Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
  • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
  • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
  • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
  • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
  • B05B11/1042—Components or details
  • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
  • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
  • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
  • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
  • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
  • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
  • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
  • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
  • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
  • B05B11/0005—Components or details
  • B05B11/0008—Sealing or attachment arrangements between sprayer and container
  • B05B11/0013—Attachment arrangements comprising means cooperating with the inner surface of the container
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
  • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
  • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
  • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
  • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
  • B05B11/1042—Components or details
  • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
  • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a container for fluid product. More particularly, it relates to a container for fluid product on which a dispensing member is assembled sealingly.
• the aesthetics of packaging holds a particularly important place.
• the flasks are implemented by a blowing process that defines a glass container with a narrow neck on which is assembled a dispensing member in a sealed manner. As the neck is narrow, it is easy to oversize the sealing solution and thus ensure a sufficiently tight result for the desired application.
• Document FR2845357 describes a glass bottle, the sealing function of which is ensured by complementarity of form between the glass of the bottle and a plastic attachment device in which the dispensing device is inserted. , the sealing function being further enhanced by the application of an adhesive between the plastic and the glass.
• Document FR3032187 is known which proposes to produce a glass bottle by pressing, then to fix a lid on which distribution means are integrated.
• the tightness of the bottle is achieved by means of a bonding between the lid and the bottle.
• this solution does not make it possible to make a one-piece flask equipped with a large opening neck.
• the pressing does not allow the container to have a tubular neck to receive a dispensing member.
• the adhesive used must absolutely be compatible with the product contained, the product may come into contact with the adhesive positioned on the upper edges of the bottle.
• FR3032436 which discloses a container for fluid product comprising a single piece of glass with large aperture.
• the container comprises a hoop, inserted into the neck of the glass piece, and adapted to receive a fluid dispensing system.
• a seal is provided in the neck of the glass piece, to form a sealing area between the neck and the hoop. Specifically, the seal is maintained crushed between the neck and the hoop.
• the hoop is held in the glass piece by means of gluing.
• the friction of the seal against the glass of the glass piece causes a winding of the seal on itself. This movement stores energy that is transmitted at the end of insertion, according to a vertical force at the fret.
• An additional holding part is in particular provided to hold the band against the glass piece during the drying of the glue.
• the present invention improves the situation.
• a single piece of glass comprising a shoulder and a neck defining an inner channel
• closure member mounted tightly in the inner channel and adapted to carry a dispensing member adapted to dispense a content of the container for fluid product to the outside of the fluid container through the closure member
• the closure member further comprises at least one sealing lip adapted to form a sealing zone between the neck and the closure member.
• sealing lip makes it possible to form a sealing zone between the fluid product and the outside of the container.
• the sealing lip also solves the problem of friction between a seal and the glass piece during the insertion of the closure member.
• the sealing lip also makes it possible to hold the closure member in the neck of the container for fluid product.
• a bonding between the single piece of glass and the closure member is provided.
• the bonding increases the maintenance of the closure member and the dispensing member in the neck of the container.
• the sealing lip makes it possible to form a sealing zone between the bonding and the fluid product contained in the container. It can thus avoid possible pollution of the perfume by the glue.
• an upper end of the closure member is clipped on an upper end of the neck.
• the closure member comprises a sleeve, the sealing lip extending radially from an outer surface of the sleeve.
• the sealing lip exerts a radial pressure towards the neck of the single piece of glass, so as to maintain the closure member in the inner channel.
• the container further comprises a seal, able to constrain the sealing lip against the neck (4) of the container (1), the seal being disposed between the sealing lip and a sleeve of the closing member.
• the seal increases the radial pressure exerted to the neck of the single piece of glass, to increase the maintenance of the closure member in the inner channel.
• the seal also makes it possible to form an additional sealing zone between the closure member and the neck of the single piece of glass.
• the neck defines an opening of the single piece of glass, said opening being an opening of large size, in particular with a diameter of more than 21 millimeters.
• the inner channel has an internal shoulder defining the area of application of the bonding between the neck and the closure member.
• the bonding area is not located directly at the neck of the single piece of glass. The risk that the bonding comes into contact with the fluid contained in the container is decreased.
• the area of application of the bonding is accessible from outside the container for fluid product.
• the closure member comprises a bead, said bead bearing on the inner shoulder G of the inner channel.
• This embodiment increases the contact area at the bonding between the closure member and the single piece of glass.
• the bonding zone can be important, and ensure good fixing between the closure member and the single piece of glass.
• the closure member comprises a central passage for receiving and holding a dispensing member.
• a dispensing member is clipped on the inner skirt.
• a dispenser member is screwed onto the inner skirt
• the inner skirt has an outer diameter, at a fastening area of the dispensing member, defined by an outer face selected from 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm, or 11 mm or 20 mm.
• the inner skirt is adapted to receive any type of dispensing member generally available commercially.
• the dimensions of the diameter of the inner skirt correspond to the conventional dimensions of the distribution members to be clipped or screwed.
• the inner skirt extends parallel to the neck, from the sleeve.
• an upper end of the inner skirt extends radially towards a central axis of the single piece of glass.
• This particular configuration optimizes the attachment of the dispenser member on the closure member.
• the upper end of the inner skirt serves as a stop along an axis to the fastener.
• the seal is a reported seal. Which is a simple solution to implement.
• the seal is overmolded on the closure member, the complex closure member and seal being made by bi-injection. Which is a guarantee of quality.
• the closure member is made of plastic and / or elastomeric material.
• the elastic properties of such a material make it possible, on the one hand, to compensate for certain clearances and tolerances and, on the other hand, to give the sealing lip a resilience which causes a clamping force vis-à-vis the inner channel.
• the dispensing member comprises a chamber and a push button, the chamber being adapted to deliver a predetermined quantity of fluid in response to a pressure action of the push button.
• FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view of the fluid container according to a first embodiment embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 2 is a section of the assembly formed by the single piece of glass and the closure member according to a first embodiment of the invention
• FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view of the fluid product container according to FIG. a second embodiment of the invention.
• Figure 4 is a section of the closure member according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
• Figure 5 is a schematic sectional view of the container for fluid product according to a third embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 1 wherein an exemplary container for fluid product according to a first embodiment of the invention is illustrated.
• the container for fluid product 1 comprises a single piece of glass 2 adapted to receive the fluid product.
• the container for fluid product 1 is described in its natural position of use, in which it rests with a bottom portion on a horizontal plane support.
• the terms "upper”, “lower” in the detailed description are given with reference to this orientation.
• a central axis A of the container 1 can be defined.
• the single piece of glass 2 is substantially cylindrical in shape.
• the lower part of the single piece of glass 2 is for example delimited by the portion of the bottom of the container and a shoulder 3.
• the lower part of the single piece of glass 2 serves as a container for the fluid product.
• the upper part of the single piece of glass 2 is delimited by the upper end of the single piece of glass 2 and the shoulder 3.
• the neck 4 is at the top of the single piece of glass.
• the neck 4 may have a diameter narrower than the diameter of the lower part of the single piece of glass 2.
• the interior of the single piece of glass 2 delimits the inner channel 5.
• the single piece of glass 2 is for example made by blowing.
• the neck 4 of the single piece of glass 2 delimits an opening 6 of the single piece of glass 2.
• the opening 6 is preferably circular, without, however, excluding a shape elliptical or oval.
• the opening 6 may be an opening of large size compared to the so-called "conventional" openings of the prior art.
• the diameter of the opening 6 of large size defined by the neck 4 is for example greater than 15 millimeters (mm).
• the diameter of the opening 6 is greater than 18 mm.
• the diameter of the opening 6 is greater than 20 mm.
• the diameter of the opening 6 is greater than 21 mm.
• the opening 6 of large size allows in particular the insertion of a tool into the single piece of glass 2. Such a tool can for example be used to decorate the single piece of glass 2 from the inside.
• the neck 4 of the single piece of glass 2 may have a protrusion 7 radially outwardly at its upper end.
• the diameter of the upper part of the single piece of glass 2 at the protrusion 7 is wider than the diameter of the neck 4.
• the protrusion 7 makes it possible in particular to facilitate the handling of the container for fluid product 1 by a tool or a user.
• the neck 4 of the single piece of glass 2 may also have an internal shoulder 8.
• the inner shoulder 8 may define a recess of the neck 4.
• the inner shoulder 8 is located for example at the upper end 4.
• G inner shoulder 8 may be located at the outgrowth 7.
• the inner shoulder 8 extends from the inner channel 5, for a portion of the length of the outgrowth 7.
• the container 1 comprises for example a closure member 10 ensuring in particular the sealing fluid container 1.
• the closure member 10 comprises a central passage 50.
• the central passage 50 of the closure member 10 is adapted to receive a dispensing member 20 adapted to dispense the contents of the container for fluid product 1 from the container.
• the dispensing member 20 may for example comprise a pump. More specifically, the dispensing member 20 comprises a chamber 21 and a push button 22, known per se and therefore not detailed here.
• the closure member 10 may, according to one embodiment, be of generally frustoconical section.
• the upper part of the closure member 10 is slightly wider than the lower part of the closure member 10.
• the closure member 10 may have a bead 11 at its upper end.
• the bead 11 extends radially towards the direction opposite to the central axis A of the container 1.
• the bead has a length adapted to abut directly against the inner shoulder 8 of the neck 4 when the closure member 10 is mounted on the single piece of glass 2.
• the bead 11 may have a length / dimension slightly smaller than the length / dimension of the inner shoulder 8 of the neck 4, as can be seen in FIGS. 1 to 3.
• the closure member 10 may have a sleeve 12 and an inner skirt 13.
• the inner skirt 13 extends from the sleeve 12 of the closure member 10.
• the sleeve 12 comprises in particular an inner face 12A and an outer face 12B.
• the inner skirt 13 comprises in particular an inner face 13A and an outer face 13B.
• the outer face 13B of the inner skirt 13 faces the inner face 12A of the sleeve 12 of the closure member 10.
• the inner face 13A of the inner skirt 13 faces the dispensing member 20, as visible on the Figures 1 and 3.
• the inner skirt 13 may extend substantially parallel to the sleeve 12 of the closure member 10.
• the inner skirt 13 does not extend over the entire length of the sleeve 12 of the body closing but only over part of the length of the sleeve 12.
• An upper end 14 of the inner skirt 13 may extend radially towards the central axis A of the container 1 over a few millimeters.
• the shape of the upper end 14 of the inner skirt 13 can serve as a stop along the central axis A to the dispensing member 20.
• the outer face 13B of the inner skirt 13 may have an attachment zone 15 of the dispensing member 20.
• the attachment zone 15 comprises a protuberance.
• the protrusion can be used for clipping the dispensing member 20 on the closure member 10.
• the fastening zone 15 comprises helical grooves suitable for screwing the dispensing member 20.
• the diameter of the inner skirt 13 at the attachment zone 15, defined by its outer face 13B, may be equal to the diameters of the container necks for fluid product said conventional, that is to say a diameter of about 13 mm.
• This diameter corresponds to a standard diameter of the distribution members found on the market. In this example of non-limiting embodiment, the diameter is exactly 13 mm, with tolerances defined in the standard.
• the diameter of the inner skirt 13 at the attachment zone 15 is for example equal to 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm or 11 mm and 20 mm. These diameters correspond to standard diameters, as defined in the FEA ("European Aerosol Federation") standard.
• the dispensing members may be pumps that can be screwed or clipped. closing organ
• the inner shoulder 8 of the neck 4 serves as application zone 16 for a bond 17 between the closure member 10 and the single piece of glass 2
• the gluing 17 can be directly applied to the inner shoulder 8 of the neck 4.
• the gluing 17 can be directly accessible from the outside of the container because of the slight difference between the length of the inner lug 8 and the length of the bead 1 lbourrelet 10. Due to this accessibility, the bonding 17 is compatible with the fluid. Indeed, during the distribution of the fluid product by the dispensing member 20, microdrops can fall back on the bonding 17.
• the bonding 17 may be two-component glue, the two-component glue can respond to the compatibility requirement required by the fluid product, that is to say that the fluid does not deteriorate the glue and vice versa. On the other hand, the two-component adhesive does not release compounds that can mix with the fluid product.
• the glue can also be silicone glue type.
• the sealing lip 18 is sufficient to hold the closure member 10 in the neck 4 of the single piece of glass 2.
• the closure member 10 can also be fixed to the single piece of glass 2 by means of a sealing lip 18.
• the sealing lip 18 extends through example substantially radially from the outer face 12B of the sleeve 12 of the closure member 10.
• the sealing lip 18 extends for example over a few millimeters.
• the sealing lip 18 is for example made of elastic material and substantially deformable.
• the sealing lip 18 is for example integral with the closure member 10.
• the closure member 10 is made of plastic and / or elastomeric material.
• the elastic properties of this material make it possible to compensate for certain gaps and tolerances of the inner channel 5.
• the elastic properties of this material make it possible to confer on the sealing lip 18 a resilience which causes a clamping force vis-à-vis the inner channel and helps to form a watertight seal at this location.
• the closure member 10 comprises a single sealing lip 18.
• the closure member 10 may comprise more than one lip of
• the closure member 10 comprises two sealing lips 18, preferably three sealing lips 18, or even four sealing lips 18.
• the sealing lip 18 is overmolded on the outer face 12B of the sleeve 12.
• the sealing lip system 18 overmolded and closure member 10 is made by bi injection.
• the material constituting the sealing lip 18 is heated and injected directly onto the outer face 12B of the sleeve 12. This process allows the combination of two different materials constituting the sealing lip 18 and the closure member 10, while optimizing the time needed to design these two parts.
• the sealing lip makes it possible to form a sealing zone between the neck 4 of the glass piece 2 and the closure member 10. In this way, the bonding 17 and the fluid product can not enter contact each other. Similarly, the fluid product can not escape from the container for fluid product 1 by the edges of the inner channel 5.
• the sealing lip 18 provides a mechanical strength between the single piece of glass 2 and the closure member 10.
• the closure member 10 carrying the sealing lip 18 is mounted tightly in the channel 5.
• the sealing lip 18 is deformed, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
• the sealing lip 18, which tends to find its original shape, exerts a radial pressure against the neck 4 of the single piece of glass 2.
• the radial pressure makes it possible to press the closure member 10 against the single piece of glass 2, and thus prevent a displacement of the closure 10 and the single piece of glass 2 relative to each other. This makes it possible to form the sealing zone between the neck 4 of the glass piece 2 and the closure member 10.
• a seal 19 is further provided.
• the seal 19 is for example disposed between the outer surface 12B of the sleeve 12 and the sealing lip 18.
• the seal 19 is for example made of elastic material and substantially deformable.
• the sealing lip 18 is deformed, causing the deformation of the seal 19 which is then compressed against the outer surface 12B of the sleeve 12.
• the seal 19 tends to return to its original shape.
• the seal 19 then exerts pressure on the sealing lip 18.
• the pressure of the seal 19 on the sealing lip as well as the radial pressure exerted by the sealing lip 18 against the single piece of glass make it possible to increase the pressure. sealing between the neck 4 of the glass part 2 and the closure member 10.
• the risk of displacement of the closure member 10 and the single piece of glass 2 with respect to the other is reduced.
• the seal 19 may be overmolded on the closure member 10, between the sealing lip 18 and the outer face 12B of the sleeve 12.
• the member of the joint system 19 overmolded and closure member 10 is performed by bi injection.
• the material constituting the seal 19 is heated and injected directly between the sealing lip 18 and the sleeve 12. This process will allow the combination of the two different materials constituting the seal 19 and the closure member 10, while optimizing the time needed to design these two pieces.
• the seal 19 and the sealing lip 18 are overmolded on the closure member 10.
• the single piece of glass 2 has no internal shoulder 8.
• An upper end of the closure member 10 extends radially towards the opposite direction to the central axis 1 of the container 1 over a length adapted to bear directly against the upper end of the neck 4.
• the closure member 10 may further comprise a return 23, formed as a flat ring with a return.
• the return 23 comprises a projecting end 24.
• the end 24 and the protrusion 7 of the neck 4 cooperate in an elastic casing mechanism. More specifically, the closure member 10 is inserted by force around the neck 4 of the glass piece 2.
• the projecting end 24 causes the deformation of the return 23 during the insertion of the closure piece 10 around the neck 4.
• the projecting end 24 is located under the protuberance 7 of the glass piece, which allows the return 23 to return to its original shape.
• the upper end of the closure member 10 is clipped onto the upper end of the neck 4.
• the protruding end 24 also prevents inadvertent disengagement of the glass piece 2 and the closure member 10.
• the closure member 10 does not include a return 23.
• the upper end of the closure member 10 bears against the upper end of the neck 4.
• a single glass article as described above, having a wide opening. This is for example made by blowing.
• a closure member as described above, a sealing lip being provided on the closure member.
• An adhesive tape is applied to the surface of the single piece of glass, for example at an internal shoulder defined at the upper end of the single piece of glass.
• the closure member is assembled to the glass article. For example, it performs a force insertion by acting on the deformability of the constituent material of the closure member and the sealing lip.
• the sealing lip compressed between the glass article and the closure member contributes to maintaining the relative position of the two parts.
• the two pieces are in contact as long as the glue takes enough.
• the product thus obtained comprises a central passage 50. This product can be shipped to a third party who can fill a cosmetic product through the central passage 50.
• the central passage 50 is then sealed by the assembly of a distribution system.
• the closure member comprising the sealing lip is assembled to the glass article.
• a seal is disposed between the sealing lip and an outer face of the closure member.
• a force insertion is performed by varying the formability of the constituent material of the closure member, the sealing lip and the seal.
• the seal held between the sealing lip and the outer face of the closure member compresses the sealing lip against the glass article and the closure member thus participates in maintaining the relative position of the two parts.
• the parts are in contact the time that the glue takes sufficiently.
• the product thus obtained comprises a central passage 50. This product can be shipped to a third party who can fill a cosmetic product through the central passage 50.
• the central passage 50 is then sealed by the assembly of a distribution system.
• the closure member is assembled to the glass article.
• the upper end of the closure member 10 comprises a return 23 of which one end 24 projects.
• the return 23 is assembled on the neck of the glass article by mechanical interlocking, so that the closure member is clipped onto the glass article.
• the section of the opening 6 is not necessarily circular.
• the opening may retain a high radius of curvature but have an oval, elliptical or polygonal shape with rounded corners.
• the diameter of the largest circle inscribed in the opening defines the diameter of the large opening 6.
• the opening 6 of large size can be further expanded.
• the closure member 10 must also be enlarged to bear on the opening 6 of large enlarged dimension.
• the sleeve 12 of the closure member 10 may have vertical ribs at its inner face 12A. These vertical ribs will allow the closure member 10 to maintain the same diameter inscribed at the inner face 12A of the sleeve 12. In this way, it is possible to define a range of products constructed according to the same architecture, and comprising diameters the outer face 13B of the inner skirt 13 at the different fixing area 15, corresponding to different possibilities defined in the standard. References :

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