EP1886940A1 - Fastening device, distribution assembly comprising such fastening device, dispensing container comprising such distribution assembly and method of assembly of such dispensing container - Google Patents

Fastening device, distribution assembly comprising such fastening device, dispensing container comprising such distribution assembly and method of assembly of such dispensing container Download PDF

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EP1886940A1
EP1886940A1 EP07113890A EP07113890A EP1886940A1 EP 1886940 A1 EP1886940 A1 EP 1886940A1 EP 07113890 A EP07113890 A EP 07113890A EP 07113890 A EP07113890 A EP 07113890A EP 1886940 A1 EP1886940 A1 EP 1886940A1
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Hervé Lompech
Didier Blondel
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/38—Details of the container body
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule

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  • the invention relates to a fastening device, a dispensing assembly comprising such a device, a dispenser comprising such a set and a method for mounting a dispenser.
  • Such a fixing device may in particular be used to fix a fluid dispensing device, such as a pump or a valve, on the neck which extends along a longitudinal axis and a free end of which is provided with a rim. protruding radially from the longitudinal axis.
  • a fluid dispensing device such as a pump or a valve
  • the document described US-4,773,553 discloses a sleeve sized to receive a rim of a container and to be covered by a ring.
  • the end portion of the sleeve is in the path of movement of the ring and is deformed radially inwardly under the flange to secure the sleeve to the flange.
  • the invention aims to improve the guiding of the ring during its movement on the sleeve and the holding of the ring on the sleeve when the ring covers the sleeve.
  • the invention proposes a fixing device of the aforementioned type wherein the fixing sleeve further comprises a ring which extends axially from the plate opposite the skirt, said ring having an outer surface which is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt.
  • the ring on the outer surface of which the retaining ring can be fitted with friction, allows to partially position, appropriately, the retaining ring on the fixing sleeve.
  • the outer surface of the ring also makes it possible to increase the extent of the surfaces in contact between the retaining ring and the fixing sleeve and thus to ensure satisfactory guiding of the ring when it is fitted onto the fixing sleeve and improve the holding of the retaining ring on the fixing sleeve.
  • the invention relates to a dispensing assembly comprising a fixing device as defined above and a dispensing device, the annular plate defining an opening centered on the central axis and in which the dispensing device is engaged so as to extend substantially along the central axis.
  • the invention provides a dispenser comprising a dispensing assembly as defined above and a container, which container comprises a tubular neck along a longitudinal axis of which a free end is provided with a flange protruding radially from the longitudinal axis, said neck being adapted to that the dispensing device can extend inside the neck, the skirt of the fixing sleeve being adapted to completely house the flange and for, in the deformed state of the end portion of the skirt, that at least a portion of said end portion is disposed under the rim.
  • the figures show a dispenser 1 comprising a container 3 inside which a fluid product to be dispensed is disposed.
  • the fluid product may be, for example, a liquid product from the field of pharmacy, cosmetics, perfume or other.
  • the container 3 may comprise a bottom and a generally cylindrical wall which extends around a longitudinal axis 4 perpendicular to the bottom.
  • the container 3 comprises a tubular neck 6 which can extend away from the bottom substantially coaxially with the axis 4 of the container 3.
  • the neck 6 defines an opening 5 and has a free end provided with a flange 2 radially projecting relative to the longitudinal axis 4.
  • the flange 2 may have an upper surface provided with an annular ring 14 projecting from said upper surface.
  • the dispenser also comprises a dispensing device 7 mounted in the opening 5 of the neck 6 is adapted to collect the fluid inside the container 3 and to deliver it to the outside.
  • the terms “low” or “lower” and “high” or “higher” will be understood relative to the orientation of the container 3 resting on the background.
  • the terms “inside” and “outside” refer to planes parallel to the longitudinal axis 4 situated respectively close to and at a distance from the longitudinal axis 4.
  • the dispensing device 7 may form a manually operable device for dispensing the fluid product, in particular by spraying, that is to say in the form of an aerosol comprising individual droplets.
  • the dispensing device 7 may comprise a cylindrical body 8 along a hollow axis and comprising an open bottom end and an open upper end in the vicinity of which an annular collar extends radially outwardly with respect to the axis of the body 8.
  • a nozzle 10 mounted in the open upper end of the body 8 is partially movable within the body 8 in translation along the axis of the body.
  • the body 8 may optionally have a tubular fixing wall 11 receiving a plunger tube 12 by fitting.
  • the lower free end of the plunger tube 12 can rest near the bottom of the container 3 so as to put in fluid communication with the container 3, the nozzle 10 whose upper end protrudes from the opening 5 of the container 3.
  • the nozzle 10 can thus deliver the fluid product.
  • An actuator 9 optionally provided with an outlet nozzle 13 may be mounted on the upper end of the nozzle 10.
  • the dispensing device 7 may be a valve mounted on the pressurized container 3 and in which the nozzle 10 comprises at least one closable orifice that can be placed in fluid communication with the interior of the container.
  • the dispensing device 7 may be a pump comprising a compression chamber defined by an intake valve near the lower end of the body 8 and a piston integral with the base of the nozzle 10 and movable from waterproof way inside the body 8.
  • the dispensing device 7 can be mounted on the neck 6 of the container 3 so as to extend inside the neck 6 coaxially with the longitudinal axis 4.
  • the collar 15 is provided to rest on the upper surface of the flange 2 being surrounded by the rod 14.
  • the neck 6 of the container 3 and the body 8 of the dispensing device may have dimensions measured radially relative to the longitudinal axis 4 such that the dispensing device 7 is fitted with a very small radial clearance inside the neck 6. This embodiment ensures, at least partially maintaining the dispensing device 7 in the neck 6 and the sealing between the dispensing device 7 and the neck 6.
  • a fastening device which comprises a fastening sleeve 20 and a retaining ring 21.
  • the fastening sleeve 20 is in particular provided for associating the dispensing device. 7 to the neck 6 of the container 3.
  • the retaining ring 21 is in particular provided to maintain the fixing sleeve in a state in which it associates the dispensing device 7 to the neck 6 of the container 3.
  • the neck 6 of the container 3 and the rim 2 may be cylindrical of revolution about the longitudinal axis 4, so as to present respectively substantially circular sections.
  • the fastening device is generally cylindrical in rotation around a central axis 22. The dimensions measured radially with respect to the longitudinal axis 4 and the central axis 22 may then correspond to diameters .
  • the plate 25 may comprise an annular inner wall 28 which extends axially from the inner edge of the plate 25 by delimiting an opening 29 centered on the central axis 22.
  • the plate 25 may in particular have a surface lower which comprises a bearing zone 25a, central, and a centering zone 25b, peripheral, flared from the lower surface.
  • the skirt 26 has a cylindrical intermediate portion 26a, adjacent to the plate 25 and intended to surround the flange 2, and an end portion 26b, remote from the plate 25 and intended to be deformed under the flange 2.
  • the skirt 26 may be circumferentially continuous or have a succession of slots extending along the longitudinal axis 4 in the intermediate portion 26a and in the end portion 26b and delimiting a plurality of longitudinal tabs.
  • the intermediate portion 26a has an outer surface and an inner surface intended to face an outer axial surface of the flange 2.
  • the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a has a substantially constant inner diameter and the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a has a substantially constant outer diameter.
  • the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a can be connected to the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 by the centering zone 25b.
  • the centering zone 25b can then be inclined widening from the bearing zone 25a towards the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.
  • the end portion 26b is movable between a free state, shown in Figure 1, and a deformed state, shown in Figures 2 and 3.
  • the end portion 26b In the free state, the end portion 26b has an outer surface that protrudes outwardly relative to the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a, and an inner surface that does not protrude inwardly relative to on the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. It can be provided that the outer surface of the free end portion is inclined or curved with a regular slope or curvature, so that the free end portion 26b may have an outer surface of cam type.
  • the outer surface of the end portion 26b may have a diameter strictly greater than the outside diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a.
  • the fixing sleeve 20 then has an outer surface which has an outwardly flaring in the vicinity of the end portion 26b.
  • the inner surface of the end portion 26b may have a substantially constant diameter greater than the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a.
  • the diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b is equal to the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. It can also be provided that the diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b increases from a minimum diameter adjacent to the intermediate portion 26a and which is greater than or equal to the inside diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b.
  • the inner surface of the end portion 26b protrudes inwardly relative to the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a and the outer surface of the end portion 26b is axially aligned with the surface outer portion 26a.
  • the outer surface of the end portion 26b may have a constant diameter equal to the outer diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a.
  • the inner surface of the end portion 26b may have a diameter strictly less than the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a.
  • the fixing sleeve 20 then has an inner surface which has an inward restriction adjacent the end portion 26b.
  • the crown 27, which can be continuous or discontinuous, has an outer surface which is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.
  • the dispensing device 7 is engaged in the opening 29 of the plate 25 so as to extend substantially along the central axis 22.
  • the inner wall 28 can then be adapted to receive a socket 30 integral with the nozzle 10 of the dispensing device 7 so as to guide the displacement of the nozzle 10.
  • the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 rests on the collar 15 of the dispensing device 7.
  • the skirt 26 of the fixing sleeve 20 may be adapted to completely house the flange 2.
  • the skirt may have a dimension along the central axis 22 greater than or equal to the dimension along the longitudinal axis 4 of the flange 2.
  • the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a may have a dimension, measured radially with respect to the central axis 22 of the fixing sleeve 20, in the example shown a diameter, greater than a maximum external dimension, measured radially relative to the longitudinal axis 4, in the example shown a diameter, of the rim 2.
  • the intermediate portion 26a may have a dimension along the central axis 22 such that, when the skirt 26 is disposed on the flange 2, the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a surrounds the outer axial surface of the flange 2 and places the end portion 26b close to a lower surface of the flange 2.
  • the skirt 26 is also adapted so that at the deformed state of the end portion 26b, at least a portion of the end portion 26b is disposed under the flange 2 to allow attachment between the plate 25 and the end portion 26b of the fixing sleeve 20 on the flange 2.
  • the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 can rest, indirectly via the collar 15 on the flange 2.
  • the centering area 25b may come into sealed peripheral contact with an outer edge of the flange 2.
  • the skirt 26 may be disposed around the flange 2 by covering it.
  • This embodiment also makes it possible to avoid the arrangement of the fastening sleeve in an inappropriate orientation which could jam the fastening sleeve 20 and / or to deform the fastening sleeve 20 so that the mounting of the fastening sleeve 20 keeping 21 becomes impossible.
  • the skirt 26 may have, in the free state of the end portion 26b, an inner surface whose diameter is greater than the diameter of the rim, further reduces the risk of jamming.
  • the centering area 25b simplifies the positioning and orientation of the fixing sleeve 20.
  • the plate 25, and for example the inner wall 28, is adapted to receive the dispensing device 7, for example by interlocking and, optionally, to form a seal.
  • the plate 25 can then rest directly on the rim 2, for example on the rod 14.
  • the skirt 26 can be adapted to be fitted with friction on the rim 2 so as to allow the retention of the fixing sleeve 20 and the forming a seal between the fixing sleeve 20 and the flange 2.
  • the retaining ring 21 may comprise an annular lateral wall 31 along an axis and an annular rim 32 which extends radially with respect to the axis of the lateral wall 31, towards the axis, from one end of the lateral wall 31 .
  • the retaining ring 21 is adapted to completely house the fixing sleeve 20.
  • the dimension of the retaining ring along the axis of the side wall 31 is greater than or equal to the dimension along the central axis 22 of the sleeve
  • the side wall 31 has an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage the outer surface of the cylindrical intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26 and thus with the outer surface of the ring 27.
  • the inner surface of the side wall 31 has a diameter substantially equal to, or less than, close to the outer diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26 and the crown 27.
  • the lateral wall 31 of the retaining ring 21 may be partially fitted, by its end opposite the rim 32, with friction on the outer surface of the ring 27, and possibly on the portion intermediate 26a, coaxially with the central axis 22, above the end portion 26b of the skirt 26. In this position, the end portion 26b is in the free state.
  • the ring 27 may comprise a free end having an outer chamfer 33.
  • one or more projections 34 may extend substantially perpendicularly from the inner surface of the side wall 31 to be able to engage in the outer surface of the ring 27.
  • the side wall 31 is friction-fitted over the entire outer surface of the fixing sleeve 20, namely the outer surfaces of the ring 27. and intermediate portions 26a and end portions 26b, the end portion 26b being in the deformed state and the projection or projections 34 engaging in the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.
  • the border 32 may define an opening allowing the passage of the actuator 9.
  • the dimension, measured along the axis of the retaining ring 21, of the side wall 31 may be provided so that said side wall 31 can come in abutment on the container 3.
  • the container 3 and the pre-assembled distribution assembly shown in FIG. 1 are provided in which the nozzle 10 of the dispensing device 7 is engaged in the opening 29 of the fixing sleeve 20, the bearing zone 25a of plate 25 rests on the flange 15 of the body 8 and the retaining ring 21 is fitted with friction on the ring 27, and possibly on the intermediate portion 26a, above the end portion 26b in the free state.
  • the pre-assembled dispensing assembly is arranged on the neck 6 of the container in such a way that the central axis 22 of the fixing sleeve 20 extends substantially coaxially with the longitudinal axis 4 of the neck 6.
  • the dispensing device 7 extends inside the neck 6, the flange 15, on which the plate 25 rests, rests on the flange 2, the skirt 26 completely houses the flange 2 and the retaining ring 21 is partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring 27, above the end portion 26b of the skirt 26, said end portion 26b in the free state protruding outwardly.
  • the retaining ring 26b maintaining 21 passes the end portion 26b of the skirt 26 of the free state to the deformed state in which the inner surface of the end portion 26b extends at least partially under the flange for fixing the fixing sleeve on the flange 2 between the plate 25 and the end portion 26b.

Abstract

The device has a locking sleeve (20) with an annular skirt (26) axially extending from an annular plate (25). The sleeve has an intermediate portion (26a) and an end portion (26b) that moves between a free state and a deformed state. A retaining ring (21) houses the sleeve and comprises an internal surface fixed on an external surface of the portion (26a) with friction. The sleeve has a rim (27) axially extending opposite to the skirt from the plate. The rim has an external surface axially aligned with the external surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a distributor comprising a distributing assembly and a container (2) a method for assembling a distributor.

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L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de fixation, un ensemble de distribution comprenant un tel dispositif, un distributeur comprenant un tel ensemble et un procédé de montage d'un te1 distributeur.The invention relates to a fastening device, a dispensing assembly comprising such a device, a dispenser comprising such a set and a method for mounting a dispenser.

Plus particulièrement, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de fixation pour fixer un dispositif de distribution sur un conteneur comprenant un col tubulaire. Le dispositif de fixation comprend :

  • un manchon de fixation comportant :
    • · un plateau annulaire centré sur un axe central et s'étendant selon un plan radial par rapport à l'axe central,
    • . une jupe annulaire qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau, en étant centrée sur l'axe central, et qui présente une portion intermédiaire cylindrique voisine du plateau et une portion d'extrémité éloignée du plateau, ladite portion intermédiaire présentant une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, ladite portion d'extrémité comportant une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, ladite portion d'extrémité étant mobile entre :
      • un état libre dans lequel la surface extérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité fait saillie vers l'extérieur par rapport à la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire et la surface intérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité ne fait pas saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire, et
      • un état déformé dans lequel la surface intérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité fait saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire et la surface extérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire,
      • une bague de maintien adaptée pour loger entièrement le manchon de fixation et présentant une surface intérieure adaptée pour s'emmancher avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire de la jupe.
More particularly, the invention relates to a fixing device for fixing a dispensing device on a container comprising a tubular neck. The fixing device comprises:
  • a fixing sleeve comprising:
    • An annular plate centered on a central axis and extending in a radial plane relative to the central axis,
    • . an annular skirt which extends axially from the plate, being centered on the central axis, and which has a cylindrical intermediate portion adjacent to the plate and an end portion remote from the plate, said intermediate portion having an inner surface and a outer surface, said end portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, said end portion being movable between:
      • a free state in which the outer surface of said end portion projects outwardly relative to the outer surface of the intermediate portion and the inner surface of said end portion does not protrude inwardly relative to on the inner surface of the intermediate portion, and
      • a deformed state in which the inner surface of said end portion projects towards the interior with respect to the inner surface of the intermediate portion and the outer surface of said end portion is axially aligned with the outer surface of the intermediate portion,
      • a retaining ring adapted to fully accommodate the attachment sleeve and having an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage the outer surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt.

Un tel dispositif de fixation peut notamment être utilisé pour fixer un dispositif de distribution de produit fluide, comme par exemple une pompe ou une valve, sur le col qui s'étend selon un axe longitudinal et dont une extrémité libre est pourvue d'un rebord saillant radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal.Such a fixing device may in particular be used to fix a fluid dispensing device, such as a pump or a valve, on the neck which extends along a longitudinal axis and a free end of which is provided with a rim. protruding radially from the longitudinal axis.

Par exemple, le document décrit US-4 773 553 décrit un manchon dimensionné pour recevoir un rebord d'un conteneur et pour être recouvert par une bague. La portion d'extrémité du manchon se trouve dans la trajectoire du déplacement de la bague et est déformée radialement vers l'intérieur sous le rebord pour fixer le manchon au rebord.For example, the document described US-4,773,553 discloses a sleeve sized to receive a rim of a container and to be covered by a ring. The end portion of the sleeve is in the path of movement of the ring and is deformed radially inwardly under the flange to secure the sleeve to the flange.

L'invention vise à améliorer le guidage de la bague lors de son déplacement sur le manchon ainsi que la tenue de la bague sur le manchon lorsque la bague recouvre le manchon.The invention aims to improve the guiding of the ring during its movement on the sleeve and the holding of the ring on the sleeve when the ring covers the sleeve.

A cet effet, l'invention propose un dispositif de fixation du type précité dans lequel le manchon de fixation comprend en outre une couronne qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau à l'opposé de la jupe, ladite couronne ayant une surface extérieure qui est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire de la jupe.To this end, the invention proposes a fixing device of the aforementioned type wherein the fixing sleeve further comprises a ring which extends axially from the plate opposite the skirt, said ring having an outer surface which is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt.

Ainsi, la couronne, sur la surface extérieure de laquelle la bague de maintien peut être emmanchée avec frottement, permet de positionner partiellement, de façon appropriée, la bague de maintien sur le manchon de fixation. La surface extérieure de la couronne permet également d'augmenter l'étendue des surfaces en contact entre la bague de maintien et le manchon de fixation et donc d'assurer un guidage satisfaisant de la bague lors de son emmanchement sur le manchon de fixation et d'améliorer la tenue de la bague de maintien sur le manchon de fixation.Thus, the ring, on the outer surface of which the retaining ring can be fitted with friction, allows to partially position, appropriately, the retaining ring on the fixing sleeve. The outer surface of the ring also makes it possible to increase the extent of the surfaces in contact between the retaining ring and the fixing sleeve and thus to ensure satisfactory guiding of the ring when it is fitted onto the fixing sleeve and improve the holding of the retaining ring on the fixing sleeve.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, le dispositif de fixation peut présenter, de manière éventuellement complémentaire, une ou plusieurs des dispositions suivantes :

  • le plateau présente une surface inférieure qui comporte une zone d'appui, centrale, et une zone de centrage, périphérique, reliant ladite zone d'appui à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire de la jupe, ladite zone de centrage étant évasée depuis ladite surface inférieure vers ladite surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire : à l'état libre de la portion d'extrémité, la zone de centrage permet d'obtenir le positionnement et l'orientation adaptés du manchon de fixation lorsqu'il est disposé sur le rebord pour permettre l'emmanchement aisé de la bague de maintien,
  • le dispositif de fixation comprend au moins une saillie qui s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement depuis la surface intérieure de la bague de maintien et qui est adaptée pour pouvoir s'engager dans la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire de la jupe,
  • la couronne comprend une extrémité libre présentant un chanfrein extérieur : cette disposition permet de faciliter l'engagement de la bague de maintien sur la couronne du manchon de fixation,
  • le dispositif de fixation est globalement cylindrique de révolution autour de l'axe central.
In particular embodiments, the fixing device may optionally present one or more of the following provisions:
  • the plate has a lower surface which comprises a central bearing zone and a peripheral centering zone connecting said bearing zone to the inner surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt, said centering zone being flared from said lower surface towards said inner surface of the intermediate portion: in the free state of the end portion, the centering zone makes it possible to obtain the appropriate positioning and orientation of the fixing sleeve when it is arranged on the rim to allow easy fitting of the retaining ring,
  • the fixing device comprises at least one projection which extends substantially perpendicularly from the inner surface of the retaining ring and which is adapted to be able to engage in the outer surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt,
  • the crown comprises a free end having an outer chamfer: this arrangement makes it easier to engage the retaining ring on the crown of the fixing sleeve,
  • the fixing device is generally cylindrical in revolution around the central axis.

Par ailleurs, l'invention a pour objet un ensemble de distribution comprenant un dispositif de fixation tel que défini ci-dessus et un dispositif de distribution, le plateau annulaire délimitant une ouverture centrée sur l'axe central et dans laquelle le dispositif de distribution est engagé de façon à s'étendre sensiblement selon l'axe central.Furthermore, the invention relates to a dispensing assembly comprising a fixing device as defined above and a dispensing device, the annular plate defining an opening centered on the central axis and in which the dispensing device is engaged so as to extend substantially along the central axis.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, l'ensemble de distribution peut présenter, de manière éventuellement complémentaire, une ou plusieurs des dispositions suivantes :

  • la bague de maintien est partiellement emmanchée avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne, au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité de la jupe, ladite portion d'extrémité étant à l'état libre,
  • le manchon de fixation comprend une paroi intérieure annulaire qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau et qui est adaptée pour recevoir le dispositif de distribution par emboîtement,
  • le dispositif de distribution comprend un corps cylindrique selon un axe pourvu d'une collerette radiale par rapport à l'axe du corps, le plateau annulaire étant en appui sur la collerette.
In particular embodiments, the distribution assembly may optionally present one or more of the following provisions:
  • the holding ring is partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring, above the end portion of the skirt, said end portion being in the free state,
  • the fixing sleeve comprises an annular inner wall which extends axially from the plate and which is adapted to receive the distribution device by interlocking,
  • the dispensing device comprises a cylindrical body along an axis provided with a radial collar relative to the axis of the body, the annular plate being supported on the collar.

En outre, l'invention propose un distributeur comprenant un ensemble de distribution tel que défini ci-dessus et un conteneur, lequel conteneur comprenant un col tubulaire selon un axe longitudinal dont une extrémité libre est pourvue d'un rebord saillant radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal, ledit col étant adapté pour que 1e dispositif de distribution puisse s'étendre à l'intérieur du col, la jupe du manchon de fixation étant adaptée pour loger entièrement le rebord et pour, à l'état déformé de la portion d'extrémité de la jupe, qu'au moins une partie de ladite portion d'extrémité soit disposée sous le rebord.In addition, the invention provides a dispenser comprising a dispensing assembly as defined above and a container, which container comprises a tubular neck along a longitudinal axis of which a free end is provided with a flange protruding radially from the longitudinal axis, said neck being adapted to that the dispensing device can extend inside the neck, the skirt of the fixing sleeve being adapted to completely house the flange and for, in the deformed state of the end portion of the skirt, that at least a portion of said end portion is disposed under the rim.

Dans des modes de réalisation particuliers, le distributeur peut présenter, de manière éventuellement complémentaire, une ou plusieurs des dispositions suivantes :

  • la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire de la jupe présente une dimension, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe central du manchon de fixation, supérieure à une dimension extérieure maximale, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal, du rebord : on limite ainsi les risques de disposer le manchon de fixation dans une orientation inappropriée qui pourrait entraîner un coincement, notamment un arc-boutement, du manchon de fixation sur le rebord ou une déformation du manchon de fixation empêchant l'emmanchement de la bague de maintien,
  • le col est adapté pour que le dispositif de distribution puisse être emmanché avec frottement à l'intérieur du col,
  • le dispositif de distribution s'étend à l'intérieur du col, le plateau reposant sur le rebord, la jupe logeant entièrement le rebord, la bague de maintien logeant entièrement le manchon de fixation, la portion d'extrémité de la jupe étant à l'état déformé de façon qu'au moins une partie de ladite portion d'extrémité est disposée sous le rebord.
In particular embodiments, the distributor may optionally present one or more of the following provisions:
  • the inner surface of the intermediate portion of the skirt has a dimension, measured radially relative to the central axis of the fixing sleeve, greater than a maximum external dimension, measured radially with respect to the longitudinal axis, of the flange: it is limited thus the risks of arranging the fixing sleeve in an inappropriate orientation which could lead to a jamming, in particular a jamming, of the fixing sleeve on the flange or a deformation of the fixing sleeve preventing the fitting of the retaining ring,
  • the neck is adapted so that the dispensing device can be fitted with friction inside the neck,
  • the dispensing device extends inside the neck, the plate resting on the flange, the skirt completely housing the flange, the retaining ring completely housing the fixing sleeve, the end portion of the skirt being state deformed so that at least a portion of said end portion is disposed under the rim.

L'invention propose également un procédé de montage d'un distributeur tel que défini ci-dessus, le procédé de montage prévoyant, à partir d'un conteneur comprenant un col tubulaire selon un axe longitudinal dont une extrémité libre est pourvue d'un rebord saillant radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal, et d'un ensemble de distribution tel que défini ci-dessus, les étapes suivantes :

  • disposer l'ensemble de distribution sur le col de telle façon que l'axe central du manchon de fixation s'étende sensiblement coaxialement à l'axe longitudinal du col, le dispositif de distribution s'étendant à l'intérieur du col, le plateau reposant sur le rebord, la jupe logeant entièrement le rebord, la bague de maintien étant partiellement emmanchée avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne, au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité de la jupe, ladite portion d'extrémité étant à l'état libre,
  • exercer sur la bague de maintien une sollicitation extérieure selon l'axe longitudinal, en direction du col, de façon à déplacer la bague de maintien par rapport au manchon de fixation jusqu'à ce qu'elle loge entièrement ledit manchon de fixation, la bague de maintien faisant passer la portion d'extrémité de la jupe de l'état libre à l'état déformé.
The invention also proposes a method of mounting a dispenser as defined above, the method of assembly providing, from a container comprising a tubular neck along a longitudinal axis, a free end is provided with a flange projecting radially from the longitudinal axis, and a distribution assembly as defined above , the following steps:
  • arranging the dispensing assembly on the neck so that the central axis of the fixing sleeve extends substantially coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the neck, the dispensing device extending inside the neck, the tray resting on the flange, the skirt completely housing the rim, the retaining ring being partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring, above the end portion of the skirt, said end portion being free state,
  • exert on the retaining ring an external bias along the longitudinal axis, in the direction of the neck, so as to move the retaining ring relative to the fixing sleeve until it completely seats the said fixing sleeve, the ring maintaining the end portion of the skirt from the free state to the deformed state.

D'autres objets et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit, faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une représentation en coupe longitudinale partielle d'un ensemble de distribution comprenant un dispositif de fixation selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention et un dispositif de distribution, le dispositif de fixation comprenant un manchon de fixation dont une portion extrême est dans un état libre,
  • la figure 2 est une représentation en coupe longitudinale partielle d'un distributeur comprenant l'ensemble de distribution de la figue 1 monté sur un col d'un conteneur, la portion extrême étant dans un état déformé,
  • la figure 3 est une représentation analogue à celle de la figure 2 dans laquelle le dispositif de distribution est actionné.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description which follows, made with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a partial longitudinal sectional representation of a distribution assembly comprising a fixing device according to one embodiment of the invention and a dispensing device, the fixing device comprising a fixing sleeve of which an extreme portion is in a free state,
  • FIG. 2 is a representation in partial longitudinal section of a dispenser comprising the distribution assembly of FIG. 1 mounted on a neck of a container, the end portion being in a deformed state,
  • Figure 3 is a representation similar to that of Figure 2 in which the dispensing device is actuated.

Sur les figures, les mêmes références désignent des éléments identiques ou similaires.In the figures, the same references designate identical or similar elements.

Les figures représentent un distributeur 1 comprenant un conteneur 3 à l'intérieur duquel un produit fluide à distribuer est disposé. Le produit fluide peut être, par exemple, un produit liquide du domaine de la pharmacie, de la cosmétique, de la parfumerie ou autre.The figures show a dispenser 1 comprising a container 3 inside which a fluid product to be dispensed is disposed. The fluid product may be, for example, a liquid product from the field of pharmacy, cosmetics, perfume or other.

Le conteneur 3 peut comprendre un fond et une paroi généralement cylindrique qui s'étend autour d'un axe longitudinal 4 perpendiculaire au fond. Le conteneur 3 comprend un col tubulaire 6 qui peut s'étendre à l'opposé du fond sensiblement coaxialement à l'axe 4 du conteneur 3. Le col 6 délimite une ouverture 5 et présente une extrémité libre pourvue d'un rebord 2 saillant radialement par rapport à la l'axe longitudinal 4. Sur les figures, on prévoit que le rebord 2 puisse présenter une surface supérieure pourvue d'un jonc annulaire 14 en saillie de ladite surface supérieure.The container 3 may comprise a bottom and a generally cylindrical wall which extends around a longitudinal axis 4 perpendicular to the bottom. The container 3 comprises a tubular neck 6 which can extend away from the bottom substantially coaxially with the axis 4 of the container 3. The neck 6 defines an opening 5 and has a free end provided with a flange 2 radially projecting relative to the longitudinal axis 4. In the figures, it is provided that the flange 2 may have an upper surface provided with an annular ring 14 projecting from said upper surface.

Le distributeur comprend également un dispositif de distribution 7 monté dans l'ouverture 5 du col 6 est adapté pour prélever le produit fluide à l'intérieur du conteneur 3 et pour le délivrer vers l'extérieur.The dispenser also comprises a dispensing device 7 mounted in the opening 5 of the neck 6 is adapted to collect the fluid inside the container 3 and to deliver it to the outside.

Dans la suite de la description les termes « bas » ou « inférieur » et « haut » ou « supérieur » seront compris par rapport à l'orientation du conteneur 3 reposant sur le fond. Par ailleurs, les termes « intérieur » et « extérieur » font référence à des plans parallèles à l'axe longitudinal 4 situés respectivement à proximité et à distance de l'axe longitudinal 4.In the remainder of the description the terms "low" or "lower" and "high" or "higher" will be understood relative to the orientation of the container 3 resting on the background. Moreover, the terms "inside" and "outside" refer to planes parallel to the longitudinal axis 4 situated respectively close to and at a distance from the longitudinal axis 4.

Dans des exemples particuliers, le dispositif de distribution 7 peut former un dispositif actionnable manuellement permettant la distribution du produit fluide, notamment par pulvérisation, c'est-à-dire sous forme d'un aérosol comprenant des gouttelettes individuelles.In particular examples, the dispensing device 7 may form a manually operable device for dispensing the fluid product, in particular by spraying, that is to say in the form of an aerosol comprising individual droplets.

Le dispositif de distribution 7 peut comprendre un corps cylindrique 8 selon un axe, creux et comprenant une extrémité inférieure ouverte et une extrémité supérieure ouverte au voisinage de laquelle une collerette 15 annulaire s'étend radialement vers l'extérieur par rapport à l'axe du corps 8.The dispensing device 7 may comprise a cylindrical body 8 along a hollow axis and comprising an open bottom end and an open upper end in the vicinity of which an annular collar extends radially outwardly with respect to the axis of the body 8.

Un gicleur 10 monté dans l'extrémité supérieure ouverte du corps 8 est déplaçable en partie à l'intérieur du corps 8 en translation selon l'axe du corps.A nozzle 10 mounted in the open upper end of the body 8 is partially movable within the body 8 in translation along the axis of the body.

A l'extrémité inférieure également ouverte, le corps 8 peut éventuellement présenter une paroi tubulaire de fixation 11 recevant un tube plongeur 12 par emmanchement. L'extrémité inférieure libre du tube plongeur 12 peut reposer à proximité du fond du conteneur 3 de sorte à mettre en communication fluidique, avec le conteneur 3, le gicleur 10 dont l'extrémité supérieure fait saillie de l'ouverture 5 du conteneur 3. Le gicleur 10 peut ainsi délivrer le produit fluide. Un actionneur 9 éventuellement pourvu d'une buse de sortie 13 peut être monté sur l'extrémité supérieure du gicleur 10.At the lower end also open, the body 8 may optionally have a tubular fixing wall 11 receiving a plunger tube 12 by fitting. The lower free end of the plunger tube 12 can rest near the bottom of the container 3 so as to put in fluid communication with the container 3, the nozzle 10 whose upper end protrudes from the opening 5 of the container 3. The nozzle 10 can thus deliver the fluid product. An actuator 9 optionally provided with an outlet nozzle 13 may be mounted on the upper end of the nozzle 10.

Le dispositif de distribution 7 peut être une valve montée sur le conteneur 3 pressurisé et dans laquelle le gicleur 10 comprend au moins un orifice obturable pouvant être mis en communication fluidique avec l'intérieur du corps 8. En variante, le dispositif de distribution 7 peut être une pompe comprenant une chambre de compression délimitée par un clapet d'admission à proximité de l'extrémité inférieure du corps 8 et un piston solidaire de la base du gicleur 10 et déplaçable de façon étanche à l'intérieur du corps 8.The dispensing device 7 may be a valve mounted on the pressurized container 3 and in which the nozzle 10 comprises at least one closable orifice that can be placed in fluid communication with the interior of the container. 8. Alternatively, the dispensing device 7 may be a pump comprising a compression chamber defined by an intake valve near the lower end of the body 8 and a piston integral with the base of the nozzle 10 and movable from waterproof way inside the body 8.

Le dispositif de distribution 7 peut être monté sur le col 6 du conteneur 3 de façon à s'étendre à l'intérieur du col 6 coaxialement à l'axe longitudinal 4.The dispensing device 7 can be mounted on the neck 6 of the container 3 so as to extend inside the neck 6 coaxially with the longitudinal axis 4.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, la collerette 15 est prévue pour pouvoir reposer sur la surface supérieure du rebord 2 en étant entouré par le jonc 14. En outre, le col 6 du conteneur 3 et le corps 8 du dispositif de distribution peuvent présenter des dimensions mesurées radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal 4 telles que le dispositif de distribution 7 soit emmanché avec un très faible jeu radial à l'intérieur du col 6. Cette réalisation permet d'assurer, au moins partiellement, le maintien du dispositif de distribution 7 dans le col 6 et l'étanchéité entre le dispositif de distribution 7 et le col 6.In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, the collar 15 is provided to rest on the upper surface of the flange 2 being surrounded by the rod 14. In addition, the neck 6 of the container 3 and the body 8 of the dispensing device may have dimensions measured radially relative to the longitudinal axis 4 such that the dispensing device 7 is fitted with a very small radial clearance inside the neck 6. This embodiment ensures, at least partially maintaining the dispensing device 7 in the neck 6 and the sealing between the dispensing device 7 and the neck 6.

Pour fixer le dispositif de distribution au col 6 du conteneur 3, on prévoit d'utiliser un dispositif de fixation qui comprend un manchon de fixation 20 et une bague de maintien 21. Le manchon de fixation 20 est notamment prévu pour associer le dispositif de distribution 7 au col 6 du conteneur 3. La bague de maintien 21 est notamment prévue pour maintenir le manchon de fixation dans un état dans lequel il associe le dispositif de distribution 7 au col 6 du conteneur 3.To attach the dispensing device to the neck 6 of the container 3, provision is made to use a fastening device which comprises a fastening sleeve 20 and a retaining ring 21. The fastening sleeve 20 is in particular provided for associating the dispensing device. 7 to the neck 6 of the container 3. The retaining ring 21 is in particular provided to maintain the fixing sleeve in a state in which it associates the dispensing device 7 to the neck 6 of the container 3.

Dans un exemple particulier, on peut prévoir que le col 6 du conteneur 3 et le rebord 2 soient cylindriques de révolution autour de l'axe longitudinal 4, de sorte à présenter respectivement des sections sensiblement circulaires. On prévoit alors de la même manière que le dispositif de fixation soit globalement cylindrique de révolution autour d'un axe central 22. Les dimensions mesurées radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal 4 et à l'axe central 22 peuvent alors correspondre à des diamètres.In a particular example, it is possible for the neck 6 of the container 3 and the rim 2 to be cylindrical of revolution about the longitudinal axis 4, so as to present respectively substantially circular sections. In the same way, the fastening device is generally cylindrical in rotation around a central axis 22. The dimensions measured radially with respect to the longitudinal axis 4 and the central axis 22 may then correspond to diameters .

Le manchon de fixation 20 peut être réalisé en un matériau déformable et comporte :

  • . un plateau 25 annulaire centré sur l'axe central 22 et s'étendant selon un plan radial par rapport à l'axe central 22, une jupe annulaire 26 qui s'étend axialement, c'est-à-dire selon l'axe central 22, depuis le plateau 25, par exemple depuis le bord extérieur du plateau 25, en étant centrée sur l'axe central 22, et
  • . une couronne 27 qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau 25 à l'opposé de la jupe 26.
The fixing sleeve 20 may be made of a deformable material and comprises:
  • . an annular plate 25 centered on the central axis 22 and extending in a radial plane with respect to the central axis 22, an annular skirt 26 which extends axially, that is to say along the central axis 22, from the plate 25, for example from the outer edge of the plate 25, being centered on the central axis 22, and
  • . a ring 27 which extends axially from the plate 25 opposite the skirt 26.

En particulier, sur les figures, le plateau 25 peut comprendre une paroi intérieure 28 annulaire qui s'étend axialement depuis le bord intérieur du plateau 25 en délimitant une ouverture 29 centrée sur l'axe central 22. Le plateau 25 peut notamment présenter une surface inférieure qui comporte une zone d'appui 25a, centrale, et une zone de centrage 25b, périphérique, évasée depuis la surface inférieure.In particular, in the figures, the plate 25 may comprise an annular inner wall 28 which extends axially from the inner edge of the plate 25 by delimiting an opening 29 centered on the central axis 22. The plate 25 may in particular have a surface lower which comprises a bearing zone 25a, central, and a centering zone 25b, peripheral, flared from the lower surface.

La jupe 26 présente une portion intermédiaire 26a cylindrique, voisine du plateau 25 et destinée à entourer le rebord 2, et une portion d'extrémité 26b, éloignée du plateau 25 et destinée à être déformée sous le rebord 2. La jupe 26 peut être circonférentiellement continue ou présenter une succession de fentes s'étendant suivant l'axe longitudinal 4 dans la portion intermédiaire 26a et dans la portion d'extrémité 26b et délimitant une pluralité de pattes longitudinales.The skirt 26 has a cylindrical intermediate portion 26a, adjacent to the plate 25 and intended to surround the flange 2, and an end portion 26b, remote from the plate 25 and intended to be deformed under the flange 2. The skirt 26 may be circumferentially continuous or have a succession of slots extending along the longitudinal axis 4 in the intermediate portion 26a and in the end portion 26b and delimiting a plurality of longitudinal tabs.

La portion intermédiaire 26a présente une surface extérieure et une surface intérieure destinée à venir en regard d'une surface axiale extérieure du rebord 2. Dans l'exemple représenté, du fait de la symétrie de révolution, on peut prévoir que la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a ait un diamètre intérieur sensiblement constant et que la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a ait un diamètre extérieur sensiblement constant. La surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a peut être reliée à la zone d'appui 25a du plateau 25 par la zone de centrage 25b. La zone de centrage 25b peut alors être inclinée en s'élargissant depuis la zone d'appui 25a vers la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a de la jupe 26.The intermediate portion 26a has an outer surface and an inner surface intended to face an outer axial surface of the flange 2. In the example shown, because of the symmetry of revolution, it can be provided that the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a has a substantially constant inner diameter and the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a has a substantially constant outer diameter. The inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a can be connected to the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 by the centering zone 25b. The centering zone 25b can then be inclined widening from the bearing zone 25a towards the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.

La portion d'extrémité 26b est mobile entre un état libre, représenté sur la figure 1, et un état déformé, représenté sur les figures 2 et 3.The end portion 26b is movable between a free state, shown in Figure 1, and a deformed state, shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Dans l'état libre, la portion d'extrémité 26b présente une surface extérieure qui fait saillie vers l'extérieur par rapport à la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a, et une surface intérieure qui ne fait pas saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a. On peut prévoir que la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité à l'état libre soit inclinée ou courbe avec une pente ou une courbure régulière, de sorte que la portion d'extrémité 26b à l'état libre peut présenter une surface extérieure de type came.In the free state, the end portion 26b has an outer surface that protrudes outwardly relative to the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a, and an inner surface that does not protrude inwardly relative to on the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. It can be provided that the outer surface of the free end portion is inclined or curved with a regular slope or curvature, so that the free end portion 26b may have an outer surface of cam type.

Ainsi, sur la figure 1, à l'état libre, la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b peut présenter un diamètre strictement supérieur au diamètre extérieur de la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a. Le manchon de fixation 20 a alors une surface extérieure qui présente un évasement vers l'extérieur au voisinage de la portion d'extrémité 26b.Thus, in FIG. 1, in the free state, the outer surface of the end portion 26b may have a diameter strictly greater than the outside diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a. The fixing sleeve 20 then has an outer surface which has an outwardly flaring in the vicinity of the end portion 26b.

Et la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b peut présenter un diamètre sensiblement constant supérieur au diamètre intérieur de la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a. On peut toutefois prévoir que le diamètre de la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b soit égal au diamètre intérieur de la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a. On peut également prévoir que le diamètre de la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b augmente depuis un diamètre minimum adjacent à la portion intermédiaire 26a et qui est supérieur ou égal au diamètre intérieur de la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b.And the inner surface of the end portion 26b may have a substantially constant diameter greater than the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. However, it can be provided that the diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b is equal to the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. It can also be provided that the diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b increases from a minimum diameter adjacent to the intermediate portion 26a and which is greater than or equal to the inside diameter of the inner surface of the end portion 26b.

Dans l'état déformé, la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b fait saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a et la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a.In the deformed state, the inner surface of the end portion 26b protrudes inwardly relative to the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a and the outer surface of the end portion 26b is axially aligned with the surface outer portion 26a.

Ainsi, sur les figures 2 et 3, à l'état déformé, la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b peut présenter un diamètre constant égal au diamètre extérieur de la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a.Thus, in Figures 2 and 3, in the deformed state, the outer surface of the end portion 26b may have a constant diameter equal to the outer diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a.

Et la surface intérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b peut présenter un diamètre strictement inférieur au diamètre intérieur de la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a. Le manchon de fixation 20 a alors une surface intérieure qui présente une restriction vers l'intérieur au voisinage de la portion d'extrémité 26b.And the inner surface of the end portion 26b may have a diameter strictly less than the inside diameter of the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a. The fixing sleeve 20 then has an inner surface which has an inward restriction adjacent the end portion 26b.

La couronne 27, qui peut être continue ou discontinue, a une surface extérieure qui est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a de la jupe 26.The crown 27, which can be continuous or discontinuous, has an outer surface which is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures, le dispositif de distribution 7 est engagé dans l'ouverture 29 du plateau 25 de façon à s'étendre sensiblement selon l'axe central 22. La paroi intérieure 28 peut alors être adaptée pour recevoir une douille 30 solidaire du gicleur 10 du dispositif de distribution 7 de façon à pouvoir guider le déplacement du gicleur 10. Et la zone d'appui 25a du plateau 25 repose sur la collerette 15 du dispositif de distribution 7.As can be seen in the figures, the dispensing device 7 is engaged in the opening 29 of the plate 25 so as to extend substantially along the central axis 22. The inner wall 28 can then be adapted to receive a socket 30 integral with the nozzle 10 of the dispensing device 7 so as to guide the displacement of the nozzle 10. And the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 rests on the collar 15 of the dispensing device 7.

La jupe 26 du manchon de fixation 20 peut être adaptée pour loger entièrement le rebord 2. En particulier, la jupe peut présenter une dimension selon l'axe centrale 22 supérieure ou égale à la dimension selon l'axe longitudinal 4 du rebord 2. Et la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a peut présenter une dimension, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe central 22 du manchon de fixation 20, dans l'exemple représenté un diamètre, supérieure à une dimension extérieure maximale, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal 4, dans l'exemple représenté un diamètre, du rebord 2. La portion intermédiaire 26a peut présenter une dimension selon l'axe centrale 22 telle que, lorsque la jupe 26 est disposée sur le rebord 2, la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a entoure la surface axiale extérieure du rebord 2 et place la portion d'extrémité 26b à proximité d'une surface inférieure du rebord 2.The skirt 26 of the fixing sleeve 20 may be adapted to completely house the flange 2. In particular, the skirt may have a dimension along the central axis 22 greater than or equal to the dimension along the longitudinal axis 4 of the flange 2. And the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a may have a dimension, measured radially with respect to the central axis 22 of the fixing sleeve 20, in the example shown a diameter, greater than a maximum external dimension, measured radially relative to the longitudinal axis 4, in the example shown a diameter, of the rim 2. The intermediate portion 26a may have a dimension along the central axis 22 such that, when the skirt 26 is disposed on the flange 2, the inner surface of the intermediate portion 26a surrounds the outer axial surface of the flange 2 and places the end portion 26b close to a lower surface of the flange 2.

La jupe 26 est également adaptée pour qu'à l'état déformé de la portion d'extrémité 26b, au moins une partie de la portion d'extrémité 26b soit disposée sous le rebord 2 pour permettre la fixation, entre le plateau 25 et la portion d'extrémité 26b, du manchon de fixation 20 sur le rebord 2.The skirt 26 is also adapted so that at the deformed state of the end portion 26b, at least a portion of the end portion 26b is disposed under the flange 2 to allow attachment between the plate 25 and the end portion 26b of the fixing sleeve 20 on the flange 2.

Ainsi, lorsque le dispositif de distribution 7 est engagé à l'intérieur du col 6 en vue de sa fixation sur le col 6, la zone d'appui 25a du plateau 25 peut reposer, de manière indirecte par l'intermédiaire de la collerette 15, sur le rebord 2. La zone de centrage 25b peut venir en contact périphérique étanche avec un bord extérieur du rebord 2. Et la jupe 26 peut être disposée autour du rebord 2 en le recouvrant.Thus, when the dispensing device 7 is engaged inside the neck 6 for attachment to the neck 6, the bearing zone 25a of the plate 25 can rest, indirectly via the collar 15 on the flange 2. The centering area 25b may come into sealed peripheral contact with an outer edge of the flange 2. And the skirt 26 may be disposed around the flange 2 by covering it.

Une telle réalisation dans laquelle, à l'état libre de la portion d'extrémité 26b, aucune surface intérieure ne fait saillie vers l'intérieur permet de simplifier le montage sur le col 6 de l'ensemble comprenant le dispositif de fixation et le dispositif de distribution 7. Cette réalisation permet d'éviter également la disposition du manchon de fixation selon une orientation inappropriée qui risquerait de coincer le manchon de fixation 20 et/ou de déformer le manchon de fixation 20 de telle manière que le montage de la bague de maintien 21 devienne impossible. Par ailleurs, la jupe 26 pouvant présenter, à l'état libre de la portion d'extrémité 26b, une surface intérieure dont le diamètre est supérieur au diamètre du rebord, permet de limiter encore les risques de coincement. Et la zone de centrage 25b simplifie le positionnement et l'orientation du manchon de fixation 20.Such an embodiment in which, in the free state of the end portion 26b, no inner surface projects inwards simplifies the mounting on the neck 6 of the assembly comprising the fixing device and the device 7. This embodiment also makes it possible to avoid the arrangement of the fastening sleeve in an inappropriate orientation which could jam the fastening sleeve 20 and / or to deform the fastening sleeve 20 so that the mounting of the fastening sleeve 20 keeping 21 becomes impossible. Furthermore, the skirt 26 may have, in the free state of the end portion 26b, an inner surface whose diameter is greater than the diameter of the rim, further reduces the risk of jamming. And the centering area 25b simplifies the positioning and orientation of the fixing sleeve 20.

Dans d'autres modes de fixation, notamment lorsque le corps 8 du dispositif de distribution 7 est dépourvu de collerette 15 et/ou lorsque le corps 8 s'étend à l'intérieur du col 6 avec un contact partiel voire sans contact, on peut prévoir que le plateau 25, et par exemple la paroi intérieure 28, soit adapté pour recevoir le dispositif de distribution 7, par exemple par emboîtement et, éventuellement, pour former une étanchéité. Le plateau 25 peut alors reposer directement sur le rebord 2, par exemple sur le jonc 14. Par ailleurs, la jupe 26 peut être adaptée pour être emmanchée avec frottement sur le rebord 2 de sorte à permettre le maintien du manchon de fixation 20 et la formation d'une étanchéité entre le manchon de fixation 20 et le rebord 2.In other modes of attachment, in particular when the body 8 of the dispensing device 7 does not have a flange 15 and / or when the body 8 extends inside the neck 6 with partial contact or without contact, it is possible to provide that the plate 25, and for example the inner wall 28, is adapted to receive the dispensing device 7, for example by interlocking and, optionally, to form a seal. The plate 25 can then rest directly on the rim 2, for example on the rod 14. Furthermore, the skirt 26 can be adapted to be fitted with friction on the rim 2 so as to allow the retention of the fixing sleeve 20 and the forming a seal between the fixing sleeve 20 and the flange 2.

La bague de maintien 21 peut comprendre une paroi latérale 31 annulaire selon un axe et une bordure annulaire 32 qui s'étend radialement par rapport à l'axe de la paroi latérale 31, vers l'axe, depuis une extrémité de la paroi latérale 31.The retaining ring 21 may comprise an annular lateral wall 31 along an axis and an annular rim 32 which extends radially with respect to the axis of the lateral wall 31, towards the axis, from one end of the lateral wall 31 .

La bague de maintien 21 est adaptée pour loger entièrement le manchon de fixation 20. En particulier, la dimension de la bague de maintien selon l'axe de la paroi latérale 31 est supérieure ou égal à la dimension selon l'axe centrale 22 du manchon de fixation 20. En outre, la paroi latérale 31 présente une surface intérieure adaptée pour s'emmancher avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a cylindrique de la jupe 26 et donc avec la surface extérieure de la couronne 27. Dans l'exemple, la surface intérieure de la paroi latérale 31 présente un diamètre sensiblement égal, ou inférieur en étant proche, au diamètre extérieur de la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a de la jupe 26 et de la couronne 27.The retaining ring 21 is adapted to completely house the fixing sleeve 20. In particular, the dimension of the retaining ring along the axis of the side wall 31 is greater than or equal to the dimension along the central axis 22 of the sleeve In addition, the side wall 31 has an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage the outer surface of the cylindrical intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26 and thus with the outer surface of the ring 27. In the for example, the inner surface of the side wall 31 has a diameter substantially equal to, or less than, close to the outer diameter of the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26 and the crown 27.

De cette manière, comme représenté sur figure 1, la paroi latérale 31 de la bague de maintien 21 peut être partiellement emmanchée, par son extrémité opposée à la bordure 32, avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne 27, et éventuellement sur la portion intermédiaire 26a, coaxialement à l'axe central 22, au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité 26b de la jupe 26. Dans cette position, la portion d'extrémité 26b est à l'état libre. Pour simplifier l'engagement de la bague de maintien 21 sur la couronne 27, on peut prévoir que la couronne 27 comprenne une extrémité libre présentant un chanfrein extérieur 33.In this way, as shown in FIG. 1, the lateral wall 31 of the retaining ring 21 may be partially fitted, by its end opposite the rim 32, with friction on the outer surface of the ring 27, and possibly on the portion intermediate 26a, coaxially with the central axis 22, above the end portion 26b of the skirt 26. In this position, the end portion 26b is in the free state. To simplify the engagement of the retaining ring 21 on the ring 27, provision may be made for the ring 27 to comprise a free end having an outer chamfer 33.

On peut ainsi former un ensemble de distribution comprenant le dispositif de fixation et le dispositif de distribution 7 et qui peut être pré-assemblé.It is thus possible to form a dispensing assembly comprising the fixing device and the dispensing device 7 and which can be pre-assembled.

Par ailleurs, pour améliorer la tenue de la bague de maintien 20 sur la couronne 27, une ou plusieurs saillies 34 peuvent s'étendre sensiblement perpendiculairement depuis la surface intérieure de la paroi latérale 31 pour pouvoir s'engager dans la surface extérieure de la couronne 27.Furthermore, to improve the holding of the retaining ring 20 on the ring 27, one or more projections 34 may extend substantially perpendicularly from the inner surface of the side wall 31 to be able to engage in the outer surface of the ring 27.

Lorsque la bague de maintien 20 loge complètement le manchon de fixation 21 comme représenté sur les figures 2 et 3, la paroi latérale 31 est emmanchée avec frottement sur toute la surface extérieure du manchon de fixation 20, à savoir les surfaces extérieures de la couronne 27 et des portions intermédiaire 26a et d'extrémité 26b, la portion d'extrémité 26b se trouvant en état déformé et la ou les saillies 34 s'engageant dans la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire 26a de la jupe 26.When the retaining ring 20 completely houses the fixing sleeve 21 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the side wall 31 is friction-fitted over the entire outer surface of the fixing sleeve 20, namely the outer surfaces of the ring 27. and intermediate portions 26a and end portions 26b, the end portion 26b being in the deformed state and the projection or projections 34 engaging in the outer surface of the intermediate portion 26a of the skirt 26.

La bordure 32 peut délimiter une ouverture permettant le passage de l'actionneur 9. En outre, la dimension, mesurée selon l'axe de la bague de maintien 21, de la paroi latérale 31 peut être prévue pour que ladite paroi latérale 31 puisse venir en butée sur le conteneur 3.The border 32 may define an opening allowing the passage of the actuator 9. In addition, the dimension, measured along the axis of the retaining ring 21, of the side wall 31 may be provided so that said side wall 31 can come in abutment on the container 3.

En relation avec les figures, on décrit maintenant un procédé de montage d'un distributeur tel que décrit ci-dessus.In connection with the figures, there is now described a method of mounting a dispenser as described above.

On prévoit le conteneur 3 et l'ensemble de distribution pré-assemblé représenté sur la figure 1 dans lequel le gicleur 10 du dispositif de distribution 7 est engagé dans l'ouverture 29 du manchon de fixation 20, la zone d'appui 25a de plateau 25 repose sur la collerette 15 du corps 8 et la bague de maintien 21 est emmanchée avec frottement sur la couronne 27, et éventuellement sur la portion intermédiaire 26a, au dessus de la portion d'extrémité 26b à l'état libre.The container 3 and the pre-assembled distribution assembly shown in FIG. 1 are provided in which the nozzle 10 of the dispensing device 7 is engaged in the opening 29 of the fixing sleeve 20, the bearing zone 25a of plate 25 rests on the flange 15 of the body 8 and the retaining ring 21 is fitted with friction on the ring 27, and possibly on the intermediate portion 26a, above the end portion 26b in the free state.

On dispose l'ensemble de distribution pré-assemblé sur le col 6 du conteneur de telle façon que l'axe central 22 du manchon de fixation 20 s'étende sensiblement coaxialement à l'axe longitudinal 4 du col 6. Dans cette position, le dispositif de distribution 7 s'étend à l'intérieur du col 6, la collerette 15, sur laquelle repose le plateau 25, repose sur le rebord 2, la jupe 26 loge entièrement le rebord 2 et la bague de maintien 21 est partiellement emmanchée avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne 27, au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité 26b de la jupe 26, ladite portion d'extrémité 26b à l'état libre faisant saillie vers l'extérieur.The pre-assembled dispensing assembly is arranged on the neck 6 of the container in such a way that the central axis 22 of the fixing sleeve 20 extends substantially coaxially with the longitudinal axis 4 of the neck 6. In this position, the dispensing device 7 extends inside the neck 6, the flange 15, on which the plate 25 rests, rests on the flange 2, the skirt 26 completely houses the flange 2 and the retaining ring 21 is partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring 27, above the end portion 26b of the skirt 26, said end portion 26b in the free state protruding outwardly.

On exerce ensuite sur la bague de maintien 21 une sollicitation extérieure selon l'axe longitudinal 4, en direction du col 6, de façon à déplacer la bague de maintien 21 par rapport au manchon de fixation 20. Au cours du déplacement, la bague de maintien 21 coulisse le long des surfaces extérieures de la couronne 27 et de la portion intermédiaire 26a puis rencontre la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b. En coulissant sur la surface extérieure de la portion d'extrémité 26b, la bague de maintien 21 déforme et rabat la portion d'extrémité 26b jusqu'à ce qu'elle loge entièrement le manchon de fixation 20. De cette manière, la bague de maintien 21 fait passer la portion d'extrémité 26b de la jupe 26 de l'état libre à l'état déformé dans lequel la surface intérieure de la portion extrême 26b s'étend au moins partiellement sous le rebord pour fixer le manchon de fixation sur le rebord 2 entre le plateau 25 et la portion extrême 26b.Then, on the retaining ring 21, an external bias is exerted along the longitudinal axis 4, in the direction of the neck 6, so as to move the retaining ring 21 with respect to the fixing sleeve 20. During the movement, the retaining ring holding 21 slides along the outer surfaces of the ring 27 and the intermediate portion 26a and then meets the outer surface of the end portion 26b. By sliding on the outer surface of the end portion 26b, the retaining ring 21 deforms and folds the end portion 26b until it completely seats the attachment sleeve 20. In this way, the retaining ring 26b maintaining 21 passes the end portion 26b of the skirt 26 of the free state to the deformed state in which the inner surface of the end portion 26b extends at least partially under the flange for fixing the fixing sleeve on the flange 2 between the plate 25 and the end portion 26b.

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Dispositif de fixation pour fixer un dispositif de distribution (7) sur un conteneur (3) comprenant un col (6) tubulaire, ledit dispositif de fixation comprenant : - un manchon de fixation (20) comportant : · un plateau (25) annulaire centré sur un axe central (22) et s'étendant selon un plan radial par rapport à l'axe central (22), . une jupe (26) annulaire qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau (25), en étant centrée sur l'axe central (22), et qui présente une portion intermédiaire (26a) cylindrique voisine du plateau (25) et une portion d'extrémité (26b) éloignée du plateau (25), ladite portion intermédiaire (26a) présentant une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) comportant une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) étant mobile entre : - un état libre dans lequel la surface extérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) fait saillie vers l'extérieur par rapport à la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) et la surface intérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) ne fait pas saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a), et - un état déformé dans lequel la surface intérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) fait saillie vers l'intérieur par rapport à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) et la surface extérieure de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a), - une bague de maintien (21) adaptée pour loger entièrement le manchon de fixation (20) et présentant une surface intérieure adaptée pour s'emmancher avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) de la jupe (26), ledit dispositif de fixation étant caractérisé en ce que le manchon de fixation (20) comprend en outre une couronne (27) qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau (25) à l'opposé de la jupe (26), ladite couronne (27) ayant une surface extérieure qui est alignée axialement avec la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) de la jupe (26). Fastening device for attaching a dispensing device (7) to a container (3) comprising a tubular neck (6), said fastening device comprising: a fixing sleeve (20) comprising: An annular plate (25) centered on a central axis (22) and extending in a radial plane with respect to the central axis (22), . an annular skirt (26) which extends axially from the plate (25), being centered on the central axis (22), and which has a cylindrical intermediate portion (26a) adjacent to the plate (25) and a portion of end (26b) remote from the plate (25), said intermediate portion (26a) having an inner surface and an outer surface, said end portion (26b) having an inner surface and an outer surface, said end portion (26b) having 26b) being movable between: a free state in which the outer surface of said end portion (26b) protrudes outwardly with respect to the outer surface of the intermediate portion (26a) and the inner surface of said end portion (26b) does not protrude inwardly from the inner surface of the intermediate portion (26a), and a deformed state in which the inner surface of said end portion (26b) projects inwardly with respect to the inner surface of the intermediate portion (26a) and the outer surface of said end portion (26b) is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion (26a), - a retaining ring (21) adapted to fully accommodate the fixing sleeve (20) and having an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage the outer surface of the intermediate portion (26a) of the skirt (26), said fixing device being characterized in that the fixing sleeve (20) further comprises a ring (27) which extends axially from the plate (25) opposite the skirt (26), said ring (27) ) having an outer surface which is aligned axially with the outer surface of the intermediate portion (26a) of the skirt (26). Dispositif de fixation selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le plateau (25) présente une surface inférieure qui comporte une zone d'appui (25a), centrale, et une zone de centrage (25b), périphérique, reliant ladite zone d'appui (25a) à la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) de la jupe (26), ladite zone de centrage (25b) étant évasée depuis ladite zone d'appui (25a) vers ladite surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a).Fastening device according to claim 1, wherein the plate (25) has a lower surface which comprises a central bearing zone (25a) and a circumferential centering zone (25b) connecting said bearing zone ( 25a) to the inner surface of the intermediate portion (26a) of the skirt (26), said centering zone (25b) being flared from said bearing zone (25a) to said inner surface of the intermediate portion (26a). Dispositif de fixation selon la revendication 1 ou 2, comprenant au moins une saillie (34) qui s'étend sensiblement perpendiculairement depuis la surface intérieure de la bague de maintien (21) et qui est adaptée pour pouvoir s'engager dans la surface extérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) de la jupe (26).Fastening device according to claim 1 or 2, comprising at least one protrusion (34) which extends substantially perpendicularly from the inner surface of the retaining ring (21) and is adapted to engage the outer surface of the retaining ring (21). the intermediate portion (26a) of the skirt (26). Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel la couronne (27) comprend une extrémité libre présentant un chanfrein extérieur (33).Fastening device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ring (27) comprises a free end having an outer chamfer (33). Dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, étant globalement cylindrique de révolution autour de l'axe central (22).Fastening device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, being generally cylindrical of revolution around the central axis (22). Ensemble de distribution comprenant un dispositif de fixation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 et un dispositif de distribution (7), le plateau (25) annulaire délimitant une ouverture (29) centrée sur l'axe central (22) et dans laquelle le dispositif de distribution (7) est engagé de façon à s'étendre sensiblement selon l'axe central (22).Dispensing assembly comprising a fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and a dispensing device (7), the annular plate (25) delimiting an opening (29) centered on the central axis (22) and in which the dispensing device (7) is engaged so as to extend substantially along the central axis (22). Ensemble de distribution selon la revendication 6, dans lequel la bague de maintien (21) est partiellement emmanchée avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne (27), au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité (26b) de la jupe (26), ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) étant à l'état libre.Dispensing assembly according to claim 6, wherein the retaining ring (21) is partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring (27), above the end portion (26b) of the skirt (26). ), said end portion (26b) being in the free state. Ensemble de distribution selon la revendication 6 ou 7, dans lequel le manchon de fixation (20) comprend une paroi intérieure (28) annulaire qui s'étend axialement depuis le plateau (25) et qui est adaptée pour recevoir le dispositif de distribution (7) par emboîtement.Dispensing assembly according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the fixing sleeve (20) comprises an annular inner wall (28) which extends axially from the plate (25) and is adapted to receive the dispensing device (7). ) by interlocking. Ensemble de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, dans lequel le dispositif de distribution (7) comprend un corps (8) cylindrique selon un axe pourvu d'une collerette (15) radiale par rapport à l'axe du corps (8), le plateau (25) annulaire étant en appui sur la collerette (15).Dispensing assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the dispensing device (7) comprises a body (8) cylindrical along an axis provided with a flange (15) radial with respect to the axis of the body (8), the annular plate (25) being supported on the flange (15). Distributeur comprenant un ensemble de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 9 et un conteneur (3), lequel conteneur (3) comprenant un col (6) tubulaire selon un axe longitudinal (4) dont une extrémité libre est pourvue d'un rebord (2) saillant radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (4), ledit col (6) étant adapté pour que le dispositif de distribution (7) puisse s'étendre à l'intérieur du col (6), la jupe (26) du manchon de fixation (20) étant adaptée pour loger entièrement le rebord (2) et pour, à l'état déformé de la portion d'extrémité (26b) de la jupe (26), qu'au moins une partie de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) soit disposée sous le rebord (2).Dispenser comprising a dispensing assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 9 and a container (3), which container (3) comprising a neck (6) tubular along a longitudinal axis (4), a free end is provided with a flange (2) protruding radially from the longitudinal axis (4), said collar (6) being adapted so that the dispensing device (7) can extend inside the neck (6), the skirt (26) fastening sleeve (20) being adapted to completely house the flange (2) and for, in the deformed state of the end portion (26b) of the skirt (26), at least a portion of said portion of said end (26b) is disposed under the flange (2). Distributeur selon la revendication 10, dans lequel la surface intérieure de la portion intermédiaire (26a) de la jupe (26) présente une dimension, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe central (22) du manchon de fixation (20), supérieure à une dimension extérieure maximale, mesurée radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (4), du rebord (2).A dispenser according to claim 10, wherein the inner surface of the intermediate portion (26a) of the skirt (26) has a dimension, measured radially with respect to the central axis (22) of the attachment sleeve (20), greater than a maximum external dimension, measured radially with respect to the longitudinal axis (4), of the flange (2). Distributeur selon la revendication 10 ou 11, dans lequel le col (6) est adapté pour que le dispositif de distribution (7) puisse être emmanché avec frottement à l'intérieur du col (6).Dispenser according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the neck (6) is adapted so that the dispensing device (7) can be fitted with friction inside the neck (6). Distributeur selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 12, dans lequel le dispositif de distribution (7) s'étend à l'intérieur du col (6), le plateau (25) reposant sur le rebord (2), la jupe (26) logeant entièrement le rebord (2), la bague de maintien (21) logeant entièrement le manchon de fixation (20), la portion d'extrémité (26b) de la jupe (26) étant à l'état déformé de façon qu'au moins une partie de ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) est disposée sous le rebord (2).Dispenser according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the dispensing device (7) extends inside the neck (6), the plate (25) resting on the flange (2), the skirt ( 26) completely housing the flange (2), the retaining ring (21) completely accommodating the fixing sleeve (20), the end portion (26b) of the skirt (26) being in the deformed state so that at least a portion of said end portion (26b) is disposed under the flange (2). Procédé de montage d'un distributeur selon la revendication 13, le procédé de montage prévoyant, à partir d'un conteneur (3) comprenant un col (6) tubulaire selon un axe longitudinal (4) dont une extrémité libre est pourvue d'un rebord (2) saillant radialement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal (4), et d'un ensemble de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 9, les étapes suivantes : - disposer l'ensemble de distribution sur le col de telle façon que l'axe central (22) du manchon de fixation (20) s'étende sensiblement coaxialement à l'axe longitudinal (4) du col (6), le dispositif de distribution (7) s'étendant à l'intérieur du col (6), le plateau (25) reposant sur le rebord (2), la jupe (26) logeant entièrement le rebord (2), la bague de maintien (21) étant partiellement emmanchée avec frottement sur la surface extérieure de la couronne (27), au-dessus de la portion d'extrémité (26b) de la jupe (26), ladite portion d'extrémité (26b) étant à l'état libre, - exercer sur la bague de maintien (21) une sollicitation extérieure selon l'axe longitudinal (4), en direction du col (6), de façon à déplacer la bague de maintien (21) par rapport au manchon de fixation (20) jusqu'à ce qu'elle loge entièrement ledit manchon de fixation (20), la bague de maintien (21) faisant passer la portion d'extrémité (26b) de la jupe (26) de l'état libre à l'état déformé. A method of mounting a dispenser according to claim 13, the mounting method providing, from a container (3) comprising a neck (6) tubular along a longitudinal axis (4), a free end is provided with a flange (2) protruding radially from the longitudinal axis (4), and a dispensing assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 9, the following steps: - arranging the dispensing assembly on the neck so that the central axis (22) of the fixing sleeve (20) extends substantially coaxially with the longitudinal axis (4) of the neck (6), the device for distribution (7) extending inside the neck (6), the plate (25) resting on the flange (2), the skirt (26) completely housing the flange (2), the retaining ring (21) being partially fitted with friction on the outer surface of the ring (27), above the end portion (26b) of the skirt (26), said end portion (26b) being in the free state, - exert on the retaining ring (21) an external bias along the longitudinal axis (4), in the direction of the neck (6), so as to move the retaining ring (21) relative to the fixing sleeve (20) until it completely accommodates said fixing sleeve (20), the retaining ring (21) passing the end portion (26b) of the skirt (26) from the free state to the deformed state .
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