EP1957204B1 - Cover member, method of producing one such member and fluid product dispenser using one such member - Google Patents

Cover member, method of producing one such member and fluid product dispenser using one such member Download PDF

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EP1957204B1
EP1957204B1 EP06831258.6A EP06831258A EP1957204B1 EP 1957204 B1 EP1957204 B1 EP 1957204B1 EP 06831258 A EP06831258 A EP 06831258A EP 1957204 B1 EP1957204 B1 EP 1957204B1
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Gilles Jourdin
Cédric MESNIL
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D51/00—Making hollow objects
    • B21D51/16—Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects
    • B21D51/38—Making inlet or outlet arrangements of cans, tins, baths, bottles, or other vessels; Making can ends; Making closures
    • B21D51/44—Making closures, e.g. caps
    • 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
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining

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  • the present invention relates to a cover member (hoop) intended to be mounted on a fixing ring, the ring and the covering member together forming a fixing device for fixing a dispensing system, such as a pump or a valve , on the neck of a container.
  • the present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a cover member.
  • the present invention also relates to a fluid dispenser comprising a container, a dispensing system (pump or valve) and a fastening device incorporating a covering member of the invention.
  • Such fluid dispensers are frequently used in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
  • the cover member of the ring may have several technical and / or aesthetic functions.
  • a first technical function of the cover member is to maintain or block the fixing ring on the neck of the container. Indeed, one can use the cover member to prevent the ring from deforming outwardly and thus to disengage the neck of the container.
  • Another aesthetic function of the covering member is to dress the fixing ring so as to give it an aesthetic appearance. The covering member is then produced with materials and shapes that make it attractive to the eye.
  • the cover member may be made of plastic or metal.
  • the cover member performs an aesthetic or technical function, it is important that it is fixedly held on the fixing ring. In fact, the covering organ must not be able to be torn off easily from the ring by pulling on it. It is therefore necessary that the attachment between the cover member and the ring has a high resistance or held to traction.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a cover member whose tensile strength and rotation is particularly important.
  • the present invention provides a cover member for mounting on a fixing ring, the ring and the cover member together forming a fastening device for securing a dispensing system, such as a pump or a valve, on a container neck, the covering member having a generally cylindrical general configuration and comprising an outer wall, and an inner wall intended to come into tight contact around the ring, the inner wall forming at least one long groove recessed from a base area, characterized in that said groove is formed of a plurality of groove segments separated by non-grooved areas so as to form a locally interrupted groove.
  • the inner wall of the cover member is provided with groove segments arranged in one or more lines.
  • groove segments arranged in one or more lines.
  • the grooves may be arranged substantially vertically, that is to say parallel to the axis of the cylindrical covering member.
  • the grooves may be disposed substantially horizontally so as to form interrupted annular grooves. It is also possible to form the grooves obliquely. The ends of the groove segments make it possible to improve the tensile strength and / or the rotation.
  • the ends participate amply in the tensile strength.
  • the ends participate greatly in the rotational behavior.
  • the ends participate in holding both in rotation and in traction.
  • the ends participate in holding the fact that the plastic material constituting the fixing ring flows in the segments and thus makes as many locking points that prevent pulling withdrawal or rotational movement.
  • the multiplication of segments makes it possible to obtain an important holding.
  • the ends of the segments provide a holding in the direction corresponding to the orientation of the grooves.
  • the segments of a groove are elongate in the longitudinal direction of the rib, each segment forming two ends and two long edges, the adjacent ends of two segments being separated by the base zone.
  • the long edges provide a hold in a given direction and the ends provide a hold in the perpendicular direction.
  • the segments are made by displacement of material so that each segment is bordered by clumps of displaced material.
  • These clusters of displaced material themselves constitute relief or hollow profiles which participate even more in holding the cover member on the fixing ring.
  • the present invention also defines a first method of manufacturing a cover member as defined above, comprising the following successive steps: a) producing a metal stamping cover member, then b) machining the segments by removing the material for forming interrupted grooves.
  • the only drawback with the material removal machining technique is that it generates metal chips or debris that are difficult to remove completely. Therefore, the present invention provides another method of manufacture wherein the machining step is by material displacement, not by material removal.
  • the material displacement machining technique has the advantage of not generating any metal chips or debris. In this case, one can for example perform this machining step by pushing or knurling.
  • the invention also defines a fluid dispenser comprising a container, a dispensing system and a fastener incorporating a cover member as defined above.
  • An interesting principle of the invention consists in producing a network of discrete groove segments, these segments being separated by smooth or raised zones, which will also participate, together with the segments, in the holding of the covering member on the fixing ring.
  • the cover member performs both technical and aesthetic functions. Indeed, the covering member is a member visible from the outside which therefore gives an aesthetic appearance. This is why the covering member will be designated in the rest of the description by a term frequently used in the fields of perfumery and cosmetics, namely wrapping band. The term dressing is particularly appropriate, since the hoop dresses the fixing ring, as will be seen below.
  • the hoop has been designated as a whole by reference numeral 1. It can be made of plastic or metal. It has a generally cylindrical general configuration with a hollow interior. More specifically, the hoop comprises a substantially cylindrical case 10 comprising a lower end 11 and an upper end which is extends inwardly in the form of a tucked flap 12. The edge of the tucked flap 12 defines an opening 13 which extends through the shank 10.
  • the shank 10 includes a visible outer wall 14 and an inner wall 15.
  • the inner wall 15 is provided with recessed grooves 16 with respect to a smooth cylindrical base area 151.
  • the grooves are formed from finished groove segments 17 which extend vertically, that is, ie, parallel to the axis X of the cylinder formed by the barrel 10.
  • the inner wall 15 of the barrel 10 is thus provided with 24 grooves 16 themselves each formed by 3 segments of grooves which extend in the direction of the groove .
  • the grooves 16 extend parallel to each other and are distributed on the wall equidistantly. Another provision is also possible.
  • the number of grooves can also vary. Referring to the figure 2 it can be seen that each groove 16 comprises 3 segments 17 which are separated by non-grooved or smooth zones. These non-grooved areas may be formed by the base area 151.
  • the segments 17 have an elongated configuration which is in the same longitudinal direction as the grooves 16. Thus, each segment forms two ends 171 and two long edges 172, as can be seen in FIG. see him on the figure 2 .
  • the segments can also be made with a less elongated configuration so that each segment has a rather punctual shape.
  • the grooves can be likened to a dashed or dashed line whose dashed lines consist of groove segments.
  • a feature of this first embodiment lies in the fact that the grooves 16 are vertical, that is to say that they extend parallel to the axis X of the cylinder formed by the barrel 10.
  • the grooves 16 do not advantageously extend not to the level of the lower end 11, but start a little higher leaving a lower area free of grooves. It is the same at the lower end of the barrel 10 which is also free of grooves.
  • the cover band 1 is intended to cooperate with a fixing ring 2 which has a configuration quite conventional for the field of perfumery and cosmetics.
  • the ring can be made of plastic.
  • the fixing ring 2 comprises a skirt 20 defining tabs 21 separated by vertical longitudinal slots 22. Each tab 21 internally forms fastening heads 23 which project inwards.
  • the tabs 21 are separated by the slots 22 so as to confer a certain deformation capacity to the tabs which will be necessary to engage the ring on the neck.
  • the skirt 20 is connected at its upper end to a plate 24 which extends inwardly forming a latching housing 25 whose function will be given below.
  • the ring 2 comprises a guide wall 26 which advantageously extends upwards in alignment with the skirt 20
  • a dispensing system 3 which is the occurrence of a pump, is engaged in the detent housing 25 of the ring 2.
  • the pump 3 comprises a body 31 defining at its lower end an inlet 32 and at its upper end a collar 33
  • the pump 3 also comprises an actuating rod 34 which is movable back and forth inside the body 3.
  • the actuating rod 34 protrudes out of the housing. body and receives an actuating head 35 which is here in the form of a pusher.
  • the actuating rod 34 is moved inside the body 31, which has the effect of dispensing a dose of fluid. This is a pump quite classic in the field of pharmacy or cosmetics.
  • the ring 2 is intended to fix the pump 3 on a container, which is here designated by the reference numeral 4.
  • This container which is only partially represented comprises a neck 40 which defines an opening communicating the interior of the container. container with the outside.
  • the collar 40 defines an annular upper end edge 41 and an outer peripheral shoulder 42.
  • the fixing ring 2 cooperates with this neck by engagement of the attachment heads 23 below the shoulder 42.
  • a neck seal 27 is compressed between the upper edge 41 and the plate 24 of the ring 2.
  • the heads 23 To reach below the shoulder 42, the heads 23 must first pass beyond the shoulder 42. This is possible because the tabs 21 can deform radially outwardly to pass the shoulder 42. Once the shoulder has passed, the heads 23 can at least partially be housed below the shoulder 42.
  • the trim band 1 is mounted on the fixing ring 2 so as to block the tabs 21 around the neck 40.
  • the inner wall 15 of the trim band comes into tight contact with the outer wall of the ring, which is here formed by the skirt 20 and the guide wall 26.
  • the inner diameter of the base area is preferably slightly smaller than the diameter of the fixing ring.
  • the plastic material constituting the ring 2 will flow in the groove segments 17.
  • figure 3 we see the trim band 1 engaged partially on the ring 2, namely only at the guide wall 26.
  • the figure 4 which shows in an enlarged way the detail of the figure 3 it can be seen that the segments 17 are filled with the constituent material of the ring 2.
  • the band 1 completely surrounds the ring 2 with the lower end 11 of the band located below the lower end of the ring and the flap returning bearing on the upper end of the guide wall 26.
  • the grooves 16 formed by the segments 17, are filled by the skirt 20 and the guide wall 26
  • the diameter of the hoop at the bottoms of the groove segments is advantageously substantially equal to the external diameter of the ring at the level of the skirt.
  • the vertical disposition of the grooves prevents any rotation of the hoop around the ring.
  • This rotational behavior is mainly provided by the edges 172 of the segments.
  • the ends of the segments also participate in the holding of the hoop on the ring, mainly with respect to the tensile strength to prevent the withdrawal of the hoop from the ring by pulling on the hoop .
  • the creep qualities of the plastic material have been well known for a long time. These creep characteristics allow the constituent plastic material of the ring to flow inside the segments.
  • the substantially perpendicular orientation of the ends relative to the edges thus ensures good resistance both in traction and in rotation. This is not the case with continuous grooves as in the aforementioned prior art documents.
  • Such locally interrupted grooves can be made in a variety of ways.
  • the grooves can be produced in one and the same manufacturing step, for example by molding plastics material. It suffices to provide a mold imprint capable of producing the separated segments. It is also possible to make such a metal band in a single stage of manufacture, such as by molding, although this is very practical.
  • the hoop of the invention is made in two successive steps, namely a first step of making a hoop by metal stamping so as to form the smooth inner wall, and then machining the segments by removal of material or displacement of material to form discontinuous grooves.
  • the material displacement machining technique is preferred since it does not generate chips or metal debris.
  • each segment 17 comprises two opposite ends 171 connected by two edges 172.
  • Each projection extends hollow with respect to the base zone 151 defined by the internal wall 15.
  • the segment 17 thus projects into hollow forming two flanks 174 converging towards a groove bottom 173.
  • the segment 17 thus has a substantially triangular section. This shape allows better penetration of the constituent material of the fixing ring. Since the segment was here obtained by displacement of material, for example by embossing or knurling, the segment is bordered by clusters of displaced material.
  • the trim band 1 'here comprises oblique grooves 16' which extend parallel to each other.
  • the angle of the oblique grooves 16 'with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hoop is approximately 45 °.
  • the grooves 16 ' are formed from segments 17 separated by the smooth zone 151. These segments 17 may be made with any technique such as for example the molding, removal or displacement of material. Due to the inclined orientation of the segments 17, they are arranged in the diamond manner with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hoop. This diamond arrangement ensures good resistance both in rotation and traction.
  • FIG 7 another embodiment of a hoop 1 "according to the invention is seen, in which the grooves 16" extend horizontally so as to form annular grooves locally. interrupted, which can also be performed by any technique.
  • the grooves 16 "ensure a very good tensile strength.
  • a principle of the invention can be seen in the fact of forming localized, point or discrete segments at the inner wall of a trim band, or more generally of a cover member, intended to be engaged around a pump or valve mounting ring.

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La présente invention concerne un organe de recouvrement (frette) destiné à être monté sur une bague de fixation, la bague et l'organe de recouvrement formant ensemble un dispositif de fixation pour fixer un système de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, sur le col d'un récipient. La présente invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication d'un tel organe de recouvrement. La présente invention concerne aussi un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un récipient, un système de distribution (pompe ou valve) et un dispositif de fixation intégrant un organe de recouvrement de l'invention. De tels distributeurs de produit fluide sont fréquemment utilisés dans les domaines de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou encore de la pharmacie.The present invention relates to a cover member (hoop) intended to be mounted on a fixing ring, the ring and the covering member together forming a fixing device for fixing a dispensing system, such as a pump or a valve , on the neck of a container. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a cover member. The present invention also relates to a fluid dispenser comprising a container, a dispensing system (pump or valve) and a fastening device incorporating a covering member of the invention. Such fluid dispensers are frequently used in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.

L'organe de recouvrement de la bague peut avoir plusieurs fonctions technique et/ou esthétique. Une première fonction technique de l'organe de recouvrement est de maintenir ou de bloquer la bague de fixation sur le col du récipient. En effet, on peut se servir de l'organe de recouvrement pour empêcher la bague de se déformer vers l'extérieur et ainsi de se désengager du col du récipient. Une autre fonction esthétique de l'organe de recouvrement est d'habiller la bague de fixation de manière à lui conférer un aspect esthétique. On réalise alors l'organe de recouvrement avec des matériaux et des formes permettant de lui conférer un attrait esthétique. L'organe de recouvrement peut être fabriqué en matière plastique ou en métal.The cover member of the ring may have several technical and / or aesthetic functions. A first technical function of the cover member is to maintain or block the fixing ring on the neck of the container. Indeed, one can use the cover member to prevent the ring from deforming outwardly and thus to disengage the neck of the container. Another aesthetic function of the covering member is to dress the fixing ring so as to give it an aesthetic appearance. The covering member is then produced with materials and shapes that make it attractive to the eye. The cover member may be made of plastic or metal.

Que l'organe de recouvrement remplisse une fonction esthétique ou technique, il est important qu'il soit fixement maintenu sur la bague de fixation. En effet, l'organe de recouvrement ne doit pas pouvoir être arraché facilement de la bague en tirant dessus. Il faut donc que la fixation entre l'organe de recouvrement et la bague présente une haute résistance ou tenue à la traction. Pour améliorer la tenue de l'organe de recouvrement sur la bague, il est déjà connu de réaliser la paroi interne de la frette destinée à venir en contact serrant avec la bague avec des projections qui font saillie vers l'intérieur. Ceci est notamment le cas dans les documents EP-0 704 250 et US-6 253 941 . Dans le document européen précité, il est prévu de réaliser des reliefs obliques sur la paroi interne de l'organe de recouvrement. Ces reliefs obliques permettent de retirer facilement l'organe de recouvrement de la frette dans un but de recyclage. Dans le document américain précité, il est prévu de réaliser des rainures ou des nervures annulaires continues au niveau de la paroi interne de l'organe de recouvrement. Ces rainures ou nervures confèrent une bonne résistance à la traction, mais sont totalement inefficaces en ce qui concerne la tenue de l'organe de recouvrement en rotation.Whether the cover member performs an aesthetic or technical function, it is important that it is fixedly held on the fixing ring. In fact, the covering organ must not be able to be torn off easily from the ring by pulling on it. It is therefore necessary that the attachment between the cover member and the ring has a high resistance or held to traction. To improve the behavior of the cover member on the ring, it is already known to make the inner wall of the hoop intended to come into tight contact with the ring with projections projecting inwards. This is particularly the case in the documents EP-0 704 250 and US-6,253,941 . In the aforementioned European document, oblique reliefs are provided on the internal wall of the covering member. These oblique reliefs allow easy removal of the cover member of the hoop for recycling purposes. In the aforementioned US document, it is intended to make continuous annular grooves or ribs at the inner wall of the cover member. These grooves or ribs provide good tensile strength, but are totally ineffective with respect to the holding of the rotating cover member.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités de l'art antérieur en définissant un organe de recouvrement dont la tenue à la traction et à la rotation est particulièrement importante.The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a cover member whose tensile strength and rotation is particularly important.

Pour atteindre ce but, la présente invention propose un organe de recouvrement destiné à être monté sur une bague de fixation, la bague et l'organe de recouvrement formant ensemble un dispositif de fixation pour fixer un système de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, sur un col de récipient, l'organe de recouvrement présentant une configuration générale sensiblement cylindrique et comprenant une paroi externe , et une paroi interne destinée à venir en contact serrant autour de la bague, la paroi interne formant au moins une rainure longiligne en creux à partir d'une zone de base, caractérisé en ce que cette rainure est formée de plusieurs segments de rainures séparés par des zones non rainurées de manière à former une rainure localement interrompue.To achieve this object, the present invention provides a cover member for mounting on a fixing ring, the ring and the cover member together forming a fastening device for securing a dispensing system, such as a pump or a valve, on a container neck, the covering member having a generally cylindrical general configuration and comprising an outer wall, and an inner wall intended to come into tight contact around the ring, the inner wall forming at least one long groove recessed from a base area, characterized in that said groove is formed of a plurality of groove segments separated by non-grooved areas so as to form a locally interrupted groove.

En d'autres termes, la paroi interne de l'organe de recouvrement est pourvue de segments de rainures disposés en une ou plusieurs ligne(s). En effet, il est envisageable de ne réaliser qu'une seule rainure qui s'étend avec un parcours géométrique (hélicoïdale, sinusoïdale, etc.), ou irrégulier. Bien entendu, pour des raisons pratiques, il est plus facile de réaliser les rainures sous la forme de lignes rectilignes qui s'étendent parallèlement les unes aux autres. On peut par exemple disposer les rainures sensiblement verticalement, c'est-à-dire parallèlement à l'axe de l'organe de recouvrement cylindrique. En variante, on peut disposer les rainures sensiblement horizontalement de manière à former des rainures annulaires interrompues. On peut également former les rainures obliquement. Les extrémités des segments de rainure permettent d'améliorer la tenue à la traction et/ou à la rotation. Dans le cas de rainures disposées verticalement, les extrémités participent amplement à la tenue à la traction. Dans le cas de rainures annulaires horizontales, les extrémités participent grandement à la tenue en rotation. Dans le cas de rainures obliques, les extrémités participent à la tenue à la fois en rotation et en traction. Les extrémités participent à la tenue du fait que la matière plastique constitutive de la bague de fixation flue dans les segments et réalise ainsi autant de points de blocage qui empêchent le retrait par traction ou le déplacement en rotation. De ce fait, la multiplication de segments permet d'obtenir une tenue importante. En d'autres termes, les extrémités des segments confèrent une tenue dans la direction correspondant à l'orientation des rainures.In other words, the inner wall of the cover member is provided with groove segments arranged in one or more lines. Indeed, it is conceivable to make only one groove that extends with a geometric path (helical, sinusoidal, etc.), or irregular. Of course, for practical reasons, it is easier to make the grooves in the form of straight lines that extend parallel to each other. For example, the grooves may be arranged substantially vertically, that is to say parallel to the axis of the cylindrical covering member. Alternatively, the grooves may be disposed substantially horizontally so as to form interrupted annular grooves. It is also possible to form the grooves obliquely. The ends of the groove segments make it possible to improve the tensile strength and / or the rotation. In the case of grooves arranged vertically, the ends participate amply in the tensile strength. In the case of horizontal annular grooves, the ends participate greatly in the rotational behavior. In the case of oblique grooves, the ends participate in holding both in rotation and in traction. The ends participate in holding the fact that the plastic material constituting the fixing ring flows in the segments and thus makes as many locking points that prevent pulling withdrawal or rotational movement. As a result, the multiplication of segments makes it possible to obtain an important holding. In other words, the ends of the segments provide a holding in the direction corresponding to the orientation of the grooves.

Selon une forme de réalisation avantageuse, les segments d'une rainure sont allongés dans le sens longitudinal de la nervure, chaque segment formant deux extrémités et deux bords longs, les extrémités adjacentes de deux segments étant séparées par la zone de base. Les bords longs confèrent une tenue dans une direction donnée et les extrémités confèrent une tenue dans la direction perpendiculaire.According to an advantageous embodiment, the segments of a groove are elongate in the longitudinal direction of the rib, each segment forming two ends and two long edges, the adjacent ends of two segments being separated by the base zone. The long edges provide a hold in a given direction and the ends provide a hold in the perpendicular direction.

Selon une autre forme de réalisation pratique, les segments sont réalisés par déplacement de matière de sorte que chaque segment est bordé par des amas de matière déplacée. Ces amas de matière déplacée constituent eux-mêmes des profils en relief ou en creux qui participent encore davantage à la tenue de l'organe de recouvrement sur la bague de fixation.According to another practical embodiment, the segments are made by displacement of material so that each segment is bordered by clumps of displaced material. These clusters of displaced material themselves constitute relief or hollow profiles which participate even more in holding the cover member on the fixing ring.

La présente invention définit également un premier procédé de fabrication d'un organe de recouvrement tel que défini ci-dessus, comprenant les étapes successives suivantes : a) réaliser un organe de recouvrement par emboutissage de métal, puis b) usiner les segments par enlèvement de matière pour former des rainures interrompues. Le seul inconvénient avec la technique d'usinage par enlèvement de matière est qu'elle génère des copeaux ou débris métalliques qu'il est difficile de retirer totalement. Par conséquent, la présente invention propose un autre procédé de fabrication dans lequel l'étape d'usinage se fait par déplacement de matière, et non pas par enlèvement de matière. La technique d'usinage par déplacement de matière a l'avantage de ne générer aucun copeau ou débris métallique. Dans ce cas, on peut par exemple réaliser cette étape d'usinage par repoussage ou moletage.The present invention also defines a first method of manufacturing a cover member as defined above, comprising the following successive steps: a) producing a metal stamping cover member, then b) machining the segments by removing the material for forming interrupted grooves. The only drawback with the material removal machining technique is that it generates metal chips or debris that are difficult to remove completely. Therefore, the present invention provides another method of manufacture wherein the machining step is by material displacement, not by material removal. The material displacement machining technique has the advantage of not generating any metal chips or debris. In this case, one can for example perform this machining step by pushing or knurling.

L'invention définit également un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un récipient, un système de distribution et un dispositif de fixation intégrant un organe de recouvrement tels que définis ci-dessus.The invention also defines a fluid dispenser comprising a container, a dispensing system and a fastener incorporating a cover member as defined above.

Un principe intéressant de l'invention consiste à réaliser un réseau de segments de rainure discrets, ces segments étant séparés par des zones lisses ou en relief, qui vont également participer, ensemble avec les segments, à la tenue de l'organe de recouvrement sur la bague de fixation.An interesting principle of the invention consists in producing a network of discrete groove segments, these segments being separated by smooth or raised zones, which will also participate, together with the segments, in the holding of the covering member on the fixing ring.

L'invention sera maintenant plus amplement décrite en référence aux dessins donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention.The invention will now be further described with reference to the drawings which give by way of non-limiting examples several embodiments of the invention.

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  • la figure 1 est une vue éclatée partiellement en coupe et partiellement en plan d'un distributeur de produit fluide mettant en oeuvre un organe de recouvrement selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue très fortement agrandie d'un détail de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une vue correspondant à la figure 1 mais à l'état monté,
  • la figure 4 est une vue très fortement agrandie d'un détail de la figure 3,
  • la figure 5 est une vue très fortement agrandie d'un segment de rainure réalisé par déplacement de matière, et
  • les figures 6 et 7 sont des vues en coupe de deux organes de recouvrement selon encore deux autres modes de réalisation de l'invention.
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  • the figure 1 is an exploded view partially in section and partly in plan of a fluid dispenser implementing a cover member according to a first embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a very greatly enlarged view of a detail of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 is a view corresponding to the figure 1 but in the assembled state,
  • the figure 4 is a very greatly enlarged view of a detail of the figure 3 ,
  • the figure 5 is a very greatly enlarged view of a groove segment made by material displacement, and
  • the Figures 6 and 7 are cross-sectional views of two cover members according to two further embodiments of the invention.

Dans les exemples de réalisation utilisés pour illustrer la présente invention, l'organe de recouvrement remplit des fonctions à la fois techniques et esthétiques. En effet, l'organe de recouvrement constitue un organe visible de l'extérieur qui confère par conséquent un aspect esthétique. Cest pourquoi l'organe de recouvrement sera désigné dans la suite de la description par un terme fréquemment utilisé dans les domaines de la parfumerie et de la cosmétique, à savoir frette d'habillage. Le terme d'habillage est particulièrement bien approprié, étant donné que la frette habille la bague de fixation, comme on le verra ci-après.In the exemplary embodiments used to illustrate the present invention, the cover member performs both technical and aesthetic functions. Indeed, the covering member is a member visible from the outside which therefore gives an aesthetic appearance. This is why the covering member will be designated in the rest of the description by a term frequently used in the fields of perfumery and cosmetics, namely wrapping band. The term dressing is particularly appropriate, since the hoop dresses the fixing ring, as will be seen below.

On se référera tout d'abord aux figures 1 à 4 pour expliquer en détail le premier mode de réalisation d'une frette d'habillage selon l'invention. La frette a été désignée dans son ensemble par la référence numérique 1. Elle peut être réalisée en matière plastique ou en métal. Elle présente une configuration générale sensiblement cylindrique avec un intérieur creux. Plus précisément, la frette comprend un fut sensiblement cylindrique 10 comprenant une extrémité inférieure 11 et une extrémité supérieure qui se prolonge vers l'intérieur sous la forme d'un rabat rentrant 12. Le bord du rabat rentrant 12 définit une ouverture 13 qui s'étend à travers le fût 10. Le fût 10 comprend une paroi externe visible 14 et une paroi interne 15.We will first refer to Figures 1 to 4 to explain in detail the first embodiment of a trim band according to the invention. The hoop has been designated as a whole by reference numeral 1. It can be made of plastic or metal. It has a generally cylindrical general configuration with a hollow interior. More specifically, the hoop comprises a substantially cylindrical case 10 comprising a lower end 11 and an upper end which is extends inwardly in the form of a tucked flap 12. The edge of the tucked flap 12 defines an opening 13 which extends through the shank 10. The shank 10 includes a visible outer wall 14 and an inner wall 15.

Selon l'invention, la paroi interne 15 est pourvue de rainures en creux 16 par rapport à une zone de base lisse cylindrique 151. Les rainures sont formées à partir de segments finis de rainure 17 qui s'étendent verticalement, c'est-à-dire parallèlement à l'axe X du cylindre formé par le fût 10. La paroi interne 15 du fût 10 est ainsi pourvue de 24 rainures 16 elles-mêmes formées chacune par 3 segments de rainures qui s'étendent dans la direction de la rainure. Les rainures 16 s'étendent parallèlement les unes aux autres et sont réparties sur la paroi de manière équidistante. Une autre disposition est également possible. Le nombre de rainures peut également varier. En se référant à la figure 2, on peut voir que chaque rainure 16 comprend 3 segments 17 qui sont séparées par des zones non rainurées ou lisse. Ces zones non rainurées peuvent être formées par la zone de base 151. Les segments 17 présentent une configuration allongée qui va dans le même sens longitudinal que les rainures 16. Ainsi, chaque segment forme deux extrémités 171 et deux bords longs 172, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2. On peut également réaliser les segments avec une configuration moins allongée de sorte que chaque segment présente une forme plutôt ponctuelle. Les rainures peuvent être assimilées à une ligne discontinue ou pointillée dont les pointillés sont constitués par des segments de rainure.According to the invention, the inner wall 15 is provided with recessed grooves 16 with respect to a smooth cylindrical base area 151. The grooves are formed from finished groove segments 17 which extend vertically, that is, ie, parallel to the axis X of the cylinder formed by the barrel 10. The inner wall 15 of the barrel 10 is thus provided with 24 grooves 16 themselves each formed by 3 segments of grooves which extend in the direction of the groove . The grooves 16 extend parallel to each other and are distributed on the wall equidistantly. Another provision is also possible. The number of grooves can also vary. Referring to the figure 2 it can be seen that each groove 16 comprises 3 segments 17 which are separated by non-grooved or smooth zones. These non-grooved areas may be formed by the base area 151. The segments 17 have an elongated configuration which is in the same longitudinal direction as the grooves 16. Thus, each segment forms two ends 171 and two long edges 172, as can be seen in FIG. see him on the figure 2 . The segments can also be made with a less elongated configuration so that each segment has a rather punctual shape. The grooves can be likened to a dashed or dashed line whose dashed lines consist of groove segments.

Une caractéristique de ce premier mode de réalisation réside dans le fait que les rainures 16 sont verticales, c'est-à-dire qu'elles s'étendent parallèlement à l'axe X du cylindre formé par le fût 10. Les rainures 16 ne s'étendent avantageusement pas jusqu'au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure 11, mais commencent un peu plus haut en laissant une zone inférieure exempte de rainures. Il en est de même au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure du fût 10 qui est également exempt de rainures.A feature of this first embodiment lies in the fact that the grooves 16 are vertical, that is to say that they extend parallel to the axis X of the cylinder formed by the barrel 10. The grooves 16 do not advantageously extend not to the level of the lower end 11, but start a little higher leaving a lower area free of grooves. It is the same at the lower end of the barrel 10 which is also free of grooves.

La frette d'habillage 1 est destinée à coopérer avec une bague de fixation 2 qui présente une configuration tout à fait conventionnelle pour le domaine de la parfumerie et de la cosmétique. La bague peut être réalisée en matière plastique. La bague de fixation 2 comprend une jupe 20 définissant des pattes 21 séparées par des fentes longitudinales verticales 22. Chaque patte 21 forme intérieurement des têtes d'accrochage 23 qui font saillie vers l'intérieur. Les pattes 21 sont séparées par les fentes 22 de manière à conférer une certaine capacité de déformation aux pattes qui sera nécessaire pour engager la bague sur le col. La jupe 20 est raccordée à son extrémité supérieure à un plateau 24 qui se prolonge vers l'intérieur en formant un logement d'encliquetage 25 dont la fonction sera donnée ci-après. D'autre part, la bague 2 comprend une paroi de guidage 26 qui s'étend avantageusement vers le haut en alignement avec la jupe 20The cover band 1 is intended to cooperate with a fixing ring 2 which has a configuration quite conventional for the field of perfumery and cosmetics. The ring can be made of plastic. The fixing ring 2 comprises a skirt 20 defining tabs 21 separated by vertical longitudinal slots 22. Each tab 21 internally forms fastening heads 23 which project inwards. The tabs 21 are separated by the slots 22 so as to confer a certain deformation capacity to the tabs which will be necessary to engage the ring on the neck. The skirt 20 is connected at its upper end to a plate 24 which extends inwardly forming a latching housing 25 whose function will be given below. On the other hand, the ring 2 comprises a guide wall 26 which advantageously extends upwards in alignment with the skirt 20

Un système de distribution 3, qui est l'occurrence une pompe, est engagé dans le logement d'encliquetage 25 de la bague 2. La pompe 3 comprend un corps 31 définissant à son extrémité inférieure une entrée 32 et à son extrémité supérieure une collerette 33 engagée par encliquetage à l'intérieur du logement 25. La pompe 3 comprend également une tige d'actionnement 34 qui est déplaçable en va-et-vient à l'intérieur du corps 3. La tige d'actionnement 34 fait saillie hors du corps et reçoit une tête d'actionnement 35 qui se présente ici sous la forme d'un poussoir. Ainsi, en appuyant sur le poussoir 35, la tige d'actionnement 34 est déplacée à l'intérieur du corps 31, ce qui a pour effet de distribuer une dose de produit fluide. Il s'agit là d'une pompe tout à fait classique dans le domaine de la pharmacie ou de la cosmétique.A dispensing system 3, which is the occurrence of a pump, is engaged in the detent housing 25 of the ring 2. The pump 3 comprises a body 31 defining at its lower end an inlet 32 and at its upper end a collar 33 The pump 3 also comprises an actuating rod 34 which is movable back and forth inside the body 3. The actuating rod 34 protrudes out of the housing. body and receives an actuating head 35 which is here in the form of a pusher. Thus, by pressing the pusher 35, the actuating rod 34 is moved inside the body 31, which has the effect of dispensing a dose of fluid. This is a pump quite classic in the field of pharmacy or cosmetics.

Comme susmentionné, la bague 2 est destinée à fixer la pompe 3 sur un récipient, qui est ici désigné par la référence numérique 4. Ce récipient qui n'est que partiellement représenté comprend un col 40 qui définit une ouverture faisant communiquer l'intérieur du récipient avec l'extérieur. Le col 40 définit un bord d'extrémité supérieur annulaire 41 et un épaulement périphérique extérieur 42. La bague de fixation 2 coopère avec ce col par engagement des têtes d'accrochage 23 en dessous de l'épaulement 42. Pour réaliser l'étanchéité, un joint de col 27 est comprimé entre le bord supérieur 41 et le plateau 24 de la bague 2. Pour parvenir en dessous de l'épaulement 42, les têtes 23 doivent d'abord passer au-delà de l'épaulement 42. Ceci est possible du fait que les pattes 21 peuvent se déformer radialement vers l'extérieur pour passer l'épaulement 42. Une fois l'épaulement passé, les têtes 23 peuvent au moins partiellement se loger en dessous de l'épaulement 42. De manière tout à fait conventionnelle, la frette d'habillage 1 est montée sur la bague de fixation 2 de manière à bloquer les pattes 21 autour du col 40. Pour ce faire, la paroi interne 15 de la frette d'habillage vient en contact serrant avec la paroi extérieure de la bague, qui est ici formée par la jupe 20 et la paroi de guidage 26. Le diamètre interne de la zone de base est de préférence légèrement inférieur au diamètre de la bague de fixation.As mentioned above, the ring 2 is intended to fix the pump 3 on a container, which is here designated by the reference numeral 4. This container which is only partially represented comprises a neck 40 which defines an opening communicating the interior of the container. container with the outside. The collar 40 defines an annular upper end edge 41 and an outer peripheral shoulder 42. The fixing ring 2 cooperates with this neck by engagement of the attachment heads 23 below the shoulder 42. To achieve sealing, a neck seal 27 is compressed between the upper edge 41 and the plate 24 of the ring 2. To reach below the shoulder 42, the heads 23 must first pass beyond the shoulder 42. This is possible because the tabs 21 can deform radially outwardly to pass the shoulder 42. Once the shoulder has passed, the heads 23 can at least partially be housed below the shoulder 42. Totally Conventional, the trim band 1 is mounted on the fixing ring 2 so as to block the tabs 21 around the neck 40. To do this, the inner wall 15 of the trim band comes into tight contact with the outer wall of the ring, which is here formed by the skirt 20 and the guide wall 26. The inner diameter of the base area is preferably slightly smaller than the diameter of the fixing ring.

Dans le cas de la frette selon le premier mode de réalisation, la matière plastique constitutive de la bague 2 va fluer dans les segments de rainure 17. Sur la figure 3, on voit la frette d'habillage 1 engagée partiellement sur la bague 2, à savoir uniquement au niveau de la paroi de guidage 26. En se rapportant à la figure 4 qui montre de façon agrandie le détail de la figure 3, on peut voir que les segments 17 sont remplis de la matière constitutive de la bague 2. En position finale non représentée, la frette 1 entoure complètement la bague 2 avec l'extrémité inférieure 11 de la frette située en dessous de l'extrémité inférieure de la bague et le rabat rentrant en appui sur l'extrémité supérieure de la paroi de guidage 26. Dans cette position d'assemblage finale, les rainures 16 constituées par les segments 17, sont remplies par la jupe 20 et la paroi de guidage 26. Le diamètre de la frette au niveau des fonds des segments de rainure est avantageusement sensiblement égal au diamètre externe de la bague au niveau de la jupe.In the case of the hoop according to the first embodiment, the plastic material constituting the ring 2 will flow in the groove segments 17. figure 3 , we see the trim band 1 engaged partially on the ring 2, namely only at the guide wall 26. Referring to the figure 4 which shows in an enlarged way the detail of the figure 3 it can be seen that the segments 17 are filled with the constituent material of the ring 2. In the end position not shown, the band 1 completely surrounds the ring 2 with the lower end 11 of the band located below the lower end of the ring and the flap returning bearing on the upper end of the guide wall 26. In this final assembly position, the grooves 16 formed by the segments 17, are filled by the skirt 20 and the guide wall 26 The diameter of the hoop at the bottoms of the groove segments is advantageously substantially equal to the external diameter of the ring at the level of the skirt.

La disposition verticale des rainures empêche toute rotation de la frette autour de la bague. Cette tenue en rotation est en majeure partie assurée par les bords 172 des segments. Selon l'invention, les extrémités des segments participent également à la tenue de la frette sur la bague, principalement en ce qui concerne la tenue à la traction permettant d'empêcher le retrait de la frette à partir de la bague en tirant sur la frette. Les qualités de fluage de la matière plastique sont bien connues depuis longtemps. Ces caractéristiques de fluage permettent à la matière plastique constitutive de la bague de fluer à l'intérieur des segments. L'orientation sensiblement perpendiculaire des extrémités par rapport aux bords assure ainsi une bonne tenue à la fois en traction et en rotation. Ceci n'est pas le cas avec des rainures continues comme dans les documents de l'art antérieur précités.The vertical disposition of the grooves prevents any rotation of the hoop around the ring. This rotational behavior is mainly provided by the edges 172 of the segments. According to the invention, the ends of the segments also participate in the holding of the hoop on the ring, mainly with respect to the tensile strength to prevent the withdrawal of the hoop from the ring by pulling on the hoop . The creep qualities of the plastic material have been well known for a long time. These creep characteristics allow the constituent plastic material of the ring to flow inside the segments. The substantially perpendicular orientation of the ends relative to the edges thus ensures good resistance both in traction and in rotation. This is not the case with continuous grooves as in the aforementioned prior art documents.

De telles rainures localement interrompues peuvent être réalisées de diverses manières. On peut par exemple réaliser les rainures au cours d'une seule et même étape de fabrication, comme par exemple par moulage de matière plastique. Il suffit de prévoir une empreinte de moule susceptible de réaliser les segments séparés. Il est également possible de réaliser une telle frette en métal en une seule et unique étape de fabrication, comme par exemple par moulage, bien que ceci ne soit très pratique. Avantageusement, la frette de l'invention est réalisée en deux étapes successives, à savoir une première étape consistant à réaliser une frette par emboutissage de métal de manière à former la paroi interne lisse, puis d'usiner les segments par enlèvement de matière ou déplacement de matière pour former des rainures discontinues. La technique d'usinage par déplacement de matière est préférée étant donné qu'elle ne génère pas de copeaux ni de débris de métal. On peut par exemple utiliser des techniques de repoussage ou de moletage pour usiner les segments par déplacement de matière. La figure 5 est une représentation très fortement agrandie d'un segment usiné par déplacement de matière. Comme précédemment mentionné, chaque segment 17 comprend deux extrémités opposées 171 reliées par deux bords 172. Chaque projection s'étend en creux par rapport à la zone de base 151 définie par la paroi interne 15. Le segment 17 se projette ainsi en creux en formant deux flancs 174 qui convergent vers un fond de rainure 173. Le segment 17 présente ainsi une section sensiblement triangulaire. Cette forme permet une meilleure pénétration de la matière constitutive de la bague de fixation. Etant donné que le segment a été ici obtenu par déplacement de matière, par exemple par repoussage ou moletage, le segment est bordé par des amas de matière déplacée. On peut notamment voir sur la figuré 5 que le pourtour complet du segment est bordé par une barbe périphérique qui fait saillie par rapport à la zone de base 151. Cette barbe forme un profil saillant qui favorisent encore davantage la tenue de la frette sur la bague. Deux segments sont ainsi réparés par deux amas de matière déplacée et une plage de zone de base 151.Such locally interrupted grooves can be made in a variety of ways. For example, the grooves can be produced in one and the same manufacturing step, for example by molding plastics material. It suffices to provide a mold imprint capable of producing the separated segments. It is also possible to make such a metal band in a single stage of manufacture, such as by molding, although this is very practical. Advantageously, the hoop of the invention is made in two successive steps, namely a first step of making a hoop by metal stamping so as to form the smooth inner wall, and then machining the segments by removal of material or displacement of material to form discontinuous grooves. The material displacement machining technique is preferred since it does not generate chips or metal debris. For example, embossing or knurling techniques can be used to machine segments by moving material. The figure 5 is a very greatly enlarged representation of a segment machined by displacement of matter. As previously mentioned, each segment 17 comprises two opposite ends 171 connected by two edges 172. Each projection extends hollow with respect to the base zone 151 defined by the internal wall 15. The segment 17 thus projects into hollow forming two flanks 174 converging towards a groove bottom 173. The segment 17 thus has a substantially triangular section. This shape allows better penetration of the constituent material of the fixing ring. Since the segment was here obtained by displacement of material, for example by embossing or knurling, the segment is bordered by clusters of displaced material. It can be seen in particular in Figure 5 that the entire periphery of the segment is bordered by a peripheral barb which protrudes from the base area 151. This beard forms a protruding profile which further promote the holding of the band on the ring. . Two segments are thus repaired by two clusters of displaced material and a base zone range 151.

En se référant à la figure 6, on peut voir un autre mode de réalisation pour une frette d'habillage selon l'invention. La frette d'habillage 1' comprend ici des rainures obliques 16' qui s'étendent parallèlement les unes aux autres. L'angle des rainures obliques 16' par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la frette est d'environ 45°. On peut voir sur la figure 7 que les rainures 16' sont formées à partir de segments 17 séparées par la zone lisse 151. Ces segments 17 peuvent être réalisés avec n'importe quelle technique comme par exemple le moulage, l'enlèvement ou le déplacement de matière. Du fait de l'orientation inclinée des segments 17, ceux-ci sont disposés à la manière de losange par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la frette. Cette disposition en losange assure une bonne tenue à la fois en rotation et en traction.Referring to the figure 6 we can see another embodiment for a trim band according to the invention. The trim band 1 'here comprises oblique grooves 16' which extend parallel to each other. The angle of the oblique grooves 16 'with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hoop is approximately 45 °. We can see on the figure 7 that the grooves 16 'are formed from segments 17 separated by the smooth zone 151. These segments 17 may be made with any technique such as for example the molding, removal or displacement of material. Due to the inclined orientation of the segments 17, they are arranged in the diamond manner with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hoop. This diamond arrangement ensures good resistance both in rotation and traction.

En se référant à la figure 7, on voit encore un autre mode de réalisation d'une frette 1" selon l'invention, dans laquelle les rainures 16" s'étendent horizontalement de manière à former des rainures annulaires localement interrompues, qui peuvent être également réalisées par n'importe quelle technique. Les rainures 16" assurent une très bonne tenue à la traction.Referring to the figure 7 another embodiment of a hoop 1 "according to the invention is seen, in which the grooves 16" extend horizontally so as to form annular grooves locally. interrupted, which can also be performed by any technique. The grooves 16 "ensure a very good tensile strength.

Un principe de l'invention peut être vu dans le fait de former des segments localisés, ponctuelles ou discrètes au niveau de la paroi interne d'une frette d'habillage, ou plus généralement d'un organe de recouvrement, destiné à être engagé autour d'une bague de fixation de pompe ou de valve.A principle of the invention can be seen in the fact of forming localized, point or discrete segments at the inner wall of a trim band, or more generally of a cover member, intended to be engaged around a pump or valve mounting ring.

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  1. A covering member (1; 1'; 1") for mounting on a fastener ring (2), the ring and the covering member cooperating with each other to form a fastener device for fastening a dispenser system (3), such as a pump or a valve, on a receptacle neck (40), the covering member presenting a general configuration that is substantially cylindrical and that includes an outside wall (14) and an inside wall (15) for coming into clamping contact around the ring (2), the inside wall forming at least one elongate groove (16) hollowed out in a base zone (151), the covering member being characterized in that the groove is formed by a plurality of groove segments (17) that are separated by non-groove zones in such a manner as to form a groove that is interrupted locally.
  2. A covering member according to claim 1, in which the grooves (16) are disposed substantially vertically.
  3. A covering member according to claim 1, in which the grooves (16') are disposed substantially horizontally, forming annular grooves that are interrupted.
  4. A covering member according to claim 1, in which the grooves (16") are disposed substantially obliquely.
  5. A covering member according to any preceding claim, in which the segments (17) of a groove are elongate in the longitudinal direction of the rib, each segment forming two ends (171) and two long edges (172), the adjacent ends of two segments being separated by the base zone (151).
  6. A covering member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which the segments (17) are made by displacing material, such that each segment is bordered by lumps of displaced material (175).
  7. A method of manufacturing a covering member according to claims 1 to 5, the method comprising the following successive steps:
    a) making a covering member by stamping metal, and
    b) machining the inside wall by removing material so as to form interrupted grooves.
  8. A method of manufacturing a covering member according to claim 6, the method comprising the following successive steps:
    a) making a covering member by stamping metal,and
    b) machining the inside wall by displacing material so as to form interrupted grooves.
  9. A method according to claim 8, in which the machining step is performed by embossing or by knurling.
  10. A fluid dispenser comprising a receptacle, a dispenser system, and a fastener device that integrates a covering member according to claims 1 - 6.
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