EP2552806B1 - Spray can comprising a spray head having an adjustable abutment element - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
- B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
- B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- the invention relates to a spray can according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Platelet-shaped metal pigments have also been marketed in the form of aerosols for many years. This has the advantage over conventional painting with the aid of a paint gun that the platelet-shaped metal pigments can be applied locally to the substrate.
- aerosols is standard in automotive refinish. Since the platelet-shaped metal pigments are high-quality pigments, such aerosols are relatively expensive.
- the metal pigments applied from spray cans as aerosols have the disadvantage that they are less well oriented. In optical applications, this leads to a less pronounced metallic effect (brilliance, light-dark-flop, opacity) and in particular to increased cloud formation. In the case of zinc flakes as anti-corrosive pigment leads a poorer orientation of the platelets also leads to a reduction in the anti-corrosion properties. This is based on the electrochemical principle of the "sacrificial anode" and a barrier effect of the oxidized pigments.
- Another aspect is the simple dosage of aerosol application.
- the DE 43 03 157 A1 discloses an actuator for the dosing of a pressure vessel.
- the adjustment path of the confirmation lever is limited by an adjustable stop.
- the DE 35 30 611 C2 discloses a nebulizer, which allows a continuous control of the discharge amount of an aerosol, wherein a rod as a passage means has at least two outlet openings, which are spaced apart in the axial direction of the rod.
- the DE 20 2008 009 601 U1 discloses a spray head with a rotatable actuator for regulating the spray characteristics of the spray head.
- the actuator pivots different sized outlet openings in front of a spray nozzle.
- the DE 20 2005 007 242 U1 discloses a spray can with a spray head, which is associated with a rotatable adjusting element for influencing the flow of Sprühguts, wherein the adjusting element has a plurality of sub-paths which are pivotable in the flow path and have different sized outlet openings.
- the DE 42 23 611 A1 describes an adjustable valve assembly for pressurized sprayable media, wherein the flow area of the valve assembly is variable by rotation of a spray body.
- the invention has for its object to provide a spray of the type mentioned, which has a spray head with an improved over the prior art device for adjustable limitation of the exiting the nozzle volume flow.
- the design of the adjustment of the stop element determines the adjustability of the limitation of the exiting the nozzle flow rate significantly.
- the invention provides four alternative solutions, which are specified in claim 1 with the alternative features a), b), c) and d). These four alternative solutions always agree with each other that the height adjustment of the stop element takes place by a type of cam gear with a supported on a rising guide surface radial pin. This concept enables a robust reliable support of the stop element in its respective adjusted height position. Furthermore, each result in cleaning benefits at the same time. Any deposits of Sprühguts, for example, aerosol deposits can be relatively easily removed in the construction according to the invention. It is also advantageous that the adjustability can be made tailor-made in a simple manner by the design of the guide curve for the application.
- the alternative solution a) of claim 1 provides that the stop element has a radially projecting pin-shaped or nose-shaped projection which is supported with at least a portion of its radial extension resting on a radial counter-surface, which is formed as a rising guide surface on a guide surface element on which the projection is guided resting upon rotation of the stop element.
- the alternative solution b) of claim 1 provides that the stop element has an anti-rotation and a radially projecting pin-shaped or nose-shaped projection which is supported with at least a portion of its radial extension resting on a radial mating surface which is formed as a rising guide surface on a guide surface element on which the projection is guided resting upon rotation of the guide surface element.
- This alternative solution b) provides particular advantages in that the guide surface element is easily replaceable, so that a spray can with several adjustment characteristics can be delivered.
- the alternative solution c) of claim 1 provides that the stop element is movement-connected with a guide surface element, wherein the guide surface element on a bearing element upon rotation of the guide surface element height adjustable is guided and the bearing element has a radially projecting pin-shaped or nose-shaped projection which is supported with at least a portion of its radial extent resting on a radial counter-surface, which is formed as an increasing guide surface on the guide surface element.
- the alternative solution d) of claim 1 provides that the stop element is motion-connected with a guide surface element having an anti-rotation, wherein the guide surface element is guided vertically adjustable on a bearing element upon rotation of the bearing element and the bearing element has a radially projecting pin-shaped or nose-shaped projection, the is supported with at least a portion of its radial extent resting on a radial mating surface, which is formed as an increasing guide surface on the guide surface element
- the guide surface is formed on a surface of a ramp forming the guide surface element.
- the guide surface in a sliding recess of a trained as the guide surface element Slotted element is formed.
- the guide surface may be formed at least in sections with a constant pitch.
- the guide surface is at least partially formed with non-constant pitch. In this way, for example, areas may be formed in which a particularly sensitive adjustment of the stop height is possible.
- the guide surface can have, at least in sections, at least one plateau region.
- the radially projecting projection is formed as a plugged into the stop element or the bearing element fixed radial pin.
- the radially projecting projection may be formed integrally with the stop element or the bearing element.
- the adjusting handle may be formed as a radially projecting from the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element actuating arm.
- the actuator arm can be connected in a torsionally rigid manner with the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element.
- actuating arm may be formed integrally with the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element.
- the actuating arm protrudes radially beyond the contour of the spray actuating button.
- the spray head has a Sprühkopfgestell, is connected to the spray head with the pressure vessel, wherein the actuating arm protrudes radially beyond the contour of the Sprühbetuschiststers, but does not protrude radially beyond the contour of the Sprühkopfgestells.
- the actuator arm is optimally protected against damage, such as the fall of the spray can.
- the spray head has a Sprühkopfgestell, with which the spray head is connected to the pressure vessel, wherein the actuating arm projects beyond the contour of the Sprühkopfgestells radially.
- the actuator arm is optimally accessible, even when using protective gloves.
- the rotational position of the actuating arm can be read on a scale.
- the scale may have a graduation.
- the scale can also be provided to apply individual markings. It may expediently have a slightly roughened surface in this case in order to facilitate the permanent adhesion of the marking.
- the scale may be arranged on the spray head.
- the actuating arm is adjustable in an angular range of 90 ° to 270 °, particularly preferably 150 ° - 190 °.
- the spray head can be screwed onto a central attachment portion of a valve device of the spray can.
- the spray head is mechanically very well stabilized and also withstands robust handling.
- a mechanically stable spray head allows a higher complete emptying of the spray. Otherwise, spray cans which have become unusable due to defective spray heads, such as, for example, shaky or loose spray heads and / or spray heads damaged by the fall of the spray can, have been thrown away. Especially with expensive spraying this leads to an unnecessary and wasteful waste.
- valve device has a "female" valve.
- a “female” valve is a valve which is not formed with a protruding valve stem, but with a valve seat arranged in a recess.
- the spray head can engage around the valve device with its lower section.
- the platelet-shaped metal pigments usually have an average size (d50) of from 3 to 50 ⁇ m, preferably from 5 to 25 ⁇ m.
- aerosols containing platelet-shaped metal pigments often result due to the relatively large dimensions of the platelet-shaped metal pigments in the prior art a blockage of the spray head. This in turn means that the contents of the can can not be emptied.
- the spray head can be unscrewed after a blockage and cleaned, for example, a cleaning aerosol. This measure also contributes to a more economical use of pigments pigmented with aerosols.
- the platelet-shaped metallic effect pigments are preferably taken from the group consisting of aluminum pigments, zinc pigments, brass pigments, copper pigments, stainless-steel pigments or mixtures thereof. Particular preference is given to using aluminum pigments or zinc pigments or mixtures of these pigments.
- Platelet-shaped zinc pigments are used for corrosion protection. Even in this case, however, an attractive appearance can be advantageous. Therefore, better orientation of the pigments, in addition to improved corrosion protection, also contributes to improved optical properties such as brilliance, light-dark-flop, and less cloudiness.
- platelet-shaped zinc pigments preference is given to using 8-25% by weight and more preferably 10 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the aerosol.
- the proportion of the platelet-shaped aluminum pigments is preferably 2.5 to 20 wt .-% and particularly preferably 5 to 15 wt .-%, based on the total weight of the aerosol.
- platelet-shaped stainless steel copper or brass pigments
- the organic solvents may be taken from the group consisting of aromatics, aliphatics, esters, ketones, alcohols, and mixtures thereof.
- aromatics solvent naphtha and / or xylene may be provided.
- aliphatics white spirit and / or high-boiling aliphatics may be provided.
- esters ethyl acetate and / or butyl acetate may be provided.
- Acetone and / or methyl ethyl ketone may be provided as ketones.
- n-butanol and / or isopropanol can be provided.
- the binders may be taken from the group consisting of alkyd resin, acrylate resin, vinyl isobutyl ether, 1K or 2K polyurethane resin, hydrocarbon resin, silicone resin, cellulosic resin, 2K epoxy resins, modified rubber resins, urea resins, polyvinyl chloride copolymer resins, and mixtures thereof , Particularly preferred are alkyd resins and acrylate resins.
- alkyd resin there are used, for example, styrenated alkyd resin, urethane alkyds, ricinoleic alkyds, short oily alkyd resin, phthalate-modified alkyd resin, linseed oil alkyd resin, phenol resin-modified alkyd resin, acrylic-modified alkyd resin, silicone resin-modified alkyd resins, soybean oil-modified alkyd resin.
- thermoplastic butyl methacrylate for example, thermoplastic butyl methacrylate, thermoplastic methyl acrylate acrylate resin or thermoplastic butyl methacrylate / methyl methacrylate acrylate resin are used.
- the propellant gases may be taken from the group consisting of propane, butane, dimethyl ether, N 2 , CO 2 , compressed air and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred are propane, butane and mixtures thereof.
- the aerosol may contain other components which are taken from the group consisting of additives, fillers, desiccants and mixtures thereof.
- the additives may be taken from the group consisting of antisettling additives, wetting agents, thixotropic agents, leveling agents, corrosion inhibitors, molecular sieves (water scavengers) and mixtures thereof.
- the fillers may be taken from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, silica, quartz, kaolin, mica, shale, magnesium carbonate, talc, silicic acid, zinc oxide, zinc sulfide, barium sulfate / lithopone, barium borate, zinc phosphate and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred here is calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, quartz powder and mixtures thereof.
- FIGS. 1 to 4 show a spray can 1 with a can-shaped pressure vessel 11, hereinafter also referred to as a can, and a spray head 12, which is intended to receive a pressurized gas by means of a propellant ( Fig. 1 ).
- the spray head 12 is arranged on a valve means 111 of the pressure vessel 11.
- the spray head 12 has a Sprühkopfgestell 121 on which further elements are mounted, as described below.
- the spray head frame 121 has a central fastening section with an internal thread, which is screwed onto a central fastening section 121b formed on the valve device 111.
- the valve device 111 is connected in a gastight manner in the usual manner by crimping with the pressure vessel 11.
- the spray head frame 121 has a cup-shaped outer portion which engages over the valve means 111 together with the upper edge of the can.
- the valve device 111 has a "female" valve, i. H. a valve which is not formed with a protruding valve stem, but with a valve seat arranged in a recess.
- a cylindrical pressure piece 122 is mounted linearly movable in the spray head frame 121. The direction of movement is along the can axis 11a.
- the pressure piece 122 cooperates with its end facing away from the valve means 111 with a Sprühbetuschistster 123, which is designed as a one-armed lever which is mounted by means of a bearing pin 1231 in a fork-shaped bearing portion of the Sprühkopfgestells 121.
- a plunger tube 122s and a radially adjoining nozzle tube 122d are motion-connected.
- the plunger tube 122s and the nozzle tube 122d in the pressure piece 122 are rigidly arranged.
- the nozzle tube, ram tube and pressure piece are integrally formed as a plastic injection molded part.
- the plunger tube 122s may have an inner diameter of 1 to 1.4 mm, preferably 1.2 mm.
- the nozzle tube 122d may have an exit diameter of 0.4 to 0.6 mm, preferably 0.5 mm. Diameter.
- the spray material is supplied via a supply hose 111s, which is attached to a tubular inlet nozzle of the valve and the inlet rests on the bottom of the pressure vessel 11 is supplied.
- the nozzle 124 has a slot-shaped outlet, so that a fan-shaped flat spray is formed.
- the nozzle 124 is formed pivotable about its longitudinal axis by 90 °.
- the path of the spray actuation button 123 is limited by a cylindrical height-adjustable stop element 125.
- a minimum flow of Sprühguts is provided (see Fig. 1a . 2a . 3a . 4a )
- a maximum flow of Sprühguts is provided (see Fig. 1b . 2 B . 3b . 4b ).
- the stop element 125 has in its lower portion a radially projecting guide pin 125s, which is supported with a part of its radial extent resting on a radial counter-surface, which is formed as a rising guide surface 127f on a guide surface element 127.
- the guide surface 127f is formed as a gate guide groove of a link element.
- the guide surface 127f may preferably cover an angle range ⁇ of 90 ° to 270 °, preferably of 150 ° to 190 °, wherein the guide surface 127f designed as a slide guide groove also provides end stops for the guide pin 125s.
- the end stops can be formed by the front ends of the guide groove.
- the guide surface element 127 can at the same time form a pivot bearing for the stop element 125 and be supported on the spray head frame 121.
- the guide surface element 127 may be formed integrally with the spray head frame 121 ( Fig. 5 ).
- the stop element 125 has a radially projecting adjusting handle, which is designed as an actuating arm 126.
- a scale 123s is provided, which either offers the possibility of attaching individual markings or already has markings which make it possible to adjust the setting arm 126 in a reproducible manner.
- the actuating arm 126 protrudes at least as far as the edge region of the spray head 12 or even beyond, in order to allow a safe adjustment of the maximum flow even with gloves.
- the actuator arm 126 is protected against damage by the large-area design of the spray head 12, as they may occur, for example, when dropping the spray can.
- the radial length of the actuating arm 126 may therefore be designed in specific embodiments so that the radial end of the actuating arm 126 on the top view contour of the spray actuator 123 protrudes, but lies within the plan view contour of Sprühkopfgestells.
- FIGS. 6 show on the basis of diagrams h ( ⁇ ) different training possible the guide surface 127f.
- Fig. 6a shows a developed guide surface 127f for a linear rotation angle-dependent height adjustment h ( ⁇ ) of the stop element.
- h linear rotation angle-dependent height adjustment
- Fig. 6b shows a developed guide surface 127f for a rotational angle-dependent height adjustment h ( ⁇ ) as in Fig. 6a shown, but with the difference that three plateau sections are provided, in which no height adjustment takes place. In these areas, a rest for the actuating arm 126 could be further provided, so that three operating points for the maximum flow are adjustable without visual control.
- Fig. 6c shows a developed guide surface 127f for a non-linear height adjustment h ( ⁇ ).
- a height adjustment of the stop element 125 is possible, which is particularly sensitive in the beginning and end.
- FIGS. 7 to 9 show further embodiments, with regard to the formation and the interaction of the stop member 125 and of the area guide element 127 differ.
- Fig. 7 shows an embodiment in which a surface guide member 127 is rotatably mounted on the Sprühkopfgestell 121 and is rigidly connected to a radially projecting actuator arm 126.
- a cylindrical stop element 125 is mounted linearly in the surface guide element 127 and connected to a rotation-locking device 128, so that the stop element 125 is only linearly movable.
- a fixed guide pin 125s penetrating the stop element 125 radially is supported on the surface guide element 127 on a guide surface 127f designed as a guide groove.
- the stop member 125 Upon rotation of the surface guide member 127, the stop member 125 performs a lifting movement h, the in Fig. 7 is symbolized by a guide arrow.
- Fig. 8 shows a further embodiment in which a cylindrical bearing element 125I is arranged fixed on the Sprühkopfgestell 121, which is encompassed by a sleeve-shaped surface guide member 127.
- the surface guide element 127 is rigidly connected to a radially projecting actuator arm 126.
- the front side of the surface guide element 127 facing away from the spray head frame 121 forms a stop element 125.
- a guide surface 127f formed on the surface guide element 127 as a guide groove is supported on a fixed guide pin 125s which extends radially through the bearing element 1251.
- the stop member 125 Upon rotation of the surface guide member 127, the stop member 125 performs a lifting movement h, the in Fig. 8 is symbolized by a guide arrow.
- Fig. 9 shows a further embodiment in which a cylindrical bearing element 125I is rotatably mounted on the Sprühkopfgestell 121 and is encompassed by a sleeve-shaped surface guide member 127.
- the rotatable bearing element 125I is rigidly connected to a radially projecting actuator arm 126.
- the surface guide element 127 is connected to an anti-rotation device 128, so that the surface guide element 127 is only linearly movable.
- the front side of the surface guide element 127 facing away from the spray head frame 121 forms a stop element 125.
- a guide surface 127f formed on the surface guide element 127 as a guide groove is supported on a fixed guide pin 125s which extends radially through the bearing element 125I.
- the stop element 125 executes a stroke movement h, which in Fig. 9 is symbolized by a guide arrow.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sprühdose nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a spray can according to the preamble of
Plättchenförmige Metallpigmente werden seit vielen Jahren auch in Form von Aerosolen in den Handel gebracht. Dies hat gegenüber der konventionellen Lackierung mit Hilfe einer Lackpistole den Vorteil, dass die plättchenförmigen Metallpigmente lokal auf den Untergrund aufgebracht werden können. So ist die Verwendung von Aerosolen Standard in der Autoreparaturlackierung. Da es sich bei den plättchenförmigen Metallpigmenten um hochwertige Pigmente handelt, sind derartige Aerosole relativ teuer.Platelet-shaped metal pigments have also been marketed in the form of aerosols for many years. This has the advantage over conventional painting with the aid of a paint gun that the platelet-shaped metal pigments can be applied locally to the substrate. For example, the use of aerosols is standard in automotive refinish. Since the platelet-shaped metal pigments are high-quality pigments, such aerosols are relatively expensive.
Gegenüber auf konventionelle Weise lackierten plättchenförmigen Metallpigmenten haben die aus Sprühdosen als Aerosole aufgebrachten Metallpigmente den Nachteil, dass sie weniger gut orientiert sind. Dies führt bei optischen Anwendungen zu einem geringer ausgeprägten Metalleffekt (Brillanz, Hell-Dunkel-Flop, Deckfähigkeit) und insbesondere zu vermehrter Wolkenbildung. Im Fall von Zinkplättchen als Korrosionsschutzpigment führt eine schlechtere Orientierung der Plättchen ebenfalls zu einer Verminderung der Korrosionsschutzeigenschaften. Diese beruht auf dem elektrochemischen Prinzip der "Opferanode" und einer Barrierewirkung der oxidierten Pigmente. Beide Mechanismen funktionieren nur optimal bei einer guten Orientierung der Zinkplättchen nach dem Auftrag: gut orientierte Pigmente weisen eine maximale hohe flächige Berührung der Pigmente untereinander auf und somit eine besonders gute elektrische Leitfähigkeit. Diese ist Voraussetzung für eine optimale Oxidation der Pigmente. Gut orientierte Zinkplättchen können ebenfalls eine optimale Barrierewirkung entfalten, da sie die geringsten Zwischenräume zwischen den Plättchen zulassen.Compared to conventionally painted platelet-shaped metal pigments, the metal pigments applied from spray cans as aerosols have the disadvantage that they are less well oriented. In optical applications, this leads to a less pronounced metallic effect (brilliance, light-dark-flop, opacity) and in particular to increased cloud formation. In the case of zinc flakes as anti-corrosive pigment leads a poorer orientation of the platelets also leads to a reduction in the anti-corrosion properties. This is based on the electrochemical principle of the "sacrificial anode" and a barrier effect of the oxidized pigments. Both mechanisms work optimally with a good orientation of the zinc flakes after application: well-oriented pigments have a maximum high surface contact of the pigments with each other and thus a particularly good electrical conductivity. This is a prerequisite for optimal oxidation of the pigments. Well-oriented zinc flakes can also provide optimal barrier effect as they allow the least interstitial space between them.
Ein weiterer Aspekt ist die einfache Dosierung des Aerosolauftrags.Another aspect is the simple dosage of aerosol application.
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Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Sprühdose der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die einen Sprühkopf mit einer gegenüber dem Stand der Technik verbesserten Einrichtung zur verstellbaren Begrenzung des aus der Düse austretenden Volumenstroms aufweist.The invention has for its object to provide a spray of the type mentioned, which has a spray head with an improved over the prior art device for adjustable limitation of the exiting the nozzle volume flow.
Diese Aufgabe löst die Erfindung mit dem Gegenstand des Patentanspruchs 1.This object is achieved by the invention with the subject matter of
Dabei handelt es sich um eine Sprühdose mit einem Druckbehälter und einem Sprühkopf, wobei
- in dem Druckbehälter ein mittels eines Inertgases unter Druck stehendes Sprühgut aufgenommen ist;
- der Sprühkopf eine Düse und einen Sprühbetätigungstaster aufweist;
- in dem Sprühkopf ein mit dem Sprühbetätigungstaster zusammenwirkendes Druckstück bewegbar gelagert ist;
- mit dem Druckstück ein Stößelrohr und ein radial anschließendes Düsenrohr bewegungsverbunden und/oder darin starr angeordnet ist;
- an dem freien Ende des Düsenrohrs eine Düse angeordnet ist;
- in dem Druckbehälter eine Ventileinrichtung angeordnet ist;
- die Ventileinrichtung über das Stößelrohr des Druckstücks durch Betätigung des Sprühbetätigungstasters derart betätigbar ist, dass bei geöffneter Ventileinrichtung das Sprühgut über das Stößelrohr und das Düsenrohr der Düse zugeführt wird, um dort auszutreten;
- in oder auf dem Sprühkopf ein mit dem Sprühbetätigungstaster zusammenwirkendes im Wesentlichen stiftförmiges Anschlagelement abgestützt ist;
- das Anschlagelement über eine Verstellhandhabe relativ zum Sprühkopf durch Drehung um seine Längsachse höhenverstellbar ist.
- in the pressure vessel is received by means of an inert gas under pressure Sprühgut;
- the spray head has a nozzle and a spray actuator button;
- in the spray head a cooperating with the Sprühbetätigungstaster pressure piece is movably mounted;
- a ram tube and a radially adjoining nozzle tube are movably connected to the pressure piece and / or arranged rigidly therein;
- at the free end of the nozzle tube, a nozzle is arranged;
- in the pressure vessel, a valve device is arranged;
- the valve device can be actuated via the ram tube of the pressure piece by actuation of the spray actuation button such that, when the valve device is open, the spray material is supplied to the nozzle via the ram tube and the nozzle tube in order to emerge there;
- a substantially pin-shaped abutment element cooperating with the spray actuation button is supported in or on the spray head;
- the stop element is height adjustable by means of an adjusting handle relative to the spray head by rotation about its longitudinal axis.
Die Gestaltung der Verstelleinrichtung des Anschlagelements bestimmt die Verstellbarkeit der Begrenzung des aus der Düse austretenden Volumenstroms maßgeblich. Für diese für die Lösung der Aufgabe also maßgebliche Gestaltung der Verstelleinrichtung des Anschlagelements sieht die Erfindung vier Lösungsalternativen vor, die im Patentanspruch 1 mit den Alternativmerkmalen a), b), c) und d) angegeben sind. Diese vier Lösungsalternativen sehen jeweils übereinstimmend miteinander vor, dass die Höhenverstellung des Anschlagelements durch eine Art Kurvengetriebe mit einem auf einer steigenden Führungsfläche abgestützten radialen Stift erfolgt. Über dieses Konzept wird eine robuste zuverlässige Abstützung des Anschlagelements in seiner jeweils eingestellten Höhenposition ermöglicht. Ferner ergeben sich jeweils gleichzeitig Reinigungsvorteile. Eventuelle Ablagerungen des Sprühguts, zum Beispiel Aerosol-Ablagerungen, können bei der erfindungsgemäßen Konstruktion relativ leicht entfernt werden. Vorteilhaft ist auch, dass die Verstellbarkeit auf einfache Weise durch die Gestaltung der Führungskurve für den Anwendungsfall maßgeschneidert ausgestaltet werden kann.The design of the adjustment of the stop element determines the adjustability of the limitation of the exiting the nozzle flow rate significantly. For this so crucial for the solution of the task design of the adjustment of the stop element, the invention provides four alternative solutions, which are specified in
Die Lösungsalternative a) des Patentanspruchs 1 sieht vor, dass das Anschlagelement einen radial auskragenden stiftförmigen oder nasenförmigen Vorsprung aufweist, der mit zumindest einem Teil seiner radialen Erstreckung auf einer radialen Gegenfläche aufliegend abgestützt ist, welche als steigende Führungsfläche auf einem Führungsflächenelement ausgebildet ist, auf der der Vorsprung bei Drehung des Anschlagelements aufliegend geführt ist.The alternative solution a) of
Diese Lösungsalternative a) erbringt insbesondere Vorteile dadurch, dass das Führungsflächenelement zugleich ein Lager für das Anschlagelement bilden kann.This alternative solution a) provides particular advantages in that the guide surface element can also form a bearing for the stop element.
Die Lösungsalternative b) des Patentanspruchs 1 sieht vor, dass das Anschlagelement eine Verdrehsicherung und einen radial auskragenden stiftförmigen oder nasenförmigen Vorsprung aufweist, der mit zumindest einem Teil seiner radialen Erstreckung auf einer radialen Gegenfläche aufliegend abgestützt ist, welche als steigende Führungsfläche auf einem Führungsflächenelement ausgebildet ist, auf der der Vorsprung bei Drehung des Führungsflächenelements aufliegend geführt ist.The alternative solution b) of
Diese Lösungsalternative b) erbringt insbesondere Vorteile dadurch, dass das Führungsflächenelement leicht austauschbar ist, so dass eine Sprühdose mit mehreren Einstellcharakteristiken auslieferbar ist.This alternative solution b) provides particular advantages in that the guide surface element is easily replaceable, so that a spray can with several adjustment characteristics can be delivered.
Die Lösungsalternative c) des Patentanspruchs 1 sieht vor, dass das Anschlagelement mit einem Führungsflächenelement bewegungsverbunden ist, wobei das Führungsflächenelement auf einem Lagerelement bei Drehung des Führungsflächenelements höhenverstellbar geführt ist und das Lagerelement einen radial auskragenden stiftförmigen oder nasenförmigen Vorsprung aufweist, der mit zumindest einem Teil seiner radialen Erstreckung auf einer radialen Gegenfläche aufliegend abgestützt ist, welche als steigende Führungsfläche auf dem Führungsflächenelement ausgebildet ist.The alternative solution c) of
Diese Lösungsalternative c) erbringt die gleichen Vorteile wie für Lösungsvariante b) beschrieben.This alternative solution c) provides the same advantages as described for solution variant b).
Die Lösungsalternative d) des Patentanspruchs 1 sieht vor, dass das Anschlagelement mit einem Führungsflächenelement bewegungsverbunden ist, das eine Verdrehsicherung aufweist, wobei das Führungsflächenelement auf einem Lagerelement bei Drehung des Lagerelements höhenverstellbar geführt ist und das Lagerelement einen radial auskragenden stiftförmigen oder nasenförmigen Vorsprung aufweist, der mit zumindest einem Teil seiner radialen Erstreckung auf einer radialen Gegenfläche aufliegend abgestützt ist, welche als steigende Führungsfläche auf dem Führungsflächenelement ausgebildet istThe alternative solution d) of
Diese Lösungsalternative d) erbringt die gleichen Vorteile wie für Lösungsvariante b) beschrieben.This alternative solution d) provides the same advantages as described for solution variant b).
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Führungsfläche auf einer Fläche einer das Führungsflächenelement bildenden Rampe ausgebildet ist.It can be provided that the guide surface is formed on a surface of a ramp forming the guide surface element.
Weiter kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Führungsfläche in einer Kulissenausnehmung einer als das Führungsflächenelement ausgebildeten Kulissenelements ausgebildet ist.It can further be provided that the guide surface in a sliding recess of a trained as the guide surface element Slotted element is formed.
Die Führungsfläche kann zumindest abschnittsweise mit konstanter Steigung ausgebildet sein.The guide surface may be formed at least in sections with a constant pitch.
Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Führungsfläche zumindest abschnittsweise mit nicht konstanter Steigung ausgebildet ist. Auf diese Weise können beispielsweise Bereiche ausgebildet sein, in denen eine besonders feinfühlige Verstellung der Anschlaghöhe möglich ist.But it can also be provided that the guide surface is at least partially formed with non-constant pitch. In this way, for example, areas may be formed in which a particularly sensitive adjustment of the stop height is possible.
Weiter kann die Führungsfläche zumindest abschnittsweise mindestens einen Plateaubereich aufweisen.Furthermore, the guide surface can have, at least in sections, at least one plateau region.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass der radial auskragende Vorsprung als ein in das Anschlagelement oder das Lagerelement eingesteckt fixierter radialer Stift ausgebildet ist.It can be provided that the radially projecting projection is formed as a plugged into the stop element or the bearing element fixed radial pin.
Der radial auskragende Vorsprung kann mit dem Anschlagelement oder dem Lagerelement einstückig ausgebildet sein.The radially projecting projection may be formed integrally with the stop element or the bearing element.
Die Verstellhandhabe kann als ein von dem Anschlagelement oder dem Lagerelement oder dem Führungsflächenelement radial abstehender Stellarm ausgebildet sein.The adjusting handle may be formed as a radially projecting from the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element actuating arm.
Der Stellarm kann mit dem Anschlagelement oder dem Lagerelement oder dem Führungsflächenelement drehstarr verbunden sein.The actuator arm can be connected in a torsionally rigid manner with the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausbildung kann der Stellarm mit dem Anschlagelement oder dem Lagerelement oder dem Führungsflächenelement einstückig ausgebildet sein.In an advantageous embodiment of the actuating arm may be formed integrally with the stop element or the bearing element or the guide surface element.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Stellarm über die Kontur des Sprühbetätigungstasters radial hinausragt.It can be provided that the actuating arm protrudes radially beyond the contour of the spray actuating button.
Es kann weiter vorgesehen sein, dass der Sprühkopf ein Sprühkopfgestell aufweist, mit dem Sprühkopf mit dem Druckbehälter verbunden ist, wobei der Stellarm über die Kontur des Sprühbetätigungstasters radial hinausragt, aber nicht über die Kontur des Sprühkopfgestells radial hinausragt. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante ist der Stellarm optimal gegen Beschädigungen, wie beispielsweise beim Herunterfallen der Sprühdose, geschützt.It may further be provided that the spray head has a Sprühkopfgestell, is connected to the spray head with the pressure vessel, wherein the actuating arm protrudes radially beyond the contour of the Sprühbetätigungstasters, but does not protrude radially beyond the contour of the Sprühkopfgestells. In this embodiment, the actuator arm is optimally protected against damage, such as the fall of the spray can.
Es kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Sprühkopf ein Sprühkopfgestell aufweist, mit dem der Sprühkopf mit dem Druckbehälter verbunden ist, wobei der Stellarm über die Kontur des Sprühkopfgestells radial hinausragt. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante ist der Stellarm optimal zugänglich, auch bei der Verwendung von Schutzhandschuhen.However, it can also be provided that the spray head has a Sprühkopfgestell, with which the spray head is connected to the pressure vessel, wherein the actuating arm projects beyond the contour of the Sprühkopfgestells radially. In this embodiment, the actuator arm is optimally accessible, even when using protective gloves.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Drehlage des Stellarms an einer Skala ablesbar ist. Die Skala kann eine Skalenteilung aufweisen. Die Skala kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, um individuelle Markierungen aufzubringen. Sie kann in diesem Fall zweckmäßigerweise eine leicht angeraute Oberfläche aufweisen, um die dauerhafte Haftung der Markierung zu erleichtern.It can be provided that the rotational position of the actuating arm can be read on a scale. The scale may have a graduation. The scale can also be provided to apply individual markings. It may expediently have a slightly roughened surface in this case in order to facilitate the permanent adhesion of the marking.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausbildung kann die Skala an dem Sprühkopf angeordnet sein.In an advantageous embodiment, the scale may be arranged on the spray head.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Stellarm in einem Winkelbereich von 90° bis 270°, besonders bevorzugt von 150° - 190° verstellbar ist.It can be provided that the actuating arm is adjustable in an angular range of 90 ° to 270 °, particularly preferably 150 ° - 190 °.
Der Sprühkopf kann auf einen zentrischen Befestigungsabschnitt einer Ventileinrichtung der Sprühdose aufschraubbar sein. Hierdurch ist der Sprühkopf mechanisch besonders gut stabilisiert und hält auch robuster Behandlung stand. Ein mechanisch stabiler Sprühkopf ermöglicht eine höhere vollständige Entleerung des Sprühguts. Andernfalls werden Sprühdosen, die durch defekte Sprühköpfe, wie beispielsweise wackelig oder lose gewordene Sprühköpfe und/oder durch Sturz der Sprühdose beschädigte Sprühköpfe, unbrauchbar geworden sind, weggeworfen. Insbesondere bei teurem Sprühgut führt dies zu einer unnötigen und unwirtschaftlichen Verschwendung.The spray head can be screwed onto a central attachment portion of a valve device of the spray can. As a result, the spray head is mechanically very well stabilized and also withstands robust handling. A mechanically stable spray head allows a higher complete emptying of the spray. Otherwise, spray cans which have become unusable due to defective spray heads, such as, for example, shaky or loose spray heads and / or spray heads damaged by the fall of the spray can, have been thrown away. Especially with expensive spraying this leads to an unnecessary and wasteful waste.
Es kann vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen sein, dass die Ventileinrichtung ein "weibliches" Ventil aufweist. Ein "weibliches" Ventil ist ein Ventil, das nicht mit einem hervorstehenden Ventilstößel ausgebildet ist, sondern mit einem in einer Ausnehmung angeordneten Ventilsitz.It can advantageously be provided that the valve device has a "female" valve. A "female" valve is a valve which is not formed with a protruding valve stem, but with a valve seat arranged in a recess.
Der Sprühkopf kann mit seinem unteren Abschnitt die Ventileinrichtung umgreifen. Durch diese Ausbildung ist die Verbindung zwischen dem Sprühkopf und der Ventileinrichtung gegen Schlagbeanspruchung oder dergleichen gut geschützt.The spray head can engage around the valve device with its lower section. By this design, the connection between the spray head and the valve device against impact stress or the like is well protected.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Sprühdose mit einem Aerosol befüllt ist, das folgende Komponenten umfasst:
- a) plättchenförmige Metalleffektpigmente
- b) Wasser und/oder organische/s Lösemittel
- c) Bindemittel
- d) Treibgas.
- a) platelet-shaped metallic effect pigments
- b) water and / or organic / s solvents
- c) binders
- d) propellant.
Die vorgeschlagene Sprühdose kann wie weiter oben beschrieben, ausgebildet sein.The proposed spray can as described above, be formed.
Die plättchenförmigen Metallpigmente weisen üblicherweise eine mittlere Größe (d50) von 3 bis 50 µm, bevorzugt von 5 bis 25 µm auf.The platelet-shaped metal pigments usually have an average size (d50) of from 3 to 50 μm, preferably from 5 to 25 μm.
Insbesondere bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform, bei der der Sprühkopf auf einen zentrischen Befestigungsabschnitt einer Ventileinrichtung der Sprühdose aufschraubbar sein kann, ergibt sich ein weiterer Vorteil: Aerosole, die plättchenförmige Metallpigmente enthalten, führen aufgrund der relativ großen Dimensionen der plättchenförmigen Metallpigmente im Stand der Technik häufig zu einer Verstopfung des Sprühkopfes. Dies hat wiederum zur Folge, dass der Doseninhalt nicht entleert werden kann.
Bei der erfindungsgemäß bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann der Sprühkopf nach einer Verstopfung abgeschraubt werden und beispielsweise über ein Reinigungsaerosol gesäubert werden. Diese Maßnahme trägt ebenfalls zu einer wirtschaftlicheren Nutzung der mit Metallpigmenten pigmentierten Aerosole bei.In particular, in a preferred embodiment in which the spray head can be screwed onto a central attachment portion of a valve device of the spray can, there is a further advantage: aerosols containing platelet-shaped metal pigments often result due to the relatively large dimensions of the platelet-shaped metal pigments in the prior art a blockage of the spray head. This in turn means that the contents of the can can not be emptied.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the spray head can be unscrewed after a blockage and cleaned, for example, a cleaning aerosol. This measure also contributes to a more economical use of pigments pigmented with aerosols.
Das Aerosol kann vorzugsweise folgende Zusammensetzung aufweisen:
- a) 2,5 - 30 Gew.-% plättchenförmige Metallpigmente,
- b) 10 - 50 Gew.-% organische/s Lösemittel,
- c) 5 - 20 Gew.-% Bindemittel,
- d) 15 - 50 Gew.-% Treibgas,
- a) 2.5-30% by weight of platelet-shaped metal pigments,
- b) 10 to 50% by weight of organic solvent,
- c) 5-20% by weight of binder,
- d) 15-50% by weight of propellant gas,
Die plättchenförmigen Metalleffektpigmente sind bevorzugt der Gruppe bestehend aus Aluminiumpigmenten, Zinkpigmenten, Messingpigmenten, Kupferpigmenten, Edelstahlpigmenten oder Mischungen hieraus, entnommen. Besonders bevorzugt werden Aluminiumpigmente oder Zinkpigmente oder Mischungen dieser Pigmente verwendet.The platelet-shaped metallic effect pigments are preferably taken from the group consisting of aluminum pigments, zinc pigments, brass pigments, copper pigments, stainless-steel pigments or mixtures thereof. Particular preference is given to using aluminum pigments or zinc pigments or mixtures of these pigments.
Plättchenförmige Zinkpigmente werden für den Korrosionsschutz eingesetzt. Auch in diesem Fall jedoch kann eine ansprechende Optik vorteilhaft sein. Daher trägt eine bessere Orientierung der Pigmente neben verbesserten Korrosionsschutz auch zu verbesserten optischen Eigenschaften wie Brillanz, Hell-Dunkel-Flop und einer geringeren Wolkigkeit bei.Platelet-shaped zinc pigments are used for corrosion protection. Even in this case, however, an attractive appearance can be advantageous. Therefore, better orientation of the pigments, in addition to improved corrosion protection, also contributes to improved optical properties such as brilliance, light-dark-flop, and less cloudiness.
Im Fall von plättchenförmigen Zinkpigmenten werden bevorzugt 8 -25 Gew.-% und besonders bevorzugt 10 bis 20 Gew.-%, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Aerosols, eingesetzt.In the case of platelet-shaped zinc pigments, preference is given to using 8-25% by weight and more preferably 10 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the aerosol.
Im Fall von plättchenförmigen Aluminiumpigmenten wird tendenziell ein geringerer Anteil eingesetzt. Dies beruht zum einen auf der geringeren Dichte von Aluminium (gegenüber Zink, Edelstahl, Kupfer, Messing) und zum anderen darauf, dass bei optischen Anwendungen geringer als im Korrosionsschutz pigmentiert wird. So beträgt der Anteil der plättchenförmigen Aluminiumpigmente bevorzugt 2,5 bis 20 Gew.-% und besonders bevorzugt 5 bis 15 Gew.-%, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Aerosols.In the case of platelet-shaped aluminum pigments, a smaller proportion tends to be used. This is based on the one hand on the lower density of aluminum (compared to zinc, stainless steel, copper, brass) and on the other hand, that in optical applications less than in the anti-corrosion pigmentation. Thus, the proportion of the platelet-shaped aluminum pigments is preferably 2.5 to 20 wt .-% and particularly preferably 5 to 15 wt .-%, based on the total weight of the aerosol.
Im Fall von plättchenförmigen Edelstahl-, Kupfer- oder Messingpigmenten werden bevorzugt 2,5 bis 25 Gew.-% und besonders bevorzugt 8 bis 20 Gew.-%, bezogen auf das Gesamtgewicht des Aerosols, eingesetzt.In the case of platelet-shaped stainless steel, copper or brass pigments, preference is given to using from 2.5 to 25% by weight and more preferably from 8 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the aerosol.
Die organischen Lösemittel können der Gruppe bestehend aus Aromaten, Aliphaten, Ester, Ketone, Alkohole, sowie deren Mischungen entnommen sein.The organic solvents may be taken from the group consisting of aromatics, aliphatics, esters, ketones, alcohols, and mixtures thereof.
Als Aromaten können Solventnaphtha und/oder Xylol vorgesehen sein.As aromatics solvent naphtha and / or xylene may be provided.
Als Aliphaten können Testbenzin und/oder hochsiedende Aliphaten vorgesehen sein.As aliphatics, white spirit and / or high-boiling aliphatics may be provided.
Als Ester können Ethylacetat und/oder Butylacetat vorgesehen sein.As esters, ethyl acetate and / or butyl acetate may be provided.
Als Ketone können Aceton und/oder Methylethylketon vorgesehen sein.Acetone and / or methyl ethyl ketone may be provided as ketones.
Als Alkohole können n-Butanol und/oder Isopropanol vorgesehen sein.As alcohols, n-butanol and / or isopropanol can be provided.
Die Bindemittel können der Gruppe, bestehend aus Alkydharz, Acrylatharz, Vinylisobutylether, 1-K oder 2-K-Polyurethanharz, Kohlenwasserstoffharz, Silikonharz, Celluloseharz, 2-K-Epoxyharze, modifizierte Kautschukharze, Harnstoffharze, Polyvinylchlorid-Copolymerisatharze und deren Mischungen, entnommen sein. Besonders bevorzugt werden hierbei Alkydharze und Acrylatharze.The binders may be taken from the group consisting of alkyd resin, acrylate resin, vinyl isobutyl ether, 1K or 2K polyurethane resin, hydrocarbon resin, silicone resin, cellulosic resin, 2K epoxy resins, modified rubber resins, urea resins, polyvinyl chloride copolymer resins, and mixtures thereof , Particularly preferred are alkyd resins and acrylate resins.
Als Alkydharz werden hierbei beispielsweise styrolisiertes Alkydharz, Urethanalkyde, Rizinenölalkyde, kurzöliges Alkydharz, Phthalatmodifiziertes Alkydharz, Leinölalkydharz, Phenolharzmodifiziertes Alkydharz, Acrylmodifiziertes Alkydharz, Silikonharzmodifizierte Alkydharze, Sojaölmodifiziertes Alkydharz verwendet.As the alkyd resin, there are used, for example, styrenated alkyd resin, urethane alkyds, ricinoleic alkyds, short oily alkyd resin, phthalate-modified alkyd resin, linseed oil alkyd resin, phenol resin-modified alkyd resin, acrylic-modified alkyd resin, silicone resin-modified alkyd resins, soybean oil-modified alkyd resin.
Als Acrylatharze werden beispielsweise Thermoplastisches Butylmethacrylat, Thermoplastisches Methylacrylat Acrylatharz oder Thermoplastisches Butylmethacrylat/Methylmethacrylat Acrylatharz verwendet.As acrylate resins, for example, thermoplastic butyl methacrylate, thermoplastic methyl acrylate acrylate resin or thermoplastic butyl methacrylate / methyl methacrylate acrylate resin are used.
Die Treibgase können der Gruppe, bestehend aus Propan, Butan, Dimethylether, N2, CO2, Druckluft sowie deren Mischungen, entnommen sein. Besonders bevorzugt sind Propan, Butan und deren Mischungen.The propellant gases may be taken from the group consisting of propane, butane, dimethyl ether, N 2 , CO 2 , compressed air and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred are propane, butane and mixtures thereof.
Das Aerosol kann weitere Komponenten enthalten, welche der Gruppe bestehend aus Additiven, Füllstoffen, Trockenmitteln und deren Mischungen entnommen sind.The aerosol may contain other components which are taken from the group consisting of additives, fillers, desiccants and mixtures thereof.
Die Additive können der Gruppe, bestehend aus Antisettlingadditiven, Netzmittel, Thixotropiermittel, Verlaufsmittel, Korrosionsinhibitoren, Molekularsiebe (Wasserfänger) und deren Mischungen, entnommen sein.The additives may be taken from the group consisting of antisettling additives, wetting agents, thixotropic agents, leveling agents, corrosion inhibitors, molecular sieves (water scavengers) and mixtures thereof.
Die Füllstoffe können der Gruppe, bestehend aus Calciumcarbonat, Calciumoxid, Magnesiumoxid, Siliziumdioxid, Quarzmehl, Kaolin, Glimmer, Schiefermehl, Magnesiumcarbonat, Talkum, Kieselsäure, Zinkoxid, Zinksulfid, Bariumsulfat/ Lithopone, Bariumborat, Zinkphosphat und deren Mischungen, entnommen sein. Besonders bevorzugt ist hierbei Calciumcarbonat, Calciumoxid, Quarzmehl sowie deren Mischungen.The fillers may be taken from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, silica, quartz, kaolin, mica, shale, magnesium carbonate, talc, silicic acid, zinc oxide, zinc sulfide, barium sulfate / lithopone, barium borate, zinc phosphate and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred here is calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, quartz powder and mixtures thereof.
Die Erfindung wird nun anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen
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- ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Sprühdose in perspektivischer Ansicht, eingestellt auf minimalen Durchfluss;
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- a first embodiment of the spray can according to the invention in a perspective view, set to minimum flow;
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Das Sprühkopfgestell 121 weist einen zentrischen Befestigungsabschnitt mit einem Innengewinde auf, das auf einen an der Ventileinrichtung 111 ausgebildeten zentrischen Befestigungsabschnitt 121 b aufgeschraubt ist. Durch das Aufschrauben des Sprühkopfes 12 ist eine sehr zuverlässige Verbindung zwischen dem Sprühkopf 12 und dem Druckbehälter 11 hergestellt, die auch rauem Betriebseinsatz standhält. Die Ventileinrichtung 111 ist in üblicher Weise durch Bördeln mit dem Druckbehälter 11 gasdicht verbunden. Das Sprühkopfgestell 121 weist einen schalenförmigen Außenabschnitt auf, der die Ventileinrichtung 111 mit samt dem oberen Dosenrand übergreift.The
Die Ventileinrichtung 111 weist ein "weibliches" Ventil auf, d. h. ein Ventil, das nicht mit einem hervorstehenden Ventilstößel ausgebildet ist, sondern mit einem in einer Ausnehmung angeordneten Ventilsitz.The
Ein zylinderförmiges Druckstück 122 ist in dem Sprühkopfgestell 121 linearbeweglich gelagert. Die Bewegungsrichtung ist entlang der Dosenachse 11a. Das Druckstück 122 wirkt mit seiner der Ventileinrichtung 111 abgewandten Stirnseite mit einem Sprühbetätigungstaster 123 zusammen, der als ein einarmiger Hebel ausgebildet ist, der mittels eines Lagerstiftes 1231 in einem gabelförmigen Lagerabschnitt des Sprühkopfgestells 121 gelagert ist. Mit dem Druckstück 122 sind ein Stößelrohr 122s und ein radial anschließendes Düsenrohr 122d bewegungsverbunden. Das Stößelrohr 122s und das Düsenrohr 122d in dem Druckstück 122 sind starr angeordnet. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sind Düsenrohr, Stößelrohr und Druckstück einstückig als ein Kunststoffspritzteil ausgebildet. Das Stößelrohr 122s kann einen Innendurchmesser von 1 bis 1,4 mm aufweisen, vorzugsweise 1,2 mm. Das Düsenrohr 122d kann einen Austrittsdurchmesser von 0,4 bis 0,6 mm aufweisen, vorzugsweise 0,5 mm. Durchmesser. Das Sprühgut wird über einen Zuführungsschlauch 111s, der auf einen rohrförmigen Eintrittsstutzen des Ventils aufgesteckt ist und dessen Eintritt auf dem Boden des Druckbehälters 11 aufliegt, zugeführt.A
Durch Abwärtsdrücken des Sprühbetätigungstasters 123 - d. h. schwenken um seine Drehachse in
Der Weg des Sprühbetätigungstasters 123 ist durch ein zylinderförmiges höhenverstellbares Anschlagelement 125 begrenzt. In der oberen Stellung des Anschlagelements 125 wird ein minimaler Durchfluss des Sprühguts bereitgestellt (siehe
Das Anschlagelement 125 weist in seinem unteren Abschnitt einen radial auskragenden Führungsstift 125s auf, der mit einem Teil seiner radialen Erstreckung auf einer radialen Gegenfläche aufliegend abgestützt ist, welche als steigende Führungsfläche 127f an einem Führungsflächenelement 127 ausgebildet ist. In dem in den
Das Anschlagelement 125 weist eine radial abstehende Verstellhandhabe auf, die als ein Stellarm 126 ausgebildet ist. Auf der Oberseite des Sprühbetätigungstasters 123 ist eine Skala 123s vorgesehen, die entweder die Möglichkeit bietet, individuelle Markierungen anzubringen oder bereits Markierungen aufweist, die es ermöglichen, den Stellarm 126 reproduzierbar einzustellen.The
Der Stellarm 126 ragt mindestens bis an den Randbereich des Sprühkopfes 12 oder auch darüber hinaus, um auch mit Handschuhen eine sichere Einstellung des Maximaldurchflusses zu ermöglichen. Andererseits ist durch die großflächige Ausbildung des Sprühkopfes 12 der Stellarm 126 gegen Beschädigungen geschützt, wie sie beispielsweise beim Fallenlassen der Sprühdose eintreten können. Die radiale Länge des Stellarms 126 kann bei speziellen Ausführungsbeispielen daher so gestaltet sein, dass das radiale Ende des Stellarms 126 über die Draufsichtkontur des Sprühbetätigungstaster 123 hinaus ragt, aber innerhalb der Draufsichtkontur des Sprühkopfgestells liegt.The
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Die Sprühdose des Ausführungsbeispiels der Figuren ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen zur Aufnahme eines Aerosols, das folgende Komponenten umfasst:
- a) 2,5 - 30 Gew.-% plättchenförmige Metallpigmente
- b) 10 - 50 Gew.-% organische/s Lösemittel
- c) 5 - 20 Gew.-% Bindemittel
- d) 15 - 50 Gew.-% Treibgas,
- a) 2.5-30% by weight of platelet-shaped metal pigments
- b) 10 to 50% by weight of organic solvent
- c) 5-20% by weight of binder
- d) 15-50% by weight of propellant gas,
- 11
- SprühdoseSpray can
- 1111
- Druckbehälterpressure vessel
- 11a11a
- Dosenachsecan axis
- 1212
- Sprühkopfspray nozzle
- 111111
- Ventileinrichtungvalve means
- 111s111s
- Zuführungsschlauchsupply hose
- 121121
- SprühkopfgestellSprühkopfgestell
- 121b121b
- Befestigungsabschnittattachment section
- 122122
- DruckstückPressure piece
- 123123
- SprühbetätigungstasterSprühbetätigungstaster
- 123l123l
- Lagerstiftbearing pin
- 123s123s
- Skalascale
- 124124
- Düsejet
- 125125
- Anschlagelementstop element
- 125l125l
- Lagerelementbearing element
- 125s125s
- Führungsstiftguide pin
- 126126
- Stellarmactuating arm
- 127127
- FlächenführungselementSurface guide element
- 127f127f
- Führungsflächeguide surface
- 128128
- Verdrehsicherungseinrichtunganti-rotation
Claims (15)
- Spray can (1) with a pressure container (11) and a spray head (12), in which- a spray product placed under pressure by means of a propellant gas is contained in the pressure container (11);- the spray head (12) has a nozzle (124) and a spray operating button (123);- a pressure piece (122) co-operating with the spray operating button (123) is mounted in the spray head (12) so as to be displaceable;- a plunger tube (122s) and a radially adjoining nozzle tube (122d) is connected to the pressure piece (122) so as to be displaceable therewith and/or is disposed rigidly therein;- the nozzle (124) is disposed at the free end of the nozzle tube (122d);- a valve unit (111) is disposed in the pressure container (11);- the valve unit (111) can be operated via the plunger tube (122s) of the pressure piece (122) by operating the spray operating button (123) so that when the valve unit (111) is opened, the spray product is delivered through the plunger tube (122s) and the nozzle tube (122d) of the nozzle (124), so that it can exit there;- an essentially pin-shaped stop element (125) co-operating with the spray operating button (123) is supported in or on the spray head (12);- the stop element (125) is height adjustable relative to the spray head (12) by means of an adjusting handle (126),characterised in thata) the stop element (125) has a radially projecting pin-shaped or lug-shaped projection (125s) which is supported by at least a part of its radial extension so that it lies on a radial co-operating surface which is provided in the form of a rising guide surface (127f) on a guide surface element (127) on which the projection lies in a guided arrangement as the stop element is rotated;
orb) the stop element (125) has an anti-rotation lock (128) and a radially projecting pin-shaped or lug-shaped projection (125s) which is supported by at least a part of its radial extension so that it lies on a radial co-operating surface which is provided in the form of a rising guide surface (127f) on a guide surface element (127), on which the projection lies in a guided arrangement as the guide surface element (127) is rotated;
orc) the stop element (125) is connected to a guide surface element (127) so as to be displaceable therewith and the guide surface element (127) is guided on a bearing element (125l) in a height-adjustable arrangement as the guide surface element (127) is rotated, and the bearing element (125l) has a radially projecting pin-shaped or lug-shaped projection (125s) which is supported so that it lies with at least a part of its radial extension on a radial co-operating surface, which is provided in the form of a rising guide surface (127f) on the guide surface element (127);
ord) the stop element (125) is connected to a guide surface element (127) having an anti-rotation lock (128)so as to be displaceable therewith, and the guide surface element (127) is guided on a bearing element (125l) in a height-adjustable arrangement as the bearing element (125l) is rotated, and the bearing element (125l) has a radially projecting pin-shaped or lug-shaped projection (125s) which is supported so that it lies with at least a part of its radial extension on a radial co-operating surface, which is provided in the form of a rising guide surface (127f) on the guide surface element (127). - Spray can as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that
the guide surface (127f) is provided on a surface of a ramp forming the guide surface element (127) - Spray can as claimed in claim 1,
characterised in that
the guide surface (127f) is disposed in a link recess of a link element constituting the guide surface element (127). - Spray can as claimed in one of the preceding claims, characterised in that
the radially projecting projection is provided in the form of a fixed radial pin (125s) inserted in the stop element (125) or the bearing element (125l). - Spray can as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3,
characterised in that
the radially projecting projection (125s) is of an integral design with the stop element (125) or the bearing element (125l). - Spray can as claimed in one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that
the adjusting handle (126) is provided in the form of an actuator arm (126) projecting radially out from the stop element (125) or from the bearing element (125l) or from the guide surface element (127). - Spray can as claimed in claim 6,
characterised in that
the actuator arm (126) is connected rigidly to the stop element (125) or to the bearing element (125l) or to the guide surface element (127) so as to rotate therewith. - Spray can as claimed in claim 7,
characterised in that
the actuator arm (126) is of an integral design with the stop element (125) or the bearing element (125l) or the guide surface element (127). - Spray can as claimed in one of claims 6 to 8,
characterised in that
the actuator arm (126) extends radially out beyond the contour of the spray operating button (123). - Spray can as claimed in one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that
the spray head (12) has a spray head support frame (121) by means of which the spray head (12) is connected to the pressure container (11), and the actuator arm (126) extends radially out beyond the contour of the spray operating button (123) but does not extend radially out beyond the contour of the spray head support frame (121). - Spray can as claimed in one of claims 1 to 9,
characterised in that
the spray head (12) has a spray head support frame (121) by means of which the spray head (12) is connected to the pressure container (11), and the actuator arm (126) extends radially out beyond the contour of the spray head support frame (121). - Spray can as claimed in one of claims 6 to 11,
characterised in that
the rotary position of the actuator arm (126) can be read from a scale (123s). - Spray can as claimed in one of claims 6 to 12
characterised in that
the actuator arm (126) is displaceable within an angular range of 90° to 270°. - Spray can as claimed in one of the preceding claims
characterised in that
the spray head (12) can be screwed onto a central fixing portion (121 b) of a valve unit (111) of the spray can (1). - Spray can (1) as claimed in one of the preceding claims
characterised in that
the spray can (1) is filled with an aerosol comprising the following components:a) platelet-shaped metal effect pigmentsb) water and/or organic solventc) binding agentd) propellant gas.
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