EP2522436A1 - Fluid dosing dispenser - Google Patents

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EP2522436A1
EP2522436A1 EP12167803A EP12167803A EP2522436A1 EP 2522436 A1 EP2522436 A1 EP 2522436A1 EP 12167803 A EP12167803 A EP 12167803A EP 12167803 A EP12167803 A EP 12167803A EP 2522436 A1 EP2522436 A1 EP 2522436A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
    • B05B11/042—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles the spray being effected by a gas or vapour flow in the nozzle, spray head, outlet or dip tube
    • B05B11/043—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles the spray being effected by a gas or vapour flow in the nozzle, spray head, outlet or dip tube designed for spraying a liquid
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B05B11/0032—Manually actuated means located downstream the discharge nozzle for closing or covering it, e.g. shutters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/04—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles
    • B05B11/048—Deformable containers producing the flow, e.g. squeeze bottles characterised by the container, e.g. this latter being surrounded by an enclosure, or the means for deforming it
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0094—Containers having an external wall formed as, or with, a diaphragm or the like which is deformed to expel the contents

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  • the present invention relates to a dosing device for fluid.
  • Dosing devices are then often used, certain devices for delivering doses whose volume can be chosen by the user, other devices delivering doses of a predetermined volume. However, all these devices have complex mechanisms and expensive to manufacture.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the problems mentioned above by providing a dosing device of simple structure and design, so in particular to limit the movement of parts constituting it.
  • the present invention proposes a fluid dosing device comprising a body having at one end an expulsion head incorporating an outlet channel, a side wall sealingly connected to the expulsion head and a bottom wall at a second end, the body defining an interior volume capable of containing a fluid, a plunger tube having a first termination connected to the outlet channel and a second termination terminating near the bottom wall
  • an expulsion means is provided in the wall of the body, the expulsion means being capable of deforming in order to engage towards the inside of the body, to reduce its internal volume and to drive an expulsion of fluid of a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume, through the plunger tube and the outlet channel.
  • the expulsion means comprises a tab delimited by at least one slot and a hinge area, each slot being provided with a sealing means.
  • the device of the invention makes it possible to obtain the delivery of a dose of fluid by the only deformation of the expulsion means, without requiring the displacement of another part of the device.
  • the body being generally sealed since the side wall is sealingly connected to the expulsion head, the pressure generated by the expulsion means to the interior of the body containing the fluid is reflected in the fluid that is actually discharged to the outlet channel via the dip tube.
  • the tongue is for example defined by three slots which facilitate the deformation of the tongue, allowing it to be able to engage towards the inside of the body.
  • the hinge zone forms an elastic link between the tongue and the wall, which ensures the return of the tongue to the initial position.
  • the expulsion means is formed in the side wall of the body.
  • the expulsion means is formed in the wall of the expulsion head.
  • the expulsion means comprises a membrane of elastomeric material for inexpensive manufacture and ease of use.
  • the expulsion head comprises a pusher having a bearing pad connected to a skirt adapted to be deformed to engage inwardly of the body.
  • the pusher is typically elastomeric material so as to have good elastic properties.
  • the skirt comprises bellows which facilitate the engagement of the pusher towards the interior of the body.
  • the expulsion head comprises an annular groove on which the skirt is paved which allows to clip the pusher to the expulsion head.
  • the pusher is overmolded with the expulsion head, which facilitates the manufacture of the device.
  • the expulsion head comprises two wings which at least partially encapsulate the pusher.
  • the pusher is then circumscribed in the circumference of the expulsion head which protects the pusher from manual disassembly.
  • the wall comprises at least one bridge of breakable material connecting the tongue to the wall of the body, which makes it possible to guarantee the inviolability of the tongue while maintaining it in the extension of the wall of the body.
  • each slot is lined with a sealing means for retaining the hermeticity of the body despite the presence of the slot or slots defining the expulsion tongue.
  • the sealing means is an elastic seal.
  • the tongue retains a freedom of movement, it can be engaged towards the inside of the body under the application of an external stress and then return to its initial position when the stress is released, under the action of the elastic seal and of the hinge area.
  • the elastic seal is typically made of an elastomeric material.
  • the device comprises a deformable liner, superimposed on the inner side wall of the body, a first open end of which is sealingly connected to the side wall, and a closed second end of which forms the bottom wall of the body, the liner, the side wall and the expulsion head defining the interior volume of the body.
  • deformable jacket it is meant that the jacket is made of a material that is sufficiently flexible to be able to be deformed under the action of a constraint, for example exerted by a user through the engagement of the expelling means. such as a tab or an elastomeric membrane.
  • the liner serves as a fluid reservoir and feeds the metering device.
  • the first open end of the liner is reversibly connected to the side wall of the body so that the liner can be removed from the inner wall and replaced with a new liner.
  • the liner can be removed from the inner wall and replaced with a new liner.
  • the bottom wall is formed of a disk having an annular rib allowing it to be clipped to the second end of the body.
  • the outlet channel comprises a capsule movable between an open position in which the orifice of the outlet channel is disengaged and a closed position in which the orifice of the channel is closed.
  • the body has a mainly tubular shape that facilitates handling by a user.
  • the metering device 1 for fluid comprises a body 2 having a side wall 3, an expulsion head 4 at a first end and a bottom wall 5 at a second end.
  • the expulsion head 4 is sealingly connected to the side wall 3.
  • the body 2 of the device 1 thus defines an interior volume that can contain a fluid.
  • the metering device 1 also comprises a dip tube 6 of which a first termination 7 is connected to an outlet channel 8 formed in the expulsion head 4.
  • the second termination 9 of the tube 6 opens out near the bottom wall 5 so when the device 1 is head up, the tube 6 is immersed in the fluid.
  • the plunger tube 6 can be attached to the expulsion head 4 by a connecting device provided for this purpose but it can also be molded with the body 2 for simplicity of manufacture.
  • a fluid expulsion means is provided in the side wall 3 of the body 2.
  • the expulsion means consists of a tongue 11 defined by at least one slot 12 and a hinge zone in the side wall 3. Under the action of an external constraint, the tongue 11 can deform to come s engage inside the body 2 and reduce the internal volume. When the stress is released, the hinge zone allows the spring 11 to spring back to its original position.
  • outlet channel 8 may be provided with a capsule 13 which allows the opening or closing of the orifice of the channel 8, thus preventing the fluid from flowing by gravity when the device 1 is head inward. down or horizontally for example, which facilitates its transport.
  • the body 2, the expulsion head 4 and the plunger tube 6 of the device 1 are in one piece. This facilitates their manufacture by molding or injection, for example. It is also possible to provide the molding of the tongue 11 of elastomeric material by bi-injection.
  • the body 2 has a mainly tubular shape facilitating the grip of the device 1 by the user.
  • the tongue 11 is delimited by three slots 12 which facilitate its deformation.
  • Each slot 12 is advantageously provided with a sealing means, for example an elastic seal 14 made of elastomeric material.
  • This seal 14 makes it possible to guarantee the tightness of the tongue 11 despite the presence of the slots 12. Moreover, this seal 14 can cooperate with the hinge zone and contribute to the elastic return of the tongue 11.
  • each slot 12 may be lined by one or more bridges of breakable material which guarantee the inviolability of the tongue 11. These bridges of material will be broken during the first use of the device 1.
  • the metering device 1 differs from that presented to Figures 1 and 2 in that the expulsion means is formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4. This allows a good grip of the body 2 of the device 1 and the easy application of a constraint on the expulsion means.
  • the expulsion means is an elastomeric membrane 16 designed so as to ensure tightness with the expulsion head 4.
  • the membrane 16 is deformed and it engages towards the interior of the body 2. This movement reduces the internal volume and it follows the delivery of a dose of fluid of a volume equivalent to the reduction of volume obtained by the engagement of the membrane 16.
  • the elasticity of the material constituting the membrane 16 guarantees its return to its original position.
  • the figure 4 represents another embodiment of the metering device 1 in which the expulsion means is a pusher 17. This embodiment also differs from that illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 and 2 in that the pusher 17 is formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4.
  • the pusher 17 comprises a support pad 18 connected to a skirt 19 provided with bellows 21.
  • the support pad 18 thus provides a flat surface facilitating the exercise of stress by an operator while the bellows 21 of the skirt 19 guarantee the engagement of the pusher 17 towards the inside of the body 2 in an elastic movement.
  • the entire body 2 comprising the pusher 17 being sealed, when a stress is applied on the support pad 18, the engagement of the pusher 17 reduces the internal volume of the body 2 and leads to the delivery of a dose of fluid.
  • the bellows 21 relax to return to their original position.
  • the pusher 17 is typically made of an elastomeric material so as to increase its elastic properties.
  • the expulsion head 4 comprises a rib which allows clipping the skirt 19 to the body 2 and thus ensure the proper retention of the pusher 17.
  • the pusher 17 and the body 2 can be overmolded.
  • the bottom wall 5 of the body 2 of the device is formed of a disk 22 having an annular rib allowing it to be clipped to the second end of the body 2.
  • the figure 6 represents another embodiment of the metering device 1 in which there is provided a deformable sleeve 23, inserted into the body 2 of the device 1, so as to cover the inner side wall 3 of the body 2.
  • a first open end of the liner 23 is sealingly connected to the side wall 3 of the body 2, between the expulsion head 4 and the tongue 11.
  • a second closed end of the liner 23 forms the The bottom wall 5 of the body 2.
  • the assembly defined by the liner 23, the region of the side wall 3 not covered by the liner 23 and the expulsion head 4 thus delimits the sealed interior volume that can contain the fluid.
  • the tongue 11 is not an integral part of the assembly delimiting the interior volume, it is not essential that it be provided with sealing means.
  • the deformable liner 23 is connected to the lateral inner wall of the body 2 by snap-fastening. Ribs may be made on the wall of the liner 23 to snap onto ramps formed on the inner wall of the body 2.
  • the deformable liner 23 is reversibly connected to the inner wall of the body 2. This can be obtained by a thread allowing the attachment of the liner 23 to the inner wall of the body 2 by threading. Thus, it becomes possible to recycle the metering device 1 by introducing a new jacket 23 containing fluid once the fluid of the first sleeve 23 has been completely expelled.
  • the figure 7 illustrates another embodiment of the device 1 which differs from that shown in FIG. figure 6 in that the expulsion means is a pusher 17 formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4.
  • the assembly defines by the flexible liner 23, the side wall 3, the expulsion head 4 and the pusher 17 being tight, a constraint operated on the support pad 18 leads to the engagement of the pusher 17, reducing the internal volume of the body 2 and leading to the delivery of a dose of fluid.
  • the bellows 21 relax and the pusher 17 returns to its original position.
  • the expulsion means may be a membrane 16 made of elastomeric material sealed in the expulsion head 4.
  • the device 1 When it is desired to deliver a dose of fluid, the device 1 is first placed upside down. If the device 1 contains air, it is positioned above the fluid while the latter comes to rest by gravity on the bottom wall 5 of the body 2. The plunger tube 6 is thus immersed in the fluid.
  • the expulsion means of which is a tongue 11 a pressure is then exerted on the tongue 11 as illustrated in FIG. figure 8 .
  • the tongue 11 engages towards the interior of the body 2.
  • the internal volume is reduced, which generates a pressure on the fluid.
  • This engages in the plunger tube 6, rises to the outlet channel 8 to be expelled in a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume.
  • the engagement of the tongue 11 determining the reduction of the internal volume, it is possible to vary the volume expelled according to the intensity of the pressure exerted on the tongue 11.
  • the hinge zone exerts an elastic return movement on the tongue 11 which returns to its initial position, in the extension of the lateral wall 3 of the body 2.
  • the elastic sealing seals 14 can also contribute to the return movement of the tongue 11.
  • the interior volume fills with air by depression and regains its initial capacity.
  • the amount of fluid in the interior volume decreases which leads to an increase in the amount of air in the upper part of the interior volume.
  • the level of the fluid is below the level of the tongue 11, an engagement of the tongue 11 towards the inside of the body 2 exerts a pressure on the volume of air located above the fluid. The stress is transmitted to the fluid that rises in the plunger tube 6 until it is delivered through the outlet channel 8.
  • the design of the metering device 1 according to the invention thus ensures the expulsion of fluid even when its residual amount in the interior volume is low.
  • an identical operating principle applies when it is desired to deliver a dose of fluid from the device 1 comprising an expulsion head 4 with a pusher 17 as shown in FIG. figure 9 .
  • the device 1 is first placed upside down so that the plunger tube 6 is immersed in the fluid.
  • the operation of the metering device 1 comprising a flexible liner 23 and a pusher 17 in the wall of the expulsion head 4 is identical, the engagement of the pusher 17 not causing deformation of the walls of the liner 23.
  • the invention provides a decisive improvement to the prior art by providing a device 1 of simple structure and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the device 1 is also provided with an original mechanism, which requires the movement of the only means of expulsion, thus allowing to limit the wear.
  • the device 1 advantageously makes it possible to choose the volume of fluid expelled by the intensity of the stress exerted on the expulsion means.
  • the tongue 11 formed in the side wall 3 of the body 2 could be replaced by a membrane 16 of elastomeric material, that the tongue 11 could be formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4, etc.
  • the metering device 1 comprises an expulsion means comprising a tongue 11 delimited by a slot 12 provided with a sealing means and a membrane 16 made of elastomer material and / or a pusher 17 provided with a support pad 18 connected to a skirt 19.

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The device (1) has a tubular body (2) defining an inner volume containing a fluid. A dip tube (6) has a termination (7) connected to an outlet channel (8) of an expulsion head (4) provided at an end of the body. An expulsion unit is provided in wall of the body and deformed for engaging toward interior of the body so as to reduce the volume and lead to expulsion of volume of fluid corresponding to the reduction of the volume by the tube and the channel. The expulsion unit has a tongue (11) delimited by a slot and a hinge-forming area, where the slot is lined with elastic joint.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif doseur pour fluide.The present invention relates to a dosing device for fluid.

Afin de faciliter l'utilisation et l'application de produits fluides, tels que les gels et les émulsions cosmétiques, il est pratique de les délivrer sous forme de dose.In order to facilitate the use and application of fluid products, such as gels and cosmetic emulsions, it is convenient to deliver them as a dose.

Des dispositifs de dosage sont alors souvent utilisés, certains dispositifs permettant délivrer des doses dont le volume peut être choisi par l'utilisateur, d'autres dispositifs délivrant des doses d'un volume prédéterminé. Toutefois, tous ces dispositifs présentent des mécanismes complexes et couteux à fabriquer.Dosing devices are then often used, certain devices for delivering doses whose volume can be chosen by the user, other devices delivering doses of a predetermined volume. However, all these devices have complex mechanisms and expensive to manufacture.

La présente invention vise à remédier aux problèmes mentionnés ci-dessus en fournissant un dispositif doseur de structure et de conception simples, de sorte notamment à limiter le déplacement des pièces le constituant.The present invention aims to remedy the problems mentioned above by providing a dosing device of simple structure and design, so in particular to limit the movement of parts constituting it.

A cet effet, la présente invention propose un dispositif doseur pour fluide comprenant
un corps comportant à une première extrémité une tête d'expulsion incorporant un canal de sortie, une paroi latérale reliée de façon étanche à la tête d'expulsion et une paroi de fond à une seconde extrémité, le corps délimitant un volume intérieur susceptible de contenir un fluide,
un tube plongeur présentant une première terminaison connectée au canal de sortie et une seconde terminaison débouchant à proximité de la paroi de fondFor this purpose, the present invention proposes a fluid dosing device comprising
a body having at one end an expulsion head incorporating an outlet channel, a side wall sealingly connected to the expulsion head and a bottom wall at a second end, the body defining an interior volume capable of containing a fluid,
a plunger tube having a first termination connected to the outlet channel and a second termination terminating near the bottom wall

Selon une définition générale de l'invention, un moyen d'expulsion est prévu dans la paroi du corps, le moyen d'expulsion étant susceptible de se déformer pour venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps, réduire son volume intérieur et conduire à une expulsion de fluide d'un volume correspondant à la réduction du volume intérieur, par l'intermédiaire du tube plongeur et du canal de sortie. De plus, le moyen d'expulsion comprend une languette délimitée par au moins une fente et une zone formant charnière, chaque fente étant garnie d'un moyen d'étanchéité.According to a general definition of the invention, an expulsion means is provided in the wall of the body, the expulsion means being capable of deforming in order to engage towards the inside of the body, to reduce its internal volume and to drive an expulsion of fluid of a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume, through the plunger tube and the outlet channel. In addition, the expulsion means comprises a tab delimited by at least one slot and a hinge area, each slot being provided with a sealing means.

Ainsi, le dispositif de l'invention permet d'obtenir la délivrance d'une dose de fluide par la seule déformation du moyen d'expulsion, sans nécessiter le déplacement d'une autre pièce du dispositif.Thus, the device of the invention makes it possible to obtain the delivery of a dose of fluid by the only deformation of the expulsion means, without requiring the displacement of another part of the device.

En effet, le corps étant globalement étanche puisque la paroi latérale est reliée de façon étanche à la tête d'expulsion, la pression générée par le moyen d'expulsion vers l'intérieur du corps contenant le fluide se répercute sur le fluide qui est de fait refoulé vers le canal de sortie par l'intermédiaire du tube plongeur.Indeed, the body being generally sealed since the side wall is sealingly connected to the expulsion head, the pressure generated by the expulsion means to the interior of the body containing the fluid is reflected in the fluid that is actually discharged to the outlet channel via the dip tube.

La languette est par exemple délimitée par trois fentes qui facilitent la déformation de la languette, lui permettant de pouvoir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps. La zone charnière forme un lien élastique entre la languette et la paroi, ce qui assure le retour de la languette en position initiale.The tongue is for example defined by three slots which facilitate the deformation of the tongue, allowing it to be able to engage towards the inside of the body. The hinge zone forms an elastic link between the tongue and the wall, which ensures the return of the tongue to the initial position.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, le moyen d'expulsion est ménagé dans la paroi latérale du corps.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the expulsion means is formed in the side wall of the body.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le moyen d'expulsion est ménagé dans la paroi de la tête de d'expulsion.According to another embodiment, the expulsion means is formed in the wall of the expulsion head.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le moyen d'expulsion comprend une membrane en matériau élastomère permettant une fabrication peu coûteuse ainsi qu'une simplicité d'utilisation.According to one aspect of the invention, the expulsion means comprises a membrane of elastomeric material for inexpensive manufacture and ease of use.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, la tête d'expulsion comprend un poussoir comportant une pastille d'appui reliée à une jupe apte à être déformée pour venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps.According to another aspect of the invention, the expulsion head comprises a pusher having a bearing pad connected to a skirt adapted to be deformed to engage inwardly of the body.

Le poussoir est typiquement en matériau élastomère de sorte à présenter de bonnes propriétés élastiques.The pusher is typically elastomeric material so as to have good elastic properties.

De préférence, la jupe comprend des soufflets qui facilitent l'engagement du poussoir vers l'intérieur du corps.Preferably, the skirt comprises bellows which facilitate the engagement of the pusher towards the interior of the body.

Selon une réalisation possible, la tête d'expulsion comprend une rainure annulaire sur laquelle la jupe est chaussée ce qui permet de clipser le poussoir à la tête d'expulsion.According to a possible embodiment, the expulsion head comprises an annular groove on which the skirt is paved which allows to clip the pusher to the expulsion head.

Selon une autre réalisation possible, le poussoir est surmoulé avec la tête d'expulsion, ce qui facilite la fabrication du dispositif.According to another possible embodiment, the pusher is overmolded with the expulsion head, which facilitates the manufacture of the device.

Avantageusement, la tête d'expulsion comprend deux ailes qui encapsulent au moins partiellement le poussoir. Le poussoir est alors circonscrit dans la circonférence de la tête d'expulsion ce qui protège le poussoir d'un démontage manuel.Advantageously, the expulsion head comprises two wings which at least partially encapsulate the pusher. The pusher is then circumscribed in the circumference of the expulsion head which protects the pusher from manual disassembly.

Selon une réalisation possible, la paroi comprend au moins un pont de matière cassable reliant la languette à la paroi du corps, ce qui permet de garantir l'inviolabilité de la languette tout en la maintenant dans le prolongement de la paroi du corps.According to one possible embodiment, the wall comprises at least one bridge of breakable material connecting the tongue to the wall of the body, which makes it possible to guarantee the inviolability of the tongue while maintaining it in the extension of the wall of the body.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, chaque fente est garnie d'un moyen d'étanchéité permettant de conserver l'herméticité du corps malgré la présence de la ou des fentes délimitant la languette d'expulsion.According to one aspect of the invention, each slot is lined with a sealing means for retaining the hermeticity of the body despite the presence of the slot or slots defining the expulsion tongue.

Avantageusement, le moyen d'étanchéité est un joint élastique. Ainsi, la languette garde une liberté de mouvement, elle peut venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps sous l'application d'une contrainte extérieure puis revenir en position initiale lorsque la contrainte est relâchée, sous l'action du joint élastique et de la zone formant charnière. Le joint élastique est typiquement constitué d'un matériau élastomère.Advantageously, the sealing means is an elastic seal. Thus, the tongue retains a freedom of movement, it can be engaged towards the inside of the body under the application of an external stress and then return to its initial position when the stress is released, under the action of the elastic seal and of the hinge area. The elastic seal is typically made of an elastomeric material.

Dans un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, le dispositif comprend une chemise déformable, superposée à la paroi latérale intérieure du corps, dont une première extrémité ouverte est reliée de manière étanche à la paroi latérale, et dont une seconde extrémité fermée forme la paroi de fond du corps, la chemise, la paroi latérale et la tête d'expulsion délimitant le volume intérieur du corps.In a particular embodiment of the invention, the device comprises a deformable liner, superimposed on the inner side wall of the body, a first open end of which is sealingly connected to the side wall, and a closed second end of which forms the bottom wall of the body, the liner, the side wall and the expulsion head defining the interior volume of the body.

Par « chemise déformable » on entend que la chemise est constituée d'un matériau suffisamment souple pour pouvoir être déformé sous l'action d'une contrainte, par exemple exercée par un utilisateur par l'intermédiaire de l'engagement du moyen d'expulsion telle qu'une languette ou une membrane en élastomère.By "deformable jacket" it is meant that the jacket is made of a material that is sufficiently flexible to be able to be deformed under the action of a constraint, for example exerted by a user through the engagement of the expelling means. such as a tab or an elastomeric membrane.

Dans cette configuration, la chemise sert de réservoir de fluide et alimente le dispositif doseur.In this configuration, the liner serves as a fluid reservoir and feeds the metering device.

Du fait de la connexion étanche entre la première extrémité de la chemise et la paroi latérale, l'étanchéité du volume intérieur est conservée.Due to the tight connection between the first end of the jacket and the side wall, the tightness of the interior volume is retained.

De préférence, la première extrémité ouverte de la chemise est connectée de façon réversible à la paroi latérale du corps de sorte à pouvoir retirer la chemise superposée à la paroi intérieure et à la remplacer par une nouvelle chemise. Ainsi, lorsque le fluide contenu dans la première chemise a été délivré, il est possible de placer une nouvelle chemise comprenant du fluide dans le dispositif doseur pour le recycler. De même, la chemise retirée peut être rechargée de fluide et être à nouveau utilisée dans le dispositif doseur.Preferably, the first open end of the liner is reversibly connected to the side wall of the body so that the liner can be removed from the inner wall and replaced with a new liner. Thus, when the fluid contained in the first jacket has been delivered, it is possible to place a new jacket comprising fluid in the metering device for recycling. Similarly, the removed liner can be refilled with fluid and be used again in the metering device.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond est formée d'un disque présentant une nervure annulaire lui permettant d'être clipsé à la seconde extrémité du corps.In another embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall is formed of a disk having an annular rib allowing it to be clipped to the second end of the body.

Selon un aspect de l'invention, le canal de sortie comprend une capsule mobile entre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle l'orifice du canal de sortie est dégagé et une position de fermeture dans laquelle l'orifice du canal est obturé. Ainsi, lorsque la capsule est fermée, le fluide ne peut être délivré accidentellement par le canal de sortie.According to one aspect of the invention, the outlet channel comprises a capsule movable between an open position in which the orifice of the outlet channel is disengaged and a closed position in which the orifice of the channel is closed. Thus, when the capsule is closed, the fluid can not be accidentally delivered through the outlet channel.

Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, le corps présente une forme principalement tubulaire qui facilite la prise en main par un utilisateur.According to another aspect of the invention, the body has a mainly tubular shape that facilitates handling by a user.

On décrit à présent, à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, plusieurs modes de réalisation possibles de l'invention, en référence aux figures annexées. Dans la suite de la description, par souci de simplification les éléments communs aux différentes formes de réalisation portent les mêmes références numériques.

  • La figure 1 est une vue en section d'un dispositif doseur selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue schématique d'une languette selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 3 est une vue schématique d'un dispositif doseur comprenant une membrane selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 4 est une vue schématique partielle d'un dispositif doseur comprenant un poussoir selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 5 est une vue schématique d'un dispositif doseur dont la paroi de fond est constituée d'un disque selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 6 est une vue schématique illustrant un dispositif doseur doté d'une languette et d'une chemise souple selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 7 est une vue schématique illustrant un dispositif doseur doté d'un poussoir et d'une chemise souple selon un autre mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention.
  • La figure 8 est une vue schématique d'un dispositif doseur doté d'une languette et délivrant une dose de fluide selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 9 est une vue schématique d'un dispositif doseur doté d'un poussoir et délivrant une dose de fluide selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention.
Several possible embodiments of the invention are now described by way of nonlimiting examples with reference to the appended figures. In the remainder of the description, for the sake of simplification, the elements common to the different embodiments bear the same numerical references.
  • The figure 1 is a sectional view of a metering device according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a schematic view of a tongue according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 3 is a schematic view of a metering device comprising a membrane according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 4 is a partial schematic view of a metering device comprising a pusher according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 5 is a schematic view of a metering device whose bottom wall consists of a disk according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 6 is a schematic view illustrating a metering device with a tongue and a flexible sleeve according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 7 is a schematic view illustrating a metering device with a pusher and a flexible jacket according to another particular embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 8 is a schematic view of a metering device provided with a tongue and delivering a dose of fluid according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 9 is a schematic view of a metering device with a pusher and delivering a dose of fluid according to one embodiment of the invention.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures 1 à 2, le dispositif doseur 1 pour fluide comprend un corps 2 doté d'une paroi latérale 3, d'une tête d'expulsion 4 à une première extrémité et d'une paroi de fond 5 à une seconde extrémité. La tête d'expulsion 4 est connectée de façon étanche à la paroi latérale 3. Le corps 2 du dispositif 1 définit ainsi un volume intérieur pouvant contenir un fluide.According to a first embodiment shown on the Figures 1 to 2 , the metering device 1 for fluid comprises a body 2 having a side wall 3, an expulsion head 4 at a first end and a bottom wall 5 at a second end. The expulsion head 4 is sealingly connected to the side wall 3. The body 2 of the device 1 thus defines an interior volume that can contain a fluid.

Le dispositif doseur 1 comporte également un tube plongeur 6 dont une première terminaison 7 est reliée à un canal de sortie 8 ménagé dans la tête d'expulsion 4. La seconde terminaison 9 du tube 6 débouche à proximité de la paroi de fond 5 de sorte à ce que, lorsque le dispositif 1 est tête en haut, le tube 6 plonge dans le fluide. Le tube plongeur 6 peut être fixé à la tête d'expulsion 4 par un dispositif d'assemblage prévu à cet effet mais il peut également être moulé avec le corps 2 pour une simplicité de fabrication.The metering device 1 also comprises a dip tube 6 of which a first termination 7 is connected to an outlet channel 8 formed in the expulsion head 4. The second termination 9 of the tube 6 opens out near the bottom wall 5 so when the device 1 is head up, the tube 6 is immersed in the fluid. The plunger tube 6 can be attached to the expulsion head 4 by a connecting device provided for this purpose but it can also be molded with the body 2 for simplicity of manufacture.

Un moyen d'expulsion de fluide est prévu dans la paroi latérale 3 du corps 2. Dans la forme représentée sur la figure 2, le moyen d'expulsion est constitué d'une languette 11 définie par au moins une fente 12 et une zone formant charnière dans la paroi latérale 3. Sous l'action d'une contrainte extérieure, la languette 11 peut se déformer pour venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps 2 et en réduire le volume intérieur. Lorsque la contrainte est relâchée, la zone formant charnière permet le retour élastique de la languette 11 dans sa position d'origine.A fluid expulsion means is provided in the side wall 3 of the body 2. In the form shown in FIG. figure 2 , the expulsion means consists of a tongue 11 defined by at least one slot 12 and a hinge zone in the side wall 3. Under the action of an external constraint, the tongue 11 can deform to come s engage inside the body 2 and reduce the internal volume. When the stress is released, the hinge zone allows the spring 11 to spring back to its original position.

Par ailleurs, le canal de sortie 8 peut être doté d'une capsule 13 qui permet l'ouverture ou la fermeture de l'orifice du canal 8, évitant ainsi que le fluide ne s'écoule par gravité lorsque le dispositif 1 est tête en bas ou à l'horizontal par exemple, ce qui facilite son transport.Furthermore, the outlet channel 8 may be provided with a capsule 13 which allows the opening or closing of the orifice of the channel 8, thus preventing the fluid from flowing by gravity when the device 1 is head inward. down or horizontally for example, which facilitates its transport.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, le corps 2, la tête d'expulsion 4 et le tube plongeur 6 du dispositif 1 sont monobloc. Ceci facilite leur fabrication par moulage ou injection par exemple. Il est également possible de prévoir le moulage de la languette 11 en matériau élastomère par bi-injection.According to an advantageous embodiment, the body 2, the expulsion head 4 and the plunger tube 6 of the device 1 are in one piece. This facilitates their manufacture by molding or injection, for example. It is also possible to provide the molding of the tongue 11 of elastomeric material by bi-injection.

Avantageusement, le corps 2 présente une forme principalement tubulaire facilitant la prise en main du dispositif 1 par l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the body 2 has a mainly tubular shape facilitating the grip of the device 1 by the user.

Dans un mode de mise en oeuvre particulier représenté à la figure 2, la languette 11 est délimitée par trois fentes 12 qui facilitent sa déformation. Chaque fente 12 est avantageusement pourvue d'un moyen d'étanchéité, par exemple un joint élastique 14 en matériau élastomère. Ce joint 14 permet de garantir l'étanchéité de la languette 11 malgré la présence des fentes 12. De plus, ce joint 14 peut coopérer avec la zone formant charnière et contribuer au retour élastique de la languette 11.In a particular embodiment shown in FIG. figure 2 , the tongue 11 is delimited by three slots 12 which facilitate its deformation. Each slot 12 is advantageously provided with a sealing means, for example an elastic seal 14 made of elastomeric material. This seal 14 makes it possible to guarantee the tightness of the tongue 11 despite the presence of the slots 12. Moreover, this seal 14 can cooperate with the hinge zone and contribute to the elastic return of the tongue 11.

Egalement illustré à la figure 2, chaque fente 12 peut être garnie par un ou plusieurs ponts de matière 15 cassables qui garantissent l'inviolabilité de la languette 11. Ces ponts de matière 15 seront rompus lors de la première utilisation du dispositif 1.Also illustrated at figure 2 each slot 12 may be lined by one or more bridges of breakable material which guarantee the inviolability of the tongue 11. These bridges of material will be broken during the first use of the device 1.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation représenté à la figure 3, le dispositif doseur 1 diffère de celui présenté aux figures 1 et 2 en ce que le moyen d'expulsion est ménagé dans la paroi de la tête d'expulsion 4. Ceci permet une bonne prise en main du corps 2 du dispositif 1 et l'application facile d'une contrainte sur le moyen d'expulsion.According to another embodiment shown in figure 3 , the metering device 1 differs from that presented to Figures 1 and 2 in that the expulsion means is formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4. This allows a good grip of the body 2 of the device 1 and the easy application of a constraint on the expulsion means.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le moyen d'expulsion est une membrane 16 en élastomère conçue de sorte à garantir l'étanchéité avec la tête d'expulsion 4. Ainsi, sous l'action d'une contrainte extérieure, la membrane 16 se déforme et vient s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps 2. Ce mouvement réduit le volume intérieur et il s'ensuit la délivrance d'une dose de fluide d'un volume équivalent à la réduction de volume obtenue par l'engagement de la membrane 16. Lorsque la contrainte est relâchée, l'élasticité du matériau constituant la membrane 16 garantit son retour en position d'origine.In this embodiment, the expulsion means is an elastomeric membrane 16 designed so as to ensure tightness with the expulsion head 4. Thus, under the action of an external constraint, the membrane 16 is deformed and it engages towards the interior of the body 2. This movement reduces the internal volume and it follows the delivery of a dose of fluid of a volume equivalent to the reduction of volume obtained by the engagement of the membrane 16. When the stress is released, the elasticity of the material constituting the membrane 16 guarantees its return to its original position.

La figure 4 représente un autre mode de réalisation du dispositif doseur 1 dans lequel le moyen d'expulsion est un poussoir 17. Ce mode de réalisation diffère aussi de celui illustré aux figures 1 et 2 en ce que le poussoir 17 est ménagé dans la paroi de la tête d'expulsion 4.The figure 4 represents another embodiment of the metering device 1 in which the expulsion means is a pusher 17. This embodiment also differs from that illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 and 2 in that the pusher 17 is formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4.

Comme illustré à la figure 4, le poussoir 17 comprend une pastille d'appui 18 relié à une jupe 19 dotée de soufflets 21. La pastille d'appui 18 offre ainsi une surface plane facilitant l'exercice d'une contrainte par un opérateur tandis que les soufflets 21 de la jupe 19 garantissent l'engagement du poussoir 17 vers l'intérieur du corps 2 dans un mouvement élastique. L'ensemble du corps 2 comprenant le poussoir 17 étant étanche, lorsqu'une contrainte est appliquée sur la pastille d'appui 18, l'engagement du poussoir 17 réduit le volume intérieur du corps 2 et conduit à la délivrance d'une dose de fluide. Lorsque la contrainte relâchée, les soufflets 21 se détendent pour revenir en position d'origine. Le poussoir 17 est typiquement constitué d'un matériau élastomère de sorte à accroître ses propriétés élastiques.As illustrated in figure 4 , the pusher 17 comprises a support pad 18 connected to a skirt 19 provided with bellows 21. The support pad 18 thus provides a flat surface facilitating the exercise of stress by an operator while the bellows 21 of the skirt 19 guarantee the engagement of the pusher 17 towards the inside of the body 2 in an elastic movement. The entire body 2 comprising the pusher 17 being sealed, when a stress is applied on the support pad 18, the engagement of the pusher 17 reduces the internal volume of the body 2 and leads to the delivery of a dose of fluid. When the constraint is released, the bellows 21 relax to return to their original position. The pusher 17 is typically made of an elastomeric material so as to increase its elastic properties.

Selon une variante non représentée, la tête d'expulsion 4 comprend une nervure qui permet de clipser la jupe 19 au corps 2 et ainsi d'assurer le bon maintien du poussoir 17. Toutefois pour faciliter sa fabrication, le poussoir 17 et le corps 2 peuvent être surmoulés.According to a variant not shown, the expulsion head 4 comprises a rib which allows clipping the skirt 19 to the body 2 and thus ensure the proper retention of the pusher 17. However, to facilitate its manufacture, the pusher 17 and the body 2 can be overmolded.

Telle que représentée à la figure 5, la paroi de fond 5 du corps 2 du dispositif est formée d'un disque 22 présentant une nervure annulaire lui permettant d'être clipsé à la seconde extrémité du corps 2.As represented in figure 5 , the bottom wall 5 of the body 2 of the device is formed of a disk 22 having an annular rib allowing it to be clipped to the second end of the body 2.

La figure 6 représente un autre mode de réalisation du dispositif doseur 1 dans lequel il est prévu une chemise déformable 23 , insérée dans le corps 2 du dispositif 1, de sorte à venir recouvrir la paroi latérale 3 intérieure du corps 2.The figure 6 represents another embodiment of the metering device 1 in which there is provided a deformable sleeve 23, inserted into the body 2 of the device 1, so as to cover the inner side wall 3 of the body 2.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, une première extrémité ouverte de la chemise 23 est reliée de façon étanche à la paroi latérale 3 du corps 2, entre la tête d'expulsion 4 et la languette 11. Une seconde extrémité fermée de la chemise 23 forme la paroi de fond 5 du corps 2. L'ensemble définit par la chemise 23, la région de la paroi latérale 3 non recouverte par la chemise 23 et la tête d'expulsion 4 délimite ainsi le volume intérieur étanche pouvant contenir le fluide.In this embodiment, a first open end of the liner 23 is sealingly connected to the side wall 3 of the body 2, between the expulsion head 4 and the tongue 11. A second closed end of the liner 23 forms the The bottom wall 5 of the body 2. The assembly defined by the liner 23, the region of the side wall 3 not covered by the liner 23 and the expulsion head 4 thus delimits the sealed interior volume that can contain the fluid.

Dans cette configuration, l'engagement de la languette 11 provoque la déformation de la chemise 23 souple, ce qui réduit le volume intérieur et conduit à l'expulsion de fluide.In this configuration, the engagement of the tongue 11 causes the deformation of the flexible liner 23, which reduces the internal volume and leads to the expulsion of fluid.

Par ailleurs, la languette 11 ne faisant pas partie intégrante de l'ensemble délimitant le volume intérieur, il n'est pas indispensable qu'elle soit dotée de moyen d'étanchéité.Furthermore, the tongue 11 is not an integral part of the assembly delimiting the interior volume, it is not essential that it be provided with sealing means.

Selon une variante, la chemise déformable 23 est reliée à la paroi intérieure latérale du corps 2 par encliquetage. Des nervures peuvent être pratiquées sur la paroi de la chemise 23 pour venir s'encliqueter sur des rampes pratiquées sur la paroi intérieure du corps 2.According to one variant, the deformable liner 23 is connected to the lateral inner wall of the body 2 by snap-fastening. Ribs may be made on the wall of the liner 23 to snap onto ramps formed on the inner wall of the body 2.

Selon une autre variante, la chemise déformable 23 est reliée de façon réversible à la paroi intérieure du corps 2. Ceci peut être obtenu par un pas de vis permettant la fixation de la chemise 23 sur la paroi intérieure du corps 2 par filetage. Ainsi, il devient possible de recycler le dispositif doseur 1 en introduisant une nouvelle chemise 23 contenant du fluide une fois que le fluide de la première chemise 23 a été complètement expulsé.According to another variant, the deformable liner 23 is reversibly connected to the inner wall of the body 2. This can be obtained by a thread allowing the attachment of the liner 23 to the inner wall of the body 2 by threading. Thus, it becomes possible to recycle the metering device 1 by introducing a new jacket 23 containing fluid once the fluid of the first sleeve 23 has been completely expelled.

La figure 7 illustre un autre mode de réalisation du dispositif 1 qui diffère de celui représenté à la figure 6 en ce que le moyen d'expulsion est un poussoir 17 ménagé dans la paroi de la tête d'expulsion 4. L'ensemble définit par la chemise souple 23, la paroi latérale 3, la tête d'expulsion 4 et le poussoir 17 étant étanche, une contrainte opérée sur la pastille d'appui 18 conduit à l'engagement du poussoir 17, réduisant le volume intérieur du corps 2 et conduisant à la délivrance d'une dose de fluide. Lorsque la contrainte est relâchée, les soufflets 21 se détendent et le poussoir 17 revient en position d'origine.The figure 7 illustrates another embodiment of the device 1 which differs from that shown in FIG. figure 6 in that the expulsion means is a pusher 17 formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4. The assembly defines by the flexible liner 23, the side wall 3, the expulsion head 4 and the pusher 17 being tight, a constraint operated on the support pad 18 leads to the engagement of the pusher 17, reducing the internal volume of the body 2 and leading to the delivery of a dose of fluid. When the constraint is released, the bellows 21 relax and the pusher 17 returns to its original position.

Selon une variante non représentée du dispositif illustré à la figure 7, le moyen d'expulsion peut être une membrane 16 en matériau élastomère ménagée de façon étanche dans la tête d'expulsion 4.According to a not shown variant of the device illustrated in FIG. figure 7 the expulsion means may be a membrane 16 made of elastomeric material sealed in the expulsion head 4.

Lorsque l'on souhaite délivrer une dose de fluide, le dispositif 1 est tout d'abord placé tête en haut. Si le dispositif 1 contient de l'air, celui-ci se positionne au dessus du fluide tandis que ce dernier vient reposer par gravité sur la paroi de fond 5 du corps 2. Le tube plongeur 6 est ainsi immergé dans le fluide.When it is desired to deliver a dose of fluid, the device 1 is first placed upside down. If the device 1 contains air, it is positioned above the fluid while the latter comes to rest by gravity on the bottom wall 5 of the body 2. The plunger tube 6 is thus immersed in the fluid.

A partir du dispositif 1 dont le moyen d'expulsion est une languette 11 1 une pression est ensuite exercée sur la languette 11 comme illustré à la figure 8. La languette 11 vient s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps 2. Le volume intérieur est réduit, ce qui génère une pression sur le fluide. Celui-ci s'engage dans le tube plongeur 6, s'élève jusqu'au canal de sortie 8 pour être expulsé selon un volume correspondant à la réduction du volume intérieur. L'engagement de la languette 11 déterminant la réduction du volume intérieur, il est possible de faire varier le volume expulsé selon l'intensité de la pression exercée sur la languette 11.From the device 1, the expulsion means of which is a tongue 11, a pressure is then exerted on the tongue 11 as illustrated in FIG. figure 8 . The tongue 11 engages towards the interior of the body 2. The internal volume is reduced, which generates a pressure on the fluid. This engages in the plunger tube 6, rises to the outlet channel 8 to be expelled in a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume. The engagement of the tongue 11 determining the reduction of the internal volume, it is possible to vary the volume expelled according to the intensity of the pressure exerted on the tongue 11.

Une fois la pression relâchée sur la languette 11, la zone formant charnière exerce un mouvement de rappel élastique sur la languette 11 qui revient en position initiale, dans le prolongement de la paroi latérale 3 du corps 2. Les joints 14 d'étanchéité élastiques peuvent également contribuer au mouvement de rappel de la languette 11. Le volume intérieur se remplit d'air par dépression et retrouve sa contenance initiale.Once the pressure is released on the tongue 11, the hinge zone exerts an elastic return movement on the tongue 11 which returns to its initial position, in the extension of the lateral wall 3 of the body 2. The elastic sealing seals 14 can also contribute to the return movement of the tongue 11. The interior volume fills with air by depression and regains its initial capacity.

Après plusieurs expulsions, la quantité de fluide du volume intérieur diminue ce qui conduit à une augmentation de la quantité d'air dans la partie supérieure du volume intérieur. Lorsque le niveau du fluide se situe sous le niveau de la languette 11, un engagement de la languette 11 vers l'intérieur du corps 2 exerce une pression sur le volume d'air situé au dessus du fluide. La contrainte est transmise au fluide qui s'élève dans le tube plongeur 6 jusqu'à être délivré par le canal de sortie 8.After several expulsions, the amount of fluid in the interior volume decreases which leads to an increase in the amount of air in the upper part of the interior volume. When the level of the fluid is below the level of the tongue 11, an engagement of the tongue 11 towards the inside of the body 2 exerts a pressure on the volume of air located above the fluid. The stress is transmitted to the fluid that rises in the plunger tube 6 until it is delivered through the outlet channel 8.

La conception du dispositif doseur 1 selon l'invention garantit ainsi l'expulsion de fluide même lorsque sa quantité résiduelle dans le volume intérieur est faible.The design of the metering device 1 according to the invention thus ensures the expulsion of fluid even when its residual amount in the interior volume is low.

Le même principe de fonctionnement s'applique dans le mode de réalisation comprenant une chemise déformable 23 tel qu'illustré à la figure 6. L'engagement de la languette 11 vers l'intérieur du corps 2 déforme les parois de la chemise 23 ce qui réduit le volume intérieur et conduit à l'expulsion d'un volume de fluide. Une fois la pression relâchée sur la languette 11, la zone formant charnière exerce un mouvement de rappel à la languette 11 de sorte à ce que la paroi de la chemise 23 revienne en position initiale.The same operating principle applies in the embodiment comprising a deformable sleeve 23 as illustrated in FIG. figure 6 . The engagement of the tongue 11 towards the interior of the body 2 deforms the walls of the jacket 23 which reduces the internal volume and leads to the expulsion of a volume of fluid. Once the pressure is released on the tongue 11, the hinge zone exerts a return movement to the tongue 11 so that the wall of the liner 23 returns to its initial position.

De même, un principe de fonctionnement identique s'applique lorsque l'on souhaite délivrer une dose de fluide à partir du dispositif 1 comprenant une tête d'expulsion 4 dotée d'un poussoir 17 tel que représenté à la figure 9. Le dispositif 1 est tout d'abord placé tête en haut de sorte à ce que le tube plongeur 6 soit immergé dans le fluide.Similarly, an identical operating principle applies when it is desired to deliver a dose of fluid from the device 1 comprising an expulsion head 4 with a pusher 17 as shown in FIG. figure 9 . The device 1 is first placed upside down so that the plunger tube 6 is immersed in the fluid.

Un opérateur exerce ensuite une pression sur la pastille d'appui 18 entrainant la compression des soufflets 21 de la jupe 19 et de ce fait l'engagement du poussoir 17 vers l'intérieur du corps 2. Le volume intérieur est alors réduit ce qui génère une pression sur le fluide. Le fluide s'engage alors dans le tube plongeur 6 pour être expulsé par le canal de sortie 8 selon un volume correspondant à la réduction du volume intérieur.An operator then exerts pressure on the support pad 18 causing compression of the bellows 21 of the skirt 19 and thus the engagement of the pusher 17 towards the inside of the body 2. The interior volume is then reduced which generates a pressure on the fluid. The fluid then engages in the plunger tube 6 to be expelled through the outlet channel 8 in a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume.

Une fois la pression relâchée sur la pastille 18, les soufflets 21 élastiques se détendent de sorte à ce que le poussoir 17 revienne en position d'origine.Once the pressure is released on the pellet 18, the elastic bellows 21 relax so that the pusher 17 returns to its original position.

De la même façon que lorsque le moyen d'expulsion est une languette 11, il est possible de faire varier le volume expulsé selon l'intensité de la pression exercée sur le poussoir 17.In the same way that when the expelling means is a tongue 11, it is possible to vary the volume expelled according to the intensity of the pressure exerted on the pusher 17.

Le fonctionnement du dispositif doseur 1 comprenant une chemise souple 23 et un poussoir 17 dans la paroi de la tête d'expulsion 4 se déroule de façon identique, l'engagement du poussoir 17 n'entrainant pas la déformation des parois de la chemise 23.The operation of the metering device 1 comprising a flexible liner 23 and a pusher 17 in the wall of the expulsion head 4 is identical, the engagement of the pusher 17 not causing deformation of the walls of the liner 23.

Ainsi l'invention apporte une amélioration déterminante à la technique antérieure en fournissant un dispositif 1 de structure simple et peu coûteuse à fabriquer. Le dispositif 1 est par ailleurs doté d'un mécanisme original, qui nécessite le mouvement du seul moyen d'expulsion, permettant ainsi d'en limiter l'usure. De plus, le dispositif 1 permet avantageusement de choisir le volume de fluide expulsé par l'intensité de la contrainte exercée sur le moyen d'expulsion.Thus the invention provides a decisive improvement to the prior art by providing a device 1 of simple structure and inexpensive to manufacture. The device 1 is also provided with an original mechanism, which requires the movement of the only means of expulsion, thus allowing to limit the wear. In addition, the device 1 advantageously makes it possible to choose the volume of fluid expelled by the intensity of the stress exerted on the expulsion means.

On comprend que les caractéristiques des différents modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus peuvent être combinées entre elles. C'est ainsi que, notamment, la languette 11 ménagée dans la paroi latérale 3 du corps 2 pourrait être remplacée par une membrane 16 en matériau élastomère, que la languette 11 pourrait être ménagée dans la paroi de la tête d'expulsion 4, etc.It is understood that the characteristics of the different embodiments described above can be combined with each other. Thus, in particular, the tongue 11 formed in the side wall 3 of the body 2 could be replaced by a membrane 16 of elastomeric material, that the tongue 11 could be formed in the wall of the expulsion head 4, etc.

Il va de soi que l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits di dessus à titre d'exemples mais qu'elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques et les variantes des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons. Ainsi, il est possible que le dispositif doseur 1 comporte un moyen d'expulsion comprenant une languette 11 délimitée par une fente 12 garnie d'un moyen d'étanchéité et une membrane 16 en matériau élastomère et/ou un poussoir 17 doté d'une pastille d'appui 18 reliée à une jupe 19.It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above as examples but that it includes all the technical equivalents and variants of the means described and their combinations. Thus, it is possible for the metering device 1 to comprise an expulsion means comprising a tongue 11 delimited by a slot 12 provided with a sealing means and a membrane 16 made of elastomer material and / or a pusher 17 provided with a support pad 18 connected to a skirt 19.

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Dispositif doseur (1) pour fluide comprenant - un corps (2) comportant à une première extrémité une tête d'expulsion (4) incorporant un canal de sortie (8), une paroi latérale (3) reliée de façon étanche à la tête d'expulsion (4) et une paroi de fond (5) à une seconde extrémité, le corps (2) délimitant un volume intérieur susceptible de contenir un fluide, - un tube plongeur (6) présentant une première terminaison (7) connectée au canal de sortie (8) et une seconde terminaison (9) débouchant à proximité de la paroi de fond (5) caractérisé en ce qu'un moyen d'expulsion est prévu dans la paroi du corps (2), le moyen d'expulsion étant susceptible de se déformer pour venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps (2), réduire son volume intérieur et conduire à une expulsion de fluide d'un volume correspondant à la réduction du volume intérieur, par l'intermédiaire du tube plongeur (6) et du canal de sortie (8) et en ce que le moyen d'expulsion comprend une languette (11) délimitée par au moins une fente (12) et une zone formant charnière, chaque fente (12) étant garnie d'un moyen d'étanchéité.Measuring device (1) for fluid comprising - a body (2) having at one end an expulsion head (4) incorporating an outlet channel (8), a side wall (3) sealingly connected to the expulsion head (4) and a wall bottom (5) at a second end, the body (2) delimiting an interior volume capable of containing a fluid, - a dip tube (6) having a first termination (7) connected to the outlet channel (8) and a second termination (9) opening near the bottom wall (5) characterized in that an expulsion means is provided in the wall of the body (2), the expulsion means being capable of deforming in order to engage towards the inside of the body (2), reduce its internal volume and lead to an expulsion of fluid of a volume corresponding to the reduction of the internal volume, through the plunger tube (6) and the outlet channel (8) and in that the expulsion means comprises a tongue ( 11) delimited by at least one slot (12) and a hinge area, each slot (12) being provided with sealing means. Dispositif doseur (1) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'expulsion est ménagé dans la paroi latérale (3) du corps (2).Measuring device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the expulsion means is formed in the side wall (3) of the body (2). Dispositif doseur (1) selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'expulsion est ménagé dans la paroi de la tête de d'expulsion (4).Measuring device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the expulsion means is formed in the wall of the expulsion head (4). Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3 caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'expulsion comprend une membrane (16) en matériau élastomère.Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3 characterized in that the expulsion means comprises a membrane (16) of elastomeric material. Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 3 caractérisé en ce que la tête d'expulsion (4) comprend un poussoir (17) comportant une pastille d'appui (18) reliée à une jupe (19) apte à être déformée pour venir s'engager vers l'intérieur du corps (2).Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 3 characterized in that the expulsion head (4) comprises a pusher (17) having a support pad (18) connected to a skirt (19) adapted to be deformed to engage towards the inside of the body (2). Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5 caractérisé en ce que la paroi comprend au moins un pont de matière (15) cassable reliant la languette (11) à la paroi du corps (2).Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5 characterized in that the wall comprises at least one brittle material bridge (15) connecting the tongue (11) to the wall of the body (2). Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6 caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'étanchéité est un joint élastique (14), tel qu'un joint (14) en matériau élastomère.Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that the sealing means is an elastic seal (14), such as a seal (14) of elastomeric material. Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7 caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une chemise déformable (23), superposée à la paroi latérale (3) intérieure du corps (2), dont une première extrémité ouverte est reliée de manière étanche à la paroi latérale (3), et dont une seconde extrémité fermée forme la paroi de fond (5) du corps (2), la chemise (23), la paroi latérale (3) et la tête d'expulsion (4) délimitant le volume intérieur du corps (2).Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a deformable jacket (23) superimposed on the inner side wall (3) of the body (2), of which a first open end is connected sealingly to the side wall (3), and a closed second end of which forms the bottom wall (5) of the body (2), the jacket (23), the side wall (3) and the expulsion head ( 4) delimiting the interior volume of the body (2). Dispositif doseur (1) selon la revendication 8 caractérisé en ce que la première extrémité ouverte de la chemise (23) est reliée de façon réversible à la paroi latérale (3) du corps (2).Measuring device (1) according to claim 8 characterized in that the first open end of the liner (23) is reversibly connected to the side wall (3) of the body (2). Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9 caractérisé en ce que le canal de sortie (8) comprend une capsule (13) mobile entre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle le canal de sortie (8) est dégagé et une position de fermeture dans laquelle le canal de sortie (8) est obturé.Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that the outlet channel (8) comprises a capsule (13) movable between an open position in which the outlet channel (8) is clear and a closed position in which the outlet channel (8) is closed. Dispositif doseur (1) selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10 caractérisé en ce que le corps (2) présente une forme principalement tubulaire.Measuring device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10 characterized in that the body (2) has a mainly tubular shape.
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