WO2012032316A1 - Recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent - Google Patents

Recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2012032316A1
WO2012032316A1 PCT/GB2011/051422 GB2011051422W WO2012032316A1 WO 2012032316 A1 WO2012032316 A1 WO 2012032316A1 GB 2011051422 W GB2011051422 W GB 2011051422W WO 2012032316 A1 WO2012032316 A1 WO 2012032316A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
detergent
refill pack
refill
water soluble
support
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/GB2011/051422
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Rainer Link
Emanuele Rossetto
Jacobus Simon Petrus Van Diepen
Original Assignee
Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Reckitt Benckiser N.V., Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Limited filed Critical Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
Publication of WO2012032316A1 publication Critical patent/WO2012032316A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4445—Detachable devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4463—Multi-dose dispensing arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/44—Devices for adding cleaning agents; Devices for dispensing cleaning agents, rinsing aids or deodorants
    • A47L15/4472—Blister packaging or refill cartridges
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11D—DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS; USE OF SINGLE SUBSTANCES AS DETERGENTS; SOAP OR SOAP-MAKING; RESIN SOAPS; RECOVERY OF GLYCEROL
    • C11D17/00—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties
    • C11D17/04—Detergent materials or soaps characterised by their shape or physical properties combined with or containing other objects
    • C11D17/041—Compositions releasably affixed on a substrate or incorporated into a dispensing means
    • C11D17/042—Water soluble or water disintegrable containers or substrates containing cleaning compositions or additives for cleaning compositions
    • C11D17/045—Multi-compartment

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a refill pack for a detergent delivery device.
  • a refill pack for a detergent delivery device concerns such a pack for use with multi-dosing detergent delivery devices of the type used, for instance, within dishwashing machines where a detergent is dispensed automatically over a plurality of washing cycles without the requirement for a user to refill the device.
  • a number of devices are known for holding unit doses of a detergent composition or additive, such as detergent tablets, and for dispensing of such unit doses into a machine.
  • WO 01/07703 discloses a device for the metered release of a detergent composition or additive into a dishwashing machine having a number of separate sealed chambers for holding the detergent composition or additive and means for piercing the chambers, activated by conditions within the machine.
  • WO 03/073906 discloses a free standing device for dispensing multiple doses of detergent into a dishwasher.
  • the device has a plate-like construction.
  • a round blister pack having a plurality of doses arranged around its periphery is loaded into the pack.
  • a winder is then rotated to load mechanical energy into the device sufficient to dispense more than one dose of detergent.
  • a thermally operated latch then moves when the device is subjected to the elevated temperatures within the dishwasher and, in cooperation with a ratchet mechanism, moves the blister pack so that the next dose of detergent is ready for dispensing.
  • the blister pack In order to dispense the detergent, either the blister pack is pierced, or the dose is ejected from its compartment within the blister pack.
  • WO 03/073907 discloses a similarly shaped free standing dispensing device.
  • a lever is manually operated to move a blister pack either to eject the detergent from a compartment within the blister pack, or to pierce the blister pack.
  • a door or flap initially prevents wash liquor within the machine from accessing the exposed detergent.
  • a bi-metailic strip is provided to move the door or flap when the device is exposed to the elevated temperatures during a washing cycle to allow access of the wash liquor to the exposed detergent thereby dispensing the detergent to the machine.
  • One particular device of great utility which is the subject of PCT application WO 2008/053178 comprises a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device comprising a housing for receiving therein a cartridge having a plurality X of chambers each accommodating a detergent composition, a directing means to direct, in use, wash liquor selectively into a chamber of the cartridge to contact the detergent composition therein and an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device, wherein the device further comprises indexing means for automatic movement of said cartridge, in use, relative to said directing means during and subsequent to a wash cycle so as to cause a neighbouring chamber to be in an exposed, ready to be used, position prior to a next washing cycle.
  • Figures 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c) are perspective assembled, perspective exploded and internal perspective views of a housing part and lid of the device of WO/2008/053178;
  • Figures 2(a) and (b) are schematic perspective views from above and from below showing a refill holder for use with the device of WO/2008/053178;
  • Figures 3(a) and 3(b) show a refill cartridge for use with the refill holder of figures 2(a) and (b) , whilst figure 3(c) shows a single chamber of a refill cartridge;
  • Figures 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c) show respectively perspective assembled, perspective exploded and internal perspective views of detergent dispensing device 1 comprising a housing 2 and a lid 3.
  • the housing 2 has an indexing mechanism 100 housed within it and described later.
  • the lid 3 has a window 32 to allow a user to see by means of a visual indicator a number of washes used or remaining for use with the device and also has directing means comprising an aperture 34 for directing wash liquor/water to the interior of the housing.
  • the lid 3 has a general funnel like appearance to facilitate the collection of wash liquor/water available to the directing means.
  • the housing 2 is arranged to receive a refill holder 4 as shown in figures 2(a) which shows a refill holder in front perspective view and figure 2 (b) which shows the holder in bottom perspective view.
  • the refill holder 4 comprises a plurality of dividing fins 5 emanating from a central hub 6 and has a base 7 featuring a number of apertures 8 and lower location slots 9.
  • the window 32 of the lid has a transparent portion that is, in use, aligned with the relevant sector of the numbered area.
  • the refill holder 4 is, in use, positionable within the housing 2 and the hub 6 has a hollow formation to co- operate with, and fit over, a central shaft 120 of the indexing mechanism 100 as will be described later.
  • the fins 5 are arranged to co-operate with and register with internal spaces formed between parts of a disposable refill package 200 such as the one shown in figures 3(a) and 3 ⁇ b) and having individual chambers 210 as shown in figure 3(c).
  • the refill package 200 is a cartridge that comprises a plurality of like chambers 210, and has a roll formation.
  • the chambers 210 are separate from each other and comprise plastic sleeve or blister packages.
  • the chambers 210 are spaced apart, having gaps between them that are apt to be engaged by the fins 5 of the refill holder 4.
  • Each chamber has an upper opening 220 and a lower opening 240 that is, in use, in register with one of the apertures ⁇ of the refill holder.
  • Each chamber 210 is filled with sufficient cleaning composition for the completion of one dishwasher cycle.
  • the contents of the chambers 210 are preferably in solid form, and, therefore there is no problem with inadvertent spillage.
  • the fins 5 Whilst the figures show the fins 5 as extending up to a full height of the refill holder 4, it will be appreciated that this is not a requirement as they principally serve the function of correctly locating the refill pack. Accordingly, one, more or all of these fins may be of less than full height.
  • the housing 2, an indexing mechanism 100 and the refill holder 4 are readily assembled into a single unit.
  • the lid of the device 3 includes a window 32, through which one of the numerals on the number dial 6 is visible.
  • the preferred number that the user will see is number This indicates to the user that the device is a new device, and is ready for its first cycle within the dishwashing machine.
  • the device will include a clip or mounting device (not shown) , which will permit the user to attach the device to a wire basket of a dishwasher, preferably in a discrete location such as a corner. The user then need only close the door of the dishwasher and select an appropriate programme.
  • the device as shown in the figures hosts twelve separated doses of detergent, within twelve individual chambers.
  • an aperture 34 in the lid 3 is generally aligned with an opening 220 of the refill 200.
  • lower opening 240 (which in general is of an identical size to upper opening 220) is an outlet hole, whilst upper opening 220 is an inlet hole, so that water dispensed by a dishwasher during a washing cycle and collected by the lid 3, may wash through the exposed compartment 210, and enter into the dishwasher carrying dissolved or particulate cleaning composition from the chamber 210.
  • the lower opening 240 need not be precisely aligned with a particular outlet hole formed in the housing 2, but instead the housing 2 may simply have one or more drainage holes which, under gravity, will allow the water and cleaning composition to exit from the device 1.
  • a dosing refill pack for a muiti-dosing delivery device wherein individual doses of detergent are provided within water soluble supports.
  • said each water soluble support comprises a cylindrical, elongated sachet, commonly known as "stick pack" .
  • the fill level and the viscosity of the detergent is such as to provide the water soluble support with a certain rigidity.
  • said detergent comprises a liquid or a gel.
  • said refill pack comprises a number X of doses of detergent which are supplied as a consumer pack to an end user.
  • Said consumer pack preferably comprises said X doses arranged in a generally cylindrical shape with the help of a support structure.
  • the support structure may comprise at least one support ring. Said at least one ring may be connected to the individual water soluble supports in an appropriate location, such as the top and/or to the bottom of the supports .
  • a pair of support rings are provided, a first one attached to a top part of each of said water soluble dose supports and a second attached to a bottom part of each of said water soluble supports.
  • the support structure may further comprise one or more vertical strengthening elements.
  • Said support structure may be water soluble, in this case nothing remains inside the dispenser after all doses have been released.
  • a suitable water soluble polymer may be selected from poly (vinyl alcohols) (PVOH) and cellulose ethers/esters (e.g. HPMC) .
  • PVOH poly (vinyl alcohols)
  • HPMC cellulose ethers/esters
  • polyvinylpyrrolidones polyethylene oxides, acrylic acid polymers, polyacryiamides, oxazoline polymers, poly- styrenesuifonates, polyurethanes, polyesters, polyethers, partially hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl acetate, polymeric carfooxylic acid, polycarboxylate, sulphonated polymers, polyamines, water- soluble polyethylene oxides, and oxazoline polymers may also be employed.
  • the water soluble polymer is generally cold water (20°C soluble, but may be insoluble in cold water at 200C and only become soluble in warm water or hot water having a temperature of, for example, 30°C, 40°C, 50°C or even 60°C. This parameter is determined in the case of PVOH by its degree of hydrolysis. Homopolyraers or copolymers may be employed. Blends of polymers may be employed.
  • Poly (vinyl alcohol) is preferred.
  • the PVOH preferably used in the present invention may be partially or fully alcoholised or hydrolysed, for example it may be from 40-100%, preferably 70-92 %, more preferably about 881, alcoholised or hydrolysed polyvinylacetate.
  • the water soluble support structure may comprise extra cleaning ingredients to deliver an extra function, such as machine cleaning, at regular intervals during the use of this product.
  • said water soluble supports may be simply inserted one by one by consumers into a multi-dosing detergent delivery device.
  • a multidosing detergent delivery device includes a reception area for a dosage pack; the reception area comprising a plurality of compartments, each water soluble support may be simply placed into a respective compartment.
  • each compartment is bounded by dividing walls comprising less than "full height" fins
  • an optional adapter piece may be provided that extends and completes the fins or dividing walls between the sections of the refill holder.
  • the invention includes a refill pack according to the first aspect in combination with a multi-dosing detergent delivery device, the device comprising a housing for receiving therein, in use, the refill pack, a directing means to direct, in use, wash liquor selectively to a water soluble detergent dose support of the refill pack to contact the water soluble support and act upon the detergent dose therein, an outlet to allow the detergent loaded wash liquor to exit the device and indexing means for automatic movement of said refill pack in use relative to said directing means.
  • Figure 4 shows a detergent dose in a water soluble stick pack
  • Figure 5 shows a strengthening element
  • Figure 6 shows a support ring
  • Figure 7 shows a refill pack comprising stick packs, strengthening elements and detergent doses in a state prior to folding
  • Figure 8 shows a consumer pack in comprising the refill pack of Figure 7 in a folded configuration.
  • a "stick pack” 40 which comprises a cylindrical, elongated sachet having strength points at the top 42, along a spine region 44 and at a bottom region 46, this outer enclosing envelope being made of a PVOH film, and enclosing a dose of detergent 48.
  • the fill level and the viscosity of the detergent 48 which may be a gel or liquid, is such that the water soluble support has a certain rigidity and retains a cylindrical type formation.
  • these stick packs 40 of detergent may be conveniently supplied loose to a consumer for individual insertion into chambers of a multi-dosing detergent delivery device.
  • the stick packs 40 of Figure 4 preferably form part of an as- supplied or integrated refill pack.
  • the refill pack comprises a number X, typically 12 for a pack to be compatible with the device of Figures 1 and 2, of doses of detergent which are supplied ready assembled as a consumer pack to an end user.
  • Each consumer pack comprises a number of components as shown in Figures 5 through 8. Theses components comprise twelve stick packs 40, four strengthening elements 50 and. a pair of support rings 60. Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown a strengthening element SO of the refill pack.
  • the strengthening element is in the form of a column.
  • this strengthening element 50 is to impart some strength to an assembled refill pack without adding excess packaging.
  • the strengthening element 50 is formed of a slow-dissolving PVOH grade.
  • the formulation of the strengthening element 50 may include an additive for a dishwasher so that as it dissolves, the additive is released
  • Figure 6 shows a support ring 60 for a refill pack in a flat (unfolded configuration post manufacture) state, pre- final assembly.
  • the support ring 60 comprises a strip of material 62 having a plurality of locations 66 for connection to stick packs 40 as well as a plurality of locations 64 for connection to strengthening elements SO. While Figure 6 shows space for just seven detergent doses (40) and two strengthening support ⁇ 50) members, in preferred arrangements, there are 12 locations 66 and 4 locations 64.
  • Each support ring 60 also comprises closing means 68A, 68B for holding the support ring 60 in a circular configuration.
  • FIG. 7 there is shown a preferred arrangement in a late stage of manufacture in which there is shown a pair of support rings 60, a dozen stick packs 40 and four strengthening elements 50 attached, top and bottom to the support rings 60.
  • the stick packs 40 and the strengthening elements 50 are conveniently welded (or otherwise glued or adhered) to the support rings 60.
  • Figure 8 shows (in side elevation) the refill pack in the final folded form, in which the closing means 68A and 68B of the support rings 60 are joined to one another to form closed top and bottom rings, having the stick packs 40 and strengthening elements 50 depending between them.
  • the support rings 60 may be of either soluble, or non- soluble material. If they are composed of soluble material, then they preferably comprise a slow-dissolving PVOH composition.
  • the strengthening elements 50 and/or the support rings 60 may be used to provide dishwasher cleaning additives or other additives such as a rinse aid composition.
  • the dividing walls (such as fins 5 of Figure 2(A)) may be full height and in others some or all of these walls may be less than full height .
  • the top or bottom support ring 60 may be omitted, and in some constructions of detergent delivery devices with relatively "low" dividing walls in a refill holder, an optional adapter piece may be provided that extends and/or completes the fins or dividing walls between the sections of the refill holder.
  • Such an adaptor (not shown) is not regarded as essential, but it may reduce the risk of "dissolving” and “opening up” any detergent stick packs 40 close to the stick pack 40 that is being dissolved and released off by the flow of wash water.

Abstract

L'invention concerne une recharge de doses pour dispositif de distribution multi-doses, dans laquelle les doses individuelles de détergent sont placées dans des supports solubles dans l'eau. Chaque support soluble dans l'eau comprend un sachet cylindrique allongé communément appelé "bâtonnet" (40). La recharge comprend un nombre X de doses de détergent (48) qui sont fournies en tant qu'unité de recharge à un utilisateur final, et maintenues, de manière à former un cylindre, au moyen d'une structure de support comprenant une paire de bagues de support (60) et un certain nombre d'éléments de renforcement (50). Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, certaines ou la totalité des structures de support sont solubles.
PCT/GB2011/051422 2010-09-06 2011-07-26 Recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent WO2012032316A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB1014762.7 2010-09-06
GB201014762A GB201014762D0 (en) 2010-09-06 2010-09-06 Refill pack for a detergent delivery device

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2012032316A1 true WO2012032316A1 (fr) 2012-03-15

Family

ID=43037359

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB2011/051422 WO2012032316A1 (fr) 2010-09-06 2011-07-26 Recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent

Country Status (2)

Country Link
GB (1) GB201014762D0 (fr)
WO (1) WO2012032316A1 (fr)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11318920B2 (en) 2020-02-28 2022-05-03 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Brake controller storing deceleration profiles and method using deceleration profiles stored in a brake controller
EP3828255B1 (fr) * 2019-11-29 2023-11-22 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Produit détergent à chambres multiples à contraste élevé entre les chambres

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001007703A1 (fr) * 1999-07-23 2001-02-01 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Dispositif servant a la reception et a la distribution dosee d'au moins une composition active dans un lave-linge, un seche-linge ou un lave-vaisselle
WO2003073907A2 (fr) * 2002-03-06 2003-09-12 Reckitt, Benckiser, N.V. Ameliorations relatives a un recipient
WO2003073906A1 (fr) * 2002-03-06 2003-09-12 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Ameliorations d'un recipient ou associees a un recipient
EP1375637A1 (fr) * 2002-06-17 2004-01-02 Unilever N.V. Compositions détergentes
US20050045652A1 (en) * 2003-09-02 2005-03-03 Maser Bryan A. Distributable container and system and method using distributable container
DE102004020476A1 (de) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-17 Aweco Appliance Systems Gmbh & Co. Kg Vorrichtung zur dosierten Abgabe wenigstens einer aktiven Substanz in den Arbeitsraum einer Haushaltsmaschine
WO2008053178A1 (fr) * 2006-10-30 2008-05-08 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Dispositif de distribution de détergent à multiples dosages
WO2008145964A1 (fr) * 2007-05-30 2008-12-04 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Article
WO2009022101A1 (fr) * 2007-08-10 2009-02-19 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Distributeur et support de distribution de doses d'une substance distribuable

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001007703A1 (fr) * 1999-07-23 2001-02-01 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Dispositif servant a la reception et a la distribution dosee d'au moins une composition active dans un lave-linge, un seche-linge ou un lave-vaisselle
WO2003073907A2 (fr) * 2002-03-06 2003-09-12 Reckitt, Benckiser, N.V. Ameliorations relatives a un recipient
WO2003073906A1 (fr) * 2002-03-06 2003-09-12 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Ameliorations d'un recipient ou associees a un recipient
EP1375637A1 (fr) * 2002-06-17 2004-01-02 Unilever N.V. Compositions détergentes
US20050045652A1 (en) * 2003-09-02 2005-03-03 Maser Bryan A. Distributable container and system and method using distributable container
DE102004020476A1 (de) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-17 Aweco Appliance Systems Gmbh & Co. Kg Vorrichtung zur dosierten Abgabe wenigstens einer aktiven Substanz in den Arbeitsraum einer Haushaltsmaschine
WO2008053178A1 (fr) * 2006-10-30 2008-05-08 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Dispositif de distribution de détergent à multiples dosages
WO2008145964A1 (fr) * 2007-05-30 2008-12-04 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Article
WO2009022101A1 (fr) * 2007-08-10 2009-02-19 Reckitt Benckiser N.V. Distributeur et support de distribution de doses d'une substance distribuable

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP3828255B1 (fr) * 2019-11-29 2023-11-22 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Produit détergent à chambres multiples à contraste élevé entre les chambres
US11318920B2 (en) 2020-02-28 2022-05-03 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Llc Brake controller storing deceleration profiles and method using deceleration profiles stored in a brake controller

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB201014762D0 (en) 2010-10-20

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
AU2003215734B2 (en) Improvements in or relating to a container
JP2012500034A (ja) 洗剤投入装置
BRPI0707886A2 (pt) dispositivo de distribuiÇço de detergente multi-dosagem
US20130206772A1 (en) Refill Cartridge for a Cylindrical Type Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device
US20100186781A1 (en) Detergent Dosing Device
US20100200025A1 (en) Detergent Dosing Device
US20050039781A1 (en) Dispensing device for liquid detergent compositions
WO2012032316A1 (fr) Recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent
EP2157901A1 (fr) Dispositif de dosage de détergent
US20140137898A1 (en) Multi-Dosing Device
US20100200022A1 (en) Article
US20060157084A1 (en) Automatic washing machine detergent dispensing device
EP2220283B1 (fr) Dispositif distributeur
EP2609241A2 (fr) Dispositif de distribution
WO2012032313A1 (fr) Dispositif de distribution de détergent
US20230111550A1 (en) Dosing unit and water-bearing household appliance
WO2012032315A1 (fr) Appareil de distribution de détergent
WO2012032312A1 (fr) Cartouche de recharge pour dispositif de distribution de détergent à dosage multiple et procédé de fabrication correspondant
MX2008009328A (en) Dosage element and chamber
ITTO20000033U1 (it) Distributore automatico mobile su ruote con caricamento dal retro e supporto per distributori automatici di bevande calde per prodotti alime

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 11740711

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 11740711

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1