EP2018227B1 - Dispositif de distribution - Google Patents

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EP2018227B1
EP2018227B1 EP07725025.6A EP07725025A EP2018227B1 EP 2018227 B1 EP2018227 B1 EP 2018227B1 EP 07725025 A EP07725025 A EP 07725025A EP 2018227 B1 EP2018227 B1 EP 2018227B1
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Reiker Canfield
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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
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0059—Components or details allowing operation in any orientation, e.g. for discharge in inverted position
    • 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
    • B05B11/0062—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • B05B11/007—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed being opened by deformation of a sealing element made of resiliently deformable material, e.g. flaps, skirts, duck-bill valves
    • 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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/026—Membranes separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside 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
    • B05B11/01—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
    • B05B11/1028—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall
    • B05B11/1032—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall actuated without substantial movement of the nozzle in the direction of the pressure stroke
    • 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
    • B05B11/1073—Springs
    • B05B11/1074—Springs located outside pump chambers
    • 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
    • B05B11/1073—Springs
    • B05B11/1077—Springs characterised by a particular shape or material
    • 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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/028—Pistons separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside 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
    • B05B11/01—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
    • B05B11/1028—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall
    • B05B11/1033—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall the deformable wall, the inlet and outlet valve elements being integrally formed, e.g. moulded

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  • the present invention relates to a dispenser according to claim 1.
  • dispenser device in the present invention is to be understood in particular as meaning a metering pump or hand-operated pump for dispensing a preferably cosmetic fluid.
  • it can also be any other dispensing device, such as a container, dispensing or spraying head, dispenser or the like, in particular for a cosmetic liquid, act.
  • cosmetic liquid is to be understood as meaning cosmetics, hair spray, hair lacquer, a deodorant, a foam, a gel, a paint spray, a sunscreen or skin care agent or the like.
  • other personal care products cleaning products, o. The like.
  • suspensions and fluids, in particular with gas phases comprises.
  • other liquids such as air freshener, and in particular also technical fluids and fluids, such as rust remover o. The like., Are used.
  • cosmetic liquid is often referred to below.
  • the WO 2004/073871 A2 discloses a dispenser with multiple pumping chambers. Each pumping chamber is limited by an elastically deformable pumping part. These pumping parts can be deformed simultaneously by a common actuating element, in order to simultaneously be able to dispense different liquids via a likewise common outlet valve.
  • the GB 2 155 435 A relates to a wall-mounted soap dispenser for liquid soap.
  • the dispenser has an openable housing that accommodates a removable bailer.
  • a pump with a single-outlet outlet valve is disposed on the housing and may have a dome-shaped pumping section.
  • the exhaust valve has a conical valve element which acts as an inlet and outlet valve.
  • the EP 1 084 669 A2 discloses a wall mountable dispenser.
  • the dispenser has a housing and a pump arranged thereon.
  • the pump has a dome-shaped pumping section, an inlet valve and an outlet valve defining a pumping space.
  • the outlet valve has a spring-loaded valve element, which is designed as a solid ball.
  • the US 2002/0074355 A1 relates to a wall-mountable viscous fluid dispenser.
  • the dispenser has a housing and a pump disposed thereon.
  • the pump has a dome-shaped pumping section, an inlet valve and a throttle, which delimit a pumping space.
  • the throttle element is cap-shaped, wherein a flat side is slit in the shape of a cross, so that four lobes are formed, which mutually support each other in the closed state of the throttle on its narrow sides.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a dispensing device that is universally applicable, simple design, robust design, easy to use and / or in particular overhead can be used.
  • the dispensing device discharges the conveyed liquid at least substantially opposite to the actuating direction, in particular substantially in the middle and along the central or longitudinal axis of the dispensing device. This allows a simple and compact structure and a universal applicability.
  • Another aspect which can also be implemented independently, is to provide a plurality of pump chambers with elastic or flexible pump sections in order to be able to dispense the same liquid at the same time.
  • the pump chambers are connected or connectable in parallel to a container containing the liquid. This allows a simple and robust construction.
  • the dispenser is still usable even if one of the pumps formed by the pump sections should fail, for example due to a non-opening inlet or outlet valve.
  • the use of several pump sections or pumps allows a reduction in the volume of the individual pump chambers, so that in particular a smaller overall height is made possible.
  • the pump sections or the pumps can also be actuated one after the other, for example over a relatively long period of time, and / or, with continued actuation of the dispensing device, enable a further dispensing or continuation of the dispensing of the liquid.
  • Another aspect which can also be realized independently, provides for the dispensing device to be arranged on the bottom of a container in the state of use and / or for the dispensing direction to be directed essentially vertically downwards.
  • This allows a very simple and robust construction.
  • a suction line can be omitted in the container.
  • this allows a very simple and intuitive operation, since the dispenser or the pumping part can be actuated in particular by depressing the dispensing device and / or the container for dispensing the liquid.
  • the dispenser has at least one spring element separated from the pumping part in order to assist or to effect the return of the pumping section. This allows a simple and robust construction and a particularly safe return of the pump section.
  • One aspect of the present invention is to form a valve member of the discharge valve of the dispenser hollow for dispensing or deflecting the liquid in the dispensing direction, so that the valve member forms a dispensing nozzle of the dispenser for the liquid.
  • the valve element At the valve element then no further channel, head, output key o. The like. Connects. Rather, the discharge of the liquid takes place directly from the outlet valve or its valve element. This allows a particularly simple, robust and compact design. In particular, only a few parts are required, so that a simple and cost-effective production and assembly are possible.
  • dispensing device or its outlet valve or dispensing opening or nozzle is opened only at the first actuation. This allows a simple and uncomplicated handling, in particular, an unwanted premature leakage of the liquid during storage or during transport can be prevented.
  • a further aspect which can also be realized independently, is to provide the dispensing device with an opening means, so that when an associated container is exchanged, it is opened by the opening means and a fluid connection to the inlet valve is established. This allows easy handling.
  • the proposed dispensing device can, for example, for air atomizer, Air Freshener or other applications, for example, to output a medium from a flat glass, a cup, a bowl or the like. to be used.
  • the dispenser can each directly into a bowl, a cup or the like. be used.
  • the output can be done either in liquid and / or atomized form. If necessary, it is also possible to switch between the different types of output.
  • Fig. 1 shows a proposed dispensing device 1, in particular in the form of a pump, for dispensing a preferably cosmetic liquid 2 in the sense mentioned above.
  • the liquid 2 can be much higher than water viskos or possibly even pasty.
  • the dispensing device 1 is preferably associated with a container 3 for supply to the liquid 2, to which the dispensing device 1 is preferably releasably attached, or vice versa. Thus, if necessary, an exchange of the container 3 o. The like. And / or refilling the liquid 2 done. Alternatively, the Dispensing device 1 also form a reservoir for the liquid 2 or the container 3 itself.
  • the container 3 preferably has a collapsible bag 3a, in particular in a rigid container 3b.
  • the container 3 or the container 3b is preferably detachably connected to the dispensing device 1 or vice versa.
  • the container 3 is exchangeable or the dispensing device 1 can be used several times.
  • Fig. 5 shows an alternative embodiment in one Fig. 1 corresponding section. Instead of the inner bag, a displaceable piston 3c is arranged here in the container 3b.
  • the bag 3a Upon removal of liquid 2, the bag 3a collapses (FIG. Fig. 1 ) or displaces the piston 3c ( Fig. 5 ).
  • the container 3 or the container 3b preferably has a ventilation opening 3d, the like, for example, from a label, not shown, or the like. can be covered, and accordingly not visible to a user.
  • the ventilation opening 3d can also be opened by the user or automatically by the first-time use of the dispensing device 1.
  • the ventilation opening 3d can also be integrated into the dispensing device 1.
  • the dispensing device 1 is preferably designed such that it is arranged in the use state at the bottom of the container 3 and / or the dispensing direction A extends substantially vertically downwards.
  • the proposed dispensing device 1 can in principle be used in any orientation and / or with any dispensing direction A and / or together with other containers 3 or without container 3.
  • the dispensing device 1 particularly preferably has an opening means, in particular in the form of a piercing element 3e, around the container 3, in particular its bag 3a or a closure of the container 3, such as a cover foil 3f (FIG. Fig. 5 ), and thereby establish a fluid or fluid connection between the container 3 and the dispenser 1, so that the liquid 2 can be removed.
  • an opening means in particular in the form of a piercing element 3e, around the container 3, in particular its bag 3a or a closure of the container 3, such as a cover foil 3f (FIG. Fig. 5 ), and thereby establish a fluid or fluid connection between the container 3 and the dispenser 1, so that the liquid 2 can be removed.
  • the opening means allows a very simple handling, since a placement or connection of the dispensing device 1 with the container 3 is sufficient to open the container 3 and connect fluidly.
  • the dispensing device 1 is preferably connected to the container 3 or container 3b screwed or latching connected. However, it is also possible that the dispensing device 1 is no longer detachable from the container 3 or container 3b. In this case, the dispensing device 1, for example, glued to it, welded and / or locked.
  • Fig. 2 shows in an enlarged section of Fig. 1 the dispensing device 1, but without liquid 2 and without bag 3a.
  • Fig. 3 shows the dispenser 1 in a different section.
  • Fig. 4 shows the dispensing device 1 in a further section.
  • the dispensing device 1 preferably has a first component 4, a second component 5 and / or at least one preferably elastically deformable pump part 6 or an elastically deformable pump section 6a, in the illustrated example three pump sections 6a.
  • the focus is primarily on the preferred design and function of a pump section 6a. This preferably applies correspondingly to the further pump sections 6a.
  • the pump part 6 or second component 5 is preferably insoluble with the first component 4, liquid-tight and in particular gas-tight connected or connectable.
  • the first and / or second component 4, 5 is preferably rigid and / or integral, in particular made of a suitable, preferably food safe plastic, in particular a polyolefin, such as PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), sprayed or produced in any other way.
  • a suitable, preferably food safe plastic in particular a polyolefin, such as PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), sprayed or produced in any other way.
  • the pump part 6 or the pump section 6a is designed to be soft, flexible or elastically deformable.
  • the second component 5 preferably serves for fastening or holding the pump part 6.
  • the pump part 6 is particularly preferably formed by the second component 5 or formed on it or vice versa.
  • the second component 5 is preferably injection-molded onto the pumping part 6 or otherwise insoluble and fluid-tightly connected thereto.
  • This allows a simple production, for example by the so-called "bi-injection”, ie in particular injection molding of a further material in the same injection mold, in which a first material is formed.
  • so-called "bi-injection” ie in particular injection molding of a further material in the same injection mold, in which a first material is formed.
  • such a chemical and / or mechanical connection is made possible.
  • the second component 5 can be connected or held to the pump part 6 by an undercut, recess, opening, overlap or the like.
  • the pump part 6 and the second component 5 can also be designed or manufactured as separate components.
  • a receiving or pumping space P for the liquid 2 is formed between the first component 4 and the pumping part 6 or pumping portion 6a or is delimited therefrom - at least partially.
  • the pump portion 6a is formed at least substantially dom- or hemispherical or curved and / or the first component 4 has a corresponding thereto or opposite, in particular recessed portion 4a, to form the pump space P or limit.
  • the preferably integrally formed pumping part 6 or second component 5 particularly preferably has several, in particular three, such pumping sections 6 a, which correspondingly form three pumping chambers P.
  • the first component 4 preferably has corresponding thereto three recessed areas 4a, which in the Fig. 2 to 4 are indicated at least substantially dome-like.
  • pump chambers P are connected to the same or a common liquid reservoir and serve for pumping and conveying the same liquid 2.
  • the second component 5 is, as already mentioned, relatively rigid.
  • the pump part 6 or the pump parts 6 is or are at least the pump section 6a or the pump sections 6a - elastically deformable or flexible designed to allow the desired deformation to reduce the pumping space P and the pump chambers P for pumping or conveying the liquid 2.
  • the different materials are, as already mentioned, preferably connected to each other in such a way that ultimately a component is formed. This facilitates the assembly significantly. In particular, it is then sufficient to connect the second component 5 to the first component 4. This is preferably done by ultrasonic welding and / or in any other suitable manner.
  • the dispensing device 1 preferably has an inlet valve 7 and an outlet valve 8.
  • the pump member 6 forms together with the first component 4, the inlet valve 7 and / or outlet valve 8.
  • the valves 7, 8 may also be formed separately.
  • the valves 7, 8 are preferably designed as self-closing one-way valves.
  • the volume of the respective pump space P can be reduced by deforming the associated pump section 6a, thereby displacing liquid 2 from the pump space P and outputting it.
  • an actuating element 9 more preferably a surface carrying the dispensing device 1 (exemplified in Fig. 2 , an unillustrated cap or the like, moved in an actuating direction B relative to the first component 4, in particular by depressing the dispenser 1 and the container 3 in the direction N, and thereby the pump portion 6a at least partially deformed and the pump space P reduced.
  • the outlet valve 8 or the nozzle 17 is preferably arranged at least substantially in the center of the dispensing device 1 and / or between the pumping parts 6 and the pumping chambers P.
  • the dispensing device 1 or at least one pump section 6a is actuated by depressing the dispensing device 1 or the container 3.
  • the liquid 2 is discharged via the outlet valve 8.
  • the opening of the outlet valve 8 takes place in particular automatically, preferably due to the fluid pressure, and / or - possibly in addition - due to a corresponding deformation of the pump section 6a during actuation.
  • the outlet valve 8 is preferably arranged laterally next to the pump sections 6a, in particular in the middle.
  • the outlet valve 8 preferably has a valve element 10, which is in particular formed integrally with the pump part 6.
  • the valve element 10 is preferably held in the illustrated example by a connecting portion 11 and preferably connected to the pump part 6.
  • the connecting portion 11 surrounds the valve element 10 preferably annular or flange.
  • the connecting portion 11 holds the valve element 10 preferably at an associated valve seat 12 of the exhaust valve 8.
  • the valve seat 12 is in particular annular or formed as a cone ring.
  • the valve seat 12 is designed as an end face of a closed-end recess 13 and / or formed by the first component 4, in particular formed therein.
  • the opening of the outlet valve 8 takes place in particular by axial movement of the valve element 10. This is possible in particular by elastic deformation of the connecting portion 11 or other variable areas.
  • the outlet valve 8 is preferably connected via a connecting channel 14 and / or a valve seat 12 radially outwardly, peripherally surrounding annular channel 15 to the associated pumping chamber P, preferably parallel to all pumping chambers P, connected.
  • liquid 2 in the pumping chambers P is pressurized and in particular leads to such a deformation of the connecting section 11, that the valve element 10 is lifted axially from the valve seat 12, so the exhaust valve 8 opens, the liquid 2 can then flow radially into the recess 13 in particular.
  • the dispensing device 1 further preferably has an output channel 16 and / or a nozzle 17.
  • the output channel 16 and / or the nozzle 17 is formed by the valve element 10.
  • the valve element 10 is hollow and / or provided with a corresponding, in particular axially or in the direction of movement or in discharge direction A extending through channel.
  • the nozzle 17 formed in the illustrated example a flat nozzle, the dispensing device 1 or the outlet valve 8 or the valve element 10 can also have only one dispensing opening formed, for example, only by the dispensing channel 16.
  • the outlet valve 8 or valve element 10 serves for an indirect dispensing or dispensing of the liquid 2. In particular, therefore, no further channels, deflections, dispensing spouts or the like are closing. to the outlet valve 8 and its valve element 10, although this is in principle also possible and accordingly preferably should not be excluded.
  • the dispensing device 1 or its outlet valve 8 or the discharge opening or nozzle 17 is opened only at the first actuation.
  • the nozzle 17 is provided in the region of its discharge opening or tip with a very thin wall 18 during manufacture. Only at the first actuation or liquid output of the liquid pressure causes the said thin wall 18 tears open and thereby the nozzle 17 and the liquid dispensing or the cover device 1 is opened.
  • other constructive solutions are possible here to achieve the desired effect.
  • the dispensing direction A preferably runs at least opposite to the actuating direction B and / or at least substantially parallel to and / or in the center axis M of the dispensing device 1 and / or at least substantially parallel to and / or in the longitudinal axis L of the container 3 (cf. Fig. 1 and 2 ).
  • the outlet valve 8 closes again preferably automatically, in particular due to the restoring forces of the connecting portion 11.
  • a return spring or the like be used.
  • the dispensing device 1 has at least one spring element 19, which is arranged and configured in particular separately from the pump section 6a or the pump sections 6a and directly on the actuating element 9 in the return direction R - that is resilient in the axial direction or actuation direction B - acts to assist or cause the return of the pumping section 6a and the pumping sections 6a, respectively.
  • the spring element 19 is bow-shaped or arc-shaped.
  • any other shapes are possible here as well.
  • the height or axial extent of the spring element 19 substantially corresponds to that of the pump sections 6a and / or has the spring element 19 in the same direction or in the axial direction.
  • the spring element 19 is arranged on the cover device 1, in particular the second component 5 or pump part 6, and in particular integrally formed therewith, preferably molded or sharpened.
  • a plurality of spring elements 19 are provided, which are distributed in particular peripherally along the circumference of the cover device 1 and / or arranged diametrically opposite, that the dispensing device 1 - even with a very long and / or heavy container 3 or container 3b - a good stability having.
  • the spring elements 19 are particularly preferably arranged radially outside and / or around the pump section 6a or the pump sections 6a and / or the outlet valve 8.
  • the second component 5 has at least one preferably web-like projection 20, which engages in a groove 21 in the first component 4 and is connected to it in a liquid-tight manner, in particular by ultrasonic welding.
  • the second component 5 on the side facing away from the projection 20 and opposite a survey 22, which facilitates the placement of a transmission element, not shown, for ultrasonic introduction and thus a focusing of the ultrasound to the desired area to be connected.
  • the formed liquid-tight connection extends in particular around the pump part 6 or the pump sections 6a.
  • each pump chamber P is assigned a separate intake valve 7.
  • a valve seat region 23 with a valve opening 24 to the container 3 towards the reception of liquid 2 is formed on the first component 4 or on the regions 4 a.
  • a valve flap 25 is preferably arranged on the pump part 6 or separately, in particular formed integrally therefrom or formed by the pump part 6, and in particular biased against the valve seat area 23 to cover or close the valve opening 24, as in FIG Fig. 4 for a pump space P indicated. The valve flap 25 thus abuts the valve seat region 23 on the inside of the pump chamber P.
  • the exhaust valve 8 When returning the pump sections 6a in the starting position shown in the figures, the exhaust valve 8 is closed. Accordingly, a negative pressure is formed in the pump chambers P, so that the valve tabs 25 open inwardly and thus release the valve openings 24, the intake valves 7 thus open.
  • the gravitational force is beneficial to the filling of the pump chambers P with the liquid 2 during the recovery. Furthermore, an at least largely complete emptying can be achieved.
  • additional channels 26 can be provided on the outside of the valve seat regions 23 in order to support the most complete possible emptying of the container 3.

Claims (8)

  1. Dispositif de distribution (1) pour distribuer un liquide de préférence cosmétique (2) à partir d'un récipient (3), comprenant
    une portion de pompe (6a) qui délimite un espace de pompe (P) pour le liquide (2) ou qui est connectée fluidiquement à celui-ci,
    une soupape d'entrée (7) associée à l'espace de pompe (P),
    une soupape de sortie (8) associée à l'espace de pompe (P), qui présente un élément de soupape (10) déplaçable pour ouvrir la soupape de sortie (8),
    du liquide (2) pouvant être pompé ou refoulé par actionnement de la portion de pompe (6a) et pouvant être distribué à partir de l'espace de pompe (P) par le biais de la soupape de sortie (8) dans une direction de distribution (A),
    caractérisé en ce
    que l'élément de soupape (10) est réalisé sous forme creuse pour la distribution directe de liquide (2) dans la direction de distribution (A), de telle sorte que l'élément de soupape (10) forme une buse (17) ou une ouverture de distribution du dispositif de distribution (1) pour le liquide (2), et
    que l'élément de soupape (10) est réalisé de manière essentiellement cylindrique creuse.
  2. Dispositif de distribution selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de soupape (10) peut être ouvert automatiquement, sous l'effet de la pression de liquide existante, en particulier par déformation élastique de matériau.
  3. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient (3) présente un sachet comprimable (3) ou un piston déplaçable (3c) pour le liquide (2).
  4. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de distribution (1) ou la portion de pompe (6a) peut être actionné(e) par enfoncement du récipient (3) pour distribuer le liquide (2).
  5. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la direction de distribution (A) s'étend au moins de manière sensiblement opposée à une direction d'actionnement (B) et/ou au moins essentiellement parallèle à et/ou suivant un axe médian (M) du dispositif de distribution (1) et/ou au moins sensiblement parallèlement à et/ou suivant un axe longitudinal (L) du récipient (3).
  6. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le récipient (3) est réalisé au moins sensiblement sous forme allongée ou cylindrique.
  7. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la portion de pompe (6a) est réalisée sous forme élastique ou flexible.
  8. Dispositif de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le liquide (2) peut être pompé ou refoulé par déformation réversible de la portion de pompe (6a) et peut être distribué à partir de l'espace de pompe (P) par le biais de la soupape de sortie (8) dans la direction de distribution (A), du liquide (2) pouvant ensuite être reçu, de préférence aspiré, dans l'espace de pompe (P) par le biais de la soupape d'entrée (7) par rappel élastique automatique de la portion de pompe (6a).
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