EP2695541A1 - Dispositif d'application pour l'application de substances - Google Patents

Dispositif d'application pour l'application de substances Download PDF

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EP2695541A1
EP2695541A1 EP13176672.7A EP13176672A EP2695541A1 EP 2695541 A1 EP2695541 A1 EP 2695541A1 EP 13176672 A EP13176672 A EP 13176672A EP 2695541 A1 EP2695541 A1 EP 2695541A1
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protective sleeve
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Richard Friedrich
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Vario-Pack Spruehsysteme GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/0072—Details
    • A46B11/0079—Arrangements for preventing undesired leakage or dispensing
    • A46B11/0089—Caps or covers for bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/04—Protective covers for the bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/20—Brushes for applying products to surfaces in general

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  • the invention relates to an applicator device for applying substances to an object.
  • the applicator has a tubular holder and an applicator provided on the tubular holder.
  • a sliding protective sleeve is mounted, which can be arranged in a non-use position surrounding the application part and in a use position releasing the application part.
  • Such applicators are preferably used for applying liquid or viscous substances, such as oils, fats, paints, varnishes or the like.
  • Such protective sleeves make it possible, in the case of short-term interruptions, to wash out the application part, ie the bristles or the brush. At the same time, the protective sleeve provides protection against contamination.
  • the invention has for its object to provide an applicator for applying substances to an object which can be produced in a simple manner. This object is achieved by the applicator device according to the features of claim 1. Further advantageous developments and refinements of the invention are specified in the further claims.
  • the protective sleeve Due to the design of the protective sleeve with an open-edged recess which adjoins an end face of the protective sleeve, a quick and easy insertion of the applicator element into the protective sleeve and then a simple positioning and fixing of the protective sleeve to the tubular holder is made possible. It is provided that initially the applicator element is introduced via the open-edged recess of the protective sleeve in a simple manner into the interior of the protective sleeve, so that then without damaging the applicator element positioning and fixing the protective sleeve on the tubular holder is made possible. An elaborate threading of the application element, which preferably consists of a plurality of bristles or hairs that form a brush, is no longer necessary.
  • a preferred embodiment of the application device provides that the protective sleeve can be placed laterally on the application part.
  • the edge-open end can preferably be positioned near the enclosed end of the application element on the tubular holder, so that a secure insertion of the application element is ensured.
  • a rotation of the protective sleeve about its longitudinal axis can be made possible at least slightly so that bristles or hairs of the applicator element that have not yet fully penetrated are still introduced.
  • the protective sleeve can be positioned by an axial displacement movement along the longitudinal axis of the tubular holder on it in a simple manner.
  • the protective sleeve preferably has a cross section which corresponds to the cross section of the tubular holder. As a result, a simple, displaceable arrangement of the protective sleeve is provided to the holder.
  • the open-edged recess on the protective sleeve is preferably U-shaped, wherein the opening width of the recess is formed smaller than a diameter of the tubular holder.
  • the length of the open-edged recess of the protective sleeve is preferably smaller than the length of the applicator part. This allows that in a non-use position of the protective sleeve for tubular holder, the U-shaped recess in the region of the tubular holder, whereby a free access to the applicator element in the radial direction is no longer given.
  • the tubular holder preferably has, at an end opposite the applicator element, a connection means for fastening to an output device, which is preferably attachable to a container storing the substance.
  • an output device which is preferably attachable to a container storing the substance.
  • Such dispensing devices are preferably manufactured as injection-molded parts and can be screwed or clipped onto the containers, so that after their actuation the substance is dispensed via the container through the dispensing device into the application device in order to apply this substance via the application element.
  • the protective sleeve in a use position at least partially surrounds an output device and preferably a grip portion of the output device engages in the recess.
  • This allows an additional fixation of the protective sleeve in a position of use on the dispensing device are made possible by, for example, a locking lug or the like is provided on the dispensing device, which locks the protective sleeve in the position of use.
  • a locking lug or the like is provided on the dispensing device, which locks the protective sleeve in the position of use.
  • this makes it possible that the tubular holder can be made shorter, so that the overall length of the applicator is shortened, whereby the handling is simplified.
  • a closure cap is preferably provided captive.
  • the closure cap can be fastened to the protective sleeve so that an airtight closure is made possible and at least a brief interruption without washing out of the application element without drying out is provided.
  • the protective sleeve preferably has on its outer side a latching element on which the closure flap can be fastened in a non-use position.
  • the application element is preferably as a brush or by wire or Tufts of bristles formed. Depending on the media to be applied, an adjustment can be made.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of the applicator in a non-use position on an output device
  • FIG. 2 the applicator according to FIG. 1 in a use position
  • FIG. 3 a perspective view of a first mounting step for positioning a protective sleeve on a tubular holder of the application device
  • FIG. 4 a perspective view of an intermediate step for mounting the protective sleeve to the tubular holder
  • FIG. 5 a perspective view of a arranged on the tubular holder protective sleeve of the applicator.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the applicator device 11 according to the invention shown.
  • This application device 11 comprises a tubular holder 12 and a protective sleeve 14, which is arranged displaceably on the tubular holder 12.
  • the protective sleeve 14 is in the in FIG. 1 arranged embodiment in a non-use position 16 and surrounds a applicator element 17 which is fixed to the tubular holder 12, as is made FIG. 2 evident.
  • the application device 11 has, at an end opposite the application element 17, a connection means 19, by means of which the application device 11 can be fastened to an output device 21.
  • a plug or screw connection is provided, so that the applicator 11 is arranged replaceable to the output device 21.
  • the dispenser 21 itself is attachable to a dispenser or container 23. This is preferred by a Screw or clip connection fixed it.
  • the substance to be applied is stored. These may be spreadable or flowable media to be applied to an article. In particular, these are paints, varnishes, lubricants, pastes or the like.
  • the substance passes from the container 23 into an internal channel of the tubular holder 12 and passes through a central bore in the applicator element 17 to the outside.
  • the applicator element 17 is formed by a plurality of bundles of individual bristles, which are arranged in a circle on the tubular holder 12, so that they form a central conveying channel, through which the substance can escape to the front end of the bristle bundles.
  • a brush with a central opening may be provided.
  • the bristles may be made of wire, artificial or natural material.
  • the protective sleeve 14 is slidably mounted on the tubular holder 12, so that these from the non-use position 16 according to FIG. 1 in a use position 25 according to FIG. 2 is displaceable, whereby the applicator element 17 is released.
  • the protective sleeve 14 has, at a free end 27 adjacent to an open-edged recess 28 ( FIG. 3 ).
  • This open-edged recess 28 is U-shaped and extends in the radial direction only partially over the circumference of the protective sleeve 14.
  • In the use position 25 of the protective sleeve 14 grips a handle portion 29 of the dispenser 21 at least partially into the recess 28 of the protective sleeve 14 a.
  • additional locking elements may be provided in the region of the grip portion 29 or a connection point between the output device 21 and the connection means 19 of the applicator 11.
  • the protective sleeve 14 and the tubular holder 12 preferably have the same cross section, so that on the one hand a sliding movement is made possible, however, on the other hand, a slight clamping fixation is also given.
  • a detachable latching element 33 may also be provided on the end of the tubular holder 12 facing the application element 17 in order to fix the protective sleeve 14 in the non-use position 16.
  • FIGS. 3 to 5 By way of example, three assembly steps are shown, which represent a simple mounting of the protective sleeve 14 on the tubular holder 12 for completing the application device 11.
  • the protective sleeve 14 is positioned to the tubular holder 12 so that the recess 28 is assigned to the applicator element 17, so that the applicator element 17 passes in a simple manner via the recess 28 into the interior of the protective sleeve 14.
  • a lateral placement of the protective sleeve 14 on the applicator element 17 is possible.
  • After slipping over the protective sleeve 14 via the applicator element 17 or the free end of the applicator element 17 may preferably be a slight rotation of the protective sleeve 14 about its longitudinal axis to ensure that the applicator element 17 is completely inside the protective sleeve 14.
  • a closure cap 31 can be provided on the protective sleeve 14, which can be fastened to the protective sleeve 14 by clamping or latching.
  • a retaining tab 32 the flap 31 is connected to the protective sleeve 12 captive.
  • a latching element 33 is preferably provided on the protective sleeve 14, whereby the closure flap 31 with the attachment portion 34 engage it and in an open position can be held, as for example from the FIGS. 3 and 4 evident.

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US2633236A (en) * 1949-05-31 1953-03-31 Marsh Stencil Machine Company Cover
JPH11208751A (ja) * 1998-01-29 1999-08-03 Yoshino Kogyosho Co Ltd エアゾール式液体噴出容器
US6237180B1 (en) * 1999-07-01 2001-05-29 Virginia Serafina Viego Device for extending the effectiveness and life of electric toothbrush heads
DE202009003437U1 (de) 2009-03-11 2009-05-28 Tunap Industrie Chemie Gmbh & Co. Produktions Kg Werkzeug zum Auftragen einer Substanz

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US2633236A (en) * 1949-05-31 1953-03-31 Marsh Stencil Machine Company Cover
JPH11208751A (ja) * 1998-01-29 1999-08-03 Yoshino Kogyosho Co Ltd エアゾール式液体噴出容器
US6237180B1 (en) * 1999-07-01 2001-05-29 Virginia Serafina Viego Device for extending the effectiveness and life of electric toothbrush heads
DE202009003437U1 (de) 2009-03-11 2009-05-28 Tunap Industrie Chemie Gmbh & Co. Produktions Kg Werkzeug zum Auftragen einer Substanz
EP2227983A1 (fr) * 2009-03-11 2010-09-15 Tunap Industrie Chemie GmbH & Co. Produktions KG Outil destiné à l'application d'une substance

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