EP2091832A1 - Dispensing head with hinged cap - Google Patents

Dispensing head with hinged cap

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EP2091832A1
EP2091832A1 EP07822392A EP07822392A EP2091832A1 EP 2091832 A1 EP2091832 A1 EP 2091832A1 EP 07822392 A EP07822392 A EP 07822392A EP 07822392 A EP07822392 A EP 07822392A EP 2091832 A1 EP2091832 A1 EP 2091832A1
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dispensing head
cap
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hinge cap
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Hans Peter Lilienthal
Hervé BODET
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Lindal France SAS
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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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/02—Body construction
    • B65D35/12—Connections between body and closure-receiving bush
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0809—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0804—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures integrally formed with the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0833—Hinges without elastic bias
    • B65D47/0838—Hinges without elastic bias located at an edge of the base element

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a dispenser head for sealing a container, in particular a tube or a bottle, provided with an outlet orifice and a hinged cap for closing off the orifice of the dispensing head, the dispensing head and the cap. hinge forming a single piece.
  • Such dispensing heads are commonly used in the field of cosmetics and parapharmacy. It is thus possible to open the tube with the hand holding the tube or the bottle by rotating the cap, without the need to unscrew a part that can be easily misplaced.
  • the dispensing head and the hinge cap are injected together in the same mold.
  • the set is made in the same material and with the same color. However, it may sometimes be useful to make the hinge cap of another color or in a material other than the dispensing head.
  • the object of the invention is to make it possible to manufacture a dispensing head provided with a hinge cap, these two elements forming a single piece, which makes it possible to use materials of different colors and / or compositions for the production. dispensing head and for the hinge cap.
  • the hinge cap is overmolded on the dispensing head.
  • the hinge cap manufactures in a first step the dispenser head and then overmold on the dispensing head the hinge cap. It is thus possible to use materials of different colors for each of the two elements.
  • anchoring means to secure the hinge cap to the dispensing head. It is thus possible to produce the dispensing head in a first material by providing first anchoring means and then overmolding the hinge cap in a material incompatible with that of the dispensing head, the second material being engaged in the first anchoring means to form together the anchoring means.
  • the dispenser head prefferably to carry first anchoring means, preferably a groove, and the hinged cap of the second anchoring means, preferably a tongue penetrating into the groove, or conversely.
  • first anchoring means preferably a groove
  • the hinged cap of the second anchoring means preferably a tongue penetrating into the groove, or conversely.
  • the anchoring means in the form of hooks.
  • the dispensing head may be welded to the receptacle it is to seal, for example a flexible tube, or may be fixed on it by means of fastening means such as threads or snap-fastening means, for example to close a bottle .
  • the hinge cap and the dispensing head may be made of the same material in the same color or in different colors, or in different materials having the same color or different colors, these materials being compatible or incompatible with each other.
  • a barrier in the distributor head and / or in the hinged cap for example in the form of an insert. odor and / or gas tight.
  • the dispensing head prefferably with a removable and / or perforable lid to close its orifice.
  • sealing means on the dispensing head and / or on the hinge cap to ensure the tightness of the container when the hinge cap is closed.
  • hinge cap To allow easy opening of the hinge cap, it is preferable to provide means to facilitate the opening of the cap with a finger, in particular in the form of a cap. To prevent the hinge cap from interfering with the sampling and to facilitate its opening, it is advisable to provide means for moving the hinge cap in a large opening position and / or in the closed position, or in a position close to those when the hinged cap is not subjected to any external force.
  • the dispensing head has radial shoulders inclined with respect to a radial plane at an angle of between 5 ° and 45 °, preferably at an angle of 15 °. °.
  • its top wall is slightly inclined to avoid the appearance of right angles or acute can hold the product.
  • EVOH ethylene-vinyl alcohol
  • Orgaloy® blend of polyamide and polypropylene
  • PP polypropylene
  • HDPE polyethylene high density
  • LDPE low density polyethylene
  • Figure 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of a dispensing head according to the invention, the cap being in the closed position;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view of the tube of Figure 1, the cap being in the open position;
  • Figure 3 an enlarged view of detail B of Figures 1 and 2;
  • Figure 4 an enlarged view of the detail C of Figure 1
  • Figure 5 an enlarged view of detail D of Figure 1;
  • Figure 6 detail of Figure 2 showing the angle ( ⁇ );
  • Figure 7 is a perspective sectional view of a second embodiment of the dispensing head according to the invention.
  • Figure 8 enlargement of Figure 7 at the hinge.
  • the dispensing head (3, 103) of the invention is provided with a cap (4, 104) attached to the dispensing head by a hinge (41, 141).
  • the hinge is made in the form of two film hinges (41) while in the second embodiment, it is a butterfly hinge (141).
  • the hinges are dimensioned so that, without external constraints, the cap (4, 104) tends to be placed in a position close to the closed position of Figure 1, or in the wide open position of Figure 2 as soon as it has passed a certain opening angle.
  • the cap (4, 104) is provided with a cap (42, 142) to facilitate its opening. It would also be possible to provide a withdrawal in the wall of the distribution chamber (32, 132) to give a grip on the cap (4, 104).
  • the cap (4, 104) is overmolded on the head (3, 103). It is possible to use for the head and the cap either identical or at least compatible materials or non-compatible materials.
  • the overmolding has the advantage of allowing the use of different materials and / or different colors for the dispensing head and for the cap. In all cases, the dispensing head (3, 103) and the cap (4, 104) together form a single piece.
  • the materials used for the dispensing head (3) and the cap (4) are identical or compatible, overmolding is sufficient to ensure cohesion and adhesion of the two elements.
  • the second material is welded on the first at the interface. This is the case for the first embodiment.
  • PP and EVOH are, for example, compatible materials.
  • these anchoring means ensure the mechanical attachment of the cap on the head.
  • these anchoring means are constituted by first anchoring means (138) located on the head (103) and having the shape of a groove made in the head during its manufacture.
  • This groove (138) in the form of a circular arc preferably extends over the entire length of the hinge (141).
  • the material of the cap penetrates into this groove (138) forming a tongue (144) constituting the second anchoring means.
  • the headdress is finds it taken in vices in the groove (138) by its tongue (144) and can not get out.
  • the anchoring means in the form of hooks.
  • the groove (138) / tongue (144) of the example of FIG. 8 may be completed by radial holes made in the outer wall of the groove (138).
  • the second material When overmolding the cap, the second material will penetrate not only into the groove (138) but also into these holes.
  • the cylinders of the second material define hooks that penetrate the holes made in the first material.
  • the hinge is placed on the side of the cap (104). It goes without saying that it is also possible to place it on the side of the dispensing head (103). Similarly, the groove (138) can be placed on the cap and the tongue (144) on the head.
  • Incompatible or at least insufficiently compatible materials include PP and PE. Now it is interesting to manufacture the PE head to allow for example its welding on the skirt of a flexible tube also in PE and to manufacture the PP cap to obtain a more rigid object. Although it is possible at current working temperatures to obtain a certain adhesion of the PP on the PE, it is generally not sufficient to ensure a sufficiently solid attachment of the PP cap on the PE head. The cap may be quickly torn off if anchoring means are not provided.
  • a mold is used corresponding to the shape of the dispenser head / hinge cap assembly.
  • a core closes the passage between the two elements corresponding to the hinge. If anchoring means are provided, this core ensures the formation of the first anchoring means on the head. Once the head made and already partially cooled, the core is removed and the cap is overmolded.
  • the dispensing head (3, 103) can be fixed by welding on the skirt (2) of a flexible tube (1). It may be used for this induction welding means or ultrasound or any other suitable method known to those skilled in the art.
  • the welding is performed between the upper edge of the skirt (2) and the flange (31, 131) of the dispensing head (3, 103).
  • the collar (31, 131) has a shoulder (37) whose height substantially corresponds to the thickness of the wall of the skirt (2).
  • the head (3, 103) comprises a flange (31, 131), a distribution chamber (32, 132), cylindrical or slightly frustoconical, possibly reinforced by ribs (33) and ends in its summit part by a wall ( 34, 134) having an orifice (35, 135) through which the contents of the container can exit.
  • this top wall (34, 134) is slightly inclined relative to the radial plane of an angle ( ⁇ ) comprised for example between 5 ° and 45 °, here 15 °.
  • the seal is provided by an outer seal (43) placed in the bottom of the cap (4) and encircling the axial edge (36) of the orifice from the outside ( 35).
  • This outer seal is particularly well suited for pasty products such as toothpastes.
  • the outer seal is replaced by a cylindrical wall (143) which penetrates virtually without play in the orifice (135).
  • a PBT or EVOH barrier may be provided.
  • the head and the cap will then have at least one layer of this barrier material.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing head (103) for closing a vessel, mainly a tube or a vial, that comprises an outlet opening (135) and a hinged cap (104) for closing the opening (135) of the dispensing head, wherein the dispensing head (103) and the hinged cap (104) are made of a single piece. According to the invention, the hinged cap (104) is moulded over the dispensing head (103). In order to ensure the anchoring of the cap (104) onto the head (103) even when the materials are not compatible, anchoring means (138, 144) can also be provided.

Description

Description Description
Tête distributrice avec coiffe charnièreDistributor head with hinged cover
L'invention concerne une tête distributrice pour obturer un récipient, notamment un tube ou un flacon, munie d'un orifice de sortie et d'une coiffe charnière permettant d'obturer l'orifice de la tête distributrice, la tête distributrice et la coiffe charnière formant une pièce d'un seul tenant.The invention relates to a dispenser head for sealing a container, in particular a tube or a bottle, provided with an outlet orifice and a hinged cap for closing off the orifice of the dispensing head, the dispensing head and the cap. hinge forming a single piece.
De telles têtes distributrices sont couramment utilisées dans le domaine de la cosmétique et de la parapharmacie. Il est ainsi possible d'ouvrir le tube avec la main qui tient le tube ou le flacon en faisant pivoter la coiffe, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de dévisser une pièce qui peut être facilement égarée.Such dispensing heads are commonly used in the field of cosmetics and parapharmacy. It is thus possible to open the tube with the hand holding the tube or the bottle by rotating the cap, without the need to unscrew a part that can be easily misplaced.
On connaît de telles têtes distributrices en une pièce des documentsSuch dispensing heads are known in one piece of documents
EP 1 162 154 A1 , US 5 036 889 A et FR 2 731 983 A1. La tête distributrice et la coiffe charnière sont injectées ensemble dans un même moule. L'ensemble est donc réalisé dans la même matière et avec la même couleur. Cependant, il peut être parfois utile de réaliser la coiffe charnière d'une autre couleur ou dans un autre matériau que la tête distributrice.EP 1 162 154 A1, US 5,036,889 A and FR 2 731 983 A1. The dispensing head and the hinge cap are injected together in the same mold. The set is made in the same material and with the same color. However, it may sometimes be useful to make the hinge cap of another color or in a material other than the dispensing head.
L'objectif de l'invention est de permettre de fabriquer une tête distributrice munie d'une coiffe charnière, ces deux éléments ne formant qu'une seule pièce, qui permette d'utiliser des matériaux de couleurs et/ou de compositions différentes pour la tête distributrice et pour la coiffe charnière.The object of the invention is to make it possible to manufacture a dispensing head provided with a hinge cap, these two elements forming a single piece, which makes it possible to use materials of different colors and / or compositions for the production. dispensing head and for the hinge cap.
Cet objectif est atteint conformément à l'invention du fait que la coiffe charnière est surmoulée sur la tête distributrice. Ainsi, on fabrique dans une première étape la tête distributrice puis on surmoule sur cette tête distributrice la coiffe charnière. Il est ainsi possible d'utiliser des matériaux de couleurs différentes pour chacun des deux éléments.This object is achieved according to the invention because the hinge cap is overmolded on the dispensing head. Thus, it manufactures in a first step the dispenser head and then overmold on the dispensing head the hinge cap. It is thus possible to use materials of different colors for each of the two elements.
Afin de pouvoir utiliser des matériaux incompatibles pour les deux éléments, c'est-à- dire des matériaux qui ne fusionnent pas ensemble et donc n'adhèrent pas l'un à l'autre, il est préférable de prévoir des moyens d'ancrage pour assurer la fixation de la coiffe charnière sur la tête distributrice. Il est ainsi possible de réaliser la tête distributrice dans un premier matériau en prévoyant des premiers moyens d'ancrage puis de surmouler la coiffe charnière dans un matériau incompatible avec celui de la tête distributrice, ce deuxième matériau venant s'engager dans les premiers moyens d'ancrage pour former ensemble les moyens d'ancrage.In order to be able to use incompatible materials for the two elements, that is to say materials that do not fuse together and therefore do not adhere to one another, it is preferable to provide anchoring means to secure the hinge cap to the dispensing head. It is thus possible to produce the dispensing head in a first material by providing first anchoring means and then overmolding the hinge cap in a material incompatible with that of the dispensing head, the second material being engaged in the first anchoring means to form together the anchoring means.
II est préférable que la tête distributrice porte des premiers moyens d'ancrage, de préférence une gorge, et la coiffe charnière des deuxièmes moyens d'ancrage, de préférence une languette pénétrant dans la gorge, ou inversement. Pour assurer un ancrage encore plus résistant, il est possible de concevoir les moyens d'ancrage sous la forme de crochets.It is preferable for the dispenser head to carry first anchoring means, preferably a groove, and the hinged cap of the second anchoring means, preferably a tongue penetrating into the groove, or conversely. To ensure an even stronger anchoring, it is possible to design the anchoring means in the form of hooks.
La tête distributrice peut être soudée au récipient qu'elle doit obturer, par exemple un tube souple, ou être fixée dessus à l'aide de moyens de fixation tels qu'un filetage ou des moyens d'encliquetage, par exemple pour obturer un flacon.The dispensing head may be welded to the receptacle it is to seal, for example a flexible tube, or may be fixed on it by means of fastening means such as threads or snap-fastening means, for example to close a bottle .
Comme cela a été évoqué précédemment, la coiffe charnière et la tête distributrice peuvent être réalisées dans un même matériau dans la même couleur ou dans des couleurs différentes, ou dans des matériaux différents ayant la même couleur ou des couleurs différentes, ces matériaux pouvant être compatibles ou incompatibles entre eux.As mentioned above, the hinge cap and the dispensing head may be made of the same material in the same color or in different colors, or in different materials having the same color or different colors, these materials being compatible or incompatible with each other.
Afin d'éviter que les odeurs du contenu du tube ne soient perceptibles lorsque celui- ci est fermé, il est avantageux d'intégrer dans la tête distributrice et/ou dans la coiffe charnière une barrière, par exemple sous la forme d'un insert étanche aux odeurs et/ou aux gaz.In order to prevent the odors of the contents of the tube from being perceptible when it is closed, it is advantageous to integrate a barrier in the distributor head and / or in the hinged cap, for example in the form of an insert. odor and / or gas tight.
II est préférable de munir la tête distributrice d'un opercule amovible et/ou pouvant être perforé pour fermer son orifice.It is preferable to provide the dispensing head with a removable and / or perforable lid to close its orifice.
Afin d'éviter toute fuite du contenu, il est avantageux de prévoir des moyens d'étanchéité sur la tête distributrice et/ou sur la coiffe charnière pour assurer l'étanchéité du récipient lorsque la coiffe charnière est fermée.In order to avoid any leakage of the contents, it is advantageous to provide sealing means on the dispensing head and / or on the hinge cap to ensure the tightness of the container when the hinge cap is closed.
Pour permettre une ouverture facile de la coiffe charnière, il est préférable de prévoir des moyens pour faciliter l'ouverture de la coiffe avec un doigt, notamment sous la forme d'une casquette. Pour éviter que la coiffe charnière ne gêne le prélèvement et pour faciliter son ouverture, il est conseillé de prévoir des moyens pour déplacer la coiffe charnière dans une position de grande ouverture et/ou dans la position de fermeture, ou dans une position proche de celles-ci, lorsque la coiffe charnière n'est soumise à aucun effort extérieur.To allow easy opening of the hinge cap, it is preferable to provide means to facilitate the opening of the cap with a finger, in particular in the form of a cap. To prevent the hinge cap from interfering with the sampling and to facilitate its opening, it is advisable to provide means for moving the hinge cap in a large opening position and / or in the closed position, or in a position close to those when the hinged cap is not subjected to any external force.
Afin de faciliter la sortie du produit, notamment lorsque le récipient est presque vide, la tête distributrice présente des épaulements radiaux inclinés par rapport à un plan radial d'un angle compris entre 5° et 45°, de préférence d'un angle de 15°. Notamment, sa paroi sommitale est légèrement inclinée pour éviter qu'il n'apparaisse des angles droits ou aigus pouvant retenir le produit.In order to facilitate the exit of the product, especially when the container is almost empty, the dispensing head has radial shoulders inclined with respect to a radial plane at an angle of between 5 ° and 45 °, preferably at an angle of 15 °. °. In particular, its top wall is slightly inclined to avoid the appearance of right angles or acute can hold the product.
Il est préférable de réaliser la tête distributrice et/ou la coiffe charnière dans de l'EVOH (éthylène-alcool vinylique), de l'Orgaloy® (mélange de polyamide et de polypropylène), du PP (polypropylène), du PEHD (polyéthylène haute densité) ou du PEBD (polyéthylène basse densité).It is preferable to make the dispensing head and / or the hinged cap in EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol), Orgaloy® (blend of polyamide and polypropylene), PP (polypropylene), HDPE (polyethylene high density) or LDPE (low density polyethylene).
L'invention est décrite plus en détail ci-dessous à l'aide des figures qui montrent :The invention is described in more detail below with the aid of the figures which show:
Figure 1 : une vue en coupe d'un premier mode de réalisation d'une tête distributrice conforme à l'invention, la coiffe étant en position fermée ;Figure 1 is a sectional view of a first embodiment of a dispensing head according to the invention, the cap being in the closed position;
Figure 2 : une vue en coupe du tube de la figure 1 , la coiffe étant en position ouverte ;Figure 2 is a sectional view of the tube of Figure 1, the cap being in the open position;
Figure 3 : une vue agrandie du détail B des figures 1 et 2 ;Figure 3: an enlarged view of detail B of Figures 1 and 2;
Figure 4 : une vue agrandie du détail C de la figure 1 ; Figure 5 : une vue agrandie du détail D de la figure 1 ;Figure 4: an enlarged view of the detail C of Figure 1; Figure 5: an enlarged view of detail D of Figure 1;
Figure 6 : détail de la figure 2 montrant l'angle (α) ;Figure 6: detail of Figure 2 showing the angle (α);
Figure 7 : une vue en perspective en coupe d'un deuxième mode de réalisation de la tête de distribution conforme à l'invention ; Figure 8 : agrandissement de la figure 7 au niveau de la charnière.Figure 7 is a perspective sectional view of a second embodiment of the dispensing head according to the invention; Figure 8: enlargement of Figure 7 at the hinge.
La tête distributrice (3, 103) de l'invention est munie d'une coiffe (4, 104) fixée sur la tête distributrice par une charnière (41 , 141 ).The dispensing head (3, 103) of the invention is provided with a cap (4, 104) attached to the dispensing head by a hinge (41, 141).
Dans le premier exemple de réalisation, la charnière est réalisée sous la forme de deux charnières film (41 ) tandis que dans le deuxième exemple de réalisation, il s'agit d'une charnière papillon (141 ). Dans les deux cas, les charnières sont dimensionnées de telle sorte que, sans contraintes extérieures, la coiffe (4, 104) tende à se placer soit dans une position proche de la position fermée de la figure 1 , soit dans la position grande ouverte de la figure 2 dès qu'elle a passé un certain angle d'ouverture. On est sûr ainsi que la coiffe (4, 104) ne viendra pas gêner le prélèvement en se mettant dans une position intermédiaire, par exemple sous l'effet de son propre poids. La coiffe (4, 104) est munie d'une casquette (42, 142) destinée à faciliter son ouverture. Il serait également possible de prévoir un retrait dans la paroi de la chambre de distribution (32, 132) pour donner une prise sur la coiffe (4, 104).In the first embodiment, the hinge is made in the form of two film hinges (41) while in the second embodiment, it is a butterfly hinge (141). In both cases, the hinges are dimensioned so that, without external constraints, the cap (4, 104) tends to be placed in a position close to the closed position of Figure 1, or in the wide open position of Figure 2 as soon as it has passed a certain opening angle. We are sure that the cap (4, 104) will not interfere with the sampling by putting itself in an intermediate position, for example under the effect of its own weight. The cap (4, 104) is provided with a cap (42, 142) to facilitate its opening. It would also be possible to provide a withdrawal in the wall of the distribution chamber (32, 132) to give a grip on the cap (4, 104).
Conformément à l'invention, la coiffe (4, 104) est surmoulée sur la tête (3, 103). Il est possible d'utiliser pour la tête et pour la coiffe soit des matériaux identiques ou au moins compatibles, soit des matériaux non compatibles. Le surmoulage a l'avantage de permettre l'utilisation de matériaux différents et/ou de couleurs différentes pour la tête distributrice et pour la coiffe. Dans tous les cas, la tête distributrice (3, 103) et la coiffe (4, 104) forment ensemble une pièce d'un seul tenant.According to the invention, the cap (4, 104) is overmolded on the head (3, 103). It is possible to use for the head and the cap either identical or at least compatible materials or non-compatible materials. The overmolding has the advantage of allowing the use of different materials and / or different colors for the dispensing head and for the cap. In all cases, the dispensing head (3, 103) and the cap (4, 104) together form a single piece.
Lorsque les matériaux utilisés pour la tête distributrice (3) et la coiffe (4) sont identiques ou compatibles, le surmoulage suffit pour assurer une cohésion et l'adhérence des deux éléments. Le deuxième matériau se soude sur le premier au niveau de l'interface. C'est le cas retenu pour le premier mode de réalisation. On peut choisir le même matériau, mais des couleurs différentes pour les deux éléments ou bien deux matériaux différents avec des couleurs identiques ou différentes. Le PP et l'EVOH sont par exemple des matériaux compatibles.When the materials used for the dispensing head (3) and the cap (4) are identical or compatible, overmolding is sufficient to ensure cohesion and adhesion of the two elements. The second material is welded on the first at the interface. This is the case for the first embodiment. One can choose the same material, but different colors for the two elements or two different materials with identical or different colors. PP and EVOH are, for example, compatible materials.
Si par contre on utilise des matériaux qui ne sont pas compatibles, c'est-à-dire qui ne se soudent pas ensemble et ne permettent pas à la coiffe d'adhérer sur la tête, il faut prévoir des moyens d'ancrage de la coiffe (104) sur la tête (103). C'est le cas du deuxième exemple de réalisation. Ces moyens d'ancrage assurent la fixation mécanique de la coiffe sur la tête. Dans l'exemple de réalisation présenté, ces moyens d'ancrage sont constitués par des premiers moyens d'ancrage (138) situés sur la tête (103) et ayant la forme d'une gorge réalisée dans la tête lors de sa fabrication. Cette gorge (138) en forme d'arc de cercle s'étend de préférence sur toute la longueur de la charnière (141 ). Au moment du surmoulage, le matériau de la coiffe vient pénétrer dans cette gorge (138) formant une languette (144) constituant les deuxièmes moyens d'ancrage. Après le refroidissement de l'ensemble, il se produit un effet de retrait des matériaux qui a pour conséquence un effet de pincement de la languette (144) dans la gorge (138). La coiffe se trouve donc prise en étaux dans la gorge (138) par sa languette (144) et ne peut plus en sortir.If on the other hand we use materials that are not compatible, that is to say that do not weld together and do not allow the cap to adhere to the head, it must provide means for anchoring the cap (104) on the head (103). This is the case of the second embodiment. These anchoring means ensure the mechanical attachment of the cap on the head. In the embodiment shown, these anchoring means are constituted by first anchoring means (138) located on the head (103) and having the shape of a groove made in the head during its manufacture. This groove (138) in the form of a circular arc preferably extends over the entire length of the hinge (141). At the moment of overmolding, the material of the cap penetrates into this groove (138) forming a tongue (144) constituting the second anchoring means. After the cooling of the assembly, there is a material removal effect which results in a pinch effect of the tongue (144) in the groove (138). The headdress is finds it taken in vices in the groove (138) by its tongue (144) and can not get out.
Il est également possible de réaliser les moyens d'ancrage sous la forme de crochets. On pourra par exemple compléter le couple gorge (138)/languette (144) de l'exemple de la figure 8 par des trous radiaux pratiqués dans la paroi extérieure de la gorge (138). Lors du surmoulage de la coiffe, le deuxième matériau pénétrera non seulement dans la gorge (138) mais également dans ces trous. Les cylindres du deuxième matériau définissent des crochets qui pénètrent dans les trous réalisés dans le premier matériaux.It is also possible to make the anchoring means in the form of hooks. For example, the groove (138) / tongue (144) of the example of FIG. 8 may be completed by radial holes made in the outer wall of the groove (138). When overmolding the cap, the second material will penetrate not only into the groove (138) but also into these holes. The cylinders of the second material define hooks that penetrate the holes made in the first material.
Sur les figures 7 et 8, la charnière est placée du côté de la coiffe (104). Il va de soi qu'il est également possible de la placer du côté de la tête distributrice (103). De même, la gorge (138) peut être placée sur la coiffe et la languette (144) sur la tête.In Figures 7 and 8, the hinge is placed on the side of the cap (104). It goes without saying that it is also possible to place it on the side of the dispensing head (103). Similarly, the groove (138) can be placed on the cap and the tongue (144) on the head.
Parmi les matériaux incompatibles, ou tout du moins insuffisamment compatibles, on citera le PP et le PE. Or il est intéressant de fabriquer la tête en PE pour permettre par exemple son soudage sur la jupe d'un tube souple également en PE et de fabriquer la coiffe en PP pour obtenir un objet plus rigide. Bien qu'il soit possible aux températures de travail actuelles d'obtenir une certaine adhérence du PP sur le PE, celle-ci n'est en général pas suffisante pour assurer une fixation suffisamment solide de la coiffe en PP sur la tête en PE. La coiffe risque d'être rapidement arrachée si des moyens d'ancrage ne sont pas prévus.Incompatible or at least insufficiently compatible materials include PP and PE. Now it is interesting to manufacture the PE head to allow for example its welding on the skirt of a flexible tube also in PE and to manufacture the PP cap to obtain a more rigid object. Although it is possible at current working temperatures to obtain a certain adhesion of the PP on the PE, it is generally not sufficient to ensure a sufficiently solid attachment of the PP cap on the PE head. The cap may be quickly torn off if anchoring means are not provided.
Dans la pratique, on utilise un moule correspondant à la forme de l'ensemble tête distributrice/coiffe charnière. Un noyau obture le passage entre les deux éléments correspondant à la charnière. Si des moyens d'ancrage sont prévus, ce noyau assure la formation des premiers moyens d'ancrage sur la tête. Une fois la tête réalisée et déjà partiellement refroidie, le noyau est retiré et la coiffe est surmoulée.In practice, a mold is used corresponding to the shape of the dispenser head / hinge cap assembly. A core closes the passage between the two elements corresponding to the hinge. If anchoring means are provided, this core ensures the formation of the first anchoring means on the head. Once the head made and already partially cooled, the core is removed and the cap is overmolded.
La tête distributrice (3, 103) peut être fixée par soudage sur la jupe (2) d'un tube souple (1 ). On pourra utiliser pour cela des moyens de soudure par induction ou par ultrason ou toute autre méthode adaptée connue de l'homme du métier. La soudure est réalisée entre l'arête supérieure de la jupe (2) et la collerette (31 , 131 ) de la tête distributrice (3, 103). Pour faciliter la soudure, la collerette (31 , 131 ) présente un épaulement (37) dont la hauteur correspond sensiblement à l'épaisseur de la paroi de la jupe (2).The dispensing head (3, 103) can be fixed by welding on the skirt (2) of a flexible tube (1). It may be used for this induction welding means or ultrasound or any other suitable method known to those skilled in the art. The welding is performed between the upper edge of the skirt (2) and the flange (31, 131) of the dispensing head (3, 103). To facilitate the welding, the collar (31, 131) has a shoulder (37) whose height substantially corresponds to the thickness of the wall of the skirt (2).
Il est également possible de prévoir de fixer la tête distributrice sur le récipient qu'elle doit obturer par des moyens de fixation mécaniques, tels qu'un filetage ou des moyens d'encliquetage.It is also possible to provide for fixing the dispensing head on the container which it must close by mechanical fastening means, such as a thread or snap-fastening means.
La tête (3, 103) comprend une collerette (31 , 131 ), une chambre de distribution (32, 132), cylindrique ou légèrement tronconique, renforcée éventuellement par des nervures (33) et se termine dans sa partie sommitale par une paroi (34, 134) présentant un orifice (35, 135) par où peut sortir le contenu du récipient. Pour améliorer le taux de restitution, il est préférable que cette paroi sommitale (34, 134) soit légèrement inclinée par rapport au plan radial d'un angle (α) compris par exemple entre 5° et 45°, ici de 15°.The head (3, 103) comprises a flange (31, 131), a distribution chamber (32, 132), cylindrical or slightly frustoconical, possibly reinforced by ribs (33) and ends in its summit part by a wall ( 34, 134) having an orifice (35, 135) through which the contents of the container can exit. To improve the rate of restitution, it is preferable that this top wall (34, 134) is slightly inclined relative to the radial plane of an angle (α) comprised for example between 5 ° and 45 °, here 15 °.
Afin d'assurer l'étanchéité entre l'orifice (35, 135) et la coiffe (4, 14), il est préférable de prévoir des moyens d'étanchéité. Dans l'exemple présenté à la figure 5, l'étanchéité est assurée par un joint extérieur (43) placé dans le fond de la coiffe (4) et venant ceindre par l'extérieur le bord axial (36) de l'orifice (35). Ce joint extérieur est particulièrement bien adapté pour les produits pâteux tels que les dentifrices. Pour les produits plus liquides, tels que des crèmes ou des lotions, il est préférable d'utiliser des joints intérieurs comme dans l'exemple de la figure 7. Dans ce cas, le joint extérieur est remplacé par une paroi cylindrique (143) qui pénètre pratiquement sans jeu dans l'orifice (135).In order to seal between the orifice (35, 135) and the cap (4, 14), it is preferable to provide sealing means. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the seal is provided by an outer seal (43) placed in the bottom of the cap (4) and encircling the axial edge (36) of the orifice from the outside ( 35). This outer seal is particularly well suited for pasty products such as toothpastes. For more liquid products, such as creams or lotions, it is preferable to use internal seals as in the example of Figure 7. In this case, the outer seal is replaced by a cylindrical wall (143) which penetrates virtually without play in the orifice (135).
Pour éviter que l'odeur du produit contenu dans le tube ne traverse celui-ci, il peut être prévu une barrière en PBT ou en EVOH. La tête et la coiffe auront alors au moins une couche de ce matériau barrière.In order to prevent the odor of the product contained in the tube from passing through it, a PBT or EVOH barrier may be provided. The head and the cap will then have at least one layer of this barrier material.
On pourra prévoir également un opercule pouvant être enlevé ou percé lors de la première utilisation. De même, on pourra prévoir des moyens d'inviolabilité qui garantiront que le tube n'a pas été ouvert avant la première utilisation.It may also provide a cap that can be removed or pierced during the first use. Likewise, it will be possible to provide tamperproof means which will ensure that the tube has not been opened before the first use.
Liste de références :List of references:
1 Tube1 Tube
2 Jupe 103 Tête distributrice2 Skirt 103 Distributor head
131 Collerette131 Collerette
132 Chambre de distribution132 Distribution Chamber
Nervuresribs
134 Paroi sommitale134 Top wall
135 Orifice135 Orifice
136 Bord axial de l'orifice136 Axial edge of the orifice
Épaulement dans la colleretteShoulder in the collar
138 Premiers moyens d'ancrage (gorge)138 First anchoring means (throat)
104 Coiffe charnière104 Hinged cap
141 Charnière film/papillon141 Hinge film / butterfly
142 Casquette142 Cap
143 Joint extérieur/intérieur143 Outer / Inner Seal
144 Deuxièmes moyens d'ancrage (languette)144 Second anchoring means (tongue)
Angle formé par la paroi sommitale par rapport au plan radial de la chambre de distribution Angle formed by the top wall with respect to the radial plane of the distribution chamber

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1. Tête distributrice (3, 103) pour obturer un récipient, notamment un tube (1 ) ou un flacon, munie d'un orifice de sortie (35, 135) et d'une coiffe charnière (4, 104) permettant d'obturer l'orifice (35, 135) de la tête distributrice, la tête distributrice (3, 103) et la coiffe charnière (4, 104) formant une pièce d'un seul tenant caractérisée en ce que la coiffe charnière (4, 104) est surmoulée sur la tête distributrice (3, 103).1. Dispensing head (3, 103) for closing a container, in particular a tube (1) or a bottle, provided with an outlet orifice (35, 135) and a hinged cap (4, 104) allowing closing the orifice (35, 135) of the dispensing head, the dispensing head (3, 103) and the hinged cap (4, 104) forming an integral piece, characterized in that the hinge cap (4, 104) ) is overmolded on the dispensing head (3, 103).
2. Tête distributrice (103) selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que des moyens d'ancrage (138, 144) sont prévus pour assurer la fixation de la coiffe charnière (104) sur la tête distributrice (103).2. dispensing head (103) according to claim 1, characterized in that anchoring means (138, 144) are provided to ensure the fixing of the hinge cap (104) on the dispensing head (103).
3. Tête distributrice (103) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la tête distributrice (103) porte des premiers moyens d'ancrage (138) et la coiffe charnière (104) des deuxièmes moyens d'ancrage, les premiers moyens d'ancrage étant de préférence une gorge (138) et les deuxièmes moyens d'ancrage une languette (144) pénétrant dans la gorge (138), ou inversement.3. dispensing head (103) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dispensing head (103) carries first anchoring means (138) and the hinge cap (104) of the second anchoring means, the first means of anchoring being preferably a groove (138) and the second anchoring means a tongue (144) penetrating the groove (138), or vice versa.
4. Tête distributrice (103) selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'ancrage sont conçu sous la forme de crochets.4. dispensing head (103) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the anchoring means are designed in the form of hooks.
5. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est soudée au récipient (1 ) qu'elle doit obturer.5. dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is welded to the container (1) it must close.
6. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est munie de moyens de fixation pour la fixer au récipient qu'elle doit obturer, notamment d'un filetage ou de moyens d'encliquetage.6. Distributor head (3, 103) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is provided with fixing means for securing it to the container to be closed, including a thread or means snap.
7. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la coiffe charnière (4, 104) et la tête distributrice (3, 103) sont réalisées dans un même matériau dans la même couleur ou dans des couleurs différentes, ou dans des matériaux différents ayant la même couleur ou des couleurs différentes, ces matériaux pouvant être compatibles ou incompatibles entre eux. 7. dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge cap (4, 104) and the dispensing head (3, 103) are made of the same material in the same color or in different colors, or in different materials having the same color or different colors, these materials may be compatible or incompatible with each other.
8. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'une barrière étanche aux odeurs et/ou aux gaz, par exemple sous la forme d'un insert, est intégré dans la tête distributrice (3, 103) et/ou dans la coiffe charnière (4, 104).8. Dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a barrier impervious to odors and / or gases, for example in the form of an insert, is integrated in the dispensing head ( 3, 103) and / or in the hinge cap (4, 104).
9. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'un opercule amovible et/ou pouvant être perforé ferme l'orifice (35, 135) de la tête distributrice (3, 103).9. dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a removable and / or perforable lid closes the orifice (35, 135) of the dispensing head (3, 103).
10. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des moyens d'étanchéité (36, 43, 136, 143) sont prévus sur la tête distributrice (3, 103) et/ou sur la coiffe charnière (4, 104) pour assurer l'étanchéité du récipient (1 ) lorsque la coiffe charnière (4, 104) est fermée.10. dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that sealing means (36, 43, 136, 143) are provided on the dispensing head (3, 103) and / or on the hinge cap (4, 104) for sealing the container (1) when the hinge cap (4, 104) is closed.
1 1 . Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des moyens sont prévus pour faciliter l'ouverture de la coiffe charnière (4, 104) avec un doigt, notamment sous la forme d'une casquette (42, 142).1 1. Dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means are provided to facilitate the opening of the hinge cap (4, 104) with a finger, in particular in the form of a cap ( 42, 142).
12. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que des moyens (41 , 141 ) sont prévus pour déplacer la coiffe charnière dans une position de grande ouverture et/ou dans la position de fermeture, ou dans une position proche de celles-ci, lorsque la coiffe charnière n'est soumise à aucun effort extérieur.12. Dispensing head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (41, 141) are provided for moving the hinge cap in a position of large opening and / or in the closed position, or in a position close to them, when the hinged cap is not subject to any external force.
13. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle présente des épaulements radiaux inclinés par rapport à un plan radial d'un angle compris entre 5° et 45°, de préférence d'un angle de 15°.13. Distributor head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has radial shoulders inclined with respect to a radial plane of an angle between 5 ° and 45 °, preferably of an angle of 15 °.
14. Tête distributrice (3, 103) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la tête distributrice (3, 103) et/ou la coiffe charnière (4, 104) sont réalisées dans de l'EVOH, de l'Orgaloy®, du PP, du PEHD ou du PEBD. 14. Distributor head (3, 103) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dispensing head (3, 103) and / or the hinge cap (4, 104) are made of EVOH, Orgaloy®, PP, HDPE or LDPE.
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