US20140048568A1 - Dispensing aerosol valve for pressurized container, dispensing adapter therefor, and assembly of a pressurized container with an adapter - Google Patents

Dispensing aerosol valve for pressurized container, dispensing adapter therefor, and assembly of a pressurized container with an adapter Download PDF

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US20140048568A1
US20140048568A1 US13/984,788 US201213984788A US2014048568A1 US 20140048568 A1 US20140048568 A1 US 20140048568A1 US 201213984788 A US201213984788 A US 201213984788A US 2014048568 A1 US2014048568 A1 US 2014048568A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/44—Valves specially adapted therefor; Regulating devices
    • B65D83/46—Tilt valves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/201—Lever-operated actuators
    • B65D83/202—Lever-operated actuators combined with a hand grip
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/44—Valves specially adapted therefor; Regulating devices
    • B65D83/48—Lift valves, e.g. operated by push action

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  • the present invention relates to pressurized aerosol containers comprising a specific valve of the type operated to dispense moisture reactive composition in aerosol form, such as polyurethane foams.
  • a specific valve of the type operated to dispense moisture reactive composition in aerosol form such as polyurethane foams.
  • it concerns a combination of an aerosol can with a valve and a dispensing adapter for easing the dispensing of the liquid contained in the can, said combination allowing the adapter to be connected to the valve very easily, thus ensuring a gas tight connection and without spilling any liquid upon fixing the dispenser to the valve.
  • aerosol valves for dispensing a moisture reactive composition in aerosol form such as a polyurethane foam precursor are fixed to a pressurized can by a cup closing the top opening by means of a peripheral annular channel encasing a peripheral can bead defining the perimeter of the can top opening.
  • the cup comprises a central bore through which a tubular resilient grommet extends both above and below the cup (the expressions “below” and “above” the cup refer herein to facing inside and outside the can, respectively).
  • the grommet is roughly a hollow cylindrical tube which central bore opens at both ends and which comprises at its end located below the cup a substantially annular flange radially extending outwards and which upper surface contacts the lower (inner) surface of the cup and is suitable for sealing against the latter.
  • a rigid valve stem is engaged snugly in the central bore of the grommet extending both below and above said grommet and is held in place by appropriate means (generally annular flanges sandwiching the upper and lower portions of the grommet).
  • the valve stem is formed by a hollow tube closed at a first end by an annular base forming a flange of diameter greater than the one of the inner bore of the grommet and which upper surface of the base flange is suitable for sealing against the lower surface of the grommet flange.
  • the lateral wall of the tubular portion of the stem generally comprise openings bringing in fluid communication the inner bore of the stem with the interface between the stem base and the grommet flange.
  • valve stem By tilting and/or pressing down the portion of the valve stem extending out of the grommet the sealing interface between the grommet flange and the valve base is disrupted thus bringing in fluid communication the inner bore of the valve stem with the composition contained in the can. Since the can is pressurized, the content of the can is dispensed through the valve. When closed, the valve must ensure that no moisture from the outside contacts the content of the can, in particular if the composition is reactive to moisture. Examples of valve designs suitable for dispensing a pressurized composition reactive to moisture, such as a polyurethane foam can be found in WO2006/032061, U.S. Pat. No. 6,425,503, U.S. Pat. No. 4,765,516, EP0,102,797, WO2009/042206, WO96/17795.
  • valve stem is usually straight and rather short in length. This renders such cans quite unpractical for use as such because actuation is difficult on a short valve stem, and accuracy of dispensing in intricate places is quite insufficient.
  • dispensing adapter comprising, on the one hand, actuating means to facilitate the actuation of the valve and, on the other hand, a longer, sometimes orientable dispensing duct, allowing a more accurate and localised dispensing of the liquid.
  • actuating means to facilitate the actuation of the valve
  • a longer, sometimes orientable dispensing duct allowing a more accurate and localised dispensing of the liquid.
  • dispensing adapters are available; in particular disposable dispensing adapters, which are sold together with a can and are particularly suitable for DIY users, which should be distinguished from reusable dispensing guns, usually used by professional workers, which are sometimes equipped with their own pressure supply means.
  • Dispensing guns are often screwed in place onto a threaded portion on the can itself, on an insert, or directly on the cup—not on the valve stem—in order to guarantee a greater stability thereof, and the dispensing duct of the dispensing gun is brought in fluid communication with the valve stem through a connecting end.
  • Sealing means are provided either on the valve itself (e.g., the grommet) or on the skirt forming the gun connecting end, such as an O-ring or a gasket.
  • FIG. 4 of WO9617795 One embodiment of such geometry is illustrated in FIG. 4 of WO9617795, wherein the sealing means are formed by the valve grommet comprising a number of rubber flanges.
  • valve stem having an external threaded portion suitable for fixing a disposable dispensing adapter cannot be used for fixing a dispensing gun which is to be screwed directly onto the can, because a tight seal cannot be formed between a connecting end of the dispensing gun and the valve stem comprising an external threaded portion.
  • This apparently trivial problem is a major issue for valve manufacturers which must run separate production lines, storage and distribution facilities depending on the type of application: cans to be used with a disposable adapter wherein the valve stem comprises an external threaded portion and those to be used with a dispensing gun for more professional applications, which require a smooth valve stem to ensure gas tightness.
  • the present application proposes a solution to this problem, allowing the same valve stem to be optimally suitable for both types of dispensing cans, used by DIY users with disposable dispensing adapters, and by professionals using dispensing guns. This and other advantages will be explained in the next sections.
  • the present invention concerns a solution for easily connecting a dispensing adapter to the valve of a pressurized container without inadvertently spilling any of the content thereof and ensuring a tight joint between the two.
  • the present invention concerns a valve stem for use in an aerosol type dispensing valve, said valve stem comprising:
  • the groove defining the thread should have a tapered cross-section parallel to the central axis, preferably, said cross section having a substantially trapezoidal or triangular geometry.
  • tubular portion of the valve stem further comprises an external trunco-conical flange with the sloping face thereof facing towards the first open end.
  • the present invention also concerns a pressurized container comprising a dispensing valve, said valve comprising:
  • valve stems provided with an external trunco-conical flange, it is preferred that the top of the grommet rests on the flat, lower side of the flange to ensure gas tightness.
  • the pressurized containers according to the present invention are particularly suitable for containing under pressure and dispensing a liquid reactive with moisture, such as a polyurethane precursor.
  • the present invention also concerns a dispensing adapter suitable for being connected to the dispensing valve of a pressurized container as discussed above, said adapter comprising:
  • the dispensing adapter of the present invention further comprises a gripping means fixed at one end to the dispensing tube substantially opposite the actuating means, a second end of said gripping means being suitable for gripping a flange of a pressurized container while the second connecting end of the dispensing tube is screwed on the dispensing valve of said container. Note that in the absence of said gripping means, a flexural strain is mostly applied to the valve upon actuation of the actuating means.
  • the dispensing tube of the dispensing adapter is generally not straight and the orientation of the first, dispensing end is preferably variable to enhance the comfort and precision of use.
  • the present application also concerns the combination of a pressurized container with a dispensing adapter as discussed above, in the form of a kit of parts for dispensing a liquid out of a pressurized container comprising:
  • the dispensing adapter comprises a mating surface allowing the formation of a tight seal with the stem valve when the second connecting end of the adapter's dispensing tube is screwed in the stem valve.
  • said gripping means is advantageously used to form a lever to facilitate actuation of the valve, said lever consisting of a fixed point formed by the gripping point between the container's flange and the adapter's gripping means and extending to the actuating means, with the second, connecting end of the dispensing tube being located between these two points.
  • the present invention also concerns a method for dispensing a liquid out of a pressurized can, comprising the following steps,
  • the present invention allows the fixing of a dispensing adapter to a pressurized can in view of a more accurate dispensing, said fixing being gas tight, easy to achieve, and reducing substantially the risk of inadvertent spraying of the content of the can upon fixing the adapter.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a valve according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of a disposable dispensing adapter according to the present invention: (a) separate from the valve, and (b) connected to the valve.
  • FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a disposable dispensing adapter according to the present invention comprising gripping means: (a) 3D view, and (b) 2D cut.
  • FIG. 4 shows side views of two embodiments of disposable dispensing adapters connected to the valve stem of a can (a) without and (b) with gripping means.
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of internal thread in the stem central bore.
  • the present invention concerns a valve stem for use in a valve of a pressurized container, preferably a tilt valve, actuated mostly by tilting, or a gun valve, actuated mostly by pressing down.
  • the valve is used for dispensing a moisture reactive liquid composition, such as one or two component polyurethane foam compositions.
  • a valve of the present invention is of the type comprising a valve stem ( 1 ), a grommet ( 2 ), and a valve cup ( 3 )
  • a valve stem ( 1 ) comprising a hollow tubular portion ( 1 A) defining a central bore ( 1 C), said valve stem with a first end opening to ambient and a second, opposite end being closed by a substantially circular end base ( 1 B).
  • the tubular portion of the valve stem ( 1 ) preferably comprises a flange ( 1 D) for holding the grommet ( 2 ) in place (defined below) and for forming a tight seal with a disposable dispensing adapter ( 5 ).
  • the upper side of the flange i.e., looking away from the can, is preferably of trunco-conical geometry to enhance the seal with the dispensing adapter.
  • the central bore ( 1 C) of the valve stem comprises at least one lateral opening ( 1 E) on the tubular portion ( 1 A) adjacent the end base ( 1 B), remote from the first end opening, thus creating a fluid communication between the two ends of the valve stem.
  • the central bore ( 1 C) of the valve stem comprises fixing means in the form of an internal threaded portion for fixing a disposable dispensing adapter directly onto the valve, without having to press the valve down in order to snap fit it into place.
  • a screw thread ( 1 F) is defined by a continuous helical groove on the inner surface of the central bore ( 1 C) of the valve stem.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an example of the internal threaded portion according to the present invention.
  • An internal screw thread is characterized by crests ( 1 cr) protruding out of roots ( 1 rt) and joined by flanks ( 1 fl).
  • flanks are not parallel with each other, two flanks ( 1 fl) joining at a same root ( 1 rt) forming an angle ⁇ , preferably greater than 20°, more preferably greater than 30°, most preferably greater than 35.
  • angle ⁇ should be comprised between 45 and 60°, typically of the order of 50° ⁇ 5°.
  • tapered valleys thus formed between two crests ( 1 cr) with non-parallel flanks ( 1 fl) joining at a same root ( 1 rt) permit to decrease friction upon screwing a mating external thread onto such internal thread ( 1 F), and also to ensure gas-tightness of the joint thus formed.
  • US20060048843 disclose a valve stem for a pressurized gas container comprising a static mixer in the form of a helical groove on the inner surface of the central bore of the valve stem.
  • the flanks of the groove are all parallel to one another.
  • Such helical groove is therefore not suitable for receiving and fixing a dispensing adapter provided with a mating thread. Screwing the adapter onto such thread would be quite difficult because of high friction, and the joint thus formed would not be gas tight, as the male screw would be pressed by internal pressure of the can against the flanks looking towards the container, thus opening a continuous fluid channel along the flanks looking away from the container.
  • the crests ( 1 F) and roots ( 1 rt) have a width comprised between 0.1 and 3 mm, preferably between 0.3 and 1.5 mm, most preferably between 0.5 and 1.0 mm.
  • the thread pitch which is the distance between two adjacent crests, is preferably comprised between 0.5 and 8.0 mm, more preferably between 2.0 and 7.0 mm, most preferably about 5 mm ⁇ 1.0 mm.
  • the depth of the groove i.e., distance from a crest to a root measured along a radius of the central bore, is of the order of 0.2 to 0.5 mm, preferably comprised between 0.2 and 0.4 mm. All the dimensions described above are measured on a cross-section parallel to the axis of the internal bore as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
  • the valve of the present invention comprises a grommet ( 2 ) made of a resilient material such as an elastomer. It serves to ensure gas tightness of the valve forming a seal with, on the one hand, the valve stem ( 1 ) and, on the other hand, with the cup opening (defined below).
  • the grommet has a hollow tubular portion ( 2 A) defining a central through bore that snugly and tightly surrounds the portion of the tubular section of the valve stem ( 1 A) comprised between the stem flange ( 1 D) and the stem end base ( 1 B), and at a first end facing the interior of the container it comprises an annular flange portion ( 2 B) of diameter greater than the diameter of the valve stem base ( 1 B), the lower surface of the flange portion ( 2 B) sealing against the top surface of the valve stem flange ( 1 B).
  • the grommet ( 2 ) can be made of any elastomer having the required mechanical and chemical resistance, such as neoprene or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
  • TPE thermoplastic elastomer
  • the bottom section of the central bore of the grommet ( 2 ) may comprise a recess to clear the at least one opening ( 1 E) of the valve stem ( 1 ).
  • the valve of the present invention comprises a cup ( 3 ) for tightly closing the container.
  • the cup is made of a thin, generally circular, plate comprising a first, inner surface ( 3 in) and a second, outer surface ( 3 out).
  • the cup is provided with a through opening located substantially at the centre of the cup.
  • the grommet protrudes on both sides of said through opening and ensures gas tightness of the system.
  • the opening of the cup preferably comprises a rounded edge in order to substantially reduce wear of the grommet ( 2 ) against said edge upon use of the valve.
  • the peripheral edge ( 3 B) of the cup is suitable for sealingly fixing to the top opening of a container.
  • the cup ( 3 ) may be made of stainless steel, aluminium, a lower grade steel or other material, possibly coated against oxidation and for aesthetic reasons, such as a steel plate coated with tin.
  • the container preferably comprises a flange ( 7 G) suitable for gripping the gripping means ( 5 G) of the dispensing adapter ( 5 ).
  • the flange ( 7 G) may be provided directly on the cup, e.g., where it is connected to the can opening, or it may be part of an insert ( 7 ) fixed to the cup, as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
  • the insert ( 7 ) also comprises an external threaded portion suitable for fixing a dispensing gun directly onto the can and not onto the valve.
  • the cup ( 3 ) comprises a substantially flat section ( 3 A) between the central through bore and the peripheral edge ( 3 B), so as to not intrude deep into the volume of the container.
  • the valve when mounted on a pressure vessel such as an aerosol can, is gas tight. All interfaces between grommet and cup, and between grommet and valve stem are sealed, such that there is no fluid communication between the interior of the can and ambient.
  • the internal pressure of the container ensures that the base ( 1 B) of the valve stem is pressed tight against the lower surface of the flange ( 2 B) of the grommet, which in turn is in sealing contact with the inner surface ( 3 in) of the cup.
  • the grommet ( 2 ) Upon tilting and/or pressing down the valve stem ( 1 ), the grommet ( 2 ) is bent and compressed as illustrated in FIG.
  • a dispensing adapter comprising actuating means to facilitate actuation of the valve (i.e., by tilting and/or pressing down) and a dispensing duct to increase the dispensing accuracy and allowing dispensing in more intricate places.
  • Two main types of such dispensing adapters can be distinguished: (a) disposable dispensing adapters which are delivered together with each can, and (b) dispensing guns which can be reused and are more suitable for professional users.
  • valves and pressurized cans of the present application can be used indifferently with both types of dispensing adapters.
  • a dispensing adapter according to the present invention comprises:
  • the second, connecting end ( 5 in) of the dispensing tube ( 5 C) of a dispensing adapter according to the present invention comprises an external thread ( 5 F), mating the internal threaded portion ( 1 F) of the valve stem it is to be connected to.
  • This configuration is advantageous in many aspects.
  • the external thread ( 5 F) is defined by a continuous helical groove on the inner surface of the central bore ( 1 C) of the valve stem.
  • the dimensions of the crests, roots, and pitch of the external thread ( 5 F) should mate the dimensions of, respectively, the roots, crests, and pitch of the internal thread ( 1 F) of the valve stem, as discussed supra.
  • the disposable dispenser ( 5 ) it is easier for non-professional users, not necessarily used to handle such pressurized cans, to connect the disposable dispenser ( 5 ) to the valve without inadvertently actuating the valve during the process.
  • This is clearly an advantage over snap fit or bayonet systems.
  • the present invention is also advantageous over screwing systems consisting of a valve stem comprising an external threaded portion and a dispensing duct end ( 5 in) comprising an inner thread for the following reasons.
  • the connecting end of a corresponding dispensing adapter must comprise a skirt comprising an inner threaded portion to fit the outer threaded portion of the valve stem. This skirt may limit the tilting and/or pressing freedom of the valve, in particular if the cup is deep or an insert ( 7 ) is used.
  • the threaded portion in order to have a satisfactory connection between the dispensing adapter and the valve stem, the threaded portion must have a minimal length, which may disadvantageously increase the length of the valve stem in case the threaded portion is external to the valve stem, whilst this is not an issue when the threaded portion is internal since the through bore is longer than the valve stem portion extending beyond the grommet outside the container.
  • valve stem can be used indifferently with a disposable adapter and with a dispensing gun, the former requiring a threaded portion to fix the disposable adapter to the valve, and the latter requiring a smooth valve stem outer wall for creating a sealing contact between gun and valve.
  • the actuating means ( 5 A) of the dispensing adapter ( 5 ) is preferably in the shape of a handle extending transversally from the dispensing tube and adapted for being grabbed by the fingers while the thumb and hand palm hold the can. By pressing down the actuating means by closing the fist, the valve is tilted with little effort in view of the substantial leverage offered by the actuating means ( 5 A). To this effect, the actuating means may be provided with an ergonomic handle to ensure good grip and prevent slippage of the fingers, in particular forefinger and middle finger.
  • the dispensing adapter of the present invention further comprises a gripping means ( 5 B, 5 G) fixed transverse to the dispensing tube substantially opposite the actuating means ( 5 A), a second gripping end ( 5 G) of said gripping means being suitable for gripping a flange ( 7 G) of a pressurized container while the second connecting end ( 5 in) of the dispensing tube is screwed on the dispensing valve of said container ( 6 ).
  • the gripping end ( 5 G) of the gripping means ( 5 B) may consist of a hook like structure suitable for being hooked onto a recess located below a flange ( 7 G) of the can structure.
  • the can structure may comprise an annular insert ( 7 ) as illustrated in FIG.
  • the insert ( 7 ) may also comprise an external threaded portion ( 7 F) for allowing the fixing of a dispensing gun as used by professionals.
  • the orientation of the dispensing duct ( 5 C) of the dispensing adapter ( 5 ) can be varied, such as by allowing some bending of the duct, e.g., with a bellow as in straws for sodas, or by allowing some rotation of the dispensing duct with respect to the container.
  • the adapter may comprise resilient means at proximity of the external thread ( 5 F) suitable for snap fitting into a corresponding dent located on the outer wall of the valve stem, at a position corresponding to a full and gas tight engagement of the adapter in the stem.
  • the resilient means can be a protrusion extending in the direction of the thread, out of one of side arms ( 50 ) flanking the thread. The flexibility of the side arm ( 50 ) confers resiliency to the system.
  • the resilient snap fit system needs not be strong, as it is not used as a fixing means, but merely as a sound signal to inform the user that the adapter needs not be screwed any tighter into the stem.
  • the combination in a same package of a pressurized can comprising a valve with a valve stem ( 1 ) provided with an internal threaded portion ( 1 F) as discussed above and a dispensing adapter with a connecting end provided with a mating internal threaded portion ( 5 F) as discussed supra is advantageous in that the same package can be sold to occasional DIY consumers who can use the pressurized can with the disposable adapter supplied therewith, and to professionals who prefer to use a more sophisticated dispensing gun for carrying out their work.
  • Such package or kit is particularly suited for dispensing liquids reactive to moisture, such as a polyurethane precursor.
  • the tubular portion ( 1 A) of the valve stem ( 1 ) preferably comprises a flange ( 1 D) for holding the grommet ( 2 ) in place.
  • the top surface of said flange ( 1 D) i.e., the surface facing the dispensing outlet side—is trunco-conical. This geometry enhances the gas tightness of the connection between the valve stem and the dispensing adapter ( 5 ) if the connecting end ( 5 in) of the latter is provided with a mating trunco-conical recess, which can be brought in sealing contact with the top surface of the valve stem flange ( 1 D) upon screwing the adapter onto the valve stem.
  • the present kit can be very easily used for dispensing a liquid out of the container, by simply:

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