EP1427539B1 - Dispensing head for a fluid product dispenser - Google Patents

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EP1427539B1
EP1427539B1 EP20020774882 EP02774882A EP1427539B1 EP 1427539 B1 EP1427539 B1 EP 1427539B1 EP 20020774882 EP20020774882 EP 20020774882 EP 02774882 A EP02774882 A EP 02774882A EP 1427539 B1 EP1427539 B1 EP 1427539B1
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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
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/34—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
    • B05B1/3405—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl
    • B05B1/341—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet
    • B05B1/3421—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber
    • B05B1/3431—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber the channels being formed at the interface of cooperating elements, e.g. by means of grooves
    • B05B1/3436—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber the channels being formed at the interface of cooperating elements, e.g. by means of grooves the interface being a plane perpendicular to the outlet axis
    • 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
    • B65D83/28—Nozzles, nozzle fittings or accessories specially adapted therefor

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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser dispensing head, such as a pump or a valve.
  • a fluid dispenser dispensing head such as a pump or a valve.
  • This type of dispenser is often used in the field of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy to dispense a fluid from a reservoir that is often in the form of a bottle.
  • the pump or the valve generally comprises a displaceable actuator or pusher.
  • the dispensing head can be directly integrated in the pusher, but in some cases, the dispensing head can be independent of the pusher: it is called a fixed spray dispenser. Therefore, in the present invention, the term "dispensing head" may refer to a pusher incorporating a dispensing orifice or other portion of the pump or valve that incorporates the dispensing orifice.
  • dispensing orifice means a final outlet opening through which the fluid leaves the dispenser.
  • the fluid product is in the form of a jet, possibly sprayed, a drop, a net depending on the type of fluid product (lotion, perfume, cream, gel, etc.. ) and the desired distribution.
  • the dispensing head forms a free frontal surface at which the dispensing orifice opens outwards.
  • This free frontal surface is the visible surface of the head which extends all around the dispensing orifice.
  • the dispensed fluid may be in the form of a spray of sprayed droplets or in the form of a dose of rather pasty fluid product which is dispensed and collected at this free frontal surface.
  • the dispensing head comprises a covering which extends over a portion of the free frontal surface and which comprises means for attachment to the head.
  • the aesthetic touch is provided by the cladding which partially obscures and aesthetically part of the free frontal surface, leaving of course the dispensing orifice cleared.
  • the cladding is in a way an accessory of the dispensing head that allows easy customization and aesthetics, depending on the nature of the product or brand of the product.
  • the dressing does not form or even complete the dispensing orifice: it does not fulfill any functional role on the distribution of the fluid product.
  • the dispensing orifice alone ensures the final distribution of the fluid product in the form of jet, spray, net, drop, etc.
  • the dispensing head comprises a body forming a fluid product outlet duct opening into a housing and a dispensing element forming the dispensing orifice and disposed in the housing of the body so that the duct outlet communicates with the dispensing orifice.
  • the distribution element protrudes out of the housing so that its free frontal surface is shifted forward with respect to the body, the cladding fastening means cooperating with a peripheral surface of the dispensing element which extends around the free frontal surface.
  • the dispensing element is pressed into the housing so that its free frontal surface is located inside the housing, the fastening means of the cladding cooperating with an inner wall of the housing.
  • an annular groove is defined between the dispensing element and an inner wall of the housing, the fastening means of the covering being inserted into said groove.
  • the fixing means of the covering extend around the body.
  • the body and the dispensing element are integrally formed.
  • the dispensing head may comprise a body forming the dispensing orifice, the covering extending to less partially around said body.
  • the dressing can then be in the form of a ring encased around the body of the head.
  • the covering forms an opening that at least partially masks the free frontal surface in which the dispensing orifice is formed.
  • the dressing remains out of contact with the fluid dispensed through the dispensing orifice.
  • the covering extends at least partially around the dispensing orifice.
  • the dispensing head according to the invention is in the form of a pusher intended to be mounted at the upper end of a pump or valve actuating rod.
  • the pusher comprises a body 1 which forms a connecting sleeve 12 to inside which the upper end of an actuating rod can be inserted in force.
  • the sleeve 12 is surrounded by a skirt 11 which masks the actuating rod.
  • the pusher defines a dispensing orifice through which the fluid dispensed by the valve or discharged by the pump is ejected to the outside.
  • the actuating rod of the pump or the valve incorporates an internal discharge pipe through which the fluid product from the pump or the valve is repressed. Therefore the fluid product from the pump or the valve arrives in the pusher just above the connecting sleeve 12.
  • the body 1 forms at this point an outlet conduit 14 which communicates downstream with the dispensing orifice which opens at the level of the skirt 11.
  • the dispensing head is not incorporated in a pusher for actuating the pump or the valve.
  • the dispensing orifice is a fixed orifice relative to the body of the pump or the valve.
  • the pusher is completely separate from the dispensing head and is only used to actuate the pump or the valve.
  • the dispensing head can in this case be directly incorporated in the body of the pump or the valve or form a separate part fixedly mounted on the body of the pump or the valve or on a ring for fixing the pump or the valve. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a pusher incorporating the dispensing orifice.
  • the five embodiments of the figures relate to a traditional pusher incorporating the orifice of distribution.
  • the body 1 of the pusher defines, in addition to the skirt 11, the connection sleeve 12 and the outlet channel 14, a core 15 which is surrounded by an annular housing 16 which communicates with the outlet conduit 14.
  • the housing 16 is formed in the skirt 11.
  • the core 15 defines an end surface in which are formed swirl channels and a swirl chamber 17.
  • the pusher also comprises a dispensing element 2 which forms the dispensing orifice 21 at a free frontal surface 22 which is visible, since it is located outside the pusher.
  • the distribution element 2 also forms a fixing sleeve 23 which is force-fitted into the annular housing 16 formed around the core 15.
  • the fixing sleeve 23 can be provided with hooking teeth or harpooning likely to bite into the inner wall 161 of the housing 16.
  • the dispensing element 2 is engaged in the housing 16 until the inner face of the wall defining the orifice of distribution 21 comes into sealing contact pressed against the end surface of the core 15 where the channels and the swirl chamber 17 are formed.
  • this internal face of the distribution element isolates the swirling channels and complete the chamber of swirling by placing the dispensing orifice 21 precisely in the center of the swirl chamber 17.
  • the swirling channels (not shown) communicate with each other. directly with the outlet duct 14, so that the fluid discharged by the pump or the valve arrives at the dispensing orifice 21 through the outlet duct 14, the housing 16, the swirl channels and the swirl chamber 17.
  • the free frontal surface 22 of the dispensing element 2 surrounding the dispensing orifice 21 may be perfectly flat, or have a profile as is the case in the embodiments of FIGS. figures 1 , 2 and 3 .
  • the free frontal surface 22 forms a diffusion cone which promotes and guides the jet of sprayed product, when it is a sprayable fluid dispenser.
  • the free frontal surface can also be perfectly flat, as is the case in the embodiment of figures 4 .
  • the free frontal surface 22 of the dispensing element 2 is partially masked or covered by a covering 3 which has an opening 31 through which the free frontal surface 22 and the dispensing orifice are visible.
  • the contour 32 of the opening 31 may have the most varied shapes so as to impart an attractive appearance to the opening 31, and thus to the entire pusher.
  • the covering 3 comprises fastening means to the dispensing head which depend on the shape and the arrangement of the dispensing element 2 with respect to the body 1.
  • the distribution element 2 is admittedly engaged in the housing 16 by means of the attachment sleeve 23, but its front surface 22 projects outwards and forwards. relative to the body 1, and more particularly with respect to its outer cylindrical skirt 11. Therefore, the free frontal surface 22 is surrounded by a substantially cylindrical peripheral surface 24 which extends in the extension of the fixing sleeve 23.
  • the cladding 3 can form an attachment flange 331 intended to engage with the peripheral surface 24 of the distribution element 2. The cladding 3 can thus be held in place on the distribution element by a simple commitment in force. It should be noted that the establishment of the dressing does not require any modification of the pusher.
  • the periphery 32 of the opening 31 is square in shape and that the front surface 22 and the orifice 21 are visible through this opening 31.
  • the square opening is only one example, although it may be aesthetic , but we can easily understand that it is very easy to form the opening 31 with a contour 32 very aesthetic. It is the same for the outer periphery of the covering 3 which can have an aesthetic shape.
  • the covering 3 masks the junction of the distribution element 2 in the housing 16 of the body 1. Therefore, the housing 16 and / or the dispensing element does not need to be finished with a perfect aesthetics.
  • the core 15 of the body 1 is located somewhat further inside the housing 16 than in the first embodiment.
  • the distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 with the attachment sleeve 23 of the distribution element 2 in engagement with the inner wall 161 of the housing 16. Since the housing 16 is deeper, because of the reduced size of the core 15, the free frontal surface 22 of the distribution element 2 is located inside the housing 16.
  • the cladding 3 can be inserted inside the housing 16 and held in place against the free frontal surface 22. To do this, the cladding 3 is in the form of a disc or a ring pierced at its center with an opening 31 having a periphery 32 of square shape as one can see it on the figure 2b .
  • the outer peripheral portion 332 of the disc engages with the inner wall 161 of the housing 16. Again, the establishment of the cladding 3 is very simple, since it is sufficient for a simple plugging inside the housing 16, and it is not necessary to modify the pusher to receive the covering 3.
  • the distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 formed around the core 15 defining the channels and the swirl chamber 17.
  • an annular groove is defined around the distribution element 2.
  • the fixing sleeve 23 of the distribution element 2 is forcibly engaged in the housing 16, but the front portion of the bushing 23 is located in a groove 17 which defines a peripheral ring.
  • the covering 3 also comprises a fixing sleeve 333 which is engaged in force in this annular groove 17 to engage both with the fixing sleeve 23 and the inner wall of this groove 17.
  • the opening 31 has a square contour 32 through which the frontal surface free 22 and the dispensing orifice 21 are visible.
  • the establishment of the skin 3 is also very simple and does not require modification of the pusher.
  • the distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 and held in place by means of its fixing sleeve 23.
  • the dispensing orifice 21 of the dispensing element 2 is centered on the swirl chamber 17 formed in the core 15.
  • the casing 3 also comprises an opening 31 bordered by a square periphery 32 as can be seen on the figure 4b .
  • the covering 3 is in the form of a cylindrical sleeve 334 which is fitted on the peripheral skirt 11 of the body 1. The final position of the sleeve 334 is reached when its lower end abuts on a shoulder 110 formed by the skirt 11.
  • the cladding 3 covers not only the free frontal surface of the dispensing element 2, but also the body 1. Because of its very design simple (cylindrical sleeve), it is very easy and inexpensive to decorate the covering on its entire cylindrical periphery. One can thus stylize any pusher 1.
  • the dispensing orifice and the free frontal surface are formed directly by the body 1, and not by a reported dispensing element.
  • the core 15 'defining the channels and the swirl chamber 217 are formed by an insert inserted inside a blind housing which opens at the rear of the body 1 in a manner diametrically opposed to the dispensing orifice 121.
  • This core 15 ' is held in position by a plug 4 which closes the housing.
  • the housing further forms the outlet duct 14 which communicates with the dispensing orifice 121. This is a particular embodiment in which the dispensing orifice 121 is formed directly by the body 1.
  • the dressing 3 may be strictly identical to that of Figures 4a and 4b , ie forming a cylindrical sleeve 334 pierced with an opening 31 and engaged by fitting on the body 1 so as to dress it almost totally.
  • the covering 3 masks the cap 4 at the opening of the housing.
  • the covering 3 can be put in place without modification of the pusher.
  • this cladding which is added to a conventional dispensing head without modification, it is possible to stylize the environment of the dispensing orifice, and even of the dispensing head in its entirety.

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La présente invention concerne une tête de distribution de distributeur de produit fluide, telle qu'une pompe ou une valve. Ce genre de distributeur est souvent utilisé dans le domaine de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou encore de la pharmacie pour distribuer un produit fluide à partir d'un réservoir qui se présente souvent sous la forme d'un flacon. La pompe ou la valve comprend en général un organe d'actionnement déplaçable ou poussoir. La tête de distribution peut être directement intégrée dans le poussoir, mais dans certains cas, la tête de distribution peut être indépendante du poussoir : on parle alors de distributeur à spray fixe. Par conséquent, dans la présente invention, l'expression « tête de distribution » peut désigner un poussoir incorporant un orifice de distribution ou une autre partie de la pompe ou de la valve qui incorpore l'orifice de distribution. Par orifice de distribution, on entend une ouverture de sortie finale par laquelle le produit fluide quitte le distributeur. Au-delà de l'orifice, le produit fluide se présente sous la forme d'un jet, éventuellement pulvérisé, d'une goutte, d'un filet selon le type de produit fluide (lotion, parfum, crème, gel, etc.) et la distribution souhaitée.The present invention relates to a fluid dispenser dispensing head, such as a pump or a valve. This type of dispenser is often used in the field of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy to dispense a fluid from a reservoir that is often in the form of a bottle. The pump or the valve generally comprises a displaceable actuator or pusher. The dispensing head can be directly integrated in the pusher, but in some cases, the dispensing head can be independent of the pusher: it is called a fixed spray dispenser. Therefore, in the present invention, the term "dispensing head" may refer to a pusher incorporating a dispensing orifice or other portion of the pump or valve that incorporates the dispensing orifice. By dispensing orifice means a final outlet opening through which the fluid leaves the dispenser. Beyond the orifice, the fluid product is in the form of a jet, possibly sprayed, a drop, a net depending on the type of fluid product (lotion, perfume, cream, gel, etc.. ) and the desired distribution.

De manière générale, la tête de distribution forme une surface frontale libre au niveau de laquelle l'orifice de distribution débouche vers l'extérieur. Cette surface frontale libre est la surface visible de la tête qui s'étend tout autour de l'orifice de distribution. Le produit fluide distribué peut être sous la forme d'un jet de gouttelettes pulvérisées ou encore sous la forme d'une dose de produit fluide plutôt pâteux qui est distribuée et recueillie au niveau de cette surface frontale libre.In general, the dispensing head forms a free frontal surface at which the dispensing orifice opens outwards. This free frontal surface is the visible surface of the head which extends all around the dispensing orifice. The dispensed fluid may be in the form of a spray of sprayed droplets or in the form of a dose of rather pasty fluid product which is dispensed and collected at this free frontal surface.

Etant donné que la surface frontale libre est parfaitement visible par l'utilisateur du distributeur et qu'elle constitue une partie du distributeur que l'utilisateur a tendance à remarquer facilement du fait que le produit distribué débouche à cet endroit, il serait avantageux que cette surface présente un aspect esthétique attrayant. C'est donc un objet de la présente invention que d'améliorer l'esthétique de la surface frontale libre d'une tête de distribution.Since the free front surface is perfectly visible to the dispenser user and is a part of the dispenser that the user tends to easily notice because the dispensed product is opening at this point, it would be advantageous for this surface has an attractive aesthetic appearance. It is therefore an object of the present invention to improve the aesthetics of the free frontal surface of a dispensing head.

L'état de la technique le plus proche semble être divulgué par les documents FR-A-2 774 367 , FR-A-2 777 209 ainsi que par FR-A-2 790 743 , sur lequel reposent les termes du préambule de la revendication 1.The closest state of the art seems to be disclosed by the documents FR-A-2,774,367 , FR-A-2,777,209 as well as by FR-A-2,790,743 , on which the terms of the preamble of claim 1 rest.

Pour se faire, la présente invention propose que la tête de distribution comprenne un habillage qui s'étend sur une partie de la surface frontale libre et qui comprend des moyens pour sa fixation à la tête. La touche esthétique est donc apportée par l'habillage qui vient masquer partiellement et de manière esthétique une partie de la surface frontale libre, en laissant bien entendu l'orifice de distribution dégagé. L'habillage constitue en quelque sorte un accessoire de la tête de distribution qui permet une personnalisation aisée et esthétique, en fonction de la nature du produit ou de la marque du produit. L'habillage ne forme pas, ni même ne complète l'orifice de distribution : il ne remplit aucun rôle fonctionnel sur la distribution du produit fluide. L'orifice de distribution assure à lui seul la distribution finale du produit fluide sous forme de jet, de spray, de filet, de goutte, etc.To do this, the present invention proposes that the dispensing head comprises a covering which extends over a portion of the free frontal surface and which comprises means for attachment to the head. The aesthetic touch is provided by the cladding which partially obscures and aesthetically part of the free frontal surface, leaving of course the dispensing orifice cleared. The cladding is in a way an accessory of the dispensing head that allows easy customization and aesthetics, depending on the nature of the product or brand of the product. The dressing does not form or even complete the dispensing orifice: it does not fulfill any functional role on the distribution of the fluid product. The dispensing orifice alone ensures the final distribution of the fluid product in the form of jet, spray, net, drop, etc.

Selon une forme de réalisation courante, la tête de distribution comprend un corps formant un conduit de sortie de produit fluide débouchant dans un logement et un élément de distribution formant l'orifice de distribution et disposé dans le logement du corps de sorte que le conduit de sortie communique avec l'orifice de distribution. Avantageusement, l'élément de distribution fait saillie hors du logement de sorte que sa surface frontale libre est décalée en avant par rapport au corps, les moyens de fixation de l'habillage coopérant avec une surface périphérique de l'élément de distribution qui s'étend autour de la surface frontale libre. En variante, l'élément de distribution est enfoncé dans le logement de sorte que sa surface frontale libre est située à l'intérieur du logement, les moyens de fixation de l'habillage coopérant avec une paroi interne du logement. Selon encore une autre variante, une gorge annulaire est définie entre l'élément de distribution et une paroi interne du logement, les moyens de fixation de l'habillage étant insérés dans ladite gorge. Alternativement, les moyens de fixation de l'habillage s'étendent autour du corps.According to a current embodiment, the dispensing head comprises a body forming a fluid product outlet duct opening into a housing and a dispensing element forming the dispensing orifice and disposed in the housing of the body so that the duct outlet communicates with the dispensing orifice. Advantageously, the distribution element protrudes out of the housing so that its free frontal surface is shifted forward with respect to the body, the cladding fastening means cooperating with a peripheral surface of the dispensing element which extends around the free frontal surface. Alternatively, the dispensing element is pressed into the housing so that its free frontal surface is located inside the housing, the fastening means of the cladding cooperating with an inner wall of the housing. According to yet another variant, an annular groove is defined between the dispensing element and an inner wall of the housing, the fastening means of the covering being inserted into said groove. Alternatively, the fixing means of the covering extend around the body.

Il est également envisageable que le corps et l'élément de distribution soient formés de manière monobloc.It is also conceivable that the body and the dispensing element are integrally formed.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, la tête de distribution peut comprendre un corps formant l'orifice de distribution, l'habillage s'étendant au moins partiellement autour dudit corps. L'habillage peut alors se présenter sous la forme d'une bague enchâssée autour du corps de la tête. Au niveau de l'orifice de distribution, l'habillage forme une ouverture qui masque au moins partiellement la surface libre frontale dans laquelle est ménagé l'orifice de distribution.According to another embodiment, the dispensing head may comprise a body forming the dispensing orifice, the covering extending to less partially around said body. The dressing can then be in the form of a ring encased around the body of the head. At the dispensing orifice, the covering forms an opening that at least partially masks the free frontal surface in which the dispensing orifice is formed.

Avantageusement, l'habillage reste hors de contact du produit fluide distribué à travers l'orifice de distribution.Advantageously, the dressing remains out of contact with the fluid dispensed through the dispensing orifice.

Avantageusement, l'habillage s'étend au moins partiellement autour de l'orifice de distribution.Advantageously, the covering extends at least partially around the dispensing orifice.

L'invention sera maintenant plus amplement décrite en référence aux dessins joints donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings which give by way of non-limiting examples several embodiments of the invention.

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  • les figures 1a et 1b sont respectivement des vues en coupe transversale verticale et de face d'une tête de distribution selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 2a et 2b sont des vues similaires à celles des figures 1a et 1b pour une tête de distribution selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 3a et 3b sont des vues similaires aux figures précédentes pour un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • les figures 4a et 4b sont des vues similaires aux figures précédentes pour un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention, et
  • les figures 5a et 5b sont des vues similaires aux figures précédentes pour un cinquième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
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  • the Figures 1a and 1b are respectively vertical and front cross-sectional views of a dispensing head according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • the Figures 2a and 2b are views similar to those of Figures 1a and 1b for a dispensing head according to a second embodiment of the invention,
  • the Figures 3a and 3b are views similar to the preceding figures for a third embodiment of the invention,
  • the Figures 4a and 4b are views similar to the preceding figures for a fourth embodiment of the invention, and
  • the Figures 5a and 5b are views similar to the preceding figures for a fifth embodiment of the invention.

Dans les cinq modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures, la tête de distribution selon l'invention se présente sous la forme d'un poussoir destiné à être monté à l'extrémité supérieure d'une tige d'actionnement de pompe ou de valve. Pour réaliser la connexion du poussoir sur la tige d'actionnement, le poussoir comprend un corps 1 qui forme un manchon de raccordement 12 à l'intérieur duquel l'extrémité supérieure d'une tige d'actionnement peut être insérée en force. Le manchon 12 est entouré par une jupe 11 qui masque la tige d'actionnement.In the five embodiments shown in the figures, the dispensing head according to the invention is in the form of a pusher intended to be mounted at the upper end of a pump or valve actuating rod. To make the connection of the pusher on the actuating rod, the pusher comprises a body 1 which forms a connecting sleeve 12 to inside which the upper end of an actuating rod can be inserted in force. The sleeve 12 is surrounded by a skirt 11 which masks the actuating rod.

D'autre part, dans tous les modes de réalisation des figures, le poussoir définit un orifice de distribution à travers lequel le produit fluide distribué par la valve ou refoulé par la pompe est éjecté à l'extérieur. Pour amener le produit fluide jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution, il faut que la tige d'actionnement de la pompe ou de la valve incorpore un conduit interne de refoulement à travers lequel le produit fluide issu de la pompe ou de la valve est refoulé. Par conséquent le produit fluide en provenance de la pompe ou de la valve arrive dans le poussoir juste au-dessus du manchon de raccordement 12. Le corps 1 forme à cet endroit un conduit de sortie 14 qui communique en aval avec l'orifice de distribution qui débouche au niveau de la jupe 11. L'utilisation d'un tel poussoir en combinaison avec une pompe ou une valve est très simple : en appuyant sur la surface supérieure 13 du corps 1 du poussoir, qui définit une surface d'appui pour un doigt d'une main, le poussoir enfonce la tige d'actionnement de la pompe ou de la valve, ce qui entraîne le refoulement d'une dosé de produit fluide à travers le poussoir jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution. Dès que l'on relâche la pression sur le poussoir, la pompe ou la valve se referme et la distribution est terminée. Il s'agit là d'un mode de fonctionnement qui est commun aux cinq modes de réalisation représentés sur les figures.On the other hand, in all the embodiments of the figures, the pusher defines a dispensing orifice through which the fluid dispensed by the valve or discharged by the pump is ejected to the outside. To bring the fluid product to the dispensing orifice, it is necessary that the actuating rod of the pump or the valve incorporates an internal discharge pipe through which the fluid product from the pump or the valve is repressed. Therefore the fluid product from the pump or the valve arrives in the pusher just above the connecting sleeve 12. The body 1 forms at this point an outlet conduit 14 which communicates downstream with the dispensing orifice which opens at the level of the skirt 11. The use of such a pusher in combination with a pump or a valve is very simple: by pressing on the upper surface 13 of the body 1 of the pusher, which defines a bearing surface for a finger with one hand, the pusher depresses the actuating rod of the pump or the valve, which causes the delivery of a dosage of fluid through the pusher to the dispensing orifice. As soon as the pressure on the pusher is released, the pump or valve closes and the dispensing is complete. This is a mode of operation that is common to the five embodiments shown in the figures.

On peut toutefois imaginer, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, que la tête de distribution ne soit pas incorporée dans un poussoir destiné à actionner la pompe ou la valve. Il existe en effet des types de pompe ou de valve dans lesquels l'orifice de distribution est un orifice fixe par rapport au corps de la pompe ou de la valve. Dans ce cas, le poussoir est totalement séparé de la tête de distribution et ne sert qu'à actionner la pompe ou la valve. La tête de distribution peut dans ce cas être directement incorporée dans le corps de la pompe ou de la valve ou former une pièce séparée montée fixement sur le corps de la pompe ou de la valve ou encore sur une bague de fixation de la pompe ou de la valve. Par conséquent, la présente invention ne se limite pas à un poussoir incorporant l'orifice de distribution. Cependant, étant donné qu'il s'agit du mode de réalisation le plus répandu dans le domaine de la cosmétique, de la parfumerie et de la pharmacie, les cinq modes de réalisation des figures se rapportent à un poussoir traditionnel incorporant l'orifice de distribution.However, it is conceivable, without departing from the scope of the invention, that the dispensing head is not incorporated in a pusher for actuating the pump or the valve. There are indeed types of pump or valve in which the dispensing orifice is a fixed orifice relative to the body of the pump or the valve. In this case, the pusher is completely separate from the dispensing head and is only used to actuate the pump or the valve. The dispensing head can in this case be directly incorporated in the body of the pump or the valve or form a separate part fixedly mounted on the body of the pump or the valve or on a ring for fixing the pump or the valve. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a pusher incorporating the dispensing orifice. However, since this is the most widespread embodiment in the field of cosmetics, perfumery and pharmacy, the five embodiments of the figures relate to a traditional pusher incorporating the orifice of distribution.

Dans les modes de réalisation des figures 1a à 4b, le corps 1 du poussoir définit, outre la jupe 11, le manchon de raccordement 12 et le canal de sortie 14, un noyau 15 qui est entouré par un logement annulaire 16 qui communique avec le conduit de sortie 14. Le logement 16 est formé dans la jupe 11. Le noyau 15 définit une surface d'extrémité dans laquelle sont ménagés des canaux de tourbillonnement et une chambre de tourbillonnement 17.In the embodiments of Figures 1a to 4b , the body 1 of the pusher defines, in addition to the skirt 11, the connection sleeve 12 and the outlet channel 14, a core 15 which is surrounded by an annular housing 16 which communicates with the outlet conduit 14. The housing 16 is formed in the skirt 11. The core 15 defines an end surface in which are formed swirl channels and a swirl chamber 17.

Le poussoir comprend également un élément de distribution 2 qui forme l'orifice de distribution 21 au niveau d'une surface frontale libre 22 qui est visible, puisque située à l'extérieur du poussoir. L'élément de distribution 2 forme également une douille de fixation 23 qui est engagée à force dans le logement annulaire 16 formé autour du noyau 15. Pour améliorer la tenue de l'élément de distribution dans le logement 16, la douille de fixation 23 peut être pourvue de dents d'accrochage ou de harponnage susceptibles de mordre dans la paroi interne 161 du logement 16. L'élément de distribution 2 est engagé dans le logement 16 jusqu'à ce que la face interne de la paroi définissant l'orifice de distribution 21 vienne en contact appuyé étanche contre la surface d'extrémité du noyau 15 où sont formés les canaux et la chambre de tourbillonnement 17. Par conséquent, cette face interne de l'élément de distribution vient isoler les canaux de tourbillonnement et compléter la chambre de tourbillonnement en plaçant l'orifice de distribution 21 précisément au centre de la chambre de tourbillonnement 17. Les canaux de tourbillonnement (non représentés) communiquent directement avec le conduit de sortie 14, de sorte que le produit fluide refoulé par la pompe ou la valve arrive à l'orifice de distribution 21 à travers le conduit de sortie 14, le logement 16, les canaux de tourbillonnement et la chambre de tourbillonnement 17.The pusher also comprises a dispensing element 2 which forms the dispensing orifice 21 at a free frontal surface 22 which is visible, since it is located outside the pusher. The distribution element 2 also forms a fixing sleeve 23 which is force-fitted into the annular housing 16 formed around the core 15. To improve the resistance of the distribution element in the housing 16, the fixing sleeve 23 can be provided with hooking teeth or harpooning likely to bite into the inner wall 161 of the housing 16. The dispensing element 2 is engaged in the housing 16 until the inner face of the wall defining the orifice of distribution 21 comes into sealing contact pressed against the end surface of the core 15 where the channels and the swirl chamber 17 are formed. Therefore, this internal face of the distribution element isolates the swirling channels and complete the chamber of swirling by placing the dispensing orifice 21 precisely in the center of the swirl chamber 17. The swirling channels (not shown) communicate with each other. directly with the outlet duct 14, so that the fluid discharged by the pump or the valve arrives at the dispensing orifice 21 through the outlet duct 14, the housing 16, the swirl channels and the swirl chamber 17.

Il s'agit là d'une conception tout à fait classique pour un poussoir destiné à être monté sur la tige d'actionnement creuse d'une pompe ou d'une valve.This is a quite conventional design for a pusher intended to be mounted on the hollow actuating rod of a pump or a valve.

La surface frontale libre 22 de l'élément de distribution 2 qui entoure l'orifice de distribution 21 peut être parfaitement plane, ou présenter un profil comme c'est le cas dans les formes de réalisation des figures 1, 2 et 3. Dans ce cas, la surface frontale libre 22 forme un cône de diffusion qui favorise et guide le jet de produit pulvérisé, lorsqu'il s'agit d'un distributeur de produit fluide pulvérisable. La surface frontale libre peut également être parfaitement plane comme c'est le cas dans la forme de réalisation des figures 4.The free frontal surface 22 of the dispensing element 2 surrounding the dispensing orifice 21 may be perfectly flat, or have a profile as is the case in the embodiments of FIGS. figures 1 , 2 and 3 . In this case, the free frontal surface 22 forms a diffusion cone which promotes and guides the jet of sprayed product, when it is a sprayable fluid dispenser. The free frontal surface can also be perfectly flat, as is the case in the embodiment of figures 4 .

Selon l'invention, la surface frontale libre 22 de l'élément de distribution 2 est partiellement masquée ou recouverte par un habillage 3 qui présente une ouverture 31 au travers de laquelle la surface frontale libre 22 et l'orifice de distribution sont visibles. Le contour 32 de l'ouverture 31 peut présenter les formes les plus variées de manière à pouvoir conférer un aspect esthétique attrayant à l'ouverture 31, et ainsi à l'ensemble du poussoir. L'habillage 3 comprend des moyens de fixation à la tête de distribution qui dépendent de la forme et de l'agencement de l'élément de distribution 2 par rapport au corps 1.According to the invention, the free frontal surface 22 of the dispensing element 2 is partially masked or covered by a covering 3 which has an opening 31 through which the free frontal surface 22 and the dispensing orifice are visible. The contour 32 of the opening 31 may have the most varied shapes so as to impart an attractive appearance to the opening 31, and thus to the entire pusher. The covering 3 comprises fastening means to the dispensing head which depend on the shape and the arrangement of the dispensing element 2 with respect to the body 1.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures la et 1b, l'élément de distribution 2 est certes engagé dans le logement 16 au moyen de la douille de fixation 23, mais sa surface frontale 22 fait saillie vers l'extérieur et en avant par rapport au corps 1, et plus particulièrement par rapport à sa jupe cylindrique extérieure 11. Par conséquent, la surface frontale libre 22 est entourée par une surface périphérique sensiblement cylindrique 24 qui s'étend dans le prolongement de la douille de fixation 23. Dans ce cas, l'habillage 3 peut former un rebord de fixation 331 destiné à venir en prise avec la surface périphérique 24 de l'élément de distribution 2. L'habillage 3 peut ainsi être maintenu en place sur l'élément de distribution par un simple engagement en force. Il est à noter que la mise en place de l'habillage ne nécessite aucune modification du poussoir.In the first embodiment shown in Figures 1a and 1b, the distribution element 2 is admittedly engaged in the housing 16 by means of the attachment sleeve 23, but its front surface 22 projects outwards and forwards. relative to the body 1, and more particularly with respect to its outer cylindrical skirt 11. Therefore, the free frontal surface 22 is surrounded by a substantially cylindrical peripheral surface 24 which extends in the extension of the fixing sleeve 23. In this case, the cladding 3 can form an attachment flange 331 intended to engage with the peripheral surface 24 of the distribution element 2. The cladding 3 can thus be held in place on the distribution element by a simple commitment in force. It should be noted that the establishment of the dressing does not require any modification of the pusher.

En se référant à la figure 1b, on voit que le pourtour 32 de l'ouverture 31 est de forme carrée et que la surface frontale 22 et l'orifice 21 sont visibles à travers cette ouverture 31. L'ouverture carrée n'est qu'un exemple, certes peut esthétique, mais on peut aisément comprendre qu'il est très facile de former l'ouverture 31 avec un contour 32 très esthétique. Il en est de même pour le pourtour extérieur de l'habillage 3 qui peut avoir une forme esthétique. En plus, l'habillage 3 masque la jonction de l'élément de distribution 2 dans le logement 16 du corps 1. Par conséquent, le logement 16 et/ou l'élément de distribution n'a pas besoin d'être fini avec une esthétique parfaite.Referring to the figure 1b it can be seen that the periphery 32 of the opening 31 is square in shape and that the front surface 22 and the orifice 21 are visible through this opening 31. The square opening is only one example, although it may be aesthetic , but we can easily understand that it is very easy to form the opening 31 with a contour 32 very aesthetic. It is the same for the outer periphery of the covering 3 which can have an aesthetic shape. In addition, the covering 3 masks the junction of the distribution element 2 in the housing 16 of the body 1. Therefore, the housing 16 and / or the dispensing element does not need to be finished with a perfect aesthetics.

Dans la forme de réalisation des figures 2a et 2b, le noyau 15 du corps 1 est situé quelque peu plus à l'intérieur du logement 16 que dans le premier mode de réalisation. L'élément de distribution 2 est également engagé en force dans le logement 16 avec la douille de fixation 23 de l'élément de distribution 2 en prise avec la paroi interne 161 du logement 16. Etant donné que le logement 16 est plus profond, en raison de la taille réduite du noyau 15, la surface frontale libre 22 de l'élément de distribution 2 est située à l'intérieur du logement 16. Dans ce cas, l'habillage 3 peut être inséré à l'intérieur du logement 16 et maintenu en place contre la surface frontale libre 22. Pour se faire, l'habillage 3 se présente sous la forme d'un disque ou d'un anneau percé en son centre d'une ouverture 31 présentant un pourtour 32 de forme carrée comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2b. La tranche périphérique externe 332 du disque vient en prise avec la paroi interne 161 du logement 16. Là encore, la mise en place de l'habillage 3 est très simple, puisqu'il suffit d'un simple emmanchage à l'intérieur du logement 16, et il n'est pas nécessaire de modifier le poussoir pour recevoir l'habillage 3.In the embodiment of the Figures 2a and 2b , the core 15 of the body 1 is located somewhat further inside the housing 16 than in the first embodiment. The distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 with the attachment sleeve 23 of the distribution element 2 in engagement with the inner wall 161 of the housing 16. Since the housing 16 is deeper, because of the reduced size of the core 15, the free frontal surface 22 of the distribution element 2 is located inside the housing 16. In this case, the cladding 3 can be inserted inside the housing 16 and held in place against the free frontal surface 22. To do this, the cladding 3 is in the form of a disc or a ring pierced at its center with an opening 31 having a periphery 32 of square shape as one can see it on the figure 2b . The outer peripheral portion 332 of the disc engages with the inner wall 161 of the housing 16. Again, the establishment of the cladding 3 is very simple, since it is sufficient for a simple plugging inside the housing 16, and it is not necessary to modify the pusher to receive the covering 3.

Dans le troisième mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 3a et 3b, l'élément de distribution 2 est également engagé en force dans le logement 16 formé autour du noyau 15 définissant les canaux et la chambre de tourbillonnement 17. Toutefois, une gorge annulaire est définie autour de l'élément de distribution 2. En effet, la douille de fixation 23 de l'élément de distribution 2 est engagée en force dans le logement 16, mais la partie avant de la douille 23 est située dans une gorge 17 qui définit un annulaire périphérique. Dans ce cas, l'habillage 3 comprend également une douille de fixation 333 qui est engagée en force dans cette gorge annulaire 17 pour venir en prise à la fois avec la douille de fixation 23 et la paroi interne de cette gorge 17. Là encore, l'ouverture 31 présente un contour carré 32 au travers duquel la surface frontale libre 22 et l'orifice de distribution 21 sont visibles. La mise en place de l'habillage 3 est également très simple et ne nécessite pas de modification du poussoir.In the third embodiment shown on the Figures 3a and 3b , the distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 formed around the core 15 defining the channels and the swirl chamber 17. However, an annular groove is defined around the distribution element 2. Indeed, the fixing sleeve 23 of the distribution element 2 is forcibly engaged in the housing 16, but the front portion of the bushing 23 is located in a groove 17 which defines a peripheral ring. In this case, the covering 3 also comprises a fixing sleeve 333 which is engaged in force in this annular groove 17 to engage both with the fixing sleeve 23 and the inner wall of this groove 17. Here again, the opening 31 has a square contour 32 through which the frontal surface free 22 and the dispensing orifice 21 are visible. The establishment of the skin 3 is also very simple and does not require modification of the pusher.

Dans le quatrième mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 4a et 4b, l'élément de distribution 2 est également engagé en force dans le logement 16 et maintenu en place au moyen de sa douille de fixation 23. L'orifice de distribution 21 de l'élément de distribution 2 est centré sur la chambre de tourbillonnement 17 formée dans le noyau 15. L'habillage 3 comprend également une ouverture 31 bordée par un pourtour carré 32 comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4b. Pour la fixation de l'habillage 3 sur le corps 1, l'habillage 3 se présente sous la forme d'un manchon cylindrique 334 qui est emmanché sur la jupe périphérique 11 du corps 1. La position finale du manchon 334 est atteinte lorsque son extrémité inférieure vient en butée sur un épaulement 110 formé par la jupe 11. Dans ce cas, l'habillage 3 habille non seulement la surface frontale libre de l'élément de distribution 2, mais également le corps 1. Du fait de sa conception très simple (manchon cylindrique), il est très facile et peu coûteux de décorer l'habillage sur toute sa périphérie cylindrique. On peut ainsi styliser un poussoir 1 quelconque.In the fourth embodiment shown on the Figures 4a and 4b , the distribution element 2 is also engaged in force in the housing 16 and held in place by means of its fixing sleeve 23. The dispensing orifice 21 of the dispensing element 2 is centered on the swirl chamber 17 formed in the core 15. The casing 3 also comprises an opening 31 bordered by a square periphery 32 as can be seen on the figure 4b . For fixing the covering 3 on the body 1, the covering 3 is in the form of a cylindrical sleeve 334 which is fitted on the peripheral skirt 11 of the body 1. The final position of the sleeve 334 is reached when its lower end abuts on a shoulder 110 formed by the skirt 11. In this case, the cladding 3 covers not only the free frontal surface of the dispensing element 2, but also the body 1. Because of its very design simple (cylindrical sleeve), it is very easy and inexpensive to decorate the covering on its entire cylindrical periphery. One can thus stylize any pusher 1.

Dans la cinquième forme de réalisation de l'invention représentée sur les figures 5a et 5b, l'orifice de distribution et la surface frontale libre sont formés directement par le corps 1, et non pas par un élément de distribution rapporté. Le noyau 15' définissant les canaux et la chambre de tourbillonnement 217 sont formés par une pièce rapportée insérée à l'intérieur d'un logement borgne qui débouche à l'arrière du corps 1 de manière diamétralement opposée à l'orifice de distribution 121. Ce noyau 15' est maintenu en position par un bouchon 4 qui obture le logement. Le logement forme en outre le conduit de sortie 14 qui communique avec l'orifice de distribution 121. Il s'agit là d'une forme de réalisation particulière dans laquelle l'orifice de distribution 121 est formé directement par le corps 1. Hormis cette particularité liée à la conception interne du poussoir, l'habillage 3 peut être strictement identique à celui des figures 4a et 4b, c'est à dire formant un manchon cylindrique 334 percé d'une ouverture 31 et engagé par emmanchement sur le corps 1 de manière à l'habiller presque totalement. De plus, il est à noter que l'habillage 3 masque le bouchon 4 au niveau de l'ouverture du logement. Là encore, l'habillage 3 peut être mis en place sans modification du poussoir.In the fifth embodiment of the invention shown in Figures 5a and 5b , the dispensing orifice and the free frontal surface are formed directly by the body 1, and not by a reported dispensing element. The core 15 'defining the channels and the swirl chamber 217 are formed by an insert inserted inside a blind housing which opens at the rear of the body 1 in a manner diametrically opposed to the dispensing orifice 121. This core 15 'is held in position by a plug 4 which closes the housing. The housing further forms the outlet duct 14 which communicates with the dispensing orifice 121. This is a particular embodiment in which the dispensing orifice 121 is formed directly by the body 1. peculiarity related to the internal design of the pusher, the dressing 3 may be strictly identical to that of Figures 4a and 4b , ie forming a cylindrical sleeve 334 pierced with an opening 31 and engaged by fitting on the body 1 so as to dress it almost totally. In addition, it should be noted that the covering 3 masks the cap 4 at the opening of the housing. Here again, the covering 3 can be put in place without modification of the pusher.

Grâce à cet habillage, qui vient se rajouter à une tête de distribution classique sans modification, il est possible de styliser l'environnement de l'orifice de distribution, et même de la tête de distribution dans son intégralité.Thanks to this cladding, which is added to a conventional dispensing head without modification, it is possible to stylize the environment of the dispensing orifice, and even of the dispensing head in its entirety.

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  1. A dispenser head for a fluid dispenser, the dispenser head being provided with a dispensing element (2) forming a dispensing orifice (21; 121) which opens out to the outside at a free front surface (22; 122);
    said dispenser head being characterized in that this head further provides with trim (3) which extends partially over the dispensing element (2), as well as over a portion of the free front surface (22; 122) and which is provided with fixing means (331; 332; 333; 334) for fixing it to the head.
  2. A dispenser head according to claim 1, comprising:
    a body (1) forming a fluid outlet duct (14) opening out into a recess (16); and
    a dispenser element (2) forming the dispensing orifice (21) and disposed in the recess (16) in the body (1) so that the outlet duct (14) communicates with the dispensing orifice (21).
  3. A dispenser head according to claim 2, in which the dispenser element (2) projects from the recess (16) so that its free front surface (22) is offset forwards relative to the body, the fixing means (331) for fixing the trim (3) co-operating with a peripheral surface (24) of the dispenser element (2), which surface extends around the free front surface (22).
  4. A dispenser head according to claim 2, in which the dispenser element (2) is pushed into the recess (16) so that its free front surface (22) is situated inside the recess, the fixing means (332) for fixing the trim co-operating with an inside wall (161) of the recess (16).
  5. A dispenser head according to claim 2, in which an annular groove (17) is defined between the dispenser element (2) and an inside wall of the recess (16), the fixing means (333) of the trim being inserted into said groove (17).
  6. A dispenser head according to claim 2, in which the fixing means (334) for fixing the trim extend around the body (1).
  7. A dispenser head according to claim 2 or claim 5, comprising a body (1), the dispenser element being formed in one piece with said body.
  8. A dispenser head according to claim 1, comprising a body (1) forming the dispensing orifice (121), said trim (3) extending around said body at least in part.
  9. A dispenser head according to any preceding claim, in which the trim remains out of contact with the fluid dispensed through the dispensing orifice.
  10. A dispenser head according to any preceding claim, in which the trim extends around the dispensing orifice at least in part.
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