EP1757537B1 - Einheit zur Aufbewahrung und Ausgabe eines Produktes - Google Patents

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EP1757537B1
EP1757537B1 EP20060117953 EP06117953A EP1757537B1 EP 1757537 B1 EP1757537 B1 EP 1757537B1 EP 20060117953 EP20060117953 EP 20060117953 EP 06117953 A EP06117953 A EP 06117953A EP 1757537 B1 EP1757537 B1 EP 1757537B1
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Pierre-André Lasserre
Marcel Sanchez
Philippe Briand
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/68—Dispensing two or more contents, e.g. sequential dispensing or simultaneous dispensing of two or more products without mixing them
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B65D83/206—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container comprising a cantilevered actuator element, e.g. a lever pivoting about a living hinge

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  • the present invention relates to a set of packaging and dispensing of a product, in particular a cosmetic product according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a product may be distributed in particular in the form of a cream, a gel, a foam or of a spray.
  • Cosmetic product means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993, amending for the sixth time Directive 76/768 / EEC.
  • a packaging and dispensing assembly comprises a container containing the product to be dispensed equipped with a dispensing member.
  • a dispensing member may be a pump or a valve which is surmounted by a dispensing device.
  • the dispensing device allows the user to route the product exiting the container to a dispensing orifice. It can furthermore make it possible to control the actuation of the dispensing member, to eject a dose of product out of the container.
  • Some dispensing devices are further provided to allow separate or mixed dispensing of two products stored separately in two containers.
  • a dispensing device comprising a body and a push-button movable relative to this body to cause the simultaneous or separate dispensing of two products from two containers in which these products are stored separately.
  • Each container is provided with a valve comprising a hollow actuating rod whose depression causes the product to be dispensed.
  • the dispensing devices of one or more products are generally fitted on the actuating rod or rods of the valve or the pump if although during the assembly of the dispensing device on the container (s), the actuating rod can be depressed and thus actuated. Product can then exit the container without this being desirable.
  • the document JP2004154459 also describes a set of the same type as those described above wherein the push button is hooked on a hoop which is itself attached to the containers.
  • the push button is hooked on the hoop in a single position, so as to pivot relative to the hoop and containers to actuate the valves.
  • the pushbutton comprises two circular orifices, one on each side, each orifice receiving a relief provided on each side of the hoop so as to allow the tilting of the pushbutton on the hoop.
  • the push button is not mounted so that it can easily be detached from the containers and reassembled on it.
  • the dispensing device can not move the actuating rod along its longitudinal axis in the use position, it limits the risk of unintentional actuation of the actuating rod. In particular, it prevents the actuating rod is driven along its longitudinal axis during assembly of the device on the container in which it is placed the dispensing device on the container with a movement along the longitudinal axis of the rod actuating.
  • the dispensing device can take an intermediate position in which it is not in fluid communication with the actuating rod, it further limits the risks of actuation of the actuating rod during assembly of the device distribution on the container on the assembly lines, and therefore the risk of product leakage.
  • the dispensing device is not in fluid communication with the actuating rod means that there is no sealed connection between the two parts and that product can not be transferred from the actuating rod to the device without leakage.
  • the dispensing device may be configured to move from the intermediate position to the use position in a movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rod.
  • the dispensing device can thus easily pass from the intermediate position to the position of use since it is sufficient for the user to move the dispensing device in a translational movement, by driving it longitudinally.
  • the actuating rod actuating by tilting, it requires a low support force to be actuated which allows comfort in use.
  • the product can indeed leave the actuating rod at the slightest tilting thereof.
  • the dispensing device may comprise at least one lug which cooperates with at least one shaft so as to be able to pivot about the shaft and allow the dispensing device to tilt in the position of use.
  • the dispensing device may comprise two tabs which cooperate respectively with two shafts, the two lugs and the two shafts being respectively aligned along a line parallel to the tilting axis of the dispensing device.
  • Each leg may have an opening which opens at its lower end.
  • the tab can thus easily ride the corresponding shaft in an axial movement.
  • the opening of the tab may comprise a narrowed portion so as to form two notches at two different heights, each notch being able to receive the corresponding shaft in each position of the dispensing device.
  • Each notch may have a concave shape to delimit positions stable for the corresponding tree.
  • each tab may further be flared towards the lower end of the tab to facilitate its mounting on the corresponding shaft.
  • Each tab may comprise at least one protuberance adapted to come into contact with a holding wall in the intermediate position so as to laterally maintain the dispensing device.
  • the holding wall may be resiliently supported on the protrusion in the intermediate position to limit the movements of the dispensing device.
  • the dispensing device can be mounted on the container via a fastener which may comprise a mounting skirt adapted to snap onto the container, either directly on it, or on a cup itself fixed, for example by crimping on the container neck.
  • a fastener which may comprise a mounting skirt adapted to snap onto the container, either directly on it, or on a cup itself fixed, for example by crimping on the container neck.
  • the set may comprise two containers.
  • the dispensing device can then be arranged to channel the products separately up to two dispensing orifices.
  • the dispensing device may comprise two separate channels for conveying the product from each container to each dispensing orifice. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for dispensing products which are not stable in time when in contact with each other and which must be brought into contact with one another as late as possible. .
  • the dispensing device can be arranged to allow the mixing of the products before they reach the dispensing orifice.
  • the assembly may comprise a cover intended to protect the dispensing device.
  • the container (s) can (vent) be pressurized (s).
  • the distributor can then be a valve.
  • the container (s) may contain a cosmetic product, especially a hair coloring product.
  • One of the containers may contain a coloring product and the other container an oxidizing product.
  • the containers contain cosmetic products, in particular, according to one particular example, hair coloring products.
  • One of the containers 10 contains, for example, a coloring product and the other of the containers 10 contains an oxidizing product.
  • Each container 10 is, in the exemplary embodiment described, of the pressurized aerosol type and comprises a valve provided with an actuating rod 11, one of the valves having a longitudinal axis X and the other of the valves having an axis longitudinal X 'as can be seen on the figure 2 .
  • the valve is held by crimping on a cup 12 set on the neck of the container.
  • the actuating rod 11 is hollow and the product distribution is effected, when the actuating rod is tilted, therethrough.
  • the dispensing device 20 is fixed on the containers by means of a fastener 30.
  • the dispensing device 20 is fixed in such a way that it can swing the actuating rods 11 to control the actuation of the valves .
  • the fixing member 30 comprises two tubular mounting skirts 31 of circular cross-section, which snap-fit under the cup 12 of the corresponding container.
  • an annular bead 33 is provided on the radially inner surface of each skirt to be housed under each cup.
  • the two mounting skirts 31 are contiguous to one another so as to bring the containers as close as possible and to limit the overall size of the packaging assembly.
  • the mounting skirts 31 are also secured to each other by a transverse wall 34 which extends above each skirt 31.
  • the transverse wall 34 is traversed by two passages 35, respectively formed inside. of each mounting skirt 31, each of the passages 35 being provided to receive the upper end of one of the containers 10.
  • the two passages 35 are aligned along an axis Y.
  • each passage 35 On the outer edge of each passage 35 is provided a shaft 36, whose function will be explained later in the description, the shaft 36 being substantially elongated along the Y axis and having a cross section to this circular Y axis.
  • the two skirts 31 are also connected at their periphery by two straight walls 37, parallel to the axis Y so as to form an oval outer wall.
  • a peripheral flange 38 extends at the periphery of the wall 34.
  • the dispensing device 20 comprises an outer shell 21 whose upper part is rounded and forms an actuating surface 22.
  • the shell 21 ends in its lower part by a free edge 21a.
  • the dispensing device 20 is arranged, according to the illustrated example, for separately channeling the products from the containers to two dispensing orifices 23.
  • two separate ducts 24 are provided inside the shell 21 which each comprise a vertical end piece 24a for sealing the product on the actuating rods.
  • Each endpiece is extended by an oblique portion 24b which opens through a dispensing orifice 23.
  • the two oblique portions 24b converge towards each other so that the two dispensing orifices 23 are substantially contiguous.
  • the ends of the conduit portions 24b pass through the shell 21 so that the orifices 23 substantially extend beyond the outer shell of the shell.
  • the two ducts 24 are connected before their end so as to allow the mixing of the products before they reach the dispensing orifice which is then unique.
  • the dispensing device 20 is arranged to be mounted on the containers 10, via the fastener 30, in two different positions.
  • the dispensing device 20 can take a position of use, illustrated on the Figures 7 and 9 in which it can actuate the actuating rods 11 to distribute the product. In this position of use, the dispensing device 20 can tilt the actuating rods around the tilting axis Y. In this position, the dispensing device is fitted on the actuating rods so as to be in fluid communication with the rods.
  • the dispensing device 20 In the position of use, the dispensing device 20 is mounted in such a way that it can not drive the actuating rods 11 along their longitudinal axis so as to avoid as much as possible the risks of actuating the valve stems during the placing the dispensing device on the containers, for example when the user reposition the dispensing device on the containers.
  • the dispensing device 20 can also take an intermediate position, illustrated on the Figures 6 and 8 , in which it is not fitted on the actuating rods so as not to be in fluid communication with the rods.
  • the dispensing device 20 is then substantially at axial distance from the actuating rods so that it is not pressed tightly onto the actuating rods. It further limits the risk of actuating the actuating rods when placing the dispensing device on the containers.
  • the dispensing device comprises two lugs 40 provided near each rounded end of the shell 21.
  • Each lug is provided to be fixed on each shaft 36 located on each side of the openings 35.
  • the two tabs 40 are aligned along the Y axis to form a tilting axis.
  • each tab 40 is substantially planar. It has a lower end 40a open to form a fork.
  • the opening in the tab has an elongated shape along the main axis of the tab, with a narrowed portion 41 about halfway up the opening, so as to form two notches 42 and 43 at two different heights.
  • Each notch 42 and 43 has a substantially concave shape so as to receive the shaft 36 corresponding to the tab.
  • the opening formed in the tab further flares in its lower portion towards the lower end 40a of the tab to facilitate its establishment on the shaft 36.
  • the shaft 36 In the use position, the shaft 36 is in the notch 42 the highest. The shaft 36 is then in axial abutment against the upper portion of the tab which prevents any movement of the dispensing device parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rods. The tab can however tilt around the shaft 36.
  • the tabs 40 and the shafts 36 are located on either side of the actuating rods, and in particular at the same distance from each rod. They thus allow, in the use position, to prevent the depression of each valve stem, and in particular of the two valve stems at the same time.
  • the shaft 36 In the intermediate position, the shaft 36 is in the notch 43 the lowest. In this position, the dispensing device is raised relative to the actuating rods and the end pieces are not completely fitted on the rods.
  • the protuberances 44 are formed on either side of the opening 41 of a tab, at the same height on the tab.
  • Each holding wall 39 partially surrounds the passage 35, in particular on the side of the shaft 36 on which the tab is mounted.
  • Each protrusion 44 thus comes into contact with the holding wall 39, provided on the fastener 30 which then holds the tab so that tightening, in the intermediate position, thus avoiding that the device moves laterally.
  • the holding wall 39 may also be substantially elastic so as to bear resiliently on the tab to perfectly maintain it while allowing the dispensing device to move easily to move from the intermediate position to the position of use.
  • the packaging assembly also comprises a cover 60 to protect the distribution device 20.
  • the cover 60 is held by clamping on the fixing member 30, in particular on the peripheral rim 38.
  • the assembly thus assembled is then marketed while the dispensing device is in the intermediate position.
  • the user by pressing on the actuating surface 22 of the dispensing device 20, moves the dispensing device into the position of use.
  • the dispensing device then moves in a translation movement, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rods.
  • the dispensing device 20 is already correctly positioned relative to the actuating rods, it will easily be placed in the use position in which the two actuating rods 11 can be moved in the same way. The two products can then be distributed in the same proportions with each actuation.
  • the user can easily remove the dispensing device 20 from the packaging and dispensing assembly, between two uses, for example to clean it. It will suffice for him, holding the containers 10 with one hand, to grasp the device 20 and to move it away from the containers and the fastener member 30 in a movement along the axis of the actuating rods. The user can then pass the dispensing device 20 underwater, for example, to clean the ducts. It can then without much difficulty replace the dispensing device on the fastener by placing it correctly relative to the actuating rods without the risk of involuntarily actuating the actuating rods. It may for example place the dispensing device 20 in its intermediate position by hooking the tabs by its lowest notches 43 on the shafts 36 so that it does not risk to actuate the actuating rods involuntarily during the mounting.
  • the dispensing device 20 can also be used on a single container.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit, notamment cosmétique selon le préambule de la revendication 1. Un tel produit peut être distribué notamment sous forme d'une crème, d'un gel, d'une mousse ou d'un spray.The present invention relates to a set of packaging and dispensing of a product, in particular a cosmetic product according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a product may be distributed in particular in the form of a cream, a gel, a foam or of a spray.

Par produit cosmétique, on entend un produit tel que défini dans la directive 93/35/ CEE du Conseil du 14 juin 1993, modifiant pour la sixième fois la directive 76/ 768/ CEE."Cosmetic product" means a product as defined in Council Directive 93/35 / EEC of 14 June 1993, amending for the sixth time Directive 76/768 / EEC.

Généralement, un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution, tel que visé par la présente invention, comporte un récipient contenant le produit à distribuer équipé d'un organe de distribution. Un tel organe de distribution peut être une pompe ou une valve qui est surmontée d'un dispositif de distribution. Le dispositif de distribution permet à l'utilisateur d'acheminer le produit sortant du récipient vers un orifice de distribution. Il peut en outre permettre de commander l'actionnement de l'organe de distribution, pour éjecter une dose de produit hors du récipient.Generally, a packaging and dispensing assembly, as targeted by the present invention, comprises a container containing the product to be dispensed equipped with a dispensing member. Such a dispensing member may be a pump or a valve which is surmounted by a dispensing device. The dispensing device allows the user to route the product exiting the container to a dispensing orifice. It can furthermore make it possible to control the actuation of the dispensing member, to eject a dose of product out of the container.

Un ensemble tel que défini dans le préambule de la revendication 1 est connu par le document US-A-5762322 .An assembly as defined in the preamble of claim 1 is known from the document US Patent 5762322 .

Certains dispositifs de distribution sont en outre prévus pour permettre la distribution séparée ou mélangée de deux produits stockés séparément dans deux récipients.Some dispensing devices are further provided to allow separate or mixed dispensing of two products stored separately in two containers.

Ainsi, on connaît par la demande de brevet français FR-A-2 732 245 un dispositif de distribution comportant un corps et un bouton-poussoir mobile par rapport à ce corps pour provoquer la distribution simultanée ou séparée de deux produits à partir de deux récipients dans lesquels ces produits sont stockés séparément. Chaque récipient est pourvu d'une valve comportant une tige creuse d'actionnement dont l'enfoncement provoque la distribution du produit.Thus, it is known from the French patent application FR-A-2,732,245 a dispensing device comprising a body and a push-button movable relative to this body to cause the simultaneous or separate dispensing of two products from two containers in which these products are stored separately. Each container is provided with a valve comprising a hollow actuating rod whose depression causes the product to be dispensed.

Comme c'est le cas du dispositif décrit dans le document FR-A-2 732 245 , les dispositifs de distribution d'un ou plusieurs produits sont généralement emmanchés sur la ou les tiges d'actionnement de la valve ou de la pompe si bien que lors de l'assemblage du dispositif de distribution sur le(s) récipient(s), la tige d'actionnement peut être enfoncée et donc actionnée. Du produit peut alors sortir du récipient sans que cela soit souhaitable.As is the case of the device described in the document FR-A-2,732,245 , the dispensing devices of one or more products are generally fitted on the actuating rod or rods of the valve or the pump if although during the assembly of the dispensing device on the container (s), the actuating rod can be depressed and thus actuated. Product can then exit the container without this being desirable.

Le document JP2004154459 décrit également un ensemble du même type que ceux décrits précédemment dans lequel le bouton-poussoir est accroché sur une frette qui est elle-même fixée aux récipients. Le bouton-poussoir est accroché sur la frette, dans une unique position, de manière à pouvoir pivoter relativement à la frette et aux récipients pour actionner les valves. Le bouton-poussoir comporte deux orifices circulaires, un de chaque côté, chaque orifice recevant un relief prévu de chaque côté de la frette de façon à permettre le basculement du bouton-poussoir sur la frette. Le bouton-poussoir n'est pas monté de manière à pouvoir facilement être désolidarisé des récipients et remonté dessus.The document JP2004154459 also describes a set of the same type as those described above wherein the push button is hooked on a hoop which is itself attached to the containers. The push button is hooked on the hoop in a single position, so as to pivot relative to the hoop and containers to actuate the valves. The pushbutton comprises two circular orifices, one on each side, each orifice receiving a relief provided on each side of the hoop so as to allow the tilting of the pushbutton on the hoop. The push button is not mounted so that it can easily be detached from the containers and reassembled on it.

Il existe un besoin pour disposer d'un ensemble qui soit facile à réaliser et à assembler.There is a need for an assembly that is easy to make and assemble.

Il existe également un besoin pour disposer d'un ensemble de distribution qui comporte un dispositif de distribution qui puisse facilement se nettoyer.There is also a need for a dispensing assembly that includes a dispensing device that can easily be cleaned.

Il existe également un besoin pour disposer d'un ensemble qui limite la distribution accidentelle des produits.There is also a need for a set that limits the accidental distribution of products.

Il existe aussi un besoin pour disposer d'un ensemble de distribution qui puisse facilement s'actionner.There is also a need to have a distribution set that can easily be operated.

Il existe aussi un besoin pour disposer d'un ensemble de distribution qui puisse distribuer deux produits provenant de deux récipients dans les mêmes proportions à chaque actionnement.There is also a need to have a dispensing assembly that can dispense two products from two containers in the same proportions for each actuation.

Selon l'invention, ces objets peuvent être atteints en réalisant un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution d'un produit selon la revendication 1.According to the invention, these objects can be achieved by providing a package for packaging and dispensing a product according to claim 1.

Le dispositif de distribution ne pouvant déplacer la tige d'actionnement selon son axe longitudinal en position d'utilisation, on limite les risques d'actionnement involontaire de la tige d'actionnement. En particulier, on évite que la tige d'actionnement soit enfoncée selon son axe longitudinal lors de l'assemblage du dispositif sur le récipient lors duquel on vient placer le dispositif de distribution sur le récipient avec un mouvement selon l'axe longitudinal de la tige d'actionnement. On peut alors prévoir d'utiliser un dispositif de distribution fixé de manière amovible sur le récipient pour que, par exemple, l'utilisateur puisse le retirer pour le nettoyer au fur et à mesure des utilisations et le replacer sur le récipient sans risque de faire sortir du produit.The dispensing device can not move the actuating rod along its longitudinal axis in the use position, it limits the risk of unintentional actuation of the actuating rod. In particular, it prevents the actuating rod is driven along its longitudinal axis during assembly of the device on the container in which it is placed the dispensing device on the container with a movement along the longitudinal axis of the rod actuating. One can then provide to use a dispensing device removably attached to the container so that, for example, the user can remove it for cleaning as and when use and replace it on the container without risk of doing exit the product.

En outre, le dispositif de distribution pouvant prendre une position intermédiaire dans laquelle il n'est pas en communication fluidique avec la tige d'actionnement, on limite encore les risques d'actionnement de la tige d'actionnement lors de l'assemblage du dispositif de distribution sur le récipient sur les lignes d'assemblage, et donc les risques de fuite de produit.In addition, the dispensing device can take an intermediate position in which it is not in fluid communication with the actuating rod, it further limits the risks of actuation of the actuating rod during assembly of the device distribution on the container on the assembly lines, and therefore the risk of product leakage.

Le dispositif de distribution n'est pas en communication fluidique avec la tige d'actionnement signifie qu'il n'y a pas de liaison étanche entre les deux pièces et que du produit ne peut être transféré de la tige d'actionnement vers le dispositif de distribution sans qu'il n'y ait de fuite.The dispensing device is not in fluid communication with the actuating rod means that there is no sealed connection between the two parts and that product can not be transferred from the actuating rod to the device without leakage.

Le dispositif de distribution peut être configuré pour passer de la position intermédiaire à la position d'utilisation selon un mouvement parallèle à l'axe longitudinal de la tige d'actionnement.The dispensing device may be configured to move from the intermediate position to the use position in a movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rod.

Le dispositif de distribution peut ainsi facilement passer de la position intermédiaire à la position d'utilisation puisqu'il suffit à l'utilisateur de déplacer le dispositif de distribution selon un mouvement de translation, en l'enfonçant longitudinalement.The dispensing device can thus easily pass from the intermediate position to the position of use since it is sufficient for the user to move the dispensing device in a translational movement, by driving it longitudinally.

Par ailleurs, la tige d'actionnement s'actionnant par basculement, elle nécessite une faible force d'appui pour être actionnée ce qui permet un confort à l'utilisation. Le produit peut en effet sortir de la tige d'actionnement au moindre basculement de celle-ci.Moreover, the actuating rod actuating by tilting, it requires a low support force to be actuated which allows comfort in use. The product can indeed leave the actuating rod at the slightest tilting thereof.

Le dispositif de distribution peut comporter au moins une patte qui coopère avec au moins un arbre de manière à pouvoir pivoter autour de l'arbre et permettre le basculement du dispositif de distribution dans la position d'utilisation.The dispensing device may comprise at least one lug which cooperates with at least one shaft so as to be able to pivot about the shaft and allow the dispensing device to tilt in the position of use.

Le dispositif de distribution peut comporter deux pattes qui coopèrent respectivement avec deux arbres, les deux pattes et les deux arbres étant respectivement alignés selon une ligne parallèle à l'axe de basculement du dispositif de distribution.The dispensing device may comprise two tabs which cooperate respectively with two shafts, the two lugs and the two shafts being respectively aligned along a line parallel to the tilting axis of the dispensing device.

Chaque patte peut comporter une ouverture qui débouche à son extrémité inférieure. La patte peut ainsi facilement enfourcher l'arbre correspondant selon un mouvement axial.Each leg may have an opening which opens at its lower end. The tab can thus easily ride the corresponding shaft in an axial movement.

L'ouverture de la patte peut comporter une portion rétrécie de manière à former deux encoches à deux hauteurs différentes, chaque encoche pouvant recevoir l'arbre correspondant dans chaque position du dispositif de distribution.The opening of the tab may comprise a narrowed portion so as to form two notches at two different heights, each notch being able to receive the corresponding shaft in each position of the dispensing device.

Chaque encoche peut avoir une forme concave pour délimiter des positions stables pour l'arbre correspondant.Each notch may have a concave shape to delimit positions stable for the corresponding tree.

L'ouverture de chaque patte peut en outre être évasée vers l'extrémité inférieure de la patte pour faciliter son montage sur l'arbre correspondant.The opening of each tab may further be flared towards the lower end of the tab to facilitate its mounting on the corresponding shaft.

Chaque patte peut comporter au moins une protubérance apte à venir au contact d'une paroi de maintien en position intermédiaire de manière à maintenir latéralement le dispositif de distribution. La paroi de maintien peut être en appui élastique sur la protubérance en position intermédiaire afin de limiter les mouvements du dispositif de distribution.Each tab may comprise at least one protuberance adapted to come into contact with a holding wall in the intermediate position so as to laterally maintain the dispensing device. The holding wall may be resiliently supported on the protrusion in the intermediate position to limit the movements of the dispensing device.

Le dispositif de distribution peut être monté sur le récipient via un organe de fixation qui peut comporter une jupe de montage apte à s'encliqueter sur le récipient, soit directement dessus, soit sur une coupelle fixée elle-même, par exemple par sertissage sur le col du récipient.The dispensing device can be mounted on the container via a fastener which may comprise a mounting skirt adapted to snap onto the container, either directly on it, or on a cup itself fixed, for example by crimping on the container neck.

L'ensemble peut comporter deux récipients.The set may comprise two containers.

Le dispositif de distribution peut alors être agencé pour canaliser séparément les produits jusqu'à deux orifices de distribution. Selon ce mode de réalisation, le dispositif de distribution peut comporter deux canaux distincts pour acheminer le produit provenant de chaque récipient vers chaque orifice de distribution. Ce mode de réalisation est particulièrement avantageux pour distribuer des produits qui ne sont pas stables dans le temps lorsqu'ils sont au contact l'un de l'autre et qui doivent être mis au contact l'un de l'autre le plus tard possible.The dispensing device can then be arranged to channel the products separately up to two dispensing orifices. According to this embodiment, the dispensing device may comprise two separate channels for conveying the product from each container to each dispensing orifice. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for dispensing products which are not stable in time when in contact with each other and which must be brought into contact with one another as late as possible. .

Alternativement, le dispositif de distribution peut être agencé pour permettre le mélange des produits avant que ces derniers ne gagnent l'orifice de distribution.Alternatively, the dispensing device can be arranged to allow the mixing of the products before they reach the dispensing orifice.

L'ensemble peut comporter un capot destiné à protéger le dispositif de distribution.The assembly may comprise a cover intended to protect the dispensing device.

Le(s) récipient(s) peut(vent) être pressurisé(s). L'organe de distribution peut alors être une valve.The container (s) can (vent) be pressurized (s). The distributor can then be a valve.

Le(s) récipient(s) peut(vent) contenir un produit cosmétique, notamment un produit de coloration capillaire. L'un des récipients peut contenir un produit colorant et l'autre des récipients un produit oxydant.The container (s) may contain a cosmetic product, especially a hair coloring product. One of the containers may contain a coloring product and the other container an oxidizing product.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente en perspective un ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente en vue éclatée l'ensemble de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 illustre une vue de dessous de l'organe de fixation de l'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 4 représente isolément, de manière schématique, en coupe axiale, le dispositif de distribution de l'ensemble de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 illustre une vue partielle du dispositif de distribution représenté à la figure 4 ; et
  • les figures 6 à 9 représentent en coupe l'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution, le dispositif de distribution étant en position intermédiaire sur les figures 6 et 8 et en position d'utilisation sur les figures 7 et 9.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents in perspective a set of packaging and dispensing according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 represents in exploded view the whole of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 illustrates a view from below of the fastener of the packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention;
  • the figure 4 represents in isolation, schematically, in axial section, the distribution device of the whole of the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 5 illustrates a partial view of the dispensing device shown in FIG. figure 4 ; and
  • the Figures 6 to 9 represent in section the packaging and distribution assembly, the dispensing device being in an intermediate position on the Figures 6 and 8 and in use position on the Figures 7 and 9 .

On a représenté sur les figures 1 et 2 un ensemble de distribution comprenant un dispositif de distribution 20 monté sur deux récipients 10 contenant des produits à mélanger extemporanément.We have shown on figures 1 and 2 a dispensing assembly comprising a dispensing device 20 mounted on two containers 10 containing products to be mixed extemporaneously.

En particulier, les récipients contiennent des produits cosmétiques, notamment, selon un exemple particulier, des produits de coloration capillaire. L'un des récipients 10 contient par exemple un produit colorant et l'autre des récipients 10 contient un produit oxydant.In particular, the containers contain cosmetic products, in particular, according to one particular example, hair coloring products. One of the containers 10 contains, for example, a coloring product and the other of the containers 10 contains an oxidizing product.

Chaque récipient 10 est, dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit, du type aérosol pressurisé et comporte une valve pourvue d'une tige d'actionnement 11, l'une des valves ayant un axe longitudinal X et l'autre des valves ayant un axe longitudinal X' comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2. La valve est maintenue par sertissage sur une coupelle 12 sertie sur le col du récipient.Each container 10 is, in the exemplary embodiment described, of the pressurized aerosol type and comprises a valve provided with an actuating rod 11, one of the valves having a longitudinal axis X and the other of the valves having an axis longitudinal X 'as can be seen on the figure 2 . The valve is held by crimping on a cup 12 set on the neck of the container.

La tige d'actionnement 11 est creuse et la distribution de produit s'effectue, lorsque la tige d'actionnement est basculée, au travers de celle-ci.The actuating rod 11 is hollow and the product distribution is effected, when the actuating rod is tilted, therethrough.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 est fixé sur les récipients, au moyen d'un organe de fixation 30. Le dispositif de distribution 20 est fixé de manière telle qu'il peut faire basculer les tiges d'actionnement 11 pour commander l'actionnement des valves.The dispensing device 20 is fixed on the containers by means of a fastener 30. The dispensing device 20 is fixed in such a way that it can swing the actuating rods 11 to control the actuation of the valves .

L'organe de fixation 30 comporte deux jupes de montage tubulaires 31 de section transversale circulaire, qui s'accrochent par encliquetage sous la coupelle 12 du récipient correspondant. A cet effet, un bourrelet annulaire 33 est prévu sur la surface radialement interne de chaque jupe pour venir se loger sous chaque coupelle.The fixing member 30 comprises two tubular mounting skirts 31 of circular cross-section, which snap-fit under the cup 12 of the corresponding container. For this purpose, an annular bead 33 is provided on the radially inner surface of each skirt to be housed under each cup.

Les deux jupes de montage 31 sont accolées l'une à l'autre de manière à rapprocher au maximum les récipients et limiter l'encombrement de l'ensemble de conditionnement.The two mounting skirts 31 are contiguous to one another so as to bring the containers as close as possible and to limit the overall size of the packaging assembly.

Les jupes de montage 31 sont également rendues solidaires l'une de l'autre par une paroi transversale 34 qui s'étend au-dessus de chaque jupe 31. La paroi transversale 34 est traversée par deux passages 35, respectivement formés à l'intérieur de chaque jupe de montage 31, chacun des passages 35 étant prévu pour recevoir l'extrémité supérieure d'un des récipients 10. Les deux passages 35 sont alignés selon un axe Y.The mounting skirts 31 are also secured to each other by a transverse wall 34 which extends above each skirt 31. The transverse wall 34 is traversed by two passages 35, respectively formed inside. of each mounting skirt 31, each of the passages 35 being provided to receive the upper end of one of the containers 10. The two passages 35 are aligned along an axis Y.

Sur le bord extérieur de chaque passage 35 est prévu un arbre 36, dont la fonction sera expliquée plus loin dans la description, l'arbre 36 étant sensiblement allongé selon l'axe Y et comportant une section transversale à cet axe Y circulaire.On the outer edge of each passage 35 is provided a shaft 36, whose function will be explained later in the description, the shaft 36 being substantially elongated along the Y axis and having a cross section to this circular Y axis.

Les deux jupes 31 se raccordent également à leur périphérie par deux parois droites 37, parallèles à l'axe Y de manière à former une paroi externe ovale. Au-dessus de la paroi transversale 34, un rebord périphérique 38 s'étend à la périphérie de la paroi 34.The two skirts 31 are also connected at their periphery by two straight walls 37, parallel to the axis Y so as to form an oval outer wall. Above the transverse wall 34, a peripheral flange 38 extends at the periphery of the wall 34.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 comprend une coque externe 21 dont la partie supérieure est arrondie et forme une surface d'actionnement 22. La coque 21 se termine dans sa partie inférieure par un bord libre 21 a.The dispensing device 20 comprises an outer shell 21 whose upper part is rounded and forms an actuating surface 22. The shell 21 ends in its lower part by a free edge 21a.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 est agencé, selon l'exemple illustré, pour canaliser séparément les produits provenant des récipients jusqu'à deux orifices de distribution 23. A cet effet, deux conduits 24 distincts sont prévus à l'intérieur de la coque 21 qui comprennent chacun un embout vertical 24a destiné à s'emmancher de manière étanche au produit sur les tiges d'actionnement. Chaque embout se prolonge par une portion oblique 24b qui débouche par un orifice de distribution 23. Les deux portions obliques 24b convergent l'une vers l'autre de manière à ce que les deux orifices de distribution 23 soient sensiblement accolés. Les extrémités des portions de conduit 24b traversent la coque 21 de manière à ce que les orifices 23 débordent sensiblement l'enveloppe externe de la coque.The dispensing device 20 is arranged, according to the illustrated example, for separately channeling the products from the containers to two dispensing orifices 23. For this purpose, two separate ducts 24 are provided inside the shell 21 which each comprise a vertical end piece 24a for sealing the product on the actuating rods. Each endpiece is extended by an oblique portion 24b which opens through a dispensing orifice 23. The two oblique portions 24b converge towards each other so that the two dispensing orifices 23 are substantially contiguous. The ends of the conduit portions 24b pass through the shell 21 so that the orifices 23 substantially extend beyond the outer shell of the shell.

Selon une variante non illustrée, on peut prévoir que les deux conduits 24 se raccordent avant leur extrémité de manière à permettre le mélange des produits avant que ces derniers ne gagnent l'orifice de distribution qui est alors unique.According to a variant not illustrated, it can be provided that the two ducts 24 are connected before their end so as to allow the mixing of the products before they reach the dispensing orifice which is then unique.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 est agencé pour pouvoir être monté sur les récipients 10, via l'organe de fixation 30, dans deux positions différentes.The dispensing device 20 is arranged to be mounted on the containers 10, via the fastener 30, in two different positions.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 peut prendre une position d'utilisation, illustrée sur les figures 7 et 9, dans laquelle il peut actionner les tiges d'actionnement 11 afin de distribuer le produit. Dans cette position d'utilisation, le dispositif de distribution 20 peut faire basculer les tiges d'actionnement autour de l'axe de basculement Y. Dans cette position, le dispositif de distribution est emmanché sur les tiges d'actionnement de manière à être en communication fluidique avec les tiges.The dispensing device 20 can take a position of use, illustrated on the Figures 7 and 9 in which it can actuate the actuating rods 11 to distribute the product. In this position of use, the dispensing device 20 can tilt the actuating rods around the tilting axis Y. In this position, the dispensing device is fitted on the actuating rods so as to be in fluid communication with the rods.

En position d'utilisation, le dispositif de distribution 20 est monté de manière telle qu'il ne peut enfoncer les tiges d'actionnement 11 selon leur axe longitudinal de façon à éviter au maximum les risques d'actionnement des tiges de valve lors de la mise en place du dispositif de distribution sur les récipients, par exemple lorsque l'utilisateur repositionne le dispositif de distribution sur les récipients.In the position of use, the dispensing device 20 is mounted in such a way that it can not drive the actuating rods 11 along their longitudinal axis so as to avoid as much as possible the risks of actuating the valve stems during the placing the dispensing device on the containers, for example when the user reposition the dispensing device on the containers.

Le dispositif de distribution 20 peut également prendre une position intermédiaire, illustrée sur les figures 6 et 8, dans laquelle il n'est pas emmanché sur les tiges d'actionnement de façon à ne pas être en communication fluidique avec les tiges. Le dispositif de distribution 20 est alors sensiblement à distance axiale des tiges d'actionnement de sorte qu'il n'est pas emmanché de façon étanche sur les tiges d'actionnement. On limite encore plus les risques d'actionnement des tiges d'actionnement lors de la mise en place du dispositif de distribution sur les récipients.The dispensing device 20 can also take an intermediate position, illustrated on the Figures 6 and 8 , in which it is not fitted on the actuating rods so as not to be in fluid communication with the rods. The dispensing device 20 is then substantially at axial distance from the actuating rods so that it is not pressed tightly onto the actuating rods. It further limits the risk of actuating the actuating rods when placing the dispensing device on the containers.

Pour pouvoir placer le dispositif de distribution 20 dans ces deux positions, le dispositif de distribution comporte deux pattes 40 prévues à proximité de chaque extrémité arrondie de la coque 21. Chaque patte est prévue pour venir se fixer sur chaque arbre 36 situé de chaque côté des ouvertures 35. Les deux pattes 40 sont alignées selon l'axe Y pour former un axe de basculement.To be able to place the dispensing device 20 in these two positions, the dispensing device comprises two lugs 40 provided near each rounded end of the shell 21. Each lug is provided to be fixed on each shaft 36 located on each side of the openings 35. The two tabs 40 are aligned along the Y axis to form a tilting axis.

Comme on le voit plus particulièrement à la figure 5, chaque patte 40 est sensiblement plane. Elle comporte une extrémité inférieure 40a ouverte de manière à former une fourche. L'ouverture prévue dans la patte a une forme allongée selon l'axe principal de la patte, avec une portion rétrécie 41 environ à mi-hauteur de l'ouverture, de manière à former deux encoches 42 et 43 à deux hauteurs différentes. Chaque encoche 42 et 43 a une forme sensiblement concave de manière à recevoir l'arbre 36 correspondant à la patte.As we see more particularly in the figure 5 each tab 40 is substantially planar. It has a lower end 40a open to form a fork. The opening in the tab has an elongated shape along the main axis of the tab, with a narrowed portion 41 about halfway up the opening, so as to form two notches 42 and 43 at two different heights. Each notch 42 and 43 has a substantially concave shape so as to receive the shaft 36 corresponding to the tab.

L'ouverture formée dans la patte s'évase en outre dans sa portion inférieure en direction de l'extrémité inférieure 40a de la patte pour faciliter sa mise en place sur l'arbre 36.The opening formed in the tab further flares in its lower portion towards the lower end 40a of the tab to facilitate its establishment on the shaft 36.

En position d'utilisation, l'arbre 36 se trouve dans l'encoche 42 la plus haute. L'arbre 36 est alors en butée axiale contre la portion supérieure de la patte ce qui empêche tout mouvement du dispositif de distribution parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal des tiges d'actionnement. La patte peut par contre basculer autour de l'arbre 36.In the use position, the shaft 36 is in the notch 42 the highest. The shaft 36 is then in axial abutment against the upper portion of the tab which prevents any movement of the dispensing device parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rods. The tab can however tilt around the shaft 36.

Les pattes 40 et les arbres 36 sont situés de part et d'autre des tiges d'actionnement, et en particulier, à la même distance de chaque tige. Ils permettent ainsi, en position d'utilisation, d'empêcher l'enfoncement de chaque tige de valve, et en particulier des deux tiges de valve en même temps.The tabs 40 and the shafts 36 are located on either side of the actuating rods, and in particular at the same distance from each rod. They thus allow, in the use position, to prevent the depression of each valve stem, and in particular of the two valve stems at the same time.

En position intermédiaire, l'arbre 36 se trouve dans l'encoche 43 la plus basse. Dans cette position, le dispositif de distribution est surélevé par rapport aux tiges d'actionnement et les embouts ne sont pas complètement emmanchés sur les tiges.In the intermediate position, the shaft 36 is in the notch 43 the lowest. In this position, the dispensing device is raised relative to the actuating rods and the end pieces are not completely fitted on the rods.

Pour éviter le ballottement du dispositif de distribution 20 relativement à l'organe de fixation 30 en position intermédiaire, on prévoit avantageusement des protubérances 44 sur la tranche extérieure de chaque patte 40. Chaque protubérance coopère avec une paroi de maintien 39 prévue sur l'organe de fixation 30.To avoid the sloshing of the dispensing device 20 relative to the fixing member 30 in the intermediate position, protuberances 44 are advantageously provided on the outer edge of each tab 40. Each protrusion cooperates with a holding wall 39 provided on the member fixing 30.

Les protubérances 44 sont formées de part et d'autre de l'ouverture 41 d'une patte, à une même hauteur sur la patte.The protuberances 44 are formed on either side of the opening 41 of a tab, at the same height on the tab.

Chaque paroi de maintien 39 entoure partiellement le passage 35, en particulier du côté de l'arbre 36 sur lequel est monté la patte.Each holding wall 39 partially surrounds the passage 35, in particular on the side of the shaft 36 on which the tab is mounted.

Chaque protubérance 44 vient ainsi au contact de la paroi de maintien 39, prévue sur l'organe de fixation 30 qui maintient alors la patte de manière serrante, en position intermédiaire, en évitant ainsi que le dispositif ne se déplace latéralement.Each protrusion 44 thus comes into contact with the holding wall 39, provided on the fastener 30 which then holds the tab so that tightening, in the intermediate position, thus avoiding that the device moves laterally.

La paroi de maintien 39 peut en outre être sensiblement élastique de manière à venir en appui élastique sur la patte pour parfaitement le maintenir tout en permettant au dispositif de distribution de se déplacer facilement pour passer de la position intermédiaire à la position d'utilisation.The holding wall 39 may also be substantially elastic so as to bear resiliently on the tab to perfectly maintain it while allowing the dispensing device to move easily to move from the intermediate position to the position of use.

L'ensemble de conditionnement comporte également un capot 60 pour protéger le dispositif de distribution 20. Le capot 60 est maintenu par serrage sur le l'organe de fixation 30, notamment sur le rebord périphérique 38.The packaging assembly also comprises a cover 60 to protect the distribution device 20. The cover 60 is held by clamping on the fixing member 30, in particular on the peripheral rim 38.

Pour assembler l'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution selon l'invention, le dispositif de distribution 20 est d'abord monté sur l'organe de fixation 30 dans la position intermédiaire illustrée sur les figures 6 et 8. Le capot 60 est également assemblé sur l'organe de fixation, par serrage sur la paroi périphérique 38. Ces trois pièces ainsi assemblées sont ensuite fixées sur les récipients qui ont été remplis de produit au préalable, via l'organe de fixation. Ainsi, même si on utilise deux pièces pour réaliser le dispositif de distribution, une seule étape d'assemblage est nécessaire sur les lignes de remplissage des récipients.To assemble the packaging and dispensing assembly according to the invention, the dispensing device 20 is first mounted on the fastening member 30 in the intermediate position illustrated in FIGS. Figures 6 and 8 . The cover 60 is also assembled on the fastener, by clamping on the peripheral wall 38. These three parts thus assembled are then fixed on the containers which have been filled with product beforehand, via the fastener. Thus, even if two parts are used to produce the dispensing device, only one assembly step is necessary on the filling lines of the containers.

En outre, cette étape d'assemblage ne nécessite pas une très grande précision puisque les parois de maintien 39 prévues sur l'organe de fixation 30 permettent de parfaitement positionner le dispositif de distribution 20 relativement aux passages 35 de l'organe de fixation. Le dispositif de distribution 20 est ainsi facilement positionné par rapport aux tiges d'actionnement 11 lors de l'accrochage du dispositif de distribution 20 sur l'organe de fixation 30.In addition, this assembly step does not require a very high accuracy since the holding walls 39 provided on the fastener 30 allow to perfectly position the dispensing device 20 relative to the passages 35 of the fastener. The dispensing device 20 is thus easily positioned relative to the actuating rods 11 during attachment of the dispensing device 20 to the fastening member 30.

L'ensemble ainsi assemblé est ensuite commercialisé alors que le dispositif de distribution se trouve dans la position intermédiaire.The assembly thus assembled is then marketed while the dispensing device is in the intermediate position.

C'est à la première utilisation du dispositif que l'utilisateur, en appuyant sur la surface d'actionnement 22 du dispositif de distribution 20, déplace le dispositif de distribution dans la position d'utilisation. Le dispositif de distribution se déplace alors selon un mouvement de translation, parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal des tiges d'actionnement. Le dispositif de distribution 20 étant déjà correctement positionné relativement aux tiges d'actionnement, il va facilement se placer dans la position d'utilisation dans laquelle les deux tiges d'actionnement 11 pourront être déplacées de la même façon. Les deux produits pourront alors être distribués dans les mêmes proportions à chaque actionnement.It is at the first use of the device that the user, by pressing on the actuating surface 22 of the dispensing device 20, moves the dispensing device into the position of use. The dispensing device then moves in a translation movement, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuating rods. The dispensing device 20 is already correctly positioned relative to the actuating rods, it will easily be placed in the use position in which the two actuating rods 11 can be moved in the same way. The two products can then be distributed in the same proportions with each actuation.

S'il le souhaite, l'utilisateur pourra facilement retirer le dispositif de distribution 20 de l'ensemble de conditionnement et de distribution, entre deux utilisations, pour par exemple le nettoyer. Il lui suffira, en tenant d'une main les récipients 10, de saisir le dispositif 20 et de l'écarter des récipients et de l'organe de fixation 30 selon un mouvement selon l'axe des tiges d'actionnement. L'utilisateur pourra ensuite passer le dispositif de distribution 20 sous l'eau, par exemple, pour nettoyer les conduits. Il pourra ensuite sans grande difficulté replacer le dispositif de distribution sur l'organe de fixation en le plaçant correctement par rapport aux tiges d'actionnement sans risquer d'actionner de manière involontaire les tiges d'actionnement. Il pourra par exemple placer le dispositif de distribution 20 dans sa position intermédiaire en accrochant les pattes par ses encoches 43 les plus basses sur les arbres 36 de sorte qu'il ne risque pas d'actionner les tiges d'actionnement de manière involontaire lors du montage.If desired, the user can easily remove the dispensing device 20 from the packaging and dispensing assembly, between two uses, for example to clean it. It will suffice for him, holding the containers 10 with one hand, to grasp the device 20 and to move it away from the containers and the fastener member 30 in a movement along the axis of the actuating rods. The user can then pass the dispensing device 20 underwater, for example, to clean the ducts. It can then without much difficulty replace the dispensing device on the fastener by placing it correctly relative to the actuating rods without the risk of involuntarily actuating the actuating rods. It may for example place the dispensing device 20 in its intermediate position by hooking the tabs by its lowest notches 43 on the shafts 36 so that it does not risk to actuate the actuating rods involuntarily during the mounting.

Dans l'exemple qui vient d'être décrit, deux récipients sont prévus, mais le dispositif de distribution 20 peut aussi être utilisé sur un récipient unique.In the example just described, two containers are provided, but the dispensing device 20 can also be used on a single container.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations can be made without departing from the invention as claimed hereinafter.

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  1. Assembly for packaging and dispensing a product, comprising:
    - at least one container (10) containing a product, the container being provided with a dispensing member having an actuation rod (11);
    - a dispensing device (20), at least a part of which is able to move with respect to the container in order to actuate the dispensing member and to allow product to emerge through at least one dispensing orifice (23) ;
    the dispensing device being configured to be mounted on the container in two different positions,
    - a use position in which the dispensing device is able to dispense the product;
    - an intermediate position in which the dispensing device is not in fluid communication with the actuation rod;
    characterized in that in said use position the dispensing device (20) is able to tilt the actuation rod about a tilting axis in order to dispense the product and said dispensing device cannot move the actuation rod (11) along its longitudinal axis.
  2. Assembly according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing device is configured to pass from the intermediate position into the use position by way of a movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the actuation rod.
  3. Assembly according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the dispensing device comprises at least one tab (40) which engages with at least one shaft (36) so as to be able to pivot about the shaft and allow the dispensing device (20) to tilt in the use position.
  4. Assembly according to Claim 3, characterized in that the device comprises two tabs (40) which engage respectively with two shafts (36), the two tabs and the two shafts each being aligned along a line parallel to the tilting axis of the dispensing device.
  5. Assembly according to either of Claims 3 and 4, characterized in that each tab (40) comprises an opening which opens out at its lower end (40a).
  6. Assembly according to Claim 5, characterized in that the opening in the tab comprises a narrowed portion (41) so as to form two notches (42; 43) at two different heights, it being possible for each notch to receive the corresponding shaft (36) in each position of the dispensing device.
  7. Assembly according to Claim 6, characterized in that each notch (42; 43) has a concave shape.
  8. Assembly according to any one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the opening in each tab (40) is flared towards the lower end (40a) of the tab.
  9. Assembly according to any one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that each tab comprises at least one protuberance (44) that is able to come into contact with a holding wall (39) in the intermediate position so as to laterally hold the dispensing device.
  10. Assembly according to Claim 9, characterized in that the holding wall (39) is pressed elastically against the protuberance (44) in the intermediate position.
  11. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing device (20) is mounted on the container (10) via a fixing member (30).
  12. Assembly according to Claim 11, characterized in that the fixing member (30) comprises a mounting skirt (31) that is able to be snap-fastened on the container.
  13. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises two containers (10).
  14. Assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dispensing device (20) is designed to channel the products separately to two dispensing orifices.
  15. Assembly according to Claim 14, characterized in that the dispensing device comprises two separate channels (24) for directing the product from each container to each dispensing orifice.
  16. Assembly according to Claim 13, characterized in that the dispensing device is designed to allow the products to mix before they reach the dispensing orifice.
  17. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cap (60) intended to protect the dispensing device (20).
  18. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container or containers is or are pressurized.
  19. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing member is a valve.
  20. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container or containers contains or contain a cosmetic product.
  21. Assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container or containers contains or contain a hair colorant.
  22. Assembly according to any one of Claims 13 to 21, characterized in that one of the containers contains a colorant and the other container contains an oxidant.
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