WO2006063665A1 - Cap for an aerosol container or a spray container - Google Patents

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WO2006063665A1
WO2006063665A1 PCT/EP2005/012483 EP2005012483W WO2006063665A1 WO 2006063665 A1 WO2006063665 A1 WO 2006063665A1 EP 2005012483 W EP2005012483 W EP 2005012483W WO 2006063665 A1 WO2006063665 A1 WO 2006063665A1
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button
cap
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sealing lip
seal
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PCT/EP2005/012483
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Heiko Eberhardt
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Wella Aktiengesellschaft
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Priority to US11/718,904 priority Critical patent/US7854356B2/en
Priority to DE602005006630T priority patent/DE602005006630D1/en
Priority to EP05824733A priority patent/EP1855808B1/en
Priority to JP2007545862A priority patent/JP4796590B2/en
Publication of WO2006063665A1 publication Critical patent/WO2006063665A1/en

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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
    • B65D83/16—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
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container comprising a cantilevered actuator element, e.g. a lever pivoting about a living hinge

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  • the invention relates to a cap for a container, in particular an aerosol container or a spray container, with a button for manual actuation and for delivering a product present in the container, for example a hair spray, from a product dispensing opening of the cap.
  • the known cap of the type mentioned above has the disadvantage that the seal does not support a simple return pivoting of the pressed button to the non- actuated position.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy this disadvantage in a cap according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object is achieved by the fact that the sealing lips 8, 9 are oriented horizontally, and that the sealing lip 9 of the button 6 lies on the sealing lip 8 of the cap 7 when the button 6 is not actuated.
  • the proposed cap has the advantage that an actuated button, after its release, is returned to the uppermost position by the spring force of the deformed sealing lips.
  • the actuation path along which this return movement functions is dependent on the dimensions, in particular the width, of the sealing lips.
  • the restoring force is initially introduced manually into the seals by pressing the button, these seals thus being tensioned. As their tension is released, the button moves back. The function of the sealing lips remains until a defined actuation path is reached. Thereafter, the seal would be released, if this is technically provided for.
  • the actuating range is safely met if the width of at least one of the two sealing lips increases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip is from the hinge (claim 2) . Then, at least one sealing lip is wider where, because of the pivoting movement of the button, the actuation path is increased, and it can thus satisfy the longer actuation path.
  • the seal is arranged at the outer edge of the button and likewise on a peripheral upper edge of the cap.
  • the button is round, for example oval or circular, and the seal runs annularIy around the button.
  • the actuating force is relatively uniform if the seal is formed by a round sealing lip at the edge of the cap and by another round sealing lip at the edge of the button.
  • the seal can also be employed in a similar manner with an elongate, narrow button.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cap with a round button which is provided with a peripheral seal, for fitting onto an aerosol container;
  • Figure 2 shows a vertical cross section of the cap with button according to Figure 1, into which a spray channel is to be inserted;
  • Figure 3 shows a top view of the article from Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 1, fitted onto a container, with the button not actuated;
  • Figure 5 shows a vertical cross section of a detail X from Figure 4, illustrating the seal in the form of superposed sealing lips arranged between the cap and the button of the article from Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 4, but with the button slightly pressed
  • Figure 7 shows a vertical cross section of a detail Z from Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 6, but after the button has been very strongly pressed
  • Figure 9 shows a vertical cross section of a detail Y from Figure 8.
  • a button 6 is used to actuate a valve (not shown) of a container 1 which is designed as an aerosol container and contains hair spray.
  • the button 6 is pivotable about a hinge 5 and is intended to act against a stem 11 of the container via an angled spray channel 10 in order to deflect the stem 11 upon manual actuation of the button
  • a seal 49 between the button and the cap 7 functions as an acoustic seal 49 of the cap 7 in order to obtain a pleasant spraying sound for the customer.
  • the seal 49 is formed by a sealing lip 8 at the edge of the cap 7 and by a further sealing lip 9 at the edge of the button 6.

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  • Closures For Containers (AREA)

Abstract

In order to seal a spray cap acoustically, a cap (7) with a button (6) is provided with a seal (49) between the button (6) and the cap (7) so as to form an acoustic seal (49) of the cap (7). The seal (49) consists of a sealing lip (8) at the edge of the cap (7) and of a further sealing lip (9) at the edge of the button (6). The two sealing lips (8, 9) are oriented horizontally. The sealing lip (9) of the button (6) lies on the sealing lip (8) of the cap (7) when the button (6) is not actuated. Upon appropriate actuation of the button, the sealing lips (8, 9) are tensioned and, when their tension is subsequently released, they support a return pivoting movement of the button (6) to its uppermost position.

Description

Cap for an aerosol container or a spray container
The invention relates to a cap for a container, in particular an aerosol container or a spray container, with a button for manual actuation and for delivering a product present in the container, for example a hair spray, from a product dispensing opening of the cap.
It is known, from WO 01/96210, to seal a cap of this kind in order to obtain a pleasant spraying sound while a product is being dispensed. The articulated button acts against a stem (product dispensing tube) of the container via an angled spray channel in order to deflect the stem by manual actuation of the button and in order therefore to open a valve located in the container, as a result of which a product contained in the container moves out through the stem, the spray channel and a product dispensing opening provided on the cap. A seal in the form of two sealing lips between the button and the cap ensures acoustic sealing of the cap. The sealing lips are oriented vertically and are therefore at all times in function, irrespective of the position of the button. One sealing lip is connected to the button. The other sealing lip is connected to the cap.
The known cap of the type mentioned above has the disadvantage that the seal does not support a simple return pivoting of the pressed button to the non- actuated position.
The object of the invention is to remedy this disadvantage in a cap according to the preamble of claim 1.
The object is achieved by the fact that the sealing lips 8, 9 are oriented horizontally, and that the sealing lip 9 of the button 6 lies on the sealing lip 8 of the cap 7 when the button 6 is not actuated. The proposed cap has the advantage that an actuated button, after its release, is returned to the uppermost position by the spring force of the deformed sealing lips. The actuation path along which this return movement functions is dependent on the dimensions, in particular the width, of the sealing lips. The restoring force is initially introduced manually into the seals by pressing the button, these seals thus being tensioned. As their tension is released, the button moves back. The function of the sealing lips remains until a defined actuation path is reached. Thereafter, the seal would be released, if this is technically provided for.
The actuating range is safely met if the width of at least one of the two sealing lips increases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip is from the hinge (claim 2) . Then, at least one sealing lip is wider where, because of the pivoting movement of the button, the actuation path is increased, and it can thus satisfy the longer actuation path.
If the material thickness of at least one of the two sealing lips decreases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip is from the hinge
(claim 3), this means that, with an increasing actuation path, the actuating force does not become too great. A seal of smaller material thickness can be bent and thus tensioned with application of less manual force.
The seal is arranged at the outer edge of the button and likewise on a peripheral upper edge of the cap. In an advantageous embodiment (claim 4) , the button is round, for example oval or circular, and the seal runs annularIy around the button. In this embodiment, the actuating force is relatively uniform if the seal is formed by a round sealing lip at the edge of the cap and by another round sealing lip at the edge of the button. However, the seal can also be employed in a similar manner with an elongate, narrow button.
The invention is described in more detail below with reference to an illustrative embodiment. In the drawing:
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a cap with a round button which is provided with a peripheral seal, for fitting onto an aerosol container;
Figure 2 shows a vertical cross section of the cap with button according to Figure 1, into which a spray channel is to be inserted;
Figure 3 shows a top view of the article from Figure 1;
Figure 4 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 1, fitted onto a container, with the button not actuated;
Figure 5 shows a vertical cross section of a detail X from Figure 4, illustrating the seal in the form of superposed sealing lips arranged between the cap and the button of the article from Figure 4;
Figure 6 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 4, but with the button slightly pressed;
Figure 7 shows a vertical cross section of a detail Z from Figure 6;
Figure 8 shows a vertical cross section of the cap from Figure 6, but after the button has been very strongly pressed, and
Figure 9 shows a vertical cross section of a detail Y from Figure 8.
In the case of a spray cap having a cap 7, a button 6 is used to actuate a valve (not shown) of a container 1 which is designed as an aerosol container and contains hair spray. The button 6 is pivotable about a hinge 5 and is intended to act against a stem 11 of the container via an angled spray channel 10 in order to deflect the stem 11 upon manual actuation of the button
6 and in order therefore to open the valve, as a result of which a product contained in the container 1 moves out through the stem 11 and through a product dispensing opening 3 provided on the cap 7, in so doing passing through the spray channel 10 and a nozzle 12. A seal 49 between the button and the cap 7 functions as an acoustic seal 49 of the cap 7 in order to obtain a pleasant spraying sound for the customer. The seal 49 is formed by a sealing lip 8 at the edge of the cap 7 and by a further sealing lip 9 at the edge of the button 6.
The material thickness of the sealing lip 8 of the cap
7 decreases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip 8 is from the hinge 5.
When the button 6 is pressed, the two sealing lips 8, 9 are first pressed in and thus tensioned (Figure 7) .
After the button 6 is released, it easily pivots back into its uppermost position as this tension is canceled
(Figure 4) . If the actuation of the button 6 was too strong, the sealing lips 8, 9 would first be separated from one another. Through the restoring force of the valve and the resulting pivoting back of the spray channel 10, the sealing lips 8, 9 would then come to lie on one another in a reverse arrangement (Figure 9) . b, d width
S material thickness
1 container
2 plug connection
3 product dispensing opening
5 hinge
6 button
7. cap
8, 9 sealing lip
10 spray channel
11 stem
12 nozzle
49 seal

Claims

Claims
1. A cap (7) with a button (6) for actuating a valve of a container (1) , in particular of an aerosol container or spray container, the button (6) being pivotable about a hinge (5) and being intended to act against a stem (11) of the container (1) via an angled spray channel (10) in order to deflect the stem (11) upon manual actuation of the button (6) and in order therefore to open the valve, as a result of which a product contained in the container (1) can move out through the stem (11) and through a product dispensing opening (3) provided on the cap (7) , in so doing passing through the spray channel (10), a seal (49) between the button (6) and the cap (7) forming an acoustic seal (49) of the cap (7) , and the seal
(49) being formed by a sealing lip (8) at the edge of the cap (7) and by a further sealing lip (9) at the edge of the button (6) , wherein the sealing lips (8, 9) are oriented horizontally, and the sealing lip (9) of the button (6) lies on the sealing lip (8) of the cap (7) when the button (6) is not actuated.
2. The cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the width (b, d) of at least one of the two sealing lips (8, 9) increases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip (8, 9) is from the hinge (5) .
3. The cap as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the material thickness (s) of at least one of the two sealing lips (8, 9) decreases the farther away the corresponding area of the sealing lip (8, 9) is from the hinge (5) .
4. The cap as claimed in claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the button (6) is round, preferably- circular or oval, and the seal (49) runs annularIy around the button (6) .
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US11/718,904 US7854356B2 (en) 2004-12-15 2005-11-22 Cap for an aerosol container or a spray container
DE602005006630T DE602005006630D1 (en) 2004-12-15 2005-11-22 CLOSURE FOR AN AEROSOL VESSEL OR SPRAY CAN
EP05824733A EP1855808B1 (en) 2004-12-15 2005-11-22 Cap for an aerosol container or a spray container
JP2007545862A JP4796590B2 (en) 2004-12-15 2005-11-22 Cap for aerosol or spray containers

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