EP1493493B1 - Product dispensing assembly - Google Patents

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EP1493493B1
EP1493493B1 EP04291531A EP04291531A EP1493493B1 EP 1493493 B1 EP1493493 B1 EP 1493493B1 EP 04291531 A EP04291531 A EP 04291531A EP 04291531 A EP04291531 A EP 04291531A EP 1493493 B1 EP1493493 B1 EP 1493493B1
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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
    • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule

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  • the invention relates to a product dispensing assembly, in particular cosmetic product, intended to be fixed on the neck of a bottle having an outer bead.
  • EP-A-0653 359 describes an assembly comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to constitute a pre-assembled assembly that can be transported ready to be mounted on the bottle, then positioned and fixed on the bottle in a single movement.
  • the pump has the features of claim 1.
  • the assembly and the bottle being generally made on different production lines, the assembly can be assembled and transported in the state to be then easily attached to the bottle of a single translational movement in the direction of elongation.
  • the diameter of the bore of the sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the outer surface of the fastener of 0.3 to 0.4 millimeter. This gives a satisfactory friction.
  • the assembly further comprises a cylindrical skirt extending substantially in the direction of elongation from the periphery of the disc, substantially in the extension of the tabs, but the opposite side to the cylindrical skirt relative to the disc, said skirt having said outer surface.
  • the sleeve and the fastening element are made of polyoxymethylene.
  • the sleeve is advantageously integrated with a hubcap having a cavity in which said pusher is embedded.
  • the presence of a hubcap surrounding the whole improves the appearance of the whole.
  • the one-piece integration of the sleeve and hubcap reduces the cost.
  • the sleeve further incorporates a cylindrical skirt extending in the direction of elongation around the sleeve.
  • This skirt can hide the sleeve that may be slightly deformed around the fastener and integrate more harmoniously all to the bottle.
  • Figures 1 to 3 illustrate an assembly 1 for dispensing a fluid contained in a bottle 38.
  • the bottle comprises a neck 34 having an upper end 34a and an outer bead 36.
  • the assembly 1 is intended to be fixed on the neck 34 of the bottle 38. It essentially comprises a pump 2, a pusher 4, a fastening element 16 and a hubcap 8.
  • the pump 2 comprises a body 12 and a control rod 14 sliding in the body 12 in a longitudinal direction 10.
  • the substantially cylindrical pusher 4 incorporates a bore extending in the longitudinal direction in which the free end of the control rod 14 is closely received. It is covered with a cap 6.
  • the fastening element 16 integrates the pump body 12 and further comprises a disc 18, a skirt 20 and elastically deformable tabs 22.
  • the disc extends substantially perpendicular to the elongation direction 10. It is intended to rest on the upper end 34a of the neck of the bottle through a seal.
  • the skirt 20 extends substantially in the direction of elongation from the periphery of the disc 18 and has a cylindrical outer surface 21 of circular section.
  • the tabs 22 extend substantially in the extension of the skirt 20, but on the opposite side to the cylindrical skirt relative to the disc. They have a swollen end 24 intended to be positioned behind the outer bead 36 of the neck of the bottle. They are radially deformable relative to the direction of elongation 10.
  • the hubcap 8 comprises a cylindrical sleeve 28, a cavity 26 in which the pusher 4 is entirely disposed and a cylindrical skirt 32 extending in the direction of elongation 10 facing the sleeve 28.
  • the sleeve 28 has a circular bore 30 extending in the elongation direction 10, wherein the fastener 16 is closely received. More specifically, there is a slight tightening, advantageously 3 to 4 tenths of a millimeter, between the bore 30 and the skirt 20 of the fastener element, so as to generate a friction opposing the relative displacement of the element of fastening 16 with respect to the hubcap 8.
  • the assembly 1 is positioned above the neck 34, substantially coaxially with respect to the neck.
  • the sleeve 28 then extends closely in contact with the skirt 20, but away from the tabs 22.
  • the hubcap 8 is moved in the direction 10.
  • the tabs 22 then deform radially to pass the outer bead 36, then return by elastic return substantially in the extension of the outer surface 21 of the skirt 20, their bulging end 24 then extending behind the outer bead 36.
  • the disk 18 then abuts against the upper end 34a of the neck of the bottle through the seal 40.
  • the sleeve 28 is slid with respect to the fastening element 16, to bring it around the legs and including their bulged end 24.
  • the assembly 1 is then perfectly maintained on the neck 34 of the bottle 38.

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Description

L'invention concerne un ensemble de distribution de produit, en particulier de produit cosmétique, destiné à être fixé sur le col d'un flacon présentant un bourrelet extérieur.The invention relates to a product dispensing assembly, in particular cosmetic product, intended to be fixed on the neck of a bottle having an outer bead.

EP-A-0653 359 décrit un ensemble comprenant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1. EP-A-0653 359 describes an assembly comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.

L'objet de l'invention est de constituer un ensemble pré-assemblé pouvant être transporté prêt à être monté sur le flacon, puis positionné et fixé sur le flacon en un seul mouvement.The object of the invention is to constitute a pre-assembled assembly that can be transported ready to be mounted on the bottle, then positioned and fixed on the bottle in a single movement.

Pour ce faire, conformément à l'invention, la pompe présente les caractéristiques de la revendication 1.To do this, according to the invention, the pump has the features of claim 1.

Ainsi, l'ensemble et le flacon étant généralement réalisés sur des chaînes de production différentes, l'ensemble peut être assemblé puis transporté en l'état pour être ensuite aisément fixé sur le flacon d'un unique mouvement de translation suivant la direction d'allongement.Thus, the assembly and the bottle being generally made on different production lines, the assembly can be assembled and transported in the state to be then easily attached to the bottle of a single translational movement in the direction of elongation.

Cette solution est simple, fiable, robuste, peu coûteuse et très avantageuse.This solution is simple, reliable, robust, inexpensive and very advantageous.

Conformément à l'invention, le diamètre de l'alésage du manchon est inférieur au diamètre de la surface extérieure de l'élément de fixation de 0,3 à 0,4 millimètre. On obtient ainsi un frottement satisfaisant.According to the invention, the diameter of the bore of the sleeve is smaller than the diameter of the outer surface of the fastener of 0.3 to 0.4 millimeter. This gives a satisfactory friction.

Afin d'améliorer encore la fiabilité de l'ensemble et en particulier l'obtention d'une force de frottement s'exerçant entre le manchon et l'élément de fixation sensiblement identique pour tout ensemble, selon une caractéristique avantageuse conforme à l'invention, l'ensemble comprend en outre une jupe cylindrique s'étendant sensiblement suivant la direction d'allongement depuis la périphérie du disque, sensiblement dans le prolongement des pattes, mais du côté opposé à la jupe cylindrique par rapport au disque, ladite jupe présentant ladite surface extérieure.In order to further improve the reliability of the assembly and in particular to obtain a friction force exerted between the sleeve and the substantially identical fastening element for any combination, according to an advantageous characteristic according to the invention , the assembly further comprises a cylindrical skirt extending substantially in the direction of elongation from the periphery of the disc, substantially in the extension of the tabs, but the opposite side to the cylindrical skirt relative to the disc, said skirt having said outer surface.

Le guidage du manchon par rapport à l'élément de fixation est ainsi amélioré.The guiding of the sleeve with respect to the fixing element is thus improved.

Pour une bonne robustesse de l'ensemble et une tenue dans le temps du serrage entre le manchon et l'élément de maintien, de préférence le manchon et l'élément de fixation sont réalisés en Polyoxyméthylène.For a good robustness of the assembly and a resistance in time of the clamping between the sleeve and the holding element, preferably the sleeve and the fastening element are made of polyoxymethylene.

Conformément à l'invention, le manchon est avantageusement intégré à un enjoliveur présentant une cavité dans laquelle ledit poussoir est noyé.According to the invention, the sleeve is advantageously integrated with a hubcap having a cavity in which said pusher is embedded.

La présence d'un enjoliveur entourant l'ensemble améliore l'aspect de l'ensemble. L'intégration en une seule pièce du manchon et de l'enjoliveur permet d'en réduire le coût.The presence of a hubcap surrounding the whole improves the appearance of the whole. The one-piece integration of the sleeve and hubcap reduces the cost.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire, le manchon intègre en outre une jupe cylindrique s'étendant suivant la direction d'allongement autour du manchon.According to a complementary feature, the sleeve further incorporates a cylindrical skirt extending in the direction of elongation around the sleeve.

Cette jupe permet de masquer le manchon qui risque d'être légèrement déformé autour de l'élément de fixation et d'intégrer plus harmonieusement l'ensemble au flacon.This skirt can hide the sleeve that may be slightly deformed around the fastener and integrate more harmoniously all to the bottle.

L'invention va apparaître encore plus clairement dans la description qui va suivre, faite en référence aux dessins annexés illustrant un ensemble conforme à l'invention lors de trois étapes d'assemblage consécutives.The invention will appear even more clearly in the description which follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings illustrating an assembly according to the invention in three consecutive assembly steps.

Les figures 1 à 3 illustrent un ensemble 1 permettant de distribuer un fluide contenu dans un flacon 38. Le flacon comprend un col 34 présentant une extrémité supérieure 34a et un bourrelet extérieur 36.Figures 1 to 3 illustrate an assembly 1 for dispensing a fluid contained in a bottle 38. The bottle comprises a neck 34 having an upper end 34a and an outer bead 36.

L'ensemble 1 est destiné à venir se fixer sur le col 34 du flacon 38. Il comprend essentiellement une pompe 2, un poussoir 4, un élément de fixation 16 et un enjoliveur 8.The assembly 1 is intended to be fixed on the neck 34 of the bottle 38. It essentially comprises a pump 2, a pusher 4, a fastening element 16 and a hubcap 8.

La pompe 2 comprend un corps 12 et une tige de commande 14 coulissant dans le corps 12 suivant une direction longitudinale 10.The pump 2 comprises a body 12 and a control rod 14 sliding in the body 12 in a longitudinal direction 10.

Le poussoir 4, sensiblement cylindrique, intègre un alésage s'étendant suivant la direction longitudinale 10 dans lequel l'extrémité libre de la tige de commande 14 est étroitement reçue. Il est recouvert d'une coiffe 6.The substantially cylindrical pusher 4 incorporates a bore extending in the longitudinal direction in which the free end of the control rod 14 is closely received. It is covered with a cap 6.

L'élément de fixation 16 intègre le corps 12 de pompe et comprend en outre un disque 18, une jupe 20 et des pattes 22 élastiquement déformables.The fastening element 16 integrates the pump body 12 and further comprises a disc 18, a skirt 20 and elastically deformable tabs 22.

Le disque s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement à la direction d'allongement 10. Il est destiné à venir reposer sur l'extrémité supérieure 34a du col du flacon par l'intermédiaire d'un joint d'étanchéité.The disc extends substantially perpendicular to the elongation direction 10. It is intended to rest on the upper end 34a of the neck of the bottle through a seal.

La jupe 20 s'étend sensiblement suivant la direction d'allongement depuis la périphérie du disque 18 et présente une surface extérieure cylindrique 21 de section circulaire.The skirt 20 extends substantially in the direction of elongation from the periphery of the disc 18 and has a cylindrical outer surface 21 of circular section.

Les pattes 22 s'étendent sensiblement dans le prolongement de la jupe 20, mais du côté opposé à la jupe cylindrique par rapport au disque. Elles présentent une extrémité renflée 24 destinée à venir se positionner derrière le bourrelet extérieur 36 du col du flacon. Elles sont radialement déformables par rapport à la direction d'allongement 10.The tabs 22 extend substantially in the extension of the skirt 20, but on the opposite side to the cylindrical skirt relative to the disc. They have a swollen end 24 intended to be positioned behind the outer bead 36 of the neck of the bottle. They are radially deformable relative to the direction of elongation 10.

L'enjoliveur 8 comprend un manchon cylindrique 28, une cavité 26 dans laquelle est entièrement disposé le poussoir 4 et une jupe cylindrique 32 s'étendant suivant la direction d'allongement 10 en regard du manchon 28.The hubcap 8 comprises a cylindrical sleeve 28, a cavity 26 in which the pusher 4 is entirely disposed and a cylindrical skirt 32 extending in the direction of elongation 10 facing the sleeve 28.

Le manchon 28 présente un alésage circulaire 30 s'étendant suivant la direction d'allongement 10, dans lequel l'élément de fixation 16 est étroitement reçu. Plus précisément, il existe un léger serrage, avantageusement 3 à 4 dixièmes de millimètre, entre l'alésage 30 et la jupe 20 de l'élément de fixation, de sorte à générer un frottement s'opposant au déplacement relatif de l'élément de fixation 16 par rapport à l'enjoliveur 8.The sleeve 28 has a circular bore 30 extending in the elongation direction 10, wherein the fastener 16 is closely received. More specifically, there is a slight tightening, advantageously 3 to 4 tenths of a millimeter, between the bore 30 and the skirt 20 of the fastener element, so as to generate a friction opposing the relative displacement of the element of fastening 16 with respect to the hubcap 8.

Tel qu'illustré à la figure 1, pour assembler l'ensemble 1 sur le col 34 du flacon 38, l'ensemble 1 est positionné au-dessus du col 34, sensiblement coaxialement par rapport au col. Le manchon 28 s'étend alors étroitement au contact de la jupe 20, mais à l'écart des pattes 22.As illustrated in Figure 1, to assemble the assembly 1 on the neck 34 of the bottle 38, the assembly 1 is positioned above the neck 34, substantially coaxially with respect to the neck. The sleeve 28 then extends closely in contact with the skirt 20, but away from the tabs 22.

Puis, on déplace l'enjoliveur 8 suivant la direction 10. Les pattes 22 se déforment alors radialement pour passer le bourrelet extérieur 36, puis reviennent par retour élastique sensiblement dans le prolongement de la surface extérieure 21 de la jupe 20, leur extrémité renflée 24 s'étendant alors derrière le bourrelet extérieur 36. Le disque 18 vient alors en butée contre l'extrémité supérieure 34a du col du flacon par l'intermédiaire du joint d'étanchéité 40.Then, the hubcap 8 is moved in the direction 10. The tabs 22 then deform radially to pass the outer bead 36, then return by elastic return substantially in the extension of the outer surface 21 of the skirt 20, their bulging end 24 then extending behind the outer bead 36. The disk 18 then abuts against the upper end 34a of the neck of the bottle through the seal 40.

Du fait, du serrage entre le manchon 28 et la jupe 20, ces deux pièces sont restées immobiles jusqu'ici l'une par rapport à l'autre.Because of the clamping between the sleeve 28 and the skirt 20, these two parts have hitherto remained motionless relative to each other.

Puis, en poursuivant le déplacement de l'enjoliveur 8 suivant la direction d'allongement 10, on fait coulisser le manchon 28 par rapport l'élément de fixation 16, jusqu'à l'amener autour des pattes et y compris de leur extrémité renflée 24.Then, continuing the displacement of the trim 8 in the direction of elongation 10, the sleeve 28 is slid with respect to the fastening element 16, to bring it around the legs and including their bulged end 24.

L'ensemble 1 est alors parfaitement maintenu sur le col 34 du flacon 38.The assembly 1 is then perfectly maintained on the neck 34 of the bottle 38.

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  1. Product dispensing assembly (1), in particular for a cosmetic product, which is intended to be fixed to the neck (34) of a bottle (38) which has an outer collar (36), said assembly comprising:
    - a pump (2) having a body (12) and a control rod (14), said control rod moving in a longitudinal direction (10) relative to the body,
    - a push-button (4) which is connected to said control rod of the pump,
    - a fixing element (16) which is fixedly joined to the body of the pump and which comprises:
    • a disc (18) which extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the extension direction and which is intended to rest on the end (34a) of the neck of the bottle,
    • a cylindrical outer surface (21) which extends in the extension direction,
    • resiliently deformable limbs (22) which extend substantially in continuation of the outer surface, said limbs having an enlarged end (24) which is intended to be positioned behind the outer collar (36) of the neck of the bottle,
    - a cylindrical sleeve (28) which has a hole (30) which extends in the extension direction around the outer surface (21) of the fixing element,
    - the hole (30) of the sleeve having a diameter which is slightly less than the diameter of the outer surface (21) of the fixing element in order to generate a friction force which acts counter to the relative displacement of the sleeve (28) in relation to the fixing element (16), said friction force being such that, when the sleeve is acted upon in the longitudinal direction (10) relative to the neck (34) of the bottle, the limbs (22) becoming resiliently deformed in order to pass the outer collar (36), without producing any relative displacement of the sleeve (28) in relation to the fixing element (16), then when the fixing element has moved into abutment against the end of the neck of the bottle, the sleeve (28) sliding relative to the fixing element (16) in the extension direction until it surrounds the resilient limbs thereof,
    characterised in that
    - the fixing element comprises a cylindrical skirt (20) which extends substantially in the extension direction from the periphery of the disk (18), substantially in continuation of the limbs (22), which are at the opposite side of the disk with respect to the cylindrical skirt,said skirt (20) having said outer surface (21).
  2. Assembly according to claim 1, characterised in that the sleeve (28) is integrated in a decorative means (8) which has a cavity (26), in which said push-button (4) is completely arranged.
  3. Assembly according to claim 2, characterised in that the decorative means (8) further includes a skirt (32) which extends in the extension direction (10) around the sleeve (28).
  4. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sleeve (28) and the fixing element (16) are composed of polyoxymethylene.
  5. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the diameter of the hole of the sleeve (28) is from 0.3 to 0.4 millimetres smaller than the diameter of the outer surface (21) of the fixing element (16).
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