EP1942767A1 - Fluid product dispenser - Google Patents

Fluid product dispenser

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EP1942767A1
EP1942767A1 EP06831240A EP06831240A EP1942767A1 EP 1942767 A1 EP1942767 A1 EP 1942767A1 EP 06831240 A EP06831240 A EP 06831240A EP 06831240 A EP06831240 A EP 06831240A EP 1942767 A1 EP1942767 A1 EP 1942767A1
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fluid dispenser
container
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fluid
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Gérard CORNET
Patrick Bousquel
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Aptar France SAS
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Valois SAS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/02—Scent flasks, e.g. with evaporator
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1028—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall
    • B05B11/1032—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall actuated without substantial movement of the nozzle in the direction of the pressure stroke
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1052—Actuation means
    • B05B11/1056—Actuation means comprising rotatable or articulated levers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B9/00—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent material, without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
    • B05B9/03—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent material, without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material
    • B05B9/04—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent material, without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible container; with pump
    • B05B9/0403—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent material, without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible container; with pump with pumps for liquids or other fluent material
    • B05B9/0426—Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent material, without essentially mixing with gas or vapour characterised by means for supplying liquid or other fluent material with pressurised or compressible container; with pump with pumps for liquids or other fluent material with a pump attached to the spray gun or discharge device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
    • A45D2200/057—Spray nozzles; Generating atomised liquid
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0089—Dispensing tubes

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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser, such as a perfume, comprising a fluid container, an actuatable dispensing member capable of taking and dispensing doses of fluid and a supply tube or supply connecting the container to the dispenser member.
  • a fluid dispenser such as a perfume
  • a dispenser can in particular be used in the fields of cosmetics, perfumery or even pharmacy.
  • the actuatable dispensing member of this type of dispenser generally comprises a pump or a valve, an actuating head on which is pressed to actuate the pump or the valve and a fastener for fixing the pump or the valve on the container, which generally includes a neck defining an opening.
  • the fixing ring securely holds the pump or valve on the container so that the pump or valve can not move relative to the container.
  • the pump or valve comprises a body and a rod which is movably mounted within the body and is able to move back and forth.
  • the fixing ring makes it possible to mount the body of the pump or valve firmly on the container neck.
  • the supply or supply tube connects the inlet of the pump or valve with the interior of the container so that the pump or valve can directly take fluid from the container through the delivery tube.
  • This is a quite classic design for a fluid dispenser in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics or pharmacy.
  • the container must be moved together with the pump or valve to reach a desired target. This is inherent to the "monoblock" design of this type of distributor. It is therefore not possible to disconnect the pump or valve from the container, however, ensuring the operation of the pump or valve.
  • pear spray comprising a fluid container connected by a flexible tube to a crushable pear that serves as a flush of air.
  • air is either injected into the container so as to pressurize the fluid under pressure so that it is forced through an outlet pipe or is dispensed directly through the fluid to atomize it. level of a dispensing orifice.
  • the pear serves only to flush the air.
  • This type of dispenser does not make it possible to obtain a constant distribution in quality and quantity. Indeed, the distribution depends on the amount of air driven out of the pear and the speed with which the air is driven out of the pear.
  • the present invention aims to define a new fluid dispenser combining the versatility of the dispensers cited in the three documents of the prior art with the appearance of "retro" pear vaporizers.
  • the dispenser of the invention retains the appearance of pear vaporizers while improving its efficiency in terms of distribution.
  • the present invention proposes that the dispensing member comprises a deformable flexible envelope, the dispensing member being actuatable by deformation of the envelope and that the dispenser member is mobile, in use, with respect to the container.
  • the feed tube is advantageously flexible, but it can also be rigid, but articulated.
  • the dispensing member is connected to the reservoir only by the tube. When the tube is flexible, it returns to the conventional configuration of pear vaporizers. Indeed, the envelope that forms the pear is connected by the flexible tube to the container so that the envelope can be moved with a maximum degree of freedom only limited by the connection of the tube with the container.
  • the casing is provided with a dispensing orifice.
  • the dispenser member is further provided with an expulsion tube, preferably flexible, connected to a dispensing orifice integral with the container.
  • the envelope forms of course a crushable pear. In place of the pear, a bellows can be provided.
  • the flexible envelope comprises an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a dispensing orifice.
  • the flexible envelope serves as a fluid chamber and its crushing has the effect of putting the fluid contained in the envelope under pressure so that it is forced through the outlet valve which is forced to open state.
  • the pump is literally made by the flexible envelope.
  • the dispenser member may comprise a pump housed in the casing.
  • the pump comprises a body defining the inlet and a movable actuating rod defining the outlet, said actuating rod protruding out of the body, the rod being connected to suitable force transmission means to transform the strength of manual compression exerted on the flexible envelope in a movement of said rod in said body.
  • the manual compression force is exerted in a direction different from the direction of movement of the rod, these two directions being advantageously substantially perpendicular to one another.
  • the transmission means comprise a toggle system comprising a mounting frame on which the body of the pump is fixedly mounted, a stirrup integral with the rod, the stirrup being movable relative to the frame, the less a toggle joint, and advantageously two, bearing on the one hand on the frame and on the other hand on the stirrup, the deformation of the envelope generating the actuation of the toggle, which causes the stirrup to move by relative to the frame, and thus to push the rod into the body.
  • the toggle system comprises two knee pads, each toggle comprising at least two flaps pivotally movable relative to each other about a pivot point.
  • the present invention thus provides for housing or hiding a conventional pump inside a crushable pear which will serve as a control member to actuate the toggle system that operates the pump.
  • the dispenser of the invention looks in every respect like a pear spray of yesteryear.
  • its actuation is completely identical, since the user, crushing the pear, does not even realize that it contains a pump. This is also valid when the pear is used as a pump directly.
  • the dispensing orifice may be made at the level of the flexible envelope or at the level of the container.
  • the container is connected to the flexible envelope by two separate tubes, namely a supply tube and an expulsion tube.
  • FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 are horizontal cross-sectional views of the dispenser of FIG. the structure and operation of the toggle system
  • FIG. 4 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 for a second embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIGS. 1 and 4 for a third embodiment. embodiment of the invention.
  • the fluid dispenser comprises a fluid container 1 and a dispensing member O.
  • the container 1 comprises a side wall 10 comprising a lower end closed by a bottom 11 and an upper end provided with a substantially radial shoulder 13 from which a neck 12 extends upwards.
  • the neck 12 forms an opening 14 communicating the interior of the tank with the ambient external environment.
  • the container 1 internally defines a fluid storage volume V 8 .
  • this storage volume can be defined together by the internal walls of the neck, the shoulder, the side wall and the bottom of the container.
  • this volume could also be defined by a flexible bag introduced into the container through the opening of the neck which would unfold to occupy the interior of the container.
  • the container 1 can therefore serve as a tank as such or dressing bottle for a flexible bag reservoir.
  • the configuration of such a container can be any, such as cubic, cylindrical, spherical, parallelepipedic, etc., the latter not being limiting for the implementation of the present invention.
  • the opening 14 defined by the neck of the container may be closed by a plug 120, advantageously made of an elastomeric or rubbery material.
  • a plug 120 advantageously made of an elastomeric or rubbery material.
  • such a cap can be pressed in sealing engagement against the inner wall of the neck of the container and bear on the upper edge of said neck.
  • the plug 120 is then traversed by an orifice, for example arranged substantially centrally, adapted to receive and retain the supply tube 24 in tight engagement to maintain it substantially stationary relative to the container.
  • the tube 24 can extend into the container forming a sampling portion or dip tube 242.
  • the embodiment of the plug 120 of an elastomeric or rubbery material provides effective radial clamping on said feed tube.
  • a cover cap 121 overlying the neck of the container may be provided.
  • the cover also comprises an orifice through which the feed tube 24 can be inserted so that the latter connects to the dispensing member.
  • this hood also allows to orient the supply tube.
  • this cover can also contribute to maintaining stationary position of the tube 24 relative to the container 1.
  • the cover 7 may also incorporate an opening at which a system of expulsion of fluid product may be provided.
  • the dispensing member O comprises a pump 2 and a flexible operating envelope 6.
  • the pump 2 a particular embodiment of which will be described later, is positioned completely outside the container. 1, hence a maximum fluid storage volume preserved.
  • this pump 2 is housed at least partially, and preferably completely, in the actuating envelope 6 so as to conceal and facilitate its actuation.
  • the pump conventionally comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow body 20 comprising an open lower end 21 and an open upper end 22.
  • the lower end 21 is provided with an inlet valve and forms a connecting sleeve adapted to receive sealing a connecting portion 241 formed by the feed tube 24.
  • An actuating rod 23 generally defining a fluid product outlet pipe internally is introduced into the body 20 through the opening defined by the upper end 22. This actuating rod
  • actuating rod 23 is generally connected, optionally integrally, to a flexible sliding lip (not shown) adapted to establish a sealing sliding contact with the inner wall of the body 20.
  • This lip thus defines, together with the body 20, a chamber of fluid dispensing dosage with outlet valve.
  • an ejection tube 25 is placed in fluid communication with the outlet duct defined by the actuating rod 23.
  • the ejection tube 25 can be placed in communication direct fluidic with the outlet duct of the rod 23, by For example, as a result of fitting the tube 230 onto the rod 23.
  • the tube 25 and the rod 23 may be placed in fluid communication indirectly, by interposing a connecting piece. Establishing a fluid connection between these two elements.
  • the connecting piece 30, illustrated in FIG. 3 forms part of a U-shaped stirrup 3, comprising a substantially horizontal bar (forming the connecting piece) from which, advantageously, substantially parallel, two lateral branches 31.
  • the respective end of these two lateral branches 31 is advantageously extended by a sliding shoe 32 extending preferably radially outwardly.
  • the transverse bar 30 substantially integrates the connecting piece.
  • This transverse bar therefore comprises a first housing adapted to receive in fixed engagement the upper end of the actuating rod and a second housing adapted to receive in fixed engagement an end of said ejection tube.
  • the two lateral branches 31 are positioned on either side of the body 20 of the pump.
  • these branches, or one of them, serve to anchor force transmission means 5 whose structure and operation will be described below.
  • the sliding shoes 32 can also be used for anchoring the force transmission means 5. These sliding shoes cooperate with a mounting frame 4 in a manner that will be explained in the following description.
  • This mounting frame can have any appropriate two-dimensional or three-dimensional configuration, such as a rectangular, parallelepipedic, elliptical, etc. configuration. According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, this frame has a parallelepipedal overall configuration and thus comprises two lengths 40, 41 connected together by two widths 42, 43.
  • the two widths 42, 43 have through apertures 420 and 430 respectively through which the ejection tube 25 and the body 20 respectively extend.
  • the two lengths 40, 41 of the frame respectively comprise an inner wall 400, 410 defining a guide surface adapted to guide the stirrup 3 axially relative to the mounting frame as will be explained later.
  • a groove could be formed in the thickness of at least one of the two lengths of the frame 40, 41 so as to form a guide rail adapted to provide this axial guide of the stirrup 3 relative to the mounting frame.
  • this mounting frame advantageously comprises a mounting axis 421 extending in the width of the frame.
  • this mounting pin may be provided as extending parallel and in close proximity to the width 42.
  • the force transmission means 5 comprise in the example shown a toggle system. This system comprises two kneepads extending advantageously on either side of the mounting frame 4.
  • Each knee joint comprises in this example two flaps 50, 51 pivotally movable relative to each other about a pivot point 52.
  • the flap 50 has a first end secured to the mounting pin 421 and a second end cooperating with a corresponding end of the flap 51 to define the pivot axis 52.
  • the other end of the flap 51 is connected to the yoke 3, for example at the lateral branches 31 or at the level of sliding shoes 32.
  • the toggle (s) constituting (s) means of transmission of The force 5 can / can be pivotally displaced relative to the hinge pin 52 between a rest position (folded configuration of the toggle joint) and an actuating position (deployed configuration of the toggle joint).
  • the pump 2, the stirrup 3, the mounting frame 4 and the force-transmitting member 5 are at least partially confined and preferably completely enclosed in the casing.
  • the envelope 6 defines an internal space receiving the aforementioned constituent elements of the dispensing member.
  • This envelope can be deformed, crushed or compressed by a manual support exerted on the outer wall of the casing at the height / axis (s) of articulation of the toggle system. Such radial or lateral compression of the envelope then causes deployment of the toggle (s) which moves (s) from a rest position to an actuating position. Such displacement then causes sliding of the sliding surface of the pads 31 against the inner guide walls 400, 410 of the mounting frame.
  • this axial guidance of the stirrup 3 could result from the cooperation between a lug provided on the pads 32 with a guide rail formed in the thickness of at least one length of the mounting frame 4.
  • the displacement of the stirrup 3 then causes an axial depression of the actuating rod 23 in the body 20 of the pump. Such depressing then has the effect of expelling the fluid contained in the metering chamber
  • the fluid product expelled through the outlet duct defined by the actuating rod 23 flows into the ejection tube 25.
  • the actuation of the flexible envelope 6 is thus exerted in a different direction of the direction of movement of the actuating rod 23.
  • These two directions are preferably substantially perpendicular to each other.
  • the fluid flowing in the ejection tube 230 opens at a dispensing orifice 71.
  • This orifice 71 may for example be formed by a nozzle 70 which is part of a dispensing head 7, advantageously provided with a swirl system. This system thus ensures a distribution of fluid product in pulverized form.
  • the ejection tube 25 extends first inside the casing (at the output of the actuating rod). Then, the tube leaves the envelope to connect to the head 7, advantageously provided in a side skirt of the cover cap 121.
  • the portions 243 and 253 of the feed tube 24 and the ejection tube 25 which extend between the envelope 6 and the cover cap 7 may be covered by a covering sheath 8, preferably flexible.
  • the ejection tube 230 may be connected to a distribution head 7 embedded in the wall of the casing 6 '.
  • the ejection tube 230 and the head 7 then extend in the axis defined by the actuating rod 23.
  • both the actuation of the pump and the expulsion of product fluid are at the level of the envelope 6 '.
  • the ejection tube 230 of course has a much shorter length in this second embodiment with respect to the tube 25 implemented in the first embodiment.
  • the dispensing member O ' is connected to the container only by the tube 24. By providing a sufficient length of tube, it is possible to leave the container in place, while it crushes the pear.
  • the container can even be fixed on a support. Once the fluid product expelled, the user will then release the pressure exerted on the actuating envelope. This release will then have the effect of bringing back into the rest position the toggle system. The rise of the rod will then create a depression inside the hollow body causing an influx of fluid produced by the supply tube 24 in the reconstituted metering chamber. At this stage, the pump 2 can again be actuated to dispense the next dose of fluid contained in the metering chamber.
  • the bulb 6 is used to conceal a conventional pump.
  • the pear is therefore not in direct contact with the fluid product: it is instead filled by the pump, the frame, the stirrup, the toggle system and air.
  • the pear does not even need to be waterproof: it can have openings or slots.
  • the dispenser has a general appearance similar to that of a pear pump of yesteryear, in which the pear served as a flush of air. By pressing the pear, pressurized air was applied, which was thus pushed back to the container.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a fluid product such as a perfume, comprising a container that contains a fluid product (1), an actuatable dispensing element (O) capable of drawing and dispensing doses of fluid product, and a delivery tube (25) connecting the container to the dispensing element. The invention is characterized in that the dispensing element comprises a deformable flexible enclosure (6), the dispensing element being able to be actuated by deforming the enclosure (6), and the dispensing element can move, during use, relative to the container.

Description

Distributeur de produit fluide Fluid dispenser
La présente invention concerne un distributeur de produit fluide, tel qu'un parfum, comprenant un récipient de produit fluide, un organe de distribution actionnable apte à prélever et à distribuer des doses de produit fluide et un tube d'alimentation ou d'amenée reliant le récipient à l'organe de distribution. Un tel distributeur peut notamment être utilisé dans les domaines de la cosmétique, de la parfumerie ou encore de la pharmacie. L'organe de distribution actionnable de ce type de distributeur comprend en général une pompe ou une valve, une tête d'actionnement sur laquelle on appuie pour actionner la pompe ou la valve ainsi qu'un organe de fixation pour fixer la pompe ou la valve sur le récipient, qui comprend généralement un col définissant une ouverture.The present invention relates to a fluid dispenser, such as a perfume, comprising a fluid container, an actuatable dispensing member capable of taking and dispensing doses of fluid and a supply tube or supply connecting the container to the dispenser member. Such a dispenser can in particular be used in the fields of cosmetics, perfumery or even pharmacy. The actuatable dispensing member of this type of dispenser generally comprises a pump or a valve, an actuating head on which is pressed to actuate the pump or the valve and a fastener for fixing the pump or the valve on the container, which generally includes a neck defining an opening.
Dans la plupart des cas, la bague de fixation maintient fixement la pompe ou la valve sur le récipient de sorte que la pompe ou la valve ne peut pas se déplacer par rapport au récipient. Généralement, la pompe ou valve comprend un corps ainsi qu'une tige qui est montée mobile à l'intérieur du corps et capable de se déplacer en va-et-vient. La bague de fixation permet de monter fixement le corps de la pompe ou valve sur le col de récipient. Le tube d'alimentation ou d'amenée relie l'entrée de la pompe ou valve avec l'intérieur du récipient de sorte que la pompe ou valve peut directement prélever du produit fluide dans le récipient à travers le tube d'amenée. Il s'agit là d'une conception tout à fait classique pour un distributeur de produit fluide dans les domaines de la parfumerie, de la cosmétique ou de la pharmacie. Bien entendu, du fait que la pompe ou valve est montée fixement sur le récipient, il faut déplacer le récipient ensemble avec la pompe ou valve pour atteindre une cible souhaitée. Ceci est inhérent à la conception « monobloc » de ce type de distributeurs. Il n'est donc pas possible de désolidariser la pompe ou valve du récipient en garantissant cependant le fonctionnement de la pompe ou valve.In most cases, the fixing ring securely holds the pump or valve on the container so that the pump or valve can not move relative to the container. Generally, the pump or valve comprises a body and a rod which is movably mounted within the body and is able to move back and forth. The fixing ring makes it possible to mount the body of the pump or valve firmly on the container neck. The supply or supply tube connects the inlet of the pump or valve with the interior of the container so that the pump or valve can directly take fluid from the container through the delivery tube. This is a quite classic design for a fluid dispenser in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics or pharmacy. Of course, because the pump or valve is fixedly mounted on the container, the container must be moved together with the pump or valve to reach a desired target. This is inherent to the "monoblock" design of this type of distributor. It is therefore not possible to disconnect the pump or valve from the container, however, ensuring the operation of the pump or valve.
Les documents FR-2 770 833, US 2005/0121458 et US 2005/0127105 décrivent des distributeurs de produit fluide dans lesquels la pompe ou valve n'est pas directement montée sur le récipient. Au contraire, dans ces documents de l'art antérieur, la pompe est montée sur un support fixe séparé du récipient, et est reliée au récipient par un tube d'amenée qui peut être souple.Documents FR-2,770,833, US 2005/0121458 and US 2005/0127105 describe fluid dispensers in which the pump or valve is not mounted directly on the container. On the contrary, in these documents of the prior art, the pump is mounted on a fixed support separate from the container, and is connected to the container by a supply tube which can be flexible.
D'autre part, on connaît déjà depuis longtemps des distributeurs de produit fluide plus connus sous le terme de « vaporisateur à poire » comprenant un récipient de produit fluide relié par un tube souple à une poire écrasable qui sert de chasse d'air. En écrasant la poire, de l'air est soit injecté dans le récipient de manière à mettre le produit fluide sous pression de sorte qu'il est refoulé à travers un conduit de sortie, soit distribué directement à travers le produit fluide pour le pulvériser au niveau d'un orifice de distribution. Dans les deux cas, la poire sert uniquement de chasse d'air. Ce type de distributeur ne permet pas d'obtenir une distribution constante en qualité et en quantité. En effet, la distribution dépend de la quantité d'air chassée hors de la poire et de la vitesse avec laquelle l'air est chassé hors de la poire.On the other hand, it has long been known fluid dispensers more known by the term "pear spray" comprising a fluid container connected by a flexible tube to a crushable pear that serves as a flush of air. In crushing the bulb, air is either injected into the container so as to pressurize the fluid under pressure so that it is forced through an outlet pipe or is dispensed directly through the fluid to atomize it. level of a dispensing orifice. In both cases, the pear serves only to flush the air. This type of dispenser does not make it possible to obtain a constant distribution in quality and quantity. Indeed, the distribution depends on the amount of air driven out of the pear and the speed with which the air is driven out of the pear.
La présente invention a pour but de définir un nouveau distributeur de produit fluide combinant la souplesse d'utilisation des distributeurs cités dans les trois documents de l'art antérieur avec l'aspect « rétro » des vaporisateurs à poire. En d'autres termes, le distributeur de l'invention conserve l'aspect des vaporisateurs à poire tout en améliorant son efficacité en terme de distribution.The present invention aims to define a new fluid dispenser combining the versatility of the dispensers cited in the three documents of the prior art with the appearance of "retro" pear vaporizers. In other words, the dispenser of the invention retains the appearance of pear vaporizers while improving its efficiency in terms of distribution.
Pour ce faire, la présente invention propose que l'organe de distribution comprenne une enveloppe souple déformable, l'organe de distribution étant actionnable par déformation de l'enveloppe et que l'organe de distribution soit mobile, en utilisation, par rapport au récipient. Ceci revient à combiner la poire du vaporisateur à poire avec l'organe de distribution. Le tube d'amenée est avantageusement souple, mais il peut également être rigide, mais articulé. Selon une forme de réalisation, l'organe de distribution n'est relié au réservoir que par le tube. Lorsque le tube est souple, on revient à la configuration classique des vaporisateurs à poire. En effet, l'enveloppe qui forme la poire est reliée par le tube souple au récipient de sorte que l'enveloppe peut être déplacée avec un degré de liberté maximal uniquement limité par la liaison du tube avec le récipient.To do this, the present invention proposes that the dispensing member comprises a deformable flexible envelope, the dispensing member being actuatable by deformation of the envelope and that the dispenser member is mobile, in use, with respect to the container. This amounts to combining the pear of the pear spray with the dispensing member. The feed tube is advantageously flexible, but it can also be rigid, but articulated. According to one embodiment, the dispensing member is connected to the reservoir only by the tube. When the tube is flexible, it returns to the conventional configuration of pear vaporizers. Indeed, the envelope that forms the pear is connected by the flexible tube to the container so that the envelope can be moved with a maximum degree of freedom only limited by the connection of the tube with the container.
Selon une forme de réalisation, l'enveloppe est pourvue d'un orifice de distribution. En variante, l'organe de distribution est en outre pourvu d'un tube d'expulsion, avantageusement souple, connecté à un orifice de distribution solidaire du récipient. Selon une forme de réalisation avantageuse et préférée, l'enveloppe forme bien entendu une poire écrasable. A la place de la poire, on peut prévoir un soufflet.According to one embodiment, the casing is provided with a dispensing orifice. Alternatively, the dispenser member is further provided with an expulsion tube, preferably flexible, connected to a dispensing orifice integral with the container. According to an advantageous and preferred embodiment, the envelope forms of course a crushable pear. In place of the pear, a bellows can be provided.
Selon un mode de réalisation simple, l'enveloppe souple comprend un clapet d'entrée, un clapet de sortie et un orifice de distribution. Dans ce cas, l'enveloppe souple sert de chambre de produit fluide et son écrasement a pour effet de mettre le produit fluide contenu dans l'enveloppe sous pression de sorte qu'il est refoulé à travers le clapet de sortie qui est forcé à l'état ouvert. Dans ce mode de réalisation, la pompe est littéralement réalisée par l'enveloppe souple. En variante, l'organe de distribution peut comprendre une pompe logée dans l'enveloppe.According to a simple embodiment, the flexible envelope comprises an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a dispensing orifice. In this case, the flexible envelope serves as a fluid chamber and its crushing has the effect of putting the fluid contained in the envelope under pressure so that it is forced through the outlet valve which is forced to open state. In this embodiment, the pump is literally made by the flexible envelope. Alternatively, the dispenser member may comprise a pump housed in the casing.
Selon une forme de réalisation pratique, la pompe comporte un corps définissant l'entrée et une tige d'actionnement mobile définissant la sortie, ladite tige d'actionnement faisant saillie hors du corps, la tige étant connectée à des moyens de transmission de force aptes à transformer la force de compression manuelle exercée sur l'enveloppe flexible en un déplacement de ladite tige dans ledit corps. Avantageusement, la force de compression manuelle est exercée dans une direction différente de la direction de déplacement de la tige, ces deux directions étant avantageusement sensiblement perpendiculaires l'une par rapport à l'autre. Selon un mode de réalisation pratique, les moyens de transmission comportent un système à genouillère comprenant un cadre de montage sur lequel le corps de la pompe est monté fixement, un étrier solidaire de la tige, l'étrier étant déplaçable par rapport au cadre, au moins une genouillère, et avantageusement deux, prenant appui d'une part sur le cadre et d'autre part sur l'étrier, la déformation de l'enveloppe engendrant l'actionnement de la genouillère, qui entraîne l'étrier à se déplacer par rapport au cadre, et ainsi à enfoncer la tige dans le corps. Avantageusement, le système de genouillère comprend deux genouillères, chaque genouillère comprenant au moins deux volets déplaçables en pivotement l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un point d'articulation.According to a practical embodiment, the pump comprises a body defining the inlet and a movable actuating rod defining the outlet, said actuating rod protruding out of the body, the rod being connected to suitable force transmission means to transform the strength of manual compression exerted on the flexible envelope in a movement of said rod in said body. Advantageously, the manual compression force is exerted in a direction different from the direction of movement of the rod, these two directions being advantageously substantially perpendicular to one another. According to a practical embodiment, the transmission means comprise a toggle system comprising a mounting frame on which the body of the pump is fixedly mounted, a stirrup integral with the rod, the stirrup being movable relative to the frame, the less a toggle joint, and advantageously two, bearing on the one hand on the frame and on the other hand on the stirrup, the deformation of the envelope generating the actuation of the toggle, which causes the stirrup to move by relative to the frame, and thus to push the rod into the body. Advantageously, the toggle system comprises two knee pads, each toggle comprising at least two flaps pivotally movable relative to each other about a pivot point.
La présente invention prévoit ainsi de loger ou de cacher une pompe classique à l'intérieur d'une poire écrasable qui va servir d'organe de commande pour actionner le système de genouillère qui permet d'actionner la pompe. A première vue, le distributeur de l'invention ressemble en tout point à un vaporisateur à poire d'antan. De plus, son actionnement est totalement identique, puisque l'utilisateur, en écrasant la poire, ne se rend même pas compte qu'elle contient une pompe. Ceci est également valable lorsque la poire sert de pompe directement. L'orifice de distribution peut être réalisé au niveau de l'enveloppe souple ou encore au niveau du récipient.The present invention thus provides for housing or hiding a conventional pump inside a crushable pear which will serve as a control member to actuate the toggle system that operates the pump. At first sight, the dispenser of the invention looks in every respect like a pear spray of yesteryear. In addition, its actuation is completely identical, since the user, crushing the pear, does not even realize that it contains a pump. This is also valid when the pear is used as a pump directly. The dispensing orifice may be made at the level of the flexible envelope or at the level of the container.
Dans ce dernier cas, il faut bien entendu prévoir un conduit d'expulsion qui relie en retour l'enveloppe souple au récipient. Ainsi, le récipient est relié à l'enveloppe souple par deux tubes distincts, à savoir un tube d'amenée et un tube d'expulsion. L'invention sera plus amplement décrite en référence aux dessins joints donnant à titre d'exemples non limitatifs plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention.In the latter case, it is of course necessary to provide an expulsion conduit which connects back the flexible envelope to the container. Thus, the container is connected to the flexible envelope by two separate tubes, namely a supply tube and an expulsion tube. The invention will be more fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings giving by way of non-limiting examples several embodiments of the invention.
Sur les figures : - la figure 1 est une vue en coupe transversale verticale à travers un distributeur selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, les figures 2 et 3 sont des vues en section transversale horizontale du distributeur de la figure 1 pour expliquer la structure et le fonctionnement du système de genouillère, la figure 4 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1 pour un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, et la figure 5 est une vue similaire aux figures 1 et 4 pour un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention. En référence aux figures 1 à 3, qui représentent un premier mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le distributeur de produit fluide comporte un récipient de produit fluide 1 et un organe de distribution O. Un tube d'amenée 24, de préférence réalisé en un matériau souple, relie et met en communication fluidique l'organe de distribution avec l'intérieur du récipient. L'organe de distribution est ainsi mobile par rapport au récipient, avec un degré de liberté uniquement limité par la longueur du tube.In the figures: FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a dispenser according to a first embodiment of the invention; FIGS. 2 and 3 are horizontal cross-sectional views of the dispenser of FIG. the structure and operation of the toggle system, FIG. 4 is a view similar to that of FIG. 1 for a second embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIGS. 1 and 4 for a third embodiment. embodiment of the invention. Referring to Figures 1 to 3, which show a first preferred embodiment of the invention, the fluid dispenser comprises a fluid container 1 and a dispensing member O. A feed tube 24, preferably made in a flexible material, connects and puts in fluid communication the dispenser member with the interior of the container. The dispensing member is thus movable relative to the container, with a degree of freedom only limited by the length of the tube.
Le récipient 1 comporte une paroi latérale 10 comprenant une extrémité inférieure obturée par un fond 11 et une extrémité supérieure pourvue d'un épaulement sensiblement radial 13 à partir duquel un col 12 s'étend vers le haut. Le col 12 forme une ouverture 14 faisant communiquer l'intérieur du réservoir avec le milieu extérieur ambiant. Le récipient 1 définit intérieurement un volume de stockage de produit fluide V8. Selon le mode de réalisation illustré, ce volume de stockage peut être défini ensemble par les parois internes du col, de l'épaulement, de la paroi latérale et du fond du récipient. Toutefois, ce volume pourrait également être défini par une poche souple introduite à l'intérieur du récipient par l'ouverture du col qui se déploierait pour occuper l'intérieur du récipient. Le récipient 1 peut donc faire office de réservoir en tant que tel ou de flacon d'habillage pour un réservoir à poche souple. La configuration d'un tel récipient peut être quelconque, telle que cubique, cylindrique, sphérique, parallélépipédique, etc, celle-ci n'étant pas limitative pour la mise en œuvre de la présente invention.The container 1 comprises a side wall 10 comprising a lower end closed by a bottom 11 and an upper end provided with a substantially radial shoulder 13 from which a neck 12 extends upwards. The neck 12 forms an opening 14 communicating the interior of the tank with the ambient external environment. The container 1 internally defines a fluid storage volume V 8 . According to the illustrated embodiment, this storage volume can be defined together by the internal walls of the neck, the shoulder, the side wall and the bottom of the container. However, this volume could also be defined by a flexible bag introduced into the container through the opening of the neck which would unfold to occupy the interior of the container. The container 1 can therefore serve as a tank as such or dressing bottle for a flexible bag reservoir. The configuration of such a container can be any, such as cubic, cylindrical, spherical, parallelepipedic, etc., the latter not being limiting for the implementation of the present invention.
Par ailleurs, l'ouverture 14 définie par le col du récipient peut être obturée par un bouchon 120, avantageusement réalisée en un matériau élastomérique ou caoutchouteux. Tel que représenté sur les figures 1, 2 et 3, un tel bouchon peut venir se plaquer en prise étanche contre la paroi interne du col du récipient et prendre appui sur le bord supérieur dudit col. Le bouchon 120 est alors traversé par un orifice, par exemple ménagé de façon sensiblement centrale, apte à recevoir et à retenir le tube d'amenée 24 en prise serrante pour le maintenir sensiblement stationnaire relativement au récipient. Le tube 24 peut s'étendre dans le récipient en formant une partie de prélèvement ou tube-plongeur 242. La réalisation du bouchon 120 en un matériau élastomérique ou caoutchouteux assure un serrage radial efficace sur ledit tube d'amenée. En outre, un capot de recouvrement 121 surmontant le col du récipient, peut être prévu. Dans ce cas, le capot comporte également un orifice à travers lequel le tube d'amenée 24 peut être inséré pour que ce dernier se connecte à l'organe de distribution. Outre son but esthétique, ce capot permet aussi d'orienter le tube d'amenée. De plus, ce capot peut également contribuer au maintien en position stationnaire du tube 24 relativement au récipient 1. Tel qu'il sera expliqué dans la suite de cette description, le capot 7 peut également incorporer une ouverture au niveau de laquelle un système d'expulsion de produit fluide pourra être prévu. L'organe de distribution O comporte une pompe 2 et une enveloppe d'actionnement flexible 6. Selon la présente invention, la pompe 2, dont un mode de réalisation particulier va être décrit par la suite, est positionné totalement à l'extérieur du récipient 1, d'où un volume de stockage de produit fluide maximal conservé. En outre, cette pompe 2 est logée au moins partiellement, et de préférence totalement, dans l'enveloppe d'actionnement 6 de manière à la dissimuler et à faciliter son actionnement.Furthermore, the opening 14 defined by the neck of the container may be closed by a plug 120, advantageously made of an elastomeric or rubbery material. As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, such a cap can be pressed in sealing engagement against the inner wall of the neck of the container and bear on the upper edge of said neck. The plug 120 is then traversed by an orifice, for example arranged substantially centrally, adapted to receive and retain the supply tube 24 in tight engagement to maintain it substantially stationary relative to the container. The tube 24 can extend into the container forming a sampling portion or dip tube 242. The embodiment of the plug 120 of an elastomeric or rubbery material provides effective radial clamping on said feed tube. In addition, a cover cap 121 overlying the neck of the container may be provided. In this case, the cover also comprises an orifice through which the feed tube 24 can be inserted so that the latter connects to the dispensing member. In addition to its aesthetic purpose, this hood also allows to orient the supply tube. In addition, this cover can also contribute to maintaining stationary position of the tube 24 relative to the container 1. As will be explained in the following description, the cover 7 may also incorporate an opening at which a system of expulsion of fluid product may be provided. The dispensing member O comprises a pump 2 and a flexible operating envelope 6. According to the present invention, the pump 2, a particular embodiment of which will be described later, is positioned completely outside the container. 1, hence a maximum fluid storage volume preserved. In addition, this pump 2 is housed at least partially, and preferably completely, in the actuating envelope 6 so as to conceal and facilitate its actuation.
La pompe comporte de façon traditionnelle un corps creux sensiblement cylindrique 20 comprenant une extrémité inférieure ouverte 21 et une extrémité supérieure ouverte 22. L'extrémité inférieure 21 est pourvu d'un clapet d'entrée et forme un manchon de raccordement apte à recevoir de manière étanche une partie de connexion 241 formée par le tube d'amenée 24. Une tige d'actionnement 23 définissant généralement intérieurement un conduit de sortie de produit fluide est introduite dans le corps 20 à travers l'ouverture définie par l'extrémité supérieure 22. Cette tige d'actionnementThe pump conventionally comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow body 20 comprising an open lower end 21 and an open upper end 22. The lower end 21 is provided with an inlet valve and forms a connecting sleeve adapted to receive sealing a connecting portion 241 formed by the feed tube 24. An actuating rod 23 generally defining a fluid product outlet pipe internally is introduced into the body 20 through the opening defined by the upper end 22. This actuating rod
23 est généralement reliée, éventuellement de façon monobloc, à une lèvre de coulissement souple (non représentée) apte à établir un contact de coulissement étanche avec la paroi interne du corps 20. Cette lèvre définit ainsi, ensemble avec le corps 20, une chambre de dosage de distribution de produit fluide dotée d'un clapet de sortie. Ainsi, le déplacement de la tige d'actionnement à l'intérieur du corps de pompe engendrera des variations de volume de cette chambre, alors responsables de phases d'aspiration de produit fluide à travers le manchon de raccordement et d'éjection de produit fluide à travers le conduit de sortie. Le mode de sollicitation de la tige d'actionnement 23 sera expliqué dans la suite de cette description.23 is generally connected, optionally integrally, to a flexible sliding lip (not shown) adapted to establish a sealing sliding contact with the inner wall of the body 20. This lip thus defines, together with the body 20, a chamber of fluid dispensing dosage with outlet valve. Thus, the displacement of the actuating rod inside the pump body will generate volume variations of this chamber, thus responsible for the fluid suction phases through the connecting sleeve and fluid ejection through the outlet duct. The mode of solicitation of the actuating rod 23 will be explained later in this description.
Tel que visible sur les figures 1 à 3, un tube d'éjection 25 est placé en communication fluidique avec le conduit de sortie défini par la tige d'actionnement 23. Pour ce faire, le tube d'éjection 25 peut être placé en communication fluidique directe avec le conduit de sortie de la tige 23, par exemple suite à un montage par emmanchement du tube 230 sur la tige 23. Autrement, tel que représenté sur les figures 1 et 3, le tube 25 et la tige 23 peuvent être mis en communication fluidique de façon indirecte, en interposant une pièce de liaison 30 établissant une connexion fluidique entre ces deux éléments.As can be seen in FIGS. 1 to 3, an ejection tube 25 is placed in fluid communication with the outlet duct defined by the actuating rod 23. To do this, the ejection tube 25 can be placed in communication direct fluidic with the outlet duct of the rod 23, by For example, as a result of fitting the tube 230 onto the rod 23. Otherwise, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the tube 25 and the rod 23 may be placed in fluid communication indirectly, by interposing a connecting piece. Establishing a fluid connection between these two elements.
Plus précisément, la pièce de liaison 30, illustrée sur la figure 3, fait partie d'un étrier 3 en forme de U, comprenant une barre sensiblement horizontale (formant la pièce de liaison) à partir de laquelle s'étendent, avantageusement de façon sensiblement parallèle, deux branches latérales 31. L'extrémité respective de ces deux branches latérales 31 est avantageusement prolongée par un patin de coulissement 32 s' étendant avantageusement radialement vers l'extérieur.More specifically, the connecting piece 30, illustrated in FIG. 3, forms part of a U-shaped stirrup 3, comprising a substantially horizontal bar (forming the connecting piece) from which, advantageously, substantially parallel, two lateral branches 31. The respective end of these two lateral branches 31 is advantageously extended by a sliding shoe 32 extending preferably radially outwardly.
Dans l'exemple représenté, la barre transversale 30 intègre de façon sensiblement centrale la pièce de liaison. Cette barre transversale comprend donc un premier logement adapté à recevoir en prise fixante l'extrémité supérieure de la tige d'actionnement et un second logement adapté à recevoir en prise fixante une extrémité dudit tube d'éjection.In the example shown, the transverse bar 30 substantially integrates the connecting piece. This transverse bar therefore comprises a first housing adapted to receive in fixed engagement the upper end of the actuating rod and a second housing adapted to receive in fixed engagement an end of said ejection tube.
Les deux branches latérales 31 se positionnent de part et d'autre du corps 20 de la pompe. Avantageusement, ces branches, ou l'une d'entre elles, servent à l'ancrage de moyens de transmission de force 5 dont la structure et le fonctionnement seront ci-après décrits.The two lateral branches 31 are positioned on either side of the body 20 of the pump. Advantageously, these branches, or one of them, serve to anchor force transmission means 5 whose structure and operation will be described below.
Les patins de coulissement 32 peuvent également être utilisés pour l'ancrage des moyens de transmission de force 5. Ces patins de coulissement coopèrent avec un cadre de montage 4 d'une manière qui sera exposée dans la suite de cette description.The sliding shoes 32 can also be used for anchoring the force transmission means 5. These sliding shoes cooperate with a mounting frame 4 in a manner that will be explained in the following description.
La pompe 2 est avantageusement placée dans le cadre de montage 4. Ce cadre de montage peut présenter toute configuration bidimensionnelle ou tridimensionnelle appropriée, telle qu'une configuration rectangulaire, parallélépipédique, elliptique etc. Selon l'exemple de réalisation représenté sur les figures, ce cadre présente une configuration globale parallélépipédique et comporte ainsi deux longueurs 40, 41 reliées ensemble par deux largeurs 42, 43.The pump 2 is advantageously placed in the mounting frame 4. This mounting frame can have any appropriate two-dimensional or three-dimensional configuration, such as a rectangular, parallelepipedic, elliptical, etc. configuration. According to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, this frame has a parallelepipedal overall configuration and thus comprises two lengths 40, 41 connected together by two widths 42, 43.
Les deux largeurs 42, 43 comportent des ouvertures traversantes respectivement 420 et 430 à travers lesquelles s'étendent respectivement le tube d'éjection 25 et le corps 20.The two widths 42, 43 have through apertures 420 and 430 respectively through which the ejection tube 25 and the body 20 respectively extend.
Les deux longueurs 40, 41 du cadre comprennent respectivement une paroi interne 400, 410 définissant une surface de guidage adaptée à guider l'étrier 3 axialement relativement au cadre de montage tel qu'il sera expliqué par la suite. Autrement, en tant que variante de réalisation, une rainure pourrait être ménagée dans l'épaisseur d'au moins une des deux longueurs du cadre 40, 41 de manière à former un rail de guidage adapté à assurer ce guidage axial de l'étrier 3 relativement au cadre de montage.The two lengths 40, 41 of the frame respectively comprise an inner wall 400, 410 defining a guide surface adapted to guide the stirrup 3 axially relative to the mounting frame as will be explained later. Otherwise, as an alternative embodiment, a groove could be formed in the thickness of at least one of the two lengths of the frame 40, 41 so as to form a guide rail adapted to provide this axial guide of the stirrup 3 relative to the mounting frame.
En outre, ce cadre de montage comporte avantageusement un axe de montage 421 s' étendant dans la largeur du cadre. Par exemple, cet axe de montage peut être prévu comme s' étendant parallèlement et à étroite proximité de la largeur 42.In addition, this mounting frame advantageously comprises a mounting axis 421 extending in the width of the frame. For example, this mounting pin may be provided as extending parallel and in close proximity to the width 42.
Les moyens de transmission de force 5 comportent dans l'exemple représenté un système à genouillère. Ce système comporte deux genouillères s' étendant avantageusement de part et d'autre du cadre de montage 4.The force transmission means 5 comprise in the example shown a toggle system. This system comprises two kneepads extending advantageously on either side of the mounting frame 4.
Chaque genouillère comporte dans cet exemple deux volets 50, 51 déplaçables en pivotement l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un point d'articulation 52.Each knee joint comprises in this example two flaps 50, 51 pivotally movable relative to each other about a pivot point 52.
Le volet 50 comporte une première extrémité solidarisée à l'axe de montage 421 et une seconde extrémité coopérant avec une extrémité correspondante du volet 51 pour définir l'axe de pivotement 52. L'autre extrémité du volet 51 est quant à elle connectée à l'étrier 3, par exemple au niveau des branches latérales 31 ou au niveau des patins de coulissement 32. Ainsi, la / les genouillère(s) constitutive(s) des moyens de transmission de force 5 peut/ peuvent être déplacée(s) en pivotement relativement à l'axe d'articulation 52 entre une position de repos (configuration ployée de la genouillère) et une position d'actionnement (configuration déployée de la genouillère). Ainsi, dans un exemple de réalisation préféré de système de distribution, la pompe 2, l'étrier 3, le cadre de montage 4 et l'organe de transmission de force 5 sont confinés au moins partiellement et de préférence entièrement dans l'enveloppe d'actionnement flexible 6, qui peut avoir la forme d'une poire écrasable d'un soufflet, ou de n'importe quel élément au moins partiellement élastiquement déformable. Autrement dit, l'enveloppe 6 définit un espace interne recevant les éléments précités constitutifs de l'organe de distribution. Cette enveloppe peut être déformée, écrasée ou comprimée par un appui manuel exercé sur la paroi externe de l'enveloppe à hauteur de l'/des axe(s) d'articulation du système à genouillère. Une telle compression radiale ou latérale de l'enveloppe engendre alors un déploiement de la/ des genouillère(s) qui se déplace(nt) d'une position de repos vers une position d'actionnement. Un tel déplacement entraîne alors un coulissement de la surface de coulissement des patins 31 contre les parois internes de guidage 400, 410 du cadre de montage. Autrement, tel que précisé précédemment, ce guidage axial de l'étrier 3 pourrait résulter de la coopération entre un ergot prévu sur les patins 32 avec un rail de guidage ménagé dans l'épaisseur d'au moins une longueur du cadre de montage 4. Le déplacement de l'étrier 3 entraîne alors un enfoncement axial de la tige d'actionnement 23 dans le corps 20 de la pompe. Un tel enfoncement a alors pour effet d'expulser le produit fluide contenu dans la chambre de dosageThe flap 50 has a first end secured to the mounting pin 421 and a second end cooperating with a corresponding end of the flap 51 to define the pivot axis 52. The other end of the flap 51 is connected to the yoke 3, for example at the lateral branches 31 or at the level of sliding shoes 32. Thus, the toggle (s) constituting (s) means of transmission of The force 5 can / can be pivotally displaced relative to the hinge pin 52 between a rest position (folded configuration of the toggle joint) and an actuating position (deployed configuration of the toggle joint). Thus, in a preferred embodiment of a dispensing system, the pump 2, the stirrup 3, the mounting frame 4 and the force-transmitting member 5 are at least partially confined and preferably completely enclosed in the casing. flexible actuation 6, which may be in the form of a squeezable pear of a bellows, or any at least partially elastically deformable element. In other words, the envelope 6 defines an internal space receiving the aforementioned constituent elements of the dispensing member. This envelope can be deformed, crushed or compressed by a manual support exerted on the outer wall of the casing at the height / axis (s) of articulation of the toggle system. Such radial or lateral compression of the envelope then causes deployment of the toggle (s) which moves (s) from a rest position to an actuating position. Such displacement then causes sliding of the sliding surface of the pads 31 against the inner guide walls 400, 410 of the mounting frame. Otherwise, as specified above, this axial guidance of the stirrup 3 could result from the cooperation between a lug provided on the pads 32 with a guide rail formed in the thickness of at least one length of the mounting frame 4. The displacement of the stirrup 3 then causes an axial depression of the actuating rod 23 in the body 20 of the pump. Such depressing then has the effect of expelling the fluid contained in the metering chamber
(dû au caractère incompressible du liquide). Le produit fluide expulsé à travers le conduit de sortie défini par la tige d'actionnement 23 s'écoule dans le tube d'éjection 25. Dans ce mode de réalisation avantageux, l'actionnement de l'enveloppe flexible 6 est ainsi exercé dans une direction différente de la direction de déplacement de la tige d'actionnement 23. Ces deux directions sont avantageusement sensiblement perpendiculaires l'une par rapport à l'autre. Un tel mode de réalisation assure un confort d'actionnement pour l'utilisateur. Ensuite, le fluide circulant dans le tube d'éjection 230 débouche au niveau d'un orifice de distribution 71. Cet orifice 71 peut par exemple être formé par un gicleur 70 qui fait partie d'une tête de distribution 7, avantageusement pourvu d'un système de tourbillonnement. Ce système assure ainsi une distribution de produit fluide sous forme pulvérisée.(due to the incompressible nature of the liquid). The fluid product expelled through the outlet duct defined by the actuating rod 23 flows into the ejection tube 25. In this advantageous embodiment, the actuation of the flexible envelope 6 is thus exerted in a different direction of the direction of movement of the actuating rod 23. These two directions are preferably substantially perpendicular to each other. Such an embodiment provides operator comfort for the user. Then, the fluid flowing in the ejection tube 230 opens at a dispensing orifice 71. This orifice 71 may for example be formed by a nozzle 70 which is part of a dispensing head 7, advantageously provided with a swirl system. This system thus ensures a distribution of fluid product in pulverized form.
Dans le premier mode de réalisation, représenté sur les figures 1, 2 et 3, le tube d'éjection 25 s'étend tout d'abord à l'intérieur de l'enveloppe (à la sortie de la tige d'actionnement). Ensuite, le tube sort de l'enveloppe pour venir se connecter à la tête 7, avantageusement prévue dans une jupe latérale du capot de recouvrement 121. Dans un but esthétique et protecteur, les parties 243 et 253 du tube d'amenée 24 et du tube d'éjection 25 qui s'étendent entre l'enveloppe 6 et le capot de recouvrement 7 peuvent être recouvertes par une gaine d'habillage 8, de préférence souple.In the first embodiment, shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, the ejection tube 25 extends first inside the casing (at the output of the actuating rod). Then, the tube leaves the envelope to connect to the head 7, advantageously provided in a side skirt of the cover cap 121. For aesthetic and protective purpose, the portions 243 and 253 of the feed tube 24 and the ejection tube 25 which extend between the envelope 6 and the cover cap 7 may be covered by a covering sheath 8, preferably flexible.
Dans un second mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 4, le tube d'éjection 230 peut être relié à une tête de distribution 7 encastrée dans la paroi de la l'enveloppe 6'. Avantageusement, le tube d'éjection 230 et la tête 7 s'étendent alors dans l'axe défini par la tige d'actionnement 23. Dans ce mode de réalisation, à la fois l'actionnement de la pompe et l'expulsion de produit fluide se font au niveau de l'enveloppe 6'. Il est à noter que le tube d'éjection 230 présente bien entendu une longueur beaucoup plus courte dans ce second mode de réalisation par rapport au tube 25 mis en œuvre dans le premier mode de réalisation. Dans ce second mode de réalisation, l'organe de distribution O' n'est relié au récipient que par le tube 24. En prévoyant une longueur de tube suffisante, il est possible de laisser le récipient en place, alors que l'on écrase la poire. Le récipient peut même être fixé sur un support. Une fois le produit fluide expulsé, l'utilisateur relâchera alors la pression exercée sur l'enveloppe d'actionnement. Ce relâchement aura alors pour effet de ramener en position de repos le système à genouillère. La remontée de la tige créera alors une dépression à l'intérieur du corps creux à l'origine d'un afflux de produit fluide acheminé par le tube d'amenée 24 dans la chambre de dosage reconstituée. A ce stade, la pompe 2 pourra de nouveau être actionnée pour distribuer la prochaine dose de produit fluide contenu dans la chambre de dosage.In a second embodiment shown in Figure 4, the ejection tube 230 may be connected to a distribution head 7 embedded in the wall of the casing 6 '. Advantageously, the ejection tube 230 and the head 7 then extend in the axis defined by the actuating rod 23. In this embodiment, both the actuation of the pump and the expulsion of product fluid are at the level of the envelope 6 '. It should be noted that the ejection tube 230 of course has a much shorter length in this second embodiment with respect to the tube 25 implemented in the first embodiment. In this second embodiment, the dispensing member O 'is connected to the container only by the tube 24. By providing a sufficient length of tube, it is possible to leave the container in place, while it crushes the pear. The container can even be fixed on a support. Once the fluid product expelled, the user will then release the pressure exerted on the actuating envelope. This release will then have the effect of bringing back into the rest position the toggle system. The rise of the rod will then create a depression inside the hollow body causing an influx of fluid produced by the supply tube 24 in the reconstituted metering chamber. At this stage, the pump 2 can again be actuated to dispense the next dose of fluid contained in the metering chamber.
Dans les deux modes de réalisation des figures 1 à 4, on se sert de la poire 6 pour y dissimuler une pompe conventionnelle. La poire n'est donc pas en contact direct du produit fluide : elle est au contraire remplie par la pompe, le cadre, l'étrier, le système de genouillère et de l'air. La poire n'a même pas besoin d'être étanche : elle peut comporter des ouvertures ou des fentes. Bien entendu, le distributeur présente un aspect général similaire à celui d'un vaporisateur à poire d'antan, dans lequel la poire servait de chasse d'air. En appuyant sur la poire, on mettait de l'air sous pression, qui était ainsi refoulé vers le récipient.In both embodiments of Figures 1 to 4, the bulb 6 is used to conceal a conventional pump. The pear is therefore not in direct contact with the fluid product: it is instead filled by the pump, the frame, the stirrup, the toggle system and air. The pear does not even need to be waterproof: it can have openings or slots. Of course, the dispenser has a general appearance similar to that of a pear pump of yesteryear, in which the pear served as a flush of air. By pressing the pear, pressurized air was applied, which was thus pushed back to the container.
Cette même conception est mise en œuvre dans le distributeur de la figure 5, dans lequel on se sert de la poire 6", non pas pour mettre de l'air sous pression, mais du produit fluide. L'organe de distribution O" ne dissimule pas de pompe, mais forme par elle-même une pompe dotée d'un clapet d'entrée 61 et d'un clapet de sortie 62. L'enveloppe 6" sert de chambre de pompe écrasable. L'orifice de distribution 71 est formé sur la poire, mais il peut également être formé sur le récipient, comme dans le second mode de réalisation de la figure 4.This same design is implemented in the dispenser of FIG. 5, in which the bulb 6 "is used, not for putting air under pressure, but for the fluid product. It does not conceal a pump, but itself forms a pump with an inlet valve 61 and an outlet valve 62. The envelope 6 "serves as a crushable pump chamber. formed on the pear, but it can also be formed on the container, as in the second embodiment of Figure 4.
Bien que la présente invention ait été décrite en référence à des modes de réalisation particuliers de celle-ci, il est entendu qu'elle n'est pas limitée par ces modes de réalisation. Au contraire, un homme du métier peut y apporter toute modification sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention tel que défini par les revendications annexées. Although the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments thereof, it is understood that it is not limited by these embodiments. On the contrary, a person skilled in the art can make any modification without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

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1.- Distributeur de produit fluide, tel qu'un parfum, comprenant :1. A fluid dispenser, such as a perfume, comprising:
- un récipient de produit fluide (1),a container of fluid product (1),
- un organe de distribution actionnable (O ; O' ; O") apte à prélever et à distribuer des doses de produit fluide, et - un tube d'amenée (24) reliant le récipient à l'organe de distribution, caractérisé en ce que :an actuatable dispensing member (O; O '; O ") capable of taking and dispensing doses of fluid, and - a delivery tube (24) connecting the container to the dispensing member, characterized in that than :
- l'organe de distribution comprend une enveloppe souple déformable (6 ; 6' ; 6"), l'organe de distribution étant actionnable par déformation de l'enveloppe, et - l'organe de distribution est mobile, en utilisation, par rapport au récipient.the dispensing member comprises a deformable flexible envelope (6; 6 '; 6 "), the dispensing member being actuable by deformation of the envelope, and - the dispensing member is movable, in use, in relation to to the container.
2.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le tube d'amenée (24) est souple.2. A fluid dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the feed tube (24) is flexible.
3.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'organe de distribution (O' ; O") n'est relié au réservoir que par le tube (24).3. Fluid dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dispensing member (O '; O ") is connected to the reservoir by the tube (24).
4.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel l'enveloppe (6' ; 6") est pourvue d'un orifice de distribution (71).4. Fluid dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the casing (6 '; 6 ") is provided with a dispensing orifice (71).
5.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'organe de distribution (O) est en outre pourvu d'un tube d'expulsion (25), avantageusement souple, connecté à un orifice de distribution (71) solidaire du récipient. 5. A fluid dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dispensing member (O) is further provided with an expulsion tube (25), preferably flexible, connected to a dispensing orifice (71). ) integral with the container.
6.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'enveloppe souple forme une poire écrasable.6. Fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible envelope forms a crushable pear.
7.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'enveloppe souple (6") comprend un clapet d'entrée (61), un clapet de sortie (62) et un orifice de distribution (71).7. A fluid dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible envelope (6 ") comprises an inlet valve (61), an outlet valve (62) and a dispensing orifice (71). ).
8.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel l'organe de distribution (O ; O') comprend une pompe (2) logée dans l'enveloppe (6 ; 6').8. Fluid dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the dispensing member (O; O ') comprises a pump (2) housed in the casing (6; 6').
9.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 8, dans lequel la pompe (2) comporte un corps (20) définissant l'entrée (21) et une tige d'actionnement mobile (23) définissant la sortie, ladite tige d'actionnement (23) faisant saillie hors du corps (20), la tige étant connectée à des moyens de transmission de force (5) aptes à transformer la force de compression manuelle exercée sur l'enveloppe flexible (6 ; 6') en un déplacement de ladite tige dans ledit corps (20).9. A fluid dispenser according to claim 8, wherein the pump (2) comprises a body (20) defining the inlet (21) and a movable actuating rod (23) defining the outlet, said rod actuation (23) protruding from the body (20), the rod being connected to force transmission means (5) capable of transforming the manual compression force exerted on the flexible envelope (6; 6 ') into a displacement said rod in said body (20).
10.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 9, dans lequel la force de compression manuelle est exercée dans une direction différente de la direction de déplacement de la tige, ces deux directions étant avantageusement sensiblement perpendiculaires l'une par rapport à l'autre. 10. A fluid dispenser according to claim 9, wherein the manual compression force is exerted in a direction different from the direction of movement of the rod, these two directions being advantageously substantially perpendicular to each other. .
11.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 9 ou 10, dans lequel les moyens de transmission (5) comportent un système à genouillère comprenant :11. A fluid dispenser according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the transmission means (5) comprise a toggle system comprising:
- un cadre de montage (4) sur lequel le corps (20) de la pompe est monté fixement,a mounting frame (4) on which the body (20) of the pump is fixedly mounted,
- un étrier (3) solidaire de la tige (23), l'étrier étant déplaçable par rapport au cadre,a stirrup (3) integral with the rod (23), the stirrup being movable relative to the frame,
- au moins une genouillère (50, 51), et avantageusement deux, prenant appui d'une part sur le cadre et d'autre part sur l'étrier, la déformation de l'enveloppe engendrant l'actionnement de la genouillère, qui entraîne l'étrier à se déplacer par rapport au cadre, et ainsi à enfoncer la tige dans le corps.at least one toggle joint (50, 51), and advantageously two, bearing on the one hand on the frame and on the other hand on the stirrup, the deformation of the envelope generating the actuation of the toggle joint, which causes the stirrup to move relative to the frame, and thus to push the rod into the body.
12.- Distributeur de produit fluide selon la revendication 11, dans lequel le système de genouillère comprend deux genouillères, chaque genouillère comprenant au moins deux volets (50, 51) déplaçables en pivotement l'un par rapport à l'autre autour d'un point d'articulation (52). 12. A fluid dispenser according to claim 11, wherein the toggle system comprises two knee pads, each toggle comprising at least two flaps (50, 51) pivotally movable relative to each other around a hinge point (52).
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