EP1936049B1 - Dispositif de distribution de substances actives liquides - Google Patents

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EP1936049B1
EP1936049B1 EP08006902.4A EP08006902A EP1936049B1 EP 1936049 B1 EP1936049 B1 EP 1936049B1 EP 08006902 A EP08006902 A EP 08006902A EP 1936049 B1 EP1936049 B1 EP 1936049B1
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Ralph Butter-Jentsch
Roland Menke
Hans-Georg MÜHLHAUSEN
Frank Pessel
Detlef Lehmann
Lutz Grässer
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
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    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
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    • E03D9/03—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
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  • the invention relates to a delivery device for delivering active substance fluids into the rinsing liquid in a toilet bowl having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • active ingredient fluid means flowable, that is liquid to viscous, possibly gelatinous or pasty or granular or otherwise pourable active substance preparations with cleansing, disinfecting, deodorizing, bleaching and the like. Effect (especially described in the non-prepublished DE 199 30 362 A1 , as well as in the EP 0 775 741 A1 and the EP 0 960 984 A2 ).
  • Dispensers of the type in question are known under the keyword “toilet bowl” in different versions.
  • dispensing devices for a single active substance fluid are known.
  • the drug fluid is there in a fixed in a holder or interchangeably inserted reservoir with a mounted on the holder reservoir bottom outlet opening arranged.
  • a first known dispensing device for a single active substance fluid the active substance fluid is added via an actuating element (eg made of an open-cell foam) which can be impregnated therewith and acted upon by the flushing fluid (EP 785 315 A1 ).
  • an actuating element eg made of an open-cell foam
  • the outlet opening of the reservoir after expulsion of a closure member of the reservoir of a holder fixedly arranged on the sealing member is largely closed, so that only a flow path with a small cross-section for leakage of the active ingredient fluid is available.
  • the device works by utilizing the capillary action of the open cell foam.
  • a similar construction is also known with a distribution ribbed plate.
  • Another delivery device for a single drug fluid ( DE 299 02 066 U1 ) realized on the reservoir a valve-like working sealing element, which normally assumes a positive closed closed position in which the outlet opening is closed. This happens under the effect of the weight of a valve ball acting as a sealing element. This sealing element can against the biasing force in a the outlet a little releasing release position be adjusted.
  • the confirmation element On one side of the axis, has a loading region having a trough-like receptacle for rinsing liquid. The lying on the other side of the axis arm of the confirmation element is applied to the bottom of the sealing element.
  • Each chamber has a dispenser with a dispensing tube, which exits with its one free end over the bottom of the container into the environment and at its other free end fluid leading surrounded by a cover.
  • the two chambers of the container can be filled via slit-like passages of a cover part of overflowing rinse water, which then exits in the manner of a siphon or overflow via the delivery tube with entrainment of the respective active ingredient in the toilet bowl.
  • the separation of the chambers in the container has the advantage that different media can be used, which would otherwise be detrimental to their desired effect in a common storage in only one chamber. The consistency of the media may vary in the different chambers.
  • a two-chamber dispenser for the same or different, gel-like drug fluids ( WO 92/20876 A1 ) which device has the features of the preamble of claim 1 and in which the outlet openings are designed as bottom-side perforations in the storage containers and are permanently open. Due to the viscosity and surface tension of the gel, this normally can not escape by itself under gravitational force. Only by overflowing rinsing liquid, which enters the outlet openings from below and which slightly dissolves the outlet openings near gel, subsets of the active substance fluids can be discharged. In this two-chamber system, it is also the case that the outlet openings are in principle open permanently, so even with prolonged non-use of the toilet bowl, the drug fluids either seep out or harden under the influence of the ambient atmosphere and then are no longer activated.
  • the teaching is based on the problem of optimizing the known, previously explained dispensing device for dispensing active fluid from at least two separate reservoir with respect to the control option for the delivery of the drug fluids.
  • an embodiment of the dispensing device according to the invention according to claim 16 is particularly useful.
  • a positive closure of the outlet openings is expedient in this design, in particular for the purpose of the defined dimensioning of the subsets and for the purpose of protecting the active substance fluids in the storage containers during prolonged non-use.
  • Fig. 1 to Fig. 3 illustrated dispensing device serves to deliver at least two active fluids in the rinsing fluid, with which is rinsed in a toilet bowl.
  • drug fluid has already been defined in the general part of the description, it should be pointed out.
  • Such a dispensing device initially has a holder 1 which can be suspended at the edge of the toilet bowl and at least two storage containers 2, 3, which are provided in the holder 1 and are separated from each other, for one active substance fluid in each case.
  • the drug fluids may be matched, different, compatible or incompatible drug fluids.
  • Active substance fluids which are suitable according to the invention are, for example, fragrance phases, in particular perfumed fragrance phases.
  • scent phases usually comprise at least one perfume, preferably perfume oil, at least one surfactant or an emulsifier and water and optionally further ingredients such as preservatives, thickeners, complexing agents, dyes, other surfactants or emulsifiers, stabilizers, lime solubilizer etc.
  • bleaching phases in particular bleach phases containing chlorine, preferably bleaching phases based on hypochlorite, the bleaching phases optionally containing, in addition to the actual bleaching agent and water, optionally further ingredients such as thickeners, surfactants or emulsifiers, neutralizing agents, dyes, perfumes, etc.
  • lime-dissolving active substance phases preferably acidic lime-dissolving active substance phases.
  • Such lime-solubilizing active ingredient phases may contain, in addition to the actual lime solubilizer - preferably this is an organic or inorganic acid - and water optionally further ingredients such as surfactants or emulsifiers, thickeners, fragrances, preservatives, etc.
  • Such highly concentrated surfactant phases may also contain other conventional ingredients in addition to the surfactants.
  • active-ingredient fluids having an antibacterial and / or fungicidal and / or antiviral active phase, wherein the active-substance phase, in addition to the antibacterial and / or fungicidal and / or antiviral active and water, optionally further ingredients, such as, for example, surfactants or emulsifiers, thickeners, fragrances , Preservatives, etc. may contain.
  • the active substance fluids are enzyme-containing active substance phases.
  • enzyme (s) and water such enzyme-containing active substance phases may optionally contain further ingredients such as surfactants or emulsifiers, thickeners, fragrances, preservatives, etc.
  • the active substance fluids used according to the invention are absorbent, in particular odor-absorbing, active-substance phases. These can, in addition to the absorbent, in particular odor absorbent, and water optionally. contain other ingredients such as surfactants or emulsifiers, thickeners, fragrances, preservatives, etc.
  • the dispensing device offers the possibility of using combinations of different active substance fluids in the storage containers 2, 3, wherein according to a preferred embodiment one of the storage containers 2, 3 contains a fragrance phase, in particular as defined above.
  • active substance fluid combinations to be used are perfumed fragrance phase combined with chlorine bleach (together not storage-stable), perfumed fragrance phase with highly concentrated surfactant phase (foam booster), fragrance phase with lime-dissolving, acidic active phase, fragrance phase with antibacterial active ingredient phase, different acid systems, fragrance phase combined with enzyme-containing active substance phase, perfumed acid phase combined with water-coloring phase, fragrance phase with odor-absorbing phase, perfumed acid phase with active oxygen, perfumed acid phase with active substance phase, thickened with polyacrylate etc.
  • viscous to gel-like active substance fluids with viscosities in the range of a few thousand mPas, in particular 2000 up to 5000 mPas, preferably 2500 to 3500 mPas (measured with Rotovisko LVT, spindle 2, 6 rpm, 20 ° C).
  • each storage container 2, 3 has its own outlet opening 4, via which the respective active substance fluid can be dispensed into the rinsing liquid.
  • the outlet openings 4 of the reservoir 2, 3 are arranged so that only active fluid exits.
  • the delivery of a subset of the active substance fluid from each of the storage containers 2, 3 takes place in the rinsing liquid.
  • this is realized in that the outlet opening 4 of the respective storage container 2, 3 in the use position, as shown in FIG Fig. 2 , is arranged on the bottom side. Overflowing rinse water meets at most laterally on the reservoir 2, 3rd
  • the reservoir 2, 3 are mounted individually replaceable in the holder 1 or attachable.
  • An alternative is the storage container 2, 3 by means of an adapter or the like. to couple together and so coupled in the holder 1 to install.
  • a further alternative is to couple the storage containers 2, 3 directly to one another and to mount them directly coupled in the holder 1.
  • the reservoir 2, 3 in a common, one-piece housing form, for example, as a separate chambers in a contiguous housing, and then to attach to the holder 1.
  • one or the other variant will be chosen.
  • the reservoir 2, 3 as described in the prior art ( DE 299 02 066 U1 . DE 199 15 322 A1 ) in each case via a refill opening, possibly equipped with a valve, make individually refillable.
  • the illustrated embodiment shows the reservoir 2, 3 as exchangeable disposable containers, which will probably be more common in practice.
  • the illustrated and preferred embodiment shows the reservoir 2, 3 arranged on the holder 1 side by side. The same applies to an arrangement of the reservoir 2, 3 in a row.
  • the illustrated and preferred embodiment also shows that the reservoir 2.3, which are here individually interchangeable, in the holder 1 by plugging in from above (in the use position) are attachable.
  • the reservoir 2, 3 attach laterally on the holder 1 and then swing in the position of use about a pivot axis.
  • the reservoir 2, 3 has a flexible wall portion or a total of a flexible wall and an application of the active substance contained therein by pressurizing the reservoir 2, 3 takes place. This pressurization can be exercised for example via a corresponding mechanism by the overflowing rinsing liquid.
  • the dispensing mechanisms known in principle for dispensing devices for a single active substance fluid of the prior art can be used.
  • the plate-like distribution element is assigned to all storage containers 2, 3 together.
  • the illustrated and preferred embodiment shows a solution that operates with an actively closing sealing element.
  • an actively closing sealing element namely, the bottom side arranged outlet opening 4 of the reservoir 2, 3 closed by means of a sealing element 5.
  • the sealing element 5 is biased into the closing position closing the outlet opening 4 and adjustable against the biasing force in a release opening 4 a little releasing release position.
  • actuating element 6 which is temporarily such a force acted upon in such a way with each flushing by the rinsing liquid, that the sealing element 5 temporarily assumes the release position against the biasing force.
  • an actuation element 6 acts on an impingement process of flushing fluid applied to the actuation element 7, so that the flushing fluid impinges during the flushing process.
  • the actuator 6 is designed as a one-armed, at one end hinged to the holder 1 lever.
  • the sealing element 5 is arranged on the actuating element 6 at a certain distance from the loading area 7. Due to the one-armed design of the actuating element 6 forming lever ( Fig.
  • the sealing element 5 is arranged between the hinged to the holder 1 end of the actuating element 6 and the loading area 7.
  • the opening path of the sealing element 5 is thus comparatively low, the opening is as desired only with a very small gap.
  • this gap is opened asymmetrically with a corresponding design of the sealing element 5, namely, more strongly opening in the direction of the loading region 7, so that active substance fluid preferably exits in this direction.
  • This is the direction to the rinsing fluid with which the active fluid then mixes accordingly.
  • the active substance fluid can therefore run on the upper side of the actuating element 6 in the direction of the loading region 7 and already mixes with the overflowing rinsing fluid on this route.
  • the sealing element 5 is integrally formed on the actuating element 6. This is recommended in particular in the design of the actuating element 6 made of a plastic material, in particular of plastic spritzcalledem.
  • the holder 1 can in particular preferably made of plastic, in particular made of plastic spritzcalledem, preferably thermoplastic material. Overall, it can be provided that the actuating element 6 is integrally formed on the holder 1 and the biasing force is generated by the inherent elasticity of the confirmation element 6.
  • the illustrated and preferred embodiment is characterized in a special way by the fact that the actuating element 6, the sealing elements 5 for at least two reservoir 2, 3, preferably for all reservoir 2, 3, is assigned together.
  • the wide and plate-like running actuator 6 with the also wide, trough-like Beaufschlagungs Scheme 7 and the he-identifiable small drain holes 8, all in the frame-like bottom plate 9 of the holder 1. It is coordinated the arrangement of the outlet openings 4 to the storage containers. 2 3.
  • These are namely made asymmetrically with respect to the center of the entire dispensing device with the center of the dispenser total offset outlet openings 4 (FIG. Fig. 2 ). This results in a concentration of the active substance leakage to a relatively narrow range regardless of the fact that two reservoirs 2, 3 are provided.
  • composition FAEOS-Na C12-14 + 2 EO 24.50%
  • Base surfactant Alkyl (C8-10) -1,5-glucoside 2.88%
  • Co.Tensid / emulsifier 1,2-propanediol 5.00% emulsifier Ethanol 96%, 1% MEK denatured 5.00%
  • Co.Emulgator hydroxyethyl * 0.45% thickener Perfume oil Note Pine 10.00% perfume Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservative dyes ⁇ 1.0% tap water ad. 100 z.
  • chlorine-containing bleaching phase (about 1% active chlorine)
  • composition Na hypochlorite (12.5 active chlorine) 8.00% Chlorine bleach Sodium hydroxide (50%) 2.50% neutralizer
  • Oxy-Rite 100 * 1 0.10% Stabilization of rheological properties Polyacrylate polymer * 2 1.00% thickener Cocosalkyldimethylaminoxid * 3 2.00% Surfactant / emulsifier Dest. Water ad. 100 * 1 manufacturer BF Goodrich * 2 manufacturer BF Goodrich, z. Carbopol 676 * 3 z. B. Genaminox CS / Fa. Clariant GmbH 2500 mPas, 20 ° C, Rotovisko LVT, Spindle 2, 6U / min 12.7 pH, undiluted Opaque solution
  • Base surfactant Cocamidopropyl betatines * 20.00%
  • fragrance phase combined with acidic, limescale active ingredient phase
  • Aqua 10.00% perfume Trisodium citrate * 2H 2 O 2.00% complexing Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservatives dyes ⁇ 1.0% tap water ad. 100 * z. Texapon LS 35 ** z. Glucopon 600 CS-UP 2500 mPas, 20 ° C, Rotovisko LVT, Spindle 2, 6U / min 8.0 pH, undiluted clear solution
  • composition FAEOS-Na12-14 + 2 EO 8.11% Base surfactant Alkyl (C8-10) -1,5-glucoside 5.44% Co.
  • surfactant Lactic acid 2.50% Kalklöser Polysaccharide / xanthan gum 0.22% thickener Ethanol 96%, 1% MEK denatured 3.00% Co.
  • emulsifier Perfume touch orange 8.00% perfume Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservative dyes ⁇ 1.0% tap water ad.
  • composition FAEOS-Na C12-14 + 2 EO 24.50%
  • Base surfactant Alkyl (C8-10) -1,5-glucoside 2.88%
  • Co.Tensid / Emulagtor 1,2-propanediol 10.00% Emulagtor hydroxyethyl 0.50% thickener Perfume oil, willow green 10.00% perfume Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservative dyes ⁇ 1.0% tap water ad.100 2500 mPas, 20 ° C, Rotovisko LVT, Spindle 2, 6U / min 6.5 pH, undiluted clear solution
  • composition FAEOS-Na C 12-14 + 2 EO 20.10% Base surfactant Alkyl (C8-10) -1,5-glucoside 5.44% Co.Tensid citric acid 2.00% Kalklöser Polysaccharide / xanthan gum 0.22% thickener Ethanol 96%, 1% MEK denatured 3.00% Co.Emulgator Perfume oil, Apple 8.00% perfume Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservatives Hydrogen peroxide, 35% 2.86% Active oxygen (1%) Diethylenetriaminepentamethylenephosphonic phosphonic Na * 0.16% stabilizer Dyes, pigment ⁇ 1.0% tap water ad. 100 * Dequest 2066, Monsanto 3500 mPas, 20 ° C, Rotovisko LVT, spindle 2, 20 rpm 2.5 pH, undiluted clear solution
  • composition FAEOS-Na C 12-14 + 2 EO 20.10% base surfactant Alkyl (C8-10) -1,5-glucoside 5.44% Co.Tensid citric acid 4.00% Kalklöser Polysaccharide / xanthan gum 0.22% thickener Ethanol 96%, 1% MEK denatured 3.00% perfume Hemiacetals-isothiazolin combination 0.05% preservative dyes > 1.0% tap water ad.100 3500 mPas, 20 ° C, Rotovisko LVT, spindle 2, 20 rpm 3.0 pH, undiluted clear solution manufacturing
  • connection point 10 is star-shaped / conical designed as a kind Auf lakespitze.
  • connection points 10 are arranged adjacent to each other near the longitudinal edge and that the distribution element 6 'on the upper side of the connection points 10 and starting approximately to the opposite longitudinal edge reaching recesses 11, which serve to distribute the drug fluids in the rinsing liquid ,
  • the wells 11 can fulfill their function of distributing the active fluid in the rinsing liquid useful, it is recommended that the wells 11 grooved, preferably with a U-shaped, V-shaped, W-shaped or semicircular cross-section or as a series of punctiform depressions or are designed as spaces between rows of punctiform or stripe-shaped elevations. It can be provided that the recesses 11 widen or taper towards their ends.
  • the recesses 11 are groove-shaped, with these recesses 11 widening towards their ends.
  • the recesses 11 are arranged straight and / or parallel to each other, radially, curved, zigzag-shaped, wave-shaped or cascade-shaped. In the embodiment of 4 and FIG. 5 the recesses are straight and parallel to each other.
  • the depressions 11 originating from the various connection points 10 or not assigned to them do not intersect or do not predominantly cross each other.
  • the active substance fluids of the various storage containers 2, 3 are premixed relatively quickly. This is helped by the fact that the outgoing from different connection points 10 recesses 11 are arranged crossing each other or at least partially converging. Also otherwise intersecting recesses 11 can be used.
  • connection points 10 are connected near the longitudinal edge directly via at least one transverse recess 12 with each other. This results in a cross-mixing on a relatively wide recess 12 in the area under the storage containers 2, 3rd
  • the distribution element 6 'or in the alternative design variant of the actuating element 6, there are also various possibilities. It can initially be provided that the distribution element 6 'or the actuating element 6 in plan view is approximately rectangular, square, round, oval or elliptical. That in the 4 and 5 For example, shown distribution element 6 'is formed in plan view approximately rectangular.
  • the distribution element 6 'in section there are also various possibilities. One is not committed to a smooth flat shape.
  • the term "plate-like” may also include inclined and undulating shapes.
  • the distribution element 6 'or the actuating element 6 is designed to be concave, convex, curved, shell-shaped, cascade-shaped or funnel-shaped overall in cross-section. This can also be realized per connection point 10, ie in sections.
  • the distribution element 6 primarily plastic and that a hygienically suitable plastic, such as polypropylene.
  • a sintered material in particular a sintered plastic, could be recommended here, because of its porosity an additional storage function and a mixing function and the function of foaming the mixed with active substance fluid Rinse fluid may have.
  • Alternatives are, of course, other materials such as ceramic, glass, metal or, in a particularly essential variant also a suitably equipped wood.
  • the number of recesses 11 on the distribution element 6 'or the actuator 6 is between 2 and 100, preferably between 10 and 50. It should further be provided that the width of the recesses 11 at the surface is between 0.5 and 5.0 mm, preferably between 1.0 and 2.0 mm. Finally, it is recommended that the depth of the recesses 11 is between 0.2 mm and 4.0 mm, preferably between 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.
  • the total area of the distribution element 6' or the actuating element 6 between 500 mm 2 and 8000 mm 2 , preferably between 2000 mm 2 and 4000 mm 2 .
  • Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a distribution element 6 'with parallel aligned extending to the ends widening recesses 11. These all go from a near the longitudinal edge transversely, the connection points 10 interconnecting wide recess 12, the function of a pre-distributor and a Pre-mixing has.
  • Fig. 5 shows the top view of the distribution element 6 'from Fig. 4 .
  • Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of another distribution element 6 ', which is similar in principle similar, as the example explained above. Here, however, the recesses 11 are directed away from each other, in a sense arranged radially.
  • Fig. 7 shows an arrangement in which the recesses 11, which are assigned to the two connection points 10, completely separated and arranged away from each other.
  • the recesses here arc-shaped or curved and the plate is convex.
  • Fig. 8 shows one Fig. 7 so far similar construction, as well as the wells 11 lead away from the individual connection points 10 separately here.
  • Fig. 9 shows one Fig. 8 similar variant, but now with zigzag running, mainly not intersecting depressions 11.
  • the plate here falls laterally outward, so that forms a cascade-like structure.
  • Fig. 10 shows an arrangement with wave-shaped transverse recesses, which emanate from two mutually parallel from the connection points 10 straight away recesses 11.
  • Fig. 11 shows radiating from the respective connection points 10 outgoing recesses 11 with rows of dots arranged therein.
  • Fig. 12 shows on the surface of the distribution element 6 'the recesses 11 realized in such a way that they are formed between raised rows of dots.
  • Fig. 13 shows roof tile-like stacked surface pieces on the distribution element 6 ', which lead to a cascade-shaped arrangement of the recesses 11.
  • Fig. 14 shows a variant in which the distribution element 6 'in total upwardly curved in cross-section, that is convex, as well as in the previous figure and contrary to the design in the embodiments previously described in which it was concave.
  • the distribution element 6 'in total upwardly curved in cross-section that is convex, as well as in the previous figure and contrary to the design in the embodiments previously described in which it was concave.
  • Fig. 15 shows a turn flat plate as a distribution element 6 ', in which the recesses 11 also converge again, starting here from the previously explained, directly transverse, wide recess 12 between the connection points 10, the recesses 11 in total but approximately angularly extending and widening at first, rejuvenating towards the end. Interesting here is still a central, wide, to the opposite longitudinal edge of the distribution element 6 'extending additional recess.
  • Fig. 16 again shows a distribution element 6 'designed in a convex manner in cross-section with recesses 11 which run essentially angularly and otherwise have the same shape as the previous exemplary embodiment.
  • Fig. 17 shows each one of the respective connection point 10 to the opposite longitudinal edge extending recess 11, which is additionally structured by transverse depressions 11.
  • Fig. 18 shows a configuration of the depressions 11, which is already explained, in the case of a generally convex cross-sectional shape of the distribution element 6 ', but the distribution element 6' in plan view with an approximately shell-shaped form.
  • Fig. 19 shows a plan view of a distribution element 6 'with a rather leaf-like shape, here the recesses 11 arranged crossing each other.
  • Fig. 20 shows an arrangement similar to the previous embodiment, in which, however, the recesses 11 are curved, but also cross.
  • Fig. 21 shows an embodiment of a distribution element 6 'with a particularly large number of wells 11, which are arranged and executed arcuate and crossing each other.
  • Fig. 22 shows a distribution element 6 'with straight, but web-like recesses 11 which widen partially or taper and thereby still have a superimposed additional structure.
  • Fig. 23 also shows a planar distribution element 6 ', in which the similar structure of the recesses 11 is realized by following rows of dots, between which the recesses 11 are located.
  • Fig. 24 corresponds to Fig. 16 , only with concave rather than convex curvature of the plate.
  • the present patent application but also relates to a dispensing device, which has indeed been optimized taking into account the delivery of several, at least two active fluids, but can also be used as a dispensing device for a single drug fluid.
  • Fig. 25 shows in this respect a particularly appropriate designed flushing plate, so a fixed distribution element 6 ', which is also carried out again plate-like.
  • this dispenser two provided in the holder 1 reservoir 2, 3 are provided. But one can also imagine purely constructive as well that this arrangement can be realized even with only one reservoir 2.
  • the distribution element 6 on the top in one hand, a starting from a longitudinal edge 13 terminal portion 14 in which a connection point 10 for the outlet opening 4 of the reservoir 2; 3 is arranged, and on the other hand, from the terminal portion 14 substantially to the opposite longitudinal edge 15 reaching Beaufschlagungs Scheme 7 'is divided and that the surface in the connection area 14, except for technical reasons, technical connection or sealing reasons existing individual elevations, depressions or breakthroughs, running smooth is. It has been found that the smooth upper surface of the distribution element 6 'with the correct setting of the gap between the lower edge of the outlet opening 4 of the reservoir 2; 3 and the top of the distribution element 6 'a sufficient distribution of the active substance fluid and a sufficient loading of the loading area 7' allowed. The experiments realized in the prior art with all imaginable formations in the connection area 14 have thus proved to be not necessarily necessary, if it adjusts other parameters of the overall arrangement appropriate.
  • connection area 14 is not everywhere a smooth surface, but a smooth surface with the exception of such elevations, depressions or breakthroughs, which are available for technical reasons, technical connection and sealing reasons. It is essential that the surface on which the active substance fluid is distributed, is a smooth surface, so has neither ribs nor grooves, nor is a porous plate.
  • the illustrated embodiment shows the plate-like distribution element 6 'for both reservoirs 2, 3 together. These are then in the connection area 14 adjacent spaced the connection points 10 for the outlet openings 4 of the reservoir 2, 3. Especially in the mixing of different active fluids, the constructive solution shown here for the distribution element 6 'has proven in practice to be useful.
  • Fig. 25 further shows that between the outer edge of the connection point 10 and the Beauftschungs Schemees 7 'is a wide strip of smooth surface of the terminal portion 14.
  • connection points 10 in turn, embodied as a kind of impact tip, as has already been described in the previously described exemplary embodiments.
  • connection point 10 surrounding, here annular surrounding spacer assembly consisting of individual from the surface in the terminal portion 14 slightly upstanding spacers 16th exists, on which the lower edge 17 of the connection opening 4 of the reservoir 2; 3 gets up.
  • connection point 10 here annular surrounding spacer assembly consisting of individual from the surface in the terminal portion 14 slightly upstanding spacers 16th exists, on which the lower edge 17 of the connection opening 4 of the reservoir 2; 3 gets up.
  • connection point 10 here annular surrounding spacer assembly consisting of individual from the surface in the terminal portion 14 slightly upstanding spacers 16th exists, on which the lower edge 17 of the connection opening 4 of the reservoir 2; 3 gets up.
  • FIG. 27 shows, the lower edge 17, the outlet opening 4 of the reservoir 2 as a spacer assembly with individual, slightly axially projecting spacers 16 'is executed, which sit in mounted reservoir 2 on the top of the distribution element 6' in the connection area 14. Since then the spacers 16 'just at the lower edge 17 of the reservoir 2; 3 hiked.
  • FIG. 25 illustrated and preferred embodiment also shows that the distribution element 6 'in the loading region 7' starting from the edge of the terminal portion 14 and approximately to the opposite longitudinal edge 15 reaching recesses 11, which serve to distribute the active substance fluid or the drug fluids in the rinsing liquid.
  • recesses 11 which serve to distribute the active substance fluid or the drug fluids in the rinsing liquid.
  • the illustrated embodiment shows parallel recesses 11. These are known from the prior art for decades.
  • Fig. 26 shows a vertical section through a dispenser, the distribution element 6 'as in Fig. 25 has shown.
  • the holder 1 has a reservoir 2 or the reservoir 2, 3 receiving carrier 18, wherein the loading area 7 'facing front wall 19 at the transition from the terminal portion 14 extends to the loading area 7'.
  • the front wall 19 of the holder 1 serves to shield the Reservoir 2, 3 against unwanted ingress of water. Consequently, it is recommended that the recesses 11 extend below the edge of the front wall 19 in order to form as narrow a gap as possible through which no water can enter.
  • Fig. 25 makes the position of the front wall 19 of the holder 1 with respect to the recesses 11 in the loading area 7 'of the distribution element 6' clearly.
  • Fig. 26 Further, it is clear that in the embodiment shown here, the carrier 18 is not an integral part of the holder 1, but is a separate insert part which is inserted into the holder 1.
  • the front wall 19 is formed here on the holder 1. If the carrier 19 is an integral part of the holder 1, the front wall 19 is naturally formed on the holder 18.
  • the illustrated embodiment can in Fig. 26 Incidentally, recognize that the top of the distribution element 6 'in the connection region 14 at the level of the lowest point of the recesses 11 in the loading area 7' extends. The active substance fluid can thus enter the recesses 11 on the face side. At the same time, the accessibility of water under the edge of the front wall 19 is restricted as much as possible.
  • Fig. 26 Moreover, further that between the bottom of the holder 1 and the surface of the distribution element 6 'in the connection region 14 in the free areas results in a considerable vertical distance.
  • Fig. 25 finally shows that, as already explained, the top of the distribution element 6 'in the connection area 14 for the active fluid is smooth, but otherwise may have individual increases for technical reasons, technical connection and sealing reasons.
  • Fig. 25 shows as from sealing-technical reasons existing increase that in the connection area 14 on the one longitudinal wheel 13 facing side of the connection point 10, in particular the spacers 16 on this page comprising a slightly upwardly projecting from the top protective edge 20 is formed.

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  1. Dispositif de distribution pour la distribution de fluides contenant des substances actives dans le liquide de rinçage dans une cuvette de toilettes
    • comprenant un support (1) qui peut être suspendu au bord de la cuvette de toilettes et
    • au moins deux réservoirs (2, 3) séparés l'un de l'autre, prévus dans le support (1) pour, à chaque fois, un fluide contenant des substances actives, chaque réservoir (2, 3) présentant une ouverture d'évacuation propre (4), par laquelle le fluide respectif contenant des substances actives peut être distribué dans le liquide de rinçage ;
    • les réservoirs (2, 3) étant protégés contre l'entrée du liquide de rinçage à l'intérieur de ceux-ci et
    • les ouvertures d'évacuation (4) des réservoirs (2, 3) sont disposées de telle sorte que seul le fluide contenant des substances actives s'évacue, et
    • de telle sorte que, à chaque processus de rinçage, on obtient la distribution, dans le liquide de rinçage, d'une quantité partielle du fluide contenant des substances actives à partir de chacun des réservoirs (2, 3),
    • de telle sorte que l'ouverture d'évacuation (4) du réservoir (2, 3) est disposée à la base dans la position d'utilisation, et
    • les réservoirs (2, 3) sont réalisés dans un logement commun en une seule pièce,
    caractérisé en ce que
    • on prévoit, contre le support (1), un élément de répartition (6') en forme de plaque qui présente une zone de sollicitation (7') inondée par le liquide de rinçage lors du processus de rinçage, et en ce que l'intérieur du réservoir (2, 3) est relié en permanence à l'élément de répartition (6') via l'ouverture d'évacuation (4) avec interposition d'un agencement qui empêche un écoulement libre du fluide contenant des substances actives.
  2. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les réservoirs (2, 3) sont disposés l'un à côté de l'autre contre le support (1).
  3. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que les réservoirs (2, 3) sont disposés l'un par-dessus l'autre contre le support (1).
  4. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les réservoirs (2, 3) peuvent venir s'appliquer contre le support (1) par enfichage à partir du haut.
  5. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de répartition (6') en forme de plaque est prévu de manière conjointe pour au moins deux réservoirs (2, 3), de préférence pour tous les réservoirs (2, 3).
  6. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que, dans le cas de deux réservoirs (2, 3) ceux-ci sont réalisés de manière asymétrique par rapport au milieu de l'ensemble du dispositif de distribution.
  7. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les ouvertures d'évacuation (4) des réservoirs (2, 3) sont disposées contre les réservoirs (2, 3) en étant décalées en direction du milieu de l'ensemble du dispositif de distribution.
  8. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les réservoirs (2, 3) contiennent des fluides différents contenant des substances actives, en particulier sont remplis avec lesdits fluides, les fluides différents contenant des substances actives pouvant être réciproquement compatibles ou non compatibles.
  9. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce qu'un fluide contenant des substances actives comprend une phase contenant des substances actives ayant un effet absorbant, en particulier un effet absorbant les odeurs, qui peut contenir, à côté de l'agent d'absorption, en particulier à côté de l'agent absorbant les odeurs, de manière facultative d'autres constituants tels que des agents tensioactifs et des émulsifiants, des épaississants, des substances odoriférantes ou des conservateurs.
  10. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que la viscosité des fluides contenant des substances actives, logés dans les réservoirs (2, 3), se situe dans la plage de quelques milliers de mPa.s, en particulier dans la plage de 2.000 à 5.000 mPa.s, de préférence dans la plage de 2.500 à 3.500 mPa.s.
  11. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 5, caractérisé
    en ce que l'élément de répartition fixe en forme de plaque (6') présente, sur le côté supérieur, à proximité d'un bord longitudinal, à l'état espacé les uns à côté des autres, les points de raccordement (10) pour les ouvertures d'évacuation (4) des réservoirs (2, 3) ; et
    en ce que l'élément de répartition (6') présente, sur le côté supérieur, des renfoncements (11) qui partent des points de raccordement (10) et qui s'étendent approximativement jusqu'au bord longitudinal opposé, qui servent à la répartition dans le liquide de rinçage des fluides contenant des substances actives.
  12. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que les renfoncements (11) sont réalisés en forme de rainures, de préférence avec une section transversale en forme de U, en forme de V, en forme de W, en forme de demi-cercle, sous la forme d'une série de renfoncements ponctuels ou sous la forme d'espaces intermédiaires entre des séries d'élévations ponctuelles ou en forme de bandes.
  13. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les renfoncements (11) sont disposés de manière à s'étendre en ligne droite et/ou parallèlement l'un à l'autre, en forme de rayons, en forme de courbe, en forme de zigzag, sous forme ondulée ou sous forme de cascade.
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