EP2125535A2 - Vial for receiving a predetermined dose of a liquid - Google Patents

Vial for receiving a predetermined dose of a liquid

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EP2125535A2
EP2125535A2 EP07871897A EP07871897A EP2125535A2 EP 2125535 A2 EP2125535 A2 EP 2125535A2 EP 07871897 A EP07871897 A EP 07871897A EP 07871897 A EP07871897 A EP 07871897A EP 2125535 A2 EP2125535 A2 EP 2125535A2
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bottle
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Victor Palusci
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/02—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices for initially filling and for preventing subsequent refilling
    • 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
    • B65D47/10—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/24—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat
    • B65D47/241—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a cap-like element
    • B65D47/243—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with poppet valves or lift valves, i.e. valves opening or closing a passageway by a relative motion substantially perpendicular to the plane of the seat the valve being opened or closed by actuating a cap-like element moving linearly, i.e. without rotational motion
    • 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
    • B65D2401/00—Tamper-indicating means
    • B65D2401/15—Tearable part of the closure

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the technical sector containers intended to receive a fixed dose of a liquid.
  • This type of container can be used in the field of pharmacy, food supplements, cosmetology.
  • this type of container is in the form of a glass bulb which is broken at one end to collect the liquid.
  • the bulb has a generally cylindrical shape with two tapered ends. It is necessary, in this case, to break both ends to collect the liquid. One end allows the liquid to flow, while the other end allows air to enter to allow flow.
  • Ampoules in the form of a fine-tipped bottle are also known, which must also be broken to collect the liquid.
  • This type of container presents difficulties and risks of injury at the time of filling the bulb and at the time of its use.
  • filling is usually by needle, which does not allow for high filling rates, whereas for fine-point bulbs, filling is generally done by vacuum.
  • the invention relates more particularly to this technique of filling by vacuum.
  • the ampoules are packaged and stored in boxes known as crystallizers. These crystallisers, generally square in shape, can receive 200 to 500 ampoules, depending on their capacity.
  • a machine is used having a vacuum tank open at the top and equipped with a pivoting lid. On the lid are attached combs to hold the ampoules after returning the entire crystallizer with all the bulbs it contains. In other words, the open ends of the bulbs which initially were directed upward, are found, after turning, directed downwards, to bathe in the liquid. It is then sufficient to evacuate the tank, to evacuate the air contained in said bulbs.
  • the crystallizer is then returned to direct all the bulbs thus filled to a welding station, usually by means of a burner.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy these disadvantages in a simple, safe, effective and rational manner.
  • the problem that the invention proposes to solve is to make a bottle intended to receive a fixed dose of liquid, in particular in the field of pharmacy, cosmetology, food supplements, ... with the aim of a on the other hand, to be able to easily and continuously fill the determined liquid container using in particular a vacuum filling machine and, secondly, to easily open the container to collect the liquid, while respecting the tightness and inviolability of the container before use by the consumer.
  • a bottle for receiving a fixed dose of a liquid said bottle being closed by a plug.
  • the plug has arrangements adapted to allow, in one position, the liquid filling of the bottle through an opening of the cap and, in another position, the sealing and definitive closure of said opening.
  • the arrangements are constituted by an orifice that presents a centering surface intended to be force-fitted into an opening of the bottle under a pressure force exerted on a closed end-piece provided by said bearing surface, said orifice being, in the filling position, in communication with the outside and, after fitting under the pressure force inside the bottle.
  • the fitting surface and the end piece are connected by a breakable zone.
  • the breakable zone is formed from a bearing shoulder in the depressed position of the plug corresponding to the closure of the orifice.
  • the bottle For the use of the bottle, that is to say to drink the liquid directly or pour it into another container, simply hold the bottle with one hand and break, for example with the thumb, the mouthpiece breakable to give free access to the opening of the bottle.
  • the arrangements are constituted by an external valve disposed coaxially with the opening of the plug and delimiting an internal recess in communication with said opening and with the outside by at least one orifice, said valve being secured to the plug by a breakable zone under a pressure effect corresponding to the sealing of said opening.
  • the body of the valve has a portion in relief, in the form of a bead, adapted to cooperate in bearing on the periphery of the opening inside the plug, to ensure the blocking in the closed position of said valve in combination with an outer flange bearing on the periphery of the opening on the outside of said cap.
  • the flange is formed with the bottom of the recess of the valve.
  • the cap is removably attached to one end of the bottle by a tamper-proof system, the emptying of said bottle, for the taking of the liquid, taking place after separation of said cap with respect to its inviolability system.
  • the tamper evident system is a detachable strip disposed at the base of the stopper and cooperating with retaining arrangements of the bottle. The cap is fixed at the end of the bottle by screwing or clipping.
  • the cap is fixedly attached to one end of the bottle, the other end is shaped as a breakable tip for taking the liquid.
  • the body of the bottle can be glass or plastic.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bottle according to a first embodiment, the cap being shown in the filling position of said bottle;
  • Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 in sealing position of the bottle;
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the plug corresponding to Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the plug corresponding to Figure 2;
  • - Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the bottle, in the filling position;
  • Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 in the sealing position of the bottle
  • Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view corresponding to Figure 5;
  • FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view corresponding to Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is another embodiment of the bottle corresponding to Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8;
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the bottle according to the invention, before placing the stopper;
  • FIG. 11 is a sectional view according to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 10, the bottle being shown in the filling position, that is to say before full depression of the cap;
  • - Figure 12 is a view corresponding to Figure 11, after filling the bottle, that is to say after driving the sealing plug, tightly, the bottle;
  • - Figures 13 and 14 are perspective views showing the use of the bottle illustrated in Figures 10, 11 and 12.
  • the bottle (1) is in the form of a body, generally of cylindrical shape, and may be made of different materials, such as glass, plastic, polypropylene.
  • the dimensions of the bottle are variable, depending on the volume of the product that is to be distributed, which generally corresponds to standards in force. Generally, this bottle receives a fixed dose of a liquid, most often for single use.
  • the bottle (1) is closed by a stopper (2) which has arrangements which make it possible, in a position of said arrangements, to fill the bottle (1) with liquid, then, in another position of said arrangements, sealing and definitive closure of the bottle (1). More particularly, filling and sealing are effected by an opening (2a) of the plug.
  • this opening (2a) of generally circular shape, is formed coaxially with the top face (2b) of said plug.
  • the filling and sealing arrangements are constituted by an external valve (2c) arranged coaxially with the filling opening (2a) of the plug.
  • This valve (2c) delimits an internal chamber (2c 1) in communication with the opening (2a), that is to say in communication with the interior of the bottle and in communication also with the outside by at least one orifice (2c2).
  • the valve (2c) is secured to the body of the plug (2) by a zone (2d) breakable under a pressure effect corresponding to the sealing of said opening (2a).
  • This breakable zone (2d) is disposed peripherally to the opening (2a).
  • the body of the valve (2c) has a portion in relief in the form of a bead (2c3) adapted to cooperate in bearing on the edge or around the opening (2a), inside the plug (2).
  • This boss (2c2) locks in the closed position of said valve in combination with an outer flange (2c4) resting on the periphery of the opening (2a), outside the cap (2).
  • Figure 3 which shows the plug in the extended position of the valve corresponding to the filling
  • Figure 4 which shows the valve in the retracted position under a pressure force acting on the latter corresponding to the sealing of the cap.
  • the flange (2c4) is formed with the bottom of the chamber of the flap
  • the cap (2) is removably attached to one end of the bottle by a tamper-evident system.
  • the emptying of the bottle, for the taking of the liquid is carried out after disconnection of the cap (2) with respect to its inviolability system.
  • this tamper-proof system may, for example, be produced by a detachable strip (2e) disposed at the base of the stopper (2) and cooperating with retaining arrangements of the bottle.
  • the cap (2) is fixed at the end of the bottle (1) by screwing, clipping or otherwise.
  • the plug (2) is fixedly fixed at one end of the bottle (1).
  • the other end (la) of the bottle is shaped as a breakable tip for taking the liquid.
  • this breakable tip (la) may be in accordance with that illustrated in Figures 5 to 8 or that shown in Figure 9.
  • FIGS 10 to 14 show an advantageous embodiment of the invention.
  • the opening of the bottle (1) directly receives the plug (2) as illustrated by the above figures.
  • the plug (2) has a centering surface (2f) intended to be force-fitted into the bottle (1) under a pressure effect exerted on said plug.
  • the span (2f) is extended coaxially by a closed end (2g).
  • the filling arrangements consist of an orifice (2h) that has the bearing surface (2f).
  • the fitting surface (2f) and the end piece (2g) are connected by a breakable zone (2i).
  • This breakable zone (2i) is formed from a bearing shoulder (2j) in the depressed position of the corresponding plug, as indicated below, to the closure of the orifice (2h). Note that the scope (2f) has, under the shoulder (2g), a reduced conicity to force fit the plug (2) in the bottle (1).
  • the cap For filling, the cap is not completely inserted into the bottle, so that the orifice (2h) is in communication with the outside. Note that, in this filling position, the cap is pushed down substantially to the conical bearing surface. Similarly, in this filling position, the cap (2) is perfectly maintained at the open end of the bottle, given a fitting diameter. greater than the internal diameter of the bottle. Filling as such can be done by the vacuum technique, as indicated in the introductory part of the description. This filling position is illustrated in FIG. 11. After filling, it suffices to exert a pressing force on the end piece (2g) until the shoulder (2j) bears against the end of the bottle thus ensuring its closure, in a perfectly waterproof way. In this closed position, Figure 12, the orifice (2h) is no longer in communication with the outside, but positioned inside the bottle (1).

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Abstract

A vial is closed by a stopper. The stopper is provided with arrangements allowing, in a first position, the filling of the vial with a liquid through an opening and, in a second position, the sealed and definitive closure of said opening.

Description

FLACON DESTINE A RECEVOIR UNE DOSE DETERMINEE BOTTLE FOR RECEIVING A DETERMINED DOSE
D'UN LIQUIDE.OF A LIQUID.
L'invention se rattache au secteur technique des récipients destinés à recevoir une dose déterminée d'un liquide.The invention relates to the technical sector containers intended to receive a fixed dose of a liquid.
Ce type de récipient peut être utilisé dans le domaine de la pharmacie, des compléments alimentaires, de la cosmétologie.This type of container can be used in the field of pharmacy, food supplements, cosmetology.
Généralement, ce type de récipient se présente sous forme d'ampoule en verre dont on casse une extrémité afin de recueillir le liquide. Par exemple, l'ampoule a une forme générale cylindrique avec deux extrémités effilées. Il est nécessaire, dans ce cas, de casser les deux extrémités pour recueillir le liquide. L'une de ces extrémités permet au liquide de s'écouler, tandis que l'autre extrémité permet à l'air d'entrer afin de permettre l'écoulement.Generally, this type of container is in the form of a glass bulb which is broken at one end to collect the liquid. For example, the bulb has a generally cylindrical shape with two tapered ends. It is necessary, in this case, to break both ends to collect the liquid. One end allows the liquid to flow, while the other end allows air to enter to allow flow.
On connaît également les ampoules sous forme de bouteille à pointe fine, qu'il est également nécessaire de casser pour recueillir le liquide.Ampoules in the form of a fine-tipped bottle are also known, which must also be broken to collect the liquid.
Ce type de récipients présente des difficultés et des risques de blessure au moment du remplissage de l'ampoule et au moment de son utilisation.This type of container presents difficulties and risks of injury at the time of filling the bulb and at the time of its use.
Pour les ampoules à col large, le remplissage s'effectue généralement à l'aiguille, ce qui ne permet pas des cadences de remplissage élevées, tandis que pour les ampoules à pointe fine, le remplissage s'effectue généralement par le vide.For wide-necked bulbs, filling is usually by needle, which does not allow for high filling rates, whereas for fine-point bulbs, filling is generally done by vacuum.
L'invention concerne plus particulièrement cette technique de remplissage par le vide. D'une manière parfaitement connue pour un homme du métier, les ampoules sont conditionnées et rangées dans des boîtes connues sous le nom de cristallisoire. Ces cristallisoires, de forme généralement carrée, peuvent recevoir 200 à 500 ampoules, en fonction de leur capacité. Pour le remplissage du liquide, on utilise une machine présentant une cuve à vide ouverte à la partie supérieure et équipée d'un couvercle pivotant. Sur le couvercle, sont fixés des peignes destinés à maintenir les ampoules après avoir retourné l'ensemble du cristallisoire avec toutes les ampoules qu'il contient. Autrement dit, les pointes ouvertes des ampoules qui initialement étaient dirigées vers le haut, se retrouvent, après retournement, dirigées vers le bas, pour baigner dans le liquide. Il suffit ensuite de faire le vide dans la cuve, afin d'évacuer l'air contenu dans lesdites ampoules. Lorsqu'on supprime le vide, c'est-à-dire lorsque l'on permet à l'air de revenir dans la cuve, les ampoules aspirent le liquide. A ce stade du remplissage, on ne peut exclure que des extrémités d'ampoules soient cassées et que de fines particules de verre se retrouvent dans le liquide. Autrement dit, le risque de remplir une ampoule avec un liquide contenant des débris de verre n'est pas à exclure.The invention relates more particularly to this technique of filling by vacuum. In a manner well known to those skilled in the art, the ampoules are packaged and stored in boxes known as crystallizers. These crystallisers, generally square in shape, can receive 200 to 500 ampoules, depending on their capacity. For filling the liquid, a machine is used having a vacuum tank open at the top and equipped with a pivoting lid. On the lid are attached combs to hold the ampoules after returning the entire crystallizer with all the bulbs it contains. In other words, the open ends of the bulbs which initially were directed upward, are found, after turning, directed downwards, to bathe in the liquid. It is then sufficient to evacuate the tank, to evacuate the air contained in said bulbs. When the vacuum is removed, that is to say, when the air is allowed to return to the tank, the ampoules suck the liquid. At this stage of filling, it can not be excluded that bulb ends are broken and fine glass particles are found in the liquid. In other words, the risk of filling a bulb with a liquid containing glass debris is not excluded.
Le cristallisoire est ensuite retourné pour diriger l'ensemble des ampoules ainsi remplies vers un poste de soudage, généralement au moyen d'un brûleur.The crystallizer is then returned to direct all the bulbs thus filled to a welding station, usually by means of a burner.
Comme indiqué, d'autres inconvénients et difficultés apparaissent au niveau de l'utilisation de ces ampoules. En effet, la plupart d'entre elles sont conformées pour être autocassables, ce qui en soi présente certaines difficultés, étant donné que la partie autocassable doit être suffisamment fragile tout en étant suffisamment solide pour que l'ampoule résiste notamment au transport, au remplissage, au conditionnement, ... On observe également que la zone de rupture n'est pas toujours visible pour l'utilisateur, de sorte que ce dernier éprouve parfois des difficultés pour casser la ou les extrémités de l'ampoule.As indicated, other disadvantages and difficulties arise in the use of these bulbs. Indeed, most of them are shaped to be self-breaking, which in itself presents some difficulties, since the breakable part must be sufficiently fragile while being strong enough for the light bulb to withstand the transport, filling , conditioning, ... We observe also that the rupture zone is not always visible to the user, so that the latter sometimes has difficulty breaking the end or ends of the bulb.
Pour tenter de remédier à ces inconvénients, on a proposé des récipients à dose déterminée. Ces récipients se présentent sous forme d'un flacon en verre ou en matière plastique, de forme générale cylindrique, présentant une extrémité fermée constituant le fond et une extrémité ouverte pour le remplissage du flacon et la prise du liquide. Cette ouverture est fermée par un opercule, généralement en aluminium et équipé d'une languette pour permettre son arrachement en vue de libérer l'ouverture. Il apparaît toutefois que le retrait de l'opercule, y compris avec la languette, est très difficile, voire impossible, à effectuer étant donné que l'opercule est scellée à chaud. Pour cette raison, on a proposé de conditionner ce type de récipient avec une paille pour perforer l'opercule en vue d'aspirer le produit, ce qui réduit considérablement les applications et augmente les coûts.In an attempt to overcome these disadvantages, fixed dose containers have been proposed. These containers are in the form of a glass or plastic bottle, generally cylindrical in shape, having a closed end constituting the bottom and an open end for filling the bottle and taking the liquid. This opening is closed by a cover, usually aluminum and equipped with a tab to allow its tearing to release the opening. It appears, however, that the removal of the lid, including with the tongue, is very difficult, if not impossible, to perform since the lid is heat sealed. For this reason, it has been proposed to package this type of container with a straw to perforate the lid to aspirate the product, which greatly reduces the applications and increases costs.
L'invention s'est fixée pour but de remédier à ces inconvénients d'une manière simple, sûre, efficace et rationnelle.The object of the invention is to remedy these disadvantages in a simple, safe, effective and rational manner.
Le problème que se propose de résoudre l'invention est de réaliser un flacon destiné à recevoir une dose déterminée de liquide, notamment dans le domaine de la pharmacie, de la cosmétologie, de compléments alimentaires, ... avec pour objectif, d'une part, de pouvoir remplir facilement et en continu le récipient de liquide déterminé en utilisant notamment une machine de remplissage sous vide et, d'autre part, de facilement pouvoir ouvrir le récipient pour recueillir le liquide, tout en respectant le caractère étanche et inviolable du récipient, avant son utilisation par le consommateur. Pour résoudre un tel problème, il a été conçu et mis au point un flacon destiné à recevoir une dose déterminée d'un liquide, ledit flacon étant fermé par un bouchon. Selon l'invention, le bouchon présente des agencements aptes à permettre, dans une position, le remplissage en liquide du flacon au travers d'une ouverture du bouchon puis, dans une autre position, la fermeture étanche et définitive de ladite ouverture.The problem that the invention proposes to solve is to make a bottle intended to receive a fixed dose of liquid, in particular in the field of pharmacy, cosmetology, food supplements, ... with the aim of a on the other hand, to be able to easily and continuously fill the determined liquid container using in particular a vacuum filling machine and, secondly, to easily open the container to collect the liquid, while respecting the tightness and inviolability of the container before use by the consumer. To solve such a problem, it was designed and developed a bottle for receiving a fixed dose of a liquid, said bottle being closed by a plug. According to the invention, the plug has arrangements adapted to allow, in one position, the liquid filling of the bottle through an opening of the cap and, in another position, the sealing and definitive closure of said opening.
Dans une première forme de réalisation, pour résoudre le problème posé de permettre, dans un premier temps, le remplissage en liquide du flacon puis, dans un deuxième temps, la fermeture d'une manière étanche, les agencements sont constitués par un orifice que présente une portée de centrage destinée à être emmanchée à force dans une ouverture du flacon sous un effort de pression exercée sur un embout fermé que présente ladite portée, ledit orifice étant, en position de remplissage, en communication avec l'extérieur et, après emmanchement sous l'effort de pression, à l'intérieur du flacon.In a first embodiment, to solve the problem of allowing, at first, the liquid filling of the bottle and then, in a second step, sealing in a sealed manner, the arrangements are constituted by an orifice that presents a centering surface intended to be force-fitted into an opening of the bottle under a pressure force exerted on a closed end-piece provided by said bearing surface, said orifice being, in the filling position, in communication with the outside and, after fitting under the pressure force inside the bottle.
La portée d'emmanchement et l'embout sont reliés par une zone sécable. La zone sécable est formée à partir d'un épaulement d'appui en position enfoncée du bouchon correspondant à l'obturation de l'orifice.The fitting surface and the end piece are connected by a breakable zone. The breakable zone is formed from a bearing shoulder in the depressed position of the plug corresponding to the closure of the orifice.
Pour l'utilisation du flacon, c'est-à-dire pour boire directement le liquide ou le verser dans un autre contenant, il suffit de tenir le flacon d'une main et de casser, par exemple avec le pouce, l'embout sécable afin de donner un libre accès à l'ouverture du flacon.For the use of the bottle, that is to say to drink the liquid directly or pour it into another container, simply hold the bottle with one hand and break, for example with the thumb, the mouthpiece breakable to give free access to the opening of the bottle.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation, les agencements sont constitués par un clapet externe disposé coaxialement à l'ouverture du bouchon et délimitant un chambrage interne en communication avec ladite ouverture et avec l'extérieur par au moins un orifice, ledit clapet étant rendu solidaire du bouchon par une zone sécable sous un effet de pression correspondant à l'obturation étanche de ladite ouverture. Le corps du clapet présente une partie en relief, sous forme d'un bourrelet, apte à coopérer en appui sur le pourtour de l'ouverture à l'intérieur du bouchon, pour assurer le blocage en position d'obturation dudit clapet en combinaison avec une collerette externe en appui sur le pourtour de l'ouverture à l'extérieur dudit bouchon. Avantageusement, la collerette est formée avec le fond du chambrage du clapet.In another embodiment, the arrangements are constituted by an external valve disposed coaxially with the opening of the plug and delimiting an internal recess in communication with said opening and with the outside by at least one orifice, said valve being secured to the plug by a breakable zone under a pressure effect corresponding to the sealing of said opening. The body of the valve has a portion in relief, in the form of a bead, adapted to cooperate in bearing on the periphery of the opening inside the plug, to ensure the blocking in the closed position of said valve in combination with an outer flange bearing on the periphery of the opening on the outside of said cap. Advantageously, the flange is formed with the bottom of the recess of the valve.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation, le bouchon est fixé, d'une manière démontable, à l'une des extrémités du flacon par un système d'inviolabilité, le vidage dudit flacon, pour la prise du liquide, s'effectuant après désolidarisation dudit bouchon par rapport à son système d'inviolabilité. Le système d'inviolabilité est une bande détachable disposée à la base du bouchon et coopérant avec des agencements de retenue du flacon. Le bouchon est fixé en bout du flacon par vissage ou clipsage.In another embodiment, the cap is removably attached to one end of the bottle by a tamper-proof system, the emptying of said bottle, for the taking of the liquid, taking place after separation of said cap with respect to its inviolability system. The tamper evident system is a detachable strip disposed at the base of the stopper and cooperating with retaining arrangements of the bottle. The cap is fixed at the end of the bottle by screwing or clipping.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation, le bouchon est fixé à demeure à l'une des extrémités du flacon dont l'autre extrémité est conformée sous forme d'un embout sécable pour la prise du liquide.In another embodiment, the cap is fixedly attached to one end of the bottle, the other end is shaped as a breakable tip for taking the liquid.
A partir de cette conception de base, le corps du flacon peut être en verre ou en matière plastique.From this basic design, the body of the bottle can be glass or plastic.
L'invention est exposée ci-après plus en détail à l'aide des figures des dessins annexés dans lesquels : - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective du flacon selon une première forme de réalisation, le bouchon étant représenté en position de remplissage dudit flacon ;The invention is described below in more detail with reference to the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which: - Figure 1 is a perspective view of the bottle according to a first embodiment, the cap being shown in the filling position of said bottle;
- la figure 2 est une vue semblable à la figure 1 en position d'obturation étanche du flacon ;- Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure 1 in sealing position of the bottle;
- la figure 3 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du bouchon correspondant à la figure 1 ; la figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du bouchon correspondant à la figure 2 ; - la figure 5 est une vue en perspective d'une autre forme de réalisation du flacon, en position de remplissage ;- Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the plug corresponding to Figure 1; Figure 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the plug corresponding to Figure 2; - Figure 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the bottle, in the filling position;
- la figure 6 est une vue semblable à la figure 5 en position d'obturation étanche du flacon ;- Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5 in the sealing position of the bottle;
- la figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale correspondant à la figure 5 ;- Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view corresponding to Figure 5;
- la figure 8 est une vue en coupe longitudinale correspondant à la figure 6 ; la figure 9 est une autre forme de réalisation du flacon correspondant aux figures 5, 6, 7 et 8 ; - la figure 10 est une vue en perspective d'une forme de réalisation préférée du flacon selon l'invention, avant mise en place du bouchon ;- Figure 8 is a longitudinal sectional view corresponding to Figure 6; Figure 9 is another embodiment of the bottle corresponding to Figures 5, 6, 7 and 8; FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the bottle according to the invention, before placing the stopper;
- la figure 11 est une vue en coupe selon la forme de réalisation illustrée figure 10, le flacon étant présenté en position de remplissage, c'est-à-dire avant enfoncement total du bouchon ;- Figure 11 is a sectional view according to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 10, the bottle being shown in the filling position, that is to say before full depression of the cap;
- la figure 12 est une vue correspondant à la figure 11, après remplissage du flacon, c'est-à-dire après enfoncement du bouchon obturant, de manière étanche, le flacon ; - les figures 13 et 14 sont des vues en perspective montrant l'utilisation du flacon illustré aux figures 10, 11 et 12.- Figure 12 is a view corresponding to Figure 11, after filling the bottle, that is to say after driving the sealing plug, tightly, the bottle; - Figures 13 and 14 are perspective views showing the use of the bottle illustrated in Figures 10, 11 and 12.
Le flacon (1) se présente sous forme d'un corps, généralement de forme cylindrique, et susceptible d'être réalisé dans différents matériaux, tels que le verre, le plastique, le polypropylène. Les dimensions du flacon sont variables, en fonction du volume du produit que l'on souhaite distribuer, qui correspond généralement à des normes en vigueur. Généralement, ce flacon reçoit une dose déterminée d'un liquide, le plus souvent à usage unique.The bottle (1) is in the form of a body, generally of cylindrical shape, and may be made of different materials, such as glass, plastic, polypropylene. The dimensions of the bottle are variable, depending on the volume of the product that is to be distributed, which generally corresponds to standards in force. Generally, this bottle receives a fixed dose of a liquid, most often for single use.
Selon une caractéristique à la base de l'invention, le flacon (1) est fermé par un bouchon (2) qui présente des agencements aptes à permettre, dans une position desdits agencements, le remplissage en liquide du flacon (1), puis, dans une autre position desdits agencements, la fermeture étanche et définitive du flacon (1). Plus particulièrement, le remplissage et la fermeture étanche s'effectuent par une ouverture (2a) du bouchon. Dans une forme de réalisation, cette ouverture (2a), de forme générale circulaire, est formée coaxialement à la face de dessus (2b) dudit bouchon.According to a feature which is the basis of the invention, the bottle (1) is closed by a stopper (2) which has arrangements which make it possible, in a position of said arrangements, to fill the bottle (1) with liquid, then, in another position of said arrangements, sealing and definitive closure of the bottle (1). More particularly, filling and sealing are effected by an opening (2a) of the plug. In one embodiment, this opening (2a), of generally circular shape, is formed coaxially with the top face (2b) of said plug.
Dans ce but, les agencements de remplissage et d'obturation étanche, sont constitués par un clapet (2c) externe disposé coaxialement à l'ouverture de remplissage (2a) du bouchon. Ce clapet (2c) délimite un chambrage interne (2c 1) en communication avec l'ouverture (2a), c'est-à-dire en communication avec l'intérieur du flacon et en communication également avec l'extérieur par au moins un orifice (2c2). Le clapet (2c) est rendu solidaire du corps du bouchon (2) par une zone (2d) sécable sous un effet de pression correspondant à l'obturation étanche de ladite ouverture (2a). Cette zone sécable (2d) est disposée périphériquement à l'ouverture (2a). Le corps du clapet (2c) présente une partie en relief sous forme d'un bourrelet (2c3) apte à coopérer en appui sur le bord ou pourtour de l'ouverture (2a), à l'intérieur du bouchon (2). Ce bossage (2c2) assure le blocage en position d'obturation dudit clapet en combinaison avec une collerette externe (2c4) en appui sur le pourtour de l'ouverture (2a), à l'extérieur du bouchon (2). On renvoie à la figure 3 qui montre le bouchon en position sortie du clapet correspondant au remplissage et à la figure 4 qui montre le clapet en position rentrée sous un effort de pression agissant sur ce dernier correspondant à l'obturation étanche du bouchon.For this purpose, the filling and sealing arrangements are constituted by an external valve (2c) arranged coaxially with the filling opening (2a) of the plug. This valve (2c) delimits an internal chamber (2c 1) in communication with the opening (2a), that is to say in communication with the interior of the bottle and in communication also with the outside by at least one orifice (2c2). The valve (2c) is secured to the body of the plug (2) by a zone (2d) breakable under a pressure effect corresponding to the sealing of said opening (2a). This breakable zone (2d) is disposed peripherally to the opening (2a). The body of the valve (2c) has a portion in relief in the form of a bead (2c3) adapted to cooperate in bearing on the edge or around the opening (2a), inside the plug (2). This boss (2c2) locks in the closed position of said valve in combination with an outer flange (2c4) resting on the periphery of the opening (2a), outside the cap (2). Referring to Figure 3 which shows the plug in the extended position of the valve corresponding to the filling and in Figure 4 which shows the valve in the retracted position under a pressure force acting on the latter corresponding to the sealing of the cap.
La collerette (2c4) est formée avec le fond du chambrage du clapetThe flange (2c4) is formed with the bottom of the chamber of the flap
(2c).(2c).
A partir de cette conception, différentes formes de réalisation peuvent être envisagées. Aux figures 1, 2, 3 et 4, le bouchon (2) est fixé d'une manière démontable à l'une des extrémités du flacon par un système d'inviolabilité. Dans ce cas, le vidage du flacon, pour la prise du liquide, s'effectue après désolidarisation du bouchon (2) par rapport à son système d'inviolabilité.From this conception, various embodiments can be envisaged. In Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, the cap (2) is removably attached to one end of the bottle by a tamper-evident system. In this case, the emptying of the bottle, for the taking of the liquid, is carried out after disconnection of the cap (2) with respect to its inviolability system.
D'une manière parfaitement connue pour un homme du métier, ce système d'inviolabilité peut, par exemple, être réalisé par une bande détachable (2e) disposée à la base du bouchon (2) et coopérant avec des agencements de retenue du flacon. Le bouchon (2) est fixé en bout du flacon (1) par vissage, clipage ou autrement.In a manner that is well known to those skilled in the art, this tamper-proof system may, for example, be produced by a detachable strip (2e) disposed at the base of the stopper (2) and cooperating with retaining arrangements of the bottle. The cap (2) is fixed at the end of the bottle (1) by screwing, clipping or otherwise.
Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée aux figures 5 à 9, le bouchon (2) est fixé à demeure, à l'une des extrémités du flacon (1). Dans ce cas, l'autre extrémité (la) du flacon est conformé sous forme d'un embout sécable pour la prise du liquide. D'une manière connue, cet embout sécable (la) peut être conforme à celui illustré aux figures 5 à 8 ou à celui illustré à la figure 9.In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 9, the plug (2) is fixedly fixed at one end of the bottle (1). In this case, the other end (la) of the bottle is shaped as a breakable tip for taking the liquid. In known manner, this breakable tip (la) may be in accordance with that illustrated in Figures 5 to 8 or that shown in Figure 9.
Les figures 10 à 14 montrent une forme de réalisation avantageuse de l'invention.Figures 10 to 14 show an advantageous embodiment of the invention.
Dans cette forme de réalisation, l'ouverture du flacon (1) reçoit directement le bouchon (2) tel qu'illustré par les figures précitées. Le bouchon (2) présente une portée de centrage (2f) destinée à être emmanchée à force dans le flacon (1) sous un effet de pression exercée sur ledit bouchon. La portée (2f) est prolongée coaxialement par un embout fermé (2g). Dans cette forme de réalisation, les agencements de remplissage sont constitués par un orifice (2h) que présente la portée (2f).In this embodiment, the opening of the bottle (1) directly receives the plug (2) as illustrated by the above figures. The plug (2) has a centering surface (2f) intended to be force-fitted into the bottle (1) under a pressure effect exerted on said plug. The span (2f) is extended coaxially by a closed end (2g). In this embodiment, the filling arrangements consist of an orifice (2h) that has the bearing surface (2f).
La portée d'emmanchement (2f) et l'embout (2g) sont reliés par une zone sécable (2i). Cette zone sécable (2i) est formée à partir d'un épaulement d'appui (2j) en position enfoncée du bouchon correspondant, comme indiqué ci-après, à l'obturation de l'orifice (2h). A noter que la portée (2f) présente, sous l'épaulement (2g), une conicité réduite pour assurer l'emmanchement à force du bouchon (2) dans le flacon (1).The fitting surface (2f) and the end piece (2g) are connected by a breakable zone (2i). This breakable zone (2i) is formed from a bearing shoulder (2j) in the depressed position of the corresponding plug, as indicated below, to the closure of the orifice (2h). Note that the scope (2f) has, under the shoulder (2g), a reduced conicity to force fit the plug (2) in the bottle (1).
Pour le remplissage, le bouchon n'est pas complètement enfoncé dans le flacon, afin que l'orifice (2h) soit en communication avec l'extérieur. A noter que, dans cette position de remplissage, le bouchon est enfoncé jusqu'à sensiblement la portée conique d'emmanchement. De même, dans cette position de remplissage, le bouchon (2) est parfaitement maintenu à l'extrémité ouverte du flacon compte tenu d'un diamètre d'emmanchement supérieur au diamètre interne du flacon. Le remplissage en tant que tel peut s'effectuer par la technique du vide, comme indiqué dans la partie introductive de la description. Cette position de remplissage est illustrée figure 11. Après remplissage, il suffit d'exercer une force de pression sur l'embout (2g) jusqu'à ce que l'épaulement (2j) soit en appui sur l'extrémité du flacon assurant ainsi sa fermeture, d'une manière parfaitement étanche. Dans cette position de fermeture, figure 12, l'orifice (2h) n'est plus en communication avec l'extérieur, mais positionné à l'intérieur du flacon (1).For filling, the cap is not completely inserted into the bottle, so that the orifice (2h) is in communication with the outside. Note that, in this filling position, the cap is pushed down substantially to the conical bearing surface. Similarly, in this filling position, the cap (2) is perfectly maintained at the open end of the bottle, given a fitting diameter. greater than the internal diameter of the bottle. Filling as such can be done by the vacuum technique, as indicated in the introductory part of the description. This filling position is illustrated in FIG. 11. After filling, it suffices to exert a pressing force on the end piece (2g) until the shoulder (2j) bears against the end of the bottle thus ensuring its closure, in a perfectly waterproof way. In this closed position, Figure 12, the orifice (2h) is no longer in communication with the outside, but positioned inside the bottle (1).
Pour le prélèvement du liquide contenu à l'intérieur du flacon et comme le montrent les figures 13 et 14, il suffit de tenir le flacon d'une main et, avec le pouce par exemple, casser l'embout (2g) (figure 14).For the removal of the liquid contained inside the bottle and as shown in Figures 13 and 14, simply hold the bottle with one hand and, with the thumb for example, break the tip (2g) (Figure 14 ).
Comme indiqué, quelle que soit la forme de réalisation, il est toujours possible de réaliser le remplissage d'un nombre très important de flacons en disposant, d'une manière ordonnée, lesdits flacons dans un cristallisoire que l'on soumet à l'action, d'une machine de remplissage sous vide, comme indiqué dans la partie introductive de la description. On observe toutefois, d'une manière avantageuse, étant donné que les flacons ne présentent pas, au niveau des extrémités, des zones fragiles, qu'il est possible d'utiliser des cristallisoires de capacité beaucoup plus importante.As indicated, whatever the embodiment, it is always possible to fill a very large number of bottles by arranging, in an orderly manner, said bottles in a crystallizer that is subjected to the action of a vacuum filling machine, as indicated in the introductory part of the description. However, it is advantageously observed that since the bottles do not have fragile zones at the ends, it is possible to use crystallizers of much greater capacity.
On observe également que la fermeture étanche des différents flacons, après les avoir remplis de la dose déterminée de liquide, s'effectue d'une manière très simple et efficace, étant donné qu'il suffit d'exercer un effort de pression sur les clapets (figure 3) pour obturer d'une manière étanche le bouchon (figure 4), ou directement sur le bouchon (figures 11 et 12). Les avantages ressortent bien de la description. En particulier on souligne et on rappelle : l'absence de tout risque de débris de verre au moment du remplissage et de l'utilisation ; la facilité d'utilisation ; l'esthétique. It is also observed that the sealed closure of the various bottles, after having filled them with the determined dose of liquid, is carried out in a very simple and effective manner, since it is sufficient to exert a pressure force on the valves (Figure 3) to seal the cap (Figure 4), or directly on the cap (Figures 11 and 12). The advantages are apparent from the description. In particular it is emphasized and recalled: the absence of any risk of glass debris at the time of filling and use; utilisation facility ; aesthetics.

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-1- Flacon destiné à recevoir une dose déterminée d'un liquide, ledit flacon (1) étant fermé par un bouchon (2), caractérisé en ce que ledit bouchon (2) présente des agencements (2c) aptes à permettre, dans une position, le remplissage en liquide du flacon au travers d'une ouverture puis, dans une autre position, la fermeture étanche et définitive de ladite ouverture (2a).-1- bottle intended to receive a fixed dose of a liquid, said bottle (1) being closed by a plug (2), characterized in that said plug (2) has arrangements (2c) adapted to allow, in a position, the liquid filling of the bottle through an opening and, in another position, the sealing and definitive closure of said opening (2a).
-2- Flacon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les agencements sont constitués par un orifice (2h) que présente une portée de centrage (2f) destinée à être emmanchée à force dans une ouverture du flacon (1) sous un effort de pression exercée sur un embout fermé (2g) que présente ladite portée, ledit orifice (2h) étant situé, en position de remplissage, en communication avec l'extérieur et, après emmanchement sous l'effort de pression, à l'intérieur du flacon.-2- bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the arrangements are constituted by an orifice (2h) that has a centering surface (2f) intended to be press fit into an opening of the bottle (1) under a force of pressure exerted on a closed end piece (2g) that has said bearing surface, said orifice (2h) being located, in the filling position, in communication with the outside and, after fitting under the pressure force, inside the bottle .
-3- Flacon selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la portée d'emmanchement (2f) et l'embout (2g) sont reliés par une zone sécable (2i).-3- Bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that the fitting surface (2f) and the tip (2g) are connected by a breakable zone (2i).
-4- Flacon selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que la zone sécable (2i) est formée à partir d'un épaulement d'appui (2j) en position enfoncée du bouchon (2) correspondant à l'obturation de l'orifice (2h).-4- Bottle according to claim 3, characterized in that the breakable zone (2i) is formed from a bearing shoulder (2j) in the depressed position of the plug (2) corresponding to the closure of the orifice (2h).
-5- Flacon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les agencements sont constitués par un clapet externe fermé (2c) disposé coaxialement à une ouverture (2a) du bouchon (2) et délimitant un chambrage interne en communication avec ladite ouverture et avec l'extérieur par au moins un orifice (2c2), ledit clapet étant rendu solidaire du bouchon (2) par une zone (2d) sécable sous un effet de pression correspondant à l'obturation étanche de ladite ouverture.-5- Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the arrangements are constituted by a closed external valve (2c) disposed coaxially with an opening (2a) of the plug (2) and delimiting an internal recess in communication with said opening and with the outside by at least one orifice (2c2), said valve being secured to the plug (2) by a zone (2d) breakable under a pressure effect corresponding to the sealing of said opening.
-6- Flacon selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le corps du clapet (2c) présente une partie en relief, sous forme d'un bourrelet (2c3), apte à coopérer en appui sur le pourtour de l'ouverture (2a) à l'intérieur du bouchon, pour assurer le blocage en position d'obturation dudit clapet en combinaison avec une collerette externe (2c4) en appui sur le pourtour de l'ouverture, à l'extérieur dudit bouchon.-6- Bottle according to claim 5, characterized in that the body of the valve (2c) has a portion in relief, in the form of a bead (2c3), adapted to cooperate in bearing on the periphery of the opening (2a). ) inside the plug, to ensure the locking in the closed position of said valve in combination with an outer flange (2c4) resting on the periphery of the opening, outside said cap.
-7- Flacon selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la collerette (2c4) est formée avec le fond du chambrage du clapet.-7- Bottle according to claim 5, characterized in that the flange (2c4) is formed with the bottom of the recess of the valve.
-8- Flacon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (2) est fixé, d'une manière démontable, à l'une des extrémités du flacon par un système d'inviolabilité, le vidage dudit flacon (1) pour la prise du liquide, s 'effectuant après désolidarisation dudit bouchon (2) par rapport à son système d'inviolabilité.-8- Bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap (2) is fixed, in a removable manner, at one end of the bottle by a tamper-evident system, the emptying of said bottle (1) for the taking of the liquid, being performed after separation of said cap (2) relative to its inviolability system.
-9- Flacon selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le système d'inviolabilité est une bande détachable (2e) disposée à la base du bouchon (2) et coopérant avec des agencements de retenue du flacon.-9- Vial according to claim 8, characterized in that the tamper-evident system is a detachable strip (2e) disposed at the base of the cap (2) and cooperating with retaining arrangements of the vial.
-10- Flacon selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (2) est fixé en bout du flacon (1) par vissage ou clipsage. -11- Flacon selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (2) est fixé à demeure à l'une des extrémités du flacon (1) dont l'autre extrémité (la) est conformée sous forme d'un embout sécable pour la prise du liquide.-10- Bottle according to claim 8, characterized in that the cap (2) is fixed at the end of the bottle (1) by screwing or clipping. -Vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap (2) is fixedly attached to one end of the bottle (1) whose other end (la) is shaped as a breakable tip for taking the liquid.
-12- Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le corps du flacon est en verre.-12- Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the body of the bottle is glass.
-13- Flacon selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le corps du flacon est en matière plastique. -13- Bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the body of the bottle is plastic.
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