EP2996815A1 - Assembly for dispensing fluid product - Google Patents
Assembly for dispensing fluid productInfo
- Publication number
- EP2996815A1 EP2996815A1 EP14728104.2A EP14728104A EP2996815A1 EP 2996815 A1 EP2996815 A1 EP 2996815A1 EP 14728104 A EP14728104 A EP 14728104A EP 2996815 A1 EP2996815 A1 EP 2996815A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- case
- dispensing assembly
- assembly according
- locking means
- dispenser
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
- 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
- B05B11/0005—Components or details
- B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
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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
- 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
- B05B11/0005—Components or details
- B05B11/0037—Containers
- B05B11/0038—Inner container disposed in an outer shell or outer casing
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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
- 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
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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
- B65D83/56—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 with means for preventing delivery, e.g. shut-off when inverted
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser assembly
- a fluid dispenser assembly comprising a fluid dispenser having a tank forming a neck and a bottom, a dispensing member such as a pump, and a pusher.
- the preferred field of application of the present invention is that of perfumery and cosmetics, not to mention that of pharmacy.
- a fluid dispenser It is quite conventional to equip a fluid dispenser with a protective cover that caps the pusher to protect it and prevent accidental or inadvertent operation.
- the protective cover is removably mounted on a fixed element of the dispenser, which may for example be a fixing ring or a trim band.
- the protective cover can be simply held by friction, or by snapping.
- the user wants to use the fluid dispenser it first removes the protective cover to unmask the pusher, then it presses on the pusher to dispense a dose of fluid extracted from the reservoir by the pump.
- This is a quite conventional design for a fluid dispenser in the field of cosmetics or perfumery.
- the present invention aims to provide an alternative or an addition to the conventional protective cover.
- the present invention aims to increase the protection of the fluid dispenser, and more particularly to extend it to other components that the pusher.
- Another object of the present invention is to make it difficult to use the fluid dispenser, especially for children.
- the present invention provides a fluid dispenser assembly comprising a fluid dispenser having a tank forming a neck and a bottom, a dispensing member, such as a pump, and a pusher, characterized in that the dispensing assembly further comprises a case at least partially enveloping the fluid dispenser and defining an opening insertion / extraction through which the fluid dispenser is slidably insertable, the case comprising locking means for locking the dispenser in the case and unlocking means for disabling the locking means so as to be able to extract by sliding the fluid dispenser of the case.
- the case forms a protective cover for the pusher.
- the case replaces the protective cover.
- the case comprises holding means for holding a protective cover for the pusher inside the case.
- the protective cover is secured to the case during the first insertion of the dispenser inside the case. During the subsequent extraction, the protective cover remains locked in the case, so that the dispenser is directly usable by pressing the button.
- the locking means comprise locking edges adapted to engage the reservoir, preferably at its bottom. In this way, when the user fully inserts the dispenser into the case, the blocking ridges will engage the bottom of the tank so as to hold the dispenser within the case.
- the locking means are formed at an elastically deformable ring serving as unlocking means.
- the locking means are arranged diametrically opposite, so that an elastic deformation of the ring generates a mutual distance of the locking means, so as to release the distributor.
- the elastic deformation has the effect of ovalizing the crown, so that the opposite sides, where is exerted the deformation pressure, are approaching while the other opposite sides, where are located the locking means, depart.
- the crown may have a shape other than circular.
- the case may furthermore comprise at least one gripping window, advantageously two opposite gripping windows, through which the dispenser can be grasped with the aid of one or two fingers to slide it into the case, when the locking means are deactivated.
- the or the gripping windows are disposed above an elastically deformable ring.
- the ring forms the locking means which are arranged diametrically opposite respectively below a gripping window.
- the locking means are separated by the unlocking means in the form of release sections of the ring on which pressure is exerted to elastically deform the ring and thus mutually move the blocking means so as to slide the distributor out of the case by grasping it through the window (s) gripping.
- Extraction of the dispenser out of the case therefore requires simultaneous coordination of two different gestures, namely that of pressure on the means for unclamping and gripping the distributor tank through the windows to slide it out of the door. case.
- the thumb and forefinger of each hand are used, one hand to exert pressure on the crown, and the other hand to grasp the dispenser reservoir.
- the combination of these two operations is relatively complicated, and generally out of reach for children.
- the spirit of the invention resides in the fact of replacing or supplementing a conventional protective cover to give it a safety function of use, in addition to an extended protection.
- the combination simultaneous two different gestures to extract the dispenser from the case provides high security of use.
- FIG. 1a is a schematic plan view of a fluid dispenser according to the invention
- FIG. 1b is a vertical cross-sectional view through a case according to the invention.
- Figures 2a and 2b are partially sectional views showing the fluid dispenser inside the case according to two different angles of view
- FIG. 3a is a view similar to that of FIG. 1a after extracting the dispenser from the case
- FIG. 3b is a view similar to that of FIG. 2a after extraction of the dispenser from the case
- FIG. 4a is a very greatly enlarged view from below of the dispenser inside the case in the rest position
- FIG. 4b is a view similar to that of FIG. 4a when the case is subjected to opposite pressure forces F,
- FIG. 5a is a view similar to FIG. 2a showing the positioning of the fingers on the dispenser reservoir through the windows,
- FIG. 5b is a view similar to FIG. 2b showing two other fingers exerting pressure on the crown of the case
- FIG. 6a is a very schematic perspective view showing the positioning of the fingers on the case and on the reservoir of the dispenser
- Figure 6b is a bottom view showing the positioning of the four fingers on the case and the dispenser.
- FIG 7 is a partially sectional view showing a dispenser according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- the dispensing assembly of the present invention comprises two essential components, namely a fluid dispenser D and a protective case E.
- the dispenser D is intended for be received removably inside the case E, as will be seen in more detail below.
- the fluid dispenser D may for example be in the form of a miniature or sample dispenser having a substantially cylindrical and circular overall configuration.
- the distributor D conventionally comprises a fluid reservoir 1, a fluid dispenser member 2, which may be a pump or a valve, an attachment ring 3 for sealingly fastening the dispensing member 2 to the tank 1, a pusher 4 mounted on the outlet of the dispensing member 2 and optionally a protective cover 5 which caps the pusher 4.
- the tank 1 defines a bottom
- the tank 1 defines an opening, for example in the form of a neck, wherein the dispensing member 2 is arranged and fixedly mounted with the aid of the fixing ring 3.
- the dispensing member conventionally comprises a body 20 which can be associated with a dip tube 21 which extends to near the bottom 1 1 of the tank.
- the dispensing member 2 also comprises an actuating rod 22 which is axially reciprocable to put a fluid chamber (not shown) under pressure.
- the fluid product discharged through the dispensing member 2 reaches the pusher 4 which forms a dispensing orifice 41, for example in the form of a spray nozzle.
- the protective cover 5 comprises an upper wall 52 and a peripheral skirt 51 which surrounds the pusher 4 and which is removably mounted on a fixed element of the dispenser, such as for example the fixing ring 3.
- the cover can be maintained by simple friction or a slight snap.
- This is a quite conventional design for a distributor, for example sample type, in the field of perfumery or cosmetics.
- the protective case E comprises a substantially cylindrical barrel 60 which is closed at its upper end by a wall 62, for example in the form of a dome. At its opposite lower end, the barrel 60 defines an insertion / extraction opening 61 which gives wide access to the internal space formed by the barrel 60.
- the barrel 60 can internally form holding means 63, which may for example have an annular bead projecting inwards.
- holding means 63 which may for example have an annular bead projecting inwards.
- the barrel 60 defines an elastically deformable ring 65 which forms the insertion / extraction opening 61.
- This ring 65 extends below two gripping windows 64 which are arranged diametrically opposite.
- Each gripping window 64 extends to a height corresponding to approximately half of the total height of the holster.
- the width of the windows 64 is dimensioned to allow gripping of the dispenser using the fingertips.
- the gripping windows 64 advantageously extend on the lower part of the case from the crown 65 whose height is limited.
- the ring 65 defines below each gripping window 64 a locking segment 66 of arcuate shape, as can be seen in Figures 4a and 4b.
- Each locking segment 66 defines an upper locking edge 67 which faces inwards and upwards.
- the segments 66 also form an inclined inner face 68 to facilitate the insertion of the dispenser into the interior of the case through the insertion / extraction opening 61.
- Each locking segment 66 may for example extend over the width of the gripping windows 64.
- the ring 65 has a reduced wall thickness, which gives it an elastic deformability.
- the ring 65 thus defines two unlocking sections 69 which are arranged diametrically opposite and offset by 90 ° with respect to the locking segments 66. This is clearly visible in FIGS. 4a and 4b.
- the bottom 1 1 of the tank 1 may be provided with a vent hole 13, in the case where the tank 1 incorporates a follower piston.
- the blocking edges 67 of the segments locking members 66 protrude radially inwards relative to the remainder of the ring where the bearing sectors 69 are formed.
- the locking means When the user wants to extract the dispenser D from the case E, the locking means must be deactivated. More specifically, it is necessary to release the annular edge 12 of the bottom 1 1 of its latched engagement with the locking edges 67. To do this, the user will exert a pressure force at the unlocking sections 69, as shown in FIG. Figure 4b. Because of its elastic deformability, the ring 65 will take an oval shape, which has the effect of moving the two locking segments 66 away from one another. By exerting a sufficient pressure force, the locking edges 67 will move away as far as possible. that the edge 12 of the bottom 1 1 of the tank 1 is released. This is shown in Figure 4b.
- the user can enter the reservoir 1 of the distributor D through the two opposite gripping windows 64, as shown in FIG. 5a, while maintaining the pressure force at the unlocking sectors 69, as shown in FIG. Figure 5b.
- the user may for example use the thumb and forefinger of one hand to grip the dispenser reservoir through the gripping windows 64, and use the thumb and forefinger of the other hand to maintain the pressure on the unlocking sections 69. It then suffices for the user to move the tank 1 by sliding through the gripping windows 64 to extract the bottom of the tank out of the case. From this moment, the user can pull on the tank to completely extract the dispenser D from the case E.
- Figures 6a and 6b clearly show the positioning of the user's fingers both on the case E at the bearing sectors 69 and on the reservoir 1 through the gripping windows 64.
- the locking means 66 and the unlocking means 69 impose a combination of particular gestures, that a child will for example have a lot of trouble performing. Indeed, maintaining the support force on the crown 65 combined with the gripping and sliding of the reservoir 1 through the gripping windows 64 is not a natural or logical manipulation for a child.
- the dispenser D may be provided with a protective cover 5, as previously described.
- the cover 5 will come into engagement with the holding means 63 of the case E, so as to maintain it permanently in this position.
- the protective cover 5 will remain trapped inside the case E, as shown in Figure 3b.
- the distributor D then comes out without a protective cover, as shown in Figure 3a.
- the dispenser D may simply be without a protective cover 5, and in this case the case E will serve as an integrated protective cover.
- the case can define only a single gripping window, so that the sliding of the dispenser out of the case is performed with the aid of a single finger.
- the gripping windows could be placed closer to the top of the holster.
- the locking means may engage with another constituent element of the dispenser, such as for example the fixing ring.
- the locking means could be more localized, and not extend over a circular arc continuously.
- a plug along the tank may also be considered.
- the unlocking means could act by pivoting instead of ovalization.
- FIG. 7 there is shown a second embodiment of the invention implementing the same main elements, namely a case E 'and a distributor D' with a tank 1, a pusher 4 'and a protective cover 5 '.
- the cover 5 ' will come into engagement with the holding means 63' and / or 65 'of the case E', so as to maintain it permanently in this position.
- the protective cover 5' will remain trapped inside the case E, as in Figure 3b.
- the distributor D 'spring then without a protective cover, as in Figure 3a.
- the holding means 63 ' are formed by vertical ribs or fins which engage with an outer wall of the pusher 4'.
- the holding means 66 ' are formed by an annular ratchet bead above which a protruding outer flange 55 of the bonnet is housed. From the moment when the cap 5 'is definitely a prisoner of the case E', it can be considered that it is an integral part.
- the distributor D ' is held in the protective cover 5' by snapping 44, 54 or by friction. More specifically, an inner wall of the cover 5 'can form a snap protrusion profile 54 and an outer wall of the pusher 4' can form a ratchet groove 44 adapted to removably receive the ratchet profile 54, or vice versa. Alternatively or in addition, the pusher can be frictionally received inside the cover.
- the snap profile / groove and / or friction forms the locking means capable of blocking the distributor D 'in the case E' which integrates the cover 5 '.
- the distributor D ' is held in the case E' by a latched engagement 13, 66 'which is situated on the height of the tank 1. More specifically, the reservoir 1 can form a detent groove 13, for example near its bottom, and the inner wall of the case E 'can form a ratchet bead 66' able to receive the bead 13 removable.
- the latched catch 13, 66 'can come replacing or in addition to the latching 44, 54 and / or friction at the hood.
- the gripping windows 64 constitute or form unlocking means capable of disabling the locking means.
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FR1354265A FR3005430B1 (en) | 2013-05-13 | 2013-05-13 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING ASSEMBLY. |
PCT/EP2014/059731 WO2014184177A1 (en) | 2013-05-13 | 2014-05-13 | Assembly for dispensing fluid product |
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EP2996815B1 EP2996815B1 (en) | 2019-11-20 |
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