EP2707305A1 - Fluid product dispenser - Google Patents

Fluid product dispenser

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EP2707305A1
EP2707305A1 EP12731024.1A EP12731024A EP2707305A1 EP 2707305 A1 EP2707305 A1 EP 2707305A1 EP 12731024 A EP12731024 A EP 12731024A EP 2707305 A1 EP2707305 A1 EP 2707305A1
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radiation source
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Patrick Muller
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Aptar France SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1001—Piston pumps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule

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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser comprising a reservoir having a neck defining an opening, and a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, having a body which is fixedly held in the opening of this reservoir.
  • a dispensing member such as a pump or a valve
  • the preferred fields of application of the present invention are those of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
  • a fluid dispenser comprising a plurality of light sources directed towards the reservoir or to the dispensed fluid product.
  • the light sources are configured to be activated for a predetermined time when the dispenser is actuated.
  • the distribution of fluid product is carried out by means of a piezoelectric generator, thermoelectric or electrostatic. Therefore, the dispenser is entirely electronic, since the dispensing of fluid product is not carried out by means of a pump or a conventional valve actuated manually by means of a pusher for varying the volume of the dispenser.
  • a fluid chamber defined within the body of the pump or valve.
  • document WO 2005/095003 also discloses a dispensing head incorporating a light source disposed on the underside of the head to illuminate the container and its contents. This document does not indicate how the dispensing head is associated with a pump-type or valve-type dispensing member making it possible to take and dispense fluid product.
  • Document FR-2 927 068 is also known which describes a dispensing device incorporating irradiation means arranged on the passage of the fluid product so as to irradiate it. More specifically, irradiation means are arranged in a pusher near the dispensing orifice. The purpose of the irradiation is to modify the properties of the distributed fluid product.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a fluid dispenser that integrates a source of radiation, irradiation or light in a very practical and extremely simple to implement.
  • the present invention aims to associate a radiation source in a clever and realistic way to a conventional dispensing member pump or valve type.
  • the present invention provides a fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir comprising a neck defining an opening, a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body which is fixedly held in the opening the reservoir by defining an annular space between the neck and the body, characterized in that at least one radiation source is disposed in the annular space.
  • the radiation source is positioned in a particularly judicious manner, since it can radiate in all directions, ie downwards towards the reservoir, radially outwardly through the neck of the reservoir, radially towards the outside. interior to the body of the dispensing member, or upwards out of the opening of the neck towards the pusher. It can thus be said that the position of the radiation source is central.
  • the annular space E is normally not accessible to the user, especially when the dispenser member is mounted final way on the neck of the tank, which is often the case. It may further be noted that the annular space E is a place that is not very visible in a dispenser, since it is surrounded by the neck and the fixing means. The positioning of the radiation source does not require any special adaptation for a conventional dispenser, since the annular space E is not normally used.
  • the radiation source is integral with the body of the dispenser member.
  • the radiation source is integral with the neck of the reservoir.
  • the dispensing member comprises fixing means for holding the body in the opening of the reservoir, the radiation source being secured to the fastening means.
  • the fastening means comprise a neck joint, it is conceivable to associate the radiation source with the neck joint.
  • the radiation source is mounted in a sleeve engaged in the opening of the neck around the body of the dispensing member.
  • This sleeve may be integral with the neck, the body, the neck seal or fastening means.
  • the sleeve thus serves as a support for the radiation source, as well as for associated components, such as a battery pack or possibly an electronic circuit.
  • the sleeve may for example be engaged in force around the body of the dispenser member or in the neck of the reservoir.
  • the body of the dispensing member is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source, the body defining a fluid chamber which is subjected to radiation from the radiation source through the body.
  • constituent elements of the dispenser may be transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source, such as, for example, the fastening means, the neck of the receptacle, or even the receptacle in its entirety. . These constituent elements may be partially, locally or completely transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source.
  • the radiation source can irradiate in any desired direction, either towards the container, towards the neck of the container, towards the body of the dispensing member or upwards out of the opening, for for example illuminate a pusher mounted on the dispenser member.
  • the spirit of the invention lies in the judicious, easy and safe positioning of one or more source (s) of radiation inside the tank, around the body of the dispensing member which forms with the neck a favorable annular space. Even if the radiation source is positioned below the neck around the body of the dispensing member, it is considered within the scope of the invention that it is arranged in the annular space E.
  • FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the dispenser of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1 for a second embodiment according to the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 1 for a third embodiment according to the invention.
  • the dispenser comprises the following constituent elements, namely, a reservoir 1, a dispensing member 2, fastening means 3, 4, a pusher 5 and a sleeve 6 , 6 'and 6 ", respectively
  • these three embodiments differ mainly by the sleeve, the other constituent elements being identical or similar.
  • the container 1 comprises a neck 1 1 defining an opening 12 through which the interior of the container communicates with the outside.
  • the collar forms a protruding peripheral reinforcement 13 and an inner wall generally cylindrical 14 which defines the opening 12.
  • the reinforcement 13 serves for fixing the dispensing member 2, as will be seen below.
  • the container may be transparent or translucent, in part or in whole.
  • the present invention applies to all dispensing members such as pumps or valves. Therefore, the dispensing member 2 shown in the figures can be either a pump or a valve.
  • the dispensing member 2 comprises a body 21 defining an inlet 22 at which can be connected a dip tube 23 which extends inside the container 1 to the level of its bottom.
  • the body 21 comprises, at its end opposite the inlet 22, a flange 24 which protrudes outwards.
  • the dispensing member also comprises an actuating rod 25 which is movable back and forth inside the body 21 which forms a fluid product chamber 20.
  • This actuating rod 25 drives an element (not visible ), which may be a piston in the case of a pump or a valve in the case of a valve, and whose purpose is to vary the volume of the fluid chamber 20. Between two actuations of the rod 25 the chamber 20 is full of fluid product.
  • the body 21 of the dispensing member 2 extends inside the neck 1 1 so as to define between them a substantially cylindrical annular space E which is delimited by the inner wall 14 of the neck and the outer wall of the body 21 .
  • This annular space E is delimited in its upper part by the neck seal 35 and is open in its lower part so as to communicate directly with the inside of the tank.
  • this cylindrical annular space E has no particular function and remains empty.
  • the pusher 5 is mounted on the upper end of the actuating rod 25.
  • the pusher 5 forms a bearing surface 51, a connecting pipe 52 engaged on the rod 25, and an internal conduit 53 which connects a dispensing orifice 54, for example in the form of a nozzle.
  • the fixing means 3, 4 are here in the form of a fixing ring 3 associated with a locking ring 4.
  • the ring 3 forms a receiving housing 31 for the flange 24 of the body 21 and also forms a skirt. cling 33 engaged around the reinforcement 13 col.
  • the housing is connected to the skirt by an annular plate 32.
  • the fixing means advantageously comprise a neck gasket 35 intended to be compressed between the plate 32 and the neck 1 January.
  • the fastening means may also be in the form of a crimp ring or snap.
  • the particular form of the fastening means is not critical to the present invention.
  • this annular space E is used to house one or more radiation source (s) 61 capable of emitting radiation in a certain direction.
  • the radiation source 61 can emit in the visible spectrum so as to constitute a light source. It can also emit in non-visible spectra.
  • the radiation of the source is intended to illuminate, illuminate, modify, stabilize, sterilize, decontaminate the components and / or the fluid product.
  • the light source 61 may for example radiate through the body 21 of the dispensing member so as to irradiate or illuminate the contents of the fluid chamber 20.
  • the body 21 is made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61.
  • the radiation emitted by the source may, for example, have an effect on the fluid product stored in the chamber 20: the radiation may modify the properties of the fluid product, or even increase its stability.
  • the radiation emitted by the source 61 may also have a simple illumination effect so as to illuminate the distribution member 2. It can also be imagined that the radiation source 61 radiates through the neck 1 1 of the container, which must then be made of a transparent material or translucent radiation source. The illumination of the neck 1 1 may for example be used to illuminate the rest of the container. It is also possible for the fixing ring 3 and / or the locking band 4 to be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61.
  • the seal 35 can also be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source, so that the radiation can pass through the seal 35 and the plate 32 so as to illuminate at least part of the pusher 5.
  • the radiation emitted by the source 61 may have a lighting effect of one or more constitutive element (s) of the dispenser and / or treatment of the fluid dispensed by the dispenser.
  • the radiation source may be a light emitting diode 61 to which a battery pack 62 and possibly an electronic control circuit 63 are associated.
  • the power supply of the source may for example be triggered and stopped by the actuation of the pusher 5, or by the removal and repositioning of a cap to cap the pusher 5 and / or the locking ring 4.
  • the radiation source 61, its battery 62 and its electronic circuit 63 may be mounted in the sleeve 6 which advantageously has a cylindrical configuration.
  • the sleeve 6 can be engaged in the cylindrical annular space E, engaged around the body 21 and / or with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1.
  • the sleeve 6 may also be integrally formed at the neck seal 35. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the sleeve 6 is engaged in force around the body 21 until it comes into contact with the neck seal 35. Its editing is very easy.
  • FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment in which the radiation source 61 is mounted in a sleeve 6 'which is integral with the fixing ring 3'.
  • the ring 3 'and the sleeve 6' together form complementary locking means 35, 65.
  • the fixing ring 3 ' forms a window 36 just above the radiation source 61 so that the radiation can diffuse freely through the window 36 upwards in the direction of the pusher 5, and more particularly in direction of the dispensing orifice 54.
  • the fluid dispensed through the orifice 54 can be illuminated by the radiation coming from the source 61.
  • the fixing ring 3 ' it is also possible for the fixing ring 3 'to be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61.
  • the sleeve 6 ' is disposed in the annular space E, without being in engagement with the body 21 or with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1.
  • the sleeve 6 is in engagement with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1, defining a small gap with the body 21.
  • the radiation source 61 is here directed downwards towards the inside of the container, The source 61 can also illuminate the fluid inside the body 21, when the latter is made of a translucent material or transparent to the rays of the source 61.
  • the radiation source 61 (or the radiation sources 61) is housed in the cylindrical annular space E defined between the body 21 of the dispenser member and the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 January.
  • the positioning of the radiation source inside this space E makes it possible to illuminate or irradiate any part or location of the dispenser, without complicating its design, damaging its aesthetics or depriving it of a any function.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid product dispenser comprising: a fluid product reservoir (1) comprising a neck (11) that defines an opening (12); a dispensing member (2), such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body (21) which is held fixedly in the opening (12) in the reservoir (1) while defining an annular space (E) between the neck (11) and the body (21), characterized in that a source of radiation (61) is disposed in the annular space (E).

Description

Distributeur de produit fluide  Fluid dispenser
La présente invention concerne un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un réservoir ayant un col définissant une ouverture, et un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, ayant un corps qui est maintenu fixement dans l'ouverture de ce réservoir. Les domaines d'application privilégiés de la présente invention sont ceux de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou encore de la pharmacie. The present invention relates to a fluid dispenser comprising a reservoir having a neck defining an opening, and a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, having a body which is fixedly held in the opening of this reservoir. The preferred fields of application of the present invention are those of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
Dans l'art antérieur, on connaît déjà le document US 2010/0213212 qui décrit un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant plusieurs sources lumineuses orientées vers le réservoir ou vers le produit fluide distribué. Les sources lumineuses sont configurées pour être activées pour un temps prédéterminé lorsque le distributeur est actionné. La distribution de produit fluide est réalisée au moyen d'un générateur piézoélectrique, thermoélectrique ou encore électrostatique. Par conséquent, le distributeur est entièrement électronique, étant donné que la distribution de produit fluide n'est pas réalisée au moyen d'une pompe ou d'une valve conventionnelle actionnée manuellement au moyen d'un poussoir permettant de faire varier le volume d'une chambre de produit fluide définie à l'intérieur du corps de la pompe ou de la valve. Le fait de prévoir des sources lumineuses associées à un générateur d'énergie fait de ce distributeur un ensemble entièrement électrique.  In the prior art, document US 2010/0213212 discloses a fluid dispenser comprising a plurality of light sources directed towards the reservoir or to the dispensed fluid product. The light sources are configured to be activated for a predetermined time when the dispenser is actuated. The distribution of fluid product is carried out by means of a piezoelectric generator, thermoelectric or electrostatic. Therefore, the dispenser is entirely electronic, since the dispensing of fluid product is not carried out by means of a pump or a conventional valve actuated manually by means of a pusher for varying the volume of the dispenser. a fluid chamber defined within the body of the pump or valve. Providing light sources associated with an energy generator makes this dispenser a fully electric unit.
Dans l'art antérieur, on connaît également le document WO 2005/095003 qui décrit une tête de distribution incorporant une source lumineuse disposée sur la face inférieure de la tête pour illuminer le récipient et son contenu. Ce document n'indique pas de quelle manière la tête de distribution est associée à un organe de distribution de type pompe ou valve permettant de prélever et de distribuer du produit fluide.  In the prior art, document WO 2005/095003 also discloses a dispensing head incorporating a light source disposed on the underside of the head to illuminate the container and its contents. This document does not indicate how the dispensing head is associated with a pump-type or valve-type dispensing member making it possible to take and dispense fluid product.
On connaît également le document FR-2 927 068 qui décrit un dispositif de distribution intégrant des moyens d'irradiation disposés sur le passage du produit fluide de manière à l'irradier. Plus précisément, les moyens d'irradiation sont disposés dans un poussoir à proximité de l'orifice de distribution. Le but de l'irradiation est de modifier les propriétés du produit fluide distribué. Document FR-2 927 068 is also known which describes a dispensing device incorporating irradiation means arranged on the passage of the fluid product so as to irradiate it. More specifically, irradiation means are arranged in a pusher near the dispensing orifice. The purpose of the irradiation is to modify the properties of the distributed fluid product.
Ces documents de l'art antérieur décrivent des concepts très théoriques dont la mise en œuvre pratique s'avère extrêmement compliquée.  These documents of the prior art describe very theoretical concepts whose practical implementation proves extremely complicated.
La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités de l'art antérieur en définissant un distributeur de produit fluide qui intègre une source de rayonnement, d'irradiation ou de lumière de manière très pratique et extrêmement simple à mettre en œuvre. La présente invention a pour but d'associer une source de rayonnement de manière astucieuse et réaliste à un organe de distribution classique de type pompe ou valve.  The present invention aims to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a fluid dispenser that integrates a source of radiation, irradiation or light in a very practical and extremely simple to implement. The present invention aims to associate a radiation source in a clever and realistic way to a conventional dispensing member pump or valve type.
Pour ce faire, la présente invention propose un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un réservoir de produit fluide comprenant un col définissant une ouverture, un organe de distribution, tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, comprenant un corps qui est maintenu fixement dans l'ouverture du réservoir en définissant un espace annulaire entre le col et le corps, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une source de rayonnement est disposée dans l'espace annulaire. Ainsi, la source de rayonnement est positionnée de manière particulièrement judicieuse, étant donné qu'elle peut rayonner dans toutes les directions, à savoir vers le bas en direction du réservoir, radialement vers l'extérieur à travers le col du réservoir, radialement vers l'intérieur vers le corps de l'organe de distribution, ou encore vers le haut hors de l'ouverture du col en direction du poussoir. On peut ainsi dire que la position de la source de rayonnement est centrale. De plus, elle est particulièrement bien protégée entre le col et le corps de l'organe de distribution : en effet, l'espace annulaire E n'est normalement pas accessible pour l'utilisateur, notamment lorsque l'organe de distribution est monté de manière définitive sur le col du réservoir, ce qui est souvent le cas. On peut encore noter que l'espace annulaire E est un endroit peu visible dans un distributeur, étant donné qu'il est entouré par le col et les moyens de fixation. Le positionnement de la source de rayonnement ne demande aucune adaptation particulière pour un distributeur classique, étant donné que l'espace annulaire E n'est normalement pas utilisé. To do this, the present invention provides a fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir comprising a neck defining an opening, a dispensing member, such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body which is fixedly held in the opening the reservoir by defining an annular space between the neck and the body, characterized in that at least one radiation source is disposed in the annular space. Thus, the radiation source is positioned in a particularly judicious manner, since it can radiate in all directions, ie downwards towards the reservoir, radially outwardly through the neck of the reservoir, radially towards the outside. interior to the body of the dispensing member, or upwards out of the opening of the neck towards the pusher. It can thus be said that the position of the radiation source is central. In addition, it is particularly well protected between the neck and the body of the dispensing member: indeed, the annular space E is normally not accessible to the user, especially when the dispenser member is mounted final way on the neck of the tank, which is often the case. It may further be noted that the annular space E is a place that is not very visible in a dispenser, since it is surrounded by the neck and the fixing means. The positioning of the radiation source does not require any special adaptation for a conventional dispenser, since the annular space E is not normally used.
Selon un mode de réalisation, la source de rayonnement est solidaire du corps de l'organe de distribution. En variante, la source de rayonnement est solidaire du col du réservoir. Selon encore une autre variante, l'organe de distribution comprend des moyens de fixation pour maintenir le corps dans l'ouverture du réservoir, la source de rayonnement étant solidaire des moyens de fixation. Lorsque les moyens de fixation comprennent un joint de col, il est envisageable d'associer la source de rayonnement au joint de col.  According to one embodiment, the radiation source is integral with the body of the dispenser member. In a variant, the radiation source is integral with the neck of the reservoir. According to yet another variant, the dispensing member comprises fixing means for holding the body in the opening of the reservoir, the radiation source being secured to the fastening means. When the fastening means comprise a neck joint, it is conceivable to associate the radiation source with the neck joint.
Selon un aspect particulièrement pratique de la présente invention, la source de rayonnement est montée dans un manchon engagé dans l'ouverture du col autour du corps de l'organe de distribution. Ce manchon peut être solidaire du col, du corps, du joint de col ou encore des moyens de fixation. Le manchon sert ainsi de support pour la source de rayonnement, ainsi que pour des composants associés, tels qu'une batterie d'alimentation ou éventuellement un circuit électronique. Le manchon peut par exemple être engagé en force autour du corps de l'organe de distribution ou dans le col du réservoir.  According to a particularly practical aspect of the present invention, the radiation source is mounted in a sleeve engaged in the opening of the neck around the body of the dispensing member. This sleeve may be integral with the neck, the body, the neck seal or fastening means. The sleeve thus serves as a support for the radiation source, as well as for associated components, such as a battery pack or possibly an electronic circuit. The sleeve may for example be engaged in force around the body of the dispenser member or in the neck of the reservoir.
Selon une caractéristique intéressante de l'invention, le corps de l'organe de distribution est transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement, le corps définissant une chambre de produit fluide qui est soumise au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement à travers le corps. Ainsi, il est possible d'irradier le produit fluide contenu dans la chambre de produit fluide, par exemple pour modifier ses propriétés ou encore les stabiliser. Tout simplement, il peut être intéressant d'illuminer le produit fluide contenu à l'intérieur de la chambre.  According to an advantageous feature of the invention, the body of the dispensing member is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source, the body defining a fluid chamber which is subjected to radiation from the radiation source through the body. Thus, it is possible to irradiate the fluid product contained in the fluid product chamber, for example to modify its properties or stabilize them. Simply, it may be interesting to illuminate the fluid contained in the chamber.
Outre le corps de l'organe de distribution, d'autres éléments constitutifs du distributeur peuvent être transparents ou translucides au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement, comme par exemple les moyens de fixation, le col du récipient, ou même le récipient dans sa totalité. Ces éléments constitutifs peuvent être partiellement, localement ou entièrement transparents ou translucides au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement. Ainsi, la source de rayonnement peut irradier dans n'importe quelle direction souhaitée, que ce soit vers le récipient, vers le col du récipient, vers le corps de l'organe de distribution ou encore vers le haut hors de l'ouverture, pour par exemple illuminer un poussoir monté sur l'organe de distribution. In addition to the body of the dispensing member, other constituent elements of the dispenser may be transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source, such as, for example, the fastening means, the neck of the receptacle, or even the receptacle in its entirety. . These constituent elements may be partially, locally or completely transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source. Thus, the radiation source can irradiate in any desired direction, either towards the container, towards the neck of the container, towards the body of the dispensing member or upwards out of the opening, for for example illuminate a pusher mounted on the dispenser member.
L'esprit de l'invention réside dans le positionnement judicieux, aisé et sécuritaire d'une ou de plusieurs source(s) de rayonnement à l'intérieur du réservoir, autour du corps de l'organe de distribution qui forme avec le col un espace annulaire propice. Même si la source de rayonnement est positionnée en dessous du col autour du corps de l'organe de distribution, on considère dans le cadre de l'invention qu'il est disposé dans l'espace annulaire E.  The spirit of the invention lies in the judicious, easy and safe positioning of one or more source (s) of radiation inside the tank, around the body of the dispensing member which forms with the neck a favorable annular space. Even if the radiation source is positioned below the neck around the body of the dispensing member, it is considered within the scope of the invention that it is arranged in the annular space E.
L'invention sera maintenant plus amplement décrite en référence aux dessins joints donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention.  The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings which give by way of non-limiting examples several embodiments of the invention.
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- la figure 1 est une vue en coupe transversale verticale à travers un distributeur de produit fluide selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,  FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention,
- la figure 2 est une vue éclatée du distributeur de la figure 1 ,  FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the dispenser of FIG. 1,
- la figure 3 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 pour un deuxième mode de réalisation selon l'invention, et  FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1 for a second embodiment according to the invention, and
- la figure 4 est une vue similaire à la figure 1 pour un troisième mode de réalisation selon l'invention.  FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 1 for a third embodiment according to the invention.
Dans les trois modes de réalisation illustrés sur les figures 1 à 4, le distributeur comprend les éléments constitutifs suivants, à savoir, un réservoir 1 , un organe de distribution 2, des moyens de fixation 3, 4, un poussoir 5 et un manchon 6, 6' et 6", respectivement. Ces trois modes de réalisation diffèrent principalement par le manchon, les autres éléments constitutifs pouvant être identiques ou similaires.  In the three embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the dispenser comprises the following constituent elements, namely, a reservoir 1, a dispensing member 2, fastening means 3, 4, a pusher 5 and a sleeve 6 , 6 'and 6 ", respectively These three embodiments differ mainly by the sleeve, the other constituent elements being identical or similar.
Le récipient 1 comprend un col 1 1 définissant une ouverture 12 par laquelle l'intérieur du récipient communique avec l'extérieur. En outre, le col forme un renfort périphérique saillant 13 et une paroi interne globalement cylindrique 14 qui définit l'ouverture 12. Le renfort 13 sert à la fixation de l'organe de distribution 2, comme on le verra ci-après. Le récipient peut être transparent ou translucide, en partie ou en totalité. The container 1 comprises a neck 1 1 defining an opening 12 through which the interior of the container communicates with the outside. In addition, the collar forms a protruding peripheral reinforcement 13 and an inner wall generally cylindrical 14 which defines the opening 12. The reinforcement 13 serves for fixing the dispensing member 2, as will be seen below. The container may be transparent or translucent, in part or in whole.
La présente invention s'applique à tous les organes de distribution tels que les pompes ou les valves. Par conséquent, l'organe de distribution 2 représenté sur les figures peut être au choix une pompe ou une valve. L'organe de distribution 2 comprend un corps 21 définissant une entrée 22 au niveau duquel peut être raccordé un tube-plongeur 23 qui s'étend à l'intérieur du récipient 1 jusqu'au niveau de son fond. Le corps 21 comprend, à son extrémité opposée à l'entrée 22, une collerette 24 qui fait saillie vers l'extérieur. L'organe de distribution comprend également une tige d'actionnement 25 qui est déplaçable en va-et-vient à l'intérieur du corps 21 qui forme une chambre de produit fluide 20. Cette tige d'actionnement 25 entraîne un élément (non visible), qui peut être un piston dans le cas d'une pompe ou une soupape dans le cas d'une valve, et dont le but est de faire varier le volume de la chambre de produit fluide 20. Entre deux actionnements de la tige 25, la chambre 20 est pleine de produit fluide.  The present invention applies to all dispensing members such as pumps or valves. Therefore, the dispensing member 2 shown in the figures can be either a pump or a valve. The dispensing member 2 comprises a body 21 defining an inlet 22 at which can be connected a dip tube 23 which extends inside the container 1 to the level of its bottom. The body 21 comprises, at its end opposite the inlet 22, a flange 24 which protrudes outwards. The dispensing member also comprises an actuating rod 25 which is movable back and forth inside the body 21 which forms a fluid product chamber 20. This actuating rod 25 drives an element (not visible ), which may be a piston in the case of a pump or a valve in the case of a valve, and whose purpose is to vary the volume of the fluid chamber 20. Between two actuations of the rod 25 the chamber 20 is full of fluid product.
Le corps 21 de l'organe de distribution 2 s'étend à l'intérieur du col 1 1 de manière à définir entre eux un espace annulaire sensiblement cylindrique E qui est délimité par la paroi interne 14 du col et la paroi externe du corps 21 . Cet espace annulaire E est délimité dans sa partie haute par le joint de col 35 et est ouvert dans sa partie basse de manière à communiquer directement avec l'intérieur du réservoir. Traditionnellement, cet espace annulaire cylindrique E n'a aucune fonction particulière et reste vide.  The body 21 of the dispensing member 2 extends inside the neck 1 1 so as to define between them a substantially cylindrical annular space E which is delimited by the inner wall 14 of the neck and the outer wall of the body 21 . This annular space E is delimited in its upper part by the neck seal 35 and is open in its lower part so as to communicate directly with the inside of the tank. Traditionally, this cylindrical annular space E has no particular function and remains empty.
Le poussoir 5 est monté sur l'extrémité supérieure de la tige d'actionnement 25. Dans l'exemple représenté, le poussoir 5 forme une surface d'appui 51 , une tubulure de raccordement 52 engagé sur la tige 25, et un conduit interne 53 qui relie un orifice de distribution 54, par exemple sous la forme d'un gicleur.  The pusher 5 is mounted on the upper end of the actuating rod 25. In the example shown, the pusher 5 forms a bearing surface 51, a connecting pipe 52 engaged on the rod 25, and an internal conduit 53 which connects a dispensing orifice 54, for example in the form of a nozzle.
Le fonctionnement d'un tel organe de distribution est très simple et bien connu : il suffit d'appuyer sur la surface d'appui 51 du poussoir pour déplacer la tige d'actionnement 25 dans le corps 21 , ce qui a pour effet de distribuer une quantité de produit fluide dosée ou non à travers la tige d'actionnement 25 jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution 54. The operation of such a dispensing member is very simple and well known: it suffices to press on the bearing surface 51 of the pusher to move the actuating rod 25 in the body 21, which has the effect of distributing a quantity of fluid product, dosed or not, through the actuating rod 25 to the dispensing orifice 54.
Les moyens de fixation 3, 4 se présentent ici sous la forme d'une bague de fixation 3 associée à une frette de verrouillage 4. La bague 3 forme un logement de réception 31 pour la collerette 24 du corps 21 et forme également une jupe d'accrochage 33 engagée autour du renfort 13 col. Le logement est relié à la jupe par un plateau annulaire 32. Pour réaliser une fixation étanche sur le col, les moyens de fixation comprennent avantageusement un joint de col 35 destiné à être comprimé entre le plateau 32 et le col 1 1 . Il s'agit là d'un exemple de réalisation non limitatif, car les moyens de fixation peuvent également se présenter sous la forme d'une bague à sertir ou à encliqueter. La forme particulière des moyens de fixation n'est pas critique pour la présente invention.  The fixing means 3, 4 are here in the form of a fixing ring 3 associated with a locking ring 4. The ring 3 forms a receiving housing 31 for the flange 24 of the body 21 and also forms a skirt. cling 33 engaged around the reinforcement 13 col. The housing is connected to the skirt by an annular plate 32. To achieve a tight fastening on the neck, the fixing means advantageously comprise a neck gasket 35 intended to be compressed between the plate 32 and the neck 1 January. This is an example of non-limiting embodiment, because the fastening means may also be in the form of a crimp ring or snap. The particular form of the fastening means is not critical to the present invention.
Tout ceci est tout à fait classique pour une pompe ou une valve dans le domaine de la cosmétique, de la parfumerie ou encore de la pharmacie.  All this is quite conventional for a pump or a valve in the field of cosmetics, perfumery or pharmacy.
Selon l'invention, on se sert de cet espace annulaire E pour y loger une ou plusieurs source(s) de rayonnement 61 apte(s) à émettre un rayonnement dans une certaine direction. La source de rayonnement 61 peut émettre dans le spectre du visible de manière à constituer une source lumineuse. Elle peut également émettre dans des spectres non visibles. Le rayonnement de la source a par exemple pour but d'éclairer, illuminer, modifier, stabiliser, stériliser, décontaminer les composants et/ou le produit fluide. La source lumineuse 61 peut par exemple rayonner à travers le corps 21 de l'organe de distribution de manière à irradier ou illuminer le contenu de la chambre de produit fluide 20. Bien entendu, pour cela, il faut que le corps 21 soit réalisé en un matériau transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source 61 . Le rayonnement émis par la source peut par exemple avoir un effet sur le produit fluide stocké dans la chambre 20 : le rayonnement peut modifier les propriétés du produit fluide, ou encore augmenter sa stabilité. Le rayonnement émis par la source 61 peut également avoir un simple effet d'illumination de manière à illuminer l'organe de distribution 2. On peut également imaginer que la source de rayonnement 61 rayonne à travers le col 1 1 du récipient, qui doit alors être réalisé en un matériau transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source. L'illumination du col 1 1 peut par exemple servir à illuminer le reste du récipient. On peut également prévoir que la bague de fixation 3 et/ou la frette de verrouillage 4 sont réalisées en un matériau transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source 61 . Le joint 35 peut également être réalisé en un matériau transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source, de sorte que le rayonnement peut traverser le joint 35 et le plateau 32 de manière à illuminer au moins une partie du poussoir 5. En d'autres termes, le rayonnement émis par la source 61 peut avoir un effet d'éclairage d'un ou de plusieurs élément(s) constitutif(s) du distributeur et/ou de traitement du produit fluide distribué par le distributeur. According to the invention, this annular space E is used to house one or more radiation source (s) 61 capable of emitting radiation in a certain direction. The radiation source 61 can emit in the visible spectrum so as to constitute a light source. It can also emit in non-visible spectra. For example, the radiation of the source is intended to illuminate, illuminate, modify, stabilize, sterilize, decontaminate the components and / or the fluid product. The light source 61 may for example radiate through the body 21 of the dispensing member so as to irradiate or illuminate the contents of the fluid chamber 20. Of course, for this, it is necessary that the body 21 is made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61. The radiation emitted by the source may, for example, have an effect on the fluid product stored in the chamber 20: the radiation may modify the properties of the fluid product, or even increase its stability. The radiation emitted by the source 61 may also have a simple illumination effect so as to illuminate the distribution member 2. It can also be imagined that the radiation source 61 radiates through the neck 1 1 of the container, which must then be made of a transparent material or translucent radiation source. The illumination of the neck 1 1 may for example be used to illuminate the rest of the container. It is also possible for the fixing ring 3 and / or the locking band 4 to be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61. The seal 35 can also be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source, so that the radiation can pass through the seal 35 and the plate 32 so as to illuminate at least part of the pusher 5. In other words , the radiation emitted by the source 61 may have a lighting effect of one or more constitutive element (s) of the dispenser and / or treatment of the fluid dispensed by the dispenser.
Selon une forme de réalisation pratique, la source de rayonnement peut être une diode électroluminescente 61 à laquelle sont associés une batterie d'alimentation 62 et éventuellement un circuit électronique de commande 63. L'alimentation de la source peut par exemple être déclenchée et arrêtée par l'actionnement du poussoir 5, ou encore par le retrait et le repositionnement d'un capot venant coiffer le poussoir 5 et/ou la frette de verrouillage 4. La source de rayonnement 61 , sa batterie 62 ainsi que son circuit électronique 63 peuvent être montés dans le manchon 6 qui présente avantageusement une configuration cylindrique. Ainsi, le manchon 6 peut être engagé dans l'espace annulaire cylindrique E, en prise autour du corps 21 et/ou avec la paroi interne 14 du col 1 1 . Le manchon 6 peut également être réalisé de manière intégrée au joint de col 35. Dans le mode de réalisation de la figure 1 , le manchon 6 est engagé en force autour du corps 21 jusqu'à venir en contact du joint de col 35. Son montage est donc très facile.  According to a practical embodiment, the radiation source may be a light emitting diode 61 to which a battery pack 62 and possibly an electronic control circuit 63 are associated. The power supply of the source may for example be triggered and stopped by the actuation of the pusher 5, or by the removal and repositioning of a cap to cap the pusher 5 and / or the locking ring 4. The radiation source 61, its battery 62 and its electronic circuit 63 may be mounted in the sleeve 6 which advantageously has a cylindrical configuration. Thus, the sleeve 6 can be engaged in the cylindrical annular space E, engaged around the body 21 and / or with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1. The sleeve 6 may also be integrally formed at the neck seal 35. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the sleeve 6 is engaged in force around the body 21 until it comes into contact with the neck seal 35. Its editing is very easy.
On se référera maintenant à la figure 3 qui montre un deuxième mode de réalisation dans lequel la source de rayonnement 61 est montée dans un manchon 6' qui est solidaire de la bague de fixation 3'. Pour cela, la bague 3' et le manchon 6' forment ensemble des moyens d'encliquetage complémentaires 35, 65. A la place de ces moyens d'encliquetage, on peut également envisager de réaliser le manchon 6' de manière monobloc avec la bague de fixation 3'. On peut également remarquer que la bague de fixation 3' forme une fenêtre 36 juste au-dessus de la source de rayonnement 61 de sorte que le rayonnement peut diffuser librement par la fenêtre 36 vers le haut en direction du poussoir 5, et plus particulièrement en direction de l'orifice de distribution 54. Ainsi, le produit fluide distribué à travers l'orifice 54, avantageusement sous forme pulvérisée, peut être illuminé par le rayonnement issu de la source 61 . A la place de la fenêtre 36, on peut également prévoir que la bague de fixation 3' soit réalisée en un matériau transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source 61 . Dans ce mode de réalisation, le manchon 6' est disposé dans l'espace annulaire E, sans être en prise ni avec le corps 21 ni avec la paroi interne 14 du col 1 1 . Referring now to Figure 3 which shows a second embodiment in which the radiation source 61 is mounted in a sleeve 6 'which is integral with the fixing ring 3'. For this, the ring 3 'and the sleeve 6' together form complementary locking means 35, 65. In place of these latching means, it is possible to also consider making the sleeve 6 'integrally with the fixing ring 3'. It may also be noted that the fixing ring 3 'forms a window 36 just above the radiation source 61 so that the radiation can diffuse freely through the window 36 upwards in the direction of the pusher 5, and more particularly in direction of the dispensing orifice 54. Thus, the fluid dispensed through the orifice 54, advantageously in pulverized form, can be illuminated by the radiation coming from the source 61. In place of the window 36, it is also possible for the fixing ring 3 'to be made of a material that is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source 61. In this embodiment, the sleeve 6 'is disposed in the annular space E, without being in engagement with the body 21 or with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1.
Sur la figure 4, le manchon 6" est en prise avec la paroi interne 14 du col 1 1 en définissant un petit interstice avec le corps 21 . La source de rayonnement 61 est ici orientée vers le bas vers l'intérieur du récipient, de manière à pouvoir éliminer son contenu. La source 61 peut également éclairer le produit fluide à l'intérieur du corps 21 , lorsque celui-ci est réalisé en un matériau translucide ou transparent aux rayons de la source 61 .  In FIG. 4, the sleeve 6 "is in engagement with the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 1, defining a small gap with the body 21. The radiation source 61 is here directed downwards towards the inside of the container, The source 61 can also illuminate the fluid inside the body 21, when the latter is made of a translucent material or transparent to the rays of the source 61.
Dans les trois modes de réalisation, la source de rayonnement 61 (ou les sources de rayonnement 61 ) est logée dans l'espace annulaire cylindrique E défini entre le corps 21 de l'organe de distribution et la paroi interne 14 du col 1 1 . Le positionnement de la source de rayonnement à l'intérieur de cet espace E permet d'illuminer ou d'irradier n'importe quelle partie ou endroit du distributeur, sans pour autant compliquer sa conception, nuire à son esthétisme ou le priver d'une quelconque fonction.  In the three embodiments, the radiation source 61 (or the radiation sources 61) is housed in the cylindrical annular space E defined between the body 21 of the dispenser member and the inner wall 14 of the neck 1 January. The positioning of the radiation source inside this space E makes it possible to illuminate or irradiate any part or location of the dispenser, without complicating its design, damaging its aesthetics or depriving it of a any function.

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1 . - Distributeur de produit fluide comprenant : 1. - Fluid product dispenser comprising:
- un réservoir de produit fluide (1 ) comprenant un col (1 1 ) définissant une ouverture (12),  a fluid product reservoir (1) comprising a neck (1 1) defining an opening (12),
- un organe de distribution (2), tel qu'une pompe ou une valve, 5 comprenant un corps (21 ) qui est maintenu fixement dans l'ouverture  a dispensing member (2), such as a pump or a valve, comprising a body (21) which is fixedly held in the opening
(12) du réservoir (1 ) en définissant un espace annulaire (E) entre le col (1 1 ) et le corps (21 ),  (12) of the reservoir (1) by defining an annular space (E) between the neck (1 1) and the body (21),
caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une source de rayonnement (61 ) est disposée dans l'espace annulaire (E).  characterized in that at least one radiation source (61) is disposed in the annular space (E).
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2. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel la source de rayonnement (61 ) est solidaire du corps (21 ) de l'organe de distribution (2). 5 2. - Fluid dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the radiation source (61) is integral with the body (21) of the dispensing member (2). 5
3.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel la source de rayonnement (61 ) est solidaire du col (1 1 ) du réservoir. 3.- fluid dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the radiation source (61) is integral with the neck (1 1) of the reservoir.
4.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 , dans0 lequel l'organe de distribution (2) comprend des moyens de fixation (3 ; 4. Fluid dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing member (2) comprises fastening means (3;
3', 4) pour maintenir le corps (21 ) dans l'ouverture (12) du réservoir, la source de rayonnement (61 ) étant solidaire des moyens de fixation (3 ; 3', 4).  3 ', 4) for holding the body (21) in the opening (12) of the reservoir, the radiation source (61) being integral with the fixing means (3; 3', 4).
5 5.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 2, 3 ou 4, dans lequel la source de rayonnement (61 ) est montée dans un manchon (6 ; 6' ; 6") engagé dans l'ouverture (12) du col (1 1 ) autour du corps (21 ) de l'organe de distribution (2). 5. A fluid dispenser according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein the radiation source (61) is mounted in a sleeve (6; 6 '; 6 ") engaged in the opening (12) of the neck. (1 1) around the body (21) of the dispensing member (2).
6. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication précédente, dans lequel le corps (21 ) de l'organe de distribution (2) est transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ), le corps définissant une chambre de produit fluide (20) qui est soumise au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ) à travers le corps (21 ). 6. - Fluid dispenser according to the preceding claim, wherein the body (21) of the dispensing member (2) is transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source (61), the body defining a product chamber fluid (20) which is irradiated with the radiation source (61) through the body (21).
7. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 5, dans lequel les moyens de fixation (3 ; 3', 4) sont au moins partiellement transparents ou translucides au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ). 7. - Fluid dispenser according to claim 5, wherein the fixing means (3; 3 ', 4) are at least partially transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source (61).
8. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la source de rayonnement (61 ) comprend une diode électroluminescente, associée à une batterie d'alimentation (62) et éventuellement à un circuit électronique (63). 8. - fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the radiation source (61) comprises a light emitting diode, associated with a battery (62) and optionally an electronic circuit (63).
9. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le récipient est au moins partiellement transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ), la source de rayonnement (61 ) étant orientée de manière à rayonner dans le récipient (1 ). 9. - fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the container is at least partially transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source (61), the radiation source (61) being oriented so as to radiate into the container (1).
10. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le col (1 1 ) est au moins partiellement transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ), la source de rayonnement (61 ) étant orientée vers le col (1 1 ) du récipient. 10. - fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the neck (1 1) is at least partially transparent or translucent to the radiation of the radiation source (61), the radiation source (61) being oriented towards the neck (1 1) of the container.
1 1 . - Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le corps (21 ) est au moins partiellement transparent ou translucide au rayonnement de la source de rayonnement (61 ), la source de rayonnement (61 ) étant orientée vers le corps (21 ) de l'organe de distribution. 1 1. Fluid product dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (21) is at least partially transparent or translucent to the radiation of the source. radiation source (61) being directed towards the body (21) of the dispenser member.
12.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la source de rayonnement (61 ) est orientée hors de l'ouverture (12). 12. A fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the radiation source (61) is oriented out of the opening (12).
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