ES1166433U - Dispenser (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Dispenser, formed by a container (1) with a porous top cap (2), characterized in that it comprises a clip (3), capable of being hooked on the fins of a ventilation outlet of a vehicle interior, fixed to the cap ( 2) by means of a shaft joint (4) approximately parallel to the mouth of the container. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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DESCRIPTION

Doser

Technology Sector

The present invention relates to a dosing element, especially for aromas, applicable in vehicles and having a novel fixing clip.

State of the art

It is known in the state of the art the dispensers, generally of aromas, which comprise a container with a porous lid, generally wood or cork. An example is seen in ES1153734U. This type of dispenser contains a liquid substance that must soak the cap to promote evaporation and to set the mood. For this, the normal procedure is to turn the container until the plug is soaked and allows controlled diffusion of the liquid substance by evaporation.

The most common fixing of this type of containers is by a string that is attached to an element so that the dispenser is suspended. This system is effective but when used in a vehicle it is maintained in an elevated position (usually hanging from the rearview mirror) and it is difficult to perform the turning movement during driving. Mainly as the turned position must be maintained for a few seconds.

On the other hand, it is very important that the contact of the impregnated wood against any object does not occur, since it will produce the accumulation of the liquid and the dripping of the same.

Brief Explanation of the Invention

The invention consists of a dispenser according to the claims which, in its different embodiments, solves the problems of the state of the art.

The dispenser of the invention comprises a new fastening system that allows it to be placed on the ventilation grilles of the car without such dripping taking place, since the surface of the cap does not touch any component other than the clamp and at a single point.

The dispenser of the invention is of the type formed by a container with a porous top cap and optionally a string. In a novel way, it also includes a clamp fixed to the cap by means of an axis articulation approximately parallel to the mouth of the container.

Preferably, the clamp will be fixed to the cap so that, in a turned position (the cap below the container), the center of gravity of the container turned over, liquid and cap is above the point of attachment between the cap and the clamp.

In the foregoing embodiment, the relative rotation between the clamp and the cap has a series of stable points, preferably four and 90 ° apart. These stable points are for example formed by a set of notches made in one of the two bodies, clamp or plug, and a projection arranged in the opposite.

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The preferred clamp is formed by four tabs grouped two to two and will be optionally removable.

Description of the drawings

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: perspective view of an example of realization with the hemispherical vessel. Figure 2: side view of a second embodiment, with the cylindrical container. Figure 3: exploded view of a plug with the clamp of an embodiment.

Modes of realization of the invention

Next, a mode of embodiment of the invention is briefly described as an illustrative and non-limiting example of this.

The embodiment of the figures comprises a dispenser formed by a container (1) generally made of glass, with a porous plug (2) made of wood or cork. The dispenser also includes a clamp (3) that can be attached to the fins of a ventilation outlet of a vehicle interior. This clip (3) is fixed to the cap (2) without touching the glass container (1), so that dripping does not occur. The clamp (3) is fixed to the cap (2) by means of an axis articulation (4) approximately parallel to the plane defined by the mouth of the container (1). When the axis (4) has a small angle with that plane, it will be reduced as it increases the risk of colliding with the elements of the dashboard when turning. However, there are models of vents that can assume this type of angles due to their geometry.

It is essential to attach the clamp (3) to the cap (2) and not to the container (1) to obtain a whole series of advantages:

- The container (1), which is generally made of glass, is easier to manufacture.

- The center of gravity of the container set (1) and cap (2) is below the union of the clamp (3) to the cap (2), so that the usual position is very stable.

- Since the clamp (3) is not attached to the container (1) at the height of the cap (2), it does not interfere with the closure of the cap with the container, the 100% tightness of the product is ensured.

Preferably, the relative rotation between the clamp (3) and the plug (2) has a series of stable points, for example by a set of notches made in one of the two bodies and a projection arranged in the opposite. Thus, when the projection is introduced in a notch, more effort is required to continue the rotation in any direction. In this way, the flipping movement can be performed, totally or partially, and leave the dispenser in that position for a few seconds to increase the liquid absorbed by the porous plug (2).

On the other hand, if it is preferred to allow the rotation to be free, it is convenient that the center of gravity of the assembly (2), container (1) and liquid in the turned position is above the axis (4) so that the dispenser returns on your own to the usual position.

5 The preferred clamp consists of four flanges, grouped two to two, with precise length and width to hold on the car's ventilation grille. Since there is the possibility of rotating the clamp (3), it does not matter if the grid is vertical or horizontal. For example, the stable points of its rotation could be four, spaced 90 °.

10 The dispenser can maintain the usual cord in the art so that the user chooses the way to place it. It would be convenient in that case that the clamp (3) is removable, as shown in Figure 3.

Claims (5)

1. Dispenser, formed by a container (1) with a porous top cap (2), characterized in that it comprises a clamp (3), which can be attached to the 5 fins of a ventilation outlet of a vehicle interior, fixed to the plug (2) by means of an axle joint (4) approximately parallel to the mouth of the container. 2. Dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein, in a turned position, the fixing point between the plug (2) and the clamp (3) is below the center of gravity of the 10 set turned of container (1), liquid and cap (2). 3. Dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the relative rotation between the clamp (3) and the cap (2) has a series of stable points. 15 4. Dispenser, according to claim 3, wherein the stable points are formed by a set of notches made in one of the two bodies, clamp (3) or plug (2), and a projection arranged in the opposite. 5. Dispenser, according to claim 3, which has four separate stable points 20 90 °. 6. Dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein the clamp (3) is formed by four flanges grouped two to two. 7. Dispenser, according to claim 1, wherein the clamp (3) is removable.