EP1952893A1 - Bottle comprising a neck assembled on a body - Google Patents

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EP1952893A1
EP1952893A1 EP08290035A EP08290035A EP1952893A1 EP 1952893 A1 EP1952893 A1 EP 1952893A1 EP 08290035 A EP08290035 A EP 08290035A EP 08290035 A EP08290035 A EP 08290035A EP 1952893 A1 EP1952893 A1 EP 1952893A1
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Pierre Gardet
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—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
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B05B11/0039—Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means
    • B05B11/0041—Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means compensating underpressure without contact of the fluid remaining in the container with the atmospheric air

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  • the invention relates to a plastic bottle formed of a body surmounted by a neck comprising a dispensing opening through which a fluid contained in said body can be dispensed, for example by means of a pump.
  • the fluid may be a liquid or a cream, for example a perfume, a cosmetic product or a pharmaceutical product.
  • the vial when the vial is obtained by injection, it is known to make it into two distinct parts, respectively forming the neck and the body, which are assembled together to place the inside of the body in communication with the dispensing opening. .
  • the association can be achieved by snapping the neck on the end of the body.
  • this embodiment there are problems with the sealing and the mechanical resistance at the snap-in area.
  • connection zone does not have an aesthetic in accordance with the requirements of the intended applications, especially with regard to the absence of burrs, excess material or local deformations.
  • the improvement of the mechanical strength and the sealing of the connection zone induces greater deformations of said zone.
  • connection zone by means of a hoop whose lower part is arranged to come axially cover said connection zone.
  • the invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing a bottle in which the reported collar is associated on the body while optimally ensuring, on the one hand, the tightness and, on the other hand, the tightening of the connection zone, and this by allowing to confer an advantageous aesthetic to the bottle.
  • the fluid may be a liquid or a cream, for example a perfume, a cosmetic product or a pharmaceutical product.
  • the bottle is formed of plastic material, in particular polypropylene, to comprise a body 1 surmounted by a neck 2 provided with an opening of 3.
  • the bottle can be obtained by simple injection of said material so as to produce two distinct parts, respectively forming the neck 2 and the body 1, which are assembled together to put the body interior 1 in communication with each other.
  • the dispensing opening 3 Indeed, in the case where the neck 2 has a lower section than that of the body 1, the realization of the single injection bottle by injection is impossible.
  • the body 1 is formed of a hollow tube of constant section whose lower part is closed by a radial wall (not shown) and whose upper part comprises a bearing surface 4 of the collar 2.
  • the neck 2 comprises in the lower part an axial sealing skirt 5 which is mounted on said scope.
  • the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 is fitted sealingly on the inner surface of the bearing surface 4, said fitting being made substantially without radial clamping.
  • the fitting does not induce radial deformation of the connection zone, in particular of the outer surface of the bearing surface 4.
  • the tight fitting without radial clamping is achieved by providing that the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 and the inner surface of the bearing surface 4 have a cylindrical geometry. More precisely, these two surfaces have identical geometry with a section of substantially identical value. Thus, the seal is made all along the interface area, without localized radial deformation of said interface.
  • the cylindrical geometry of the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 and the inner surface of the bearing surface 4 is of revolution or oval directional curve.
  • the smooth fit thus obtained does not have sufficient strength, especially in order to withstand shocks and other mechanical stresses that the bottle has to undergo in the course of its use.
  • the bottle further comprises a hoop 6, in particular made of plastic, for example of the same material as the body 1 and the neck 2.
  • the hoop 6 comprises a lower portion 7 which is arranged to cover axially at least the connection area between the body 1 and the neck 2.
  • the hoop 6 contributes, in combination with the smooth fit, to the association of the neck 2 on the body 1.
  • the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6 is arranged to ensure a radial clamping on the outer surface of the bearing 4, which indirectly ensures the mechanical strength of the smooth fitting since it is disposed radially opposite the clamping zone.
  • the means performing the functions of sealing and mechanical strength of the connection area are therefore distinct, which optimizes the results obtained in combination with respect to these two functions.
  • the radial clamping on the bearing surface 4 is made inwards, which, in addition to preserving the external aesthetics of the bottle, urges the material in compression so as to induce a clamping force which is greater than that conferred by extension of said material.
  • the radial clamping of the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 also tends to make the sealing opposite this surface, that is to say between the neck 2 and the body 1, more reliable.
  • the radial clamping is obtained by providing that the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 and / or the inner surface of the lower part 7 of the hoop 6 comprises at least one annular ring 8.
  • the clamping is obtained by deformation of material during the engagement of the ring 8 in the surface which is arranged opposite.
  • the clamping can be obtained by latching by providing that at least one annular ring 8 is engaged in at least one annular groove 9 provided in the surface which is arranged opposite.
  • the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 comprises an annular ring 8 projecting radially outwardly, and an annular groove 9 for receiving the ring 8 is formed on the inner surface of the lower part 7 of the band 6.
  • the upper end of the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 is delimited by an outer radial shoulder 10, said shoulder being in sealing abutment on the upper end of the span 4.
  • the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6 is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder 11, said shoulder being in sealing abutment on the outer radial shoulder 10 of the skirt. sealing 5.
  • the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 is formed in an annular housing 12 for receiving the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6.
  • the housing 12 is arranged so that the outer surface of the part lower 7 is placed in the axial extension of the outer surface of the body 1.
  • the housing 12 has a lower section than the body 1 with a difference substantially equal to the thickness of the lower portion 7, and the dimension axial of said housing is substantially equal to that of said lower portion 7 so that the lower end of the hoop 6 comes into contact against the lower edge 13 of said housing.
  • the hoop 6 further comprises an axial surface 14 which is sealingly mounted, in particular by fitting, on the periphery of the opening
  • the inner surface of the axial bearing surface 14 comprises, in the vicinity of its lower end, an annular ring 15 making it possible to snap the band 6 around the dispensing opening 3.
  • the neck 2 reported has an annular geometry with an internal radial bearing surface 16 which overcomes the sealing skirt 5, and an upper axial wall 17 in which the dispensing opening 3 is formed.
  • the hoop 6 also has an annular geometry, the lower clamping portion 7 having a section greater than that of the axial bearing surface 14, said portion and said bearing being connected by an axi-radial wall 18 which extends beyond the 3.
  • the bottle comprises an appearance cap 19 which is mounted on the hoop 6 at the junction zone between the lower clamping portion 7 and an axial portion of the axi-radial wall 18 .
  • the axial span 14 is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder 20 which bears on the end of said opening.
  • the hoop 6 comprises another axial bearing 21 which is in sealing contact with the inside of the upper axial wall 17.
  • the bottle can integrate a dispensing pump 22, said pump being mounted on the opening 3 so as to allow the distribution of the fluid contained in the body 1.
  • the pump 22 is mounted on the opening 3 through the hoop 6, in particular by providing that the body of the pump is disposed in the dispensing opening 3.
  • the pump 22 comprises a push button 23 which is mounted in translation in an upper axial portion 24 of the axi-radial wall 18.
  • the pump 22 comprises a purge ring 25 disposed in the body 1, said ring being adapted for a dispensing bottle type without air intake.
  • a dip tube can be mounted in the lower portion of the pump 22 to be immersed in the fluid, so as to supply the pump 22 with fluid to be dispensed.

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The bottle has a body (1) and a neck (2) formed of two distinct parts which are assembled together to communicate interior of the body with a fluid e.g. perfume, dispensing opening (3). The neck has an axial sealing skirt (5) assembled on an axial pivot (4) that is formed on an upper part of the body. A ferrule (6) has a lower part (7) arranged to axially cover a connection zone between the neck and the body. The neck is associated on the body by sealingly fitting a skirt`s outer surface on inner surface of the pivot and by radial locking of the part (7) on a pivot`s outer surface.

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L'invention concerne un flacon en matière plastique formé d'un corps surmonté par un col comprenant une ouverture de distribution par lequel un fluide contenu dans ledit corps peut être distribué, par exemple au moyen d'une pompe.The invention relates to a plastic bottle formed of a body surmounted by a neck comprising a dispensing opening through which a fluid contained in said body can be dispensed, for example by means of a pump.

Dans des applications particulières, le fluide peut être un liquide ou une crème, par exemple un parfum, un produit cosmétique ou un produit pharmaceutique.In particular applications, the fluid may be a liquid or a cream, for example a perfume, a cosmetic product or a pharmaceutical product.

En particulier, lorsque le flacon est obtenu par injection, il est connu de le réaliser en deux pièces distinctes, respectivement formant le col et le corps, qui sont assemblées entre elles pour mettre en communication l'intérieur du corps avec l'ouverture de distribution.In particular, when the vial is obtained by injection, it is known to make it into two distinct parts, respectively forming the neck and the body, which are assembled together to place the inside of the body in communication with the dispensing opening. .

Selon l'art antérieur, l'association peut être réalisée par encliquetage du col sur l'extrémité du corps. Toutefois, dans cette réalisation, il se pose des problèmes relativement à l'étanchéité et à la résistance mécanique au niveau de la zone d'encliquetage.According to the prior art, the association can be achieved by snapping the neck on the end of the body. However, in this embodiment, there are problems with the sealing and the mechanical resistance at the snap-in area.

Pour tenter de satisfaire à ces exigences, on a proposé d'assembler le col par soudure ou collage sur le corps. Toutefois, ces réalisations compliquent la fabrication du flacon, et donc en augmentent son coût.In an attempt to satisfy these requirements, it has been proposed to assemble the neck by welding or gluing on the body. However, these achievements complicate the manufacture of the bottle, and therefore increase its cost.

En outre, selon les réalisations connues, la zone de raccord ne présente pas une esthétique conforme aux exigences des applications envisagées, notamment relativement à l'absence de bavures, d'excédents de matière ou de déformations locales. En particulier, en cas d'encliquetage, l'amélioration de la résistance mécanique et de l'étanchéité de la zone de raccord induit des déformations plus importantes de ladite zone.In addition, according to the known embodiments, the connection zone does not have an aesthetic in accordance with the requirements of the intended applications, especially with regard to the absence of burrs, excess material or local deformations. In particular, in the case of latching, the improvement of the mechanical strength and the sealing of the connection zone induces greater deformations of said zone.

Pour résoudre ce problème esthétique, l'art antérieur propose de masquer la zone de raccord par l'intermédiaire d'une frette dont la partie inférieure est agencée pour venir recouvrir axialement ladite zone de raccord.To solve this aesthetic problem, the prior art proposes to mask the connection zone by means of a hoop whose lower part is arranged to come axially cover said connection zone.

L'invention vise à perfectionner l'art antérieur en proposant un flacon dans lequel le col rapporté est associé sur le corps en assurant de façon optimale d'une part l'étanchéité et d'autre par le serrage de la zone de raccord, et ce en permettant de conférer une esthétique avantageuse au flacon.The invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing a bottle in which the reported collar is associated on the body while optimally ensuring, on the one hand, the tightness and, on the other hand, the tightening of the connection zone, and this by allowing to confer an advantageous aesthetic to the bottle.

A cet effet, l'invention propose un flacon en matière plastique formé d'un corps surmonté par un col comprenant une ouverture de distribution, ledit col et ledit corps étant réalisés en deux pièces distinctes qui sont assemblées entre elles pour mettre en communication l'intérieur du corps avec l'ouverture de distribution, dans lequel ledit col comprend une jupe axiale d'étanchéité qui est montée sur une portée axiale formée sur la partie supérieure du corps, ledit flacon comprenant en outre une frette dont la partie inférieure est agencée pour venir recouvrir axialement au moins la zone de raccord entre le col et le corps, dans lequel l'association du col sur le corps est réalisée en combinaison par :

  • emmanchement étanche de la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité sur la surface intérieure de la portée ; et
  • serrage radial de la partie inférieure de la frette sur la surface extérieure de la portée.
For this purpose, the invention provides a plastic bottle formed of a body surmounted by a neck comprising a dispensing opening, said neck and said body being made in two separate parts which are assembled together to put in communication the interior of the body with the dispensing opening, wherein said neck comprises an axial sealing skirt which is mounted on an axial bearing formed on the upper part of the body, said bottle further comprising a hoop whose lower part is arranged to axially cover at least the connection zone between the neck and the body, wherein the association of the neck on the body is carried out in combination by:
  • sealingly fitting the outer surface of the sealing skirt on the inner surface of the seat; and
  • radial tightening of the lower part of the hoop on the outer surface of the bearing.

D'autres objets et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront dans la description qui suit, faite en référence à la figure annexée représentant de façon partielle et en coupe longitudinale un flacon selon un mode de réalisation.Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear in the description which follows, made with reference to the appended figure partially showing in longitudinal section a bottle according to one embodiment.

Dans la description, les termes de positionnement dans l'espace sont pris en référence à la position du flacon représenté sur la figure.In the description, the spatial positioning terms are taken with reference to the position of the bottle shown in the figure.

En relation avec la figure, on décrit ci-dessous un mode de réalisation d'un flacon destiné à contenir un fluide en vue de sa distribution. Dans des exemples particuliers, le fluide peut être un liquide ou une crème, par exemple un parfum, un produit cosmétique ou un produit pharmaceutique.In relation to the figure, there is described below an embodiment of a bottle for containing a fluid for distribution. In particular examples, the fluid may be a liquid or a cream, for example a perfume, a cosmetic product or a pharmaceutical product.

Le flacon est formé en matière plastique, notamment en polypropylène, pour comprendre un corps 1 surmonté par un col 2 pourvu d'une ouverture de distribution 3. En particulier, le flacon peut être obtenu par injection simple de ladite matière de sorte à réaliser deux pièces distinctes, respectivement formant le col 2 et le corps 1, qui sont assemblées entre elles pour mettre en communication l'intérieur du corps 1 avec l'ouverture de distribution 3. En effet, dans le cas où le col 2 présente une section inférieure à celle du corps 1, la réalisation du flacon par injection simple en une seule pièce s'avère impossible.The bottle is formed of plastic material, in particular polypropylene, to comprise a body 1 surmounted by a neck 2 provided with an opening of 3. In particular, the bottle can be obtained by simple injection of said material so as to produce two distinct parts, respectively forming the neck 2 and the body 1, which are assembled together to put the body interior 1 in communication with each other. With the dispensing opening 3. Indeed, in the case where the neck 2 has a lower section than that of the body 1, the realization of the single injection bottle by injection is impossible.

Dans le mode de réalisation décrit, le corps 1 est formé d'un tube creux de section constante dont la partie inférieure est fermée par une paroi radiale (non représentée) et dont la partie supérieure comprend une portée 4 d'association du col 2. Pour permettre l'association, le col 2 comprend en partie inférieure une jupe axiale d'étanchéité 5 qui est montée sur ladite portée.In the embodiment described, the body 1 is formed of a hollow tube of constant section whose lower part is closed by a radial wall (not shown) and whose upper part comprises a bearing surface 4 of the collar 2. To allow association, the neck 2 comprises in the lower part an axial sealing skirt 5 which is mounted on said scope.

Plus particulièrement, la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité 5 est emmanchée de façon étanche sur la surface intérieure de la portée 4, ledit emmanchement étant réalisé sensiblement sans serrage radial. Ainsi, l'emmanchement n'induit pas de déformation radiale de la zone de raccord, notamment de la surface extérieure de la portée 4.More particularly, the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 is fitted sealingly on the inner surface of the bearing surface 4, said fitting being made substantially without radial clamping. Thus, the fitting does not induce radial deformation of the connection zone, in particular of the outer surface of the bearing surface 4.

Dans le mode de réalisation décrit, l'emmanchement étanche sans serrage radial est réalisé en prévoyant que la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité 5 et que la surface intérieure de la portée 4 présentent une géométrie cylindrique. Plus précisément, ces deux surfaces ont une géométrie identique avec une section de valeur sensiblement identique. Ainsi, l'étanchéité est réalisée tout le long de la zone d'interface, sans déformation radiale localisée de ladite interface.In the embodiment described, the tight fitting without radial clamping is achieved by providing that the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 and the inner surface of the bearing surface 4 have a cylindrical geometry. More precisely, these two surfaces have identical geometry with a section of substantially identical value. Thus, the seal is made all along the interface area, without localized radial deformation of said interface.

Dans deux exemples de réalisation, la géométrie cylindrique de la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité 5 et de la surface intérieure de la portée 4 est de révolution ou à courbe directionnelle ovale.In two exemplary embodiments, the cylindrical geometry of the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 and the inner surface of the bearing surface 4 is of revolution or oval directional curve.

Toutefois, l'emmanchement lisse ainsi obtenu ne présente pas une résistance mécanique suffisante, notamment afin de résister aux chocs et autres sollicitations mécaniques que le flacon a à subir dans le cadre de son utilisation.However, the smooth fit thus obtained does not have sufficient strength, especially in order to withstand shocks and other mechanical stresses that the bottle has to undergo in the course of its use.

Le flacon comprend en outre une frette 6, notamment réalisée en matière plastique, par exemple en matériau identique à celui du corps 1 et du col 2. La frette 6 comprend une partie inférieure 7 qui est agencée pour recouvrir axialement au moins la zone de raccord entre le corps 1 et le col 2.The bottle further comprises a hoop 6, in particular made of plastic, for example of the same material as the body 1 and the neck 2. The hoop 6 comprises a lower portion 7 which is arranged to cover axially at least the connection area between the body 1 and the neck 2.

Outre sa fonction esthétique, la frette 6 contribue, en combinaison avec l'emmanchement lisse, à l'association du col 2 sur le corps 1. Pour ce faire, la partie inférieure 7 de la frette 6 est agencée pour assurer un serrage radial sur la surface extérieure de la portée 4, ce qui assure indirectement la tenue mécanique de l'emmanchement lisse puisque celui-ci est disposé radialement à l'opposé de la zone de serrage.In addition to its aesthetic function, the hoop 6 contributes, in combination with the smooth fit, to the association of the neck 2 on the body 1. To do this, the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6 is arranged to ensure a radial clamping on the outer surface of the bearing 4, which indirectly ensures the mechanical strength of the smooth fitting since it is disposed radially opposite the clamping zone.

Les moyens réalisant les fonctions d'étanchéité et de tenue mécanique de la zone de raccord sont donc distincts, ce qui permet d'optimiser les résultats obtenus en combinaison relativement à ces deux fonctions. Par ailleurs, le serrage radial sur la portée 4 est réalisé vers l'intérieur, ce qui, outre la conservation de l'esthétique extérieure du flacon, sollicite en compression la matière de sorte à induire un effort de serrage qui est supérieur à celui conféré par extension de ladite matière. Enfin, le serrage radial de la surface extérieure de la portée 4 tend également à fiabiliser l'étanchéité à l'opposé de cette surface, c'est-à-dire entre le col 2 et le corps 1.The means performing the functions of sealing and mechanical strength of the connection area are therefore distinct, which optimizes the results obtained in combination with respect to these two functions. Moreover, the radial clamping on the bearing surface 4 is made inwards, which, in addition to preserving the external aesthetics of the bottle, urges the material in compression so as to induce a clamping force which is greater than that conferred by extension of said material. Finally, the radial clamping of the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 also tends to make the sealing opposite this surface, that is to say between the neck 2 and the body 1, more reliable.

Selon une réalisation, le serrage radial est obtenu en prévoyant que la surface extérieure de la portée 4 et/ou la surface intérieure de la partie inférieure 7 de la frette 6 comprend au moins un jonc annulaire 8. Ainsi, le serrage est obtenu par déformation de matière lors de l'engagement du jonc 8 dans la surface qui est disposée en regard. En outre, le serrage peut être obtenu par encliquetage en prévoyant qu'au moins un jonc annulaire 8 soit engagé dans au moins une gorge annulaire 9 prévue dans la surface qui est disposée en regard.According to one embodiment, the radial clamping is obtained by providing that the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 and / or the inner surface of the lower part 7 of the hoop 6 comprises at least one annular ring 8. Thus, the clamping is obtained by deformation of material during the engagement of the ring 8 in the surface which is arranged opposite. In addition, the clamping can be obtained by latching by providing that at least one annular ring 8 is engaged in at least one annular groove 9 provided in the surface which is arranged opposite.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, la surface extérieure de la portée 4 comprend un jonc annulaire 8 formé en saillie radiale vers l'extérieur, et une gorge annulaire 9 de réception du jonc 8 est formée sur la surface intérieure de la partie inférieure 7 de la frette 6.In the embodiment shown, the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 comprises an annular ring 8 projecting radially outwardly, and an annular groove 9 for receiving the ring 8 is formed on the inner surface of the lower part 7 of the band 6.

Par ailleurs, pour améliorer l'étanchéité entre le col 2 et le corps 1, l'extrémité supérieure de la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité 5 est délimitée par un épaulement radial externe 10, ledit épaulement étant en appui étanche sur l'extrémité supérieure de la portée 4. En outre, dans le mode de réalisation représenté, la partie inférieure 7 de la frette 6 est surmontée par un épaulement radial interne 11, ledit épaulement étant en appui étanche sur l'épaulement radial externe 10 de la jupe d'étanchéité 5.Furthermore, to improve the seal between the neck 2 and the body 1, the upper end of the outer surface of the sealing skirt 5 is delimited by an outer radial shoulder 10, said shoulder being in sealing abutment on the upper end of the span 4. In addition, in the embodiment shown, the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6 is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder 11, said shoulder being in sealing abutment on the outer radial shoulder 10 of the skirt. sealing 5.

Comme représenté sur la figure, il est également envisagé que la surface extérieure de la portée 4 soit formée dans un logement annulaire 12 de réception de la partie inférieure 7 de la frette 6. Le logement 12 est agencé pour que la surface extérieure de la partie inférieure 7 soit placée dans le prolongement axial de la surface extérieure du corps 1. Pour ce faire, le logement 12 présente une section inférieure à celle du corps 1 avec une différence sensiblement égale à l'épaisseur de la partie inférieure 7, et la dimension axiale dudit logement est sensiblement égale à celle de ladite partie inférieure 7 afin que l'extrémité inférieure de la frette 6 vienne en contact contre le bord inférieur 13 dudit logement.As shown in the figure, it is also envisaged that the outer surface of the bearing surface 4 is formed in an annular housing 12 for receiving the lower portion 7 of the hoop 6. The housing 12 is arranged so that the outer surface of the part lower 7 is placed in the axial extension of the outer surface of the body 1. To do this, the housing 12 has a lower section than the body 1 with a difference substantially equal to the thickness of the lower portion 7, and the dimension axial of said housing is substantially equal to that of said lower portion 7 so that the lower end of the hoop 6 comes into contact against the lower edge 13 of said housing.

Dans le mode de réalisation décrit, pour améliorer l'étanchéité au niveau de l'ouverture de distribution 3, la frette 6 comprend en outre une portée axiale 14 qui est montée de façon étanche, notamment par emmanchement, sur la périphérie de l'ouverture de distribution 3. En outre, la surface intérieure de la portée axiale 14 comprend, au voisinage de son extrémité inférieure, un jonc annulaire 15 permettant d'assurer un encliquetage de la frette 6 autour de l'ouverture de distribution 3.In the embodiment described, to improve the seal at the dispensing opening 3, the hoop 6 further comprises an axial surface 14 which is sealingly mounted, in particular by fitting, on the periphery of the opening In addition, the inner surface of the axial bearing surface 14 comprises, in the vicinity of its lower end, an annular ring 15 making it possible to snap the band 6 around the dispensing opening 3.

Plus précisément, le col 2 rapporté présente une géométrie annulaire avec une portée radiale interne 16 qui surmonte la jupe d'étanchéité 5, et une paroi axiale supérieure 17 dans laquelle l'ouverture de distribution 3 est formée.More specifically, the neck 2 reported has an annular geometry with an internal radial bearing surface 16 which overcomes the sealing skirt 5, and an upper axial wall 17 in which the dispensing opening 3 is formed.

La frette 6 présente également une géométrie annulaire, la partie inférieure 7 de serrage présentant une section supérieure à celle de la portée axiale 14, ladite partie et ladite portée étant reliées par une paroi axi-radiale 18 qui s'étend au-delà de l'ouverture de distribution 3. Par ailleurs, le flacon comprend un bouchon d'aspect 19 qui est monté sur la frette 6 au niveau de la zone de jonction entre la partie inférieure 7 de serrage et une partie axiale de la paroi axi-radiale 18.The hoop 6 also has an annular geometry, the lower clamping portion 7 having a section greater than that of the axial bearing surface 14, said portion and said bearing being connected by an axi-radial wall 18 which extends beyond the 3. In addition, the bottle comprises an appearance cap 19 which is mounted on the hoop 6 at the junction zone between the lower clamping portion 7 and an axial portion of the axi-radial wall 18 .

En outre, toujours pour améliorer l'étanchéité entre la frette 6 et l'ouverture de distribution 3, la portée axiale 14 est surmontée par un épaulement radial interne 20 qui est en appui sur l'extrémité de ladite ouverture. La frette 6 comprend une autre portée axiale 21 qui est en contact étanche avec l'intérieur de la paroi axiale supérieure 17.In addition, still to improve the seal between the ferrule 6 and the dispensing opening 3, the axial span 14 is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder 20 which bears on the end of said opening. The hoop 6 comprises another axial bearing 21 which is in sealing contact with the inside of the upper axial wall 17.

De cette façon, le flacon peut intégrer une pompe de distribution 22, ladite pompe étant montée sur l'ouverture 3 de sorte à permettre la distribution du fluide contenu dans le corps 1. Pour ce faire, la pompe 22 est montée sur l'ouverture 3 par l'intermédiaire de la frette 6, notamment en prévoyant que le corps de la pompe soit disposé dans l'ouverture de distribution 3. En particulier, la pompe 22 comprend un bouton poussoir 23 qui est monté en translation dans une partie axiale supérieure 24 de la paroi axi-radiale 18.In this way, the bottle can integrate a dispensing pump 22, said pump being mounted on the opening 3 so as to allow the distribution of the fluid contained in the body 1. To do this, the pump 22 is mounted on the opening 3 through the hoop 6, in particular by providing that the body of the pump is disposed in the dispensing opening 3. In particular, the pump 22 comprises a push button 23 which is mounted in translation in an upper axial portion 24 of the axi-radial wall 18.

Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, la pompe 22 comprend une bague de purge 25 disposé dans le corps 1, ladite bague étant adaptée pour un flacon de distribution de type sans reprise d'air. En variante, un tube plongeur peut être monté en partie inférieure de la pompe 22 pour être immergé dans le fluide, de sorte à alimenter la pompe 22 en fluide à distribuer.In the embodiment shown, the pump 22 comprises a purge ring 25 disposed in the body 1, said ring being adapted for a dispensing bottle type without air intake. Alternatively, a dip tube can be mounted in the lower portion of the pump 22 to be immersed in the fluid, so as to supply the pump 22 with fluid to be dispensed.

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Flacon en matière plastique formé d'un corps (1) surmonté par un col (2) comprenant une ouverture de distribution (3), ledit col et ledit corps étant réalisés en deux pièces distinctes qui sont assemblées entre elles pour mettre en communication l'intérieur du corps (1) avec l'ouverture de distribution (3), dans lequel ledit col comprend une jupe axiale d'étanchéité (5) qui est montée sur une portée axiale (4) formée sur la partie supérieure du corps (1), ledit flacon comprenant en outre une frette (6) dont la partie inférieure (7) est agencée pour venir recouvrir axialement au moins la zone de raccord entre le col (2) et le corps (1), ledit flacon étant caractérisé en ce que l'association du col (2) sur le corps (1) est réalisée en combinaison par : - emmanchement étanche de la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité (5) sur la surface intérieure de la portée (4) ; et - serrage radial de la partie inférieure (7) de la frette (6) sur la surface extérieure de la portée (4). Plastic bottle formed of a body (1) surmounted by a neck (2) comprising a dispensing opening (3), said neck and said body being made in two separate pieces which are assembled together to put in communication the interior of the body (1) with the dispensing opening (3), wherein said neck comprises an axial sealing skirt (5) which is mounted on an axial bearing (4) formed on the upper part of the body (1) , said bottle further comprising a hoop (6) whose lower part (7) is arranged to cover axially at least the connection zone between the neck (2) and the body (1), said bottle being characterized in that the association of the neck (2) on the body (1) is carried out in combination by: - tight fitting of the outer surface of the sealing skirt (5) on the inner surface of the seat (4); and - Radial clamping of the lower part (7) of the hoop (6) on the outer surface of the seat (4). Flacon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité (5) et la surface intérieure de la portée (4) présentent une géométrie cylindrique.Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface of the sealing skirt (5) and the inner surface of the bearing surface (4) have a cylindrical geometry. Flacon selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'extrémité supérieure de la surface extérieure de la jupe d'étanchéité (5) est délimitée par un épaulement radial externe (10), ledit épaulement étant en appui étanche sur l'extrémité supérieure de la portée (4).Bottle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper end of the outer surface of the sealing skirt (5) is delimited by an outer radial shoulder (10), said shoulder being in sealing engagement on the end upper range (4). Flacon selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (7) de la frette (6) est surmontée par un épaulement radial interne (11), ledit épaulement étant en appui étanche sur l'épaulement radial externe (10) de la jupe d'étanchéité (5).Bottle according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower part (7) of the hoop (6) is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder (11), said shoulder being in sealing engagement with the outer radial shoulder (10) of the sealing skirt (5). Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la surface extérieure de la portée (4) et/ou la surface intérieure de la partie inférieure (7) de la frette (6) comprend au moins un jonc annulaire (8).Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the outer surface of the bearing surface (4) and / or the inner surface of the lower part (7) of the hoop (6) comprises at least one annular ring (8). Flacon selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins un jonc annulaire (8) est engagé dans au moins une gorge annulaire (9) prévue sur la surface qui est disposée en regard.Bottle according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one ring rod (8) is engaged in at least one annular groove (9) provided on the surface which is disposed opposite. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que la surface extérieure de la portée (4) est formée dans un logement annulaire (12) de réception de la partie inférieure (7) de la frette (6), ledit logement étant agencé pour que la surface extérieure de la partie inférieure (7) de la frette (6) soit placée dans le prolongement axial de la surface extérieure du corps (1).Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the outer surface of the seat (4) is formed in an annular housing (12) for receiving the lower part (7) of the hoop (6), said housing being arranged so that the outer surface of the lower portion (7) of the hoop (6) is placed in the axial extension of the outer surface of the body (1). Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que la frette (6) comprend en outre une portée axiale (14) qui est montée de façon étanche sur la périphérie de l'ouverture de distribution (3).Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the hoop (6) further comprises an axial bearing (14) which is sealingly mounted on the periphery of the dispensing opening (3). Flacon selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que la portée axiale (14) est surmontée par un épaulement radial interne (20) qui est en appui sur l'extrémité de l'ouverture de distribution (3).Bottle according to claim 8, characterized in that the axial bearing (14) is surmounted by an internal radial shoulder (20) which bears on the end of the dispensing opening (3). Flacon selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la frette (6) comprend une autre portée axiale (21) qui est en contact étanche avec l'intérieur d'une paroi axiale supérieure (17) dans laquelle l'ouverture de distribution (3) est formée.Bottle according to claim 9, characterized in that the hoop (6) comprises another axial bearing (21) which is in sealing contact with the inside of an upper axial wall (17) in which the dispensing opening (3) ) is formed. Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'une pompe de distribution (22) est montée sur l'ouverture (3) de sorte à permettre la distribution d'un fluide contenu dans le corps (1), ladite pompe étant montée sur l'ouverture (3) par l'intermédiaire de la frette (6).Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a dispensing pump (22) is mounted on the opening (3) so as to allow the distribution of a fluid contained in the body (1) , said pump being mounted on the opening (3) via the hoop (6).
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