EP1384688A1 - Dispensing head as well as storage and dispensing device for product with variable discharge rate - Google Patents

Dispensing head as well as storage and dispensing device for product with variable discharge rate Download PDF

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EP1384688A1
EP1384688A1 EP03291617A EP03291617A EP1384688A1 EP 1384688 A1 EP1384688 A1 EP 1384688A1 EP 03291617 A EP03291617 A EP 03291617A EP 03291617 A EP03291617 A EP 03291617A EP 1384688 A1 EP1384688 A1 EP 1384688A1
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Pierre-André Lasserre
Marcel Sanchez
Giuseppe Dalsant
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/44—Valves specially adapted therefor; Regulating devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container comprising a cantilevered actuator element, e.g. a lever pivoting about a living hinge

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  • the present invention relates to a dispensing head of a product intended for the actuation of a dispenser member mounted on a container, in particular of a valve mounted on a pressurized container, and the distribution of a product contained in the container.
  • the invention relates to a head of distribution allowing the distribution of the product according to at least two flow rates different.
  • the dispensing head described in US Pat. No. 3,363,968 uses a hoop attached to the container and a push-button that moves axially for actuate a valve stem, the push button being movable in rotation by relative to the band between two distribution positions according to two flow rates different.
  • the push button is traversed transversely by a duct that ends at both ends by section openings different.
  • the duct is intended, when pushing the pushbutton, to be placed next to a channel, formed in the band, which opens through an orifice of distribution.
  • the user angularly positions the pushbutton by relative to the hoop so that one or the other of the openings of the duct can come next to the canal in order to distribute the product according to the selected flow by pressing the push-button.
  • the dispensing head described in US Pat. No. 3,703,994 uses a hoop axially movable relative to the container in response to the depression of a push-button surmounting the hoop and intended to actuate a valve.
  • the push button is also mobile in rotation with respect to the ferrule between three distribution positions according to three different flow rates.
  • the fret includes a axial duct which communicates with the interior of the container, when the valve is actuated, and which opens laterally through three section openings different, each opening opening above a plot still called "centerpost".
  • the push button has a spray nozzle which, in each distribution position, comes next to a centerpost.
  • a complementary shaped conduit, integral with the pushbutton, is inserted in the duct of the fret.
  • the push-button conduit includes a slot axial, which in each distribution position of the push button, comes into look at one of the openings.
  • the necessary clearance between the nozzle and each centerpost to rotate the push-button between the three positions only allows not correctly position the nozzle next to each centerpost of so we hardly get a good spray.
  • such a game does not allow not to position identically the nozzle opposite the different centerposts so it's very difficult to get a reproducible spray of a position to another.
  • the conduit connecting the valve to the nozzle defines a relatively large volume so that after the user has released the push button, all the remaining product in this volume is distributed.
  • US 2,887,273 also discloses a dispensing head having a diffuser attached to the container and the valve stem and a push-button designed to actuate the valve stem.
  • the push button is mobile in rotation with respect to the diffuser between two distribution positions according to two different flows.
  • the diffuser has two holes of different section spray, diametrically opposed, and push-button has an opening in its wall intended to be placed opposite from one or the other of the spray orifices.
  • the push button is opposite one of the orifices, the other orifice is obscured by a wall of the push button. According to this configuration, it is necessary to make two spray holes which complicates the realization of the head since such holes are more complicated to realize than simple opening.
  • passage of different section we mean passages that lead to openings whose surface is different.
  • Diameter of the dispensing orifice means the diameter of the circle when the orifice is circular, or the diameter of the circle circumscribes to the section of the orifice when it has a different shape than a circle.
  • the presence of the elastically deformable connecting means makes it possible to make a conduit by a molding process from a single piece with fixing means, which can move relative to the means of fixation. Such a piece is simple to make and is inexpensive.
  • the dispensing head is easy to perform and inexpensive given that only one spray orifice formed in the means of operation and that the two passages of different section are easily feasible since they can be formed during the molding of the conduit.
  • the connecting means are elastically deformable, so that they resume their initial position when the constraint that deforms them stops.
  • the fixing means are mounted in a fixed manner axially on the container so that the head is properly kept on the container.
  • the connecting means allow a displacement of the conduit in response to actuation of the actuating means.
  • connection means are constituted by a wall transverse to the X axis, which is undulating. This configuration of the wall allows it to easily deform and return easily to its position initial.
  • the duct is formed along the X axis and has a first end on which are fitted with the actuating means and a second end able to cooperate with the dispensing member.
  • the conduit transmits directly the pressure exerted on the actuating means to the organ of distribution.
  • the passages may be slots extending parallel to the X axis which are of different width that are angularly spaced. It is obvious that any other form of passage can be used. Ways actuators are then rotatable about the X axis between first and second positions.
  • the dispensing head can be configured so as to authorize the actuation of the dispensing member only when the means in the first and second positions.
  • the head of distribution may comprise an axial abutment against which the means when they are not in one or the other first and second positions so as to prevent the actuation of the distribution organ.
  • the dispensing head may comprise at least two radial stops limiting the rotational movement of the actuating means.
  • the dispensing head may comprise means sound identification to signal positioning in one or the other first and second positions.
  • the means of sound identification can be formed by the cooperation of a first relief formed on the means actuation and a second integral relief of the conduit, the first relief being adapted, during the displacement of the actuating means with respect to the duct, to come in contact with the second relief and to cross it by deforming it resiliently so as to produce a sound signal.
  • the dispensing head may also comprise means of identification visual to identify the first and second positions.
  • the container may be pressurized and the dispensing member may be a valve male comprising a valve stem on which the conduit is fitted, or well a female valve, that is to say without valve stem, in which is Veronica leads him.
  • the container is pressurized atmospheric and is equipped with a pump.
  • the invention is particularly useful for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic or care product, especially a hair product.
  • FIGS. 1 to 7 The packaging and dispensing assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7 is formed of a pressurized container 30, shown partially in the figures 2, 4, 5 and 7 on which is fixed a dispensing head 1 according to the invention which can be closed by a hood 40.
  • the container 30 is formed by a pressurized can of X axis, formed by a body cylindrical 31 of revolution, whose upper end is closed by a cup 32 crimped on a rolled edge 33 of the container.
  • the cup 32 is provided valve 34 which has a hollow valve stem and which can be actuated for example by depressing the valve stem. It is obvious that one can alternatively use a valve that can be operated by tilting of the valve stem.
  • the container 30 may contain a product to be sprayed, for example a product cosmetics, and a propellant, which may or may not be stored under a liquefied form in the container 30 and whether or not delivered with the product.
  • the product then comes out as a spray, that is to say in the form of fines particles in suspension either in the gas or in the air.
  • the dispensing head 1 is also of X axis and is formed of two parts moving relative to each other between two positions each allowing the distribution of the product at a different rate.
  • the first part of the head is constituted by a hoop 10 for protecting the valve stem and intended for be attached to the container.
  • the second part consists of a push button 20, allowing the actuation of the valve and which is rotatable compared to the fret.
  • Each of the two pieces is obtained by molding a thermoplastic material from a single piece.
  • the hoop 10 comprises a fastening skirt 11 for fixing the head on the container.
  • the fixing skirt 11 is provided with an annular bead 110 on its wall interior allowing to fix it on the container by snapping under the edge rolled 33 of the container and the cup 32.
  • the attachment skirt 11 has a radial recess 111 towards the inside of the skirt and extends axially above the recess to an upper end from which is formed a transverse wall 12.
  • the free edge 130 is provided to abut against the container in the mounted position of the hoop on the container, as seen on FIGS. 4, 5 and 7. The fins 13 thus make it possible to limit the sink axial of the hoop when snapped onto the container.
  • the transverse wall 12 is a thin wall which has a corrugation so it is elastically deformable which allows it to deform when the axially solicits.
  • the wall 12 is traversed at its center by a conduit 14 formed in the X axis.
  • the duct 14 extends on either side of the transverse wall 12 from a open lower end 14a which is engaged on the valve stem 35, up to an upper end 14b, also open, on which comes to slip an axial skirt 23 of the push-button.
  • An annular groove 14c is provided on the outer surface of the conduit 14 to receive a cord annular 23a provided on the inner surface of the axial skirt 23 of the pushbutton to ensure the axial retention of the push button on the hoop.
  • the cooperation of the annular bead 23a with the annular groove 14c ensures a seal between the duct and the inside of the push-button.
  • the conduit 14 is of cylindrical shape of revolution and defines in its part lower a shoulder housing in which can engage so substantially sealing the upper part of the valve stem 35 which the upper end 35a abuts against the shoulder of the housing.
  • the lower end 14a of the duct flares slightly to facilitate the setting in place of the conduit on the valve stem.
  • the upper end 14b comprises two axial slots 15a and 15b of different width which define two passages for the product of different section to bring out the produced according to two different flow rates. It is obvious that we can foresee as many slots of different width that we want to obtain flow rates different. According to the particular example shown, the two slots 15a and 15b are angularly spaced about 80 °.
  • the upper end 14b of the conduit comprises a first passage 15a formed by a slot opening on an opening of larger section.
  • the upper end 14b comprises also a second passage 15b for the product, longer than the first and which ends with a second opening in the form of a smaller groove section as the opening of the first pass.
  • This groove connects to the first slot by a recess 60 formed at the upper end of the According to this variant, the product coming from the conduit 14 is routed to the second opening by a portion of the first slot 15a and by the step 60.
  • the fastening skirt 11 connects at the recess 111, by a annular transverse wall 16, with an outer skirt 17, concentric with the skirt 11.
  • the outer skirt 17 is intended to form the extension of the container wall when the dispensing head is mounted on the container.
  • Two M marks are provided on the outer surface of this skirt 17 which visually indicate the angular positions of the two slots 15a and 15b.
  • a first mark M is for example the number "1" which corresponds to the position of the slot 15b of smaller width and therefore which allows a distribution at a low rate
  • a second mark M is for example the number "2" which corresponds to the position of the slot 15a of greater width and so that allows a distribution at a higher rate.
  • the skirt 17 has a shoulder 170 and extends axially above of this shoulder by an axial crown 171.
  • the crown 171 has an annular bead 172 on its outer wall for fixing of the closure cap 40 by snapping into an annular groove 410 present on the inner surface of the side wall 41 of the hood.
  • the side wall 41 of the hood constitutes the extension of the outer skirt 17 and the free edge 411 of the hood is in abutment against the shoulder 170.
  • the annular transverse wall 16 of the hoop is crossed by two openings in an arc 18 and 19, diametrically opposite on the wall annular cross-section, formed near the outer skirt 17, and in which are intended to move two legs of the push button, as will be seen in detail later.
  • the first opening 18 is formed on the side of the axial slots 15a and 15b of the duct and the second opening 19 is formed at the rear of the axial slots 15a and 15b.
  • the second opening in an arc 19 ends, near each end of the arc, by two opening portions 19a and 19b which radially inwardly extend aperture 19.
  • Opening portions 19a and 19b are angularly spaced about 80 ° and are each formed respectively according to the diameter passing through each of the slots axial 15a and 15b.
  • the portion 160 of the annular transverse wall 16 located between each opening portion 19a and 19b serves as an axial stop for the push button as we will see in detail later.
  • Two stops vertical lines 190a and 190b respectively border each outer edge of each opening portion 19a and 19b.
  • the stops 190a and 190b extend axially from the annular transverse wall 16 to a free edge higher, and extend radially from the outer surface of the skirt of fastening 11 to the slot 19.
  • the stops 190a and 190b are relatively rigid because they are integral with both the transverse annular wall 16 and the fixing skirt 11, and thus make it possible to limit the movement of rotation of the push button.
  • Two radial tabs 191a and 191b extend axially from the annular transverse wall 16 to a free edge higher 191a 'and 191b'. They are formed on the side of the inner edge of each opening portion 19a and 19b.
  • the tabs 191a and 191b extend, at an axial height less than that of stops 190a and 190b and are also narrower than the stops 190a and 190b.
  • the tabs 191a and 191b do not extend to the opening in an arc 19 and are formed remote from the fixing skirt 11 so that they are elastically deformable.
  • the tabs 191a and 191b cooperate with the pushbutton in order to constitute a means of sound identification to indicate the transition to the use position.
  • the dispensing head comprises a push button 20 which has an upper wall 21, intended to serve as a support for a finger of the user.
  • the upper wall 21 connects peripherally to a first skirt 22, of diameter less than the diameter of the outer skirt 17 of the hoop.
  • the push-button 20 comprises, inside the first skirt 22, a second skirt 23, cylindrical of revolution.
  • the skirt 23 is of axis X and comes to slip on the upper end 14b of the conduit 14 around which it is mobile in rotation.
  • the second end 24b opens into a nozzle holder.
  • the nozzle holder comprises a stud 25, or "centerpost" on which can be fixed a nozzle to vortex channels 50 conventional.
  • the nozzle 50 defines an orifice of distribution 51.
  • An arrow F is provided on the upper wall 21 to indicate the position angle of the end 24a of the channel 24, so that when it is put into look at either mark M on the hoop, this indicates visually to the user the two positions in which he can operate the push button to distribute the product.
  • An X axis tip 26 is formed inside the second skirt 23 and comes insert inside the conduit 14 when the pushbutton is mounted on the fret.
  • the tip 26 has a diameter slightly smaller than that of the conduit of to form an annular passage for the product inside the conduit.
  • the tip 26 makes it possible to limit the dead volume inside the duct and thus limit the pressure losses inside the duct in order to optimize the flow with which the product comes out.
  • the volume of product that can contain the dispensing head between the valve 34 and the dispensing orifice 51 by decreasing the dead volume, the volume of product that can contain the dispensing head between the valve 34 and the dispensing orifice 51.
  • the spraying of the product through the orifice of distribution stops substantially at the moment the user releases the pushbutton, that is to say as soon as the valve is no longer open since the quantity of product remaining inside the head is relatively small.
  • the peripheral skirt 22 of the push button extends axially, in its lower part, on two diametrically opposite angular portions, by two legs 27 and 28, each intended to move respectively in the arcuate openings 18 and 19 provided in the hoop.
  • Each leg 27 and 28 is provided at its lower end with a hook 270 and 280 which comes abutting under the annular transverse wall 16, when the legs pass through openings 27 and 28. Hooks 270 and 280 serve to maintain axially the push-button on the hoop.
  • the tab 27, located on the side of the dispensing orifice 51, is provided to move in the arcuate opening 18.
  • the tab 28 is provided to move in the arched opening
  • the tab 28 comprises a rib 281 whose axial length and the radial length are sufficient to abut against each stop 190a and 190b during the rotational movement of the push button on the hoop.
  • the rib 281 has a shoulder 281a in its lower part which allows to move away from the vertical edge of the tabs 191a and 191b.
  • the shoulder 280a comes into contact with the upper free edges 191a 'and 191b' of each tab 191a and 191b and passes through them elastically deforming, as seen in Figure 6, so as to produce a sound signal.
  • the duct 14 closes the end 24a of the channel 24 so as to prevent any communication between the outlet orifice 51 and the inside of the distribution duct 24.
  • the tab 28 passes through the slot 19 and is between the two openings 19a and 19b.
  • the lower end of the rib 281 formed on the push button is in axial abutment against the portion 160 of the transverse wall annular 16 so that if the user presses the push button 20, this one can not sink and therefore can not operate the valve 34.
  • the user rotates the pushbutton 20 around of the X axis so as to position the arrow F in front of one of the marks M. If he wants to spray the product at a relatively high rate, he chooses the mark "2" so that the slot 15a is positioned opposite the end 24a of the channel 24.
  • the leg 27 moves in the opening in an arc 18 and the leg 28 moves in the opening in an arc 19 until the shoulder 281a of the rib 281 comes against the tongue 191a and, because of its elasticity, the crosses to abut against the stop 190a by emitting a signal sound allowing the user to know that the push button is placed in a distribution position.
  • the rib 281 is located above the opening 19a and the dispensing orifice 51 communicates with the interior of the conduit 14, via the slot 15a.
  • the user can then operate the valve by pressing the push button as shown in Figure 6.
  • the rib 281 of the tab 28 sinks into the opening portion 19a then that the tab 27 remains attached to the transverse wall 16 thanks to the hook 270.
  • the skirt 23 then moves in a movement having a component axial and radial driving in its movement the conduit 14, on which it is fitted, the movement of the duct being possible thanks to the fact that the wall 12 is deformed.
  • the lower end 14a of the duct exerts in turn a pressure on the valve stem 35 which sinks in order to actuate the valve 34.
  • the product contained in the container then leaves the container by the channel inside the valve stem and arrives at the dispensing orifice 51 in passing through the conduit 14 and the channel 24.
  • valve stem rises and the dispensing of the product stops.
  • the user no longer wishes to spray product he turns the pushbutton in order to position it between the two distribution positions before repositioning the closure cap 40.
  • a third mark M which is not shown, indicating that closing position may be provided between the two brands M of distribution.

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The dispensing head for activating a dispensing valve (34) on a container (30) comprises means (11) for fixing the head on the container. A dispensing pipe (14) communicating with the product inside the container comprises two passages (15a) of different sections and is fixed to the fixings by a deformable connection (12). Means (20) activating the dispensing valve are provided with a dispensing orifice (51) formed at the end of a channel (24) of greater length than the diameter of the dispensing orifice. Independent claims are included for dispensing and packaging unit and its use for a cosmetic product.

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La présente invention concerne une tête de distribution d'un produit destinée à l'actionnement d'un organe de distribution monté sur un récipient, notamment d'une valve montée sur un récipient pressurisé, et à la distribution d'un produit contenu dans le récipient. En particulier, l'invention concerne une tête de distribution permettant la distribution du produit selon au moins deux débits différents.The present invention relates to a dispensing head of a product intended for the actuation of a dispenser member mounted on a container, in particular of a valve mounted on a pressurized container, and the distribution of a product contained in the container. In particular, the invention relates to a head of distribution allowing the distribution of the product according to at least two flow rates different.

Des têtes de distribution de ce type ont déjà été décrites, notamment dans les brevets US 3,363,968 et US 3,703,994.Distribution heads of this type have already been described, in particular in the US Patents 3,363,968 and US 3,703,994.

La tête de distribution décrite dans le brevet US 3,363,968 utilise une frette fixée sur le récipient et un bouton-poussoir qui se déplace axialement pour actionner une tige de valve, le bouton poussoir étant mobile en rotation par rapport à la frette entre deux positions de distribution selon deux débits différents. A cet effet, le bouton-poussoir est traversé transversalement par un conduit qui se termine à ses deux extrémités par des ouvertures de section différente. Le conduit est destiné, lors de l'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir, à être mis en regard d'un canal, formé dans la frette, qui débouche par un orifice de distribution. L'utilisateur positionne angulairement le bouton-poussoir par rapport à la frette de manière à ce que l'une ou l'autre des ouvertures du conduit puisse venir en regard du canal afin de distribuer le produit selon le débit choisi en enfonçant le bouton-poussoir.The dispensing head described in US Pat. No. 3,363,968 uses a hoop attached to the container and a push-button that moves axially for actuate a valve stem, the push button being movable in rotation by relative to the band between two distribution positions according to two flow rates different. For this purpose, the push button is traversed transversely by a duct that ends at both ends by section openings different. The duct is intended, when pushing the pushbutton, to be placed next to a channel, formed in the band, which opens through an orifice of distribution. The user angularly positions the pushbutton by relative to the hoop so that one or the other of the openings of the duct can come next to the canal in order to distribute the product according to the selected flow by pressing the push-button.

La tête de distribution décrite dans le brevet US 3,703,994 utilise une frette mobile axialement par rapport au récipient en réponse à l'enfoncement d'un bouton-poussoir surmontant la frette et prévu pour actionner une valve. Le bouton-poussoir est également mobile en rotation par rapport à la frette entre trois positions de distribution selon trois débits différents. La frette comprend un conduit axial qui communique avec l'intérieur du récipient, lorsque la valve est actionnée, et qui débouche latéralement par trois ouvertures de section différente, chacune des ouvertures débouchant au-dessus d'un plot encore appelé "centerpost". Le bouton-poussoir comporte une buse de pulvérisation qui, dans chaque position de distribution, vient en regard d'un centerpost. Un conduit de forme complémentaire, solidaire du bouton-poussoir, est inséré dans le conduit de la frette. Le conduit du bouton-poussoir comprend une fente axiale, qui dans chaque position de distribution du bouton-poussoir, vient en regard d'une des ouvertures. Le jeu nécessaire entre la buse et chaque centerpost pour faire tourner le bouton-poussoir entre les trois positions ne permet pas de positionner correctement la buse en regard de chaque centerpost de sorte qu'on obtient difficilement un bon spray. En outre, un tel jeu ne permet pas de positionner de façon identique la buse en regard des différents centerposts de sorte qu'il est très difficile d'obtenir un spray reproductible d'une position à l'autre. Par ailleurs, le conduit reliant la valve à la buse définit un volume relativement important de sorte que, après que l'utilisateur ait relâché le bouton poussoir, tout le produit restant dans ce volume est distribué.The dispensing head described in US Pat. No. 3,703,994 uses a hoop axially movable relative to the container in response to the depression of a push-button surmounting the hoop and intended to actuate a valve. The push button is also mobile in rotation with respect to the ferrule between three distribution positions according to three different flow rates. The fret includes a axial duct which communicates with the interior of the container, when the valve is actuated, and which opens laterally through three section openings different, each opening opening above a plot still called "centerpost". The push button has a spray nozzle which, in each distribution position, comes next to a centerpost. A complementary shaped conduit, integral with the pushbutton, is inserted in the duct of the fret. The push-button conduit includes a slot axial, which in each distribution position of the push button, comes into look at one of the openings. The necessary clearance between the nozzle and each centerpost to rotate the push-button between the three positions only allows not correctly position the nozzle next to each centerpost of so we hardly get a good spray. In addition, such a game does not allow not to position identically the nozzle opposite the different centerposts so it's very difficult to get a reproducible spray of a position to another. Moreover, the conduit connecting the valve to the nozzle defines a relatively large volume so that after the user has released the push button, all the remaining product in this volume is distributed.

Le document US 2,887,273 décrit également une tête de distribution comportant un diffuseur fixé sur le récipient et sur la tige de valve et un bouton-poussoir prévu pour actionner la tige de valve. Le bouton-poussoir est mobile en rotation par rapport au diffuseur entre deux positions de distribution selon deux débits différents. A cet effet, le diffuseur comporte deux orifices de pulvérisation de section différente, diamétralement opposés, et le bouton-poussoir comporte une ouverture dans sa paroi destinée à être mise en regard de l'un ou l'autre des orifices de pulvérisation. Lorsque l'ouverture du bouton-poussoir est en regard de l'un des orifices, l'autre orifice est occulté par une paroi du bouton-poussoir. Selon cette configuration, il est nécessaire de réaliser deux orifices de pulvérisation ce qui complique la réalisation de la tête de distribution puisque de tels orifices sont plus compliqués à réaliser qu'une simple ouverture.US 2,887,273 also discloses a dispensing head having a diffuser attached to the container and the valve stem and a push-button designed to actuate the valve stem. The push button is mobile in rotation with respect to the diffuser between two distribution positions according to two different flows. For this purpose, the diffuser has two holes of different section spray, diametrically opposed, and push-button has an opening in its wall intended to be placed opposite from one or the other of the spray orifices. When opening the push button is opposite one of the orifices, the other orifice is obscured by a wall of the push button. According to this configuration, it is necessary to make two spray holes which complicates the realization of the head since such holes are more complicated to realize than simple opening.

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser une tête de distribution qui ne présente pas les inconvénients de la technique antérieure. Also, is it an object of the invention to make a head of distribution that does not have the disadvantages of the prior art.

C'est encore un objet de l'invention que de réaliser une nouvelle tête de distribution permettant la distribution d'un produit selon au moins deux débits différents.It is still an object of the invention to make a new head of distribution allowing the distribution of a product according to at least two flow rates different.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de réaliser une telle tête qui soit simple à réaliser et peu onéreuse.It is in particular an object of the invention to make such a head that is simple to make and inexpensive.

C'est encore un autre objet de l'invention que de réaliser une telle tête qui permet de passer facilement d'une des positions de distribution à l'autre des positions de distribution.It is yet another object of the invention to provide such a head which makes it easy to switch from one distribution position to the other distribution positions.

Selon l'invention, ces objets peuvent être atteints en réalisant une tête de distribution d'axe X destinée à l'actionnement d'un organe de distribution monté sur un récipient et à la distribution d'un produit contenu dans le récipient, ladite tête comprenant :

  • a) des moyens pour fixer la tête sur le récipient ;
  • b) un conduit de distribution, apte à communiquer avec le produit à l'intérieur du récipient, comprenant au moins deux passages de section différente, le conduit étant obtenu de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce avec les moyens de fixation avec lesquels il est solidaire via des moyens de liaison déformables ;
  • c) des moyens pour actionner l'organe de distribution et faire communiquer le conduit avec l'intérieur du récipient, les moyens d'actionnement étant munis d'un orifice de distribution formé à l'extrémité d'un canal de longueur supérieure au diamètre de l'orifice de distribution, les moyens d'actionnement étant mobiles par rapport au conduit entre au moins deux positions, une première position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'un des passages, et une seconde position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'autre des passages.
    • According to the invention, these objects can be achieved by producing an X-axis dispensing head for actuating a dispensing member mounted on a container and dispensing a product contained in the container, said head comprising:
  • a) means for securing the head to the container;
  • b) a dispensing duct, able to communicate with the product inside the container, comprising at least two passages of different section, the duct being obtained from a single molding with the fixing means with which it is secured via deformable connecting means;
  • c) means for actuating the dispenser member and communicating the conduit with the interior of the container, the actuating means being provided with a dispensing orifice formed at the end of a channel of length greater than the diameter of the dispensing orifice, the actuating means being movable relative to the conduit between at least two positions, a first position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with one of the passages, and a second position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with the other passages.

    • Les objets de l'invention peuvent également être atteints en réalisant une tête de distribution d'axe X destinée à l'actionnement d'un organe de distribution monté sur un récipient et à la distribution d'un produit contenu dans le récipient, ladite tête comprenant :

  • a) des moyens pour fixer la tête sur le récipient ;
  • b) un conduit de distribution, apte à communiquer avec le produit à l'intérieur du récipient, comprenant au moins deux passages de section différente, le conduit étant obtenu de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce avec les moyens de fixation avec lesquels il est solidaire via des moyens de liaison déformables ;
  • c) des moyens pour actionner l'organe de distribution et faire communiquer le conduit avec l'intérieur du récipient, les moyens d'actionnement étant munis d'un orifice de distribution défini par une buse rapportée, les moyens d'actionnement étant mobiles par rapport au conduit entre au moins deux positions, une première position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'un des passages, et une seconde position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'autre des passages.
    • The objects of the invention can also be achieved by providing an X-axis distribution head for actuating a dispensing member mounted on a container and dispensing a product contained in the container, said head comprising:
  • a) means for securing the head to the container;
  • b) a dispensing duct, able to communicate with the product inside the container, comprising at least two passages of different section, the duct being obtained from a single molding with the fixing means with which it is secured via deformable connecting means;
  • c) means for actuating the dispenser member and communicating the duct with the interior of the container, the actuating means being provided with a dispensing orifice defined by an attached nozzle, the actuating means being movable by relative to the conduit between at least two positions, a first position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with one of the passages, and a second position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with the other of the passages.

    • Par passage de section différente, on entend des passages qui débouchent sur des ouvertures dont la surface est différente.By passage of different section, we mean passages that lead to openings whose surface is different.

    Par diamètre de l'orifice de distribution, on entend le diamètre du cercle lorsque l'orifice est circulaire, ou le diamètre du cercle circonscrit à la section de l'orifice lorsque celui-ci a une forme différente d'un cercle.Diameter of the dispensing orifice means the diameter of the circle when the orifice is circular, or the diameter of the circle circumscribes to the section of the orifice when it has a different shape than a circle.

    La présence des moyens de liaison élastiquement déformables permet de réaliser un conduit par un procédé de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce avec des moyens de fixation, qui peut se déplacer par rapport aux moyens de fixation. Une telle pièce est simple à réaliser et est peu onéreuse.The presence of the elastically deformable connecting means makes it possible to make a conduit by a molding process from a single piece with fixing means, which can move relative to the means of fixation. Such a piece is simple to make and is inexpensive.

    En outre, la tête de distribution est facile à réaliser et peu onéreuse étant donné que l'on n'utilise qu'un seul orifice de pulvérisation formé dans les moyens d'actionnement et que les deux passages de section différente sont facilement réalisables puisqu'ils peuvent être formés lors du moulage du conduit. In addition, the dispensing head is easy to perform and inexpensive given that only one spray orifice formed in the means of operation and that the two passages of different section are easily feasible since they can be formed during the molding of the conduit.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de liaisons sont élastiquement déformables, de sorte qu'ils reprennent leur position initiale lorsque la contrainte qui les déforme cesse.Advantageously, the connecting means are elastically deformable, so that they resume their initial position when the constraint that deforms them stops.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de fixation sont montés de manière fixe axialement sur le récipient de manière à ce que la tête soit correctement maintenue sur le récipient.Advantageously, the fixing means are mounted in a fixed manner axially on the container so that the head is properly kept on the container.

    Les moyens de liaison autorisent un déplacement du conduit en réponse à l'actionnement des moyens d'actionnement.The connecting means allow a displacement of the conduit in response to actuation of the actuating means.

    Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens de liaison sont constitués par une paroi transversale à l'axe X, qui est ondulée. Cette configuration de la paroi lui permet de facilement se déformer et de revenir facilement dans sa position initiale.According to a preferred embodiment, the connection means are constituted by a wall transverse to the X axis, which is undulating. This configuration of the wall allows it to easily deform and return easily to its position initial.

    Le conduit est formé selon l'axe X et comporte une première extrémité sur laquelle sont emmanchés les moyens d'actionnement et une seconde extrémité apte à coopérer avec l'organe de distribution. Ainsi, le conduit transmet directement la pression exercée sur les moyens d'actionnement à l'organe de distribution.The duct is formed along the X axis and has a first end on which are fitted with the actuating means and a second end able to cooperate with the dispensing member. Thus, the conduit transmits directly the pressure exerted on the actuating means to the organ of distribution.

    Les passages peuvent être des fentes s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe X qui sont de largeur différente qui sont angulairement espacées. Il est bien évident que toute autre forme de passage peut être utilisée. Les moyens d'actionnement sont alors mobiles en rotation autour de l'axe X entre les première et seconde positions.The passages may be slots extending parallel to the X axis which are of different width that are angularly spaced. It is obvious that any other form of passage can be used. Ways actuators are then rotatable about the X axis between first and second positions.

    Avantageusement, la tête de distribution peut être configurée de manière à n'autoriser l'actionnement de l'organe de distribution que lorsque les moyens d'actionnement sont dans les première et seconde positions. A cet effet, la tête de distribution peut comprendre une butée axiale contre laquelle les moyens d'actionnement viennent en appui lorsqu'ils ne sont pas dans l'une ou l'autre des première et seconde positions de manière à empêcher l'actionnement de l'organe de distribution.Advantageously, the dispensing head can be configured so as to authorize the actuation of the dispensing member only when the means in the first and second positions. For this purpose, the head of distribution may comprise an axial abutment against which the means when they are not in one or the other first and second positions so as to prevent the actuation of the distribution organ.

    Avantageusement, la tête de distribution peut comprendre au moins deux butées radiales limitant le mouvement de rotation des moyens d'actionnement.Advantageously, the dispensing head may comprise at least two radial stops limiting the rotational movement of the actuating means.

    Avantageusement encore, la tête de distribution peut comprendre des moyens d'identification sonore pour signaler la mise en position dans l'une ou l'autre des première et seconde positions. Les moyens d'identification sonore peuvent être constitués par la coopération d'un premier relief formé sur les moyens d'actionnement et d'un second relief solidaire du conduit, le premier relief étant apte, lors du déplacement des moyens d'actionnement par rapport au conduit, à venir en contact avec le second relief et à le franchir en le déformant élastiquement de manière à produire un signal sonore.Advantageously, the dispensing head may comprise means sound identification to signal positioning in one or the other first and second positions. The means of sound identification can be formed by the cooperation of a first relief formed on the means actuation and a second integral relief of the conduit, the first relief being adapted, during the displacement of the actuating means with respect to the duct, to come in contact with the second relief and to cross it by deforming it resiliently so as to produce a sound signal.

    La tête de distribution peut également comprendre des moyens d'identification visuelle pour identifier les première et seconde positions.The dispensing head may also comprise means of identification visual to identify the first and second positions.

    L'invention concerne également un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit comprenant :

    • un récipient contenant le produit et équipé d'un organe de distribution ;
    • une tête de distribution telle qu'elle vient d'être décrite prévue pour activer l'organe de distribution afin de distribuer le produit.
    The invention also relates to a package for packaging and dispensing a product comprising:
    • a container containing the product and equipped with a dispensing member;
    • a dispensing head as just described intended to activate the dispensing member to distribute the product.

    Le récipient peut être pressurisé et l'organe de distribution peut être une valve mâle comprenant une tige de valve sur laquelle le conduit est emmanché, ou bien une valve femelle, c'est-à-dire sans tige de valve, dans laquelle est emmanché le conduit. Alternativement, le récipient est à pression atmosphérique et est équipé d'une pompe.The container may be pressurized and the dispensing member may be a valve male comprising a valve stem on which the conduit is fitted, or well a female valve, that is to say without valve stem, in which is Emmanuel leads him. Alternatively, the container is pressurized atmospheric and is equipped with a pump.

    L'invention est particulièrement utile pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, notamment d'un produit capillaire. The invention is particularly useful for packaging and dispensing a cosmetic or care product, especially a hair product.

    L'invention consiste, mis à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

    • la figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective d'un mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution muni d'une tête de distribution selon l'invention ;
    • la figure 2 illustre une vue éclatée du mode de réalisation de la figure 1 ;
    • la figure 3 représente une vue de dessus selon la flèche 3 d'une partie de la tête de distribution illustrée à la figure 2 ;
    • la figure 4 représente en coupe axiale la tête de distribution en position de fermeture ;
    • la figure 5 représente en coupe axiale la tête de distribution dans une position de distribution, la valve n'étant pas actionnée ;
    • la figure 6 représente un détail de la tête de distribution lors du passage de la position de fermeture à la position de distribution ;
    • la figure 7 représente en coupe axiale la tête de distribution en position de distribution, la valve étant actionnée ; et
    • la figure 8 représente une variante du conduit formé sur la frette de la tête de distribution.
    The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, in a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
    • Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a packaging and dispensing assembly provided with a dispensing head according to the invention;
    • Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of the embodiment of Figure 1;
    • Figure 3 shows a top view along the arrow 3 of a portion of the dispensing head shown in Figure 2;
    • Figure 4 shows in axial section the dispensing head in the closed position;
    • Figure 5 shows in axial section the dispensing head in a dispensing position, the valve is not actuated;
    • Figure 6 shows a detail of the dispensing head during the transition from the closed position to the dispensing position;
    • Figure 7 shows in axial section the dispensing head in the dispensing position, the valve being actuated; and
    • Figure 8 shows a variant of the duct formed on the collar of the dispensing head.

    L'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution illustré sur les figures 1 à 7 est formé d'un récipient pressurisé 30, représenté partiellement sur les figures 2, 4, 5 et 7 sur lequel est fixée une tête de distribution 1 selon l'invention qui peut être fermée par un capot 40.The packaging and dispensing assembly illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7 is formed of a pressurized container 30, shown partially in the figures 2, 4, 5 and 7 on which is fixed a dispensing head 1 according to the invention which can be closed by a hood 40.

    Le récipient 30 est formé par un bidon pressurisé d'axe X, formé par un corps cylindrique 31 de révolution, dont l'extrémité supérieure est fermée par une coupelle 32 sertie sur un bord roulé 33 du récipient. La coupelle 32 est munie d'une valve 34 qui comporte une tige de valve 35 creuse et qui peut être actionnée par exemple par enfoncement de la tige de valve. Il est bien évident que l'on peut alternativement utiliser une valve qui peut être actionnée par basculement de la tige de valve. The container 30 is formed by a pressurized can of X axis, formed by a body cylindrical 31 of revolution, whose upper end is closed by a cup 32 crimped on a rolled edge 33 of the container. The cup 32 is provided valve 34 which has a hollow valve stem and which can be actuated for example by depressing the valve stem. It is obvious that one can alternatively use a valve that can be operated by tilting of the valve stem.

    Le récipient 30 peut contenir un produit à pulvériser, par exemple un produit cosmétique, et un gaz propulseur, lequel peut être ou non stocké sous une forme liquéfiée dans le récipient 30 et être ou non délivré avec le produit. Le produit sort alors sous forme de spray, c'est-à-dire sous la forme de fines particules en suspension soit dans le gaz, soit dans l'air.The container 30 may contain a product to be sprayed, for example a product cosmetics, and a propellant, which may or may not be stored under a liquefied form in the container 30 and whether or not delivered with the product. The product then comes out as a spray, that is to say in the form of fines particles in suspension either in the gas or in the air.

    La tête de distribution 1 est également d'axe X et est formée de deux parties mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre entre deux positions permettant chacune la distribution du produit selon un débit différent. La première partie de la tête est constituée d'une frette 10 permettant de protéger la tige de valve et destinée à être fixée sur le récipient. La seconde partie est constituée d'un bouton-poussoir 20, permettant l'actionnement de la valve et qui est mobile en rotation par rapport à la frette. Chacune des deux pièces est obtenue de moulage d'un matériau thermoplastique à partir d'une seule pièce.The dispensing head 1 is also of X axis and is formed of two parts moving relative to each other between two positions each allowing the distribution of the product at a different rate. The first part of the head is constituted by a hoop 10 for protecting the valve stem and intended for be attached to the container. The second part consists of a push button 20, allowing the actuation of the valve and which is rotatable compared to the fret. Each of the two pieces is obtained by molding a thermoplastic material from a single piece.

    La frette 10 comprend une jupe de fixation 11 pour fixer la tête sur le récipient. La jupe de fixation 11 est munie d'un bourrelet annulaire 110 sur sa paroi intérieure permettant de la fixer sur le récipient par encliquetage sous le bord roulé 33 du récipient et la coupelle 32. La jupe de fixation 11 présente un décrochement radial 111 vers l'intérieur de la jupe et se prolonge axialement au-dessus du décrochement jusqu'à une extrémité supérieure depuis laquelle est formée une paroi transversale 12. Des ailettes radiales 13, angulairement espacées sur la périphérie de la surface interne de la jupe de fixation, s'étendent parallèlement à l'axe X depuis le décrochement 111 jusqu'à un bord libre inférieur 130. Le bord libre 130 est prévu pour venir en butée contre le récipient en position montée de la frette sur le récipient, comme on le voit sur les figures 4, 5 et 7. Les ailettes 13 permettent ainsi de limiter l'enfoncement axial de la frette lors de son encliquetage sur le récipient.The hoop 10 comprises a fastening skirt 11 for fixing the head on the container. The fixing skirt 11 is provided with an annular bead 110 on its wall interior allowing to fix it on the container by snapping under the edge rolled 33 of the container and the cup 32. The attachment skirt 11 has a radial recess 111 towards the inside of the skirt and extends axially above the recess to an upper end from which is formed a transverse wall 12. Radial fins 13, angularly spaced on the periphery of the inner surface of the fastening skirt, extend parallel to the X axis from the step 111 to an edge free lower 130. The free edge 130 is provided to abut against the container in the mounted position of the hoop on the container, as seen on FIGS. 4, 5 and 7. The fins 13 thus make it possible to limit the sink axial of the hoop when snapped onto the container.

    La paroi transversale 12 est une paroi fine qui présente une ondulation de sorte qu'elle est élastiquement déformable ce qui lui permet de se déformer lorsqu'on la sollicite axialement. La paroi 12 est traversée en son centre par un conduit 14 formé dans l'axe X.The transverse wall 12 is a thin wall which has a corrugation so it is elastically deformable which allows it to deform when the axially solicits. The wall 12 is traversed at its center by a conduit 14 formed in the X axis.

    Le conduit 14 s'étend de part et d'autre de la paroi transversale 12 depuis une extrémité inférieure 14a ouverte qui vient s'emmancher sur la tige de valve 35, jusqu'à une extrémité supérieure 14b, également ouverte, sur laquelle vient s'emmancher une jupe axiale 23 du bouton-poussoir. Une gorge annulaire 14c est prévue sur la surface externe du conduit 14 pour recevoir un cordon annulaire 23a prévu sur la surface interne de la jupe axiale 23 du bouton-poussoir afin d'assurer le maintien axial du bouton-poussoir sur la frette. En outre, la coopération du cordon annulaire 23a avec la gorge annulaire 14c assure une étanchéité entre le conduit et l'intérieur du bouton-poussoir.The duct 14 extends on either side of the transverse wall 12 from a open lower end 14a which is engaged on the valve stem 35, up to an upper end 14b, also open, on which comes to slip an axial skirt 23 of the push-button. An annular groove 14c is provided on the outer surface of the conduit 14 to receive a cord annular 23a provided on the inner surface of the axial skirt 23 of the pushbutton to ensure the axial retention of the push button on the hoop. In in addition, the cooperation of the annular bead 23a with the annular groove 14c ensures a seal between the duct and the inside of the push-button.

    Le conduit 14 est de forme cylindrique de révolution et définit dans sa partie inférieure un logement épaulé dans lequel peut s'engager de manière sensiblement étanche la partie supérieure de la tige de valve 35 dont l'extrémité supérieure 35a vient en butée contre l'épaulement du logement. L'extrémité inférieure 14a du conduit s'évase légèrement afin de faciliter la mise en place du conduit sur la tige de valve. L'extrémité supérieure 14b comporte deux fentes axiales 15a et 15b de largeur différente qui définissent deux passages pour le produit de section différente permettant de faire sortir le produit selon deux débits différents. Il est bien évident que l'on peut prévoir autant de fentes de largeur différente que l'on souhaite obtenir de débits différents. Selon l'exemple particulier représenté, les deux fentes 15a et 15b sont angulairement espacées d'environ 80°.The conduit 14 is of cylindrical shape of revolution and defines in its part lower a shoulder housing in which can engage so substantially sealing the upper part of the valve stem 35 which the upper end 35a abuts against the shoulder of the housing. The lower end 14a of the duct flares slightly to facilitate the setting in place of the conduit on the valve stem. The upper end 14b comprises two axial slots 15a and 15b of different width which define two passages for the product of different section to bring out the produced according to two different flow rates. It is obvious that we can foresee as many slots of different width that we want to obtain flow rates different. According to the particular example shown, the two slots 15a and 15b are angularly spaced about 80 °.

    Selon une variante représentée à la figure 8, l'extrémité supérieure 14b du conduit comporte un premier passage 15a formé par une fente débouchant sur une ouverture de plus grande section. L'extrémité supérieure 14b comporte également un second passage 15b pour le produit, plus long que le premier et qui se termine par une seconde ouverture sous forme de rainure de plus petite section que l'ouverture du premier passage. Cette rainure se raccorde à la première fente par un décrochement 60 formé à l'extrémité supérieure du conduit 14. Selon cette variante, le produit provenant du conduit 14 est acheminé jusqu'à la seconde ouverture par une partie de la première fente 15a et par le décrochement 60.According to a variant shown in FIG. 8, the upper end 14b of the conduit comprises a first passage 15a formed by a slot opening on an opening of larger section. The upper end 14b comprises also a second passage 15b for the product, longer than the first and which ends with a second opening in the form of a smaller groove section as the opening of the first pass. This groove connects to the first slot by a recess 60 formed at the upper end of the According to this variant, the product coming from the conduit 14 is routed to the second opening by a portion of the first slot 15a and by the step 60.

    La jupe de fixation 11 se raccorde au niveau du décrochement 111, par une paroi transversale annulaire 16, à une jupe extérieure 17, concentrique de la jupe de fixation 11. La jupe extérieure 17 est destinée à former le prolongement de la paroi du récipient lorsque la tête de distribution est montée sur le récipient. Deux marques M sont prévues sur la surface externe de cette jupe 17 qui indiquent visuellement les positions angulaires des deux fentes 15a et 15b. Une première marque M est par exemple le chiffre "1" qui correspond à la position de la fente 15b de plus petite largeur et donc qui permet une distribution selon un faible débit, et une seconde marque M est par exemple le chiffre "2" qui correspond à la position de la fente 15a de plus grande largeur et donc qui permet une distribution selon un débit plus important. La jupe extérieure 17 comporte un épaulement 170 et se prolonge axialement au-dessus de cet épaulement par une couronne axiale 171. La couronne 171 comporte un cordon annulaire 172 sur sa paroi externe permettant la fixation du capot de fermeture 40 par encliquetage dans une gorge annulaire 410 présente sur la surface interne de la paroi latérale 41 du capot. En position montée du capot sur la tête de distribution, la paroi latérale 41 du capot constitue le prolongement de la jupe extérieure 17 et le bord libre 411 du capot est en butée contre l'épaulement 170.The fastening skirt 11 connects at the recess 111, by a annular transverse wall 16, with an outer skirt 17, concentric with the skirt 11. The outer skirt 17 is intended to form the extension of the container wall when the dispensing head is mounted on the container. Two M marks are provided on the outer surface of this skirt 17 which visually indicate the angular positions of the two slots 15a and 15b. A first mark M is for example the number "1" which corresponds to the position of the slot 15b of smaller width and therefore which allows a distribution at a low rate, and a second mark M is for example the number "2" which corresponds to the position of the slot 15a of greater width and so that allows a distribution at a higher rate. The skirt 17 has a shoulder 170 and extends axially above of this shoulder by an axial crown 171. The crown 171 has an annular bead 172 on its outer wall for fixing of the closure cap 40 by snapping into an annular groove 410 present on the inner surface of the side wall 41 of the hood. In position hood mounted on the dispensing head, the side wall 41 of the hood constitutes the extension of the outer skirt 17 and the free edge 411 of the hood is in abutment against the shoulder 170.

    La paroi transversale annulaire 16 de la frette est traversée par deux ouvertures en arc de cercle 18 et 19, diamétralement opposées sur la paroi transversale annulaire, formées à proximité de la jupe extérieure 17, et dans lesquelles sont destinées à se déplacer deux pattes du bouton-poussoir, comme on le verra en détail par la suite. La première ouverture 18 est formée du côté des fentes axiales 15a et 15b du conduit et la seconde ouverture 19 est formée à l'arrière des fentes axiales 15a et 15b.The annular transverse wall 16 of the hoop is crossed by two openings in an arc 18 and 19, diametrically opposite on the wall annular cross-section, formed near the outer skirt 17, and in which are intended to move two legs of the push button, as will be seen in detail later. The first opening 18 is formed on the side of the axial slots 15a and 15b of the duct and the second opening 19 is formed at the rear of the axial slots 15a and 15b.

    La seconde ouverture en arc de cercle 19 se termine, à proximité de chaque extrémité de l'arc de cercle, par deux portions d'ouverture 19a et 19b qui prolongent radialement vers l'intérieur l'ouverture 19. Les portions d'ouverture 19a et 19b sont angulairement espacées d'environ 80° et sont chacune formées respectivement selon le diamètre passant par chacune des fentes axiales 15a et 15b. La portion 160 de la paroi transversale annulaire 16 située entre chaque portion d'ouverture 19a et 19b sert de butée axiale pour le bouton-poussoir comme on le verra en détail ultérieurement. Deux butées verticales 190a et 190b bordent respectivement chaque bord extérieur de chaque portion d'ouverture 19a et 19b. Les butées 190a et 190b s'étendent axialement depuis la paroi transversale annulaire 16 jusqu'à un bord libre supérieur, et s'étendent radialement depuis la surface externe de la jupe de fixation 11 jusqu'à la fente 19. Les butées 190a et 190b sont relativement rigides du fait qu'elles sont solidaires à la fois de la paroi annulaire transversale 16 et de la jupe de fixation 11, et permettent ainsi de limiter le mouvement de rotation du bouton-poussoir. Deux languettes radiales 191a et 191b s'étendent axialement depuis la paroi transversale annulaire 16 jusqu'à un bord libre supérieur 191a' et 191b'. Elles sont formées du côté du bord intérieur de chaque portion d'ouverture 19a et 19b. Les languettes 191a et 191b s'étendent, sur une hauteur axiale inférieure à celle des butées 190a et 190b et sont également moins larges que les butées 190a et 190b. Les languettes 191a et 191b ne s'étendent pas jusqu'à l'ouverture en arc de cercle 19 et sont formées à distance de la jupe de fixation 11 de sorte qu'elles sont élastiquement déformables. Les languettes 191a et 191b coopèrent avec le bouton-poussoir de manière à constituer un moyen d'identification sonore pour indiquer le passage en position d'utilisation.The second opening in an arc 19 ends, near each end of the arc, by two opening portions 19a and 19b which radially inwardly extend aperture 19. Opening portions 19a and 19b are angularly spaced about 80 ° and are each formed respectively according to the diameter passing through each of the slots axial 15a and 15b. The portion 160 of the annular transverse wall 16 located between each opening portion 19a and 19b serves as an axial stop for the push button as we will see in detail later. Two stops vertical lines 190a and 190b respectively border each outer edge of each opening portion 19a and 19b. The stops 190a and 190b extend axially from the annular transverse wall 16 to a free edge higher, and extend radially from the outer surface of the skirt of fastening 11 to the slot 19. The stops 190a and 190b are relatively rigid because they are integral with both the transverse annular wall 16 and the fixing skirt 11, and thus make it possible to limit the movement of rotation of the push button. Two radial tabs 191a and 191b extend axially from the annular transverse wall 16 to a free edge higher 191a 'and 191b'. They are formed on the side of the inner edge of each opening portion 19a and 19b. The tabs 191a and 191b extend, at an axial height less than that of stops 190a and 190b and are also narrower than the stops 190a and 190b. The tabs 191a and 191b do not extend to the opening in an arc 19 and are formed remote from the fixing skirt 11 so that they are elastically deformable. The tabs 191a and 191b cooperate with the pushbutton in order to constitute a means of sound identification to indicate the transition to the use position.

    Pour actionner la valve, la tête de distribution comprend un bouton-poussoir 20 qui comporte une paroi supérieure 21, destinée à servir d'appui à un doigt de l'utilisateur. La paroi supérieure 21 se raccorde en périphérie à une première jupe 22, de diamètre inférieur au diamètre de la jupe extérieure 17 de la frette.To actuate the valve, the dispensing head comprises a push button 20 which has an upper wall 21, intended to serve as a support for a finger of the user. The upper wall 21 connects peripherally to a first skirt 22, of diameter less than the diameter of the outer skirt 17 of the hoop.

    Le bouton-poussoir 20 comporte, à l'intérieur de la première jupe 22, une deuxième jupe 23, cylindrique de révolution. La jupe 23 est d'axe X et vient s'emmancher sur l'extrémité supérieure 14b du conduit 14 autour duquel elle est mobile en rotation. Dans la partie supérieure de la jupe 23 débouche, par une première extrémité 24a, un canal 24, sensiblement radial, dont la seconde extrémité 24b débouche dans un support de buse. Le support de buse comporte un plot 25, ou "centerpost" sur lequel peut être fixée une buse à canaux tourbillonnaires 50 conventionnelle. La buse 50 définit un orifice de distribution 51.The push-button 20 comprises, inside the first skirt 22, a second skirt 23, cylindrical of revolution. The skirt 23 is of axis X and comes to slip on the upper end 14b of the conduit 14 around which it is mobile in rotation. In the upper part of the skirt 23 opens, by a first end 24a, a channel 24, substantially radial, the second end 24b opens into a nozzle holder. The nozzle holder comprises a stud 25, or "centerpost" on which can be fixed a nozzle to vortex channels 50 conventional. The nozzle 50 defines an orifice of distribution 51.

    Une flèche F est prévue sur la paroi supérieure 21 pour indiquer la position angulaire de l'extrémité 24a du canal 24, de sorte que lorsqu'elle est mise en regard de l'une ou l'autre marque M prévue sur la frette, cela indique visuellement à l'utilisateur les deux positions dans lesquelles il peut actionner le bouton-poussoir pour distribuer le produit.An arrow F is provided on the upper wall 21 to indicate the position angle of the end 24a of the channel 24, so that when it is put into look at either mark M on the hoop, this indicates visually to the user the two positions in which he can operate the push button to distribute the product.

    Une pointe 26 d'axe X est formée à l'intérieur de la deuxième jupe 23 et vient s'insérer à l'intérieur du conduit 14 lorsque le bouton-poussoir est monté sur la frette. La pointe 26 a un diamètre légèrement inférieur à celui du conduit de manière à former un passage annulaire pour le produit à l'intérieur du conduit. La pointe 26 permet de limiter le volume mort à l'intérieur du conduit et ainsi limiter les pertes de charge à l'intérieur du conduit afin d'optimiser le débit avec lequel le produit sort. En outre, en diminuant le volume mort, on diminue le volume de produit que peut contenir la tête de distribution entre la valve 34 et l'orifice de distribution 51. Ainsi, la pulvérisation du produit par l'orifice de distribution s'arrête sensiblement à l'instant où l'utilisateur relâche le bouton-poussoir, c'est-à-dire dès que la valve n'est plus ouverte puisque la quantité de produit restant à l'intérieur de la tête est relativement faible.An X axis tip 26 is formed inside the second skirt 23 and comes insert inside the conduit 14 when the pushbutton is mounted on the fret. The tip 26 has a diameter slightly smaller than that of the conduit of to form an annular passage for the product inside the conduit. The tip 26 makes it possible to limit the dead volume inside the duct and thus limit the pressure losses inside the duct in order to optimize the flow with which the product comes out. In addition, by decreasing the dead volume, the volume of product that can contain the dispensing head between the valve 34 and the dispensing orifice 51. Thus, the spraying of the product through the orifice of distribution stops substantially at the moment the user releases the pushbutton, that is to say as soon as the valve is no longer open since the quantity of product remaining inside the head is relatively small.

    La jupe périphérique 22 du bouton-poussoir se prolonge axialement, dans sa partie inférieure, sur deux portions angulaires diamétralement opposées, par deux pattes 27 et 28, prévues chacune pour se déplacer respectivement dans les ouvertures en arc de cercle 18 et 19 prévues dans la frette. Chaque patte 27 et 28 est munie à son extrémité inférieure d'un crochet 270 et 280 qui vient en butée sous la paroi transversale annulaire 16, lorsque les pattes traversent les ouvertures 27 et 28. Les crochets 270 et 280 servent à maintenir axialement le bouton-poussoir sur la frette. La patte 27, située du côté de l'orifice de distribution 51, est prévue pour se déplacer dans l'ouverture en arc de cercle 18. La patte 28 est prévue pour se déplacer dans l'ouverture en arc de cercle 19. La patte 28 comprend une nervure 281 dont la longueur axiale et la longueur radiale sont suffisantes pour venir en butée contre chaque butée 190a et 190b lors du mouvement de rotation du bouton-poussoir sur la frette. La nervure 281 présente un épaulement 281a dans sa parte inférieure qui lui permet de passer à distance du bord vertical des languettes 191a et 191b. Toutefois, l'épaulement 280a vient en contact avec les bords libres supérieurs 191a' et 191b' de chaque languette 191a et 191b et les franchit en les déformant élastiquement, comme on le voit à la figure 6, de manière à produire un signal sonore.The peripheral skirt 22 of the push button extends axially, in its lower part, on two diametrically opposite angular portions, by two legs 27 and 28, each intended to move respectively in the arcuate openings 18 and 19 provided in the hoop. Each leg 27 and 28 is provided at its lower end with a hook 270 and 280 which comes abutting under the annular transverse wall 16, when the legs pass through openings 27 and 28. Hooks 270 and 280 serve to maintain axially the push-button on the hoop. The tab 27, located on the side of the dispensing orifice 51, is provided to move in the arcuate opening 18. The tab 28 is provided to move in the arched opening The tab 28 comprises a rib 281 whose axial length and the radial length are sufficient to abut against each stop 190a and 190b during the rotational movement of the push button on the hoop. The rib 281 has a shoulder 281a in its lower part which allows to move away from the vertical edge of the tabs 191a and 191b. However, the shoulder 280a comes into contact with the upper free edges 191a 'and 191b' of each tab 191a and 191b and passes through them elastically deforming, as seen in Figure 6, so as to produce a sound signal.

    En position de stockage représentée sur les figures 3 et 4, le conduit 14 obture l'extrémité 24a du canal 24 de manière à empêcher toute communication entre l'orifice de sortie 51 et l'intérieur du conduit de distribution 24. Dans cette position, la patte 28 traverse la fente 19 et se situe entre les deux ouvertures 19a et 19b. L'extrémité inférieure de la nervure 281 formée sur le bouton-poussoir est en butée axiale contre la portion 160 de la paroi transversale annulaire 16 de sorte que si l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton-poussoir 20, celui-ci ne peut s'enfoncer et ne peut donc pas actionner la valve 34.In the storage position shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the duct 14 closes the end 24a of the channel 24 so as to prevent any communication between the outlet orifice 51 and the inside of the distribution duct 24. In this position, the tab 28 passes through the slot 19 and is between the two openings 19a and 19b. The lower end of the rib 281 formed on the push button is in axial abutment against the portion 160 of the transverse wall annular 16 so that if the user presses the push button 20, this one can not sink and therefore can not operate the valve 34.

    Pour distribuer le produit, l'utilisateur fait tourner le bouton-poussoir 20 autour de l'axe X de manière à positionner la flèche F en face d'une des marques M. S'il souhaite pulvériser le produit selon un débit relativement important, il choisit la marque "2" de sorte que la fente 15a est positionnée en regard de l'extrémité 24a du canal 24. Lors du mouvement de rotation du bouton-poussoir, la patte 27 se déplace dans l'ouverture en arc de cercle 18 et la patte 28 se déplace dans l'ouverture en arc de cercle 19 jusqu'à ce que l'épaulement 281a de la nervure 281 vienne contre la languette 191a et, du fait de son élasticité, la franchisse pour venir en butée contre la butée 190a en émettant un signal sonore permettant à l'utilisateur de savoir que le bouton-poussoir est placé dans une position de distribution. Dans cette position représentée à la figure 5, la nervure 281 se situe au-dessus de l'ouverture 19a et l'orifice de distribution 51 communique avec l'intérieur du conduit 14, via la fente 15a.To distribute the product, the user rotates the pushbutton 20 around of the X axis so as to position the arrow F in front of one of the marks M. If he wants to spray the product at a relatively high rate, he chooses the mark "2" so that the slot 15a is positioned opposite the end 24a of the channel 24. During the rotary movement of the pushbutton, the leg 27 moves in the opening in an arc 18 and the leg 28 moves in the opening in an arc 19 until the shoulder 281a of the rib 281 comes against the tongue 191a and, because of its elasticity, the crosses to abut against the stop 190a by emitting a signal sound allowing the user to know that the push button is placed in a distribution position. In this position shown in FIG. 5, the rib 281 is located above the opening 19a and the dispensing orifice 51 communicates with the interior of the conduit 14, via the slot 15a.

    L'utilisateur peut ensuite actionner la valve en appuyant sur le bouton-poussoir comme on l'a représenté à la figure 6. En appuyant sur la paroi supérieure 21, la nervure 281 de la patte 28 s'enfonce dans la portion d'ouverture 19a alors que la patte 27 reste accrochée à la paroi transversale 16 grâce au crochet 270. La jupe 23 se déplace alors selon un mouvement ayant une composante axiale et radiale en entraínant dans son mouvement le conduit 14, sur lequel elle est emmanchée, le mouvement du conduit étant possible grâce au fait que la paroi 12 se déforme. L'extrémité inférieure 14a du conduit exerce à son tour une pression sur la tige de valve 35 qui s'enfonce de manière à actionner la valve 34. Le produit contenu dans le récipient sort alors du récipient par le canal intérieur de la tige de valve et arrive à l'orifice de distribution 51 en passant par le conduit 14 et le canal 24. Lorsque l'utilisateur relâche le bouton-poussoir, la tige de valve remonte et la distribution du produit s'interrompt. Lorsque l'utilisateur ne souhaite plus pulvériser de produit, il tourne le bouton-poussoir de manière à le positionner entre les deux positions de distribution avant de repositionner le capot de fermeture 40. Une troisième marque M, qui n'est pas représentée, indiquant cette position de fermeture peut être prévue entre les deux marques M de distribution.The user can then operate the valve by pressing the push button as shown in Figure 6. By pressing on the upper wall 21, the rib 281 of the tab 28 sinks into the opening portion 19a then that the tab 27 remains attached to the transverse wall 16 thanks to the hook 270. The skirt 23 then moves in a movement having a component axial and radial driving in its movement the conduit 14, on which it is fitted, the movement of the duct being possible thanks to the fact that the wall 12 is deformed. The lower end 14a of the duct exerts in turn a pressure on the valve stem 35 which sinks in order to actuate the valve 34. The product contained in the container then leaves the container by the channel inside the valve stem and arrives at the dispensing orifice 51 in passing through the conduit 14 and the channel 24. When the user releases the push button, the valve stem rises and the dispensing of the product stops. When the user no longer wishes to spray product, he turns the pushbutton in order to position it between the two distribution positions before repositioning the closure cap 40. A third mark M, which is not shown, indicating that closing position may be provided between the two brands M of distribution.

    Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the above detailed description, reference has been made to modes of preferred embodiment of the invention. It is obvious that variants can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

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    Tête de distribution (1) d'axe X destinée à l'actionnement d'un organe de distribution (34) monté sur un récipient (30) et à la distribution d'un produit contenu dans le récipient, ladite tête comprenant ; a) des moyens (11) pour fixer la tête sur le récipient ; b) un conduit de distribution (14), apte à communiquer avec le produit à l'intérieur du récipient, comprenant au moins deux passages (15a; 15b) de section différente, le conduit étant obtenu de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce avec les moyens de fixation avec lesquels il est solidaire via des moyens de liaison (12) déformables ; c) des moyens (20) pour actionner l'organe de distribution et faire communiquer le conduit avec l'intérieur du récipient, les moyens d'actionnement étant munis d'un orifice de distribution (51) formé à l'extrémité d'un canal (24) de longueur supérieure au diamètre de l'orifice de distribution, les moyens d'actionnement (20) étant mobiles par rapport au conduit entre au moins deux positions, une première position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution (51) communique avec l'un des passages (15a), et une seconde position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'autre des passages (15b). X-axis dispensing head (1) for actuating a dispensing member (34) mounted on a container (30) and dispensing a product contained in the container, said head comprising; a) means (11) for securing the head to the container; b) a dispensing duct (14) capable of communicating with the product inside the container, comprising at least two passages (15a, 15b) of different cross-section, the duct being obtained by molding from a single piece with the fastening means with which it is secured via deformable connecting means (12); c) means (20) for actuating the dispensing member and communicating the conduit with the interior of the container, the actuating means being provided with a dispensing orifice (51) formed at the end of a channel (24) longer than the diameter of the dispensing orifice, the actuating means (20) being movable relative to the duct between at least two positions, a first position in which the dispensing orifice (51) communicates with one of the passages (15a), and a second position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with the other passages (15b). Tête de distribution selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de liaison (12) sont élastiquement déformables.Dispensing head according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting means (12) are elastically deformable. Tête de distribution selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de fixation (11) sont montés de manière fixe axialement sur le récipient (30).Dispensing head according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fixing means (11) are axially fixedly mounted on the container (30). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de liaison (12) autorisent un déplacement du conduit (14) en réponse à l'actionnement des moyens d'actionnement (20). Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting means (12) allow a displacement of the conduit (14) in response to the actuation of the actuating means (20). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens de liaison (12) sont constitués par une paroi transversale à l'axe X, la paroi étant ondulée.Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting means (12) consist of a wall transverse to the X axis, the wall being corrugated. Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le conduit (14) comporte une première extrémité (14a) apte à coopérer avec l'organe de distribution (34).Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conduit (14) has a first end (14a) adapted to cooperate with the dispensing member (34). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le conduit comporte une seconde extrémité (14b) sur laquelle sont emmanchés les moyens d'actionnement (20).Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conduit comprises a second end (14b) on which are fitted the actuating means (20). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le conduit (14) est formé selon l'axe X.Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the duct (14) is formed along the X axis. Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'une pointe (26) est disposée à l'intérieur du conduit (14) de manière à définir un passage annulaire pour le produit sur une partie au moins du conduit.Dispensing head according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a point (26) is arranged inside the duct (14) so as to define an annular passage for the product on at least a portion of the duct . Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les passages (15a ; 15b) sont des fentes s'étendant parallèlement à l'axe X, lesdites fentes étant de largeur différente.Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the passages (15a; 15b) are slots extending parallel to the X axis, said slots being of different width. Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'actionnement (20) sont mobiles en rotation autour de l'axe X entre les première et seconde positions.Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating means (20) are rotatable about the X axis between the first and second positions. Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est configurée de manière à n'autoriser l'actionnement de l'organe de distribution (34) que lorsque les moyens d'actionnement (20) sont dans les première et seconde positions. Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is configured to allow the actuation of the dispensing member (34) only when the actuating means (20) are in position. the first and second positions. Tête de distribution selon la revendication 12, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend une butée axiale (160) contre laquelle les moyens d'actionnement (20) viennent en appui lorsqu'ils ne sont pas dans l'une ou l'autre des première et seconde positions de manière à empêcher l'actionnement de l'organe de distribution (34).Dispensing head according to claim 12, characterized in that it comprises an axial stop (160) against which the actuating means (20) bear when they are not in one of the first and second positions so as to prevent actuation of the dispensing member (34). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend au moins deux butées radiales (190a; 190b) limitant le mouvement de rotation des moyens d'actionnement (20).Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least two radial stops (190a; 190b) limiting the rotational movement of the actuating means (20). Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens d'identification sonore (281, 191a; 191b) pour signaler la mise en position dans l'une ou l'autre des première et seconde positions.Dispensing head according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises sound identification means (281, 191a; 191b) for signaling the positioning in one or the other of the first and second positions. Tête de distribution selon la revendication 15, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'identification sonore sont constitués par la coopération d'un premier relief (281) formé sur les moyens d'actionnement (20) et d'un second relief (191a; 191b) solidaire du conduit, le premier relief étant apte, lors du déplacement des moyens d'actionnement par rapport au conduit, à venir en contact avec le second relief et à le franchir en le déformant élastiquement de manière à produire un signal sonore.Dispensing head according to claim 15, characterized in that the sound identification means are constituted by the cooperation of a first relief (281) formed on the actuating means (20) and a second relief (191a; 191b) secured to the duct, the first relief being adapted, during movement of the actuating means relative to the duct, to come into contact with the second relief and to cross it by deforming it elastically so as to produce a sound signal. Tête de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend des moyens d'identification visuelle (F ; M) pour identifier les première et seconde positions.Dispensing head according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises visual identification means (F; M) for identifying the first and second positions. Ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit comprenant : un récipient (30) contenant le produit et équipé d'un organe de distribution (34) surmontant le récipient ; et une tête de distribution (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes prévue pour activer l'organe de distribution afin de distribuer le produit. Package for packaging and dispensing a product comprising: a container (30) containing the product and equipped with a dispensing member (34) surmounting the container; and a dispensing head (1) according to any preceding claim for activating the dispensing member to dispense the product. Ensemble selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que le récipient (30) est pressurisé et en ce que l'organe de distribution (34) est une valve.Assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that the container (30) is pressurized and in that the dispensing member (34) is a valve. Ensemble selon la revendication 19, caractérisée en ce que le conduit (14) est emmanché sur une tige de valve (35) de la valve (34).Assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that the conduit (14) is fitted on a valve stem (35) of the valve (34). Utilisation d'un ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 20 pour le conditionnement et la distribution d'un produit cosmétique ou de soin, notamment d'un produit capillaire.Use of an assembly according to any one of claims 18 to 20 for the packaging and distribution of a cosmetic product or care, especially of a hair product. Tête de distribution (1) d'axe X destinée à l'actionnement d'un organe de distribution (34) monté sur un récipient (30) et à la distribution d'un produit contenu dans le récipient, ladite tête comprenant : a) des moyens (11) pour fixer la tête sur le récipient ; b) un conduit de distribution (14), apte à communiquer avec le produit à l'intérieur du récipient, comprenant au moins deux passages (15a; 15b) de section différente, le conduit étant obtenu de moulage à partir d'une seule pièce avec les moyens de fixation avec lesquels il est solidaire via des moyens de liaison (12) déformables ; c) des moyens (20) pour actionner l'organe de distribution et faire communiquer le conduit avec l'intérieur du récipient, les moyens d'actionnement étant munis d'un orifice de distribution (51) défini par une buse rapportée (50), les moyens d'actionnement (20) étant mobiles par rapport au conduit entre au moins deux positions, une première position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution (51) communique avec l'un des passages (15a), et une seconde position dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution communique avec l'autre des passages (15b). X-axis dispensing head (1) for actuating a dispensing member (34) mounted on a container (30) and dispensing a product contained in the container, said head comprising: a) means (11) for securing the head to the container; b) a dispensing duct (14) capable of communicating with the product inside the container, comprising at least two passages (15a, 15b) of different cross-section, the duct being obtained by molding from a single piece with the fastening means with which it is secured via deformable connecting means (12); c) means (20) for actuating the dispensing member and communicating the conduit with the interior of the container, the actuating means being provided with a dispensing orifice (51) defined by an attached nozzle (50) , the actuating means (20) being movable with respect to the conduit between at least two positions, a first position in which the dispensing orifice (51) communicates with one of the passages (15a), and a second position in which the dispensing orifice communicates with the other passages (15b).
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