon suivante. Lorsque l'utilisateur veut appliquer le produit sur la peau, il appuie sur la peau la tête de distribution 104 et enfonce donc la tige de pompe 115; le produit passe par l'ouverture 125, par les canaux 124 et par les ouvertures 123. Comme l'utilisateur fait rouler le rouleau 130 sur la peau, le rouleau tourne, les lamelles 132 prélèvent alors le produit qui sort par les ouvertures 123 et le déposent sur la peau.The device operates as follows. When the user wants to apply the product on the skin, he presses on the skin the dispensing head 104 and therefore pushes the pump rod 115; the product goes through opening 125, through channels 124 and through openings 123. As the user rolls the roller 130 on the skin, the roller turns, the slats 132 then take the product which comes out through the openings 123 and deposits it on the skin.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 6 à 8, la tête de distribution est désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 204. La tête de distribution 204 comporte une platine 218 munie d'une ouverture 225 entourée d'un manchon 220 qui s'emboíte sur la tige de pompe 215. L'élément applicateur 219, sur lequel s'emboíte la platine, est composé d'un support 222 comportant des alvéoles 234 en forme de calottes sphériques contenant des billes 235. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les alvéoles et les billes sont au nombre de trois et leurs centres sont alignés. Le support 222 est emboíté à force dans une jupe cylindrique 221 dont le bord supérieur est recourbé vers l'intérieur pour former une collerette 236. Au fond de chaque alvéole, est ménagée une ouverture 223. Les canaux 226 sont constitués par des rainures ménagées dans le support 222, ces rainures étant fermées par la platine 218 lors de sa mise en place. Les ouvertures 223 étant alignées selon le mode de réalisation représenté, il y a un seul canal rectiligne 224, comme visible sur la figure 7.In the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 8, the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 204. The dispensing head 204 comprises a plate 218 provided with an opening 225 surrounded by a sleeve 220 which fits on the pump rod 215. The applicator element 219, on which fits the plate, is composed of a support 222 comprising cells 234 in the form of spherical caps containing balls 235. In the embodiment shown, the cells and the balls are at number three and their centers are aligned. Support 222 is forced into a cylindrical skirt 221, the upper edge of which is curved inward to form a flange 236. At the bottom of each cell has an opening 223. The channels 226 are formed by grooves made in the support 222, these grooves being closed by the plate 218 when it is put in place. The 223 openings being aligned according to the embodiment shown, it there is a single rectilinear channel 224, as visible in FIG. 7.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le produit distribué sort par les ouvertures 223 du support 222 ; lors de l'application sur la peau, les billes tournent et elles déposent le produit sur la peau.In this embodiment, the product distributed leaves by the openings 223 of the support 222; when applied to the skin, beads rotate and deposit the product on the skin.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 9 à 11, la tête de distribution est désignée dans son ensemble par la référence 304. Cette tête de distribution 304 est constituée d'une platine 318 et d'un élément applicateur 319. La platine 318 est munie d'une ouverture 325 et d'un manchon 320 qui s'emboíte sur la tige de pompe 315. L'élément applicateur 319 comporte une jupe cylindrique 321 susceptible de coulisser sur le récipient et qui délimite une cuvette ; le fond de la cuvette est formé d'une surface plane 322b sur laquelle font saillie des dents 337 prismatiques parallèles, qui ont en section droite la forme d'un trapèze isocèle. La platine 318 est fixée sur la surface plane 322b de l'élément applicateur 319. Les dents 337 comportent des canaux verticaux 328, qui débouchent dans les faces des dents pour constituer des ouvertures 323. Entre la platine 318 et la surface 322b, on a ménagé un canal 326 pratiqué pour moitié dans la platine 318 et pour moitié dans la surface 322b de l'élément applicateur ; les canaux 323 débouchent dans le canal 326, l'ensemble constituant les canaux 324 qui relient l'ouverture 325 de la platine aux ouvertures 323 de l'élément applicateur. Le fonctionnement est analogue à celui décrit pour la réalisation de la figure 1.In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the dispensing head is generally designated by the reference 304. This dispensing head 304 consists of a plate 318 and an applicator element 319. The plate 318 is provided with an opening 325 and a sleeve 320 which fits on the pump rod 315. The applicator element 319 comprises a cylindrical skirt 321 capable of sliding on the container and which delimits a bowl; the bottom of the bowl is formed of a flat surface 322 b on which protrude parallel prismatic teeth 337, which have in cross section the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. The plate 318 is fixed to the flat surface 322 b of the applicator element 319. The teeth 337 have vertical channels 328, which open into the faces of the teeth to form openings 323. Between the plate 318 and the surface 322 b , a channel 326 has been made, half made in the plate 318 and half in the surface 322 b of the applicator element; the channels 323 open into the channel 326, the assembly constituting the channels 324 which connect the opening 325 of the plate to the openings 323 of the applicator element. The operation is similar to that described for the embodiment of FIG. 1.

Claims (12)

  1. An assembly (1) for dispensing a viscous fluid substance (P), in particular a paste or a gel, said assembly including a receptacle (2) of variable volume containing the substance (P) to be dispensed, dispensing taking place by means of an airless pump (3) which comprises a pump body (13) that communicates freely with the inside of the receptacle (2), and an outlet member (15, 115, 215, 315) via which the substance is discharged, said dispensing being implemented by means of a dispensing head (4, 104, 204, 304) provided with dispensing channels (24, 124, 224, 324) which are open to the outside and which are fed via the outlet member of the pump (3),
       a backplate (18, 118, 218, 318) which is provided with assembly means (20, 120, 220, 320) for assembling it onto the pump outlet member (15, 115, 215, 315) and with an opening (25, 125, 225, 325) facing said pump outlet member, an applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319) which is secured to the backplate (18, 118, 218, 318), which is disposed on the other side of the backplate from the receptacle (2), and which is provided with openings (23, 123, 223, 233) opening towards the outside, the dispensing channels (24, 124, 224, 324) which connect the pump outlet member (15, 115, 215, 315) to the openings (23, 123, 223, 323) in the applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319) being disposed between the backplate (18, 118, 218, 318) and said applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319).
  2. An assembly according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the pump (3) is a pump having a projecting stem (15, 115, 215, 315), said stem being hollow to constitute an outlet member through which the substance (P) is discharged and being capable of being pushed towards the pump body (13) to dispense said substance (P).
  3. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the dispensing channels (24) are provided in the backplate (18).
  4. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the dispensing channels (124, 224) are provided in the applicator element (119,219).
  5. An assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the dispensing channels (324) are provided in part in that surface of the backplate (318) which faces towards the applicator element (219) and in part in that surface of the applicator element (319) which faces towards the backplate (318), the facing surfaces of the backplate (318) and of the applicator (319) being complementary and forming channels (324) when they are disposed one against the other.
  6. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that the various channels connecting the pump outlet member (15, 115, 215, 315) to the various openings (23, 123, 223, 323) of the applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319) have cross-sections that vary as a function of the distance from the openings to the pump outlet member so as to obtain, for all of the openings (23, 123, 223, 323) in the applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319), flow rates of substance to be dispensed (P) that are substantially equal.
  7. An assembly according to claim 2 taken on its own or in combination with any one of claims 3 to 6, said assembly being characterized by the fact that the backplate (18, 118, 218, 318) is provided with an opening (25, 125, 225, 325) surrounded by a sleeve (20, 120, 220, 320) facing towards the receptacle (2), said sleeve fitting onto the free end of the pump stem (15, 115, 215, 315).
  8. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (19) constitutes a backplate (22) that is plane or slightly convex and that is provided with uniformly-distributed openings (23).
  9. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (119) is provided with a trough (122) whose end wall (122a) is provided with openings (123) and whose side walls (122c) are fixed to at least one roller (130) whose axis, embodied by a pin (131), is perpendicular to the axis of the receptacle (2), said roller being provided with radial blades (132).
  10. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (219) includes a support (222) provided with recesses (234) in the form of spherical cups in which balls (235) are disposed, openings (223) being provided in the support (222) at the bottoms of the recesses (234).
  11. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (319) comprises a comb (322) made up of a base plate (322b) from which parallel prismatic teeth (337) project outwardly, each of the teeth having a right cross-section that is isosceles trapezium shaped, the openings (323) opening out in the side walls of the prisms that form the teeth (337).
  12. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by the fact that the applicator element (19, 119, 219, 319) is provided with a skirt (21, 121, 221, 321) that is suitable for sliding on the side wall of the receptacle (2).
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