EP2321064B1 - Device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content - Google Patents

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EP2321064B1
EP2321064B1 EP09740483.4A EP09740483A EP2321064B1 EP 2321064 B1 EP2321064 B1 EP 2321064B1 EP 09740483 A EP09740483 A EP 09740483A EP 2321064 B1 EP2321064 B1 EP 2321064B1
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Guy-Noël SIBILEAU
Philippe Moussion
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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
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/0087—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks for samples
    • 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
    • A45D34/02—Scent flasks, e.g. with evaporator
    • 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
    • B05B11/0008—Sealing or attachment arrangements between sprayer and container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/026—Membranes separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container

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  • the invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content, such as an alcoholic liquid, a gel, a cream, an oil, such a content being for example a cosmetic product.
  • a fluid content such as an alcoholic liquid, a gel, a cream, an oil, such a content being for example a cosmetic product.
  • the document WO 02/16047 discloses a fluid dispenser comprising a reservoir and a pump.
  • the reservoir can be made in different ways, in particular in the form of a shell thermoformed with a welded film forming a lid, with a dispensing orifice, one of the walls of the reservoir being deformable in order to reduce the volume of the reservoir.
  • the tank forms a cavity.
  • the pump is attached to the tank.
  • the document WO 02/16047 does not provide a tank having a rigid portion which includes a rigid and solid frame, is provided with the through perforation, is limited by two large opposite side faces having on at least one of them a large lateral opening and has large capable faces to collect applied compressive forces of the value of those corresponding to stacked magazines for their distribution. There is no question of inserting the device in a magazine arranged in a stack.
  • the document WO 02/16047 does not further provide a reservoir having at least one solid, deformable wall which has an overall flexibility allowing its deformation during the distribution of the contents by the pump, that is to say that it is driven and not catchy , and which is not affected by the insertion of the device into a magazine with applied compressive forces the value of those corresponding to stacked magazines for their distribution.
  • the very positioning of the pump even excludes the insertion of the device into a magazine arranged in a stack.
  • the dispensing pump is an airless pump, limited by two large opposite side faces disposed parallel to the two large side faces, with an external portion for actuating and dispensing the contents located outside the cavity and having an actuating face.
  • WO 2007/036618 and WO 2007/036619 respectively describe a sample product dispensing pump and a sample product dispenser. They describe a packaging and dispensing device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the document US 2008/190961 relates to a large packaging and dispensing device that can not be inserted into a magazine with applied compressive forces of the value of those corresponding to magazines stacked for distribution.
  • airless pumps pumps with no air intake (known as airless pumps) are known, which can have different embodiments.
  • WO 2004/033341 discloses a content dispenser comprising a reservoir provided with a deformable actuating wall and a dispensing orifice and housed in the reservoir of the leaf springs. Such a dispenser does not have an airless pump and is not suitable for receiving one.
  • the document ES-A-2265789 describes a flattened spray pump.
  • the device comprises three parts or sets of parts, namely a pump comprising a cylindrical housing, a flat container containing the liquid to be sprayed and a rigid casing with three stages adapted to protect the container from external forces applied.
  • the device is flat so that it can be included in stacked magazines.
  • the invention therefore aims a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content of the type comprising a reservoir for receiving the contents and a dispensing pump without air intake (airless pump) which is both the most thin possible, simple to perform, with the minimum of parts or sets of parts, inexpensive and can be inserted in a magazine, such a magazine can be presented in a stack.
  • the invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content according to claim 1.
  • the rigid portion is at least substantially of the same thickness over its entire periphery, the two planes defined by the two large opposite side faces being at least substantially parallel to each other.
  • the rigid portion is of variable thickness on its periphery, the thickness being greatest towards the perforation and the weakest opposite to the perforation, the two planes defined by the two large opposite lateral faces. forming between them a weak angle.
  • the angle of the two planes defined by the two large opposite side faces of the frame is less than of the order of 10 ° and more particularly less than of the order of 5 °.
  • the rigid portion in contrast to the perforation, forms a tip or pseudo tip or a slightly truncated tip, the thickness of the rigid portion at this point being minimal or at least substantially minimal given the requirements of resistance required.
  • the or each of the deformable walls is substantially flat and located substantially in the or each of the planes defined by the two large opposite side faces of the frame.
  • the rigid part is constituted by the frame and comprises on its two large opposite side faces two large lateral openings, the tank having two deformable walls, the cavity being delimited by the frame and the two deformable walls.
  • the rigid part is constituted by the frame and a rigid solid wall, the frame and the rigid solid wall forming a rigid and sealed assembly, the rigid part having on one of its two large opposite side faces a large opening lateral, the reservoir having a single deformable wall, the cavity being delimited by the frame, the rigid solid wall and the single deformable wall.
  • the at least one deformable wall is from the same sheet folded or folded on either side of the frame, the fold or the fold of the sheet being located opposite the perforation.
  • the fold or fold of the sheet coincides with the free edge of the frame which comes against the inner face of the fold or fold.
  • the free edge of the frame coming against the fold or the fold is closed or is open, in which case the closure of the cavity and its sealing are then provided by the fold or the fold of the sheet.
  • the sheet just discussed protrudes laterally from the frame, its two protruding parts being joined together to form a bag.
  • the bag in question encloses the entire device, with or except the external part of actuating the pump.
  • the bag comprises a frangible zone allowing, once fractured or torn, to freely access the outer portion actuating the pump.
  • the rigid piece is made of plastic material, the rigid piece and the or each of the deformable walls being secured by sealing, gluing or the like.
  • the or each of the deformable walls is made of plastic or a complex based on plastic and aluminum or the like.
  • the pump is fixed rigidly and sealingly to the frame by clipping, welding or the like.
  • At least one ergot-cavity assembly cooperating with the cavity, on the frame and the pump respectively, disposed at least substantially parallel to the axis of the through perforation, having an anti-rotation function. relative rotation of the pump relative to the frame.
  • the external operating portion of the pump comprises an overload of material, so that the external actuating portion of the pump is able to cash compression forces applied to the value of those of the press distribution. magazine in stack.
  • the external actuating portion of the pump comprises an inclined actuating face adapted so that the finger ensuring the actuation is removed from the spraying of the contents of the device.
  • the tank capacity is that which allows a single use of the content or a small number of uses.
  • the device has an overall thickness of less than a few millimeters, in particular five millimeters.
  • the invention relates to an assembly comprising a device as just described and the contents in the tank.
  • the assembly further comprises support means and / or locking means and / or inviolability means.
  • a device 1 for packaging and dispensing according to the invention is intended for a fluid content 2.
  • the invention also relates to the set 1 + 2, comprising such a device 1 and the content 2.
  • the device 1 comprises in the first place a reservoir 3 intended to receive the content 2.
  • the reservoir 3 comprises a rigid part 5 including a frame 6, at least one solid, deformable wall 7 and a cavity 8.
  • the rigid part 5 is constituted by the frame 6 and has on its two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b, two large lateral openings 10a, 10b.
  • the reservoir 3 comprises two deformable walls 7a, 7b.
  • the cavity 8 is delimited by the frame 6 and the two deformable walls 7a, 7b.
  • the rigid part 5 is constituted by the frame 6 and a rigid solid wall 11.
  • the frame 6 and this rigid solid wall 11 form a rigid and sealed assembly either as manufactured or in two parts assembled, for example by welding or sealing.
  • the rigid portion 5 comprises only on one of its two large opposite side faces, for example the face 9a, a large lateral opening, 10a.
  • the reservoir 3 comprises a single deformable wall 7a.
  • the cavity 8 is delimited by the frame 6, the solid rigid wall 11 and the single deformable wall 7a.
  • the rigid frame 6 is indeed full but is provided with a through perforation 12 on a field. This through hole 12 is adapted and intended to allow the passage and mounting of the pump 4.
  • the at least one deformable wall 7 comes from the same sheet 18, which is folded or folded on both sides of the frame 6.
  • the fold or fold 19 of the sheet 18 is located opposite the through perforation 12. Fold is understood to mean the case where the sheet 18 is folded over a line or substantially a line and by folding the one where the sheet 18 is folded over a wider area. There is crease if the device 1 has a tip-shaped end portion, the planes Pa and Pb forming between them a small angle, as indicated above. It is folded if the device 1 has an end portion having a edge and not a point, the planes Pa and Pb being at least substantially parallel to each other.
  • FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 it is also possible to implement a closed frame 6 over its entire periphery, as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 .
  • the folded or folded sheet 18 plays the same function as that filled by the wall (s) 7.
  • the sheet 18 also fulfills a bag function 22 for the device 1.
  • the sheet 18 protrudes laterally outside the frame 6 and its two protruding portions 23 are joined together directly, which can be applied against each other due to the absence of this part of the frame 6.
  • the bag 22 encloses the entire packaging and dispensing device 1, including the external actuating and dispensing portion 14 of the pump 4.
  • the bag 22 comprises a frangible zone 24, for example from tearing primer, allowing, once fractured or torn, to freely access the external actuating and dispensing portion 14 of the pump 4.
  • the bag 22 encloses only part of the packaging and dispensing device 1, leaving free the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump 4.
  • the rigid portion 5 is able to collect applied compressive forces on its two large lateral faces 9a, 9b of the value of those of the stack magazine press distribution.
  • the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump comprises an overload of material 26, so that this part 14 is also able to absorb compression forces such as those mentioned above.
  • the - or - the deformable walls 7, are full.
  • the - or - the deformable walls 7, are fixed rigidly to the rigid portion 5 in a sealed manner, so as to seal the-or-large lateral openings 10a, 10b.
  • the - or the - deformable walls 7, have a certain overall flexibility allowing them to be deformed during the distribution of the contents 2 by the pump 4.
  • the - or - the deformable walls 7 are not affected by the fact that the device 1 is inserted in a magazine and that such magazines are stacked, with the corresponding compression forces.
  • the cavity 8 is sealed except for the through perforation 12. This cavity 8 is delimited by the rigid part 5 and the - or the - deformable walls 7.
  • the pump 4 is fixed rigidly and in a sealed manner to the frame 6 while passing through the perforation 12.
  • the pump 4 comprises a content sampling portion 13 2 to be dispensed and a portion 14 for actuation and distribution. These two parts form a solidarity unit.
  • the portion 13 of content sampling 2 to be dispensed is located in the cavity 8 of the reservoir 3. It can thus be described as internal.
  • the portion 14 for actuating and dispensing the contents 2 is located outside the reservoir. It can thus be described as external.
  • a portion of one or both of the portions 13, 14 is in the field of the frame 6, at the location of the through perforation 12.
  • the cavity 8 contains the inner part 13 for sampling the pump and the content 2 to be dispensed, when the device 1 is provided with it.
  • the cavity 8 contains no other constituent element.
  • the device 1 is at least substantially completely included between the two planes Pa, Pb defined by the two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b of the rigid part 5 or the frame 6.
  • the rigid portion 5 is at least substantially of the same thickness over its entire periphery.
  • the two planes Pa and Pb are at least substantially parallel to each other.
  • the rigid part 5 is of variable thickness on its periphery. More specifically, the thickness is greatest towards the through perforation 12 and the weakest opposite to the through perforation 12.
  • the two planes Pa and Pb are inclined relative to each other with a small angle, for example less than of the order of 10 ° and more especially less than of the order of 5 °.
  • the rigid portion 5 forms a tip 15 or a pseudo tip or a slightly truncated tip.
  • the thickness of the rigid portion 5 at this location is minimal or at least substantially minimal. The minimum thickness is that which takes into account the required strength requirements.
  • the or each of the deformable walls 7 is substantially flat and located substantially in the or each of the planes Pa, Pb.
  • the rigid part 5 is made of plastic and the rigid part 5 and the or each of the deformable walls 7 are secured by sealing, gluing 16 or in any similar manner.
  • the or each of the deformable walls 7 is made of plastic or a complex based on plastic and aluminum or the like.
  • the pump 4 is relatively flat and limited by two large opposite lateral faces 17a, 17b disposed at least substantially parallel to the two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b of the rigid portion 5.
  • the pump 4 is fixed rigidly and in a sealed manner to the frame 6 by clipping, by welding or by any other similar means.
  • These ergot-cavity assemblies 25 extend at least substantially parallel to the axis of the through perforation 12.
  • the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump comprises an actuating face 27 inclined (with respect to the main axis of the device, in particular the axis of the through perforation 12).
  • an inclined face 27 is suitable that the finger of the person who ensures the actuation of the pump is removed from the spraying of the contents 2 of the device 1.
  • the frame 6 is closed over its entire periphery and typically has a polygonal shape such as square or rectangular. It is possible, however, to give the frame 6 a form of fantasy such as that shown, by way of non-limiting example, on the figure 6.
  • the frame 6 may comprise a free edge 20 open at 21, provided to provide a folded or folded sheet 18.
  • the frame 6 can have other forms. With reference to the figure 12 , there is provided a frame 6 extended in the transverse direction and whose side portions have recesses 28. Such an embodiment makes it possible at the same time to better distribute the compression forces exerted on the device 1 of conditioning and spraying and to present a "Facing" bigger, advantageous from the commercial point of view.
  • the recesses 26 are visible or, on the contrary, invisible, hidden by the walls 7, where appropriate the sheet 18.
  • One or such recesses can be, if necessary, used to accommodate a suitable object such as a makeup utensil.
  • Such a device 1 for packaging and distribution as just described is particularly well suited to samples of cosmetic products for a single use of the content or a small number of uses.
  • the capacity of the tank 3 is adapted accordingly.
  • Such a device may have an overall thickness of less than a few millimeters, especially five millimeters.
  • the assembly comprising the device 1 and the content 2 in the reservoir 3 may, if necessary, further comprise support means and / or locking means and / or inviolability means.
  • a bag such as 21 constitutes a possible embodiment of such means.

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L'invention est relative à un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un contenu fluide, tel qu'un liquide alcoolique, un gel, une crème, une huile, un tel contenu étant par exemple un produit cosmétique.The invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content, such as an alcoholic liquid, a gel, a cream, an oil, such a content being for example a cosmetic product.

L'invention vise plus spécialement :

  • un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un contenu fluide, et
  • un ensemble comprenant un tel dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution renfermant un tel contenu.
The invention aims more specifically:
  • a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content, and
  • an assembly comprising such a packaging and dispensing device enclosing such content.

Le document WO 02/16047 décrit un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un réservoir et une pompe. Le réservoir peut être réalisé de différentes manières, notamment sous la forme d'une coque thermoformée avec un film soudé formant opercule, avec un orifice de distribution, une des parois du réservoir étant déformable pour pouvoir réduire le volume du réservoir. Le réservoir forme une cavité. La pompe est fixée au réservoir.The document WO 02/16047 discloses a fluid dispenser comprising a reservoir and a pump. The reservoir can be made in different ways, in particular in the form of a shell thermoformed with a welded film forming a lid, with a dispensing orifice, one of the walls of the reservoir being deformable in order to reduce the volume of the reservoir. The tank forms a cavity. The pump is attached to the tank.

Le document WO 02/16047 ne prévoit pas un réservoir ayant une partie rigide qui inclut un cadre rigide et plein, est pourvue de la perforation traversante, est limitée par deux grandes faces latérales opposées comportant sur au moins une d'elles une grande ouverture latérale et comporte des grandes faces aptes à encaisser des forces appliquées de compression de la valeur de celles correspondant à des magazines empilés pour leur distribution. Il n'est d'ailleurs pas question d'insérer le dispositif dans un magazine agencé en pile.The document WO 02/16047 does not provide a tank having a rigid portion which includes a rigid and solid frame, is provided with the through perforation, is limited by two large opposite side faces having on at least one of them a large lateral opening and has large capable faces to collect applied compressive forces of the value of those corresponding to stacked magazines for their distribution. There is no question of inserting the device in a magazine arranged in a stack.

Le document WO 02/16047 ne prévoit pas davantage un réservoir ayant au moins une paroi pleine, déformable qui présente une souplesse d'ensemble permettant sa déformation lors de la distribution du contenu par la pompe, c'est-à-dire qu'elle est entraînée et non pas entraînante, et qui n'est pas affectée par l'insertion du dispositif dans un magazine avec des forces appliquées de compression de la valeur de celles correspondant à des magazines empilés pour leur distribution. Le positionnement même de la pompe exclut même d'insérer le dispositif dans un magazine agencé en pile.The document WO 02/16047 does not further provide a reservoir having at least one solid, deformable wall which has an overall flexibility allowing its deformation during the distribution of the contents by the pump, that is to say that it is driven and not catchy , and which is not affected by the insertion of the device into a magazine with applied compressive forces the value of those corresponding to stacked magazines for their distribution. The very positioning of the pump even excludes the insertion of the device into a magazine arranged in a stack.

Le document WO 02/16047 ne prévoit pas davantage que la pompe de distribution soit une pompe airless, limitée par deux grandes faces latérales opposées disposées parallèlement aux deux grandes faces latérales, avec une partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution du contenu située à l'extérieur de la cavité et ayant une face d'actionnement.The document WO 02/16047 does not further provide that the dispensing pump is an airless pump, limited by two large opposite side faces disposed parallel to the two large side faces, with an external portion for actuating and dispensing the contents located outside the cavity and having an actuating face.

Le document WO 02/16047 ne prévoit pas davantage que la cavité ne contienne aucun élément constitutif du dispositif sauf la partie interne de prélèvement de la pompe.The document WO 02/16047 does not further provide that the cavity contains no component of the device except the internal part of the pump.

Les documents WO 2007/036618 et WO 2007/036619 décrivent respectivement une pompe de distribution d'un produit échantillon et un distributeur de produit échantillon. Ils décrivent un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The documents WO 2007/036618 and WO 2007/036619 respectively describe a sample product dispensing pump and a sample product dispenser. They describe a packaging and dispensing device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Le document US 2008/190961 concerne un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution volumineux qu'il est impossible d'insérer dans un magazine avec des forces appliquées de compression de la valeur de celles correspondant à des magazines empilés pour leur distribution.The document US 2008/190961 relates to a large packaging and dispensing device that can not be inserted into a magazine with applied compressive forces of the value of those corresponding to magazines stacked for distribution.

On connaît par ailleurs, dans le domaine du conditionnement de produits cosmétiques ou produits analogues, des pompes sans reprise d'air (dites pompes airless), celles-ci pouvant avoir différentes formes de réalisation.In the field of the packaging of cosmetic products or similar products, pumps with no air intake (known as airless pumps) are known, which can have different embodiments.

Le document WO 2004/033341 décrit un distributeur de contenu comprenant un réservoir pourvu d'une paroi d'actionnement déformable et d'un orifice de distribution et, logés dans le réservoir des lames de ressort. Un tel distributeur ne comporte pas de pompe airless et il n'est pas approprié pour en recevoir une.The document WO 2004/033341 discloses a content dispenser comprising a reservoir provided with a deformable actuating wall and a dispensing orifice and housed in the reservoir of the leaf springs. Such a dispenser does not have an airless pump and is not suitable for receiving one.

Le document ES-A-2265789 décrit une pompe de pulvérisation aplatie.The document ES-A-2265789 describes a flattened spray pump.

Le document WO 2007/136207 décrit une pompe de pulvérisation de petite taille opérable à la main. Dans cette réalisation, le dispositif comprend trois pièces ou ensembles de pièces, à savoir une pompe comprenant un logement de forme cylindrique, un conteneur plat renfermant le liquide à pulvériser et un carter rigide à trois étages apte à protéger le conteneur des forces appliquées externes. Le dispositif est plat de manière à pouvoir être inclus dans des magazines empilés.The document WO 2007/136207 describes a small spray pump operable by hand. In this embodiment, the device comprises three parts or sets of parts, namely a pump comprising a cylindrical housing, a flat container containing the liquid to be sprayed and a rigid casing with three stages adapted to protect the container from external forces applied. The device is flat so that it can be included in stacked magazines.

L'état de la technique comprend également les documents US 2007/262091 , WO 01/34499 , WO 02/24342 et US 5 337 921 , qui, toutefois, ne constituent qu'un arrière plan technologique au regard de la présente invention.The state of the art also includes documents US 2007/262091 , WO 01/34499 , WO 02/24342 and US 5,337,921 , which, however, constitute only a technological background with respect to the present invention.

L'invention a donc pour but un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un contenu fluide du type comportant un réservoir destiné à recevoir le contenu et une pompe de distribution sans reprise d'air (pompe airless) qui soit à la fois le plus mince possible, simple à réaliser, comportant le minimum de pièces ou ensembles de pièces, peu coûteuse et puisse être inséré dans un magazine, un tel magazine pouvant être présenté en pile.The invention therefore aims a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content of the type comprising a reservoir for receiving the contents and a dispensing pump without air intake (airless pump) which is both the most thin possible, simple to perform, with the minimum of parts or sets of parts, inexpensive and can be inserted in a magazine, such a magazine can be presented in a stack.

A cet effet, selon un premier aspect, l'invention concerne un dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution d'un contenu fluide selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, according to a first aspect, the invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content according to claim 1.

Selon une première réalisation, la partie rigide est au moins sensiblement d'une même épaisseur sur toute sa périphérie, les deux plans définis par les deux grandes faces latérales opposées étant au moins sensiblement parallèles entre eux.According to a first embodiment, the rigid portion is at least substantially of the same thickness over its entire periphery, the two planes defined by the two large opposite side faces being at least substantially parallel to each other.

Selon une seconde réalisation, la partie rigide est d'épaisseur variable sur sa périphérie, l'épaisseur étant la plus grande vers la perforation et la plus faible à l'opposé de la perforation, les deux plans définis par les deux grandes faces latérales opposées formant entre eux un angle faible. Dans ce cas et dans une réalisation, l'angle des deux plans définis par les deux grandes faces latérales opposées du cadre est inférieur à de l'ordre de 10° et plus spécialement inférieur à de l'ordre de 5°.According to a second embodiment, the rigid portion is of variable thickness on its periphery, the thickness being greatest towards the perforation and the weakest opposite to the perforation, the two planes defined by the two large opposite lateral faces. forming between them a weak angle. In this case and in one embodiment, the angle of the two planes defined by the two large opposite side faces of the frame is less than of the order of 10 ° and more particularly less than of the order of 5 °.

Selon une réalisation, à l'opposé de la perforation, la partie rigide forme une pointe ou une pseudo pointe ou une pointe légèrement tronquée, l'épaisseur de la partie rigide à cet endroit étant minimale ou au moins sensiblement minimale compte tenu des exigences de résistance requises.According to one embodiment, in contrast to the perforation, the rigid portion forms a tip or pseudo tip or a slightly truncated tip, the thickness of the rigid portion at this point being minimal or at least substantially minimal given the requirements of resistance required.

Selon une réalisation, une fois le réservoir rempli du contenu et avant utilisation et distribution de contenu, la ou chacune des parois déformables est sensiblement plane et située sensiblement dans le ou chacun des plans définis par les deux grandes faces latérales opposées du cadre.According to one embodiment, once the reservoir filled with the content and before use and distribution of content, the or each of the deformable walls is substantially flat and located substantially in the or each of the planes defined by the two large opposite side faces of the frame.

Selon une première réalisation, la partie rigide est constituée par le cadre et comporte sur ses deux grandes faces latérales opposées deux grandes ouvertures latérales, le réservoir comportant deux parois déformables, la cavité étant délimitée par le cadre et les deux parois déformables.According to a first embodiment, the rigid part is constituted by the frame and comprises on its two large opposite side faces two large lateral openings, the tank having two deformable walls, the cavity being delimited by the frame and the two deformable walls.

Selon une seconde réalisation, la partie rigide est constituée par le cadre et une paroi pleine rigide, le cadre et la paroi pleine rigide formant un ensemble rigide et étanche, la partie rigide comportant sur une seule de ses deux grandes faces latérales opposées une grande ouverture latérale, le réservoir comportant une seule paroi déformable, la cavité étant délimitée par le cadre, la paroi pleine rigide et l'unique paroi déformable.According to a second embodiment, the rigid part is constituted by the frame and a rigid solid wall, the frame and the rigid solid wall forming a rigid and sealed assembly, the rigid part having on one of its two large opposite side faces a large opening lateral, the reservoir having a single deformable wall, the cavity being delimited by the frame, the rigid solid wall and the single deformable wall.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, la au moins une paroi déformable provient d'une même feuille pliée ou repliée de part et d'autre du cadre, le pli ou le repli de la feuille étant situé à l'opposé de la perforation.According to another embodiment, the at least one deformable wall is from the same sheet folded or folded on either side of the frame, the fold or the fold of the sheet being located opposite the perforation.

Dans ce cas, et selon une réalisation, le pli ou le repli de la feuille coïncide avec le bord libre du cadre lequel vient contre la face interne du pli ou repli.In this case, and in one embodiment, the fold or fold of the sheet coincides with the free edge of the frame which comes against the inner face of the fold or fold.

Selon les réalisations, le bord libre du cadre venant contre le pli ou le repli est fermé ou est ouvert, auquel cas la fermeture de la cavité et son étanchéité sont alors assurées par le pli ou le repli de la feuille.According to the embodiments, the free edge of the frame coming against the fold or the fold is closed or is open, in which case the closure of the cavity and its sealing are then provided by the fold or the fold of the sheet.

Selon une autre variante de réalisation, la feuille dont il vient d'être question déborde latéralement du cadre, ses deux parties débordantes étant solidarisées entre elles pour former un sachet. Selon les réalisations, le sachet en question enferme la totalité du dispositif, avec ou sauf la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe. Dans le cas d'un sachet qui enferme la totalité du dispositif avec la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe, selon une réalisation, le sachet comporte une zone frangible permettant, une fois fracturée ou déchirée, d'accéder librement à la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe.According to another embodiment, the sheet just discussed protrudes laterally from the frame, its two protruding parts being joined together to form a bag. According to the embodiments, the bag in question encloses the entire device, with or except the external part of actuating the pump. In the case of a bag which encloses the entire device with the outer portion of the pump, in one embodiment, the bag comprises a frangible zone allowing, once fractured or torn, to freely access the outer portion actuating the pump.

Selon une réalisation, la pièce rigide est réalisée en matière plastique, la pièce rigide et la ou chacune des parois déformables étant solidarisées par scellage, collage ou analogue.According to one embodiment, the rigid piece is made of plastic material, the rigid piece and the or each of the deformable walls being secured by sealing, gluing or the like.

Selon une réalisation, la ou chacune des parois déformables est réalisée en matière plastique ou en un complexe à base de matière plastique et d'aluminium ou analogue.According to one embodiment, the or each of the deformable walls is made of plastic or a complex based on plastic and aluminum or the like.

Selon une réalisation, la pompe est fixée rigidement et de façon étanche au cadre par clipsage, soudure ou analogue.In one embodiment, the pump is fixed rigidly and sealingly to the frame by clipping, welding or the like.

Selon une réalisation, il est prévu au moins un ensemble ergot-cavité, l'ergot coopérant avec la cavité, sur le cadre et la pompe respectivement, disposé au moins sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de la perforation traversante, ayant une fonction anti-rotation relative de la pompe par rapport au cadre.According to one embodiment, there is provided at least one ergot-cavity assembly, the lug cooperating with the cavity, on the frame and the pump respectively, disposed at least substantially parallel to the axis of the through perforation, having an anti-rotation function. relative rotation of the pump relative to the frame.

Selon une réalisation, la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe comporte une surcharge de matériau, de manière que la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe soit apte à encaisser des forces appliquées de compression de la valeur de celles de la distribution de presse magazine en pile.According to one embodiment, the external operating portion of the pump comprises an overload of material, so that the external actuating portion of the pump is able to cash compression forces applied to the value of those of the press distribution. magazine in stack.

Selon une réalisation, la partie externe d'actionnement de la pompe comporte une face d'actionnement inclinée apte à ce que le doigt assurant l'actionnement soit écarté de la pulvérisation du contenu du dispositif.According to one embodiment, the external actuating portion of the pump comprises an inclined actuating face adapted so that the finger ensuring the actuation is removed from the spraying of the contents of the device.

Selon une réalisation, la contenance du réservoir est celle qui permet un usage unique du contenu ou un petit nombre d'usages.According to one embodiment, the tank capacity is that which allows a single use of the content or a small number of uses.

Selon une réalisation, le dispositif a une épaisseur hors tout inférieure à quelques millimètres, notamment cinq millimètres.In one embodiment, the device has an overall thickness of less than a few millimeters, in particular five millimeters.

Selon un second aspect, l'invention concerne un ensemble comprenant un dispositif tel qu'il vient d'être décrit et le contenu dans le réservoir.According to a second aspect, the invention relates to an assembly comprising a device as just described and the contents in the tank.

Selon une réalisation, l'ensemble comporte en outre des moyens support et/ou des moyens d'enfermement et/ou des moyens d'inviolabilité.According to one embodiment, the assembly further comprises support means and / or locking means and / or inviolability means.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description qui suivra de plusieurs exécutions et réalisations, en référence aux figures suivantes :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective frontale d'une réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention dans une première variante à deux parois déformables,
  • La figure 2 est une vue en élévation sur l'une ou l'autre des grandes faces de la réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la première variante de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en élévation sur le champ de la réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la première variante des figures 1 et 2,
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective éclatée du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la première variante des figures 1 à 3,
  • La figure 5 est une vue en perspective éclatée d'une deuxième variante du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution comprenant une seule paroi déformable,
  • La figure 6 est une vue en élévation sur l'une ou l'autre des grandes faces d'une troisième variante du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution, dans le cas d'une paroi déformable faisant également fonction de sachet renfermant totalement le dispositif,
  • La figure 7 est une vue de dessus du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la troisième variante de la figure 6,
  • La figure 8 est une vue de côté du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la troisième variante des figures 6 et 7,
  • La figure 9 est une vue en élévation sur l'une ou l'autre des grandes faces d'une quatrième variante du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution, dans le cas d'une paroi déformable faisant également fonction de sachet,
  • La figure 10 est une vue de dessus du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la quatrième variante de la figure 9,
  • La figure 11 est une vue de côté du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution selon la quatrième variante des figures 9 et 10,
  • La figure 12 est une vue en élévation d'une autre variante possible de cadre
  • La figure 13 est une vue en élévation d'une autre variante possible de cadre.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of several embodiments and embodiments, with reference to the following figures:
  • The figure 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the packaging and dispensing device according to the invention in a first variant with two deformable walls,
  • The figure 2 is an elevational view on one or the other of the large faces of the embodiment of the packaging and dispensing device according to the first variant of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 is an elevation view of the field of the embodiment of the packaging and dispensing device according to the first variant of the Figures 1 and 2 ,
  • The figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the packaging and dispensing device according to the first variant of the Figures 1 to 3 ,
  • The figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a second variant of the packaging and distribution device comprising a single deformable wall,
  • The figure 6 is an elevational view on one or other of the large faces of a third variant of the packaging and dispensing device, in the case of a deformable wall also acting as a bag completely enclosing the device,
  • The figure 7 is a top view of the packaging and dispensing device according to the third variant of the figure 6,
  • The figure 8 is a side view of the packaging and dispensing device according to the third variant of the figures 6 and 7 ,
  • The figure 9 is an elevational view on one or the other of the large faces of a fourth variant of the packaging and dispensing device, in the case of a deformable wall also acting as a bag,
  • The figure 10 is a top view of the packaging and dispensing device according to the fourth variant of the figure 9 ,
  • The figure 11 is a side view of the packaging and dispensing device according to the fourth variant of the Figures 9 and 10 ,
  • The figure 12 is an elevation view of another possible variant of frame
  • The figure 13 is an elevation view of another possible variant of a frame.

Un dispositif 1 de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention est destiné à un contenu fluide 2. L'invention vise également l'ensemble 1 + 2, comprenant un tel dispositif 1 et le contenu 2.A device 1 for packaging and dispensing according to the invention is intended for a fluid content 2. The invention also relates to the set 1 + 2, comprising such a device 1 and the content 2.

Le dispositif 1 comporte en premier lieu un réservoir 3 destiné à recevoir le contenu 2.The device 1 comprises in the first place a reservoir 3 intended to receive the content 2.

Il comporte en second lieu une pompe de distribution sans reprise d'air 4, connue sous le nom de pompe ou système « airless ».It comprises secondly a distribution pump without air intake 4, known as the pump or "airless" system.

Le réservoir 3 comporte une partie rigide 5 incluant un cadre 6, au moins une paroi pleine, déformable 7 et une cavité 8.The reservoir 3 comprises a rigid part 5 including a frame 6, at least one solid, deformable wall 7 and a cavity 8.

Selon une première réalisation illustrée par les figures 1 à 4, la partie rigide 5 est constituée par le cadre 6 et elle comporte sur ses deux grandes faces latérales opposées 9a, 9b, deux grandes ouvertures latérales 10a, 10b.According to a first realization illustrated by Figures 1 to 4 , the rigid part 5 is constituted by the frame 6 and has on its two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b, two large lateral openings 10a, 10b.

Dans cette première réalisation, le réservoir 3 comporte deux parois déformables 7a, 7b.In this first embodiment, the reservoir 3 comprises two deformable walls 7a, 7b.

Dans cette première réalisation, la cavité 8 est donc délimitée par le cadre 6 et les deux parois déformables 7a, 7b.In this first embodiment, the cavity 8 is delimited by the frame 6 and the two deformable walls 7a, 7b.

Selon une deuxième réalisation, illustrée par la figure 5, la partie rigide 5 est constituée par le cadre 6 et une paroi pleine rigide 11. Le cadre 6 et cette paroi pleine rigide 11 forment un ensemble rigide et étanche soit venue telle qu'elle de fabrication soit en deux parties assemblées, par exemple par soudage ou scellage.According to a second embodiment, illustrated by the figure 5 , the rigid part 5 is constituted by the frame 6 and a rigid solid wall 11. The frame 6 and this rigid solid wall 11 form a rigid and sealed assembly either as manufactured or in two parts assembled, for example by welding or sealing.

Dans cette deuxième réalisation, la partie rigide 5 ne comporte que sur une seule de ses deux grandes faces latérales opposées, par exemple la face 9a, une grande ouverture latérale, 10a.In this second embodiment, the rigid portion 5 comprises only on one of its two large opposite side faces, for example the face 9a, a large lateral opening, 10a.

Dans cette deuxième réalisation, le réservoir 3 comporte une seule paroi déformable 7a.In this second embodiment, the reservoir 3 comprises a single deformable wall 7a.

Dans cette deuxième réalisation, la cavité 8 est délimitée par le cadre 6, la paroi pleine rigide 11 et l'unique paroi déformable 7a. Le cadre rigide 6 est en effet plein mais est pourvu d'une perforation traversante 12 sur un champ. Cette perforation traversante 12 est apte et destinée à permettre le passage et le montage de la pompe 4.In this second embodiment, the cavity 8 is delimited by the frame 6, the solid rigid wall 11 and the single deformable wall 7a. The rigid frame 6 is indeed full but is provided with a through perforation 12 on a field. This through hole 12 is adapted and intended to allow the passage and mounting of the pump 4.

Selon une troisième et une quatrième réalisations, illustrées par les figures 6 à 8 et 7 à 10, respectivement, il est prévu que la au moins une paroi déformable 7 provient d'une même feuille 18, laquelle est pliée ou est repliée de part et d'autre du cadre 6.According to a third and a fourth achievement, illustrated by the Figures 6 to 8 and 7 to 10, respectively, it is expected that the at least one deformable wall 7 comes from the same sheet 18, which is folded or folded on both sides of the frame 6.

Le pli ou le repli 19 de la feuille 18 est situé à l'opposé de la perforation traversante 12. On entend par pli, le cas où la feuille 18 est rabattue sur une ligne ou sensiblement une ligne et par repli celui où la feuille 18 est rabattue sur une zone plus large. Il y a pli si le dispositif 1 présente une partie extrême en forme de pointe, les plans Pa et Pb formant entre eux un angle faible, comme indiqué plus haut. Il y a repli si le dispositif 1 présente une partie extrême ayant un chant et non une pointe, les plans Pa et Pb étant au moins sensiblement parallèles entre eux.The fold or fold 19 of the sheet 18 is located opposite the through perforation 12. Fold is understood to mean the case where the sheet 18 is folded over a line or substantially a line and by folding the one where the sheet 18 is folded over a wider area. There is crease if the device 1 has a tip-shaped end portion, the planes Pa and Pb forming between them a small angle, as indicated above. It is folded if the device 1 has an end portion having a edge and not a point, the planes Pa and Pb being at least substantially parallel to each other.

Dans le cas de la troisième réalisation illustrée par les figures 6 à 8, le pli ou le repli de la feuille coïncide avec le bord libre du cadre lequel vient contre la face interne du pli ou repli. Cette disposition constructive est avantageuse pour la réalisation du dispositif, la feuille prédécoupée étant tout d'abord pliée ou repliée, selon une disposition connue ou à la portée de l'homme du métier de la machinabilité des matériaux en feuille, tels que typiquement pour l'emballage ou le conditionnement, puis le cadre inséré dans le pli ou le repli et calé par lui.In the case of the third achievement illustrated by Figures 6 to 8 the fold or fold of the sheet coincides with the free edge of the frame which comes against the inner face of the fold or fold. This constructive arrangement is advantageous for the production of the device, the precut sheet being first folded or folded, according to a known arrangement or within the reach of those skilled in the art of the machinability of sheet materials, such as typically for the wrapping or packaging, then the frame inserted into the fold or fold and wedged by it.

Dans cette réalisation, il est possible de mettre en oeuvre un cadre 6 tel que celui représenté sur la figure 13. Le bord libre 20 d'un tel cadre venant contre le pli ou le repli 19 est ouvert en 21. Cette ouverture n'est pas problématique, la fermeture de la cavité 8 et son étanchéité étant alors assurées par le pli ou le repli 19 de la feuille 18 ayant une liaison rigide et étanche avec le cadre vers son bord 20.In this embodiment, it is possible to implement a frame 6 such as that shown in FIG. figure 13 . The free edge 20 of such a frame coming against the fold or the fold 19 is open at 21. This opening is not problematic, the closure of the cavity 8 and its sealing being then ensured by the fold or the fold 19 of the sheet 18 having a rigid and sealed connection with the frame towards its edge 20.

Bien entendu, il est également possible de mettre en oeuvre un cadre 6 fermé sur la totalité de sa périphérie, comme représenté sur les figures 1 à 8.Of course, it is also possible to implement a closed frame 6 over its entire periphery, as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 8 .

Selon une réalisation, la feuille 18 pliée ou repliée joue la même fonction que celle remplie par la ou les paroi(s) 7.According to one embodiment, the folded or folded sheet 18 plays the same function as that filled by the wall (s) 7.

Selon une autre réalisation, la feuille 18 remplit en outre une fonction de sachet 22 pour le dispositif 1.According to another embodiment, the sheet 18 also fulfills a bag function 22 for the device 1.

A cet effet, il est prévu que la feuille 18 déborde latéralement à l'extérieur du cadre 6 et ses deux parties débordantes 23 sont solidarisées entre elles, directement, pouvant être appliquées l'une contre l'autre du fait de l'absence à cet endroit du cadre 6.For this purpose, it is expected that the sheet 18 protrudes laterally outside the frame 6 and its two protruding portions 23 are joined together directly, which can be applied against each other due to the absence of this part of the frame 6.

Dans le cas de cette troisième réalisation, le sachet 22 enferme la totalité du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution 1, y compris la partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution 14 de la pompe 4.In the case of this third embodiment, the bag 22 encloses the entire packaging and dispensing device 1, including the external actuating and dispensing portion 14 of the pump 4.

Dans ce cas, on prévoit préférentiellement que le sachet 22 comporte une zone frangible 24, par exemple à partir d'amorce de déchirage, permettant, une fois fracturée ou déchirée, d'accéder librement à la partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution 14 de la pompe 4.In this case, it is preferably provided that the bag 22 comprises a frangible zone 24, for example from tearing primer, allowing, once fractured or torn, to freely access the external actuating and dispensing portion 14 of the pump 4.

Dans le cas de la quatrième réalisation illustrée par les figures 9 à 11, le pli ou le repli 19 de la feuille 18 est écarté du bord libre 20 du cadre 6.In the case of the fourth achievement illustrated by the Figures 9 to 11 the fold or fold 19 of the sheet 18 is separated from the free edge 20 of the frame 6.

Dans le cas de cette quatrième réalisation, le sachet 22 n'enferme qu'une partie du dispositif de conditionnement et de distribution 1, laissant libre la partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution 14 de la pompe 4.In the case of this fourth embodiment, the bag 22 encloses only part of the packaging and dispensing device 1, leaving free the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump 4.

Dans une variante de la quatrième réalisation illustrée également par les figures 9 à 11, il est prévu non une feuille telle que 18 pliée ou repliée sur elle-même mais deux feuilles distinctes mais solidarisées par leurs parties débordantes 23 en contact.In a variant of the fourth embodiment also illustrated by the Figures 9 to 11 , it is provided not a sheet such as 18 folded or folded on itself but two separate sheets but secured by their projecting portions 23 in contact.

Selon une réalisation préférentielle, la partie rigide 5 est apte à encaisser des forces appliquées de compression sur ses deux grandes faces latérales 9a, 9b de la valeur de celles de la distribution de presse magazine en pile.According to a preferred embodiment, the rigid portion 5 is able to collect applied compressive forces on its two large lateral faces 9a, 9b of the value of those of the stack magazine press distribution.

D'autre part, selon une réalisation possible illustrée par la figure 10, la partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution 14 de la pompe comporte une surcharge de matériau 26, de manière que cette partie 14 soit, elle-aussi, apte à encaisser des forces appliquées de compression telles que celles mentionnées précédemment.On the other hand, according to a possible realization illustrated by the figure 10 the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump comprises an overload of material 26, so that this part 14 is also able to absorb compression forces such as those mentioned above.

Quelle que soit la réalisation, la - ou les - parois déformables 7, sont pleines.Whatever the embodiment, the - or - the deformable walls 7, are full.

Quelle que soit la réalisation, la - ou les - parois déformables 7, sont fixées à la partie rigide 5 de manière rigide et étanche, de manière à fermer de façon étanche la - ou les - grandes ouvertures latérales 10a, 10b.Whatever the embodiment, the - or - the deformable walls 7, are fixed rigidly to the rigid portion 5 in a sealed manner, so as to seal the-or-large lateral openings 10a, 10b.

Quelle que soit la réalisation, la - ou les - parois déformables 7, présentent une certaine souplesse d'ensemble leur permettant d'être déformées lors de la distribution du contenu 2 par la pompe 4.Whatever the embodiment, the - or the - deformable walls 7, have a certain overall flexibility allowing them to be deformed during the distribution of the contents 2 by the pump 4.

Quelle que soit la réalisation, la - ou les - parois déformables 7 ne sont pas affectées par le fait que le dispositif 1 est inséré dans un magazine et que de tels magazines sont empilés, avec les forces de compression correspondantes.Whatever the embodiment, the - or - the deformable walls 7 are not affected by the fact that the device 1 is inserted in a magazine and that such magazines are stacked, with the corresponding compression forces.

Quelle que soit la réalisation, la cavité 8 est fermée de façon étanche à l'exception de la perforation traversante 12. Cette cavité 8 est délimitée par la partie rigide 5 et la - ou les - parois déformables 7.Whatever the embodiment, the cavity 8 is sealed except for the through perforation 12. This cavity 8 is delimited by the rigid part 5 and the - or the - deformable walls 7.

La pompe 4 est fixée rigidement et de façon étanche au cadre 6 en traversant la perforation 12.The pump 4 is fixed rigidly and in a sealed manner to the frame 6 while passing through the perforation 12.

La pompe 4 comporte une partie 13 de prélèvement de contenu 2 à distribuer et une partie 14 d'actionnement et de distribution. Ces deux parties forment un ensemble solidaire.The pump 4 comprises a content sampling portion 13 2 to be dispensed and a portion 14 for actuation and distribution. These two parts form a solidarity unit.

Une telle pompe airless 4 est connue ou à la portée de l'homme du métier et il n'est pas nécessaire de la décrire davantage.Such an airless pump 4 is known or within the reach of those skilled in the art and it is not necessary to further describe it.

La partie 13 de prélèvement de contenu 2 à distribuer est située dans la cavité 8 du réservoir 3. Elle peut ainsi être qualifiée d'interne. La partie 14 d'actionnement et de distribution du contenu 2 est située à l'extérieur du réservoir. Elle peut ainsi être qualifiée d'externe. Une portion de l'une ou/et l'autre des parties 13, 14 se trouve dans le champ même du cadre 6, à l'endroit de la perforation traversante 12.The portion 13 of content sampling 2 to be dispensed is located in the cavity 8 of the reservoir 3. It can thus be described as internal. The portion 14 for actuating and dispensing the contents 2 is located outside the reservoir. It can thus be described as external. A portion of one or both of the portions 13, 14 is in the field of the frame 6, at the location of the through perforation 12.

Ainsi, la cavité 8 contient la partie interne 13 de prélèvement de la pompe et le contenu 2 à distribuer, lorsque le dispositif 1 en est pourvu. En revanche, la cavité 8 ne contient aucun autre élément constitutif.Thus, the cavity 8 contains the inner part 13 for sampling the pump and the content 2 to be dispensed, when the device 1 is provided with it. In contrast, the cavity 8 contains no other constituent element.

Le dispositif 1 est au moins sensiblement totalement inclus entre les deux plans Pa, Pb définis par les deux grandes faces latérales opposées 9a, 9b de la partie rigide 5 ou du cadre 6.The device 1 is at least substantially completely included between the two planes Pa, Pb defined by the two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b of the rigid part 5 or the frame 6.

Selon une première réalisation, illustrée par la figure 5, la partie rigide 5 est au moins sensiblement d'une même épaisseur sur toute sa périphérie. Dans ce cas, les deux plans Pa et Pb sont au moins sensiblement parallèles entre eux.According to a first embodiment, illustrated by the figure 5 , the rigid portion 5 is at least substantially of the same thickness over its entire periphery. In this case, the two planes Pa and Pb are at least substantially parallel to each other.

Selon une seconde réalisation, illustrée par les figures 1 à 3, la partie rigide 5 est d'épaisseur variable sur sa périphérie. Plus précisément, l'épaisseur est la plus grande vers la perforation traversante 12 et la plus faible à l'opposé de la perforation traversante 12. Dans ce cas, les deux plans Pa et Pb sont inclinés l'un par rapport à l'autre, avec un angle faible, par exemple inférieur à de l'ordre de 10° et plus spécialement inférieur à de l'ordre de 5°.According to a second embodiment, illustrated by the Figures 1 to 3 the rigid part 5 is of variable thickness on its periphery. More specifically, the thickness is greatest towards the through perforation 12 and the weakest opposite to the through perforation 12. In this case, the two planes Pa and Pb are inclined relative to each other with a small angle, for example less than of the order of 10 ° and more especially less than of the order of 5 °.

Dans cette réalisation, à l'opposé de la perforation traversante 12, la partie rigide 5 forme une pointe 15 ou une pseudo pointe ou une pointe légèrement tronquée. L'épaisseur de la partie rigide 5 à cet endroit est minimale ou au moins sensiblement minimale. On entend par minimale l'épaisseur qui tient compte des exigences de résistance requises.In this embodiment, opposite the through perforation 12, the rigid portion 5 forms a tip 15 or a pseudo tip or a slightly truncated tip. The thickness of the rigid portion 5 at this location is minimal or at least substantially minimal. The minimum thickness is that which takes into account the required strength requirements.

Une fois le réservoir 3 rempli du contenu 2 et avant utilisation et distribution de contenu 2, la ou chacune des parois déformables 7 est sensiblement plane et située sensiblement dans le ou chacun des plans Pa, Pb.Once the reservoir 3 filled with the content 2 and before use and content distribution 2, the or each of the deformable walls 7 is substantially flat and located substantially in the or each of the planes Pa, Pb.

Dans une réalisation typique, la pièce rigide 5 est réalisée en matière plastique et la pièce rigide 5 et la ou chacune des parois déformables 7 sont solidarisées par un scellage, un collage 16 ou de toute manière analogue.In a typical embodiment, the rigid part 5 is made of plastic and the rigid part 5 and the or each of the deformable walls 7 are secured by sealing, gluing 16 or in any similar manner.

Selon une réalisation typique, la ou chacune des parois déformables 7 est réalisée en matière plastique ou en un complexe à base de matière plastique et d'aluminium ou analogue.In a typical embodiment, the or each of the deformable walls 7 is made of plastic or a complex based on plastic and aluminum or the like.

La pompe 4 est relativement plate et limitée par deux grandes faces latérales opposées 17a, 17b, disposées au moins sensiblement parallèlement aux deux grandes faces latérales opposées 9a, 9b de la partie rigide 5.The pump 4 is relatively flat and limited by two large opposite lateral faces 17a, 17b disposed at least substantially parallel to the two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b of the rigid portion 5.

La pompe 4 est fixée rigidement et de façon étanche au cadre 6 par clipsage, par soudure ou par tout autre moyen analogue.The pump 4 is fixed rigidly and in a sealed manner to the frame 6 by clipping, by welding or by any other similar means.

Dans la troisième réalisation des figures 6 à 8, il est prévu deux ensembles ergot-cavité 25, l'ergot coopérant avec la cavité. Dans le cas représenté, l'ergot fait partie du cadre 6 et la cavité fait partie de la pompe 4, plus précisément du corps de pompe.In the third achievement of Figures 6 to 8 , there are two ergot-cavity assemblies 25, the lug cooperating with the cavity. In the case shown, the lug is part of the frame 6 and the cavity is part of the pump 4, more precisely the pump body.

Ces ensembles ergot-cavité 25, s'étendent au moins sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe de la perforation traversante 12.These ergot-cavity assemblies 25 extend at least substantially parallel to the axis of the through perforation 12.

La coopération de l'ergot dans la cavité assure une fonction anti-rotation relative de la pompe 4 par rapport au cadre 6. Il s'ensuit que l'on s'assure ainsi que les deux grandes faces latérales opposées 17a, 17b de la pompe 4 sont bien disposées au moins sensiblement parallèlement aux deux grandes faces latérales opposées 9a, 9b de la partie rigide 5.The cooperation of the lug in the cavity provides a relative anti-rotation function of the pump 4 relative to the frame 6. It follows that it is thus ensured that the two large opposite side faces 17a, 17b of the pump 4 are well arranged at least substantially parallel to the two large opposite side faces 9a, 9b of the rigid portion 5.

Selon une réalisation illustrée par la figure 10, la partie externe d'actionnement et de distribution 14 de la pompe comporte une face d'actionnement 27 inclinée (par rapport à l'axe principal du dispositif, notamment l'axe de la perforation traversante 12). Une telle face inclinée 27 est apte à ce que le doigt de la personne qui assure l'actionnement de la pompe soit écarté de la pulvérisation du contenu 2 du dispositif 1.According to an embodiment illustrated by the figure 10 , the external actuating and dispensing part 14 of the pump comprises an actuating face 27 inclined (with respect to the main axis of the device, in particular the axis of the through perforation 12). Such an inclined face 27 is suitable that the finger of the person who ensures the actuation of the pump is removed from the spraying of the contents 2 of the device 1.

Ainsi que cela résulté de la description qui précède, dans le cas le plus simple, le cadre 6 est fermé sur la totalité de sa périphérie et présente typiquement une forme polygonale telle que carrée ou rectangulaire. Il est possible cependant de donner au cadre 6 une forme de fantaisie telle que celle représentée, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, sur la figure 6. As is apparent from the above description, in the simplest case, the frame 6 is closed over its entire periphery and typically has a polygonal shape such as square or rectangular. It is possible, however, to give the frame 6 a form of fantasy such as that shown, by way of non-limiting example, on the figure 6.

Par ailleurs, comme il a été indiqué précédemment et en référence à la figure 13, le cadre 6 peut comporter un bord libre 20 ouvert en 21, à la condition de prévoir une feuille pliée ou repliée 18.Moreover, as indicated above and with reference to the figure 13 , the frame 6 may comprise a free edge 20 open at 21, provided to provide a folded or folded sheet 18.

Enfin, le cadre 6 peut avoir d'autres formes. En référence à la figure 12, il est prévu un cadre 6 étendu en direction transversale et dont les parties latérales comportent des évidements 28. Une telle réalisation permet tout à la fois de mieux répartir les forces de compression exercées sur le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et de pulvérisation et de présenter un « facing » plus grand, avantageux du point de vue commercial. Dans une telle réalisation, et selon les variantes, les évidements 26 sont visibles ou au contraire invisibles, masqués par les parois 7, le cas échéant la feuille 18.Finally, the frame 6 can have other forms. With reference to the figure 12 , there is provided a frame 6 extended in the transverse direction and whose side portions have recesses 28. Such an embodiment makes it possible at the same time to better distribute the compression forces exerted on the device 1 of conditioning and spraying and to present a "Facing" bigger, advantageous from the commercial point of view. In such an embodiment, and according to the variants, the recesses 26 are visible or, on the contrary, invisible, hidden by the walls 7, where appropriate the sheet 18.

Un ou de tels évidements peuvent être, le cas échéant, mis à profit pour y loger un objet approprié tel qu'un ustensile de maquillage.One or such recesses can be, if necessary, used to accommodate a suitable object such as a makeup utensil.

Un tel dispositif 1 de conditionnement et de distribution tel qu'il vient d'être décrit est particulièrement bien adapté à des échantillons de produits cosmétiques en vue d'un usage unique du contenu ou d'un petit nombre d'usages. La contenance du réservoir 3 est adaptée en conséquence.Such a device 1 for packaging and distribution as just described is particularly well suited to samples of cosmetic products for a single use of the content or a small number of uses. The capacity of the tank 3 is adapted accordingly.

Un tel dispositif peut avoir une épaisseur hors tout inférieure à quelques millimètres, notamment cinq millimètres.Such a device may have an overall thickness of less than a few millimeters, especially five millimeters.

L'ensemble comprenant le dispositif 1 et le contenu 2 dans le réservoir 3 peut, le cas échéant, comporter en outre des moyens support et/ou des moyens d'enfermement et/ou des moyens d'inviolabilité. Un sachet tel que 21 constitue une réalisation possible de tels moyens.The assembly comprising the device 1 and the content 2 in the reservoir 3 may, if necessary, further comprise support means and / or locking means and / or inviolability means. A bag such as 21 constitutes a possible embodiment of such means.

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  1. A device for packaging and dispensing a fluid content, of the type comprising:
    • a pump (4)
    • a tank (3) having:
    • a rigid portion (5) having a through-perforation (12) capable of enabling the passage and the mounting of the pump (4),
    • at least one solid wall (7a, 7b), the deformable assembly having a certain flexibility, attached in a rigid sealed manner to the rigid portion (5),
    • a cavity (8), sealed with the exception of the through-perforation (12), delimited by the rigid portion (5) and the at least one deformable wall (7a, 7b), containing the inner withdrawal portion (13) of the pump (4) and the content to be dispensed when the device is provided therewith,
    • the pump (4) being attached in a rigid sealed manner to the rigid portion (5) having an inner portion for the withdrawal of the content to be dispensed (13) in the cavity (8) and actuating and contents-dispensing parts (14),
    characterized in that:
    • the rigid portion (5) includes a rigid and solid frame (6), is provided with the through-perforation (12), is bounded by two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) having on at least one of them a large side opening (10a, 10b) and adapted to take applied compression forces having the same value as those of magazines stacked for dispensing,
    • the at least one solid wall (7a, 7b) has an overall flexibility allowing deformation of same during the dispensing of the content by the pump (4) and is not affected by the insertion of the device into a magazine with applied compression forces having the same value as those of magazines stacked for dispensing,
    • the dispensing pump is a relatively flat pump without air intake (airless) and bounded by two opposite large side faces (17a, 17b) disposed parallel to the two large side faces (9a, 9b) having an outer actuating and content-dispensing portion (14) located outside the cavity (8) and having an actuating face (27),
    • the cavity (8) contains no element composing the device except for the inner withdrawal portion (13) of the pump (4),
    • the device is completely enclosed between the two planes defined by the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) of the frame (6).
  2. A device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rigid portion (5) has the same thickness over the entire periphery thereof, with the two planes Pa, Pb defined by the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) being parallel.
  3. A device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rigid portion (5) has a variable thickness along the periphery thereof, with the thickness being higher toward the through-perforation (12) and lower opposite the through-perforation (12), with the two planes Pa, Pb defined by the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) forming a small angle between same.
  4. A device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the angle between the two planes Pa, Pb defined by the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) of the frame (6) is less than approximately 10° and more especially less than approximately 5°.
  5. A device according to Claim 4, characterized in that, opposite the through-perforation (12), the rigid portion (5) forms a point or a pseudo point or a slightly truncated point (15), with the thickness of the rigid portion (5) there being minimum given the desired strength requirements.
  6. A device according to any one of claims 1, to 5, characterized in that once the container (3) filled with the content and before use and dispensing of content, the or each deformable wall (7a, 7b) is planar and located in the or each plane Pa, Pb defined by the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) of the frame (6).
  7. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the rigid portion (5) is formed by the frame (6) and has two large side openings (10a, 10b) on the two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b) thereof, with the tank (3) comprising two deformable walls (7a, 7b), the cavity (8) being delimited by the frame (6) and the two deformable walls (7a, 7b).
  8. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rigid portion (5) is formed by the frame (6) and a rigid solid wall (11), with the frame (6) and the rigid solid wall (11) forming a rigid and sealed assembly, the rigid portion (5) having a large side opening (10a) on one of its two opposite large side faces (9a, 9b), the tank (3) having a single deformable wall (7a), the cavity (8) being delimited by the frame (6), the rigid solid wall (11) and the single deformable wall (7a).
  9. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the at least one deformable wall (7a, 7b) belongs to the same sheet (18) bent or folded on either side of the frame (6 ), the ply or fold (19) of the sheet (18) being located opposite the through-perforation (12).
  10. A device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the ply or fold (19) of the sheet (18) coincides with the free edge (20) of the frame which comes against the inner surface of the ply or fold (19).
  11. A device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the free edge (20) of the frame (6) positioned against the ply or fold (19) is closed or open, in which case the closing of the cavity (8) and sealing thereof is then provided by the ply or fold (19) of the sheet (18).
  12. A device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the sheet (18) projects laterally from the frame (6), with the two protruding parts (23) thereof being joined together to form a bag (22).
  13. A device according to Claim 12, characterized in that the bag (22) includes a frangible zone (24) allowing once broken or torn, free access to the outer pump (4) actuating and dispensing portion (14).
  14. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the rigid portion (5) is made of plastic material, with the rigid portion (5) and in the or each deformable wall (7a, 7b) being joined by sealing, gluing.
  15. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the or each deformable wall (7a, 7b) is made of plastic material or an aluminium-and plastic-based complex.
  16. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the pump (4) is attached in a rigid sealed manner to the frame (6) by clipping, welding.
  17. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that it comprises at least one pin-cavity assembly (25), with the pin cooperating with the cavity, on the frame (6) and the pump (4) respectively, positioned parallel to the axis of the through-perforation (12) having a pump (4) relative antirotation function with respect to the frame (6).
  18. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the pump (4) actuating and dispensing (14) outer portion comprises an overload of material (26) so that the pump (4) actuating and dispensing (14) outer portion is able to absorb applied compression forces having the same value as those of magazines stacked for dispensing.
  19. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the actuating face (27) of the pump (4) actuating and dispensing (14) outer portion is inclined and adapted to ensure that the actuating finger is spaced from the device content spray.
  20. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the capacity of the tank (3) is one that allows use of a single content or a few uses.
  21. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the overall thickness thereof is less than a few millimeters, in particular five millimeters.
  22. An assembly (1) + (2) comprising a packaging and dispensing device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 21 and the content (2) in the tank (3).
  23. An assembly (1) + (2) according to claim 22, characterized in that it further comprises supporting means and / or enclosing means and / or tamper evident means.
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