EP1490274A1 - Metal crimping cap for a fluid product dispensing device - Google Patents

Metal crimping cap for a fluid product dispensing device

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EP1490274A1
EP1490274A1 EP02730328A EP02730328A EP1490274A1 EP 1490274 A1 EP1490274 A1 EP 1490274A1 EP 02730328 A EP02730328 A EP 02730328A EP 02730328 A EP02730328 A EP 02730328A EP 1490274 A1 EP1490274 A1 EP 1490274A1
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capsule
crimping
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fluid product
reservoir
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Ludovic Petit
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Aptar France SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1001—Piston pumps
    • B05B11/1016—Piston pumps the outlet valve having a valve seat located downstream a movable valve element controlled by a pressure actuated controlling element
    • B05B11/1018—Piston pumps the outlet valve having a valve seat located downstream a movable valve element controlled by a pressure actuated controlling element and the controlling element cooperating with means for opening or closing the inlet valve

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  • the present invention relates to a metal crimping capsule, and a fluid dispenser device comprising such a capsule.
  • Crimping by means of a metal capsule is a well-known means for fixing a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, to a fluid reservoir, in the fluid dispensing devices.
  • a capsule generally comprises a fixing part in which the dispensing member is fixed, and a crimping part which is crimped onto the neck of the reservoir.
  • a problem which can arise with this type of fixing relates to the generation of metal particles during the crimping step, that is to say when the crimping part is deformed to come and get stuck under the neck of the tank. These metal particles, even in small numbers, can have a negative effect on the dispensing member, or on the product to be dispensed. This can be particularly troublesome when the product in question is very sensitive and must in no case come into contact with any metal particle. Particles of metal are also likely to be generated before or after crimping, by impacts of the capsules against each other in the assembly units.
  • Another problem which arises concerns the voluntary or accidental tearing of the pusher, which can in particular cause contamination of the product contained in the device.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a crimping cap which does not have the abovementioned drawbacks.
  • the present invention aims to provide a crimping capsule for a fluid dispensing device which avoids any generation of metal particles before, during and after the crimping step.
  • the present invention also aims to provide such a crimping cap which effectively and simply prevents any attempt tearing off a pusher or dispensing head connected to the dispensing member.
  • the present invention also aims to provide such a crimping cap which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a metal crimping capsule for a device for dispensing a fluid product, said capsule acting to fix a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, on the neck of a reservoir containing the product.
  • said capsule comprising a fixing part for fixedly receiving said dispensing member, and a crimping part which is crimped onto the neck of the reservoir, said crimping part comprising a covering element made of plastic material extending to the at least partially on the internal surface and at least partially on the external surface of said crimping part, so that no generation of metal particles occurs before, during and / or after crimping, characterized in that said covering element comprises on the external surface of said crimping part of the capsule, retention means adapted to cooperate with a pusher to retain the latter while preventing its removal from said dispensing member.
  • said covering element completely surrounds said crimping part.
  • said covering element is extended on the internal surface of the capsule by a radial flange forming a seal for the neck of the reservoir.
  • said radial flange forming a neck seal is extended by an extension or sock, preferably approximately frustoconical, cooperating in leaktight manner with said dispensing member.
  • said retention means are formed by a peripheral rib adapted to cooperate, for example by snap-fastening, with a skirt of a pusher.
  • said covering element comprises recognition means making it possible to identify parameters characteristic of the device for dispensing a fluid product and / or the fluid product.
  • said recognition means are visual, such as color, and / or tactile.
  • the present invention also relates to a device for dispensing a fluid product comprising a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on a reservoir containing the fluid product, and comprising a crimping capsule as described above. to fix said dispensing member to the neck of said reservoir.
  • a dispensing member such as a pump or a valve
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view in cross section of a first advantageous embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 of a second advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a view similar to Figures 1 and 2, of a third advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
  • a reservoir 30 comprising a neck 31 (the reservoir does not intervene directly in the present invention, it is only shown very schematically in dotted lines in the figures).
  • this crimping cap 10 has a fixing part 11 in which the pump 20 is fixed, and a crimping part 12 which is intended to be crimped on the neck of the reservoir.
  • the internal structure of the pump is obviously arbitrary and does not intervene in the present invention, so that it will not be described in more detail below. It is understood that the pump shown in the Figures is only one possible example, all pumps and valves can be used in the context of the present invention.
  • the capsule comprises at its crimping part 12 a covering element 15 made of plastic material, and which extends at least partially on the internal surface and at least partially on the external surface of the part of crimping.
  • the covering element 15 extends completely over the internal surface of the crimping part 12 and only partially over its external surface.
  • the covering element 15 completely surrounds this crimping part 12, so that the covering element forms a sort of continuous cylindrical hollow sleeve into which said crimping part 12 is inserted.
  • the covering element 15 prevents any generation of metal particles in the atmosphere due in particular to impact between the capsules.
  • the presence of the covering element 15 prevents any generation of metal particles in the atmosphere, and in particular near the pump 20 or the reservoir 30. In this way, there is no risk that metal particles come into contact with the product or with parts of the pump before, during and / or after the assembly and / or filling of the device.
  • the covering element 15 comprises on the external surface of the crimping part 12 of the capsule 10 retention means 18 which are adapted to cooperate with a pusher (not shown), to hold it fixedly on the pump 20, and in particular prevent its removal or tearing, voluntary or accidental.
  • retention means 18 can for example be made in the form of an external peripheral rib 18 which cooperates, for example by snap-fastening, with a skirt of the pusher.
  • the rib may be continuous or segmented, and other equivalent retention means, such as lugs, can be envisaged.
  • these means of retention are shown in the drawings at an end edge of the covering element, but it is possible to arrange them differently on the external part of said covering element.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown a first advantageous variant of the invention, in which the covering element 15, which extends over the entire internal surface of the crimping part 12 of the capsule 10, is extended by a radial flange 16 which advantageously forms the seal which cooperates with the upper edge of the neck 31 of the reservoir 30.
  • this radial flange 16 forming a neck seal is further extended by an extension or sock 17, which is intended to cooperate sealingly with the pump 20.
  • a sock 17 is well known, in particular to avoid contact of the product with the vent hole of the pump, and it will therefore not be explained in more detail below.
  • said sock 17 is approximately frustoconical, but other embodiments are obviously possible.
  • the present invention therefore provides a covering element 15 which not only provides the advantage of avoiding the generation of metal particles, but also comprises means for retaining the pusher.
  • the covering element can also form a collar seal and / or a sock.
  • said covering element 15 may further comprise recognition means which make it possible to identify characteristic parameters either of the device for dispensing a fluid product or of the fluid product itself.
  • these recognition means can be visual, for example a particular color, a set of colors, or an external pattern which allows the user to visually identify the parameters in question by simply looking at the outside of the crimp cap.
  • means of tactile recognition formed for example by bosses or other means easily recognizable by the user when touched.
  • characteristic parameters which can be identified by means of said covering element 15 there may be mentioned in particular the type of product to be dispensed, the quantity contained in the reservoir, the dosage of the product, the volume of each dose dispensed by the pump, the type of device use, etc.

Abstract

The invention concerns a metal crimping cap (10) for a fluid product dispensing device, said cap (10) serving to fix a dispensing member (20), such as a pump or a valve, on the neck (31) of a reservoir (30) containing the fluid product to be dispensed, said cap (10) comprising a fixing part (11) for fixedly receiving said dispensing member (20), and a crimping part (12) which is urged to be crimped on the neck (31) of the reservoir (30), said crimping part (12) including a plastic cover element (15) extending at least partly over the inner surface and at least partly over the outer surface of said crimping part (12), such that there is no metal particle generation before, during and/or after crimping. The invention is characterised in that said cover element (15) comprises on the outer surface of said crimping part (12) of the cap (10), retaining means (18) adapted to co-operate with a push-button to retain the latter preventing it from being removed from said dispensing member (20).

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Capsule métallique de sertissage pour un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide Crimping metal cap for a fluid dispensing device
La présente invention concerne une capsule métallique de sertissage, et un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide comportant une telle capsule.The present invention relates to a metal crimping capsule, and a fluid dispenser device comprising such a capsule.
Le sertissage au moyen d'une capsule métallique est un moyen bien connu pour fixer un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, sur un réservoir de produit fluide, dans les dispositifs de distribution de produit fluide. Une telle capsule comporte généralement une partie de fixation dans laquelle est fixé l'organe de distribution, et une partie de sertissage qui vient se sertir sur le col du réservoir. Un problème qui peut se poser avec ce type de fixation concerne la génération de particules de métal lors de l'étape de sertissage, c'est à dire lorsque la partie de sertissage est déformée pour venir se coincer sous le col du réservoir. Ces particules de métal, même en faible nombre peuvent avoir un effet négatif sur l'organe de distribution, ou sur le produit à distribuer. Ceci peut être particulièrement gênant lorsque le produit en question est très sensible et ne doit en aucun cas entrer en contact avec une quelconque particule de métal. Des particules de métal sont aussi susceptibles d'être générées avant ou après le sertissage, par chocs des capsules les unes contre les autres dans les unités d'assemblage.Crimping by means of a metal capsule is a well-known means for fixing a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, to a fluid reservoir, in the fluid dispensing devices. Such a capsule generally comprises a fixing part in which the dispensing member is fixed, and a crimping part which is crimped onto the neck of the reservoir. A problem which can arise with this type of fixing relates to the generation of metal particles during the crimping step, that is to say when the crimping part is deformed to come and get stuck under the neck of the tank. These metal particles, even in small numbers, can have a negative effect on the dispensing member, or on the product to be dispensed. This can be particularly troublesome when the product in question is very sensitive and must in no case come into contact with any metal particle. Particles of metal are also likely to be generated before or after crimping, by impacts of the capsules against each other in the assembly units.
Un autre problème qui se pose concerne l'arrachement volontaire ou accidentel du poussoir, qui peut entraîner notamment une contamination du produit contenu dans le dispositif.Another problem which arises concerns the voluntary or accidental tearing of the pusher, which can in particular cause contamination of the product contained in the device.
La présente invention a pour but de fournir une capsule de sertissage qui ne reproduit pas les inconvénients susmentionnés.The object of the present invention is to provide a crimping cap which does not have the abovementioned drawbacks.
Plus particulièrement, la présente invention a pour but de fournir une capsule de sertissage pour dispositif de distribution de produit fluide qui évite toute génération de particules de métal avant, pendant et après l'étape de sertissage.More particularly, the present invention aims to provide a crimping capsule for a fluid dispensing device which avoids any generation of metal particles before, during and after the crimping step.
La présente invention a aussi pour but de fournir une telle capsule de sertissage qui empêche efficacement et de manière simple toute tentative d'arrachement d'un poussoir ou tête de distribution relié(e) à l'organe de distribution.The present invention also aims to provide such a crimping cap which effectively and simply prevents any attempt tearing off a pusher or dispensing head connected to the dispensing member.
La présente invention a également pour but de fournir une telle capsule de sertissage qui soit simple et peu coûteuse à fabriquer et à assembler. La présente invention a donc pour objet une capsule métallique de sertissage pour un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, ladite capsule agissant pour fixer un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, sur le col d'un réservoir contenant du produit fluide à distribuer, ladite capsule comportant une partie de fixation pour recevoir fixement ledit organe de distribution, et une partie de sertissage qui vient se sertir sur le col du réservoir, ladite partie de sertissage comportant un élément de recouvrement en matériau plastique s'étendant au moins partiellement sur la surface interne et au moins partiellement sur la surface externe de ladite partie de sertissage, de sorte qu'il ne se produit pas de génération de particules de métal avant, pendant et/ ou après le sertissage, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de recouvrement comporte sur la surface externe de ladite partie de sertissage de la capsule, des moyens de rétention adaptés à coopérer avec un poussoir pour retenir celui-ci en empêchant son enlèvement dudit organe de distribution.The present invention also aims to provide such a crimping cap which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble. The present invention therefore relates to a metal crimping capsule for a device for dispensing a fluid product, said capsule acting to fix a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, on the neck of a reservoir containing the product. fluid to be dispensed, said capsule comprising a fixing part for fixedly receiving said dispensing member, and a crimping part which is crimped onto the neck of the reservoir, said crimping part comprising a covering element made of plastic material extending to the at least partially on the internal surface and at least partially on the external surface of said crimping part, so that no generation of metal particles occurs before, during and / or after crimping, characterized in that said covering element comprises on the external surface of said crimping part of the capsule, retention means adapted to cooperate with a pusher to retain the latter while preventing its removal from said dispensing member.
Avantageusement, ledit élément de recouvrement entoure complètement ladite partie de sertissage.Advantageously, said covering element completely surrounds said crimping part.
Avantageusement, ledit élément de recouvrement se prolonge sur la surface interne de la capsule par une bride radiale formant joint d'étanchéité pour le col du réservoir.Advantageously, said covering element is extended on the internal surface of the capsule by a radial flange forming a seal for the neck of the reservoir.
Avantageusement, ladite bride radiale formant joint de col se prolonge par une extension ou chaussette, de préférence environ tronconique, coopérant de manière étanche avec ledit organe de distribution.Advantageously, said radial flange forming a neck seal is extended by an extension or sock, preferably approximately frustoconical, cooperating in leaktight manner with said dispensing member.
Avantageusement, lesdits moyens de rétention sont formés par une nervure périphérique adaptée à coopérer, par exemple par encliquetage, avec une jupe d'un poussoir. Avantageusement, ledit élément de recouvrement comporte des moyens de reconnaissance permettant d'identifier des paramètres caractéristiques du dispositif de distribution de produit fluide et/ ou du produit fluide.Advantageously, said retention means are formed by a peripheral rib adapted to cooperate, for example by snap-fastening, with a skirt of a pusher. Advantageously, said covering element comprises recognition means making it possible to identify parameters characteristic of the device for dispensing a fluid product and / or the fluid product.
Avantageusement, lesdits moyens de reconnaissance sont visuels, tel que la couleur, et/ ou tactile.Advantageously, said recognition means are visual, such as color, and / or tactile.
La présente invention a également pour objet un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide comportant un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, monté sur un réservoir contenant le produit fluide, et comprenant une capsule de sertissage telle que décrite ci-dessus pour fixer ledit organe de distribution sur le col dudit réservoir.The present invention also relates to a device for dispensing a fluid product comprising a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on a reservoir containing the fluid product, and comprising a crimping capsule as described above. to fix said dispensing member to the neck of said reservoir.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description détaillée suivante de trois modes de réalisation de celle-ci, faite en référence aux dessins joints, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquels, - la figure 1 est une vue schématique en section transversale d'un premier mode de réalisation avantageux de la présente invention,Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly during the following detailed description of three embodiments thereof, given with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, and in which, FIG. 1 is a schematic view in cross section of a first advantageous embodiment of the present invention,
- la figure 2 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1 d'un second mode de réalisation avantageux de la présente invention, etFIG. 2 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 of a second advantageous embodiment of the present invention, and
- la figure 3 est une vue similaire aux figures 1 et 2, d'un troisième mode de réalisation avantageux de la présente invention.- Figure 3 is a view similar to Figures 1 and 2, of a third advantageous embodiment of the present invention.
En référence aux figures, il est représenté un réservoir 30 comportant un col 31 (le réservoir n'intervenant pas directement dans la présente invention, il n'est représenté que très schématiquement en pointillés sur les figures). Un organe de distribution 20, qui sur les figures est une pompe, mais qui pourrait très bien être une valve ou si-milaire, vient se fixer sur le col du réservoir au moyen d'une capsule de sertissage 10. De manière connue, cette capsule de sertissage 10 comporte une partie de fixation 11 dans laquelle vient se fixer la pompe 20, et une partie de sertissage 12 qui est destinée à venir se sertir sur le col du réservoir. La structure interne de la pompe est évidemment quelconque et n'intervient pas dans la présente invention, de sorte que celle-ci ne sera pas décrite plus en détail ci-après. Il est entendu que la pompe représentée sur les figures n'est qu'un exemple possible, toutes les pompes et valves pouvant être utilisées dans le cadre de la présente invention.With reference to the figures, there is shown a reservoir 30 comprising a neck 31 (the reservoir does not intervene directly in the present invention, it is only shown very schematically in dotted lines in the figures). A dispensing member 20, which in the figures is a pump, but which could very well be a valve or si-milaire, is fixed on the neck of the reservoir by means of a crimping cap 10. In known manner, this crimping cap 10 has a fixing part 11 in which the pump 20 is fixed, and a crimping part 12 which is intended to be crimped on the neck of the reservoir. The internal structure of the pump is obviously arbitrary and does not intervene in the present invention, so that it will not be described in more detail below. It is understood that the pump shown in the Figures is only one possible example, all pumps and valves can be used in the context of the present invention.
Selon l'invention, la capsule comporte au niveau de sa partie de sertissage 12 un élément de recouvrement 15 réalisé en matériau plastique, et qui s'étend au moins partiellement sur la surface interne et au moins partiellement sur la surface externe de la partie de sertissage. En référence à la figure 1, on voit que l'élément de recouvrement 15 s'étend complètement sur la surface interne de la partie de sertissage 12 et seulement partiellement sur sa surface externe. Avantageusement, comme représenté sur la figure, l'élément de recouvrement 15 entoure complètement cette partie de sertissage 12, de sorte que l'élément de recouvrement forme une sorte de manchon creux cylindrique continu dans lequel vient s'insérer ladite partie de sertissage 12 de la capsule 10.According to the invention, the capsule comprises at its crimping part 12 a covering element 15 made of plastic material, and which extends at least partially on the internal surface and at least partially on the external surface of the part of crimping. With reference to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the covering element 15 extends completely over the internal surface of the crimping part 12 and only partially over its external surface. Advantageously, as shown in the figure, the covering element 15 completely surrounds this crimping part 12, so that the covering element forms a sort of continuous cylindrical hollow sleeve into which said crimping part 12 is inserted. capsule 10.
Avant et après le sertissage, l'élément de recouvrement 15 empêche toute génération de particules de métal dans l'atmosphère en raison notamment de choc entre les capsules. Au moment du sertissage, c'est à dire au moment où la partie de sertissage 12 est déformée radialement vers l'intérieur pour venir se fixer sous le col 31 du réservoir 30, la présence de l'élément de recouvrement 15 empêche toute génération de particules de métal dans l'atmosphère, et en particulier à proximité de la pompe 20 ou du réservoir 30. De cette manière, il n'y a pas de risque que des particules de métal entrent en contact avec le produit ou avec des parties de la pompe avant, pendant et/ ou après l'assemblage et/ ou le remplissage du dispositif.Before and after crimping, the covering element 15 prevents any generation of metal particles in the atmosphere due in particular to impact between the capsules. At the time of crimping, that is to say at the moment when the crimping part 12 is deformed radially inwardly to come to be fixed under the neck 31 of the reservoir 30, the presence of the covering element 15 prevents any generation of metal particles in the atmosphere, and in particular near the pump 20 or the reservoir 30. In this way, there is no risk that metal particles come into contact with the product or with parts of the pump before, during and / or after the assembly and / or filling of the device.
Selon l'invention, l'élément de recouvrement 15 comporte sur la surface externe de la partie de sertissage 12 de la capsule 10 des moyens de rétention 18 qui sont adaptés à coopérer avec un poussoir (non représenté), pour maintenir celui-ci fixement sur la pompe 20, et en particulier empêcher son enlèvement ou arrachement, volontaire ou accidentel. Ces moyens de rétention 18 peuvent par exemple être réalisés sous la forme d'une nervure périphérique externe 18 qui coopère, par exemple par encliquetage, avec une jupe du poussoir. La nervure peut être continue ou segmentée, et d'autres moyens de rétention équivalents, tels que des ergots, sont envisageables. De même, ces moyens de rétention sont représentés sur les dessins au niveau d'un bord d'extrémité de l'élément de recouvrement, mais il est possible de les disposer différemment sur la partie externe dudit élément de recouvrement.According to the invention, the covering element 15 comprises on the external surface of the crimping part 12 of the capsule 10 retention means 18 which are adapted to cooperate with a pusher (not shown), to hold it fixedly on the pump 20, and in particular prevent its removal or tearing, voluntary or accidental. These retention means 18 can for example be made in the form of an external peripheral rib 18 which cooperates, for example by snap-fastening, with a skirt of the pusher. The rib may be continuous or segmented, and other equivalent retention means, such as lugs, can be envisaged. Likewise, these means of retention are shown in the drawings at an end edge of the covering element, but it is possible to arrange them differently on the external part of said covering element.
En référence à la figure 2, il est représenté une première variante avantageuse de l'invention, dans laquelle l'élément de recouvrement 15, qui s'étend sur la totalité de la surface interne de la partie de sertissage 12 de la capsule 10, se prolonge par une bride radiale 16 qui forme avantageusement le joint d'étanchéité qui coopère avec le bord supérieur du col 31 du réservoir 30.With reference to FIG. 2, there is shown a first advantageous variant of the invention, in which the covering element 15, which extends over the entire internal surface of the crimping part 12 of the capsule 10, is extended by a radial flange 16 which advantageously forms the seal which cooperates with the upper edge of the neck 31 of the reservoir 30.
Dans la variante représentée sur la figure 3, cette bride radiale 16 formant joint de col se prolonge en outre par une extension ou chaussette 17, qui est destinée à coopérer de manière étanche avec la pompe 20. L'utilisation d'une telle chaussette 17 est bien connue, en particulier pour éviter un contact du produit avec le trou d'évent de la pompe, et elle ne sera donc pas expliquer plus en détail ci-après. Avantageusement, comme représenté sur la figure 3, ladite chaussette 17 est environ tronconique, mais d'autres formes de réalisation sont évidemment envisageables.In the variant shown in FIG. 3, this radial flange 16 forming a neck seal is further extended by an extension or sock 17, which is intended to cooperate sealingly with the pump 20. The use of such a sock 17 is well known, in particular to avoid contact of the product with the vent hole of the pump, and it will therefore not be explained in more detail below. Advantageously, as shown in Figure 3, said sock 17 is approximately frustoconical, but other embodiments are obviously possible.
La présente invention fournit donc un élément de recouvrement 15 qui non seulement procure l'avantage d'éviter la génération de particules de métal, mais comporte aussi des moyens de rétention du poussoir. Dans des variantes avantageuses, l'élément de recouvrement peut également former un joint de col et/ou une chaussette. Ainsi, dans la version représentée sur la figure 3, on obtient les quatre fonctions simultanément au moyen d'une seule pièce, qui est très simple et peu coûteuse à fabriquer et à assembler sur la capsule de sertissage 10, ce qui implique une économie de coût importante et une simplification considérable du procédé d'assemblage de la pompe.The present invention therefore provides a covering element 15 which not only provides the advantage of avoiding the generation of metal particles, but also comprises means for retaining the pusher. In advantageous variants, the covering element can also form a collar seal and / or a sock. Thus, in the version represented in FIG. 3, the four functions are obtained simultaneously by means of a single piece, which is very simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble on the crimping capsule 10, which implies a saving of significant cost and considerable simplification of the pump assembly process.
D'autre part, ledit élément de recouvrement 15 peut en outre comporter des moyens de reconnaissance qui permettent d'identifier des paramètres caractéristiques soit du dispositif de distribution de produit fluide soit du produit fluide lui-même. Par exemple, ces moyens de reconnaissance peuvent être visuels, par exemple une couleur particulière, un jeu de couleurs, ou un motif externe qui permet à l'utilisateur d'identifier visuellement les paramètres en question en regardant simplement l'extérieur de la capsule de sertissage. On pourrait également imaginer des moyens de reconnaissance tactile, formés par exemple par des bossages ou autres moyens facilement reconnaissables par l'utilisateur au toucher. Parmi les paramètres caractéristiques qui peuvent être identifiés au moyen dudit élément de recouvrement 15, on peut notamment citer le type de produit à distribuer, la quantité contenue dans le réservoir, le dosage du produit, le volume de chaque dose distribuée par la pompe, le type d'utilisation du dispositif, etc. En fait, ces paramètres peuvent être choisis de manière quelconque pour simplifier la vie de l'utilisateur. Bien que la présente invention ait été décrite en référence à trois variantes de réalisation particulières de celle-ci, il est clair qu'elle n'est pas limitée par les exemples représentés. Au contraire, l'homme de l'art peut y apporter toutes modifications sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention, telle que définie par les revendications annexées. On the other hand, said covering element 15 may further comprise recognition means which make it possible to identify characteristic parameters either of the device for dispensing a fluid product or of the fluid product itself. For example, these recognition means can be visual, for example a particular color, a set of colors, or an external pattern which allows the user to visually identify the parameters in question by simply looking at the outside of the crimp cap. One could also imagine means of tactile recognition, formed for example by bosses or other means easily recognizable by the user when touched. Among the characteristic parameters which can be identified by means of said covering element 15, there may be mentioned in particular the type of product to be dispensed, the quantity contained in the reservoir, the dosage of the product, the volume of each dose dispensed by the pump, the type of device use, etc. In fact, these parameters can be chosen in any way to simplify the life of the user. Although the present invention has been described with reference to three particular variant embodiments thereof, it is clear that it is not limited by the examples shown. On the contrary, a person skilled in the art can make any modifications to it without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.

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1.- Capsule métallique de sertissage (10) pour un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, ladite capsule (10) agissant pour fixer un organe de distribution (20), tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, sur le col (31) d'un réservoir (30) contenant du produit fluide à distribuer, ladite capsule1.- Metallic crimping capsule (10) for a device for dispensing a fluid product, said capsule (10) acting to fix a dispensing member (20), such as a pump or a valve, on the neck (31) a reservoir (30) containing fluid to be dispensed, said capsule
(10) comportant une partie de fixation (11) pour recevoir fixement ledit organe de distribution (20), et une partie de sertissage (12) qui vient se sertir sur le col (31) du réservoir (30), ladite partie de sertissage (12) comportant un élément de recouvrement (15) en matériau plastique s'étendant au moins partiellement sur la surface interne et au moins partiellement sur la surface externe de ladite partie de sertissage (12), de sorte qu'il ne se produit pas de génération de particules de métal avant, pendant et/ ou après le sertissage, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de recouvrement (15) comporte sur la surface externe de ladite partie de sertissage (12) de la capsule (10), des moyens de rétention (18) adaptés à coopérer avec un poussoir pour retenir celui-ci en empêchant son enlèvement dudit organe de distribution (20).(10) comprising a fixing part (11) for fixedly receiving said dispensing member (20), and a crimping part (12) which is crimped onto the neck (31) of the reservoir (30), said crimping part (12) comprising a covering element (15) made of plastic material extending at least partially on the internal surface and at least partially on the external surface of said crimping part (12), so that it does not occur for generating metal particles before, during and / or after crimping, characterized in that said covering element (15) comprises, on the external surface of said crimping part (12) of the capsule (10), means for retention (18) adapted to cooperate with a pusher to retain the latter by preventing its removal from said dispensing member (20).
2.- Capsule selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle ledit élément de recouvrement (15) entoure complètement ladite partie de sertissage (12). 2. A capsule according to claim 1, wherein said covering element (15) completely surrounds said crimping part (12).
3.- Capsule selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans laquelle ledit élément de recouvrement (15) se prolonge sur la surface interne de la capsule (1) par une bride radiale (16) formant joint d'étanchéité pour le col (31) du réservoir.3. A capsule according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said covering element (15) is extended on the internal surface of the capsule (1) by a radial flange (16) forming a seal for the neck (31). of the tank.
4.- Capsule selon la revendication 3, dans laquelle ladite bride radiale (16) formant joint de col se prolonge par une extension ou chaussette (17), de préférence environ tronconique, coopérant de manière étanche avec ledit organe de distribution (20).4. A capsule according to claim 3, wherein said radial flange (16) forming a neck seal is extended by an extension or sock (17), preferably approximately frustoconical, cooperating in leaktight manner with said dispensing member (20).
5.- Capsule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle lesdits moyens de rétention (18) sont formés par une nervure périphérique (18) adaptée à coopérer, par exemple par encliquetage, avec une jupe d'un poussoir.5. A capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said retention means (18) are formed by a rib. peripheral (18) adapted to cooperate, for example by snap-fastening, with a skirt of a pusher.
6.- Capsule selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ledit élément de recouvrement (15) comporte des moyens de reconnaissance permettant d'identifier des paramètres caractéristiques du dispositif de distribution de produit fluide et/ou du produit fluide.6. Capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said covering element (15) comprises recognition means making it possible to identify characteristic parameters of the device for dispensing a fluid product and / or the fluid product.
7.- Capsule selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle lesdits moyens de reconnaissance sont visuels, tel que la couleur, et/ ou tactile.7. A capsule according to claim 6, wherein said recognition means are visual, such as color, and / or tactile.
8.- Dispositif de distribution de produit fluide comportant un organe de distribution (20), tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, monté sur un réservoir8.- Fluid product distribution device comprising a distribution member (20), such as a pump or a valve, mounted on a reservoir
(30) contenant le produit fluide, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une capsule de sertissage (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, pour fixer ledit organe de distribution (20) sur le col (31) dudit réservoir (30).(30) containing the fluid product, characterized in that it comprises a crimping capsule (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, for fixing said dispensing member (20) on the neck (31) of said reservoir (30 ).
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