EP2245959B1 - Device for foaming products - Google Patents

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EP2245959B1
EP2245959B1 EP10400016.1A EP10400016A EP2245959B1 EP 2245959 B1 EP2245959 B1 EP 2245959B1 EP 10400016 A EP10400016 A EP 10400016A EP 2245959 B1 EP2245959 B1 EP 2245959B1
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Miriam Belser
Horst Argembeaux
Oliver Dr. Sperber
Thomas Bendig
Janet Wiechmann
Tobias Streich
Christoph Waldau
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D27/00—Shaving accessories
    • A45D27/02—Lathering the body; Producing lather
    • A45D27/10—Lather-producing devices operated by compressed air or by swirling water
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B05B11/0032—Manually actuated means located downstream the discharge nozzle for closing or covering it, e.g. shutters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/0018—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with devices for making foam
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/42—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices with pads or like contents-applying means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball

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  • the invention relates to a device for products having a receptacle for storing the product and a receptacle attached to the closure-like applicator, which connects an interior of the receptacle with an environment, and in which the applicator a base member and in the region of a discharge opening of the base element Dispensing element which is provided with a plurality of small dimensioned relative to the size of the discharge opening Ausströmkanäle, wherein the discharge element spans the base member at least partially such that the discharge element is at least partially disposed at a distance from the base element and wherein between the discharge element and the base element at least one spacer element is arranged.
  • Such receptacles with applicators are used for example for storing and for the application of cosmetic products.
  • these may be shower gels, hair shampoos or shaving creams.
  • the applicators used serve on the one hand for dosing the product, moreover, foaming of the product during application is also desirable in many applications.
  • the previously known devices for frothing products are not yet able to meet all the requirements that are placed on a user-friendly use, a reliable function and moreover an inexpensive production.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to construct a device of the aforementioned type such that with a simple structure high functionality and good quality of use can be achieved.
  • the spacer element is web-like and that the dispensing element is carried by the spacer element such that no full-surface contact of the dispensing element takes place on the base element and form cavities between the dispensing element and the base element and that the dispensing element is tensioned dome-like by the base element and thereby a towards forms a user extending outer curvature.
  • the use of the dispensing element with a plurality of small-sized outflow channels on the one hand facilitates easy washability of the applicator, so that in a possible partial or complete closing of one or more outflow channels by washing the original function can be easily and quickly restored.
  • the large number of small-dimensioned outflow channels promotes intensive foaming of the product, since air can be pushed into the product as a result of mechanical friction taking place and, as a result, the foaming process is assisted.
  • the delivery element is formed like a lattice.
  • the delivery element is formed like a net.
  • the delivery element is formed gazeartig.
  • the dispensing element is formed like a tile.
  • open-cell foam can also be used.
  • a particularly soft formation is provided by the fact that the dispensing element is formed of a textile material, or is flocked.
  • the dispensing element has a multilayer structure.
  • a targeted dosage is supported by the fact that the applicator is provided with a closure.
  • closure is designed as a membrane closure.
  • Ergonomic positioning in use is aided by having the closure centered relative to a cross-sectional area of the applicator.
  • a low-cost construction by providing simply designed individual parts is achieved in that the applicator has a base element, a release element and a fixing element for fastening the delivery element.
  • a reliable attachment of the dispensing element can be effected in that the fixing element is formed like a ring.
  • the dispensing element is clamped between the base element and the fixing element.
  • a perceived by a user as pleasant product delivery is achieved in that the delivery element spans the base element.
  • a uniform product distribution is supported by the fact that the dispensing element is arranged at a distance relative to the base element. This can be done for example by spacer bars, so that no full-surface investment results.
  • the distance between the base element and the dispensing element promotes both distribution and foaming of the product.
  • the base element delimit an interior space.
  • Unintentional product delivery is avoided by placing a closure cap on the base element, the base element being designed to hold a closure cap.
  • a preferred application is that the applicator is provided for dispensing a cosmetic product, in particular a washing, showering and / or shaving preparation.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective side view of a receptacle (1) for a product, in particular for a cosmetic product.
  • the receptacle is bottle-shaped and provided with a mouth portion (2).
  • it is envisaged to form the receptacle (1) made of plastic.
  • the mouth portion (2) has an external thread (3), which is provided for alignment and attachment of an applicator (4).
  • the applicator (4) essentially consists of a base element (5) which can be connected to the mouth section (2), a delivery element (6) held by the base element (5) and a fixing element (6) in the region of the base element (5). 7).
  • a closure cap (8) can be placed on the base element (5) such that the fixing element (7) and the dispensing element (6) are enclosed by the closure cap (8).
  • the base element (5) has, in the region of its extension facing away from the receptacle (1), a discharge opening (9), in the region of which the delivery element (6) is arranged.
  • the discharge element (6) is provided with a plurality of outflow channels.
  • the outflow channels can be provided, for example, by forming the delivery element (6) from a lattice-type or net-like material. usable are also materials from a gauze or a fleece. It is also intended to use textile materials or open-cell foams.
  • receptacle (1) and the base element (5) are provided transversely to a longitudinal axis (10) with an oval-like contour.
  • Appropriate shaping facilitates the handling by a user when applying cosmetic products.
  • Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a bottom (11) of the receptacle (1). Again, the oval-like contouring can be seen.
  • Fig. 5 shows a cross section through the applicator (4) and the cap (8).
  • Fig. 5 illustrates, in particular, that the fixing element (7) has a mounting profile (12), which is designed for latching into a counter-profile (13) of the base element (5).
  • the base element (5) also has a further counter-profile (14), which is formed corresponding to a mounting profile (15) of the closure cap (8), so that the closure cap (8) can be fixed detachably in the region of the base element (5).
  • FIG. 5 also the discharge opening (9) of the base element (5). After placing the cap (8), the discharge opening (9) of a closure element (16) of the cap (8) is blocked, so that no product can be delivered unintentionally.
  • a membrane closure In the region of the discharge opening (9) of the base element (5), a membrane closure can be arranged, which is formed, for example, in the form of a silicon slit valve.
  • the discharge element (6) is clamped in a dome-like manner by the base element (5), so that an outer curvature of the outer surface that extends in the direction of a user Delivery element (6) is realized.
  • the dispensing element is supported by spacer elements (17), resulting in cavities between the dispensing element (6) and the base element (5).
  • the product dispensed from the receptacle (1) is either pushed through the dispensing element (6) or remains partially in the dispensing element (6).
  • a multi-layer structure is provided which, in combination with a free-floating bead suspension of the dispensing element (6), provides the user with a soft foam feel.
  • the cross-sectional area of the dispensing channels provided within the dispensing element (6) is chosen such that sufficiently large channel cross-sectional areas are provided in order to avoid capillary forces or to be effective to a minimum extent.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum von Produkten, die einen Aufnahmebehälter zur Bevorratung des Produktes sowie einen am Aufnahmebehälter befestigten verschlussartigen Applikator aufweist, der einen Innenraum des Aufnahmebehälters mit einer Umgebung verbindet, sowie bei der der Applikator ein Sockelelement und im Bereich einer Abgabeöffnung des Sockelelementes ein Abgabeelement aufweist, das mit einer Vielzahl relativ zur Größe der Abgabeöffnung kleindimensionierter Ausströmkanäle versehen ist, wobei das Abgabeelement das Sockelelement mindestens bereichsweise derart überspannt, dass das Abgabeelement mindestens bereichsweise mit einem Abstand zum Sockelelement angeordnet ist und wobei zwischen dem Abgabeelement und dem Sockelelement mindestens ein Distanzelement angeordnet ist.The invention relates to a device for products having a receptacle for storing the product and a receptacle attached to the closure-like applicator, which connects an interior of the receptacle with an environment, and in which the applicator a base member and in the region of a discharge opening of the base element Dispensing element which is provided with a plurality of small dimensioned relative to the size of the discharge opening Ausströmkanäle, wherein the discharge element spans the base member at least partially such that the discharge element is at least partially disposed at a distance from the base element and wherein between the discharge element and the base element at least one spacer element is arranged.

Derartige Aufnahmebehälter mit Applikatoren werden beispielsweise zur Bevorratung und zur Applikation von kosmetischen Produkten verwendet. Beispielsweise können dies Duschgele, Haarshampoos oder Rasiercremes sein.Such receptacles with applicators are used for example for storing and for the application of cosmetic products. For example, these may be shower gels, hair shampoos or shaving creams.

Aus der DE 94 16 128 U1 ist es bereits bekannt, einen unter Druck stehenden SprayBehälter mit einem Abgabekopf zur Erzeugung von Schaum zu versehen. Das abzugebende Produkt durchströmt hierbei zwei Siebe, die in einem Abgabekanal angeordnet sind. Der hierdurch erzeugte Schaum strömt dann aus einem Abgabeelement heraus.From the DE 94 16 128 U1 It is already known to provide a pressurized spray container with a dispensing head for producing foam. The product to be dispensed flows through two screens, which are arranged in a discharge channel. The foam produced thereby then flows out of a dispensing element.

In der US 2,783,091 wird ebenfalls ein Behälter mit einem Abgabeelement beschrieben. Auch hier steht der Behälter unter einem Überdruck und die Erzeugung des Schaumes erfolgt durch eine Durchströmung von zwei innenliegenden Sieben.In the US 2,783,091 Also, a container with a dispensing element will be described. Again, the container is under an overpressure and the generation of the foam is effected by a flow through two internal screens.

Aus der US 5,289,952 A ist ein weiteres Abgabeelement zur druckgasunterstützten Schaumabgabe bekannt.From the US 5,289,952 A is another delivery element for compressed gas assisted foam delivery known.

Weitere Konstruktionen zur Erzeugung von Schaum werden in der DE 10 2007 049 614 A1 sowie der US 5,725,155 A beschrieben.Other structures for producing foam are used in the DE 10 2007 049 614 A1 as well as the US 5,725,155 A described.

Die verwendeten Applikatoren dienen zum einen zum Dosieren des Produktes, darüber hinaus ist bei vielen Anwendungen auch ein Aufschäumen des Produktes bei der Applikation erwünscht. Die bislang bekannten Vorrichtungen zum Aufschäumen von Produkten sind noch nicht dazu in der Lage, alle Anforderungen zu erfüllen, die an eine für den Benutzer angenehme Verwendung, eine zuverlässige Funktion und darüber hinaus an eine preiswerte Herstellung gestellt werden.The applicators used serve on the one hand for dosing the product, moreover, foaming of the product during application is also desirable in many applications. The previously known devices for frothing products are not yet able to meet all the requirements that are placed on a user-friendly use, a reliable function and moreover an inexpensive production.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Vorrichtung der einleitend genannten Art derart zu konstruieren, dass bei einfachem Aufbau eine hohe Funktionalität und eine gute Gebrauchsqualität erreicht werden.Object of the present invention is therefore to construct a device of the aforementioned type such that with a simple structure high functionality and good quality of use can be achieved.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Distanzelement stegartig ausgebildet ist und dass das Abgabeelement vom Distanzelement derart getragen ist, dass keine vollflächige Anlage des Abgabeelementes am Sockelelement erfolgt und sich Hohlräume zwischen dem Abgabeelement und dem Sockelelement ausbilden und dass das Abgabeelement vom Sockelelement domartig angespannt ist und dadurch eine sich in Richtung auf einen Benutzer erstreckende Außenwölbung ausbildet.This object is achieved in that the spacer element is web-like and that the dispensing element is carried by the spacer element such that no full-surface contact of the dispensing element takes place on the base element and form cavities between the dispensing element and the base element and that the dispensing element is tensioned dome-like by the base element and thereby a towards forms a user extending outer curvature.

Die Verwendung des Abgabeelementes mit einer Vielzahl klein dimensionierter Ausströmkanäle unterstützt zum einen eine einfache Auswaschbarkeit des Applikatorkopfes, so dass bei einem eventuellen teilweisen oder vollständigen Verschließen eines oder mehrerer Ausströmkanäle durch ein Auswaschen die ursprüngliche Funktion einfach und schnell wieder hergestellt werden kann. Die Vielzahl der klein dimensionierten Ausströmkanäle fördert darüber hinaus eine intensive Schaumbildung des Produktes, da aufgrund einer erfolgenden mechanischen Reibung Luft in das Produkt hineingerieben werden kann und hierdurch der Aufschäumvorgang unterstützt wird.The use of the dispensing element with a plurality of small-sized outflow channels on the one hand facilitates easy washability of the applicator, so that in a possible partial or complete closing of one or more outflow channels by washing the original function can be easily and quickly restored. In addition, the large number of small-dimensioned outflow channels promotes intensive foaming of the product, since air can be pushed into the product as a result of mechanical friction taking place and, as a result, the foaming process is assisted.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass das Abgabeelement gitterartig ausgebildet ist.According to one embodiment, it is provided that the delivery element is formed like a lattice.

Ebenfalls ist daran gedacht, dass das Abgabeelement netzartig ausgebildet ist.It is also thought that the delivery element is formed like a net.

Darüber hinaus ist es auch möglich, dass das Abgabeelement gazeartig ausgebildet ist.In addition, it is also possible that the delivery element is formed gazeartig.

Eine weitere Realisierung besteht darin, dass das Abgabeelement fliesartig ausgebildet ist. Darüber hinaus kann auch offenporiger Schaumstoff zur Anwendung kommen.Another implementation is that the dispensing element is formed like a tile. In addition, open-cell foam can also be used.

Eine besonders weiche Ausbildung wird dadurch bereitgestellt, dass das Abgabeelement aus einem textilen Material ausgebildet ist, oder beflockt ist.A particularly soft formation is provided by the fact that the dispensing element is formed of a textile material, or is flocked.

Zur Unterstützung des Aufschäumvorganges wird vorgeschlagen, dass das Abgabeelement eine mehrlagige Struktur aufweist.In support of the foaming process, it is proposed that the dispensing element has a multilayer structure.

Eine gezielte Dosierung wird dadurch unterstützt, dass der Applikator mit einem Verschluss versehen ist.A targeted dosage is supported by the fact that the applicator is provided with a closure.

Ein einfacher Aufbau und eine störungsarme Verwendung werden dadurch unterstützt, dass der Verschluss als ein Membranverschluss ausgebildet ist.A simple structure and low-interference use are supported by the fact that the closure is designed as a membrane closure.

Eine ergonomische Positionierung bei einer Verwendung wird dadurch unterstützt, dass der Verschluss relativ zu einer Querschnittfläche des Applikators mittig angeordnet ist.Ergonomic positioning in use is aided by having the closure centered relative to a cross-sectional area of the applicator.

Ein preiswerter Aufbau durch Bereitstellung einfach gestalteter Einzelteile wird dadurch erreicht, dass der Applikator ein Sockelelement, ein Abgabeelement sowie ein Fixierelement zur Befestigung des Abgabeelementes aufweist.A low-cost construction by providing simply designed individual parts is achieved in that the applicator has a base element, a release element and a fixing element for fastening the delivery element.

Eine zuverlässige Befestigung des Abgabeelementes kann dadurch erfolgen, dass das Fixierelement ringartig ausgebildet ist. Insbesondere ist daran gedacht, dass das Abgabeelement zwischen dem Sockelelement und dem Fixierelement eingeklemmt ist.A reliable attachment of the dispensing element can be effected in that the fixing element is formed like a ring. In particular, it is envisaged that the dispensing element is clamped between the base element and the fixing element.

Ein von einem Benutzer als angenehm empfundene Produktabgabe wird dadurch erreicht, dass das Abgabeelement das Sockelelement überspannt.A perceived by a user as pleasant product delivery is achieved in that the delivery element spans the base element.

Eine gleichmäßige Produktverteilung wird dadurch unterstützt, dass das Abgabeelement relativ zum Sockelelement beabstandet angeordnet ist. Dies kann beispielsweise durch Distanzstege erfolgen, so dass keine vollflächige Anlage resultiert.A uniform product distribution is supported by the fact that the dispensing element is arranged at a distance relative to the base element. This can be done for example by spacer bars, so that no full-surface investment results.

Der Abstand zwischen dem Sockelelement und dem Abgabeelement unterstützt sowohl eine Verteilung als auch eine Aufschäumung des Produktes.The distance between the base element and the dispensing element promotes both distribution and foaming of the product.

Zur Bereitstellung eines Vorrates an aufzuschäumendem Produkt wird vorgeschlagen, dass das Sockelelement einen Innenraum begrenzt.To provide a supply of product to be foamed, it is proposed that the base element delimit an interior space.

Eine unbeabsichtigte Produktabgabe wird dadurch vermieden, dass auf das Sockelelement eine Verschlusskappe aufgesetzt ist, wobei das Sockelelement zur Halterung einer Verschlusskappe ausgebildet ist.Unintentional product delivery is avoided by placing a closure cap on the base element, the base element being designed to hold a closure cap.

Eine bevorzugte Anwendung besteht darin, dass der Applikator zur Abgabe eines kosmetischen Produktes vorgesehen ist, insbesondere eine Wasch-, Dusch- und/oder Rasierzubereitung.A preferred application is that the applicator is provided for dispensing a cosmetic product, in particular a washing, showering and / or shaving preparation.

In den Zeichnungen sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung schematisch dargestellt. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines flaschenartigen Aufnahmebehälters mit Applikatorkopf in einer Einzelteildarstellung entsprechend einer Explosionsdarstellung,
Fig. 2
eine Vorderansicht des Behälters mit Applikatorkopf entsprechend Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine Seitenansicht gemäß Blickrichtung III in Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
eine Ansicht auf den Behälterboden entsprechend Blickrichtung IV in Fig. 2 und
Fig. 5
eine vereinfachte Querschnittdarstellung des Applikatorkopfes gemäß Schnittlinie V-V in Fig. 2.
In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown schematically. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a bottle-like receptacle with applicator head in a single part representation corresponding to an exploded view,
Fig. 2
a front view of the container with applicator head accordingly Fig. 1 .
Fig. 3
a side view according to viewing direction III in Fig. 2 .
Fig. 4
a view of the container bottom according to viewing direction IV in Fig. 2 and
Fig. 5
a simplified cross-sectional view of the applicator according to section line VV in Fig. 2 ,

Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Seitenansicht eines Aufnahmebehälters (1) für ein Produkt, insbesondere für ein kosmetisches Produkt. Der Aufnahmebehälter ist flaschenartig ausgebildet und mit einem Mündungsabschnitt (2) versehen. Insbesondere ist daran gedacht, den Aufnahmebehälter (1) aus Kunststoff auszubilden. Fig. 1 shows a perspective side view of a receptacle (1) for a product, in particular for a cosmetic product. The receptacle is bottle-shaped and provided with a mouth portion (2). In particular, it is envisaged to form the receptacle (1) made of plastic.

Der Mündungsabschnitt (2) weist ein Außengewinde (3) auf, das zur Ausrichtung und zur Befestigung eines Applikators (4) vorgesehen ist. Der Applikator (4) besteht im Wesentlichen aus einem mit dem Mündungabschnitt (2) verbindbaren Sockelelement (5), einem vom Sockelelement (5) gehalterten Abgabeelement (6) und einem das Abgabeelement (6) im Bereich des Sockelelementes (5) halternden Fixierelement (7). Auf das Sockelelement (5) ist eine Verschlusskappe (8) derart aufsetzbar, dass das Fixierelement (7) und das Abgabeelement (6) von der Verschlusskappe (8) umschlossen werden.The mouth portion (2) has an external thread (3), which is provided for alignment and attachment of an applicator (4). The applicator (4) essentially consists of a base element (5) which can be connected to the mouth section (2), a delivery element (6) held by the base element (5) and a fixing element (6) in the region of the base element (5). 7). A closure cap (8) can be placed on the base element (5) such that the fixing element (7) and the dispensing element (6) are enclosed by the closure cap (8).

Das Sockelelement (5) weist im Bereich seiner dem Aufnahmebehälter (1) abgewandten Ausdehnung eine Abgabeöffnung (9) auf, in deren Bereich das Abgabeelement (6) angeordnet ist.
Das Abgabeelement (6) ist mit einer Vielzahl von Ausströmkanälen versehen. Die Ausströmkanäle können beispielsweise durch eine Ausbildung des Abgabeelementes (6) aus einem gitterartigen oder netzartigen Material bereitgestellt werden. Verwendbar sind auch Materialien aus einer Gaze oder einem Flies. Ebenfalls ist an die Verwendung von textilen Materialien oder offenporigen Schaumstoffen gedacht.The base element (5) has, in the region of its extension facing away from the receptacle (1), a discharge opening (9), in the region of which the delivery element (6) is arranged.
The discharge element (6) is provided with a plurality of outflow channels. The outflow channels can be provided, for example, by forming the delivery element (6) from a lattice-type or net-like material. usable are also materials from a gauze or a fleece. It is also intended to use textile materials or open-cell foams.

Aus der Zusammenschau von Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 ist ersichtlich, dass der Aufnahmebehälter (1) und das Sockelelement (5) quer zu einer Längsachse (10) mit einer ovalartigen Kontur versehen sind. Eine entsprechende Formgebung erleichtert bei einer Applikation von kosmetischen Produkten die Handhabung durch einen Benutzer.From the synopsis of Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 it can be seen that the receptacle (1) and the base element (5) are provided transversely to a longitudinal axis (10) with an oval-like contour. Appropriate shaping facilitates the handling by a user when applying cosmetic products.

Fig. 4 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf einen Boden (11) des Aufnahmebehälters (1). Auch hier ist die ovalartige Konturgebung zu erkennen. Fig. 4 shows a plan view of a bottom (11) of the receptacle (1). Again, the oval-like contouring can be seen.

Fig. 5 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch den Applikator (4) und die Verschlusskappe (8). Fig. 5 veranschaulicht insbesondere, dass das Fixierelement (7) ein Halterungsprofil (12) aufweist, dass zur Einrastung in ein Gegenprofil (13) des Sockelelementes (5) ausgebildet ist. Das Sockelelement (5) weist darüber hinaus ein weiteres Gegenprofil (14) auf, das korrespondierend zu einem Halterungsprofil (15) der Verschlusskappe (8) ausgebildet ist, so dass die Verschlusskappe (8) lösbar im Bereich des Sockelelementes (5) fixierbar ist. Fig. 5 shows a cross section through the applicator (4) and the cap (8). Fig. 5 illustrates, in particular, that the fixing element (7) has a mounting profile (12), which is designed for latching into a counter-profile (13) of the base element (5). The base element (5) also has a further counter-profile (14), which is formed corresponding to a mounting profile (15) of the closure cap (8), so that the closure cap (8) can be fixed detachably in the region of the base element (5).

Zu erkennen ist in Fig. 5 ebenfalls die Abgabeöffnung (9) des Sockelelementes (5). Nach einem Aufsetzen der Verschlusskappe (8) wird die Abgabeöffnung (9) von einem Verschlusselement (16) der Verschlusskappe (8) versperrt, so dass kein Produkt unbeabsichtigt abgegeben werden kann.It can be seen in Fig. 5 also the discharge opening (9) of the base element (5). After placing the cap (8), the discharge opening (9) of a closure element (16) of the cap (8) is blocked, so that no product can be delivered unintentionally.

Im Bereich der Abgabeöffnung (9) des Sockelelementes (5) kann ein Membranverschluss angeordnet werden, der beispielsweise in Form eines Silikonschlitzventils ausgebildet ist.In the region of the discharge opening (9) of the base element (5), a membrane closure can be arranged, which is formed, for example, in the form of a silicon slit valve.

Das Abgabeelement (6) wird vom Sockelelement (5) domartig aufgespannt, so dass eine sich in Richtung auf einen Benutzer erstreckende Außenwölbung des Abgabeelementes (6) realisiert ist. Das Abgabeelement wird durch Distanzelemente (17) getragen, wodurch Hohlräume zwischen dem Abgabeelement (6) und dem Sockelelement (5) entstehen. Das vom Aufnahmebehälter (1) abgegebene Produkt wird entweder durch das Abgabeelement (6) hindurchgedrückt oder verbleibt teilweise im Abgabeelement (6). Es wird eine Mehrlagenstruktur bereitgestellt, die in Kombination mit einer frei schwebenden Sickenaufhängung des Abgabeelementes (6) dem Benutzer ein weiches Schaumgefühl vermittelt. Die Querschnittfläche der bereitgestellten Abgabekanäle innerhalb des Abgabeelementes (6) wird derart gewählt, dass ausreichend große Kanalquerschnittflächen bereitgestellt werden, um Kapillarkräfte zu vermeiden bzw. in einem höchstens geringen Umfang wirksam werden zu lassen.The discharge element (6) is clamped in a dome-like manner by the base element (5), so that an outer curvature of the outer surface that extends in the direction of a user Delivery element (6) is realized. The dispensing element is supported by spacer elements (17), resulting in cavities between the dispensing element (6) and the base element (5). The product dispensed from the receptacle (1) is either pushed through the dispensing element (6) or remains partially in the dispensing element (6). A multi-layer structure is provided which, in combination with a free-floating bead suspension of the dispensing element (6), provides the user with a soft foam feel. The cross-sectional area of the dispensing channels provided within the dispensing element (6) is chosen such that sufficiently large channel cross-sectional areas are provided in order to avoid capillary forces or to be effective to a minimum extent.

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  1. Device for foaming products, said device having a receiving container (1) for storing the product, and a closure-like applicator (4) which is fastened to the receiving container (1) and connects an interior space of the receiving container (1) to a surrounding area, and in which the applicator (4) has a base element (5) and, in the region of a dispensing opening (9) of the base element (5), a dispensing element (6) which is provided with a multiplicity of outflow channels of small dimensions relative to the size of the dispensing opening (9), wherein the dispensing element (6) spans the base element (5) at least in regions in such a manner that the dispensing element (6) is arranged at least in regions at a distance from the base element (5), and wherein at least one spacer element (17) is arranged between the dispensing element (6) and the base element (5), characterized in that the spacer element (17) is designed in the manner of a web, and in that the dispensing element (6) is supported by the spacer element (17) in such a manner that the dispensing element (6) is not in contact with the base element (5) over the full area, and cavities form between the dispensing element (6) and the base element (5), and in that the dispensing element (6) is tensioned in a dome-like manner by the base element (5) and an external curvature extending in the direction of a user is thereby formed.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is in the manner of a grid.
  3. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is in the form of a mesh.
  4. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is in the manner of a gauze.
  5. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is in the manner of a fleece.
  6. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is formed from a textile material.
  7. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) is formed from an open-pore foam.
  8. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the dispensing element (6) has a multi-layered structure.
  9. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the applicator (4) is provided with a closure in the region of the dispensing opening (9).
  10. Device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the closure is in the form of a membrane closure.
  11. Device according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the closure is arranged centrally relative to a cross-sectional area of the applicator (4).
  12. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the applicator (4) has, in addition to the base element (5) and to the dispensing element (6), a fixing element (7) for fastening the dispensing element (6).
  13. Device according to Claim 12, characterized in that the fixing element (7) is in the manner of a ring.
  14. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the base element (5) bounds an interior space.
  15. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the base element (5) is designed for holding a closure cap (8).
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