EP1500437A1 - Device for packing and distributing a product, comprising distribution means activated by a push button - Google Patents

Device for packing and distributing a product, comprising distribution means activated by a push button Download PDF

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EP1500437A1
EP1500437A1 EP04300468A EP04300468A EP1500437A1 EP 1500437 A1 EP1500437 A1 EP 1500437A1 EP 04300468 A EP04300468 A EP 04300468A EP 04300468 A EP04300468 A EP 04300468A EP 1500437 A1 EP1500437 A1 EP 1500437A1
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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
    • B65D83/38—Details of the container body
    • B65D83/384—Details of the container body comprising an aerosol container disposed in an outer shell or in an external 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B05B11/1002—Piston pumps the direction of the pressure stroke being substantially perpendicular to the major axis of the container

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  • the present invention relates to conditioning and distribution of a product, in particular those comprising a sampling organ by a pump actuated by a push button.
  • perfumes are offered in partially filled bottles upper part of a neck in which is fixed a pump, the latter comprising a rod of hollow control on which is fixed a push-button carrying a nozzle of spray.
  • a pump comprising a rod of hollow control on which is fixed a push-button carrying a nozzle of spray.
  • the axis of actuation of the push-button coincides with that of the pump.
  • the latter discloses, inter alia, a device comprising a mechanism making it possible to transform a lateral movement of the push-button into a displacement of the control rod of the pump.
  • a flexible duct connects the control rod to the nozzle spray.
  • a relatively large space is occupied above of the pump by the mechanism of transformation of the movement of the push button, to the detriment of the capacity of the bottle containing the product to be dispensed and the compactness of the device.
  • a device also known comprises a lateral push button which the actuation makes it possible to drive in displacement, relative to a nozzle of spray, a bottle inside a dressing room.
  • the nozzle is located substantially in a median plane of the dressing room.
  • Another device of the prior art comprises an elongated bottle and, substantially at mid-length thereof, a pump whose axis is perpendicular to the axis longitudinal of the bottle.
  • An elongated hood is attached to the bottle, including one end a nozzle whose spray axis is parallel to that of the pump.
  • a relatively long flexible conduit extending for almost half the length of the bottle, allows to convey to the nozzle the product distributed by a control rod of the pump.
  • the push button is actuated in one direction substantially parallel to the one in which the product is sprayed, which may be ergonomic.
  • a device comprising a bottle having an oriented neck obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the bottle.
  • This collar is equipped with a pump comprising a push button carrying a spray nozzle.
  • a hood is reported on the bottle, this hood being provided with an oblong opening through which the product is sprayed.
  • the location of the nozzle, in a corner of the device, may be little ergonomic.
  • the axis of the sampling member can in particular make an angle of About 45 ° with the longitudinal axis of the container, for example an angle of between 30 and 60 °.
  • the nozzle for example in a plane median device, while having a push-button located in a corner of it, this which offers new aesthetic and ergonomic possibilities, without having to as much to reduce excessively the capacity of the device.
  • the sampling member may be constituted by a pump or, alternatively, by a valve, the product then being subjected in the container to the pressure of a propellant gas.
  • the axis of the sampling member may coincide with that of the stem of control in the case of a pump or a valve comprising such a rod.
  • the device comprises a dressing part to inside which the container is placed.
  • This container may for example comprise a flexible pouch.
  • the pushbutton is disposed of way to be movable along an axis substantially coincident with that of the organ of sample.
  • the dressing part may in particular comprise at least one wall of guidance to guide the movement of the push button.
  • the device may comprise a support piece of the pump, fixed on the pocket, and arranged to cooperate with the dressing part so as to maintain the pump in a predefined position inside the dressing room.
  • the flexible duct is preferably not entirely straight when the push button is not actuated, so that it can deform more easily when the distance between an orifice through which the product leaves the sampling member and an orifice of the nozzle varies, especially decreases, during the actuation of the pushbutton to dispense a dose of product.
  • the duct may comprise, for example, at least one bent portion or one loop capable of deforming upon actuation of the push button, in particular a single loop or a U or V angled portion.
  • a loop this the last may for example have an inside diameter that varies during actuation push button.
  • the angle of the V is not preferably not too closed so as not to hinder the flow of the product.
  • Such a push button is for example in the upper right corner or left of the device, the nozzle being closer to the upper end than the end lower.
  • the device 1 for packaging and distribution shown in FIGS. 4 comprises an outer cladding piece 2, of generally flattened and elongated shape according to a longitudinal axis X, and a push button 3, located in a corner and movable relative to the part 2 along an axis Y forming with the axis X an angle ⁇ of about 45 ° in the example considered.
  • Depressing the push button 3 causes a product spray by a nozzle 4, along a Z axis intersecting and preferably perpendicular to the X axis.
  • sprayed product is for example a cosmetic product such as a perfume.
  • the dressing part 2 houses a container 10 which is constituted in the example considered by a flexible pouch containing the product to be dispensed, this pouch 10 being provided with a sampling member 12 constituted by a pump.
  • a conduit 25 connects the pump 12 to the nozzle 4.
  • the covering part 2 is formed, in the embodiment considered, by the assembly of two shells 2a and 2b made by injection of a plastic material relatively rigid, these shells 2a and 2b having for example reliefs complementary devices arranged to assemble by snapping, these reliefs being no apparent in the figures.
  • the rear shell 2b comprises, in the example considered, as can be see in Figures 3 and 4, tabs 5 for holding in place the nozzle 4, this last being carried by a support member having fins 6 engaging between the legs 5.
  • the nozzle 4 exits through a hole 35 made in the bottom of a recess 36 of the shell before 2a, as seen in Figure 1.
  • the Z axis of the nozzle 4 is in a longitudinal median plane of the dressing room 2.
  • the shells 2a and 2b are made, in the example under consideration, with walls 7 parallel to each other and serving to guide the push-button 3 in translation along the axis Y.
  • the pushbutton 3 may comprise, as seen in FIGS. 4, retaining reliefs, arranged to snap behind the guide walls 7 during its implementation. These reliefs are for example constituted by teeth 9 made of a single holding by molding of material with the rest of the push button 3.
  • the pump 12 is carried, in this example, by a support member 14 secured to the bag 10, this support piece 14 being arranged to cooperate with one at least shells 2a and 2b so as to immobilize the pump 12 in a position predetermined, relative to the trim piece 2.
  • the pump 12 may be conventional and, depending on the case, with or without recovery of air, pre-compression or not and include or not a dip tube.
  • the support piece 14 comprises, in the illustrated example, an annular groove 16, in which can engage two tabs 17, the latter being made of a single holding with the rear shell 2b by molding of material.
  • the flexible wall of the pocket 10 is for example welded to a flange of the piece support 14, partially delimiting the groove 16.
  • the pump 12 comprises a control rod 19, hollow, whose longitudinal axis coincides with the axis Y of actuation of the push-button 3.
  • the displacement stroke of the rod 19 is for example between 2 and 5 mm.
  • the rod 19 is engaged, in a substantially watertight manner, in a nozzle 20 which is fixed inside the push-button 3, for example by snapping or mounting at force, the push button 3 internally with appropriate reliefs.
  • This tip 20 has a lateral extension 22 inside which is engaged by force one end of the flexible conduit 25, so as to make a connection waterproof.
  • the other end of the conduit 25 is received, also in a sealed manner, in a endpiece 26 made in one piece with the support part of the nozzle 4, in such a way that the product delivered by the mouth 28 of the control rod 19 wins, while circulating through the conduit 25, the nozzle 4.
  • the conduit 25 has a circular cross section in the example considered, with an outside diameter of between 1 and 2 mm, for example. It can be realized in a flexible material such as polyethylene for example.
  • the conduit 25 is made with a medium in loop 30, so as to have increased deformability when moving the pushbutton 3 and not to unduly impede the depression of it.
  • the conduit 25 can be elastically deform, without bending or getting stuck.
  • the presence of the loop 30 is only one example of the possibilities to increase the deformability of the duct 25.
  • FIG. 5 shows a duct 25 comprising a U-shaped bent portion 32, facilitating the deformation of the flexible duct when its ends are close together, as shown.
  • FIG. 6 shows a flexible conduit 25 with a portion 33 bent in the shape of a V.
  • control rod 19 is pressed against the action return of an invisible spring, contained in the pump 12, so that when the user releases the push button 3, it is brought back by the rod 19 in its position initial.
  • the push button 3 is returned to its initial position by elastic return means other or additional, consisting for example of a metal spring, helical or blade, interposed between the push-button 3 and a bearing made on the dressing part 2 or at least one elastic lug made in one piece by molding material plastic with trim piece 2 or push button 3.
  • elastic return means other or additional, consisting for example of a metal spring, helical or blade, interposed between the push-button 3 and a bearing made on the dressing part 2 or at least one elastic lug made in one piece by molding material plastic with trim piece 2 or push button 3.
  • the push-button 3 is made in one piece by molding plastic material with such an elastic tab, it can carry, when the push-button is depressed, against a corresponding bearing surface made on the trim piece 2 or directly on the pump 12.
  • the pump 12 can be replaced by a valve, particularly in the case where the product is contained in a bottle under the pressure of a propellant.
  • the container 10 may contain products other than a perfume, for example a care cream or a liquid toothpaste.
  • the holding mode of the nozzle 4 can be modified, as can its location relative to the push button 3 in particular.
  • the push-button 3 can still be made in the form of a membrane flexible attached at its periphery to the trim piece 2 and can deform in a region center to allow the user to act on the sampling member.

Abstract

The device has a container (10) elongated along a longitudinal axis (X). A filling pump (12) has an activation axis (Y) and removes a product from the container. A flexible pipe (25) connects a nozzle (4) to the pump and is arranged such that it deforms itself when a push button (3) is activated. The activation axis of the pump extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) of the container.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, notamment ceux comportant un organe de prélèvement constitué par une pompe actionnée par un bouton-poussoir.The present invention relates to conditioning and distribution of a product, in particular those comprising a sampling organ by a pump actuated by a push button.

De nombreux parfums sont proposés dans des flacons munis en partie supérieure d'un col dans lequel est fixée une pompe, cette dernière comportant une tige de commande creuse sur laquelle est fixé un bouton-poussoir portant une buse de pulvérisation. L'axe d'actionnement du bouton-poussoir coïncide avec celui de la pompe.Many perfumes are offered in partially filled bottles upper part of a neck in which is fixed a pump, the latter comprising a rod of hollow control on which is fixed a push-button carrying a nozzle of spray. The axis of actuation of the push-button coincides with that of the pump.

D'autres dispositifs ont été proposés, dans lesquels l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir s'effectue dans une direction qui est perpendiculaire à l'axe de la pompe, de tels dispositifs étant décrits notamment dans la demande de brevet français FR 2 802 187.Other devices have been proposed, in which the actuation of the pushbutton in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pump, such devices being described in particular in the French patent application FR 2 802 187.

Cette dernière divulgue, entre autres, un dispositif comportant un mécanisme permettant de transformer un mouvement latéral du bouton-poussoir en un déplacement de la tige de commande de la pompe. Un conduit flexible relie la tige de commande à la buse de pulvérisation. Dans un tel dispositif, un espace relativement important est occupé au-dessus de la pompe par le mécanisme de transformation du mouvement du bouton-poussoir, au détriment de la contenance du flacon renfermant le produit à distribuer et de la compacité du dispositif.The latter discloses, inter alia, a device comprising a mechanism making it possible to transform a lateral movement of the push-button into a displacement of the control rod of the pump. A flexible duct connects the control rod to the nozzle spray. In such a device, a relatively large space is occupied above of the pump by the mechanism of transformation of the movement of the push button, to the detriment of the capacity of the bottle containing the product to be dispensed and the compactness of the device.

Un dispositif également connu comporte un bouton-poussoir latéral dont l'actionnement permet d'entraíner en déplacement, relativement à une buse de pulvérisation, un flacon à l'intérieur d'une pièce d'habillage. La buse est située sensiblement dans un plan médian de la pièce d'habillage.A device also known comprises a lateral push button which the actuation makes it possible to drive in displacement, relative to a nozzle of spray, a bottle inside a dressing room. The nozzle is located substantially in a median plane of the dressing room.

Un autre dispositif de l'art antérieur comporte un flacon de forme allongée et, sensiblement à mi-longueur de celui-ci, une pompe dont l'axe est perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du flacon. Un capot de forme allongée est rapporté sur le flacon, comportant à une extrémité une buse dont l'axe de pulvérisation est parallèle à celui de la pompe. Un conduit flexible relativement long, s'étendant sur pratiquement la moitié de la longueur du flacon, permet d'acheminer vers la buse le produit distribué par une tige de commande de la pompe. Dans un tel dispositif, le bouton-poussoir est actionné dans une direction sensiblement parallèle à celle dans laquelle le produit est pulvérisé, ce qui peut s'avérer peu ergonomique. Another device of the prior art comprises an elongated bottle and, substantially at mid-length thereof, a pump whose axis is perpendicular to the axis longitudinal of the bottle. An elongated hood is attached to the bottle, including one end a nozzle whose spray axis is parallel to that of the pump. A relatively long flexible conduit, extending for almost half the length of the bottle, allows to convey to the nozzle the product distributed by a control rod of the pump. In such a device, the push button is actuated in one direction substantially parallel to the one in which the product is sprayed, which may be ergonomic.

On connaít encore un dispositif comportant un flacon ayant un col orienté obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du flacon. Ce col est équipé d'une pompe comportant un bouton-poussoir portant une buse de pulvérisation. Un capot est rapporté sur le flacon, ce capot étant pourvu d'une ouverture oblongue à travers laquelle le produit est pulvérisé. L'emplacement de la buse, dans un coin du dispositif, peut s'avérer peu ergonomique.We still know a device comprising a bottle having an oriented neck obliquely to the longitudinal axis of the bottle. This collar is equipped with a pump comprising a push button carrying a spray nozzle. A hood is reported on the bottle, this hood being provided with an oblong opening through which the product is sprayed. The location of the nozzle, in a corner of the device, may be little ergonomic.

Il existe par conséquent un besoin pour bénéficier d'un dispositif qui soit à la fois attractif sur le plan esthétique, ergonomique et relativement simple à fabriquer, et qui permette de conditionner, le cas échéant, une quantité relativement importante de produit sous un encombrement réduit.There is therefore a need to benefit from a device that is at the aesthetically attractive, ergonomic and relatively easy to manufacture, and allows the packaging, if necessary, of a relatively large quantity of product under a small footprint.

La présente invention a ainsi pour objet, selon l'un de ses aspects, un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, comportant :

  • un bouton-poussoir,
  • une buse séparée du bouton-poussoir, de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du bouton-poussoir pour distribuer une dose de produit ne s'accompagne pas d'un déplacement de la buse,
  • un contenant ayant une forme allongée selon un axe longitudinal,
  • un organe de prélèvement pour prélever du produit dans le contenant, cet organe de prélèvement ayant un axe d'actionnement,
  • un conduit flexible reliant la buse à l'organe de prélèvement, ce conduit étant notamment disposé de telle sorte qu'il puisse se déformer lorsque le bouton-poussoir est actionné,
ce dispositif pouvant se caractériser par le fait que l'axe d'actionnement de l'organe de prélèvement s'étend obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal du contenant.The subject of the present invention is thus, according to one of its aspects, a device for packaging and dispensing a product, comprising:
  • a push button,
  • a nozzle separate from the push button, so that a displacement of the push button to dispense a dose of product is not accompanied by a displacement of the nozzle,
  • a container having an elongated shape along a longitudinal axis,
  • a sampling member for withdrawing product from the container, this sampling member having an actuating axis,
  • a flexible duct connecting the nozzle to the sampling member, this duct being in particular arranged so that it can deform when the pushbutton is actuated,
this device being characterized by the fact that the axis of actuation of the sampling member extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container.

Par « obliquement », il faut comprendre non parallèlement et non perpendiculairement. L'axe de l'organe de prélèvement peut notamment faire un angle de 45° environ avec l'axe longitudinal du contenant, par exemple un angle compris entre 30 et 60°.By "obliquely", it is necessary to understand not in parallel and not perpendicularly. The axis of the sampling member can in particular make an angle of About 45 ° with the longitudinal axis of the container, for example an angle of between 30 and 60 °.

Grâce à l'invention, il est possible de disposer la buse par exemple dans un plan médian du dispositif, tout en ayant un bouton-poussoir situé dans un coin de celui-ci, ce qui offre de nouvelles possibilités sur les plans esthétique et ergonomique, sans avoir pour autant à réduire outre mesure la contenance du dispositif. Thanks to the invention, it is possible to arrange the nozzle for example in a plane median device, while having a push-button located in a corner of it, this which offers new aesthetic and ergonomic possibilities, without having to as much to reduce excessively the capacity of the device.

L'organe de prélèvement peut être constitué par une pompe ou, en variante, par une valve, le produit étant alors soumis dans le contenant à la pression d'un gaz propulseur.The sampling member may be constituted by a pump or, alternatively, by a valve, the product then being subjected in the container to the pressure of a propellant gas.

L'axe de l'organe de prélèvement peut coïncider avec celui de la tige de commande dans le cas d'une pompe ou d'une valve comportant une telle tige.The axis of the sampling member may coincide with that of the stem of control in the case of a pump or a valve comprising such a rod.

Dans une réalisation particulière, le dispositif comporte une pièce d'habillage à l'intérieur de laquelle le contenant est disposé.In a particular embodiment, the device comprises a dressing part to inside which the container is placed.

Ce contenant peut par exemple comporter une poche souple.This container may for example comprise a flexible pouch.

Toujours dans une réalisation particulière, le bouton-poussoir est disposé de manière à être déplaçable selon un axe sensiblement confondu avec celui de l'organe de prélèvement. La pièce d'habillage peut notamment comporter au moins une paroi de guidage pour guider le mouvement du bouton-poussoir.Still in a particular embodiment, the pushbutton is disposed of way to be movable along an axis substantially coincident with that of the organ of sample. The dressing part may in particular comprise at least one wall of guidance to guide the movement of the push button.

Le dispositif peut comporter une pièce de support de la pompe, fixée sur la poche, et agencée pour coopérer avec la pièce d'habillage de manière à maintenir la pompe dans une position prédéfmie à l'intérieur de la pièce d'habillage.The device may comprise a support piece of the pump, fixed on the pocket, and arranged to cooperate with the dressing part so as to maintain the pump in a predefined position inside the dressing room.

Le conduit flexible est de préférence non entièrement rectiligne lorsque le bouton-poussoir est non actionné, de manière à pouvoir se déformer plus facilement lorsque la distance entre un orifice par lequel le produit quitte l'organe de prélèvement et un orifice de la buse varie, notamment diminue, au cours de l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir pour distribuer une dose de produit.The flexible duct is preferably not entirely straight when the push button is not actuated, so that it can deform more easily when the distance between an orifice through which the product leaves the sampling member and an orifice of the nozzle varies, especially decreases, during the actuation of the pushbutton to dispense a dose of product.

Le conduit peut comporter par exemple au moins une portion coudée ou une boucle capable de se déformer lors de l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir, notamment une boucle unique ou une portion coudée en U ou en V. Dans le cas d'une boucle, cette dernière peut par exemple présenter un diamètre intérieur qui varie lors de l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir. Dans le cas d'une portion coudée en V, l'angle du V n'est de préférence pas trop fermé de façon à ne pas gêner l'écoulement du produit.The duct may comprise, for example, at least one bent portion or one loop capable of deforming upon actuation of the push button, in particular a single loop or a U or V angled portion. In the case of a loop, this the last may for example have an inside diameter that varies during actuation push button. In the case of a portion bent in V, the angle of the V is not preferably not too closed so as not to hinder the flow of the product.

L'invention a encore pour objet, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, selon un autre de ses aspects, un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution comportant :

  • une buse ayant un axe de pulvérisation situé sensiblement dans un plan médian du dispositif,
  • un bouton-poussoir actionnable selon une direction s'étendant obliquement par rapport au plan médian.
The invention further relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, according to another of its aspects, a packaging and dispensing device comprising:
  • a nozzle having a spray axis located substantially in a median plane of the device,
  • a push button operable in a direction extending obliquely relative to the median plane.

Un tel bouton-poussoir se situe par exemple dans le coin supérieur droit ou gauche du dispositif, la buse étant plus proche de l'extrémité supérieure que de l'extrémité inférieure.Such a push button is for example in the upper right corner or left of the device, the nozzle being closer to the upper end than the end lower.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples non limitatifs de mise en oeuvre de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique de face d'un exemple de dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus selon la flèche II de la figure 1,
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues analogues à la figure 1 avec coupe longitudinale de la pièce d'habillage, le bouton-poussoir étant respectivement au repos et enfoncé, et
  • les figures 5 à 6 représentent de manière partielle et schématique d'autres exemples de conduits flexibles, au repos et après déformation suite à l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic front view of an example of a packaging and dispensing device produced in accordance with the invention;
  • FIG. 2 is a view from above according to arrow II of FIG. 1,
  • Figures 3 and 4 are views similar to Figure 1 with longitudinal section of the dressing part, the push button being respectively at rest and depressed, and
  • Figures 5 to 6 show partially and schematically other examples of flexible conduits, at rest and after deformation following the actuation of the push button.

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et de distribution représenté aux figures 1 à 4 comporte une pièce d'habillage extérieure 2, de forme générale aplatie et allongée selon un axe longitudinal X, et un bouton-poussoir 3, situé dans un coin et mobile relativement à la pièce 2 selon un axe Y formant avec l'axe X un angle α de 45° environ dans l'exemple considéré.The device 1 for packaging and distribution shown in FIGS. 4 comprises an outer cladding piece 2, of generally flattened and elongated shape according to a longitudinal axis X, and a push button 3, located in a corner and movable relative to the part 2 along an axis Y forming with the axis X an angle α of about 45 ° in the example considered.

L'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir 3 provoque une pulvérisation de produit par une buse 4, selon un axe Z sécant et de préférence perpendiculaire à l'axe X. Le produit pulvérisé est par exemple un produit cosmétique tel qu'un parfum.Depressing the push button 3 causes a product spray by a nozzle 4, along a Z axis intersecting and preferably perpendicular to the X axis. sprayed product is for example a cosmetic product such as a perfume.

La pièce d'habillage 2 loge un contenant 10 qui est constitué dans l'exemple considéré par une poche souple renfermant le produit à distribuer, cette poche 10 étant munie d'un organe de prélèvement 12 constitué par une pompe.The dressing part 2 houses a container 10 which is constituted in the example considered by a flexible pouch containing the product to be dispensed, this pouch 10 being provided with a sampling member 12 constituted by a pump.

Un conduit 25 relie la pompe 12 à la buse 4.A conduit 25 connects the pump 12 to the nozzle 4.

La pièce d'habillage 2 est formée, dans l'exemple de réalisation considéré, par l'assemblage de deux coquilles 2a et 2b réalisées par injection d'une matière plastique relativement rigide, ces coquilles 2a et 2b comportant par exemple des reliefs complémentaires agencés pour s'assembler par encliquetage, ces reliefs étant non apparents sur les figures. The covering part 2 is formed, in the embodiment considered, by the assembly of two shells 2a and 2b made by injection of a plastic material relatively rigid, these shells 2a and 2b having for example reliefs complementary devices arranged to assemble by snapping, these reliefs being no apparent in the figures.

La coquille arrière 2b comporte, dans l'exemple considéré, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 3 et 4, des pattes 5 permettant de maintenir en place la buse 4, cette dernière étant portée par une pièce de support comportant des ailettes 6 s'engageant entre les pattes 5.The rear shell 2b comprises, in the example considered, as can be see in Figures 3 and 4, tabs 5 for holding in place the nozzle 4, this last being carried by a support member having fins 6 engaging between the legs 5.

La buse 4 sort par un trou 35 réalisé dans le fond d'un renfoncement 36 de la coquille avant 2a, comme on le voit sur la figure 1. L'axe Z de la buse 4 se situe dans un plan médian longitudinal de la pièce d'habillage 2.The nozzle 4 exits through a hole 35 made in the bottom of a recess 36 of the shell before 2a, as seen in Figure 1. The Z axis of the nozzle 4 is in a longitudinal median plane of the dressing room 2.

Les coquilles 2a et 2b sont réalisées, dans l'exemple considéré, avec des parois de guidage 7 parallèles entre elles et servant à guider le bouton-poussoir 3 en translation selon l'axe Y. Le bouton-poussoir 3 peut comporter, comme on le voit sur les figures 3 et 4, des reliefs de retenue, agencés pour s'encliqueter derrière les parois de guidage 7 lors de sa mise en place. Ces reliefs sont par exemple constitués par des dents 9 réalisées d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière avec le reste du bouton-poussoir 3.The shells 2a and 2b are made, in the example under consideration, with walls 7 parallel to each other and serving to guide the push-button 3 in translation along the axis Y. The pushbutton 3 may comprise, as seen in FIGS. 4, retaining reliefs, arranged to snap behind the guide walls 7 during its implementation. These reliefs are for example constituted by teeth 9 made of a single holding by molding of material with the rest of the push button 3.

La pompe 12 est portée, dans l'exemple considéré, par une pièce de support 14 solidaire de la poche 10, cette pièce de support 14 étant agencée pour coopérer avec l'une au moins des coquilles 2a et 2b de manière à immobiliser la pompe 12 dans une position prédéterminée, relativement à la pièce d'habillage 2.The pump 12 is carried, in this example, by a support member 14 secured to the bag 10, this support piece 14 being arranged to cooperate with one at least shells 2a and 2b so as to immobilize the pump 12 in a position predetermined, relative to the trim piece 2.

La pompe 12 peut être conventionnelle et, selon les cas, avec ou sans reprise d'air, à pré-compression ou non et comporter ou non un tube plongeur.The pump 12 may be conventional and, depending on the case, with or without recovery of air, pre-compression or not and include or not a dip tube.

La pièce de support 14 comporte, dans l'exemple illustré, une gorge annulaire 16, dans laquelle peuvent s'engager deux pattes 17, ces dernières étant réalisées d'un seul tenant avec la coquille arrière 2b par moulage de matière.The support piece 14 comprises, in the illustrated example, an annular groove 16, in which can engage two tabs 17, the latter being made of a single holding with the rear shell 2b by molding of material.

La paroi souple de la poche 10 est par exemple soudée sur une bride de la pièce de support 14, délimitant partiellement la gorge 16.The flexible wall of the pocket 10 is for example welded to a flange of the piece support 14, partially delimiting the groove 16.

La pompe 12 comporte dans l'exemple considéré une tige de commande 19, creuse, dont l'axe longitudinal coïncide avec l'axe Y d'actionnement du bouton-poussoir 3. La course de déplacement de la tige 19 est par exemple comprise entre 2 et 5 mm.In the example under consideration, the pump 12 comprises a control rod 19, hollow, whose longitudinal axis coincides with the axis Y of actuation of the push-button 3. The displacement stroke of the rod 19 is for example between 2 and 5 mm.

La tige 19 est engagée, de manière sensiblement étanche, dans un embout 20 qui est fixé à l'intérieur du bouton-poussoir 3, par exemple par encliquetage ou montage à force, le bouton-poussoir 3 comportant intérieurement des reliefs appropriés. The rod 19 is engaged, in a substantially watertight manner, in a nozzle 20 which is fixed inside the push-button 3, for example by snapping or mounting at force, the push button 3 internally with appropriate reliefs.

Cet embout 20 comporte une extension latérale 22 à l'intérieur de laquelle est engagée à force une extrémité du conduit flexible 25, de façon à réaliser une connexion étanche.This tip 20 has a lateral extension 22 inside which is engaged by force one end of the flexible conduit 25, so as to make a connection waterproof.

L'autre extrémité du conduit 25 est reçue, de façon étanche également, dans un embout 26 réalisé d'un seul tenant avec la pièce de support de la buse 4, de telle manière que le produit délivré par l'embouchure 28 de la tige de commande 19 gagne, en circulant par le conduit 25, la buse 4.The other end of the conduit 25 is received, also in a sealed manner, in a endpiece 26 made in one piece with the support part of the nozzle 4, in such a way that the product delivered by the mouth 28 of the control rod 19 wins, while circulating through the conduit 25, the nozzle 4.

Le conduit 25 présente une section transversale circulaire dans l'exemple considéré, de diamètre extérieur compris entre 1 et 2 mm, par exemple. Il peut être réalisé dans une matière souple telle que le polyéthylène par exemple.The conduit 25 has a circular cross section in the example considered, with an outside diameter of between 1 and 2 mm, for example. It can be realized in a flexible material such as polyethylene for example.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le conduit 25 est réalisé avec en son milieu une boucle 30, de manière à présenter une déformabilité accrue lors du déplacement du bouton-poussoir 3 et à ne pas gêner outre mesure l'enfoncement de celui-ci. Le conduit 25 peut se déformer de manière élastique, sans se plier ni s'obturer.In the example considered, the conduit 25 is made with a medium in loop 30, so as to have increased deformability when moving the pushbutton 3 and not to unduly impede the depression of it. The conduit 25 can be elastically deform, without bending or getting stuck.

La présence de la boucle 30 n'est qu'un exemple parmi d'autres des possibilités permettant d'accroítre la déformabilité du conduit 25.The presence of the loop 30 is only one example of the possibilities to increase the deformability of the duct 25.

A titre d'exemple, on a représenté à la figure 5 un conduit 25 comportant une portion 32 coudée en U, facilitant la déformation du conduit flexible lorsque ses extrémités sont rapprochées, comme illustré.By way of example, FIG. 5 shows a duct 25 comprising a U-shaped bent portion 32, facilitating the deformation of the flexible duct when its ends are close together, as shown.

Sur la figure 6, on a représenté un conduit flexible 25 avec une portion 33 coudée en forme de V.FIG. 6 shows a flexible conduit 25 with a portion 33 bent in the shape of a V.

Dans l'exemple considéré, la tige de commande 19 est enfoncée contre l'action de rappel d'un ressort non apparent, contenu dans la pompe 12, de telle sorte que lorsque l'utilisateur relâche le bouton-poussoir 3, celui-ci est ramené par la tige 19 dans sa position initiale.In the example considered, the control rod 19 is pressed against the action return of an invisible spring, contained in the pump 12, so that when the user releases the push button 3, it is brought back by the rod 19 in its position initial.

Bien entendu, on ne sort pas du cadre de la présente invention lorsque le bouton-poussoir 3 est rappelé dans sa position initiale par des moyens de rappel élastique autres ou additionnels, constitués par exemple par un ressort métallique, hélicoïdal ou à lame, s'interposant entre le bouton-poussoir 3 et une portée réalisée sur la pièce d'habillage 2 ou par au moins une patte élastique réalisée d'un seul tenant par moulage en matière plastique avec la pièce d'habillage 2 ou le bouton-poussoir 3. Of course, it is not beyond the scope of the present invention when the push button 3 is returned to its initial position by elastic return means other or additional, consisting for example of a metal spring, helical or blade, interposed between the push-button 3 and a bearing made on the dressing part 2 or at least one elastic lug made in one piece by molding material plastic with trim piece 2 or push button 3.

Dans le cas par exemple où le bouton-poussoir 3 est réalisé d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière plastique avec une telle patte élastique, celle-ci peut porter, lorsque le bouton-poussoir est enfoncé, contre une surface d'appui correspondante réalisée sur la pièce d'habillage 2 ou directement sur la pompe 12.In the case for example where the push-button 3 is made in one piece by molding plastic material with such an elastic tab, it can carry, when the push-button is depressed, against a corresponding bearing surface made on the trim piece 2 or directly on the pump 12.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples that have just been described.

On peut notamment modifier la forme du contenant 10 et utiliser à la place d'une poche souple un flacon en verre ou en matière plastique.In particular, it is possible to modify the shape of the container 10 and to use instead a flexible bag a glass or plastic bottle.

La pompe 12 peut être remplacée par une valve, dans le cas notamment où le produit est contenu dans un flacon sous la pression d'un gaz propulseur.The pump 12 can be replaced by a valve, particularly in the case where the product is contained in a bottle under the pressure of a propellant.

Le contenant 10 peut renfermer des produits autres qu'un parfum, par exemple une crème de soin ou un dentifrice liquide.The container 10 may contain products other than a perfume, for example a care cream or a liquid toothpaste.

Le mode de maintien de la buse 4 peut être modifié, de même que son emplacement relativement au bouton-poussoir 3 notamment.The holding mode of the nozzle 4 can be modified, as can its location relative to the push button 3 in particular.

Le bouton-poussoir 3 peut encore être réalisé sous la forme d'une membrane souple fixée à sa périphérie à la pièce d'habillage 2 et pouvant se déformer dans une région centrale pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'agir sur l'organe de prélèvement.The push-button 3 can still be made in the form of a membrane flexible attached at its periphery to the trim piece 2 and can deform in a region center to allow the user to act on the sampling member.

Dans toute la description, y compris les revendications, l'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, including the claims, the expression "Comprising one" must be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least a ", unless the opposite is specified.

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Dispositif (1) de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, comportant : un bouton-poussoir (3), une buse (4) séparée du bouton-poussoir (3), de telle sorte qu'un déplacement du bouton-poussoir pour distribuer une dose de produit ne s'accompagne pas d'un déplacement de la buse, un contenant (10) ayant une forme allongée selon un axe longitudinal (X), un organe de prélèvement (12) pour prélever du produit dans le contenant (10), cet organe de prélèvement ayant un axe (Y) d'actionnement, un conduit flexible (25) reliant la buse à l'organe de prélèvement, ce conduit étant notamment disposé de telle sorte qu'il puisse se déformer lorsque le bouton-poussoir est actionné, ce dispositif étant caractérisé par le fait que l'axe (Y) d'actionnement de l'organe de prélèvement (12) s'étend obliquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (X) du contenant (10).Device (1) for packaging and dispensing a product, comprising: a push button (3), a nozzle (4) separate from the push button (3), so that a movement of the push button to dispense a dose of product is not accompanied by a displacement of the nozzle, a container (10) having an elongate shape along a longitudinal axis (X), a sampling member (12) for withdrawing product from the container (10), this sampling member having an actuating axis (Y), a flexible duct (25) connecting the nozzle to the sampling member, this duct being in particular arranged so that it can deform when the pushbutton is actuated, this device being characterized in that the axis (Y) of actuation of the sampling member (12) extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) of the container (10). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que l'axe (Y) d'actionnement de l'organe de prélèvement (12) fait un angle (α) de 45° environ avec l'axe longitudinal (X) du contenant (10).Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis (Y) of actuation of the sampling member (12) makes an angle (α) of approximately 45 ° with the longitudinal axis (X) of the container ( 10). Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une pièce d'habillage (2) à l'intérieur de laquelle le contenant (10) est disposé.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises a covering part (2) inside which the container (10) is arranged. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le contenant (10) comporte une poche souple.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (10) comprises a flexible bag. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que l'organe de prélèvement comporte une pompe (12).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sampling member comprises a pump (12). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le bouton-poussoir (3) est disposé de manière à être déplaçable selon un axe sensiblement confondu avec celui (Y) de l'organe de prélèvement.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the push button (3) is arranged to be movable along an axis substantially coincident with that (Y) of the sampling member. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit flexible (25) est non entièrement rectiligne lorsque le bouton-poussoir (3) est non actionné. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible conduit (25) is not completely straight when the pushbutton (3) is not actuated. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit (25) est agencé de manière à pouvoir se déformer lorsque la distance entre un orifice de la buse (4) et un orifice (28) de l'organe de prélèvement par lequel le produit quitte celui-ci diminue, lors de l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir (3) pour distribuer une dose de produit.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the duct (25) is arranged so as to be deformable when the distance between an orifice of the nozzle (4) and an orifice (28) of the organ sampling rate by which the product leaves it decreases, upon actuation of the push button (3) to dispense a dose of product. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit comporte au moins une portion coudée (32 ; 33), notamment une portion coudée en U ou en V.Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the conduit comprises at least one bent portion (32; 33), in particular a bent portion U or V. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que le conduit comporte au moins une boucle (30).Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the conduit comprises at least one loop (30). Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que la boucle (30) présente un diamètre intérieur qui varie lors de l'actionnement du bouton-poussoir.Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the loop (30) has an internal diameter which varies during the actuation of the push button.
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