EP3053848B1 - Device comprising a first compartment intended for being mounted on a second compartment for mixing the contents of each of the compartments and vial therewith - Google Patents

Device comprising a first compartment intended for being mounted on a second compartment for mixing the contents of each of the compartments and vial therewith Download PDF

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EP3053848B1
EP3053848B1 EP16154951.4A EP16154951A EP3053848B1 EP 3053848 B1 EP3053848 B1 EP 3053848B1 EP 16154951 A EP16154951 A EP 16154951A EP 3053848 B1 EP3053848 B1 EP 3053848B1
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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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2828—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a film or a foil
    • B65D51/2835—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a film or a foil ruptured by a sharp element, e.g. a cutter or a piercer
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2842—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being provided with a preformed weakened line
    • B65D51/285—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being provided with a preformed weakened line ruptured by a sharp element, e.g. a cutter or a piercer

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  • the invention relates to the field of devices for mixing two substances that need to be stored separately. More specifically, the invention relates to a sealed device with a compartment for receiving a liquid or solid composition. This device is adapted to be secured by screwing, and temporarily to a second compartment, itself filled with a liquid or solid composition. At the moment of use, the contents of the first compartment, by a percussion system, empties into the second compartment, the assembly then being mixed. At the time of use, the first compartment is removed so as to make accessible the second compartment comprising the mixture.
  • the invention also relates to a bottle equipped with the device described above.
  • the invention has many applications particularly in the medical field, but also the industrial field for example in the field of paints, but also the food, food, cosmetics, perfume or aroma mix.
  • the document FR 2,294,937 describes a device for packaging two products to be mixed.
  • This device is in the form of a bottle as a first compartment, which contains a first component.
  • the free end of the bottle is closed by means of a stopper provided with a second compartment containing a second component.
  • the plug comprises two separate parts respectively a section reducer constituting the second compartment and a cap covering said reducer.
  • the reducer is mounted on the bottle so that its upper end rests on the rim of the neck of the container.
  • the neck and the gearbox each have an external thread that cooperates with a corresponding internal thread, arranged on the inner wall of the cover (see figure 2 ).
  • the cap is removable, it is necessary to fill the two compartments before closing the assembly.
  • the tightness between the reservoir and striker cover is radial, which can generate a loss of tightness in cases where the surface quality of the collars is insufficient or due to poor dimensional control. In addition, this seal can be disturbed by the clamping between neck and tank, which leads to a possible loss of sealing.
  • the document US 8,215,481 B1 describes a device comprising a reservoir constituting a first compartment, whose bottom has a membrane intended to be impacted and an outer skirt intended to be secured to a bottle.
  • the skirt has a shoulder provided with a lip forming a sealing means vis-à-vis the internal diameter of the bottle.
  • the proposed sealing solution is therefore dependent on the calibration of the neck of the bottle.
  • the cap covering the tank is rotatably mounted on the tank. After removal of a tamperproof strip, the cap is supported on the shoulder of the tank after percussion. The device can then be detached from the bottle by unscrewing the reservoir. With regard to the hood / reservoir arrangement, the device can be filled separately.
  • the document EP 2,327,638 describes a device for packaging two products to be mixed.
  • This device is in the form of a bottle as a first compartment, which contains a first component.
  • One end of the vial is closed by means of a stopper provided with a second compartment containing a second component.
  • the other end is closed by means of a single capsule and is used to collect the two components once mixed.
  • the plug comprises two separate parts respectively a section reducer constituting the second compartment and a cap covering said reducer.
  • the hood is rotatably mounted on the gearbox. Such an arrangement requires filling the first compartment, then mounting the gear on the bottle. Then fills the second compartment and then comes to position the cover on the gearbox by a translational movement.
  • the hood undergoes a second translational movement which causes the percussion of the membrane of the second compartment.
  • the hood is free to rotate on the tank, it is not possible to remove the cap after percussion.
  • the two components are then mixed by stirring and the mixture is withdrawn from the other end.
  • the user has access to the first compartment by removing the capsule even before mixing, that is to say before percussion. It is therefore not certain that the mixture has been correctly carried out.
  • This device is therefore binding in that it prohibits any flexibility of use. In particular, it requires filling and closing the bottle on the same site.
  • the cap can be adapted only to the specific bottle, provided at its free end with a sampling device.
  • the seal between the reducer and the bottle is not optimal except that the reducer is dimensioned exclusively for a given bottle.
  • the outer face of the flared portion of the cap compartment (reducer) is in direct and close contact with the inner face of the neck of the bottle. This contact is imperfect because of the unequal calibration of the neck from one bottle to another. It follows risks of flight.
  • the tightening of the reducer on the neck also causes a deformation of the seal present between the reducer and the cover which then no longer fulfills its role optimally.
  • the document JP2004090956 describes a device comprising a reservoir provided with a first compartment, the bottom has a membrane intended to be struck and an outer skirt intended to be secured to a bottle.
  • the skirt has a shoulder provided on its underside with a flat seal itself bordered by two lips coming to grip the neck of the bottle.
  • the proposed sealing solution depends on the calibration of the bottle.
  • the first problem to be solved by the invention is that of developing a device for mixing two substances which is perfectly sealed and which does not depend on the calibration of the bottle and whatever the method of fixing the device on the bottle.
  • the second problem to be solved by the invention is to develop a mixing device that ensures that the mixture is effective before opening the bottle, especially when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time.
  • the Applicant has developed a new system ensuring an optimal seal before and after association with a bottle, the compartments are filled and stored separately or not
  • the system of the invention ensures that the content
  • the vial is accessible only once the mixture has been made at least when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time, that is to say not by the end user.
  • the device proposed by the Applicant has the advantage of being adapted to commercially available bottles or specific bottles. In other words, the end user can obtain the device of the invention and the bottle in a perfectly independent manner.
  • the invention is characterized in that the ring of the reservoir has, on its underside, a seal whose surface intended to be in contact with the neck of the second bottle, is exclusively in contact with the upper face of said neck.
  • the invention consists in the development of a device that can be positioned on any type of bottle, regardless of the calibration thereof while ensuring a satisfactory seal.
  • connection means of the tank skirt are in the form of a thread formed on the inner wall of the skirt. Temporary joining is done by simply screwing / unscrewing.
  • the system of the invention ensures that the contents of the vial are accessible only once the mixture is made at least when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time.
  • the device of the invention can not be separated from the bottle before percussion.
  • the reservoir and the cap each have complementary drive means capable of ensuring the rotation of the device on the second compartment after percussion of the membrane by the firing pin, in the direction of the opening.
  • the complementary training means are in the form of pins arranged at the periphery of the bottom of the cover intended to cooperate with corresponding ribs arranged at the periphery of the upper outer surface of the reservoir.
  • the drive of the device on the second compartment in the direction of opening, that is to say after percussion is by friction.
  • a suitable material arranged at the interface between the upper horizontal part of the tank and the lower horizontal part of the hood is provided.
  • the filled bottle is associated with the device of the invention also filled, by the end user.
  • the complementary training means are in the form of lateral vertical wings flexible and oriented, arranged on the inner vertical wall of the hood and opposite facing pads, arranged on the outer side wall of the skirt able to allow rotation only in the direction screwing.
  • these fins and studs are formed on only part of the height of the inner vertical wall of the cap and the outer side wall of the skirt, preferably at their upper part. Under these conditions, before removal of the tamper tape, rotation is possible in the closing direction but not the opening.
  • the skirt of the tank has on its external face an upper horizontal lip, advantageously arranged near the lower edge of the tank.
  • the tank skirt has on its outer face a lower horizontal lip preventing the raising of the hood.
  • a corresponding lip is arranged on the inner face of the cover constituting the lower end thereof, once the tamper tab removed.
  • the tank has an axial abutment which can be for example positioned on all or part of its lower end.
  • the skirt of the tank is connected to the upper end of the first compartment through a continuous ring.
  • This crown defines a housing in which is inserted the neck of the second compartment. The dimensions of this housing are such that the outer face of the reservoir in this area, is not in contact with the inner wall of the neck.
  • the crown has on its underside, a seal whose surface intended to be in contact with the neck of the second compartment, is exclusively in contact with the face upper of said neck.
  • the seal is in the form of an advantageously flat seal applied on the underside of the ring, which is preferably flat.
  • the geometry of the joint can also be other than planar and the geometry of the crown is then adapted to cooperate and thus ensure the positioning of the seal.
  • the seal is in the form of a godron emerging from the underside of the crown, the godron being derived from molding.
  • the constituent material of the godron is identical to that used for the manufacture of the tank.
  • the seal is in the form of a gadroon emerging from the underside of the crown, the godron being derived from overmolding.
  • the constituent material of the godron is different from that used for the manufacture of the tank.
  • the first compartment is in the form of a tube of diameter d1, the tube having in its upper part a flare of diameter d2, on a height at least equal, possibly corresponding to the stroke of the striker.
  • the outer wall defining the flare is not intended to be in contact with the inner wall of the neck of the second compartment. This has the advantage of having a radial clearance between the outer wall of the flare and the inner wall of the neck so as not to disturb the seal between cap and reservoir.
  • the firing pin is in the form of a chimney of sufficient diameter to come to cooperate by sliding with the tube of diameter d1, the chimney having on its outer surface a peripheral shoulder forming a zone support for a seal, preferably O-ring intended to bear against the bottom of the flare by translational movement.
  • the invention finally relates to a vial / device assembly as previously described. It is characterized in that the bottle has at least one opening, in some cases a single opening defined by a neck and in that the device is intended to temporarily cooperate with the neck of the bottle.
  • This set can thus be used in many fields, for example in the field of painting.
  • the components are indeed mixed after percussion of the membrane of the first compartment.
  • the device is then detached from the bottle, and the mixture is then directly available by flow from the neck of the bottle without requiring a particular sampling arrangement at the other end of the bottle.
  • the user at the time of sampling is certain that the mixing of the two components is done.
  • the device of the invention defined by the general reference (1) assembled to a bottle designated by the general reference (2).
  • the device (1) comprises a first compartment (3) for receiving a first product while the bottle (2) constitutes a second compartment (4) for receiving a second product.
  • the device (1) is provided with a striker (5) intended to tear, by a vertical translational movement, a membrane (6) allowing the evacuation of the first product in the second compartment (4) .
  • the device of the invention is shown in section. This comprises two separate parts respectively a tank (7) and a striker cap (8) covering said tank.
  • the reservoir (7) is provided as already said a first compartment (3), the bottom has a percutable membrane (6).
  • the reservoir (7) further has a skirt (9) having means for connection to the neck (11) of the bottle (2).
  • the connecting means are in the form of a thread (10). This thread (10) is intended to cooperate by screwing with a thread (13) corresponding, arranged on the outer wall of the neck (11) of the bottle (2).
  • the skirt further has a stop (12) arranged over the entire periphery of its lower end. As shown on Figures 3 and 4 , the skirt (9) is provided on its outer wall with different elements.
  • the reservoir (9) has ribs (18) formed over the entire periphery of its upper end (14).
  • the first compartment (3) has a generally tubular shape. As it appears on the figure 2 , it has at its upper free end a flare (27) connecting the skirt (9) through a flat ring (23).
  • the striker cover (8) is in turn represented more particularly on the Figures 5 and 6 . It is in the form of a cover (19) for capping the tank (7) previously described. This cover has at its lower end a tamper-evident tab (20). On its inner wall, it is provided with a thread (29), marking the border with the tamper evident tab (20). The net (29) allows, in combination with the lips (16) and (17) of the tank to avoid the separation of the hood and the tank respectively, before and after removal of the tamper-evident tab.
  • the cover (19) further has, on its inner face flexible fins (28) vertical oriented in the opposite direction relative to the orientation of the pads (15) with which they are intended to cooperate.
  • the cover also has a striker (5) of tubular shape intended to strike the membrane (6) of the reservoir.
  • the bottom of the cover (21) has pins (26) arranged over the entire periphery, the pins being intended to cooperate with the ribs (18) corresponding to the reservoir.
  • the tank / bonnet striker assembly comprises two separate seals. More specifically, the seal between the section tank and the bottle is obtained through a flat seal (22) applied to the ring (23) connecting the tank skirt to the first compartment. The underside of the flat seal is in contact with the only upper face of the neck of the bottle. Furthermore, the seal between the striker cover (8) and the reservoir (7) is obtained by means of an O-ring (24) applied to a peripheral shoulder (25) arranged in line with the crown (23).
  • the first product is introduced into the first compartment (3) that the tank.
  • the first compartment is then closed by means of the striker cover (8).
  • the striker (5) is inserted through its free end into the first compartment (3) by a vertical translational movement until the thread (29) of the hood comes under the upper lip (16) of the tank.
  • the device of the invention can thus be stored durably by the conditioner.
  • the presence of the O-ring (24) ensures its tightness.
  • This device can then be used by the conditioner itself or delivered to a third party for its association with a second compartment.
  • This second compartment is generally in the form of a bottle (2) provided with a neck (11) whose outer face is threaded (13). It is then sufficient for the user to screw the device consisting of the reservoir (7) and the cover (19) directly on the neck (11) of the bottle after it has been filled with the second substance.
  • the screwing is made possible by the combination of the fins on the side faces of the hood and the pads on the skirt of the tank. Once associated, the sealing of the reservoir and the second compartment is provided by the flat seal (22). In the embodiment described, unscrewing is no longer possible, the oriented fins sliding on the pads.

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L'invention se rapporte au domaine des dispositifs de mélange de deux substances nécessitant d'être stockées séparément. Plus précisément, l'invention se rapporte à un dispositif étanche muni d'un compartiment destiné à recevoir une composition liquide ou solide. Ce dispositif est apte à être rendu solidaire par vissage, et ce de manière temporaire, à un second compartiment, lui-même rempli d'une composition liquide ou solide. Au moment de l'utilisation, le contenu du premier compartiment, par un système de percussion, se vide dans le second compartiment, l'ensemble étant ensuite mélangé. Au moment de l'utilisation, le premier compartiment est retiré de sorte à rendre accessible le second compartiment comprenant le mélange.The invention relates to the field of devices for mixing two substances that need to be stored separately. More specifically, the invention relates to a sealed device with a compartment for receiving a liquid or solid composition. This device is adapted to be secured by screwing, and temporarily to a second compartment, itself filled with a liquid or solid composition. At the moment of use, the contents of the first compartment, by a percussion system, empties into the second compartment, the assembly then being mixed. At the time of use, the first compartment is removed so as to make accessible the second compartment comprising the mixture.

L'invention concerne également un flacon équipé du dispositif décrit ci-dessus.The invention also relates to a bottle equipped with the device described above.

L'invention trouve de nombreuses applications en particulier dans le domaine médical, mais également le domaine industriel par exemple dans le domaine des peintures, mais aussi les domaines alimentaire, agroalimentaire, cosmétique, parfumerie ou mélange d'arômes.The invention has many applications particularly in the medical field, but also the industrial field for example in the field of paints, but also the food, food, cosmetics, perfume or aroma mix.

Le document FR 2 294 937 décrit un dispositif de conditionnement de deux produits à mélanger. Ce dispositif se présente sous la forme d'un flacon faisant office de premier compartiment, lequel contient un premier composant. L'extrémité libre du flacon est fermée au moyen d'un bouchon muni d'un second compartiment contenant un second composant. Le bouchon comprend deux pièces distinctes respectivement un réducteur de section constituant le second compartiment et un capot coiffant ledit réducteur. Le réducteur est monté sur le flacon de sorte à ce que son extrémité supérieure repose sur le buvant du col du récipient. Le col et le réducteur présentent chacun un filetage externe qui coopère avec un filetage interne correspondant, agencé sur la paroi interne du capot (voir figure 2). Bien que le bouchon soit amovible, il est nécessaire de remplir les deux compartiments avant de fermer l'ensemble. L'étanchéité entre réservoir et capot percuteur est radiale ce qui peut générer une perte d'étanchéité dans les cas où la qualité de surface des cols est insuffisante ou du fait d'une mauvaise maitrise dimensionnelle. De plus cette étanchéité peut être perturbée par le serrage entre col et réservoir ceci conduisant à une perte d'étanchéité possible.The document FR 2,294,937 describes a device for packaging two products to be mixed. This device is in the form of a bottle as a first compartment, which contains a first component. The free end of the bottle is closed by means of a stopper provided with a second compartment containing a second component. The plug comprises two separate parts respectively a section reducer constituting the second compartment and a cap covering said reducer. The reducer is mounted on the bottle so that its upper end rests on the rim of the neck of the container. The neck and the gearbox each have an external thread that cooperates with a corresponding internal thread, arranged on the inner wall of the cover (see figure 2 ). Although the cap is removable, it is necessary to fill the two compartments before closing the assembly. The tightness between the reservoir and striker cover is radial, which can generate a loss of tightness in cases where the surface quality of the collars is insufficient or due to poor dimensional control. In addition, this seal can be disturbed by the clamping between neck and tank, which leads to a possible loss of sealing.

Le document US 8 215 481 B1 décrit un dispositif comprenant un réservoir constituant un premier compartiment, dont le fond présente une membrane destinée à être percutée et d'une jupe extérieure destinée à être solidarisée à un flacon. La jupe présente un épaulement muni d'une lèvre formant un moyen d'étanchéité vis-à-vis du diamètre interne du flacon. La solution d'étanchéité proposée est donc dépendante de la calibration du col du flacon. Par ailleurs, le capot coiffant le réservoir est monté libre en rotation sur le réservoir. Après retrait d'une bandelette d'inviolabilité, le capot prend appui sur l'épaulement du réservoir après percussion. Le dispositif peut alors être désolidarisé du flacon par dévissage du réservoir. Eu égard à l'agencement capot/réservoir, le dispositif peut être rempli séparément. Cependant, une fois vissé sur le flacon, il peut être désolidarisé du flacon par dévissage à tout moment, avant ou après mélange. L'utilisateur n'a donc aucune certitude que le mélange ait été correctement effectué. En outre, après percussion notamment, l'utilisateur doit faire le choix non évident de saisir la base du réservoir plutôt que le capot pour dévisser l'ensemble.The document US 8,215,481 B1 describes a device comprising a reservoir constituting a first compartment, whose bottom has a membrane intended to be impacted and an outer skirt intended to be secured to a bottle. The skirt has a shoulder provided with a lip forming a sealing means vis-à-vis the internal diameter of the bottle. The proposed sealing solution is therefore dependent on the calibration of the neck of the bottle. Furthermore, the cap covering the tank is rotatably mounted on the tank. After removal of a tamperproof strip, the cap is supported on the shoulder of the tank after percussion. The device can then be detached from the bottle by unscrewing the reservoir. With regard to the hood / reservoir arrangement, the device can be filled separately. However, once screwed on the bottle, it can be detached from the bottle by unscrewing at any time, before or after mixing. The user is therefore not certain that the mixture has been correctly carried out. In addition, after percussion in particular, the user must make the non-obvious choice to grasp the base of the tank rather than the hood to unscrew the assembly.

Le document EP 2 327 638 décrit un dispositif de conditionnement de deux produits à mélanger. Ce dispositif se présente sous la forme d'un flacon faisant office de premier compartiment, lequel contient un premier composant. Une extrémité du flacon est fermée au moyen d'un bouchon muni d'un second compartiment contenant un second composant. L'autre extrémité est fermée au moyen d'une simple capsule et sert au prélèvement des deux composants une fois mélangés. Le bouchon comprend deux pièces distinctes respectivement un réducteur de section constituant le second compartiment et un capot coiffant ledit réducteur. Le capot est monté libre en rotation sur le réducteur. Une telle disposition impose de remplir le premier compartiment, puis de monter le réducteur sur le flacon. On remplit ensuite le second compartiment puis on vient positionner le capot sur le réducteur par un mouvement de translation. Après retrait de la bandelette d'inviolabilité, le capot subit un second mouvement de translation qui entraine la percussion de la membrane du second compartiment. Le capot étant libre en rotation sur le réservoir, il n'est pas possible de retirer le bouchon après percussion. Les deux composants sont alors mélangés par agitation et le mélange est prélevé par l'autre extrémité. Dans ce dispositif, l'utilisateur a accès au premier compartiment en retirant la capsule avant même de faire le mélange, c'est à dire avant percussion. Il n'a donc aucune certitude que le mélange ait été correctement effectué.The document EP 2,327,638 describes a device for packaging two products to be mixed. This device is in the form of a bottle as a first compartment, which contains a first component. One end of the vial is closed by means of a stopper provided with a second compartment containing a second component. The other end is closed by means of a single capsule and is used to collect the two components once mixed. The plug comprises two separate parts respectively a section reducer constituting the second compartment and a cap covering said reducer. The hood is rotatably mounted on the gearbox. Such an arrangement requires filling the first compartment, then mounting the gear on the bottle. Then fills the second compartment and then comes to position the cover on the gearbox by a translational movement. After removal of the tamper tape, the hood undergoes a second translational movement which causes the percussion of the membrane of the second compartment. The hood is free to rotate on the tank, it is not possible to remove the cap after percussion. The two components are then mixed by stirring and the mixture is withdrawn from the other end. In this device, the user has access to the first compartment by removing the capsule even before mixing, that is to say before percussion. It is therefore not certain that the mixture has been correctly carried out.

Ce dispositif est donc contraignant en ce qu'il interdit toute souplesse d'utilisation. En particulier, il impose de remplir et de fermer le flacon sur le même site. En outre, le bouchon ne peut être adapté que sur le flacon spécifique, muni à son extrémité libre d'un dispositif de prélèvement.This device is therefore binding in that it prohibits any flexibility of use. In particular, it requires filling and closing the bottle on the same site. In addition, the cap can be adapted only to the specific bottle, provided at its free end with a sampling device.

Par ailleurs, l'étanchéité entre le réducteur et le flacon n'est pas optimale sauf à ce que le réducteur soit dimensionné exclusivement pour un flacon donné. En effet, comme le montre la figure 3 notamment, la face externe de la partie évasée du compartiment du bouchon (réducteur) est en contact direct et étroit avec la face interne du col du flacon. Ce contact est imparfait du fait de la calibration inégale du col d'un flacon à l'autre. Il s'ensuit des risques de fuite. Par ailleurs, le serrage du réducteur sur le col entraine en plus une déformation du joint d'étanchéité présent entre le réducteur et le capot qui ne remplit alors plus son rôle de manière optimale.In addition, the seal between the reducer and the bottle is not optimal except that the reducer is dimensioned exclusively for a given bottle. Indeed, as shown in figure 3 in particular, the outer face of the flared portion of the cap compartment (reducer) is in direct and close contact with the inner face of the neck of the bottle. This contact is imperfect because of the unequal calibration of the neck from one bottle to another. It follows risks of flight. Furthermore, the tightening of the reducer on the neck also causes a deformation of the seal present between the reducer and the cover which then no longer fulfills its role optimally.

Le document JP2004090956 décrit un dispositif comprenant un réservoir muni d'un premier compartiment, dont le fond présente une membrane destinée à être percutée et d'une jupe extérieure destinée à être solidarisée à un flacon. La jupe présente un épaulement muni sur sa face inférieure d'un joint plat lui-même bordé par deux lèvres venant enserrer le col du flacon. Là encore, la solution d'étanchéité proposée dépendant du calibrage du flacon.The document JP2004090956 describes a device comprising a reservoir provided with a first compartment, the bottom has a membrane intended to be struck and an outer skirt intended to be secured to a bottle. The skirt has a shoulder provided on its underside with a flat seal itself bordered by two lips coming to grip the neck of the bottle. Here again, the proposed sealing solution depends on the calibration of the bottle.

Dès lors, le premier problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est celui de mettre au point un dispositif de mélange de deux substances qui soit parfaitement étanche et qui ne dépende pas du calibrage du flacon et ce qu'elle que soit le mode de fixation du dispositif sur le flacon.Therefore, the first problem to be solved by the invention is that of developing a device for mixing two substances which is perfectly sealed and which does not depend on the calibration of the bottle and whatever the method of fixing the device on the bottle.

Le second problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est celui de mettre au point un dispositif de mélange qui garantisse que le mélange soit effectif avant ouverture du flacon, en particulier lorsque les 2 compartiments sont remplis et associés au même moment.The second problem to be solved by the invention is to develop a mixing device that ensures that the mixture is effective before opening the bottle, especially when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time.

Pour résoudre l'ensemble de ces problèmes, le Demandeur a mis au point un nouveau système assurant une étanchéité optimale avant et après association avec un flacon, que les compartiments soient remplis et stockés séparément ou non Le système de l'invention garantit que le contenu du flacon n'est accessible qu'une fois le mélange effectué au moins lorsque les 2 compartiments sont remplis et associés au même moment, c'est-à-dire pas par l'utilisateur final. En outre, le dispositif proposé par le Demandeur présente l'avantage de pouvoir être adapté sur les flacons disponibles dans le commerce ou sur des flacons spécifiques. En d'autres termes, l'utilisateur final peut se procurer le dispositif de l'invention et le flacon de manière parfaitement indépendante.To solve all these problems, the Applicant has developed a new system ensuring an optimal seal before and after association with a bottle, the compartments are filled and stored separately or not The system of the invention ensures that the content The vial is accessible only once the mixture has been made at least when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time, that is to say not by the end user. In addition, the device proposed by the Applicant has the advantage of being adapted to commercially available bottles or specific bottles. In other words, the end user can obtain the device of the invention and the bottle in a perfectly independent manner.

Plus précisément, l'invention a pour objet un dispositif selon la revendication 1. Le dispositif comprend respectivement :

  • un réservoir muni d'un premier compartiment dont le fond présente une membrane destinée à être percutée, et dont l'extrémité supérieure est reliée par le biais d'une couronne continue à une jupe extérieure présentant des moyens de raccordement aptes à assurer la solidarisation temporaire du dispositif au col d'un second compartiment indépendant dudit dispositif,
  • un capot percuteur coiffant le réservoir, ledit capot percuteur se présentant sous la forme d'un capot dont la paroi latérale est équipée d'une languette d'inviolabilité et étant muni, de préférence en son centre d'un percuteur destiné à venir percuter la membrane du réservoir après retrait de la bandelette d'inviolabilité puis translation du capot percuteur sur le réservoir,
  • un moyen d'étanchéité entre le premier compartiment et le capot percuteur.
More specifically, the subject of the invention is a device according to claim 1. The device comprises respectively:
  • a tank provided with a first compartment whose bottom has a membrane intended to be struck, and whose upper end is connected by means of a continuous ring to an outer skirt having connecting means adapted to provide temporary fastening the device at the neck of a second compartment independent of said device,
  • a firing cap covering the tank, said firing cap being in the form of a cap whose side wall is equipped with a tamper-evident tongue and being provided, preferably at its center, with a striker intended to strike the tongue; tank membrane after removal of the tamper-evident strip and translation of the striker cover on the tank,
  • sealing means between the first compartment and the striker cover.

L'invention se caractérise en ce que la couronne du réservoir présente, sur sa face inférieure, un joint d'étanchéité dont la surface destinée à être en contact avec le col du second flacon, est exclusivement en contact avec la face supérieure dudit col.The invention is characterized in that the ring of the reservoir has, on its underside, a seal whose surface intended to be in contact with the neck of the second bottle, is exclusively in contact with the upper face of said neck.

En d'autres termes, l'invention consiste en la mise au point d'un dispositif qui puisse être positionné sur n'importe quel type de flacon, quel que soit le calibrage de celui-ci tout en garantissant une étanchéité satisfaisante.In other words, the invention consists in the development of a device that can be positioned on any type of bottle, regardless of the calibration thereof while ensuring a satisfactory seal.

Selon l'invention, les moyens de raccordement de la jupe du réservoir se présentent sous la forme d'un filetage ménagé sur la paroi interne de la jupe. La solidarisation temporaire se fait par simple vissage/dévissage.According to the invention, the connection means of the tank skirt are in the form of a thread formed on the inner wall of the skirt. Temporary joining is done by simply screwing / unscrewing.

Le système de l'invention garantit que le contenu du flacon n'est accessible qu'une fois le mélange effectué au moins lorsque les 2 compartiments sont remplis et associés au même moment.The system of the invention ensures that the contents of the vial are accessible only once the mixture is made at least when the two compartments are filled and associated at the same time.

Le dispositif de l'invention ne peut être séparé du flacon avant percussion. En revanche, le réservoir et le capot présentent chacun des moyens d'entrainement complémentaires aptes à assurer la rotation du dispositif sur le second compartiment après percussion de la membrane par le percuteur, dans le sens de l'ouverture.The device of the invention can not be separated from the bottle before percussion. On the other hand, the reservoir and the cap each have complementary drive means capable of ensuring the rotation of the device on the second compartment after percussion of the membrane by the firing pin, in the direction of the opening.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation, pour assurer la rotation du dispositif sur le second compartiment dans le sens de l'ouverture, une fois la bandelette d'inviolabilité retirée, c'est-à-dire après percussion, les moyens d'entrainement complémentaires se présentent sous la forme de picots agencés à la périphérie du fond du capot destinés à coopérer avec des nervures correspondantes agencées à la périphérie de la surface externe supérieure du réservoir.In a first embodiment, to ensure the rotation of the device on the second compartment in the opening direction, once the tamperproof strip removed, that is to say after percussion, the complementary training means are in the form of pins arranged at the periphery of the bottom of the cover intended to cooperate with corresponding ribs arranged at the periphery of the upper outer surface of the reservoir.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'entrainement du dispositif sur le second compartiment dans le sens de l'ouverture, c'est-à-dire après percussion, se fait par friction. On peut notamment prévoir une matière adaptée agencée à l'interface entre la partie horizontale supérieure du réservoir et la partie horizontale inférieure du capot.In another embodiment, the drive of the device on the second compartment in the direction of opening, that is to say after percussion, is by friction. In particular, it is possible to provide a suitable material arranged at the interface between the upper horizontal part of the tank and the lower horizontal part of the hood.

En fonction des domaines d'activité, il peut être intéressant de remplir le premier et le second compartiment dans deux sites différents. Dans ce cas, le flacon rempli est associé au dispositif de l'invention également rempli, par l'utilisateur final.Depending on the areas of activity, it may be interesting to fill the first and second compartments in two different sites. In this case, the filled bottle is associated with the device of the invention also filled, by the end user.

Pour rendre le dispositif non séparable du flacon avant percussion dans l'hypothèse où les deux éléments sont associés par l'utilisateur final, tout en assurant la rotation du dispositif sur le second compartiment dans le sens de la fermeture, les moyens d'entrainement complémentaires se présentent sous la forme d'ailettes verticales latérales souples et orientées, agencées sur la paroi verticale interne du capot et de plots orientés en sens opposés, agencés sur la paroi latérale externe de la jupe aptes à n'autoriser la rotation que dans le sens du vissage. Avantageusement, ces ailettes et plots sont ménagés sur une partie de la hauteur seulement de la paroi verticale interne du capot et de la paroi latérale externe de la jupe, de préférence au niveau de leur partie supérieure. Dans ces conditions, avant retrait de la bandelette d'inviolabilité, la rotation est possible dans le sens de la fermeture mais pas de l'ouverture.To make the device non-separable from the bottle before percussion in the event that the two elements are associated by the end user, while ensuring the rotation of the device on the second compartment in the direction of closure, the complementary training means are in the form of lateral vertical wings flexible and oriented, arranged on the inner vertical wall of the hood and opposite facing pads, arranged on the outer side wall of the skirt able to allow rotation only in the direction screwing. Advantageously, these fins and studs are formed on only part of the height of the inner vertical wall of the cap and the outer side wall of the skirt, preferably at their upper part. Under these conditions, before removal of the tamper tape, rotation is possible in the closing direction but not the opening.

Pour empêcher la remontée du capot une fois positionné sur le réservoir avant retrait de la languette, la jupe du réservoir présente sur sa face externe une lèvre horizontale supérieure, agencée avantageusement à proximité du bord inférieur du réservoir.In order to prevent the bonnet from being raised when it is positioned on the tank before removal of the tongue, the skirt of the tank has on its external face an upper horizontal lip, advantageously arranged near the lower edge of the tank.

Pour empêcher la remontée du capot une fois positionné sur le réservoir après retrait de la languette, la jupe du réservoir présente sur sa face externe une lèvre horizontale inférieure empêchant la remontée du capot.To prevent the recovery of the hood once positioned on the tank after removal of the tongue, the tank skirt has on its outer face a lower horizontal lip preventing the raising of the hood.

Dans les deux cas, et pour éviter la remontée du capot, une lèvre correspondante est agencée sur la face interne du capot constituant l'extrémité inférieure de celui-ci, une fois la languette d'inviolabilité retirée.In both cases, and to avoid raising the cover, a corresponding lip is arranged on the inner face of the cover constituting the lower end thereof, once the tamper tab removed.

Pour éviter au capot d'échapper et de venir percuter la membrane du réservoir lors de son clipsage sur celui-ci, le réservoir présente une butée axiale qui peut être par exemple positionnée sur tout ou partie de son extrémité inférieure.In order to prevent the bonnet from escaping and coming to strike the membrane of the tank when it is clipped onto it, the tank has an axial abutment which can be for example positioned on all or part of its lower end.

Selon une autre caractéristique, la jupe du réservoir est reliée à l'extrémité supérieure du premier compartiment par le biais d'une couronne continue. Cette couronne définit un logement dans lequel vient s'insérer le col du second compartiment. Les dimensions de ce logement sont telles que la face externe du réservoir dans cette zone, n'est pas en contact avec la paroi interne du col.According to another feature, the skirt of the tank is connected to the upper end of the first compartment through a continuous ring. This crown defines a housing in which is inserted the neck of the second compartment. The dimensions of this housing are such that the outer face of the reservoir in this area, is not in contact with the inner wall of the neck.

Par conséquent, pour assurer l'étanchéité du réservoir avec le second compartiment, la couronne présente sur sa face inférieure, un joint d'étanchéité dont la surface destinée à être en contact avec le col du second compartiment, est exclusivement en contact avec la face supérieure dudit col.Therefore, to seal the tank with the second compartment, the crown has on its underside, a seal whose surface intended to be in contact with the neck of the second compartment, is exclusively in contact with the face upper of said neck.

Dans un premier mode de réalisation, le joint d'étanchéité se présente sous la forme d'un joint avantageusement plat appliqué sur la face inférieure de la couronne, laquelle est avantageusement plane.In a first embodiment, the seal is in the form of an advantageously flat seal applied on the underside of the ring, which is preferably flat.

La géométrie du joint peut également être autre que plane et la géométrie de la couronne est alors adaptée pour coopérer et garantir ainsi le positionnement du joint.The geometry of the joint can also be other than planar and the geometry of the crown is then adapted to cooperate and thus ensure the positioning of the seal.

Dans un second mode de réalisation, le joint d'étanchéité se présente sous la forme d'un godron émergeant de la face inférieure de la couronne, le godron étant issu de moulage. Dans ce cas, la matière constitutive du godron est identique à celle utilisée pour la fabrication du réservoir.In a second embodiment, the seal is in the form of a godron emerging from the underside of the crown, the godron being derived from molding. In this case, the constituent material of the godron is identical to that used for the manufacture of the tank.

Dans un troisième mode de réalisation, le joint d'étanchéité se présente sous la forme d'un godron émergeant de la face inférieure de la couronne, le godron étant issu de surmoulage. Dans ce cas, la matière constitutive du godron est différente de celle utilisée pour la fabrication du réservoir.In a third embodiment, the seal is in the form of a gadroon emerging from the underside of the crown, the godron being derived from overmolding. In this case, the constituent material of the godron is different from that used for the manufacture of the tank.

Par ailleurs, pour permettre la percussion de la membrane, le premier compartiment se présente sous forme d'un tube de diamètre d1, le tube présentant dans sa partie supérieure un évasement de diamètre d2, sur une hauteur au moins égale, éventuellement correspondant à la course du percuteur. En pratique, la paroi extérieure délimitant l'évasement n'est pas destinée à être en contact avec la paroi interne du col du second compartiment. Cela présente l'avantage d'avoir un jeu radial entre la paroi extérieure de l'évasement et la paroi intérieure du col pour ne pas perturber l'étanchéité entre capot et réservoir.Moreover, to allow the percussion of the membrane, the first compartment is in the form of a tube of diameter d1, the tube having in its upper part a flare of diameter d2, on a height at least equal, possibly corresponding to the stroke of the striker. In practice, the outer wall defining the flare is not intended to be in contact with the inner wall of the neck of the second compartment. This has the advantage of having a radial clearance between the outer wall of the flare and the inner wall of the neck so as not to disturb the seal between cap and reservoir.

Pour assurer l'étanchéité entre le capot et le réservoir, le percuteur se présente sous la forme d'une cheminée de diamètre suffisant pour venir coopérer par glissement avec le tube de diamètre d1, la cheminée présentant sur sa surface externe un épaulement périphérique formant zone d'appui pour un joint d'étanchéité, de préférence torique destiné à venir en appui au fond de l'évasement par mouvement de translation.To ensure leaktightness between the cover and the reservoir, the firing pin is in the form of a chimney of sufficient diameter to come to cooperate by sliding with the tube of diameter d1, the chimney having on its outer surface a peripheral shoulder forming a zone support for a seal, preferably O-ring intended to bear against the bottom of the flare by translational movement.

L'invention concerne enfin un ensemble flacon/dispositif tel que précédemment décrit. Il se caractérise en ce que le flacon présente au moins une ouverture, dans certains cas une seule ouverture délimitée par un col et en ce que le dispositif est destiné à coopérer temporairement avec le col du flacon.The invention finally relates to a vial / device assembly as previously described. It is characterized in that the bottle has at least one opening, in some cases a single opening defined by a neck and in that the device is intended to temporarily cooperate with the neck of the bottle.

Cet ensemble peut ainsi être utilisé dans de nombreux domaines, par exemple dans celui de la peinture. Les composants sont en effet mélangés après percussion de la membrane du premier compartiment. Le dispositif est ensuite désolidarisé du flacon, et le mélange est alors directement disponible par écoulement depuis le col du flacon sans nécessiter d'agencement particulier de prélèvement à l'autre extrémité du flacon. L'utilisateur au moment du prélèvement a la certitude que le mélange des deux composants est effectué.This set can thus be used in many fields, for example in the field of painting. The components are indeed mixed after percussion of the membrane of the first compartment. The device is then detached from the bottle, and the mixture is then directly available by flow from the neck of the bottle without requiring a particular sampling arrangement at the other end of the bottle. The user at the time of sampling is certain that the mixing of the two components is done.

L'invention et les avantages qui en découlent ressortiront bien de l'exemple de réalisation suivant à l'appui des figures annexées.

  • La figure 1 est une représentation schématique en coupe du dispositif de l'invention assemblé sur un flacon.
  • La figure 2 est une coupe du dispositif de l'invention.
  • Les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues schématiques du réservoir faisant partie du dispositif de l'invention.
  • Les figures 5 et 6 sont des vues schématiques du capot percuteur faisant partie du dispositif de l'invention.
  • La figure 7 représente les différentes étapes nécessaires à l'utilisation du dispositif de l'invention lorsqu'il est assemblé à un flacon.
The invention and the advantages resulting therefrom will emerge from the following exemplary embodiment in support of the appended figures.
  • The figure 1 is a schematic representation in section of the device of the invention assembled on a bottle.
  • The figure 2 is a section of the device of the invention.
  • The Figures 3 and 4 are schematic views of the reservoir forming part of the device of the invention.
  • The Figures 5 and 6 are schematic views of the striker cover forming part of the device of the invention.
  • The figure 7 represents the various steps necessary for the use of the device of the invention when it is assembled to a bottle.

Sur la figure 1, on a représenté le dispositif de l'invention défini par la référence générale (1) assemblé à un flacon désigné par la référence générale (2). Le dispositif (1) comprend un premier compartiment (3) destiné à recevoir un premier produit tandis que le flacon (2) constitue un second compartiment (4) destiné à recevoir un second produit. Dans son fonctionnement général, le dispositif (1) est muni d'un percuteur (5) destiné à venir déchirer, par un mouvement de translation verticale, une membrane (6) permettant l'évacuation du premier produit dans le second compartiment (4).On the figure 1 , the device of the invention defined by the general reference (1) assembled to a bottle designated by the general reference (2). The device (1) comprises a first compartment (3) for receiving a first product while the bottle (2) constitutes a second compartment (4) for receiving a second product. In its general operation, the device (1) is provided with a striker (5) intended to tear, by a vertical translational movement, a membrane (6) allowing the evacuation of the first product in the second compartment (4) .

Sur la figure 2, on a représenté le dispositif de l'invention en coupe. Celui-ci comprend deux pièces distinctes respectivement un réservoir (7) et un capot percuteur (8) coiffant ledit réservoir. Le réservoir (7) est muni comme déjà dit d'un premier compartiment (3), dont le fond présente une membrane percutable (6). Le réservoir (7) présente en outre une jupe (9) présentant des moyens de raccordement au col (11) du flacon (2). Les moyens de raccordement se présentent sous la forme d'un filetage (10). Ce filetage (10) est destiné à coopérer par vissage avec un filetage (13) correspondant, agencé sur la paroi extérieure du col (11) du flacon (2). La jupe présente en outre une butée (12) agencée sur toute la périphérie de son extrémité inférieure. Comme représenté sur les figures 3 et 4, la jupe (9) est munie sur sa paroi externe de différents éléments. Tout d'abord, elle présente des plots (15) verticaux et orientés, agencées régulièrement de manière espacée sur toute sa périphérie, et ce, sur partie seulement de sa hauteur. En particulier, leur extrémité inférieure repose sur une première lèvre périphérique supérieure (16) agencée sur toute la circonférence de la jupe. Comme il sera vu par la suite, cette première lèvre empêche le dégagement du capot par rapport au réservoir avant que la languette d'inviolabilité ne soit arrachée. La paroi externe de la jupe (9) présente une seconde lèvre horizontale inférieure (17) permettant cette fois d'éviter le dégagement du capot par rapport au réservoir après que la languette d'inviolabilité ait été retirée. Selon une autre caractéristique, le réservoir (9) présente des nervures (18) formées sur toute la périphérie de son extrémité supérieure (14). Le premier compartiment (3) a une forme générale tubulaire. Comme il apparait sur la figure 2, il présente au niveau de son extrémité libre supérieure un évasement (27) reliant la jupe (9) par le biais d'une couronne plane (23).On the figure 2 the device of the invention is shown in section. This comprises two separate parts respectively a tank (7) and a striker cap (8) covering said tank. The reservoir (7) is provided as already said a first compartment (3), the bottom has a percutable membrane (6). The reservoir (7) further has a skirt (9) having means for connection to the neck (11) of the bottle (2). The connecting means are in the form of a thread (10). This thread (10) is intended to cooperate by screwing with a thread (13) corresponding, arranged on the outer wall of the neck (11) of the bottle (2). The skirt further has a stop (12) arranged over the entire periphery of its lower end. As shown on Figures 3 and 4 , the skirt (9) is provided on its outer wall with different elements. Firstly, it has vertical and oriented studs (15) arranged regularly spaced over its entire periphery, and this only on part of its height. In particular, their lower end rests on a first upper peripheral lip (16) arranged over the entire circumference of the skirt. As will be seen later, this first lip prevents the release of the cap relative to the tank before the tamper tab is torn off. The outer wall of the skirt (9) has a second lower horizontal lip (17), this time to prevent the hood from disengaging from the tank after the tamper-evident tab has been removed. According to another characteristic, the reservoir (9) has ribs (18) formed over the entire periphery of its upper end (14). The first compartment (3) has a generally tubular shape. As it appears on the figure 2 , it has at its upper free end a flare (27) connecting the skirt (9) through a flat ring (23).

Le capot percuteur (8) est quant à lui représenté plus particulièrement sur les figures 5 et 6. Il se présente sous la forme d'un capot (19) destine à venir coiffer le réservoir (7) précédemment décrit. Ce capot présente à son extrémité inférieure une languette d'inviolabilité (20). Sur sa paroi interne, il est muni d'un filet (29), marquant la frontière avec la languette d'inviolabilité (20). Le filet (29) permet, en combinaison avec les lèvres (16) et (17) du réservoir d'éviter la séparation du capot et du réservoir respectivement, avant et après retrait de la languette d'inviolabilité. Le capot (19) présente en outre, sur sa face interne des ailettes souples (28) verticales orientées dans le sens opposé par rapport à l'orientation des plots (15) avec lesquels elles sont destinées à coopérer. Ainsi l'orientation des ailettes et des plots permet de visser le dispositif sur le flacon mais de ne pas pouvoir le dévisser. Comme déjà dit, le capot présente également un percuteur (5) de forme tubulaire destiné à venir percuter la membrane (6) du réservoir. Selon une autre caractéristique, le fond du capot (21) présente des picots (26) agencés sur toute la périphérie, les picots étant destinés à coopérer avec les nervures (18) correspondantes du réservoir.The striker cover (8) is in turn represented more particularly on the Figures 5 and 6 . It is in the form of a cover (19) for capping the tank (7) previously described. This cover has at its lower end a tamper-evident tab (20). On its inner wall, it is provided with a thread (29), marking the border with the tamper evident tab (20). The net (29) allows, in combination with the lips (16) and (17) of the tank to avoid the separation of the hood and the tank respectively, before and after removal of the tamper-evident tab. The cover (19) further has, on its inner face flexible fins (28) vertical oriented in the opposite direction relative to the orientation of the pads (15) with which they are intended to cooperate. Thus the orientation of the fins and pads makes it possible to screw the device on the bottle but not to be able to unscrew it. As already said, the cover also has a striker (5) of tubular shape intended to strike the membrane (6) of the reservoir. According to another characteristic, the bottom of the cover (21) has pins (26) arranged over the entire periphery, the pins being intended to cooperate with the ribs (18) corresponding to the reservoir.

Pour terminer et comme représentée sur la figure 2, l'ensemble réservoir/capot percuteur comprend deux joints d'étanchéité distincts. Plus précisément, l'étanchéité entre le réservoir de section et le flacon est obtenue par le biais d'un joint plat (22) appliqué sur la couronne (23) reliant la jupe du réservoir au premier compartiment. La face inférieure du joint plat est en contact avec la seule face supérieure du col du flacon. Par ailleurs, l'étanchéité entre le capot percuteur (8) et le réservoir (7) est obtenue au moyen d'un joint torique (24) appliqué sur un épaulement périphérique (25) agencé au droit de la couronne (23).To finish and as represented on the figure 2 , the tank / bonnet striker assembly comprises two separate seals. More specifically, the seal between the section tank and the bottle is obtained through a flat seal (22) applied to the ring (23) connecting the tank skirt to the first compartment. The underside of the flat seal is in contact with the only upper face of the neck of the bottle. Furthermore, the seal between the striker cover (8) and the reservoir (7) is obtained by means of an O-ring (24) applied to a peripheral shoulder (25) arranged in line with the crown (23).

Les principales étapes d'utilisation du dispositif de l'invention sont résumées sur la figure (7).The main steps of using the device of the invention are summarized on the figure (7 ).

Tout d'abord, il convient de conditionner le dispositif de l'invention. Pour ce faire, le premier produit est introduit dans le premier compartiment (3) que présente le réservoir. Le premier compartiment est alors fermé au moyen du capot percuteur (8). Pour ce faire, on introduit le percuteur (5) par son extrémité libre dans le premier compartiment (3) par un mouvement de translation verticale jusqu'à ce que le filet (29) du capot vienne prendre sous la lèvre supérieure (16) du réservoir. Le dispositif de l'invention peut ainsi être stocké durablement par le conditionneur. La présence du joint torique (24) garantit son étanchéité.First, it is necessary to condition the device of the invention. To do this, the first product is introduced into the first compartment (3) that the tank. The first compartment is then closed by means of the striker cover (8). To do this, the striker (5) is inserted through its free end into the first compartment (3) by a vertical translational movement until the thread (29) of the hood comes under the upper lip (16) of the tank. The device of the invention can thus be stored durably by the conditioner. The presence of the O-ring (24) ensures its tightness.

Ce dispositif peut ensuite être utilisé par le conditionneur lui-même ou livré à un tiers en vue de son association avec un second compartiment.This device can then be used by the conditioner itself or delivered to a third party for its association with a second compartment.

Ce second compartiment se présente généralement sous la forme d'un flacon (2) muni d'un col (11) dont la face externe est filetée (13). Il suffit alors pour l'utilisateur de venir visser le dispositif constitué du réservoir (7) et du capot (19) directement sur le col (11) du flacon après que celui-ci est été rempli de la seconde substance. Le vissage est rendu possible par la combinaison des ailettes présentes sur les faces latérales du capot et les plots présents sur la jupe du réservoir. Une fois associée, l'étanchéité du réservoir et du second compartiment est assurée par le joint plat (22). Dans le mode de réalisation décrit, le dévissage n'est plus possible, les ailettes orientées venant glisser sur les plots.This second compartment is generally in the form of a bottle (2) provided with a neck (11) whose outer face is threaded (13). It is then sufficient for the user to screw the device consisting of the reservoir (7) and the cover (19) directly on the neck (11) of the bottle after it has been filled with the second substance. The screwing is made possible by the combination of the fins on the side faces of the hood and the pads on the skirt of the tank. Once associated, the sealing of the reservoir and the second compartment is provided by the flat seal (22). In the embodiment described, unscrewing is no longer possible, the oriented fins sliding on the pads.

Pour mélanger les deux substances (figure 7d), il suffit alors de retirer la languette d'inviolabilité (figure 7a). Une fois retirée, l'utilisateur appuie sur le capot (fig 7b, 7c), puis sous l'effet du mouvement de translation verticale, le percuteur vient percuter la membrane. Dans cette position, le filet (29) vient prendre sous la lèvre inférieure (17). Le produit contenu dans le premier compartiment est alors transféré dans le second compartiment. Une fois l'agitation et le mélange des produits effectués (figure 7d), il ne suffit plus alors à l'utilisateur qu'à dévisser le dispositif de l'invention. Ceci est rendu possible grâce à la combinaison des picots agencés au fond du capot et des nervures agencées au sommet du réservoir (figure 7e).To mix the two substances ( figure 7d ), then just remove the tamper-evident tab ( figure 7a ). Once removed, the user presses on the hood ( fig 7b, 7c ), then under the effect of the vertical translation movement, the striker strikes the membrane. In this position, the net (29) comes to take under the lower lip (17). The product contained in the first compartment is then transferred to the second compartment. Once stirring and mixing of the products carried out ( figure 7d ), it is no longer enough for the user to unscrew the device of the invention. This is made possible thanks to the combination of the pins arranged at the bottom of the hood and the ribs arranged at the top of the tank ( figure 7e ).

L'invention et les avantages qui en découlent ressortent bien de la description qui précède. On note notamment la souplesse d'utilisation du dispositif de l'invention de même que son étanchéité lorsqu'il est associé à un flacon. On note aussi la garantie que le contenu du flacon n'est accessible qu'une fois le mélange effectué au moins dans le cas où la solidarisation du dispositif de l'invention sur le flacon n'est pas faite par l'utilisateur final.The invention and the advantages derived therefrom are apparent from the foregoing description. Note in particular the flexibility of use of the device of the invention as well as its tightness when associated with a bottle. There is also a guarantee that the contents of the bottle are only accessible once the mixing has been carried out at least in the case where the joining of the device of the invention to the bottle is not done by the end user.

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  1. Device (1) incorporating respectively:
    • a reservoir (7) endowed with a first compartment (3), of which the bottom has a membrane (6) designed to be struck, and of which the upper extremity is connected by means of a continuous crown (23) to an exterior skirt (9) with means of connection (10) consisting of a threading existing on the interior wall of the skirt, able to temporarily connect the device (1) to the neck (11) of a second compartment (4) that is separate from the device (1), by screwing/unscrewing;
    • a striker cap (8) capping the reservoir (7), with the said striker cap taking the form of a cover (19), and of which the side wall - at its bottom end - is equipped with a tamper-proof tongue (20), and being endowed with a striker (5) intended to strike the membrane (6) of the reservoir (7) after removal of the tamper-proof tongue (20), followed by sideways movement of the striker cap (8) on the reservoir (7);
    • a sealing system (24) between the first compartment (3) and the striker cap (8), characterized by the fact that the crown (24) has - on its lower face - an impermeability seal (22) of which the surface is intended to be exclusively in contact with the upper face of the neck of the second compartment (4), and by the fact that the reservoir (7) and the striker cap (8) each have complementary drive systems in the form of flexible and oriented lateral vertical fins existing on the interior vertical wall of the cap, and studs oriented in opposite directions, existing on the exterior lateral wall of the skirt, able to only allow the rotation of the device on the second compartment in the screw-on direction before striking of the membrane (6) by the striker cover (5).
  2. Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that the cap is endowed with a bottom, by the fact that the reservoir and the cap each have complementary drive systems in the form of pins (26) existing on the periphery of the bottom (21) of the cap (19), intended to interoperate with corresponding ribs (18) existing in the periphery of the upper exterior surface (14) of the reservoir (7), able to ensure the rotation of the device on the second compartment after the striker cap strikes the membrane in the direction of opening.
  3. Device in accordance with claim 1, characterized by the fact that the reservoir and the cap each have complementary drive systems able to rotate the device on the second compartment after the striker cover strikes the membrane in the opening direction, with the driving of the cap on the reservoir being accomplished by friction.
  4. Device in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the skirt (9) also has - on its exterior face - two parallel horizontal lips, namely respectively one upper lip (16) preventing the raising of the cap (19) once positioned on the reservoir (7) before removal of the tongue (20), and one lower lip (17) preventing the raising of the cap (19) once positioned on the reservoir (7) after removal of the tongue (20).
  5. Device in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the skirt (9) has a travel limiter (12) positioned on all or part of its lower end.
  6. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that the impermeability seal (22) is a flat seal applied to the lower face of the crown, which is also flat.
  7. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that the impermeability seal (22) is a gadroon protruding from the lower face of the crown (23), with the said gadroon being molded or over-molded.
  8. Device in accordance with one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the first compartment (3) is in the form of a tube of diameter d1, with the said tube having - in its upper part - a flare (27) of diameter d2, over a height at least equal to the travel of the striker (5).
  9. Device in accordance with claim 8, characterized by the fact that the striker (5) is a vent of sufficient diameter to interoperate by sliding with the tube of diameter d1, with the said vent having - on its exterior surface - a peripheral shoulder (25) constituting a pressure area for an impermeability seal (24).
  10. Flask/device ensemble in accordance with one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by the fact that the flask (2) has a single opening bounded by an open neck (11), and by the fact that the device (1) is designed to interoperate temporarily with the neck (11) of the flask (2).
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