EP1315577A1 - Device for selectively dispensing two products - Google Patents

Device for selectively dispensing two products

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EP1315577A1
EP1315577A1 EP01967436A EP01967436A EP1315577A1 EP 1315577 A1 EP1315577 A1 EP 1315577A1 EP 01967436 A EP01967436 A EP 01967436A EP 01967436 A EP01967436 A EP 01967436A EP 1315577 A1 EP1315577 A1 EP 1315577A1
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push button
bearing
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Richard Bloc
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Albea Le Treport SAS
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Rexam Dispensing Systems SAS
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    • 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
    • B05B11/1081—Arrangements for pumping several liquids or other fluent materials from several containers, e.g. for mixing them at the moment of pumping
    • B05B11/1084—Arrangements for pumping several liquids or other fluent materials from several containers, e.g. for mixing them at the moment of pumping each liquid or other fluent material being pumped by a separate pump

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  • the present invention relates to a device for the selective distribution of different liquid products.
  • the invention relates to the selective distribution of different products, separately or jointly, from a single packaging unit with several independent tanks.
  • Known distributors generally comprise a reservoir equipped in particular with a member for withdrawing the product of the pump or valve type, provided with a spray head capable of being actuated by manual axial support.
  • the present invention aims to solve these technical problems satisfactorily.
  • a device of the preceding type characterized in that it comprises a single push button, the lower face of which is provided with a series of axial sockets capable of coming to cap simultaneously and removably one or more dispensing heads by rotation and angular setting of said push button on a central bearing secured to the tanks.
  • the underside of said push-button carries a central shaft capable of being rotatably engaged in said bearing and whose free end protrudes beyond the bearing by being provided with angular setting lugs intended to cooperate with complementary retaining members provided on said bearing.
  • said shaft is housed in the center of a helical spring disposed between the underside of the push button and said bearing so as to avoid any interference with the dispensing heads during the rotation of the push button.
  • the free end of the central shaft is provided with a frustoconical element, the largest diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the shaft, delimiting a peripheral shoulder on which the wedging pins are arranged.
  • said frustoconical element is split axially to allow its elastic compression and its passage through said bearing.
  • the bearing is provided with fingers forming stops for at least one positioning rib extending from the underside of the push button.
  • said rib is attached to the central shaft.
  • said bearing is fixed inside a cover mounted on the tanks and the upper face of which is flush with the upper face of the push-button.
  • the upper face of the push button comprises an indexing element intended to coincide by rotation of said push button with position markings provided on the upper face of the cover.
  • the push button comprises a series of four sockets of which two correspond respectively to the isolated activation of a first head and of a second head while the other two correspond to the simultaneous activation of the two heads .
  • This device can be applied to a dispenser assembly containing two or more products.
  • the structure of this device is particularly simple, easy to produce and therefore economical.
  • This device integrates very well technically and aesthetically with different types of packaging.
  • FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the device of the invention integrated into a packaging assembly.
  • the device of the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2, is intended to ensure the selective distribution of liquid products (such as drugs, perfumes, cosmetics %) from several independent R tanks and here, two tanks .
  • Each tank contains a different product which can or must be distributed separately or else simultaneously with the other products for various reasons (olfactory, biochemical, medical ).
  • Each of the reservoirs R is equipped with a product withdrawal member which is here a precompression pump P provided with a nozzle tube G on which is mounted a spray head T.
  • the head T here consists of a sleeve m extending axially the tube G and delimiting an internal product discharge conduit which communicates laterally with a nozzle e opening to the outside via a spray nozzle b.
  • the spray heads T are enclosed here in a cover C extending a box B in which the tanks are housed
  • the device of the invention comprises a single push button 1, the lower face 1a of which is provided with a series of axial sockets 10 and the upper face 1b of which is flush with the upper face of the cover C as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the sockets 10 are adapted and intended to come over the dispensing heads T by rotation, then angular setting and pressing of the push button in positions where the sockets corresponding to the envisaged dispensing mode are aligned with the heads T.
  • the dimensions and in particular the diameter of the sockets 10 are determined according to the dimensions of the sleeves m to allow their adjusted and removable temporary connection allowing satisfactory transmission of the support forces.
  • the device further comprises a bearing 2 disposed centrally along the axis of the push button 1 and which is made integral with the tanks R directly or indirectly via a link arm 22 attached to the cover C or to the housing B.
  • the bearing 2 receives a central shaft 12 carried by the lower face 1a of the push-button 1 and extending along its axis.
  • the shaft 12 is intended to be rotatably engaged in the bore 20 of the bearing 2, its free end projecting out of the bore.
  • the end of the shaft 12 is provided with a frustoconical element 13, the largest diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the shaft 12, delimiting a peripheral shoulder 13a on which are lugs of angular setting 13b.
  • the angular setting pins 13b cooperate with complementary retaining members produced in the form of teeth 23 formed on the lower edge of the bearing 2 whose external diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the shoulder 13 a, the frustoconical element 13 is split axially and preferably crosswise to allow its elastic compression and its passage through the bore 20 of the bearing 2 whose diameter is slightly greater than that of the shaft 12.
  • the shaft 12 is housed in the center of a helical spring 3 disposed between the bearing and the lower face of the push button, against which an end turn is supported.
  • the lower face 1a is provided with a circular base 12a coaxial with the shaft 12 and the dimensions of which are adapted to those of the spring 3 so as to maintain it.
  • the spring 3 guarantees the presence of a clearance between the sockets 10 and the heads T when the push button 1 is rotated so as to avoid inadvertent blocking.
  • the upper face of the bearing 2 is provided with fingers 21 forming stops for the rotation of the button 1 by cooperating with at least one positioning rib 11 and here two diametrically opposite lateral ribs which are attached to the shaft 12 and which extend to from the underside of the push button 1 or from the base 12a.
  • the ribs 11 are in lateral contact with the turns of the spring 3.
  • FIGS. 3A to 3D represent the various configurations and positions of use of the device of the invention with a distribution assembly for two products I, IL
  • Push button 1 performs a dual function.
  • the first function of the push button 1 consists in selecting a distribution mode from the three possible modes or the rest mode, by rotating the button around its axis until an indexing element such as an arrow F corresponds. carried by the upper face 1b with one of the marks S formed on the upper face of the cover C.
  • the button 1 is fixed angularly, which guarantees correct alignment of the dispensing heads T with the sockets 10 corresponding to the selected mode.
  • the push button can then exercise its second function which allows, by manual pressing on its upper face lb to activate the pump or pumps P via the dispensing heads T and the corresponding sockets 10.
  • the arrow F of the push button 1 is oriented opposite the reference frame SI.
  • This position corresponds to a rest position due to the angular offset of all the sockets 101 to 104 relative to the heads T1 and T2. Pressing the push button 1 will therefore cause descent into the vacuum of the sockets without the heads Tl, T2 being activated.
  • This position corresponds to an alignment of the socket 103 with one of the heads T, in this case the head Tl.
  • a manual press on button 1 will cause the ejection and distribution of the only product (I).
  • the position shown in Figure 3C corresponds to the reference S3 and ensures the alignment of the sleeve 102 with the head T2. Pressing button 1 thus allows the distribution of the only product (II).
  • the position shown in Figure 3D corresponds to the reference S4.
  • Pressing button 1 allows the joint activation of the two pumps and the simultaneous distribution of products (I) and (II).
  • the relative positions of the sockets 101 to 104 on the one hand on the button 1 and on the other hand, in relation to the position of the heads are determined from the design of the device.
  • the embodiment of the device shown here is suitable for two products, but other embodiments would apply equally well to more than two products by increasing the number of sockets and by adjusting their respective positions.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for selectively dispensing liquids from a plurality of independent reservoirs (R), each of which is equipped with a drawing-off member (P) provided with a dispensing head (T) suitable for being actuated by being pressed axially, said device being characterized in that it comprises a single push-button ( 1 ) whose bottom face ( 1 a) is provided with a series of axial bushes ( 10 ) suitable for engaging simultaneously and removably over one or more dispensing heads (T) by means of said push-button ( 1 ) being turned and angularly keyed on a central bearing ( 2 ) secured to the reservoirs (R).

Description

Dispositif pour la distribution sélective de deux produitsDevice for the selective distribution of two products
La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la distribution sélective de différents produits liquides.The present invention relates to a device for the selective distribution of different liquid products.
Plus précisément, l'invention concerne la distribution sélective de différents produits, séparément ou conjointement, à partir d'un ensemble de conditionnement unique à plusieurs réservoirs indépendants.More specifically, the invention relates to the selective distribution of different products, separately or jointly, from a single packaging unit with several independent tanks.
Les distributeurs connus comprennent généralement un réservoir équipé notamment d'un organe de prélèvement du produit du type pompe ou valve, pourvu d'une tête de pulvérisation susceptible d'être actionnée par appui manuel axial.Known distributors generally comprise a reservoir equipped in particular with a member for withdrawing the product of the pump or valve type, provided with a spray head capable of being actuated by manual axial support.
Il existe des dispositifs permettant de distribuer différents produits liquides conditionnés dans un même ensemble comprenant plusieurs réservoirs indépendants mais chaque produit est distribué séparément par appui sur un bouton qui lui est propre et qui agit sur la tête correspondante.There are devices for dispensing different liquid products packaged in the same set comprising several independent tanks but each product is distributed separately by pressing a button which is specific to it and which acts on the corresponding head.
Ces dispositifs ne sont donc pas ergonomiques et n'offrent pas la possibilité de distribuer les produits isolément ou simultanément au moyen d'un bouton-poussoir unique.These devices are therefore not ergonomic and do not offer the possibility of dispensing the products individually or simultaneously by means of a single push button.
En outre, ces dispositifs ne permettent pas la programmation de divers modes de distribution.In addition, these devices do not allow the programming of various distribution methods.
La présente invention a pour but de résoudre ces problèmes techniques de manière satisfaisante.The present invention aims to solve these technical problems satisfactorily.
Ce but est atteint, selon l'invention, au moyen d'un dispositif du type précédent caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un bouton-poussoir unique dont la face inférieure est pourvue d'une série de douilles axiales susceptibles de venir coiffer simultanément et de manière amovible une ou plusieurs têtes de distribution par rotation et calage angulaire dudit bouton-poussoir sur un palier central solidaire des réservoirs. Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, la face inférieure dudit bouton-poussoir porte un arbre central susceptible d'être engagé de manière rotative dans ledit palier et dont rextrémité libre fait saillie au-delà du palier en étant pourvue d'ergots de calage angulaire destinés à coopérer avec des organes de retenue complémentaires ménagés sur ledit palier. Selon une variante spécifique, ledit arbre est logé au centre d'un ressort hélicoïdal disposé entre la face inférieure du bouton- poussoir et ledit palier de façon à éviter toute interférence avec les têtes de distribution lors de la rotation du bouton-poussoir. De préférence, l'extrémité libre de l'arbre central est pourvue d'un élément tronconique dont le plus grand diamètre est supérieur au diamètre de l'arbre en délimitant un épaulement périphérique sur lequel sont disposés les ergots de calage.This object is achieved, according to the invention, by means of a device of the preceding type characterized in that it comprises a single push button, the lower face of which is provided with a series of axial sockets capable of coming to cap simultaneously and removably one or more dispensing heads by rotation and angular setting of said push button on a central bearing secured to the tanks. According to a particular embodiment, the underside of said push-button carries a central shaft capable of being rotatably engaged in said bearing and whose free end protrudes beyond the bearing by being provided with angular setting lugs intended to cooperate with complementary retaining members provided on said bearing. According to a specific variant, said shaft is housed in the center of a helical spring disposed between the underside of the push button and said bearing so as to avoid any interference with the dispensing heads during the rotation of the push button. Preferably, the free end of the central shaft is provided with a frustoconical element, the largest diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the shaft, delimiting a peripheral shoulder on which the wedging pins are arranged.
En outre, ledit élément tronconique est fendu axialement pour permettre sa compression élastique et son passage dans ledit palier.In addition, said frustoconical element is split axially to allow its elastic compression and its passage through said bearing.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, le palier est pourvu de doigts formant butées pour au moins une nervure de positionnement s'étendant à partir de la face inférieure du bouton- poussoir.According to an advantageous characteristic, the bearing is provided with fingers forming stops for at least one positioning rib extending from the underside of the push button.
Selon une variante, ladite nervure est accolée à l'arbre central.According to a variant, said rib is attached to the central shaft.
Selon une autre caractéristique, ledit palier est fixé à l'intérieur d'un capot monté sur les réservoirs et dont la face supérieure affleure avec la face supérieure du bouton-poussoir.According to another characteristic, said bearing is fixed inside a cover mounted on the tanks and the upper face of which is flush with the upper face of the push-button.
De préférence, la face supérieure du bouton-poussoir comporte un élément d'indexation destiné à coïncider par rotation dudit bouton-poussoir avec des repères de position ménagés sur la face supérieure du capot. Selon encore une autre caractéristique, le bouton-poussoir comporte une série de quatre douilles dont deux correspondent respectivement à l'activation isolée d'une première tête et d'une seconde tête tandis que les deux autres correspondent à l'activation simultanée des deux têtes. Le dispositif de l'invention permet d'assurer, avec un unique bouton-poussoir, à la fois la programmation du mode de distribution, ainsi que l'actionnement et la mise en oeuvre de la distribution.Preferably, the upper face of the push button comprises an indexing element intended to coincide by rotation of said push button with position markings provided on the upper face of the cover. According to yet another characteristic, the push button comprises a series of four sockets of which two correspond respectively to the isolated activation of a first head and of a second head while the other two correspond to the simultaneous activation of the two heads . The device of the invention makes it possible to ensure, with a single push button, both the programming of the mode of distribution, as well as the actuation and the implementation of the distribution.
Ce dispositif peut s'appliquer à un ensemble distributeur contenant deux produits ou plus. La structure de ce dispositif est particulièrement simple, facile à réaliser et donc économique. Ce dispositif s'intègre très bien techniquement et esthétiquement aux différents types de conditionnement.This device can be applied to a dispenser assembly containing two or more products. The structure of this device is particularly simple, easy to produce and therefore economical. This device integrates very well technically and aesthetically with different types of packaging.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre en référence aux dessins, sur lesquels : - la figure 1 représente une vue en perspective éclatée d'un mode de réalisation du dispositif de l'invention.The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows with reference to the drawings, in which: - Figure 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the device of the invention.
- La figure 2 représente une vue en perspective éclatée du dispositif de l'invention intégré à un ensemble de conditionnement.- Figure 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the device of the invention integrated into a packaging assembly.
- Les figures 3A à 3D représentent des vues de dessus schématiques du dispositif des figures précédentes dans les diverses configurations d'utilisation.- Figures 3A to 3D show schematic top views of the device of the previous figures in the various configurations of use.
Le dispositif de l'invention, représenté sur les figures 1 et 2, est destiné à assurer la distribution sélective de produits liquides (tels que des médicaments, parfums, cosmétiques...) à partir de plusieurs réservoirs R indépendants et ici, deux réservoirs. Chaque réservoir contient un produit différent qui peut ou doit être distribué séparément ou bien simultanément avec les autres produits pour des raisons diverses (olfactives, biochimiques, médicales...).The device of the invention, shown in Figures 1 and 2, is intended to ensure the selective distribution of liquid products (such as drugs, perfumes, cosmetics ...) from several independent R tanks and here, two tanks . Each tank contains a different product which can or must be distributed separately or else simultaneously with the other products for various reasons (olfactory, biochemical, medical ...).
Chacun des réservoirs R est équipé d'un organe de prélèvement du produit qui est ici une pompe à précompression P pourvue d'un tube gicleur G sur lequel est montée une tête de pulvérisation T.Each of the reservoirs R is equipped with a product withdrawal member which is here a precompression pump P provided with a nozzle tube G on which is mounted a spray head T.
La tête T est ici constituée d'un manchon m prolongeant axialement le tube G et délimitant un conduit interne d'évacuation du produit qui communique latéralement avec un embout e débouchant à l'extérieur via une buse de pulvérisation b.The head T here consists of a sleeve m extending axially the tube G and delimiting an internal product discharge conduit which communicates laterally with a nozzle e opening to the outside via a spray nozzle b.
Les têtes de pulvérisation T sont enfermées ici dans un capot C prolongeant un boîtier B dans lequel sont logés les réservoirsThe spray heads T are enclosed here in a cover C extending a box B in which the tanks are housed
R et les pompes P. Un appui sur la tête T dans l'axe de la pompe P provoque l'enfoncement élastique du tube G et l'éjection d'une dose de produit. Le dispositif de l'invention comprend un bouton-poussoir 1 unique, dont la face inférieure la est pourvue d'une série de douilles axiales 10 et dont la face supérieure lb affleure avec la face supérieure du capot C comme représenté sur la figure 2. Les douilles 10 sont adaptées et destinées à venir coiffer les têtes de distribution T par rotation, puis calage angulaire et appui du bouton-poussoir dans des positions où les douilles correspondant au mode de distribution envisagé sont alignées avec les têtes T. A cet effet, les dimensions et notamment le diamètre des douilles 10 sont déterminés en fonction des dimensions des manchons m pour permettre leur raccordement temporaire ajusté et amovible autorisant une transmission satisfaisante des efforts d'appui.R and the pumps P. Pressing the head T in the axis of the pump P causes the elastic insertion of the tube G and the ejection of a dose of product. The device of the invention comprises a single push button 1, the lower face 1a of which is provided with a series of axial sockets 10 and the upper face 1b of which is flush with the upper face of the cover C as shown in FIG. 2. The sockets 10 are adapted and intended to come over the dispensing heads T by rotation, then angular setting and pressing of the push button in positions where the sockets corresponding to the envisaged dispensing mode are aligned with the heads T. For this purpose, the dimensions and in particular the diameter of the sockets 10 are determined according to the dimensions of the sleeves m to allow their adjusted and removable temporary connection allowing satisfactory transmission of the support forces.
Le dispositif comprend, en outre, un palier 2 disposé de façon centrale selon l'axe du bouton-poussoir 1 et qui est rendu solidaire des réservoirs R directement ou indirectement via un bras de liaison 22 rattaché au capot C ou au boîtier B.The device further comprises a bearing 2 disposed centrally along the axis of the push button 1 and which is made integral with the tanks R directly or indirectly via a link arm 22 attached to the cover C or to the housing B.
Le palier 2 reçoit un arbre central 12 porté par la face inférieure la du bouton-poussoir 1 et s'étendant selon son axe. L'arbre 12 est destiné à être engagé de manière rotative dans l'alésage 20 du palier 2, son extrémité libre faisant saillie hors de l'alésage.The bearing 2 receives a central shaft 12 carried by the lower face 1a of the push-button 1 and extending along its axis. The shaft 12 is intended to be rotatably engaged in the bore 20 of the bearing 2, its free end projecting out of the bore.
L'extrémité de l'arbre 12 est pourvue d'un élément tronconique 13 dont le plus grand diamètre est supérieur au diamètre de l'arbre 12 en délimitant un épaulement périphérique 13a sur lequel sont disposés des ergots de calage angulaire 13b.The end of the shaft 12 is provided with a frustoconical element 13, the largest diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the shaft 12, delimiting a peripheral shoulder 13a on which are lugs of angular setting 13b.
Les ergots de calage angulaire 13b coopèrent avec des organes de retenue complémentaires réalisés sous forme de dents 23 ménagées sur le bord inférieur du palier 2 dont le diamètre extérieur est sensiblement égal au diamètre de l'épaulement 13 a, l'élément tronconique 13 est fendu axialement et de préférence en croix pour permettre sa compression élastique et son passage dans l'alésage 20 du palier 2 dont le diamètre est légèrement supérieur à celui de l'arbre 12. L'arbre 12 est logé au centre d'un ressort hélicoïdal 3 disposé entre le palier et la face inférieure la du bouton-poussoir, contre laquelle une spire d'extrémité prend appui.The angular setting pins 13b cooperate with complementary retaining members produced in the form of teeth 23 formed on the lower edge of the bearing 2 whose external diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the shoulder 13 a, the frustoconical element 13 is split axially and preferably crosswise to allow its elastic compression and its passage through the bore 20 of the bearing 2 whose diameter is slightly greater than that of the shaft 12. The shaft 12 is housed in the center of a helical spring 3 disposed between the bearing and the lower face of the push button, against which an end turn is supported.
A cet effet, la face inférieure la est pourvue d'une embase circulaire 12a coaxiale à l'arbre 12 et dont les dimensions sont adaptées à celles du ressort 3 de façon à assurer son maintien. Le ressort 3 garantit la présence d'un jeu entre les douilles 10 et les têtes T lors de la rotation du bouton-poussoir 1 de façon à éviter un blocage intempestif.To this end, the lower face 1a is provided with a circular base 12a coaxial with the shaft 12 and the dimensions of which are adapted to those of the spring 3 so as to maintain it. The spring 3 guarantees the presence of a clearance between the sockets 10 and the heads T when the push button 1 is rotated so as to avoid inadvertent blocking.
La face supérieure du palier 2 est pourvue de doigts 21 formant butées pour la rotation du bouton 1 en coopérant avec au moins une nervure 11 de positionnement et ici deux nervures latérales diamétralement opposées qui sont accolées à l'arbre 12 et qui s'étendent à partir de la face inférieure du bouton-poussoir 1 ou à partir de l'embase 12a.The upper face of the bearing 2 is provided with fingers 21 forming stops for the rotation of the button 1 by cooperating with at least one positioning rib 11 and here two diametrically opposite lateral ribs which are attached to the shaft 12 and which extend to from the underside of the push button 1 or from the base 12a.
Les nervures 11 sont en contact latéralement avec les spires du ressort 3.The ribs 11 are in lateral contact with the turns of the spring 3.
Les figures 3A à 3D représentent les diverses configurations et positions d'utilisation du dispositif de l'invention avec un ensemble de distribution à deux produits I, ILFIGS. 3A to 3D represent the various configurations and positions of use of the device of the invention with a distribution assembly for two products I, IL
Le bouton-poussoir 1 assure une double fonction. La première fonction du bouton-poussoir 1 consiste à sélectionner un mode de distribution parmi les trois modes possibles ou le mode de repos, par rotation du bouton autour de son axe jusqu'à faire correspondre un élément d'indexation tel qu'une flèche F portée par la face supérieure 1b avec l'un des repères S ménagés sur la face supérieure du capot C.Push button 1 performs a dual function. The first function of the push button 1 consists in selecting a distribution mode from the three possible modes or the rest mode, by rotating the button around its axis until an indexing element such as an arrow F corresponds. carried by the upper face 1b with one of the marks S formed on the upper face of the cover C.
Cette rotation est rendue possible grâce à la présence du ressort 3 malgré l'interaction des nervures 11 avec les doigts 21 et des ergots 13b avec les dents 23.This rotation is made possible by the presence of the spring 3 despite the interaction of the ribs 11 with the fingers 21 and the pins 13b with the teeth 23.
Une fois positionné dans la configuration choisie, le bouton 1 est calé angulairement, ce qui garantit un alignement correct des têtes de distribution T avec les douilles 10 correspondant au mode sélectionné.Once positioned in the configuration chosen, the button 1 is fixed angularly, which guarantees correct alignment of the dispensing heads T with the sockets 10 corresponding to the selected mode.
Le bouton-poussoir peut alors exercer sa seconde fonction qui permet, par appui manuel sur sa face supérieure lb d'actionner la ou les pompes P via les têtes de distribution T et les douilles 10 correspondantes.The push button can then exercise its second function which allows, by manual pressing on its upper face lb to activate the pump or pumps P via the dispensing heads T and the corresponding sockets 10.
Dans la configuration de la figure 3A, la flèche F du bouton-poussoir 1 est orientée en regard du repère SI.In the configuration of FIG. 3A, the arrow F of the push button 1 is oriented opposite the reference frame SI.
Cette position correspond à une position de repos du fait du décalage angulaire de toutes les douilles 101 à 104 par rapport aux têtes Tl et T2. L'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir 1 entraînera donc la descente dans le vide des douilles sans que les têtes Tl, T2 soient activées.This position corresponds to a rest position due to the angular offset of all the sockets 101 to 104 relative to the heads T1 and T2. Pressing the push button 1 will therefore cause descent into the vacuum of the sockets without the heads Tl, T2 being activated.
La rotation du bouton-poussoir 1 dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre à partir de la position de la figure 3A conduit à faire coïncider la flèche F avec le repère S2 comme représenté sur la figure 3B.The rotation of the push-button 1 clockwise from the position in FIG. 3A results in the arrow F coinciding with the mark S2 as shown in FIG. 3B.
Cette position correspond à un alignement de la douille 103 avec l'une des têtes T, en l'occurrence la tête Tl.This position corresponds to an alignment of the socket 103 with one of the heads T, in this case the head Tl.
Un appui manuel sur le bouton 1 provoquera ainsi l'éjection et la distribution du seul produit (I).A manual press on button 1 will cause the ejection and distribution of the only product (I).
La position représentée sur la figure 3C correspond au repère S3 et assure l'alignement de la douille 102 avec la tête T2. L'appui sur le bouton 1 permet ainsi la distribution du seul produit (II). La position représentée sur la figure 3D correspond au repère S4.The position shown in Figure 3C corresponds to the reference S3 and ensures the alignment of the sleeve 102 with the head T2. Pressing button 1 thus allows the distribution of the only product (II). The position shown in Figure 3D corresponds to the reference S4.
Dans cette position, les douilles 104 et 101 se trouvent alignées respectivement avec les deux têtes Tl et T2.In this position, the sockets 104 and 101 are aligned respectively with the two heads T1 and T2.
L'appui sur le bouton 1 permet l'activation conjointe des deux pompes et la distribution simultanée des produits (I) et (II).Pressing button 1 allows the joint activation of the two pumps and the simultaneous distribution of products (I) and (II).
Bien entendu, les positions relatives des douilles 101 à 104 d'une part entre elles sur le bouton 1 et d'autre part, en rapport avec la position des têtes sont déterminées dès la conception du dispositif.Of course, the relative positions of the sockets 101 to 104 on the one hand on the button 1 and on the other hand, in relation to the position of the heads are determined from the design of the device.
Le mode de réalisation du dispositif représenté ici est adapté à deux produits mais d'autres modes de réalisation s'appliqueraient tout aussi bien à plus de deux produits en augmentant le nombre de douilles et en ajustant leurs positions respectives. The embodiment of the device shown here is suitable for two products, but other embodiments would apply equally well to more than two products by increasing the number of sockets and by adjusting their respective positions.

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1. Dispositif pour la distribution sélective de produits liquides à partir de plusieurs réservoirs indépendants (R) équipés chacun d'un organe de prélèvement (P) pourvu d'une tête de distribution (T) susceptible d'être actionnée par appui axial, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un bouton-poussoir unique (1) dont la face inférieure (la) est pourvue d'une série de douilles axiales (10) susceptibles de venir coiffer simultanément et de manière amovible une ou plusieurs têtes de distribution (T) par rotation et calage angulaire dudit bouton-poussoir (1) sur un palier central (2) solidaire des réservoirs (R).1. Device for the selective distribution of liquid products from several independent reservoirs (R) each equipped with a withdrawal member (P) provided with a distribution head (T) capable of being actuated by axial support, characterized in that it comprises a single push-button (1) whose lower face (la) is provided with a series of axial sockets (10) capable of coming to cover simultaneously and in a removable manner one or more dispensing heads (T ) by rotation and angular setting of said push button (1) on a central bearing (2) integral with the tanks (R).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la face inférieure (la) dudit bouton-poussoir (1) porte un arbre central (12) susceptible d'être engagé de manière rotative dans ledit palier (2) et dont l'extrémité libre fait saillie au-delà du palier en étant pourvue d'ergots de calage angulaire (13b) destinés à coopérer avec des organes de retenue complémentaires ménagés sur ledit palier (2).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower face (la) of said push button (1) carries a central shaft (12) capable of being rotatably engaged in said bearing (2) and whose free end protrudes beyond the bearing being provided with angular setting pins (13b) intended to cooperate with complementary retaining members formed on said bearing (2).
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit arbre (12) est logé au centre d'un ressort hélicoïdal (3) disposé entre la face inférieure (la) du bouton-poussoir (1) et ledit palier (2) de façon à éviter toute interférence avec les têtes de distribution lors de la rotation du bouton-poussoir.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that said shaft (12) is housed in the center of a helical spring (3) disposed between the underside (la) of the push button (1) and said bearing (2) so as to avoid any interference with the dispensing heads when the push button is rotated.
4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité libre de l'arbre central (12) est pourvue d'un élément tronconique (13) dont le plus grand diamètre est supérieur au diamètre de l'arbre (12) en délimitant un épaulement périphérique (13a) sur lequel sont disposés les ergots de calage (13b).4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the free end of the central shaft (12) is provided with a frustoconical element (13) whose largest diameter is greater than the diameter of the shaft (12) by delimiting a peripheral shoulder (13a) on which the wedging pins (13b) are arranged.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément tronconique (13) est fendu axialement pour permettre sa compression élastique et son passage dans ledit palier (2).5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said frustoconical element (13) is split axially to allow its elastic compression and its passage through said bearing (2).
6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit palier (2) est pourvu de doigts (21) formant butées pour au moins une nervure de positionnement (11) s'étendant à partir de la face inférieure (la) du bouton-poussoir (1). 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bearing (2) is provided with fingers (21) forming stops for at least one positioning rib (11) extending from the underside (the ) of the push button (1).
7. Dispositif selon les revendications 2 et 6, caractérisé en ce que ladite nervure (11) est accolée à l'arbre central (12).7. Device according to claims 2 and 6, characterized in that said rib (11) is contiguous to the central shaft (12).
8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit palier (2) est fixé à l'intérieur d'un capot (C) monté sur les réservoirs (R) et dont la face supérieure affleure avec la face supérieure (lb) du bouton-poussoir (1).8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bearing (2) is fixed inside a cover (C) mounted on the tanks (R) and the upper face of which is flush with the upper face (lb) of the push button (1).
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la face supérieure (lb) du bouton-poussoir (1) comporte un élément d'indexation (F) destiné à coïncider par rotation dudit bouton-poussoir (1) avec des repères de position (S) ménagés sur la face supérieure (lb) du capot (C).9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the upper face (lb) of the push button (1) comprises an indexing element (F) intended to coincide by rotation of said push button (1) with marks of position (S) provided on the upper face (lb) of the cover (C).
10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit bouton-poussoir (1) comporte une série de quatre douilles (101-104) dont deux (102, 103) correspondent respectivement à l'activation isolée d'une première tête (Tl) et d'une seconde tête (T2) tandis que les deux autres (101, 104) correspondent à l'activation simultanée des deux têtes (Tl, T2). 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said push button (1) comprises a series of four sockets (101-104), two of which (102, 103) correspond respectively to the isolated activation of a first head (T1) and a second head (T2) while the other two (101, 104) correspond to the simultaneous activation of the two heads (T1, T2).
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