EP3628026A1 - Fluid product dispensing module - Google Patents

Fluid product dispensing module

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EP3628026A1
EP3628026A1 EP18734859.4A EP18734859A EP3628026A1 EP 3628026 A1 EP3628026 A1 EP 3628026A1 EP 18734859 A EP18734859 A EP 18734859A EP 3628026 A1 EP3628026 A1 EP 3628026A1
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fluid product
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movable member
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stéphane Beranger
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Aptar France SAS
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B7/00Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas
    • B05B7/02Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
    • B05B7/04Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
    • B05B7/0416Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge with arrangements for mixing one gas and one liquid
    • B05B7/0483Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge with arrangements for mixing one gas and one liquid with gas and liquid jets intersecting in the mixing chamber
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005Components or details
    • B05B11/0037Containers
    • B05B11/0039Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means
    • B05B11/0044Containers associated with means for compensating the pressure difference between the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the container, e.g. pressure relief means compensating underpressure by ingress of atmospheric air into the container, i.e. with venting means
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B11/0005Components or details
    • B05B11/0062Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B05B11/0005Components or details
    • B05B11/0062Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • B05B11/007Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed being opened by deformation of a sealing element made of resiliently deformable material, e.g. flaps, skirts, duck-bill valves
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    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01Single-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
    • B05B11/04Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
    • B05B11/047Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles characterised by the outlet or venting means
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01Single-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
    • B05B11/06Gas or vapour producing the flow, e.g. from a compressible bulb or air pump
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B11/01Single-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
    • B05B11/10Pump 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
    • B05B11/1097Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle with means for sucking back the liquid or other fluent material in the nozzle after a dispensing stroke
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B7/02Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge
    • B05B7/12Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
    • B05B7/1254Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages the controlling means being fluid actuated
    • B05B7/1263Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages the controlling means being fluid actuated pneumatically actuated
    • B05B7/1272Spray pistols; Apparatus for discharge designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages the controlling means being fluid actuated pneumatically actuated actuated by gas involved in spraying, i.e. exiting the nozzle, e.g. as a spraying or jet shaping gas
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/34Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
    • B05B1/3405Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl
    • B05B1/341Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet
    • B05B1/3421Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber
    • B05B1/3431Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber the channels being formed at the interface of cooperating elements, e.g. by means of grooves
    • B05B1/3447Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl to produce swirl before discharging the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. in a swirl chamber upstream the spray outlet with channels emerging substantially tangentially in the swirl chamber the channels being formed at the interface of cooperating elements, e.g. by means of grooves the interface being a cylinder having the same axis as the outlet
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01Single-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
    • B05B11/10Pump 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
    • B05B11/1028Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall
    • B05B11/1032Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall actuated without substantial movement of the nozzle in the direction of the pressure stroke

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser module for integration in a fluid dispenser head mounted on a fluid reservoir.
  • the fluid dispenser module includes a fluid product inlet, a dispensing port, and a fluid product flow path that extends between the fluid inlet and the dispensing port.
  • the dispensing module also comprises a valve that selectively cuts off said fluid product flow path: this valve opens at a predetermined pressure of the fluid product into the flow path of fluid product upstream of the valve.
  • the preferred fields of application of the present invention are those of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
  • document EP01 17898 is known, for example, which describes a sprayer incorporating a fluid product dispensing module comprising a fluid product inlet, a valve sensitive to the pressure of the fluid product and a nozzle capable of dispensing the product. fluid in spray form.
  • the fluid under pressure at the inlet of the dispensing module moves a movable member of the valve so that the fluid can flow into the module to the nozzle where it is sprayed.
  • the document US4273290 describes another fluid product dispensing module integrated in a dispensing head. More specifically, this dispensing module is in the form of a nozzle comprising a chamber and swirling channels, and a valve in the form of a disk biased by a spring. The pressurized fluid pushes the disc against the spring, so that the fluid can flow into the nozzle to reach the channels and the swirl chamber before spraying out through a dispensing orifice. .
  • WO94 / 27732 is also known which describes a fluid product dispensing module in the form of a nozzle in which is placed a core of flexible material that acts as a valve. The pressurized fluid product deforms the flexible core so that the fluid can flow to the dispensing orifice.
  • the fluid dispenser module defines a fluid product flow path that extends from an inlet of the dispensing module to a dispensing orifice.
  • the valve is disposed on this fluid dispensing path so as to be able to cut or open it selectively under the action of the fluid under pressure.
  • the present invention aims to provide additional functionality to this type of fluid dispensing module.
  • the present invention proposes that the fluid product dispensing module further comprises a venting path of the fluid reservoir, so that outside air can enter the reservoir through the dispensing module of the fluid reservoir. fluid product as fluid is removed from the reservoir and passes through the fluid dispenser module.
  • the fluid dispenser module of the present invention makes it possible to manage the cross flow of the fluid product and the outside air to ensure that the reservoir is always maintained at atmospheric pressure.
  • the valve selectively cuts said venting path.
  • the fl uid valve also serves as an air valve or vent by selectively opening and closing the venting path.
  • the valve comprises a movable member which simultaneously closes a first lateral opening of the fluid product flow path and a second lateral opening of the venting path in a rest position, under the solicitation of a spring, and which releases these two lateral openings in an open position under the pressure of the fluid product upstream of the movable member against the spring.
  • the movable member comprises two piston lips which slide in a sealed manner in a sliding shaft which forms the two lateral openings, the two piston lips closing the two lateral openings in the rest position.
  • the movable member comes into sealing abutment in the rest position under the action of the spring against a radial shoulder of the fluid flow path. This guarantees a double seal at the flow path of the fluid product.
  • the fluid product dispensing module comprises:
  • a spring which acts between the insert member and the movable member for biasing the movable member in the rest position.
  • the insert part with the spring and the movable member can be inserted axially into the mounting body so as to constitute the fluid dispenser module, which is then fixedly received in a mounting housing of the dispensing head.
  • the sliding shaft forms a first lateral opening of the fluid product flow path which is masked in the rest position by the movable member and disengaged by the movable member, advantageously only after a precompression sealing stroke.
  • the first lateral opening is connected downstream to a first groove formed by the insert member, this first groove communicating downstream with the dispensing orifice, which is advantageously formed by a nozzle mounted on the insert part.
  • the module of Fluid dispensing can be used as an outlet valve for a pump or valve. It can even serve as a pre-compression valve, which opens only from a determined threshold of fluid pressure.
  • the sliding shaft may form a second lateral opening of the venting path which is masked in the rest position by the movable member.
  • the sliding shaft forms a third lateral opening of the venting path which communicates with the second lateral opening, when it is disengaged by the movable member, this third lateral opening being connected to a second groove formed by the second part. insert, this second groove opening on the outside of the fluid dispenser module.
  • the present invention also defines a fluid dispensing head comprising a mounting housing in which a fluid dispensing module as defined above is fixedly received.
  • the present invention further defines a fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid dispenser head incorporating a fluid dispensing module as defined above, the fluid dispensing head being mounted on the fluid dispenser fluid reservoir.
  • the dispenser may comprise:
  • a flush of air such as a flexible pear, capable of undergoing phases of crushing and elastic expansion
  • the air flush being connected to the fluid product inlet of the fluid dispenser module to supply a flow of air under pressure through the flow path of fluid product to the dispensing orifice during the phases of elastic collapse
  • a fluid product duct also connected to the fluid product inlet of the fluid product distribution module, the fluid product in the duct being sucked by the Venturi air pressure flow, so as to dispense a mixture air and fluid through the dispensing orifice.
  • the fluid dispensing head may also define a pump chamber and an actuation wall on which the user can press to put the fluid under pressure in the chamber so as to drive it through the fluid dispenser module of the invention.
  • the spirit of the invention lies in the fact of improving a conventional fl uid fluid dispenser fluid dispensing module by adding additional functionality to manage the venting of the fluid reservoir.
  • An interesting aspect of the invention is that a single valve makes it possible to open and close, advantageously simultaneously, both the fluid product flow path and the venting path.
  • FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 are greatly enlarged views of the dispensing head of the dispenser of FIG. 1, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position,
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are greatly enlarged views of the fluid dispenser module of the invention, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position,
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are respectively similar to FIGS. 2 and 3 for a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS. 8a and 8b are views in vertical cross section through a fluid dispenser according to a third embodiment of the invention, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position, and
  • Figures 9a to 9e are vertical cross-sectional views through a fluid dispenser module according to a second embodiment, in different phases. Referring firstly to Figure 1 to generally describe a fluid dispenser incorporating a fluid dispenser module M according to the invention.
  • the fluid dispenser comprises two distinct entities, namely a fluid reservoir R and a fluid dispenser head T.
  • the fluid reservoir R may be made of any suitable material, such as glass, plastic, metal, etc. It can be any shape, but includes an opening in the form of a collar R1.
  • the reservoir R contains a fluid product which may be a perfume, a lotion, a cream, a pharmaceutical solution, etc.
  • the reservoir R and its contents are not critical for the present invention.
  • the fluid dispensing head T is fixedly and sealingly mounted on the neck R1 of the fluid reservoir R.
  • the head T comprises a head body T1 which can be made by injection / molding of plastics material.
  • This head body T1 comprises a fixing ring T1 1 which engages with the outside of the neck R1.
  • the fixing ring T1 1 may be a ring to be screwed, snap-in, crimp, etc.
  • the head body T1 also comprises, inside the fixing ring T1, a sleeve T12 in which is engaged a support member T2 forming a seat for a ball T21.
  • a dip tube T22 is also connected to this support piece T2.
  • the dip tube T22 extends inside the tank R to near its bottom.
  • the head body T1 forms a fluid duct T13 which connects to a mixing chamber T14.
  • the head body T1 also forms a connection housing T15 in which is engaged a connection T3 on which is mounted an air flush T4, for example in the form of a crushable pear.
  • the inside of the air flush T4 communicates with the mixing chamber T14 through the connection T3 engaged in the connection housing T15.
  • the mixing chamber T14 communicates with a mounting chamber T16 in which a fluid dispensing module M is received.
  • the head body T1 forms a vent pipe T17 which connects the mounting housing T16 with the inside of the tank R between the sleeve T12 and the body R1.
  • FIGS 2 and 4 respectively represent the dispensing head T (without the flush T4) and the fluid dispensing module M in the rest position, that is to say when hunting T4 air is not subjected to any crushing force.
  • the dispensing module M is positioned in the mounting housing T16 so as to communicate with both the mixing chamber T14 and the venting duct T17.
  • this distribution module M comprises a mounting body 1 which is fixedly received in the mounting housing T16.
  • This mounting body 1 comprises an inlet sleeve 12 defining internally a fluid product inlet 13 which is positioned directly downstream of the mixing chamber T14.
  • the mounting body 1 also forms a vent hole 1 1.
  • the dispensing module M also comprises an insert part 2 which is fixedly received inside the mounting body 1.
  • This insert piece 2 comprises a sliding shaft 20, a pin 25 and an annular flange 26 which surround the pin 25 so as to form between them an annular space 24.
  • the sliding shaft 20 comprises a cylindrical inner wall and a wall external which engages with the inner wall of the mounting body 1.
  • the sliding barrel 20 comprises a plurality of through openings, namely a first lateral opening 21, a second lateral opening 27 and a third lateral opening 28.
  • the insert piece 2 also forms a fourth lateral opening 23 at the annular flange 24 , so that the fourth lateral opening 23 gives directly into the annular space 24.
  • the insert piece 2 comprises a first external groove 22 which connects the first lateral opening 21 with the fourth lateral opening 23.
  • the first groove 22 is completed by the inner wall of the mounting body 1 so as to form a connecting pipe which connects the first opening 21 with the fourth opening 23.
  • the insert part 2 forms a second bleed 29 which connects the third lateral opening 28 with the outside. This groove 29 is completed by the inner wall of the mounting body 1 so as to form an external air inlet duct.
  • the dispensing module M also comprises a movable member 3 which has a substantially H-shaped section. More specifically, this movable member 3 comprises a first annular piston lip 32 and a second annular piston lip 33 which are designed to slide from one to the other. The two lips 32 and 33 are connected together by a section of reduced diameter 34 which does not come into sealed sliding with the sliding shaft 20.
  • the movable member 3 also comprises a partition wall 31 which prevents any passage through the movable member 3.
  • the dispensing module M also comprises a spring 4 which is disposed inside the sliding shaft 20 and is supported on the one hand on the insert part 2 and on the other hand on the partition wall 31 of the movable member 3 passing through the second piston lip 33.
  • the dispensing module M also comprises a nozzle 5 which is engaged in the annular space 24 around the pin 25 inside the annular flange 26.
  • This nozzle 5 has a completely conventional design with a dispensing orifice 50, a swirl chamber 51, several swirling channels 52 and one or more connecting passage (s) 53.
  • This nozzle makes it possible to dispense the fluid product in the form of fine droplets.
  • FIG. 4 shows the distribution module M in the rest position, in which the spring 4 pushes the movable member 3 against a radial shoulder 14 formed at the downstream end of the fluid product inlet 13. More precisely it is the first piston lip 32 which thus comes into contact supported by the spring 4 against this radial shoulder 14 so as to create a sealed annular contact. This sealed annular contact is added to the radial annular contact of the first piston lip 32 with the sliding shaft 20. This creates a double seal, both axial and radial. It should especially be noted that the first lateral opening 21 is closed by the movable member 3, since it is located between the two piston lips 32 and 33. Thus, the fluid inlet 13 can not communicate with the first lateral opening 21.
  • the second piston lip 33 closes the second lateral opening 27 which communicates with the vent pipe D17 through the hole 1 January.
  • the first piston lip 32 intersects the communication between the fluid inlet 13 and the first lateral opening 21 and the second piston lip 33 isolates the first lateral opening 21 and literally closes the second lateral opening 27 in the rest ( Figures 2 and 4).
  • the swirl 51 and the dispensing orifice 50 together form a fluid flow path Cp which is cut by the movable member 3.
  • the second lateral groove 29, the third lateral opening 28 , the inside of the sliding barrel, the second lateral opening 27 and the lateral hole 1 1 form an air venting path Ca which is cut at the level of the second lateral opening 27 by the movable member 3.
  • FIGS. 3 and 5 describe the dispensing module M during a fluid dispensing phase.
  • the user grasps the air flush T4 and crushes it so as to generate a flow of pressurized air through the narrow fitting and the mixing chamber T14.
  • This pressurized air drum enters the dispensing module M through the fluid product inlet 13.
  • This pressurized air drum creates a Venturi effect which has the effect of sucking up the fluid stored in the reservoir R. through the dip tube 22, the support piece T2 by pushing the ball T21 and the conduit T13 which opens into the mixing chamber T14. Consequently, the fluid product coming from the tank R mixes with the pressurized air stream coming from the flushing T4 at the mixing chamber T14.
  • the fluid product flow path Cp is then established by connecting the fluid product inlet 13 to the first lateral opening 21 by passing through a portion of the sliding drum 20.
  • the fluid product P can thus proceed to the dispensing orifice 50 where it is distributed in powdered form.
  • the movable member 3 behaves like a valve by selectively masking and unmasking the first lateral opening 21. It can be considered that the sliding shaft 20 forms a valve seat on which the first piston lip 32 slides sealingly.
  • venting path Ca is also open since the second lateral opening 27 and the third lateral opening 28 can communicate.
  • the two piston lips 32 and 33 are located on either side of these two lateral openings 27 and 28 so that the narrowed section 34 of the movable member 3 is positioned at its two lateral openings 27 and 28, thereby forming a connecting passage between the two openings. Outside air can thus penetrate inside the tank through the second groove 29, the third lateral opening 28, the inside of the barrel. sliding 20, the second lateral opening 27, the lateral hole 1 1, the venting passage T17 and between the sleeve T12 and the neck R1.
  • FIG. 6 and 7 there is shown a second embodiment for the fluid dispensing head.
  • This dispensing head T ' may be identical or similar to that of the first embodiment on certain points, and especially its entire lower part, forming the fixing ring T1 1, the sleeve T12, the support piece T2, the conduit of T13 connection, the mounting housing T16 and the venting duct T17.
  • this dispensing head T ' is distinguished from the first dispensing head T in that it comprises a flexible dome T5 which is sealingly mounted by means of an anchoring flange T55 on the head body ⁇ .
  • This flexible dome T5 comprises an elastically deformable actuating wall T52 which internally defines a pump chamber T50.
  • the internal volume of the chamber T50 decreases, and the fluid it contains is pressurized so that it is forced through a connection chamber T14 'in the fluid product inlet 13 of the dispensing module M.
  • the fluid product then pushes the movable member 3, as shown in Figure 5, so that the fluid can flow through the dispensing module M to be sprayed through the dispensing orifice 50.
  • the pressure of the fluid fluid of course plate the ball 21 on its seat.
  • a fluid dispenser of the "squeeze bottle” type that is to say with a fluid reservoir R "comprising a deformable wall R2, which the user can grasp
  • the dispenser also comprises a dispensing head T "which is mounted on an opening of the tank R" by means of a fixing ring T1 1.
  • This head T " also comprises a tube holder T2 "in which is fitted one end of a dip tube T22 which extends into the tank R" to near its bottom.
  • the head T " also forms a connecting duct T13 and a connecting chamber T14" upstream of the tube holder T2 '.
  • This chamber T14 communicates with a mounting housing T16 in which a fluid dispensing module M, which may be identical to that of the preceding figures, is received
  • the head T" comprises a vent pipe T17 which connects the housing
  • This third embodiment is intended to show that the module M of the invention can be implemented in various applications: pear dispenser, crushable dome dispenser or "squeeze bottle”.
  • FIG. 9a there is shown a fluid dispenser module M 'having a different design. Indeed, this module M 'comprises:
  • valve member 3 ' fixedly mounted in the movable member 2': the valve member 3 'comprising a valve lip 31' sealingly against a valve seat 20 'of the movable member 2',
  • a spring (4) which acts between the mounting body 1 'and the movable member 2' to bias the movable member 2 'in the rest position.
  • the mounting body 1 ' can be provided with a nozzle 5', which can spray the fluid into fine droplets.
  • This nozzle 5 ' may comprise a spray wall pierced with several spray holes of reduced diameter (1 to 100 microns).
  • a suction chamber Cs is formed at the second sliding shaft 16 '.
  • This chamber Cs has a variable volume because the movable member 2 ', with its valve member 3', moves by sliding in the second sliding shaft 16 '.
  • venting path Ca is also established at this time.
  • the suction chamber Cs sees its volume vary: indeed, at rest, its volume is maximum and in Figures 9b, 9c and 9d, its volume is minimal.
  • This suction or "sniffing" effect is particularly useful and effective with nozzles with micro-spray holes (1 to 100 microns).
  • this module M ' combines several functions: fl uid fluid valve, tank venting and jet evacuation. It should be noted that the discharge function of the nozzle could be implemented independently of the other two functions and be protected in itself, especially in combination with a micro-hole spray nozzle. Thanks to the distribution module M, M ', outside air can penetrate inside the fluid reservoir during the fluid product distribution phase by taking the venting path Ca. Generally, it is necessary to note that the dispensing module of the invention is devoid of means for putting the fluid under pressure.
  • the pressurizing means are associated with the dispensing head T in the form of an air flush T4, are integrated with the dispensing head T 'in the form of a T5 flexible dome or are integrated to the tank R "in the form of the deformable wall R2 It may even be said that the dispensing module of the invention does not participate actively in pressurizing the fluid product.It is completely passive and reacts only to the product. pressurized fluid that is fed at its inlet.
  • the distribution module M, M 'of the present invention it is possible to simplify the design of a pump, since the outlet valve is formed by the distribution module.
  • this module M, M ' also manages the venting of the tank. Its mounting in the mounting housing T16 is extremely simple, since it is simply engaged axially and held in place by friction forces, or even attachment profiles at the inlet sleeve 12.

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Abstract

A fluid product dispensing module (M) intended to be incorporated into a fluid product dispensing head mounted on a fluid product reservoir, the fluid product dispensing module (M) comprising a fluid product inlet (13), a dispensing orifice (50) and a fluid product flow path (Cp) between the fluid product inlet (13) and the dispensing orifice (50), the dispensing module (M) further comprising a valve (3, 20) that selectively shuts off said fluid product flow path (Cp), said valve (3, 20) opening under a determined pressure of the fluid product in the fluid product flow path (Cp) upstream from the valve (3, 20), characterised in that it further comprises a vent path (Ca) for venting the fluid product reservoir.

Description

Module de distribution de produit fluide  Fluid dispensing module
La présente invention concerne un module de distribution de produit fluide destiné à être intégré dans une tête de distribution de produit fluide montée sur un réservoir de produit fluide. Le module de distribution de produit fluide comprend une entrée de produit fluide, un orifice de distribution et un chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide qui s'étend entre l'entrée de produit fluide et l'orifice de distribution. Le module de distribution comprend aussi un clapet coupant sélectivement ledit chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide : ce clapet s'ouvrant sous une pression déterminée du produit fluide dans le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide en amont du clapet. Les domaines d'application privilégiés de la présente invention sont ceux de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou encore de la pharmacie.  The present invention relates to a fluid dispenser module for integration in a fluid dispenser head mounted on a fluid reservoir. The fluid dispenser module includes a fluid product inlet, a dispensing port, and a fluid product flow path that extends between the fluid inlet and the dispensing port. The dispensing module also comprises a valve that selectively cuts off said fluid product flow path: this valve opens at a predetermined pressure of the fluid product into the flow path of fluid product upstream of the valve. The preferred fields of application of the present invention are those of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
Dans l'art antérieur, on connaît par exemple le document EP01 17898 qui décrit un pulvérisateur intégrant un module de distribution de produit fluide comprenant une entrée de produit fluide, un clapet sensible à la pression du produit fluide et un gicleur apte à distribuer le produit fluide sous forme pulvérisée. Le produit fluide sous pression au niveau de l'entrée du module de distribution déplace un organe mobile du clapet de sorte que le produit fluide peut s'écouler dans le module jusqu'au gicleur où il est pulvérisé.  In the prior art, document EP01 17898 is known, for example, which describes a sprayer incorporating a fluid product dispensing module comprising a fluid product inlet, a valve sensitive to the pressure of the fluid product and a nozzle capable of dispensing the product. fluid in spray form. The fluid under pressure at the inlet of the dispensing module moves a movable member of the valve so that the fluid can flow into the module to the nozzle where it is sprayed.
Le document US4273290 décrit un autre module de distribution de produit fluide intégré dans une tête de distribution. Plus précisément, ce module de distribution se présente sous la forme d'un gicleur comprenant une chambre et des canaux de tourbillonnement, ainsi qu'un clapet sous la forme d'un disque sollicité par un ressort. Le produit fluide sous pression repousse le disque à encontre du ressort, de sorte que le produit fluide peut s'écouler à l'intérieur du gicleur pour atteindre les canaux et la chambre de tourbillonnement avant de sortir de manière pulvérisée à travers un orifice de distribution.  The document US4273290 describes another fluid product dispensing module integrated in a dispensing head. More specifically, this dispensing module is in the form of a nozzle comprising a chamber and swirling channels, and a valve in the form of a disk biased by a spring. The pressurized fluid pushes the disc against the spring, so that the fluid can flow into the nozzle to reach the channels and the swirl chamber before spraying out through a dispensing orifice. .
On connaît aussi le document WO94/27732 qui décrit un module de distribution de produit fluide sous la forme d'un gicleur dans lequel est placé un noyau de matière souple qui fait office de clapet. Le produit fluide sous pression déforme le noyau souple de sorte que le produit fluide peut s'écouler jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution. WO94 / 27732 is also known which describes a fluid product dispensing module in the form of a nozzle in which is placed a core of flexible material that acts as a valve. The pressurized fluid product deforms the flexible core so that the fluid can flow to the dispensing orifice.
Ainsi, dans ces documents de l'art antérieur, le module de distribution de produit fluide définit un chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide qui s'étend d'une entrée du module de distribution jusqu'à un orifice de distribution. Le clapet est disposé sur ce chemin de distribution de produit fluide de manière à pouvoir le couper ou l'ouvrir de manière sélective sous l'action du produit fluide sous pression.  Thus, in these documents of the prior art, the fluid dispenser module defines a fluid product flow path that extends from an inlet of the dispensing module to a dispensing orifice. The valve is disposed on this fluid dispensing path so as to be able to cut or open it selectively under the action of the fluid under pressure.
La présente invention a pour but d'apporter une fonctionnalité supplémentaire à ce type de module de distribution de produit fluide. Pour ce faire, la présente invention propose que le module de distribution de produit fluide comprenne en outre un chemin d'éventation du réservoir de produit fluide, de sorte que de l'air extérieur puisse pénétrer dans le réservoir à travers le module de distribution de produit fluide à mesure que du produit fluide est extrait du réservoir et passe à travers le module de distribution de produit fluide. En d'autres termes, le module de distribution de produit fluide de la présente invention permet de gérer l'écoulement croisé du produit fluide et de l'air extérieur afin d'assurer que le réservoir soit toujours maintenu à la pression atmosphérique.  The present invention aims to provide additional functionality to this type of fluid dispensing module. To do this, the present invention proposes that the fluid product dispensing module further comprises a venting path of the fluid reservoir, so that outside air can enter the reservoir through the dispensing module of the fluid reservoir. fluid product as fluid is removed from the reservoir and passes through the fluid dispenser module. In other words, the fluid dispenser module of the present invention makes it possible to manage the cross flow of the fluid product and the outside air to ensure that the reservoir is always maintained at atmospheric pressure.
Avantageusement, le clapet coupe sélectivement ledit chemin d'éventation. Ainsi, le clapet de produit fluide fait également office de clapet d'air ou d'éventation en ouvrant et fermant sélectivement le chemin d'éventation.  Advantageously, the valve selectively cuts said venting path. Thus, the fl uid valve also serves as an air valve or vent by selectively opening and closing the venting path.
Selon un mode de réalisation pratique et avantageux, le clapet comprend un organe mobile qui obture simultanément une première ouverture latérale du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide et une deuxième ouverture latérale du chemin d'éventation dans une position de repos, sous la sollicitation d'un ressort, et qui dégage ces deux ouvertures latérales dans une position ouverte sous la pression du produit fluide en amont de l'organe mobile à encontre du ressort. Ainsi, le déplacement de l'organe mobile permet de masquer et démasquer la première ouverture latérale et la deuxième ouverture latérale de manière à couper ou ouvrir simultanément le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide et le chemin d'éventation. According to a practical and advantageous embodiment, the valve comprises a movable member which simultaneously closes a first lateral opening of the fluid product flow path and a second lateral opening of the venting path in a rest position, under the solicitation of a spring, and which releases these two lateral openings in an open position under the pressure of the fluid product upstream of the movable member against the spring. Thus, the displacement of the movable member makes it possible to mask and unmask the first lateral opening and the second side opening to simultaneously cut or open the fluid flow path and the vent path.
Avantageusement, l'organe mobile comprend deux lèvres de piston qui coulissent de manière étanche dans un fût de coulissement qui forme les deux ouvertures latérales, les deux lèvres de piston obturant les deux ouvertures latérales en position de repos. De préférence, l'organe mobile vient en butée étanche en position de repos sous l'action du ressort contre un épaulement radial du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide. On garantit ainsi une double étanchéité au niveau du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide.  Advantageously, the movable member comprises two piston lips which slide in a sealed manner in a sliding shaft which forms the two lateral openings, the two piston lips closing the two lateral openings in the rest position. Preferably, the movable member comes into sealing abutment in the rest position under the action of the spring against a radial shoulder of the fluid flow path. This guarantees a double seal at the flow path of the fluid product.
Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le module de distribution de produit fluide comprend :  According to an advantageous embodiment, the fluid product dispensing module comprises:
- un corps de montage destiné à être reçu fixement dans un logement de montage de la tête de distribution,  a mounting body intended to be fixedly received in a mounting housing of the dispensing head,
- une pièce d'insert reçue fixement dans le corps de montage, la pièce d'insert formant un fût de coulissement,  an insert piece fixedly received in the mounting body, the insert piece forming a sliding shaft,
- un organe mobile monté à coulissement étanche dans le fût de coulissement,  a movable member slidably mounted in the sliding barrel,
- un ressort qui agit entre la pièce d'insert et l'organe mobile pour solliciter l'organe mobile en position de repos.  - A spring which acts between the insert member and the movable member for biasing the movable member in the rest position.
La pièce d'insert avec le ressort et l'organe mobile peuvent être insérés axialement dans le corps de montage de manière à constituer le module de distribution de produit fluide, qui est ensuite reçu fixement dans un logement de montage de la tête de distribution.  The insert part with the spring and the movable member can be inserted axially into the mounting body so as to constitute the fluid dispenser module, which is then fixedly received in a mounting housing of the dispensing head.
Avantageusement, le fût de coulissement forme une première ouverture latérale du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide qui est masquée en position de repos par l'organe mobile et dégagée par l'organe mobile, avantageusement seulement après une course étanche de précompression. De préférence, la première ouverture latérale se raccorde en aval à une première saignée formée par la pièce d'insert, cette première saignée communiquant en aval avec l'orifice de distribution, qui est avantageusement formé par un gicleur monté sur la pièce d'insert. Ainsi, le module de distribution de produit fluide peut être utilisé comme clapet de sortie d'une pompe ou d'une valve. Il peut même servir de clapet de précompression, qui ne s'ouvre qu'à partir d'un seuil déterminé de pression de produit fluide. Advantageously, the sliding shaft forms a first lateral opening of the fluid product flow path which is masked in the rest position by the movable member and disengaged by the movable member, advantageously only after a precompression sealing stroke. Preferably, the first lateral opening is connected downstream to a first groove formed by the insert member, this first groove communicating downstream with the dispensing orifice, which is advantageously formed by a nozzle mounted on the insert part. . Thus, the module of Fluid dispensing can be used as an outlet valve for a pump or valve. It can even serve as a pre-compression valve, which opens only from a determined threshold of fluid pressure.
D'autre part, le fût de coulissement peut former une deuxième ouverture latérale du chemin d'éventation qui est masquée en position de repos par l'organe mobile. Avantageusement, le fût de coulissement forme une troisième ouverture latérale du chemin d'éventation qui communique avec la deuxième ouverture latérale, lorsqu'elle est dégagée par l'organe mobile, cette troisième ouverture latérale se raccordant à une deuxième saignée formée par la pièce d'insert, cette deuxième saignée débouchant sur l'extérieur du module de distribution de produit fluide.  On the other hand, the sliding shaft may form a second lateral opening of the venting path which is masked in the rest position by the movable member. Advantageously, the sliding shaft forms a third lateral opening of the venting path which communicates with the second lateral opening, when it is disengaged by the movable member, this third lateral opening being connected to a second groove formed by the second part. insert, this second groove opening on the outside of the fluid dispenser module.
La présente invention définit également une tête de distribution de produit fluide comprenant un logement de montage dans lequel est reçu fixement un module de distribution de produit fluide tel que défini ci-dessus.  The present invention also defines a fluid dispensing head comprising a mounting housing in which a fluid dispensing module as defined above is fixedly received.
La présente invention définit encore un distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un réservoir de produit fluide et une tête de distribution de produit fluide intégrant un module de distribution de produit fluide tel que défini ci-dessus, la tête de distribution de produit fluide étant montée sur le réservoir de produit fluide.  The present invention further defines a fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir and a fluid dispenser head incorporating a fluid dispensing module as defined above, the fluid dispensing head being mounted on the fluid dispenser fluid reservoir.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le distributeur peut comprendre :  According to one embodiment, the dispenser may comprise:
- une chasse d'air, telle qu'une poire souple, apte à subir des phases d'écrasement et de détente élastique, la chasse d'air étant reliée à l'entrée de produit fluide du module de distribution de produit fluide pour alimenter un flux d'air sous pression à travers le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution lors des phases d'écrasement élastique, et a flush of air, such as a flexible pear, capable of undergoing phases of crushing and elastic expansion, the air flush being connected to the fluid product inlet of the fluid dispenser module to supply a flow of air under pressure through the flow path of fluid product to the dispensing orifice during the phases of elastic collapse, and
- un conduit de produit fluide se raccordant aussi à l'entrée de produit fluide du module de distribution de produit fluide, le produit fluide dans le conduit étant aspiré par le flux d'air sous pression par effet Venturi, de manière à distribuer un mélange d'air et de produit fluide à travers l'orifice de distribution. a fluid product duct also connected to the fluid product inlet of the fluid product distribution module, the fluid product in the duct being sucked by the Venturi air pressure flow, so as to dispense a mixture air and fluid through the dispensing orifice.
En variante, la tête de distribution de produit fluide peut également définir une chambre de pompe et une paroi d'actionnement sur laquelle l'utilisateur peut appuyer pour mettre le produit fluide sous pression dans la chambre de manière à le refouler à travers le module de distribution de produit fluide de l'invention. Alternatively, the fluid dispensing head may also define a pump chamber and an actuation wall on which the user can press to put the fluid under pressure in the chamber so as to drive it through the fluid dispenser module of the invention.
L'esprit de l'invention réside dans le fait d'améliorer un module de distribution de produit fluide classique à clapet de produit fluide en y ajoutant une fonctionnalité supplémentaire permettant de gérer l'éventation du réservoir de produit fluide. Un aspect intéressant de l'invention est qu'un seul clapet permet d'ouvrir et de fermer, avantageusement simultanément, à la fois le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide et le chemin d'éventation.  The spirit of the invention lies in the fact of improving a conventional fl uid fluid dispenser fluid dispensing module by adding additional functionality to manage the venting of the fluid reservoir. An interesting aspect of the invention is that a single valve makes it possible to open and close, advantageously simultaneously, both the fluid product flow path and the venting path.
L'invention sera maintenant décrite plus en détail en référence aux dessins joints, donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, deux modes de réalisation de l'invention.  The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, giving by way of non-limiting examples two embodiments of the invention.
Sur les figures :  In the figures:
La figure 1 est une vue en coupe transversale verticale à travers un distributeur de produit fluide selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention,  FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a fluid dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention,
Les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues fortement agrandies de la tête de distribution du distributeur de la figure 1 , respectivement en position de repos et en position actionnée,  FIGS. 2 and 3 are greatly enlarged views of the dispensing head of the dispenser of FIG. 1, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position,
Les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues fortement agrandies du module de distribution de produit fluide de l'invention, respectivement en position de repos et en position actionnée,  FIGS. 4 and 5 are greatly enlarged views of the fluid dispenser module of the invention, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position,
Les figures 6 et 7 sont des vues respectivement similaires aux figures 2 et 3 pour un second mode de réalisation de l'invention,  FIGS. 6 and 7 are respectively similar to FIGS. 2 and 3 for a second embodiment of the invention,
Les figures 8a et 8b sont des vues en coupe transversale verticale à travers un distributeur de produit fluide selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, respectivement en position de repos et en position actionnée, et  FIGS. 8a and 8b are views in vertical cross section through a fluid dispenser according to a third embodiment of the invention, respectively in the rest position and in the actuated position, and
Les figures 9a à 9e sont des vues en coupe transversale verticale à travers un module distribution de produit fluide selon une seconde forme de réalisation, lors de différentes phases. On se référera tout d'abord à la figure 1 pour décrire de manière générale un distributeur de produit fluide intégrant un module de distribution de produit fluide M selon l'invention. Figures 9a to 9e are vertical cross-sectional views through a fluid dispenser module according to a second embodiment, in different phases. Referring firstly to Figure 1 to generally describe a fluid dispenser incorporating a fluid dispenser module M according to the invention.
Le distributeur de produit fluide comprend deux entités distinctes, à savoir un réservoir de produit fluide R et une tête de distribution de produit fluide T.  The fluid dispenser comprises two distinct entities, namely a fluid reservoir R and a fluid dispenser head T.
Le réservoir de produit fluide R peut être réalisé avec n'importe quelle matière appropriée, tel que du verre, de la matière plastique, du métal, etc. Il peut présenter n'importe quelle forme, mais comprend une ouverture sous la forme d'un col R1 . Le réservoir R contient un produit fluide qui peut être un parfum, une lotion, une crème, une solution pharmaceutique, etc. Le réservoir R et son contenu ne sont pas critiques pour la présente invention.  The fluid reservoir R may be made of any suitable material, such as glass, plastic, metal, etc. It can be any shape, but includes an opening in the form of a collar R1. The reservoir R contains a fluid product which may be a perfume, a lotion, a cream, a pharmaceutical solution, etc. The reservoir R and its contents are not critical for the present invention.
La tête de distribution de produit fluide T est montée fixement et de manière étanche sur le col R1 du réservoir de produit fluide R. La tête T comprend un corps de tête T1 qui peut être réalisée par injection/moulage de matière plastique. Ce corps de tête T1 comprend une bague de fixation T1 1 qui vient en prise avec l'extérieur du col R1 . La bague de fixation T1 1 peut être une bague à visser, à encliqueter, à sertir, etc. Le corps de tête T1 comprend également, à l'intérieur de la bague de fixation T1 , une douille T12 dans laquelle est engagée une pièce de support T2 formant un siège pour une bille T21 . Un tube plongeur T22 est également raccordé à cette pièce de support T2. Le tube plongeur T22 s'étend à l'intérieur du réservoir R jusqu'à proximité de son fond. Au-dessus de la pièce de support T2, le corps de tête T1 forme un conduit de produit fluide T13 qui se raccorde à une chambre de mélange T14. Le corps de tête T1 forme également un logement de raccordement T15 dans lequel est engagé un raccord T3 sur lequel est montée une chasse d'air T4, par exemple sous la forme d'une poire écrasable. Ainsi, l'intérieur de la chasse d'air T4 communique avec la chambre de mélange T14 à travers le raccord T3 engagé dans le logement de raccordement T15. D'autre part, la chambre de mélange T14 communique avec une chambre de montage T16 dans laquelle est reçu un module de distribution de produit fluide M. On peut également remarquer que le corps de tête T1 forme un conduit d'éventation T17 qui relie le logement de montage T16 avec l'intérieur du réservoir R entre la douille T12 et le corps R1 . Telle est la structure générale de la tête de distribution T, qui ne doit pas être considérée comme unique dans le cadre de la présente invention, qui s'attache plus particulièrement à la conception du module de distribution de produit fluide M. The fluid dispensing head T is fixedly and sealingly mounted on the neck R1 of the fluid reservoir R. The head T comprises a head body T1 which can be made by injection / molding of plastics material. This head body T1 comprises a fixing ring T1 1 which engages with the outside of the neck R1. The fixing ring T1 1 may be a ring to be screwed, snap-in, crimp, etc. The head body T1 also comprises, inside the fixing ring T1, a sleeve T12 in which is engaged a support member T2 forming a seat for a ball T21. A dip tube T22 is also connected to this support piece T2. The dip tube T22 extends inside the tank R to near its bottom. Above the support piece T2, the head body T1 forms a fluid duct T13 which connects to a mixing chamber T14. The head body T1 also forms a connection housing T15 in which is engaged a connection T3 on which is mounted an air flush T4, for example in the form of a crushable pear. Thus, the inside of the air flush T4 communicates with the mixing chamber T14 through the connection T3 engaged in the connection housing T15. On the other hand, the mixing chamber T14 communicates with a mounting chamber T16 in which a fluid dispensing module M is received. It can also be noted that the head body T1 forms a vent pipe T17 which connects the mounting housing T16 with the inside of the tank R between the sleeve T12 and the body R1. This is the general structure of the dispensing head T, which should not be considered as unique in the context of the present invention, which focuses more particularly on the design of the fluid dispenser module M.
On se référera maintenant aux figures 2 et 4 qui représentent respectivement la tête de distribution T (sans la chasse d'air T4) et le module de distribution de produit fluide M en position de repos, c'est-à-dire lorsque la chasse d'air T4 n'est soumise à aucune force d'écrasement. Comme susmentionné, le module de distribution M est positionné dans le logement de montage T16 de manière à communiquer à la fois avec la chambre de mélange T14 et le conduit d'éventation T17.  Referring now to Figures 2 and 4 which respectively represent the dispensing head T (without the flush T4) and the fluid dispensing module M in the rest position, that is to say when hunting T4 air is not subjected to any crushing force. As mentioned above, the dispensing module M is positioned in the mounting housing T16 so as to communicate with both the mixing chamber T14 and the venting duct T17.
Sur la figure 4, on peut voir que ce module de distribution M comprend un corps de montage 1 qui est reçu fixement dans le logement de montage T16. Ce corps de montage 1 comprend un manchon d'entrée 12 définissant intérieurement une entrée de produit fluide 13 qui est positionnée directement en aval de la chambre de mélange T14. Le corps de montage 1 forme aussi un trou d'éventation 1 1 . Le module de distribution M comprend également une pièce d'insert 2 qui est reçu fixement à l'intérieur du corps de montage 1 . Cette pièce d'insert 2 comprend un fût de coulissement 20, une broche 25 et une bride annulaire 26 qui entourent la broche 25 de manière à former entre eux un espace annulaire 24. Le fût de coulissement 20 comprend une paroi interne cylindrique et une paroi externe qui vient en prise avec la paroi interne du corps de montage 1 . Le fût de coulissement 20 comprend plusieurs ouvertures traversantes, à savoir une première ouverture latérale 21 , une deuxième ouverture latérale 27 et une troisième ouverture latérale 28. La pièce d'insert 2 forme également une quatrième ouverture latérale 23 au niveau de la bride annulaire 24, de telle sorte que la quatrième ouverture latérale 23 donne directement dans l'espace annulaire 24. D'autre part, la pièce d'insert 2 comprend une première saignée externe 22 qui relie la première ouverture latérale 21 avec la quatrième ouverture latérale 23. La première saignée 22 est complétée par la paroi interne du corps de montage 1 de manière à former ainsi un conduit de liaison qui relie la première ouverture 21 avec la quatrième ouverture 23. D'autre part, la pièce d'insert 2 forme une deuxième saignée 29 qui relie la troisième ouverture latérale 28 avec l'extérieur. Cette saignée 29 est complétée par la paroi interne du corps de montage 1 de manière à former un conduit d'entrée d'air extérieur. In Figure 4, it can be seen that this distribution module M comprises a mounting body 1 which is fixedly received in the mounting housing T16. This mounting body 1 comprises an inlet sleeve 12 defining internally a fluid product inlet 13 which is positioned directly downstream of the mixing chamber T14. The mounting body 1 also forms a vent hole 1 1. The dispensing module M also comprises an insert part 2 which is fixedly received inside the mounting body 1. This insert piece 2 comprises a sliding shaft 20, a pin 25 and an annular flange 26 which surround the pin 25 so as to form between them an annular space 24. The sliding shaft 20 comprises a cylindrical inner wall and a wall external which engages with the inner wall of the mounting body 1. The sliding barrel 20 comprises a plurality of through openings, namely a first lateral opening 21, a second lateral opening 27 and a third lateral opening 28. The insert piece 2 also forms a fourth lateral opening 23 at the annular flange 24 , so that the fourth lateral opening 23 gives directly into the annular space 24. On the other hand, the insert piece 2 comprises a first external groove 22 which connects the first lateral opening 21 with the fourth lateral opening 23. The first groove 22 is completed by the inner wall of the mounting body 1 so as to form a connecting pipe which connects the first opening 21 with the fourth opening 23. On the other hand, the insert part 2 forms a second bleed 29 which connects the third lateral opening 28 with the outside. This groove 29 is completed by the inner wall of the mounting body 1 so as to form an external air inlet duct.
Le module de distribution M comprend également un organe mobile 3 qui présente une section sensiblement en forme de H. Plus précisément, cet organe mobile 3 comprend une première lèvre de piston annulaire 32 et une deuxième lèvre de piston annulaire 33 qui sont conçues pour coulisser de manière étanche à l'intérieur du fût de coulissement 20. Les deux lèvres 32 et 33 sont reliées ensemble par une section de diamètre réduit 34 qui ne vient pas en coulissement étanche avec le fût de coulissement 20. L'organe mobile 3 comprend également une paroi de séparation 31 qui empêche tout passage à travers l'organe mobile 3.  The dispensing module M also comprises a movable member 3 which has a substantially H-shaped section. More specifically, this movable member 3 comprises a first annular piston lip 32 and a second annular piston lip 33 which are designed to slide from one to the other. The two lips 32 and 33 are connected together by a section of reduced diameter 34 which does not come into sealed sliding with the sliding shaft 20. The movable member 3 also comprises a partition wall 31 which prevents any passage through the movable member 3.
Le module de distribution M comprend aussi un ressort 4 qui est disposé à l'intérieur du fût de coulissement 20 et prend appui d'une part sur la pièce d'insert 2 et d'autre part sur la paroi de séparation 31 de l'organe mobile 3 en passant à travers la deuxième lèvre de piston 33.  The dispensing module M also comprises a spring 4 which is disposed inside the sliding shaft 20 and is supported on the one hand on the insert part 2 and on the other hand on the partition wall 31 of the movable member 3 passing through the second piston lip 33.
Dans ce mode de réalisation, le module de distribution M comprend également un gicleur 5 qui est engagé dans l'espace annulaire 24 autour de la broche 25 à l'intérieur de la bride annulaire 26. Ce gicleur 5 présente une conception tout à fait conventionnelle avec un orifice de distribution 50, une chambre de tourbillonnement 51 , plusieurs canaux de tourbillonnement 52 et un ou plusieurs passage(s) de liaison 53. Ce gicleur permet de distribuer le produit fluide sous la forme de fines gouttelettes. On peut cependant imaginer d'autres types de gicleurs sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.  In this embodiment, the dispensing module M also comprises a nozzle 5 which is engaged in the annular space 24 around the pin 25 inside the annular flange 26. This nozzle 5 has a completely conventional design with a dispensing orifice 50, a swirl chamber 51, several swirling channels 52 and one or more connecting passage (s) 53. This nozzle makes it possible to dispense the fluid product in the form of fine droplets. However, we can imagine other types of sprinklers without departing from the scope of the invention.
Sur la figure 4, on voit le module de distribution M en position de repos, dans laquelle le ressort 4 pousse l'organe mobile 3 contre un épaulement radial 14 formé à l'extrémité aval de l'entrée de produit fluide 13. Plus précisément, c'est la première lèvre de piston 32 qui vient ainsi en contact appuyé par le ressort 4 contre cet épaulement radial 14 de manière à créer un contact annulaire étanche. Ce contact annulaire étanche s'ajoute au contact annulaire radial de la première lèvre de piston 32 avec le fût de coulissement 20. On crée ainsi une double étanchéité, à la fois axiale et radiale. Il faut surtout remarquer que la première ouverture latérale 21 est obturée par l'organe mobile 3, étant donné qu'elle est située entre les deux lèvres de piston 32 et 33. Ainsi, l'entrée de produit fluide 13 ne peut pas communiquer avec la première ouverture latérale 21 . D'autre part, on peut voir que la deuxième lèvre de piston 33 obture la deuxième ouverture latérale 27 qui communique avec le conduit d'éventation D17 à travers le trou 1 1 . En somme, la première lèvre de piston 32 coupe la communication entre l'entrée de produit fluide 13 et la première ouverture latérale 21 et la seconde lèvre de piston 33 isole la première ouverture latérale 21 et obture littéralement la deuxième ouverture latérale 27 en position de repos (figures 2 et 4). FIG. 4 shows the distribution module M in the rest position, in which the spring 4 pushes the movable member 3 against a radial shoulder 14 formed at the downstream end of the fluid product inlet 13. More precisely it is the first piston lip 32 which thus comes into contact supported by the spring 4 against this radial shoulder 14 so as to create a sealed annular contact. This sealed annular contact is added to the radial annular contact of the first piston lip 32 with the sliding shaft 20. This creates a double seal, both axial and radial. It should especially be noted that the first lateral opening 21 is closed by the movable member 3, since it is located between the two piston lips 32 and 33. Thus, the fluid inlet 13 can not communicate with the first lateral opening 21. On the other hand, it can be seen that the second piston lip 33 closes the second lateral opening 27 which communicates with the vent pipe D17 through the hole 1 January. In sum, the first piston lip 32 intersects the communication between the fluid inlet 13 and the first lateral opening 21 and the second piston lip 33 isolates the first lateral opening 21 and literally closes the second lateral opening 27 in the rest (Figures 2 and 4).
On peut aussi dire que l'entrée de produit fluide 13, la première ouverture latérale, la première saignée 22, la quatrième ouverture latérale 23, l'espace annulaire 24, les passages de liaison 53, les canaux de tourbillonnement 52, la chambre de tourbillonnement 51 et l'orifice de distribution 50 forment ensemble un chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp qui est coupé par l'organe mobile 3. D'autre part, on peut dire que la seconde saignée latérale 29, la troisième ouverture latérale 28, l'intérieur du fût de coulissement, la deuxième ouverture latérale 27 et le trou latéral 1 1 forment un chemin d'éventation d'air Ca qui est coupé au niveau de la deuxième ouverture latérale 27 par l'organe mobile 3.  It can also be said that the fluid inlet 13, the first lateral opening, the first groove 22, the fourth lateral opening 23, the annular space 24, the connecting passages 53, the swirling channels 52, the chamber The swirl 51 and the dispensing orifice 50 together form a fluid flow path Cp which is cut by the movable member 3. On the other hand, it can be said that the second lateral groove 29, the third lateral opening 28 , the inside of the sliding barrel, the second lateral opening 27 and the lateral hole 1 1 form an air venting path Ca which is cut at the level of the second lateral opening 27 by the movable member 3.
On se référera maintenant aux figures 3 et 5 pour décrire le module de distribution M lors d'une phase de distribution de produit fluide. Pour actionner ce distributeur, l'utilisateur saisit la chasse d'air T4 et l'écrase de manière à générer un flux d'air sous pression à travers le raccord étroit et la chambre de mélange T14. Ce fût d'air sous pression pénètre dans le module de distribution M à travers l'entrée de produit fluide 13. Ce fût d'air sous pression crée un effet Venturi qui a pour conséquence d'aspirer du produit fluide stocké dans le réservoir R à travers le tube plongeur 22, la pièce de support T2 en repoussant la bille T21 et le conduit T13 qui débouche dans la chambre de mélange T14. Par conséquent, le produit fluide en provenance du réservoir R se mélange avec le flux d'air sous pression issu de la chasse d'air T4 au niveau de la chambre de mélange T14. De ce fait, c'est un mélange biphasique de produit fluide et d'air qui traverse l'entrée de produit fluide 13. Etant donné que ce mélange biphasique est sous pression, il va déplacer l'organe mobile 3 à l'intérieur du fût de coulissement 20 en comprimant le ressort 4. La première lèvre de piston 32 va ainsi se déplacer en coulissement étanche à l'intérieur du fût de coulissement 20 jusqu'à ce qu'elle arrive au niveau de la première ouverture latérale 21 . La course étanche de l'organe mobile 3 définit une course de précompression au cours de laquelle le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp n'est pas encore ouvert. Il faut donc que le mélange biphasique atteigne un certain seuil de pression pour déplacer la première lèvre de piston 32 au niveau, voire au- delà de la première ouverture latérale 21 , comme représenté sur la figure 5. Le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp est alors établi en reliant l'entrée de produit fluide 13 à la première ouverture latérale 21 en passant à travers une portion du fût de coulissement 20. Le produit fluide P peut ainsi cheminer jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution 50 où il est distribué sous forme pulvérisée. Ainsi, l'organe mobile 3 se comporte tel un clapet en masquant et démasquant sélectivement la première ouverture latérale 21 . On peut considérer que le fût de coulissement 20 forme un siège de clapet sur lequel la première lèvre de piston 32 coulisse de manière étanche. Reference will now be made to FIGS. 3 and 5 to describe the dispensing module M during a fluid dispensing phase. To actuate this dispenser, the user grasps the air flush T4 and crushes it so as to generate a flow of pressurized air through the narrow fitting and the mixing chamber T14. This pressurized air drum enters the dispensing module M through the fluid product inlet 13. This pressurized air drum creates a Venturi effect which has the effect of sucking up the fluid stored in the reservoir R. through the dip tube 22, the support piece T2 by pushing the ball T21 and the conduit T13 which opens into the mixing chamber T14. Consequently, the fluid product coming from the tank R mixes with the pressurized air stream coming from the flushing T4 at the mixing chamber T14. As a result, it is a two-phase mixture of fluid and air that passes through the fluid inlet 13. Since this two-phase mixture is under pressure, it will move the movable member 3 inside the sliding shaft 20 by compressing the spring 4. The first piston lip 32 will thus move in leaktight sliding inside the sliding shaft 20 until it reaches the level of the first lateral opening 21. The sealed stroke of the movable member 3 defines a precompression stroke during which the fluid flow path Cp is not yet open. It is therefore necessary that the two-phase mixture reaches a certain pressure threshold to move the first piston lip 32 at or even beyond the first lateral opening 21, as shown in FIG. 5. The fluid product flow path Cp is then established by connecting the fluid product inlet 13 to the first lateral opening 21 by passing through a portion of the sliding drum 20. The fluid product P can thus proceed to the dispensing orifice 50 where it is distributed in powdered form. Thus, the movable member 3 behaves like a valve by selectively masking and unmasking the first lateral opening 21. It can be considered that the sliding shaft 20 forms a valve seat on which the first piston lip 32 slides sealingly.
Il faut également remarquer que le chemin d'éventation Ca est également ouvert étant donné que la deuxième ouverture latérale 27 et la troisième ouverture latérale 28 peuvent communiquer. En effet, les deux lèvres de piston 32 et 33 sont situées de part et d'autre de ces deux ouvertures latérales 27 et 28 de sorte que la section rétrécie 34 de l'organe mobile 3 est positionnée au niveau de ses deux ouvertures latérales 27 et 28, formant ainsi un passage de liaison entre les deux ouvertures. De l'air extérieur peut ainsi pénétrer à l'intérieur du réservoir en passant par la seconde saignée 29, la troisième ouverture latérale 28, l'intérieur du fût de coulissement 20, la deuxième ouverture latérale 27, le trou latéral 1 1 , le passage d'éventation T17 et entre la douille T12 et le col R1 . It should also be noted that the venting path Ca is also open since the second lateral opening 27 and the third lateral opening 28 can communicate. Indeed, the two piston lips 32 and 33 are located on either side of these two lateral openings 27 and 28 so that the narrowed section 34 of the movable member 3 is positioned at its two lateral openings 27 and 28, thereby forming a connecting passage between the two openings. Outside air can thus penetrate inside the tank through the second groove 29, the third lateral opening 28, the inside of the barrel. sliding 20, the second lateral opening 27, the lateral hole 1 1, the venting passage T17 and between the sleeve T12 and the neck R1.
Dès que la force d'écrasement sur la chasse d'air T4 est relâchée, la pression au niveau de l'entrée de produit fluide 13 chute et le ressort 4 repousse l'organe mobile 3 dans sa position de repos de la figure 4. Le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp est à nouveau coupé, de même que le chemin d'éventation Ca. On peut noter que les deux chemins Cp et Ca sont établis simultanément et coupés simultanément.  As soon as the crushing force on the flush T4 is released, the pressure at the inlet fluid product 13 drops and the spring 4 pushes the movable member 3 in its rest position of Figure 4. The fluid product flow path Cp is again cut, as well as the venting path Ca. It may be noted that the two paths Cp and Ca are simultaneously established and cut simultaneously.
Sur les figures 6 et 7, on voit un deuxième mode de réalisation pour la tête de distribution de produit fluide. Cette tête de distribution T' peut être identique ou similaire à celle du premier mode de réalisation sur certains points, et notamment toute sa partie basse, formant la bague de fixation T1 1 , la douille T12, la pièce de support T2, le conduit de liaison T13, le logement de montage T16 et le conduit d'éventation T17. En revanche, cette tête de distribution T' se distingue de la première tête de distribution T en ce qu'elle comprend un dôme souple T5 qui est monté de manière étanche au moyen d'une bride d'ancrage T55 sur le corps de tête ΤΎ. Ce dôme souple T5 comprend une paroi d'actionnement élastiquement déformable T52 qui définit intérieurement une chambre de pompe T50. En déformant la paroi d'actionnement T52, comme représenté sur la figure 7, le volume interne de la chambre T50 diminue, et le produit fluide qu'il contient est mis sous pression de sorte qu'il est refoulé à travers une chambre de liaison T14' dans l'entrée de produit fluide 13 du module de distribution M. Le produit fluide repousse alors l'organe mobile 3, comme représenté sur la figure 5, de sorte que le produit fluide peut s'écouler à travers le module de distribution M pour être pulvérisé à travers l'orifice de distribution 50. Au cours de cette phase de distribution, la pression du produit fluide plaque bien entendu la bille 21 sur son siège. Dès que l'utilisateur relâche sa pression sur la paroi d'actionnement déformable T52, une dépression se crée à l'intérieur de la chambre T50 qui a pour effet de plaquer fortement l'organe mobile 3 contre l'épaulement radial 14 et de soulever la bille T21 de sorte que du produit fluide en provenance du réservoir R peut alors remonter à travers le tube plongeur 22, le conduit de liaison 13 pour gagner la chambre de pompe T50. In Figures 6 and 7, there is shown a second embodiment for the fluid dispensing head. This dispensing head T 'may be identical or similar to that of the first embodiment on certain points, and especially its entire lower part, forming the fixing ring T1 1, the sleeve T12, the support piece T2, the conduit of T13 connection, the mounting housing T16 and the venting duct T17. On the other hand, this dispensing head T 'is distinguished from the first dispensing head T in that it comprises a flexible dome T5 which is sealingly mounted by means of an anchoring flange T55 on the head body ΤΎ . This flexible dome T5 comprises an elastically deformable actuating wall T52 which internally defines a pump chamber T50. By deforming the actuating wall T52, as shown in FIG. 7, the internal volume of the chamber T50 decreases, and the fluid it contains is pressurized so that it is forced through a connection chamber T14 'in the fluid product inlet 13 of the dispensing module M. The fluid product then pushes the movable member 3, as shown in Figure 5, so that the fluid can flow through the dispensing module M to be sprayed through the dispensing orifice 50. During this dispensing phase, the pressure of the fluid fluid of course plate the ball 21 on its seat. As soon as the user releases his pressure on the deformable actuating wall T52, a depression is created inside the chamber T50 which has the effect of strongly pressing the movable member 3 against the radial shoulder 14 and lifting the T21 ball so the product fluid from the tank R can then go up through the dip tube 22, the connecting pipe 13 to reach the pump chamber T50.
En se référant aux figures 8a et 8b, on voit un distributeur de produit fluide de type « squeeze bottle », c'est-à-dire avec un réservoir de produit fluide R" comprenant une paroi déformable R2, que l'utilisateur peut saisir d'une main pour l'écraser. Le distributeur comprend également une tête de distribution T" qui est montée sur une ouverture du réservoir R" au moyen d'une bague de fixation T1 1 . Cette Tête T" comprend également un porte- tube T2" dans lequel est emmanchée une extrémité d'un tube-plongeur T22 qui s'étend dans le réservoir R" jusqu'à proximité de son fond. La tête T" forme aussi un conduit de liaison T13 et une chambre de liaison T14" en amont du porte-tube T2'. Cette chambre T14" communique avec un logement de montage T16 dans lequel est reçu un module de distribution de produit fluide M, qui peut être identique à celui des figures précédentes. Enfin, la tête T" comprend un conduit d'éventation T17 qui relie le logement Referring to FIGS. 8a and 8b, there is shown a fluid dispenser of the "squeeze bottle" type, that is to say with a fluid reservoir R "comprising a deformable wall R2, which the user can grasp The dispenser also comprises a dispensing head T "which is mounted on an opening of the tank R" by means of a fixing ring T1 1. This head T "also comprises a tube holder T2 "in which is fitted one end of a dip tube T22 which extends into the tank R" to near its bottom. The head T "also forms a connecting duct T13 and a connecting chamber T14" upstream of the tube holder T2 '. This chamber T14 "communicates with a mounting housing T16 in which a fluid dispensing module M, which may be identical to that of the preceding figures, is received Finally, the head T" comprises a vent pipe T17 which connects the housing
T16 au réservoir R". T16 to the tank R ".
En écrasant la paroi déformable R2, du produit fluide stocké dans le réservoir R" est refoulé à travers le tube-plongeur T22, le conduit de liaison T13 et la chambre de liaison T14" pour parvenir à l'entrée 13 du module M, comme visible sur la figure 8b. Le module M se comporte alors de la même manière que précédemment décrite en référence aux figures 3, 5 et 7.  By crushing the deformable wall R2, fluid product stored in the tank R "is forced through the dip tube T22, the connecting pipe T13 and the connecting chamber T14" to reach the inlet 13 of the module M, as visible in Figure 8b. The module M then behaves in the same manner as previously described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5 and 7.
Ce troisième mode de réalisation vise à montrer que le module M de l'invention peut être mis en œuvre dans diverses applications : distributeur à poire, distributeur à dôme écrasable ou encore « squeeze bottle ».  This third embodiment is intended to show that the module M of the invention can be implemented in various applications: pear dispenser, crushable dome dispenser or "squeeze bottle".
Sur la figure 9a, on voit un module de distribution de produit fluide M' présentant une conception différente. En effet, ce module M' comprend :  In Figure 9a, there is shown a fluid dispenser module M 'having a different design. Indeed, this module M 'comprises:
- un corps de montage 1 ' destiné à être reçu fixement dans un logement de montage d'une tête de distribution, ce corps de montage 1 ' définissant un premier fût de coulissement 15' et un second fût de coulissement 16', ainsi qu'une première ouverture 1 1 ', une seconde ouverture 18' et une saignée 19' au niveau du premier fût de coulissement 15', - un organe mobile 2' monté à coulissement étanche dans les deux fûts de coulissement 15' et 16' : l'organe mobile 2' comprenant deux lèvres 22' et 23' en contact de coulissement étanche dans le premier fût de coulissement 15' et une autre lèvre 21 ' en contact de coulissement étanche dans le second fût de coulissement 16', a mounting body 1 'intended to be fixedly received in a mounting housing of a dispensing head, this mounting body 1' defining a first sliding shaft 15 'and a second sliding shaft 16', as well as a first opening 11 ', a second opening 18' and a groove 19 'at the first sliding shaft 15', - A movable member 2 'sealingly mounted in both sliding barrels 15' and 16 ': the movable member 2' comprising two lips 22 'and 23' in sealing sliding contact in the first sliding shaft 15 'and another lip 21 'in sealing sliding contact in the second sliding shaft 16',
- un organe de clapet 3' monté fixement dans l'organe mobile 2' : l'organe de clapet 3' comprenant une lèvre de clapet 31 ' en appui étanche contre un siège de clapet 20' de l'organe mobile 2',  - A valve member 3 'fixedly mounted in the movable member 2': the valve member 3 'comprising a valve lip 31' sealingly against a valve seat 20 'of the movable member 2',
- un ressort (4) qui agit entre le corps de montage 1 ' et l'organe mobile 2' pour solliciter l'organe mobile 2' en position de repos.  - A spring (4) which acts between the mounting body 1 'and the movable member 2' to bias the movable member 2 'in the rest position.
Optionnellement, le corps de montage 1 ' peut être pourvu d'un gicleur 5', qui peut réaliser une pulvérisation du produit fluide en fines gouttelettes. Ce gicleur 5' peut comprendre une paroi de pulvérisation percée de plusieurs trous de pulvérisation de diamètre réduit (1 à 100 microns).  Optionally, the mounting body 1 'can be provided with a nozzle 5', which can spray the fluid into fine droplets. This nozzle 5 'may comprise a spray wall pierced with several spray holes of reduced diameter (1 to 100 microns).
On peut remarquer qu'une chambre d'aspiration Cs est formée au niveau du second fût de coulissement 16'. Cette chambre Cs présente un volume variable du fait que l'organe mobile 2', avec son organe de clapet 3', de déplace par coulissement dans le second fût de coulissement 16'.  It can be seen that a suction chamber Cs is formed at the second sliding shaft 16 '. This chamber Cs has a variable volume because the movable member 2 ', with its valve member 3', moves by sliding in the second sliding shaft 16 '.
Lorsque le module M' est au repos (figures 9a et 9e), les deux lèvres 22' et 23' sont positionnées de part et d'autre de l'ouverture 1 1 ', de manière à l'isoler. D'autre part, la lèvre de clapet 31 ' est en appui étanche contre son siège 20'.  When the module M 'is at rest (Figures 9a and 9e), the two lips 22' and 23 'are positioned on either side of the opening 1 1', so as to isolate it. On the other hand, the valve lip 31 'is in sealing engagement against its seat 20'.
Lorsque du produit fluide sous pression arrive au niveau de l'entrée 13' du module M', l'organe mobile 2', avec son organe de clapet 3', de déplace par coulissement dans le second fût de coulissement 16', comme représenté sur la figure 9b, de sorte que les deux ouvertures 1 1 ' et 18' communiquent entre elles par l'intérieur du fût 15', entre les deux lèvres 22' et 23', au niveau de la partie amincie 24'. Un chemin d'éventation Ca est ainsi établi à travers la saignée 19', l'ouverture 18', l'intérieur du fût 15' et l'ouverture 1 1 '. De l'air extérieur peut alors être acheminé le long de ce chemin d'éventation Ca jusqu'au réservoir de produit fluide, afin d'équilibrer sa pression interne. Il faut remarquer sur la figure 9b que la lèvre de clapet 31 ' est toujours en appui étanche contre son siège 20'. Ce n'est que lorsque la pression du produit fluide atteint un seuil de précompression déterminé que la lèvre de clapet se décolle de son siège 20', comme représenté sur la figure 9c. Un chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp est ainsi établi à travers l'entréeWhen pressurized fluid arrives at the inlet 13 'of the module M', the movable member 2 ', with its valve member 3', slidably moves in the second sliding shaft 16 'as shown in Figure 9b, so that the two openings 1 1 'and 18' communicate with each other through the inside of the barrel 15 ', between the two lips 22' and 23 ', at the thinned portion 24'. A venting path Ca is thus established through the groove 19 ', the opening 18', the inside of the barrel 15 'and the opening 1 1'. Outside air can then be routed along this vent path Ca to the fluid reservoir, to balance its internal pressure. It should be noted in FIG. 9b that the valve lip 31 'is always in tight abutment against its seat 20'. Only when the pressure of the fluid reaches a predetermined precompression threshold does the valve lip come off its seat 20 ', as shown in FIG. 9c. A fluid product flow path Cp is thus established through the inlet
13', le passage 35', l'interstice entre la lèvre de clapet et son siège 20', la chambre d'aspiration Cs et le gicleur 5'. Il est à noter que le chemin d'éventation Ca est également établi à ce moment. 13 ', the passage 35', the gap between the valve lip and its seat 20 ', the suction chamber Cs and the nozzle 5'. It should be noted that the venting path Ca is also established at this time.
Dès que la pression du produit fluide retombe en-dessous du seuil de précompression déterminé, la lèvre de clapet 31 ' retrouve son appui étanche contre son siège 20', rompant ainsi le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide Cp, alors que le chemin d'éventation Ca est encore établi, comme représenté sur la figure 9d, qui est identique à la figure 9b.  As soon as the pressure of the fluid product falls below the predetermined precompression threshold, the valve lip 31 'finds its sealing support against its seat 20', thus breaking the flow path of fluid product Cp, whereas the pressure path Venting Ca is still established, as shown in Figure 9d, which is identical to Figure 9b.
Enfin, lorsque le produit fluide n'exerce plus de pression sur le module M', il revient dans sa position de repos, comme représenté sur la figure 9e, qui est identique à la figure 9a. Le cycle de fonctionne est achevé.  Finally, when the fluid no longer exerts pressure on the module M ', it returns to its rest position, as shown in Figure 9e, which is identical to Figure 9a. The run cycle is complete.
Au cours de ce cycle, la chambre d'aspiration Cs voit son volume varier : en effet, au repos, son volume est maximal et sur les figures 9b, 9c et 9d, son volume est minimal. Cela signifie que l'augmentation de volume de la chambre d'aspiration Cs en passant de la figure 9d à la figure 9e a pour effet de créer une dépression dans la chambre d'aspiration Cs qui va aspirer le produit fluide situé au niveau du gicleur 5', et ainsi le vider, au moins partiellement. Cet effet d'aspiration ou de « reniflage » s'avère particulièrement utile et efficace avec des gicleurs présentant des micro-trous de pulvérisation (1 à 100 microns).  During this cycle, the suction chamber Cs sees its volume vary: indeed, at rest, its volume is maximum and in Figures 9b, 9c and 9d, its volume is minimal. This means that the increase in volume of the suction chamber Cs passing from Figure 9d to Figure 9e has the effect of creating a vacuum in the suction chamber Cs that will suck the fluid located at the nozzle 5 ', and thus empty it, at least partially. This suction or "sniffing" effect is particularly useful and effective with nozzles with micro-spray holes (1 to 100 microns).
Ainsi, ce module M' cumule plusieurs fonctions : clapet de produit fluide, éventation du réservoir et évacuation du gicleur. Il est à noter que la fonction d'évacuation du gicleur pourrait être mise en œuvre indépendamment des deux autres fonctions et faire l'objet d'une protection en soi, tout particulièrement en association avec un gicleur à micro-trous de pulvérisation. Grâce au module de distribution M, M', de l'air extérieur peut pénétrer à l'intérieur du réservoir de produit fluide lors de la phase de distribution de produit fluide en empruntant le chemin d'éventation Ca. De manière générale, il faut noter que le module de distribution de l'invention est dépourvu de moyens pour mettre le produit fluide sous pression. En effet, les moyens de mise sous pression sont associés à la tête de distribution T sous la forme d'une chasse d'air T4, sont intégrés à la tête de distribution T' sous la forme d'un dôme souple T5 ou sont intégrés au réservoir R" sous la forme de la paroi déformable R2. On peut même dire que le module de distribution de l'invention ne participe pas activement à la mise sous pression du produit fluide. Il est complètement passif et ne réagit qu'au produit fluide sous pression qui est alimenté au niveau de son entrée. Thus, this module M 'combines several functions: fl uid fluid valve, tank venting and jet evacuation. It should be noted that the discharge function of the nozzle could be implemented independently of the other two functions and be protected in itself, especially in combination with a micro-hole spray nozzle. Thanks to the distribution module M, M ', outside air can penetrate inside the fluid reservoir during the fluid product distribution phase by taking the venting path Ca. Generally, it is necessary to note that the dispensing module of the invention is devoid of means for putting the fluid under pressure. Indeed, the pressurizing means are associated with the dispensing head T in the form of an air flush T4, are integrated with the dispensing head T 'in the form of a T5 flexible dome or are integrated to the tank R "in the form of the deformable wall R2 It may even be said that the dispensing module of the invention does not participate actively in pressurizing the fluid product.It is completely passive and reacts only to the product. pressurized fluid that is fed at its inlet.
Grâce au module de distribution M, M' de la présente invention, on peut simplifier la conception d'une pompe, étant donné que le clapet de sortie est formé par le module de distribution. De plus, ce module M, M' gère également l'éventation du réservoir. Son montage dans le logement de montage T16 est extrêmement simple, puisqu'il est simplement engagé axialement et maintenu en place par des forces de frottement, voire des profils d'accrochage au niveau du manchon d'entrée 12.  With the distribution module M, M 'of the present invention, it is possible to simplify the design of a pump, since the outlet valve is formed by the distribution module. In addition, this module M, M 'also manages the venting of the tank. Its mounting in the mounting housing T16 is extremely simple, since it is simply engaged axially and held in place by friction forces, or even attachment profiles at the inlet sleeve 12.

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1 . - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M; M') destiné à être intégré dans une tête de distribution de produit fluide (T ; T' ; T") montée sur un réservoir de produit fluide (R), le module de distribution de produit fluide (M ; M') comprenant une entrée de produit fluide (13 ; 13'), un orifice de distribution (50) et un chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp) entre l'entrée de produit fluide (13 ; 13') et l'orifice de distribution (50), le module de distribution (M; M') comprenant en outre un clapet (3, 20 ; 3', 2') coupant sélectivement ledit chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp), ledit clapet (3 , 20 ; 3', 2') s'ouvrant sous une pression déterminée du produit fluide dans le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp) en amont du clapet (3 , 20 ; 3', 2'), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un chemin d'éventation (Ca) pour éventer le réservoir de produit fluide (R). 1. Fluid fluid distribution module (M; M ') intended to be integrated in a fluid dispensing head (T; T'; T ") mounted on a fluid reservoir (R), the dispensing module of fluid product (M; M ') comprising a fluid product inlet (13; 13'), a dispensing orifice (50) and a fluid product flow path (Cp) between the fluid product inlet (13; 13 ') and the dispensing orifice (50), the dispensing module (M; M') further comprising a valve (3, 20; 3 ', 2') selectively cutting said fluid flow path ( Cp), said valve (3, 20; 3 ', 2') opening under a predetermined pressure of the fluid product in the flow path of fluid product (Cp) upstream of the valve (3, 20; 3 ', 2 '), characterized in that it further comprises a venting path (Ca) for ventilating the fluid reservoir (R).
2. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M; M') selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel le clapet (3, 20 ; 3', 2') coupe sélectivement ledit chemin d'éventation (Ca). 2. - Fluid product distribution module (M; M ') according to claim 1, wherein the valve (3, 20; 3', 2 ') selectively cuts said venting path (Ca).
3. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le clapet (3 , 20) comprend un organe mobile (20) qui obture simultanément une première ouverture latérale (21 ) du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp) et une deuxième ouverture latérale (27) du chemin d'éventation (Ca) dans une position de repos, sous la sollicitation d'un ressort (4), et qui dégage ces deux ouvertures latérales (21 , 27) dans une position ouverte sous la pression du produit fluide en amont de l'organe mobile (3) à encontre du ressort (4). 3. - fluid dispenser module (M) according to claim 2, wherein the valve (3, 20) comprises a movable member (20) which simultaneously closes a first lateral opening (21) of the product flow path fluid (Cp) and a second lateral opening (27) of the venting path (Ca) in a rest position, under the action of a spring (4), and which releases these two lateral openings (21, 27) in an open position under the pressure of the fluid product upstream of the movable member (3) against the spring (4).
4. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l'organe mobile (3) comprend deux lèvres de piston (32, 33) qui coulissent de manière étanche dans un fût de coulissement (20) qui forme les deux ouvertures latérales (21 , 27), les deux lèvres de piston (32, 33) obturant les deux ouvertures latérales (21 , 27) en position de repos. 4. - Fluid dispenser module (M) according to claim 3, wherein the movable member (3) comprises two lips piston (32, 33) which slide in a sealing manner in a sliding shaft (20) which forms the two lateral openings (21, 27), the two piston lips (32, 33) closing the two lateral openings (21, 27) in the rest position.
5. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 3 ou 4, dans lequel l'organe mobile (30) vient en butée étanche en position de repos sous l'action du ressort (4) contre un épaulement radial (14) du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp). 5. - fluid dispenser module (M) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the movable member (30) comes into sealing abutment in the rest position under the action of the spring (4) against a radial shoulder ( 14) fluid flow path (Cp).
6. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant : 6. - Fluid product dispensing module (M) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising:
- un corps de montage (1 ) destiné à être reçu fixement dans un logement de montage (T16) de la tête de distribution (T, T; T"),  - a mounting body (1) intended to be fixedly received in a mounting housing (T16) of the dispensing head (T, T; T "),
- une pièce d'insert (2) reçue fixement dans le corps de montage - an insert part (2) fixedly received in the mounting body
(1 ), la pièce d'insert (2) formant un fût de coulissement (20), (1), the insert piece (2) forming a sliding shaft (20),
- un organe mobile (3) monté à coulissement étanche dans le fût de coulissement (20),  - a movable member (3) slidably mounted in the sliding shaft (20),
- un ressort (4) qui agit entre la pièce d'insert (2) et l'organe mobile (3) pour solliciter l'organe mobile (3) en position de repos.  - A spring (4) which acts between the insert member (2) and the movable member (3) for biasing the movable member (3) in the rest position.
7. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 6, dans lequel le fût de coulissement (20) forme une première ouverture latérale (21 ) du chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp) qui est masquée en position de repos par l'organe mobile (3) et dégagée par l'organe mobile (3), avantageusement seulement après une course étanche de précompression. The fluid dispenser module (M) according to claim 6, wherein the slide shaft (20) forms a first lateral opening (21) of the fluid flow path (Cp) which is masked in position. resting by the movable member (3) and disengaged by the movable member (3), preferably only after a precompression tight race.
8. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 7, dans lequel la première ouverture latérale (21 ) se raccorde en aval à une première saignée (22) formée par la pièce d'insert (2), cette première saignée (22) communiquant en aval avec l'orifice de distribution (50), qui est avantageusement formé par un gicleur (5) monté sur la pièce d'insert (2). 8. - Fluid product dispensing module (M) according to claim 7, wherein the first lateral opening (21) is connected downstream to a first groove (22) formed by the insert piece (2), this first bleeding (22) communicating downstream with the dispensing orifice (50), which is advantageously formed by a nozzle (5) mounted on the insert piece (2).
9. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 6, 7 ou 8, dans lequel le fût de coulissement (20) forme une deuxième ouverture latérale (27) du chemin d'éventation (Ca) qui est masquée en position de repos par l'organe mobile (3). 9. - fluid dispensing module (M) according to claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein the sliding shaft (20) forms a second side opening (27) of the vent path (Ca) which is masked in rest position by the movable member (3).
10. - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon la revendication 9, dans lequel le fût de coulissement (20) forme une troisième ouverture latérale (28) du chemin d'éventation (Ca) qui communique avec la deuxième ouverture latérale (27), lorsqu'elle est dégagée par l'organe mobile (3), cette troisième ouverture latérale (28) se raccordant à une deuxième saignée (29) formée par la pièce d'insert (2), cette deuxième saignée (29) débouchant sur l'extérieur du module de distribution de produit fluide (M). 10. - Fluid dispensing module (M) according to claim 9, wherein the sliding shaft (20) forms a third lateral opening (28) of the venting path (Ca) which communicates with the second lateral opening ( 27), when it is disengaged by the movable member (3), this third lateral opening (28) being connected to a second groove (29) formed by the insert piece (2), this second bleed (29) opening on the outside of the fluid dispenser module (M).
1 1 . - Module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dépourvu de moyens de mise sous pression du produit fluide. 1 1. - Fluid product dispensing module (M) according to any one of the preceding claims, without means for pressurizing the fluid product.
12. - Tête de distribution de produit fluide (T ; T; T") comprenant un logement de montage (T16) dans lequel est reçu fixement un module de distribution de produit fluide (M) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. 12. - Fluid dispensing head (T; T; T ") comprising a mounting housing (T16) in which is fixedly received a fluid dispenser module (M) according to any one of the preceding claims.
13. - Distributeur de produit fluide comprenant un réservoir de produit fluide (R) et une tête de distribution de produit fluide (T ; Τ'; T") selon la revendication 12, montée sur le réservoir de produit fluide (R). 13. - Fluid product dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) and a fluid dispensing head (T; Τ 'T ") according to claim 12, mounted on the fluid reservoir (R).
14. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 13, dans lequel la tête de distribution de produit fluide (T ; T) comprend des moyens pour mettre le produit fluide sous pression. 14. - fluid dispenser according to claim 13, wherein the fluid dispensing head (T; T) comprises means for putting the fluid under pressure.
15. - Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 13, dans lequel la tête de distribution de produit fluide (T) comprend : 15. - fluid dispenser according to claim 13, wherein the fluid dispensing head (T) comprises:
- une chasse d'air (T4), telle qu'une poire souple, apte à subir des phases d'écrasement et de détente élastique, la chasse d'air (T4) étant reliée à l'entrée de produit fluide (13) du module de distribution de produit fluide (M) pour alimenter un flux d'air sous pression à travers le chemin d'écoulement de produit fluide (Cp) jusqu'à l'orifice de distribution (50) lors des phases d'écrasement élastique, et  an air flush (T4), such as a flexible pear, capable of undergoing crushing and elastic expansion phases, the flushing (T4) being connected to the fluid inlet (13) fluid product dispensing module (M) for supplying a flow of pressurized air through the fluid product flow path (Cp) to the dispensing orifice (50) during the elastic crushing phases , and
- un conduit de produit fluide (T13) se raccordant aussi à l'entrée de produit fluide (13) du module de distribution de produit fluide (M), le produit fluide dans le conduit (T13) étant aspiré par le flux d'air sous pression par effet Venturi, de manière à distribuer un mélange d'air et de produit fluide à travers l'orifice de distribution (50).  a fluid product duct (T13) also connecting to the fluid product inlet (13) of the fluid product distribution module (M), the fluid product in the duct (T13) being sucked by the air flow under pressure by Venturi effect, so as to distribute a mixture of air and fluid through the dispensing orifice (50).
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