EP2431543B1 - Dispenser of maintenance products for toilet basins - Google Patents

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EP2431543B1
EP2431543B1 EP11181494.3A EP11181494A EP2431543B1 EP 2431543 B1 EP2431543 B1 EP 2431543B1 EP 11181494 A EP11181494 A EP 11181494A EP 2431543 B1 EP2431543 B1 EP 2431543B1
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Clémentine CALVET
Alain Luciani
Christophe Gasser
Jean-François Castelain
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
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    • E03D9/03—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
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  • the present invention relates to a dispenser for cleaning products for toilet bowls, and more specifically to a dispenser for cleaning and / or perfuming for toilets.
  • US-A-3,946,448 (El Sioufy ) describes a device for disinfection and chemical purification for toilet bowls.
  • the device is fixed on the inner rim of the bowl; it comprises a tank filled with disinfection and purification product.
  • the tank is closed in its lower part by a plug, biased upwards by a spring located in the tank.
  • This device essentially has the disadvantage of being made up of a large number of articulated parts, which makes it cost prohibitive.
  • EP-A-0 538 957 (Sara Lee ) describes a cleaning device and purification, which like the previous clings on the edge of the toilet bowl.
  • the device comprises a reservoir, filled with a cleaning and purification liquid, which is in constant communication with a porous mass in the flow path of the water from the flush.
  • this document proposes to use a foam introduced into the neck of the tank.
  • the tank is empty sometimes, even when the toilet is not used. More precisely, the flow is not systematically continuous; the flow stops when the plate is saturated, depending on the viscosity, temperature, and frequency of the flushes.
  • the Device operation is erratic, and the service life may vary from single to double.
  • EP-A-0 785 315 proposes another device of the same kind.
  • This device proposes to provide in the neck of the reservoir a liquid passage, opening against the porous mass; the liquid passage is provided with an air inlet opening.
  • the viscosity of the product and the size of the passages and openings are determined such that the pressure of the liquid on the porous mass is constant and is independent of the level of liquid in the reservoir.
  • This device provides a complex solution to the problem of the variation of the product flow depending on the level in the tank, but still has the same drawbacks, namely that the tank empties, even when the toilet is not used, and that the operation of the device is irregular.
  • WO 96/38637 (Henkel KG ) a device for dispensing cleaning liquid into the toilet bowl.
  • This device comprises a reservoir adapted to be disposed under the rim of the toilet bowl to be rinsed by the flushing liquid.
  • the tank has at least one inlet and one outlet for the flushing liquid.
  • the device also includes a catch hook of the tank at the edge of the toilet bowl.
  • the reservoir is partially filled with a gel, so that the flushing liquid entering the reservoir takes up a quantity of gel before being discharged into the toilet bowl.
  • EP-A-1,287,211 of the applicant proposes a product dispensing device for toilet bowl clinging to the rim of the bowl.
  • the cleaning product is contained in a tank in communication with a tube.
  • the tube presents less an opening of a size preventing the flow of liquid in the absence of flushing.
  • the flow of water in the vicinity of the tube or along it causes a depression by hydrodynamic effect, and ensures the suction of the liquid out of the dispenser.
  • EP-A-1,878,168 of the applicant describes a product dispensing device for toilet bowl comprising at least two compartments. Each compartment is, via its lower part, connected with a free opening of a size which prevents the flow of the maintenance liquid out of said compartment in the absence of flushing.
  • the openings of the compartments open at one end of a tube, the other end of the tube being open.
  • the dispensers described above have product reservoirs and more or less complex devices for distributing the product in the flushing water.
  • the presence of one or more tanks imposes a relatively large size of the dispenser, the tank or tanks can not be retracted under the rim of the bowl.
  • the flow of the cleaning product in the flushing water is not always regular because dependent on the air inlet into the tank.
  • the invention proposes to ensure a regular distribution of product in the flush water by means of an absorbent mass impregnated with product by a dispensing tube.
  • the dispensing tube allows to soak the absorbent mass initially or when it has been washed with any cleaning product.
  • a distributor 10 of cleaning product for toilet bowls comprises a support 12 secured to means 14 for attachment to the bowl.
  • the attachment means to the bowl are here made in the form of a rod (or tab) 15 terminated by a hook 16 adapted to be hooked on the rim of the toilet bowl.
  • the support 12 is adapted to receive an absorbent mass 18 so that the absorbent mass 18 is disposed in the path of the flush water when the dispenser 10 is suspended in the toilet bowl.
  • the support 12 forms a recessed housing into which the absorbent mass 18 is inserted.
  • the housing may have a lower bowl-shaped surface such that the absorbent mass is received in the depression of the bowl.
  • the grid is disposed above the dispensing tube, this to prevent access to the product by a toddler
  • the support 12 has a plurality of discharge openings 22, intended to allow the passage of the flushing liquid after it has passed through the absorbent mass 18 and is thus loaded with maintenance product.
  • These discharge openings 22 are provided on the figure 1 on the underside of the support 12, that is to say its face intended to be oriented towards the bottom of the toilet bowl when the dispensing device 10 is suspended in the toilet bowl.
  • the support 12 is made integrally with the attachment means 14.
  • the support 12 may be made separately from the attachment means.
  • the support 12 may have a sleeve 36 forming a housing 38 for receiving the attachment means 14, in particular for receiving the rod 15.
  • the rod 15 may be force-fitted into the housing 38.
  • the rod 15 has ribs for adjusting the attachment height of the support 12 in the toilet bowl.
  • the absorbent mass 18 preferably has a water absorption capacity of between 1 and 8 times its dry weight.
  • the absorbent mass 18 also preferably has dimensions such that it has an absorption capacity of 30 to 60 ml of maintenance product, this amount of maintenance product corresponding to 4 weeks of normal use of the products. bathroom.
  • the absorbent mass may be composed of one or more layers of different density and absorption.
  • the absorbent mass may in particular be bleached cellulose, cellulose, melamine resin foam or polyvinyl acetate (PVA).
  • PVA polyvinyl acetate
  • the absorbent mass can be chemically treated to further enhance its absorption capabilities.
  • the dispensing device 10 further comprises a tube 24 for dispensing the cleaning product.
  • the dispensing tube may be made integrally with the attachment means or separately. In the latter case, the dispensing tube may be attached to the attachment means, in particular the rod 15, by clipping, gluing or any other method known to those skilled in the art.
  • This distribution tube 24 has a filling opening 26 and at least one dispensing opening 28, distinct from the filling opening 26.
  • the filling opening 26 allows in particular the filling of the distribution tube 24 with a cleaning product for the toilet bowl.
  • the dispensing opening 28 makes it possible to distribute this maintenance product in the absorbent mass 18.
  • the dispensing opening 28 may take the form of a distribution slot extending in a plane perpendicular to the plane This slot opens on the absorbent mass 18.
  • the slot may for example extend over the entire length of the dispensing tube 24 or on a central portion, only, of the dispensing tube 24.
  • the slot of FIG. distribution may have a width between 0.2 and 5 mm thick.
  • the dispensing tube 24 may comprise a plurality of dispensing openings distributed along the length of this dispensing tube 24 and opening on the absorbent mass.
  • the distribution tube 24 has between 1 and 8 distribution openings, the diameter of which is between 1 and 3 mm. Such a diameter prevents the maintenance product from drying in the openings and thus prevents the smooth flow of the care product to the absorbent mass.
  • the openings are preferably equi-distributed along the length (i.e., on a dimension measured parallel to the plane of the upper surface of the absorbent mass) of the dispensing tube.
  • the slot or the dispensing openings make it possible to ensure a homogeneous distribution of the maintenance liquid throughout the volume of the sponge and thus to increase the efficiency of the dispenser for given dimensions, since the absorbent mass is thus imbibed with a larger amount of maintenance fluid.
  • the use of a distribution tube makes it possible to imbibe more homogeneously the absorbent mass, especially when it is of considerable length relative to its width.
  • the absorbent mass may especially have a length of between 12 and 20 cm, a width of between 2.5 and 5 cm and a thickness of between 1 and 3 cm, in order to increase the volume of flushing liquid the absorbent mass impregnated with maintenance product.
  • the absorbent mass can be achieved by means of one, two or more separate unit absorbent masses.
  • the absorbent mass because of its great length and its small width, can be concealed, at least partially, under the rim of the toilet bowl to improve the aesthetic appearance of the dispenser of cleaning product, reducing , especially the size of the dispenser in the visible part of the toilet bowl compared to a conventional dispenser.
  • the dispensing device 10 also includes, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , a feed tube 30 extending in a direction substantially parallel to the means 14 for hooking the support.
  • the feed tube 30 has an upper opening 32 and a lower opening opening on the filling opening 26 of the dispensing tube 24.
  • the upper opening of the feed tube 32 is free or closed by a grid or by a valve , to allow the introduction of maintenance product into this feed tube.
  • the upper opening 32 has a diameter of between 6 and 10 mm. This makes it possible to introduce a conventional tip of a cleaning product bottle, intended to guide the cleaning product when it is poured.
  • the feed tube 30 is coupled to the dispensing tube 24 so that all the maintenance fluid which is poured into the feed tube 30, via the upper opening 32, passes into the dispensing tube 24, at the same time. inside which it is distributed before being evacuated, at least partially, through the different distribution openings.
  • the tube supply can be made integrally with the dispensing tube, or separately.
  • the supply and distribution tubes can be fixed to one another by gluing, clipping or any other method known to those skilled in the art.
  • the feed tube 30 preferably has a semicircular shaped section whose base is supported on the attachment means of the support 14 to limit the bulk of the feed tube 30.
  • a groove 34 is hollowed into the flat base of the feed tube 30, which groove is complementary to the rod 15.
  • a connection of the dovetail type is thus formed between the feed tube 30 and the rod 15 means of hooking of the support 14.
  • the figure 4 represents a second example of a maintenance product distributor 100.
  • the dispenser 100 differs from the dispenser 10 according to the first example in that the support 12 receives two absorbent masses 18 1 , 18 2 .
  • the two absorbent masses are each received in a separate housing, the two housings being separated by a wall 40.
  • these grids are located above the dispenser tube 24 to prevent direct access to the care product, especially by a toddler.
  • Each housing here has a bowl shape such that the absorbent mass 18 1, 18 2 is at least partially received in the recessed volume of the bowl.
  • each of the absorbent masses is totally received in the recessed volume of the bowl, that is to say that the upper surface of each absorbent mass, opposed to the surface resting on the bottom of the housing, is at the same level as the rim of the bowl formed by the housing.
  • the support 12 comprises evacuation openings 22 1 , 22 2 .
  • the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are not here made on the bottom face of the support 12.
  • the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are here made on a lateral surface of the support 12. More specifically, here, the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are formed at the rim of the bowl formed by the housing of the support 12, to allow the evacuation of liquid overflowing from this bowl.
  • the lower wall of the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 is substantially at the same level as the rim of the bowl formed by the housing of the support 12.
  • the dispenser 100 further comprises a dispensing tube 24, of the type described in the first example, and a feed tube 30, similar to the feed tube 30 of the first embodiment.
  • the operation of the dispenser 100 according to the second example is as follows.
  • the flushing liquid is guided towards the absorbent masses received in the hollow volumes of the bowls formed by the housing of the support 12.
  • the overflow flushing liquid loaded with cleaning product thanks to the soaked absorbent mass, is discharged through the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 .
  • Such a mode of operation allows in particular to avoid run-off of maintenance product between two hunts.
  • the figure 5 represents a third example of a dispenser 200 maintenance product.
  • This dispenser 200 is particularly suitable for dispensing two incompatible cleaning products in the toilet bowl.
  • Incompatible products are products which react with each other when they are brought into contact.
  • the two incompatible products may have different actions, for example a deodorant or scenting product and a cleaner or descaler.
  • the grids are preferably located above the dispensing tube to prevent access to the cleaning product, especially by a toddler.
  • the housings can be of the form described in the case of the second example of distributor of the figure 4 .
  • the operating mode of the distributor 200 is then identical to the operating mode of the distributor 100.
  • the support 12 comprises evacuation openings 22 1 , 22 2 .
  • the distributor 200 further comprises two distribution tubes 24 1 , 24 2 .
  • Each of these two distribution tubes 24 1 , 24 2 is of the type described in the context of the first embodiment.
  • Each distribution tube 24 1 , 24 2 is associated with a clean absorbent mass, to avoid any risk of mixing incompatible products.
  • each distribution tube 24 1 , 24 2 can be associated a feed tube 30 1, 30 2 .
  • Each feed tube may be similar to the feed tube 30 of the first embodiment.
  • this method may comprise a step of reloading the distribution tube (s) with cleaning product without disconnecting the device from the toilet bowl.
  • the recharging step can in particular be carried out after 50 to 150 hunts.
  • the dispensing device may be devoid of dispensing tube.
  • the absorbing mass or masses are recharged directly in the absence of a distribution tube.
  • the support and the attachment means may be shaped to allow the positioning of the support 12, as well as the dispenser tube under the rim of the toilet bowl.
  • This embodiment is particularly aesthetic since only the rod 15 of the attachment means remains directly visible in the toilet bowl.

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The distributor (10) has a support (12) provided with a hooking unit (14) for fixing the distributor to a toilet bowl. An absorbing mass (18) is arranged in a flow of flushing water when the distributor is fixed to the bowl. A distribution tube (24) distributes a product. Distribution openings (28) of the tube deliver the product to the absorbing mass, where the distribution opening is distinct from a filling opening (26). The distribution tube is integrated to the support. An independent claim is also included for a method for distributing a cleaning product in a toilet bowl.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur de produit d'entretien pour cuvettes de toilettes, et plus spécifiquement un distributeur de produit nettoyant et/ou parfumant pour toilettes.The present invention relates to a dispenser for cleaning products for toilet bowls, and more specifically to a dispenser for cleaning and / or perfuming for toilets.

Diverses solutions ont été proposées pour distribuer dans les cuvettes de toilettes des produits nettoyants et/ou parfumant. Ainsi, sont vendus des blocs destinés à être disposés dans les chasses d'eau. Les blocs fondent lentement et diffusent un produit nettoyant. Un tel produit peut satisfaire pour ce qui est du nettoyage, mais il ne permet pas de diffuser un parfum. Il est aussi connu d'accrocher sur le rebord des toilettes une cage, contenant un bloc de produit qui est lavé par l'eau s'écoulant de la chasse d'eau lorsque celle-ci est actionnée. Un tel bloc de produit, qui est à l'air libre, ne peut avoir d'effet parfumant pendant toute sa durée de vie. Dans un cas comme dans l'autre, le problème provient du fait que les produits parfumant sont volatils, et perdent leur effet parfumant lorsqu'ils sont exposés à l'air et que la quantité de produit qu'ils libèrent à chaque chasse diminue au fur et à mesure que le bloc diminue de volume.Various solutions have been proposed to distribute in the toilet bowls cleaning and / or perfuming products. Thus, are sold blocks intended to be arranged in flushing water. The blocks melt slowly and diffuse a cleaning product. Such a product can satisfy in terms of cleaning, but it does not allow to diffuse a perfume. It is also known to hang on the edge of the toilet a cage, containing a block of product which is washed by the water flowing from the flush when it is actuated. Such a block of product, which is in the open air, can have no scenting effect throughout its life. In both cases, the problem stems from the fact that perfuming products are volatile, and lose their perfuming effect when exposed to the air and that the quantity of product they release at each hunt decreases at as the block decreases in volume.

US-A-3 946 448 (El Sioufy ) décrit un dispositif de désinfection et de purification chimique pour les cuvettes de toilettes. Le dispositif se fixe sur le rebord intérieur de la cuvette; il comprend un réservoir empli de produit de désinfection et de purification. Le réservoir est fermé dans sa partie inférieure par un bouchon, sollicité vers le haut par un ressort situé dans le réservoir. Ce dispositif présente essentiellement l'inconvénient d'être constitué d'un grand nombre de pièces articulées, ce qui le rend d'un coût prohibitif. US-A-3,946,448 (El Sioufy ) describes a device for disinfection and chemical purification for toilet bowls. The device is fixed on the inner rim of the bowl; it comprises a tank filled with disinfection and purification product. The tank is closed in its lower part by a plug, biased upwards by a spring located in the tank. This device essentially has the disadvantage of being made up of a large number of articulated parts, which makes it cost prohibitive.

EP-A-0 538 957 (Sara Lee ) décrit un dispositif de nettoyage et de purification, qui comme le précédent s'accroche sur le rebord de la cuvette des toilettes. Le dispositif comprend un réservoir, empli d'un liquide de nettoyage et de purification, qui est en communication constante avec une masse poreuse se trouvant dans le chemin d'écoulement de l'eau provenant de la chasse d'eau. Pour assurer la communication constante, ce document propose d'utiliser une mousse introduite dans le col du réservoir. Lorsque l'on actionne la chasse d'eau, l'eau s'écoule et entraîne une partie du produit qui imbibe la masse poreuse. L'effet de purification chimique est obtenu par l'évaporation du produit imbibant la masse poreuse, entre les chasses d'eau. Ce dispositif présente l'inconvénient que le réservoir se vide parfois, même lorsque les toilettes ne sont pas utilisées. Plus précisément, l'écoulement n'est pas systématiquement continu ; l'écoulement s'interrompt lorsque la plaque est saturée, en fonction des conditions de viscosité, de température, et de la fréquence des chasses. Le fonctionnement du dispositif est irrégulier, et la durée de vie peut varier du simple au double. EP-A-0 538 957 (Sara Lee ) describes a cleaning device and purification, which like the previous clings on the edge of the toilet bowl. The device comprises a reservoir, filled with a cleaning and purification liquid, which is in constant communication with a porous mass in the flow path of the water from the flush. To ensure constant communication, this document proposes to use a foam introduced into the neck of the tank. When flushing the water, the water flows and causes some of the product that soaks the porous mass. The chemical purification effect is obtained by the evaporation of the product impregnating the porous mass, between the flushing of water. This device has the disadvantage that the tank is empty sometimes, even when the toilet is not used. More precisely, the flow is not systematically continuous; the flow stops when the plate is saturated, depending on the viscosity, temperature, and frequency of the flushes. The Device operation is erratic, and the service life may vary from single to double.

En outre, il est prévu dans ce document de pouvoir recharger le réservoir en liquide de nettoyage. Pour ce faire, le réservoir doit être désolidarisé d'un support de la mousse puis retourné pour accéder à l'ouverture du réservoir. Ce procédé de recharge est peu hygiénique, si bien qu'en pratique il n'est jamais mis en oeuvre. Au contraire, le dispositif est généralement remplacé dans sa totalité. Ceci implique une consommation de matière plastique importante et des problèmes de recyclage qui en découlent.In addition, it is provided in this document to be able to recharge the reservoir with cleaning liquid. To do this, the tank must be detached from a foam support and then returned to access the opening of the tank. This charging process is unhygienic, so that in practice it is never implemented. On the contrary, the device is generally replaced in its entirety. This implies a significant consumption of plastic and recycling problems that result.

EP-A-0 785 315 (Sara Lee ) propose un autre dispositif du même genre. Ce dispositif propose de prévoir dans le col du réservoir un passage de liquide, débouchant contre la masse poreuse; le passage de liquide est muni d'une ouverture d'admission d'air. La viscosité du produit et la taille des passages et des ouvertures sont déterminées de telle sorte que la pression du liquide sur la masse poreuse est constante et est indépendante du niveau de liquide dans le réservoir. Ce dispositif apporte une solution complexe au problème de la variation du débit de produit en fonction du niveau dans le réservoir, mais présente encore les mêmes inconvénients, à savoir que le réservoir se vide, même lorsque les toilettes ne sont pas utilisées, et que le fonctionnement du dispositif est irrégulier. EP-A-0 785 315 (Sara Lee ) proposes another device of the same kind. This device proposes to provide in the neck of the reservoir a liquid passage, opening against the porous mass; the liquid passage is provided with an air inlet opening. The viscosity of the product and the size of the passages and openings are determined such that the pressure of the liquid on the porous mass is constant and is independent of the level of liquid in the reservoir. This device provides a complex solution to the problem of the variation of the product flow depending on the level in the tank, but still has the same drawbacks, namely that the tank empties, even when the toilet is not used, and that the operation of the device is irregular.

Un autre dispositif similaire commercialisé par La Johnson Française propose d'utiliser, en lieu et place d'une masse poreuse, une plaque rainurée. Dans ce cas comme dans le cas de la masse poreuse se pose le problème des remontées d'eau dans le réservoir par osmose du fait du contact direct entre l'eau de la chasse absorbée par la masse poreuse ou captée par la plaque rainurée et le liquide contenu dans le réservoir. Le problème d'écoulement du produit entre deux chasses se pose aussi.Another similar device marketed by La Johnson Française proposes to use, in place of a porous mass, a grooved plate. In this case, as in the case of the porous mass, there is the problem of the upwellings in the tank by osmosis because of the direct contact between the water of the flush absorbed by the porous mass or captured by the grooved plate and the liquid contained in the tank. The problem of product flow between two hunts also arises.

Il est également connu de WO 96/38 637 (Henkel KG ) un dispositif de distribution de liquide de nettoyage dans la cuvette des toilettes. Ce dispositif comprend un réservoir adapté à être disposé sous le rebord de la cuvette des toilettes pour être rincé par le liquide de chasse. Le réservoir comporte au moins une entrée et une sortie pour le liquide de chasse. Le dispositif comporte encore un crochet d'accroche du réservoir au rebord de la cuvette des toilettes. Le réservoir est partiellement rempli d'un gel, de telle sorte que le liquide de chasse pénétrant dans le réservoir se charge d'une quantité de gel avant d'être évacué dans la cuvette des toilettes.It is also known to WO 96/38637 (Henkel KG ) a device for dispensing cleaning liquid into the toilet bowl. This device comprises a reservoir adapted to be disposed under the rim of the toilet bowl to be rinsed by the flushing liquid. The tank has at least one inlet and one outlet for the flushing liquid. The device also includes a catch hook of the tank at the edge of the toilet bowl. The reservoir is partially filled with a gel, so that the flushing liquid entering the reservoir takes up a quantity of gel before being discharged into the toilet bowl.

EP-A-1 287 211 de la demanderesse propose un dispositif distributeur de produit pour cuvette de toilettes s'accrochant sur le rebord de la cuvette. Le produit d'entretien est contenu dans un réservoir en communication avec un tube. Le tube présente au moins une ouverture d'une taille empêchant l'écoulement du liquide en l'absence de chasse d'eau. Lors d'une chasse d'eau, l'écoulement de l'eau au voisinage du tube ou le long de celui-ci provoque une dépression par effet hydrodynamique, et assure l'aspiration du liquide hors du distributeur. EP-A-1,287,211 of the applicant proposes a product dispensing device for toilet bowl clinging to the rim of the bowl. The cleaning product is contained in a tank in communication with a tube. The tube presents less an opening of a size preventing the flow of liquid in the absence of flushing. During a flush, the flow of water in the vicinity of the tube or along it causes a depression by hydrodynamic effect, and ensures the suction of the liquid out of the dispenser.

EP-A-1 878 168 de la demanderesse décrit un dispositif distributeur de produit pour cuvette de toilettes comprenant au moins deux compartiments. Chaque compartiment est, via sa partie inférieure, connecté avec une ouverture libre d'une taille qui empêche l'écoulement du liquide d'entretien hors dudit compartiment en l'absence de chasse d'eau. Les ouvertures des compartiments débouchent à une extrémité d'un tube, l'autre extrémité du tube étant ouverte. EP-A-1,878,168 of the applicant describes a product dispensing device for toilet bowl comprising at least two compartments. Each compartment is, via its lower part, connected with a free opening of a size which prevents the flow of the maintenance liquid out of said compartment in the absence of flushing. The openings of the compartments open at one end of a tube, the other end of the tube being open.

Par ailleurs, il est connu de US 6 505 356 B1 , EP 0 538 957 A1 et US 2001/0013142 A1 des distributeurs de liquide du type comprenant un corps et un crochet de suspension du corps au bord de la cuvette de toilettes. Un réservoir de liquide d'entretien est fixé sur le corps. Un plateau, au niveau du corps, sur lequel est fixé une masse poreuse, permet d'amener le liquide depuis le réservoir dans une position à l'intérieur du courant d'eau chasse.Moreover, it is known to US 6,505,356 B1 , EP 0 538 957 A1 and US 2001/0013142 A1 liquid dispensers of the type comprising a body and a suspension hook of the body at the edge of the toilet bowl. A reservoir of maintenance fluid is attached to the body. A tray, at the body, on which is fixed a porous mass, allows to bring the liquid from the reservoir into a position within the flow of water flush.

Les distributeurs décrits ci-dessus présentent des réservoirs de produit et des dispositifs plus ou moins complexes pour assurer la distribution du produit dans l'eau de chasse. La présence d'un ou plusieurs réservoirs impose une taille relativement importante du distributeur, le ou les réservoirs ne pouvant être escamotés sous le rebord de la cuvette. De plus, l'écoulement du produit d'entretien dans l'eau de chasse n'est pas toujours régulier car dépendant de l'entrée d'air dans le réservoir.The dispensers described above have product reservoirs and more or less complex devices for distributing the product in the flushing water. The presence of one or more tanks imposes a relatively large size of the dispenser, the tank or tanks can not be retracted under the rim of the bowl. In addition, the flow of the cleaning product in the flushing water is not always regular because dependent on the air inlet into the tank.

Enfin, la recharge en liquide actif des réservoirs n'est généralement pas prévue ce qui implique que le distributeur doit être complètement renouvelé, une fois le réservoir vidé. Lorsque, cependant, il est prévu de pouvoir recharger le réservoir, le procédé de recharge s'avère complexe et peu hygiénique.Finally, the refilling of active liquid tanks is not usually expected which implies that the distributor must be completely renewed, once the tank emptied. When, however, it is expected to be able to recharge the tank, the charging process is complex and unhygienic.

Il existe donc un besoin pour un dispositif distributeur de produit d'entretien et/ou parfumant dans des cuvettes de toilettes qui soit simplifié et de taille réduite. En outre, il existe un besoin pour un dispositif distributeur de produit d'entretien dans des cuvettes de toilettes qui soit rechargeable aisément et de manière hygiénique.There is therefore a need for a dispensing device for cleaning and / or perfuming product in toilet bowls that is simplified and of reduced size. In addition, there is a need for a toilet cleaning dispenser device that is easily and hygienically refillable.

A cet effet, l'invention propose d'assurer une diffusion régulière de produit dans l'eau de chasse au moyen d'une masse absorbante imbibée de produit par un tube de distribution. Le tube de distribution permet d'imbiber la masse absorbante initialement ou lorsque celle-ci a été lavée de tout produit d'entretien.For this purpose, the invention proposes to ensure a regular distribution of product in the flush water by means of an absorbent mass impregnated with product by a dispensing tube. The dispensing tube allows to soak the absorbent mass initially or when it has been washed with any cleaning product.

Aucun réservoir n'est à changer, la quantité d'emballage utilisée est donc fortement réduite. L'absence de réservoir permet également un agencement plus compact et quasiment escamotable sous le rebord de la cuvette. L'esthétique est ainsi améliorée. L'utilisation d'un système simplifié et plus esthétique permet également de réaliser une cage plus longue et plus ergonomique par rapport au bord de la cuvette en partie cachée par le rebord et le dessous de l'arrivée d'eau lors de l'actionnement de la chasse.No tank is to change, the amount of packaging used is greatly reduced. The absence of tank also allows a more compact and almost retractable arrangement under the rim of the bowl. The aesthetic is thus improved. The use of a simplified and more aesthetic system also allows for a cage longer and more ergonomic compared to the edge of the bowl partly hidden by the rim and the underside of the water inlet during actuation hunting.

De plus, du fait de l'utilisation du tube de distribution, il est aisé de recharger la masse absorbante avec du liquide d'entretien. Cette recharge est réalisée sans avoir à toucher au dispositif de distribution. La recharge est donc plus hygiénique que la recharge des dispositifs de distribution de l'art antérieur.In addition, because of the use of the dispensing tube, it is easy to recharge the absorbent mass with the maintenance liquid. This refill is done without having to touch the dispensing device. The refill is therefore more hygienic than the refilling of the dispensing devices of the prior art.

L'invention propose plus particulièrement un distributeur de produit d'entretien pour cuvettes de toilettes, comprenant :

  • un support muni de moyens d'accrochage à la cuvette ;
  • au moins une masse absorbante disposée dans le trajet de l'eau de la chasse lorsque le distributeur est accroché sur la cuvette ;
  • au moins un tube de distribution du produit, le tube présentant :
  • une ouverture de remplissage ;
  • au moins une ouverture de distribution adaptée à délivrer le produit à la masse absorbante, ladite ouverture de distribution étant distincte de l'ouverture de remplissage, dans lequel le tube de distribution s'étend longitudinalement, horizontalement au-dessus de la masse absorbante lorsque le distributeur est accroché sur une cuvette.
The invention more particularly proposes a dispenser of cleaning product for toilet bowls, comprising:
  • a support provided with latching means to the bowl;
  • at least one absorbent mass disposed in the water path of the flush when the dispenser is hooked on the bowl;
  • at least one tube for dispensing the product, the tube having:
  • a filling opening;
  • at least one dispensing opening adapted to deliver the product to the absorbent mass, said dispensing opening being distinct from the filling opening, wherein the dispensing tube extends longitudinally, horizontally above the absorbent mass when the distributor is hung on a bowl.

Selon des modes de réalisations préférés, le distributeur selon l'invention comporte une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison :

  • la masse absorbante présente une capacité d'absorption comprise entre une et huit fois son poids à sec ;
  • la masse absorbante présente des dimensions telles qu'elle présente une capacité d'absorption de 30 à 60 ml de produit d'entretien ;
  • le tube de distribution est solidaire du support ;
  • le tube de distribution présente une pluralité d'ouvertures de distribution ouvrant sur la masse absorbante ;
  • le tube de distribution présente une fente de distribution ouvrant sur la masse absorbante ;
  • le distributeur comprend en outre un tube d'alimentation s'étendant selon une direction sensiblement parallèle aux moyens d'accrochage du support et présentant une ouverture supérieure et une ouverture inférieure débouchant sur l'ouverture de remplissage du tube de distribution ;
  • l'ouverture supérieure du tube d'alimentation est libre ;
  • l'ouverture de remplissage du tube de distribution est libre ;
  • le tube d'alimentation est couplé au tube de distribution ; et
  • le tube d'alimentation présente une section en forme de demi-cercle dont la base est appuyée aux moyens d'accrochage du support.
According to preferred embodiments, the dispenser according to the invention comprises one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination:
  • the absorbent mass has an absorption capacity of between one and eight times its dry weight;
  • the absorbent mass has dimensions such that it has an absorption capacity of 30 to 60 ml of maintenance product;
  • the distribution tube is secured to the support;
  • the dispensing tube has a plurality of dispensing openings opening on the absorbent mass;
  • the distribution tube has a distribution slot opening on the absorbent mass;
  • the dispenser further comprises a feed tube extending in a direction substantially parallel to the attachment means of the support and having an upper opening and a lower opening opening on the filling opening of the dispensing tube;
  • the upper opening of the feed tube is free;
  • the filling opening of the dispensing tube is free;
  • the feed tube is coupled to the dispensing tube; and
  • the feed tube has a section in the form of a semicircle whose base is supported on the hooking means of the support.

L'invention se rapporte également à un procédé de distribution de produit d'entretien dans une cuvette de toilettes, comprenant les étapes consistant à :

  • accrocher à la cuvette des toilettes un distributeur de produit d'entretien tel que décrit ci-avant dans toutes ses combinaisons ;
  • remplir de produit le tube de distribution ;
  • diffuser le produit d'entretien depuis le tube de distribution dans la masse absorbante ;
  • à chaque chasse, diluer une partie du produit d'entretien contenu dans la masse absorbante dans l'eau de chasse.
The invention also relates to a method of dispensing cleaning product in a toilet bowl, comprising the steps of:
  • attaching to the toilet bowl a maintenance product dispenser as described above in all its combinations;
  • fill the dispensing tube with product;
  • spreading the maintenance product from the distribution tube into the absorbent mass;
  • on each hunt, dilute some of the maintenance product contained in the absorbent mass in the flushing water.

Selon des modes de réalisation préférés, le procédé selon l'invention comporte une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes prises seules ou en combinaison :

  • le procédé comprend en outre une étape consistant à recharger le tube de distribution avec du produit d'entretien sans décrocher de distributeur de produit d'entretien de la cuvette des toilettes ; et
  • l'étape de recharge est effectuée après 50 à 150 chasses.
According to preferred embodiments, the method according to the invention comprises one or more of the following characteristics taken alone or in combination:
  • the method further comprises a step of reloading the dispensing tube with cleaning product without unhooking the toilet bowl care product dispenser; and
  • the recharging stage is carried out after 50 to 150 hunts.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, donnée à titre d'exemple et en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente en coupe un schéma d'un distributeur de produit d'entretien selon un premier exemple ;
  • la figure 2 représente en vue de face des composants du distributeur de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 représente un exemple de support pouvant être mis en oeuvre dans le distributeur de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 représente en perspective un deuxième exemple de distributeur de produit d'entretien selon un premier exemple ; et
  • la figure 5 représente en coupe un troisième exemple de distributeur de produit d'entretien.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, given by way of example and with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 shows in section a diagram of a maintenance product dispenser according to a first example;
  • the figure 2 represents in front view of the distributor components of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 represents an example of support that can be implemented in the distributor of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 4 represents in perspective a second example of a maintenance product dispenser according to a first example; and
  • the figure 5 represents in section a third example of a maintenance product dispenser.

Tel que représenté sur la figure 1, un distributeur 10 de produit d'entretien pour cuvettes de toilettes, comprend un support 12 solidaire de moyens 14 d'accrochage à la cuvette. Les moyens d'accrochage à la cuvette sont ici réalisés sous la forme d'une tige (ou patte) 15 terminée par un crochet 16 adapté à être accroché sur le rebord de la cuvette des toilettes.As shown on the figure 1 , a distributor 10 of cleaning product for toilet bowls, comprises a support 12 secured to means 14 for attachment to the bowl. The attachment means to the bowl are here made in the form of a rod (or tab) 15 terminated by a hook 16 adapted to be hooked on the rim of the toilet bowl.

Le distributeur 10 est avantageusement utilisé pour distribuer un produit qui est un liquide. Le produit peut comprendre des tensio-actifs, des essences parfumantes, des émulgateurs, des agents détartrants ou séquestrants du calcaire, des agents désinfectants ou des colorants. Les composants actifs du liquide peuvent présenter, séparément ou conjointement, des propriétés :

  • nettoyantes,
  • désinfectantes,
  • détartrantes,
  • désodorisantes,
  • parfumantes, etc.
The dispenser 10 is advantageously used to dispense a product which is a liquid. The product may include surfactants, fragrance essences, emulsifiers, limescale removers or sequestering agents, disinfectants or dyes. The active components of the liquid may have, separately or together, properties:
  • cleaning,
  • disinfectant,
  • descaling,
  • deodorizing,
  • fragrant, etc.

Le support 12 est adapté à recevoir une masse absorbante 18 de telle sorte que la masse absorbante 18 est disposée dans le trajet de l'eau de la chasse lorsque le distributeur 10 est suspendu dans la cuvette des toilettes.The support 12 is adapted to receive an absorbent mass 18 so that the absorbent mass 18 is disposed in the path of the flush water when the dispenser 10 is suspended in the toilet bowl.

En l'espèce, le support 12 forme un logement en creux dans lequel est insérée la masse absorbante 18.In this case, the support 12 forms a recessed housing into which the absorbent mass 18 is inserted.

Ce logement est clos, sur la face destinée à être orientée vers le haut de la cuvette des toilettes par une grille 20. Cette grille 20 :

  • empêche un accès direct à la masse absorbante 18 et au produit qu'elle contient, notamment par un enfant en bas age,
  • laisse la masse absorbante 18 en contact avec l'air ambiant, de sorte qu'une plus grande quantité de produit d'entretien contenu dans cette masse absorbante peut s'évaporer et assurer un effet désodorisant et/ou parfumant,
  • permet au liquide de chasse de rincer la masse absorbante 18 à chaque chasse, de sorte que l'eau de chasse se charge en produit d'entretien avant d'être évacuée dans la cuvette des toilettes, et
  • retient la masse absorbante dans le logement de réception prévu à cet effet dans le support, lors de la chasse, notamment lorsque le liquide de chasse traverse le support 12.
This housing is closed on the face intended to be oriented towards the top of the toilet bowl by a grid 20. This grid 20:
  • prevents direct access to the absorbent mass 18 and the product it contains, in particular by a young child,
  • leaves the absorbent mass 18 in contact with the ambient air, so that a larger quantity of maintenance product contained in this absorbent mass can evaporate and ensure a deodorizing and / or perfuming effect,
  • allows the flushing liquid to rinse the absorbent mass 18 with each flush, so that the flushing water is loaded with cleaning product before being discharged into the toilet bowl, and
  • retains the absorbent mass in the receiving housing provided for this purpose in the support, during hunting, especially when the flushing liquid passes through the support 12.

D'autres moyens de maintenir la masse absorbante en place durant la chasse peuvent être prévus de manière supplémentaire ou alternative à la grille. Par exemple, le logement peut présenter une surface inférieure en forme de cuvette telle que la masse absorbante est reçue dans le creux de la cuvette.Other means of maintaining the absorbent mass in place during the flush may be provided additionally or alternatively to the grid. For example, the housing may have a lower bowl-shaped surface such that the absorbent mass is received in the depression of the bowl.

En outre, selon une variante préférée, la grille est disposée au dessus du tube distributeur, ceci afin d'empêcher tout accès au produit par un enfant en bas âgeIn addition, according to a preferred embodiment, the grid is disposed above the dispensing tube, this to prevent access to the product by a toddler

Par ailleurs, le support 12 présente une pluralité d'ouvertures d'évacuation 22, destinée à permettre le passage du liquide de chasse, après que celui-ci ait traversé la masse absorbante 18 et se soit ainsi chargé en produit d'entretien. Ces ouvertures d'évacuation 22 sont ménagées sur la figure 1 sur la face inférieure du support 12, c'est-à-dire sa face destinée à être orientée vers le fond de la cuvette des toilettes lorsque le dispositif distributeur 10 est suspendu dans la cuvette des toilettes.Furthermore, the support 12 has a plurality of discharge openings 22, intended to allow the passage of the flushing liquid after it has passed through the absorbent mass 18 and is thus loaded with maintenance product. These discharge openings 22 are provided on the figure 1 on the underside of the support 12, that is to say its face intended to be oriented towards the bottom of the toilet bowl when the dispensing device 10 is suspended in the toilet bowl.

Tel que représenté sur la figure 1, le support 12 est réalisé de manière monobloc avec les moyens d'accrochage 14. Cependant, tel que cela est représenté à la figure 3, le support 12 peut être réalisé de manière séparée des moyens d'accrochage. Dans ce cas, le support 12 peut présenter une douille 36 formant un logement 38 de réception des moyens d'accrochage 14, notamment de réception de la tige 15. La tige 15 peut être emmanchée en force dans le logement 38. Avantageusement, la tige 15 présente des nervures permettant de régler la hauteur d'accroche du support 12 dans la cuvette des toilettes.As shown on the figure 1 , the support 12 is made integrally with the attachment means 14. However, as shown in FIG. figure 3 , the support 12 may be made separately from the attachment means. In this case, the support 12 may have a sleeve 36 forming a housing 38 for receiving the attachment means 14, in particular for receiving the rod 15. The rod 15 may be force-fitted into the housing 38. Advantageously, the rod 15 has ribs for adjusting the attachment height of the support 12 in the toilet bowl.

La masse absorbante 18 présente de préférence une capacité d'absorption d'eau comprise entre 1 et 8 fois son poids à sec. La masse absorbante 18 présente aussi, de manière préférée, des dimensions telles qu'elle présente une capacité d'absorption de 30 à 60 ml de produit d'entretien, cette quantité de produit d'entretien correspondant à 4 semaines d'utilisation normale des toilettes.The absorbent mass 18 preferably has a water absorption capacity of between 1 and 8 times its dry weight. The absorbent mass 18 also preferably has dimensions such that it has an absorption capacity of 30 to 60 ml of maintenance product, this amount of maintenance product corresponding to 4 weeks of normal use of the products. bathroom.

La masse absorbante peut être composée d'une ou plusieurs couches de densité et d'absorption différentes.The absorbent mass may be composed of one or more layers of different density and absorption.

La masse absorbante peut notamment être en cellulose blanchie, en cellulose, en mousse de résine de mélamine ou en poly-acétate de vinyle (PVA). La masse absorbante peut être traitée chimiquement afin d'améliorer encore ses capacités d'absorption.The absorbent mass may in particular be bleached cellulose, cellulose, melamine resin foam or polyvinyl acetate (PVA). The absorbent mass can be chemically treated to further enhance its absorption capabilities.

Le dispositif de distribution 10 comprend encore un tube 24 de distribution du produit d'entretien. Le tube de distribution peut être réalisé de manière monobloc avec les moyens d'accrochage ou de manière séparée. Dans ce dernier cas, le tube de distribution peut être fixé sur les moyens d'accrochage, notamment la tige 15, par clipsage, collage ou tout autre procédé connu de l'homme du métier.The dispensing device 10 further comprises a tube 24 for dispensing the cleaning product. The dispensing tube may be made integrally with the attachment means or separately. In the latter case, the dispensing tube may be attached to the attachment means, in particular the rod 15, by clipping, gluing or any other method known to those skilled in the art.

Ce tube de distribution 24 présente une ouverture de remplissage 26 et au moins une ouverture de distribution 28, distincte de l'ouverture de remplissage 26.This distribution tube 24 has a filling opening 26 and at least one dispensing opening 28, distinct from the filling opening 26.

L'ouverture de remplissage 26 permet notamment le remplissage du tube 24 de distribution avec un produit d'entretien pour la cuvette des toilettes.The filling opening 26 allows in particular the filling of the distribution tube 24 with a cleaning product for the toilet bowl.

L'ouverture de distribution 28 permet de répartir ce produit d'entretien dans la masse absorbante 18. Pour ce faire, l'ouverture de distribution 28 peut notamment prendre la forme d'une fente de distribution s'étendant dans un plan perpendiculaire au plan de la figue 1. Cette fente s'ouvre sur la masse absorbante 18. La fente peut par exemple s'étendre sur toute la longueur du tube de distribution 24 ou sur une portion centrale, uniquement, du tube de distribution 24. La fente de distribution peut avoir une largeur comprise entre 0,2 et 5 mm d'épaisseur.The dispensing opening 28 makes it possible to distribute this maintenance product in the absorbent mass 18. To do this, the dispensing opening 28 may take the form of a distribution slot extending in a plane perpendicular to the plane This slot opens on the absorbent mass 18. The slot may for example extend over the entire length of the dispensing tube 24 or on a central portion, only, of the dispensing tube 24. The slot of FIG. distribution may have a width between 0.2 and 5 mm thick.

En variante, et comme cela est représenté à la figure 2, le tube de distribution 24 peut comporter une pluralité d'ouvertures de distribution réparties sur la longueur de ce tube de distribution 24 et ouvrant sur la masse absorbante. Dans ce cas, le tube de distribution 24 présente entre 1 et 8 ouvertures de distribution, dont le diamètre est compris entre 1 et 3 mm. Un tel diamètre permet d'éviter que le produit d'entretien sèche dans les ouvertures et empêche ainsi le bon écoulement du produit d'entretien vers la masse absorbante.Alternatively, and as shown in FIG. figure 2 , the dispensing tube 24 may comprise a plurality of dispensing openings distributed along the length of this dispensing tube 24 and opening on the absorbent mass. In this case, the distribution tube 24 has between 1 and 8 distribution openings, the diameter of which is between 1 and 3 mm. Such a diameter prevents the maintenance product from drying in the openings and thus prevents the smooth flow of the care product to the absorbent mass.

Les ouvertures sont de préférence équi-réparties sur la longueur (c'est-à-dire sur une dimension mesurée parallèlement au plan de la surface supérieure de la masse absorbante) du tube de distribution. La fente ou les ouvertures de distribution permettent d'assurer une répartition homogène du liquide d'entretien dans tout le volume de l'éponge et donc d'accroître l'efficacité du distributeur pour des dimensions données, puisque la masse absorbante est ainsi imbibée d'une plus grande quantité de liquide d'entretien.The openings are preferably equi-distributed along the length (i.e., on a dimension measured parallel to the plane of the upper surface of the absorbent mass) of the dispensing tube. The slot or the dispensing openings make it possible to ensure a homogeneous distribution of the maintenance liquid throughout the volume of the sponge and thus to increase the efficiency of the dispenser for given dimensions, since the absorbent mass is thus imbibed with a larger amount of maintenance fluid.

L'utilisation d'un tube de distribution permet d'imbiber de manière plus homogène la masse absorbante, notamment lorsque celle-ci est de longueur importante par rapport à sa largeur. En effet, la masse absorbante peut notamment présenter une longueur comprise entre 12 et 20 cm, une largeur comprise entre 2,5 et 5 cm et une épaisseur comprise entre 1 et 3 cm, ceci afin d'augmenter le volume de liquide de chasse traversant la masse absorbante imbibée de produit d'entretien. Il est à noter que la masse absorbante peut être réalisée au moyen d'une, deux ou plus masses absorbantes unitaires, distinctes.The use of a distribution tube makes it possible to imbibe more homogeneously the absorbent mass, especially when it is of considerable length relative to its width. Indeed, the absorbent mass may especially have a length of between 12 and 20 cm, a width of between 2.5 and 5 cm and a thickness of between 1 and 3 cm, in order to increase the volume of flushing liquid the absorbent mass impregnated with maintenance product. It should be noted that the absorbent mass can be achieved by means of one, two or more separate unit absorbent masses.

La masse absorbante, du fait de sa grande longueur et de sa faible largeur, peut être dissimulée, au moins partiellement, sous le rebord de la cuvette des toilettes afin d'améliorer l'aspect esthétique du distributeur de produit d'entretien, en réduisant, notamment l'encombrement du distributeur dans la partie visible de la cuvette des toilettes par rapport à un distributeur classique.The absorbent mass, because of its great length and its small width, can be concealed, at least partially, under the rim of the toilet bowl to improve the aesthetic appearance of the dispenser of cleaning product, reducing , especially the size of the dispenser in the visible part of the toilet bowl compared to a conventional dispenser.

Le dispositif de distribution 10 comporte également, tel qu'illustré à la figure 1, un tube d'alimentation 30 s'étendant selon une direction sensiblement parallèle aux moyens 14 d'accrochage du support. Le tube d'alimentation 30 présente une ouverture supérieure 32 et une ouverture inférieure débouchant sur l'ouverture de remplissage 26 du tube de distribution 24. L'ouverture supérieure du tube d'alimentation 32 est libre ou fermée par une grille ou par une valve, pour permettre l'introduction de produit d'entretien dans ce tube d'alimentation.The dispensing device 10 also includes, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , a feed tube 30 extending in a direction substantially parallel to the means 14 for hooking the support. The feed tube 30 has an upper opening 32 and a lower opening opening on the filling opening 26 of the dispensing tube 24. The upper opening of the feed tube 32 is free or closed by a grid or by a valve , to allow the introduction of maintenance product into this feed tube.

L'ouverture supérieure 32 présente un diamètre compris entre 6 et 10 mm. Ceci permet d'introduire un embout classique de flacon de produit d'entretien, destiné à guider le produit d'entretien lors de son versement. Le tube d'alimentation 30 est couplé au tube de distribution 24 de sorte que tout le fluide d'entretien qui est versé dans le tube d'alimentation 30, via l'ouverture supérieure 32, passe dans le tube de distribution 24, à l'intérieur duquel il se répartit avant d'être évacué, au moins partiellement, à travers les différentes ouverture de distribution. Le tube d'alimentation peut être réalisé de manière monobloc avec le tube de distribution, ou de manière séparée. Les tubes d'alimentation et de distribution peuvent être fixés l'un à l'autre par collage, clipsage ou tout autre procédé connu de l'homme du métier.The upper opening 32 has a diameter of between 6 and 10 mm. This makes it possible to introduce a conventional tip of a cleaning product bottle, intended to guide the cleaning product when it is poured. The feed tube 30 is coupled to the dispensing tube 24 so that all the maintenance fluid which is poured into the feed tube 30, via the upper opening 32, passes into the dispensing tube 24, at the same time. inside which it is distributed before being evacuated, at least partially, through the different distribution openings. The tube supply can be made integrally with the dispensing tube, or separately. The supply and distribution tubes can be fixed to one another by gluing, clipping or any other method known to those skilled in the art.

Tel que cela est plus nettement visible sur la figure 2, le tube d'alimentation 30 présente de préférence une section en forme de demi-cercle dont la base est appuyée aux moyens d'accrochage du support 14 pour limiter l'encombrement du tube d'alimentation 30. En l'espèce, une rainure 34 est creusée dans la base plane du tube d'alimentation 30, laquelle rainure est complémentaire à la tige 15. Une liaison du type par queue d'aronde est ainsi réalisée entre le tube d'alimentation 30 et la tige 15 des moyens d'accrochage du support 14.As it is more clearly visible on the figure 2 , the feed tube 30 preferably has a semicircular shaped section whose base is supported on the attachment means of the support 14 to limit the bulk of the feed tube 30. In this case, a groove 34 is hollowed into the flat base of the feed tube 30, which groove is complementary to the rod 15. A connection of the dovetail type is thus formed between the feed tube 30 and the rod 15 means of hooking of the support 14.

La figure 4 représente un deuxième exemple de distributeur de produit d'entretien 100.The figure 4 represents a second example of a maintenance product distributor 100.

Le distributeur 100 se distingue du distributeur 10 selon le premier exemple en ce que le support 12 reçoit deux masses absorbantes 181, 182. Les deux masses absorbantes sont reçues chacune dans un logement distinct, les deux logements étant séparés par une paroi 40.The dispenser 100 differs from the dispenser 10 according to the first example in that the support 12 receives two absorbent masses 18 1 , 18 2 . The two absorbent masses are each received in a separate housing, the two housings being separated by a wall 40.

Des grilles amovibles, non représentées, peuvent fermer chacune l'un de deux logements, sur la face supérieure lorsque le distributeur 100 est accroché à la cuvette des toilettes. Ces grilles :

  • empêchent un accès direct aux masses absorbantes, notamment par un enfant en bas âge,
  • laissent les masses absorbantes en contact avec l'air ambiant, de sorte qu'une plus grande quantité de produit d'entretien contenu dans ces masses absorbantes s'évapore et assure un effet désodorisant et/ou parfumant,
  • permettent au liquide de chasse de rincer les masses absorbantes à chaque chasse, de sorte que de l'eau de chasse se charge avec chacun des produits d'entretien avant d'être évacuée dans la cuvette des toilettes, tout en maintenant les masses absorbantes en place durant la chasse.
Removable grids, not shown, can each close one of two housings, on the upper face when the dispenser 100 is hooked to the toilet bowl. These grids:
  • prevent direct access to the absorbent masses, especially by a toddler,
  • leave the absorbent masses in contact with the ambient air, so that a larger quantity of maintenance product contained in these absorbent masses evaporates and ensures a deodorizing and / or perfuming effect,
  • allow the flushing liquid to rinse the absorbent masses with each flush, so that flush water is loaded with each of the cleaning products before being discharged into the toilet bowl, while maintaining the absorbent masses in place during the hunt.

De préférence ces grilles sont situées au dessus du tube distributeur 24 pour empêcher tout accès direct au produit d'entretien, notamment par un enfant en bas âge.Preferably these grids are located above the dispenser tube 24 to prevent direct access to the care product, especially by a toddler.

Chaque logement présente ici une forme de cuvette telle que la masse absorbante 181, 182 est au moins partiellement reçue dans le volume en creux de la cuvette. Ici, chacune des masses absorbantes est totalement reçue dans le volume en creux de la cuvette, c'est-à-dire que la surface supérieure de chaque masse absorbante, opposée à la surface reposant sur le fond du logement, est au même niveau que le rebord de la cuvette formée par le logement.Each housing here has a bowl shape such that the absorbent mass 18 1, 18 2 is at least partially received in the recessed volume of the bowl. Here, each of the absorbent masses is totally received in the recessed volume of the bowl, that is to say that the upper surface of each absorbent mass, opposed to the surface resting on the bottom of the housing, is at the same level as the rim of the bowl formed by the housing.

Pour permettre l'évacuation du liquide de chasse chargé en produit d'entretien, le support 12 comporte des ouvertures d'évacuations 221, 222. Contrairement au premier exemple de distributeur de la figure 1, les ouvertures d'évacuation 221, 222 ne sont pas ici réalisées sur la face de fond du support 12. Au contraire, les ouvertures d'évacuation 221, 222, sont ici réalisées sur une surface latérale du support 12. Plus précisément, ici, les ouvertures d'évacuation 221, 222, sont réalisées au niveau du rebord de la cuvette formée par les logements du support 12, pour permettre l'évacuation de liquide débordant de cette cuvette. En d'autres termes, la paroi inférieure des ouvertures d'évacuation 221, 222, est sensiblement au même niveau que le rebord de la cuvette formée par les logements du support 12.To allow the evacuation of the flushing liquid loaded with cleaning product, the support 12 comprises evacuation openings 22 1 , 22 2 . Unlike the first example of a distributor of figure 1 , the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are not here made on the bottom face of the support 12. On the contrary, the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are here made on a lateral surface of the support 12. More specifically, here, the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 are formed at the rim of the bowl formed by the housing of the support 12, to allow the evacuation of liquid overflowing from this bowl. In other words, the lower wall of the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 is substantially at the same level as the rim of the bowl formed by the housing of the support 12.

Le distributeur 100 comporte encore un tube de distribution 24, du type de celui décrit dans le cadre du premier exemple, et un tube d'alimentation 30, similaire au tube d'alimentation 30 du premier mode de réalisation.The dispenser 100 further comprises a dispensing tube 24, of the type described in the first example, and a feed tube 30, similar to the feed tube 30 of the first embodiment.

Le fonctionnement du distributeur 100 selon le deuxième exemple est le suivant. En cas de chasse, le liquide de chasse est guidé vers les masses absorbantes reçues dans les volumes en creux des cuvettes formées par les logements du support 12. Lorsque le volume de liquide de chasse dépasse le volume en creux de la cuvette, le trop plein de liquide de chasse, chargé de produit d'entretien grâce à la masse absorbante imbibée, est évacué par les orifices d'évacuation 221, 222. Un tel mode de fonctionnement permet notamment d'éviter les coulures de produit d'entretien entre deux chasses.The operation of the dispenser 100 according to the second example is as follows. In case of hunting, the flushing liquid is guided towards the absorbent masses received in the hollow volumes of the bowls formed by the housing of the support 12. When the volume of flushing liquid exceeds the hollow volume of the bowl, the overflow flushing liquid, loaded with cleaning product thanks to the soaked absorbent mass, is discharged through the discharge openings 22 1 , 22 2 . Such a mode of operation allows in particular to avoid run-off of maintenance product between two hunts.

La figure 5 représente un troisième exemple de distributeur de produit d'entretien 200. Ce distributeur 200 est particulièrement adapté à la distribution de deux produits d'entretien incompatibles dans la cuvette des toilettes. Par produits incompatibles, on entend des produits qui réagissent entre eux lorsqu'ils sont mis en contact. Les deux produits incompatibles peuvent avoir des actions différentes, par exemple un produit désodorisant ou parfumant et un produit nettoyant ou détartrant.The figure 5 represents a third example of a dispenser 200 maintenance product. This dispenser 200 is particularly suitable for dispensing two incompatible cleaning products in the toilet bowl. Incompatible products are products which react with each other when they are brought into contact. The two incompatible products may have different actions, for example a deodorant or scenting product and a cleaner or descaler.

Les éléments identiques ou de fonction identique aux éléments des premiers et deuxième exemples des figures 1 et 4 portent, sur la figure 5, le même numéro de référence. Ces éléments identiques ou de fonction identique ne sont pas décrits plus en détails ici à fin de concision de la présente description.Identical or identical elements to the elements of the first and second examples of figures 1 and 4 bear on the figure 5 , the same reference number. These identical elements or identical function are not described in more detail here for the sake of brevity of the present description.

Le distributeur 200 se distingue du distributeur 10 selon le premier exemple en ce que le support 12 reçoit deux masses absorbantes 181, 182. Les deux masses absorbantes sont de préférence reçues chacune dans un logement distinct, les deux logements étant séparés par une paroi 40. Des grilles 201, 202 amovibles ferment chacune l'un de deux logements, de préférence sur la face supérieure lorsque le distributeur 200 est accroché à la cuvette des toilettes. Ces grilles :

  • empêchent un accès direct aux masses absorbantes, notamment par un enfant en bas âge,
  • laissent les masses absorbantes en contact avec l'air ambiant, de sorte qu'une plus grande quantité de produit d'entretien contenu dans ces masses absorbantes s'évapore et assure un effet désodorisant et/ou parfumant,
  • permettent au liquide de chasse de rincer les masses absorbantes à chaque chasse, de sorte que de l'eau de chasse se charge avec chacun des produits d'entretien avant d'être évacuée dans la cuvette des toilettes, tout en maintenant les masses absorbantes en place durant la chasse.
The dispenser 200 differs from the dispenser 10 according to the first example in that the support 12 receives two absorbent masses 18 1 , 18 2 . The two absorbent masses are preferably each received in a separate housing, the two housings being separated by a wall 40. Grids 20 1 , 20 2 removable close each one of two housings, preferably on the upper face when the dispenser 200 is hooked to the toilet bowl. These grids:
  • prevent direct access to the absorbent masses, especially by a toddler,
  • leave the absorbent masses in contact with the ambient air, so that a larger quantity of maintenance product contained in these absorbent masses evaporates and ensures a deodorizing and / or perfuming effect,
  • allow the flushing liquid to rinse the absorbent masses with each flush, so that flush water is loaded with each of the cleaning products before being discharged into the toilet bowl, while maintaining the absorbent masses in place during the hunt.

Les grilles sont de préférence situées au dessus du tube distributeur pour éviter tout accès au produit d'entretien, notamment par un enfant en bas âge.The grids are preferably located above the dispensing tube to prevent access to the cleaning product, especially by a toddler.

D'autres moyens de maintenir les masses absorbantes en place durant la chasse peuvent être prévus de manière supplémentaire ou alternative à la grille. Notamment, les logements peuvent être de la forme décrite dans le cas du deuxième exemple de distributeur de la figure 4. Le mode fonctionnement du distributeur 200 est alors identique au mode de fonctionnement du distributeur 100.Other means of maintaining the absorbent masses in place during the flush may be provided additionally or alternatively to the grid. In particular, the housings can be of the form described in the case of the second example of distributor of the figure 4 . The operating mode of the distributor 200 is then identical to the operating mode of the distributor 100.

Pour permettre l'évacuation du liquide de chasse chargé en produit d'entretien, le support 12 comporte des ouvertures d'évacuations 221, 222.To allow the evacuation of the flushing liquid loaded with cleaning product, the support 12 comprises evacuation openings 22 1 , 22 2 .

Le distributeur 200 comporte encore deux tubes de distribution 241, 242. Chacun de ces deux tubes de distribution 241, 242 est du type de celui décrit dans le cadre du premier mode de réalisation. Chaque tube de distribution 241, 242 est associé à une masse absorbante propre, pour éviter tout risque de mélange de produits incompatibles.The distributor 200 further comprises two distribution tubes 24 1 , 24 2 . Each of these two distribution tubes 24 1 , 24 2 is of the type described in the context of the first embodiment. Each distribution tube 24 1 , 24 2 is associated with a clean absorbent mass, to avoid any risk of mixing incompatible products.

A chaque tube de distribution 241, 242 peut être associé un tube d'alimentation 301, 302. Chaque tube d'alimentation peut être similaire au tube d'alimentation 30 du premier mode de réalisation.To each distribution tube 24 1 , 24 2 can be associated a feed tube 30 1, 30 2 . Each feed tube may be similar to the feed tube 30 of the first embodiment.

Les distributeurs tels que décrits ci-avant permettent de mettre en oeuvre un procédé de distribution de produit d'entretien dans une cuvette de toilettes, comprenant les étapes consistant à :

  • accrocher à la cuvette des toilettes le distributeur de produit d'entretien ;
  • remplir de produit le ou les tubes de distribution ;
  • diffuser le produit d'entretien depuis le ou les tubes de distribution dans la ou les masses absorbantes ;
  • à chaque chasse, diluer une partie du produit d'entretien contenu dans la ou les masses absorbantes dans l'eau de chasse.
The dispensers as described above make it possible to implement a method of dispensing cleaning product in a toilet bowl, comprising the steps of:
  • hang on the toilet bowl the maintenance product dispenser;
  • fill the dispensing tube (s) with product;
  • diffusing the cleaning product from the distribution tube or tubes in the absorbing mass or masses;
  • at each flush, dilute some of the maintenance product contained in the absorbent mass (s) in the flushing water.

En outre, ce procédé peut comprendre une étape consistant à recharger le ou les tubes de distribution avec du produit d'entretien sans décrocher de dispositif de la cuvette des toilettes. L'étape de recharge peut notamment être effectuée après 50 à 150 chasses.In addition, this method may comprise a step of reloading the distribution tube (s) with cleaning product without disconnecting the device from the toilet bowl. The recharging step can in particular be carried out after 50 to 150 hunts.

En variante, le dispositif de distribution peut être dépourvu de tube de distribution. Dans ce cas, la ou les masses absorbantes sont rechargées directement en l'absence de tube de distribution.Alternatively, the dispensing device may be devoid of dispensing tube. In this case, the absorbing mass or masses are recharged directly in the absence of a distribution tube.

En outre, selon une autre variante, le support et les moyens d'accrochage peuvent être conformés pour permettre le positionnement du support 12, ainsi que du tube distributeur sous le rebord de la cuvette de toilettes. Ce mode de réalisation est particulièrement esthétique puisque seule la tige 15 des moyens d'accrochage reste directement visible dans la cuvette des toilettes.In addition, according to another variant, the support and the attachment means may be shaped to allow the positioning of the support 12, as well as the dispenser tube under the rim of the toilet bowl. This embodiment is particularly aesthetic since only the rod 15 of the attachment means remains directly visible in the toilet bowl.

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  1. A dispenser (10; 100; 200) for toilet bowl care products, comprising:
    - a holder (12) provided with means (14) for engaging with the toilet bowl;
    - at least one absorbent mass (18; 181; 182) provided in the path of the flushing water when the dispenser (10; 100; 200) is engaged on the bowl;
    - at least one product dispensing tube (24; 241; 242), the tube having:
    - a filling opening (26; 261; 262);
    - at least one dispensing opening (28; 281; 282) adapted to supply the product to the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182), said dispensing opening (28; 281; 282) being separate from the filling opening (26; 261; 262);
    characterised in that the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) extends longitudinally, horizontally above the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182) when the dispenser (10; 100; 200) is engaged on a toilet bowl.
  2. The dispenser according to claim 1, in which the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182) has an absorption capacity which is comprised between one and eight times its dry weight.
  3. The dispenser according to claim 2, in which the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182) has dimensions such that it has an absorption capacity of from 30 to 60 ml of care product.
  4. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) is integral with the holder (12).
  5. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) has a plurality of dispensing openings (28; 281; 282) discharging onto the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182).
  6. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which the dispensing tube has a dispensing slot discharging onto the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182).
  7. The dispenser according to any one of claims 5 or 6, in which the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) is arranged under the rim of the toilet bowl when the dispenser (10; 100; 200) is engaged on the toilet bowl.
  8. The dispenser according to any one of claims 5 to 7, further comprising a feed tube (30; 301; 302) extending in a direction substantially parallel to the engaging means (14) of the holder (12) and having an upper opening (30; 301; 302) and a lower opening discharging onto the filling opening (26; 261; 262) of the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242).
  9. The dispenser according to claim 8, in which the upper opening (32; 321; 322) of the feed tube (30; 301; 302) is free.
  10. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the filling opening (26; 261; 262) of the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) is free.
  11. The dispenser according to one of claims 8 or 9 in which the feed tube (30; 301; 302) is coupled to the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242).
  12. The dispenser according to one of claims 8 to 11, in which the feed tube (30; 301; 302) has a semi-circular cross-section the base of which bears on the engaging means (14) of the holder (12).
  13. A method for dispensing a care product into a toilet bowl, comprising the steps consisting of:
    - engaging the care product dispenser (10; 100; 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 onto a toilet bowl;
    - filling the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) with product;
    - dispensing the care product from the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) into the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182);
    - at each flushing, diluting a portion of the care product contained in the absorbent mass (18; 181; 182) into the flushing water.
  14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising a step consisting of reloading the dispensing tube (24; 241; 242) with care products without disengaging the care product dispenser (10; 100; 200) from the toilet bowl.
  15. The method according to claim 14, in which the reloading step is performed after from 50 to 150 flushing operations.
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