EP1481734A1 - Closure for a spray head - Google Patents

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EP1481734A1
EP1481734A1 EP04003977A EP04003977A EP1481734A1 EP 1481734 A1 EP1481734 A1 EP 1481734A1 EP 04003977 A EP04003977 A EP 04003977A EP 04003977 A EP04003977 A EP 04003977A EP 1481734 A1 EP1481734 A1 EP 1481734A1
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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
    • B65D83/16—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
    • 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
    • B65D83/34—Cleaning or preventing clogging of the discharge passage
    • B65D83/345—Anti-clogging means for outlets
    • 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
    • B65D83/56—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 with means for preventing delivery, e.g. shut-off when inverted
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B05B11/0032—Manually actuated means located downstream the discharge nozzle for closing or covering it, e.g. shutters

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  • the present invention relates to a spray head for discharging foam, Gel or similar medium from a container.
  • Spray heads for foam or gel products are well known. You own often a cross-plate essay element with a container for the Medium is connectable. Furthermore, a relative to the attachment element is movable Actuator provided, which has an outlet opening and a pressure section having. The outlet opening is via a connection with a valve opening connected to the container. The valve is pressurized through the pressure section operated the neck. After use, the spray head can be closed by an overcap become.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a spray head for To provide foams or gels, the unintentional by simple means Triggering of the spray head prevents and seals an outlet opening.
  • a Attachment and an actuator provided in the spray head according to the invention for discharging foam, gel or another medium from a valved container.
  • the attachment sits on the container, preferably plate-spreading.
  • the Actuator movably mounted in the attachment element.
  • the actuating element has an outlet opening and a printing section, wherein it is not necessary that the Printing section is particularly designed or marked.
  • the outlet opening of the actuating element is connected via a connecting piece with the valve opening.
  • a fastener attached to the attachment element closes the outlet opening in its closed position.
  • the Closure element and the actuating element have a locking device, in the closed position of the closure element triggering the Actuator locks.
  • the closure element is on the attachment element hinged.
  • About the locking device is in the closed position also determines the position of the actuating element relative to the container, so that accidental operation of the valve can not be done.
  • Spray head can be dispensed with an overcap, as an unintentional Operation is already avoided by the closure element. in addition comes that the closure element in its locked position and the outlet opening closes and thus the formation and / or the escape of foam or Gel residue prevented.
  • the locking device consists of a Recess and a projection in the closed position of the closure element mesh.
  • a triggering of the actuating element blocked.
  • the closure element with a pin-shaped projection provided in the closed position in a recess in the corresponding Actuator engages. The projection locks the actuator such that the valve of the container is closed.
  • the closure element To effectively prevent re-foaming of the spray head, on the Be arranged inside the closure element projecting portions, which in protrude the closed position of the closure element in the outlet opening. If the outlet opening is, for example, star-shaped, then so can the projecting portion may be formed in a star shape to enter the exit opening preside. The above section may also be partially in the outlet opening protrude.
  • the closure element is located in the spray head according to the invention in its closed position, so is the actuator locked and the outlet opening sealed by the protruding portion, so that a NachMumen omitted and precluded accidental operation is.
  • the protruding portion may be integrally formed in the closure member his.
  • the closure element is provided with an insert, which carries the protruding portion for the outlet opening. The use can be used firmly in the closure element.
  • the attachment element has at least two openings, of which in a first opening the pressure area of the actuating element and in the second opening, the outlet opening of the actuating element is free.
  • the closure element is in one Area between first and second opening at the top of the attachment element hinged.
  • the closure element hereby preferably bears at its from the articulation pointing end the projection of the locking device, which in the Actuator engages.
  • the attachment element with a common Opening designed for the entire actuator, from this with his Outlet opening and the actuating portion protrudes.
  • the attachment element is formed substantially in the form of a ring.
  • the closure element can in this embodiment in his lying close to the articulation End be provided with a projection as part of the locking device.
  • the closure element is preferably designed in the form of a flap, the less covered as a half of the spray head.
  • FIGS 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the spray head according to the invention for foam or gel products.
  • the spray head has a hood-shaped, plate-spanning attachment element 10, on which an actuating element 12 is movable is attached.
  • the actuating element 12 with the attachment element connected and the actuating element is pivotally mounted in the attachment element 10th held.
  • the actuating element 12 has a pressure region 14 which is in the direction of actuation A of the valve exerted force via a pipe 15 to a valve and that's how it works.
  • the nozzle 15 opens into the outlet opening 16 of the Actuating element.
  • the outlet opening is provided in a wall element, that is held by a funnel-shaped wall portion.
  • the article 10 has an opening in which the actuator 12 with his Pressure range 14 is freely accessible. From a second opening 20 of the essay 10, the actuator with its opening 16 is slightly ahead. Will the actuator Pressed 12 in the area 14, so the actuator 12 is the Opening 20 partially free, especially in the region of the tip of the attachment element (see Fig. 1d).
  • FIG. 1d shows by way of example a leaking foam.
  • a closure flap 22 is articulated in a region 24.
  • the Shutter 22 is in shape to the top 10 and the actuator 12 adapted in the region of its outlet opening, so that the article in the closed Position has a continuous contour.
  • the area 24 is between the first opening 18 and second opening 20.
  • the flap 22 has her pointing away from the articulation end a pin-shaped locking projection 26.
  • Inside the flap is a hollow pin 28 as above Molded portion which in the closed position of the flap 22 in the Outlet opening 16 dives and this closes.
  • the projection 26 in a bore 30 (see Fig. 1b) in the actuator disposed below the outlet opening 16. hereby the position of the actuator is determined. This is still supported in that the closure flap 22 is flat on the attachment 10 in the region 31 is applied.
  • FIGS. 2a to 2d show a perspective view of the spray head from FIG. 1, wherein like elements are provided with like reference numerals.
  • the pressure region 14 is a substantially has oval shape.
  • the wall is 33 of the essay 10 deeper drawn in the pressure range.
  • FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the connection of actuating element 12 and Attachment 10.
  • the corresponding connection is shown in FIG. 1 by the reference numeral 35 characterized.
  • Actuator 12 and attachment 10 are connected via a web 37 with each other connected.
  • the web 37 opens into the outer surface of the actuating element 12 forming a T-shaped connection, while the web 37 from the end of the essay 10 is formed.
  • FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of an additional inner seal 39 which is shown in FIG Shutter 22 is formed.
  • the additional seal 39 is circular Bead is formed, which in the closed position of the flap against the actuating element in the area around the outlet opening 16 abuts.
  • Figure 5 shows the locking mechanism in detail.
  • the pin 26 with a rounded Tip extends through the opening 31 in the actuator and protrudes from the inside of the flap 22.
  • FIGS. 6a to 6e show a perspective view of the spray head from FIG. 1 in FIG his open position. Same elements are again with the same reference numerals Provided. From Figure 6a can be clearly seen that the outlet opening 16th is formed star-shaped, wherein from a central bore 16 from outlet slots 43 protrude radially. Also in Figure 6a it can be seen that around the outlet slots 43 around a paragraph 45 is provided in the actuator, the is sealed over the bead 39.
  • FIG. 6 a shows a perspective view from the front
  • FIG. 6 b shows a perspective view View with open flap 22 from the side
  • FIG. 6c shows the spray head from behind with a plan view of the printing area 14.
  • Figure FIG. 6d is a sectional view substantially corresponding to FIG Spray cap is not placed on a container.
  • FIG. 6e shows the spray cap in FIG a perspective view from above.
  • Figure 6f is a detail view of the connector 24. From the article is in Area of the tip a projection 47 before. Over a range with diminished Thickness of the projection 47 goes into a projection 45, which consists of the closure flap 22 protrudes.
  • Figure 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention Spray nozzle.
  • the spray head has a cap 34, from the the actuator 36 protrudes.
  • the actuator 36 has a Pressure range 38.
  • the opening 40 is slightly offset arranged on the tip of the actuator 36.
  • the outlet opening 40 is again star-shaped and in a circular planar portion 42 is arranged.
  • the outlet opening 40 is closed by a on the attachment 34 in the area 44 hinged flap 46.
  • FIG. 8 shows the flap 46 in its open position, while FIG closed position shown. At its end pointing away from the essay 34 the flap 46 has an insert 48 with star-shaped projections 50. In the closed position of the flap 46, they close the star-shaped outlet opening 40th
  • the flap 46 is provided with a projection 52 Provided.
  • the projection 52 engages in a recess 54 in the actuating element 46.

Abstract

The spray head for the dispensing of foam, gel or other substances from a container has a cap element (10) to which is connected a sealing element (22), an operating element (12) mounted in the cap and provided with an outlet hole connected to a valve opening in the container, and a valve operated by a pressure section (14) on the operating element. The sealing element and operating element form a locking unit (26) which in the closed position of the sealing element blocks a release of the operating element.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Sprühkopf zum Austragen von Schaum, Gel oder einem ähnlichen Medium aus einem Behälter.The present invention relates to a spray head for discharging foam, Gel or similar medium from a container.

Sprühköpfe für Schaum- oder Gelprodukte sind hinlänglich bekannt. Sie besitzen häufig ein tellerübergreifendes Aufsatzelement, das mit einem Behälter für das Medium verbindbar ist. Ferner ist ein relativ zum Aufsatzelement bewegliches Betätigungselement vorgesehen, das eine Austrittsöffnung und einen Druckabschnitt aufweist. Die Austrittsöffnung ist dabei über einen Stutzen mit einer Ventilöffnung des Behälters verbunden. Das Ventil wird über den Druckabschnitt durch Druck auf den Stutzen betätigt. Nach Gebrauch kann der Sprühkopf durch ein Überkappe verschlossen werden.Spray heads for foam or gel products are well known. You own often a cross-plate essay element with a container for the Medium is connectable. Furthermore, a relative to the attachment element is movable Actuator provided, which has an outlet opening and a pressure section having. The outlet opening is via a connection with a valve opening connected to the container. The valve is pressurized through the pressure section operated the neck. After use, the spray head can be closed by an overcap become.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Sprühkopf für Schäume oder Gele zur Verfügung zu stellen, der mit einfachen Mitteln ein ungewolltes Auslösen des Sprühkopfes verhindert und eine Austrittsöffnung abdichtet.The present invention has for its object to provide a spray head for To provide foams or gels, the unintentional by simple means Triggering of the spray head prevents and seals an outlet opening.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch einen Sprühkopf mit den Merkmalen aus Anspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen bilden den Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.According to the invention the object is achieved by a spray head with the features Claim 1 solved. Advantageous embodiments form the subject of the Dependent claims.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopf zum Austragen von Schaum, Gel oder einem anderen Medium aus einem mit einem Ventil versehenen Behälter sind ein Aufsatzelement und ein Betätigungselement vorgesehen. Das Aufsatzelement sitzt auf dem Behälter, vorzugsweise tellerübergreifend. In dem Aufsatzelement ist das Betätigungselement beweglich gelagert. Das Betätigungselement besitzt eine Austrittsöffnung und einen Druckabschnitt, wobei es nicht erforderlich ist, daß der Druckabschnitt besonders ausgestaltet oder gekennzeichnet ist. Die Austrittsöffnung des Betätigungselements ist über einen Stutzen mit der Ventilöffnung verbunden. Bei einem Druck auf den Druckabschnitt des Betätigungselements wird das Ventil geöffnet und das in dem Behälter enthaltene Medium wird durch den Stutzen über die Austrittsöffnung ausgetragen. Ein an dem Aufsatzelement befestigtes Verschlußelement verschließt in seiner geschlossenen Position die Austrittsöffnung. Das Verschlußelement und das Betätigungselement besitzen eine Verriegelungseinrichtung, die in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements ein Auslösen des Betätigungselements sperrt. Das Verschlußelement ist an dem Aufsatzelement angelenkt. Über die Verriegelungseinrichtung wird in der geschlossenen Position auch die Position des Betätigungselements relativ zu dem Behälter festgelegt, so daß eine versehentliche Betätigung des Ventils nicht erfolgen kann. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopf kann auf eine Überkappe verzichtet werden, da eine unbeabsichtigte Betätigung bereits durch das Verschlußelement vermieden wird. Hinzu kommt, daß das Verschlußelement in seiner verriegelten Stellung auch die Austrittsöffnung verschließt und somit die Bildung und/oder den Austritt von Schaumoder Gelresten verhindert.In the spray head according to the invention for discharging foam, gel or another medium from a valved container is a Attachment and an actuator provided. The attachment sits on the container, preferably plate-spreading. In the attachment element is the Actuator movably mounted. The actuating element has an outlet opening and a printing section, wherein it is not necessary that the Printing section is particularly designed or marked. The outlet opening of the actuating element is connected via a connecting piece with the valve opening. At a pressure on the pressure section of the actuating element, the valve opened and the medium contained in the container is through the nozzle over discharged the outlet. A fastener attached to the attachment element closes the outlet opening in its closed position. The Closure element and the actuating element have a locking device, in the closed position of the closure element triggering the Actuator locks. The closure element is on the attachment element hinged. About the locking device is in the closed position also determines the position of the actuating element relative to the container, so that accidental operation of the valve can not be done. In the inventive Spray head can be dispensed with an overcap, as an unintentional Operation is already avoided by the closure element. in addition comes that the closure element in its locked position and the outlet opening closes and thus the formation and / or the escape of foam or Gel residue prevented.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung besteht die Verriegelungseinrichtung aus einer Ausnehmung und einem Vorsprung, die in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements ineinandergreifen. Hierdurch wird ein Auslösen des Betätigungselements gesperrt. Bevorzugt ist das Verschlußelement mit einem stiftförmigen Vorsprung versehen, der in der geschlossenen Position in eine Ausnehmung in dem korrespondierenden Betätigungselement eingreift. Der Vorsprung verriegelt das Betätigungselement derart, daß das Ventil des Behälters geschlossen ist. In a preferred embodiment, the locking device consists of a Recess and a projection in the closed position of the closure element mesh. As a result, a triggering of the actuating element blocked. Preferably, the closure element with a pin-shaped projection provided in the closed position in a recess in the corresponding Actuator engages. The projection locks the actuator such that the valve of the container is closed.

Um ein Nachschäumen des Sprühkopfs wirksam zu verhindern, können auf der Innenseite des Verschlußelements vorstehende Abschnitte angeordnet sein, die in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements in die Austrittsöffnung vorstehen. Ist die Austrittsöffnung beispielsweise sternförmig ausgebildet, so kann auch der vorstehende Abschnitt sternförmig ausgebildet sein, um in die Austrittsöffnung vorzustehen. Der vorstehende Abschnitt kann aber auch teilweise in die Austrittsöffnung vorstehen. Befindet sich bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopf das Verschlußelement in seiner geschlossenen Position, so ist das Betätigungselement gesperrt und die Austrittsöffnung durch den vorstehenden Abschnitt abgedichtet, so daß ein Nachschäumen unterbleibt und eine versehentliche Betätigung ausgeschlossen ist. Der vorstehende Abschnitt kann einstückig in dem Verschlußelement ausgeformt sein.To effectively prevent re-foaming of the spray head, on the Be arranged inside the closure element projecting portions, which in protrude the closed position of the closure element in the outlet opening. If the outlet opening is, for example, star-shaped, then so can the projecting portion may be formed in a star shape to enter the exit opening preside. The above section may also be partially in the outlet opening protrude. The closure element is located in the spray head according to the invention in its closed position, so is the actuator locked and the outlet opening sealed by the protruding portion, so that a Nachschäumen omitted and precluded accidental operation is. The protruding portion may be integrally formed in the closure member his.

In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist das Verschlußelement mit einem Einsatz versehen, der den vorstehenden Abschnitt für die Austrittsöffnung trägt. Der Einsatz kann fest in das Verschlußelement eingesetzt werden.In an alternative embodiment, the closure element is provided with an insert, which carries the protruding portion for the outlet opening. The use can be used firmly in the closure element.

In einer möglichen Ausgestaltung besitzt das Aufsatzelement mindestens zwei Öffnungen, von denen in einer ersten Öffnung der Druckbereich des Betätigungselements und in der zweiten Öffnung die Austrittsöffnung des Betätigungselements frei liegt. In dieser Ausgestaltung des Sprühkopfs ist das Verschlußelement in einem Bereich zwischen erster und zweiter Öffnung an der Spitze des Aufsatzelements angelenkt. Das Verschlußelement trägt hierbei bevorzugt an seinem von der Anlenkung fortweisenden Ende den Vorsprung der Verriegelungseinrichtung, der in das Betätigungselement eingreift.In a possible embodiment, the attachment element has at least two openings, of which in a first opening the pressure area of the actuating element and in the second opening, the outlet opening of the actuating element is free. In this embodiment of the spray head, the closure element is in one Area between first and second opening at the top of the attachment element hinged. The closure element hereby preferably bears at its from the articulation pointing end the projection of the locking device, which in the Actuator engages.

In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist das Aufsatzelement mit einer gemeinsamen Öffnung für das gesamte Betätigungselement ausgestaltet, aus der dieses mit seiner Austrittsöffnung und dem Betätigungsabschnitt vorsteht. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung ist das Aufsatzelement im wesentlichen in Form eines Rings ausgebildet. Das Verschlußelement kann bei dieser Ausgestaltung in seinem nahe zur Anlenkung liegendem Ende mit einem Vorsprung als Teil der Verriegelungseinrichtung versehen sein.In an alternative embodiment, the attachment element with a common Opening designed for the entire actuator, from this with his Outlet opening and the actuating portion protrudes. In this embodiment the attachment element is formed substantially in the form of a ring. The closure element can in this embodiment in his lying close to the articulation End be provided with a projection as part of the locking device.

Das Verschlußelement ist bevorzugt in Form einer Klappe ausgeführt, die weniger als eine Hälfte des Sprühkopfes bedeckt.The closure element is preferably designed in the form of a flap, the less covered as a half of the spray head.

Nachfolgend werden zwei Ausführungsbeispiele des erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopfes anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein erstes Beispiel für einen erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopf in unterschiedlichen Positionen der Verschlußklappe,
Fig. 2a bis 2d
den Sprühkopf aus Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,
Fig. 3
eine Detailansicht der Verbindung von Betätigungselement und Aufsatz,
Fig. 4
einen innerem Dichtring in dem Verschlußelement in einer Detailansicht,
Fig. 5
eine Verriegelungseinrichtung in einer Detailansicht,
Fig. 6a bis 6f
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Sprühkopfes aus Fig. 1 und eine Detailansicht zu der Verbindung von Verschlußklappe und Aufsatzelement,
Fig. 7
eine zweite Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopfes in der Seitenansicht und
Fig. 8
den Sprühkopf aus Fig. 7 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht.
Two embodiments of the spray head according to the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1
a first example of a spray head according to the invention in different positions of the closure flap,
Fig. 2a to 2d
the spray head of Fig. 1 in a perspective view,
Fig. 3
a detailed view of the connection of the actuator and essay,
Fig. 4
an inner sealing ring in the closure element in a detailed view,
Fig. 5
a locking device in a detailed view,
Fig. 6a to 6f
a perspective view of the spray head of Figure 1 and a detailed view of the connection of the flap and attachment element,
Fig. 7
a second embodiment of the spray head according to the invention in side view and
Fig. 8
the spray head of Fig. 7 in a perspective view.

Figuren 1 bis 6 zeigen eine erste Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopfes für Schaum- oder Gelprodukte. Der Sprühkopf besitzt ein haubenförmiges, tellerübergreifendes Aufsatzelement 10, an dem ein Betätigungselement 12 beweglich befestigt ist. Hierbei ist das Betätigungselement 12 mit dem Aufsatzelement verbunden und das Betätigungselement ist schwenkbar in dem Aufsatzelement 10 gehalten.Figures 1 to 6 show a first embodiment of the spray head according to the invention for foam or gel products. The spray head has a hood-shaped, plate-spanning attachment element 10, on which an actuating element 12 is movable is attached. Here, the actuating element 12 with the attachment element connected and the actuating element is pivotally mounted in the attachment element 10th held.

Das Betätigungselement 12 besitzt einen Druckbereich 14, der eine in Betätigungsrichtung A des Ventils ausgeübte Kraft über einen Stutzen 15 an ein Ventil weiterleitet und dieses so betätigt. Der Stutzen 15 mündet in der Austrittsöffnung 16 des Betätigungselements. Die Austrittsöffnung ist in einem Wandelement vorgesehen, daß von einem trichterförmigen Wandabschnitt gehalten ist.The actuating element 12 has a pressure region 14 which is in the direction of actuation A of the valve exerted force via a pipe 15 to a valve and that's how it works. The nozzle 15 opens into the outlet opening 16 of the Actuating element. The outlet opening is provided in a wall element, that is held by a funnel-shaped wall portion.

Der Aufsatz 10 besitzt eine Öffnung, in der das Betätigungselement 12 mit seinem Druckbereich 14 frei zugänglich liegt. Aus einer zweiten Öffnung 20 des Aufsatzes 10 steht das Betätigungselement mit seiner Öffnung 16 leicht vor. Wird das Betätigungselement 12 im Bereich 14 gedrückt, so gibt das Betätigungselement 12 die Öffnung 20 teilweise frei, insbesondere im Bereich der Spitze des Aufsatzelements (vgl. Fig. 1d). Figur 1d zeigt mit B beispielhaft einen austretenden Schaum.The article 10 has an opening in which the actuator 12 with his Pressure range 14 is freely accessible. From a second opening 20 of the essay 10, the actuator with its opening 16 is slightly ahead. Will the actuator Pressed 12 in the area 14, so the actuator 12 is the Opening 20 partially free, especially in the region of the tip of the attachment element (see Fig. 1d). FIG. 1d shows by way of example a leaking foam.

An dem Aufsatz 10 ist eine Verschlußklappe 22 in einem Bereich 24 angelenkt. Die Verschlußklappe 22 ist in ihrer Form an den Aufsatz 10 und das Betätigungselement 12 im Bereich seiner Austrittsöffnung angepaßt, so daß der Aufsatz in der geschlossenen Position eine durchgehende Kontur besitzt. Der Bereich 24 liegt zwischen der ersten Öffnung 18 und der zweiten Öffnung 20. Die Verschlußklappe 22 besitzt an ihrem von der Anlenkung fortweisenden Ende einen stiftförmigen Verriegelungsvorsprung 26. Im inneren der Verschlußklappe ist ein Hohlzapfen 28 als vorstehender Abschnitt angeformt, der in der geschlossenen Position der Klappe 22 in die Austrittsöffnung 16 taucht und diese verschließt. In der in Fig. 1a dargestellten geschlossenen Position, ist der Vorsprung 26 in einer Bohrung 30 (vgl. Fig. 1b) in dem Betätigungselement unterhalb der Austrittsöffnung 16 angeordnet. Hierdurch wird die Position des Betätigungselements festgelegt. Unterstützt wird dies noch dadurch, daß die Verschlußklappe 22 an dem Aufsatz 10 im Bereich 31 flächig anliegt.At the top 10, a closure flap 22 is articulated in a region 24. The Shutter 22 is in shape to the top 10 and the actuator 12 adapted in the region of its outlet opening, so that the article in the closed Position has a continuous contour. The area 24 is between the first opening 18 and second opening 20. The flap 22 has her pointing away from the articulation end a pin-shaped locking projection 26. Inside the flap is a hollow pin 28 as above Molded portion which in the closed position of the flap 22 in the Outlet opening 16 dives and this closes. In that shown in Fig. 1a closed position, the projection 26 in a bore 30 (see Fig. 1b) in the actuator disposed below the outlet opening 16. hereby the position of the actuator is determined. This is still supported in that the closure flap 22 is flat on the attachment 10 in the region 31 is applied.

Figuren 2a bis 2d zeigen eine perspektivische Ansicht des Sprühkopfes aus Fig. 1, wobei gleiche Elemente mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen sind. In der Darstellung von Figur 2 ist zu erkennen, daß der Druckbereich 14 eine im wesentlichen ovale Form besitzt. Wie in Figur 2b und 2c deutlich zu erkennen, ist die Wandung 33 des Aufsatzes 10 im Druckbereich tiefergezogen.FIGS. 2a to 2d show a perspective view of the spray head from FIG. 1, wherein like elements are provided with like reference numerals. In the presentation From Figure 2 it can be seen that the pressure region 14 is a substantially has oval shape. As can be seen clearly in FIGS. 2b and 2c, the wall is 33 of the essay 10 deeper drawn in the pressure range.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Detailansicht zur Verbindung von Betätigungselement 12 und Aufsatz 10. Die entsprechende Verbindung ist in Figur 1 mit dem Bezugszeichen 35 gekennzeichnet. Betätigungselement 12 und Aufsatz 10 sind über einen Steg 37 miteinander verbunden. Der Steg 37 mündet in die Außenfläche des Betätigungselements 12 einen t-förmigen Anschluß bildend, während der Steg 37 aus dem Ende des Aufsatzes 10 herausgeformt ist.FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the connection of actuating element 12 and Attachment 10. The corresponding connection is shown in FIG. 1 by the reference numeral 35 characterized. Actuator 12 and attachment 10 are connected via a web 37 with each other connected. The web 37 opens into the outer surface of the actuating element 12 forming a T-shaped connection, while the web 37 from the end of the essay 10 is formed.

Figur 4 zeigt die Detailansicht einer zusätzlichen inneren Dichtung 39, die in der Verschlußklappe 22 angeformt ist. Die zusätzliche Dichtung 39 ist als kreisförmiger Wulst ausgebildet, der in der verschlossenen Position der Klappe gegen das Betätigungselement im Bereich um die Austrittsöffnung 16 anliegt. FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of an additional inner seal 39 which is shown in FIG Shutter 22 is formed. The additional seal 39 is circular Bead is formed, which in the closed position of the flap against the actuating element in the area around the outlet opening 16 abuts.

Figur 5 zeigt den Verriegelungsmechanismus im Detail. Der Stift 26 mit einer abgerundeten Spitze reicht durch die Öffnung 31 in dem Betätigungselement durch und steht aus der Innenseite der Verschlußklappe 22 vor. Zum besseren Halt der Verschlußklappe in der Verriegelungsposition ist in der Öffnung 31 ein umlaufender Wulst 41 ausgeformt, dessen Innendurchmesser dem Außendurchmesser des Stifts 26 entspricht.Figure 5 shows the locking mechanism in detail. The pin 26 with a rounded Tip extends through the opening 31 in the actuator and protrudes from the inside of the flap 22. For better hold of the flap in the locking position is in the opening 31 a circumferential Bead 41 formed, the inner diameter of the outer diameter of the pin 26 corresponds.

Figuren 6a bis 6e zeigen eine perspektivische Ansicht des Sprühkopfs aus Figur 1 in seiner geöffneten Position. Gleiche Elemente sind wieder mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen. Aus Figur 6a ist deutlich zu erkennen, daß die Austrittsöffnung 16 sternförmig ausgebildet ist, wobei von einer zentralen Bohrung 16 aus Austrittsschlitze 43 radial abstehen. Ebenfalls in Figur 6a ist zu erkennen, daß um die Austrittsschlitze 43 herum ein Absatz 45 in dem Betätigungselement vorgesehen ist, der über den Wulst 39 abgedichtet wird.FIGS. 6a to 6e show a perspective view of the spray head from FIG. 1 in FIG his open position. Same elements are again with the same reference numerals Provided. From Figure 6a can be clearly seen that the outlet opening 16th is formed star-shaped, wherein from a central bore 16 from outlet slots 43 protrude radially. Also in Figure 6a it can be seen that around the outlet slots 43 around a paragraph 45 is provided in the actuator, the is sealed over the bead 39.

Figur 6a zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht von vorne, während Figur 6b eine perspektivische Ansicht bei geöffneter Verschlußklappe 22 von der Seite zeigt. Figur 6c zeigt den Sprühkopf von hinten mit einer Draufsicht auf den Druckbereich 14. Figur 6d zeigt eine Schnittansicht, die im wesentlichen Figur 1 entspricht, wobei die Sprühkappe nicht auf einen Behälter aufgesetzt ist. Figur 6e zeigt die Sprühkappe in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben.FIG. 6 a shows a perspective view from the front, while FIG. 6 b shows a perspective view View with open flap 22 from the side. FIG. 6c shows the spray head from behind with a plan view of the printing area 14. Figure FIG. 6d is a sectional view substantially corresponding to FIG Spray cap is not placed on a container. FIG. 6e shows the spray cap in FIG a perspective view from above.

Figur 6f ist eine Detailansicht des Verbindungsstücks 24. Aus dem Aufsatz steht im Bereich der Spitze ein Vorsprung 47 vor. Über einen Bereich mit verminderter Wandstärke geht der Vorsprung 47 in einen Vorsprung 45 über, der aus der Verschlußklappe 22 vorsteht. Figure 6f is a detail view of the connector 24. From the article is in Area of the tip a projection 47 before. Over a range with diminished Thickness of the projection 47 goes into a projection 45, which consists of the closure flap 22 protrudes.

Figur 7 zeigt ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel für den erfindungsgemäßen Sprühkopf. In dieser Ausgestaltung besitzt der Sprühkopf einen Aufsatz 34, aus dem das Betätigungselement 36 vorsteht. Das Betätigungselement 36 besitzt einen Druckbereich 38. Wie in Figur 7 deutlich zu erkennen, ist die Öffnung 40 leicht versetzt auf der Spitze des Betätigungselements 36 angeordnet. Auch in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Austrittsöffnung 40 wieder sternförmig ausgebildet und in einem kreisförmigen ebenem Abschnitt 42 angeordnet.Figure 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the invention Spray nozzle. In this embodiment, the spray head has a cap 34, from the the actuator 36 protrudes. The actuator 36 has a Pressure range 38. As clearly seen in Figure 7, the opening 40 is slightly offset arranged on the tip of the actuator 36. Also in this embodiment the outlet opening 40 is again star-shaped and in a circular planar portion 42 is arranged.

Verschlossen wird die Austrittsöffnung 40 durch eine an dem Aufsatz 34 im Bereich 44 angelenkte Klappe 46.The outlet opening 40 is closed by a on the attachment 34 in the area 44 hinged flap 46.

Figur 8 zeigt die Klappe 46 in ihrer geöffneten Position, während Figur 7 die geschlossene Position dargestellt. An ihrem von dem Aufsatz 34 fortweisenden Ende besitzt die Klappe 46 einen Einsatz 48 mit sternförmigen Vorsprüngen 50. In der geschlossenen Position der Klappe 46 verschließen diese die sternförmige Austrittsöffnung 40.FIG. 8 shows the flap 46 in its open position, while FIG closed position shown. At its end pointing away from the essay 34 the flap 46 has an insert 48 with star-shaped projections 50. In the closed position of the flap 46, they close the star-shaped outlet opening 40th

An dem zum Aufsatz weisenden Ende ist die Klappe 46 mit einem Vorsprung 52 versehen. Der Vorsprung 52 greift in eine Ausnehmung 54 in dem Betätigungselement 46 ein. Hierdurch wird das Betätigungselement 36 in seiner Position relativ zu dem Aufsatz 34 und somit zu dem Behälter festgelegt, so daß kein Austrag des Mediums in der geschlossenen Position der Klappe erfolgen kann.At the end facing the attachment, the flap 46 is provided with a projection 52 Provided. The projection 52 engages in a recess 54 in the actuating element 46. As a result, the actuator 36 is relatively in position fixed to the article 34 and thus to the container, so that no discharge of the Medium can be done in the closed position of the flap.

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Sprühkopf zum Austragen von Schaum, Gel oder einem anderen Medium aus einem Behälter, mit einem Aufsatzelement (10; 34), an dem ein Verschlußelement (22; 46) angelenkt ist, und einem beweglich in dem Aufsatzelement gelagerten Betätigungselement (12; 36), das eine Austrittsöffnung (16; 40) und einen Druckabschnitt (14; 38) aufweist, wobei die Austrittsöffnung über einen Stutzen mit einer Ventilöffnung des Behälters verbindbar ist, das Ventil über den Druckabschnitt (14; 38) betätigbar ist und das Verschlußelement (22; 46) in seiner geschlossenen Position die Austrittsöffnung verschließt, wobei das Verschlußelement und das Betätigungselement eine Verriegelungseinrichtung (26, 32; 52, 54) bilden, die in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements ein Auslösen des Betätigungselements sperrt. Spray head for discharging foam, gel or other medium from a container, with an attachment element (10; 34) to which a closure element (22; 46) is articulated, and an actuating element (12; 36) movably mounted in the attachment element and having an outlet opening (16; 40) and a pressure section (14; 38), the outlet opening being connectable via a connection with a valve opening of the container, the valve via the pressure section (14; 38) is operable and the closure element (22; 46) closes the outlet opening in its closed position, wherein the closure element and the actuating element form a locking device (26, 32, 52, 54) which blocks a triggering of the actuating element in the closed position of the closure element. Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verriegelungseinrichtung eine Ausnehmung (30; 54) und einen Vorsprung (26; 52) aufweist, die in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements (22; 46) ineinandergreifen.A spray head according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking means comprises a recess (30; 54) and a projection (26; 52) which engage in the closed position of the closure member (22; 46). Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement (22; 46) einen Vorsprung (26; 52) aufweist.Spray head according to Claim 2, characterized in that the closure element (22; 46) has a projection (26; 52). Sprühkopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement auf seiner zur Austrittsöffnung weisenden Seite mindestens einen vorstehenden Abschnitt (28; 50) aufweist, der in der geschlossenen Position des Verschlußelements in die Austrittsöffnung (16; 40) vorsteht.Spray head according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the closure element has on its side facing the outlet opening at least one projecting portion (28; 50) which projects into the outlet opening (16; 40) in the closed position of the closure element. Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement einen Einsatz (48) trägt, der mit dem vorstehenden Abschnitt für die Austrittsöffnung versehen ist.Spray head according to claim 4, characterized in that the closure element carries an insert (48) provided with the projecting portion for the outlet opening. Sprühkopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufsatzelement mindestens zwei Öffnungen (18, 20) aufweist, von denen in einer ersten Öffnung der Druckbereich (14) des Betätigungselements (12) frei liegt und in einer zweiten Öffnung (20) die Austrittsöffnung (16) frei liegt.Spray head according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the attachment element has at least two openings (18, 20), of which the pressure area (14) of the actuating element (12) is exposed in a first opening and in a second opening (20 ) the outlet opening (16) is exposed. Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement in einem Bereich (24) zwischen erster und zweiter Öffnung angelenkt ist.Spray head according to claim 6, characterized in that the closure element is articulated in a region (24) between the first and second openings. Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement an seinem von der Anlenkung fortweisenden Ende den Vorsprung (26) der Verriegelungseinrichtung trägt.Spray head according to Claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the closure element carries the projection (26) of the locking device at its end pointing away from the articulation. Sprühkopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufsatzelement (34) eine Öffnung für das Betätigungselement (36) aufweist, wobei das Betätigungselement (36) aus dieser mit seiner Austrittsöffnung (40) und dem Betätigungsabschnitt (38) vorsteht.Spray head according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the attachment element (34) has an opening for the actuating element (36), the actuating element (36) projecting therefrom with its outlet opening (40) and the actuating section (38). Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufsatzelement (34) im wesentlichen als Ring ausgebildet ist, an dem das Verschlußelement (46) angelenkt ist. Spray head according to claim 9, characterized in that the attachment element (34) is formed substantially as a ring, on which the closure element (46) is articulated. Sprühkopf nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement in seinem nahe zur Anlenkung (44) liegenden Ende mit dem Vorsprung (52) der Verriegelungseinrichtung versehen ist.Spray head according to claim 10, characterized in that the closure element is provided in its near the articulation (44) end with the projection (52) of the locking device. Sprühkopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verschlußelement (22; 46) als eine Klappe ausgebildet.Spray head according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the closure element (22; 46) is designed as a flap.
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