JP2023125471A - Aerosol actuator - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a simply-structured aerosol actuator that prevents falling or hand-slippage of an aerosol container even if handled with one hand, and allows contents to be taken out by positively actuating a stem without imposing a great load on the stem.SOLUTION: An aerosol actuator 100 comprises a body unit 110, a nozzle 124 and an operation unit 130. The body unit 110 has a top plate portion 111 and a body-connecting portion 114. The nozzle 124 has a stem-fitting portion 125, an ejection cylinder 126, an ejection port 127, and a to-be-operated contact portion 129 provided in an outer peripheral surface of the ejection cylinder 126. The operation unit 130 has an operating contact portion 132 constituting a nozzle-actuating mechanism 135 together with the to-be-operated contact portion 129. The ejection port 127 is configured to eject a content M toward a top face of the top plate portion 111 when the nozzle 124 is actuated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an aerosol actuator that can be attached to an aerosol container and take out the contents by operating a stem, and particularly relates to an aerosol actuator that can be operated with one hand.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, an aerosol device described in Patent Document 1 is known as an aerosol actuator that can be attached to an aerosol container and take out the contents by operating a stem.

The aerosol actuator (aerosol device) known in Patent Document 1 includes a main body (overcap 24) attached to an aerosol container (1), a nozzle (upper body 20) fitted to a stem (12), It has a push button (18) connected to the nozzle (upper body 20), and the main body (overcap 24) has a discharge port (spout passage 33) that opens laterally, and an operation button that is rotatably attached. The nozzle (upper body 20) is provided with a flow path through which the contents discharged from the stem (12) can pass, and the flow path of the nozzle (upper body 20) and the main body are provided. The ejection port (ejection passage 33) of the part (overcap 24) is communicated with the ejection pipe (21).
The aerosol device known in Patent Document 1 operates the aerosol container ( 1 ) is taken out and the contents are discharged from the discharge port (spout passage 33) through the flow channel and the spout pipe (21), while placing the index finger under the discharge port (spout passage 33). By pressing the operating part (pressing body 26) with the thumb, the contents discharged from the discharge port (spout passage 33) can be applied directly to the palm of the hand operating the operating part (pressing body 26) with one hand. It is something.

The aerosol actuator (head member 20) is composed of a main body (head main body 21) that fits into the stem (16), and a lid (24) that covers the main body (head main body 21). (The head body 21) has a top plate part (base part 27) and a discharge port (discharge hole 11) provided in the discharge surface (29) on the top surface of the stem (16) and the top plate part (base part 27). The lid body (24) is provided with a core body (25) that can be inserted into the discharge tube (flow hole 26) from the discharge port (discharge hole 11). An aerosol product (dispensing container) is known from US Pat.
In the aerosol product (discharge container) equipped with the aerosol actuator (head member 20) described in Patent Document 2, the aerosol actuator (head member 20) is attached with the main body (head main body 21) covered with the lid (24). 20) to operate the stem (16) and discharge the contents discharged from the aerosol container (discharge container main body 10) from the discharge port (discharge hole 11) to the discharge surface (29), then press the lid (24) It can be scooped out by hand after being removed, and can be operated with one hand regardless of the circumferential orientation of the upright aerosol product (discharge container).
Furthermore, by discharging the contents with the core body (25) inserted into the discharge tube (flow hole 26), it is possible to prevent the contents from being discharged unevenly to a specific location on the discharge surface (29). It is something to prevent.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 8-281160 JP 2016-33032 Publication

However, the aerosol actuators described in the above-mentioned patent documents still have room for improvement.

That is, in the aerosol actuator described in Patent Document 1, etc., the discharge port is open to the side, so in order to take out the contents with one hand, the direction of the discharge port must be aligned with the direction of the operating hand. There was a risk that the work would be time-consuming.
In addition, because the contents are discharged by holding the operation part and the discharge port between the thumb and index finger, there is a risk that the aerosol container may fall over, or if the aerosol container is held with more force than necessary, the finger may slip, or the discharge port may There was a risk of deforming the operating section.
In addition, if the aerosol container is lifted and used when operating with one hand, the contents may adhere to the fingers holding the discharge port when the contents are discharged and become slippery, which may cause the aerosol container to be accidentally dropped. was there.

In addition, in the aerosol actuator described in Patent Document 2, etc., the aerosol actuator including the discharge surface is supported by the stem fitting part that fits into the stem, so when the stem is actuated, the entire aerosol actuator moves up and down. Therefore, depending on how the aerosol actuator is pushed, the ejection surface may tilt diagonally as it moves up and down, and the ejected contents may be ejected unevenly to a specific location on the ejection surface.
Also, if you push in with excessive force from a position away from the center of the aerosol actuator, the stem may tilt and the stem may not be pushed in enough, or the stem may bend or break, or the aerosol container may become damaged. There was a risk that it would tip and fall.

The present invention solves these problems, and has a simple configuration that prevents the aerosol container from tipping over or slipping when operated with one hand, and allows the stem to be reliably inserted without placing a large load on the stem. An object of the present invention is to provide an actuator for an aerosol that can take out the contents by operating the aerosol.

The aerosol actuator of the present invention is an aerosol actuator that has a main body fixed to an aerosol container via a fixing part, a nozzle that fits into a stem, and an operation part that operates the nozzle. The part has a top plate part provided above the fixed part, and a main body connection part hanging down from the top plate part, and the nozzle has a stem fitting part that fits into the stem, and a stem fitting part that fits into the stem. a cylindrical discharge tube extending upward from the discharge tube; a discharge port provided at the top of the discharge tube; and an operated contact portion provided on the outer peripheral surface of the discharge tube; The main body connection part has an operation contact part that contacts the operated contact part from the side and forms a nozzle operating mechanism, and the main body connection part has a guide part that supports the operation part and allows it to move forward and backward; The outlet solves the above problem by being configured to be able to discharge the contents onto the upper surface side of the top plate portion when the nozzle is operated by the nozzle operating mechanism.

In the aerosol actuator of the invention according to claim 1, since the main body portion having the top plate portion is fixed to the aerosol container, the top plate portion does not move up and down or tilt greatly even when the stem is actuated, and the discharged content can be adjusted. It is possible to prevent objects from shifting or slipping to a specific location on the top plate.
In addition, the operating part has an operating contact part that contacts the operated contact part from the side to form the nozzle operating mechanism, so the user must apply force in the direction of gripping the aerosol product and hold the operating part to the side. The nozzle actuation mechanism is actuated by pushing the stem down to dispense the contents, allowing the user to maintain a firm one-handed grip on the aerosol product to dispense the contents. I can do it.
Further, since the operating section is provided on the side surface, even if the user has long nails, the operating section can be easily operated without getting the user's nails caught.

According to the configuration described in claim 2, since a plurality of nozzle operating mechanisms are provided in the circumferential direction around the central axis of the nozzle, for example, two nozzle operating mechanisms are provided so as to face each other around the central axis of the nozzle. If the actuation mechanism is provided, when operating the operating part from the front and back directions of the aerosol product, the nozzle actuation mechanism can be operated without changing the direction of the aerosol product whether it is facing the front or the back as viewed from the user. When operating the operating section from the left and right sides of the aerosol product, the nozzle operating mechanism can be operated with one hand without changing the orientation of the aerosol product with either the right or left hand.
In addition, by pushing in a plurality of operation parts at the same time, the force when operating the nozzle operating mechanism can be dispersed, and the stem can be pushed down with a light force to discharge the contents.
According to the configuration described in claim 3, since at least one of the operated contact portion and the operation contact portion is an operation inclined surface configured of an inclined surface, the operation contact portion is attached to the side of the operated contact portion. By making contact with the nozzle and gradually pushing in the operating part, the nozzle is pushed downward along the slope of the operating slope, and the stem fitted into the nozzle is operated to discharge the contents.

According to the configuration described in claim 4, a plurality of nozzle operating mechanisms are provided in the circumferential direction around the central axis of the nozzle, and the plurality of operation slopes are configured with different inclination angles for each of the plurality of operation parts. By using the pushing operation part, the amount by which the stem is pushed by the nozzle operating mechanism can be adjusted, and the amount and force of the content to be discharged can be adjusted.
According to the configuration described in claim 5, the top plate portion is provided with an insertion hole through which the discharge port is inserted, and the discharge port is located above the top plate portion, so that, for example, the content is foam-like. When the foam is discharged from the top plate, the foamy contents can be maintained at the tip of the discharge port above the top plate, and the foamy contents can be scooped out from below with a finger or the like. This makes it possible to reduce the amount of content remaining on the top plate after use.

According to the configuration described in claim 6, the top plate portion is provided with a nozzle cover that covers the insertion hole from above, and the nozzle cover is provided with a communication hole that communicates the inside and outside of the nozzle cover. The nozzle part can be protected, and the contents can be prevented from being accidentally discharged due to direct contact with the nozzle part by fingers or the like.
Further, by adjusting the shape and position of the communication hole, the discharge position and discharge form of the contents can be controlled to a desired state.
According to the configuration described in claim 7, the main body further includes a skirt wall that hangs down from the periphery of the top plate, thereby preventing contents hanging from the periphery of the top plate from entering the inside of the aerosol actuator. can be suppressed and easily cleaned by wiping the skirt wall.

According to the structure described in claim 8, the upper surface of the top plate part is constituted by an inclined surface that slopes downward from the periphery of the insertion hole toward the outside in the radial direction. No recesses are formed where the contents can accumulate, and by scooping the discharged contents from the outer periphery of the top plate toward the center with your fingers, you can reduce the amount of contents remaining on the top plate after use. .
According to the structure described in claim 9, since the upper surface of the top plate is formed in a dome shape with the periphery of the insertion hole as the uppermost part, a recess in which the contents accumulate is formed on the upper surface of the top plate. First, by scooping the discharged contents from the outer periphery of the top plate part toward the center with a finger or the like, the amount of content remaining on the top plate part after use can be suppressed.
Furthermore, since the peripheral edge of the insertion hole has a gentle slope, the contents are less likely to slip off the top plate, and the discharged contents can be reliably scooped out with fingers or the like.

According to the structure set forth in claim 10, the outer circumferential surface of the nozzle is provided with a protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction and extends in the vertical direction, and the main body includes an actuation guide that guides the protrusion in the vertical direction. As a result, even if the nozzle receives lateral force from the operating section when the operating section is pushed in from the side to activate the nozzle operating mechanism, the protruding section is guided by the operating guide and the nozzle does not move horizontally. It is possible to move only in the vertical direction without significantly moving in the direction, and it is possible to prevent the discharge port from being misaligned and interfering with the periphery of the insertion hole.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an aerosol product P equipped with an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a top view showing an aerosol product P equipped with an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A' of an aerosol product P equipped with an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line B-A' of an aerosol product P equipped with an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a top perspective view showing a main body portion 110 of an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view showing a main body portion 110 of an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top perspective view showing a nozzle 124 of an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view showing a nozzle 124 of an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top perspective view showing an operating section 130 of an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view showing the operating section 130 of the aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA' showing a state in which the operating section 130 of the aerosol product P equipped with the aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is pushed in; The perspective view which shows the aerosol product P using the main body part 110 which had the skirt wall 117b of the aerosol actuator 100 based on one Embodiment of this invention.

Below, an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and an aerosol product P equipped with the aerosol actuator 100 will be described based on the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, an aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 110 fixed to an aerosol container C, a nozzle 124 fitted to a stem S, and an operating section 130. have.

The main body part 110 has a top plate part 111 formed in a flat plate shape into which a fixing part 115 is fitted from the outside of the valve unit ∨ of the aerosol container C, and a main body connection part that hangs down from the top plate part 111 and connects to the fixing part 115. 114, a skirt wall 117 hanging down from the outer peripheral edge of the top plate part 111, an insertion hole 112 provided at the center of the top plate part 111, and an annular ring formed protruding above the top plate part 111 from near the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 112. It has a protrusion 113.
The annular protrusion 113 is covered with a dome-shaped nozzle cover 120, and the nozzle cover 120 is provided with a plurality of communication holes 121 that communicate the inside and outside of the nozzle cover 120.

Three actuation guides 116 are provided on the inner circumferential surface side of the main body connection part 114, and three actuation guides 116 are arranged evenly in the circumferential direction around the insertion hole 112, and the actuation guides 116 are formed by a pair of guide walls 116b. It is formed in the shape of a slit that is open to the insertion hole 112 side and downward.
Furthermore, a fall prevention protrusion 116a is formed at the lower part of the actuation guide 116 and protrudes radially inward.
The skirt wall 117 is provided with guide portions 118 that laterally penetrate the skirt wall 117 and the main body connection portion 114, and three guide portions 118 are equally arranged in the circumferential direction around the insertion hole 112.
Further, the guide portion 118 is provided with a groove-shaped support slit 119 .

The nozzle 124 has a stem fitting part 125 that fits into the stem S, a discharge tube 126 that communicates with the stem S, and a discharge port 127 that communicates with the stem S via the discharge tube 126. On the outer peripheral surface side, three protrusions 128 and operated contact parts 129, which are formed to protrude outward in the radial direction, are alternately and evenly arranged in the circumferential direction around the discharge cylinder 126.
A guide interference surface 129a is formed in a curved shape between the protruding portion 128 and the operated contact portion 129.
The upper surface side of the operated contact portion 129 is gradually inclined downward toward the radial outer side.
When the nozzle 124 is fitted to the stem S, the protrusion 128 is arranged to be slidable in the vertical direction within the operation guide 116 of the main body 110.
Further, the discharge port 127 is located above the upper surface of the top plate portion 111.

The operation section 130 is formed in a button shape and includes a push-in section 131, an operation contact section 132 provided at a position facing the push-in section 131, and a sliding protrusion 134.
The operating contact portion 132 is provided with an operating inclined surface 133 on the lower surface side that gradually slopes downward toward the pushing portion 131 side, and forms a nozzle operating mechanism 135 with the operated contact portion 129 of the nozzle 124. .
The operating section 130 is inserted into the guide section 118 of the main body section 110 so as to be movable forward and backward.
At this time, the sliding protrusion 134 is arranged to be slidable within the support slit 119.

Next, a procedure for injecting the contents M of the aerosol product P equipped with the aerosol actuator 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 10.
Note that the content M described in this embodiment is assumed to be ejected in the form of a foam, but the form in which the content M is ejected is not limited to this, for example, it may be ejected in the form of a gel or cream. It may be.

First, when the push-in part 131 of the operating part 130 is pushed toward the nozzle 124 from the side while the aerosol product P is left still, the operating part 130 is raised to a high position while the sliding protrusion 134 is supported by the support slit 119. Proceed to the nozzle 124 side without changing the angle.
At this time, only one operating section 130 may be pushed in, but a plurality of operating sections 130 may be pushed in at the same time.
In addition, since the three operation parts 130 are arranged evenly in the circumferential direction around the insertion hole 112, the actuator can be operated in the same way from any direction in the circumferential direction, and the aerosol product P can be rotated during use. There is no need to go through the trouble of adjusting the orientation.

Note that if you hold the aerosol product P with one hand so as to wrap it around the outer circumferential surface of the skirt wall 117, and press the operating part 130 with force as if you were holding it, the operating part 130 will be pressed while supporting the aerosol product P with only one hand. Can be operated.
Since the operated contact portion 129 and the operation inclined surface 133 of the nozzle operating mechanism 135 are in contact with each other, as the operating portion 130 is advanced toward the nozzle 124, the nozzle 124 gradually moves downward.
As a result, the stem S to which the nozzle 124 is fitted is pushed down, the flow path (not shown) in the stem S is unblocked, and the contents M in the aerosol container C are injected.
At this time, since the protruding portion 128 is arranged to be slidable in the vertical direction within the operation guide, movement of the nozzle 124 in directions other than the vertical direction can be restricted, and for example, when only one operating portion 130 is operated. Even if there is, it is possible to prevent the nozzle 124 from tilting in the direction in which it is pushed from the operating part 130, and there is no possibility that the stem S will not be pushed down sufficiently or will be deformed by pushing the stem S diagonally.
In the case of this embodiment, when only one operation section 130 is operated, the guide interference surface 129a comes into contact with the guide wall section 116b, which further prevents the nozzle 124 from tilting and moves the nozzle 124 downward. It becomes easier to do so.

The contents M are discharged from the discharge port 127 to the upper surface side of the top plate portion 111 via the discharge tube 126 .
The foam-like content M discharged from the discharge port 127 passes through the communication hole 121 and rides on the nozzle cover 120, and depending on the form and discharge amount of the content M, the foam-like content M is deposited on the top plate portion 111 so as to wrap around the nozzle cover 120. The contents M are also on board.
After discharging the required amount of content M, when the push-in of the operating part 130 is released, the stem S rises due to the restoring force of an elastic member (not shown) provided inside the valve unit ∨, and the stem S The flow path (not shown) is again blocked.
At this time, the nozzle 124 fitted to the stem S also rises, and the operating part 130, which has the operating inclined surface 133 in contact with the operated contact part 129, also moves in the direction of separating from the nozzle 124, and the operating part 130 Return to the position before pressing.
Note that if a biasing member is provided that biases the operating section 130 in the direction of detaching from the nozzle 124, the operating section 130 can be quickly moved to the initial position after the content M is discharged, and the return timing of the stem S is also accelerated. , it is possible to prevent the contents M from being discharged more than necessary.

The contents M discharged onto the top plate part 111 are scooped up and used by the hand operating the operating part 130.
In addition, when using only the amount of content M that will fit on the nozzle cover 120, by scooping it from the bottom of the nozzle cover 120, the content M on the nozzle cover 120 can be easily scooped out without leaving any residue. I can do it.

As described above, in the aerosol product P equipped with the aerosol actuator 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, all operations from discharging the content M to use can be easily performed with one hand.
Moreover, since the main body part 110 having the top plate part 111 is fixedly attached to the aerosol container C by the fixing part 115, the relative position between the aerosol container C and the top plate part 111 does not change even when the content M is discharged. Even if force is applied to push the top plate 111 when scooping the content M discharged onto the top plate 111, the nozzle 124 may be pushed in and the content M may be unexpectedly discharged. do not have.
Further, the discharge port 127 comes out from the insertion hole 112 above the upper surface of the top plate part 111, but an annular protrusion 113 is provided on the upper surface of the top plate part 111, and the nozzle cover 120 fits into the annular protrusion 113. Therefore, a finger or the like does not accidentally touch the discharge port 127, and malfunction of the stem S can be prevented.

Furthermore, since the skirt wall 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the top plate portion 111, even if the contents M hang down from the outer periphery of the top plate portion 111, entry of the contents M into the main body portion 110 is suppressed. Cleaning can be completed by simply wiping the skirt wall 117.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, a skirt wall 117b extending to the shoulder Cs of the aerosol container C can be formed to more reliably prevent the contents M from entering the main body 110.

In addition, although the upper surface of the top plate part 111 of this embodiment was described as being formed in a flat plate shape, the shape of the upper surface of the top plate part 111 is not limited to this, for example, it may be formed in an upwardly convex dome shape. Thereby, the contents M discharged around the insertion hole 112 of the top plate part 111 can be easily scooped out without leaving any more residue on the top plate part.
Furthermore, by configuring the operation inclined surfaces 133 of the plurality of operation sections 130 to have different inclination angles, the pushing amount of the stem S by the nozzle operating mechanism 135 can be adjusted by the pushing operation section 130, and the contents M can be You can also adjust the amount and force of the discharge.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention described in the claims. It is possible.

In the above-described embodiment, the insertion hole is provided in the center of the top plate, but the configuration of the top plate is not limited to this. For example, the top plate may be formed without an insertion hole. A slit radially formed from the center may be provided.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the discharge port is located above the upper surface of the top plate from the insertion hole, but the relationship between the discharge port and the top plate is not limited to this. The discharge port may be located below the upper surface of the top plate, and a plurality of insertion holes may be provided on the top plate, and a plurality of discharge ports may be provided corresponding to each insertion hole.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, three operating sections are arranged evenly in the circumferential direction around the insertion hole, but the configuration of the operating section is not limited to this. For example, there may be one operating section. Only one operation section may be provided, two or more operation sections may be provided, and a plurality of operation sections may be centrally arranged at a predetermined position in the circumferential direction around the insertion hole.
In addition, in the embodiment described above, on the outer circumferential surface side of the discharge cylinder, three protrusions and operated contact parts formed to protrude outward in the radial direction are arranged alternately and evenly in the circumferential direction around the discharge cylinder. Although the arrangement of the protruding part and the operated contact part is not limited to this, for example, only one protruding part or operated contact part may be provided, or multiple protruding parts or operated contact parts may be provided. The operated contact portions may be centrally arranged at predetermined positions in the circumferential direction around the discharge cylinder, and there may be no protruding portion.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the operating section is provided with a sliding protrusion, and the sliding protrusion is configured to be able to slide within the support slit of the guide section. The configuration is not limited to this, and for example, there may be no sliding protrusion or support slit.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the skirt wall was described as hanging down from the outer peripheral edge of the top plate part, but the structure of the main body part is not limited to this. For example, the skirt wall may not be provided, and the skirt wall may hang down from the inner side in the radial direction than the outer peripheral edge of the top plate portion.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main body is attached by fitting the fixing part to the outside of the valve unit of the aerosol container, but the method of attaching the main body to the aerosol container is not limited to this. First, for example, the fixing part may be fitted inside the valve unit of the aerosol container, or the fixing part may be fitted to the body of the aerosol container.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the nozzle is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is configured to be able to slide within the operation guide of the main body. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an actuation guide may be provided on the nozzle side and a protrusion may be provided on the main body side, or there may be no protrusion or actuation guide.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the nozzle actuation mechanism is composed of the operation contact part of the operation part and the operated contact part of the nozzle, and the operation slope provided on the operation contact part and the slope of the operated contact part are connected to each other. Although the nozzle has been described as being moved up and down by sliding, the configuration of the nozzle operating mechanism is not limited to this. For example, the operation slope may be provided only at the operated contact portion, and the operation contact portion may be formed into a spherical shape. The operated contact portion and the operation contact portion may be configured to slide.
Further, in the above embodiment, the annular projection is provided on the upper surface of the top plate, and the nozzle cover is fitted into the annular projection, but the configuration of the top plate and the nozzle cover is not limited to this. For example, the nozzle cover may fit into the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole, the nozzle cover may be integrally formed with the top plate, there may be no nozzle cover, and there may be no annular projection. .

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the nozzle is provided with a guide interference surface, and the guide interference surface and the guide wall come into contact when the operating section is operated. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, there may be no guide interference surface.

100... Actuator for aerosol 110... Main body part 111... Top plate part 112... Insertion hole 113... Annular projection 114... Main body connection part 115... Fixing part 116... Operation guide 116a... Fall prevention protrusion 116b... Guide wall portion 117, 117b... Skirt wall 118... Guide portion 119... Support slit 120... Nozzle cover 121... Communication hole 124... Nozzle 125 ... Stem fitting part 126 ... Discharge cylinder 127 ... Discharge port 128 ... Projection part 129 ... Operated contact part 129a ... Guide interference surface 130 ... Operation part 131 ・... Push-in part 132 ... Operation contact part 133 ... Operation inclined surface 134 ... Sliding protrusion 135 ... Nozzle operating mechanism P ... Aerosol product C ... Aerosol container ∨ ... Valve unit S: Stem M: Contents

Claims (10)

An aerosol actuator comprising a main body fixed to an aerosol container via a fixing part, a nozzle fitted to a stem, and an operating part for operating the nozzle,
The main body part has a top plate part provided above the fixing part, and a main body connection part hanging down from the top plate part,
The nozzle includes a stem fitting portion that fits into a stem, a cylindrical discharge tube extending upward from the stem fitting portion, a discharge port provided at an upper part of the discharge tube, and an outer peripheral surface of the discharge tube. and an operated contact portion provided in the
The operating section has an operating contact section that contacts the operated contact section from the side to form a nozzle operating mechanism,
The main body connection part has a guide part that supports the operation part and allows forward and backward movement,
The aerosol actuator is configured such that the discharge port can discharge contents onto the upper surface side of the top plate portion when the nozzle is operated by the nozzle operating mechanism. The aerosol actuator according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the nozzle actuation mechanisms are provided in a circumferential direction around the central axis of the nozzle. The actuator for an aerosol according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the operated contact portion and the operation contact portion is an operation inclined surface formed of an inclined surface. A plurality of the nozzle operating mechanisms are provided in a circumferential direction around a central axis of the nozzle,
4. The aerosol actuator according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of operation slopes have different inclination angles for each of the plurality of operation sections. The top plate portion is provided with an insertion hole through which the discharge port is inserted,
The aerosol actuator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the discharge port is located above the top plate portion. The top plate portion is provided with a nozzle cover that covers the insertion hole from above,
The aerosol actuator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the nozzle cover is provided with a communication hole that communicates the inside and outside of the nozzle cover. The aerosol actuator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the main body further includes a skirt wall that hangs down from the periphery of the top plate. The aerosol according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the upper surface of the top plate portion is configured with an inclined surface that slopes downward from the periphery of the insertion hole toward the outer side in the radial direction. Actuator for. 9. The aerosol actuator according to claim 1, wherein an upper surface of the top plate part is formed in a dome shape with the periphery of the insertion hole as the uppermost part. The outer peripheral surface of the nozzle is provided with a protrusion that protrudes outward in the radial direction and extends in the vertical direction,
The aerosol actuator according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the main body portion is provided with an operation guide that can guide the protrusion in the vertical direction.

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