WO2006081928A1 - Dispensing closure device for a container - Google Patents

Dispensing closure device for a container Download PDF

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WO2006081928A1
WO2006081928A1 PCT/EP2006/000278 EP2006000278W WO2006081928A1 WO 2006081928 A1 WO2006081928 A1 WO 2006081928A1 EP 2006000278 W EP2006000278 W EP 2006000278W WO 2006081928 A1 WO2006081928 A1 WO 2006081928A1
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control member
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closure device
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Luc Uytterhaeghe
Frédéric Berthelin
Séverine MORLOT-DELANNOY
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Seaquist General Plastics
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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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2006—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge formed by a rigid spout outlet opened by tilting of the spout outlet
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures

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  • the present invention relates to a dispensing or discharge closure device for a container, which closure device comprises a base for stationary placement of a dispensing closure device on or at an opening of the container.
  • the base is provided with a passageway that is in fluid communication with the opening of the container.
  • the dispensing closure device of this type is further provided with a rotatable body or element which is arranged with respect to the base and rotatable about a central central axis.
  • the dispensing closure device has a control or actuating member, in particular in the lid-side region of the dispensing closure device, which control member has an exit opening and can be set to change from one closed position, in which a fluid distribution at the outlet opening is prevented, at an open position, in which a fluid distribution from the outlet opening is possible, and where there is therefore fluid communication between the container of the container and the environment of the container.
  • Such a dispensing closure device of this type is known from patent EP 0 558 810 B1.
  • the control mechanism for the control member is provided by a cam drive system which is formed on the inner side of the rotary body by means of a spiral-shaped chute in a body section of the control member and a nose penetrating the cam chute on the inner side of the rotating body.
  • the cylindrical control member is pivotally supported on the base in such a way that rotation of the control member with the rotating body is prevented.
  • This known dispensing closure device has proved its worth, especially in the case where a profile of closure device of distribution, in a completely rotatable form about a median axis, so with a cylindrical rotating body and a cylindrical control member.
  • the object of the invention is to modify the known dispensing closure device in such a way that, despite a distribution closure profile without symmetry of revolution, for example with a rotary body of square section and a control member, a dispensing closure device is made while having a manufacturing complexity hardly greater, which ensures a hygienic and convenient dispensing from an ergonomic point of view, a fluid from a container.
  • a dispensing closure device for a container with a base for stationary placement of the dispensing closure device at an opening of the container, which base comprises a passage for communication fluidic with the container opening; a rotatable member or body, which is arranged with respect to the base and rotatable substantially about a median axis; and a control member, which has an exit opening and can be set to move between a closed position, in which the exit opening is closed, and an open position, in which a fluid distribution through the opening output is possible, the control member being supported on the rotating member or body such that the control member is driven during the rotation of the rotating body about the central axis and can be moved between its positions and the control member and the cooperating base in such a way that, when rotation of the control member relative to the base, forces are exerted on the control member to put in position the control member.
  • control member is arranged to perform a combined pivotal and rotational movement with respect to the stationary base fixed to the container, in particular to perform at the same time a rotational movement around the body.
  • the advantage in terms of hygiene and ergonomics is achieved in the case of combined pivotal and rotational movement in that the outlet opening of the dispensing closure device rises from its closed position, covered, to the point towards which the section located opposite the rotating body is also rotated during the opening of the control member.
  • the outlet opening is mounted and / or lowered always in the same angular position with respect to the base and / or the container.
  • a cam drive assembly is formed by the control member and the base, in order to position the control member.
  • the cam drive device may include a substantially stationary director path, in particular of helical shape, and a movable cam arm to follow the director path.
  • the director path may be formed by a helically shaped channel or by a helically shaped recess in a body section in which, for example, a gripping finger made on the cam arm engages in order to follow the channel or course.
  • a particularly simple conceptual structure of the dispensing closure device is achieved in that the cam arm is fixedly placed on the control member in an advanced manner towards the container, in particular from a side oriented towards the base, substantially parallel to the median axis, and in that the director path is made on the base, in particular on a wall section of the base.
  • the advantageous structure according to the invention of the dispensing closure device can also be provided in basic rotational shapes of the rotary body and the control member, the rotary body forming for this purpose, preferably itself, preferably a driving means for driving the rotation of the control member or is provided with a corresponding device.
  • control member is in asymmetry of revolution with respect to the median axis, in particular that it forms a circumference of at least trigonal median axis. , preferably square, and in particular, that an internal receiving dimension of a rotational body control member support section is adapted to the fundamental profile without symmetry of revolution of the control member.
  • the control member comprises a seal intended to seal tightly or fluidly a passage opening of the rotary body, which seal is inactive in the open and active position in the closed position of the control member.
  • the rotating body may comprise an essentially central or median passage opening, which is in fluid communication with the passage of the essentially central or medial base, in particular at least partly aligned so that a flow or unimpeded flow of a fluid stored in the container can flow from the container opening to the outlet opening of the control member, namely through the passage of the base and the adjacent passage opening to this one.
  • the rotary body and the base can form a click mechanism to lock reciprocally in the direction of the median axis, therefore in the direction of the axis of rotation.
  • a click mechanism to lock reciprocally in the direction of the median axis, therefore in the direction of the axis of rotation.
  • the rotating body comprises a control member support section for movably retaining the control member, in particular for a tilting of the control member. relative to the rotating body.
  • This control member support section may comprise a hinge receiving and / or a ball joint, the control member, for the purpose of its positioning movement, in particular for a pivotal movement relative to the body. rotating, being provided with a ball end and / or a hinge receiving adapted thereto.
  • the rotating body may include a support section of the base.
  • the support section of the base serves to provide a bearing support for the rotating body on the base, and the bearing can, in this case, be made in such a way that the rotating body can rotate about the central axis, but that the rotating body is held stationary in the direction of the median axis with respect to the base.
  • the support section of the base is made with a symmetry of revolution relative to the median axis.
  • the support section of the base may comprise two rotationally symmetrical packing sections with respect to the median axis, which are coupled for fluid sealing with two corresponding bearing sections of the base, and in particular, they enter each other telescopically.
  • the first support section and seal section section of the support section of the base and the base provides a sealed rotational bearing so that by virtue of the rotational body's ability to rotate relative to the base there is no leakage of the fluid.
  • the seal can be made by means of protruding parts forming sealing lips made in one piece.
  • the second support section and seal section section of the support section of the base and the base ensures that the transition from the passage of the base to the passage opening of the rotary body is carried out correctly without allowing leak.
  • the seal can be made by means of a sealing lip made in particular integrally on the seal section or on the support section.
  • the support section of the base in particular two sections of the section seal base support cooperates / cooperates with two base bearing sections such that the rotating body and the base lock under tension against each other in the direction of the median axis.
  • a uniform external profile of the dispensing closure device must in particular be ensured.
  • the rotary body comprises a fastener or a fixing section for an outer envelope which constitutes this external profile, in particular, uniform, for example purely square, the dispensing closure device can be manipulated using the outer envelope.
  • the outer casing attached to the rotating body can in in particular, be without symmetry of revolution and thus be adapted to the support section of the control member of the rotary body and / or comprise the control member itself or any other external profile in order to offer a degree of freedom in terms of design for the designer of the dispensing closure device.
  • the outer envelope is polygonal, in particular at least one trigonal shape, preferably a square shape.
  • control member is provided with a removable protective cover.
  • the protective cover has the same basic profile as the control member and is adapted to the outer casing so that a continuous transition is provided from the outer casing to the protective cover.
  • FIG. 1 a cross-sectional view of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, which is shown in a closed position
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing closure device according to Figure 1, which is placed in an open position
  • Figure 3 is an exploded view of the dispensing closure device according to Figures 1 and 2
  • Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of two components of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, namely from the base with the rotating body lying above
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view according to FIG. 4, the components being separated in their middle.
  • the dispensing closure device according to the invention for a container not shown which is composed essentially of 5 components, has the reference numeral 1.
  • the main components of the dispensing closure device 1 according to the invention. which are necessary for its realization, are defined by a base 3, a rotating element or body 5 and a control member 7.
  • a base 3 a rotating element or body 5
  • a control member 7 a control member 7.
  • the outer casing 11 and the protective cover 13 which allow the designer to benefit from conceptual latitude and above all offer protection against contamination in the region of the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7.
  • the base 3 in the form of revolution with respect to the central central axis M of the dispensing closure device 1 comprises internally projecting annular projections 17, 19 which form between them a recess, which serve to the firm grip of an opening mouth (not shown) of the container.
  • the base 3 must be placed on the container so that a rotation of the base 3 relative to the container is prevented.
  • the base 3 has a passage 21, which is fluidly communicating with the container opening (not shown) in the assembled dispensing closure device 1.
  • the base 3 is provided with two bearing sections 23, 25 extending in the direction of the median axis, which have projecting portions forming radially outward sealing lips 27, 29.
  • the base 3 includes a cam drive, which is formed by a guide path extending in a helical shape 31 which, viewed radially outward, extends from the bottom up, defining "low” as the proximity of the container and "high” as the distance from the container.
  • the director path 31 is formed as a through recess in a wall section 33 extending inclined with respect to the median axis.
  • the rotating member or body 5 is generally formed with a first support section 37 on the control member and a second support section 39 on the base side.
  • the second support section 39 comprises two sealing sections extending in the direction of the central axis 41, 43 which, when the projecting lining parts 27, 29, engage with the respective bearing section 23 and / or 25 of the base.
  • the base 3 and the rotary body 5 are locked against one another by a snap lock mechanism which is formed by the projecting part of seal 29 of the base 3 and a protruding portion projecting radially inwardly 47.
  • the seal sections 41, 43 and the bearing sections 23, 25 are inserted into one another, so that a sealing contact is created between the lining protruding portions 27, 29 and the corresponding inner sides of the Sealing sections 41, 43.
  • the first control member-side support section 37 is square in its basic form (see Figure 4).
  • the second support section 39 includes a ball bearing structure 51 which is disposed substantially in the region of the central axis M.
  • a passage opening 53 is made by corresponding wall sections, which passage opening 53 is in fluid communication with the passage of the base 21 in the assembled state (see FIGS. 2).
  • the projecting gasket portion 27 cooperating with the packing section 41 provides a leak-free transition from the base 3 into the rotating body 5 and in the opposite direction.
  • the rotating body 5 comprises a central mount 55 on which are mounted the second support section 39 on the container side and the first support section 37 on the control member side.
  • the central mount 55 comprises a transit opening 57 radially offset from the median axis M, which allows a mechanical coupling of a cam arm 59 of the control member 7 to the directing path 31 of the base 3.
  • the rotary body 5 comprises a fastener 61 located radially outwards, which is formed around the rotary body 5 for a connection circumferential circumferential of the outer casing 11 (see Figures 1 and 2).
  • the fundamental profile of the outer envelope 11 is essentially square like the first support section 37.
  • Both the base 3 and the control member 7 are made from one piece, in particular by one-piece injection of a plastic material.
  • the cam arm 59 of the control member 7 extends from one side close to the container, substantially parallel to the median axis M via the transit opening 57 towards the base 3. A finger 63 then enters in the director path 31 (see Figures 1 and 2).
  • the control member 7 comprises a ball end 67, which is implemented, in the assembled state, in the ball bearing structure 51 in a movable transition adjustment, in order to allow a pure tilt movement of the control member about the pivot axis S with respect to the rotary body 5. Both the hinge receiving 69 and the ball end 67 are formed in a cylindrical shape to allow purely pivotal movement.
  • the control member 7 comprises a packing ring 71 which penetrates for sealing in the spout of the passage opening 53 of the rotary body 5, in a closed position (see FIG. 1) of the control member 7.
  • the protective cover 13 is removably placed on the control member and serves, on the one hand, as a structural means, in particular as a cover for the complex internal architecture of the control member 7, and as protection against contamination with respect to the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7, on the other hand. We will describe below what travel steps are performed by the rotating body 5 and / or the control member 7 during the opening and closing of the dispensing closure device 1.
  • the user grasps the outer envelope 11 and turns the latter in a direction of rotation that can be predetermined around the median axis M. Since the outer envelope 11 is fixedly coupled in rotation with the body rotating 5, the rotary body 5 is driven and rotates relative to the base 3.
  • the control member 7 Due to the non-symmetrical structure of the control member 7 and the support section 37, the control member 7 is also driven with the rotation of the rotating body 5 and even makes a rotational movement with respect to the base 3.
  • the finger 63 of the cam arm 59 follows the guide path or guideway 31 of the base 3, so that a significant force is applied to the control member 7 in the the direction of the median axis, which pivots the control member 7 upwardly about the pivot axis S, in a first direction of rotation, and downwardly, in a second opposite direction of rotation.
  • the control member 7 performs a combined movement of pivoting and rotation about two axes M, S perpendicular to each other.
  • the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7 is released, so that uninterrupted fluid communication is created from the container container (not shown) through the passing from the base 21 and through the passage opening 53 to the outlet opening 15.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a dispensing closure device (1) for a container with a base (3) for fixedly placing said device at an opening of the container comprising a channel (21) in fluid communication with the container opening; wherein a rotary element or body (5) rotatably arranged substantially about a median axis (M) opposite the base; a control member (17) including an outlet (15), adjustable between a closed position wherein the opening is closed and an open position enabling fluid to be dispensed from the opening, wherein the support of the member on the body is arranged so that the member is driven by the rotation of the body about the median axis and moved between its positions and the member and the base co-operate so that upon rotation of the member relative to the base forces are exerted thereon to position the member.

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DISPOSITIF DE FERMETURE DE DISTRIBUTION DESTINE A UN DISTRIBUTION CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A
RECIPIENTCONTAINER
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de fermeture de distribution ou de décharge pour un récipient, lequel dispositif de fermeture comporte une base pour la mise en place stationnaire d'un dispositif de fermeture de distribution sur ou au niveau d'une ouverture du récipient. La base est pourvue d'un passage qui est en communication fluidique avec l'ouverture du récipient. Le dispositif de fermeture de distribution de ce type est en outre pourvu d'un corps ou élément rotatif, qui est disposé vis-à-vis de la base en pouvant tourner autour d'un axe médian central. Enfin, le dispositif de fermeture de distribution a un organe de commande ou d'actionnement, en particulier dans la région côté couvercle du dispositif de fermeture de distribution, lequel organe de commande comporte une ouverture de sortie et peut être réglé pour passer d'une position fermée, dans laquelle une distribution de fluide au niveau de l'ouverture de sortie est empêchée, à une position d'ouverture, dans laquelle une distribution de fluide depuis l'ouverture de sortie est possible, et où il existe donc une communication fluidique entre le contenant du récipient et l'environnement du récipient.The present invention relates to a dispensing or discharge closure device for a container, which closure device comprises a base for stationary placement of a dispensing closure device on or at an opening of the container. The base is provided with a passageway that is in fluid communication with the opening of the container. The dispensing closure device of this type is further provided with a rotatable body or element which is arranged with respect to the base and rotatable about a central central axis. Finally, the dispensing closure device has a control or actuating member, in particular in the lid-side region of the dispensing closure device, which control member has an exit opening and can be set to change from one closed position, in which a fluid distribution at the outlet opening is prevented, at an open position, in which a fluid distribution from the outlet opening is possible, and where there is therefore fluid communication between the container of the container and the environment of the container.
Un tel dispositif de fermeture de distribution, de ce type, est connu d'après le brevet EP 0 558 810 B1. Dans le dispositif de fermeture de distribution connu et qui a également fait ses preuves, le mécanisme commandeur pour l'organe de commande est réalisé par un système d'entraînement à came qui est formé sur le côté interne du corps rotatif au moyen d'une goulotte de forme hélicoïdale dans une section faisant corps de l'organe de commande et par un nez pénétrant la goulotte à came, sur le côté interne du corps rotatif. L'organe de commande cylindrique est supporté de façon pivotante sur la base de telle manière qu'un entraînement en rotation de l'organe de commande avec le corps rotatif soit empêché. Ce dispositif de fermeture de distribution connu a fait ses preuves notamment dans le cas où il était prévu un profil de dispositif de fermeture de distribution, dans une forme complètement rotative autour d'un axe médian, donc avec un corps rotatif cylindrique et un organe de commande cylindrique. Il existe toutefois une multitude de récipients qui doivent être dotés de tels dispositifs de fermeture de distribution, qui requièrent toutefois un profil de fermeture de distribution sans symétrie de révolution, non modifiable par exemple pour des raisons liées à la commercialisation, tel qu'un profil cubique par exemple, dans lequel la structure connue du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon le brevet EP 0 558 810 Bl ne peut pas être reprise parce qu'une rotabilité du corps rotatif par rapport à l'organe de commande ne peut être produite qu'au prix d'un effort de conception et de fabrication et d'un investissement importants.Such a dispensing closure device of this type is known from patent EP 0 558 810 B1. In the known and well proven dispensing closure device, the control mechanism for the control member is provided by a cam drive system which is formed on the inner side of the rotary body by means of a spiral-shaped chute in a body section of the control member and a nose penetrating the cam chute on the inner side of the rotating body. The cylindrical control member is pivotally supported on the base in such a way that rotation of the control member with the rotating body is prevented. This known dispensing closure device has proved its worth, especially in the case where a profile of closure device of distribution, in a completely rotatable form about a median axis, so with a cylindrical rotating body and a cylindrical control member. However, there are a multitude of containers that must be provided with such distribution closure devices, which however require a distribution closure profile without symmetry of revolution, not modifiable for example for reasons related to marketing, such as a profile. cubic for example, in which the known structure of the dispensing closure device according to patent EP 0 558 810 B1 can not be resumed because rotability of the rotary body with respect to the control member can only be produced when at the cost of a major design and manufacturing effort and investment.
L'objectif de l'invention est de modifier le dispositif de fermeture de distribution connu de telle manière que, malgré un profil de fermeture de distribution sans symétrie de révolution, par exemple avec un corps rotatif de section carrée et un organe de commande, un dispositif de fermeture de distribution soit réalisé tout en présentant une complexité de fabrication guère plus importante, qui garantisse une distribution hygiénique et pratique d'un point de vue ergonomique, d'un fluide depuis un récipient.The object of the invention is to modify the known dispensing closure device in such a way that, despite a distribution closure profile without symmetry of revolution, for example with a rotary body of square section and a control member, a dispensing closure device is made while having a manufacturing complexity hardly greater, which ensures a hygienic and convenient dispensing from an ergonomic point of view, a fluid from a container.
Cet objectif est atteint au moyen d'un dispositif de fermeture de distribution pour un récipient avec une base pour la mise en place stationnaire du dispositif de fermeture de distribution au niveau d'une ouverture du récipient, laquelle base comporte un passage destiné à une communication fluidique avec l'ouverture de récipient ; un élément ou corps rotatif, qui est disposé vis-à-vis de la base en pouvant tourner essentiellement autour d'un axe médian ; et un organe de commande, qui comporte une ouverture de sortie et peut être réglé pour passer entre une position fermée, dans laquelle l'ouverture de sortie est fermée, et une position d'ouverture, dans laquelle une distribution de fluide par l'ouverture de sortie est possible, l'organe de commande étant supporté sur l'élément ou le corps rotatif de telle manière que l'organe de commande soit entraîné lors de la rotation du corps rotatif autour de l'axe médian et puisse être déplacé entre ses positions et l'organe de commande ainsi que la base coopérant de telle manière que, lors de la rotation de l'organe de commande par rapport à la base, des forces soient exercées sur l'organe de commande pour mettre en position l'organe de commande.This object is achieved by means of a dispensing closure device for a container with a base for stationary placement of the dispensing closure device at an opening of the container, which base comprises a passage for communication fluidic with the container opening; a rotatable member or body, which is arranged with respect to the base and rotatable substantially about a median axis; and a control member, which has an exit opening and can be set to move between a closed position, in which the exit opening is closed, and an open position, in which a fluid distribution through the opening output is possible, the control member being supported on the rotating member or body such that the control member is driven during the rotation of the rotating body about the central axis and can be moved between its positions and the control member and the cooperating base in such a way that, when rotation of the control member relative to the base, forces are exerted on the control member to put in position the control member.
Grâce à la mesure, selon l'invention, du positionnement du support de l'organe de commande sur l'élément ou le corps rotatif et de la réalisation d'un mécanisme de commande, dont l'action est réalisée par le déplacement relatif de l'organe de commande par rapport à la base, il est désormais possible d'envisager également des formes fondamentales sans symétrie de révolution de couvercles de récipient et de dispositifs de fermeture de distribution avec un organe de commande à ouverture par pivotement, tout en garantissant une structure simple, en particulier sans parties constitutives supplémentaires.Thanks to the measurement, according to the invention, of the positioning of the support of the control member on the element or the rotary body and the realization of a control mechanism, whose action is achieved by the relative displacement of the control member relative to the base, it is now possible to also consider fundamental shapes without symmetry of revolution of container lids and dispensing closure devices with a pivotally opening control member, while ensuring a simple structure, in particular without additional components.
Un avantage particulièrement ergonomique est atteint du fait que l'organe de commande est disposé pour effectuer un déplacement combiné de pivotement et de rotation par rapport à la base stationnaire fixée au récipient, en particulier pour effectuer en même temps un déplacement en rotation autour de l'axe médian et un déplacement de pivotement et de rotation autour d'un axe de pivotement situé orthogonal par rapport à l'axe médian.A particularly ergonomic advantage is achieved by the fact that the control member is arranged to perform a combined pivotal and rotational movement with respect to the stationary base fixed to the container, in particular to perform at the same time a rotational movement around the body. median axis and a pivotal and rotational displacement about a pivot axis orthogonal to the median axis.
A la différence du dispositif de fermeture de distribution connu, l'avantage en termes d'hygiène et d'ergonomie est atteint dans le cas du déplacement combiné de pivotement et de rotation en ce que l'ouverture de sortie du dispositif de fermeture de distribution s'élève depuis sa position fermée, recouverte, à l'endroit vers lequel la section se trouvant à l'opposé du corps rotatif est également tournée lors de l'ouverture de l'organe de commande. Dans le dispositif connu de fermeture de distribution, par contre, l'ouverture de sortie est montée et/ou abaissée toujours selon la même position angulaire par rapport à la base et/ou le récipient. Avec les mesures selon l'invention, on atteint de façon surprenante l'absence de contamination accidentelle de l'ouverture de sortie exposée en termes d'hygiène, par l'utilisateur à cause de sa main saisissant le dispositif de fermeture de distribution au niveau du corps rotatif.Unlike the known dispensing closure device, the advantage in terms of hygiene and ergonomics is achieved in the case of combined pivotal and rotational movement in that the outlet opening of the dispensing closure device rises from its closed position, covered, to the point towards which the section located opposite the rotating body is also rotated during the opening of the control member. In the known dispensing closure device, on the other hand, the outlet opening is mounted and / or lowered always in the same angular position with respect to the base and / or the container. With the measures according to the invention, it is surprisingly achieved the absence of accidental contamination of the outlet opening exposed in terms of hygiene, by the user because of his hand grasping the distribution closure device at the level of rotating body.
Dans un perfectionnement de l'invention, il est prévu qu'un ensemble d'entraînement à came soit formé par l'organe de commande et la base, afin de mettre en position l'organe de commande. Le dispositif d'entraînement à came peut comporter un chemin directeur essentiellement stationnaire, en particulier de forme hélicoïdale, et un bras de came mobile pour suivre le chemin directeur. De préférence, le chemin directeur peut être formé par un canal de forme hélicoïdale ou par un évidement de forme hélicoïdale dans une section faisant corps dans lequel, par exemple, un doigt de prise réalisé sur le bras de came vient en prise afin de suivre le canal ou P évidement.In an improvement of the invention, it is provided that a cam drive assembly is formed by the control member and the base, in order to position the control member. The cam drive device may include a substantially stationary director path, in particular of helical shape, and a movable cam arm to follow the director path. Preferably, the director path may be formed by a helically shaped channel or by a helically shaped recess in a body section in which, for example, a gripping finger made on the cam arm engages in order to follow the channel or course.
Une structure conceptuelle particulièrement simple du dispositif de fermeture de distribution est atteinte en ce que le bras de came est mis en place fixement sur l'organe de commande de façon avancée vers le récipient, en particulier depuis un côté orienté vers la base, essentiellement parallèlement à l'axe médian, et en ce que le chemin directeur est réalisé sur la base, en particulier sur une section de paroi de la base. La structure avantageuse selon l'invention du dispositif de fermeture de distribution peut également être prévue dans des formes fondamentales à rotation du corps rotatif et de l'organe de commande, le corps rotatif, formant à cet effet, soit lui-même, de préférence un moyen entraîneur pour l'entraînement en rotation de l'organe de commande, soit est pourvu d'un dispositif correspondant.A particularly simple conceptual structure of the dispensing closure device is achieved in that the cam arm is fixedly placed on the control member in an advanced manner towards the container, in particular from a side oriented towards the base, substantially parallel to the median axis, and in that the director path is made on the base, in particular on a wall section of the base. The advantageous structure according to the invention of the dispensing closure device can also be provided in basic rotational shapes of the rotary body and the control member, the rotary body forming for this purpose, preferably itself, preferably a driving means for driving the rotation of the control member or is provided with a corresponding device.
Dans un mode de réalisation préféré du dispositif de fermeture de distribution, il est prévu que l'organe de commande soit en asymétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian, en particulier qu'il forme une circonférence d'axe médian au moins trigonale, de préférence carrée et, en particulier, qu'une dimension de réception interne d'une section de support d'organe de commande du corps rotation soit adaptée au profil fondamental sans symétrie de révolution de l'organe de commande.In a preferred embodiment of the dispensing closure device, it is provided that the control member is in asymmetry of revolution with respect to the median axis, in particular that it forms a circumference of at least trigonal median axis. , preferably square, and in particular, that an internal receiving dimension of a rotational body control member support section is adapted to the fundamental profile without symmetry of revolution of the control member.
Dans un perfectionnement du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention, il est prévu que l'organe de commande comporte une garniture d'étanchéité destinée à l'obturation de façon étanche ou fluide d'une ouverture de passage du corps rotatif, laquelle garniture d'étanchéité est inactive dans la position ouverte et active dans la position fermée de l'organe de commande. De façon avantageuse, le corps rotatif peut comporter une ouverture de passage essentiellement centrée ou médiane, qui soit en communication fluidique avec le passage de la base essentiellement centré ou médian, en particulier soit alignée au moins en partie de telle sorte qu'un écoulement ou flux sans entraves d'un fluide stocké dans le récipient puisse parvenir depuis l'ouverture de récipient jusqu'à l'ouverture de sortie de l'organe de commande, à savoir à travers le passage de la base et l'ouverture de passage adjacente à celle-ci.In an improvement of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, it is provided that the control member comprises a seal intended to seal tightly or fluidly a passage opening of the rotary body, which seal is inactive in the open and active position in the closed position of the control member. Advantageously, the rotating body may comprise an essentially central or median passage opening, which is in fluid communication with the passage of the essentially central or medial base, in particular at least partly aligned so that a flow or unimpeded flow of a fluid stored in the container can flow from the container opening to the outlet opening of the control member, namely through the passage of the base and the adjacent passage opening to this one.
Pour une manipulation sûre et agréable ergonomiquement du dispositif de fermeture de distribution, le corps rotatif et la base, avec la garantie d'un déplacement en rotation relatif l'un par rapport à l'autre, peuvent former un mécanisme à déclic pour se bloquer réciproquement dans la direction de l'axe médian, donc dans la direction de l'axe de rotation. Ainsi, il est garanti que même un dispositif de fermeture de distribution non monté forme un ensemble d'éléments à accrochage et puisse être monté facilement sur le récipient, en particulier sur la base.For ergonomically safe and ergonomic handling of the dispensing closure device, the rotary body and the base, with the guarantee of relative rotational movement relative to each other, can form a click mechanism to lock reciprocally in the direction of the median axis, therefore in the direction of the axis of rotation. Thus, it is ensured that even an unassembled dispensing closure device forms a set of latching members and can be mounted easily on the container, particularly on the base.
Dans un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, il est prévu que le corps rotatif comporte une section de support d'organe de commande pour retenir de façon mobile l'organe de commande, en particulier pour un basculement de l'organe de commande par rapport au corps rotatif. Cette section de support d'organe de commande peut comporter une réception à articulation et/ou un embout à rotule, l'organe de commande, dans le but de son déplacement de mise en position, en particulier pour un déplacement pivotant par rapport au corps rotatif, étant pourvu d'un embout à rotule et/ou d'une réception à articulation adaptés à celui-ci. En outre, le corps rotatif peut comprendre une section de support de la base. La section de support de la base sert à fournir un palier de support pour le corps rotatif sur la base, et le palier peut, en l'occurrence, être réalisé de telle manière que le corps rotatif puisse tourner autour de l'axe médian, mais que le corps rotatif soit retenu stationnaire dans la direction de l'axe médian eu égard à la base. De préférence, la section de support de la base est réalisée avec une symétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian. En outre, la section de support de la base peut comprendre deux sections de garniture d'étanchéité à symétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian, qui sont couplées pour étanchéité au fluide avec deux sections d'appui correspondantes de la base, et en particulier s'introduisent l'une dans l'autre téléscopiquement. Le premier ensemble section d'appui et section de garniture d'étanchéité de la section de support de la base et de la base assure un palier de rotation étanche de sorte que grâce à la capacité du corps rotatif à pouvoir tourner par rapport à la base, il n'y ait aucune fuite du fluide. En particulier, la garniture d'étanchéité peut être réalisée au moyen de parties en saillie formant des lèvres d'étanchéité réalisées d'un seul tenant. Le second ensemble section d'appui et section de garniture d'étanchéité de la section de support de la base et de la base assure que la transition depuis le passage de la base vers l'ouverture de passage du corps rotatif se passe correctement sans permettre de fuite. Ici également, la garniture d'étanchéité peut être réalisée au moyen d'une lèvre d'étanchéité réalisée en particulier de façon solidaire sur la section de garniture d'étanchéité ou sur la section d'appui.In a particular embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the rotating body comprises a control member support section for movably retaining the control member, in particular for a tilting of the control member. relative to the rotating body. This control member support section may comprise a hinge receiving and / or a ball joint, the control member, for the purpose of its positioning movement, in particular for a pivotal movement relative to the body. rotating, being provided with a ball end and / or a hinge receiving adapted thereto. In addition, the rotating body may include a support section of the base. The support section of the base serves to provide a bearing support for the rotating body on the base, and the bearing can, in this case, be made in such a way that the rotating body can rotate about the central axis, but that the rotating body is held stationary in the direction of the median axis with respect to the base. Preferably, the support section of the base is made with a symmetry of revolution relative to the median axis. In addition, the support section of the base may comprise two rotationally symmetrical packing sections with respect to the median axis, which are coupled for fluid sealing with two corresponding bearing sections of the base, and in particular, they enter each other telescopically. The first support section and seal section section of the support section of the base and the base provides a sealed rotational bearing so that by virtue of the rotational body's ability to rotate relative to the base there is no leakage of the fluid. In particular, the seal can be made by means of protruding parts forming sealing lips made in one piece. The second support section and seal section section of the support section of the base and the base ensures that the transition from the passage of the base to the passage opening of the rotary body is carried out correctly without allowing leak. Here also, the seal can be made by means of a sealing lip made in particular integrally on the seal section or on the support section.
Dans un mode de réalisation d'une structure particulièrement simple favorisant un assemblage aisé du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention, il est prévu que la section de support de la base, en particulier deux sections de garniture d'étanchéité de la section de support de la base coopère/coopèrent avec deux sections d'appui de la base de telle manière que le corps rotatif et la base se bloquent sous tension l'une contre l'autre dans la direction de l'axe médian. Dans un mode de réalisation particulièrement préféré du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention, un profil externe uniforme du dispositif de fermeture de distribution doit en particulier être assuré. Pour cela, le corps rotatif comprend une fixation ou une section de fixation pour une enveloppe externe qui constitue ce profil externe, en particulier, uniforme, par exemple purement carré, le dispositif de fermeture de distribution pouvant être manipulé à l'aide de l'enveloppe externe. L'enveloppe externe fixée au corps rotatif peut en particulier être sans symétrie de révolution et être ainsi adaptée à la section de support de l'organe de commande du corps rotatif et/ou comporter l'organe de commande lui-même ou un tout autre profil externe afin d'offrir un degré de liberté en termes de conception pour le concepteur du dispositif de fermeture de distribution. De préférence, l'enveloppe externe est polygonale, en particulier a au moins une forme trigonale, de préférence une forme carrée.In one embodiment of a particularly simple structure favoring easy assembly of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, it is provided that the support section of the base, in particular two sections of the section seal base support cooperates / cooperates with two base bearing sections such that the rotating body and the base lock under tension against each other in the direction of the median axis. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, a uniform external profile of the dispensing closure device must in particular be ensured. For this, the rotary body comprises a fastener or a fixing section for an outer envelope which constitutes this external profile, in particular, uniform, for example purely square, the dispensing closure device can be manipulated using the outer envelope. The outer casing attached to the rotating body can in in particular, be without symmetry of revolution and thus be adapted to the support section of the control member of the rotary body and / or comprise the control member itself or any other external profile in order to offer a degree of freedom in terms of design for the designer of the dispensing closure device. Preferably, the outer envelope is polygonal, in particular at least one trigonal shape, preferably a square shape.
Dans un perfectionnement de l'invention, il est prévu que l'organe de commande soit pourvu d'un couvercle de protection amovible. De préférence, le couvercle de protection a le même profil fondamental que l'organe de commande et est adapté à l'enveloppe externe de telle manière qu'une transition continue est offerte depuis l'enveloppe externe jusqu'au couvercle de protection.In an improvement of the invention, it is provided that the control member is provided with a removable protective cover. Preferably, the protective cover has the same basic profile as the control member and is adapted to the outer casing so that a continuous transition is provided from the outer casing to the protective cover.
D'autres avantages, propriétés et caractéristiques de l'invention ressortiront à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation préféré du dispositif de fermeture de distribution faite à l'appui des dessins annexés, sur lesquels on voit : figure 1 : une vue en coupe transversale du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention, qui est représenté dans une position fermée ; figure 2 : une vue en coupe transversale du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la figure 1, qui est mis dans une position ouverte ; figure 3 : une vue éclatée du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon les figures 1 et 2 ; figure 4 : une vue éclatée en perspective de deux composants du dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention, à savoir de la base avec le corps rotatif se trouvant au-dessus ; et figure 5 : une vue éclatée selon là figure 4, les composants étant séparés en leur milieu.Other advantages, properties and characteristics of the invention will emerge on reading the following description of a preferred embodiment of the dispensing closure device in support of the attached drawings, in which: FIG. 1 a cross-sectional view of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, which is shown in a closed position; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the dispensing closure device according to Figure 1, which is placed in an open position; Figure 3 is an exploded view of the dispensing closure device according to Figures 1 and 2; Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of two components of the dispensing closure device according to the invention, namely from the base with the rotating body lying above; and FIG. 5 is an exploded view according to FIG. 4, the components being separated in their middle.
Sur les figures 1 à 5, le dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'invention pour un récipient non représenté, qui est composé essentiellement de 5 composants, porte la référence numérique 1. Les composants principaux du dispositif de fermeture de distribution 1 selon l'invention, qui sont nécessaires pour sa réalisation, sont définis par une base 3, un élément ou corps rotatif 5 et un organe de commande 7. En tant que composants supplémentaires, optionnels, on cite l'enveloppe externe 11 et le couvercle de protection 13, qui permettent au concepteur de bénéficier d'une latitude au niveau conceptuel et offrent surtout une protection contre la contamination dans la région de l'ouverture de sortie 15 de l'organe de commande 7.In Figures 1 to 5, the dispensing closure device according to the invention for a container not shown, which is composed essentially of 5 components, has the reference numeral 1. The main components of the dispensing closure device 1 according to the invention. which are necessary for its realization, are defined by a base 3, a rotating element or body 5 and a control member 7. As additional components, optional, mention is made of the outer casing 11 and the protective cover 13, which allow the designer to benefit from conceptual latitude and above all offer protection against contamination in the region of the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7.
La base 3 à la forme de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian central M du dispositif de fermeture de distribution 1 comprend des parties en saillie annulaires se trouvant à l'intérieur 17, 19, qui forment entre elles un évidement, lesquelles servent à la préhension ferme d'une bouche d'ouverture (non représentée) du récipient. La base 3 doit être mise en place sur le récipient de telle sorte qu'une rotation de la base 3 par rapport au récipient soit empêchée. La base 3 a un passage 21, qui est communiquant fluidiquement avec l'ouverture de récipient (non représentée) dans le dispositif de fermeture de distribution 1 assemblé.The base 3 in the form of revolution with respect to the central central axis M of the dispensing closure device 1 comprises internally projecting annular projections 17, 19 which form between them a recess, which serve to the firm grip of an opening mouth (not shown) of the container. The base 3 must be placed on the container so that a rotation of the base 3 relative to the container is prevented. The base 3 has a passage 21, which is fluidly communicating with the container opening (not shown) in the assembled dispensing closure device 1.
La base 3 est pourvue dé deux sections d'appui 23, 25 s 'étendant dans la direction de l'axe médian, lesquelles comportent des parties en saillie formant radialement des lèvres d'étanchéité vers l'extérieur 27, 29.The base 3 is provided with two bearing sections 23, 25 extending in the direction of the median axis, which have projecting portions forming radially outward sealing lips 27, 29.
En outre, la base 3 comprend un entraînement à came, qui est formé par un chemin directeur s 'étendant dans une forme hélicoïdale 31 qui, vu radialement vers l'extérieur, s'étend du bas vers le haut, en définissant « bas » comme la proximité du récipient et « haut » comme Péloignement du récipient. Le chemin directeur 31 est réalisé en tant qu'un évidement traversant dans une section de paroi 33 s'étendant de façon inclinée par rapport à l'axe médian.Further, the base 3 includes a cam drive, which is formed by a guide path extending in a helical shape 31 which, viewed radially outward, extends from the bottom up, defining "low" as the proximity of the container and "high" as the distance from the container. The director path 31 is formed as a through recess in a wall section 33 extending inclined with respect to the median axis.
L'élément ou le corps rotatif 5 est réalisé en général avec une première section de support 37 côté organe de commande et une seconde section de support 39 côté base. La seconde section de support 39 comprend deux sections de garniture d'étanchéité s'étendant dans la direction de l'axe médian 41, 43 qui, lors de la sollicitation des parties en saillie de garniture d'étanchéité 27, 29, coopèrent avec la section d'appui respective 23 et/ou 25 de la base.The rotating member or body 5 is generally formed with a first support section 37 on the control member and a second support section 39 on the base side. The second support section 39 comprises two sealing sections extending in the direction of the central axis 41, 43 which, when the projecting lining parts 27, 29, engage with the respective bearing section 23 and / or 25 of the base.
Dans l'état assemblé (voir les figures 1 et 2) du dispositif de fermeture de distribution 1 , la base 3 et le corps rotatif 5 sont bloqués l'un contre l'autre par un mécanisme de verrouillage à déclic qui est formé par la partie en saillie de garniture d'étanchéité 29 de la base 3 et une partie en saillie dépassant radialement vers l'intérieur 47. Lors de l'assemblage du corps rotatif 5 autour de la partie de base 3, les sections de garniture d'étanchéité 41, 43 et les sections d'appui 23, 25 s'introduisent l'une dans l'autre, ce qui fait qu'un contact d'étanchéité est créé entre les parties en saillie de garniture d'étanchéité 27, 29 et les côtés internes correspondant des sections de garniture d'étanchéité 41, 43. La position finale d'assemblage est atteinte par la base 3 et le corps rotatif 5 une fois que la partie en saillie de verrouillage ou à déclic 47 est verrouillée ou encliquetée élastiquement derrière la partie en saillie de garniture d'étanchéité 29 et que l'extrémité à proximité du récipient de la section de garniture d'étanchéité 41 soit calée contre la paroi médiane 49 de la base 3 (voir figures 1 et 2).In the assembled state (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the dispensing closure device 1, the base 3 and the rotary body 5 are locked against one another by a snap lock mechanism which is formed by the projecting part of seal 29 of the base 3 and a protruding portion projecting radially inwardly 47. In assembling the rotary body 5 around the base portion 3, the seal sections 41, 43 and the bearing sections 23, 25 are inserted into one another, so that a sealing contact is created between the lining protruding portions 27, 29 and the corresponding inner sides of the Sealing sections 41, 43. The final assembly position is reached by the base 3 and the rotary body 5 once the locking or click protruding portion 47 is locked or resiliently snapped behind the protruding portion sealing gasket 29 and that the end near the container of the seal section 41 is keyed against the central wall 49 of the base 3 (see Figures 1 and 2).
Alors que la forme fondamentale de la seconde section de support 39 est réalisée dans un profil à forme de révolution et est adaptée à la forme fondamentale de la base 3, la première section de support côté organe de commande 37 est carrée selon sa forme fondamentale (voir figure 4). La seconde section de support 39 comprend une structure de coussinet à rotule 51 qui est disposé essentiellement dans la région de l'axe médian M.While the basic shape of the second support section 39 is formed in a revolution-shaped profile and is adapted to the basic shape of the base 3, the first control member-side support section 37 is square in its basic form ( see Figure 4). The second support section 39 includes a ball bearing structure 51 which is disposed substantially in the region of the central axis M.
Outre la structure de coussinet à rotule 51, une ouverture de passage 53 est réalisée par des sections de paroi correspondantes, laquelle ouverture de passage 53 est en communication fluidique avec le passage de la base 21 dans l'état assemblé (voir les figures 1 et 2). La partie en saillie de garniture d'étanchéité 27 coopérant avec la section de garniture d'étanchéité 41 réalise une transition sans fuite depuis la base 3 jusque dans le corps rotatif 5 et dans le sens inverse.In addition to the ball bearing structure 51, a passage opening 53 is made by corresponding wall sections, which passage opening 53 is in fluid communication with the passage of the base 21 in the assembled state (see FIGS. 2). The projecting gasket portion 27 cooperating with the packing section 41 provides a leak-free transition from the base 3 into the rotating body 5 and in the opposite direction.
Le corps rotatif 5 comprend une monture centrale 55 sur laquelle sont montées la seconde section de support 39 côté récipient et la première section de support 37 côté organe de commande. La monture centrale 55 comprend une ouverture de transit 57 décalée radialement depuis l'axe médian M, laquelle permet un couplage mécanique d'un bras de came 59 de l'organe de commande 7 au chemin directeur 31 de la base 3. En outre, le corps rotatif 5 comprend une fixation 61 située radialement vers l'extérieur, qui est réalisée autour du corps rotatif 5 pour une liaison circonférentielle fixe de l'enveloppe externe 11 (voir figures 1 et 2). Le profil fondamental de l'enveloppe externe 11 est essentiellement carré à l'instar de la première section de support 37.The rotating body 5 comprises a central mount 55 on which are mounted the second support section 39 on the container side and the first support section 37 on the control member side. The central mount 55 comprises a transit opening 57 radially offset from the median axis M, which allows a mechanical coupling of a cam arm 59 of the control member 7 to the directing path 31 of the base 3. In addition, the rotary body 5 comprises a fastener 61 located radially outwards, which is formed around the rotary body 5 for a connection circumferential circumferential of the outer casing 11 (see Figures 1 and 2). The fundamental profile of the outer envelope 11 is essentially square like the first support section 37.
Tant la base 3 que l'organe de commande 7 sont fabriqués à partir d'une seule pièce, en particulier par injection en une seule pièce d'une matière plastique.Both the base 3 and the control member 7 are made from one piece, in particular by one-piece injection of a plastic material.
Le bras de came 59 de l'organe de commande 7 s'étend depuis un côté à proximité du récipient, essentiellement parallèlement à l'axe médian M via l'ouverture de transit 57 en direction de la base 3. Un doigt 63 pénètre ensuite dans le chemin directeur 31 (voir figures 1 et 2). L'organe de commande 7 comprend un embout à rotule 67, qui est mis en oeuvre, dans l'état assemblé, dans la structure de coussinet à rotule 51 selon un ajustement de transition mobile, afin de permettre un déplacement de pur basculement de l'organe de commande autour de l'axe de pivotement S par rapport au corps rotatif 5. A la fois la réception à articulation 69 et l'embout à rotule 67 sont réalisés dans une forme cylindrique pour permettre le déplacement purement en pivotement.The cam arm 59 of the control member 7 extends from one side close to the container, substantially parallel to the median axis M via the transit opening 57 towards the base 3. A finger 63 then enters in the director path 31 (see Figures 1 and 2). The control member 7 comprises a ball end 67, which is implemented, in the assembled state, in the ball bearing structure 51 in a movable transition adjustment, in order to allow a pure tilt movement of the control member about the pivot axis S with respect to the rotary body 5. Both the hinge receiving 69 and the ball end 67 are formed in a cylindrical shape to allow purely pivotal movement.
L'organe de commande 7 comprend un anneau de garniture d'étanchéité 71 qui pénètre pour étanchéité dans le bec de l'ouverture de passage 53 du corps rotatif 5, dans une position fermée (voir figure 1) de l'organe de commande 7. Le couvercle de protection 13 est mis en place de manière amovible sur l'organe de commande et sert, d'une part, en tant que moyen structurel, notamment de capot pour l'architecture interne complexe de l'organe de commande 7, et en tant que protection contre la contamination au regard de l'ouverture de sortie 15 de l'organe de commande 7, d'autre part. Nous allons décrire ci-après quelles étapes de déplacement sont exécutées par le corps rotatif 5 et/ou l'organe de commande 7 lors de l'ouverture et de la fermeture du dispositif de fermeture de distribution 1.The control member 7 comprises a packing ring 71 which penetrates for sealing in the spout of the passage opening 53 of the rotary body 5, in a closed position (see FIG. 1) of the control member 7. The protective cover 13 is removably placed on the control member and serves, on the one hand, as a structural means, in particular as a cover for the complex internal architecture of the control member 7, and as protection against contamination with respect to the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7, on the other hand. We will describe below what travel steps are performed by the rotating body 5 and / or the control member 7 during the opening and closing of the dispensing closure device 1.
L'utilisateur saisit l'enveloppe externe 11 et tourne celle-ci dans une direction de rotation pouvant être prédéterminée autour de l'axe médian M. Etant donné que l'enveloppe externe 11 est couplée fixement en rotation avec le corps rotatif 5, le corps rotatif 5 est entraîné et effectue une rotation par rapport à la base 3.The user grasps the outer envelope 11 and turns the latter in a direction of rotation that can be predetermined around the median axis M. Since the outer envelope 11 is fixedly coupled in rotation with the body rotating 5, the rotary body 5 is driven and rotates relative to the base 3.
Du fait de la structure sans symétrie de révolution de l'organe de commande 7 et de la section de support 37, l'organe de commande 7 est également entraîné avec la rotation du corps rotatif 5 et effectue même un mouvement de rotation par rapport à la base 3. Lors de la rotation, le doigt 63 du bras de came 59 suit le chemin directeur ou voie de guidage 31 de la base 3, ce qui fait qu'une force non négligeable est appliquée à l'organe de commande 7 dans la direction de l'axe médian, ce qui fait pivoter l'organe de commande 7 vers le haut autour de l'axe de pivotement S, dans une première direction de rotation, et vers le bas, dans une seconde direction de rotation opposée. De cette manière, l'organe de commande 7 effectue un mouvement combiné de pivotement et de rotation autour de deux axes M, S perpendiculaires l'un par rapport à l'autre. Dans la position de pivotement haut selon la figure 2, l'ouverture de sortie 15 de l'organe de commande 7 est libérée, ce qui fait qu'une communication fluidique ininterrompue est créée depuis le contenant du récipient (non représenté) à travers le passage de la base 21 et à travers l'ouverture de passage 53 jusqu'à l'ouverture de sortie 15.Due to the non-symmetrical structure of the control member 7 and the support section 37, the control member 7 is also driven with the rotation of the rotating body 5 and even makes a rotational movement with respect to the base 3. During rotation, the finger 63 of the cam arm 59 follows the guide path or guideway 31 of the base 3, so that a significant force is applied to the control member 7 in the the direction of the median axis, which pivots the control member 7 upwardly about the pivot axis S, in a first direction of rotation, and downwardly, in a second opposite direction of rotation. In this way, the control member 7 performs a combined movement of pivoting and rotation about two axes M, S perpendicular to each other. In the upward pivoting position according to FIG. 2, the outlet opening 15 of the control member 7 is released, so that uninterrupted fluid communication is created from the container container (not shown) through the passing from the base 21 and through the passage opening 53 to the outlet opening 15.
Les caractéristiques divulguées dans la description qui précède, sur les figures et dans les revendications peuvent être aussi importantes quand elles sont prises individuellement que quand elles sont associées dans n'importe quelles combinaisons pouvant être choisies pour la réalisation de l'invention dans les différents modes de réalisation. The features disclosed in the above description, in the figures and in the claims can be as important when taken individually as when they are associated in any combination that can be selected for carrying out the invention in the different modes. of realization.
Liste des références numériquesList of numerical references
I dispositif de fermeture de distribution 3 base 5 élément ou corps rotatif 7 organe de commandeI distribution closing device 3 base 5 element or rotating body 7 control device
I 1 enveloppe externeI 1 outer envelope
13 couvercle de protection13 protective cover
15 ouverture de sortie 17, 19 parties en saillie annulairesOutlet opening 17, 19 annular protruding parts
21 passage de la base21 passage of the base
23, 25 sections d'appui23, 25 support sections
27, 29 parties en saillie formant des lèvres d'étanchéité27, 29 protruding parts forming sealing lips
31 chemin directeur ou voie de guidage 33 section de paroi31 guide or guideway 33 wall section
37, 39 sections de support37, 39 support sections
41, 43 sections de garniture d'étanchéité41, 43 sections of packing
49 paroi centrale ou médiane49 central or median wall
51 structure de coussinet à rotule 53 ouverture de passage51 ball bearing structure 53 opening passage
55 monture centrale ou médiane55 middle or middle frame
57 ouverture de transit57 opening of transit
59 bras de came59 cam arms
61 fixation 63 doigt61 fixation 63 finger
M axe médianM centerline
S axe de pivotement S pivot axis

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Revendications claims
1. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution pour un récipient avec une base (3) pour la mise en place stationnaire du dispositif de fermeture (1) de distribution à une ouverture du récipient, laquelle base (3) comprend un passage (21) pour une communication fluidique avec l'ouverture de récipient; un élément ou corps rotatif (5), qui est disposé vis-à-vis de la base (3) en pouvant tourner essentiellement autour d'un axe médian (M); et un organe de commande (7), qui comporte une ouverture de sortie (15) et peut réglé entre une position fermée, dans laquelle l'ouverture de sortie (15) est fermée, et une position ouverte, dans laquelle une distribution de fluide à travers l'ouverture de sortie (15) est possible ; l'organe de commande (7) étant supporté sur l'élément ou le corps rotatif (5) de telle manière que, lors de la rotation de l'élément ou du corps rotatif (5) autour de l'axe médian (M), l'organe de commande (7) peut être déplacé entre ses positions, et l'organe de commande (7) ainsi que la base (3) coopérant de telle manière que, lors de la rotation de l'organe de commande (7) par rapport à la base (3), des forces pour mettre en position l'organe de commande (7) sont exercées sur l'organe de commande (7), caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande (7) est sans symétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian (M), et que la dimension de réception interne d'une section du corps rotatif (5) pour supporter l'organe de commande (7) est adaptée à la forme sans symétrie de révolution de l'organe de commande (7) de sorte que, lors d'une rotation du corps rotatif (5), l'organe de commande (7) est entraîné pour effectuer un mouvement de rotation.1. Dispensing closure device for a container with a base (3) for stationary positioning of the closure device (1) for dispensing at an opening of the container, which base (3) comprises a passage (21) for a fluid communication with the container opening; a rotatable member or body (5), which is arranged vis-à-vis the base (3) rotatable substantially about a central axis (M); and a control member (7), which has an exit opening (15) and is adjustable between a closed position, in which the exit opening (15) is closed, and an open position, in which a fluid distribution through the exit opening (15) is possible; the control member (7) being supported on the rotating member or body (5) such that, upon rotation of the member or rotary body (5) about the central axis (M) , the control member (7) can be moved between its positions, and the control member (7) and the base (3) cooperating in such a way that, during the rotation of the control member (7), ) relative to the base (3), forces to position the control member (7) are exerted on the control member (7), characterized in that the control member (7) is without symmetry of revolution with respect to the median axis (M), and that the internal receiving dimension of a section of the rotary body (5) for supporting the control member (7) is adapted to the shape without symmetry of revolution of the control member (7) so that, upon rotation of the rotating body (5), the control member (7) is driven to effect a rotational movement.
2. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande (7) forme une circonférence d'axe médian polygonale, en particulier au moins trigonale, de préférence carrée.2. Dispensing closure device according to claim 1, characterized in that the control member (7) forms a polygonal median axis circumference, in particular at least trigonal, preferably square.
3. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande (7) est supporté ou positionné afin d'effectuer un déplacement combiné de pivotement et de rotation par rapport à la base (3) stationnaire à fixer au récipient, en particulier pour effectuer en même temps un déplacement de rotation autour de l'axe médian (M) et un déplacement de pivotement autour d'un axe de pivotement (S) situé orthogona- lement par rapport à l'axe médian (M).Dispensing closure device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control member (7) is supported or positioned to effect a combined pivotal and rotational movement relative to the base (3). stationary to attach to the container, in particular to perform at the same time a displacement of rotation about the median axis (M) and a pivotal displacement about a pivot axis (S) orthogonally with respect to the median axis (M).
4. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 2 ou la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'un ensemble d'entraînement à came pour mettre en position l'organe de commande (7) est formé par des composants de l'organe de commande (7) et de la base (3).Dispensing closure device according to Claim 2 or Claim 3, characterized in that a cam drive unit for positioning the control member (7) is formed by components of the control member. control (7) and the base (3).
5. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que l'ensemble d'entraînement à came comprend un chemin directeur ou une voie de guidage (31) essentiellement stationnaire, en particulier de forme hélicoïdale et un bras de came mobile (59) pour suivre le chemin directeur ou la voie de guidage (31).Dispensing closure device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the cam drive unit comprises a substantially stationary guide way (31), in particular of helical shape and a movable cam arm. (59) to follow the guide path or guideway (31).
6. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le chemin directeur ou la voie de guidage (31) est formé par un canal de forme hélicoïdale ou un évidement de forme hélicoïdale dans une section de paroi ou de corps (33), dans lequel un doigt de prise du bras de came (59) suivant le canal ou l'évidement vient en prise.Dispensing closure device according to Claim 5, characterized in that the guide path or the guiding path (31) is formed by a helically shaped channel or a helically shaped recess in a wall or body section ( 33), wherein a cam arm engagement finger (59) in the channel or recess engages.
7. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 5 ou la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce le bras de came (59) est mis en place sur ou au niveau de l'organe de commande (7) fixement en avancée vers le récipient en particulier depuis un côté essentiellement parallèle à l'axe médian (M) et le chemin directeur (31) est réalisé sur ou au niveau de la base (3).7. Dispensing closure device according to claim 5 or claim 6, characterized in that the cam arm (59) is placed on or at the control member (7) fixedly advanced towards the container. particular from a side substantially parallel to the median axis (M) and the director path (31) is formed on or at the base (3).
8. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le corps rotatif (5) forme ou comprend un élément entraîneur pour l'entraînement en rotation de l'organe de commande (7).8. Dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the rotary body (5) forms or comprises a driving element for driving in rotation of the control member (7).
9. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de commande (7) comporte une garniture d'étanchéité pour obturer de façon étanche au fluide une ouverture de passage (53) du corps rotatif (5), laquelle garniture d'étanchéité est inactive dans la position ouverte et active dans la position fermée de l'organe de commande (7). 9. Dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the control member (7) comprises a seal to seal fluidly a passage opening (53). the rotary body (5), which seal is inactive in the open and active position in the closed position of the control member (7).
10. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le corps rotatif (5) comporte une ouverture de passage (53) qui crée avec le passage de la base (21) une communication fluidique entre l'ouverture de récipient et l'ouverture de sortie (15) de l'organe de commande (7), en particulier, est alignée au moins en partie avec le passage de la base (21).10. Dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rotary body (5) has a passage opening (53) which creates with the passage of the base (21) a fluid communication between the container opening and the outlet opening (15) of the control member (7), in particular, is aligned at least in part with the passage of the base (21).
11. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu un mécanisme à déclic ou de verrouillage destiné au blocage réciproque sous tension du corps rotatif (5) et de la base (3) dans la direction de l'axe médian.Dispensing closure device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a snap or lock mechanism is provided for the reciprocal locking under tension of the rotary body (5) and the base ( 3) in the direction of the median axis.
12. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le corps rotatif (5) comporte une section de support d'organe de commande pour retenir ou supporter en mobilité l'organe de commande (7), en particulier en vue d'un déplacement de basculement de l'organe de commande vis-à-vis du corps rotatif (5).12. A dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the rotary body (5) comprises a control member support section for retaining or supporting the control member ( 7), in particular for a tilting movement of the control member vis-à-vis the rotary body (5).
13. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que la section de support d'organe de commande comporte une réception à articulation respectivement un embout à rotule, l'organe de commande (7), pour son déplacement de mise en position, en particulier son déplacement de pivotement, étant pourvu d'un embout à rotule respectivement d'une réception à articulation adaptés à celui-ci.13. A dispensing closure device according to claim 12, characterized in that the control member support section comprises a hinge receiving respectively a ball end, the control member (7), for its moving bet in position, in particular its pivoting movement, being provided with a ball end or a hinge receiving adapted thereto.
14. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que le corps rotatif (5) comprend une section de support de la base par l'intermédiaire de laquelle la base retient le corps rotatif (5) avec sa capacité à tourner autour de l'axe médian (M) et stationnaire dans la direction de l'axe médian.14. Dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the rotary body (5) comprises a support section of the base through which the base retains the rotating body (5). ) with its ability to rotate about the median axis (M) and stationary in the direction of the median axis.
15. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 14, caractérisé en ce que la section de support de la base est à symétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian (M).15. Dispensing closure device according to claim 14, characterized in that the support section of the base is symmetrical of revolution relative to the central axis (M).
16. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 14 ou la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que la section de support de la base du corps rotatif (5) comprend deux sections de garniture d'étanchéité (41, 43) à symétrie de révolution par rapport à l'axe médian (M), qui sont couplées pour étanchéité au fluide avec deux sections d'appui (23, 25) correspondantes de la base (3), en particulier s'introduisent l'une dans l'autre téléscopique- ment.Dispensing closure device according to Claim 14 or Claim 15, characterized in that the support section of the base of the rotary body (5) comprises two rotationally symmetrical shaft seal sections (41, 43) with respect to the median axis (M), which are coupled for fluid sealing with two corresponding bearing sections (23, 25) of the base ( 3), in particular are introduced into each other telescopically.
17. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 14 à 16, caractérisé en ce que la section de support de la base, en particulier deux section de garniture d'étanchéité (41, 43) de la section de support de la base coopère/coopèrent avec deux sections d'appui (23, 25) de la base (3) de telle manière que le corps rotatif (5) et la base (3) se bloquent sous tension l'un contre l'autre dans la direction de l'axe médian.Distribution closure device according to one of Claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the support section of the base, in particular two sealing sections (41, 43) of the support section of the the base cooperates / cooperates with two support sections (23, 25) of the base (3) in such a way that the rotating body (5) and the base (3) are locked under tension against each other in the direction of the median axis.
18. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 17, caractérisé en ce que le corps rotatif (5) comporte une fixation pour une enveloppe externe (11), qui en particulier est sans symétrie de révolution, de préférence une forme externe polygonale, en particulier au moins trigonale, de préférence carrée.18. A dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the rotary body (5) comprises a fixing for an outer casing (11), which in particular is without symmetry of revolution, preferably an outer polygonal shape, in particular at least trigonal, preferably square.
19. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que la dimension interne de l'enveloppe externe (11) est adaptée à une forme externe sans symétrie de révolution d'une section de support d'organe de commande du corps rotatif (5).19. A dispensing closure device according to claim 18, characterized in that the internal dimension of the outer casing (11) is adapted to an outer shape without symmetry of revolution of a body control member support section. rotary (5).
20. Dispositif de fermeture de distribution selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 19, caractérisé en ce qu'un couvercle de protection amovible est prévu sur l'organe de commande. 20. Dispensing closure device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that a removable protective cover is provided on the control member.
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