EP2869934A2 - Tête de distribution et dispositif de distribution - Google Patents

Tête de distribution et dispositif de distribution

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EP2869934A2
EP2869934A2 EP13741972.7A EP13741972A EP2869934A2 EP 2869934 A2 EP2869934 A2 EP 2869934A2 EP 13741972 A EP13741972 A EP 13741972A EP 2869934 A2 EP2869934 A2 EP 2869934A2
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dispensing
dispensing head
outlet
valve
product
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Reinhard Neuhaus
Ralf Jordan
Detlef Schmitz
Swen Barenhoff
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Aptar Dortmund GmbH
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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
    • B65D83/16—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
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • 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
    • B65D83/16—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
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container comprising a cantilevered actuator element, e.g. a lever pivoting about a living hinge
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • 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
    • B05B11/1097—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 with means for sucking back the liquid or other fluent material in the nozzle after a dispensing stroke
    • 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
    • B65D83/34—Cleaning or preventing clogging of the discharge passage
    • B65D83/345—Anti-clogging means for outlets

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  • the present invention relates to a dispensing head for a preferably cosmetic product according to the preamble of claim 1, a dispensing device with such dispensing head according to the preamble of claim 14 and a use of a dispensing head according to the preamble of claim 15.
  • dispenser device is to be understood in the present invention, in particular a dispensing head, which is preferably attached to a container or its dispensing valve or to a hand-operated pump or attachable. In particular, it may also be a pressure vessel, a dispenser pump or the like.
  • the dispenser preferably serves for the non-spraying dispensing or dispensing of a preferably cosmetic product. However, it can also be a metering pump or hand-operated pump or any other dispensing device, such as a container, spray head, dispenser or the like, in particular for a cosmetic product.
  • a dispensing device and a dispensing head in particular for a cosmetic products.
  • an associated dispensing valve By depressing the dispensing head, an associated dispensing valve is opened and the dispensed product can exit through an outlet space and through a downstream outlet valve.
  • the volume of the outlet space is initially reduced upon actuation of the dispensing head and increased again after the actuation has ended, in particular after the dispensing valve has been closed, so that the product returns from the outlet or outlet valve is sucked back into the outlet space.
  • product is to be understood in particular also liquids, suspensions and fluids, possibly with gas phases.
  • the product may be dispensed as a paste, jet or mist or otherwise, especially as a foam or gel.
  • the dispenser is used for a cosmetic product.
  • cosmetic product in a narrower sense cosmetics, hair spray, hair lacquer, deodorant, shaving cream, paint spray, sunscreen or skin care products, generally means for beauty care, o. The like.
  • cosmetic product in a narrower sense cosmetics, hair spray, hair lacquer, deodorant, shaving cream, paint spray, sunscreen or skin care products, generally means for beauty care, o. The like.
  • the product may also be detergents or lubricants or other household agents, for example air fresheners, and in particular also other technical products, such as rust remover or the like.
  • the following is often only spoken of cosmetic product.
  • foaming or foamed products such as shaving cream, or donor pumps
  • This problem is particularly blatant with shaving foam or the like, but also occurs in non-foamed or non-intumescent products and can in particular lead to undesirable contamination of the dispensing devices.
  • WO 2007/104561 A2 discloses a dispensing device.
  • the dispenser has a dispensing head with an outlet space and a downstream outlet valve for preventing a subsequent escape of products. By depressing the dispensing head, the latter can open an associated dispensing valve of the dispensing device via a connection section, so that the product can be dispensed from the dispensing valve via the outlet chamber and the outlet valve.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide an improved dispensing head and an improved dispensing device and a use, so that a NachJeumen or dripping of product after completion of an operation of the dispensing head or the dispensing device can be avoided or (further) minimized.
  • One aspect of the present invention is that the volume of the outlet space is reduced and / or when the dispensing head or dispensing valve is actuated upon actuation of the dispensing head or dispensing valve, to retain and / or suck in the outlet space after actuation or closing of the dispensing valve, or to create a certain negative pressure in the outlet space.
  • the dripping or re-foaming of product out of the outlet or outlet space to the outside, in particular via the outlet element can be avoided or at least minimized.
  • the dispensing head preferably has an outlet element which is assigned to the outlet space on the outlet side.
  • the outlet element is in particular a preferably automatically closing outlet valve.
  • this outlet valve opens automatically in the presence of a certain product pressure in the outlet space and / or preferably closes automatically when it falls below this or another pressure.
  • the dispensing device or the dispensing head may also have a nozzle or opening as an outlet. If necessary, the outlet valve can also form a nozzle.
  • a particularly elastic deformation of a wall of the outlet space is provided.
  • the wall is pressed upon actuation of the dispensing head and here reduced by the volume of the outlet space. After completion of the operation, the wall, in particular due to elastic recovery, preferably as automatically, assume the original shape again, thereby increasing the outlet again.
  • connection section can in particular be coupled in an axially movable manner to the connection space and be resiliently prestressed to the dispensing valve and / or into a position enlarging the outlet space. This also allows easy production and / or safe operation.
  • the preferred increase in the volume of the outlet space after closing the dispensing valve may result in that which is downstream of the outlet space Exhaust valve closes faster because the pressure in the outlet space decreases faster than at constant volume of the outlet space.
  • product located in the outlet space after closing the dispensing valve can still be re-foamed, and this resulting volume can be absorbed by the enlarged volume of the outlet space.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic section of a proposed dispensing device with a container and with a proposed dispensing head according to a first embodiment in the unactuated state.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic section of the dispensing head in partially actuated
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective, exploded view of the dispensing head
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic section of a proposed dispensing head according to a second embodiment in the unactuated state
  • Fig. 5 is a schematic section of the dispensing head according to the second
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective exploded view of the dispensing head according to the second embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a terminal portion of the dispensing head according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic, enlarged partial section of a dispensing head in FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic, enlarged partial section of a dispensing head in FIG.
  • Fig. 1 1 is a schematic, enlarged partial section of a dispensing head in
  • Fig. 12 is a schematic section of a proposed dispensing head according to a seventh embodiment
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a terminal portion of the dispensing head according to the seventh embodiment.
  • Fig. 14 is a schematic section of a proposed dispensing head according to an eighth embodiment.
  • Fig. 15 is a perspective view of a terminal portion of the dispensing head according to the eighth embodiment.
  • a proposed dispensing device 1 shows in a schematic section a proposed dispensing device 1, which preferably has a proposed dispensing head 6 for dispensing a product 2 in the sense mentioned at the outset, for example a lotion.
  • the product 2 may be more viscous than water or possibly even pasty.
  • the product 2 may also form a foam or gel.
  • the product 2 may also contain gas in liquid and / or other form.
  • the dispenser 1 is designed for non-spraying delivery of the product 2.
  • a sparkling output is also possible.
  • an output of the product 2 takes place as a foam, preferably as a shaving foam or the like.
  • the liquid 2 is in particular designed to be self-foaming and / or is foamed during dispensing.
  • the product 2 can basically also be dispensed in the non-foamed state and, in particular, also be non-frothing.
  • the product 2 foams only very slightly, so that the foaming, for example, only slightly increases the volume, but substantially maintains a liquid or pasty consistency in dispensing.
  • any other delivery of the product 2 - possibly also as a pasty mass, as a gel, as a drop, as a jet or as a spray - in question.
  • the dispensing device 1 is preferably provided or connected to a reservoir, in particular a container 3, for the liquid 2 to be dispensed.
  • the reservoir can thus form part of the dispensing device 1 or can be connected or connectable to it.
  • the reservoir is designed as a preferably rigid container 3, in particular as a pressure vessel.
  • the container 3 is in particular elongate and / or cylindrical and / or rigid - particularly preferably designed as a metallic can - for the liquid 2.
  • the liquid 2 in the reservoir is preferably either pressurizable or under pressure.
  • the container 3 or the liquid 2 contains a suitable propellant, preferably a volatile and / or flammable propellant, compressed gas and / or carbon dioxide.
  • the dispensing device 1 can also form a pump or the like, which sucks the liquid 2, in particular, out of the container 3.
  • the dispensing device 1 or the container 3 preferably has-particularly preferably at the front-an only schematically indicated dispensing valve 4, to which the dispensing head 6 is connected or connectable. If necessary, the dispensing valve 4 may also be a metering valve or another valve device.
  • the dispensing device 1 preferably has a housing part 5, which is connected to the reservoir or container 3 or connectable, particularly preferably by clamping and / or latching it can be placed.
  • the housing part 5 is connected to the dispensing head 6 or formed by this.
  • the dispensing head 6 or a head section 7 of the dispensing head 6 can be pressed down or tilted downwards, particularly preferably by a corresponding - in particular elastically deformable - connection to or held by the housing part 5.
  • a corresponding - in particular elastically deformable - connection to or held by the housing part 5.
  • other constructive solutions are possible.
  • the head section 7 preferably extends at least substantially horizontally and / or starting from an outlet 10 or an edge of the housing part 5 or dispensing head 6 toward the center, in particular via the dispensing valve 4.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 preferably has a connection section 8, which extends to the dispensing valve 4 and in particular serves to actuate the dispensing valve 4 and / or a fluidic connection of the dispensing head 6 to the valve 4.
  • the connecting section 8 is particularly preferably movable or depressible in order to actuate or open the associated or connected dispensing valve 4.
  • Fig. 1 shows the unactuated state.
  • the dispensing device or the dispensing head 6 has an outlet chamber 9 and preferably a downstream outlet element 10A.
  • the outlet space 9 serves to receive product 2, which is dispensed upon actuation of the dispensing valve 4. Further, the outlet space 9 serves in particular a line of the received product to the outlet 10 and the outlet element 10A.
  • the outlet chamber 9 preferably has a delivery channel 9A, which is formed in particular in the connection section 8, and for example at least substantially vertically in the representation of FIG. 1 extends, and / or a connection channel 9B, in particular transversely thereto and / or Head portion 7 and at least substantially horizontally in the representation of FIG. 1 runs on.
  • connection channel 9B connects the delivery channel 9A with the outlet 10 and the optional outlet element 10A, respectively.
  • the housing part 5 and the dispensing head 6 are preferably integrally formed with each other, in particular wherein the housing part 5 the dispensing head 6 tilted or depressible holds, for example via a film hinge or other particularly elastically deformable connecting portion.
  • the housing part 5 or the dispensing head 6 is preferably injection-molded or made of plastic.
  • the dispensing head 6 preferably has, as the outlet-side outlet element 10A, a valve, which in particular forms an outlet valve, so that most often referred to below as the outlet valve.
  • the outlet element 10A or outlet valve preferably closes the outlet 10 or connection channel 9B on the outlet side. It should be noted that the outlet valve can also close off the delivery channel 9A on the outlet side. In this case, the connecting channel 9B may therefore be dispensed with or formed by the delivery channel 9A.
  • the outlet valve preferably forms an assembly, which is installed in particular prefabricated.
  • the outlet valve is held or received by a recess or receptacle in the head section 7.
  • the exhaust valve is latching or clamping of the recording receivable or halterbar.
  • the outlet valve can be inserted at least partially into the receptacle.
  • the outlet valve can also be attached to the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 or outlet 10 by gluing, welding or in any other suitable manner.
  • no nozzle, no further channel or the like adjoins the outlet element 10A or outlet valve or its valve element.
  • the outlet element 10A or outlet valve opens "into the open".
  • the product 2 can preferably be directly taken up or used by a user (not shown).
  • the outlet element 10A or outlet valve may form or be integrated into a nozzle.
  • only one nozzle may be provided as the outlet element 10A instead of the outlet valve.
  • the outlet valve is designed as described in WO 2008/028619 A1 or in WO 2010/149264 A1.
  • the outlet valve is preferably designed such that it opens as a function of the pending product pressure, in particular when a predetermined minimum pressure is exceeded.
  • the dispensing valve 4 When the dispensing valve 4 is open, the dispensing pressure and thus the pending product pressure is higher than the minimum pressure, so that the outlet valve also opens for the desired product dispensing and production or dispensing of foam.
  • the wall 1 1 is formed relatively thin and / or arranged in a flat side or top of the dispensing head 6 and head portion 7 or forms them at least partially.
  • the dispensing head 6 preferably has an actuating element 12 which, in particular, can be pressed, deformed or pivoted to actuate the dispensing device 1 or the dispensing head 6.
  • the actuating element 12 is preferably held or mounted pivotably on the dispensing head 6 or its head portion 7.
  • Fig. 1 shows the dispensing device 1 and the dispensing head 6 in the non-actuated state. In particular, the actuating element 12 is not depressed. Accordingly, in particular, the discharge valve 4 is closed in this state.
  • the actuating element 12 In actuation of the dispensing device 1, the actuating element 12, in particular in a rear (the outlet 10 is in front) actuating region 12A is manually depressed or pushed down by a user, not shown, in the illustrated embodiment.
  • the actuating element 12 By depressing the actuating element 12 is pivoted and preferably first on the wall 1 1, to deform them or press into the outlet chamber 9 or connecting channel 9B.
  • the actuating element 12 preferably has a projection 2B assigned to the wall 11 in the illustrated example.
  • actuation or depression of the dispensing head 6, head section 7 or actuating element 12 preferably takes place in an actuating direction B, as indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2 by an arrow.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 is preferably tiltable about an axis extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the drawing of FIGS. 1 and 2, in particular under elastic deformation of a connecting region 5A.
  • Fig. 2 shows an intermediate state or only the dispensing head 6 at initial or partial actuation.
  • the actuator 12 is already depressed or pivoted down.
  • the wall 11 is already deformed or pressed.
  • the (initial or normal) volume of the outlet space 9 or connection channel 9B has been reduced.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 or the actuating element 12 is preferably further depressible. As a result of the further depression or tilting, the dispensing valve 4 is then opened, in particular by the connecting section 8 acting correspondingly on the dispensing valve 4.
  • the connection portion 8 with the dispensing valve 4 and a valve or connection element 13 of the dispensing valve 4 in particular by plugging - mechanically and / or fluidly connected.
  • the connecting element 13 is preferably formed in the illustrated example as a connecting piece. In particular, this embodiment or this illustration example is a male dispensing valve 4.
  • the product 2 which is preferably pressurized in the reservoir or container 3, can then flow, in particular via a riser 14 (see FIG. 1) and the opened dispensing valve 4, into the outlet space 9 or conveying channel 9A.
  • a riser 14 see FIG. 1
  • the opened dispensing valve 4 into the outlet space 9 or conveying channel 9A.
  • at least a first foaming of the product takes place in the outlet space 9 or conveying channel 9A.
  • a foaming device not shown (additionally or alternatively) may be provided.
  • the product 2 or the foam can be guided through a grid, not shown, and / or foamed by supplying gas or air (additionally or alternatively).
  • the pressurized product 2 can flow to the outlet 10 or, if present, the outlet valve or element 10A via the delivery channel 9A and the connection channel 9B.
  • the then acting on the exhaust valve pressure causes an opening of the exhaust valve, so that the desired output of the product 2 takes place.
  • the actuating element 12 or dispensing head 6 is preferably due to corresponding restoring forces, possibly also by an additional return means, such as a spring means 15, a provision in the starting position or unactuated position.
  • the head section 7 with the connec- tion section 8 thus moves back into the non-depressed starting position, ie upwards again against the direction of actuation B.
  • Next preferably also takes a provision of the actuating element 12 in its non-depressed position, ie back up.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head portion 7 has a corresponding spring means 15, for example a resilient web or the like, which biases the actuating member 12 in its non-depressed starting position and moved back again after releasing.
  • This spring section can be formed or formed, for example, on the head section 7 or actuating element 12, as indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the spring means 15 may also be a separate part, such as a spring.
  • the spring means 15 may be formed or supported by the wall 1 1, in particular when the wall 1 1 is formed such that it automatically returns by elastic recovery their initial position, in particular a non-depressed state assumes. As a result of this provision, the actuating element 12 can be raised again at the same time after it has been released.
  • the product delivery or foam generation ends, in particular, when the pressure or discharge pressure prevailing in the outlet chamber 9 drops below the minimum pressure, so that the outlet valve 10 closes again, in particular by elastic return. This is the case when the dispensing valve 4 - in particular by releasing or automatic reset of the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 - closes again and the pressure in the outlet chamber 9 drops below the minimum pressure.
  • the closed or closing exhaust valve prevents then that even in the product 2, such as foam o. The like., In an undesirable manner later emerge or can foam out.
  • the dispensing device 1 or the dispensing head 6, as proposed, has a (further) measure or device for avoiding or at least minimizing the subsequent escape of product 2 from the outlet 10 or outlet element 10A.
  • the volume of the outlet space 9 is (re) enlarged after completion of the actuation of the dispensing head 6 or after the closing of the dispensing valve 4 in order to retain or suck product 2 in the outlet space 9 located in the outlet space 9.
  • the proposed increase in volume it is also possible to temporarily form a negative pressure in the outlet space 9. Possibly.
  • product 2 from the outlet element 10 or a nozzle or the outlet valve can also be sucked back into the outlet space 9.
  • sticking or soiling of the outlet element 10 or the outlet A of the dispensing head 6 can be counteracted or prevented.
  • the volume of the outlet space 9 is increased (again) on termination of the actuation or after actuation. This is done in the first embodiment by appropriate provision or return movement of the pressed-in during the operation wall 1 1 in its initial position, ie in a particular less depressed or no longer depressed position.
  • the dispensing head 6 or the dispensing device 1 is preferably designed such that the restoring force of the head section 7 or connecting portion 8 and / or the closing force of the dispensing valve 4 (substantially) greater than the restoring force of the wall 1 1 and / or the spring means 15 is.
  • the wall 11 may also be designed in such a way that it returns (substantially) more slowly than the connection section 8.
  • the desired moving back of the connecting portion 8 and closing the discharge valve 4 before increasing the volume of the outlet chamber 9 or resetting the wall 1 1 is preferably by the closing force of the exhaust gas beventils 4 supported or achieved.
  • the valve or connection element 13 is namely biased by spring force into a closed position, in the illustration of FIG. 1 upwards.
  • the wall 1 1 is preferably formed so thin that the desired deformability is achieved.
  • the wall 11 may have a reduced wall thickness in a desired deformation region, for example a circular region, and / or be recessed or, for example, recessed on the outside.
  • 1 1 preferably in cross-section (transverse to the flow direction) is very flat and / or wide.
  • Fig. 3 shows the dispensing head 6 in a perspective, exploded view.
  • Fig. 3 shows the preferred relatively large-scale design of the deformable wall 1, which is characterized by an upper-side recess of the dispensing head 6 and head portion 7 to reduce the wall thickness and thus increase the deformability.
  • the associated outlet chamber 9 or connecting channel 9B is preferably correspondingly broad, as can be seen from the opening cross-section in the region of the outlet A when the outlet element 10 is removed.
  • Fig. 3 also illustrates that the (lower) housing part 5 and the dispensing head 6 and head section 7 preferably integrally formed and here via a preferably relatively thin-walled and / or film hinge-like connection region 5A over a limited peripheral region, in particular below the outlet 10 or Outlet member 10A, are interconnected.
  • the connecting region 5A preferably connects the preferably ring-like housing part 5 with a preferably at least substantially cylindrical jacket region 7A of the dispensing head 6 or head section 7.
  • the jacket region 7A preferably surrounds the centrally arranged connecting section 8.
  • the actuator 12 is, as already mentioned, preferably pivotally or tiltably held on the dispensing head 6 and head portion 7 or stored.
  • the pivot axis S is preferably arranged in the vicinity of the outlet 10 or outlet element 10A, in particular between the outlet A or outlet element 10 on the one hand, and the deformable wall 11 on the other hand.
  • the actuating region 12A is further spaced from the pivot axis S or arranged on the side opposite the outlet A. This results in a good leverage to deform with relatively low force when depressing the actuating element 12 on the actuating portion 12A, the wall 1 1 or can impress, in particular on the actuator 12 preferably attached or molded projection 12B.
  • the actuating element 12 is preferably latched onto the dispensing head 6 or head section 7.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 preferably has two bearing journals 7B, which can engage in corresponding bearing recesses 12C of the actuating element 12.
  • the actuating element 12 with its bearing recesses 12C can be latched onto the bearing journals 7B and can thus be connected in an articulated manner to the dispensing head 6.
  • other constructive solutions are possible.
  • a second embodiment of the proposed dispensing device 1 or of the proposed dispensing head 6 will be explained in more detail below with reference to the further figures. In particular, only essential differences or new aspects are discussed in more detail. The previous remarks and explanations therefore apply in particular supplementary or corresponding. It should also be noted that features and aspects of the individual embodiments can also be combined with one another as desired, but alternatively can also be implemented independently of one another.
  • Fig. 4 shows a schematic section of the dispensing head 6 according to the second embodiment in the non-actuated state.
  • Fig. 5 shows in a similar schematic section the dispensing head 6 in the actuated state.
  • Fig. 6 shows the dispensing head 6 in a perspective, exploded view obliquely from below.
  • Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the terminal portion 8 of the dispensing head 6 according to the second embodiment.
  • the proposed measure for the proposed variation of the volume of the outlet space 9 is preferably realized in that parts or portions of the outlet space 9 are movable relative to each other. In the exemplary embodiment, this is realized, in particular, in that the connection section 8 is in particular axially movable relative to the head section 7.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 or outlet chamber 9 or conveying channel 9A has a receiving section 16 for receiving or movably supporting or holding the connecting section 8.
  • This receiving portion 16 is formed in the second embodiment, for example, relatively similar to the terminal portion 8 of the first embodiment, but does not serve the (direct) receiving or storage of the connecting element 13 of the dispensing valve 4, but in the second embodiment, the inclusion of the connecting portion eighth
  • the connection section 8 can therefore also be regarded as a type of adapter for connecting the associated discharge valve 4.
  • connection section 8 is inserted into the receiving section 16.
  • connection section 8 has a through-hole 8D, which serves for a fluidic connection of the dispensing valve 4 to the dispensing head 6 or outlet chamber 9 and, in particular, extends or is assigned to the outlet chamber 9.
  • the conveying channel 9A continues in the receiving section 16 or head section 7 in particular axially.
  • connection portion 8 In the non-actuated state, ie not depressed dispensing head 6, the connection portion 8 is not completely inserted into the receiving portion 16, but from the outlet chamber 9 and the adjoining the head section 7 conveyor channel 9A (something) moved away, so that therebetween (enlarged ) Intermediate volume 17, which counts to the normal or initial or increased volume of the outlet space 9, as indicated in Fig. 4.
  • connection section 8 In order for the connection section 8 to assume the abovementioned, withdrawn state, the connection section 8 is preferably resiliently biased in the direction of the dispensing valve 4 or away from the head section 7 or in a direction enlarging the outlet space 9. In the representation example, this is a corresponding Biasing means 18 are provided which may be formed or arranged, for example, on the head section 7 and / or connection section 8.
  • the connecting section 8 preferably has a retaining plate 8A and / or at least one or more spring sections 8B, which form the biasing means 18 and are preferably arranged on the retaining plate 8A, as indicated schematically in particular in FIG.
  • the spring sections 8B preferably engage an end face of the receiving section 16 in order to bias the connecting section 8 toward the dispensing valve 4.
  • the dispensing head 6 or head section or receiving section 16 preferably has hook-like retaining arms 16A, between which the connecting section 8 or retaining plate 8A is held axially movable but axially limited.
  • the retaining arms 16A engage around and / or engage behind the retaining plate 8A.
  • the connection portion 8 is preferably captively connected to or held by the dispensing head 6 and the head portion 7 and receiving portion 16, respectively.
  • the actuating region 12A is here preferably formed directly on an upper side of the dispensing head 6 or head section 7, particularly preferably on the side facing away from the outlet 10.
  • the connecting section 8 will be against the force from the associated dispensing valve 4 (not shown here) (in particular by its closing force) of the biasing means 18 is pushed into the receiving portion 16 and thereby the intermediate volume 17 is reduced or completely closed (thus the volume of the outlet 9 is reduced or reduced accordingly) and further the discharge valve 4, not shown in Fig. 5 actuated by the operating portion 8 and opened.
  • the discharge valve 4 is preferably formed as a female valve.
  • the connection section 8 forms Preferably, a male adapter, which engages in the dispensing valve 4 or is or will.
  • an automatic reset is preferably carried out, in particular first the dispensing valve 4 closes and only afterwards or at least slightly offset in time, the intermediate volume 17 is formed again, ie the volume of the outlet 9 is increased again, or .,
  • the connecting portion 8 returns to its disengaged starting position, as shown in Fig. 4, returns.
  • the return movement of the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 takes place in particular by elastic return, in particular due to corresponding elastic properties of the connection region 5A and / or by other restoring means and / or by the closing force the discharge valve 4 and the restoring force of the biasing means 18th
  • the force of the biasing means 18 is preferably less than the restoring force or closing force of the dispensing valve 4 to ensure the desired sequence of closure of the dispensing valve 4 and only after that, disengagement of the connecting portion 8.
  • a sealing element 8C is preferably provided, which is arranged in particular at the connection portion 8 or particularly preferably molded or formed.
  • the sealing element 8C is preferably annular or ring-shaped in the illustrated embodiment.
  • the sealing element 8C is preferably designed in such a way that it is self-sealing, thus preferably automatically sealingly engages an associated sealing surface, in this case on an inner wall surface of the receiving section 16, when the product pressure is applied.
  • the sealing member 8C is therefore preferable correspondingly flexible and / or thin-walled and / or conical, in particular formed with the outer end widening towards the free end outer diameter.
  • the sealing element 8C is arranged or formed on the axial end of the connection section 8 facing away from the dispensing valve 4.
  • the receiving portion 16 is preferably complementary to the sealing element 8C or matching annular groove or the like for receiving the sealing member 8C formed at fully inserted terminal portion 8.
  • other constructive solutions for sealing are possible.
  • a back suction function or a variation of the volume of the outlet chamber 9 takes place as a measure according to the proposal.
  • the volume of the outlet space 9 is reduced upon actuation of the dispensing head 6 or before and / or during actuation of the dispensing valve 4 or before, during and / or after the dispensing valve 4 is opened and only at or after completion of actuation of the dispensing head 6 or Closing of the dispensing head 6 or outlet 9 upstream or upstream discharge valve 4 is increased again to retain product 2 in the Auslass- space 9 and / or suck in this or suck back.
  • a proposed method and a proposed use are characterized in that when the dispensing head 6 is actuated, in particular by depression, the dispensing valve 4 is opened and the volume of the outlet chamber 9 is reduced. Reducing the volume of the outlet space 9 may occur before, at the same time, with or after the actuation or opening of the dispensing valve 4. Furthermore, a proposed method and a proposed use preferably characterized by the fact that the dispensing valve 4 is first closed and only then the volume of the outlet space is magnified. Alternatively, it is also possible that closing of the discharge valve 4 is faster than increasing the volume of the discharge space 9.
  • the proposed solution or measure can lead to the exhaust valve can open even at a very low pressure, as a possible NachSumen or taking place for example due to temperature fluctuations increase in volume of the product located in the outlet chamber 9 2 by increasing the volume of the outlet 2 preferably overcompensated.
  • the outlet valve serves (only) to prevent product 2 located in the outlet space 9 from drying up, in particular during prolonged non-use.
  • the outlet valve can prevent product 2 from flowing out of the outlet A unintentionally or flowing, for example when the dispensing device 1 tips over.
  • the proposed solution or measure of the variation of the volume of the outlet chamber 9 can also be used together with a nozzle as the outlet element 10A, as shown below with reference to further figures, to prevent clogging of the nozzle after use by sucking back. This is particularly advantageous in the case of a spray head for hair spray or in the case of delivery of hair spray as product 2 or similar, in particular adhesive products via a nozzle or the like.
  • the outlet element 10A is designed as a nozzle.
  • the dispensing head 6 preferably has a pin 19 which cooperates with the outlet element 10A or which is covered or encompassed on the outlet side by the outlet element 10A.
  • the delivery channel 9A extends annularly around the pin 19.
  • the outlet element 10A preferably has an in particular central outlet opening 20 and / or at least one feed channel 21.
  • the feed channel 21 connects the channel 9B with the outlet opening 20.
  • the outlet element 10A is particularly preferably designed as a vortex nozzle.
  • the feed channel 21 preferably extends at least substantially radially.
  • the feed channel 21 is formed on or in the inside of the outlet member 10A. If necessary, it is also possible to provide a plurality of feed channels 21, which extend in particular in different radial directions.
  • FIG. 9 shows, in a sectional illustration corresponding to FIG. 8, a fourth embodiment of the proposed dispensing head 6.
  • the feed channel 21 is alternatively or additionally formed in the journal 19.
  • the outlet member 10A preferably has a holding portion 0B for inserting and / or latching the outlet member 10A to the dispensing head 6 and the head portion 7 and / or the outlet 10 and the channel 9B, respectively.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 show, in partial sections corresponding to FIGS. 8 and 9, a fifth and sixth embodiment of the proposed dispensing head 6, each with a slightly modified outlet element 10A.
  • the outlet element 10A is designed very similar to the second embodiment as a preferably self-closing outlet valve.
  • the outlet valve closes more harmoniously with the outside of the dispensing head 6 or is at least substantially completely received or inserted in the dispensing head 6.
  • the outlet element 10A is preferably formed like a grommet and / or syringe and / or provided with a relatively large outlet opening 20.
  • FIG. 12 shows, in a schematic section corresponding to FIG. 4, the dispensing head 6 according to the seventh embodiment in the unactuated state.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the terminal portion 8 according to the seventh embodiment.
  • connection section 8 is designed for connection to a male dispensing valve 4.
  • the connection section 8 is therefore formed at its connection end 8E for receiving a connecting element 13 of the dispensing valve 4, which preferably extends in the manner of a socket or like a sleeve, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the connection section 8 or the connection end 8E is preferably of conical design and / or provided with an insertion bevel for the connection element 13 and / or an at least substantially conical and / or cylindrical receiving region for the connection element 13.
  • FIG. 14 shows, in a schematic section corresponding to FIG. 4, the dispensing head 6 according to the eighth embodiment in the unactuated state.
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the terminal portion 8 according to the eighth embodiment.
  • the eighth embodiment largely corresponds to the seventh embodiment, so that the relevant explanations and explanations in particular accordingly applies, even if they are not repeated.
  • the eighth embodiment differs from the second and seventh embodiments by another design realization of the biasing means 18. This is namely formed by a preferably annular and / or conical spring portion 8B. In particular, a single and / or preferably circumferential spring section 8B is sufficient in this case instead of the several spring sections 8B provided in the second and seventh embodiments.
  • the spring section 8B is preferably in turn formed integrally with the connection section 8.
  • the spring portion 8B has with its free end or peripheral edge preferably to the receiving portion 16 and of the dispensing valve 4 away.
  • Fig. 14 shows the dispensing head 6 in the unactuated state, as well as Fig. 4 and 12. In this unactuated state, the volume of the outlet chamber 9 and the intermediate volume 17 is increased. The spring section 8B is therefore not deformed or ensures that the connection section 8 is not pushed further or completely into the dispensing head 6 or head section 7 or receiving section 16.
  • the spring portion 8B is preferably elastically deformable or resilient, so that upon actuation of the dispensing head 6, the connecting portion 8 is further or completely inserted into the receiving portion 16 to effect the proposed variation of the intermediate volume 17 and / or the volume of the outlet space 9.
  • the spring portion 8B is circumferentially formed in the eighth embodiment.
  • the spring portion 8 may also be slotted and / or formed or subdivided by various peripheral portions.
  • the spring section 8B preferably forms a securing of the connection section 8 against unintentional detachment from the dispensing head 6, in particular in conjunction with one or more retaining elements 16A and / or other securing elements which radially overlap the spring section 8D.
  • the holding plate 8A provided in the other embodiments is preferably omitted.
  • a dispensing device 1 and a dispensing head 6 and its use are proposed.
  • an associated dispensing valve 4 is opened and the product 2 to be dispensed can exit through an outlet chamber 9 and via a downstream outlet valve.
  • the volume of the outlet chamber 9 is initially reduced upon actuation of the dispensing head 6 and increased again after completion of the actuation, in particular after closing the dispensing valve 4, so that the Product 2 is sucked away from the outlet 10 or outlet valve back into the outlet chamber 9.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de distribution ainsi qu'une tête de distribution, et leur utilisation. Une soupape de distribution est ouverte par pression vers le bas de la tête de distribution, et le produit à distribuer peut sortir ou être distribué à travers un espace de sortie et par l'intermédiaire d'une soupape de sortie agencée en aval. L'invention vise à éviter, ou du moins à réduire au minimum, l'écoulement ultérieur de gouttes ou de mousse. A cet effet, le volume de l'espace de sortie est tout d'abord réduit lors de l'actionnement de la tête de distribution, puis à nouveau agrandi une fois l'actionnement terminé, en particulier une fois la soupape de distribution fermée, de sorte que le produit est à nouveau aspiré et revient dans l'espace de distribution par la sortie ou la soupape de sortie.
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