EP1703990A1 - Fluid product dispensing member and dispenser comprising one such member - Google Patents

Fluid product dispensing member and dispenser comprising one such member

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EP1703990A1
EP1703990A1 EP04816572A EP04816572A EP1703990A1 EP 1703990 A1 EP1703990 A1 EP 1703990A1 EP 04816572 A EP04816572 A EP 04816572A EP 04816572 A EP04816572 A EP 04816572A EP 1703990 A1 EP1703990 A1 EP 1703990A1
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identification unit
fixing means
dispenser
container
dispensing member
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Gérard CORNET
Firmin Garcia
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Aptar France SAS
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Valois SAS
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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
    • B65D83/75—Aerosol containers not provided for in groups B65D83/16 - B65D83/74
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • 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
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/10—Transponders

Definitions

  • Fluid product distribution member and distributor comprising such a member
  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser member comprising a body defining an inlet duct, an actuating rod movable in the body, an actuating member coupled to the actuating rod, and fixing means for fix the body in a container opening containing fluid.
  • a fluid dispenser member comprising a body defining an inlet duct, an actuating rod movable in the body, an actuating member coupled to the actuating rod, and fixing means for fix the body in a container opening containing fluid.
  • This is a completely classic or conventional design for a pump or a valve used in the field of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy to distribute fluid products contained in containers such as vials , bottles, etc.
  • the present invention relates to the authentication capacity as well as the traceability of the distribution member or more generally of the distributor using such a distribution member. D. is indeed important to be able to identify without doubt the origin of the distribution organ in order to be able to quickly and easily distinguish between an authentic and an imitation or counterfeit.
  • a solution proposed by the French patent application FR 2 832 134 provides that one of the constituent components of the distribution member is provided with an identification unit capable of delivering information relating to the distribution member.
  • the identification unit comprises an integrated circuit and an antenna capable of transmitting signals carrying information.
  • the signals can be of the radio frequency type.
  • the identification unit is therefore able to deliver information in the form of a signal in response to an information request transmission signal received by the antenna of the unit.
  • the identification unit according to this request can be located at different locations within the distribution unit.
  • the locations proposed in the various embodiments have many drawbacks.
  • the positioning of the identification unit on a ring fitted under the pump or valve body presents the problem of visibility of the unit and its support through the container. This particular positioning thus constitutes an aesthetic drawback.
  • the arrangement of the identification unit at the level of the dispensing head also poses a problem, the latter being able to be removed or torn off in order to be replaced, for example, by a dispensing head devoid of such a chip. Therefore, this embodiment can in particular be problematic in the constitution of evidence during a forgery.
  • the identification unit is placed around the pump body on a support ring housed under the seal in the opening of the container.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art linked to the locations intended to house an identification unit within a dispensing member or a distributor using such a member.
  • the present invention provides a fluid dispenser member comprising a body defining an inlet conduit, an actuating rod movable in the body, an actuating member coupled to the actuating rod, and fixing means for fix the body in a defined opening a container containing fluid, an identification unit capable of delivering information relating to the dispensing member, characterized in that said identification unit is housed in a space defined between the body and the fixing means.
  • said space is delimited by a neck seal disposed around the body and intended to be compressed on the opening of the container.
  • said space forms an annular housing delimited by the body, part of the fixing means and the neck seal.
  • said space forms an annular housing delimited by the body, a crimped part of the fixing means and the neck seal.
  • said part is engaged under a flange formed by the body.
  • the identification unit can be fixed to the constituent components of the dispensing member, or alternatively it can be placed on, encapsulated or embedded in a substrate, for example made of resin.
  • the invention also relates to a fluid dispenser such as a sprayer comprising a container and a dispensing member according to
  • FIG. 1 is a view partially in vertical cross-section through a fluid dispenser provided with a dispensing member according to an embodiment of the invention
  • - Figure 2 is a greatly enlarged view of a part of a distributor using a distribution member according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an exemplary embodiment of a radiofrequency identification unit
  • - Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser provided with a dispensing member according to another embodiment of the invention
  • - Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the radiofrequency identification unit.
  • the present invention applies to all distribution members such as pumps or valves. Consequently, the dispensing member 1 shown in the figures can be either a pump or a valve.
  • the dispensing member 1 comprises all the components necessary for mounting it on a container 2.
  • the container 2 comprises a neck 21 defining an opening 20 through which the inside of the container 2 communicates with the outside.
  • the dispensing member 1 comprises a body 10 defining an inlet sleeve 11 at the level of which a dip tube 14 can be connected which extends inside the container 2 up to its bottom.
  • the body 10 comprises at its end opposite to the inlet sleeve 11 a flange 12 which projects outwards.
  • the dispensing member also comprises an actuating rod 13 which is mounted translatably displaceable inside the body 10.
  • This actuating rod 13 drives an element (not visible) which can w be a piston in the case of a pump or a valve in the case of a valve. But this is not critical to the present invention.
  • An actuating member 15 in the form of a pusher is mounted on the upper end of the actuating rod 13. In the example shown, the pusher 15 forms the dispensing orifice 16, for example in the form of a sprinkler.
  • the operation of such a dispensing member is very simple and well known: it suffices to press the pusher 15 to move the actuating rod 13 in the body 10, which has the effect of dispensing a quantity of metered fluid product.
  • fixing means 17 which are here in the form of a cup to crimp.
  • This section 17 forms a receiving housing for the flange 12 of the body 10 and also forms a crimping around the neck 21.
  • the fixing means can also be provided under the shape of a ring or a tourette for example made of plastic which engages inside or outside the neck and which also forms a receiving housing for the flange 12 of the body 10. Again, the particular shape of the fixing means is not critical for the present invention.
  • the fixing means may be in the form of a ring to be screwed, snapped on or force fitted. D. it is sufficient for the invention that there is a space between the fixing means and the body of the pump or of the valve.
  • the fixing means 17 advantageously comprise a neck seal 18 intended to be compressed on the upper end of the neck 21. This is a description of a pump or a completely classic valve.
  • the dispensing member comprises an identification unit 3 capable of delivering one or more pieces of information relating to the dispensing member.
  • the information delivered by the diidentification unit can be of quite diverse nature: it can for example be information concerning characteristics specific to the distribution unit, at its date and place of manufacture, its destination, date of dispatch, date of reception, place of reception, etc.
  • the information can for example be transmitted from the identification unit by radio frequency.
  • the identification unit can form a ring which can comprise an integrated circuit 301 associated with an antenna 302 forming, for example, a solenoid or a screen print, the whole embedded or encapsulated, by molding or the like, in a substrate of 303 resin or any other suitable material. This can be seen in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 3 FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a transverse view of a ring forming a radiofrequency unit representing according to another exemplary embodiment, the antenna 302, composed of a coil of pre-glued wires, resting on the substrate 303 in which the integrated circuit 301 connected to said antenna 302 is embedded.
  • the integrated circuit stores the information coming from an information transmission unit which is received by the antenna 302.
  • a transmission unit is also used. which sends an information request signal received by the antenna
  • the integrated circuit 301 will restore the information stored via the antenna 302.
  • a radiofrequency identification unit is of course only 'an exemplary embodiment, and it can be understood that it is possible to use any type of identification unit which works with another technique for transmitting information.
  • the identification unit 3 is positioned in a space 19. This space forms an annular housing defined by the fixing means 17, the body 10 and the seal 18 The identification unit 3 is kept in this space by all appropriate means. As can be observed, the identification unit 3 is associated with the body 10, said unit being housed in the space 19, delimited, on the one hand by the neck seal 18, disposed on the neck 21 of the container 21 of the container 2, and on the other hand, by the fixing means 17.
  • the identification unit 3 is fixed or formed on the dispensing member without the need for structural modifications to the parts making up the dispenser, in particular fixing means 17, the seal 18 as well as the body 10, and without the need for the addition of a specific element for the support of the identification unit.
  • the identification unit remains completely invisible from the outside and cannot be removed from its location without causing significant damage to the dispenser.
  • a crimped part 170 of the fixing means 17 housed under the flange 12 of the body defines the space 19.
  • the identification unit 3 can then be configured so as to match the form of a widening 171 of said crimped part 170.
  • said unit identification comprises a beveled portion 30 facing said flaring 171.
  • the fixing means 17 comprise a turner 172 and a crimp ring 175.
  • the turner receives the body in a latching housing and also forms a fixing flange 173.
  • This flange is in taken with the crimp ring 175, so as to push the flange on the neck seal to compress it on a container neck.
  • the spinner extends with a part 170 around the body in a concentric manner: an annular space 19 is thus formed between them.
  • This space 19 is also delimited, at its lower end, by the neck seal.
  • an identification unit which may be identical to that of FIGS. 1 to 3, is received or fixed in this space.
  • the term “fixing means” should be understood as encompassing any device, in one piece or in several pieces, which serves to maintain a fluid dispenser member on or in a reservoir opening.
  • the fixing means can even form a constituent element of the dispensing member, for example a locking ferrule, as is the case in FIG. 4.
  • the identification unit 3 is truly part integral to the distribution organ so that it is inseparable from it.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid product dispensing member (1) comprising: a body (10) defining an inlet passage (11), an actuation rod (13) which can move inside the body, an actuation member (15) which is coupled to the actuation rod, fixing means (17) for fixing the body (10) in an opening (20) in a container (2) housing the fluid product, and an identification unit (3) which can deliver information relating to the dispensing member. The invention is characterised in that the identification unit (3) is housed in a space defined between the body (10) and the fixing means (17).

Description

Organe de distribution de produit fluide et distributeur comprenant un tel organe Fluid product distribution member and distributor comprising such a member
La présente invention concerne un organe de distribution de produit fluide comprenant un corps définissant un conduit d'entrée, une tige d'actionnement déplaçable dans le corps, un organe d'actionnement couplé à la tige d'actionnement, et des moyens de fixation pour fixer le corps dans une ouverture de récipient contenant du produit fluide. H s'agit là d'une conception tout à fait classique ou conventionnelle pour une pompe ou une valve utilisée dans le domaine de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou encore de la pharmacie pour distribuer des produits fluides contenus dans des récipients tels que des flacons, bouteilles, etc. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne la capacité d'authentification ainsi que la traçabilité de l'organe de distribution ou plus généralement du distributeur utilisant un tel organe de distribution. D. est en effet important de pouvoir identifier sans doute possible l'origine de l'organe de distribution afin de pouvoir distinguer rapidement et facilement entre un authentique et une imitation ou contrefaçon. Plus particulièrement pour la traçabilité, il est important de pouvoir suivre le cheminement ou le parcours de l'organe de distribution depuis sa fabrication jusqu'à sa vente ou sa mise en vente. Une solution proposée par la demande de brevet français FR 2 832 134 prévoit qu'un des composants constitutifs de l'organe de distribution soit pourvu d'une unité d'identification apte à délivrer une information relative à l'organe de distribution. L'unité d'identification comprend un circuit intégré et une antenne apte à émettre des signaux portant une information. Les signaux peuvent être du type radiofréquence. L'unité d'identification est donc apte à délivrer une information sous la forme d'un signal en réponse à un signal d'émission de demande d'information reçue par l'antenne de l'unité. L'unité d'identification selon cette demande peut être localisée à différents endroits au sein de l'organe de distribution. Toutefois, il s'avère que les emplacements proposés dans les différents modes de réalisation présentent de nombreux inconvénients. En effet, le positionnement de l'unité d'identification sur une bague emmanchée sous le corps de la pompe ou de valve présente le problème de visibilité de l'unité et de son support à travers le récipient. Ce positionnement particulier constitue ainsi un inconvénient esthétique. La disposition de l'unité d'indentification au niveau de la tête de distribution pose également problème, celle-ci pouvant être retirée ou arrachée afin d'être par exemple remplacée par une tête de distribution dépourvue d'une telle puce. Donc, ce mode de réalisation peut notamment être problématique dans la constitution de preuves lors d'une contrefaçon. Selon un autre mode de réalisation détaillé dans cette demande, l'unité d'identification est placée autour du corps de pompe sur une bague de support logée sous le joint dans l'ouverture du récipient. L'inconvénient lié à cet emplacement est que le diamètre de l'ouverture devra être calibré de telle sorte à laisser une place suffisante pour y insérer l'unité et son support. Par conséquent, ce mode de réalisation ne convient pas à des cols de récipient de diamètre sensiblement identiques à ceux du corps de pompe, la bague n'ayant pas assez de place pour s'immiscer entre l'ouverture définie par le col et le corps de pompe. Enfin un dernier mode de réalisation envisage de monter l'unité d'indentification sur le joint de col au sein d'un évidement spécifique. Un inconvénient majeur lié à ce positionnement réside dans la possibilité d'écraser l'unité d'identification lors du sertissage de la coupelle sur le récipient, susceptible d'occasionner un dysfonctionnement de ladite unité voire, de la casser irrémédiablement. La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités de l'art antérieur liés aux emplacements destinés à loger une unité d'identification au sein d'un organe de distribution ou d'un distributeur utilisant un tel organe. Pour atteindre ce but, la présente invention propose un organe de distribution de produit fluide comprenant un corps définissant un conduit d'entrée, une tige d'actionnement déplaçable dans le corps, un organe d'actionnement couplé à la tige d'actionnement, et des moyens de fixation pour fixer le corps dans une ouverture définie un récipient contenant du produit fluide, une unité d'identification apte à délivrer une information relative à l'organe de distribution, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité d'identification est logée dans un espace défini entre le corps et les moyens de fixation. 5 Avantageusement, ledit espace est délimité par un joint de col disposé autour du corps et destiné à être comprimé sur l'ouverture du récipient. Avantageusement, ledit espace forme un logement annulaire délimité par le corps, une partie des moyens de fixation et le joint de col. Avantageusement, ledit espace forme un logement annulaire délimité par 10 le corps, une partie sertie des moyens de fixation et le joint de col. Avantageusement, ladite partie est en prise sous une collerette formée par le corps. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'unité d'identification peut être fixée aux composants constitutifs de l'organe de distribution, ou en variante elle peut 15 être disposée sur, encapsulée ou noyée dans un substrat, par exemple en résine. L'invention concerne également un distributeur de produit fluide tel qu'un vaporisateur comprenant un récipient et un organe de distribution selonThe present invention relates to a fluid dispenser member comprising a body defining an inlet duct, an actuating rod movable in the body, an actuating member coupled to the actuating rod, and fixing means for fix the body in a container opening containing fluid. This is a completely classic or conventional design for a pump or a valve used in the field of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy to distribute fluid products contained in containers such as vials , bottles, etc. More particularly, the present invention relates to the authentication capacity as well as the traceability of the distribution member or more generally of the distributor using such a distribution member. D. is indeed important to be able to identify without doubt the origin of the distribution organ in order to be able to quickly and easily distinguish between an authentic and an imitation or counterfeit. More particularly for traceability, it is important to be able to follow the path or the route of the distribution organ from its manufacture to its sale or its sale. A solution proposed by the French patent application FR 2 832 134 provides that one of the constituent components of the distribution member is provided with an identification unit capable of delivering information relating to the distribution member. The identification unit comprises an integrated circuit and an antenna capable of transmitting signals carrying information. The signals can be of the radio frequency type. The identification unit is therefore able to deliver information in the form of a signal in response to an information request transmission signal received by the antenna of the unit. The identification unit according to this request can be located at different locations within the distribution unit. However, it turns out that the locations proposed in the various embodiments have many drawbacks. Indeed, the positioning of the identification unit on a ring fitted under the pump or valve body presents the problem of visibility of the unit and its support through the container. This particular positioning thus constitutes an aesthetic drawback. The arrangement of the identification unit at the level of the dispensing head also poses a problem, the latter being able to be removed or torn off in order to be replaced, for example, by a dispensing head devoid of such a chip. Therefore, this embodiment can in particular be problematic in the constitution of evidence during a forgery. According to another embodiment detailed in this application, the identification unit is placed around the pump body on a support ring housed under the seal in the opening of the container. The drawback associated with this location is that the diameter of the opening must be calibrated so as to leave enough space to insert the unit and its support. Consequently, this embodiment is not suitable for container necks of diameter substantially identical to those of the pump body, the ring not having enough room to interfere between the opening defined by the neck and the body. pump. Finally, a last embodiment envisages mounting the identification unit on the neck seal within a specific recess. A major drawback linked to this positioning lies in the possibility of overwriting the identification unit during the crimping of the cup onto the container, liable to cause a malfunction of said unit or even to break it irreparably. The object of the present invention is to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art linked to the locations intended to house an identification unit within a dispensing member or a distributor using such a member. To achieve this object, the present invention provides a fluid dispenser member comprising a body defining an inlet conduit, an actuating rod movable in the body, an actuating member coupled to the actuating rod, and fixing means for fix the body in a defined opening a container containing fluid, an identification unit capable of delivering information relating to the dispensing member, characterized in that said identification unit is housed in a space defined between the body and the fixing means. Advantageously, said space is delimited by a neck seal disposed around the body and intended to be compressed on the opening of the container. Advantageously, said space forms an annular housing delimited by the body, part of the fixing means and the neck seal. Advantageously, said space forms an annular housing delimited by the body, a crimped part of the fixing means and the neck seal. Advantageously, said part is engaged under a flange formed by the body. According to another embodiment, the identification unit can be fixed to the constituent components of the dispensing member, or alternatively it can be placed on, encapsulated or embedded in a substrate, for example made of resin. The invention also relates to a fluid dispenser such as a sprayer comprising a container and a dispensing member according to
!î& l'invention. L'invention sera maintenant plus amplement décrite en référence aux 20 dessins joints donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention. Sur les figures : - la figure 1 est une vue partiellement en coupe transversale verticale à travers un distributeur de produit fluide pourvu d'un organe de 25 distribution selon une forme de réalisation de l'invention, - la figure 2 est une vue largement agrandie d'une partie d'un distributeur utilisant un organe de distribution selon une forme de réalisation de l'invention, - la figure 3 est une vue schématique montrant un exemple de 30 réalisation d'une unité d'identification radiofréquence, - la figure 4 est une vue en coupe transversale à travers un distributeur de produit fluide pourvu d'un organe de distribution selon une autre forme de réalisation de l'invention, et - la figure 5 est une vue en coupe transversale d'un autre exemple de réalisation de l'unité d'identification radiofréquence. La présente invention s'applique à tous les organes de distribution tels que les pompes ou les valves. Par conséquent, l'organe de distribution 1 représenté sur les figures peut être au choix une pompe ou une valve. L'organe de distribution 1 comprend tous les composants nécessaires à son montage sur un récipient 2. Pour ce faire, le récipient 2 comprend un col 21 définissant une ouverture 20 par laquelle l'intérieur du récipient 2 communique avec l'extérieur. L'organe de distribution 1 comprend un corps 10 définissant un manchon d'entrée 11 au niveau duquel peut être raccordé un tube-plongeur 14 qui s'étend à l'intérieur du récipient 2 jusqu'au niveau de son fond. Le corps 10 comprend à son extrémité opposée au manchon d'entrée 11 une collerette 12 qui fait saillie vers l'extérieur. L'organe de distribution comprend également une tige d'actionnement 13 qui est montée déplaçable translativement à l'intérieur du corps 10. Cette tige d'actionnement 13 entraîne un élément (non visible) qui peut w être un piston dans le cas d'une pompe ou une soupape dans le cas d'une valve. Mais ceci n'est pas critique pour la présente invention. Un organe d'actionnement 15 sous la forme d'un poussoir est monté sur rextrémité supérieure de la tige d'actionnement 13. Dans l'exemple représenté, le poussoir 15 forme l'orifice de distribution 16, par exemple sous la forme d'un gicleur. Le fonctionnement d'un tel organe de distribution est très simple et bien connu : il suffit d'appuyer sur le poussoir 15 pour déplacer la tige d'actionnement 13 dans le corps 10 ce qui a pour effet de distribuer une quantité de produit fluide dosée ou non à travers la tige d'actionnement 13 jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution 16. Tout ceci est tout à fait classique pour une pompe ou une valve dans le domaine de la cosmétique, de la parfumerie ou encore de la pharmacie. Pour la fixation du corps 10 dans l'ouverture 20 du récipient 2, il est prévu des moyens de fixation 17 qui se présentent ici sous la forme d'une coupelle à sertir. Cette coupeËe 17 forme un logement de réception pour la collerette 12 du corps 10 et forme également un sertissage autour du col 21. Il s'agit là d'un exemple de réalisation non limitatif, car les moyens de fixation peuvent également se présenter sous la forme d'une bague ou d'une tourette par exemple réalisée en matière plastique qui vient en prise à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur du col et qui forme également un logement de réception pour la collerette 12 du corps 10. Là encore, la forme particulière des moyens de fixation n'est pas critique pour la présente invention. Les moyens de fixation peuvent se présenter sous la forme d'une bague à visser, à encliqueter ou à emmancher en force. D. suffit pour l'invention qu'il y ait un espace entre les moyens de fixation et le corps de la pompe ou de la valve. Pour réaliser une fixation étanche dans l'ouverture 20, les moyens de fixation 17 comprennent avantageusement un joint de col 18 destiné à être comprimé sur rextrémité supérieure du col 21. Il s'agit là d'une description d'une pompe ou d'une valve tout à fait classique. Selon l'invention, l'organe de distribution comprend une unité d'identification 3 apte à délivrer une ou des informations relatives à l'organe de! î & the invention. The invention will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings which give, by way of nonlimiting examples, several embodiments of the invention. In the figures: - Figure 1 is a view partially in vertical cross-section through a fluid dispenser provided with a dispensing member according to an embodiment of the invention, - Figure 2 is a greatly enlarged view of a part of a distributor using a distribution member according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an exemplary embodiment of a radiofrequency identification unit, - Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser provided with a dispensing member according to another embodiment of the invention, and - Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the radiofrequency identification unit. The present invention applies to all distribution members such as pumps or valves. Consequently, the dispensing member 1 shown in the figures can be either a pump or a valve. The dispensing member 1 comprises all the components necessary for mounting it on a container 2. To do this, the container 2 comprises a neck 21 defining an opening 20 through which the inside of the container 2 communicates with the outside. The dispensing member 1 comprises a body 10 defining an inlet sleeve 11 at the level of which a dip tube 14 can be connected which extends inside the container 2 up to its bottom. The body 10 comprises at its end opposite to the inlet sleeve 11 a flange 12 which projects outwards. The dispensing member also comprises an actuating rod 13 which is mounted translatably displaceable inside the body 10. This actuating rod 13 drives an element (not visible) which can w be a piston in the case of a pump or a valve in the case of a valve. But this is not critical to the present invention. An actuating member 15 in the form of a pusher is mounted on the upper end of the actuating rod 13. In the example shown, the pusher 15 forms the dispensing orifice 16, for example in the form of a sprinkler. The operation of such a dispensing member is very simple and well known: it suffices to press the pusher 15 to move the actuating rod 13 in the body 10, which has the effect of dispensing a quantity of metered fluid product. or not through the actuating rod 13 to the dispensing orifice 16. All this is entirely conventional for a pump or a valve in the field of cosmetics, perfumery or even pharmacy. For fixing the body 10 in the opening 20 of the container 2, there are provided fixing means 17 which are here in the form of a cup to crimp. This section 17 forms a receiving housing for the flange 12 of the body 10 and also forms a crimping around the neck 21. This is a nonlimiting example of embodiment, since the fixing means can also be provided under the shape of a ring or a tourette for example made of plastic which engages inside or outside the neck and which also forms a receiving housing for the flange 12 of the body 10. Again, the particular shape of the fixing means is not critical for the present invention. The fixing means may be in the form of a ring to be screwed, snapped on or force fitted. D. it is sufficient for the invention that there is a space between the fixing means and the body of the pump or of the valve. To make a tight fixing in the opening 20, the fixing means 17 advantageously comprise a neck seal 18 intended to be compressed on the upper end of the neck 21. This is a description of a pump or a completely classic valve. According to the invention, the dispensing member comprises an identification unit 3 capable of delivering one or more pieces of information relating to the dispensing member.
«& distribution. Là où les informations délivrées par l'unité diïdentification peuvent être de nature tout à fait diverse : il peut par exemple s'agir d'informations concernant des caractéristiques propres à l'organe de distribution, à sa date et son lieu de fabrication, sa destination, sa date d'envoi, sa date de réception, son lieu de réception, etc. Les informations peuvent par exemple être transmises depuis l'unité d'identification par radiofréquence. Dans ce cas, l'unité d'identification peut former un anneau qui peut comprendre un circuit intégré 301 associé à une antenne 302 formant par exemple un solénoïde ou une sérigraphie, le tout noyé ou encapsulé, par moulage ou autre, dans un substrat de résine 303 ou tout autre matériau approprié. Ceci est visible sur la figure 3. La figure 5 est une vue transversale d'un anneau formant unité de radiofréquence représentant selon un autre exemple de réalisation, l'antenne 302, composée d'une bobine de fils préencollés, reposant sur le substrat 303 dans lequel le circuit intégré 301 relié à ladite antenne 302 est noyé. Il s'agit là d'exemples de réalisation connus pour une unité d'identification du type radiofréquence. Le circuit intégré stocke les informations provenant d'une unité d'émission d'information qui sont reçues par l'antenne 302. Pour restituer ou délivrer les informations stockées par le circuit intégré 301, on se sert également d'une unité d'émission qui envoie un signal de demande d'information reçue par l'antenne"& Distribution. Where the information delivered by the diidentification unit can be of quite diverse nature: it can for example be information concerning characteristics specific to the distribution unit, at its date and place of manufacture, its destination, date of dispatch, date of reception, place of reception, etc. The information can for example be transmitted from the identification unit by radio frequency. In this case, the identification unit can form a ring which can comprise an integrated circuit 301 associated with an antenna 302 forming, for example, a solenoid or a screen print, the whole embedded or encapsulated, by molding or the like, in a substrate of 303 resin or any other suitable material. This can be seen in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a transverse view of a ring forming a radiofrequency unit representing according to another exemplary embodiment, the antenna 302, composed of a coil of pre-glued wires, resting on the substrate 303 in which the integrated circuit 301 connected to said antenna 302 is embedded. These are examples of known embodiment for an identification unit of the radio frequency type. The integrated circuit stores the information coming from an information transmission unit which is received by the antenna 302. To restore or deliver the information stored by the integrated circuit 301, a transmission unit is also used. which sends an information request signal received by the antenna
302 et en réponse à ce signal de demande d'information, le circuit intégré 301 va restituer les informations stockées par l'intermédiaire de l'antenne 302. L'utilisation d'une telle unité d'identification radiofréquence n'est bien entendu qu'un exemple de réalisation, et on peut comprendre qu'il est possible d'utiliser n'importe quel type d'unité d'identification qui fonctionne avec une autre technique de transmission de l'information. En se référant aux figures 1 et 2, on voit que l'unité d'identification 3 est positionnée dans un espace 19. Cet espace forme un logement annulaire délimité par les moyens de fixation 17, le corps 10 et le joint d'étanchéité 18. L'unité d'identification 3 est maintenue dans cet espace par tous moyens appropriés. Comme il peut être observé, l'unité d'identification 3 est associée au corps 10, ladite unité étant logée dans l'espace 19, délimité, d'une part par le joint de col 18, disposé sur le col 21 du récipient 21 du récipient 2, et d'autre part, par les moyens de fixation 17. Selon l'invention, l'unité d'identification 3 est fixée ou formée sur l'organe de distribution sans nécessité de modifications structurelles de pièces composant le distributeur, notamment des moyens de fixation 17, du joint d'étanchéité 18 ainsi que du corps 10, et sans nécessité d'adjonction d'élément spécifique pour le support de l'unité d'identification. En outre, l'unité d'identification reste totalement invisible de l'extérieur et ne peut être extraite de son emplacement sans générer d'importantes détériorations du distributeur. Selon une forme de réalisation de l'invention, une partie sertie 170 des moyens de fixation 17 se logeant sous la collerette 12 du corps délimite l'espace 19. L'unité d'identification 3 peut alors être configurée de telle sorte à épouser la forme d'un évasement 171 de ladite partie sertie 170. Dans ce cas, ladite unité d'identification comprend une portion biseautée 30 en vis-à-vis dudit évasement 171. Cette forme conférée à ladite unité d'identification 3 est bien entendu préférentielle, un espace 19 plus ou moins grand pouvant être ménagée par ladite unité 3 selon les moyens de fixation 17 utilisées et leur forme. Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 4, les moyens de fixation 17 comprennent une tourette 172 et une bague à sertir 175. La tourette reçoit le corps dans un logement d'encliquetage et forme également une bride de fixation 173. Cette bride est en prise avec la bague à sertir 175, de manière à pousser la bride sur le joint de col pour le comprimer sur un col de récipient. La tourette s'étend avec une partie 170 autours du corps de manière concentrique : un espace annulaire 19 est ainsi formé entre eux. Cet espace 19 est également délimité, à son extrémité inférieure, par le joint de col. Une unité d'identification, qui peut être identique à celle des figures 1 à 3, est reçue ou fixée dans cet espace. Dans la présente invention, le terme « moyens de fixation » doit être compris comme englobant tout dispositif, monobloc ou en plusieurs pièces, qui sert à maintenir un organe de distribution de produit fluide sur ou dans une ouverture de réservoir. Les moyens de fixation peuvent même former un élément constitutif de l'organe de distribution, par exemple une virole de blocage, comme c'est le cas sur la figure 4. Avec l'invention, l'unité d'identification 3 fait véritablement partie intégrante de l'organe de distribution de sorte qu'elle en est indissociable. 302 and in response to this information request signal, the integrated circuit 301 will restore the information stored via the antenna 302. The use of such a radiofrequency identification unit is of course only 'an exemplary embodiment, and it can be understood that it is possible to use any type of identification unit which works with another technique for transmitting information. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, we see that the identification unit 3 is positioned in a space 19. This space forms an annular housing defined by the fixing means 17, the body 10 and the seal 18 The identification unit 3 is kept in this space by all appropriate means. As can be observed, the identification unit 3 is associated with the body 10, said unit being housed in the space 19, delimited, on the one hand by the neck seal 18, disposed on the neck 21 of the container 21 of the container 2, and on the other hand, by the fixing means 17. According to the invention, the identification unit 3 is fixed or formed on the dispensing member without the need for structural modifications to the parts making up the dispenser, in particular fixing means 17, the seal 18 as well as the body 10, and without the need for the addition of a specific element for the support of the identification unit. In addition, the identification unit remains completely invisible from the outside and cannot be removed from its location without causing significant damage to the dispenser. According to one embodiment of the invention, a crimped part 170 of the fixing means 17 housed under the flange 12 of the body defines the space 19. The identification unit 3 can then be configured so as to match the form of a widening 171 of said crimped part 170. In this case, said unit identification comprises a beveled portion 30 facing said flaring 171. This shape given to said identification unit 3 is of course preferable, a space 19 more or less large which can be provided by said unit 3 according to the means fixing 17 used and their shape. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the fixing means 17 comprise a turner 172 and a crimp ring 175. The turner receives the body in a latching housing and also forms a fixing flange 173. This flange is in taken with the crimp ring 175, so as to push the flange on the neck seal to compress it on a container neck. The spinner extends with a part 170 around the body in a concentric manner: an annular space 19 is thus formed between them. This space 19 is also delimited, at its lower end, by the neck seal. An identification unit, which may be identical to that of FIGS. 1 to 3, is received or fixed in this space. In the present invention, the term “fixing means” should be understood as encompassing any device, in one piece or in several pieces, which serves to maintain a fluid dispenser member on or in a reservoir opening. The fixing means can even form a constituent element of the dispensing member, for example a locking ferrule, as is the case in FIG. 4. With the invention, the identification unit 3 is truly part integral to the distribution organ so that it is inseparable from it.

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1.- Organe de distribution de produit fluide (1) comprenant : - un corps (10) définissant un conduit d'entrée (11), - une tige d'actionnement (13) déplaçable dans le corps, - un organe d'actionnement (15) couplé à la tige d'actionnement, et - des moyens de fixation (17) pour fixer le corps (10) dans une ouverture (20) d'un récipient (2) contenant du produit fluide, une unité d'identification (3) apte à délivrer une information relative à l'organe de distribution, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité d'identification (3) est logée dans un espace défini entre le corps (10) et les moyens de fixation (17). 1.- Fluid product distribution member (1) comprising: - a body (10) defining an inlet duct (11), - an actuating rod (13) movable in the body, - an actuating member (15) coupled to the actuating rod, and - fixing means (17) for fixing the body (10) in an opening (20) of a container (2) containing fluid, an identification unit (3) capable of delivering information relating to the dispensing member, characterized in that said identification unit (3) is housed in a space defined between the body (10) and the fixing means (17).
2.- Organe de distribution selon la revendication 1, dans lequel ledit espace (19) est délimité par un joint de col (18) disposé autour du corps et destiné à être comprimé sur l'ouverture (20). 2. A dispenser member according to claim 1, wherein said space (19) is delimited by a neck seal (18) disposed around the body and intended to be compressed on the opening (20).
3.- Organe de distribution de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel ledit espace (19) forme un logement annulaire délimité par le corps (10), une partie ( ?0) des moyens de fixation (17) et le joint de col (18). 3.- fluid dispenser member according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said space (19) forms an annular housing defined by the body (10), a part (? 0) of the fixing means (17) and the neck seal (18).
4.- Organe de distribution de produit fluide selon la revendication 3, dans lequel ladite partie (170) est en prise sous une collerette (12) formée par le corps. 4. A fluid dispenser member according to claim 3, wherein said part (170) is engaged under a flange (12) formed by the body.
5.- Organe de distribution selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'unité d'identification (3) comprend un circuit intégré (301) et une antenne (302) apte à émettre des signaux portant une information. 5. Distribution device according to claim 1, in which the identification unit (3) comprises an integrated circuit (301) and an antenna (302) capable of transmitting signals carrying information.
6.- Organe de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'unité d'identification (3) est fixée au corps (10). 6. Distribution device according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the identification unit (3) is fixed to the body (10).
7.- Organe de distribution selon la revendication 5, dans lequel l'unité d'identification (3) comprend un substrat (303) dans ou sur lequel le circuit intégré (301) et l'antenne (302) sont disposés. 7. A dispenser according to claim 5, wherein the identification unit (3) comprises a substrate (303) in or on which the integrated circuit (301) and the antenna (302) are arranged.
8.- Organe de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les moyens de fixation comprennent une bague de sertissage, de vissage, d'encliquetage ou d'emmanchage en force. 8. Dispensing member according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fixing means comprise a crimping ring, screwing, snap-fastening or force fitting.
9.- Distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un récipient (2) et un organe de distribution (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. 9. A fluid dispenser comprising a container (2) and a dispensing member (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
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