EP2408567A1 - Cap for a display - Google Patents

Cap for a display

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EP2408567A1
EP2408567A1 EP10716391A EP10716391A EP2408567A1 EP 2408567 A1 EP2408567 A1 EP 2408567A1 EP 10716391 A EP10716391 A EP 10716391A EP 10716391 A EP10716391 A EP 10716391A EP 2408567 A1 EP2408567 A1 EP 2408567A1
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profile
plug
stopper
cap
fluid
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Franck Davranche
Michel Gschwind
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Areco Finances et Technologie ARFITEC SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/20—Arrangements of several outlets along elongated bodies, e.g. perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray booms; Outlet elements therefor
    • B05B1/202—Arrangements of several outlets along elongated bodies, e.g. perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray booms; Outlet elements therefor comprising inserted outlet elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
    • A47F3/001—Devices for lighting, humidifying, heating, ventilation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F3/00—Show cases or show cabinets
    • A47F3/04—Show cases or show cabinets air-conditioned, refrigerated
    • A47F3/0482—Details common to both closed and open types
    • A47F3/0495—Spraying, trickling or humidifying means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
    • A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
    • A47F7/0071—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for perishable goods
    • A47F7/0078—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for perishable goods for plants or flowers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/26—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with means for mechanically breaking-up or deflecting the jet after discharge, e.g. with fixed deflectors; Breaking-up the discharged liquid or other fluent material by impinging jets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • 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
    • B05B7/0012—Apparatus for achieving spraying before discharge from the apparatus

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a cap for a product display.
  • a display of products is already known for projecting fine droplets of water on the products it contains, these products being for example fruits and vegetables.
  • Current displays include a profiled frame including a horizontal upper bar pierced by which the diffusion of water droplets on the products is carried out.
  • Removable plastic caps are placed in the openings to prevent fluid from escaping from them when the type of products stored or the arrangement of the display does not require water droplets to be projected through these openings.
  • a product display cap adapted to project drops of fluid on the products, the cap being adapted to be placed relative to a profile of such a display, characterized in that it comprises: at least one central recess, on a side wall, at least one orifice for the projection of the fluid, the plug being shaped to have at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile when it is put in place relative to the this.
  • the cap is displaceable relative to the display between at least two positions: a position in which the orifice of the stopper and the opening of the display, formed in the section, are aligned to allow the diffusion of water droplets on the products, and a position in which the orifice of the plug is offset relative to the opening of the profile, in which case the plug closes the opening, the diffusion of the fluid is not performed at this point of the display.
  • the plug thus forms a diffuser plug allowing both to allow or to prevent the passage of the fluid.
  • the cap it is very easy to close a given opening of the display, that is to say to let no fluid pass through it, and the operator can install more easily and quickly the display and / or modify the configuration.
  • the cap may already be placed on the display when delivered. It is not necessary to separate it from the profile to be able to close off or make functional again the various openings of the display. There is no risk of losing it.
  • the fluid sprayed on the products consists of drops of fluid. It is actually a fog, a mixture of gases, especially air, and drops of liquid, especially water.
  • the pressure of such a fog is relatively low and it will be noted that a plug adapted to allow or prohibit the projection of liquid alone, under high pressure, may not be suitable in the case where the fluid is such a fog , thanks to the invention, it is possible to adjust the flow of fluid that escapes from each of the openings of the display, in particular by superimposing the openings of the display and the openings of the cap in a partial manner.
  • the stopper according to the invention may also comprise one or more of the characteristics belonging to the following list: the stopper is of cylindrical shape of revolution. This makes it possible to move it by a simple rotation of the closed position at the fluid projection position relative to a profile that is also cylindrical.
  • the plug is sized so that the side wall surrounds the profile or is placed inside the profile. When the cap is placed inside the profile, the aesthetics of the display can also be improved;
  • the cap is closed at one of its longitudinal ends, which allows to close the profile when the cap is placed therein, to prevent fluid leakage and increase the amount of fluid projected to the outside of the profile through the orifices;
  • the stopper comprises means for positioning the stopper with respect to the profile capable of imparting thereto at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile;
  • the positioning means comprise at least one shoulder adapted to cooperate with a shoulder complementary to the profile.
  • the positioning means may in particular comprise a shoulder placed between a closed end of the plug and the orifice, the shoulder being adapted to cooperate with a flange of the profile.
  • a plug is of simple design and allows easy movement of the plug. It is suitable for example for the openings placed at the longitudinal ends of the profile,
  • the positioning means comprise at least one lug projecting from the side wall, adapted to be placed in a slot of the profile.
  • the lug can then slide in the slot between the closed position and the projection position.
  • the slit of the profile may extend in the longitudinal direction of the profile, according to its transverse direction or in a direction inclined relative to these two directions,
  • the positioning means comprise at least one projection and / or depression adapted to cooperate with a vacuum and / or a complementary projection of the profile.
  • the stopper comprises a plurality of orifices irregularly distributed on the side wall, which makes it possible to optimize the adjustment of the closure and to seal, for example, one, two or three openings of the profile with the same stopper, when the profile comprises several openings capable of being covered by the plug, the plug comprises two recesses, separated by a wall, extending for example over the entire longitudinal dimension of the plug, the orifice being formed in a part of the side wall. delimiting a first recess, the plug being closed at a longitudinal end in its first recess portion.
  • the plug has two parts: an open portion at both ends forming a bypass for the fluid and allowing it to reach the opening of the profile located downstream of the opening may be closed by the plug without the flow thereof is disturbed by the projections of fluid through the plug, and a second closed portion in which the fluid is directed outwardly through the openings of the profile, which facilitates its passage through the openings of the profile.
  • the plug comprises means for guiding the fluid towards the orifice, to facilitate the projection of the fluid.
  • the orifice is formed by a channel formed in the wall of the plug, the channel being of constant section and of longitudinal direction inclined relative to the normal of the side wall of the plug.
  • the shapes of the plug can also be optimized using calculation software so that the flow minimizes fluid pressure losses. This is particularly advantageous for directing the flow of the fluid droplets towards the products in the case where the openings are placed in a vertical mast.
  • the guide means may also include a tip extending into the recess, preferably in the center of the recess, projecting from a closed longitudinal end of the plug.
  • the subject of the invention is also an assembly of a display and a stopper according to the invention, the display comprising at least one profile comprising at least one opening on a side wall, the stopper being able to be put in place relatively to the profile so that the orifice thereof is opposite the opening of the profile.
  • the cap comprises a degree of freedom relative to the profile, so that its orifice is offset relative to the opening of the profile, so that the plug closes -A- the opening of the profile, that is to say that the fluid is not able to pass through the opening.
  • the profile of the assembly further comprises an elongate slot adapted to cooperate with the lug of the plug, the slot extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and / or in its transverse direction. It may also include a flange adapted to cooperate with a shoulder of the plug.
  • the profile may further comprise at least one projection and / or depression adapted to cooperate with a depression and / or a complementary projection of the profile.
  • the profile is constituted by a substantially vertical mast, although the invention can of course be adapted to profiles having any orientation, for example horizontal.
  • the scattering of drops using openings placed in a vertical mast indeed has many advantages.
  • Such a display is less expensive to manufacture since it may not include an upper horizontal bar. This is also advantageous because the fluid flowing in the profile has a shorter path and less disturbed and thus undergoes fewer losses.
  • the profile may also comprise at least two sections, the diameter of an upper section being less important than the diameter of a lower section, which facilitates the good diffusion of the fluid in the mast.
  • the profile may also include a wall of normal downward in which is formed the opening, which helps to facilitate the diffusion of the fluid to the products.
  • the invention also relates to a display comprising means for generating fluid drops, such as an ultrasonic generator, and a substantially vertical mast pierced with openings for the projection of the drops on the outside of the mast, presenting the previously described advantages.
  • the display can include one or more of the features of the set.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a display unit capable of projecting fine droplets of fluid on the products it contains
  • FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a plug according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view from below of the plug of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view along A-A of the plug of the FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of a plug according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view from below of the plug of FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional view along B-B of the plug of FIG. 5 when it is placed in the display of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a plug according to a third embodiment of the invention, placed on a section of the display of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a variant of a section of the display of Figure 1.
  • FIG. 1 a display 10 for fresh products, including fruits and vegetables.
  • This display comprises three superposed shelves 12A, 12B, 12C product support and a lower body 14 in which is intended to be placed a fine droplet generator (not visible in the figure), such as an ultrasonic generator.
  • a fine droplet generator such as an ultrasonic generator.
  • This display also comprises two masts 16A, 16B essentially vertical and cranked at their upper end.
  • the masts 16A, 16B are constituted by open profiles made of metal, for example sheet metal, cylindrical of revolution. They comprise openings 18 formed on their side walls, two openings per mast being placed above a given shelf.
  • the masts 16A, 16B also comprise slots, one slot per mast, placed above each lower shelf 12A, 12B, being visible in FIG. 1.
  • Each mast and the associated openings 18 is connected to the generator and makes it possible to broadcast the water in the form of fine droplets produced by the generator on the products supported by the shelves 12A, 12B, 12C.
  • Each slot 20 comprises two end portions extending in the transverse direction of the profile and a middle portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile.
  • the slot could however extend only in the longitudinal or transverse direction of the profile.
  • a plug 30 according to a first embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the figures, such plug being intended to be placed in a mast 16A, 16B, at the upper end thereof.
  • the plug 30 comprises a cylindrical body 32 of revolution, sized to be introduced into the profile 16A, 16B. It is closed at its upper longitudinal end by a cover 34 in one piece with the body 32.
  • This plug 30 is shaped as a mushroom and more particularly comprises a shoulder 36 separating the body 32 from the cover 34.
  • This shoulder is adapted to cooperate with a flange of the upper end of the mast 16A, 16B. It forms means for positioning the plug 30 in the mast 16A, 16B.
  • the body 32 further comprises a central recess 38, as best seen in Figure 3, closed at its end by the cover 34.
  • This recess 38 is defined by a side wall pierced by a plurality of orifices 40. These orifices are placed on the plug 30 so as to be aligned with the corresponding openings 18 of the mast 16, as seen in FIG.
  • the recess 38 allows the passage of the fluid in the plug and the orifices 40 are in fluid communication with the recess 38 and allow the projection of the fluid to the outside.
  • the operator wants to close the upper openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B, for example when the upper shelf is empty, he just has to turn the cap at its cover 34 so that the shoulder 36 slides on the rim of the mast 16A, 16B and that the side wall of the plug, in its portion not including the orifices 40 is placed vis-à-vis the openings of the mast 16A, 16B.
  • the plug therefore has a degree of freedom relative to the profile 16A, 16B.
  • the cap can of course take other positions than the closed position and the position in which the orifices of the cap are placed in front of the openings of the profile.
  • the recess 38 of the plug has a particular shape.
  • a central point 42 extends from the cover 34 into the recess 38 so as to separate the flow of fluid and direct the resulting flows to the different orifices 40.
  • the plug includes internal splines 44 extending over the inner surface of the side wall of the plug. These grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the plug, on the portions of the lateral wall that do not comprise orifices 40.
  • the side wall comprises, on its part immediately below an orifice 40, an extra thickness 46.
  • each orifice 40 is formed by a channel of constant section but longitudinally inclined relative to the normal to the side wall of the plug. This makes it possible to direct the flow of fluid more easily downwards when the plug is put in place in the mast and to increase the efficiency of the diffusion of the fluid, the products receiving more water for the same quantity of water. projected.
  • the means 42 to 46 constitute means for guiding the fluid.
  • the internal shape of the plug makes it possible to transform the speed of the fluid in the longitudinal direction of the profile into a radial speed without loss of speed, or even increasing the speed thereof, and without loss of charge.
  • This plug is made of a plastic material, for example by laser sintering and is forced into the mast 16 so that it can not be moved in the profile unintentionally.
  • a plug 50 according to a second embodiment will now be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. This plug is adapted to be placed in the mast 16A, 16B at the openings 18 located above the lower shelves 12A and 12B.
  • the plug 50 is of substantially cylindrical shape of revolution. It comprises a side wall 52 pierced with orifices 54.
  • the cap also comprises a plurality of lugs 56 projecting from the side wall and forming positioning means of the cap 50. Each lug is sized to be placed in a slot 20 of the mast
  • the orifices 54 are placed on the plug 50 so as to be aligned with the corresponding openings 18 of the mast 16 when a pin is placed in the corresponding slot 20, as can be seen in FIG.
  • the lugs 56 are formed by a cylindrical element of transverse dimension substantially equal to the transverse dimension of the slot 20.
  • the cap is held in position in the mast by virtue of the lug cooperating with the slot, such lug passing through the slot, as this is visible in FIG. 7.
  • the longitudinal dimension of the slot is greater than the transverse dimension of the slot, the pin being able to slide in the slot 20.
  • the slot is more particularly shaped so that the lug 56 can slide between a position in which the orifices 54 are placed in front of the openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B so that the fluid can be projected towards the outside of the mast and a position in which the orifices are offset relative to the openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B, so that the fluid can not be projected to the outside of the mast. More particularly, when the lug is placed in a first end portion of the slot, the cap is in the fluid spray position and, when it is in the other part, it is in the closed position.
  • the stopper can also take other positions than those described above, which makes it possible to vary the mode of diffusion of the fluid.
  • the plug therefore comprises two degrees of freedom relative to the mast 16 since it can move in translation and in rotation along the longitudinal axis of the profile in it, following the path delimited by the slot.
  • the slot 20 and the lug 56 thus form positioning means of the plug in the mast 16 allowing it to take several positions relative to the mast.
  • the plug 50 comprises in the central portion two recesses 58, 60 separated by a median wall 62 extending over the entire longitudinal dimension of the plug.
  • the first recess 58 is delimited by the side wall portion 52 including the orifices 54 and is covered by a ceiling 64 at a longitudinal end.
  • the second recess 60 forms a conduit of constant section and open at both longitudinal ends of the plug.
  • the second recess 60 forms a bypass duct for passing the fluid towards the upper openings 18.
  • the first recess 58 also includes splines 64 on the inner surface of the sidewall 52, the splines being located between the orifices 54.
  • the medial wall 62 also includes a projection
  • the plug 50 comprises extra thicknesses 68 located under each orifice 54.
  • each orifice 54 is formed by a channel of constant section but of longitudinal direction inclined relative to the normal to the wall side of the cap.
  • the projection 66 and the thickenings 68 form means for guiding the fluid flow to direct the fluid to the products.
  • FIG. 8 also describes a stopper 70 according to another embodiment of the invention, the stopper 70 being placed on a profile 71.
  • the stopper 70 this time forms a cylindrical ring intended to be placed around the profile . It comprises in the central part a recess 72 sized to accommodate the profile, the side wall 74 thereof surrounding the profile, and comprises on this side wall 74 orifices 76 for the projection of the fluid on the products.
  • the plug 70 is intended to be placed on the profile 71 so that the orifices 76 can be placed in front of the openings of the profile.
  • the cap When the cap is in the projection position and the user wishes to move the cap, for example in the closed position, it suffices to perform a rotation of the cap about an axis coinciding with the axis of the profile and the plug. It can then adjust the position of the plug relative to the profile according to the desired closure.
  • the cap also includes, on its side wall 74, depressions 78 shallow. These depressions only have an ergonomic role and form a catch area for the operator to facilitate the rotation of the cap around the profile.
  • the orifices 74 are not evenly distributed around the plug. This allows, with the same plug, to be able to close a different number of openings of the profile according to the position of the plug relative to the profile, so as to meet different needs.
  • the plug is able to be held around the vertical section by stops 82 forming a bearing blocking the plug in translation along the longitudinal axis of the profile.
  • the plug may be of any other shape than that described. It could be for example of square section.
  • the number of orifices of the plug is not limited to what has been described.
  • the shape of these orifices is also not limited to what has been described: these orifices may be slot-shaped, for example beveled slots extending in the longitudinal, transverse or diagonal direction in the lateral wall of the plug.
  • the shape of the orifices can be even more complex.
  • Each orifice may for example be shaped like a U-shaped slot.
  • the positioning means are not limited to those described. They may for example be constituted by means that do not require contact, such as magnets.
  • the lugs such as those described can also be removable (for example screwed or nested in holes provided for this purpose in the walls) which facilitates the installation of the plug in the profile.
  • the plug may comprise at least one projection and / or depression cooperating with at least one depression and / or complementary projection of the profile, these projections and depressions may form grooves extending in the longitudinal direction or a direction inclined relative to the longitudinal direction of the profile.
  • the stopper may also comprise an inclined shoulder extending around the entire periphery of the stopper, so as to form a helical shoulder capable of cooperating with a shoulder complementary to the profile, so that the shoulder of the stopper can slide on the shoulder of the profile.
  • the cap may also comprise motorized means for moving the plug between its closed position and its fluid projection position.
  • the fluid guiding means are furthermore optional.
  • the cap may therefore comprise only one of the elements among the flutes, the central tip or the extra thickness, or even none of the three.
  • the channels may also be of other shape than that described, the longitudinal direction of the channel being for example not a straight line.
  • the guide means are also not limited to what has been described above, the internal shapes of the plug, and the diameters of the different sections may vary depending on the desired fluid distribution.
  • the cap could be fully open at both longitudinal ends. It may also comprise several parts and not be made in one piece, the inner wall or the longitudinal end may for example be dissociated from the side wall and fit into it, which facilitates the manufacture of the cap.
  • the number of openings of the plug does not always correspond to the number of openings at the same level of the profile, covered by the plug.
  • the plug may comprise a greater number of orifices than that of the openings of the profile, the orifices being distributed over the plug so that an opening of the profile can be superposed with two or three orifices of the plug, which makes it possible to create variants concerning the mode of diffusion of the fluid on the products.
  • the display could also include a number of shelves and / or masts different from what has been described.
  • the profiles can also extend in a horizontal direction or inclined relative to the vertical.
  • the masts may coincide with the feet of the display, which avoids providing the display with additional profiles.
  • the profiles must be dimensioned to be relatively rigid despite the presence of openings therein, as they are part of the structure of the display.
  • the shape of the mast is not limited to what has been described.
  • the mast 90 may not be of constant diameter. It may for example comprise an upper section 92 and a lower section 94 of different diameters, the upper section 92 being of smaller diameter than the lower section 94. This makes it possible to increase the pressure in the mast at each change of diameter and to promote the good diffusion of the fluid, even by the upper orifices.
  • the mast 90 also includes a substantially spherical shape 96 between the two sections 92 and 94. Fluid diffusion holes 98 are formed in this shape 96, in the lower part thereof. As normal to the side wall of this part of the shape 96 is oriented downwards, this facilitates the diffusion of the fluid downwards and towards the shelves. The shape of the cap is then of course modified accordingly.
  • Such a mast may or may not include a bend such as that of the mast of Figure 1.
  • the mast may also be of square section for example or include a number of openings distinct from what has been described.
  • the openings can also be distributed differently on the mast.
  • the mast comprises five section openings of 10 square millimeters per square meter of display, which optimizes the projection of fluid on the products. This value may however vary depending on the parameters of the display, for example the pressure of the fluid.
  • the shape of the openings is not limited to what has been described.
  • the openings may also be constituted for example by slots of any shape or channels formed in the wall of the profile and longitudinal direction inclined relative to the radial direction of the profile.
  • the shape of the slots of the profile is not limited to what has been described, when it includes such slots.
  • the slots may for example extend in a direction inclined relative to the longitudinal and transverse directions of the profile.

Abstract

The invention pertains to a cap (30) for a product display (10) suitable for spraying drops of fluid onto the products, wherein the cap (30) is capable of being fitted into a profile member of such a display, and includes: at least one central recess (38); and, on a sidewall (32), at least one opening (40) for spraying the fluid, the cap being shaped so as to have at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile member.

Description

Bouchon pour présentoir Stopper for display
La présente invention concerne un bouchon pour un présentoir de produits. On connaît déjà un présentoir de produits permettant de projeter de fines gouttelettes d'eau sur les produits qu'il contient, ces produits étant par exemple des fruits et légumes.The present invention relates to a cap for a product display. A display of products is already known for projecting fine droplets of water on the products it contains, these products being for example fruits and vegetables.
Les présentoirs actuels comprennent un cadre profilé comportant notamment une barre supérieure horizontale percée par laquelle la diffusion des gouttelettes d'eau sur les produits est effectuée. Des bouchons amovibles en matière plastique sont mis en place dans les ouvertures pour éviter la sortie du fluide par celles-ci lorsque le type de produits stockés ou l'agencement du présentoir ne nécessite pas que des gouttelettes d'eau soient projetées par ces ouvertures.Current displays include a profiled frame including a horizontal upper bar pierced by which the diffusion of water droplets on the products is carried out. Removable plastic caps are placed in the openings to prevent fluid from escaping from them when the type of products stored or the arrangement of the display does not require water droplets to be projected through these openings.
De tels bouchons sont mis en place à la main par les opérateurs lors de l'installation du présentoir, ce qui est peu pratique et relativement long. Ils sont en outre souvent égarés lorsqu'il n'est pas nécessaire qu'ils soient placés sur le présentoir, ce qui peut être gênant en cas de changement de configuration ultérieure du présentoir. L'invention a pour but de remédier à ces inconvénients.Such caps are set up by hand by the operators during the installation of the display, which is impractical and relatively long. They are also often misplaced when it is not necessary that they are placed on the display, which can be embarrassing in case of later configuration change of the display. The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks.
A cet effet, elle a pour objet un bouchon pour présentoir de produits apte à projeter des gouttes de fluide sur les produits, le bouchon étant apte à être mis en place relativement à un profilé d'un tel présentoir, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : au moins un évidement central, sur une paroi latérale, au moins un orifice pour la projection du fluide, le bouchon étant conformé pour posséder au moins un degré de liberté par rapport au profilé lorsqu'il est mis en place relativement à celui-ci.For this purpose, it relates to a product display cap adapted to project drops of fluid on the products, the cap being adapted to be placed relative to a profile of such a display, characterized in that it comprises: at least one central recess, on a side wall, at least one orifice for the projection of the fluid, the plug being shaped to have at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile when it is put in place relative to the this.
De cette façon, le bouchon est déplaçable relativement au présentoir entre au moins deux positions : une position dans laquelle l'orifice du bouchon et l'ouverture du présentoir, ménagée dans le profilé, sont alignés pour permettre la diffusion des gouttelettes d'eau sur les produits, et une position dans laquelle l'orifice du bouchon est décalé relativement à l'ouverture du profilé, auquel cas le bouchon obture l'ouverture, la diffusion du fluide n'étant pas effectuée à cet endroit du présentoir. Le bouchon forme donc un bouchon diffuseur permettant aussi bien d'autoriser ou d'empêcher le passage du fluide.In this way, the cap is displaceable relative to the display between at least two positions: a position in which the orifice of the stopper and the opening of the display, formed in the section, are aligned to allow the diffusion of water droplets on the products, and a position in which the orifice of the plug is offset relative to the opening of the profile, in which case the plug closes the opening, the diffusion of the fluid is not performed at this point of the display. The plug thus forms a diffuser plug allowing both to allow or to prevent the passage of the fluid.
Grâce à un tel bouchon, il est très facile d'obturer une ouverture donnée du présentoir, c'est-à-dire de ne laisser passer aucun fluide à travers celle-ci, et l'opérateur peut installer plus facilement et plus vite le présentoir et/ou en modifier la configuration. En outre, le bouchon peut être déjà placé sur le présentoir lorsqu'il est livré. Il n'est pas nécessaire de le désolidariser du profilé pour pouvoir obturer ou rendre à nouveau fonctionnels les différentes ouvertures du présentoir. Il n'y a donc pas de risque de perte de celui-ci. Le fluide projeté sur les produits est constitué de gouttes de fluide. Il s'agit en fait d'un brouillard, soit un mélange de gaz, en particulier d'air, et de gouttes de liquide, notamment d'eau. La pression d'un tel brouillard est relativement basse et on notera qu'un bouchon adapté pour autoriser ou interdire la projection de liquide seul, sous haute pression, peut ne pas être adapté dans le cas où le fluide est un un tel brouillard De plus, grâce à l'invention, il est possible de régler le débit de fluide qui s'échappe de chacune des ouvertures du présentoir, notamment en superposant les ouvertures du présentoir et les orifices du bouchon de façon partielle.Thanks to such a cap, it is very easy to close a given opening of the display, that is to say to let no fluid pass through it, and the operator can install more easily and quickly the display and / or modify the configuration. In addition, the cap may already be placed on the display when delivered. It is not necessary to separate it from the profile to be able to close off or make functional again the various openings of the display. There is no risk of losing it. The fluid sprayed on the products consists of drops of fluid. It is actually a fog, a mixture of gases, especially air, and drops of liquid, especially water. The pressure of such a fog is relatively low and it will be noted that a plug adapted to allow or prohibit the projection of liquid alone, under high pressure, may not be suitable in the case where the fluid is such a fog , thanks to the invention, it is possible to adjust the flow of fluid that escapes from each of the openings of the display, in particular by superimposing the openings of the display and the openings of the cap in a partial manner.
Le bouchon selon l'invention peut également comprendre l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques appartenant à la liste suivante : - le bouchon est de forme cylindrique de révolution. Cela permet de pouvoir le déplacer par une simple rotation de la position d'obturation à la position de projection de fluide relativement à un profilé également cylindrique,The stopper according to the invention may also comprise one or more of the characteristics belonging to the following list: the stopper is of cylindrical shape of revolution. This makes it possible to move it by a simple rotation of the closed position at the fluid projection position relative to a profile that is also cylindrical.
- le bouchon est dimensionné pour que la paroi latérale entoure le profilé ou soit placée à l'intérieur du profilé. Lorsque le bouchon est placé à l'intérieur du profilé, l'esthétique du présentoir peut également être améliorée ;- The plug is sized so that the side wall surrounds the profile or is placed inside the profile. When the cap is placed inside the profile, the aesthetics of the display can also be improved;
- le bouchon est fermé à l'une de ses extrémités longitudinale, ce qui permet de fermer le profilé lorsque le bouchon est placé dans celui-ci, pour éviter les fuites de fluide et augmenter la quantité de fluide projetée vers l'extérieur du profilé par les orifices ;- The cap is closed at one of its longitudinal ends, which allows to close the profile when the cap is placed therein, to prevent fluid leakage and increase the amount of fluid projected to the outside of the profile through the orifices;
- le bouchon comprend des moyens de positionnement du bouchon par rapport au profilé aptes à conférer à celui-ci au moins un degré de liberté relativement au profilé ;the stopper comprises means for positioning the stopper with respect to the profile capable of imparting thereto at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile;
- en particulier, les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins un épaulement apte à coopérer avec un épaulement complémentaire du profilé. Les moyens de positionnement peuvent notamment comprendre un épaulement placé entre une extrémité fermée du bouchon et l'orifice, l'épaulement étant apte à coopérer avec un rebord du profilé. Un tel bouchon est de conception simple et permet un déplacement aisé du bouchon. Il convient par exemple pour les ouvertures placées aux extrémités longitudinales du profilé,- In particular, the positioning means comprise at least one shoulder adapted to cooperate with a shoulder complementary to the profile. The positioning means may in particular comprise a shoulder placed between a closed end of the plug and the orifice, the shoulder being adapted to cooperate with a flange of the profile. Such a plug is of simple design and allows easy movement of the plug. It is suitable for example for the openings placed at the longitudinal ends of the profile,
- en variante, les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins un ergot en saillie de la paroi latérale, apte à être placé dans une fente du profilé. L'ergot peut alors coulisser dans la fente entre la position d'obturation et la position de projection. En fonction des besoins, la fente du profilé peut s'étendre selon la direction longitudinale du profilé, selon sa direction transversale ou selon une direction inclinée relativement à ces deux directions,- Alternatively, the positioning means comprise at least one lug projecting from the side wall, adapted to be placed in a slot of the profile. The lug can then slide in the slot between the closed position and the projection position. As required, the slit of the profile may extend in the longitudinal direction of the profile, according to its transverse direction or in a direction inclined relative to these two directions,
- les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins une saillie et/ou une dépression apte à coopérer avec une dépression et/ou une saillie complémentaire du profilé. Cela constitue une autre variante au mode de réalisation présenté plus haut,- The positioning means comprise at least one projection and / or depression adapted to cooperate with a vacuum and / or a complementary projection of the profile. This is another variant of the embodiment presented above,
- le bouchon comprend une pluralité d'orifices répartis de façon irrégulière sur la paroi latérale, ce qui permet d'optimiser le réglage de l'obturation et d'obturer par exemple une, deux ou trois ouvertures du profilé avec un même bouchon, lorsque le profilé comprend plusieurs ouvertures aptes à être recouvertes par le bouchon, - le bouchon comprend deux évidements, séparés par une paroi, s'étendant par exemple sur toute la dimension longitudinale du bouchon, l'orifice étant ménagé dans une partie de la paroi latérale délimitant un premier évidement, le bouchon étant fermé à une extrémité longitudinale dans sa partie formant premier évidement. Ainsi, le bouchon comporte deux parties : une partie ouverte à ses deux extrémités formant dérivation pour le fluide et lui permettant d'atteindre l'ouverture du profilé située en aval de l'ouverture susceptible d'être obturée par le bouchon sans que l'écoulement de celui-ci soit perturbé par les projections de fluide au travers du bouchon, et une deuxième partie fermée dans laquelle le fluide est dirigé vers l'extérieur, par les ouvertures du profilé, ce qui permet de faciliter son passage à travers les ouvertures du profilé. Ceci est particulièrement avantageux lorsque le profilé est constitué par un mât vertical,the stopper comprises a plurality of orifices irregularly distributed on the side wall, which makes it possible to optimize the adjustment of the closure and to seal, for example, one, two or three openings of the profile with the same stopper, when the profile comprises several openings capable of being covered by the plug, the plug comprises two recesses, separated by a wall, extending for example over the entire longitudinal dimension of the plug, the orifice being formed in a part of the side wall. delimiting a first recess, the plug being closed at a longitudinal end in its first recess portion. Thus, the plug has two parts: an open portion at both ends forming a bypass for the fluid and allowing it to reach the opening of the profile located downstream of the opening may be closed by the plug without the flow thereof is disturbed by the projections of fluid through the plug, and a second closed portion in which the fluid is directed outwardly through the openings of the profile, which facilitates its passage through the openings of the profile. This is particularly advantageous when the profile is constituted by a vertical mast,
- le bouchon comprend des moyens de guidage du fluide vers l'orifice, pour faciliter la projection du fluide. En particulier, l'orifice est formé par un canal ménagé dans la paroi du bouchon, le canal étant de section constante et de direction longitudinale inclinée relativement à la normale de la paroi latérale du bouchon. Les formes du bouchon peuvent également être optimisées à l'aide d'un logiciel de calcul pour que l'écoulement minimise les pertes de charge du fluide. Cela est particulièrement avantageux pour orienter le flux des gouttelettes de fluide vers les produits dans le cas où les ouvertures sont placées dans un mât vertical. Les moyens de guidage peuvent également comprendre une pointe s'étendant dans l'évidement, de préférence au centre de l'évidement, en saillie d'une extrémité longitudinale fermée du bouchon.the plug comprises means for guiding the fluid towards the orifice, to facilitate the projection of the fluid. In particular, the orifice is formed by a channel formed in the wall of the plug, the channel being of constant section and of longitudinal direction inclined relative to the normal of the side wall of the plug. The shapes of the plug can also be optimized using calculation software so that the flow minimizes fluid pressure losses. This is particularly advantageous for directing the flow of the fluid droplets towards the products in the case where the openings are placed in a vertical mast. The guide means may also include a tip extending into the recess, preferably in the center of the recess, projecting from a closed longitudinal end of the plug.
L'invention a également pour objet un ensemble d'un présentoir et d'un bouchon selon l'invention, le présentoir comprenant au moins un profilé comportant sur une paroi latérale au moins une ouverture, le bouchon étant apte à être mis en place relativement au profilé de sorte que l'orifice de celui-ci est en face de l'ouverture du profilé. Le bouchon comprend un degré de liberté relativement au profilé, de sorte que son orifice soit décalé relativement à l'ouverture du profilé, afin que le bouchon obture -A- l'ouverture du profilé, c'est-à-dire que le fluide ne soit pas apte à passer à travers l'ouverture.The subject of the invention is also an assembly of a display and a stopper according to the invention, the display comprising at least one profile comprising at least one opening on a side wall, the stopper being able to be put in place relatively to the profile so that the orifice thereof is opposite the opening of the profile. The cap comprises a degree of freedom relative to the profile, so that its orifice is offset relative to the opening of the profile, so that the plug closes -A- the opening of the profile, that is to say that the fluid is not able to pass through the opening.
Optionnellement, le profilé de l'ensemble comprend en outre une fente allongée apte à coopérer avec l'ergot du bouchon, la fente s'étendant selon la direction longitudinale du profilé et/ou selon sa direction transversale. Il peut également comprendre un rebord apte à coopérer avec un épaulement du bouchon.Optionally, the profile of the assembly further comprises an elongate slot adapted to cooperate with the lug of the plug, the slot extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile and / or in its transverse direction. It may also include a flange adapted to cooperate with a shoulder of the plug.
Le profilé peut en outre comprendre au moins une saillie et/ou une dépression apte à coopérer avec une dépression et/ou une saillie complémentaire du profilé.The profile may further comprise at least one projection and / or depression adapted to cooperate with a depression and / or a complementary projection of the profile.
De préférence, le profilé est constitué par un mât essentiellement vertical, même si l'invention peut bien évidemment être adaptée sur des profilés ayant une orientation quelconque, par exemple horizontale. La diffusion de gouttes à l'aide d'ouvertures placées dans un mât vertical comprend en effet de nombreux avantages.Preferably, the profile is constituted by a substantially vertical mast, although the invention can of course be adapted to profiles having any orientation, for example horizontal. The scattering of drops using openings placed in a vertical mast indeed has many advantages.
Tout d'abord, un tel agencement permet d'obtenir un présentoir plus esthétique, le présence d'une barre horizontale supérieure sur le présentoir n'étant pas obligatoire. En outre, cela est plus pratique et économique pour les présentoirs présentant plusieurs niveaux.First, such an arrangement provides a more aesthetic display, the presence of an upper horizontal bar on the display is not required. In addition, it is more convenient and economical for multi-level displays.
En outre, un tel présentoir est moins coûteux à fabriquer puisqu'il peut ne pas comprendre de barre horizontale supérieure. Cela est également avantageux car le fluide circulant dans le profilé a un trajet moins long et moins perturbé et subit donc moins de pertes de charges.In addition, such a display is less expensive to manufacture since it may not include an upper horizontal bar. This is also advantageous because the fluid flowing in the profile has a shorter path and less disturbed and thus undergoes fewer losses.
Dans ce cas, le profilé peut également comprendre au moins deux sections, le diamètre d'une section supérieure étant moins important que le diamètre d'une section inférieure, ce qui permet de faciliter la bonne diffusion du fluide dans le mât.In this case, the profile may also comprise at least two sections, the diameter of an upper section being less important than the diameter of a lower section, which facilitates the good diffusion of the fluid in the mast.
Le profilé peut également comprendre une paroi de normale orientée vers le bas dans laquelle est ménagé l'ouverture, ce qui contribue à faciliter la diffusion du fluide vers les produits.The profile may also include a wall of normal downward in which is formed the opening, which helps to facilitate the diffusion of the fluid to the products.
L'invention a également pour objet un présentoir comprenant des moyens de génération de gouttes de fluide, tel qu'un générateur à ultrasons, et un mât essentiellement vertical percé d'ouvertures pour la projection des gouttes à l'extérieur du mât, présentant les avantages précédemment décrits.The invention also relates to a display comprising means for generating fluid drops, such as an ultrasonic generator, and a substantially vertical mast pierced with openings for the projection of the drops on the outside of the mast, presenting the previously described advantages.
Le présentoir peut comprendre l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques de celui de l'ensemble.The display can include one or more of the features of the set.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins dans lesquels : - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un présentoir apte à projeter des fines gouttellettes de fluide sur les produits qu'il contient, - la figure 2 est une vue en perspective de côté d'un bouchon selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, given solely by way of example and with reference to the drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a display unit capable of projecting fine droplets of fluid on the products it contains, FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a plug according to a first embodiment of the invention,
- la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de dessous du bouchon de la figure 2, - la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon A-A du bouchon de la figureFIG. 3 is a perspective view from below of the plug of FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a sectional view along A-A of the plug of the FIG.
2 lorsque celui-ci est placé dans le présentoir de la figure 1 ,2 when it is placed in the display of FIG.
- la figure 5 est une vue en perspective de côté d'un bouchon selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention,FIG. 5 is a perspective side view of a plug according to a second embodiment of the invention,
- la figure 6 est une vue en perspective de dessous du bouchon de la figure 5,FIG. 6 is a perspective view from below of the plug of FIG. 5;
- la figure 7 est une vue en coupe selon B-B du bouchon de la figure 5 lorsque celui-ci est placé dans le présentoir de la figure 1 ,FIG. 7 is a sectional view along B-B of the plug of FIG. 5 when it is placed in the display of FIG. 1;
- la figure 8 est une vue en perspective d'un bouchon selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, mis en place sur un profilé du présentoir de la figure 1 ,FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a plug according to a third embodiment of the invention, placed on a section of the display of FIG. 1,
- la figure 9 est une vue en perspective d'une variante d'un profilé du présentoir de la figure 1.- Figure 9 is a perspective view of a variant of a section of the display of Figure 1.
On a représenté sur la figure 1 un présentoir 10 pour produits frais, notamment fruits et légumes. Ce présentoir comprend trois étagères superposées 12A, 12B, 12C de support des produits et un corps inférieur 14 dans lequel destiné à être placé un générateur de fines gouttelettes (non visible sur la figure), tel qu'un générateur à ultrasons.There is shown in Figure 1 a display 10 for fresh products, including fruits and vegetables. This display comprises three superposed shelves 12A, 12B, 12C product support and a lower body 14 in which is intended to be placed a fine droplet generator (not visible in the figure), such as an ultrasonic generator.
Ce présentoir comprend également deux mâts 16A, 16B essentiellement verticaux et coudés à leur extrémité supérieure. Les mâts 16A, 16B sont constitués par des profilés ouverts en métal, par exemple en tôle, cylindriques de révolution. Ils comprennent des ouvertures 18 ménagées sur leurs parois latérales, deux ouvertures par mât étant placées au-dessus d'une étagère donnée. Les mâts 16A, 16B comprennent également des fentes, une fente par mât, placée au-dessus de chaque étagère inférieure 12A, 12B, étant visible sur la figure 1. Chaque mât et les ouvertures 18 associées est connecté au générateur et permet de diffuser de l'eau à l'état de fines gouttelettes produite par le générateur sur les produits supportés par les étagères 12A, 12B, 12C. Pour que l'eau soit diffusée à l'état de fines gouttelettes, un brouillard d'eau, soit un mélange de gaz et d'eau, est créé par le générateur et circule dans le profilé. Chaque fente 20 comprend deux parties d'extrémité s'étendant selon la direction transversale du profilé et une partie médiane s'étendant selon la direction longitudinale du profilé. La fente pourrait toutefois s'étendre uniquement selon la direction longitudinale ou transversale du profilé.This display also comprises two masts 16A, 16B essentially vertical and cranked at their upper end. The masts 16A, 16B are constituted by open profiles made of metal, for example sheet metal, cylindrical of revolution. They comprise openings 18 formed on their side walls, two openings per mast being placed above a given shelf. The masts 16A, 16B also comprise slots, one slot per mast, placed above each lower shelf 12A, 12B, being visible in FIG. 1. Each mast and the associated openings 18 is connected to the generator and makes it possible to broadcast the water in the form of fine droplets produced by the generator on the products supported by the shelves 12A, 12B, 12C. For the water to be diffused in the form of fine droplets, a mist of water, a mixture of gas and water, is created by the generator and circulates in the profile. Each slot 20 comprises two end portions extending in the transverse direction of the profile and a middle portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile. The slot could however extend only in the longitudinal or transverse direction of the profile.
On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures un bouchon 30 selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, un tel bouchon étant destiné à être placé dans un mât 16A, 16B, à l'extrémité supérieure de celui-ci.A plug 30 according to a first embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the figures, such plug being intended to be placed in a mast 16A, 16B, at the upper end thereof.
Le bouchon 30 comprend un corps 32 cylindrique de révolution, dimensionné pour pouvoir être introduit dans le profilé 16A, 16B. Il est fermé à son extrémité longitudinale supérieure par un couvercle 34 d'un seul tenant avec le corps 32.The plug 30 comprises a cylindrical body 32 of revolution, sized to be introduced into the profile 16A, 16B. It is closed at its upper longitudinal end by a cover 34 in one piece with the body 32.
Ce bouchon 30 est conformé en champignon et comprend plus particulièrement un épaulement 36 séparant le corps 32 du couvercle 34. Cet épaulement est apte à coopérer avec un rebord de l'extrémité supérieure du mât 16A, 16B. Il forme des moyens de positionnement du bouchon 30 dans le mât 16A, 16B.This plug 30 is shaped as a mushroom and more particularly comprises a shoulder 36 separating the body 32 from the cover 34. This shoulder is adapted to cooperate with a flange of the upper end of the mast 16A, 16B. It forms means for positioning the plug 30 in the mast 16A, 16B.
Le corps 32 comprend en outre un évidement central 38, comme on le voit mieux sur la figure 3, obturé à son extrémité par le couvercle 34. Cet évidement 38 est délimité par une paroi latérale percée par une pluralité d'orifices 40. Ces orifices sont placés sur le bouchon 30 de façon à pouvoir être alignés avec les ouvertures 18 correspondantes du mât 16, comme on le voit à la figure 4.The body 32 further comprises a central recess 38, as best seen in Figure 3, closed at its end by the cover 34. This recess 38 is defined by a side wall pierced by a plurality of orifices 40. These orifices are placed on the plug 30 so as to be aligned with the corresponding openings 18 of the mast 16, as seen in FIG.
L'évidement 38 permet le passage du fluide dans le bouchon et les orifices 40 sont en communication de fluide avec cet évidement 38 et permettent la projection du fluide vers l'extérieur.The recess 38 allows the passage of the fluid in the plug and the orifices 40 are in fluid communication with the recess 38 and allow the projection of the fluid to the outside.
Lorsque l'opérateur veut obturer les ouvertures supérieures 18 du mât 16A, 16B, par exemple lorsque l'étagère supérieure est vide, il lui suffit de tourner le bouchon au niveau de son couvercle 34 de sorte que l'épaulement 36 coulisse sur le rebord du mât 16A, 16B et que la paroi latérale du bouchon, dans sa partie ne comprenant pas les orifices 40 soit placée en vis-à-vis des ouvertures du mât 16A, 16B. Le bouchon possède donc un degré de liberté relativement au profilé 16A, 16B. Le bouchon peut bien entendu prendre d'autres positions que la position d'obturation et la position dans laquelle les orifices du bouchon sont placés en face des ouvertures du profilé.When the operator wants to close the upper openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B, for example when the upper shelf is empty, he just has to turn the cap at its cover 34 so that the shoulder 36 slides on the rim of the mast 16A, 16B and that the side wall of the plug, in its portion not including the orifices 40 is placed vis-à-vis the openings of the mast 16A, 16B. The plug therefore has a degree of freedom relative to the profile 16A, 16B. The cap can of course take other positions than the closed position and the position in which the orifices of the cap are placed in front of the openings of the profile.
Comme on le voit plus particulièrement sur les figures 3 et 4 l'évidement 38 du bouchon possède une forme particulière. Une pointe centrale 42 s'étend depuis le couvercle 34 dans l'évidement 38 de façon à séparer le flux de fluide et à diriger les flux résultants vers les différents orifices 40. En outre, le bouchon comprend des cannelures internes 44 s'étendant sur la surface interne de la paroi latérale du bouchon. Ces cannelures s'étendent selon la direction longitudinale du bouchon, sur les parties de la paroi latérale ne comprenant pas d'orifices 40. En outre, la paroi latérale comprend, sur sa partie immédiatement située en dessous d'un orifice 40, une surépaisseur 46. Ainsi, grâce à la pointe centrale 42 et à la surépaisseur 46, chaque orifice 40 est formé par un canal de section constante mais de direction longitudinale inclinée relativement à la normale à la paroi latérale du bouchon. Cela permet de diriger le flux de fluide plus facilement vers le bas lorsque le bouchon est mis en place dans le mât et d'augmenter l'efficacité de la diffusion du fluide, les produits recevant plus d'eau pour une même quantité d'eau projetée. Les moyens 42 à 46 constituent des moyens de guidage du fluide.As can be seen more particularly in FIGS. 3 and 4, the recess 38 of the plug has a particular shape. A central point 42 extends from the cover 34 into the recess 38 so as to separate the flow of fluid and direct the resulting flows to the different orifices 40. In addition, the plug includes internal splines 44 extending over the inner surface of the side wall of the plug. These grooves extend in the longitudinal direction of the plug, on the portions of the lateral wall that do not comprise orifices 40. In addition, the side wall comprises, on its part immediately below an orifice 40, an extra thickness 46. Thus, thanks to the central tip 42 and the extra thickness 46, each orifice 40 is formed by a channel of constant section but longitudinally inclined relative to the normal to the side wall of the plug. This makes it possible to direct the flow of fluid more easily downwards when the plug is put in place in the mast and to increase the efficiency of the diffusion of the fluid, the products receiving more water for the same quantity of water. projected. The means 42 to 46 constitute means for guiding the fluid.
Dans l'exemple décrit, la forme interne du bouchon permet de transformer la vitesse du fluide selon la direction longitudinale du profilé en une vitesse radiale sans perte de vitesse, voire en augmentant la vitesse de celui-ci, et sans perte de charges.In the example described, the internal shape of the plug makes it possible to transform the speed of the fluid in the longitudinal direction of the profile into a radial speed without loss of speed, or even increasing the speed thereof, and without loss of charge.
Ce bouchon est réalisé en un matériau plastique, par exemple par frittage laser et est emmanché en force dans le mât 16 de sorte qu'il ne peut pas être déplacé dans le profilé de façon non intentionnelle. On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 5 à 7 un bouchon 50 selon un deuxième mode de réalisation. Ce bouchon est apte à être placé dans le mât 16A, 16B au niveau des ouvertures 18 situées au-dessus des étagères inférieures 12A et 12B.This plug is made of a plastic material, for example by laser sintering and is forced into the mast 16 so that it can not be moved in the profile unintentionally. A plug 50 according to a second embodiment will now be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. This plug is adapted to be placed in the mast 16A, 16B at the openings 18 located above the lower shelves 12A and 12B.
Le bouchon 50 est de forme essentiellement cylindrique de révolution. Il comprend une paroi latérale 52 percée d'orifices 54. Le bouchon comprend également une pluralité d'ergots 56 s'étendant en saillie de la paroi latérale et formant moyens de positionnement du bouchon 50. Chaque ergot est dimensionné pour être placé dans une fente 20 du mâtThe plug 50 is of substantially cylindrical shape of revolution. It comprises a side wall 52 pierced with orifices 54. The cap also comprises a plurality of lugs 56 projecting from the side wall and forming positioning means of the cap 50. Each lug is sized to be placed in a slot 20 of the mast
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Les orifices 54 sont placés sur le bouchon 50 de façon à pouvoir être alignés avec les ouvertures 18 correspondantes du mât 16 lorsqu'un ergot est placé dans la fente 20 correspondante, comme on le voit à la figure 7.The orifices 54 are placed on the plug 50 so as to be aligned with the corresponding openings 18 of the mast 16 when a pin is placed in the corresponding slot 20, as can be seen in FIG.
Les ergots 56 sont formés par un élément cylindrique de dimension transversale essentiellement égale à la dimension transversale de la fente 20. Le bouchon est maintenu en position dans le mât grâce à l'ergot coopérant avec la fente, un tel ergot traversant la fente, comme cela est visible sur la figure 7. La dimension longitudinale de la fente est en revanche supérieure à la dimension transversale de la fente, l'ergot pouvant de ce fait coulisser dans la fente 20.The lugs 56 are formed by a cylindrical element of transverse dimension substantially equal to the transverse dimension of the slot 20. The cap is held in position in the mast by virtue of the lug cooperating with the slot, such lug passing through the slot, as this is visible in FIG. 7. The longitudinal dimension of the slot, on the other hand, is greater than the transverse dimension of the slot, the pin being able to slide in the slot 20.
La fente est plus particulièrement conformée pour que l'ergot 56 puisse coulisser entre une position dans laquelle les orifices 54 sont placés en face des ouvertures 18 du mât 16A, 16B de sorte que le fluide peut être projeté vers l'extérieur du mât et une position dans laquelle les orifices sont placés en décalé relativement aux ouvertures 18 du mât 16A, 16B, de sorte que le fluide ne peut pas être projeté vers l'extérieur du mât. Plus particulièrement, lorsque l'ergot est placé dans une première partie d'extrémité de la fente, le bouchon est en position de projection de fluide et, lorsqu'il se trouve dans l'autre partie, il est en position d'obturation. Le bouchon peut également prendre d'autres positions que celles décrites ci-dessus, ce qui permet de faire varier le mode de diffusion du fluide.The slot is more particularly shaped so that the lug 56 can slide between a position in which the orifices 54 are placed in front of the openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B so that the fluid can be projected towards the outside of the mast and a position in which the orifices are offset relative to the openings 18 of the mast 16A, 16B, so that the fluid can not be projected to the outside of the mast. More particularly, when the lug is placed in a first end portion of the slot, the cap is in the fluid spray position and, when it is in the other part, it is in the closed position. The stopper can also take other positions than those described above, which makes it possible to vary the mode of diffusion of the fluid.
Le bouchon comprend donc deux degrés de liberté relativement au mât 16 puisqu'il peut se déplacer en translation et en rotation selon l'axe longitudinal du profilé dans celui- ci, en suivant le trajet délimité par la fente. La fente 20 et l'ergot 56 forment donc moyens de positionnement du bouchon dans le mât 16 permettant à celui-ci de prendre plusieurs positions relativement au mât.The plug therefore comprises two degrees of freedom relative to the mast 16 since it can move in translation and in rotation along the longitudinal axis of the profile in it, following the path delimited by the slot. The slot 20 and the lug 56 thus form positioning means of the plug in the mast 16 allowing it to take several positions relative to the mast.
Comme on le voit en outre sur la figure 7, le bouchon 50 comprend en partie centrale deux évidements 58, 60 séparés par une paroi médiane 62 s'étendant sur toute la dimension longitudinale du bouchon.As seen further in Figure 7, the plug 50 comprises in the central portion two recesses 58, 60 separated by a median wall 62 extending over the entire longitudinal dimension of the plug.
Le premier évidement 58 est délimité par la partie de paroi latérale 52 comprenant les orifices 54 et est recouvert par un plafond 64 à une extrémité longitudinale. Le deuxième évidement 60 forme un conduit de section constante et ouvert aux deux extrémités longitudinales du bouchon. Le deuxième évidement 60 forme un conduit de dérivation pour laisser passer le fluide en direction des ouvertures 18 supérieures.The first recess 58 is delimited by the side wall portion 52 including the orifices 54 and is covered by a ceiling 64 at a longitudinal end. The second recess 60 forms a conduit of constant section and open at both longitudinal ends of the plug. The second recess 60 forms a bypass duct for passing the fluid towards the upper openings 18.
Comme on le voit sur les figures 6 et 7, le premier évidement 58 comprend également des cannelures 64 sur la surface interne de la paroi latérale 52, les cannelures étant situées entre les orifices 54. La paroi médiane 62 comprend également une saillieAs seen in Figures 6 and 7, the first recess 58 also includes splines 64 on the inner surface of the sidewall 52, the splines being located between the orifices 54. The medial wall 62 also includes a projection
66 s'étendant sur toute la dimension longitudinale du bouchon. Tout comme le bouchon66 extending over the entire longitudinal dimension of the plug. Just like the cork
30, le bouchon 50 comprend des surépaisseurs 68 situées sous chaque orifice 54. Ainsi, grâce à la saillie 66 et aux surépaisseurs 68, chaque orifice 54 est formé par un canal de section constante mais de direction longitudinale inclinée relativement à la normale à la paroi latérale du bouchon. Ainsi, la saillie 66 et les surépaisseurs 68 forment des moyens de guidage du flux de fluide pour orienter le fluide vers les produits.30, the plug 50 comprises extra thicknesses 68 located under each orifice 54. Thus, thanks to the projection 66 and the extra thicknesses 68, each orifice 54 is formed by a channel of constant section but of longitudinal direction inclined relative to the normal to the wall side of the cap. Thus, the projection 66 and the thickenings 68 form means for guiding the fluid flow to direct the fluid to the products.
On a également décrit à la figure 8 un bouchon 70 selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, le bouchon 70 étant mis en place sur un profilé 71. Le bouchon 70 forme cette fois une bague cylindrique destinée à être placée autour du profilé. Il comprend en partie centrale un évidement 72 dimensionné pour pouvoir accueillir le profilé, la paroi latérale 74 de celui-ci entourant le profilé, et comprend sur cette paroi latérale 74 des orifices 76 pour la projection du fluide sur les produits.FIG. 8 also describes a stopper 70 according to another embodiment of the invention, the stopper 70 being placed on a profile 71. The stopper 70 this time forms a cylindrical ring intended to be placed around the profile . It comprises in the central part a recess 72 sized to accommodate the profile, the side wall 74 thereof surrounding the profile, and comprises on this side wall 74 orifices 76 for the projection of the fluid on the products.
Le bouchon 70 est destiné à être placé sur le profilé 71 de sorte que les orifices 76 puissent être placés en face des ouvertures du profilé. Lorsque le bouchon est en position de projection et que l'utilisateur souhaite déplacer le bouchon, par exemple en position d'obturation, il lui suffit d'effectuer une rotation du bouchon autour d'un axe confondu avec l'axe du profilé et du bouchon. Il peut ensuite ajuster la position du bouchon relativement au profilé en fonction de l'obturation souhaitée.The plug 70 is intended to be placed on the profile 71 so that the orifices 76 can be placed in front of the openings of the profile. When the cap is in the projection position and the user wishes to move the cap, for example in the closed position, it suffices to perform a rotation of the cap about an axis coinciding with the axis of the profile and the plug. It can then adjust the position of the plug relative to the profile according to the desired closure.
Le bouchon comprend également, sur sa paroi latérale 74, des dépressions 78 peu profondes. Ces dépressions ont uniquement un rôle ergonomique et forment une zone de prise pour l'opérateur lui permettant de faciliter la rotation du bouchon autour du profilé. Dans ce mode de réalisation , les orifices 74 ne sont pas répartis régulièrement autour du bouchon. Cela permet, avec un même bouchon, de pouvoir obturer un nombre différents d'ouvertures du profilé en fonction de la position du bouchon relativement au profilé, de façon à pouvoir faire face à différents besoins.The cap also includes, on its side wall 74, depressions 78 shallow. These depressions only have an ergonomic role and form a catch area for the operator to facilitate the rotation of the cap around the profile. In this embodiment, the orifices 74 are not evenly distributed around the plug. This allows, with the same plug, to be able to close a different number of openings of the profile according to the position of the plug relative to the profile, so as to meet different needs.
Le bouchon est apte à être maintenu autour du profilé vertical grâce à des butées 82 formant un palier bloquant le bouchon en translation selon l'axe longitudinal du profilé. Vous noterez que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits.The plug is able to be held around the vertical section by stops 82 forming a bearing blocking the plug in translation along the longitudinal axis of the profile. You will note that the invention is not limited to the described embodiments.
Le bouchon peut être de toute autre forme que celle décrite. Il pourrait être par exemple de section carrée. Le nombre d'orifices du bouchon n'est pas limité à ce qui a été décrit. La forme de ces orifices n'est pas non plus limitée à ce qui a été décrit : ces orifices peuvent être en forme de fentes, par exemple de fentes biseautées s'étendant selon la direction longitudinale, transversale ou en diagonale dans la paroi latérale du bouchon. La forme des orifices peut être encore plus complexe. Chaque orifice peut par exemple être conformé comme une fente en forme de U.The plug may be of any other shape than that described. It could be for example of square section. The number of orifices of the plug is not limited to what has been described. The shape of these orifices is also not limited to what has been described: these orifices may be slot-shaped, for example beveled slots extending in the longitudinal, transverse or diagonal direction in the lateral wall of the plug. The shape of the orifices can be even more complex. Each orifice may for example be shaped like a U-shaped slot.
Les moyens de positionnement ne sont pas non plus limités à ceux décrits. Ils peuvent par exemple être constitués par des moyens ne nécessitant pas de contact, comme des aimants. Les ergots tels que ceux décrits peuvent également être amovibles (par exemple vissés ou emboîtés dans des orifices prévus à cet effet dans les parois) ce qui permet de faciliter l'installation du bouchon dans le profilé. En outre, le bouchon peut comprendre au moins une saillie et/ou dépression coopérant avec au moins une dépression et/ou saillie complémentaire du profilé, ces saillies et dépressions peuvent former des cannelures s'étendant dans la direction longitudinale ou une direction inclinée relativement à la direction longitudinale du profilé. Le bouchon peut également comprendre un épaulement incliné s'étendant sur tout le pourtour du bouchon, de façon à former un épaulement hélicoïdal, apte à coopérer avec un épaulement complémentaire du profilé, de sorte que l'épaulement du bouchon puisse coulisser sur l'épaulement du profilé. Le bouchon peut également comprendre des moyens motorisés de déplacement du bouchon entre sa position d'obturation et sa position de projection du fluide.The positioning means are not limited to those described. They may for example be constituted by means that do not require contact, such as magnets. The lugs such as those described can also be removable (for example screwed or nested in holes provided for this purpose in the walls) which facilitates the installation of the plug in the profile. In addition, the plug may comprise at least one projection and / or depression cooperating with at least one depression and / or complementary projection of the profile, these projections and depressions may form grooves extending in the longitudinal direction or a direction inclined relative to the longitudinal direction of the profile. The stopper may also comprise an inclined shoulder extending around the entire periphery of the stopper, so as to form a helical shoulder capable of cooperating with a shoulder complementary to the profile, so that the shoulder of the stopper can slide on the shoulder of the profile. The cap may also comprise motorized means for moving the plug between its closed position and its fluid projection position.
Les moyens de guidage du fluide sont en outre optionnels. Le bouchon peut donc comprendre seulement l'un des éléments parmi les cannelures, la pointe centrale ou la surépaisseur, voire aucun des trois. Les canaux peuvent également être d'autre forme que celle décrite, la direction longitudinale du canal n'étant par exemple pas une ligne droite. Les moyens de guidage ne sont pas non plus limités à ce qui a été décrit ci- dessus, les formes internes du bouchon, et les diamètres des différentes sections pouvant varier en fonction de la répartition des fluides souhaitée. De même, le bouchon pourrait être complètement ouvert à ses deux extrémités longitudinales. Il peut également comprendre plusieurs parties et ne pas être réalisé d'un seul tenant, la paroi interne ou l'extrémité longitudinale pouvant par exemple être dissociée de la paroi latérale et s'emboîter dans celle-ci, ce qui permet de faciliter la fabrication du bouchon. On notera également que le nombre d'orifices du bouchon ne correspond pas toujours au nombre d'ouvertures au même niveau du profilé, recouvert par le bouchon. Le bouchon peut comprendre un nombre d'orifices plus important que celui des ouvertures du profilé, les orifices étant répartis sur le bouchon pour qu'une ouverture du profilé puisse être superposée avec deux ou trois orifices du bouchon, ce qui permet de créer des variantes concernant le mode de diffusion du fluide sur les produits.The fluid guiding means are furthermore optional. The cap may therefore comprise only one of the elements among the flutes, the central tip or the extra thickness, or even none of the three. The channels may also be of other shape than that described, the longitudinal direction of the channel being for example not a straight line. The guide means are also not limited to what has been described above, the internal shapes of the plug, and the diameters of the different sections may vary depending on the desired fluid distribution. Similarly, the cap could be fully open at both longitudinal ends. It may also comprise several parts and not be made in one piece, the inner wall or the longitudinal end may for example be dissociated from the side wall and fit into it, which facilitates the manufacture of the cap. It should also be noted that the number of openings of the plug does not always correspond to the number of openings at the same level of the profile, covered by the plug. The plug may comprise a greater number of orifices than that of the openings of the profile, the orifices being distributed over the plug so that an opening of the profile can be superposed with two or three orifices of the plug, which makes it possible to create variants concerning the mode of diffusion of the fluid on the products.
Le présentoir pourrait également comprendre un nombre d'étagères et/ou de mâts différents de ce qui a été décrit. Les profilés peuvent également s'étendre selon une direction horizontale ou inclinée relativement à la verticale. En outre, les mâts peuvent coïncider avec les pieds du présentoir, ce qui évite de munir le présentoir de profilés supplémentaires. Dans ce cas, les profilés doivent être dimensionnés pour être relativement rigides malgré la présence d'ouvertures dans ceux-ci, car ils font partie de la structure du présentoir.The display could also include a number of shelves and / or masts different from what has been described. The profiles can also extend in a horizontal direction or inclined relative to the vertical. In addition, the masts may coincide with the feet of the display, which avoids providing the display with additional profiles. In this case, the profiles must be dimensioned to be relatively rigid despite the presence of openings therein, as they are part of the structure of the display.
La forme du mât n'est pas non plus limitée à ce qui a été décrit. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 9, le mât 90 peut ne pas être de diamètre constant. Il peut par exemple comprendre une section supérieure 92 et une section inférieure 94 de diamètres distincts, la section supérieure 92 étant de diamètre inférieure à celle de la section inférieure 94. Cela permet d'augmenter la pression dans le mât à chaque changement de diamètre et de favoriser la bonne diffusion du fluide, même par les orifices supérieurs.The shape of the mast is not limited to what has been described. As can be seen in Figure 9, the mast 90 may not be of constant diameter. It may for example comprise an upper section 92 and a lower section 94 of different diameters, the upper section 92 being of smaller diameter than the lower section 94. This makes it possible to increase the pressure in the mast at each change of diameter and to promote the good diffusion of the fluid, even by the upper orifices.
Le mât 90 comprend également une forme 96 essentiellement sphérique entre les deux sections 92 et 94. Des orifices de diffusion de fluide 98 sont ménagés dans cette forme 96, dans la partie inférieure de celle-ci. Comme la normale à la paroi latérale de cette partie de la forme 96 est orientée vers le bas, cela facilite la diffusion du fluide vers le bas et vers les étagères. La forme du bouchon est alors bien entendu modifiée en conséquence.The mast 90 also includes a substantially spherical shape 96 between the two sections 92 and 94. Fluid diffusion holes 98 are formed in this shape 96, in the lower part thereof. As normal to the side wall of this part of the shape 96 is oriented downwards, this facilitates the diffusion of the fluid downwards and towards the shelves. The shape of the cap is then of course modified accordingly.
Un tel mât peut comprendre ou non un coude tel que celui du mât de la figure 1. Le mât peut également être de section carrée par exemple ou comprendre un nombre d'ouvertures distincts de ce qui a été décrit.Such a mast may or may not include a bend such as that of the mast of Figure 1. The mast may also be of square section for example or include a number of openings distinct from what has been described.
Les ouvertures peuvent également être réparties différemment sur le mât. De préférence, le mât comprend cinq ouvertures de section de 10 millimètres carré par mètre carré de présentoir, ce qui permet d'optimiser la projection de fluide sur les produits. Cette valeur peut toutefois varier en fonction des paramètres du présentoir, par exemple de la pression du fluide.The openings can also be distributed differently on the mast. Preferably, the mast comprises five section openings of 10 square millimeters per square meter of display, which optimizes the projection of fluid on the products. This value may however vary depending on the parameters of the display, for example the pressure of the fluid.
En outre, la forme des ouvertures n'est pas limitée à ce qui a été décrit. Les ouvertures peuvent également être constituées par exemple par des fentes de toute forme ou des canaux ménagés dans la paroi du profilé et de direction longitudinale inclinée relativement à la direction radiale du profilé.In addition, the shape of the openings is not limited to what has been described. The openings may also be constituted for example by slots of any shape or channels formed in the wall of the profile and longitudinal direction inclined relative to the radial direction of the profile.
La forme des fentes du profilé n'est pas non plus limitée à ce qui a été décrit, lorsque celui-ci comprend de telles fentes. Les fentes peuvent par exemple s'étendre selon une direction inclinée relativement au directions longitudinale et transversale du profilé. The shape of the slots of the profile is not limited to what has been described, when it includes such slots. The slots may for example extend in a direction inclined relative to the longitudinal and transverse directions of the profile.

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1. Bouchon (30 ; 50 ; 70) pour présentoir de produits (10) apte à projeter des gouttes de fluide sur les produits, le bouchon (30 ; 50 ; 70) étant apte à être mis en place relativement à un profilé (16A, 16B) d'un tel présentoir, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : au moins un évidement central (38 ; 58, 60 ; 72), sur une paroi latérale, au moins un orifice (40 ; 54 ; 76) pour la projection du fluide, le bouchon étant conformé pour posséder au moins un degré de liberté par rapport au profilé lorsqu'il est mis en place relativement à celui-ci.1. Stopper (30; 50; 70) for product display (10) adapted to project drops of fluid onto the products, the stopper (30; 50; 70) being able to be put in place relative to a profile (16A , 16B) of such a display, characterized in that it comprises: at least one central recess (38; 58; 60; 72), on a side wall, at least one orifice (40; 54; 76) for the projection of the fluid, the plug being shaped to have at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile when it is put in place relative thereto.
2. Bouchon (30 ; 50 ; 70) selon la revendication précédente, de forme cylindrique de révolution.2. Stopper (30; 50; 70) according to the preceding claim, of cylindrical shape of revolution.
3. Bouchon (30 ; 50) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dimensionné pour que la paroi latérale entoure le profilé ou soit placée à l'intérieur du profilé.3. Stopper (30; 50) according to any one of the preceding claims, dimensioned so that the side wall surrounds the profile or is placed inside the profile.
4. Bouchon (30 ; 50) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant des moyens de positionnement du bouchon par rapport au profilé aptes à conférer à celui-ci au moins un degré de liberté relativement au profilé. 4. Stopper (30; 50) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means for positioning the cap relative to the profile capable of imparting thereto at least one degree of freedom relative to the profile.
5. Bouchon (30) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel les moyens de positionnement comprennent un épaulement (36) apte à coopérer avec un épaulement complémentaire du profilé.5. Stopper (30) according to the preceding claim, wherein the positioning means comprises a shoulder (36) adapted to cooperate with a shoulder complementary to the profile.
6. Bouchon selon la revendication 4, dans lequel les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins une saillie et/ou une dépression apte à coopérer avec une dépression et/ou une saillie complémentaire du profilé.6. Stopper according to claim 4, wherein the positioning means comprise at least one projection and / or depression adapted to cooperate with a depression and / or a complementary projection of the profile.
7. Bouchon (50) selon la revendication 4, dans lequel les moyens de positionnement comprennent au moins un ergot (56) en saillie de la paroi latérale (52) apte à être placé dans une fente du profilé.7. Stopper (50) according to claim 4, wherein the positioning means comprise at least one lug (56) projecting from the side wall (52) adapted to be placed in a slot of the profile.
8. Bouchon (50) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant deux évidements (58, 60), séparés par une paroi (62), l'orifice (54) étant ménagé dans une partie de la paroi latérale délimitant un premier évidement (58), le bouchon étant fermé à une extrémité longitudinale dans sa partie formant premier évidement (58).8. Stopper (50) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising two recesses (58, 60), separated by a wall (62), the orifice (54) being formed in a portion of the side wall delimiting a first recess (58), the plug being closed at a longitudinal end in its first recess portion (58).
9. Bouchon (30 ; 50) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant des moyens de guidage (42 -46 ; 64-68) du fluide vers l'orifice. 9. The cap (30; 50) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means (42-46; 64-68) for guiding the fluid towards the orifice.
10. Bouchon (30 ; 50) selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel l'orifice est formé par un canal ménagé dans la paroi du bouchon, le canal étant de section constante et de direction longitudinale inclinée relativement à la normale à la paroi.10. Stopper (30; 50) according to the preceding claim, wherein the orifice is formed by a channel formed in the wall of the plug, the channel being of constant section and longitudinal direction inclined relative to the normal to the wall.
1 1. Bouchon (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 et 10, dans lequel les moyens de guidage comprennent une pointe (42) s'étendant dans l'évidemment, de préférence au centre de l'évidement, en saillie d'une extrémité longitudinale fermée du bouchon.1 1. Stopper (30) according to any one of claims 9 and 10, wherein the guide means comprise a tip (42) extending into the recess, preferably in the center of the recess, projecting from a closed longitudinal end of the plug.
12. Ensemble d'un présentoir (10) et d'un bouchon (30 ; 50 ; 70) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le présentoir comprenant au moins un profilé (16A, 16B ; 90) comportant sur une paroi latérale au moins une ouverture (18 ; 98), le bouchon (30 ; 50 ; 70) étant apte à être mis en place relativement au profilé de sorte que l'orifice (40 ; 54) de celui-ci est en face de l'ouverture (18 ; 98) du profilé.12. A display unit (10) and a plug (30; 50; 70) according to any one of the preceding claims, the display comprising at least one profile (16A, 16B; 90) comprising on a side wall at least one opening (18; 98), the plug (30; 50; 70) being adapted to be put in place relative to the profile so that the orifice (40; 54) thereof is in front of the opening (18; 98) of the profile.
13. Ensemble selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le bouchon est selon la revendication 7 et le profilé comprend en outre une fente (20) allongée apte à coopérer avec l'ergot (56) du bouchon, la fente s'étendant selon la direction longitudinale du profilé et/ou selon sa direction transversale.13. An assembly according to the preceding claim, wherein the cap is according to claim 7 and the profile further comprises an elongated slot (20) adapted to cooperate with the lug (56) of the cap, the slot extending in the direction longitudinal profile and / or in its transverse direction.
14. Ensemble selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le bouchon est selon la revendication 6 et le profilé comprend au moins une saillie et/ou une dépression apte à coopérer avec la dépression et/ou la saillie complémentaire du bouchon. 14. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the cap is according to claim 6 and the profile comprises at least one projection and / or a depression adapted to cooperate with the depression and / or the complementary projection of the cap.
15. Ensemble selon l'une quelconque des revendications 12 à 14, dans lequel le profilé est constitué par un mât essentiellement vertical (16A, 16B ; 90). 15. An assembly according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the profile is constituted by a substantially vertical mast (16A, 16B, 90).
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