EP2024253B1 - Sealed arrangement comprising a flow-limiting device, for the storage and dispensing of solid pharmaceutical products - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a set of storage and controlled distribution of solid products, packaged in bulk, to be preferentially distributed to the unit, the tamper and sealing before first opening are provided by a cover.
- the invention relates to a set of storage and controlled distribution of solid products packaged in bulk, to be preferentially distributed to the unit, comprising a container such as for example a bottle, a flow limiter device inserted into the neck of the container. , a seal of tamper and sealing before first opening and a means of closing the assembly.
- a container such as for example a bottle
- a flow limiter device inserted into the neck of the container.
- a seal of tamper and sealing before first opening and a means of closing the assembly are, for example, pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, dragees, pills, tablets, lozenges, granules, capsules, capsules, of all shapes and the largest dimension of which is either the diameter or the length .
- Such a set of storage and distribution is intended to prevent the untimely exit of several products at a time, when using such a packaging by the end user, consumer of said products.
- the document EP 0756567 B1 discloses a package for drugs, equipped with a dispensing system of said drugs in a compressed form.
- Such a container for tablets comprises a storage compartment that can contain a certain volume of tablets, said storage compartment being in communication with the outside of the container, via a dispensing device and this, by one or more passes dispensing system having one or more dispensing openings.
- This dispensing device may be formed to form an integral part of the container body or on the contrary be considered as an adapter separate from the container, and coming to attach to the container body to form the package.
- said adapter may include a compartment operating as a storage chamber of a generally powdery desiccant, thus protecting the tablets contained in the package against the ambient humidity of said package.
- a moisture porous membrane retains the powdery desiccant while allowing the moisture contained in the tablets stored in the container body and / or the internal moisture present in the container to be absorbed into the desiccant material .
- the container equipped with its dispensing device which can be considered as a flow limiter, is closed through a lid cap.
- the container and its lid cap are then designed jointly, adapting to each other but independently of the dispensing device.
- the sealing of a peelable foil seal is a well known technique, easy to implement and which offers advantages such as speed of rise in temperature, control of sealing temperatures, subject to the use of thermoplastic coatings on the seal aluminum having ability to adhere to the surface on which the seal is intended to be sealed.
- This sealing surface can be very different in nature, such as glass or plastic. Glass bottles are indeed very standard for the packaging of pharmaceutical products, offering transparency and high availability. However, other plastic materials can also be converted into containers, such as bottles or jars, by plastics technology such as injection blow molding or extrusion blow molding. These are often preferentially transparent materials such as polyesters or polycarbonates. Other materials are also possible such as polyethylenes or polypropylenes. The necks of these containers constitute the sealing surfaces.
- the flow restrictors of the prior art equipping containers such as flasks or jars can not give sufficiently satisfactory results in terms of their ability to integrate this lidding function via a sealable seal.
- the problem posed by the state of the art is, therefore, to achieve a set of storage and distribution of unitary solid products, packaged in bulk, equipped not only with a flow limiter dispenser and preferentially unit by unit distribution said products contained, but also means for sealing said assembly, permanently and sealed after filling via a thermally sealed lid.
- the invention finally relates to the use of the sealed storage and dispensing assembly for the packaging of solid products, more particularly of the pharmaceutical type.
- the storage and distribution assembly is in the form of a container, a flow-limiting device, having an upper surface and a lower surface and a peripheral surface between the two surfaces, an orifice dispensing device, the device being inserted into the neck of the container with which it is associated, together the inviolability and the sealing are ensured by a seal, then whose sealing is ensured, after first opening, by a closure means such as for example a cap / cover closable.
- the upper peripheral surface of the container neck generates a first plane which constitutes the first sealing surface.
- At least a substantially flat portion of the upper surface of the device and more preferably the upper peripheral surface of the device generates a second plane which constitutes the second sealing surface.
- the substantially planar peripheral surface of the main dispensing orifice generates a third plane which may constitute a third sealing surface.
- At least part of the upper surface of said device at most is flush with the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container or is supported on this peripheral surface of said neck via the support means which may be a collar.
- the flow limiter device comprises an inlet opening located on its lower surface, at least one guide surface, with an axis of symmetry or not, the surface of which can be developable or non-developable and an outlet opening which opens on the main distribution orifice or which constitutes the main dispensing orifice, this device having a fixing means on the associated container.
- the flow restrictor device belonging to the assembly according to the invention can be architectured in a massive manner, such as for example in the form of a solid plug or in the form of a thin-walled structure. both can be obtained by the techniques of the plastics industry.
- This flow limiter device also comprises in the case of a massive architectured, an outer peripheral surface, preferably cylindrical or in the case of a thin-walled structure a peripheral skirt, preferably cylindrical surface or skirt on which is placed the fixing means for assembling the device to the container permanently and tightly.
- This flow limiter device comprises a continuous upper surface in the case of a massive architecture or an upper surface formed of parallel planes interconnected, appearing as concentric surfaces separated from each other and preferably as concentric rings in the in the case of a thin-walled architecture or a concave or convex upper surface, all these surfaces having the capacity to receive a peelable, heat-sealable, preferably induction-induced, operculum disposed over all or part of these surfaces and possibly overflowing from said surfaces to it can be sealed on the neck of the container and conceal the controlled storage and distribution assembly in a sealed manner.
- the flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly has an inlet opening on its lower surface opening on the guide surface.
- Said inlet opening may be, for example, of circular, elliptical or polygonal section depending on the section of the container. However, it is preferentially circular, for reasons of simplicity of machining. This section is at most equal to the internal section of the neck of the container.
- the flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly comprises a guide surface of the products to be dispensed, upstream of the main distribution orifice.
- the guide surface is in the form of a wall delimiting a hollow volume with spherical surface such as cap or spherical zone, frustoconical, cylindro-frustoconical, parabolic truncated, hyperbolic truncated, these surfaces being concave, of straight or oblique revolution, that is to say generated by a rectilinear line or by a curvilinear line.
- spherical surface such as cap or spherical zone
- frustoconical cylindro-frustoconical
- parabolic truncated parabolic truncated
- hyperbolic truncated these surfaces being concave, of straight or oblique revolution, that is to say generated by a rectilinear line or by a curvilinear line.
- the hollow volume thus defined has a height and a base whose ratio between the height and the dimension of its base can be very low or even zero in the extreme case of a planar guide surface.
- the apex angle of the cone may be between 30 ° and 180 ° and preferably between 45 ° and 135 °.
- the wall-forming guide surface is open at both ends.
- One of the openings, the largest, is oriented towards the inside of the container and constitutes the input of the device for the products to be dispensed.
- the other opening opens onto or constitutes the main orifice for distribution and flow limitation of said products, because of its geometry created specifically.
- the guide surface may be a flat surface having the main dispensing orifice.
- the storage and distribution assembly comprises a main distribution orifice on the upper surface of the flow restrictor device, allowing the passage, from inside to outside of the container, unit by unit, of the products. to distribute.
- the guiding surface opens onto the main dispensing orifice of the device or constitutes, by its small open end, the main dispensing orifice.
- the main dispensing orifice may be of different sections, circular, elliptical or polygonal or have any other geometry depending on the shape and size of the products to be dispensed.
- This orifice has dimensions that allow the passage of a single product at a time.
- the main distribution orifice is circular, its diameter is generally close to the length or the diameter of the product to be dispensed.
- the main dispensing orifice may be placed at the level of the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the flow restricting device or may be set back, that is to say below the level of the plane formed by the upper peripheral surface of the device or in superstructure with respect to this same plane.
- the main distribution orifice is preferably positioned in the center, that is to say in the axis of the flow restricting device. But in other designs, the main dispensing orifice may be positioned outside the axis of symmetry of the device flow limiter, such as for example at the periphery or at any other point on the upper surface of the device.
- the main dispensing orifice defines a peripheral planar surface which generates the third plane which may be the third sealing surface, depending on the case.
- main dispensing orifice can be set back from the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the flow restrictor device, creates a free space between the upper peripheral surface of the device constituting the second sealing surface receiving the seal. and the peripheral flat surface of the main distribution port, which allows to associate with said orifice an additional tamper system or a child protection system.
- the flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly also comprises a fixing means on the inner surface of the container and / or on the neck of the container with which it is associated.
- the fixing means is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the device in the case of a massive architecture or on the peripheral skirt in the case of a thin-walled structure.
- fastening means such as, for example, press fitting, clipping with groove and ring, on one or the other of the surfaces in the presence, differential thermal shrinkage, screwing, latching and the like.
- the preferred fastening means is constituted by a press fit between the preferentially outer cylindrical surface of the flow restricting device and the preferentially inner cylindrical surface of the neck of the container, that is to say its neck.
- Said fastening means makes it possible to seal between the inside and outside of the container when the outer peripheral surface of said device is not cylindrical but has an olive-like bulge.
- This sealing arrangement is particularly desirable when the lidding is not performed on the peripheral surface of the neck of the container, but, for example when it is performed on the single main distribution orifice of the flow limiting device.
- the fixing means also comprises means for positioning the device vertically relative to the neck of the associated container, preventing the vertical movement of the latter once in place, particularly in the case of a press fit.
- Such means may be constituted for example by a collar abutting on the neck of the container or in a peripheral housing provided in the neck of the container.
- Such a collar prevents too deep penetration of the device into the neck of the container and ensures precise vertical positioning.
- Such means may also be constituted by a non-return abutment against undercut, positioned at the bottom surface of the device and preventing the device from leaving the neck of the container on which it is attached.
- This non-return stop may be in the form of a crown or ring segments providing a certain elasticity to be introduced, by deformation, inside the neck of the container, then relax and act as a non-return valve. - back by coming to rest on the base of the neck of the container.
- Such elasticity and recovery of shape are provided by the resilient material chosen to produce the device and by the architecture of this non-return stop.
- connecting means comprising fixing elements and positioning of the device relative to the neck of the container can be deployed concomitantly.
- the user first removes, after peeling, the sealed lid, guaranteeing sealing and inviolability of the set of storage and distribution, then reverses the meaning of the whole by turning it over so that the stock of products at distribute is placed above the dispensing device and in contact with its guide surface.
- the products to be distributed successively come into contact with the guide surface, then with the main distribution orifice whose adapted size allows the passage preferably of a single product at a time.
- the flow restrictor device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly is manufactured preferentially by molding injection techniques from thermoplastic materials.
- plastics can be used to form the device and include high and low density, free radical or linear polyethylenes, ethylene copolymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene ethyl acrylate, ethylene butyl acrylate maleic anhydride ethylenes, ethylenes-alpha olefins, whatever the methods of polymerization or graft modification, polypropylene homo and copolymers, polybutene-1, polyisobutylene. Polyolefins are for reasons of cost and ease of implementation preferentially chosen to achieve the device.
- ethylene copolymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene ethyl acrylate, ethylene butyl acrylate maleic anhydride ethylenes, ethylenes-alpha olefins, whatever the methods of polymerization or graft modification, polypropylene homo and copolymers, polybutene-1, polyisobutylene.
- Polyolefins are for reasons of cost and ease of implementation prefer
- polymeric materials may however be considered, such as polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymers, polyvinylidene chlorides, polystyrenes, styrene copolymers, cellulose derivatives, polyamides, polycarbonates, poly-oxy-methylenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polybutylene terephthalates, copolyesters, polyphenylene oxide, poly (methyl methacrylate), acrylate copolymers, fluorinated polymers, poly ( phenylene sulphide), poly-aryl sulphones, poly-aryl-ether-ketones, poly-ether-imides, polyimides, thermoplastic elastomers, polyurethanes, phenol resins, melamine resins, resins ureas, epoxy resins and unsaturated polyester resins.
- polyvinyl chloride vinyl chloride copolymers
- polyvinylidene chlorides polystyrenes
- Biodegradable polymeric materials on, for example, starch bases are also possible such as, for example, poly-lactic acid (PLA).
- PLA poly-lactic acid
- the polymer used to make the flow restrictor device may also contain one or more additives such as elastomers, fibers, blowing agents, additives such as stabilizing agents and dyes, slip agents, release agents, adhesion or dyeing agents. reinforced hooking, according to the imperatives of implementation.
- additives such as elastomers, fibers, blowing agents, additives such as stabilizing agents and dyes, slip agents, release agents, adhesion or dyeing agents. reinforced hooking, according to the imperatives of implementation.
- the device according to the invention can also be made of injectable materials formulated in such a way that they are able to absorb different pollutants such as moisture, oxygen, odor and other possible pollutants.
- These thermoplastics are then themselves formulated with additives belonging to the group of moisture absorbers, oxygen absorbers, odor absorbers and / or emitters of volatile organic compounds olfactory.
- These formulated thermoplastics must, however, retain some resilience.
- the assembly consisting of a storage container and a dispensing flow limiter device, sealed according to the invention, can be equipped with means for closing the open end of the body of said container, which is raining be any stopper / cover, designed to ensure a seal between the container body and the cap / lid once the sealable seal removed.
- the container When used on the packaging line, the container is pre-filled with the products to be dispensed before receiving the flow restricting device.
- the reason is the ease of filling, because of the large size of the opening of the container not yet restricted by the addition of the flow restrictor device.
- the container equipped with its flow limiter device is then permanently closed by the peelable sealable liner on the packaging line, then possibly closed by a resealable cap.
- the device belonging to the storage and distribution unit according to the invention may or may not be delivered to the conditioner with its peelable seal already sealed on all or part of its upper surface.
- the container previously filled with the products to be dispensed receives its flow limiting device, the assembly being closed by the peelable seal sealed by induction on the neck of the container so as to close, so sealed, said container.
- the container previously filled with the products to be dispensed receives its flow limiter device already equipped with its seal sealed on the upper face of said device; said peelable sealable liner is positioned to the right of the neck of the container and induction sealing is effected between the lid and the neck.
- the peelable sealable seal is thus secured to both the neck of the container and the upper face of the flow restrictor device.
- the peelability is carried out on both surfaces together, by traction and delamination of the deformable flexible seal consisting of an aluminum foil, however sufficiently resistant to tearing so as not to tear during this delamination.
- the container In a third mode of use, the container, previously filled with the products to be dispensed, receives its flow limiter device already equipped with its peelable seal sealingly sealed to the single main dispensing opening.
- the peelable operculum generally comprises an outer portion protruding from the annular surface sealed and prehensile by the user.
- An identical, unsealed portion on the upper outer surface of the flow restrictor device may also exist in the case of a lid serving only for sealing the single main distribution orifice of the flow limiting device according to the invention. .
- the flow limiter device can also be simply mounted on the container after filling, said container then receiving its cap, itself containing, in its bottom, sealable peelable seal, the maintenance of the cap being done by any type of clipping.
- the induction sealing of the lid is then performed through the plug thus mounted.
- the sealing may be performed on the only edges of the neck, and / or all or part of the upper face of the device.
- the figure 1 represents a sectional view of the set (1) sealed comprising the storage container (2) and the flow limiter device (3) of thin-walled architecture, according to the invention, associated with its container, at the level of collar (4) of said container.
- This device is inserted into the neck of the container in such a way that at least part of its upper surface is flush with the peripheral surface of the neck of the container forming a sealing plane.
- the flow restrictor device (3) has an inlet opening (5) facing towards the inside of the container, a guide surface (6), an outlet opening (7) which opens onto the main dispensing orifice (8), this device also having a discontinuous outer surface (9, 10) having received a peelable seal (11), sealed by induction.
- the induction sealing of the peelable seal (11) is performed on the concentric upper surfaces (9 and 10) corresponding to the main dispensing orifice (8) and the upper surface of the collar (12) positioned at the upper end of the skirt (13), that is to say respectively on the second and third sealing surfaces and on the neck (4) of the container, constituting the first sealing surface.
- the peelable seal (11) sealable by induction can be sealed both on the sole sealing surface corresponding to the free annular zone of the neck of the container, that on both the upper surface of the flow restrictor device constituting the zones sealing (9 and 10) and on the sealing area of the neck (4) of the container.
- the figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the sealed assembly (1) comprising the storage container (2) and the mass-structured flow limiter device (3), the peelable seal (11) of which is induction-sealed on the upper surface of the device, (9,10) and on the available portion of the neck (4) of the container (2).
- the device (3) is held in a non-return position by means of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device, constituting the specific fixing means.
- the peelable seal (11) sealable by induction can be sealed both on the sole sealing surface corresponding to the free annular surface of the neck (4) of the container (2), which constitutes the first sealing surface, that on, to both, the upper surface of the device constituting a sealing surface (9, 10) and on the annular sealing surface of the neck (4) of the container (2).
- the figure 3 is a sectional view of the assembly (1) sealed comprising the storage container (2) and the flow limiter device (3) of thin-walled architecture, according to the invention.
- the induction seal of the peelable seal (11) is performed on the concentric surfaces corresponding to the upper peripheral surface of the device, that is to say on its collar (9), and on the peripheral upper surface of the neck ( 4) of the container, respectively representing the second surface and the first sealing surface.
- the device (3) is held in a non-return position by virtue of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device (3).
- the figure 4 represents a sectional view of the set (1) sealed with the storage container (2) and the flow limiter device (3) of thin-walled architecture, according to the invention, associated with its container (2), at the neck (4) of said container (2), in a manner identical to the case described in figure 3 .
- the induction seal of the peelable seal (11) is effected in the same manner, that is to say, on the only concentric surfaces corresponding to the upper peripheral surface of the collar (9) and on the peripheral surface upper collar (4) of the container.
- the system includes a partition membrane (18) positioned above the main delivery orifice (8) of the flow restrictor (3), and connected to said orifice (8) by a resilient integral link (19) and also equipped with a gripping means (20).
- the device (3) is held in a non-return position by virtue of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device (3).
- the figure 5 is a sectional view of the sealed assembly (1) comprising the storage container (2) and the flow limiter device (3) of thin-walled archaelecture.
- the assembly (1) is sealed at only the level of the peripheral surface (10) of the main orifice of distribution (8), that is to say the third sealing surface, by the peelable seal (11).
- the device (3) belonging to the set (1) for storage and distribution comprises a main distribution orifice (8) preceded by at least one guide surface (6), with an axis of symmetry.
- said surface (6) having an inlet opening (5) which is the large inward facing base of the container and an outlet opening (7) which opens onto the main dispensing opening (8).
- the device belonging to the set (1) for storage and distribution comprises an outer peripheral surface (13) forming a skirt having a fastening means of force-fitting type with the neck (4) of the container ensuring sealing.
- the device belonging to the set (1) of storage and distribution comes to rest on the neck (4) of the container, through its flange (12).
- the force fitting between the outer peripheral surface of the device and the inner peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container makes it possible to seal between the container (2) and the outside, once the main distribution orifice (8) sealed by the induction sealable peelable seal (11) on the sealing surface (10).
- the figure 6 represents a cross-sectional view of the sealed assembly (1) comprising the storage container (2), partially shown, the thin-walled architecture flow limiting device according to the invention, whose guide surface (6) is frustoconical and builds on a hemispherical surface and having a main distribution port centered (8) and secondary openings opening on the main distribution port.
- the device belonging to the set (1) of storage and distribution is inserted into the neck (4) of the container.
- the force fitting between the outer peripheral surface of the device and the inner peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container makes it possible to seal between the container (2) and the outside.
- the vertical positioning of the device relative to the neck (4) of the container is provided by the fastening means (13) consisting of two grooves formed in the container neck and in which are positioned two equivalent rods existing on the outer skirt of the container. device.
- the sealable peelable seal (11) is sealed to the sealing surface (10) formed by the upper annular edge of the neck (4) of the container, i.e. the first sealing surface.
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L'invention concerne un ensemble de stockage et de distribution contrôlée de produits solides, conditionnés en vrac, à distribuer préférentiellement à l'unité, dont l'inviolabilité et la fermeture étanche avant première ouverture sont assurées par un opercule.The invention relates to a set of storage and controlled distribution of solid products, packaged in bulk, to be preferentially distributed to the unit, the tamper and sealing before first opening are provided by a cover.
Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne un ensemble de stockage et de distribution contrôlée de produits solides conditionnés en vrac, à distribuer préférentiellement à l'unité, comprenant un conteneur tel que par exemple flacon, un dispositif limiteur de débit inséré dans le col du conteneur, un opercule d'inviolabilité et de fermeture étanche avant première ouverture et un moyen de fermeture de l'ensemble. De tels produits conditionnés en vrac sont, par exemple, des produits pharmaceutiques, tels que cachets, dragées, pilules, comprimés, pastilles, granulés, gélules, capsules, de toutes formes et dont la plus grande dimension est soit le diamètre, soit la longueur.More particularly, the invention relates to a set of storage and controlled distribution of solid products packaged in bulk, to be preferentially distributed to the unit, comprising a container such as for example a bottle, a flow limiter device inserted into the neck of the container. , a seal of tamper and sealing before first opening and a means of closing the assembly. Such products packaged in bulk are, for example, pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, dragees, pills, tablets, lozenges, granules, capsules, capsules, of all shapes and the largest dimension of which is either the diameter or the length .
Un tel ensemble de stockage et de distribution est destiné à éviter la sortie intempestive de plusieurs produits à la fois, lors de l'utilisation d'un tel emballage par l'utilisateur final, consommateur desdits produits.Such a set of storage and distribution is intended to prevent the untimely exit of several products at a time, when using such a packaging by the end user, consumer of said products.
De nombreux ensembles comportant conteneurs et dispositifs limiteurs de débit à forme d'orifice de sortie spécifique et s'adaptant sur différents types de conteneurs sont décrits dans la littérature technique, plus spécifiquement dans celle constituée par les demandes de brevet et/ou brevets publiés.Many sets comprising containers and flow restrictors with a specific outlet shape and adapting to different types of containers are described in the technical literature, more specifically in that consisting of patent applications and / or published patents.
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Un tel conteneur pour comprimés comporte un compartiment de stockage pouvant contenir un certain volume de comprimés, ledit compartiment de stockage étant en communication avec l'extérieur du conteneur, par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif de distribution et ce, par un ou plusieurs passages de distribution comportant une ou plusieurs ouvertures de distribution.Such a container for tablets comprises a storage compartment that can contain a certain volume of tablets, said storage compartment being in communication with the outside of the container, via a dispensing device and this, by one or more passes dispensing system having one or more dispensing openings.
Ce dispositif de distribution peut être formé de manière à faire partie intégrante du corps du conteneur ou au contraire être considéré comme un adaptateur séparé du conteneur, et venant s'attacher au corps du conteneur pour former l'emballage. De plus, ledit adaptateur peut comporter un compartiment opérant comme chambre de stockage d'un déshydratant généralement pulvérulent, protégeant ainsi les comprimés contenus dans l'emballage contre l'humidité ambiante dudit emballage. Une membrane poreuse à l'humidité retient le déshydratant pulvérulent, tout en permettant à l'humidité contenue dans les comprimés stockés dans le corps du conteneur et/ou à l'humidité interne présente dans le conteneur, d'être absorbée dans la matière déshydratante.This dispensing device may be formed to form an integral part of the container body or on the contrary be considered as an adapter separate from the container, and coming to attach to the container body to form the package. In addition, said adapter may include a compartment operating as a storage chamber of a generally powdery desiccant, thus protecting the tablets contained in the package against the ambient humidity of said package. A moisture porous membrane retains the powdery desiccant while allowing the moisture contained in the tablets stored in the container body and / or the internal moisture present in the container to be absorbed into the desiccant material .
Le conteneur équipé de son dispositif de distribution, qui peut être considéré comme un limiteur de débit, est fermé par l'intermédiaire d'un bouchon couvercle. Le conteneur et son bouchon couvercle sont alors conçus de manière conjointe, s'adaptant l'un à l'autre mais indépendamment du dispositif de distribution.The container equipped with its dispensing device, which can be considered as a flow limiter, is closed through a lid cap. The container and its lid cap are then designed jointly, adapting to each other but independently of the dispensing device.
Il existe cependant des situations où la fermeture étanche et définitive du conteneur équipé de son limiteur de débit, jusqu'à sa première ouverture, ne peut être envisagée, de manière efficace, par une autre technique que celle de l'operculage, c'est-à-dire par l'intermédiaire d'un opercule constitué par une feuille d'aluminium revêtue d'un film polymère et dès lors capable d'être scellée par induction sur la seule périphérie du col du conteneur. Cette situation particulière se présente lorsque le conteneur est de type flacon, petite bouteille à ouverture ou col large, voire dans le cas d'un bocal.However, there are situations in which the tight and definitive closure of the container equipped with its flow restrictor, until it is first opened, can not be effectively envisaged by any other technique than that of sealing. that is to say via a cover formed by an aluminum foil coated with a polymer film and therefore capable of being sealed by induction on the sole periphery of the neck of the container. This particular situation arises when the container is of the bottle type, small bottle with opening or wide neck, or even in the case of a jar.
Le scellage d'un opercule aluminium pelable est une technique bien connue, facile à mettre en oeuvre et qui offre des avantages tels que rapidité de montée en température, contrôle des températures de scellage, sous réserve d'utilisation de revêtements thermoplastiques sur l'opercule d'aluminium ayant capacité à adhérer sur la surface sur laquelle l'opercule est destiné à être scellé.
Cette surface de scellage peut être de nature très différente, telle que verre ou plastique. Les flacons de verre sont effectivement très standards pour le conditionnement de produits pharmaceutiques, offrant transparence et grande disponibilité. Cependant, d'autres matériaux plastiques peuvent également être transformés en conteneurs, tels que flacon ou bocal, par les techniques de la plasturgie comme l'injection soufflage ou l'extrusion soufflage. Il s'agit souvent de matériaux préférentiellement transparents tels que les polyesters ou les polycarbonates. D'autres matériaux sont également possibles tels que les polyéthylènes ou les polypropylènes. Les cols de ces conteneurs constituent les surfaces de scellage.The sealing of a peelable foil seal is a well known technique, easy to implement and which offers advantages such as speed of rise in temperature, control of sealing temperatures, subject to the use of thermoplastic coatings on the seal aluminum having ability to adhere to the surface on which the seal is intended to be sealed.
This sealing surface can be very different in nature, such as glass or plastic. Glass bottles are indeed very standard for the packaging of pharmaceutical products, offering transparency and high availability. However, other plastic materials can also be converted into containers, such as bottles or jars, by plastics technology such as injection blow molding or extrusion blow molding. These are often preferentially transparent materials such as polyesters or polycarbonates. Other materials are also possible such as polyethylenes or polypropylenes. The necks of these containers constitute the sealing surfaces.
Le choix d'un opercule pelable comme moyen d'obturation du conteneur permet d'apporter une étanchéité absolue avant la première ouverture, sans recourir à des artifices de joints d'étanchéité et de témoins d'inviolabilité séparés, l'opercule scellé et pelable apportant cette double fonctionnalité.The choice of a peelable seal as a sealing means of the container makes it possible to provide an absolute seal before the first opening, without resorting to separate gaskets and tamper evidence devices, the sealed seal and peelable bringing this dual functionality.
Cependant, dès lors qu'un dispositif limiteur de débit de produits à distribuer est installé sur un conteneur, il n'est plus possible d'operculer le col du conteneur muni d'un tel dispositif de distribution parce que celui-ci est généralement disposé en superstructure par rapport au plan du col du conteneur. De plus, ce dispositif limiteur de débit doit être installé après remplissage à haute cadence du conteneur avec les produits solides, en particulier pharmaceutiques, conditionnés en vrac et avant l'operculage du conteneur, ce qui rend cette opération d'operculage peu concevable.However, as soon as a device for limiting the flow of products to be dispensed is installed on a container, it is no longer possible to seal the neck of the container provided with such a dispensing device because it is generally disposed in superstructure with respect to the plane of the neck of the container. In addition, this flow limiter device must be installed after filling the container at high speed with solid products, especially pharmaceuticals, packaged in bulk and before sealing the container, which makes this lidding operation unthinkable.
Comme il est possible de le constater, les limiteurs de débit de l'art antérieur équipant des conteneurs tels que flacons ou bocaux ne peuvent donner de résultats suffisamment satisfaisants sur le plan de leur capacité à intégrer cette fonction d'operculage par l'intermédiaire d'un opercule scellable.As can be seen, the flow restrictors of the prior art equipping containers such as flasks or jars can not give sufficiently satisfactory results in terms of their ability to integrate this lidding function via a sealable seal.
C'est pourquoi il apparaît que les conditions de réalisation d'un tel operculage avec les limiteurs de débit de l'état de l'art sont complexes et sont difficiles à automatiser pour des productions de masse requises pour de tels emballages.This is why it appears that the conditions for making such sealing with the state of the art flow restrictors are complex and difficult. to automate for mass productions required for such packaging.
Le problème posé par l'état de la technique est, dès lors, de réaliser un ensemble de stockage et de distribution de produits solides unitaires, conditionnés en vrac, équipés non seulement d'un distributeur limiteur de débit et de distribution préférentiellement unité par unité desdits produits contenus, mais également de moyens permettant d'assurer l'operculage dudit ensemble, de manière définitive et étanche après remplissage par l'intermédiaire d'un opercule scellé thermiquement.The problem posed by the state of the art is, therefore, to achieve a set of storage and distribution of unitary solid products, packaged in bulk, equipped not only with a flow limiter dispenser and preferentially unit by unit distribution said products contained, but also means for sealing said assembly, permanently and sealed after filling via a thermally sealed lid.
Dès lors, l'invention concerne un ensemble de stockage et de distribution contrôlée de produits unitaires, se composant d'un conteneur de stockage en vrac desdits produits, d'un moyen de fermeture du conteneur et d'un dispositif limiteur de débit de distribution des produits, doté d'une surface supérieure et d'une surface inférieure, dispositif comportant, pour permettre le passage des produits à distribuer de l'intérieur vers l'extérieur du conteneur :
- une ouverture d'entrée, sur sa surface inférieure ;
- une surface de guidage des produits à distribuer entre la surface inférieure et la surface supérieure;
- un orifice principal de distribution sur la surface supérieure;
- un moyen de fixation dudit dispositif sur le conteneur ;
- a) est inséré dans le conteneur de telle manière qu'une partie au moins de sa surface supérieure au plus affleure la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur formant plan de scellage ou prend appui sur la surface périphérique dudit col par l'intermédiaire d'un moyen d'appui dont la surface supérieure forme un plan de scellage ;
- b) comporte, associé au conteneur, un opercule scellé sur l'une au moins des surfaces de scellage définies par :
- la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur ; et/ou
- tout ou partie de la surface supérieure du dispositif ; et/ou
- la surface périphérique de l'orifice principal de distribution du dispositif.
- an entrance opening on its lower surface;
- a guide surface of the products to be distributed between the lower surface and the upper surface;
- a main dispensing orifice on the upper surface;
- means for fixing said device on the container;
- a) is inserted into the container such that at least a portion of its upper surface is flush with the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container forming a sealing plane or is supported on the peripheral surface of said neck via a support means whose upper surface forms a sealing plane;
- b) comprises, associated with the container, a seal sealed on at least one of the sealing surfaces defined by:
- the upper peripheral surface of the container neck; and or
- all or part of the upper surface of the device; and or
- the peripheral surface of the main dispensing orifice of the device.
L'invention concerne enfin l'utilisation de l'ensemble operculé de stockage et de distribution pour le conditionnement de produits solides plus particulièrement de type pharmaceutique.The invention finally relates to the use of the sealed storage and dispensing assembly for the packaging of solid products, more particularly of the pharmaceutical type.
Selon l'invention, l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution se présente sous la forme d'un conteneur, d'un dispositif limiteur de débit, présentant une surface supérieure et une surface inférieure et une surface périphérique entre les deux surfaces, un orifice principal de distribution, le dispositif étant inséré dans le col du conteneur auquel il est associé, ensemble dont l'inviolabilité et la fermeture étanche sont assurées par un opercule, puis dont l'étanchéité est assurée, après première ouverture, par un moyen de fermeture tel que par exemple un bouchon/couvercle refermable.According to the invention, the storage and distribution assembly is in the form of a container, a flow-limiting device, having an upper surface and a lower surface and a peripheral surface between the two surfaces, an orifice dispensing device, the device being inserted into the neck of the container with which it is associated, together the inviolability and the sealing are ensured by a seal, then whose sealing is ensured, after first opening, by a closure means such as for example a cap / cover closable.
Dans la suite de la description de l'invention :
- la surface supérieure du dispositif peut être plane, ou formée de plusieurs plans parallèles reliés entre eux, ou être concave ou convexe.
- L'opercule est scellé sur l'une au moins des surfaces de scellage qui doivent être sensiblement planes et sensiblement de niveau, c'est-à-dire au mieux dans un même plan.
- the upper surface of the device may be flat, or formed of several parallel planes interconnected, or be concave or convex.
- The seal is sealed on at least one of the sealing surfaces which must be substantially flat and substantially level, that is to say at best in the same plane.
La surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur génère un premier plan qui constitue la première surface de scellage.The upper peripheral surface of the container neck generates a first plane which constitutes the first sealing surface.
Au moins une partie sensiblement plane de la surface supérieure du dispositif et plus préférentiellement la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif génère un second plan qui constitue la seconde surface de scellage. La surface sensiblement plane périphérique de l'orifice principal de distribution génère un troisième plan qui peut constituer une troisième surface de scellage.At least a substantially flat portion of the upper surface of the device and more preferably the upper peripheral surface of the device generates a second plane which constitutes the second sealing surface. The substantially planar peripheral surface of the main dispensing orifice generates a third plane which may constitute a third sealing surface.
Ces trois plans peuvent être confondus ou parallèles. Deux quelconques d'entre eux peuvent être confondus, tandis que le troisième leur est parallèle afin que les différentes architectures du dispositif selon l'invention soient prises en considération.These three planes can be confused or parallel. Any two of them can be confused, while the third is parallel to them so that the different architectures of the device according to the invention are taken into consideration.
Une partie au moins de la surface supérieure dudit dispositif au plus affleure la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur ou prend appui sur cette surface périphérique dudit col par l'intermédiaire du moyen d'appui qui peut être une collerette.At least part of the upper surface of said device at most is flush with the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container or is supported on this peripheral surface of said neck via the support means which may be a collar.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit comporte une ouverture d'entrée située sur sa surface inférieure, au moins une surface de guidage, à axe de symétrie ou non, dont la surface peut être développable ou non développable et une ouverture de sortie qui débouche sur l'orifice principal de distribution ou qui constitue l'orifice principal de distribution, ce dispositif ayant un moyen de fixation sur le conteneur associé.The flow limiter device comprises an inlet opening located on its lower surface, at least one guide surface, with an axis of symmetry or not, the surface of which can be developable or non-developable and an outlet opening which opens on the main distribution orifice or which constitutes the main dispensing orifice, this device having a fixing means on the associated container.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit appartenant à l'ensemble selon l'invention, peut être architecturé d'une manière massive, telle que par exemple sous la forme d'un bouchon plein ou encore sous la forme d'une structure à parois minces, l'une et l'autre pouvant être obtenues par les techniques de la plasturgie.The flow restrictor device belonging to the assembly according to the invention can be architectured in a massive manner, such as for example in the form of a solid plug or in the form of a thin-walled structure. both can be obtained by the techniques of the plastics industry.
Ce dispositif limiteur de débit comporte également dans le cas d'une architecturé massive, une surface périphérique externe, préférentiellement cylindrique ou dans le cas d'une structure à parois minces une jupe périphérique, préférentiellement cylindrique, surface ou jupe sur laquelle vient se placer le moyen de fixation permettant d'assembler le dispositif au conteneur de manière définitive et étanche.This flow limiter device also comprises in the case of a massive architectured, an outer peripheral surface, preferably cylindrical or in the case of a thin-walled structure a peripheral skirt, preferably cylindrical surface or skirt on which is placed the fixing means for assembling the device to the container permanently and tightly.
Ce dispositif limiteur de débit comporte une surface supérieure continue dans le cas d'une architecture massive ou une surface supérieure formée de plans parallèles reliés entre eux, apparaissant comme des surfaces concentriques séparées les unes des autres et préférentiellement comme des anneaux concentriques dans le cas d'une architecture à paroi mince ou encore une surface supérieure concave ou convexe, toutes ces surfaces ayant capacité à recevoir un opercule pelable, scellable thermiquement, préférentiellement par induction, disposé sur tout ou partie de ces surfaces et éventuellement venant déborder desdites surfaces pour pouvoir être scellé sur le col du conteneur et occulter de manière étanche l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution contrôlée.This flow limiter device comprises a continuous upper surface in the case of a massive architecture or an upper surface formed of parallel planes interconnected, appearing as concentric surfaces separated from each other and preferably as concentric rings in the in the case of a thin-walled architecture or a concave or convex upper surface, all these surfaces having the capacity to receive a peelable, heat-sealable, preferably induction-induced, operculum disposed over all or part of these surfaces and possibly overflowing from said surfaces to it can be sealed on the neck of the container and conceal the controlled storage and distribution assembly in a sealed manner.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit appartenant à l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, comporte une ouverture d'entrée sur sa surface inférieure débouchant sur la surface de guidage.The flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly, according to the invention, has an inlet opening on its lower surface opening on the guide surface.
Ladite ouverture d'entrée peut être, par exemple, de section circulaire, elliptique ou polygonale suivant la section du conteneur. Elle est cependant préférentiellement circulaire, pour des raisons de simplicité d'usinage. Cette section est au plus égale à la section interne du col du conteneur.Said inlet opening may be, for example, of circular, elliptical or polygonal section depending on the section of the container. However, it is preferentially circular, for reasons of simplicity of machining. This section is at most equal to the internal section of the neck of the container.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit appartenant à l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, comporte une surface de guidage des produits à distribuer, en amont de l'orifice principal de distribution.The flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly, according to the invention, comprises a guide surface of the products to be dispensed, upstream of the main distribution orifice.
Quel que soit le type d'architecture, la surface de guidage se présente sous la forme d'une paroi délimitant un volume creux à surface sphérique telle que calotte ou zone sphérique, tronconique, cylindro-tronconique, parabolique tronquée, hyperbolique tronquée, ces surfaces étant concaves, de révolution droite ou oblique, c'est-à-dire générées par une ligne rectiligne ou par une ligne curviligne.Whatever the type of architecture, the guide surface is in the form of a wall delimiting a hollow volume with spherical surface such as cap or spherical zone, frustoconical, cylindro-frustoconical, parabolic truncated, hyperbolic truncated, these surfaces being concave, of straight or oblique revolution, that is to say generated by a rectilinear line or by a curvilinear line.
Le volume creux ainsi défini possède une hauteur et une base dont le rapport entre la hauteur et la dimension de sa base peut être très faible voire nul dans le cas extrême d'une surface de guidage plane.The hollow volume thus defined has a height and a base whose ratio between the height and the dimension of its base can be very low or even zero in the extreme case of a planar guide surface.
Dans le cas d'une surface de guidage de type conique, l'angle au sommet du cône peut être compris entre 30° et 180° et préférentiellement entre 45° et 135°.In the case of a conical type guide surface, the apex angle of the cone may be between 30 ° and 180 ° and preferably between 45 ° and 135 °.
La surface de guidage formant paroi est ouverte à ses deux extrémités. L'une des ouvertures, la plus grande, est orientée vers l'intérieur du conteneur et constitue l'entrée du dispositif pour les produits à distribuer. L'autre ouverture débouche sur ou constitue l'orifice principal de distribution et de limitation de débit desdits produits, de par sa géométrie créée spécifiquement.The wall-forming guide surface is open at both ends. One of the openings, the largest, is oriented towards the inside of the container and constitutes the input of the device for the products to be dispensed. The other opening opens onto or constitutes the main orifice for distribution and flow limitation of said products, because of its geometry created specifically.
Ainsi toutes les formes géométriques des surfaces de guidage, permettant de passer de la section interne du col du conteneur à la section interne de l'orifice principal de distribution et de positionner cet orifice de manière préférentielle par rapport à l'axe du conteneur peuvent être considérées.Thus, all the geometric shapes of the guide surfaces, making it possible to pass from the internal section of the neck of the container to the internal section of the main distribution orifice and to position this orifice preferentially with respect to the axis of the container, can be considered.
Dans une conception particulière et extrême, la surface de guidage peut être une surface plane comportant l'orifice principal de distribution.In a particular and extreme design, the guide surface may be a flat surface having the main dispensing orifice.
Selon l'invention, l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution comporte un orifice principal de distribution sur la surface supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit, permettant le passage, de l'intérieur vers l'extérieur du conteneur, unité par unité, des produits à distribuer.According to the invention, the storage and distribution assembly comprises a main distribution orifice on the upper surface of the flow restrictor device, allowing the passage, from inside to outside of the container, unit by unit, of the products. to distribute.
La surface de guidage débouche sur l'orifice principal de distribution du dispositif ou constitue par sa petite extrémité ouverte l'orifice principal de distribution.The guiding surface opens onto the main dispensing orifice of the device or constitutes, by its small open end, the main dispensing orifice.
L'orifice principal de distribution peut être de différentes sections, circulaire, elliptique ou polygonale ou présenter toute autre géométrie suivant la forme et la taille des produits à distribuer. Cet orifice a des dimensions qui permettent le passage d'un seul produit à la fois. Ainsi dans le cas où l'orifice principal de distribution est circulaire, son diamètre est généralement proche de la longueur ou du diamètre du produit à distribuer.The main dispensing orifice may be of different sections, circular, elliptical or polygonal or have any other geometry depending on the shape and size of the products to be dispensed. This orifice has dimensions that allow the passage of a single product at a time. Thus, in the case where the main distribution orifice is circular, its diameter is generally close to the length or the diameter of the product to be dispensed.
L'orifice principal de distribution peut être placé au niveau du plan de la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit ou être placé en retrait c'est-à-dire en dessous du niveau du plan constitué par la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif ou en superstructure par rapport à ce même plan.The main dispensing orifice may be placed at the level of the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the flow restricting device or may be set back, that is to say below the level of the plane formed by the upper peripheral surface of the device or in superstructure with respect to this same plane.
L'orifice principal de distribution est positionné préférentiellement au centre, c'est-à-dire dans l'axe du dispositif limiteur de débit. Mais dans d'autres conceptions, l'orifice principal de distribution peut être positionné en dehors de l'axe de symétrie du dispositif limiteur de débit, tel que par exemple en périphérie ou en un autre point quelconque de la surface supérieure du dispositif.The main distribution orifice is preferably positioned in the center, that is to say in the axis of the flow restricting device. But in other designs, the main dispensing orifice may be positioned outside the axis of symmetry of the device flow limiter, such as for example at the periphery or at any other point on the upper surface of the device.
L'orifice principal de distribution définit une surface plane périphérique qui génère le troisième plan pouvant selon les cas constituer la troisième surface de scellage.The main dispensing orifice defines a peripheral planar surface which generates the third plane which may be the third sealing surface, depending on the case.
Le fait que l'orifice principal de distribution puisse être placé en retrait par rapport au plan de la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit, crée un espace libre entre la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif constituant la seconde surface de scellage recevant l'opercule et la surface plane périphérique de l'orifice principal de distribution, ce qui permet d'associer au dit orifice un système d'inviolabilité supplémentaire ou un système de protection pour enfant.The fact that the main dispensing orifice can be set back from the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the flow restrictor device, creates a free space between the upper peripheral surface of the device constituting the second sealing surface receiving the seal. and the peripheral flat surface of the main distribution port, which allows to associate with said orifice an additional tamper system or a child protection system.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit appartenant à l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, comporte également un moyen de fixation sur la surface interne du conteneur et/ou sur le col du conteneur auquel il est associé.The flow limiter device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly, according to the invention, also comprises a fixing means on the inner surface of the container and / or on the neck of the container with which it is associated.
Préférentiellement le moyen de fixation est positionné sur la surface périphérique externe du dispositif dans le cas d'une architecture massive ou sur la jupe périphérique dans le cas d'une structure à parois minces.Preferably the fixing means is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the device in the case of a massive architecture or on the peripheral skirt in the case of a thin-walled structure.
Différents moyens de fixation peuvent être envisagés tels que par exemple emmanchement à force, clipsage avec rainure et jonc, sur l'une ou l'autre des surfaces en présence, retrait thermique différentiel, vissage, encliquetage et autres. Cependant, le moyen de fixation préférentiel est constitué par un emmanchement à force entre la surface préférentiellement cylindrique externe du dispositif limiteur de débit et la surface préférentiellement cylindrique interne du col du conteneur, c'est-à-dire son goulot.Various fastening means may be envisaged such as, for example, press fitting, clipping with groove and ring, on one or the other of the surfaces in the presence, differential thermal shrinkage, screwing, latching and the like. However, the preferred fastening means is constituted by a press fit between the preferentially outer cylindrical surface of the flow restricting device and the preferentially inner cylindrical surface of the neck of the container, that is to say its neck.
Afin de faciliter l'emmanchement à force et/ou le clipsage du dispositif limiteur de débit sur le col du conteneur, qui ne s'opère que par la capacité de déformation élastique dudit dispositif, résultant des seules propriétés mécaniques du matériau thermoplastique utilisé pour sa réalisation, il est envisageable de modifier légèrement la géométrie dudit dispositif et d'y incorporer dans sa partie supérieure au moins une fente partielle disposée de manière radiale et débouchant sur sa périphérie supérieure.
La fonction de ladite fente partielle est de pouvoir se fermer partiellement lors de l'introduction du dispositif limiteur de débit dans le col du conteneur puis de se remettre dans sa position originale, une fois ledit dispositif positionné dans le col du conteneur, au niveau de l'ensemble rainure et jonc associés.
Cette au moins une fente partielle renforce la capacité de déformation élastique réversible du dispositif limiteur de débit lors de son introduction dans le col du conteneur. Les deux bords de cette au moins une fente partielle ont capacité à se rapprocher lors de l'introduction du dispositif limiteur de débit dans le col du conteneur.In order to facilitate force-fitting and / or clipping of the flow restrictor device on the neck of the container, which operates only by the elastic deformation capacity of said device, resulting solely from the mechanical properties of the thermoplastic material used for its realization, it is possible to slightly modify the geometry of said device and to incorporate in its upper part at least one partial slot disposed radially and opening on its upper periphery.
The function of said partial slot is to be able to close partially during the introduction of the flow limiter device into the neck of the container and then to return to its original position, once said device is positioned in the neck of the container, at the level of the associated groove and rod assembly.
This at least one partial slot reinforces the reversible resilient deformation capacity of the flow restrictor device when it is introduced into the neck of the container. The two edges of this at least one partial slot have the ability to come closer when introducing the flow restrictor into the neck of the container.
Ledit moyen de fixation permet d'assurer l'étanchéité entre intérieur et extérieur du conteneur lorsque la surface périphérique externe dudit dispositif n'est pas cylindrique mais présente un renflement de type olive.Said fastening means makes it possible to seal between the inside and outside of the container when the outer peripheral surface of said device is not cylindrical but has an olive-like bulge.
Cette disposition d'étanchéité est particulièrement souhaitable lorsque l'operculage ne s'effectue pas sur la surface périphérique du col du conteneur, mais, par exemple lorsqu'il s'effectue sur le seul orifice principal de distribution du dispositif limiteur de débit.This sealing arrangement is particularly desirable when the lidding is not performed on the peripheral surface of the neck of the container, but, for example when it is performed on the single main distribution orifice of the flow limiting device.
Le moyen de fixation comporte également des moyens permettant de positionner verticalement le dispositif par rapport au col du conteneur associé, empêchant le mouvement vertical de ce dernier une fois mis en place, en particulier dans le cas d'un emmanchement à force.The fixing means also comprises means for positioning the device vertically relative to the neck of the associated container, preventing the vertical movement of the latter once in place, particularly in the case of a press fit.
De tels moyens peuvent être constitués par exemple par une collerette venant en butée sur le col du conteneur ou dans un logement périphérique prévu dans le col du conteneur.Such means may be constituted for example by a collar abutting on the neck of the container or in a peripheral housing provided in the neck of the container.
La surface supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit introduit dans le col du conteneur au plus affleure la surface périphérique du col du conteneur ou prend appui sur cette surface, par l'intermédiaire du moyen d'appui, qui peut être une collerette préférentiellement cylindrique dont le diamètre est supérieur au diamètre interne du col du conteneur et au plus égal au diamètre externe du col du conteneur. Ladite collerette est située au niveau de la surface supérieure du dispositif.The upper surface of the flow restrictor device introduced into the neck of the container at the most flush with the peripheral surface of the neck of the container or is supported on this surface, by means of the support means, which may be a preferably cylindrical flange whose diameter is greater than the internal diameter of the neck of the container and at most equal to the outer diameter of the neck of the container. Said flange is located at the upper surface of the device.
Une telle collerette empêche un enfoncement trop profond du dispositif dans le col du conteneur et en assure le positionnement vertical précis.Such a collar prevents too deep penetration of the device into the neck of the container and ensures precise vertical positioning.
De tels moyens peuvent être également constitués par une butée anti-retour en contre dépouille, positionnée au niveau de la surface inférieure du dispositif et empêchant que le dispositif ne sorte du col du conteneur sur lequel il est fixé.Such means may also be constituted by a non-return abutment against undercut, positioned at the bottom surface of the device and preventing the device from leaving the neck of the container on which it is attached.
Cette butée anti-retour peut se présenter sous la forme d'une couronne ou de segments de couronne offrant une certaine élasticité pour pouvoir être introduits, par déformation, à l'intérieur du col du conteneur, puis se relaxer et agir comme clapet de non-retour en venant s'appuyer sur la base du col du conteneur. Une telle élasticité et recouvrance de forme sont assurées par la matière résiliente choisie pour réaliser le dispositif et par l'architecture de cette buté anti-retour.This non-return stop may be in the form of a crown or ring segments providing a certain elasticity to be introduced, by deformation, inside the neck of the container, then relax and act as a non-return valve. - back by coming to rest on the base of the neck of the container. Such elasticity and recovery of shape are provided by the resilient material chosen to produce the device and by the architecture of this non-return stop.
Plusieurs des moyens de liaison comprenant éléments de fixation et de positionnement du dispositif par rapport au col du conteneur peuvent être déployés de manière concomitante.Several of the connecting means comprising fixing elements and positioning of the device relative to the neck of the container can be deployed concomitantly.
Selon l'invention, le dispositif limiteur de débit inséré dans le conteneur, c'est-à-dire associé au conteneur comporte un opercule scellé, de manière étanche, sur l'une au moins des surfaces définies par :
- la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur ; et/ou
- tout ou partie de la surface supérieure du dispositif ; et/ou
- la surface de l'orifice principal de distribution du dispositif.
Dans une première configuration, l'opercule est scellé thermiquement sur la seule surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur, et est positionné dans le premier plan constituant la première surface de scellage. Le dispositif limiteur de débit est inséré dans le col du conteneur de manière à ce qu'au moins une partie de sa surface supérieure au plus arase le col du conteneur constituant la première surface de scellage.
Un évidement sur une partie de la paroi du col du conteneur peut être prévu, afin de permettre le positionnement du dispositif lorsque celui-ci est pourvu d'un moyen d'appui de type collerette, laissant une partie de l'épaisseur du col encore disponible pour le scellage de l'opercule.
Cette première configuration, dans laquelle l'opercule est solidaire de la seule surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur, s'applique aussi bien pour une architecture massive que pour une architecture à paroi mince du dispositif.
Dans une deuxième configuration, l'opercule est scellé à la fois sur la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur, que ce col soit ou non muni d'un évidement, c'est-à-dire sur la première surface de scellage et sur la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif arasant le col, c'est-à-dire sur la deuxième surface de scellage, qu'il y ait ou non une collerette en appui dans l'évidement du col.
Dans le cas d'une architecture dite massive la surface supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit est comprise entre le diamètre extérieur de la collerette lorsque celle ci est présente et le diamètre intérieur de l'orifice principal de distribution. Dans le cas d'une architecture dite à parois minces, la surface supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit se présente sous la forme de surfaces concentriques formées par la collerette, lorsque celle-ci est présente et l'orifice principal de distribution, lorsque celui-ci vient araser le plan de la surface supérieure du dispositif. Au moins une de ces surfaces concentriques constitue une surface de scellage, associée à la première surface de scellage constituée par le col du conteneur.
Dans un cas particulier propre à cette deuxième configuration, l'opercule est scellé à la fois sur la surface périphérique supérieure du col du conteneur, que ce col soit ou non muni d'un évidement annulaire et sur la surface supérieure du dispositif arasant le col ou de la collerette lorsque le dispositif en est muni et sur la surface périphérique supérieure de l'orifice principal de distribution, c'est-à-dire sur la troisième surface de scellage, quand il est arasant au col du conteneur.
Dans une troisième configuration, dans laquelle le moyen d'appui du dispositif, de type collerette, a la même dimension que celle du col du conteneur et recouvre totalement la surface périphérique supérieure dudit col, l'opercule est scellé sur la seule surface supérieure du dispositif, qu'il soit d'architecture massive ou à paroi mince. Dans le cas d'une architecture à paroi mince l'opercule peut être scellé sur la seule collerette du dispositif ou sur la seule surface périphérique de l'orifice principal de distribution ou sur les deux à la fois.
Dans le cas propre à cette troisième configuration, quand l'orifice principal de distribution est en retrait par rapport au plan de la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit, la surface de scellage est constituée par la seule surface périphérique supérieure de la collerette, c'est-à-dire sur la deuxième surface de scellage.
Cette troisième configuration dans laquelle le dispositif limiteur de débit vient s'appuyer sur le col du conteneur, par l'intermédiaire de son moyen d'appui de type collerette, qui vient recouvrir totalement ledit col, est choisie lorsque l'utilisateur conditionneur n'a pas capacité à adapter le col du conteneur, pour accommoder la collerette du dispositif, par l'intermédiaire d'un évidement et permettre un scellage de l'opercule sur y compris le col du conteneur. L'emmanchement à force avec géométrie de type olive permet d'assurer l'étanchéité du conteneur ainsi operculé.
Selon une quatrième configuration, relative à une architecture dite à parois minces et lorsque l'orifice principal de distribution est positionné en retrait par rapport au plan de la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif, il peut être clos par un opercule scellé sur la seule surface périphérique de l'orifice principal de distribution, c'est-à-dire sur la troisième surface de scellage.
Lorsque le dispositif appartenant à l'ensemble selon l'invention, est d'architecture dite à parois minces, et comporte un orifice principal de distribution positionné en retrait par rapport au plan de la surface périphérique supérieure du dispositif, il libère ainsi un espace entre l'orifice principal de distribution et l'opercule une fois celui-ci scellé, cet opercule constituant un premier témoin d'inviolabilité quelles que soient les configurations de scellage retenues.
Cet espace disponible permet d'associer, au niveau de l'orifice principal de distribution, un second témoin d'inviolabilité, réalisé au moyen d'une membrane déchirable reliée, d'une part à un anneau de préhension et de traction et d'autre part, au pourtour de l'orifice principal de distribution et occultant ainsi l'orifice principal de distribution. L'utilisateur peut ainsi, dans un premier temps, délaminer l'opercule scellé, puis déchirer, par traction sur l'anneau, la membrane déchirable, libérant ainsi l'orifice principal de distribution. Le dispositif ainsi équipé de la membrane déchirable et de son anneau de préhension est réalisé par injection et en mono-matière.
Cet espace disponible permet également, d'associer, en lieu et place du second témoin d'inviolabilité, toujours au niveau de l'orifice principal de distribution, un système de protection pour enfants. Un tel système est constitué par une membrane formant cloison positionnée au-dessus et juste au droit de l'orifice principal de distribution et en presque contact avec le bord supérieur dudit orifice. Cette membrane est reliée à l'orifice principal de distribution par un seul lien intégral ponctuel déformable résilient, puisque monobloc avec ledit dispositif, injecté en une seule opération à partir de matière résiliente. La membrane formant cloison est également équipée d'un moyen de préhension, permettant à l'utilisateur d'exercer un effort sur ladite cloison.
Par déformation élastique du lien, consécutive à cet effort exercé, il est possible, pour l'utilisateur, de déplacer cette cloison, et dès lors de libérer l'orifice principal de distribution du dispositif limiteur de débit. Le mouvement de déplacement de la cloison par rapport à l'orifice principal de distribution s'opère par rotation angulaire partielle autour du point de liaison de la dite cloison avec l'orifice de distribution, dans un axe vertical ou un axe horizontal. Un tel mouvement, conduit de manière concomitante avec le retournement du conteneur libéré de son opercule, pour en extraire les produits, est complexe et constitue dès lors une protection pour de jeunes enfants incapables d'exécuter simultanément deux mouvements de nature dissociée.
Le scellage thermique de l'opercule sur les surfaces de scellage se fait par différentes techniques connues dont en particulier l'induction.
- the upper peripheral surface of the container neck; and or
- all or part of the upper surface of the device; and or
- the surface of the main dispensing orifice of the device.
In a first configuration, the seal is thermally sealed on the only upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container, and is positioned in the first plane constituting the first sealing surface. The flow restrictor device is inserted into the neck of the container so that at least a portion of its top surface at the most arase the neck of the container constituting the first sealing surface.
A recess on a portion of the wall of the neck of the container may be provided, to allow the positioning of the device when it is provided with a flange type of support means, leaving part of the neck thickness still available for sealing the seal.
This first configuration, in which the lid is integral with the only upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container, applies both for a massive architecture as for a thin-walled architecture of the device.
In a second configuration, the lid is sealed both on the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container, whether or not this neck has a recess, that is to say on the first sealing surface and on the upper peripheral surface of the device flaking the neck, that is to say on the second sealing surface, whether or not there is a collar bearing in the recess of the neck.
In the case of so-called massive architecture, the upper surface of the flow restricting device is between the outside diameter of the flange when it is present and the inside diameter of the main distribution orifice. In the case of a so-called thin-wall architecture, the upper surface of the flow-limiting device is in the form of concentric surfaces formed by the flange, when this is present, and the main distribution orifice, when the latter is present. Here comes the plane of the upper surface of the device. At least one of these concentric surfaces constitutes a sealing surface associated with the first sealing surface constituted by the neck of the container.
In a particular case suitable for this second configuration, the lid is sealed both on the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container, whether or not this neck has an annular recess and on the upper surface of the device flushing the neck. or the flange when the device is provided and on the upper peripheral surface of the main dispensing orifice, that is to say on the third sealing surface, when flaring the neck of the container.
In a third configuration, in which the means of support of the device, of collar type, has the same dimension as that of the neck of the container and completely covers the upper peripheral surface of said neck, the seal is sealed on the only upper surface of the device, whether massive architecture or thin-walled. In the case of a thin-walled architecture, the cover may be sealed on the single collar of the device or on the single peripheral surface of the device. the main dispensing orifice or both at the same time.
In the case of this third configuration, when the main dispensing orifice is set back from the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the flow restricting device, the sealing surface consists of the sole upper peripheral surface of the collar, that is to say on the second sealing surface.
This third configuration in which the flow limiter device comes to rest on the neck of the container, by means of its flange type support means, which completely covers said neck, is chosen when the user conditioning n ' it is not possible to adapt the neck of the container, to accommodate the collar of the device, through a recess and allow sealing of the seal on the neck of the container. The press fitting with olive type geometry makes it possible to seal the container thus sealed.
According to a fourth configuration, relating to a so-called thin-walled architecture and when the main distribution orifice is set back from the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the device, it can be closed by a seal sealed on the sole peripheral surface the main dispensing orifice, that is to say on the third sealing surface.
When the device belonging to the assembly according to the invention is of thin-walled architecture, and has a main dispensing orifice positioned recessed relative to the plane of the upper peripheral surface of the device, it thus releases a space between the main dispensing orifice and the seal once it is sealed, this seal constituting a first control inviolability regardless of the sealing configurations selected.
This available space makes it possible to associate, at the level of the main distribution opening, a second inviolability indicator, produced by means of a tear-off membrane connected, on the one hand, to a gripping and traction ring and to on the other hand, around the main dispensing opening and thus obscuring the main dispensing orifice. The user can thus, at first, delaminate the sealed lid, then tear, by pulling on the ring, the tearable membrane, thus releasing the main distribution orifice. The device thus equipped with the tearable membrane and its gripping ring is made by injection and in mono-material.
This available space also allows to associate, instead of the second inviolability indicator, always at the main distribution port, a child protection system. Such a system is constituted by a partition membrane positioned above and just to the right of the main dispensing orifice and in almost contact with the upper edge of said orifice. This membrane is connected to the main dispensing orifice by a single elastic deformable point integral link, since monobloc with said device, injected in a single operation from resilient material. The partition membrane is also equipped with a gripping means, allowing the user to exert a force on said partition.
By elastic deformation of the link, following this exerted force, it is possible for the user to move the partition, and therefore to release the main distribution port of the flow restrictor device. The displacement movement of the partition relative to the main distribution opening is effected by partial angular rotation around the connection point of said partition with the dispensing orifice, in a vertical axis or a horizontal axis. Such a movement, conducted concomitantly with the overturning of the container released from its lid, to extract the products, is complex and is therefore a protection for young children unable to perform simultaneously two movements of dissociated nature.
The thermal sealing of the lid on the sealing surfaces is done by various known techniques including induction in particular.
Selon le mode de fonctionnement de l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, et lors de l'opération de distribution des produits conditionnés, l'utilisateur élimine d'abord, après pelage, l'opercule scellé, garantissant étanchéité et inviolabilité de l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, puis inverse le sens de l'ensemble par son retournement de telle manière que le stock de produits à distribuer se trouve placé au-dessus du dispositif de distribution et au contact de sa surface de guidage.According to the operating mode of the storage and distribution assembly, and during the dispensing operation of the packaged products, the user first removes, after peeling, the sealed lid, guaranteeing sealing and inviolability of the set of storage and distribution, then reverses the meaning of the whole by turning it over so that the stock of products at distribute is placed above the dispensing device and in contact with its guide surface.
Par l'action de la gravité, les produits à distribuer viennent successivement en contact avec la surface de guidage, puis avec l'orifice principal de distribution dont la dimension adaptée permet le passage préférentiellement d'un seul produit à la fois.By the action of gravity, the products to be distributed successively come into contact with the guide surface, then with the main distribution orifice whose adapted size allows the passage preferably of a single product at a time.
Le dispositif limiteur de débit appartenant à l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, est fabriqué préférentiellement par les techniques d'injection moulage à partir de matériaux thermoplastiques.The flow restrictor device belonging to the storage and distribution assembly, according to the invention, is manufactured preferentially by molding injection techniques from thermoplastic materials.
D'autres techniques de réalisation peuvent être également utilisées telles que l'extrusion mono ou multicouches et découpe de feuille par toute technique d'extrusion ou de calandrage suivi d'un thermoformage, puis de poinçonnage et découpe afin d'obtenir ledit dispositif. L'injection soufflage peut également être considérée. Toutefois l'injection moulage est choisie préférentiellement.Other production techniques can also be used such as single or multilayer extrusion and sheet cutting by any extrusion or calendering technique followed by thermoforming, then punching and cutting to obtain said device. Blow injection can also be considered. However, the molding injection is preferably chosen.
Des matières plastiques bien connues peuvent être employées pour former le dispositif et incluent les polyéthylènes haute et basse densité, radicalaires ou linéaires, les copolymères d'éthylène comme par exemple les éthylènes acétate de vinyle, les éthylènes éthyl-acrylate, les éthylène butyl-acrylate, les éthylènes anhydride maléique, les éthylènes-alfa oléfines, quels que soient les modes de polymérisation ou de modification par greffage, le polypropylène homo et copolymères, le polybutène-1, le polyisobutylène. Les polyoléfines sont pour des raisons de coût et de facilité de mise en oeuvre préférentiellement choisies pour réaliser le dispositif.Well known plastics can be used to form the device and include high and low density, free radical or linear polyethylenes, ethylene copolymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene ethyl acrylate, ethylene butyl acrylate maleic anhydride ethylenes, ethylenes-alpha olefins, whatever the methods of polymerization or graft modification, polypropylene homo and copolymers, polybutene-1, polyisobutylene. Polyolefins are for reasons of cost and ease of implementation preferentially chosen to achieve the device.
D'autres matériaux polymères peuvent toutefois être considérés, tel que le chlorure polyvinylique, les copolymères de chlorure de vinyle, les chlorures de poly-vinylidène, les polystyrènes, les copolymères de styrène, les dérivés de cellulose, les polyamides, les polycarbonates, les poly-oxy-méthylènes, les polyéthylène-téréphthalates, les poly-butylène-téréphthalates, les copolyesters, les poly(oxyde de phénylène), les poly(méthacrylate de méthyle), les copolymères d'acrylate, les polymères fluorés, les poly(sulfure de phénylène), les poly-aryl-sulphones, les poly-aryl-éther-cétones, les poly-éther-imides, les polyimides, les élastomères thermoplastiques, les polyuréthanes, les résines de phénol, les résines de mélamine, les résines urées, les résines époxydes et les résines insaturées de polyester.Other polymeric materials may however be considered, such as polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride copolymers, polyvinylidene chlorides, polystyrenes, styrene copolymers, cellulose derivatives, polyamides, polycarbonates, poly-oxy-methylenes, polyethylene terephthalates, polybutylene terephthalates, copolyesters, polyphenylene oxide, poly (methyl methacrylate), acrylate copolymers, fluorinated polymers, poly ( phenylene sulphide), poly-aryl sulphones, poly-aryl-ether-ketones, poly-ether-imides, polyimides, thermoplastic elastomers, polyurethanes, phenol resins, melamine resins, resins ureas, epoxy resins and unsaturated polyester resins.
Des matériaux polymères biodégradables, sur, par exemple, des bases amidon, sont également possibles telles que par exemple les acides poly-lactiques(PLA).Biodegradable polymeric materials on, for example, starch bases are also possible such as, for example, poly-lactic acid (PLA).
Des combinaisons de ces polymères peuvent être employées. Le polymère utilisé pour réaliser le dispositif limiteur de débit peut également contenir un ou plusieurs additifs tels qu'élastomères, fibres, agents d'expansion, additifs tels qu'agents stabilisateurs et colorants, agents glissants, agents démoulants, agents d'adhésion ou d'accrochage renforcé, suivant les impératifs de mise en oeuvre.Combinations of these polymers may be employed. The polymer used to make the flow restrictor device may also contain one or more additives such as elastomers, fibers, blowing agents, additives such as stabilizing agents and dyes, slip agents, release agents, adhesion or dyeing agents. reinforced hooking, according to the imperatives of implementation.
Le dispositif selon l'invention peut également être réalisé en matériaux injectables formulés de manière à ce qu'ils soient capables d'absorber différents polluants tels qu'humidité, oxygène, odeur et autres polluants possibles. Ces matières thermoplastiques sont alors elles-mêmes formulées avec des additifs appartenant au groupe des absorbeurs d'humidité, des absorbeurs d'oxygène, des absorbeurs d'odeurs et/ou des émetteurs de composés organiques volatils olfactifs. Ces matières thermoplastiques formulées doivent toutefois garder une certaine résilience.The device according to the invention can also be made of injectable materials formulated in such a way that they are able to absorb different pollutants such as moisture, oxygen, odor and other possible pollutants. These thermoplastics are then themselves formulated with additives belonging to the group of moisture absorbers, oxygen absorbers, odor absorbers and / or emitters of volatile organic compounds olfactory. These formulated thermoplastics must, however, retain some resilience.
L'ensemble se composant d'un conteneur de stockage et d'un dispositif limiteur de débit de distribution, operculé selon l'invention, peut être équipé d'un moyen d'obturation de l'extrémité ouverte du corps dudit conteneur, qui pleut être tout bouchon/couvercle, de conception permettant d'assurer une étanchéité entre le corps du conteneur et le bouchon/couvercle une fois l'opercule scellable retiré.The assembly consisting of a storage container and a dispensing flow limiter device, sealed according to the invention, can be equipped with means for closing the open end of the body of said container, which is raining be any stopper / cover, designed to ensure a seal between the container body and the cap / lid once the sealable seal removed.
Lors de son utilisation sur la chaîne de conditionnement, le conteneur est préalablement rempli avec les produits à distribuer avant de recevoir le dispositif limiteur de débit. La raison en est la facilité de remplissage, du fait de la grande dimension de l'ouverture du conteneur non encore restreinte par l'adjonction du dispositif limiteur de débit.When used on the packaging line, the container is pre-filled with the products to be dispensed before receiving the flow restricting device. The reason is the ease of filling, because of the large size of the opening of the container not yet restricted by the addition of the flow restrictor device.
Le conteneur équipé de son dispositif limiteur de débit est ensuite fermé de manière définitive par l'opercule scellable pelable sur la chaîne de conditionnement, puis éventuellement fermé par un bouchon refermable.The container equipped with its flow limiter device is then permanently closed by the peelable sealable liner on the packaging line, then possibly closed by a resealable cap.
Le dispositif appartenant à l'ensemble de stockage et de distribution selon l'invention, peut être ou non livré au conditionneur avec son opercule pelable déjà scellé sur tout ou partie de sa surface supérieure. Quelques cas illustratifs d'utilisation sont ci-après évoqués sans qu'ils constituent un caractère limitatif pour l'invention.The device belonging to the storage and distribution unit according to the invention may or may not be delivered to the conditioner with its peelable seal already sealed on all or part of its upper surface. Some illustrative examples of use are hereinafter referred to without constituting a limiting character for the invention.
Dans un premier mode d'utilisation, le conteneur préalablement rempli avec les produits à distribuer, reçoit son dispositif limiteur de débit, l'ensemble étant clos par l'opercule pelable scellé par induction sur le col du conteneur de manière à fermer, de façon étanche, ledit conteneur.In a first mode of use, the container previously filled with the products to be dispensed, receives its flow limiting device, the assembly being closed by the peelable seal sealed by induction on the neck of the container so as to close, so sealed, said container.
Dans un second mode d'utilisation, le conteneur préalablement rempli avec les produits à distribuer, reçoit son dispositif limiteur de débit déjà équipé de son opercule scellé sur la face supérieure dudit dispositif ; ledit opercule scellable pelable vient se positionner au droit du col du conteneur et le scellage par induction s'effectue entre l'opercule et le col.In a second mode of use, the container previously filled with the products to be dispensed, receives its flow limiter device already equipped with its seal sealed on the upper face of said device; said peelable sealable liner is positioned to the right of the neck of the container and induction sealing is effected between the lid and the neck.
L'opercule scellable pelable est ainsi solidaire à la fois du col du conteneur et de la face supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit. La pelabilité s'effectue sur les deux surfaces conjointement, par traction et délamination de l'opercule flexible déformable constitué par une feuille d'aluminium, toutefois suffisamment résistante à la déchirure pour ne pas se déchirer lors de cette délamination.The peelable sealable seal is thus secured to both the neck of the container and the upper face of the flow restrictor device. The peelability is carried out on both surfaces together, by traction and delamination of the deformable flexible seal consisting of an aluminum foil, however sufficiently resistant to tearing so as not to tear during this delamination.
Dans un troisième mode d'utilisation, le conteneur, préalablement rempli avec les produits à distribuer, reçoit son dispositif limiteur de débit déjà équipé de son opercule pelable scellé de manière étanche sur le seul orifice principal de distribution.In a third mode of use, the container, previously filled with the products to be dispensed, receives its flow limiter device already equipped with its peelable seal sealingly sealed to the single main dispensing opening.
L'opercule pelable comprend généralement une portion externe en débord de la surface annulaire scellée et préhensible par l'utilisateur.The peelable operculum generally comprises an outer portion protruding from the annular surface sealed and prehensile by the user.
Une portion identique, non scellée sur la surface supérieure externe du dispositif limiteur de débit, peut également exister dans le cas d'un opercule ne servant qu'à l'operculage du seul orifice principal de distribution du dispositif limiteur de débit selon l'invention.An identical, unsealed portion on the upper outer surface of the flow restrictor device may also exist in the case of a lid serving only for sealing the single main distribution orifice of the flow limiting device according to the invention. .
Le dispositif limiteur de débit peut également être simplement monté sur le conteneur après remplissage, ledit conteneur recevant ensuite son bouchon, lui-même contenant, dans son fond, l'opercule pelable scellable, le maintien de l'opercule se faisant par tout type de clipsage. Le scellage par induction de l'opercule s'effectue alors au travers du bouchon ainsi monté. Suivant les configurations, et comme précédemment décrit, le scellage pourra s'effectuer sur les seuls bords du col, et/ou sur tout ou partie de la face supérieure du dispositif.
Ainsi, un tel ensemble de stockage et de distribution s'utilise pour distribuer préférentiellement unité par unité un stock de produits à distribuer se trouvant stockés en attente d'utilisation et protégés du milieu extérieur.The flow limiter device can also be simply mounted on the container after filling, said container then receiving its cap, itself containing, in its bottom, sealable peelable seal, the maintenance of the cap being done by any type of clipping. The induction sealing of the lid is then performed through the plug thus mounted. According to the configurations, and as previously described, the sealing may be performed on the only edges of the neck, and / or all or part of the upper face of the device.
Thus, such a set of storage and distribution is used to distribute preferentially unit by unit a stock of products to be distributed stored stored in use and protected from the outside environment.
L'invention sera mieux comprise grâce à la description chiffrée des figures ci-après évoquées, ces figures n'ayant qu'un caractère illustratif non limitatif de l'ensemble operculé de stockage et de distribution contrôlée selon de l'invention.
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figure 1 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé comprenant le conteneur de stockage et le dispositif limiteur de débit, d'architecture à parois minces, selon l'invention, associée à son conteneur, au niveau du col dudit conteneur et dont l'operculage a été réalisé sur les seules surfaces concentriques correspondant à l'orifice principal de distribution et la surface supérieure de la collerette, ainsi que sur la surface disponible du col du conteneur; - La
figure 2 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé comprenant le conteneur de stockage et le dispositif limiteur de débit à structure massive dont l'opercule pelable a été scellé par induction sur la surface supérieure du dispositif et sur la portion disponible du col du conteneur; - La
figure 3 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé comprenant le conteneur de stockage et le dispositif limiteur de débit d'architecture à parois minces, selon l'invention, associée à son conteneur, au niveau du col dudit conteneur et operculé sur les seules surfaces concentriques correspondant à la surface supérieure de la collerette, ainsi que sur la surface disponible du col du conteneur, l'orifice principal de distribution étant en retrait et permettant la mise en place d'un système de double inviolabilité ; - La
figure 4 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé identiquement à lafigure 3 , mais dont le système de double inviolabilité a été remplacé par un système de sécurité pour enfants ; - La
figure 5 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé comprenant le conteneur de stockage et le dispositif limiteur de débit d'architecture à parois minces selon l'invention associée à son conteneur, au niveau du col dudit conteneur étant operculé au seul niveau de son orifice principal de distribution par l'opercule pelable ; - La
figure 6 représente une vue en coupe de l'ensemble operculé comprenant le conteneur de stockage, partiellement représenté, le dispositif limiteur de débit d'architecture à parois minces selon l'invention, dont la surface de guidage est conique et prend appui sur une surface hémisphérique et comportant un orifice principal de distribution centré et des ouvertures secondaires débouchant sur l'orifice principal de distribution.
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figure 1 represents a sectional view of the sealed assembly comprising the storage container and the flow limiter device, thin-walled architecture, according to the invention, associated with its container, at the neck of said container and whose lidding was made on the only concentric surfaces corresponding to the main dispensing orifice and the upper surface of the collar, as well as on the available surface of the neck of the container; - The
figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the sealed assembly comprising the storage container and the solid structure flow restrictor device, the peelable seal of which has been inductively sealed on the upper surface of the device and on the available portion of the container neck; - The
figure 3 represents a sectional view of the sealed assembly comprising the storage container and the thin-walled architecture flow limiter device according to the invention, associated with its container, at the neck of said container and sealed on the surfaces only corresponding to the upper surface of the flange, as well as on the available surface of the neck of the container, the main dispensing orifice being set back and allowing the establishment of a double inviolability system; - The
figure 4 represents a cross-sectional view of the assembly operculously identical to thefigure 3 but whose double inviolability system has been replaced by a child safety system; - The
figure 5 represents a sectional view of the sealed assembly comprising the storage container and the thin-walled architectural flow limiter device according to the invention associated with its container, at the neck of said container being sealed at the single level of its orifice main distribution by peelable operculum; - The
figure 6 represents a sectional view of the sealed assembly comprising the storage container, partially shown, the thin-walled architecture flow limiting device according to the invention, whose guide surface is conical and bears on a hemispherical surface and having a main distribution port centered and secondary openings opening on the main distribution port.
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Sur le plan de son architecture, le dispositif limiteur de débit (3) comporte une ouverture d'entrée (5) tournée vers l'intérieur du conteneur, une surface de guidage (6), une ouverture de sortie (7) qui débouche sur l'orifice principal de distribution (8), ce dispositif ayant également une surface externe (9,10), discontinue, ayant reçu un opercule pelable (11), scellé par induction.In terms of its architecture, the flow restrictor device (3) has an inlet opening (5) facing towards the inside of the container, a guide surface (6), an outlet opening (7) which opens onto the main dispensing orifice (8), this device also having a discontinuous outer surface (9, 10) having received a peelable seal (11), sealed by induction.
Le scellage par induction de l'opercule pelable (11) est effectué sur les surfaces supérieures concentriques (9 et 10) correspondant à l'orifice principal de distribution (8) et à la surface supérieure de la collerette (12) positionnée à l'extrémité supérieure de la jupe (13), c'est-à-dire sur respectivement les deuxième et troisième surfaces de scellage ainsi que sur le col (4) du conteneur, constituant la première surface de scellage. L'opercule pelable (11) scellable par induction peut être scellé aussi bien sur la seule surface de scellage correspondant à la zone annulaire libre du col du conteneur, que sur, à la fois, la surface supérieure du dispositif limiteur de débit constituant les zones de scellage (9 et 10) et sur la zone de scellage du col (4) du conteneur.The induction sealing of the peelable seal (11) is performed on the concentric upper surfaces (9 and 10) corresponding to the main dispensing orifice (8) and the upper surface of the collar (12) positioned at the upper end of the skirt (13), that is to say respectively on the second and third sealing surfaces and on the neck (4) of the container, constituting the first sealing surface. The peelable seal (11) sealable by induction can be sealed both on the sole sealing surface corresponding to the free annular zone of the neck of the container, that on both the upper surface of the flow restrictor device constituting the zones sealing (9 and 10) and on the sealing area of the neck (4) of the container.
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Le dispositif (3) est maintenu dans une position anti-retour grâce à une protubérance périphérique (14) placée dans la partie inférieure dudit dispositif, constituant le moyen spécifique de fixation.The device (3) is held in a non-return position by means of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device, constituting the specific fixing means.
L'opercule (11) pelable scellable par induction peut être scellé aussi bien sur la seule surface de scellage correspondant à la surface annulaire libre du col (4) du conteneur (2), qui constitue la première surface de scellage, que sur, à la fois, la surface supérieure du dispositif constituant une surface de scellage (9, 10) et sur la surface de scellage annulaire du col (4) du conteneur (2).The peelable seal (11) sealable by induction can be sealed both on the sole sealing surface corresponding to the free annular surface of the neck (4) of the container (2), which constitutes the first sealing surface, that on, to both, the upper surface of the device constituting a sealing surface (9, 10) and on the annular sealing surface of the neck (4) of the container (2).
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Il reste un espace disponible (15) entre l'opercule (11) et l'extrémité de l'orifice principal de distribution (8) qui permet d'associer à l'orifice principal de distribution (8) un témoin d'inviolabilité (16,17) sous la forme d'une membrane déchirable (16) occultant l'orifice et reliée à un anneau de traction (17) qui permet de déchirer la membrane (16) et d'ouvrir ainsi l'orifice principal de distribution (8).The
There remains an available space (15) between the seal (11) and the end of the main dispensing orifice (8) which makes it possible to associate with the main dispensing orifice (8) a tamper evidence ( 16, 17) in the form of a tear-off membrane (16) concealing the orifice and connected to a pull ring (17) which makes it possible to tear the diaphragm (16) and thereby open the main dispensing orifice ( 8).
Le dispositif (3) est maintenu dans une position anti-retour grâce à une protubérance périphérique (14) placée dans la partie inférieure du dit dispositif (3).The device (3) is held in a non-return position by virtue of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device (3).
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Il reste un espace disponible (15) entre l'opercule (11) et l'extrémité de l'orifice principal de distribution (8) qui permet d'associer au dit orifice (8) un système de protection pour enfant (18,19,20). Ce système comprend une membrane formant cloison (18) positionnée au-dessus de l'orifice principal de distribution (8) du dispositif limiteur de débit (3), et relié audit orifice (8) par un lien intégral résilient (19) et également équipée d'un moyen de préhension (20).
Le dispositif (3) est maintenu dans une position anti-retour grâce à une protubérance périphérique (14) placée dans la partie inférieure dudit dispositif (3).There remains an available space (15) between the cover (11) and the end of the main distribution opening (8) which makes it possible to associate with said opening (8) a child protection system (18, 19 , 20). The system includes a partition membrane (18) positioned above the main delivery orifice (8) of the flow restrictor (3), and connected to said orifice (8) by a resilient integral link (19) and also equipped with a gripping means (20).
The device (3) is held in a non-return position by virtue of a peripheral protrusion (14) placed in the lower part of said device (3).
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Le dispositif (3) appartenant à l'ensemble (1) de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, comporte un orifice principal de distribution (8) précédé d'au moins une surface de guidage (6), à axe de symétrie, cette surface (6) ayant une ouverture d'entrée (5) qui est la grande base tournée vers l'intérieur du conteneur et une ouverture de sortie (7) qui débouche sur l'orifice principal de distribution (8).The device (3) belonging to the set (1) for storage and distribution, according to the invention, comprises a main distribution orifice (8) preceded by at least one guide surface (6), with an axis of symmetry. said surface (6) having an inlet opening (5) which is the large inward facing base of the container and an outlet opening (7) which opens onto the main dispensing opening (8).
Le dispositif appartenant à l'ensemble (1) de stockage et de distribution, selon l'invention, comporte une surface périphérique externe (13) formant jupe ayant un moyen de fixation de type emmanchement à force avec le col (4) du conteneur assurant l'étanchéité.The device belonging to the set (1) for storage and distribution, according to the invention, comprises an outer peripheral surface (13) forming a skirt having a fastening means of force-fitting type with the neck (4) of the container ensuring sealing.
Le dispositif appartenant à l'ensemble (1) de stockage et de distribution, vient s'appuyer sur le col (4) du conteneur, par l'intermédiaire de sa collerette (12). L'emmanchement à force entre la surface périphérique externe du dispositif et la surface périphérique interne du col (4) du conteneur permet d'assurer l'étanchéité entre conteneur (2) et extérieur, une fois l'orifice principal de distribution (8) operculé par l'opercule pelable scellable par induction (11) sur la surface de scellage (10).The device belonging to the set (1) of storage and distribution, comes to rest on the neck (4) of the container, through its flange (12). The force fitting between the outer peripheral surface of the device and the inner peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container makes it possible to seal between the container (2) and the outside, once the main distribution orifice (8) sealed by the induction sealable peelable seal (11) on the sealing surface (10).
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Le dispositif appartenant à l'ensemble (1) de stockage et de distribution, vient s'insérer dans le col (4) du conteneur. L'emmanchement à force entre la surface périphérique externe du dispositif et la surface périphérique interne du col (4) du conteneur permet d'assurer l'étanchéité entre conteneur (2) et extérieur. Le positionnement vertical du dispositif par rapport au col (4) du conteneur est assuré par le moyen de fixation (13), constitué par deux gorges réalisées dans le col du conteneur et dans lesquelles viennent se positionner deux joncs équivalents existant sur la jupe externe du dispositif. L'opercule pelable scellable par induction (11) est scellé sur la surface de scellage (10) constituée par le bord annulaire supérieur du col (4) du conteneur, c'est-à-dire de la première surface de scellage.The device belonging to the set (1) of storage and distribution, is inserted into the neck (4) of the container. The force fitting between the outer peripheral surface of the device and the inner peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container makes it possible to seal between the container (2) and the outside. The vertical positioning of the device relative to the neck (4) of the container is provided by the fastening means (13) consisting of two grooves formed in the container neck and in which are positioned two equivalent rods existing on the outer skirt of the container. device. The sealable peelable seal (11) is sealed to the sealing surface (10) formed by the upper annular edge of the neck (4) of the container, i.e. the first sealing surface.
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- Storage and controlled dispensing unit (1) for individual products comprising a container (2) for bulk storage of the said products, closing means for the container and a device (3) limiting the rate at which the products are dispensed, provided with an upper surface and a lower surface, the device (3) comprising, in order to allow the products to be dispensed to pass from the interior to the exterior of the container (2):- an inlet opening (5) on its lower surface,- a principal dispensing opening (8) on its upper surface, the principal dispensing opening (8) being preferably of circular, elliptical or polygonal shape,- a surface (6) to guide the products being dispensed between the lower surface and the upper surface, preferably a flat surface comprising the principal dispensing opening (8),- means for attaching the said device (3) to the container (2),characterised in that the flow limiting device (3):a) is inserted into the container (2) in such a way that at least part of its upper surface is at least flush with the upper peripheral surface of the neck of the container forming a sealing plane or is supported on the peripheral surface of the said neck through the intermediary of supporting means whose upper surface forms a sealing planeb) comprises in association with the container a sealing membrane (11) sealed to at least one of the sealing surfaces defined by:- the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container, and/or- all or part of the upper surface (9) of the device (3), and/or- the peripheral surface (10) of the principal dispensing opening (8) for the device.
- Storage and dispensing unit according to claim 1, characterised in that the inlet opening (5) to the flow limiting device (3) is circular, elliptical or polygonal in shape.
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 2, characterised in that the inlet opening (5) of the flow limiting device (3) is of a size which is at most equal to the internal cross-section of the neck (4) of the container.
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
characterised in that the guide surface (6) of the flow limiting device (3) is a spherical, truncated conical, cylindrical/truncated conical, truncated parabolic or truncated hyperbolic surface, these surfaces being concave, of right revolution or oblique. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
characterised in that the principal dispensing opening (8) is located in the plane of the upper surface of the device at any point in the said plane and is preferably on the axis of the device. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
characterised in that the principal dispensing opening (8) is placed in a plane which is recessed in relation to the plane of the upper surface of the device, preferably on the axis of symmetry of the device. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that the recessed principal dispensing opening (8) is located at any point on the plane which is recessed in relation to the plane of the upper surface of the device.
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
characterised in that the means for attaching the flow limiting device (3) is located on the external peripheral surface of the device and is preferably of the force-fit type, of the clip with groove and projection type, of the differential thermal shrinkage type, of the screwed type, and of the snap type. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 8, characterised in that when the means for attachment of the flow limiting device (3) is of the force-fit or clip type with a groove and projection, the said device has at least one partial slot located radially opening onto the upper periphery of the flow limiting device (3).
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 8 or 9, characterised in that the means attaching the flow limiting device (3) comprises supporting means through which the device can be positioned vertically in relation to the neck of the associated container, this supporting means being preferably a collar (12) abutting against the neck (4) of the container or located in a circular housing provided in the neck of the container.
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
characterised in that the means for attaching the flow limiting device (3) comprises non-return means (14) comprising an engaging flange located on the lower surface of the device, preferably in the form of a skirt or segments of a skirt. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
characterised in that the principal dispensing opening (8) which is recessed in relation to the plane of the upper surface of the device provides an available space (15) beneath the said upper surface. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that a tamper-proof system (16, 17) for the principal dispensing opening (8) is located in the available space (15) and the tamper-proof system (16, 17) preferably comprises a tearable membrane (16) fitted with a gripping ring (17) closing off the principal dispensing opening (8).
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to claim 12, characterised in that a child-proof system (18, 19, 20) is located in the available space (15) on the principal dispensing opening (8), the child-safety system (18, 19, 20) preferably comprising a membrane forming a partition (18) positioned immediately beneath the principal dispensing opening (8) and connected to the said opening by a resilient deformable point (19), the membrane forming the partition (18) being moved in rotation around the resilient deformable point (19) by movement applied to a tab member (20) of one piece with the said membrane forming the partition (18) thus opening up the principal dispensing opening (8).
- Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed onto only the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container, whether the neck (4) is fitted with a recess or not. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed onto both the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container (2), whether or not the neck (4) is fitted with a recess, and onto the upper surface of the device flush with the neck, whether or not the collar (12) is fitted, at the same time. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed to both the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container, whether or not the neck (4) is provided with a recess, and onto the upper surface of the device flush with the neck on the collar (12) when the device is fitted therewith and onto the peripheral surface (10) of the principal dispensing opening (8) when it is flush with the neck (4) of the container (2), at the same time. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed onto only the upper surface of the device, whether it is of solid architecture or a thin wall, when the collar (12) of the device (3) wholly covers the upper peripheral surface of the said neck (4). - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed onto the collar (12) alone or onto only the peripheral surface (10) of the principal dispensing opening (8) or onto both surfaces at the same time in the case of a thin wall architecture and when the collar (12) of the device wholly covers the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
characterised in that the sealing membrane (11) is sealed onto only the peripheral surface of the principal opening (10) in the case of a thin wall architecture and when the principal dispensing opening (8) is recessed in relation to the plane comprising the upper peripheral surface of the neck (4) of the container. - Storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 20,
characterised in that the flow limiting device (3) is manufactured by the injection of thermoplastic materials, preferably formulated with additives belonging to the group of moisture, oxygen and odour absorbers and/or emitters of olfactory volatile organic compounds. - Use of the storage and dispensing unit (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 21 for the storage and dispensing of products requiring to be dispensed preferably one by one, stored in bulk, in particular pharmaceutical products of the type of wafers, coated tablets, pills, tablets, pellets, granules, gel capsules and capsules.
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