EP1569859A1 - Fluid product dispensing device - Google Patents

Fluid product dispensing device

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EP1569859A1
EP1569859A1 EP03789481A EP03789481A EP1569859A1 EP 1569859 A1 EP1569859 A1 EP 1569859A1 EP 03789481 A EP03789481 A EP 03789481A EP 03789481 A EP03789481 A EP 03789481A EP 1569859 A1 EP1569859 A1 EP 1569859A1
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dispensing member
dispensing
actuating element
actuation
fluid
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Fédéric HELDT
Matthieu Savalle
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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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • 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
    • B05B11/1005—Piston pumps with means for adjusting or modifying pump stroke
    • 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
    • B65D83/0005—Containers or packages provided with a piston or with a movable bottom or partition having approximately the same section as the container
    • B65D83/0033—Containers or packages provided with a piston or with a movable bottom or partition having approximately the same section as the container the piston being a follower-piston and the dispensing means comprising a hand-operated pressure-device at the opposite part of the container

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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispensing device, and more particularly such a device comprising means for preventing accidental or undesirable actuation before the first use of the device.
  • Systems for preventing accidental actuation of a fluid dispenser device are well known in the art. Their purpose is to guarantee that when the user decides to activate the device for the first time, the entire product is contained inside the device, and that there has been no distribution, no loss of tightness during the storage or transport phase of the device. These systems can be of different types.
  • systems with tear-off strips are known, in which a strip of tear-off material is placed on or around the device, the latter being unable to be actuated until this strip has been torn off.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device for dispensing a fluid product which does not have the abovementioned drawbacks.
  • the present invention aims to provide a fluid dispensing device which prevents any accidental or undesirable actuation before the first actuation by the user, without requiring the use of an additional part intended for this purpose.
  • the present invention also provides child safety by preventing actuation of the device by a child.
  • the present invention also aims to provide such a device which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble, while being particularly safe and reliable in use.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a device for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a dispensing orifice, a reservoir containing at least one dose of fluid product, at least one piston sliding axially in said reservoir for dispensing said fluid product, a member for distribution cooperating with said piston, and an actuating member cooperating with said dispensing member, said dispensing member being movable between a blocking position preventing actuation of said actuating member, and a release position, in which the actuation of said actuating member moves said dispensing member to dispense a dose of fluid, said dispensing member being manually moved from its blocking position to its release position before actuation of said device.
  • said dispensing member is axially movable and said actuating member is a lateral actuating member moving in a direction approximately perpendicular to the direction of axial movement of said dispensing member.
  • said dispensing member slides axially between said blocking position, in which it is disposed away from said piston, and said release position, in which it is arranged in contact with said piston.
  • said device comprises a body comprising said dispensing orifice on one side, and a bottom wall on the other side, said dispensing member protruding from said bottom wall in the locked position.
  • said dispensing member comprises at least one gripping means cooperating with said actuating element during its actuation.
  • said dispensing member comprises two gripping means offset axially, the first gripping means cooperating with the element actuator for dispensing a first dose of fluid, and the second gripping means cooperating with the actuator for dispensing a second dose of fluid.
  • a gripping means comprises a projection cooperating with a cam surface of said actuating element.
  • said at least one gripping means cooperates with the actuating element to prevent its actuation.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fluid dispenser device according to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, in the locked position;
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the device shown in Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a partial schematic perspective view of part of the device of Figure 1, showing the locking position;
  • - Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1, in the release position, that is to say in a position in which the user can operate the device;
  • FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 2, in the release position, and
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 3, showing in more detail the release position.
  • a fluid dispenser device generally comprises a body 1 incorporating a dispensing orifice 5.
  • a fluid reservoir 10 is disposed in said body and is connected to said dispensing orifice 5.
  • product fluid means any type of liquid, gaseous, pasty or powdery product, depending on the desired use of the device.
  • the invention applies more particularly to so-called devices single or double doses, in which the reservoir contains one dose or two half doses of fluid.
  • a piston 15 slides axially in said reservoir 10 to distribute the said dose or doses of fluid product in one or two actuations of the device.
  • a dispensing member 20 is provided which cooperates with said piston 15, said dispensing member 20 itself being moved by means of an actuating element 30 that the user operates.
  • the user moves the actuating element 30, which causes a displacement of the dispensing member 20 which, cooperating with the piston 15, displaces the latter inside the tank
  • the reservoir 10 is formed by a hollow tube closed on one side by the piston 15 and on the other side by a tight plug 11, a system for opening said plug 11 being provided, this system of opening which may include a needle 19 piercing the plug 11 during the first actuation of the device.
  • the needle 19 is fixed relative to the body 1 and to the dispensing orifice 5, and it is the plug 11 which, under the effect of the pressure created inside the reservoir 10 by the displacement of the piston 15, moves in the direction of the needle to be pierced by the latter.
  • the present invention is not limited to a device as shown in the drawings, which only represents an advantageous embodiment to which the present invention applies.
  • the dispensing member 20 can be moved between a locking position, shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and a release position shown in Figures 4 to 6.
  • the locking position the dispensing member 20 prevents movement, and therefore an actuation of the actuating element 30.
  • the release position the user can move the element d actuation 30 to cause the dispensing of a dose of product, as described above. It is the user who manually moves the dispensing member 20 from its blocking position to its release position before actuation of the device.
  • the present invention therefore makes it possible to provide means for blocking actuation of the device which do not require any additional part, since it is the dispensing member 20 itself which serves as a blocking element.
  • the present invention therefore makes it possible to save one or more parts for producing a blocking system, which therefore has advantages in terms of the costs of manufacturing and assembling the device. This is all the more important since the device according to the invention can be of the disposable type.
  • the dispensing member 20 can be moved axially, that is to say in the same direction as the movement of the piston 15 in the reservoir 10, while the actuating element 30 is a lateral actuating element which moves in a direction approximately perpendicular to the direction of axial movement of said dispensing member 20.
  • the present invention therefore makes it possible to provide a clever and economical locking system for a device which may include a lateral actuation.
  • the dispensing member 20 is mounted to slide axially between its blocking position and its release position, said dispensing member 20 being disposed away from the piston 15 in the locking position, as visible in FIG. 1, and coming from in contact with said piston 15 when it is moved towards its release position, as can be seen in FIG. 4.
  • This implementation is an additional security, since it avoids any risk of accidental movement of the piston 15, for example during transport, even if said dispensing member 20 should be slightly moved out of its locked position.
  • the body 1 may have a bottom wall 2 on the side opposite to the dispensing orifice 5, said bottom wall having an opening through which one end of said dispensing member 20 projects in the locked position. This appears more particularly in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the user when the user wishes to use the device, he grasps the body 1 and with a finger or preferably his thumb, exerts an axial pressure on the projecting part of the distribution 20 which protrudes from the bottom wall 2, causing a displacement of said distribution member 20 towards its release position.
  • the release position is reached when the dispensing member 20 no longer projects from said bottom wall of the body 1, as visible in FIG. 5.
  • This implementation guarantees in particular that it is impossible to move the dispensing member beyond its release position, which could lead to an undesirable displacement of the piston 15 in the reservoir and therefore a partial dispensing of product. From the moment when the end of the dispensing member 20 no longer protrudes from the bottom wall 2, the user can no longer move the dispensing member 20 more, and this risk is therefore eliminated.
  • the dispensing member 20 advantageously comprises at least one gripping means 25, 26 which cooperates with said lateral actuating element 30 during its actuation.
  • the dispensing member has only one gripping means 25.
  • the content of the reservoir 10 must be separated into two doses distributed successively during two successive actuations of the device.
  • the dispensing member 20 preferably comprises two gripping means 25 and 26 offset axially, the first gripping means 25 cooperating with the actuating element 30 to dispense the first dose of product, and the second means outlet 26 cooperating with the actuating element 30 to dispense the second dose of product.
  • these means each can have a projection which cooperates with a cam surface 31 of said actuating element 30.
  • the actuating element 30 is pivotally mounted on the body 1 and the cam surface 31, can slide under said projection 25 or 26, in the release position of the dispensing member. A pivoting of the lateral actuating element 30 then causes an axial displacement upwards of said dispensing member 20 to dispense a dose of product.
  • FIGS. 1 and 3 show the first gripping means , in this case the projection 25, which cooperates with the end of the cam surface 31 of the lateral actuating element 30 to prevent any displacement thereof.
  • the present invention therefore advantageously uses the distribution means of the device to achieve blocking in the actuating element before the first use of the device. No additional part is necessary, and the various constituent elements of the actuation system are neither modified nor produced in a more complicated manner to allow this blocking to be achieved.
  • the example shown in the figures is not limiting, and other gripping means could be envisaged.
  • the dispensing member 20 could comprise, in place of the projections, openings into which the cam surface 31 of the lateral actuating element 30 could penetrate in order to cause a displacement of said dispensing member.
  • Other variants are obviously also possible.
  • the present invention therefore makes it possible to provide in a simple and inexpensive manner a reliable and effective system for preventing unwanted or accidental actuation of the device, the latter being brought manually by the user into a position allowing its use at the desired time.

Abstract

The invention concerns a fluid product dispensing device, comprising a dispensing orifice (5), a reservoir (10) containing at least one dose of fluid product, at least one piston (15) sliding axially in said reservoir (10) for dispensing the fluid product, a dispensing member (20) co-operating with said piston (15), and an actuating element (30) co-operating with said dispensing member (20). The invention is characterized in that said dispensing member (20) is mobile between a locking position preventing said actuating element (30) from being actuated, and a releasing position, wherein the actuation of said actuating element (30) moves said dispensing member (20) to dispense a dose of fluid product, said dispensing member (20) being manually moved from its locking position to its releasing position prior to the actuation of said device.

Description

Dispositif de distribution de produit fluide Fluid product dispensing device
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, et plus particulièrement un tel dispositif comportant des moyens pour empêcher un actionnement accidentel ou non souhaitable avant la première utilisation du dispositif. Des systèmes pour empêcher un actionnement accidentel d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, par exemple pendant le transport ou le stockage, sont bien connus dans l'état de la technique. Ils ont pour but de garantir qu'au moment où l'utilisateur décide d'actionner pour la première fois le dispositif, la totalité du produit est contenue à l'intérieur du dispositif, et qu'il n'y est eu ni distribution, ni perte d'étanchéité pendant la phase de stockage ou de transport du dispositif. Ces systèmes peuvent être de différents types. Ainsi, on connaît les systèmes à bande arrachable, dans lesquels une bande de matière arrachable et disposée sur ou autour du dispositif, celui-ci ne pouvant pas être actionné tant que cette bande n'a pas été arrachée. Ces systèmes sont relativement complexes à fabriquer et à assembler, et augmentent donc d'autant le coût de fabrication et d'assemblage du dispositif. Ceci est particulièrement désavantageux lorsque le dispositif est jetable. Un autre type de système comprend des éléments tels que des languettes que l'utilisateur doit déplacer avant de pouvoir utiliser le dispositif. A nouveau, une pièce supplémentaire pour réaliser ce blocage est nécessaire, ce qui implique une augmentation du coût de fabrication et d'assemblage du dispositif.The present invention relates to a fluid dispensing device, and more particularly such a device comprising means for preventing accidental or undesirable actuation before the first use of the device. Systems for preventing accidental actuation of a fluid dispenser device, for example during transportation or storage, are well known in the art. Their purpose is to guarantee that when the user decides to activate the device for the first time, the entire product is contained inside the device, and that there has been no distribution, no loss of tightness during the storage or transport phase of the device. These systems can be of different types. Thus, systems with tear-off strips are known, in which a strip of tear-off material is placed on or around the device, the latter being unable to be actuated until this strip has been torn off. These systems are relatively complex to manufacture and assemble, and therefore increase the cost of manufacturing and assembling the device accordingly. This is particularly disadvantageous when the device is disposable. Another type of system includes elements such as tabs that the user must move before they can use the device. Again, an additional part to achieve this blocking is necessary, which implies an increase in the cost of manufacturing and assembling the device.
La présente invention a pour but de fournir un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide qui ne reproduit pas les inconvénients susmentionnés. En particulier, la présente invention a pour but de fournir un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide qui empêche tout actionnement accidentel ou non souhaitable avant le premier actionnement par l'utilisateur, sans nécessiter l'utilisation d'une pièce supplémentaire destinée à cet effet. La présente invention procure aussi une sécurité enfant en empêchant l'actionnement du dispositif par un enfant. La présente invention a également pour but de fournir un tel dispositif qui soit simple et peu coûteux à fabriquer et à assembler, tout en étant particulièrement sûr et fiable d'utilisation.The object of the present invention is to provide a device for dispensing a fluid product which does not have the abovementioned drawbacks. In particular, the present invention aims to provide a fluid dispensing device which prevents any accidental or undesirable actuation before the first actuation by the user, without requiring the use of an additional part intended for this purpose. The present invention also provides child safety by preventing actuation of the device by a child. The present invention also aims to provide such a device which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble, while being particularly safe and reliable in use.
La présente invention a donc pour objet un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, comportant un orifice de distribution, un réservoir contenant au moins une dose de produit fluide, au moins un piston coulissant axialement dans ledit réservoir pour distribuer ledit produit fluide, un organe de distribution coopérant avec ledit piston, et un élément d'actionnement coopérant avec ledit organe de distribution, ledit organe de distribution étant déplaçable entre une position de blocage empêchant l'actionnement dudit élément d'actionnement, et une position de libération, dans laquelle l'actionnement dudit élément d'actionnement déplace ledit organe de distribution pour distribuer une dose de produit fluide, ledit organe de distribution étant déplacé manuellement de sa position de blocage vers sa position de libération avant l'actionnement dudit dispositif.The present invention therefore relates to a device for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a dispensing orifice, a reservoir containing at least one dose of fluid product, at least one piston sliding axially in said reservoir for dispensing said fluid product, a member for distribution cooperating with said piston, and an actuating member cooperating with said dispensing member, said dispensing member being movable between a blocking position preventing actuation of said actuating member, and a release position, in which the actuation of said actuating member moves said dispensing member to dispense a dose of fluid, said dispensing member being manually moved from its blocking position to its release position before actuation of said device.
De préférence, ledit organe de distribution est déplaçable axialement et ledit élément d'actionnement est un élément d'actionnement latéral se déplaçant dans une direction environ perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement axial dudit organe de distribution. Avantageusement, ledit organe de distribution coulisse axialement entre ladite position de blocage, dans laquelle il est disposé en éloignement dudit piston, et ladite position de libération, dans laquelle il est disposé en contact avec ledit piston.Preferably, said dispensing member is axially movable and said actuating member is a lateral actuating member moving in a direction approximately perpendicular to the direction of axial movement of said dispensing member. Advantageously, said dispensing member slides axially between said blocking position, in which it is disposed away from said piston, and said release position, in which it is arranged in contact with said piston.
Avantageusement, ledit dispositif comporte un corps comprenant ledit orifice de distribution d'un côté, et une paroi de fond de l'autre côté, ledit organe de distribution faisant saillie hors de ladite paroi de fond en position de blocage.Advantageously, said device comprises a body comprising said dispensing orifice on one side, and a bottom wall on the other side, said dispensing member protruding from said bottom wall in the locked position.
Avantageusement, ledit organe de distribution comporte au moins un moyen de prise coopérant avec ledit élément d'actionnement lors de son actionnement. Avantageusement, ledit organe de distribution comporte deux moyens de prise décalés axialement, le premier moyen de prise coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement pour distribuer une première dose de produit fluide, et le second moyen de prise coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement pour distribuer une seconde dose de produit fluide.Advantageously, said dispensing member comprises at least one gripping means cooperating with said actuating element during its actuation. Advantageously, said dispensing member comprises two gripping means offset axially, the first gripping means cooperating with the element actuator for dispensing a first dose of fluid, and the second gripping means cooperating with the actuator for dispensing a second dose of fluid.
Avantageusement, un moyen de prise comporte une projection coopérant avec une surface de came dudit élément d'actionnement.Advantageously, a gripping means comprises a projection cooperating with a cam surface of said actuating element.
Avantageusement, en position de blocage de l'organe de distribution, ledit au moins un moyen de prise coopère avec l'élément d'actionnement pour empêcher son actionnement.Advantageously, in the blocking position of the dispensing member, said at least one gripping means cooperates with the actuating element to prevent its actuation.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description détaillée suivante d'un mode de réalisation particulier de celle-ci, faite en référence aux dessins joints, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, et sur lesquels,Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear more clearly during the following detailed description of a particular embodiment thereof, given with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, and on which,
- la figure 1 est une vue schématique en section transversale d'un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide selon un mode de réalisation avantageux de la présente invention, en position de blocage ;- Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fluid dispenser device according to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, in the locked position;
- la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective du dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 ;- Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the device shown in Figure 1;
- la figure 3 est une vue schématique partielle en perspective d'une partie du dispositif de la figure 1, montrant la position de blocage ; - la figure 4 est une vue similaire à la figure 1, en position de libération, c'est-à-dire dans une position dans laquelle l'utilisateur peut actionner le dispositif ;- Figure 3 is a partial schematic perspective view of part of the device of Figure 1, showing the locking position; - Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 1, in the release position, that is to say in a position in which the user can operate the device;
- la figure 5 est une vue similaire à la figure 2, en position de libération, etFIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 2, in the release position, and
- la figure 6 est une vue similaire à la figure 3, montrant de manière plus détaillée la position de libération.- Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 3, showing in more detail the release position.
En référence aux figures, un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide selon l'invention comporte généralement un corps 1 incorporant un orifice de distribution 5. Un réservoir de produit fluide 10 est disposé dans ledit corps et est relié audit orifice de distribution 5. Par produit fluide, on entend tout type de produit liquide, gazeux, pâteux ou pulvérulent, selon l'utilisation souhaitée du dispositif. L'invention s'applique plus particulièrement aux dispositifs dits unidoses ou bidoses, dans lesquels le réservoir contient une dose ou deux demi doses de produit fluide. Dans ce type de dispositif, un piston 15 coulisse axialement dans ledit réservoir 10 pour distribuer la ou lesdites doses de produit fluide en un ou deux actionnement du dispositif. Pour réaliser le déplacement du piston 15 à l'intérieur du réservoir 10, il est prévu un organe de distribution 20 qui coopère avec ledit piston 15, ledit organe de distribution 20 étant lui-même déplacé au moyen d'un élément d'actionnement 30 que l'utilisateur actionne. Ainsi, pour distribuer une dose de produit fluide, l'utilisateur déplace l'élément d'actionnement 30, ce qui provoque un déplacement de l'organe de distribution 20 qui, coopérant avec le piston 15, déplace ce dernier à l'intérieur du réservoirReferring to the figures, a fluid dispenser device according to the invention generally comprises a body 1 incorporating a dispensing orifice 5. A fluid reservoir 10 is disposed in said body and is connected to said dispensing orifice 5. By product fluid means any type of liquid, gaseous, pasty or powdery product, depending on the desired use of the device. The invention applies more particularly to so-called devices single or double doses, in which the reservoir contains one dose or two half doses of fluid. In this type of device, a piston 15 slides axially in said reservoir 10 to distribute the said dose or doses of fluid product in one or two actuations of the device. To carry out the displacement of the piston 15 inside the reservoir 10, a dispensing member 20 is provided which cooperates with said piston 15, said dispensing member 20 itself being moved by means of an actuating element 30 that the user operates. Thus, to dispense a dose of fluid, the user moves the actuating element 30, which causes a displacement of the dispensing member 20 which, cooperating with the piston 15, displaces the latter inside the tank
10, ce qui provoque l'expulsion d'une dose de produit à travers l'orifice de distribution 5.10, which causes the expulsion of a dose of product through the dispensing orifice 5.
Dans l'exemple représenté, le réservoir 10 est formé par un tube creux obturé d'un côté par le piston 15 et de l'autre côté par un bouchon étanche 11, un système d'ouverture dudit bouchon 11 étant prévu, ce système d'ouverture pouvant comporter une aiguille 19 venant percer le bouchon 11 lors du premier actionnement du dispositif. Dans l'exemple représente, l'aiguille 19 est fixe par rapport au corps 1 et à l'orifice de distribution 5, et c'est le bouchon 11 qui, sous l'effet de la pression créée à l'intérieur du réservoir 10 par le déplacement du piston 15, se déplace en direction de l'aiguille pour être percée par celle-ci. Bien entendu, la présente invention ne se limite pas à un dispositif tel que représenté sur les dessins, qui ne représente qu'un mode de réalisation avantageux auquel la présente invention s'applique.In the example shown, the reservoir 10 is formed by a hollow tube closed on one side by the piston 15 and on the other side by a tight plug 11, a system for opening said plug 11 being provided, this system of opening which may include a needle 19 piercing the plug 11 during the first actuation of the device. In the example shown, the needle 19 is fixed relative to the body 1 and to the dispensing orifice 5, and it is the plug 11 which, under the effect of the pressure created inside the reservoir 10 by the displacement of the piston 15, moves in the direction of the needle to be pierced by the latter. Of course, the present invention is not limited to a device as shown in the drawings, which only represents an advantageous embodiment to which the present invention applies.
Selon l'invention, pour éviter tout risque d'actionnement accidentel ou non souhaitable, par exemple pendant le transport, l'organe de distribution 20 est déplaçable entre une position de blocage, représentée sur les figures 1 à 3 et une position de libération représentée sur les figures 4 à 6. Dans la position de blocage, l'organe de distribution 20 empêche un déplacement, et donc un actionnement de l'élément d'actionnement 30. En position de libération, l'utilisateur peut déplacer l'élément d'actionnement 30 pour provoquer la distribution d'une dose de produit, comme cela a été décrit ci-dessus. C'est l'utilisateur qui déplace manuellement l'organe de distribution 20 de sa position de blocage vers sa position de libération avant l'actionnement du dispositif. Ainsi, tout risque d'actionnement non souhaité est empêché par la position de blocage de l'organe de distribution, et lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite utiliser le dispositif, il déplace manuellement l'organe de distribution vers sa position de libération permettant ainsi un actionnement du dispositif. La présente invention permet donc de fournir des moyens de blocage d'actionnement du dispositif qui ne nécessitent aucune pièce supplémentaire, puisque c'est l'organe de distribution 20 lui-même qui sert d'élément de blocage. La présente invention permet donc d'économiser une ou plusieurs pièces pour réaliser un système de blocage, ce qui présente donc des avantages au niveau des coûts de fabrication et d'assemblage du dispositif. Ceci est d'autant plus important que le dispositif selon l'invention peut être du type jetable.According to the invention, to avoid any risk of accidental or undesirable actuation, for example during transport, the dispensing member 20 can be moved between a locking position, shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and a release position shown in Figures 4 to 6. In the locking position, the dispensing member 20 prevents movement, and therefore an actuation of the actuating element 30. In the release position, the user can move the element d actuation 30 to cause the dispensing of a dose of product, as described above. It is the user who manually moves the dispensing member 20 from its blocking position to its release position before actuation of the device. Thus, any risk of undesired actuation is prevented by the blocking position of the dispensing member, and when the user wishes to use the device, he manually moves the dispensing member towards its release position, thus allowing actuation of the device. The present invention therefore makes it possible to provide means for blocking actuation of the device which do not require any additional part, since it is the dispensing member 20 itself which serves as a blocking element. The present invention therefore makes it possible to save one or more parts for producing a blocking system, which therefore has advantages in terms of the costs of manufacturing and assembling the device. This is all the more important since the device according to the invention can be of the disposable type.
De préférence, comme représenté sur les dessins, l'organe de distribution 20 est déplaçable axialement, c'est-à-dire dans la même direction que le déplacement du piston 15 dans le réservoir 10, alors que l'élément d'actionnement 30 est un élément d'actionnement latéral qui se déplace dans une direction environ perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement axial dudit organe de distribution 20. La présente invention permet donc de fournir un système de blocage astucieux et économique pour un dispositif pouvant comporter un élément d'actionnement latéral.Preferably, as shown in the drawings, the dispensing member 20 can be moved axially, that is to say in the same direction as the movement of the piston 15 in the reservoir 10, while the actuating element 30 is a lateral actuating element which moves in a direction approximately perpendicular to the direction of axial movement of said dispensing member 20. The present invention therefore makes it possible to provide a clever and economical locking system for a device which may include a lateral actuation.
Avantageusement, l'organe de distribution 20 est monté coulissant axialement entre sa position de blocage et sa position de libération, ledit organe de distribution 20 étant disposé en éloignement du piston 15 dans la position de blocage, comme visible sur la figure 1, et venant en contact avec ledit piston 15 lorsqu'il est déplacé vers sa position de libération, comme cela est visible sur la figure 4. Cette mise en œuvre est une sécurité supplémentaire, puisque elle évite tout risque de déplacement accidentel du piston 15, par exemple pendant le transport, même si ledit organe de distribution 20 devait être légèrement déplacé hors de sa position de blocage. De manière avantageuse, le corps 1 peut comporter une paroi de fond 2 du côté opposé à l'orifice de distribution 5, ladite paroi de fond comportant une ouverture à travers laquelle une extrémité dudit organe de distribution 20 fait saillie en position de blocage. Ceci apparaît plus particulièrement sur les figures 1 et 2. Ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite utiliser le dispositif, il saisit le corps 1 et avec un doigt ou de préférence son pouce, exerce une pression axiale sur la partie saillante de l'organe de distribution 20 qui dépasse de la paroi de fond 2, provoquant un déplacement dudit organe de distribution 20 vers sa position de libération. La position de libération est atteinte lorsque l'organe de distribution 20 ne fait plus saillie à partir de ladite paroi de fond du corps 1, comme visible sur la figure 5. Cette mise en œuvre garantit notamment qu'il est impossible de déplacer l'organe de distribution au-delà de sa position de libération, ce qui pourrait entraîner un déplacement non souhaitable du piston 15 dans le réservoir et donc une distribution partielle de produit. A partir du moment, où l'extrémité de l'organe de distribution 20 ne dépasse plus de la paroi de fond 2, l'utilisateur ne peut plus déplacer davantage l'organe de distribution 20, et ce risque est donc éliminé.Advantageously, the dispensing member 20 is mounted to slide axially between its blocking position and its release position, said dispensing member 20 being disposed away from the piston 15 in the locking position, as visible in FIG. 1, and coming from in contact with said piston 15 when it is moved towards its release position, as can be seen in FIG. 4. This implementation is an additional security, since it avoids any risk of accidental movement of the piston 15, for example during transport, even if said dispensing member 20 should be slightly moved out of its locked position. Advantageously, the body 1 may have a bottom wall 2 on the side opposite to the dispensing orifice 5, said bottom wall having an opening through which one end of said dispensing member 20 projects in the locked position. This appears more particularly in FIGS. 1 and 2. Thus, when the user wishes to use the device, he grasps the body 1 and with a finger or preferably his thumb, exerts an axial pressure on the projecting part of the distribution 20 which protrudes from the bottom wall 2, causing a displacement of said distribution member 20 towards its release position. The release position is reached when the dispensing member 20 no longer projects from said bottom wall of the body 1, as visible in FIG. 5. This implementation guarantees in particular that it is impossible to move the dispensing member beyond its release position, which could lead to an undesirable displacement of the piston 15 in the reservoir and therefore a partial dispensing of product. From the moment when the end of the dispensing member 20 no longer protrudes from the bottom wall 2, the user can no longer move the dispensing member 20 more, and this risk is therefore eliminated.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté sur les figures, l'organe de distribution 20 comporte avantageusement au moins un moyen de prise 25, 26 qui coopère avec ledit élément d'actionnement latéral 30 pendant son actionnement. Dans le cas d'un unidose, c'est-à-dire lorsque la totalité du produit doit être distribuée en un seul actionnement, l'organe de distribution ne comporte qu'un seul moyen de prise 25. Toutefois, dans le cas d'un bidose, comme cela est représenté sur les figures, le contenu du réservoir 10 doit être séparé en deux doses distribuées successivement lors de deux actionnements successifs du dispositif. Dans ce cas, l'organe de distribution 20 comporte de préférence deux moyens de prise 25 et 26 décalés axialement, le premier moyen de prise 25 coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement 30 pour distribuer la première dose de produit, et le second moyen de prise 26 coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement 30 pour distribuer la seconde dose de produit. En se référant plus particulièrement à l'exemple représenté sur les figures, ces moyens de prise peuvent chacun comporter une projection qui coopère avec une surface de came 31 dudit élément d'actionnement 30. Ainsi, l'élément d'actionnement 30 est monté pivotant sur le corps 1 et la surface de came 31, peut se glisser sous ladite projection 25 ou 26, en position de libération de l'organe de distribution. Un pivotement de l'élément d'actionnement latéral 30 provoque alors un déplacement axial vers le haut dudit organe de distribution 20 pour distribuer une dose de produit. Avantageusement, ce sont les moyens de prise qui bloquent l'actionnement de l'élément d'actionnement 30 en position de blocage de l'organe de distribution 20. Ceci apparaît clairement sur les figures 1 et 3, qui montrent le premier moyen de prise, en l'occurrence la projection 25, qui coopère avec le bout de la surface de came 31 de l'élément d'actionnement latéral 30 pour empêcher tout déplacement de celui-ci.In the embodiment shown in the figures, the dispensing member 20 advantageously comprises at least one gripping means 25, 26 which cooperates with said lateral actuating element 30 during its actuation. In the case of a single dose, that is to say when the whole of the product must be dispensed in a single actuation, the dispensing member has only one gripping means 25. However, in the case of 'a bidose, as shown in the figures, the content of the reservoir 10 must be separated into two doses distributed successively during two successive actuations of the device. In this case, the dispensing member 20 preferably comprises two gripping means 25 and 26 offset axially, the first gripping means 25 cooperating with the actuating element 30 to dispense the first dose of product, and the second means outlet 26 cooperating with the actuating element 30 to dispense the second dose of product. With particular reference to the example shown in the figures, these means each can have a projection which cooperates with a cam surface 31 of said actuating element 30. Thus, the actuating element 30 is pivotally mounted on the body 1 and the cam surface 31, can slide under said projection 25 or 26, in the release position of the dispensing member. A pivoting of the lateral actuating element 30 then causes an axial displacement upwards of said dispensing member 20 to dispense a dose of product. Advantageously, it is the gripping means which block the actuation of the actuating element 30 in the locking position of the dispensing member 20. This is clearly shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, which show the first gripping means , in this case the projection 25, which cooperates with the end of the cam surface 31 of the lateral actuating element 30 to prevent any displacement thereof.
La présente invention utilise donc avantageusement les moyens de distribution du dispositif pour réaliser le blocage dans l'élément d'actionnement avant la première utilisation du dispositif. Aucune pièce supplémentaire n'est nécessaire, et les divers éléments constitutifs du système d'actionnement ne sont ni modifiés ni réalisés de manière plus compliquée pour permettre de réaliser ce blocage. Bien entendu, l'exemple représenté sur les figures n'est pas limitatif, et d'autres moyens de prise pourraient être envisagés. Par exemple, l'organe de distribution 20 pourrait comporter, à la place des projections, des ouvertures dans lesquelles la surface de came 31 de l'élément d'actionnement latéral 30 pourrait pénétrer afin de provoquer un déplacement dudit organe de distribution. D'autres variantes sont évidemment également envisageables.The present invention therefore advantageously uses the distribution means of the device to achieve blocking in the actuating element before the first use of the device. No additional part is necessary, and the various constituent elements of the actuation system are neither modified nor produced in a more complicated manner to allow this blocking to be achieved. Of course, the example shown in the figures is not limiting, and other gripping means could be envisaged. For example, the dispensing member 20 could comprise, in place of the projections, openings into which the cam surface 31 of the lateral actuating element 30 could penetrate in order to cause a displacement of said dispensing member. Other variants are obviously also possible.
La présente invention permet donc de fournir de manière simple et peu coûteuse un système fiable et efficace pour empêcher un actionnement non souhaité ou accidentel du dispositif, celui-ci étant amené manuellement par l'utilisateur dans une position permettant son utilisation au moment voulu.The present invention therefore makes it possible to provide in a simple and inexpensive manner a reliable and effective system for preventing unwanted or accidental actuation of the device, the latter being brought manually by the user into a position allowing its use at the desired time.
La présente invention a été décrite en référence à un mode de réalisation avantageux de celle-ci, mais il est entendu qu'elle ne se limite pas à l'exemple décrit et représenté sur les dessins, mais qu'au contraire un homme du métier peut y apporter toute modification sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées. The present invention has been described with reference to an advantageous embodiment thereof, but it is understood that it is not limited to the example described and shown in the drawings, but that on the contrary a person skilled in the art may make any modification without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

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1.- Dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, comportant un orifice de distribution (5), un réservoir (10) contenant au moins une dose de produit fluide, au moins un piston (15) coulissant axialement dans ledit réservoir (10) pour distribuer ledit produit fluide, un organe de distribution (20) coopérant avec ledit piston (15), et un élément d'actionnement (30) coopérant avec ledit organe de distribution (20), caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de distribution (20) est déplaçable entre une position de blocage empêchant l'actionnement dudit élément d'actionnement (30), et une position de libération, dans laquelle l'actionnement dudit élément d'actionnement (30) déplace ledit organe de distribution (20) pour distribuer une dose de produit fluide, ledit organe de distribution (20) étant déplacé manuellement de sa position de blocage vers sa position de libération avant l'actionnement dudit dispositif.1.- Device for dispensing fluid, comprising a dispensing orifice (5), a reservoir (10) containing at least one dose of fluid, at least one piston (15) sliding axially in said reservoir (10) to dispense said fluid product, a dispensing member (20) cooperating with said piston (15), and an actuating element (30) cooperating with said dispensing member (20), characterized in that said dispensing member (20) is movable between a blocking position preventing actuation of said actuating element (30), and a release position, in which actuation of said actuating element (30) moves said dispensing member (20) to dispense a dose of fluid, said dispensing member (20) being manually moved from its blocking position to its release position before actuation of said device.
2.- Dispositif selon la revendication 1, dans lequel ledit organe de distribution (20) est déplaçable axialement et ledit élément d'actionnement2.- Device according to claim 1, wherein said dispensing member (20) is axially movable and said actuating element
(30) est un élément d'actionnement latéral se déplaçant dans une direction environ perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement axial dudit organe de distribution (20).(30) is a lateral actuating element moving in a direction approximately perpendicular to the direction of axial movement of said dispensing member (20).
3.- Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel ledit organe de distribution (20) coulisse axialement entre ladite position de blocage, dans laquelle il est disposé en éloignement dudit piston (15), et ladite position de libération, dans laquelle il est disposé en contact avec ledit piston (15).3.- Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said dispensing member (20) slides axially between said locking position, in which it is disposed away from said piston (15), and said release position, in which it is arranged in contact with said piston (15).
4.- Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit dispositif comporte un corps (1) comprenant ledit orifice de distribution (5) d'un côté, et une paroi de fond (2) de l'autre côté, ledit organe de distribution (20) faisant saillie hors de ladite paroi de fond (2) en position de blocage.4.- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which said device comprises a body (1) comprising said dispensing orifice (5) on one side, and a bottom wall (2) on the other side, said dispensing member (20) projecting from said bottom wall (2) in the locked position.
5.- Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel ledit organe de distribution (20) comporte au moins un moyen de prise (25, 26) coopérant avec ledit élément d'actionnement (30) lors de son actionnement.5.- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said dispensing member (20) comprises at least one means grip (25, 26) cooperating with said actuating element (30) when actuated.
6.- Dispositif selon la revendication 5, dans lequel ledit organe de distribution (20) comporte deux moyens de prise (25, 26) décalés axialement, le premier moyen de prise (25) coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement (30) pour distribuer une première dose de produit fluide, et le second moyen de prise (26) coopérant avec l'élément d'actionnement (30) pour distribuer une seconde dose de produit fluide.6.- Device according to claim 5, wherein said dispensing member (20) comprises two gripping means (25, 26) offset axially, the first gripping means (25) cooperating with the actuating element (30) for dispensing a first dose of fluid, and the second gripping means (26) cooperating with the actuating element (30) for dispensing a second dose of fluid.
7.- Dispositif selon la revendication 5 ou 6, dans lequel ledit au moins un moyen de prise (25, 26) comporte une projection coopérant avec une surface de came (31) dudit élément d'actionnement (30).7.- Device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein said at least one gripping means (25, 26) comprises a projection cooperating with a cam surface (31) of said actuating element (30).
8.- Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 7, dans lequel, en position de blocage de l'organe de distribution (20), ledit au moins un moyen de prise (25, 26) coopère avec l'élément d'actionnement (30) pour empêcher son actionnement. 8.- Device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, in the locking position of the dispensing member (20), said at least one gripping means (25, 26) cooperates with the element d actuation (30) to prevent its actuation.
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