EP1166073A2 - Procede d'assemblage et de remplissage d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide - Google Patents
Procede d'assemblage et de remplissage d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluideInfo
- Publication number
- EP1166073A2 EP1166073A2 EP00910940A EP00910940A EP1166073A2 EP 1166073 A2 EP1166073 A2 EP 1166073A2 EP 00910940 A EP00910940 A EP 00910940A EP 00910940 A EP00910940 A EP 00910940A EP 1166073 A2 EP1166073 A2 EP 1166073A2
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- dispensing
- container
- propellant
- devices
- product
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 11
- 239000003380 propellant Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 23
- 238000003860 storage Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 238000002788 crimping Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000007547 defect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000011109 contamination Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000005507 spraying Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000008961 swelling Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000005303 weighing Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001747 exhibiting effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 238000010926 purge Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 238000005429 filling process Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000009826 distribution Methods 0.000 description 2
- 208000034809 Product contamination Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000001580 bacterial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000825 pharmaceutical preparation Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229940127557 pharmaceutical product Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 238000002360 preparation method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003908 quality control method Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
- B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
- B65B31/003—Adding propellants in fluid form to aerosol containers
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a method for assembling and filling a device for dispensing a fluid product, and applies more particularly to dispensing devices comprising an active product mixed or dissolved in a propellant.
- Fluid product distribution devices comprising a propellant generally comprise a container containing the product to be dispensed and the propellant, and a dispensing member such as a metering valve mounted on said container and adapted to selectively distribute the product that it contains. Between the metering valve and the container, and inside said valve, seals ensure the device is sealed, preventing any leakage of the product and / or the propellant.
- the usual method of assembling and filling such a dispensing device consists in fixing the valve on the container, in particular by crimping, filling the container with the product to be dispensed and the propellant, then storing the assembled and filled device for a fixed period of time to check which of the devices have leaks, such as leaks.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a method of assembling and filling a device for dispensing a fluid product comprising a propellant which does not have the above-mentioned drawbacks.
- the present invention also aims to provide such an assembly and filling process which is less expensive to perform and which increases the efficiency of the filling line of the devices.
- the present invention also aims to provide such an assembly and filling process, a large part of which, in particular assembly and sealing and quality checks, is carried out at the manufacturer of the distribution device.
- the present invention therefore relates to a method of assembling and filling a device for dispensing a fluid product, comprising an active product and a propellant, said device comprising a container and a dispensing member, such as a metering valve, for dispensing said fluid product, characterized in that said method comprises the steps of: sealingly assembling said dispensing member on said container, introducing into the container and / or into the dispensing member a determined quantity of propellant , store the dispensing device for a determined storage time, - check and / or test the dispensing devices to eliminate the devices having defects, and fill only the devices that have satisfied these checks and / or tests with the active product to be dispensed .
- the method of the present invention therefore makes it possible to carry out the tightness control of the assembled devices before filling the active product, which is of very great economic interest, particularly in the case of expensive active products.
- the efficiency of the final filling line of the device is greatly increased and the losses of said active product due to a leak in the dispensing device are largely eliminated.
- the manufacturer of the product is not the manufacturer of the dispensing device, he only takes care of filling and does not need to have at home the means necessary for assembling the device.
- the present invention provides for storing the assembled device, preferably for a period of 7 to 28 days, with a certain quantity. propellant, such as HFA gas, contained in the device.
- propellant such as HFA gas
- This solution is economical and very effective.
- the amount of suitable propellant is determined to guarantee that the seals are in a sealing condition, in particular swelling of the said seals in contact with the said propellant during the said storage period.
- By weighing the dispensing devices before and after storage it is determined which have shown unacceptable leaks. Only perfectly sealed devices will then be delivered to the manufacturer of the active product, the latter then limiting himself to filling the sealed devices with his product and the appropriate propellant.
- the duration of the storage time can be varied in any desired manner.
- checking the tightness of the devices after storage can be carried out in any suitable manner.
- the device can also be tested to verify other characteristics of the device.
- the accuracy of the dosage that is to say the volume dispensed at each actuation can be controlled.
- the quality of the spraying during actuation can also be checked.
- the presence of product contamination, such as bacterial contamination, can also be looked for. In this way, only the devices showing no defect, that is to say those having passed the various quality controls and tests, will be filled with the active product.
- other checks or tests than those mentioned above can be carried out during or after the storage period.
- the preparation of the device, before it is stored for inspection and / or testing, can be carried out in various ways.
- the container and / or the metering valve can be filled with the determined quantity of propellant before, after or simultaneously with the assembly of the metering valve on the container.
- the container is advantageously purged with the propellant before the assembly of the device.
- the assembly of the metering valve on the container is advantageously carried out by crimping, but any other suitable assembly is also possible.
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
- Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)
- Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)
- Vacuum Packaging (AREA)
Abstract
Description
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR9903198 | 1999-03-16 | ||
| FR9903198A FR2791032B1 (fr) | 1999-03-16 | 1999-03-16 | Procede d'assemblage et de remplissage d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide |
| PCT/FR2000/000615 WO2000055590A2 (fr) | 1999-03-16 | 2000-03-14 | Procede d'assemblage et de remplissage d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| EP1166073A2 true EP1166073A2 (fr) | 2002-01-02 |
| EP1166073B1 EP1166073B1 (fr) | 2004-10-13 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP20000910940 Expired - Lifetime EP1166073B1 (fr) | 1999-03-16 | 2000-03-14 | Procede d'assemblage et de remplissage d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US6609541B1 (fr) |
| EP (1) | EP1166073B1 (fr) |
| JP (1) | JP4495862B2 (fr) |
| CN (1) | CN1178056C (fr) |
| DE (1) | DE60014877T2 (fr) |
| FR (1) | FR2791032B1 (fr) |
| WO (1) | WO2000055590A2 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE102014207933A1 (de) * | 2014-04-28 | 2015-10-29 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Überprüfung einer Dichtigkeit von sterilen Baugruppen |
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| US3091958A (en) * | 1959-07-22 | 1963-06-04 | Merrill F Steward | Method and apparatus for pressure testing aerosol containers |
| US3930401A (en) * | 1973-04-30 | 1976-01-06 | Filler Harry H | Container and leak-testing system therefor |
| US5507420A (en) * | 1990-02-02 | 1996-04-16 | Aervoe-Pacific Company, Inc. | Reusable high efficiency propellant driven liquid product dispenser apparatus |
| US5307685A (en) * | 1992-04-24 | 1994-05-03 | Bwi Kartridgpak Co. | Pressure tester and method of testing therewith |
| DE4239238A1 (de) * | 1992-11-21 | 1994-05-26 | Khs Masch & Anlagenbau Ag | Verfahren sowie Vorrichtung zum Füllen von Flaschen oder dergleichen Behälter aus Kunststoff (insbesondere PET-Flaschen) mit einem flüssigen Füllgut |
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| US5760360A (en) * | 1996-01-16 | 1998-06-02 | Rwc Incorporated | Apparatus and method for charging canisters with a high pressure gas |
| JPH1111588A (ja) * | 1997-06-24 | 1999-01-19 | Lion Corp | 脆弱容器の充填前処理方法及びその装置 |
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1999
- 1999-03-16 FR FR9903198A patent/FR2791032B1/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2000
- 2000-03-14 US US09/936,569 patent/US6609541B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-03-14 JP JP2000605174A patent/JP4495862B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-03-14 EP EP20000910940 patent/EP1166073B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-03-14 WO PCT/FR2000/000615 patent/WO2000055590A2/fr not_active Ceased
- 2000-03-14 CN CNB00803673XA patent/CN1178056C/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-03-14 DE DE60014877T patent/DE60014877T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
Non-Patent Citations (1)
| Title |
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| See references of WO0055590A2 * |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US6609541B1 (en) | 2003-08-26 |
| CN1340157A (zh) | 2002-03-13 |
| CN1178056C (zh) | 2004-12-01 |
| FR2791032B1 (fr) | 2001-06-01 |
| WO2000055590A3 (fr) | 2000-12-28 |
| EP1166073B1 (fr) | 2004-10-13 |
| DE60014877D1 (de) | 2004-11-18 |
| DE60014877T2 (de) | 2005-11-03 |
| JP2002539047A (ja) | 2002-11-19 |
| WO2000055590A2 (fr) | 2000-09-21 |
| FR2791032A1 (fr) | 2000-09-22 |
| JP4495862B2 (ja) | 2010-07-07 |
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