EP2752250A1 - Tube pliable avec pompe distributrice et son procédé de fabrication - Google Patents

Tube pliable avec pompe distributrice et son procédé de fabrication Download PDF

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EP2752250A1
EP2752250A1 EP13250003.4A EP13250003A EP2752250A1 EP 2752250 A1 EP2752250 A1 EP 2752250A1 EP 13250003 A EP13250003 A EP 13250003A EP 2752250 A1 EP2752250 A1 EP 2752250A1
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • 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
    • B65D83/60—Contents and propellant separated
    • B65D83/62—Contents and propellant separated by membrane, bag, or the like
    • 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
    • B05B11/02—Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
    • B05B11/026—Membranes separating the content remaining in the container from the atmospheric air to compensate underpressure inside the container
    • 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
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container

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  • the invention relates to dispensers for gels or viscous liquids, particularly to collapsible tubes with pump caps.
  • Collapsible tubes are extensively applied to serve as packaging containers for cleansing cream, toothpaste and cosmetics. Because these products are of single-use daily necessities, such collapsible tubes are in great demand.
  • Collapsible tubes can be simply pressed with a hand, but they are not very suitable for high-priced skincare products because a given quantity is hard to be obtained by a hand-press operation to a collapsible tube. It will cause waste when pressing too much. Besides, a liquid product held in a collapsible tube tends to rot because a frequently opened cap of collapsible tube is easy to cause microorganism breeding.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a collapsible tube with a dispenser pump, which allows a user to access the liquid content by a pressing operation. Not only can a given quantity be obtained, the valve of the pump assembly can also enhance a sealing effect to prevent the liquid content from polluting.
  • the collapsible tube of the invention is composed of a soft tube and a pump assembly.
  • the soft tube has a tube body with a storing room and a connecting end with a first engagement portion.
  • the pump assembly has a pressing head with a nozzle and a pump body with a second engagement portion.
  • the pump body is disposed in the storing room and the first engagement portion firmly engages with the second engagement portion.
  • the invention provides a method for manufacturing a collapsible tube with a dispenser pump.
  • the method includes the steps of:
  • the soft tube and the connecting end are integrally formed into a single piece.
  • the connecting end further includes a blocking portion, the bump body is formed with a flange portion, and the flange portion abuts against the blocking portion.
  • the connecting end further includes a receiving space for receiving the pressing head and providing a reciprocating action compartment.
  • a cap is optionally added, the connecting end is formed with a third engagement portion for engaging with a fourth engagement portion of the cap.
  • FIG. 1 shows a collapsible tube 100 with a dispenser pump of the invention.
  • the collapsible tube 100 includes a soft tube 10 and a pump assembly 20.
  • the soft tube 10 includes a tube body 11 and a connecting end 12.
  • a storing room 111 is formed in the tube body 11 for storing a liquid material such as cream or gel.
  • the tube body 11 and the connecting end 12 is integrally formed into a single piece, for example, injection molding.
  • the tube body 11 and the connecting end 12 can be made of any suitable material, and polyethylene (PE) is preferable.
  • the connecting end includes a first engagement portion 122 for engaging with the pump assembly 20.
  • FIG. 1A shows the soft tube 10.
  • the soft tube 10 may be formed by one or more layers depending upon actual requirements. Different layers may be identical or different in material.
  • FIG. 1A depicts the soft tube 10 composed of two layers, namely, a first layer 11a and a second layer 11b.
  • the pump assembly 20 includes a pressing head 21 and a pump body 22.
  • the pressing head 21 is provided with a nozzle 211. When the pressing head 21 is depressed, the pump assembly 20 will draw the liquid content in the storing room 111 to drain away for being used.
  • a conventional collapsible tube is only provided with a single opening and a user must press the tube to drain the liquid content away through the opening. Once a user exerts a force unduly, the liquid content will be drained away overmuch. Furthermore, a plastic collapsible tube has elasticity, it will rebound after it has been pressed. The tube will suck the liquid content which has been drained away at the opening back into the tube while the tube is rebounding. Thus, the liquid content may rot due to microorganism breeding. Therefore, the invention provides a collapsible tube 100 with a dispenser pump, so that a user can access the liquid content by a pressing operation. Not only can a given quantity be obtained, the valve 23 of the pump assembly 20 can also enhance a sealing effect to prevent the liquid content from polluting.
  • the soft tube 10 and the connecting end 12 are integrally formed into a single piece.
  • the connecting end 12 includes a first engagement portion 122 and the pump body 22 has a second engagement portion 221.
  • the bump body 22 is disposed in the storing room 111 by the engagement of the first engagement portion 122 and the second engagement portion 221.
  • an additional element or process is not necessary to secure the bump assembly 20. This can simplify the manufacturing process and reduce the manufacturing costs.
  • the connecting end 12 further includes a blocking portion 123.
  • the bump body 22 is formed with a flange portion 222.
  • the flange portion 222 can abut against the blocking portion 123 to firmly secure the bump assembly 20 and the soft tube 10.
  • the connecting end 12 further includes a receiving space 121 for receiving the pressing head 21 and providing a reciprocating action compartment.
  • FIG. 2 shows the collapsible tube 100.
  • the invention may further include a cap 30.
  • the connecting end 12 is formed with a third engagement portion 124 for engaging with a fourth engagement portion 31 of the cap 30.
  • the nozzle 211 can keep moist and prevent pollution of dust.
  • the liquid content can be filled into the soft tube 10 through a filling aperture 112.
  • the filling aperture 112 will be sealed up after the liquid content has fully filled.
  • the first engagement portion 122 is further formed with a guiding slant 1221 and a hook portion 1222.
  • the guiding slant 1221 can guide the second engagement portion 221 of the bump assembly 20 to slide into the connecting end 12 and the hook portion 1222 can withhold the second engagement portion 221, so that the pump assembly 20 can be firmly installed in the soft tube 10.
  • FIG. 4 shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method of the invention.
  • the method includes the steps of:
  • the soft tube 10 and the connecting end 12 are integrally formed into a single piece.
  • the connecting end 12 further includes a blocking portion 123.
  • the bump body 22 is formed with a flange portion 222. The flange portion 222 can abut against the blocking portion 123 to firmly secure the bump assembly 20 and the soft tube 10.
  • the connecting end 12 further includes a receiving space 121 for receiving the pressing head 21 and providing a reciprocating action compartment.
  • the invention may further include a cap 30.
  • the connecting end 12 is formed with a third engagement portion 124 for engaging with a fourth engagement portion 31 of the cap 30.
  • the nozzle 211 can keep moist and prevent pollution of dust.
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JP2016159946A (ja) * 2015-02-27 2016-09-05 株式会社吉野工業所 液体吐出ポンプ装置及び液体吐出ポンプ装置のノズル構造

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EP0622311A2 (fr) * 1993-04-30 1994-11-02 Shinko Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha Bouteille de pulvérisation de liquides
FR2710036A1 (fr) * 1993-09-17 1995-03-24 Sivel Conditionnement composé d'un récipient rigide à l'intérieur duquel est monté un récipient déformable contenant un produit délivré par doses à l'aide d'une pompe.
DE9321517U1 (de) * 1992-11-23 1998-12-24 Hygiene Technik Inc Flüssigkeitsspender
WO2005016551A1 (fr) * 2003-08-05 2005-02-24 Seaquist Perfect Dispensing Gmbh Emballage de distribution
EP2243557A1 (fr) * 2009-04-20 2010-10-27 Lumson S.p.A. Dispositif pour contenir des substances fluides de manière étanche à l'air et pour les délivrer
WO2011013876A1 (fr) * 2009-07-31 2011-02-03 (주)연우 Contenant en tube de carton pouvant être rechargé d'un contenu

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DE9321517U1 (de) * 1992-11-23 1998-12-24 Hygiene Technik Inc Flüssigkeitsspender
EP0622311A2 (fr) * 1993-04-30 1994-11-02 Shinko Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha Bouteille de pulvérisation de liquides
FR2710036A1 (fr) * 1993-09-17 1995-03-24 Sivel Conditionnement composé d'un récipient rigide à l'intérieur duquel est monté un récipient déformable contenant un produit délivré par doses à l'aide d'une pompe.
WO2005016551A1 (fr) * 2003-08-05 2005-02-24 Seaquist Perfect Dispensing Gmbh Emballage de distribution
EP2243557A1 (fr) * 2009-04-20 2010-10-27 Lumson S.p.A. Dispositif pour contenir des substances fluides de manière étanche à l'air et pour les délivrer
WO2011013876A1 (fr) * 2009-07-31 2011-02-03 (주)연우 Contenant en tube de carton pouvant être rechargé d'un contenu

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JP2016159946A (ja) * 2015-02-27 2016-09-05 株式会社吉野工業所 液体吐出ポンプ装置及び液体吐出ポンプ装置のノズル構造

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