RU2657218C2 - Liquid product output device - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: devices for spraying liquids.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing, spraying aromatic, perfume and/or cosmetic liquids, including liquids on a water, alcohol and oil basis, in particular perfume, perfume water, toilet water, colognes, fragrant water, and can be used in the service sector of the population, for example, in automatic trade perfumes and other vending machines. Dispenser of the liquid product comprises containers for a liquid product, equipped with sprayers, support, gear-mounted geared motors and pushers connected to them, containers are axially movable by the interaction of the pushers with the bottom of the containers, device further comprising a container displacement limiter, which is a restrictive panel adapted to restrict displacement of the containers in a plane perpendicular to the axes of their movement, and a stop panel connected to the support, in which the diffusers are fixed.

EFFECT: device according to the invention makes it possible to reduce or even eliminate the leakage of aromatic liquid contained in the containers.

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to equipment for dispensing, spraying aromatic, perfume and / or cosmetic liquids, including water, alcohol and oil based, in particular, perfumes, perfume, toilet water, colognes, fragrant water, and can be used in the field public services, for example, in automatic trading perfumes and other vending machines.

State of the art

A device for dispensing a liquid product is known, disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,676,283, published October 14, 1997. The known device comprises a container for a liquid product with an atomizer, a support, a gear motor and a pusher. Mentioned gear motor is located on top of the tank for a liquid product and is mounted on a support, and the pusher is connected to said gear motor and is made to move through it.

The known device works and is used as follows. By a command received from an external controller, the geared motor moves the pusher down. The pusher interacts with the sprayer and opens it, thereby spraying the useful contents of the container for the liquid product. In this way, the spray gun is moved to the operating position. When spraying is completed, the pusher moves up through the gear motor, the sprayer closes. Thus, the spray is placed in an inoperative (or stationary) position.

The known device is taken as the closest analogue.

When using a liquid product, and especially expensive liquids, in particular perfumes, it is necessary to precisely control the quantity and quality (dose) of the sprayed liquid and prevent its leakage. However, when the plunger or any other pressure member is lowered onto the sprayer, it displaces, therefore, the quality and quantity of the sprayed liquid product will always be different and not accurate, and part of the sprayed liquid may remain (accumulate) on the surface of, for example, the container and / or sprayer. With repeated use of the dispensing device, the amount of liquid on the surface will increase, and, for example, under the influence of gravity, it will flow down. Liquid products, such as perfumery liquids, can interact with the surface and cause its unwanted change, for example, to corrode it. Thus, the reliability of using the liquid product dispensing device is reduced. Additionally, the number and size of doses (portions) of the sprayed substance is reduced. As a result, for example, when placing the issuing device in a vending machine, the income it brings is reduced.

In addition, the cross-sectional area of a perfume atomizer or any other liquid product is usually made smaller than the cross-sectional area of a container for a liquid product. Thus, it is possible that the pusher interacting with the atomizer may slip, which may lead to failure of the liquid product dispensing device.

Disclosure of invention

The objective of the invention (the technical problem of the invention) is to provide a device for dispensing a liquid product, in which the leakage of a liquid product is eliminated or significantly reduced.

The technical result that can be achieved when creating and using the proposed invention is to increase the reliability of the device issuing a liquid product by reducing or eliminating leakage of a liquid product.

The technical result is achieved due to the fact that the device for dispensing a liquid product contains at least one container for a liquid product with an atomizer, at least one support, at least one gear motor, at least one pusher and at least one emphasis. In this case, at least one gear motor is mounted on at least one support, at least one pusher is connected to at least one gear motor and is movable by means of said at least one gear motor of at least one tank for a liquid product, and at least one emphasis is connected to at least one support and to at least one atomizer.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that at least one pusher is configured to interact with the bottom of at least one container for a liquid product.

In an additional aspect, the present invention is characterized in that at least one gear motor is capable of axial movement of at least one tank by means of at least one pusher.

In an additional aspect, the present invention is characterized in that at least one gear motor is arranged to vertically move at least one container for a liquid product by means of at least one pusher.

In an additional aspect, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises at least one panel with at least one groove in which at least one container for a liquid product is placed, and configured to limit the movement of at least one container for a liquid product .

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that at least one sprayer further comprises a nozzle, and at least one panel contains at least one groove for its placement.

In an additional aspect, the present invention is characterized in that it further comprises at least one connecting element, through which the gear motor is connected to at least one support.

In a further aspect, the present invention is characterized in that at least one atomizer is fixed in at least one emphasis.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is water-based.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is alcohol-based.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is made on an oil basis.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is an aromatic liquid.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is a perfume liquid.

In an additional aspect, the invention is characterized in that the liquid product is a cosmetic liquid.

Brief Description of the Drawings

In FIG. 1 is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the invention in a perspective view.

In FIG. 2 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the invention in a perspective view.

In FIG. 3 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

In FIG. 4 shows an enlarged image of one of the sections of a preferred embodiment of the invention.

The implementation of the invention

The invention is described below with reference to the drawings shown in FIG. 1-4.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the liquid product dispensing device comprises five containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product, each of which contains an atomizer (2a), (2b), ( 2c), (2d), (2e).

Tanks (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for a liquid product are any containers for a liquid product known in the art. Tanks (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d) and / or (1e) for a liquid product can be made of glass, plastic, metal, etc. or combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, each of the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) is cylindrical in shape, made of plastic and connected to a corresponding mechanical atomizer (2a), (2b), (2c) , (2d), (2e) by means of a threaded connection. Sprayers (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e) are spray guns known in the art that contain nozzles perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), ( 1d), (1e). In FIG. 3 shows a container (1a) connected to the spray gun (2a) by means of a threaded connection, while the spray gun (2a) includes a spout (3a). As a liquid product, perfumes, perfumery water, eau de toilette, cologne, fragrant water or any other aromatic, perfumery and / or cosmetic liquid can be used, including liquid products made on water, alcohol and / or oil basis.

The invention further comprises supports, gear motors, pushers and stops. To simplify the design and simplify the manufacture of the invention, the supports and stops can be combined into assembly units and / or be parts. For example, the supports are combined into a one-piece support panel (4), and the stops are combined into a one-piece support panel (5).

The support panel (4) has a complex stepped shape, consisting of several planes (6a), (6b), (7a), (7b), (8), (9), (10), (11) formed by the bends of the panel (four). The planes (6a) and (6b) further include holes for fasteners known in the art. Mentioned holes can be used to connect to the outer surface, for example, the walls of the outer casing. The plane (8) is connected to the planes (6a) and (6b) through the planes (7a) and (7b) and further includes holes used for connecting fasteners, for example screws, to gear motors by means of the prior art. The plane (10) is connected to the plane (8) via the plane (9) and connected to the plane (11), which further includes holes for connecting to the thrust panel (5) by means of fasteners known from the prior art. In this case, the planes (10), (8), (6a) and (6b) are made parallel, and the planes (9) and (11) are parallel and perpendicular to the planes (8) and (11), respectively. The planes (7a) and (7b) are also parallel and perpendicular to the plane (8). The plane (11) is located at the top of the device, and the planes (6a), (6b), (7a), (7b) and (8) are located at the bottom. The support panel (4) is preferably made of metal, however, it can also be made of any other material or combination of materials, for example, plastic.

The stop panel (5) is connected to the plane (11) by means of holes and fasteners known from the prior art and is made parallel to it. The stop panel comprises a bend (12) with five grooves (13a), (13b), (13c), (13d), (13e), which are openings made in the bend (12). In said grooves (13a), (13b), (13c), (13d), (13e), the atomizer (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d) and (2e) are respectively fixed. In this case, the bend (12) is directed towards the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product, parallel to the plane (10), and its length is such that it does not interfere with the compression of the nozzles (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e). Thus, the stop panel (5) is located in the upper part of the device, is detachably connected to the support panel (4) and contains means for holding sprayers (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e), made, for example , in the form of grooves. The thrust panel (5) is preferably made of metal, but can also be made of any other material or combination of materials, for example, plastic. It is obvious that in other embodiments of the invention, at least one emphasis can be connected to the support by operations known from the prior art, for example, by using fasteners known from the prior art.

Gearmotors are mechanical spur gearboxes with five gears and five electric motors (14a), (14b), (14c), (14d), (14e). For simplicity, FIG. 4 shows the construction of a gear train (15) for a container (1a) for a liquid product. By “electric motor” is meant an electric machine (or “electromechanical converter”) in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy. The gears provide precise accuracy of movement of the respective containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product, precisely regulate the force applied to their nozzles (2a), (2b), (2c) , (2d), (2e), and significantly reduce the size. In addition, each of the gears provides smooth (without jerking and shocking the tanks (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for a liquid product, which can lead to a violation of their integrity, i.e. . destruction) the movement of the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for a liquid product and expands the list of materials that can be used for its manufacture. Additionally, gears increase reliability and durability, simplify repair and operation of the proposed device.

The connection of the gear motors and the support panel is described by the example of the connection of one of the gear motors and the support panel (4) with reference to the drawing shown in FIG. 4. The electric motor (14a) and gear wheels (15) are fixed on the connecting element (16a). The connecting element (16a) is preferably flat and can be made of a material known from the prior art or materials, for example, plastic, metal, etc. or a combination of materials. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting element (16a) is made of plastic. The connecting element (16a) on the one hand contains a groove configured to accommodate a part of the electric motor (14a), and on the opposite side contains two holes in which the axles for the gears of the gears are fixed, which are rods, for example, metal. The electric motor (14a) is held in the aforementioned groove due to the friction force between its surface and the surface of the connecting element (16a). The connecting element (16a) further comprises a through hole for accommodating therein an electric motor shaft (14a) on which a small gear wheel is fixed. Said small gear is engaged with a large intermediate gear located on one of said axles. On the other axis there is a small intermediate gear wheel engaged with a large intermediate wheel and rigidly connected to the final gear. Said final gear wheel further comprises a pusher (17) fixed perpendicular to the plane of the final gear wheel and located below the container (1a) for the liquid product. The pusher (17) is a box-shaped element. The connecting element (16a) is connected by means of fasteners known from the prior art, located in the holes made both in the connecting element (16a) and in the support panel (4), namely in the plane (8). Thus, the connecting element (16a) and the support panel (1) are connected in a detachable manner. A preferred embodiment of the present invention contains the same gears, electric motors (14a), (14b), (14c), (14d), (14e), connecting elements (16a), (16b), (16c), (16d), ( 16e), pushers.

The device further comprises movement limiters of the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product. To simplify the design, the movement limiters are parts: restriction panels (18) and (19). Moreover, the restriction panel (18) has a complex stepped shape and contains the first plane (20), the second plane (21), and the third plane (22). The first plane (20) is perpendicular to the second plane (21), which is parallel to the plane (11) of the support panel (4), and additionally contains grooves for accommodating the spouts (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d), ( 3e) atomizers (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e). In this case, the first plane (20) is additionally connected with its end face to the stop panel (5), and the dimensions of the grooves for the spouts (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d), (3e) of the nozzles (2a), (2b) , (2c), (2d), (2e) such that the nozzles (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d), (3e) of the nozzles (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d ), (2e) are rigidly fixed in it and are located between the stop panel (5) and the first plane (20). It is obvious that the plane (10) can also have at least one groove and / or at least one hole for holding and / or fixing at least one nose (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d ), (3e). In addition, the plane (20) may further comprise means of attachment to the outer surface, for example, made in the form of holes. The third plane (22) is perpendicular to the second plane (21) additionally contains bends of the L-shaped form. The plane (10) additionally includes holes (23) for accommodating the said bends of a L-shaped form in them, the plane (10) is brought into contact with the third plane (22). The mentioned bends of the L-shaped form consist of two planes (24) and (25). In this case, the plane (24) is perpendicular to the plane (22) and the plane (25). At the same time, at least one plane (25) of said L-shaped bends further comprises means for connecting to the thrust panel (19), made in the form of holes in at least one plane (25) and the thrust panel (19) and known from the prior art fasteners. The spaces between the said L-shaped bends form open slots on one side to accommodate containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product. Moreover, the said grooves are configured to limit the movement of the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) in a plane, for example, perpendicular to its axis of movement. The restriction panel (19) is also configured to limit movement in a plane perpendicular to the axis of movement of the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product. The restriction panels, and accordingly the movement limiters, are preferably made of metal, however, can be made of any other suitable material or materials, for example plastic.

In a preferred embodiment of the device, the gearmotors are arranged to vertically move the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d), (1e) for the liquid product by means of the corresponding pusher.

In order to simplify assembly, maintenance and increase reliability, the preferred option further comprises a patch board (26) containing a group of contacts for connecting to the corresponding electric motor (14a), (14b), (14c), (14d), (14e) and a group of contacts for connection with an external device for supplying voltage (or control signal) and which is a printed circuit board with printed tracks made on it. The printing tracks are connected to the outputs of the electric motors (14a), (14b), (14c), (14d), (14e) via wires. Said contact groups may be, for example, IDC connectors. The patch board (26) can be fixed to the support panel (4) using fasteners known in the art.

A description of the operation of the invention is described below by the example of spraying a liquid product from a container (1a) for a liquid product.

An external controller generates a control signal to turn on the gear motor containing the electric motor (14a) and gear transmission. The electric motor (14a) receives the generated signal from the controller and starts the gear transmission (15). A gear train (15) moves up the pusher (17), which interacts with the bottom of the container (1a) for the liquid product and moves it vertically, compressing the sprayer (2a) and opening it. The sprayer (2a) simultaneously pumps air into the container (1a) for the liquid product and sprayes a certain amount (dose) of the liquid product to the user, for example, in his palm. After issuing a dose of a liquid product, the container (1a) for the liquid product is smoothly (without jerking and shocking) moved downward by means of a pusher (17). Thus, in the operating position (distribution position), the atomizer (2a) is open and some liquid is dispensed by the atomizer (2a), and in the storage position (stationary position) the atomizer (2a) is closed. The dose of the liquid product dispensed by the nebulizer (1a) is determined by the distance over which the container (1a) for the liquid product moves from the storage position to the working position, i.e. the atomizer (2a) can be either partially or completely open.

The above-described example of the construction, operation and use of the present invention demonstrates the advantages that the present invention possesses. For example, moving the container for the liquid product and securing it to the spray stop prevents the sprayer from moving if the pusher is lowered on it. Obviously, at least one emphasis is connected to at least one atomizer. In another exemplary embodiment, at least one emphasis may further comprise a bend, by means of which the nozzle of the nozzle can be clamped. Thus, the quantity and quality (dose) of the sprayed liquid product is clearly controlled with each use of the device for dispensing the liquid product, even after replacing the empty container for the liquid product with a full one, and as a result, the formation of large droplets on the surface of the sprayer is significantly reduced or eliminated (2a) and dripping them over it. In addition, the connection, in particular the fixation, of the atomizer (2a) and the stop simplifies the maintenance of the device for dispensing a liquid product and / or vending apparatus, for example, a perfume apparatus, (the load on the operating personnel is reduced) and its displacement is prevented. For example, the procedure of replacing an empty container (1a) for a liquid product with a full one is simplified: the restriction panels (18) and (19) for displacement are disconnected, the empty container (1a) for a liquid product is unscrewed and the full container (1a) is screwed. Additionally, independent delivery of the liquid product from each of the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d) or (1e) for the liquid product is provided. Another advantage of the present invention is that the spraying (dispensing) of the liquid product from one of the containers (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d) or (1e) for the liquid product can be performed independently of the others, i.e. e. at one point in time, preferably one spraying of the liquid product takes place. Additionally, knowing the sprayed volume of the liquid product, it is possible to accurately determine the time after which it is necessary to replace the container for this liquid.

The solution of technical problems (technical problems) and the achievement of technical results are demonstrated by the above description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, its operation and use. In addition, the above embodiment is presented for the purpose of explaining and / or disclosing the essence of the invention, but not limitation. A person skilled in the art can use other known and / or equivalent material and technical means to implement certain features of the proposed invention without going beyond the essence and scope of legal protection requested by the following formula.

Obviously, in other embodiments of the invention, a device for dispensing a liquid product can be configured to dispense a liquid product from at least one container for a liquid product, and for this it can comprise at least one gear motor, at least one pusher, at least one support, and, if necessary, at least one travel stop.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the supports and stops of the actuators may be collapsible and / or non-separable assembly units and / or parts. In addition, at least one support and / or at least emphasis may further comprise means for fastening to the outer surface, made, for example, in the form of special holes and fasteners known from the prior art. As the outer surface can be used, for example, the wall of the housing.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that at least one gear motor is capable of axially moving a container for a liquid product, for example, along a horizontal and / or vertical axis.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pusher (17) is configured to interact with the bottom of the container (1a) for a liquid product. Obviously, the actuator pushers must be connected to any other portion of the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), (1d) and / or (1e). For example, the movement of the container (1a) for the liquid product can be accomplished by the interaction of the protrusions on its side surface and the pusher (17). Obviously, there is no restriction on the design, shape and / or dimensions of the pushers. For example, in other implementations, the pusher (17), (17b), (17c), (17d) and / or (17e) may contain a groove for accommodating the bottom of the corresponding container (1a), (1b), (1c), ( 1d) and / or (1e) for a liquid product.

At least one movement limiter is designed to hold at least one container for a liquid product. In addition, it provides only a predetermined axial movement of at least one container for a liquid product (i.e., facilitates the directional movement of at least one container for a liquid product), provides additional stability and alignment during the movement of at least one container for a liquid product product. For example, in a preferred embodiment of the device, the restriction panels (18) and (19) prevent the movement of the container (1a) in a plane perpendicular to its axis of movement. The restriction panel (19) additionally provides additional retention of the nozzles (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e) from their movement. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that there are no restrictions on the shape, dimensions, materials, and number of travel stops. For example, a device for dispensing a liquid product may include at least one travel stop for at least one container for the liquid product. Travel limiters can be connected by assembly operations known from the prior art both between themselves and with a support. In this connection can be a detachable connection and / or one-piece connections.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the nebulizers (2a), (2b), (2c), (2d), (2e) contained straight nozzles (3a), (3b), (3c), (3d), (3e). In other embodiments of the device, at least one nozzle of the atomizer may be, for example, curved, or absent.

The connecting elements (16a), (16b), (16c), (16d) and (16e) are designed to improve the manufacturability of the present invention, for example, to simply replace a failed gear motor. Obviously, in other embodiments of the invention, the connecting elements (16a), (16b), (16c), (16d) and (16e) may be absent or it may contain at least one such element. The shape of the at least one connecting element may differ from that presented in the description and in the drawings.

Obviously, the shape of the at least one pusher may differ from that provided in the description and in the drawings. For example, it may take the form of a cylinder. In addition, at least one pusher may be part of the gear wheel, and not fixed on it.

The previously described method of simplifying the design, which consists in combining some structural elements of the proposed device into assembly units, also increases the manufacturability of the proposed device as a whole.

Thus, the design of the invention is adaptable and ensures, at each use, the delivery of a predetermined amount of a liquid product, which eliminates or significantly reduces its leakage. In addition, the arsenal of technical equipment for a specific purpose has been expanded, namely, devices for dispensing a liquid product, for example, for vending machines.

Claims (12)

1. A device for dispensing a liquid product, comprising a container for a liquid product with an atomizer, a support, a gear motor mounted on a support and a pusher connected to it, movable by means of said gear motor, characterized in that it further comprises at least one a container for a liquid product with a spray, at least one gear motor and at least one pusher, while the containers are made with the possibility of axial movement through the interaction of the pushers with the bottom containers, wherein the device further comprises a limiter moving vials representing the bounding plate configured to restrict movement of containers on a plane perpendicular to the axis of movement, and connected with the thrust bearing plate, wherein the fixed dispensers. 2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the restrictive panel has grooves for accommodating capacities in them. 3. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the nebulizers contain nozzles. 4. The device according to p. 3, characterized in that it is additionally equipped with a restrictive panel with grooves made with the possibility of rigid fixation of nozzle nozzles in them. 5. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the gear motors are made with the possibility of vertical movement of the containers for the liquid product by means of pushers. 6. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that it further comprises connecting elements, through which the gear motors are connected to the support. 7. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is made on a water basis. 8. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is made on an alcohol basis. 9. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is made on an oil basis. 10. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is an aromatic liquid. 11. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is a perfume liquid. 12. The device according to p. 1, characterized in that the liquid product is a cosmetic liquid.

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