EP3738491B1 - Dispenser of consumable such as liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution - Google Patents

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EP3738491B1
EP3738491B1 EP20174538.7A EP20174538A EP3738491B1 EP 3738491 B1 EP3738491 B1 EP 3738491B1 EP 20174538 A EP20174538 A EP 20174538A EP 3738491 B1 EP3738491 B1 EP 3738491B1
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Gilles PONCELET
Michel Auroux
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • A47K5/1202—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume
    • A47K5/1208—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a flexible dispensing chamber
    • A47K5/1209—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap dispensing dosed volume by means of a flexible dispensing chamber with chamber in the form of a cylindrical tube
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B35/00—Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys ; keys therefor
    • E05B35/008—Locks for use with special keys or a plurality of keys ; keys therefor for simple tool-like keys
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0056—Locks with adjustable or exchangeable lock parts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B63/00—Locks or fastenings with special structural characteristics
    • E05B63/0065—Operating modes; Transformable to different operating modes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C19/00—Other devices specially designed for securing wings, e.g. with suction cups
    • E05C19/06—Other devices specially designed for securing wings, e.g. with suction cups in which the securing part if formed or carried by a spring and moves only by distortion of the spring, e.g. snaps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper
    • A47K2010/3246—Locking mechanisms for the housing

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  • the present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution type.
  • Consumable dispensers such as liquid soap dispensers comprise, in a known manner, a housing, comprising a frame intended to be fixed to a wall and a plastic front cover, mounted in rotation on the frame.
  • the rotation of the cover on the frame is achieved by a set of upper and lower hinges.
  • the upper hinges are obtained by means of upper lugs mounted in the upper part of the cover, which are inserted into upper housings positioned in the upper part of the frame.
  • a locking element integral with the frame encloses the upper lugs inside their respective upper housings, thus ensuring the closure of the cover on the frame.
  • the lower hinges are obtained by means of a set of lower lugs mounted in lower housings positioned at the level of the side walls of the casing.
  • the housing contains a pocket containing the liquid soap to be dispensed, in contact with the internal wall of the cover.
  • a push on the front cover causes the front cover to rotate on the frame.
  • the bag is then compressed by the cover, and part of the liquid soap contained in the bag is delivered.
  • the pushing of the front cover by a user causes deformation of the cover made of plastic, which over time results in a curling of the cover.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks by proposing a consumable dispenser in which the thrust of the front cover does not cause the front cover to warp.
  • the phenomenon of buckling is all the more avoided as the number of upper hinges is increased.
  • the provision of arranging the second rotation element horizontally relative to the dispenser makes it possible to limit warping in the area of the dispenser comprising the upper hinges.
  • FIG. 1 illustrating the dispenser 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention, according to which the dispenser comprises a so-called “key” locking system, described in the remainder of the description.
  • the consumable dispenser 1 is a liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution dispenser.
  • the distributor 1 comprises a casing 3, comprising a frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and a cover 7.
  • the cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 1 and an open position (shown in figure 24 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.
  • the cover has two so-called “handling” orifices 9, the role of which is described with reference to figure 2 to which we refer now, illustrating the distributor 1 in longitudinal section along the line II-II of the figure 1 .
  • the distributor 1 comprises a locking element 11 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position.
  • the locking element 11 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3.
  • the locking element comprises a resilient locking tab 13 comprising a first locking member 12 of the cover and a second locking member 14 of the cover extending in a direction opposite to the first locking member 12.
  • the first member 12 and the second locking member 14 are for example mounted at a first end 13a of the locking tab.
  • the cover also comprises a locking member 15, having a shape complementary to that of the first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13.
  • the first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13 engages the locking member. 15 carried by the cover 7 when the cover 7 is in the closed position and releases the locking member 15 when pressure on the locking tab is exerted from the handling orifices 9 made in the cover.
  • the distributor 1 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near a lower edge 17 of the distributor 1.
  • the hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 about an axis of rotation. lower 19 which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.
  • the locking element 11 has two flexible locking tabs 13.
  • the handling holes 9 in the cover are positioned opposite each locking tab 13 of the locking element 11.
  • a single flexible locking tab 13 can be fitted to the locking element 11.
  • a single handling orifice 9 opposite the locking tab 13 is made in the cover 7.
  • the first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13 comprises a locking lug 21, which can be mounted at a first end 13 of the locking tab 13.
  • the locking member 15 carried by the cover 7 for its part has a locking tip 18 extending inside the housing (visible at the figure 2 ).
  • the locking lug 21 then defines a locking stop for the locking tip 18 of the cover.
  • the first locking member does not include a locking lug but a locking tip, mounted on the flexible tab of the locking element 11, and the cover has a slot receiving the worn locking tip. by the locking tab when the cover is in the closed position.
  • the locking element 11 comprises a base 24.
  • the base 24 comprises a box 23.
  • the box 23 is for example mounted at a second end 13b of each locking tab 13.
  • the box 23 comprises a fixing orifice 25.
  • the box is preferably parallelepipedal.
  • the base 24 is shaped to cooperate with a fixing plate 27 directly integral with the frame and extending inside the casing.
  • the locking element 11 is thus fixed to the frame 5 by fitting via the fixing plate 27.
  • the fixing plate 27 comprises a fixing plate 29 at the end of which a fixing point 31 is mounted.
  • the fixing tip 31 passes through the fixing hole 25 of the box 23, so as to define a fixing stop for the locking element and thus to fix the locking element on the mounting plate.
  • the fixing plate 29 comprises guide grooves 33 of the box able to cooperate with corresponding guide grooves (not visible) made in the box.
  • FIG. 5 illustrating a dispenser 35 obtained according to a second embodiment of the invention, according to which the dispenser comprises a so-called “button” locking system, described in the remainder of the description.
  • the consumable dispenser 35 is a liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution dispenser.
  • the distributor 35 comprises the casing 3, comprising the frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and the cover 7.
  • the cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 5 and an open position (shown in figure 31 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.
  • the distributor 35 comprises a manipulation button 37 of the cover 7, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate 39 s' extending outside the hood.
  • the manipulation button 37 of the cover is movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user pulls on the manipulation plate 39. As will be seen in detail in the remainder of the description, when the manipulation button 37 is in its working position, the user can move the cover 7 relative to the frame.
  • the locking element 11 described with reference to the first embodiment according to which the distributor 1 comprises a “key” locking system, is used in the distributor 35 where the system for locking the cover on the valve. frame is said to be "button”.
  • the locking element 11, used in a first mounting position in the distributor 1, the locking system of which is "key”, is designed to be used in a second mounting position in the distributor 35, of which the locking system is "button".
  • the locking element 11 In order to move from the first mounting position of the locking element to the second mounting position and vice versa, the locking element 11 is removed from the fixing plate 27 on which it is mounted, a rotation of 180 is carried out. ° of the locking element 11 and it is mounted again on the fixing plate 27.
  • the fixing plate remains the same regardless of the type of distributor used, with a key or button locking system.
  • the distributor 35 comprises the locking element 11 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position.
  • the locking element 11 mounted in the distributor 35 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3.
  • the distributor 35 further comprises an elastic means, for example a spring 43, integral with the manipulation button 37.
  • the elastic means is arranged in the dispenser to engage the locking element 11 when the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position and to release the locking element when the manipulation button is in the working position. , as described in detail in the remainder of the description.
  • the distributor 35 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near the lower edge 17 of the distributor 35.
  • the hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 around the lower axis of rotation 19. which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.
  • the spring 43 comprises a rigid body 45, substantially parallelepiped, extended at one of its ends 45a by a first elastic tab 47 and at the other of its ends 45b by a second elastic tab 49. Each elastic tab defines an "S" shape.
  • the spring 43 has a wavy shape, which can be likened to a mustache.
  • the body 45 of the spring 43 has an upper face 51, from which extends a mounting antenna 53 formed by two mounting half-antennas 53a, 53b facing each other.
  • Each half-antenna 53a, 53b consists of a tongue 55 curved on itself.
  • the tongue 55 ends in a curved end portion 57.
  • the manipulation button 37 comprises a mounting foot 59, formed by two mounting half-feet 59a, 59b, which extends from the mounting plate. handling 39.
  • Each mounting half-foot 59a, 59b consists of a hollow body, having an opening 61 on its inner wall 63.
  • the mounting foot 59 passes through the holes 9 made in the cover 7, and the mounting antenna 53 of the spring 43 is fitted into the mounting foot 59 of the manipulation button 37.
  • the fixing of the spring 43 on the manipulation button 37 is ensured when the curved end portions 57 of the antenna of the spring reach the openings 61 of the handling button mounting foot.
  • the spring 43 is mounted in the distributor 35 so that when the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position, the spring 43 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a compressed state. relaxed state.
  • FIG 9 On which is shown the locking element 11 of the cover in a second mounting position according to which a rotation of 180 ° with respect to the first mounting position shown in figure 4 was realized.
  • the locking element 11 is shown here being fitted onto the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27.
  • the second locking member 14 comprises a locking lug 64, defining a stop for locking the means. elastic, in particular of the spring body.
  • the distributor 1 comprises one or more upper hinges 67, for example two upper hinges 67, located near the upper edge 65 of the distributor 1.
  • the upper hinges 37 are preferably positioned on either side of the locking element 11.
  • the hinges 67 are arranged in the distributor 1 to allow, when the cover 7 is in its closed position on the frame 5, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about an upper axis of rotation 69 substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane ( LV) of distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.
  • the presence of the upper hinges 67 in addition to the lower hinges, makes it possible to obtain a double rotation of the cover 7 on the frame 5 when the cover is in the closed position, allowing when pressure is exerted on a front face 71 of the cover , to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, for example liquid soap.
  • figure 11 is an extension of zone XI of the figure 10 .
  • Each upper hinge 67 comprises a first rotation element 73 carried by the interior of the cover and a second rotation element 75 carried by the interior of the frame.
  • the first rotation element 73 comprises a tab 77 extending along the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T indicated in the figures.
  • the first rotation element 73 making up the upper hinge 67 has a first split edge 79.
  • the second rotation element 75 also comprises a tab 81 comprising a second split edge 83 offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° with respect to the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73 carried by the cover 7.
  • the first and second split edges 79, 83 interpenetrate with respect to each other, thus so that the first and second rotation elements 73, 75 fit relative to each other.
  • the second rotation element 75 extends horizontally, that is to say along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor 1, while the first rotation element 73 extends vertically, that is to say that is to say along an axis parallel to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor.
  • the ends of the first and second split edges 79, 83 each have a substantially circular longitudinal section (along the LV plane).
  • FIG 12 showing the upper hinge 67 seen in longitudinal section along line XII-XII of the figure 11 .
  • the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73 penetrates the second split edge 83 of the second rotation element 75.
  • the hinge thus formed is of the “female-female” type.
  • a slight clearance J is provided between the cover 7 and the frame 5 at the level of the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73.
  • a quantity of liquid consumable 93 is delivered.
  • the presence of the block 87 makes it possible to improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.
  • the block 87 fixed on the cover 7 also receives an elastic tab 95 arranged in the dispenser 1 or in the dispenser 35 to exert additional pressure on the bag 89 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure on the cover.
  • an elastic tab 95 arranged in the dispenser 1 or in the dispenser 35 to exert additional pressure on the bag 89 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure on the cover.
  • an amount of liquid consumable 93 is delivered.
  • the presence of the elastic tab 95, extending from the block 87 to the pocket 89 containing the consumable to be delivered further improves the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 67.
  • the locking tip 18 of the cover 7 engages the locking lug 21 of the locking tab 13 of the retaining element 11.
  • the locking tip 18 thus locks the cover 7 in its closed position, the locking element 11 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27.
  • the cover 7 is in position. lock onto the frame 5, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined amount of consumable, as illustrated in figures 15 to 18 .
  • FIG. 21 When a user wishes to access the inside of the casing 3, he / she is provided with a manipulation key 97 adapted to penetrate the manipulation orifice 9 made in the cover 7. The user inserts the manipulation key 97 into the handle. handling orifice 9 according to arrow 99 and exerts pressure on the locking tab 13 of the locking element 11.
  • the elastic locking tab 13 deforms and moves in the direction of the lower edge 17 of the distributor 1, thus releasing the locking tip 18 from the locking lug 21 of the locking tab 13.
  • the user can then drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges, keeping the manipulation key 97 engaged in the manipulation orifice 9, which makes it possible to move the rotating cover with one hand, thanks to the handling key 97, which he keeps in his hand throughout the travel of the cover until the cover reaches its open position.
  • the user can then with his other hand replace the consumable contained inside the dispenser, while avoiding a sudden blocking of the cover at the end of the stroke which would damage the dispenser due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its rotation phase. .
  • the user can drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges 16 by removing the manipulation key 97 from the manipulation orifice 9.
  • the rotation of the cover 7 is in this case ensured by holding the cover with one hand during its operation. rotation phase.
  • FIG. 25 illustrating the distributor 1 in a position where the cover 7 is closed on the frame 5 and where the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position.
  • the spring 17 In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring 17 is in its compressed state.
  • the compression of the spring in the distributor is for example obtained thanks to the presence of the first rotation elements 73 of the upper hinge 67 on which bear the first and second elastic tabs 47, 49 of the spring 43. As previously mentioned, it does not s This is only an example of implementation of the distributor to achieve compression of the spring where the first rotational members 73 of the upper hinge 67 are used to compress the spring. It should be understood that the upper hinges 67 do not constitute an element required for mounting the spring. In the absence of upper hinges 67, the elastic tabs 47, 49 of the spring bear on an internal portion of the cover.
  • the spring engages the locking element 11, that is to say that the body 23 of the spring 17 abuts against the locking lugs 64 of the locking element 11, l 'locking element 11 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27.
  • the cover 7 is in the locked position on the frame, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, as illustrated in figures 15 to 18 .
  • the spring 43 integral with the manipulation button 37, passes from its compressed state to a relaxed state, releasing the locking pins 64 of the locking element 11.
  • the manipulation button passes. as for him from his rest position to his working position.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur de consommable, le consommable étant du type savon liquide, solution hydro-alcoolique.The present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution type.

Le document EP 1 454 576 A2 divulgue les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.The document EP 1 454 576 A2 discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Les distributeurs de consommable tels que les distributeurs de savon liquide comportent de façon connue un carter, comportant un bâti destiné à être fixé sur un mur et un capot avant en matière plastique, monté en rotation sur le bâti.Consumable dispensers such as liquid soap dispensers comprise, in a known manner, a housing, comprising a frame intended to be fixed to a wall and a plastic front cover, mounted in rotation on the frame.

La rotation du capot sur le bâti est réalisée grâce à un ensemble de charnières supérieures et inférieures.The rotation of the cover on the frame is achieved by a set of upper and lower hinges.

Les charnières supérieures sont obtenues grâce à des ergots supérieurs montés en partie supérieure du capot, qui sont introduits dans des logements supérieurs positionnés en partie supérieure du bâti. Un élément de verrouillage solidaire du bâti enferme les ergots supérieurs à l'intérieur de leurs logements supérieurs respectifs, assurant ainsi la fermeture du capot sur le bâti.The upper hinges are obtained by means of upper lugs mounted in the upper part of the cover, which are inserted into upper housings positioned in the upper part of the frame. A locking element integral with the frame encloses the upper lugs inside their respective upper housings, thus ensuring the closure of the cover on the frame.

Les charnières inférieures sont obtenues grâce à un ensemble d'ergots inférieurs montés dans des logements inférieurs positionnés au niveau des parois latérales du carter.The lower hinges are obtained by means of a set of lower lugs mounted in lower housings positioned at the level of the side walls of the casing.

Le carter renferme une poche contenant le savon liquide à distribuer, en contact avec la paroi interne du capot.The housing contains a pocket containing the liquid soap to be dispensed, in contact with the internal wall of the cover.

Une poussée sur le capot avant, opérée par un utilisateur, entraîne le capot avant en rotation sur le bâti. La poche est alors comprimée par le capot, et une partie du savon liquide contenu dans la poche est délivré.A push on the front cover, operated by a user, causes the front cover to rotate on the frame. The bag is then compressed by the cover, and part of the liquid soap contained in the bag is delivered.

La poussée du capot avant par un utilisateur entraîne une déformation du capot réalisé en plastique, qui se traduit dans le temps par un gondolage du capot.The pushing of the front cover by a user causes deformation of the cover made of plastic, which over time results in a curling of the cover.

La présente invention vise à pallier les inconvénients ci-dessus, en proposant un distributeur de consommable dont la poussée du capot avant n'entraîne pas un gondolage du capot avant.The present invention aims to overcome the above drawbacks by proposing a consumable dispenser in which the thrust of the front cover does not cause the front cover to warp.

Pour ce faire, la présente invention concerne un distributeur de consommable, le consommable étant du type savon liquide ou solution hydro-alcoolique, comportant :

  • un carter, comportant un bâti et un capot, ledit capot étant mobile sur le bâti entre une position de fermeture et une position d'ouverture autorisant l'accès à l'intérieur du carter,
  • un élément de verrouillage du capot sur le bâti,
  • une charnière inférieure, située à proximité d'un bord inférieur du distributeur, agencée pour autoriser une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation inférieur sensiblement transverse à un plan longitudinal du distributeur,
  • au moins une charnière supérieure, située à proximité d'un bord supérieur du distributeur, agencée pour autoriser, lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture sur le bâti, une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation supérieur sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal du distributeur, remarquable en ce que chaque charnière supérieure comporte un premier élément de rotation porté par l'intérieur du capot et un deuxième élément de rotation porté par l'intérieur du bâti, ledit premier élément de rotation comportant un premier bord fendu et ledit deuxième élément de rotation comportant un deuxième bord fendu, décalé d'un angle sensiblement égal à 90° par rapport audit premier bord fendu, lesdits premier et deuxième bords fendus s'interpénétrant et l'un desdits premier et deuxième éléments de rotation s'étendant selon un axe transverse au plan longitudinal du distributeur.
To do this, the present invention relates to a consumable dispenser, the consumable being of the liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution type, comprising:
  • a housing, comprising a frame and a cover, said cover being movable on the frame between a closed position and an open position allowing access to the interior of the housing,
  • a cover locking element on the frame,
  • a lower hinge, located near a lower edge of the dispenser, arranged to allow rotation of the cover relative to the frame about a lower axis of rotation substantially transverse to a longitudinal plane of the dispenser,
  • at least one upper hinge, located near an upper edge of the dispenser, arranged to allow, when the cover is in its closed position on the frame, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about a substantially upper axis of rotation transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser, remarkable in that each upper hinge comprises a first rotation element carried by the interior of the cover and a second rotation element carried by the interior of the frame, said first rotation element comprising a first edge split and said second rotating member having a second split edge, offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° from said first split edge, said first and second split edges interpenetrating and one of said first and second rotating members extending along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser.

Ainsi, en prévoyant de réaliser la charnière supérieure de la sorte, on crée un léger jeu au niveau de la charnière supérieure, ce qui permet d'améliorer l'articulation au niveau de la partie supérieure du distributeur. On s'affranchit alors du phénomène de gondolage du capot survenant dans les réalisations de l'art antérieur.Thus, by providing for the upper hinge in this way, a slight play is created at the level of the upper hinge, which makes it possible to improve the articulation at the level of the upper part of the distributor. This eliminates the phenomenon of curling of the cover occurring in the embodiments of the prior art.

Aussi, le phénomène de gondolage est d'autant plus évité que l'on augmente le nombre de charnières supérieures. De plus, le fait de prévoir de disposer le deuxième élément de rotation horizontalement par rapport au distributeur permet de limiter le gondolage dans la zone du distributeur comportant les charnières supérieures.Also, the phenomenon of buckling is all the more avoided as the number of upper hinges is increased. In addition, the provision of arranging the second rotation element horizontally relative to the dispenser makes it possible to limit warping in the area of the dispenser comprising the upper hinges.

Selon des caractéristiques optionnelles du distributeur de consommable selon l'invention :

  • le distributeur comporte deux charnières supérieures positionnés de part et d'autre de l'élément de verrouillage ;
  • le consommable est un savon liquide ou une solution hydro-alcoolique contenus dans une poche destinée à être agencée à l'intérieur du carter, et le distributeur comporte un bloc fixé sur le capot, à l'intérieur du carter, agencé pour exercer une pression sur ladite poche lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression sur le capot lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture ;
  • le bloc comporte en outre une patte élastique agencée pour exercer une pression supplémentaire sur la poche lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression sur le capot lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture ;
  • les premier et deuxième bords fendus présentent une section circulaire ; l'élément de verrouillage comporte :
  • une embase, conformée pour coopérer avec une platine de fixation directement solidaire du bâti s'étendant à l'intérieur du carter,
  • au moins une patte de verrouillage, élastique, s'étendant depuis ladite embase, un premier organe de verrouillage porté par ladite patte de verrouillage et présentant une forme complémentaire à celle d'un organe de verrouillage porté par le capot, conformé pour engager l'organe de verrouillage porté par le capot lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture et pour dégager l'organe de verrouillage porté par le capot lorsqu'une pression sur ladite patte de verrouillage est exercée depuis un orifice de manipulation pratiqué dans le capot en regard de ladite patte de verrouillage, autorisant le passage du capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture, et
  • un deuxième organe de verrouillage, porté par ladite patte de verrouillage et s'étendant dans un sens opposé audit premier organe de verrouillage, conçu pour engager un moyen élastique solidaire d'un bouton de manipulation du capot lorsque le bouton de manipulation est dans une position de repos et pour autoriser le dégagement dudit moyen élastique lorsque ledit bouton de manipulation est dans une position de travail atteinte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une traction sur ledit bouton de manipulation ;
  • selon une réalisation du distributeur selon l'invention :
  • le capot comporte un orifice de manipulation,
  • la patte de verrouillage de l'élément de verrouillage est située en regard dudit orifice de manipulation,
  • le capot comporte un organe de verrouillage présentant une forme complémentaire à celle du premier organe de verrouillage porté par la patte de verrouillage,
  • le premier organe de verrouillage porté par la patte de verrouillage engage l'organe de verrouillage porté par le capot lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture et dégage l'organe de verrouillage porté par le capot lorsqu'une pression sur ladite patte de verrouillage est exercée depuis l'orifice de manipulation, autorisant le passage du capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture ;
  • l'organe de verrouillage porté par le capot comporte une pointe de verrouillage s'étendant à l'intérieur du carter et le premier organe de verrouillage de la patte de verrouillage comporte un ergot de verrouillage définissant une butée de verrouillage de la pointe de verrouillage du capot ;
  • selon une autre réalisation du distributeur selon l'invention, le distributeur comporte :
  • un bouton de manipulation du capot, monté sur le capot et comportant une platine de manipulation s'étendant à l'extérieur du capot, ledit bouton de manipulation étant mobile alternativement entre une position de repos et une position de travail atteinte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une traction sur ladite platine de manipulation,
  • un moyen élastique, solidaire du bouton de manipulation, agencé dans ledit distributeur pour engager le deuxième organe de verrouillage de la patte de verrouillage lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de repos et pour dégager ledit deuxième organe de verrouillage de la patte de verrouillage lorsque ledit bouton de manipulation est en position de travail ; - le moyen élastique comporte un ressort, comportant un corps rigide prolongé à l'une de ses extrémités par une première patte élastique et à l'autre de ses extrémités par une deuxième patte élastique.
According to optional characteristics of the consumable dispenser according to the invention:
  • the dispenser has two upper hinges positioned on either side of the locking element;
  • the consumable is a liquid soap or a hydro-alcoholic solution contained in a bag intended to be arranged inside the casing, and the dispenser comprises a block fixed on the cover, inside the casing, arranged to exert a pressure on said pocket when a user exerts pressure on the cover when the cover is in the closed position;
  • the block further comprises an elastic tab designed to exert additional pressure on the pocket when a user exerts pressure on the cover when the cover is in the closed position;
  • the first and second split edges have a circular section; the locking element comprises:
  • a base, shaped to cooperate with a fixing plate directly integral with the frame extending inside the housing,
  • at least one elastic locking tab extending from said base, a first locking member carried by said locking tab and having a shape complementary to that of a locking member carried by the cover, shaped to engage the locking member carried by the cover when the cover is in the closed position and to release the locking member carried by the cover when pressure on said locking tab is exerted from a handling hole made in the cover facing said locking tab, allowing passage of the cover from its closed position towards its open position, and
  • a second locking member, carried by said locking tab and extending in a direction opposite to said first locking member, designed to engage an elastic means integral with a manipulation button of the cover when the manipulation button is in a position rest and to allow the release of said elastic means when said manipulation button is in a working position reached when a user exerts a pull on said manipulation button;
  • according to one embodiment of the dispenser according to the invention:
  • the cover has a handling hole,
  • the locking tab of the locking element is located opposite said handling orifice,
  • the cover comprises a locking member having a shape complementary to that of the first locking member carried by the locking tab,
  • the first locking member carried by the locking tab engages the locking member carried by the cover when the cover is in the closed position and releases the locking member carried by the cover when pressure on said locking tab is exerted from the handling orifice, allowing the cover to pass from its closed position to its open position;
  • the locking member carried by the cover comprises a locking tip extending inside the housing and the first locking member of the locking tab comprises a locking lug defining a locking stop for the locking tip of the hood;
  • according to another embodiment of the dispenser according to the invention, the dispenser comprises:
  • a cover manipulation button, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate extending outside the cover, said manipulation button being movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user exercises pulling on said manipulation plate,
  • elastic means, integral with the manipulation button, arranged in said distributor for engaging the second locking member of the locking tab when the manipulation button is in the rest position and for disengaging said second locking member from the locking tab when said manipulation button is in the working position; - The elastic means comprises a spring, comprising a rigid body extended at one of its ends by a first elastic tab and at the other of its ends by a second elastic tab.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • [Fig. 1] illustre le distributeur de consommable obtenu selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 2] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.
  • [Fig. 3] représente l'élément de verrouillage de l'invention, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 4] montre l'élément de verrouillage de l'invention en cours de montage dans le distributeur de la figure 1, selon une première position de montage.
  • [Fig. 5] illustre le distributeur de consommable obtenu selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 6] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5.
  • [Fig. 7] illustre le ressort du distributeur de consommable de la figure 5, en vue isométrique.
  • [Fig. 8] illustre le ressort de la figure 7, en cours de montage avec le bouton de manipulation, dans le distributeur de la figure 5.
  • [Fig. 9] montre l'élément de verrouillage de l'invention en cours de montage dans le distributeur de la figure 5, selon une deuxième position de montage.
  • [Fig. 10] illustre le distributeur de consommable de la figure 1, en vue isométrique centrée sur un bord supérieur du distributeur.
  • [Fig. 11] est un agrandissement de la zone XI de la figure 10.
  • [Fig. 12] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XII-XII de la figure 11, la charnière supérieure étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 13] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 12, la charnière supérieure étant dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 14] illustre le distributeur de consommable de la figure 5, en vue isométrique centrée sur un bord supérieur du distributeur.
  • [Fig. 15] donne un exemple de réalisation de la distribution du consommable, applicable aux distributeurs des figures 1 et 5, le distributeur étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 16] illustre le distributeur de la figure 15, représenté dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 17] donne un autre exemple de réalisation de la distribution du consommable, applicable aux distributeurs des figures 1 et 5, le distributeur étant dans une première position.
  • [Fig. 18] illustre le distributeur de la figure 17, représenté dans une deuxième position.
  • [Fig. 19] représente le distributeur de la figure 1 en coupe selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1, le capot étant fermé et verrouillé.
  • [Fig. 20] est un agrandissement de la zone XX de la figure 19.
  • [Fig. 21] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 19, le capot du distributeur étant fermé et en cours de déverrouillage.
  • [Fig. 22] est un agrandissement de la zone XXII de la figure 21, le capot étant fermé et déverrouillé.
  • [Fig. 23] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 22, le capot du distributeur étant ouvert selon un premier mode d'ouverture.
  • [Fig. 24] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 21, le capot du distributeur étant ouvert selon un deuxième mode d'ouverture.
  • [Fig. 25] représente le distributeur en coupe selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5, le capot étant fermé et verrouillé.
  • [Fig. 26] est un agrandissement de la zone XXVI de la figure 25.
  • [Fig. 27] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XXVII-XXVII de la figure 25.
  • [Fig. 28] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 25, le capot du distributeur étant fermé et non verrouillé.
  • [Fig. 29] est un agrandissement de la zone XXIX de la figure 28.
  • [Fig. 30] est une vue en coupe selon la ligne XXX-XXX de la figure 28.
  • [Fig. 31] est une vue analogue à celle de la figure 25, le capot du distributeur étant ouvert.
  • [Fig. 32] est un agrandissement de la zone XXXII de la figure 31.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which reference is made to the appended drawings in which:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser obtained according to a first embodiment of the invention, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 2 ] is a sectional view along line II-II of the figure 1 .
  • [ Fig. 3 ] represents the locking element of the invention, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 4 ] shows the locking element of the invention being mounted in the distributor of the figure 1 , according to a first mounting position.
  • [ Fig. 5 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser obtained according to a second embodiment of the invention, in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 6 ] is a sectional view along line VI-VI of the figure 5 .
  • [ Fig. 7 ] illustrates the spring of the consumable dispenser of the figure 5 , in isometric view.
  • [ Fig. 8 ] illustrates the mainspring of the figure 7 , during assembly with the button, in the dispenser of the figure 5 .
  • [ Fig. 9 ] shows the locking element of the invention being mounted in the distributor of the figure 5 , according to a second mounting position.
  • [ Fig. 10 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser of the figure 1 , in isometric view centered on an upper edge of the dispenser.
  • [ Fig. 11 ] is an extension of zone XI of the figure 10 .
  • [ Fig. 12 ] is a sectional view along line XII-XII of the figure 11 , the upper hinge being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 13 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 12 , the upper hinge being in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 14 ] illustrates the consumable dispenser of the figure 5 , in isometric view centered on an upper edge of the dispenser.
  • [ Fig. 15 ] gives an example of the distribution of consumables, applicable to distributors of figures 1 and 5 , the distributor being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 16 ] illustrates the distributor of figure 15 , shown in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 17 ] gives another example of how to distribute consumable items, applicable to distributors of figures 1 and 5 , the distributor being in a first position.
  • [ Fig. 18 ] illustrates the distributor of figure 17 , shown in a second position.
  • [ Fig. 19 ] represents the distributor of figure 1 in section along line II-II of the figure 1 with the hood closed and locked.
  • [ Fig. 20 ] is an extension of zone XX of the figure 19 .
  • [ Fig. 21 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 19 , the distributor cover being closed and being unlocked.
  • [ Fig. 22 ] is an extension of zone XXII of the figure 21 with the cover closed and unlocked.
  • [ Fig. 23 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 22 , the distributor cover being open according to a first opening mode.
  • [ Fig. 24 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 21 , the distributor cover being open according to a second opening mode.
  • [ Fig. 25 ] represents the distributor in section along line VI-VI of the figure 5 with the hood closed and locked.
  • [ Fig. 26 ] is an extension of zone XXVI of the figure 25 .
  • [ Fig. 27 ] is a sectional view along line XXVII-XXVII of the figure 25 .
  • [ Fig. 28 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 25 , the distributor cover being closed and not locked.
  • [ Fig. 29 ] is an extension of zone XXIX of the figure 28 .
  • [ Fig. 30 ] is a sectional view along line XXX-XXX of the figure 28 .
  • [ Fig. 31 ] is a view analogous to that of the figure 25 with the distributor cover open.
  • [ Fig. 32 ] is an extension of zone XXXII of the figure 31 .

Sur l'ensemble des figures, des références identiques ou analogues représentent des organes ou ensembles d'organes identiques ou analogues.In all of the figures, identical or similar references represent identical or similar members or sets of members.

On se réfère à la figure 1 illustrant le distributeur 1 selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, selon lequel le distributeur comporte un système de verrouillage dit « à clé », décrit dans la suite de la description.We refer to the figure 1 illustrating the dispenser 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention, according to which the dispenser comprises a so-called “key” locking system, described in the remainder of the description.

A la description et aux figures, le distributeur 1 de consommable est un distributeur savon liquide ou de solution hydro-alcoolique.In the description and in the figures, the consumable dispenser 1 is a liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution dispenser.

Le distributeur 1 comporte un carter 3, comportant un bâti 5 pouvant être fixé sur un mur, non représenté, et un capot 7.The distributor 1 comprises a casing 3, comprising a frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and a cover 7.

Le capot 7 est mobile relativement au bâti 5 entre une position de fermeture telle que représentée à la figure 1 et une position d'ouverture (représentée à la figure 24) autorisant l'accès à l'intérieur du carter 3, par exemple afin de remplacer le consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.The cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 1 and an open position (shown in figure 24 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.

Le capot comporte deux orifices 9 dits « de manipulation », dont leur rôle est décrit en référence à la figure 2 à laquelle on se reporte à présent, illustrant le distributeur 1 en coupe longitudinale selon la ligne II-II de la figure 1.The cover has two so-called "handling" orifices 9, the role of which is described with reference to figure 2 to which we refer now, illustrating the distributor 1 in longitudinal section along the line II-II of the figure 1 .

Le distributeur 1 comporte un élément de verrouillage 11 du capot 7 sur le bâti 5 permettant le verrouillage du capot sur le bâti lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture. L'élément de verrouillage 11 est fixé sur le bâti 5 et s'étend à l'intérieur du carter 3.The distributor 1 comprises a locking element 11 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position. The locking element 11 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3.

L'élément de verrouillage comporte une patte de verrouillage 13, élastique, comportant au un premier organe de verrouillage 12 du capot et un deuxième organe de verrouillage 14 du capot s'étendant dans un sens opposé au premier organe de verrouillage 12. Le premier organe de verrouillage 12 et le deuxième organe de verrouillage 14 sont par exemple montés au niveau d'une première extrémité 13a de la patte de verrouillage.The locking element comprises a resilient locking tab 13 comprising a first locking member 12 of the cover and a second locking member 14 of the cover extending in a direction opposite to the first locking member 12. The first member 12 and the second locking member 14 are for example mounted at a first end 13a of the locking tab.

Le capot comporte lui aussi un organe de verrouillage 15, présentant une forme complémentaire à celle du premier organe de verrouillage 12 porté par la patte de verrouillage 13. Le premier organe de verrouillage 12 porté par la patte de verrouillage 13 engage l'organe de verrouillage 15 porté par le capot 7 lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture et dégage l'organe de verrouillage 15 lorsqu'une pression sur la patte de verrouillage est exercée depuis les orifices de manipulation 9 pratiqués dans le capot.The cover also comprises a locking member 15, having a shape complementary to that of the first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13. The first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13 engages the locking member. 15 carried by the cover 7 when the cover 7 is in the closed position and releases the locking member 15 when pressure on the locking tab is exerted from the handling orifices 9 made in the cover.

Le distributeur 1 comporte en outre des charnières inférieures 16, situées à proximité d'un bord inférieur 17 du distributeur 1. Les charnières 16 sont agencées dans le distributeur pour autoriser une rotation du capot 7 relativement au bâti 5 autour d'un axe de rotation inférieur 19 qui est sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures.The distributor 1 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near a lower edge 17 of the distributor 1. The hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 about an axis of rotation. lower 19 which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.

On se réfère à la figure 3 donnant un exemple de réalisation de l'élément de verrouillage 11 du capot.We refer to the figure 3 giving an exemplary embodiment of the locking element 11 of the cover.

L'élément de verrouillage 11 comporte deux pattes de verrouillage 13 flexibles. Les orifices de manipulation 9 du capot (visibles à la figure 2) sont positionnés en regard de chaque patte de verrouillage 13 de l'élément de verrouillage 11. Bien sûr, une unique patte de verrouillage flexible 13 peut équiper l'élément de verrouillage 11. Dans ce cas, un unique orifice de manipulation 9 en regard de la patte de verrouillage 13 est pratiqué dans le capot 7.The locking element 11 has two flexible locking tabs 13. The handling holes 9 in the cover (visible on the figure 2 ) are positioned opposite each locking tab 13 of the locking element 11. Of course, a single flexible locking tab 13 can be fitted to the locking element 11. In this case, a single handling orifice 9 opposite the locking tab 13 is made in the cover 7.

Dans une réalisation, le premier organe de verrouillage 12 porté par la patte de verrouillage 13 comporte un ergot de verrouillage 21, qui peut être monté à une première extrémité 13ade la patte de verrouillage 13. L'organe de verrouillage 15 porté par le capot 7 comporte quant à lui une pointe de verrouillage 18 s'étendant à l'intérieur du carter (visible à la figure 2). L'ergot de verrouillage 21 définit alors une butée de verrouillage de la pointe de verrouillage 18 du capot.In one embodiment, the first locking member 12 carried by the locking tab 13 comprises a locking lug 21, which can be mounted at a first end 13 of the locking tab 13. The locking member 15 carried by the cover 7 for its part has a locking tip 18 extending inside the housing (visible at the figure 2 ). The locking lug 21 then defines a locking stop for the locking tip 18 of the cover.

Selon une variante de réalisation, le premier organe de verrouillage ne comporte pas d'ergot de verrouillage mais une pointe de verrouillage, montée sur la patte flexible de l'élément de verrouillage 11, et le capot comporte une fente recevant la pointe de verrouillage portée par la patte de verrouillage lorsque le capot est en position de fermeture.According to an alternative embodiment, the first locking member does not include a locking lug but a locking tip, mounted on the flexible tab of the locking element 11, and the cover has a slot receiving the worn locking tip. by the locking tab when the cover is in the closed position.

L'élément de verrouillage 11 comporte une embase 24. Dans une réalisation, l'embase 24 comporte un caisson 23. Le caisson 23 est par exemple monté au niveau d'une deuxième extrémité 13b de chaque patte de verrouillage 13. Le caisson 23 comporte un orifice de fixation 25. Le caisson est de préférence parallélépipédique.The locking element 11 comprises a base 24. In one embodiment, the base 24 comprises a box 23. The box 23 is for example mounted at a second end 13b of each locking tab 13. The box 23 comprises a fixing orifice 25. The box is preferably parallelepipedal.

Selon une exécution de la fixation de l'élément de verrouillage 11 sur le bâti, représentée à la figure 4, l'embase 24 est conformée pour coopérer avec une platine de fixation 27 directement solidaire du bâti et s'étendant à l'intérieur de carter. L'élément de verrouillage 11 est ainsi fixé sur le bâti 5 par encastrement par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 27.According to one embodiment of the fixing of the locking element 11 on the frame, shown in figure 4 , the base 24 is shaped to cooperate with a fixing plate 27 directly integral with the frame and extending inside the casing. The locking element 11 is thus fixed to the frame 5 by fitting via the fixing plate 27.

Selon un exemple de réalisation, la platine de fixation 27 comporte un plat de fixation 29 à l'extrémité duquel est montée une pointe de fixation 31.According to an exemplary embodiment, the fixing plate 27 comprises a fixing plate 29 at the end of which a fixing point 31 is mounted.

Lorsque l'élément de verrouillage 11 est monté sur la platine de fixation 27, la pointe de fixation 31 traverse l'orifice de fixation 25 du caisson 23, de façon à définir une butée de fixation de l'élément de verrouillage et à fixer ainsi l'élément de verrouillage sur la platine de fixation.When the locking element 11 is mounted on the fixing plate 27, the fixing tip 31 passes through the fixing hole 25 of the box 23, so as to define a fixing stop for the locking element and thus to fix the locking element on the mounting plate.

Selon une réalisation, le plat de fixation 29 comporte des rainures de guidage 33 du caisson apte à coopérer avec des rainures de guidage correspondantes (non visibles) pratiquées dans le caisson.According to one embodiment, the fixing plate 29 comprises guide grooves 33 of the box able to cooperate with corresponding guide grooves (not visible) made in the box.

On se réfère à la figure 5 illustrant un distributeur 35 obtenu selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, selon lequel le distributeur comporte un système de verrouillage dit « à bouton », décrit dans la suite de la description.We refer to the figure 5 illustrating a dispenser 35 obtained according to a second embodiment of the invention, according to which the dispenser comprises a so-called “button” locking system, described in the remainder of the description.

Le distributeur 35 de consommable est un distributeur de savon liquide ou de solution hydro-alcoolique. Le distributeur 35 comporte le carter 3, comportant le bâti 5 pouvant être fixé sur un mur, non représenté, et le capot 7.The consumable dispenser 35 is a liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution dispenser. The distributor 35 comprises the casing 3, comprising the frame 5 which can be fixed to a wall, not shown, and the cover 7.

Le capot 7 est mobile relativement au bâti 5 entre une position de fermeture telle que représentée à la figure 5 et une position d'ouverture (représentée à la figure 31) autorisant l'accès à l'intérieur du carter 3, par exemple afin de remplacer le consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.The cover 7 is movable relative to the frame 5 between a closed position as shown in figure 5 and an open position (shown in figure 31 ) allowing access to the interior of the casing 3, for example in order to replace the consumable which is inside the casing.

Contrairement au distributeur 1 où une clé de manipulation est nécessaire pour accéder à l'intérieur du carter pour remplacer un consommable, le distributeur 35 comporte un bouton de manipulation 37 du capot 7, monté sur le capot et comportant une platine de manipulation 39 s'étendant à l'extérieur du capot.Unlike the distributor 1 where a manipulation key is necessary to access the inside of the housing to replace a consumable, the distributor 35 comprises a manipulation button 37 of the cover 7, mounted on the cover and comprising a manipulation plate 39 s' extending outside the hood.

Le bouton de manipulation 37 du capot est mobile alternativement entre une position de repos et une position de travail atteinte lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une traction sur la platine de manipulation 39. Comme on va le voir en détails dans la suite de la description, lorsque le bouton de manipulation 37 se trouve dans sa position de travail, l'utilisateur peut déplacer le capot 7 relativement au bâti.The manipulation button 37 of the cover is movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user pulls on the manipulation plate 39. As will be seen in detail in the remainder of the description, when the manipulation button 37 is in its working position, the user can move the cover 7 relative to the frame.

On se réfère à la figure 6 illustrant le distributeur 35 en coupe longitudinale selon la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5.We refer to the figure 6 illustrating the distributor 35 in longitudinal section along the line VI-VI of the figure 5 .

Selon l'invention, l'élément de verrouillage 11, décrit en référence au premier mode de réalisation selon lequel le distributeur 1 comporte un système de verrouillage « à clé », est utilisé dans le distributeur 35 où le système de verrouillage du capot sur le bâti est dit « à bouton ».According to the invention, the locking element 11, described with reference to the first embodiment according to which the distributor 1 comprises a “key” locking system, is used in the distributor 35 where the system for locking the cover on the valve. frame is said to be "button".

Selon l'invention, l'élément de verrouillage 11, utilisé selon une première position de montage dans le distributeur 1 dont le système de verrouillage est « à clé », est conçu pour être utilisé selon une deuxième position de montage dans le distributeur 35 dont le système de verrouillage est « à bouton ».According to the invention, the locking element 11, used in a first mounting position in the distributor 1, the locking system of which is "key", is designed to be used in a second mounting position in the distributor 35, of which the locking system is "button".

Afin de passer de la première position de montage de l'élément de verrouillage vers la deuxième position de montage et inversement, on retire l'élément de verrouillage 11 de la platine de fixation 27 sur laquelle il est monté, on effectue une rotation de 180° de l'élément de verrouillage 11 et on le monte à nouveau sur la platine de fixation 27. La platine de fixation demeure quant à elle identique quel que soit le type de distributeur utilisé, à système de verrouillage à clé ou à bouton.In order to move from the first mounting position of the locking element to the second mounting position and vice versa, the locking element 11 is removed from the fixing plate 27 on which it is mounted, a rotation of 180 is carried out. ° of the locking element 11 and it is mounted again on the fixing plate 27. The fixing plate remains the same regardless of the type of distributor used, with a key or button locking system.

Le distributeur 35 comporte l'élément de verrouillage 11 du capot 7 sur le bâti 5 permettant le verrouillage du capot sur le bâti lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture. Comme pour le distributeur 1, l'élément de verrouillage 11 monté dans le distributeur 35 est fixé sur le bâti 5 et s'étend à l'intérieur du carter 3. Le distributeur 35 comporte en outre un moyen élastique, par exemple un ressort 43, solidaire du bouton de manipulation 37.The distributor 35 comprises the locking element 11 of the cover 7 on the frame 5 allowing the cover to be locked on the frame when the cover is in its closed position. As for the distributor 1, the locking element 11 mounted in the distributor 35 is fixed on the frame 5 and extends inside the housing 3. The distributor 35 further comprises an elastic means, for example a spring 43, integral with the manipulation button 37.

Selon l'invention, le moyen élastique est agencé dans le distributeur pour engager l'élément de verrouillage 11 lorsque le bouton de manipulation 37 est en position de repos et pour dégager l'élément de verrouillage lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, comme décrit en détail dans la suite de la description.According to the invention, the elastic means is arranged in the dispenser to engage the locking element 11 when the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position and to release the locking element when the manipulation button is in the working position. , as described in detail in the remainder of the description.

Le distributeur 35 comporte en outre des charnières inférieures 16, situées à proximité du bord inférieur 17 du distributeur 35. Les charnières 16 sont agencées dans le distributeur pour autoriser une rotation du capot 7 relativement au bâti 5 autour de l'axe de rotation inférieur 19 qui est sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures.The distributor 35 further comprises lower hinges 16, located near the lower edge 17 of the distributor 35. The hinges 16 are arranged in the distributor to allow rotation of the cover 7 relative to the frame 5 around the lower axis of rotation 19. which is substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.

On se réfère à la figure 7 illustrant le ressort 43 de l'invention.We refer to the figure 7 illustrating the spring 43 of the invention.

Le ressort 43 comporte un corps 45 rigide, sensiblement parallélépipédique, prolongé à l'une de ses extrémités 45a par une première patte 47 élastique et à l'autre de ses extrémités 45b par une deuxième patte 49 élastique. Chaque patte élastique définit une forme de « S ». Le ressort 43 présente une forme ondulée, pouvant s'apparenter à une moustache.The spring 43 comprises a rigid body 45, substantially parallelepiped, extended at one of its ends 45a by a first elastic tab 47 and at the other of its ends 45b by a second elastic tab 49. Each elastic tab defines an "S" shape. The spring 43 has a wavy shape, which can be likened to a mustache.

Le corps 45 du ressort 43 présente une face supérieure 51, depuis laquelle s'étend une antenne de montage 53 formée par deux demi-antennes de montage 53a, 53b en regard l'une de l'autre. Chaque demi-antenne 53a, 53b consiste en une languette 55 recourbée sur elle-même. La languette 55 se termine par un portion extrême 57 incurvée.The body 45 of the spring 43 has an upper face 51, from which extends a mounting antenna 53 formed by two mounting half-antennas 53a, 53b facing each other. Each half-antenna 53a, 53b consists of a tongue 55 curved on itself. The tongue 55 ends in a curved end portion 57.

On se réfère à la figure 8 montrant en vue éclatée le bouton de manipulation 37, le capot 7 et le ressort 43. Le bouton de manipulation 37 comporte un pied de montage 59, formé par deux demi-pieds de montage 59a, 59b, qui s'étend depuis la platine de manipulation 39. Chaque demi-pied de montage 59a, 59b est constitué par un corps creux, présentant une ouverture 61 sur sa paroi intérieure 63. Le pied de montage 59 traverse les orifices 9 pratiqués dans le capot 7, et l'antenne de montage 53 du ressort 43 vient s'emmancher dans le pied de montage 59 du bouton de manipulation 37. La fixation du ressort 43 sur le bouton de manipulation 37 est assurée lorsque les portions extrêmes 57 incurvées de l'antenne du ressort atteignent les ouvertures 61 du pied de montage du bouton de manipulation. Le ressort 43 est monté dans le distributeur 35 de sorte que lorsque le bouton de manipulation 37 est en position de repos, le ressort 43 est dans un état comprimé, et lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, le ressort est dans un état détendu.We refer to the figure 8 showing in exploded view the manipulation button 37, the cover 7 and the spring 43. The manipulation button 37 comprises a mounting foot 59, formed by two mounting half-feet 59a, 59b, which extends from the mounting plate. handling 39. Each mounting half-foot 59a, 59b consists of a hollow body, having an opening 61 on its inner wall 63. The mounting foot 59 passes through the holes 9 made in the cover 7, and the mounting antenna 53 of the spring 43 is fitted into the mounting foot 59 of the manipulation button 37. The fixing of the spring 43 on the manipulation button 37 is ensured when the curved end portions 57 of the antenna of the spring reach the openings 61 of the handling button mounting foot. The spring 43 is mounted in the distributor 35 so that when the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position, the spring 43 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a compressed state. relaxed state.

On se réfère à la figure 9 sur laquelle est représentée l'élément de verrouillage 11 du capot dans une deuxième position de montage selon laquelle une rotation de 180° par rapport à la première position de montage illustrée à la figure 4 a été réalisée. L'élément de verrouillage 11 est représenté ici en cours d'encastrement sur le bâti 5, par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 27. Le deuxième organe de verrouillage 14 comporte un ergot de verrouillage 64, définissant une butée de verrouillage du moyen élastique, en particulier du corps du ressort.We refer to the figure 9 on which is shown the locking element 11 of the cover in a second mounting position according to which a rotation of 180 ° with respect to the first mounting position shown in figure 4 was realized. The locking element 11 is shown here being fitted onto the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27. The second locking member 14 comprises a locking lug 64, defining a stop for locking the means. elastic, in particular of the spring body.

On se réfère à la figure 10 montrant le distributeur 1 centré sur un bord supérieur 65 du distributeur et sur laquelle sont représentés en pointillés, l'élément de verrouillage 11 du capot 7, monté sur la platine de fixation 27.We refer to the figure 10 showing the distributor 1 centered on an upper edge 65 of the distributor and on which are represented in dotted lines, the locking element 11 of the cover 7, mounted on the fixing plate 27.

Le distributeur 1 comporte une ou plusieurs charnières supérieures 67, par exemple deux charnières supérieures 67, situées à proximité du bord supérieur 65 du distributeur 1. Les charnières supérieures 37 sont de préférence positionnées de part et d'autre de l'élément de verrouillage 11. Les charnières 67 sont agencées dans le distributeur 1 pour autoriser, lorsque le capot 7 est dans sa position de fermeture sur le bâti 5, une rotation du capot relativement au bâti autour d'un axe de rotation 69 supérieur sensiblement transverse au plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures.The distributor 1 comprises one or more upper hinges 67, for example two upper hinges 67, located near the upper edge 65 of the distributor 1. The upper hinges 37 are preferably positioned on either side of the locking element 11. The hinges 67 are arranged in the distributor 1 to allow, when the cover 7 is in its closed position on the frame 5, a rotation of the cover relative to the frame about an upper axis of rotation 69 substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane ( LV) of distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T shown in the figures.

La présence des charnières supérieures 67 en complément des charnières inférieures, permet d'obtenir une double rotation du capot 7 sur le bâti 5 lorsque le capot se trouve en position de fermeture, permettant lorsqu'une pression est exercée sur une face avant 71 du capot, de délivrer une quantité prédéterminée de consommable, par exemple de savon liquide.The presence of the upper hinges 67 in addition to the lower hinges, makes it possible to obtain a double rotation of the cover 7 on the frame 5 when the cover is in the closed position, allowing when pressure is exerted on a front face 71 of the cover , to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, for example liquid soap.

Pour une meilleure compréhension, on se réfère à la figure 11 qui est un agrandissement de la zone XI de la figure 10.For a better understanding, we refer to the figure 11 which is an extension of zone XI of the figure 10 .

Chaque charnière supérieure 67 comporte un premier élément de rotation 73 porté par l'intérieur du capot et un deuxième élément de rotation 75 porté par l'intérieur du bâti. Le premier élément de rotation 73 comporte une patte 77 s'étendant selon le plan longitudinal (LV) du distributeur 1, en référence au trièdre direct L, V, T indiqué aux figures. Le premier élément de rotation 73 composant la charnière supérieure 67 comporte un premier bord fendu 79.Each upper hinge 67 comprises a first rotation element 73 carried by the interior of the cover and a second rotation element 75 carried by the interior of the frame. The first rotation element 73 comprises a tab 77 extending along the longitudinal plane (LV) of the distributor 1, with reference to the direct trihedron L, V, T indicated in the figures. The first rotation element 73 making up the upper hinge 67 has a first split edge 79.

Le deuxième élément de rotation 75 comporte lui aussi une patte 81 comportant un deuxième bord fendu 83 décalé d'un angle sensiblement égal à 90° par rapport au premier bord fendu 79 du premier élément de rotation 73 porté par le capot 7. Les premier et deuxième bords fendus 79, 83 s'interpénètrent l'un par rapport à l'autre, de sorte que les premier et deuxième éléments de rotation 73, 75 s'emmanchent l'un par rapport à l'autre.The second rotation element 75 also comprises a tab 81 comprising a second split edge 83 offset by an angle substantially equal to 90 ° with respect to the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73 carried by the cover 7. The first and second split edges 79, 83 interpenetrate with respect to each other, thus so that the first and second rotation elements 73, 75 fit relative to each other.

Le deuxième élément de rotation 75 s'étend horizontalement, c'est-à-dire selon un axe transverse au plan longitudinal (L, V) du distributeur 1, tandis que le premier élément de rotation 73 s'étend verticalement, c'est-à-dire selon un axe parallèle au plan longitudinal (L, V) du distributeur.The second rotation element 75 extends horizontally, that is to say along an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor 1, while the first rotation element 73 extends vertically, that is to say that is to say along an axis parallel to the longitudinal plane (L, V) of the distributor.

Les extrémités des premiers et deuxième bords fendus 79, 83 présentent chacune une section longitudinale (selon le plan LV) sensiblement circulaire.The ends of the first and second split edges 79, 83 each have a substantially circular longitudinal section (along the LV plane).

On se réfère à la figure 12 représentant la charnière supérieure 67 vue en coupe longitudinale selon la ligne XII-XII de la figure 11. Lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti 5, le premier bord fendu 79 du premier élément de rotation 73 pénètre le deuxième bord fendu 83 du deuxième élément de rotation 75. La charnière ainsi formée est du type « femelle-femelle ». Aussi, un léger jeu J est prévu entre le capot 7 et le bâti 5 au niveau du premier bord fendu 79 du premier élément de rotation 73.We refer to the figure 12 showing the upper hinge 67 seen in longitudinal section along line XII-XII of the figure 11 . When the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame 5, the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73 penetrates the second split edge 83 of the second rotation element 75. The hinge thus formed is of the “female-female” type. . Also, a slight clearance J is provided between the cover 7 and the frame 5 at the level of the first split edge 79 of the first rotation element 73.

On se réfère à la figure 13 selon laquelle un utilisateur exerce une pression sur la face avant 71 du capot 7 afin de distribuer une quantité de savon liquide présent dans le distributeur. Le jeu J autorise une mise en rotation selon la flèche 85 du premier élément de rotation 73 porté par le capot 7 relativement au deuxième élément de rotation 75 porté par le bâti 5. On améliore l'articulation au niveau de la partie supérieure du distributeur et on s'affranchit ainsi d'un phénomène de gondolage du capot avant constaté dans des réalisations de l'art antérieur. Le phénomène de gondolage est par ailleurs d'autant plus évité que l'on augmente le nombre de charnières supérieures. De plus, le fait de prévoir de disposer le deuxième élément de rotation horizontalement par rapport au distributeur permet de limiter le gondolage dans la zone du distributeur comportant les charnières supérieures.We refer to the figure 13 according to which a user exerts pressure on the front face 71 of the cover 7 in order to dispense a quantity of liquid soap present in the dispenser. The clearance J allows a setting in rotation according to the arrow 85 of the first rotation element 73 carried by the cover 7 relative to the second rotation element 75 carried by the frame 5. The articulation is improved at the level of the upper part of the distributor and this eliminates a phenomenon of curling of the front cover observed in embodiments of the prior art. The phenomenon of warping is moreover all the more avoided as the number of upper hinges is increased. In addition, the fact of providing for the second rotation element to be placed horizontally relative to the dispenser makes it possible to limit warping in the area of the dispenser comprising the upper hinges.

La description relative à la présence de charnières supérieures 67 qui vient d'être faite en référence aux figures 10 à 13 concernant le distributeur 1, s'applique de façon identique au distributeur 35. A cet effet, on notera en référence à la figure 14 que le ressort 43 est monté dans le distributeur 35 de sorte que lorsque le bouton de manipulation 37 est en position de repos, le ressort 43 est dans un état comprimé, et lorsque le bouton de manipulation est en position de travail, le ressort est dans un état détendu. Selon un exemple de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième pattes élastiques 47, 49 du ressort 43 prennent appui sur chacun des premiers éléments de rotation 73 de la charnière supérieure 67.The description relating to the presence of upper hinges 67 which has just been given with reference to figures 10 to 13 concerning the distributor 1, applies identically to the distributor 35. For this purpose, it will be noted with reference to figure 14 that the spring 43 is mounted in the distributor 35 so that when the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position, the spring 43 is in a compressed state, and when the manipulation button is in the working position, the spring is in a relaxed state. According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the first and second elastic tabs 47, 49 of the spring 43 bear on each of the first rotation elements 73 of the upper hinge 67.

Selon une réalisation de l'invention illustrée aux figures 15 et 16, il est prévu de monter un bloc 87 fixé sur le capot 7, à l'intérieur du carter 3, agencé dans le distributeur 1 ou dans le distributeur 35 pour exercer une pression sur la poche 89 contenant le consommable liquide à délivrer lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti et lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression selon la flèche 91. Lorsque la poche 89 est comprimée, une quantité de consommable liquide 93 est délivrée. La présence du bloc 87 permet d'améliorer les contraintes exercées sur le capot 7 lors du faible pivotement autour de la charnière supérieure 63.According to one embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 15 and 16 , provision is made to mount a block 87 fixed on the cover 7, inside the casing 3, arranged in the distributor 1 or in the distributor 35 to exert pressure on the bag 89 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure according to the arrow 91. When the bag 89 is compressed, a quantity of liquid consumable 93 is delivered. The presence of the block 87 makes it possible to improve the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 63.

Selon une variante de réalisation illustrée aux figures 17 et 18, le bloc 87 fixé sur le capot 7 reçoit en outre une patte élastique 95 agencée dans le distributeur 1 ou dans le distributeur 35 pour exercer une pression supplémentaire sur la poche 89 contenant le consommable liquide à délivrer lorsque le capot 7 est en position de fermeture sur le bâti et lorsqu'un utilisateur exerce une pression sur le capot. Lorsque la poche 89 est comprimée, une quantité de consommable liquide 93 est délivrée. La présence de la patte élastique 95, s'étendant depuis le bloc 87 vers la poche 89 contenant le consommable à délivrer, permet encore d'améliorer les contraintes exercées sur le capot 7 lors du faible pivotement autour de la charnière supérieure 67.According to an alternative embodiment illustrated in figures 17 and 18 , the block 87 fixed on the cover 7 also receives an elastic tab 95 arranged in the dispenser 1 or in the dispenser 35 to exert additional pressure on the bag 89 containing the liquid consumable to be delivered when the cover 7 is in the closed position on the frame and when a user exerts pressure on the cover. When the bag 89 is compressed, an amount of liquid consumable 93 is delivered. The presence of the elastic tab 95, extending from the block 87 to the pocket 89 containing the consumable to be delivered, further improves the stresses exerted on the cover 7 during the weak pivoting around the upper hinge 67.

On se réfère à présent aux figures 19 à 24 pour décrire les étapes mises en œuvre lors du passage du capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture pour accéder à l'intérieur du carter du distributeur 1 afin de remplacer un consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.We now refer to figures 19 to 24 to describe the steps implemented during the passage of the cover from its closed position to its open position to access the interior of the housing of the distributor 1 in order to replace a consumable which is located inside the housing.

On se réfère aux figures 19 et 20 illustrant le distributeur 1 dans une position où le capot 7 est fermé sur le bâti 5.We refer to figures 19 and 20 illustrating the distributor 1 in a position where the cover 7 is closed on the frame 5.

Lorsque le capot est dans sa position de fermeture, la pointe de verrouillage 18 du capot 7 engage l'ergot de verrouillage 21 de la patte de verrouillage 13 de l'élément de retenue11. La pointe de verrouillage 18 verrouille ainsi le capot 7 dans sa position de fermeture, l'élément de verrouillage 11 étant fixé sur le bâti 5, par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 27. Dans cette position, le capot 7 est en position de verrouillage sur le bâti 5, et le distributeur peut être actionné par un utilisateur pour délivrer une quantité prédéterminée de consommable, comme illustré aux figures 15 à 18.When the cover is in its closed position, the locking tip 18 of the cover 7 engages the locking lug 21 of the locking tab 13 of the retaining element 11. The locking tip 18 thus locks the cover 7 in its closed position, the locking element 11 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27. In this position, the cover 7 is in position. lock onto the frame 5, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined amount of consumable, as illustrated in figures 15 to 18 .

On se réfère à la figure 21. Lorsqu'un utilisateur souhaite accéder à l'intérieur du carter 3, il se munit d'une clé de manipulation 97 adaptée pour pénétrer l'orifice 9 de manipulation pratiqué dans le capot 7. L'utilisateur insère la clé de manipulation 97 dans l'orifice de manipulation 9 selon la flèche 99 et exerce une pression sur la patte de verrouillage 13 de l'élément de verrouillage 11.We refer to the figure 21 . When a user wishes to access the inside of the casing 3, he / she is provided with a manipulation key 97 adapted to penetrate the manipulation orifice 9 made in the cover 7. The user inserts the manipulation key 97 into the handle. handling orifice 9 according to arrow 99 and exerts pressure on the locking tab 13 of the locking element 11.

Comme illustré à la figure 22, la patte de verrouillage 13, élastique, se déforme et se déplace en direction du bord inférieur 17 du distributeur 1, dégageant ainsi la pointe de verrouillage 18 de l'ergot de verrouillage 21 de la patte de verrouillage 13.As shown in figure 22 , the elastic locking tab 13 deforms and moves in the direction of the lower edge 17 of the distributor 1, thus releasing the locking tip 18 from the locking lug 21 of the locking tab 13.

On se réfère à la figure 23. L'utilisateur peut alors entraîner le capot 7 en rotation autour des charnières inférieures, en maintenant la clé de manipulation 97 engagé dans l'orifice de manipulation 9, ce qui permet de déplacer le capot en rotation d'une seule main, grâce à la clé de manipulation 97, qu'il maintient en main tout au long de la course du capot jusqu'à ce que le capot atteigne sa position d'ouverture. L'utilisateur peut alors avec son autre main remplacer le consommable contenu à l'intérieur du distributeur, tout en évitant un blocage brutal du capot en fin de course qui endommagerait le distributeur en raison de l'inertie du capot acquise pendant sa phase de rotation.We refer to the figure 23 . The user can then drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges, keeping the manipulation key 97 engaged in the manipulation orifice 9, which makes it possible to move the rotating cover with one hand, thanks to the handling key 97, which he keeps in his hand throughout the travel of the cover until the cover reaches its open position. The user can then with his other hand replace the consumable contained inside the dispenser, while avoiding a sudden blocking of the cover at the end of the stroke which would damage the dispenser due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its rotation phase. .

Selon une variante illustrée à la figure 24, l'utilisateur peut entraîner le capot 7 en rotation autour des charnières inférieures 16 en retirant la clé de manipulation 97 de l'orifice de manipulation 9. La rotation du capot 7 est dans ce cas assurée en maintenant avec une main le capot durant sa phase de rotation.According to a variant illustrated on figure 24 , the user can drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges 16 by removing the manipulation key 97 from the manipulation orifice 9. The rotation of the cover 7 is in this case ensured by holding the cover with one hand during its operation. rotation phase.

Lorsque l'utilisateur a remplacé le consommable et souhaite refermer et verrouiller le capot sur le bâti, il entraîne le capot en rotation inverse à celle pratiquée pour l'ouverture du capot. Lorsque le capot atteint la position de fermeture représentée à la figure 19, le capot est automatiquement verrouillé au bâti grâce à la pointe de verrouillage qui engage l'ergot de verrouillage de l'élément de verrouillage.When the user has replaced the consumable and wishes to close and lock the cover on the frame, he drives the cover in reverse rotation to that practiced for opening the cover. When the cover reaches the closed position shown in figure 19 , the cover is automatically locked to the frame thanks to the locking tip which engages the locking lug of the locking element.

On se réfère à présent aux figures 25 à 32 pour décrire les étapes mises en œuvre lors du passage du capot depuis sa position de fermeture vers sa position d'ouverture pour accéder à l'intérieur du carter du distributeur 35 afin de remplacer un consommable qui se trouve à l'intérieur du carter.We now refer to figures 25 to 32 to describe the steps implemented during the passage of the cover from its closed position to its open position to access the interior of the housing of the distributor 35 in order to replace a consumable which is inside the housing.

On se réfère aux figures 25 à 27 illustrant le distributeur 1 dans une position où le capot 7 est fermé sur le bâti 5 et où le bouton de manipulation 37 est en position de repos.We refer to figures 25 to 27 illustrating the distributor 1 in a position where the cover 7 is closed on the frame 5 and where the manipulation button 37 is in the rest position.

En position de repos du bouton de manipulation, le ressort 17 se trouve dans son état comprimé. La compression du ressort dans le distributeur est par exemple obtenue grâce à la présence des premiers éléments de rotation 73 de la charnière supérieure 67 sur lesquels prennent appui les première et deuxième pattes élastiques 47, 49 du ressort 43. Comme précédemment évoqué, il ne s'agit là que d'un exemple de mise en œuvre du distributeur pour réaliser la compression du ressort où les premiers éléments de rotation 73 de la charnière supérieure 67 sont utilisés pour comprimer le ressort. Il doit bien être compris que les charnières supérieures 67 ne constituent pas un élément nécessaire au montage du ressort. En l'absence de charnières supérieures 67, les pattes élastiques 47, 49 du ressort prennent appui sur une portion interne du capot.In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring 17 is in its compressed state. The compression of the spring in the distributor is for example obtained thanks to the presence of the first rotation elements 73 of the upper hinge 67 on which bear the first and second elastic tabs 47, 49 of the spring 43. As previously mentioned, it does not s This is only an example of implementation of the distributor to achieve compression of the spring where the first rotational members 73 of the upper hinge 67 are used to compress the spring. It should be understood that the upper hinges 67 do not constitute an element required for mounting the spring. In the absence of upper hinges 67, the elastic tabs 47, 49 of the spring bear on an internal portion of the cover.

En position de repos du bouton de manipulation, le ressort engage l'élément de verrouillage 11, c'est-à-dire que le corps 23 du ressort 17 vient buter contre les ergots de verrouillage 64 de l'élément de verrouillage 11, l'élément de verrouillage 11 étant fixé au bâti 5, par l'intermédiaire de la platine de fixation 27.In the rest position of the manipulation button, the spring engages the locking element 11, that is to say that the body 23 of the spring 17 abuts against the locking lugs 64 of the locking element 11, l 'locking element 11 being fixed to the frame 5, by means of the fixing plate 27.

Dans cette position, le capot 7 est en position de verrouillage sur le bâti, et le distributeur peut être actionné par un utilisateur pour délivrer une quantité prédéterminée de consommable, comme illustré aux figures 15 à 18.In this position, the cover 7 is in the locked position on the frame, and the dispenser can be operated by a user to deliver a predetermined quantity of consumable, as illustrated in figures 15 to 18 .

On se réfère aux figures 28 à 30. Lorsqu'un utilisateur souhaite accéder à l'intérieur du carter 3, il déplace le bouton de manipulation 37, via la platine de manipulation 39 accessible par l'utilisateur depuis l'extérieur du carter, selon la flèche 101, c'est-à-dire depuis le bord sur lequel le bouton de manipulation est monté vers l'extérieur de ce bord.We refer to figures 28 to 30 . When a user wishes to access the interior of the casing 3, he moves the manipulation button 37, via the manipulation plate 39 accessible by the user from outside the casing, according to the arrow 101, that is to say - say from the edge on which the manipulation button is mounted to the outside of this edge.

En déplaçant de la sorte le bouton de manipulation, le ressort 43, solidaire du bouton de manipulation 37, passe de son état comprimé à un état détendu, libérant les ergots de verrouillage 64 de l'élément de verrouillage 11. Le bouton de manipulation passe quant à lui de sa position de repos vers sa position de travail.By moving the manipulation button in this way, the spring 43, integral with the manipulation button 37, passes from its compressed state to a relaxed state, releasing the locking pins 64 of the locking element 11. The manipulation button passes. as for him from his rest position to his working position.

On se réfère aux figures 31 et 32. L'utilisateur peut alors entraîner le capot 7 en rotation autour des charnières inférieures 16, d'une seule main, grâce au bouton de manipulation 37 qu'il maintient en main tout au long de la course du capot jusqu'à ce que le capot atteigne sa position d'ouverture. L'utilisateur peut avec son autre main remplacer le consommable contenu à l'intérieur du distributeur, tout en évitant un blocage brutal du capot qui endommagerait le distributeur en raison de l'inertie du capot acquise pendant sa phase de rotation.We refer to figures 31 and 32 . The user can then drive the cover 7 in rotation around the lower hinges 16, with one hand, thanks to the manipulation button 37 which he maintains in his hand throughout the stroke of the cover until the cover reaches its open position. The user can with his other hand replace the consumable contained inside the dispenser, while avoiding sudden blocking of the cover which would damage the dispenser due to the inertia of the cover acquired during its rotation phase.

Lorsque l'utilisateur a remplacé le consommable et souhaite refermer et verrouiller le capot sur le bâti, il saisit le bouton de manipulation et entraîne le capot en rotation inverse à celle pratiquée pour l'ouverture du capot. Lorsque le capot atteint la position de fermeture représentée à la figure 28, le capot demeure déverrouillé du bâti tant que l'utilisateur maintient le bouton de manipulation dans sa position de travail. Lorsque l'utilisateur relâche le bouton de manipulation, ce dernier est rappelé dans sa position de repos grâce au ressort, qui passe de sa position détendue à sa position comprimée représentée aux figures 25 à 27, selon laquelle le corps du ressort bute contre les ergots de verrouillage de l'élément de verrouillage.When the user has replaced the consumable and wishes to close and lock the cover on the frame, he grasps the manipulation button and drives the cover in reverse rotation to that practiced for opening the cover. When the cover reaches the closed position shown in figure 28 , the cover remains unlocked from the frame as long as the user maintains the manipulation button in its working position. When the user releases the manipulation button, the latter is returned to its rest position thanks to the spring, which passes from its relaxed position to its compressed position shown in figures 25 to 27 , according to which the body of the spring abuts against the locking lugs of the locking element.

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  1. A consumable dispenser (1, 35), the consumable being of liquid soap or hydro-alcoholic solution type, the dispenser including:
    - a casing (3), including a frame (5) and a cover (7), said cover (7) being movable on the frame (5) between a closed position and an open position allowing access inside the casing (3),
    - a locking element (11) for locking the cover (7) on the frame (5),
    - a lower hinge (16), located proximate to a lower edge (17) of the dispenser (1, 35), arranged so as to enable a rotation of the cover (7) relative to the frame (5) about a lower axis of rotation (19) substantially transverse to a longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1, 35),
    - at least one upper hinge (67), located proximate to an upper edge (65) of the dispenser (1, 35), arranged so as to enable, when the cover (7) is in its closed position on the frame (5), a rotation of the cover (7) relative to the frame (5) about an upper axis of rotation (69) substantially transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1, 35),
    each upper hinge (67) including a first rotating element (73) carried by the inside the cover (7) and a second rotating element (75) carried by the inside the frame (5), characterized in that said first rotating element (73) includes a first split edge (79) and said second rotating element (75) includes a second split edge (83), shifted by an angle substantially equal to 90° with respect to said first split edge (79), said first and second split edges penetrate into one another and one of said first and second rotating elements (73, 75) extending according to an axis transverse to the longitudinal plane of the dispenser (1, 35).
  2. The consumable dispenser (1, 35) according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes two upper hinges (67) positioned on either side of the locking element (11).
  3. The consumable dispenser (1, 35) according to any of claims 1 or 2, wherein the consumable is a liquid soap or a hydro-alcoholic solution contained in a bag (89) intended to be arranged inside the casing (3), characterized in that it includes a block (87) fastened to the cover (7), inside the casing (3), arranged so as to exert a pressure on said pocket (89) when a user exerts a pressure on the cover (7) when the cover (7) is in the closed position.
  4. The consumable dispenser (1, 35) according to claim 3, characterized in that the block (87) further includes an elastic tab (95) arranged so as to exert an additional pressure on the bag (89) when a user exerts a pressure on the cover (7) when the cover (7) is in the closed position.
  5. The consumable dispenser (1, 35) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first and second split edges (79, 83) have a circular section.
  6. The consumable dispenser (1, 35) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said locking element includes:
    - a base (24), shaped so as to cooperate with a fastening subplate (27) secured directly to the frame (5) extending inside the casing (3),
    - at least one elastic locking tab (13), extending from said base (24),
    - a first locking member (12) carried by said locking tab (13) and having a shape complementary to that one of a locking member (15) carried by the cover (7), shaped so as to engage the locking member (15) carried by the cover (7) when the cover (7) is in the closed position and to release the locking member (15) carried by the cover (7) when a pressure on said locking tab (13) is exerted from a handling orifice (9) formed in the cover opposite said locking tab (13), enabling the passage of the cover (7) from its closed position towards its open position, and
    - a second locking member (14), carried by said locking tab (13) and extending in a direction opposite to said first locking member (12), designed so as to engage an elastic means secured to a handling button (37) for handling the cover (7) when the handling button (37) is in a rest position and to enable the release of said elastic means when said handling button (37) is in a working position reached when a user exerts a pull on said handling button (37).
  7. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that:
    - the cover (7) includes a handling orifice (9),
    - the locking tab (13) of the locking element (11) is located opposite said handling orifice (9),
    - the cover (7) includes a locking member (15) having a shape complementary to that one of the first locking member (12) carried by the locking tab (13),
    - the first locking member (12) carried by the locking tab engages the locking member (15) carried by the cover (7) when the cover (7) is in the closed position and releases the locking member (15) carried by the cover when a pressure on said locking tab (13) is exerted from the handling orifice (9), enabling the passage of the cover (7) from its closed position towards its open position.
  8. The consumable dispenser (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the locking member (15) carried by the cover (7) includes a locking tip (18) extending inside the casing (3) and in that the first locking member (12) of the locking tab (13) includes a locking lug (21) defining a stop for locking the locking tip (15) of the cover (7).
  9. The consumable dispenser (35) according to claim 6, characterized in that it includes:
    - a handling button (37) for handling the cover (7), mounted on the cover (7) and including a handling subplate (39) extending outside the cover (7), said handling button (37) being movable alternately between a rest position and a working position reached when a user exerts a pull on said handling subplate (39),
    - an elastic means, secured to the handling button (37), arranged in said dispenser (35) to engage the second locking member (14) of the locking tab (13) when the handling button (37) is in the rest position and to release said second locking member (14) of the locking tab (13) when said handling button (37) is in the working position.
  10. The consumable dispenser (35) according to claim 9, characterized in that the elastic means includes a spring (43), including a rigid body (45) prolonged at one of its ends (45a) by a first elastic tab (47) and at the other of its ends (45b) by a second elastic tab (49).
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