FR2810964A1 - Safety stopper for preventing accidental spills from bottle fits into neck under screw cap and comprises mobile plug mounted in sleeve on spring between it and bottom stopper, collar at base of plug cooperating with peripheral groove - Google Patents

Abstract

The safety stopper for preventing accidental spills from a bottle fits into the neck (2) under the screw cap (20). It comprises a mobile plug (4) mounted in a sleeve (18) on a spring (11) between it and a bottom stopper (8). The plug is fastened to the plug by a conical frame (17) and a collar at its base cooperates with a peripheral groove in the bottom plug, allowing it to be moved between closed and open positions.

Description

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DESCRIPTION

  The present invention relates to a self-closing safety device which is integrated into the neck of the containers to prevent the product or liquid from flowing in the event of

  shock or accidental spillage from the container.

  When using dangerous products, such as bleach, white spirit, methylated spirits, etc ... or any other container, it happens to the user, once the cap is removed, to reverse the container accidentally during use which can be very dangerous

  especially since some of these products or liquids are harmful and easily flammable.

  Some dangerous goods containers have safety caps for

  children, but during use the cap is usually removed.

  The device according to the invention overcomes this drawback.

  According to a first characteristic, it indeed comprises a container which comprises inside the neck a device composed of a support provided inside and at the upper level with a metering sleeve which has outside and around three pins intended to slide in

  the grooves located inside and around the support.

  Inside the grooves located inside the support, it has micro-grooves so that the pins of the dosing sleeve do not slide in the closed position when the user wishes to keep the position open when the product or liquid is spilled. so that only a shock can allow the pins of the dosing sleeve to be released with vibrations

  shock and the effect of the stainless or food spring thus closing the container.

  2 0 At the lower level of the metering sleeve, it has legs connected to each other to

  form a hole allowing the valve to be fixed with its clips.

  The valve abuts around the collar on the outer and lower part of the support with the effect of the stainless or food spring interposed between the collar in the support blocked at the lower level in a blind hole and under the lower part of the dosing sleeve on one of the

paws.

  The grooves located in the support have such a shape to allow two positions, a metering device by pressing on the metering sleeve, and an open with automatic closing in

  pressing and turning the dosing sleeve.

  On the outside and around the support it has thin lips to allow sealing

  between the support and the neck of the container.

  At the upper level and all around the support it has a rim. At the upper level of the metering sleeve there are notches to allow a better grip, so the user can choose between two positions, metering or open. For the dosing position, just tilt the container and press the sleeve with a cloth to obtain a dose, and for the open position, just press and turn the sleeve to block it and thus be able to spill the product. or liquid as with a traditional container but when this one is put back abruptly or accidentally overturns it closes automatically with the vibrations of the shock and the effect of the stainless spring which release the sleeve which goes up to close the

  container thus preventing the product or liquid from escaping.

  -2 - According to particular embodiments:

  - It may include a support which fits into the neck of the containers.

  - It may include a mobile element in the support.

  - Inside the grooves located around the movable element it may include a locking means, in particular grooves.

  - It can have grooves around the support to allow several positions.

  - A link may be provided in the support.

  - The safety device may include an open position with automatic closing

  with automatic return to the locked position.

  - The safety device can have a more or less open position with return

  automatic in closed and locked position.

  - The safety device can include a position that automatically blocks

the movable element.

  - The device may have a flange in the support as well as at the upper level of

the movable element.

  - Links can be provided around the support to link and block the device in the

container neck.

  - The safety device may be provided removable.

- A spring may be provided.

  2 0 - The spring can be connected in the support and at the legs of the movable element.

  - A means of obturation may be provided.

  - A link may be provided at the end of the legs to link a closure means.

  - It can have grooves at the upper level of the mobile element to have

a good catch.

  2 5 - Nipples can be provided in the support.

  - The outer edge of the support and the part of the sealing means which comes into contact

  more or less conical on this rim can be provided.

  - A seal may be provided on the sealing means.

  The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:

  3 0 - Figure 1 shows in section, the device according to the invention.

  - Figure 2 shows the disassembled device according to the invention.

  - Figure 3 shows in section, a variant of this disassembled device.

  - Figure 4 shows in section, a variant of this device ready to be integrated into the

container neck.

  3 5 - Figures 5 and 6 show in section, a variant of this device integrated in the

container neck.

  With reference to these drawings, the container (1) comprises inside the neck (11) a device (20) composed of a support (18) provided inside and at the upper level with a metering sleeve (2). which has on the outside and around three pins (7) intended to slide in the

  grooves (8) located inside and around the support (1] 8).

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  Inside the grooves (8) located inside the support (18) it comprises micro-

  grooves (9) so that the lugs (7) of the dosing sleeve (2) do not slide in the closed position when the user wishes to keep the position open when the product or liquid is spilled so that only a shock can allow the pins (7) of the dosing sleeve (2) to unlock with the vibrations of the shock and the effect of the stainless or food spring (3)

thus closing the container (1).

  At the lower level of the metering sleeve (2) it has tabs (4) connected to each other

  to form an orifice (12) allowing the valve (5) to be fixed with its clips (17).

  The valve (5) abuts around the collar (6) outer and lower part of the support (18) with the effect of the stainless or food spring (3) interposed between the collar (6) in the support (18) blocked at the lower level in a blind hole (15) and under the part

  lower of the metering sleeve (2) on one of the legs (4).

  The grooves (8) located in the support (18) have such a shape to allow two positions, a metering device by pressing on the metering sleeve (2), and an open with closure

  i 5 automatic by pressing and turning the dosing sleeve (2).

  On the outside and around the support (18) it has thin lips (14) to allow

  the seal between the support (18) and the neck (11) of the container (1).

  At the upper level and all around the support (18) it has a flange (19).

  At the upper level of the metering sleeve (2) there are notches (10) to allow a better grip so the user can choose between two positions, metering or open. For the dosing position, just tilt the container (1) and press the sleeve (2) with a cloth to obtain a dose, and for the open position, just press and turn the sleeve (2) block it and thus be able to spill the product or liquid as with a traditional container but when it is suddenly rested or overturned 2 5 accidentally it closes automatically with the vibrations of the shock and the effect of the stainless spring (3) which release the sleeve (2) which rises to close the container (1) avoiding

  thus the product or liquid to escape.

  In the embodiment according to FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6, the safety device (18) comprises a support (1) which is integrated into the neck (2) of the container (3) and in which there is an element mobile (4) which has grooves (5) which allow several positions: - A position which automatically blocks the mobile element (4) once the plug (20) is removed and each time the device is closed (18) to avoid moving element (4) to move to the open position and let the product or liquid escape when the container (3) falls

  accidentally on the movable element (4).

  3 5 - A position which allows the product or liquid to flow with a more or less opening

  smaller and with automatic return to closed and locked position.

  - An open position with automatic closure with automatic return to the locked position. -4- Inside the grooves (5) located around the movable element (4) it comprises a locking means, in particular grooves (6), so that the pins (12) located in the support (1) block the movable element (4) when the user wishes to keep the position open but so that they can allow the movable element (4) to be released automatically with the effect of the spring (11) when '' a shock from an accidental fall or overturning thus closing

the container (3).

  At the lower level of the movable element (4) it has tabs (17) connected together with at the end a shutter means (8) linked by a link (16). Inside the support (1) there

  has pins (12) and a flange (10) on which there is a link (14).

  1 0 The spring (11) is connected in the support (1) and at the level of the tabs (17) of the movable element (4). The closure means (8) located at the end of the legs (17) abuts on the

rim (10) of the support (1).

  At the upper level of the movable element (4) it has a flange (19) to stop the device (18) when it is integrated in the neck (2) of the container (3). The outer side of the rim 1 5 (10) and the part of the closure means (8) which comes into contact with this rim (10) are more or

less conical.

  On the outside and around the support (1) it has links (7) to link and block the device (18) in the neck (2) of the container (3) and so that the device (18) is removable. At the upper level of the movable element (4) it has grooves (13) so that the user has

a good catch.

  So when the user removes the cap (20) from the container (3) the device (18) starts

  automatically in closed and locked position.

  To have a greater or lesser quantity of product or liquid, it suffices for the user to actuate the mobile element (4) to release it from the locked position, in particular by a slight rotation, and to activate it, in particular by pressure, for example a cloth or sponge for

  allow by tilting the container (3) the flow of the product or liquid.

  To spill the product or liquid as with a traditional container, it suffices for the user to actuate the mobile element (4) to release it from the locked position, in particular by turning it slightly, and to activate the process, in particular by pressure and rotation of the movable element (4), to have and keep the open position with automatic closure, the user can then spill the product or liquid but when the container (3) sees a shock is suddenly rested or it accidentally overturns the device (1 8) closes automatically

  and automatically returns to the locked position to avoid any incidents.

  The self-closing safety device according to the invention is particularly intended for containers to prevent the product or liquid from accidentally spilling during use. -5-

Claims (7)

  1) Safety device with automatic closure for containers to prevent the product or liquid contained in various containers from accidentally spilling during use, characterized in that it comprises a support (1) which is integrated into the neck (2) of the container (3) and in which there is a spring (11) of the pins (12) and a movable element (4) provided with lugs (17) connected together with at the end a closure means (8) linked by a link (16) and grooves (5) located around the mobile element (4) which allow several positions, a position which automatically blocks the mobile element (4) once the plug (20) is removed and each time it is closed of the device (18), a more or less open position with automatic return to the closed and locked position by actuating the mobile element (4), in particular by a slight rotation 1 0 to release it from the locked position and by activating it, in particular by pressure, to allow by leaning the e container (3) for the flow of the product or liquid, an open position with automatic closure with automatic return to the locked position by actuating the mobile element (4) to release it from the blocked position, in particular by a slight rotation, and activating the process, in particular by pressing and rotating the movable element (4), to have and keep the position 1 5 open with automatic closure, the user can then spill the product or liquid but when the container (3) receives a shock is suddenly rested or accidentally overturned the device (18) closes automatically and automatically returns to locked position.   2) Device according to claim 1 characterized in that inside the grooves (5) located around the movable element (4) it comprises a locking means, in particular grooves (6), so that the pins (12 ) located in the support (1) block the mobile element (4) when the user wishes to keep the position open but so that they can allow the mobile element (4) to unlock automatically with the spring effect (1 1) upon impact   accidental fall or overturning, thus closing the container (3).   2 5 3) Device according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that it comprises a flange (10) inside the support (1) and a link (14) on this flange (10) for connect the spring (11).   4) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the   outer side of the rim (10) and the part of the sealing means (8) which comes into contact on this   rim (10) are more or less conical.   ) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that   the spring (11) is connected in the support (1) and at the level of the legs (17) of the movable element (4).   6) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it   has grooves (13) at the upper level of the movable element (4) to allow a good grip for the user.   7) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that   outside and around the support (1) it has links (7) to bind and block the device   (18) in the neck (2) of the container (3) and so that the device (18) is removable. -6-   8) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that   the closure means (8) comprises a seal (15).   9) Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it   comprises at the upper level of the movable element (4) a flange (19) for stopping the device (18) when it is integrated in the neck (2) of the container (3).