EP3738490B1 - Consumable dispenser with locking spring - Google Patents

Consumable dispenser with locking spring Download PDF

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EP3738490B1
EP3738490B1 EP20174537.9A EP20174537A EP3738490B1 EP 3738490 B1 EP3738490 B1 EP 3738490B1 EP 20174537 A EP20174537 A EP 20174537A EP 3738490 B1 EP3738490 B1 EP 3738490B1
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Gilles PONCELET
Michel Auroux
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1202—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume
    • A47K5/1208—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a flexible dispensing chamber
    • A47K5/1209—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a flexible dispensing chamber with chamber in the form of a cylindrical tube
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B35/00—Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys ; keys therefor
    • E05B35/008—Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys ; keys therefor for simple tool-like keys
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0056—Locks with adjustable or exchangeable lock parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0065—Operating modes; Transformable to different operating modes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C19/00—Other devices specially designed for securing wings, e.g. with suction cups
    • E05C19/06—Other devices specially designed for securing wings, e.g. with suction cups in which the securing part if formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K2010/3246—Locking mechanisms for the housing

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  • the present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap, hydro-alcoholic solution, toilet paper type of toilet paper, hand towel, paper towel, etc.
  • Consumable dispensers such as liquid soap dispensers comprise, in a known manner, a housing, comprising a frame intended to be fixed to a wall and a front cover, mounted in rotation on the frame.
  • the housing contains a pocket containing the liquid soap to be dispensed, in contact with the internal wall of the cover.
  • a push on the front cover operated by a user, causes the front cover to rotate on the frame.
  • the bag is then compressed by the cover, and the liquid soap contained in the bag is delivered.
  • the locking and unlocking of the cover on the frame is carried out by means of a so-called “push-button” locking / unlocking system, permanently attached to the frame of the dispenser.
  • the locking / unlocking system comprises upper lugs mounted in the upper part of the cover, which are inserted into upper housings positioned in the upper part of the frame.
  • a locking element integral with the frame encloses the upper lugs inside their respective upper housings, thus ensuring the locking of the cover on the frame.
  • the cover is movable in rotation about an axis of rotation formed by lower hinges.
  • the lower hinges are produced using a set of lower lugs mounted in lower housings positioned at the side walls of the casing.
  • the locking element is for its part movable in vertical translation between a locking position and an unlocking position, the downward movement of the distributor of the locking element releasing the lugs hitherto blocked in the locking position by the locking element.
  • the locking element is set in motion by means of a push button permanently fixed on the dispenser and integral with the locking element. When a user presses the push button, the locking element is simultaneously moved towards the bottom of the dispenser, freeing the upper lugs from their housings and allowing the cover to rotate around its axis of rotation formed by the lower hinges.
  • each lower lug moves from the upper edge of its lower housing, until it abuts against a lower edge of its lower housing.
  • the user who has moved the pushbutton down to open the cover with his first hand, simultaneously holds the cover with his second hand to prevent the cover from locking suddenly. at the end of the race.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks, by proposing a consumable dispenser of which the unlocking of the cover is controlled by means of a button permanently fixed on the dispenser and of which its ergonomics of use are improved compared to to the prior art, in particular during a consumable replacement operation.
  • a manipulation button comprising a manipulation plate extending outside the cover, and of which an elastic means integral with the manipulation button is arranged to engage the locking element when the manipulation button is in position rest and to release said locking element when said manipulation button is in the working position
  • a user can drive the cover from its closed position to its open position with one hand.
  • the user can hold the manipulation button with one hand throughout the cover stroke until the cover reaches its open position, while replacing the consumable contained inside with his other hand.
  • distributor while avoiding sudden blocking of the cover which would damage the distributor due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its opening phase. Thanks to the dispenser of the invention, the ergonomics of use are greatly increased compared with the devices of the prior art.
  • the consumable dispenser 1 is a dispenser of liquid soap or of hydro-alcoholic solution.
  • the dispenser 1 can equally well be adapted to dispense toilet paper of the type toilet paper, hand towel, kitchen towel, etc.
  • the distributor 1 comprises a casing 3, comprising a frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and a cover 7.
  • the cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 1 and an open position (shown in figure 21 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.
  • the distributor 1 comprises a manipulation button 9 of the cover 7, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate 11 extending outside the cover.
  • the manipulation button 9 of the cover is movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user pulls on the manipulation plate 11. As will be seen in detail in the remainder of the description, when the manipulation button 9 is in its working position, the user can move the cover 7 relative to the frame.
  • the distributor 1 comprises a locking element 13 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position.
  • the locking element 13 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3.
  • the distributor 1 further comprises an elastic means, for example a spring 17, integral with the manipulation button 9.
  • an elastic means for example a spring 17, integral with the manipulation button 9.
  • the elastic means is arranged in the dispenser to engage the locking element 13 when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position and to release the locking element when the manipulation button is in the working position. , as described in detail in the remainder of the description.
  • the distributor 1 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near a lower edge 19 of the distributor 1.
  • the hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 about an axis of rotation. lower 21 which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.
  • the spring 17 comprises a rigid body 23, substantially parallelepiped, extended at one of its ends 23a by a first elastic tab 25 and at the other of its ends 23b by a second elastic tab 27. Each elastic tab defines an "S" shape.
  • the spring 17 has a wavy shape, which can be likened to a mustache.
  • the body 23 of the spring 17 has an upper face 29, from which extends a mounting antenna 31 formed by two mounting half-antennas 31a, 31b facing each other.
  • Each half-antenna 31a, 31b consists of a tongue 33 bent on itself.
  • the tongue 33 ends in a curved end portion 35.
  • the manipulation button 9 comprises a mounting foot 37, formed by two mounting half-feet 37a, 37b, which extends from the mounting plate. handling 11.
  • Each mounting half-foot 37a, 37b consists of a hollow body, having an opening 39 on its inner wall 41.
  • the mounting foot 37 passes through holes 43 made in the cover 7, and the mounting antenna 31 of the spring 17 fits into the mounting foot 37 of the manipulation button 9.
  • the fixing of the spring 17 on the manipulation button 9 is ensured when the curved end portions 35 of the antenna of the spring reach the openings 39 of the handling button mounting foot.
  • the spring 17 is mounted in the distributor 1 so that when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position, the spring 17 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a compressed state. relaxed state.
  • the locking element 13 comprises two locking tabs 45. Of course, a single locking tab can equip the locking element.
  • the locking tab 45 comprises at a first end 45a a locking lug 47, defining a locking stop of the elastic means, in particular of the body of the spring.
  • the locking element 13 comprises a base 48.
  • the base 48 comprises a box 49.
  • the box 49 is for example mounted at a second end 45b of each locking tab 45.
  • the box 49 comprises a fixing orifice 51.
  • the box is preferably parallelepipedal.
  • the base 48 is shaped to cooperate with a fixing plate 53 directly integral with the frame and extending inside the casing.
  • the locking element 13 is thus fixed on the frame 5 by fitting via the fixing plate 53.
  • the fixing plate 53 comprises a fixing plate 55 at the end of which a fixing point 57 is mounted.
  • the fixing tip 57 passes through the fixing hole 51 of the box 49, so as to define a fixing stop for the locking element and thus to fix the locking element on the mounting plate.
  • the fixing plate 55 comprises guide grooves 59 of the box adapted to cooperate with corresponding guide grooves (not visible) made in the box.
  • the distributor 1 comprises one or more upper hinges 63, for example two upper hinges 63, located near the upper edge 61 of the distributor 1.
  • the upper hinges 37 are preferably positioned on either side of the locking element 13.
  • the hinges 63 are arranged in the distributor 1 to allow, when the cover 7 is in its closed position on the frame 5, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about an upper axis of rotation 65 substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane ( LV) of distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.
  • the presence of the upper hinges 63 in addition to the lower hinges, makes it possible to obtain a double rotation of the cover 7 on the frame 5 when the cover is in the closed position, allowing when pressure is exerted on a front face 67 of the cover , to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, for example liquid soap.
  • figure 8 which is an extension of zone VIII of the figure 7 .
  • each upper hinge 63 comprises a first rotation element 69 carried by the inside of the cover and a second rotation element 71 carried by the inside of the frame.
  • the first rotation element 69 comprises a tab 73 extending along the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T indicated in the figures.
  • the first rotation element 69 making up the upper hinge 63 has a first split edge 75.
  • the second rotation element 71 also comprises a tab 77 comprising a second split edge 79 offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° relative to the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69 carried by the cover 7.
  • the first and second split edges 75, 79 interpenetrate with respect to one another, so that the first and second rotation elements 69, 71 fit with respect to one another.
  • the second rotation element 71 extends horizontally, that is to say along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor 1, while the first rotation element 69 extends vertically, that is to say along an axis parallel to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor.
  • the ends of the first and second split edges 75, 79 each have a substantially circular longitudinal section (along the LV plane).
  • FIG 9 showing the upper hinge 63 seen in longitudinal section along the line IX-IX of the figure 8 .
  • the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69 penetrates the second split edge 79 of the second rotation element 71.
  • the hinge thus formed is of the “female-female” type.
  • a slight clearance J is provided between the cover 7 and the frame 5 at the level of the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69.
  • the clearance J allows a setting in rotation according to the arrow 81 of the first rotation element 69 carried by the cover 7 relative to the second rotation element 71 carried by the frame 5.
  • the articulation is improved at the level of the upper part of the distributor and this eliminates a phenomenon of curling of the front cover observed in embodiments of the prior art.
  • the phenomenon of warping is moreover all the more avoided as the number of upper hinges is increased.
  • the fact of providing for the second rotation element to be placed horizontally relative to the dispenser makes it possible to limit warping in the area of the dispenser comprising the upper hinges.
  • the bag 85 is compressed, a quantity of liquid consumable 89 is delivered.
  • the presence of the block 83 makes it possible to improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.
  • the block 83 fixed on the cover 7 also receives an elastic tab 91 arranged in the dispenser 1 to exert additional pressure on the bag 85 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure according to arrow 93.
  • an elastic tab 91 arranged in the dispenser 1 to exert additional pressure on the bag 85 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure according to arrow 93.
  • the bag 85 is compressed, an amount of liquid consumable 89 is delivered.
  • the presence of the elastic tab 91, extending from the block 83 towards the pocket 85 containing the consumable to be delivered makes it possible to further improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.
  • the spring 17 is mounted in the distributor 1 so that when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position, the spring 17 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the off position. work, the spring is in a relaxed state.
  • the first and second elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring 17 bear on each of the first rotation elements 69 of the upper hinge 63.
  • FIG. 15 illustrating the distributor 1 in a position where the cover 7 is closed on the frame 5 and where the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position.
  • the spring 17 In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring 17 is in its compressed state.
  • the compression of the spring in the distributor is for example obtained thanks to the presence of the first rotation elements 69 of the upper hinge 63 on which bear the first and second elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring 17.
  • the first rotational members 69 of the upper hinge 63 are used to compress the spring.
  • the upper hinges 63 do not constitute a necessary element for mounting the spring. In the absence of upper hinges 63, the elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring bear on an internal portion of the cover.
  • the spring engages the locking element 13, that is to say that the body 23 of the spring 17 abuts against the locking pins 47 of the locking element 13, the 'locking element 13 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 53.
  • the cover 7 is in the locked position on the frame, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, as illustrated in figures 11 to 14 .
  • the spring 17, integral with the manipulation button 9 changes from its compressed state to a relaxed state, releasing the locking pins 47 of the locking element 13.
  • the manipulation button passes. as for him from his rest position to his working position.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur de consommable, le consommable étant du type savon liquide, solution hydro-alcoolique, papier hygiénique du type papier toilette, essuie-main, essuie-tout, etc.The present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap, hydro-alcoholic solution, toilet paper type of toilet paper, hand towel, paper towel, etc.

Les distributeurs de consommable tels que les distributeurs de savon liquide comportent de façon connue un carter, comportant un bâti destiné à être fixé sur un mur et un capot avant, monté en rotation sur le bâti. Le carter renferme une poche contenant le savon liquide à distribuer, en contact avec la paroi interne du capot. Une poussée sur le capot avant, opérée par un utilisateur, entraîne le capot avant en rotation sur le bâti. La poche est alors comprimée par le capot, et le savon liquide contenu dans la poche est délivré.Consumable dispensers such as liquid soap dispensers comprise, in a known manner, a housing, comprising a frame intended to be fixed to a wall and a front cover, mounted in rotation on the frame. The housing contains a pocket containing the liquid soap to be dispensed, in contact with the internal wall of the cover. A push on the front cover, operated by a user, causes the front cover to rotate on the frame. The bag is then compressed by the cover, and the liquid soap contained in the bag is delivered.

Selon une première configuration de l'art antérieur, par exemple celle décrite dans le document de l'art antérieur EP 1454 576 A2 , le verrouillage et le déverrouillage du capot sur le bâti est réalisée grâce à un système de verrouillage/déverrouillage dit « à bouton poussoir », fixé à demeure sur le bâti du distributeur.According to a first configuration of the prior art, for example that described in the document of the prior art EP 1454 576 A2 , the locking and unlocking of the cover on the frame is carried out by means of a so-called “push-button” locking / unlocking system, permanently attached to the frame of the dispenser.

Pour ce faire, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage comporte des ergots supérieurs montés en partie supérieure du capot, qui sont introduits dans des logements supérieurs positionnés en partie supérieure du bâti.To do this, the locking / unlocking system comprises upper lugs mounted in the upper part of the cover, which are inserted into upper housings positioned in the upper part of the frame.

Un élément de verrouillage solidaire du bâti enferme les ergots supérieurs à l'intérieur de leurs logements supérieurs respectifs, assurant ainsi le verrouillage du capot sur le bâti.A locking element integral with the frame encloses the upper lugs inside their respective upper housings, thus ensuring the locking of the cover on the frame.

Afin de remplacer le consommable présent à l'intérieur du carter, le capot est mobile en rotation autour d'un axe de rotation formé par des charnières inférieures. Les charnières inférieures sont réalisées grâce à un ensemble d'ergots inférieurs montés dans des logements inférieurs positionnés au niveau des parois latérales du carter. L'élément de verrouillage est quant à lui mobile en translation verticale entre une position de verrouillage et une position déverrouillage, le déplacement vers le bas du distributeur de l'élément de verrouillage libérant les ergots jusqu'alors bloqués en position de verrouillage par l'élément de verrouillage. La mise en mouvement de l'élément de verrouillage est réalisée grâce à un bouton poussoir fixé à demeure sur le distributeur et solidaire de l'élément de verrouillage. Lorsqu'un utilisateur appuie sur le bouton poussoir, l'élément de verrouillage est simultanément déplacé vers le bas du distributeur, libérant les ergots supérieurs de leurs logements et autorisant la rotation du capot autour de son axe de rotation formé par les charnières inférieures.In order to replace the consumable present inside the casing, the cover is movable in rotation about an axis of rotation formed by lower hinges. The lower hinges are produced using a set of lower lugs mounted in lower housings positioned at the side walls of the casing. The locking element is for its part movable in vertical translation between a locking position and an unlocking position, the downward movement of the distributor of the locking element releasing the lugs hitherto blocked in the locking position by the locking element. The locking element is set in motion by means of a push button permanently fixed on the dispenser and integral with the locking element. When a user presses the push button, the locking element is simultaneously moved towards the bottom of the dispenser, freeing the upper lugs from their housings and allowing the cover to rotate around its axis of rotation formed by the lower hinges.

Ainsi, lorsqu'un utilisateur appuie sur le bouton poussoir, le capot entre simultanément en rotation.Thus, when a user presses the push button, the cover simultaneously rotates.

Le mouvement de rotation du capot est limité par la forme des logements inférieurs. En position de verrouillage, les ergots supérieurs sont au contact d'un bord supérieur de leurs logements respectifs. Lorsque le capot entre en rotation, chaque ergot inférieur se déplace depuis le bord supérieur de son logement inférieur, jusqu'à venir buter contre un bord inférieur de son logement inférieur.The rotational movement of the cover is limited by the shape of the lower housings. In the locked position, the upper lugs are in contact with an upper edge of their respective housings. When the cover begins to rotate, each lower lug moves from the upper edge of its lower housing, until it abuts against a lower edge of its lower housing.

Lorsque l'ergot inférieur vient buter contre le bord inférieur de son logement inférieur, la rotation du capot est stoppée. Le blocage brutal du capot endommage fortement le distributeur, en raison de l'inertie du capot acquise pendant sa rotation.When the lower lug abuts against the lower edge of its lower housing, the rotation of the cover is stopped. Sudden locking of the cover severely damages the distributor, due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its rotation.

Afin d'éviter qu'une telle situation ne se produise, l'utilisateur, qui a déplacé avec sa première main le bouton poussoir vers le bas pour ouvrir le capot, maintient simultanément avec sa deuxième main le capot pour éviter un blocage brutal du capot en bout de course.In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, the user, who has moved the pushbutton down to open the cover with his first hand, simultaneously holds the cover with his second hand to prevent the cover from locking suddenly. at the end of the race.

Cela est particulièrement peu pratique car l'utilisateur ne peut utiliser son autre main pour tenir le consommable à introduire dans le distributeur.This is particularly impractical because the user cannot use his other hand to hold the consumable to be introduced into the dispenser.

La présente invention vise à pallier les inconvénients ci-dessus, en proposant un distributeur de consommable dont le déverrouillage du capot est commandé par l'intermédiaire d'un bouton fixé à demeure sur le distributeur et dont son ergonomie d'utilisation est améliorée par rapport à l'art antérieur, en particulier lors d'une opération de remplacement de consommable.The present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks, by proposing a consumable dispenser of which the unlocking of the cover is controlled by means of a button permanently fixed on the dispenser and of which its ergonomics of use are improved compared to to the prior art, in particular during a consumable replacement operation.

Le document EP 3 335 605 A1 divulgue un distributeur comportant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The document EP 3 335 605 A1 discloses a dispenser comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1.

La présente invention concerne pour ce faire un distributeur de consommable, le consommable étant du type savon liquide ou solution hydro-alcoolique ou papier hygiénique, remarquable en ce qu'il comporte :

  • un carter, comportant un bâti et un capot, ledit capot étant mobile sur le bâti entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture autorisant l'accès à l'intérieur du carter,
  • un élément de verrouillage du capot sur le bâti, fixé sur le bâti et s'étendant à l'intérieur du carter,
  • un bouton de manipulation du capot, monté sur le capot et comportant une platine de manipulation s'étendant à l'extérieur du capot, ledit bouton de manipulation étant mobile alternativement entre une position de repos et une position de travail atteinte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une traction sur ladite platine de manipulation,
  • un moyen élastique, solidaire du bouton de manipulation, agencé dans ledit distributeur pour engager ledit élément de verrouillage lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de repos et pour dégager ledit élément de verrouillage lorsque ledit bouton de manipulation est en position de travail.
To do this, the present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution or toilet paper type, remarkable in that it comprises:
  • a housing, comprising a frame and a cover, said cover being movable on the frame between a closed position and an open position allowing access to the interior of the housing,
  • a cover locking element on the frame, fixed on the frame and extending inside the housing,
  • a cover manipulation button, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate extending outside the cover, said manipulation button being movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user exercises pulling on said manipulation plate,
  • elastic means, integral with the manipulation button, arranged in said dispenser to engage said locking element when the release button manipulation is in the rest position and to release said locking element when said manipulation button is in the working position.

Ainsi, en prévoyant un bouton de manipulation comportant une platine de manipulation s'étendant à l'extérieur de capot, et dont un moyen élastique solidaire du bouton de manipulation est agencé pour engager l'élément de verrouillage lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de repos et pour dégager ledit élément de verrouillage lorsque ledit bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, un utilisateur peut entraîner le capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture d'une seule main. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut maintenir avec une main le bouton de manipulation tout au long de la course du capot jusqu'à ce que le capot atteigne sa position d'ouverture, tout en remplaçant avec son autre main le consommable contenu à l'intérieur du distributeur, et ce tout en évitant un blocage brutal du capot qui endommagerait le distributeur en raison de l'inertie du capot acquise pendant sa phase d'ouverture. Grâce au distributeur de l'invention, on augmente largement l'ergonomie d'utilisation par rapport aux dispositifs de l'art antérieur.Thus, by providing a manipulation button comprising a manipulation plate extending outside the cover, and of which an elastic means integral with the manipulation button is arranged to engage the locking element when the manipulation button is in position rest and to release said locking element when said manipulation button is in the working position, a user can drive the cover from its closed position to its open position with one hand. Thus, the user can hold the manipulation button with one hand throughout the cover stroke until the cover reaches its open position, while replacing the consumable contained inside with his other hand. distributor, while avoiding sudden blocking of the cover which would damage the distributor due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its opening phase. Thanks to the dispenser of the invention, the ergonomics of use are greatly increased compared with the devices of the prior art.

Selon des caractéristiques optionnelles du distributeur de consommable selon l'invention :

  • le moyen élastique comporte un ressort, comportant un corps rigide prolongé à l'une de ses extrémités par une première patte élastique et à l'autre de ses extrémités par une deuxième patte élastique ;
  • l'élément de verrouillage du capot comporte une patte de verrouillage comportant à une première extrémité un ergot de verrouillage, définissant une butée de verrouillage du corps du ressort ;
  • l'élément de verrouillage du capot est fixé sur le bâti par encastrement par l'intermédiaire d'une platine de fixation directement solidaire du bâti, ladite platine de fixation comportant une pointe de fixation traversant au moins partiellement l'élément de verrouillage du capot et définissant une butée de fixation de l'élément de verrouillage du capot ;
  • la patte de verrouillage de l'élément de verrouillage comporte à une deuxième extrémité un caisson, ledit caisson comportant un orifice de fixation, et la pointe de fixation de la platine de fixation traverse ledit orifice de fixation ;
  • le ressort comporte une face supérieure depuis laquelle s'étend une antenne de montage, et le bouton de manipulation comporte un pied de montage s'étendant depuis la platine de manipulation et recevant ladite antenne de montage du ressort ;
  • lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de repos, le ressort est dans un état comprimé, et lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, le ressort est dans un état détendu ;
le distributeur de consommable comporte :
  • une charnière inférieure, située à proximité d'un bord inférieur du distributeur, agencée pour autoriser une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation inférieur sensiblement transverse à un plan longitudinal du distributeur,
  • au moins une charnière supérieure, située à proximité d'un bord supérieur du distributeur, agencée pour autoriser, lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture sur le bâti, une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation supérieur sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal du distributeur,
    et chaque charnière supérieure comporte un premier élément de rotation fixé à l'intérieur du capot et un deuxième élément de rotation fixé à l'intérieur du bâti, ledit premier élément de rotation comportant un premier bord fendu et ledit deuxième élément de rotation comportant un deuxième bord fendu, décalé d'un angle sensiblement égal à 90° par rapport audit premier bord fendu, lesdits premier et deuxième bords fendus s'interpénétrant et l'un desdits premier et deuxième éléments de rotation s'étendant selon un axe transverse au plan longitudinal du distributeur.
  • au moins une des première et deuxième pattes élastiques du ressort prend appui sur le premier élément de rotation de la charnière supérieure ;
  • le consommable est un savon liquide ou une solution hydro-alcoolique contenus dans une poche destinée à être agencée à l'intérieur du carter, et le distributeur comporte un bloc fixé sur le capot, à l'intérieur du carter, agencé pour exercer une pression sur ladite poche lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression sur le capot lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture.
According to optional characteristics of the consumable dispenser according to the invention:
  • the elastic means comprises a spring, comprising a rigid body extended at one of its ends by a first elastic tab and at the other of its ends by a second elastic tab;
  • the locking element of the cover comprises a locking tab comprising at a first end a locking lug, defining a locking stop for the body of the spring;
  • the locking element of the cover is fixed to the frame by recessing by means of a fixing plate directly secured to the frame, said fixing plate comprising a fixing tip passing at least partially through the locking element of the cover and defining a stopper for fixing the locking element of the cover;
  • the locking tab of the locking element comprises at a second end a box, said box comprising a fixing hole, and the fixing point of the fixing plate passes through said fixing hole;
  • the spring has an upper face from which a mounting antenna extends, and the manipulation button has a mounting foot extending from the manipulation plate and receiving said spring mounting antenna;
  • when the manipulation button is in the rest position, the spring is in a state compressed, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a relaxed state;
the consumable dispenser includes:
  • a lower hinge, located near a lower edge of the dispenser, arranged to allow rotation of the cover relative to the frame about a lower axis of rotation substantially transverse to a longitudinal plane of the dispenser,
  • at least one upper hinge, located near an upper edge of the dispenser, arranged to allow, when the cover is in its closed position on the frame, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about a substantially upper axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal plane of the distributor,
    and each upper hinge has a first rotation member fixed inside the cover and a second rotation member fixed inside the frame, said first rotation member having a first split edge and said second rotation member having a second split edge, offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° with respect to said first split edge, said first and second split edges interpenetrating and one of said first and second rotating elements extending along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane from the distributor.
  • at least one of the first and second elastic tabs of the spring bears on the first rotating element of the upper hinge;
  • the consumable is a liquid soap or a hydro-alcoholic solution contained in a bag intended to be arranged inside the casing, and the dispenser comprises a block fixed on the cover, inside the casing, arranged to exert a pressure on said pocket when a user exerts pressure on the cover when the cover is in the closed position.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] illustre le distributeur de consommable selon l'invention, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 2] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.
  • [Fig. 3] illustre le ressort du distributeur de consommable, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 4] illustre le ressort de la figure 3, en cours de montage avec le bouton de manipulation, dans le distributeur de l'invention.
  • [Fig. 5] représente l'élément de verrouillage de l'invention, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 6] montre le montage de l'élément de verrouillage dans le distributeur.
  • [Fig. 7] illustre le distributeur de consommable selon l'invention, en vue isométrique centrée sur un bord supérieur du distributeur.
  • [Fig. 8] est un agrandissement de la zone VIII de la figure 7.
  • [Fig. 9] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne IX-IX de la figure 8, la charnière supérieure étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 10] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 9, la charnière supérieure étant dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 11] donne un exemple de réalisation de la distribution du consommable, le distributeur étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 12] illustre le distributeur de la figure 11, représenté dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 13] donne un autre exemple de réalisation de la distribution du consommable, le distributeur étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 14] illustre le distributeur de la figure 13, représenté dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 15] représente le distributeur en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1, le capot étant fermé et verrouillé.
  • [Fig. 16] est un agrandissement de la zone XVI de la figure 15.
  • [Fig. 17] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XVII-XVII de la figure 15.
  • [Fig. 18] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 15, le capot du distributeur étant fermé et non verrouillé.
  • [Fig. 19] est un agrandissement de la zone XIX de la figure 18.
  • [Fig. 20] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XX-XX de la figure 18.
  • [Fig. 21] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 15, le capot du distributeur étant ouvert.
  • [Fig. 22] est un agrandissement de la zone XXII de la figure 21.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which reference is made to the appended drawings in which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser according to the invention, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 2 ] is a sectional view along line II-II of the figure 1 .
  • [ Fig. 3 ] illustrates the spring of the consumable dispenser, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 4 ] illustrates the mainspring of the figure 3 , being assembled with the manipulation button, in the dispenser of the invention.
  • [ Fig. 5 ] represents the locking element of the invention, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 6 ] shows the assembly of the locking element in the valve.
  • [ Fig. 7 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser according to the invention, in isometric view centered on an upper edge of the dispenser.
  • [ Fig. 8 ] is an extension of zone VIII of the figure 7 .
  • [ Fig. 9 ] is a sectional view along line IX-IX of the figure 8 , the upper hinge being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 10 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 9 , the upper hinge being in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 11 ] gives an embodiment of the dispensing of the consumable, the dispenser being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 12 ] illustrates the distributor of figure 11 , shown in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 13 ] gives another embodiment of the dispensing of the consumable, the dispenser being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 14 ] illustrates the distributor of figure 13 , shown in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 15 ] represents the distributor in section along line II-II of the figure 1 with the hood closed and locked.
  • [ Fig. 16 ] is an extension of zone XVI of the figure 15 .
  • [ Fig. 17 ] is a sectional view along line XVII-XVII of the figure 15 .
  • [ Fig. 18 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 15 , the distributor cover being closed and not locked.
  • [ Fig. 19 ] is an extension of zone XIX of the figure 18 .
  • [ Fig. 20 ] is a sectional view along line XX-XX of the figure 18 .
  • [ Fig. 21 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 15 with the distributor cover open.
  • [ Fig. 22 ] is an extension of zone XXII of the figure 21 .

Sur l'ensemble des figures, des références identiques ou analogues représentent des organes ou ensembles d'organes identiques ou analogues.In all of the figures, identical or similar references represent identical or similar members or sets of members.

On se réfère à la figure 1 illustrant le distributeur 1 selon l'invention.We refer to the figure 1 illustrating the dispenser 1 according to the invention.

A la description et aux figures, le distributeur 1 de consommable est un distributeur de savon liquide ou de solution hydro-alcoolique. Le distributeur 1 peut indifféremment être adapté pour distribuer du papier hygiénique du type papier toilette, essuie-main, essuie-tout, etc.In the description and in the figures, the consumable dispenser 1 is a dispenser of liquid soap or of hydro-alcoholic solution. The dispenser 1 can equally well be adapted to dispense toilet paper of the type toilet paper, hand towel, kitchen towel, etc.

Le distributeur 1 comporte un carter 3, comportant un bâti 5 pouvant être fixé sur un mur, non représenté, et un capot 7.The distributor 1 comprises a casing 3, comprising a frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and a cover 7.

Le capot 7 est mobile relativement au bâti 5 entre une position de fermeture telle que représentée à la figure 1 et une position d'ouverture (représentée à la figure 21) autorisant l'accès à l'intérieur du carter 3, par exemple afin de remplacer le consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.The cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 1 and an open position (shown in figure 21 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.

Le distributeur 1 comporte un bouton de manipulation 9 du capot 7, monté sur le capot et comportant une platine de manipulation 11 s'étendant à l'extérieur du capot.The distributor 1 comprises a manipulation button 9 of the cover 7, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate 11 extending outside the cover.

Le bouton de manipulation 9 du capot est mobile alternativement entre une position de repos et une position de travail atteinte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une traction sur la platine de manipulation 11. Comme on va le voir en détails dans la suite de la description, lorsque le bouton de manipulation 9 se trouve dans sa position de travail, l'utilisateur peut déplacer le capot 7 relativement au bâti.The manipulation button 9 of the cover is movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user pulls on the manipulation plate 11. As will be seen in detail in the remainder of the description, when the manipulation button 9 is in its working position, the user can move the cover 7 relative to the frame.

On se réfère à la figure 2 illustrant le distributeur 1 en coupe longitudinale selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.We refer to the figure 2 illustrating the distributor 1 in longitudinal section along line II-II of the figure 1 .

Le distributeur 1 comporte un élément de verrouillage 13 du capot 7 sur le bâti 5 permettant le verrouillage du capot sur le bâti lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture. L'élément de verrouillage 13 est fixé sur le bâti 5 et s'étend à l'intérieur du carter 3.The distributor 1 comprises a locking element 13 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position. The locking element 13 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3.

Le distributeur 1 comporte en outre un moyen élastique, par exemple un ressort 17, solidaire du bouton de manipulation 9.The distributor 1 further comprises an elastic means, for example a spring 17, integral with the manipulation button 9.

Selon l'invention, le moyen élastique est agencé dans le distributeur pour engager l'élément de verrouillage 13 lorsque le bouton de manipulation 9 est en position de repos et pour dégager l'élément de verrouillage lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, comme décrit en détail dans la suite de la description.According to the invention, the elastic means is arranged in the dispenser to engage the locking element 13 when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position and to release the locking element when the manipulation button is in the working position. , as described in detail in the remainder of the description.

Le distributeur 1 comporte en outre des charnières inférieures 16, situées à proximité d'un bord inférieur 19 du distributeur 1. Les charnières 16 sont agencées dans le distributeur pour autoriser une rotation du capot 7 relativement au bâti 5 autour d'un axe de rotation inférieur 21 qui est sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures.The distributor 1 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near a lower edge 19 of the distributor 1. The hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 about an axis of rotation. lower 21 which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.

On se réfère à la figure 3 illustrant le ressort 17 de l'invention.We refer to the figure 3 illustrating the spring 17 of the invention.

Le ressort 17 comporte un corps 23 rigide, sensiblement parallélépipédique, prolongé à l'une de ses extrémités 23a par une première patte 25 élastique et à l'autre de ses extrémités 23b par une deuxième patte 27 élastique. Chaque patte élastique définit une forme de « S ». Le ressort 17 présente une forme ondulée, pouvant s'apparenter à une moustache.The spring 17 comprises a rigid body 23, substantially parallelepiped, extended at one of its ends 23a by a first elastic tab 25 and at the other of its ends 23b by a second elastic tab 27. Each elastic tab defines an "S" shape. The spring 17 has a wavy shape, which can be likened to a mustache.

Le corps 23 du ressort 17 présente une face supérieure 29, depuis laquelle s'étend une antenne de montage 31 formée par deux demi-antennes de montage 31a, 31b en regard l'une de l'autre. Chaque demi-antenne 31a, 31b consiste en une languette 33 recourbée sur elle-même. La languette 33 se termine par un portion extrême 35 incurvée.The body 23 of the spring 17 has an upper face 29, from which extends a mounting antenna 31 formed by two mounting half-antennas 31a, 31b facing each other. Each half-antenna 31a, 31b consists of a tongue 33 bent on itself. The tongue 33 ends in a curved end portion 35.

On se réfère à la figure 4 montrant en vue éclatée le bouton de manipulation 9, le capot 7 et le ressort 17. Le bouton de manipulation 9 comporte un pied de montage 37, formé par deux demi-pieds de montage 37a, 37b, qui s'étend depuis la platine de manipulation 11. Chaque demi-pied de montage 37a, 37b est constitué par un corps creux, présentant une ouverture 39 sur sa paroi intérieure 41. Le pied de montage 37 traverse des orifices 43 pratiqués dans le capot 7, et l'antenne de montage 31 du ressort 17 vient s'emmancher dans le pied de montage 37 du bouton de manipulation 9. La fixation du ressort 17 sur le bouton de manipulation 9 est assurée lorsque les portions extrêmes 35 incurvées de l'antenne du ressort atteignent les ouvertures 39 du pied de montage du bouton de manipulation. Le ressort 17 est monté dans le distributeur 1 de sorte que lorsque le bouton de manipulation 9 est en position de repos, le ressort 17 est dans un état comprimé, et lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, le ressort est dans un état détendu.We refer to the figure 4 showing in exploded view the manipulation button 9, the cover 7 and the spring 17. The manipulation button 9 comprises a mounting foot 37, formed by two mounting half-feet 37a, 37b, which extends from the mounting plate. handling 11. Each mounting half-foot 37a, 37b consists of a hollow body, having an opening 39 on its inner wall 41. The mounting foot 37 passes through holes 43 made in the cover 7, and the mounting antenna 31 of the spring 17 fits into the mounting foot 37 of the manipulation button 9. The fixing of the spring 17 on the manipulation button 9 is ensured when the curved end portions 35 of the antenna of the spring reach the openings 39 of the handling button mounting foot. The spring 17 is mounted in the distributor 1 so that when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position, the spring 17 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a compressed state. relaxed state.

On se réfère à la figure 5 donnant un exemple de réalisation de l'élément de verrouillage 13 du capot.We refer to the figure 5 giving an exemplary embodiment of the locking element 13 of the cover.

L'élément de verrouillage 13 comporte deux pattes de verrouillage 45. Bien sûr, une unique patte de verrouillage peut équiper l'élément de verrouillage. La patte de verrouillage 45 comporte à une première extrémité 45a un ergot de verrouillage 47, définissant une butée de verrouillage du moyen élastique, en particulier du corps du ressort.The locking element 13 comprises two locking tabs 45. Of course, a single locking tab can equip the locking element. The locking tab 45 comprises at a first end 45a a locking lug 47, defining a locking stop of the elastic means, in particular of the body of the spring.

L'élément de verrouillage 13 comporte une embase 48. Dans une réalisation, l'embase 48 comporte un caisson 49. Le caisson 49 est par exemple monté au niveau d'une deuxième extrémité 45b de chaque patte de verrouillage 45. Le caisson 49 comporte un orifice de fixation 51. Le caisson est de préférence parallélépipédique.The locking element 13 comprises a base 48. In one embodiment, the base 48 comprises a box 49. The box 49 is for example mounted at a second end 45b of each locking tab 45. The box 49 comprises a fixing orifice 51. The box is preferably parallelepipedal.

Selon une exécution de la fixation de l'élément de verrouillage sur le bâti, représentée à la figure 6, l'embase 48 est conformée pour coopérer avec une platine de fixation 53 directement solidaire du bâti et s'étendant à l'intérieur de carter. L'élément de verrouillage 13 est ainsi fixé sur le bâti 5 par encastrement par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 53.According to one embodiment of the fixing of the locking element on the frame, shown in figure 6 , the base 48 is shaped to cooperate with a fixing plate 53 directly integral with the frame and extending inside the casing. The locking element 13 is thus fixed on the frame 5 by fitting via the fixing plate 53.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, la platine de fixation 53 comporte un plat de fixation 55 à l'extrémité duquel est montée une pointe de fixation 57.According to an exemplary embodiment, the fixing plate 53 comprises a fixing plate 55 at the end of which a fixing point 57 is mounted.

Lorsque l'élément de verrouillage 13 est monté sur la platine de fixation 53, la pointe de fixation 57 traverse l'orifice de fixation 51 du caisson 49, de façon à définir une butée de fixation de l'élément de verrouillage et à fixer ainsi l'élément de verrouillage sur la platine de fixation.When the locking element 13 is mounted on the fixing plate 53, the fixing tip 57 passes through the fixing hole 51 of the box 49, so as to define a fixing stop for the locking element and thus to fix the locking element on the mounting plate.

Selon une réalisation, le plat de fixation 55 comporte des rainures de guidage 59 du caisson apte à coopérer avec des rainures de guidage correspondantes (non visibles) pratiquées dans le caisson.According to one embodiment, the fixing plate 55 comprises guide grooves 59 of the box adapted to cooperate with corresponding guide grooves (not visible) made in the box.

On se réfère à la figure 7 montrant le distributeur 1 centré sur un bord supérieur 61 du distributeur et sur laquelle est représentée le bouton de manipulation 9 en position de repos, et, en pointillés, l'élément de verrouillage 13 du capot 7 et le ressort 17.We refer to the figure 7 showing the distributor 1 centered on an upper edge 61 of the distributor and on which is represented the manipulation button 9 in the rest position, and, in dotted lines, the locking element 13 of the cover 7 and the spring 17.

Le distributeur 1 comporte une ou plusieurs charnières supérieures 63, par exemple deux charnières supérieures 63, situées à proximité du bord supérieur 61 du distributeur 1. Les charnières supérieures 37 sont de préférence positionnées de part et d'autre de l'élément de verrouillage 13. Les charnières 63 sont agencées dans le distributeur 1 pour autoriser, lorsque le capot 7 est dans sa position de fermeture sur le bâti 5, une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation 65 supérieur sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures.The distributor 1 comprises one or more upper hinges 63, for example two upper hinges 63, located near the upper edge 61 of the distributor 1. The upper hinges 37 are preferably positioned on either side of the locking element 13. The hinges 63 are arranged in the distributor 1 to allow, when the cover 7 is in its closed position on the frame 5, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about an upper axis of rotation 65 substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane ( LV) of distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.

La présence des charnières supérieures 63 en complément des charnières inférieures, permet d'obtenir une double rotation du capot 7 sur le bâti 5 lorsque le capot se trouve en position de fermeture, permettant lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur une face avant 67 du capot, de délivrer une quantité prédéterminée de consommable, par exemple de savon liquide.The presence of the upper hinges 63 in addition to the lower hinges, makes it possible to obtain a double rotation of the cover 7 on the frame 5 when the cover is in the closed position, allowing when pressure is exerted on a front face 67 of the cover , to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, for example liquid soap.

Pour une meilleure compréhension, on se réfère à la figure 8 qui est un agrandissement de la zone VIII de la figure 7.For a better understanding, we refer to the figure 8 which is an extension of zone VIII of the figure 7 .

Selon l'invention, chaque charnière supérieure 63 comporte un premier élément de rotation 69 porté par l'intérieur du capot et un deuxième élément de rotation 71 porté par l'intérieur du bâti.According to the invention, each upper hinge 63 comprises a first rotation element 69 carried by the inside of the cover and a second rotation element 71 carried by the inside of the frame.

Le premier élément de rotation 69 comporte une patte 73 s'étendant selon le plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures. Le premier élément de rotation 69 composant la charnière supérieure 63 comporte un premier bord fendu 75.The first rotation element 69 comprises a tab 73 extending along the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T indicated in the figures. The first rotation element 69 making up the upper hinge 63 has a first split edge 75.

Le deuxième élément de rotation 71 comporte lui aussi une patte 77 comportant un deuxième bord fendu 79 décalé d'un angle sensiblement égal à 90° par rapport au premier bord fendu 75 du premier élément de rotation 69 porté par le capot 7. Les premier et deuxième bords fendus 75, 79 s'interpénètrent l'un par rapport à l'autre, de sorte que les premier et deuxième éléments de rotation 69, 71 s'emmanchent l'un par rapport à l'autre. Le deuxième élément de rotation 71 s'étend horizontalement, c'est-à-dire selon un axe transverse au plan longitudinal (L, V) du distributeur 1, tandis que le premier élément de rotation 69 s'étend verticalement, c'est-à-dire selon un axe parallèle au plan longitudinal (L, V) du distributeur.The second rotation element 71 also comprises a tab 77 comprising a second split edge 79 offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° relative to the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69 carried by the cover 7. The first and second split edges 75, 79 interpenetrate with respect to one another, so that the first and second rotation elements 69, 71 fit with respect to one another. The second rotation element 71 extends horizontally, that is to say along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor 1, while the first rotation element 69 extends vertically, that is to say along an axis parallel to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor.

Les extrémités des premiers et deuxième bords fendus 75, 79 présentent chacune une section longitudinale (selon le plan LV) sensiblement circulaire.The ends of the first and second split edges 75, 79 each have a substantially circular longitudinal section (along the LV plane).

On se réfère à la figure 9 représentant la charnière supérieure 63 vue en coupe longitudinale selon la ligne IX-IX de la figure 8. Lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti 5, le premier bord fendu 75 du premier élément de rotation 69 pénètre le deuxième bord fendu 79 du deuxième élément de rotation 71. La charnière ainsi formée est du type « femelle-femelle ». Aussi, un léger jeu J est prévu entre le capot 7 et le bâti 5 au niveau du premier bord fendu 75 du premier élément de rotation 69.We refer to the figure 9 showing the upper hinge 63 seen in longitudinal section along the line IX-IX of the figure 8 . When the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame 5, the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69 penetrates the second split edge 79 of the second rotation element 71. The hinge thus formed is of the “female-female” type. . Also, a slight clearance J is provided between the cover 7 and the frame 5 at the level of the first split edge 75 of the first rotation element 69.

On se réfère à la figure 10 selon laquelle un utilisateur exerce une pression sur la face avant 67 du capot 7 afin de distribuer une quantité de savon liquide présent dans le distributeur. Le jeu J autorise une mise en rotation selon la flèche 81 du premier élément de rotation 69 porté par le capot 7 relativement au deuxième élément de rotation 71 porté par le bâti 5. On améliore l'articulation au niveau de la partie supérieure du distributeur et on s'affranchit ainsi d'un phénomène de gondolage du capot avant constaté dans des réalisations de l'art antérieur. Le phénomène de gondolage est par ailleurs d'autant plus évité que l'on augmente le nombre de charnières supérieures. De plus, le fait de prévoir de disposer le deuxième élément de rotation horizontalement par rapport au distributeur permet de limiter le gondolage dans la zone du distributeur comportant les charnières supérieures.We refer to the figure 10 according to which a user exerts pressure on the front face 67 of the cover 7 in order to dispense a quantity of liquid soap present in the dispenser. The clearance J allows a setting in rotation according to the arrow 81 of the first rotation element 69 carried by the cover 7 relative to the second rotation element 71 carried by the frame 5. The articulation is improved at the level of the upper part of the distributor and this eliminates a phenomenon of curling of the front cover observed in embodiments of the prior art. The phenomenon of warping is moreover all the more avoided as the number of upper hinges is increased. In addition, the fact of providing for the second rotation element to be placed horizontally relative to the dispenser makes it possible to limit warping in the area of the dispenser comprising the upper hinges.

Selon une réalisation de l'invention illustrée aux figures 11 et 12, il est prévu de monter un bloc 83 fixé sur le capot 7, à l'intérieur du carter 3, agencé dans le distributeur 1 pour exercer une pression sur la poche 85 contenant le consommable liquide à délivrer lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti et lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression selon la flèche 87. Lorsque la poche 85 est comprimée, une quantité de consommable liquide 89 est délivrée. La présence du bloc 83 permet d'améliorer les contraintes exercées sur le capot 7 lors du faible pivotement autour de la charnière supérieure 63.According to one embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 11 and 12 , provision is made to mount a block 83 fixed on the cover 7, inside the casing 3, arranged in the dispenser 1 to exert pressure on the bag 85 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the position of closure on the frame and when a user exerts pressure according to arrow 87. When the bag 85 is compressed, a quantity of liquid consumable 89 is delivered. The presence of the block 83 makes it possible to improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.

Selon une variante de réalisation illustrée aux figures 13 et 14, le bloc 83 fixé sur le capot 7 reçoit en outre une patte élastique 91 agencée dans le distributeur 1 pour exercer une pression supplémentaire sur la poche 85 contenant le consommable liquide à délivrer lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti et lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression selon la flèche 93. Lorsque la poche 85 est comprimée, une quantité de consommable liquide 89 est délivrée. La présence de la patte élastique 91, s'étendant depuis le bloc 83 vers la poche 85 contenant le consommable à délivrer, permet encore d'améliorer les contraintes exercées sur le capot 7 lors du faible pivotement autour de la charnière supérieure 63.According to an alternative embodiment illustrated in figures 13 and 14 , the block 83 fixed on the cover 7 also receives an elastic tab 91 arranged in the dispenser 1 to exert additional pressure on the bag 85 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure according to arrow 93. When the bag 85 is compressed, an amount of liquid consumable 89 is delivered. The presence of the elastic tab 91, extending from the block 83 towards the pocket 85 containing the consumable to be delivered, makes it possible to further improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.

On revient à la figure 7. Comme indiqué précédemment dans la description, le ressort 17 est monté dans le distributeur 1 de sorte que lorsque le bouton de manipulation 9 est en position de repos, le ressort 17 est dans un état comprimé, et lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, le ressort est dans un état détendu. Selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième pattes élastiques 25, 27 du ressort 17 prennent appui sur chacun des premiers éléments de rotation 69 de la charnière supérieure 63.We come back to figure 7 . As indicated previously in the description, the spring 17 is mounted in the distributor 1 so that when the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position, the spring 17 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the off position. work, the spring is in a relaxed state. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first and second elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring 17 bear on each of the first rotation elements 69 of the upper hinge 63.

On se réfère à présent aux figures 15 à 22 pour décrire les étapes mises en œuvre lors du passage du capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture pour accéder à l'intérieur du carter afin de remplacer un consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.We now refer to figures 15 to 22 to describe the steps implemented during the passage of the cover from its closed position to its open position to access the interior of the housing in order to replace a consumable which is inside the housing.

On se réfère aux figures 15 à 17 illustrant le distributeur 1 dans une position où le capot 7 est fermé sur le bâti 5 et où le bouton de manipulation 9 est en position de repos.We refer to figures 15 to 17 illustrating the distributor 1 in a position where the cover 7 is closed on the frame 5 and where the manipulation button 9 is in the rest position.

En position de repos du bouton de manipulation, le ressort 17 se trouve dans son état comprimé. La compression du ressort dans le distributeur est par exemple obtenue grâce à la présence des premiers éléments de rotation 69 de la charnière supérieure 63 sur lesquels prennent appui les première et deuxième pattes élastiques 25, 27 du ressort 17. Comme précédemment évoqué, il ne s'agit là que d'un exemple de mise en œuvre du distributeur pour réaliser la compression du ressort où les premiers éléments de rotation 69 de la charnière supérieure 63 sont utilisés pour comprimer le ressort. Il doit bien être compris que les charnières supérieures 63 ne constituent pas un élément nécessaire au montage du ressort. En l'absence de charnières supérieures 63, les pattes élastiques 25, 27 du ressort prennent appui sur une portion interne du capot.In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring 17 is in its compressed state. The compression of the spring in the distributor is for example obtained thanks to the presence of the first rotation elements 69 of the upper hinge 63 on which bear the first and second elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring 17. As previously mentioned, it is not This is only an exemplary implementation of the distributor to achieve compression of the spring where the first rotational members 69 of the upper hinge 63 are used to compress the spring. It should be understood that the upper hinges 63 do not constitute a necessary element for mounting the spring. In the absence of upper hinges 63, the elastic tabs 25, 27 of the spring bear on an internal portion of the cover.

En position de repos du bouton de manipulation, le ressort engage l'élément de verrouillage 13, c'est-à-dire que le corps 23 du ressort 17 vient buter contre les ergots de verrouillage 47 de l'élément de verrouillage 13, l'élément de verrouillage 13 étant fixé au bâti 5, par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 53.In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring engages the locking element 13, that is to say that the body 23 of the spring 17 abuts against the locking pins 47 of the locking element 13, the 'locking element 13 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 53.

Dans cette position, le capot 7 est en position de verrouillage sur le bâti, et le distributeur peut être actionné par un utilisateur pour délivrer une quantité prédéterminée de consommable, comme illustré aux figures 11 à 14.In this position, the cover 7 is in the locked position on the frame, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, as illustrated in figures 11 to 14 .

On se réfère aux figures 18 à 20. Lorsqu'un utilisateur souhaite accéder à l'intérieur du carter 3, il déplace le bouton de manipulation 9, via la platine de manipulation 11 accessible par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur du carter, selon la flèche 95, c'est-à-dire depuis le bord sur lequel le bouton de manipulation est monté vers l'extérieur de ce bord.We refer to figures 18 to 20 . When a user wishes to access the interior of the casing 3, he moves the manipulation button 9, via the manipulation plate 11 accessible by the user from outside the casing, according to arrow 95, that is to say -to say from the edge on which the manipulation button is mounted to the outside of that edge.

En déplaçant de la sorte le bouton de manipulation, le ressort 17, solidaire du bouton de manipulation 9, passe de son état comprimé à un état détendu, libérant les ergots de verrouillage 47 de l'élément de verrouillage 13. Le bouton de manipulation passe quant à lui de sa position de repos vers sa position de travail.By moving the manipulation button in this way, the spring 17, integral with the manipulation button 9, changes from its compressed state to a relaxed state, releasing the locking pins 47 of the locking element 13. The manipulation button passes. as for him from his rest position to his working position.

On se réfère aux figures 21 et 22. L'utilisateur peut alors entraîner le capot 7 en rotation autour des charnières inférieures 16, d'une seule main, grâce au bouton de manipulation 9 qu'il maintient en main tout au long de la course du capot jusqu'à ce que le capot atteigne sa position d'ouverture. L'utilisateur peut avec son autre main remplacer le consommable contenu à l'intérieur du distributeur, tout en évitant un blocage brutal du capot qui endommagerait le distributeur en raison de l'inertie du capot acquise pendant sa phase de rotation.We refer to figures 21 and 22 . The user can then drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges 16, with one hand, thanks to the manipulation button 9 which he maintains in his hand throughout the stroke of the cover until the cover reaches its open position. The user can with his other hand replace the consumable contained inside the dispenser, while avoiding sudden blocking of the cover which would damage the dispenser due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its rotation phase.

Lorsque l'utilisateur a remplacé le consommable et souhaite refermer et verrouiller le capot sur le bâti, il saisit le bouton de manipulation et entraîne le capot en rotation inverse à celle pratiquée pour l'ouverture du capot. Lorsque le capot atteint la position de fermeture représentée à la figure 18, le capot demeure déverrouillé du bâti tant que l'utilisateur maintient le bouton de manipulation dans sa position de travail. Lorsque l'utilisateur relâche le bouton de manipulation, ce dernier est rappelé dans sa position de repos grâce au ressort, qui passe de sa position détendue à sa position comprimée représentée aux figures 15 à 17, selon laquelle le corps du ressort bute contre les ergots de verrouillage de l'élément de verrouillage.When the user has replaced the consumable and wishes to close and lock the cover on the frame, he grasps the manipulation button and drives the cover in reverse rotation to that practiced for opening the cover. When the cover reaches the closed position shown in figure 18 , the cover remains unlocked from the frame as long as the user maintains the manipulation button in its working position. When the user releases the manipulation button, the latter is returned to its rest position thanks to the spring, which passes from its relaxed position to its compressed position shown in figures 15 to 17 , according to which the body of the spring abuts against the locking lugs of the locking element.

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  1. A consumable dispenser (1), the consumable being of liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution or toilet paper type, the dispenser including:
    - a casing (3), including a frame (5) and a cover (7), said cover (7) being movable on the frame (5) between a closed position and an open position allowing access inside the casing (3),
    - a locking element (13) for locking the cover (7) on the frame (5), fastened on the frame (5) and extending inside the casing (3),
    - a handling button (9) for handling the cover (7), mounted on the cover (7) and including a handling subplate (11) extending outside the cover (7), characterized in that said handling button (9) is movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user exerts a pull on said handling subplate (11), and in that the dispenser includes
    - an elastic means, secured to the handling button (9), arranged in said dispenser (1) to engage said locking element (13) when the handling button (9) is in the rest position and to release said locking element (13) when said handling button (9) is in the working position.
  2. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic means includes a spring (17), including a rigid body (23) prolonged at one of its ends (23a) by a first elastic tab (25) and at the other of its ends (23b) by a second elastic tab (27).
  3. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the locking element (13) for locking the cover (7) includes a locking tab (45) including at a first end (45a) a locking lug (47), defining a stop for locking the body (23) of the spring (17).
  4. The consumable dispenser (1) according to any of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the locking element (13) for locking the cover (7) is fastened on the frame (5) by embedding through a fastening subplate (53) directly secured to the frame (5), said fastening subplate (53) including a fastening tip (57) at least partially passing through the locking element (13) for locking the cover (7) and defining a stop for fixing the locking element (13) for locking the cover (7).
  5. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking tab (45) of the locking element (13) includes at a second end (45b) a box (49), said box (49) including a fastening orifice (51), and in that the fastening tip (57) of the fastening subplate (53) passes through said fastening orifice (51).
  6. The consumable dispenser (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that:
    - the spring (17) includes an upper face (29) from which extends a mounting antenna (31), and
    - the handling button (9) includes a mounting foot (37) extending from the handling subplate (11) and receiving said mounting antenna (31) of the spring (17).
  7. The consumable dispenser (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that when the handling button (9) is in the rest position, the spring (17) is in a compressed state, and when the handling button (9) is in the working position, the spring (17) is in a relieved state.
  8. The consumable dispenser (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, including:
    - a lower hinge (16), located proximate to a lower edge (19) of the dispenser (1), arranged so as to enable a rotation of the cover (7) relative to the frame (5) about a lower axis of rotation (21) substantially transverse to a longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1);
    - at least one upper hinge (63), located proximate to an upper edge (61) of the dispenser (1), arranged so as to enable, when the cover (7) is in its closed position on the frame (5), a rotation of the cover (7) relative to the frame (5) about an upper axis of rotation (65) substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1);
    characterized in that each upper hinge (63) includes a first rotating element (69) fastened inside the cover (7) and a second rotating element (71) fastened inside the frame (5), said first rotating element (69) including a first split edge (75) and said second rotating element (71) including a second split edge (79), shifted by an angle substantially equal to 90° with respect to said first split edge (75), said first and second split edges penetrate into one another and one of said first and second rotating elements (69, 71) extending according to an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1).
  9. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 8 in combination with any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that at least one of the first and second elastic tabs (25, 27) of the spring (17) bears on the first rotating element (69) of the upper hinge (63).
  10. The consumable dispenser (1) according to any of claims 8 or 9, wherein the consumable is a liquid soap or a hydro-alcoholic solution contained in a bag (85) intended to be arranged inside the casing (3), characterized in that it includes a block (83) fastened to the cover (7), inside the casing (3), arranged so as to exert a pressure on said pocket (85) when a user exerts a pressure on the cover (7) when the cover (7) is in the closed position.
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