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EP1052190B1 - Mounting device of a valve on a container, and distributor for a product under pressure equipped with the same - Google Patents

Mounting device of a valve on a container, and distributor for a product under pressure equipped with the same Download PDF

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EP1052190B1
EP1052190B1 EP00401168A EP00401168A EP1052190B1 EP 1052190 B1 EP1052190 B1 EP 1052190B1 EP 00401168 A EP00401168 A EP 00401168A EP 00401168 A EP00401168 A EP 00401168A EP 1052190 B1 EP1052190 B1 EP 1052190B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/38—Details of the container body
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/32—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying radial or radial and axial pressure, e.g. contractible bands encircling closure member
    • B65D45/322—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying radial or radial and axial pressure, e.g. contractible bands encircling closure member the clamping device being an annular member moved axially to clamp the closure by using radial pressure
    • B65D45/325—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying radial or radial and axial pressure, e.g. contractible bands encircling closure member the clamping device being an annular member moved axially to clamp the closure by using radial pressure the annular member being screw-threaded or bayonet-type

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  • the present invention relates to a device for mounting a valve distribution on a tank containing a product to be distributed, using a gas under pressure, as well as a distributor equipped with such a device. More specifically, the present invention is an improvement to distributors commonly called “aerosol dispensers"
  • Aerosol dispensers are currently used for the packaging and distribution of products in various fields, such as in the cosmetic, dermo-pharmaceutical, household or food, in the field of paints, hygiene and sanitation, in the field of technical products, glues, insecticides, products plant treatment. etc.
  • these products are distributed in the form of a liquid jet, gel, spray or foam.
  • such an “aerosol” dispenser is composed of a tank containing the product to be dispensed, a dispensing valve cooperating with a dispensing head, such as a push button provided an outlet.
  • a mounting device is provided to ensure the tight fitting of the distribution valve on the tank.
  • actuation distribution head allows communication between the interior of the reservoir and the dispensing orifice by actuation of the valve. Under the effect of a pressure prevailing inside the tank, resulting for example of the action of a propellant conditioned in the tank, the actuation by the user of the dispensing valve, causes the ejection of a dose of product.
  • valve dispenser is mounted on the tank by means of a valve holder cup, generally metallic.
  • a valve holder cup is obtained, so conventional, by stamping, then stamping of a washer, produced by example in tinplate.
  • valve holder cup must generally perform two functions: on the one hand, it must ensure the tight maintenance of the dispensing valve in the cup, while letting a means pass outwards actuation and distribution, such as an emerging valve stem. Else hand, it must allow its watertight mounting on an open edge of the tank of product.
  • the valve cup can provide, also, the assembly of the various component parts of the valve, arranged inside the valve body.
  • the mounting of the valve holder cup on the tank, as well that the mounting of the valve in the cup, are made by crimping or expansion of a portion of the cup onto the valve body, and respectively on the open edge of the tank.
  • valve holder cup may be damaged by the product to be distributed, especially when it contains corrosive components, except to cover the surface of the cup coming into contact with the product, by a varnish or another thermoplastic layer inert.
  • Document DE-B-11 50 399 describes a plastic mounting device for the aforementioned genre.
  • This device comprises a ring ensuring, after mounting a valve holder cup on the product tank, the shape stability of the cup.
  • the cup has a U-shaped structure in which is introduced the ring.
  • the “U” structure is formed by a bottom wall and two side walls, of uniform thickness and relatively important.
  • the mounting of the cup on the tank is ensured by snap-fastening, by means of a bead located on an external side wall of the "U".
  • This arrangement is mainly consolidated by a decline radial of said side wall of the "U" towards the open edge of the tank.
  • This mounting system has the disadvantage that it requires tight dimensional tolerances of the cup, valve body and the opening of the tank and the risk of leaks cannot be excluded, especially when the internal pressure of the tank is high. Otherwise, as in the prior device described above, this mounting system not suitable for fixing a conventional valve, commercially available.
  • one of the objects of the present invention consists in ensuring mounting waterproof and reliable of a valve on any type of tank, by means simple and easy to use, especially on tanks whose manufacturing tolerances are important. This is the case, in particular, tanks made of glass, blown plastic, and some metal tanks, for example aluminum or tinplate, comprising an open end not machined.
  • the device for mounting must be adaptable to distribution valves of dimension and different types, for example to valves whose body consists of a elastomeric material, as described in patent application EP-A-0 850 851, in the name of the plaintiff.
  • the radial deformation is carried out permanently.
  • This arrangement makes it possible to simultaneously lock the valve in the mounting device and maintain the mounting device itself, on the open end of the tank.
  • the present invention also relates to an aerosol dispenser provided of such a mounting device, for the distribution of a product using a propellant gas.
  • the first and second mounting means, as well the first groove form a valve holder cup, made entirely made of plastic, in particular in one piece.
  • they can be made of metal, provided that a certain deformation of the groove is achievable, without the need to resort to conventional methods of swaging or crimping.
  • the first groove has a portion, for example a bottom, provided with a deformable wall, in particular of lesser thickness, of so that it can be deformed radially.
  • the valve holder cup is shaped so that the force required for the deformation is relatively low, compared to the deformation force necessary to carry out swaging or crimping.
  • the deformable wall is annular, continuous or discontinuous.
  • the deformation of said wall deformable is effected by blocking means having a shape, in particular annular, at least a portion of which is thick for, in mounted position, cooperate with a corresponding portion of the first and / or second mounting means. So, by causing an enlargement of at least at least part of said groove, the first external mounting means are locked tightly against the open edge of the tank.
  • the blocking means may further comprise a annular element, capable of perfecting the tightening of the first mounting means on the open edge of the tank.
  • the first mounting means external can form a second open groove, opposite the first, forming a U-shaped portion, so as to enclose the open edge of the tank.
  • the first mounting means are positioned between said open edge of the reservoir and said annular element blocking means.
  • means are provided to ensure the locking of the locking means in said first groove.
  • Such a provision may be provided, for example, by a snap-on bead / groove system.
  • Said groove includes means for deformable link, able to allow the enlargement of said groove, during the introduction of the blocking means therein, so as to ensure the tightening said first mounting means on the open edge of the tank.
  • the second internal mounting means are plated, so permanent, against a side wall of the valve body.
  • first external mounting means come in sealed engagement against an edge of the open end of the tank.
  • the second mounting means can have, in addition, an internal profile, capable of cooperating with a profile complementary formed on the side wall of the valve body.
  • the locking means can be provided with at least one profile such as a chamfer, able to favor their introduction into said groove.
  • These means blocking can be made of plastic or metal.
  • the mounting device can be mounted by screwing on the open edge of the tank.
  • the tank has a threaded neck, which is advantageous, in particular, when the tank is made of glass.
  • the first and second mounting means are made of a plastic material, chosen, for example from polyethylenes, high or low density, polypropylenes, copolymers ethylene vinyl acetate, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyesters terephthalates, polyvinyl chlorides or polyacetals.
  • first and second mounting means, as well as the means of blocking may consist of the same plastic material or two different plastic materials.
  • the internal mounting means 10 also define a housing receiving the body 2c of the distribution valve 2, and ensuring the maintenance in place of said valve.
  • the valve body 2c comprises an outer annular bead 30, cooperating with a complementary groove 28, formed on the inner face of the second internal mounting means 10.
  • the second internal mounting means 10 form, at their end upper, a transverse wall 10b having an axial opening 10c. This opening is crossed by an emerging valve stem 2a, connected to a push button 18. Pressing the push button 18 causes the opening of the valve and the delivery of product P, conditioned in the tank 4, via the valve stem 2a, to a dispensing orifice 20. This orifice 20 is formed in the push button.
  • An elastomeric annular seal 7 seals between the valve body 2c and the transverse wall 10b of the cup 5.
  • valve body 2c comprises a supply channel 2b, connected to a dip tube 22, extending to the bottom 4a of the tank.
  • the reservoir 4 contains a propellant gas G, exerting a permanent pressure on the product P.
  • the propellant G is, so known, a compressible or liquefiable gas.
  • One of the essential parts of this embodiment of the invention is constituted by a locking ring 16, intended to put the means of external mounting 6, 6b, 6c tightening on the neck 8 of the tank 4.
  • the bottom of the groove 12a has a zone of reduced thickness 14, shaped so as to constitute deformable connecting means.
  • These connecting means form a “toggle”, capable of causing, when it is under stress, a radial widening of at least part of the groove 12.
  • the bottom of the groove 12 widens to occupy a position such as that represented in dotted lines by the reference 6a.
  • the bottom 12a of the groove widens radially, mainly outwards.
  • the formation of a portion 6a in radial projection is caused, so as to come into engagement with the reservoir 4, in below the turtleneck 50.
  • the first mounting means 6, 6b, 6c move into the clamping position on the neck 50, and the second internal mounting means 10 press against the valve body 2c, so as to ensure both the maintenance of the valve on the tank, as the tight fitting of the valve body 2c in the center of the cup 5.
  • beads 24a and 24b are provided respectively on the internal faces and outer of the ring 16, to cooperate with grooves 26a and 26b, formed in the walls of the first and second mounting means 6 and 10 respectively.
  • an inverted system can also be provided, according to which the inner face second internal mounting means 10 comprises a bead, suitable for cooperate with a corresponding groove in the valve body.
  • a such a bead can be shaped, to form a groove, by stamping, in the body of a conventional pump.
  • Such an arrangement is described, for example, in French patent application No. 98-03831, in the name of the Applicant.
  • FIGS 2 to 7 illustrate other embodiments in accordance with the invention.
  • a mounting device 101 consisting of a valve holder cup 105 and a fixing ring 116.
  • the valve holder cup 105 comprises first 106, 106b, 106c and second 110 means of mounting, as well as a groove 112, located between said first and second mounting means.
  • the bottom 114 of the groove 112 is deformable, and allows the forced introduction of an annular portion 117 of the fixing ring 116.
  • the annular portion 117 comprises an internal chamfer 116a, able to cooperate, in the mounted position, with an inclined circular portion 110a of the means internal mounting 110.
  • the valve holder cup 105 comprises a plate annular 106b, coming into contact with an elastomeric seal 25, resting on the rolled edge 50 of the reservoir 4.
  • the annular plate 106b is connected to a skirt cylindrical 106c, applied laterally to the outer portion of the turtleneck 50.
  • a flange 106d is provided for being housed outside, by snap-fastening, below the turtleneck 50.
  • the mounting 101 can be mounted with a very solid hold on the tank, by the presence of the external cylindrical skirt 116c. Indeed, this skirt 116c stiffens the skirt 106c of the cup 105, and also maintains, in position, the rim 106d below the cup 105.
  • a fixing ring 416 is intended to be housed axially in a groove 412 having a deformable bottom 412b widening radially.
  • the face outer of this fixing ring has in the lower part, a bead 424.
  • the outer face of the fixing ring has a frustoconical profile 416a, the section of which gradually decreases towards mid-height of the ring 416.
  • the frustoconical profile 416a cooperates with a portion complementary frustoconical 406a, formed on the cup 405.
  • the ring 6 ... 516 in deforming the bottom of the groove 12 ... 512, ensures both the watertight fixing of the cup 5 ... 505 on the tank, and the tight fixing of the valve body 2 in the cup.
  • an internal portion of the groove tightens around the valve body, while a portion outer of the cup expands radially below the open edge of the tank.

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The dispensing valve (2) assembly component (1) has a first section (6) for fitting it to the container (4), a second sectio (10) for fixing the valve, and a channel (12) between the two sections to receive a locking ring (16) which expands the bottom o the channel radially to fix the first section to the container rim (8). The valve body is of an elastomer material, and the lock ring can be of metal or plastic.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif de montage d'une valve de distribution sur un réservoir contenant un produit à distribuer, à l'aide d'un gaz sous pression, ainsi qu'un distributeur équipé d'un tel dispositif. Plus précisément, la présente invention vise un perfectionnement aux distributeurs appelés communément « distributeurs aérosol »The present invention relates to a device for mounting a valve distribution on a tank containing a product to be distributed, using a gas under pressure, as well as a distributor equipped with such a device. More specifically, the present invention is an improvement to distributors commonly called "aerosol dispensers"

Les distributeurs du type « aérosol » sont utilisés, actuellement, pour le conditionnement et la distribution de produits dans divers domaines, tels que dans le domaine cosmétique, dermo-pharmaceutique, ménager ou alimentaire, dans le domaine des peintures, de l'hygiène et du sanitaire, dans le domaine des produits techniques, des colles, des insecticides, des produits de traitement des plantes. etc. Généralement, ces produits sont distribués sous forme de jet liquide, de gel, de spray ou de mousse.Aerosol dispensers are currently used for the packaging and distribution of products in various fields, such as in the cosmetic, dermo-pharmaceutical, household or food, in the field of paints, hygiene and sanitation, in the field of technical products, glues, insecticides, products plant treatment. etc. Generally, these products are distributed in the form of a liquid jet, gel, spray or foam.

De manière classique, un tel distributeur « aérosol » est composé d'un réservoir contenant le produit à distribuer, d'une valve de distribution coopérant avec une tête de distribution, telle qu'un bouton-poussoir pourvu d'un orifice de sortie. Un dispositif de montage est prévu pour assurer le montage étanche de la valve de distribution sur le réservoir. L'actionnement de la tête de distribution permet d'établir une communication entre l'intérieur du réservoir et l'orifice de distribution par actionnement de la valve. Sous l'effet d'une pression régnant à l'intérieur du réservoir, résultant par exemple de l'action d'un gaz propulseur conditionné dans le réservoir, l'actionnement par l'utilisateur de la valve de distribution, provoque l'éjection d'une dose de produit.Conventionally, such an “aerosol” dispenser is composed of a tank containing the product to be dispensed, a dispensing valve cooperating with a dispensing head, such as a push button provided an outlet. A mounting device is provided to ensure the tight fitting of the distribution valve on the tank. actuation distribution head allows communication between the interior of the reservoir and the dispensing orifice by actuation of the valve. Under the effect of a pressure prevailing inside the tank, resulting for example of the action of a propellant conditioned in the tank, the actuation by the user of the dispensing valve, causes the ejection of a dose of product.

Habituellement, notamment dans le cas des distributeurs « aérosol », la valve de distribution est montée sur le réservoir au moyen d'une coupelle porte-valve, généralement métallique. Une telle coupelle est obtenue, de manière classique, par estampage, puis emboutissage d'une rondelle, réalisée par exemple en fer blanc.Usually, especially in the case of aerosol dispensers, the valve dispenser is mounted on the tank by means of a valve holder cup, generally metallic. Such a cup is obtained, so conventional, by stamping, then stamping of a washer, produced by example in tinplate.

Une telle coupelle porte-valve doit assurer, généralement, deux fonctions : d'une part, elle doit assurer le maintien étanche de la valve de distribution dans la coupelle, tout en laissant passer, vers l'extérieur, un moyen d'actionnement et de distribution, tel qu'une tige de valve émergente. D'autre part, elle doit permettre son montage étanche sur un bord ouvert du réservoir de produit. Dans certains cas, la coupelle porte-valve peut assurer, également, l'assemblage des différentes pièces constitutives de la valve, disposées à l'intérieur du corps de valve.Such a valve holder cup must generally perform two functions: on the one hand, it must ensure the tight maintenance of the dispensing valve in the cup, while letting a means pass outwards actuation and distribution, such as an emerging valve stem. Else hand, it must allow its watertight mounting on an open edge of the tank of product. In some cases, the valve cup can provide, also, the assembly of the various component parts of the valve, arranged inside the valve body.

De façon connue, le montage de la coupelle porte-valve sur le réservoir, ainsi que le montage de la valve dans la coupelle, sont réalisés par sertissage ou dudgeonnage d'une portion de la coupelle sur le corps de valve, et respectivement sur le bord ouvert du réservoir.In known manner, the mounting of the valve holder cup on the tank, as well that the mounting of the valve in the cup, are made by crimping or expansion of a portion of the cup onto the valve body, and respectively on the open edge of the tank.

La solidité du montage de la valve sur le réservoir est primordiale, car la pression interne pouvant régner à l'intérieur d'un distributeur aérosol peut atteindre 12 bars, ou même 15 bars. Les coupelles porte-valve en métal, montées par sertissage ou dudgeonnage, conviennent pour supporter ces pressions. Cependant, ce type de coupelle porte-valve risque d'être détérioré par le produit à distribuer, notamment lorsque celui-ci contient des composantes corrosives, sauf à recouvrir la surface de la coupelle venant en contact avec le produit, par un vernis ou une autre couche thermoplastique inerte.The solidity of the mounting of the valve on the tank is essential, because the internal pressure that may exist inside an aerosol dispenser can reach 12 bars, or even 15 bars. The valve metal cups, mounted by crimping or swaging, suitable for supporting these pressures. However, this type of valve holder cup may be damaged by the product to be distributed, especially when it contains corrosive components, except to cover the surface of the cup coming into contact with the product, by a varnish or another thermoplastic layer inert.

Cependant, le montage d'une coupelle porte-valve pourvue d'une telle couche de protection, présente l'inconvénient que, lors de sertissage ou du dudgeonnage de la coupelle, le vernis de protection ou la couche anticorrosion risquent d'être abímés. However, the mounting of a valve holder cup provided with such a layer protection, has the disadvantage that, during crimping or expansion of the cup, protective varnish or anticorrosion layer may be damaged.

On connaít par le document FR-A-2 508 136 un distributeur aérosol, dont le montage de la valve de distribution est assuré par un dispositif en plastique. Toutefois, ce dispositif de montage est conçu pour le maintien de l'assemblage des différents constituants de la valve elle-même, et le montage simultané de ce dispositif sur un réservoir de produit. Par ailleurs, ce dispositif de montage est composé de différents constituants, compliqués à mouler et dont le montage nécessite plusieurs étapes. En outre, ce dispositif est mal adapté pour le montage d'une valve classique, disponible sur le marché à un prix de revient économiquement avantageux. De plus, le dispositif de montage lui-même, selon FR-A- 2 508 136, est relativement onéreux. Enfin, ce dispositif n'est pas adapté pour compenser des tolérances de fabrication, existant entre le corps de valve et l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir de produit.We know from document FR-A-2 508 136 an aerosol dispenser, the mounting of the distribution valve is ensured by a plastic device. However, this mounting device is designed to maintain the assembly of the various components of the valve itself, and the assembly simultaneous use of this device on a product tank. Furthermore, this device assembly is made up of different components, complicated to mold and whose assembly requires several steps. In addition, this device is wrong suitable for mounting a conventional valve, available on the market at a economically advantageous cost price. In addition, the mounting itself, according to FR-A-2 508 136, is relatively expensive. Finally, this device is not suitable for compensating for manufacturing tolerances, existing between the valve body and the open end of the product tank.

Le document DE-B-11 50 399 décrit un dispositif de montage en plastique du genre précité. Ce dispositif comporte une bague assurant, après montage d'une coupelle porte-valve sur le réservoir de produit, la stabilité de forme de la coupelle. La coupelle comporte une structure en forme de « U » dans laquelle est introduite la bague. La structure en « U » est formée par une paroi de fond et deux parois latérales, d'épaisseurs uniformes et relativement importantes. Le montage de la coupelle sur le réservoir est assuré par encliquetage, au moyen d'un bourrelet située sur une paroi latérale externe du « U ». Ce montage est consolidé principalement par un fléchissement radial de ladite paroi latérale du « U » en direction du bord ouvert du réservoir. Ce système de montage présente l'inconvénient qu'il nécessite des tolérances dimensionnelles étroites de la coupelle, du corps de valve et de l'ouverture du réservoir, et des risques de fuites ne peuvent pas être exclus, notamment lorsque la pression interne du réservoir est élevée. Par ailleurs, comme dans le dispositif antérieur décrit ci-dessus, ce système de montage ne convient pas pour la fixation d'une valve classique, commercialement disponible.Document DE-B-11 50 399 describes a plastic mounting device for the aforementioned genre. This device comprises a ring ensuring, after mounting a valve holder cup on the product tank, the shape stability of the cup. The cup has a U-shaped structure in which is introduced the ring. The “U” structure is formed by a bottom wall and two side walls, of uniform thickness and relatively important. The mounting of the cup on the tank is ensured by snap-fastening, by means of a bead located on an external side wall of the "U". This arrangement is mainly consolidated by a decline radial of said side wall of the "U" towards the open edge of the tank. This mounting system has the disadvantage that it requires tight dimensional tolerances of the cup, valve body and the opening of the tank and the risk of leaks cannot be excluded, especially when the internal pressure of the tank is high. Otherwise, as in the prior device described above, this mounting system not suitable for fixing a conventional valve, commercially available.

Aussi, l'un des objets de la présente invention consiste à assurer un montage étanche et fiable d'une valve sur tout type de réservoir, par des moyens simples et faciles à mettre en oeuvre, et ceci notamment sur des réservoirs dont les tolérances de fabrication sont importantes. Ceci est le cas, notamment, des réservoirs réalisés en verre, en plastique soufflé, et certains réservoirs en métal, par exemple en aluminium ou en fer blanc, comportant une extrémité ouverte non usinée. Also, one of the objects of the present invention consists in ensuring mounting waterproof and reliable of a valve on any type of tank, by means simple and easy to use, especially on tanks whose manufacturing tolerances are important. This is the case, in particular, tanks made of glass, blown plastic, and some metal tanks, for example aluminum or tinplate, comprising an open end not machined.

C'est un autre objet de la présente invention que de fournir un dispositif de montage d'une valve de distribution, notamment d'une valve classique, sur un réservoir de produit, qui soit facile à réaliser, et dont le prix de revient soit aussi faible que possible.It is another object of the present invention to provide a device for mounting a distribution valve, in particular a conventional valve, on a product tank, which is easy to produce, and whose cost is as low as possible.

Par ailleurs, selon un autre objet encore de l'invention, le dispositif de montage doit être adaptable à des valves de distribution de dimension et de nature différentes, par exemple aux valves dont le corps est constitué d'un matériau élastomérique, tel que décrit dans la demande de brevet EP-A-0 850 851, au nom de la demanderesse.Furthermore, according to yet another object of the invention, the device for mounting must be adaptable to distribution valves of dimension and different types, for example to valves whose body consists of a elastomeric material, as described in patent application EP-A-0 850 851, in the name of the plaintiff.

Aussi, la présente invention concerne un dispositif de montage d'une valve de distribution sur un réservoir de produit sous pression, comportant :

  • a) des premier moyens de montage, aptes à assurer l'accrochage du dispositif sur un bord ouvert du réservoir ;
  • b) des second moyens de montage, aptes à assurer la fixation de ladite valve de distribution sur ledit dispositif de montage ;
  • c) une première gorge formée entre les premier et second moyens de montage, et ;
  • d) des moyens de blocage destinés à être positionnés dans ladite gorge, de manière à permettre le serrage desdits premier moyens de montage sur ledit bord ouvert ; ledit serrage résultant d'un élargissement radial du fond de ladite première gorge.
    • Also, the present invention relates to a device for mounting a dispensing valve on a tank of pressurized product, comprising:
  • a) first mounting means, capable of securing the device to an open edge of the tank;
  • b) second mounting means, capable of securing said dispensing valve on said mounting device;
  • c) a first groove formed between the first and second mounting means, and;
  • d) blocking means intended to be positioned in said groove, so as to allow the tightening of said first mounting means on said open edge; said tightening resulting from a radial widening of the bottom of said first groove.

    • Généralement, la déformation radiale est effectuée de manière permanente.Generally, the radial deformation is carried out permanently.

    Cette disposition permet de verrouiller simultanément la valve dans le dispositif de montage et assurer le maintien du dispositif de montage lui-même, sur l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir.This arrangement makes it possible to simultaneously lock the valve in the mounting device and maintain the mounting device itself, on the open end of the tank.

    La présente invention a également pour objet un distributeur aérosol pourvu d'un tel dispositif de montage, pour la distribution d'un produit à l'aide d'un gaz propulseur. The present invention also relates to an aerosol dispenser provided of such a mounting device, for the distribution of a product using a propellant gas.

    De manière avantageuse, les premier et second moyens de montage, ainsi que la première gorge forment une coupelle porte-valve, réalisée entièrement en plastique, notamment en une seule pièce. Alternativement, ils peuvent être réalisés en métal, à condition qu'une certaine déformation de la gorge soit réalisable, sans avoir besoin de recourir aux procédés classiques de dudgeonnage ou de sertissage.Advantageously, the first and second mounting means, as well the first groove form a valve holder cup, made entirely made of plastic, in particular in one piece. Alternatively, they can be made of metal, provided that a certain deformation of the groove is achievable, without the need to resort to conventional methods of swaging or crimping.

    Selon l'invention la première gorge comporte une portion, par exemple un fond, pourvue d'une paroi déformable, notamment de moindre épaisseur, de manière à pouvoir être déformée radialement. Avantageusement, la coupelle porte-valve est conformée de manière que la force nécessaire à la déformation soit relativement faible, par rapport à la force de déformation nécessaire pour effectuer un dudgeonnage ou un sertissage. Avantageusement, la paroi déformable est annulaire, continue ou discontinue.According to the invention, the first groove has a portion, for example a bottom, provided with a deformable wall, in particular of lesser thickness, of so that it can be deformed radially. Advantageously, the valve holder cup is shaped so that the force required for the deformation is relatively low, compared to the deformation force necessary to carry out swaging or crimping. Advantageously, the deformable wall is annular, continuous or discontinuous.

    Selon un aspect intéressant de l'invention, la déformation de ladite paroi déformable est effectuée par des moyens de blocage présentant une forme, notamment annulaire, dont au moins une portion est d'épaisseur pour, en position montée, coopérer avec une portion correspondante des premier et/ou second moyens de montage. Ainsi, en provoquant un élargissement d'au moins une partie de ladite gorge, les premier moyens de montage externe se trouvent bloqués, de manière étanche, contre le bord ouvert du réservoir.According to an interesting aspect of the invention, the deformation of said wall deformable is effected by blocking means having a shape, in particular annular, at least a portion of which is thick for, in mounted position, cooperate with a corresponding portion of the first and / or second mounting means. So, by causing an enlargement of at least at least part of said groove, the first external mounting means are locked tightly against the open edge of the tank.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de blocage peuvent comporter, en outre, un élément annulaire, apte à parfaire le serrage des premier moyens de montage sur le bord ouvert du réservoir. Aussi, les premier moyens de montage externe peuvent former une seconde gorge ouverte, à l'opposé de la première, formant une portion en "U", de manière à enserrer le bord ouvert du réservoir. Advantageously, the blocking means may further comprise a annular element, capable of perfecting the tightening of the first mounting means on the open edge of the tank. Also, the first mounting means external can form a second open groove, opposite the first, forming a U-shaped portion, so as to enclose the open edge of the tank.

    Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les premier moyens de montage sont positionnés entre ledit bord ouvert du réservoir et ledit élément annulaire des moyens de blocage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first mounting means are positioned between said open edge of the reservoir and said annular element blocking means.

    De préférence, des moyens sont prévus, pour assurer le verrouillage des moyens de blocage dans ladite première gorge. Une telle disposition peut être assurée, par exemple, par un système à bourrelet/gorge encliquetable.Preferably, means are provided to ensure the locking of the locking means in said first groove. Such a provision may be provided, for example, by a snap-on bead / groove system.

    Ladite gorge comporte des moyens de liaison déformables, aptes à permettre l'élargissement de ladite gorge, lors de l'introduction des moyens de blocage dans celle-ci, de manière à assurer le serrage desdits premier moyens de montage sur le bord ouvert du réservoir.Said groove includes means for deformable link, able to allow the enlargement of said groove, during the introduction of the blocking means therein, so as to ensure the tightening said first mounting means on the open edge of the tank.

    Ainsi, les second moyens internes de montage sont plaqués, de manière permanente, contre une paroi latérale du corps de valve. En même temps, les premier moyens externes de montage viennent en engagement étanche contre un bord de l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir.Thus, the second internal mounting means are plated, so permanent, against a side wall of the valve body. At the same time, first external mounting means come in sealed engagement against an edge of the open end of the tank.

    De manière avantageuse, les second moyens de montage peuvent comporter, en outre, un profil interne, apte à coopérer avec un profil complémentaire formé sur la paroi latérale du corps de valve.Advantageously, the second mounting means can have, in addition, an internal profile, capable of cooperating with a profile complementary formed on the side wall of the valve body.

    Les moyens de blocage peuvent être pourvus d'au moins un profil tel qu'un chanfrein, apte à favoriser leur l'introduction dans ladite gorge. Ces moyens de blocage peuvent être réalisés en plastique ou en métal.The locking means can be provided with at least one profile such as a chamfer, able to favor their introduction into said groove. These means blocking can be made of plastic or metal.

    Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le dispositif de montage peut être monté par vissage sur le bord ouvert du réservoir. Dans ce cas, le réservoir comporte un col fileté, ce qui est avantageux, notamment, lorsque le réservoir est réalisé en verre.According to a particular embodiment, the mounting device can be mounted by screwing on the open edge of the tank. In this case, the tank has a threaded neck, which is advantageous, in particular, when the tank is made of glass.

    Avantageusement encore, les premier et second moyens de montage sont réalisés en un matériau plastique, choisi, par exemple parmi les polyéthylènes, haute ou basse densité, les polypropylènes, les copolymères d'éthylène vinyle acétate, les polyamides, les polycarbonates, les polyesters téréphtalates, les chlorures de polyvinyle ou les polyacétals.Advantageously also, the first and second mounting means are made of a plastic material, chosen, for example from polyethylenes, high or low density, polypropylenes, copolymers ethylene vinyl acetate, polyamides, polycarbonates, polyesters terephthalates, polyvinyl chlorides or polyacetals.

    Aussi, les premier et second moyens de montage, ainsi que les moyens de blocage peuvent être constitués d'un même matériau plastique ou de deux matériaux plastique différents.Also, the first and second mounting means, as well as the means of blocking may consist of the same plastic material or two different plastic materials.

    Le distributeur visé par la présente invention comporte un réservoir contenant un produit, notamment liquide, mis sous pression à l'aide d'un moyen propulseur classique, à distribuer par actionnement de la valve de distribution. La valve de distribution est montée sur un bord ouvert du réservoir au moyen d'un dispositif de montage tel que décrit précédemment. La valve est pourvue, de manière connue, de moyens d'actionnement et de distribution, tels qu'un bouton-poussoir muni d'une buse de distribution.The dispenser covered by the present invention comprises a reservoir containing a product, in particular liquid, pressurized using a means conventional propellant, to be dispensed by actuation of the dispensing valve. The dispensing valve is mounted on an open edge of the tank by means a mounting device as described above. The valve is provided, in known manner, actuation and distribution means, such as a push button fitted with a dispensing nozzle.

    Selon un mode de réalisation, l'extrémité ouverte du réservoir est formée par un col, ledit col présentant un profil apte à venir en engagement avec une portion formée sur lesdits premier moyens de montage externe.According to one embodiment, the open end of the tank is formed by a neck, said neck having a profile capable of coming into engagement with a portion formed on said first external mounting means.

    Suivant un mode de réalisation, le col du réservoir peut être roulé vers l'extérieur par rapport à l'axe central du réservoir ou bien vers l'intérieur par rapport à l'axe du réservoir.According to one embodiment, the neck of the reservoir can be rolled towards outside with respect to the central axis of the tank or towards the inside by relative to the axis of the tank.

    Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le col du réservoir comporte un bord plié vers l'axe central du récipient, apte à coopérer avec une portion d'une valve, comportant un corps réalisé en un matériau élastomérique.According to a particular embodiment, the neck of the reservoir has an edge folded towards the central axis of the container, able to cooperate with a portion of a valve, comprising a body made of an elastomeric material.

    Pour mieux faire comprendre la présente invention, on va en décrire maintenant, à titre d'exemples purement illustratifs et nullement limitatifs, plusieurs modes de réalisation de l'invention, représentés sur les dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 représente une vue en coupe axiale d'un distributeur, comportant un réservoir de produit, équipé d'un dispositif de montage d'une valve de distribution, selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • Les figures 2 à 6 représentent une vue en coupe axiale partielle illustrant d'autres modes de réalisation de dispositifs de montage conformes à l'invention ;
  • La figure 7 représente une vue d'un moyen de blocage, utilisable alternativement avec les dispositifs de montage illustrés sur les figures 1 à 6.
    • To better understand the present invention, we will now describe, by way of purely illustrative and in no way limitative, several embodiments of the invention, shown in the accompanying drawings.
  • FIG. 1 represents an axial section view of a dispenser, comprising a product reservoir, equipped with a device for mounting a dispensing valve, according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figures 2 to 6 show a partial axial sectional view illustrating other embodiments of mounting devices according to the invention;
  • FIG. 7 represents a view of a locking means, usable alternatively with the mounting devices illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6.

    • En référence aux figures 1 et 2, on voit un dispositif de montage 1 d'une valve de distribution 2, selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention.Referring to Figures 1 and 2, there is shown a device 1 for mounting a valve distribution 2, according to a first embodiment of the invention.

    L'ensemble 1 comporte un réservoir 4, destiné à contenir un produit P à distribuer, notamment liquide. Il contient, également une quantité appropriée de gaz propulseur G. Le réservoir 4 est muni d'un col roulé 50 constituant une extrémité ouverte 8. Le réservoir 4, de forme générale cylindrique, comporte une paroi latérale 4b, de révolution autour d'un axe X, et un fond fermé 4a. Selon l'exemple considéré, le réservoir 4 est un bidon en aluminium monobloc. Alternativement, il peut être réalisé en fer blanc, en verre ou en tout autre matériau thermoplastique approprié.The assembly 1 comprises a reservoir 4, intended to contain a product P to distribute, especially liquid. It also contains an appropriate amount of propellant gas G. The reservoir 4 is provided with a turtleneck 50 constituting a open end 8. The reservoir 4, of generally cylindrical shape, comprises a side wall 4b, of revolution about an axis X, and a closed bottom 4a. According to the example considered, the tank 4 is a one-piece aluminum can. Alternatively, it can be made of tinplate, glass or any other suitable thermoplastic material.

    L'extrémité ouverte 8 du récipient 4 est fermée par une coupelle 5. La coupelle 5 est réalisé en un matériau plastique, tel que les polyacétals, par exemple le polyoxyméthylène (POM). La coupelle 5 porte des premier moyens de montage externe 6 et des second moyens de montage interne 10.The open end 8 of the container 4 is closed by a cup 5. The cup 5 is made of a plastic material, such as polyacetals, for example the polyoxymethylene (POM). The cup 5 carries first means of external mounting 6 and second internal mounting means 10.

    Ainsi, la coupelle 5 comporte une portion périphérique 6, 6b, 6c, apte à se monter sur le col du récipient, une gorge annulaire 12 dont au moins une partie est déformable radialement, et une portion centrale 10a, 10b, 10c, de forme cylindrique, apte à loger et maintenir une valve de distribution 2. Thus, the cup 5 comprises a peripheral portion 6, 6b, 6c, capable of being mount on the container neck, an annular groove 12 of which at least one part is radially deformable, and a central portion 10a, 10b, 10c, of cylindrical shape, able to house and maintain a distribution valve 2.

    La portion périphérique se compose d'une jupe cylindrique 6c, venant en appui contre la partie extérieure du col 50, un plateau annulaire 6b se positionnant au-dessus du col, la portion cylindrique interne 6 étant destinée à se plaquer contre une portion interne du col 50, sous l'action de moyens de blocage 16, comme il sera explicité par la suite.The peripheral portion consists of a cylindrical skirt 6c, coming in support against the outside of the neck 50, an annular plate 6b positioned above the neck, the internal cylindrical portion 6 being intended to press against an internal portion of the neck 50, under the action of means of blocking 16, as will be explained below.

    En raison de cette conformation, la portion périphérique 6, 6b, 6c présente une section axiale en forme de "U" inversé, disposée autour du col roulé 50. Un joint élastomérique 25, disposé entre la coupelle 5 et le plateau 6b, assure l'étanchéité entre le réservoir 4 et la coupelle 5. La portion en « U » 6, 6b, 6c constitue lesdits premier moyens de montage externe, définis précédemment.Due to this conformation, the peripheral portion 6, 6b, 6c has an axial section in the shape of an inverted "U", arranged around the turtleneck 50. An elastomeric seal 25, disposed between the cup 5 and the plate 6b, ensures the seal between the reservoir 4 and the cup 5. The “U” portion 6, 6b, 6c constitutes said first external mounting means, defined above.

    La gorge 12 est définie par ladite portion cylindrique 6, un fond 12a, et une surface externe des second moyens de montage précités 10, de forme sensiblement cylindrique.The groove 12 is defined by said cylindrical portion 6, a bottom 12a, and a external surface of the aforementioned second mounting means 10, of form substantially cylindrical.

    Les moyens de montage interne 10 définissent, également un logement recevant le corps 2c de la valve de distribution 2, et assurent le maintien en place de ladite valve.The internal mounting means 10 also define a housing receiving the body 2c of the distribution valve 2, and ensuring the maintenance in place of said valve.

    Le corps de valve 2c comporte un bourrelet annulaire extérieur 30, coopérant avec une gorge complémentaire 28, pratiquée sur la face intérieure des second moyens de montage interne 10. Ainsi, est assurée la fixation étanche de la valve de distribution 2 dans la coupelle 5.The valve body 2c comprises an outer annular bead 30, cooperating with a complementary groove 28, formed on the inner face of the second internal mounting means 10. Thus, the watertight fixing is ensured of the distribution valve 2 in the cup 5.

    Par ailleurs, on voit que la valve utilisée est une valve à prise de gaz additionnel, le gaz propulseur G étant admis à l'intérieur du corps de valve par un orifice 2d, et mélangé avec le produit P à distribuer.Furthermore, it can be seen that the valve used is a gas intake valve additional, the propellant G being admitted inside the valve body by a 2d orifice, and mixed with the product P to be dispensed.

    Les second moyens de montage interne 10 forment, sur leur extrémité supérieure, une paroi transversale 10b présentant une ouverture axiale 10c. Cette ouverture est traversée par une tige de valve émergeante 2a, raccordée à un bouton-poussoir 18. L'enfoncement du bouton-poussoir 18 provoque l'ouverture de la valve et l'acheminement du produit P, conditionné dans le réservoir 4, via la tige de valve 2a, vers un orifice de distribution 20. Cet orifice 20 est formé dans le bouton-poussoir. Un joint annulaire 7 en élastomère assure l'étanchéité entre le corps de valve 2c et la paroi transversale 10b de la coupelle 5.The second internal mounting means 10 form, at their end upper, a transverse wall 10b having an axial opening 10c. This opening is crossed by an emerging valve stem 2a, connected to a push button 18. Pressing the push button 18 causes the opening of the valve and the delivery of product P, conditioned in the tank 4, via the valve stem 2a, to a dispensing orifice 20. This orifice 20 is formed in the push button. An elastomeric annular seal 7 seals between the valve body 2c and the transverse wall 10b of the cup 5.

    Par ailleurs, le corps de valve 2c comporte un canal d'alimentation 2b, raccordé à un tube plongeur 22, s'étendant jusqu'au fond 4a du réservoir. Outre le produit P, le réservoir 4 contient un gaz propulseur G, exerçant une pression permanente sur le produit P. Le gaz propulseur G est, de manière connue, un gaz compressible ou liquéfiable.Furthermore, the valve body 2c comprises a supply channel 2b, connected to a dip tube 22, extending to the bottom 4a of the tank. In addition to the product P, the reservoir 4 contains a propellant gas G, exerting a permanent pressure on the product P. The propellant G is, so known, a compressible or liquefiable gas.

    L'une des parties essentielles de ce mode de réalisation de l'invention est constituée par une bague de blocage 16, destinée à mettre les moyens de montage externe 6, 6b, 6c en serrage sur le col 8 du réservoir 4.One of the essential parts of this embodiment of the invention is constituted by a locking ring 16, intended to put the means of external mounting 6, 6b, 6c tightening on the neck 8 of the tank 4.

    A cet effet, le fond de gorge 12a comporte une zone de moindre épaisseur 14, conformée de manière à constituer des moyens de liaison déformables. Ces moyens de liaison forment une "genouillère", apte à provoquer, lorsqu'elle est mise sous contrainte, un élargissement radial d'au moins une partie de la gorge 12. Ainsi, lors de l'introduction de la bague de blocage 16 dans la gorge 12, le fond de la gorge 12 s'élargit pour occuper une position telle que celle représentée en pointillé par la référence 6a.To this end, the bottom of the groove 12a has a zone of reduced thickness 14, shaped so as to constitute deformable connecting means. These connecting means form a "toggle", capable of causing, when it is under stress, a radial widening of at least part of the groove 12. Thus, during the introduction of the locking ring 16 into the groove 12, the bottom of the groove 12 widens to occupy a position such as that represented in dotted lines by the reference 6a.

    L'opération d'introduction de la bague de blocage est facilitée par la présence de deux chanfreins 16a et 16b ménagés sur l'extrémité inférieure de la bague de blocage 16. Sur cette extrémité est formé un bourrelet annulaire 17, apte à venir, en fin d'enfoncement de la bague de blocage 16, en appui contre la « genouillère ». 14, et à la déformer de la manière décrite ci-avant. De cette façon, la zone 14 s'aplatit sensiblement et occupe une forme telle que dessinée en lignes pointillées sur la figure 1. The operation of inserting the locking ring is facilitated by the presence two chamfers 16a and 16b formed on the lower end of the ring blocking 16. On this end is formed an annular bead 17, capable of come, at the end of insertion of the locking ring 16, in abutment against the " knee pad ". 14, and to deform it in the manner described above. Of this in this way, the zone 14 becomes substantially flat and occupies a shape such that drawn in dotted lines in Figure 1.

    En conséquence, le fond 12a de la gorge s'élargit radialement, principalement vers l'extérieur. Ainsi, la formation d'une portion 6a en saillie radiale est provoquée, de manière à venir en engagement avec le réservoir 4, en dessous du col roulé 50. Selon l'exemple considéré, simultanément, les premier moyens de montage 6, 6b, 6c se mettent en position de serrage sur le col 50, et les second moyens de montage interne 10 se plaquent contre le corps de valve 2c, de manière à assurer aussi bien le maintien de la valve sur le réservoir, que le montage étanche du corps de valve 2c au centre de la coupelle 5.Consequently, the bottom 12a of the groove widens radially, mainly outwards. Thus, the formation of a portion 6a in radial projection is caused, so as to come into engagement with the reservoir 4, in below the turtleneck 50. According to the example considered, simultaneously, the first mounting means 6, 6b, 6c move into the clamping position on the neck 50, and the second internal mounting means 10 press against the valve body 2c, so as to ensure both the maintenance of the valve on the tank, as the tight fitting of the valve body 2c in the center of the cup 5.

    Pour assurer un maintien fiable de la bague 16 dans la gorge 12, un système d'encliquetage peut être prévu. A cet effet, comme visible sur le dessin, des bourrelets 24a et 24b sont ménagés respectivement sur les faces interne et externe de la bague 16, pour coopérer avec des gorges 26a et 26b, formées dans les parois des premier et second moyens de montage 6 et 10 respectivement.To ensure reliable maintenance of the ring 16 in the groove 12, a system can be provided. For this purpose, as visible in the drawing, beads 24a and 24b are provided respectively on the internal faces and outer of the ring 16, to cooperate with grooves 26a and 26b, formed in the walls of the first and second mounting means 6 and 10 respectively.

    Un système inversé peut être prévu, également, selon lequel la face intérieure des second moyens de montage interne 10 comporte un bourrelet, apte à coopérer avec une gorge correspondante du corps de valve. En variante, un tel bourrelet peut être conformé, pour former une gorge, par matriçage, dans le corps d'une pompe classique. Une telle disposition est décrite, par exemple, dans la demande de brevet français n° 98-03831, au nom de la demanderesse.An inverted system can also be provided, according to which the inner face second internal mounting means 10 comprises a bead, suitable for cooperate with a corresponding groove in the valve body. Alternatively, a such a bead can be shaped, to form a groove, by stamping, in the body of a conventional pump. Such an arrangement is described, for example, in French patent application No. 98-03831, in the name of the Applicant.

    Par la disposition décrite ci-dessus, on peut assurer le montage étanche et inamovible de la valve sur le réservoir 4.By the arrangement described above, it is possible to ensure watertight mounting and irremovable valve on tank 4.

    Un tel dispositif de montage en plastique présente en outre les avantages suivants :

    • il ne présente aucune portion susceptible d'être exposée à une corrosion éventuelle par le produit ;
    • il est apte à compenser des tolérances considérables du col du réservoir et du corps de valve ;
    • il est simple à réaliser ;
    • il peut être monté par une opération de montage simple ;
    • Il est réalisable à des coûts de fabrication avantageux.
    Such a plastic mounting device also has the following advantages:
    • it has no portion liable to be exposed to possible corrosion by the product;
    • it is able to compensate for considerable tolerances of the tank neck and of the valve body;
    • it is simple to carry out;
    • it can be mounted by a simple mounting operation;
    • It can be carried out at advantageous manufacturing costs.

    Les figures 2 à 7 illustrent d'autres modes de réalisations conformes à l'invention.Figures 2 to 7 illustrate other embodiments in accordance with the invention.

    Sur ces figures, les parties identiques aux parties correspondantes de la figure 1, portent les mêmes numéros de référence. Les parties similaires ou jouant un rôle semblable portent les numéros de référence de la figure 1, majorés d'un multiple de 100.In these figures, the parts identical to the corresponding parts of the figure 1, have the same reference numbers. Similar or playing games a similar role have the reference numbers in Figure 1, plus a multiple of 100.

    Au cours de la description des figures 2 à 7, la description détaillée des pièces déjà décrites, en référence aux figures précédentes, ne sera pas reprise.During the description of Figures 2 to 7, the detailed description of the parts already described, with reference to the preceding figures, will not be repeated.

    Sur la figure 2, on a représenté un dispositif de montage 101 constitué d'une coupelle porte-valve 105 et d'une bague de fixation 116. La coupelle porte-valve 105 comporte des premier 106, 106b, 106c et second 110 moyens de montage, ainsi qu'une gorge 112, située entre lesdits premier et second moyens de montage. Le fond 114 de la gorge 112 est déformable, et permet l'introduction, à force, d'une portion annulaire 117 de la bague de fixation 116. La portion annulaire 117 comporte un chanfrein interne 116a, apte à coopérer, en position montée, avec une portion circulaire inclinée 110a des moyens de montage interne 110. La coupelle porte-valve 105 comporte un plateau annulaire 106b, venant au contact d'un joint élastomérique 25, reposant sur le bord roulé 50 du réservoir 4. Le plateau annulaire 106b est relié à une jupe cylindrique 106c, s'appliquant latéralement sur la portion externe du col roulé 50. Un rebord 106d est prévu pour se loger extérieurement, par encliquetage, en dessous du col roulé 50. In Figure 2, there is shown a mounting device 101 consisting of a valve holder cup 105 and a fixing ring 116. The valve holder cup 105 comprises first 106, 106b, 106c and second 110 means of mounting, as well as a groove 112, located between said first and second mounting means. The bottom 114 of the groove 112 is deformable, and allows the forced introduction of an annular portion 117 of the fixing ring 116. The annular portion 117 comprises an internal chamfer 116a, able to cooperate, in the mounted position, with an inclined circular portion 110a of the means internal mounting 110. The valve holder cup 105 comprises a plate annular 106b, coming into contact with an elastomeric seal 25, resting on the rolled edge 50 of the reservoir 4. The annular plate 106b is connected to a skirt cylindrical 106c, applied laterally to the outer portion of the turtleneck 50. A flange 106d is provided for being housed outside, by snap-fastening, below the turtleneck 50.

    La bague de fixation 116 comporte un plateau annulaire 116b, apte à venir en appui sur le plateau annulaire 106b de la coupelle 105. Ce plateau annulaire 116b est solidaire d'une jupe périphérique 116b, apte à serrer radialement la jupe 106c contre le col roulé 50. Pour assurer le maintien de la bague de fixation 116 dans la gorge 112, un système à bourrelet 24/gorge 26 est prévu. De manière semblable, un système à bourrelet 30/gorge 28 assure le maintien du corps de valve 2c dans la coupelle 105.The fixing ring 116 comprises an annular plate 116b, capable of coming into support on the annular plate 106b of the cup 105. This annular plate 116b is integral with a peripheral skirt 116b, capable of tightening the skirt 106c against the turtleneck 50. To ensure the retention of the ring fixing 116 in the groove 112, a bead system 24 / groove 26 is provided. Similarly, a bead system 30 / groove 28 ensures the maintenance of the valve body 2c in the cup 105.

    Lors du montage du dispositif 101, on introduit d'abord le corps de valve 2c dans la coupelle 105. On dispose le joint 25 dans le fond de la gorge périphérique, définie par les éléments 106, 106b, 106c. A l'étape suivante, par enfoncement axial, la coupelle 105 est encliquetée sur le col 50 du réservoir. En appuyant suivant les flèches F, la bague de fixation 116 est montée, de manière inamovible, dans la gorge 112. Lors de cette opération, la structure cunéiforme de la portion 117 provoque un élargissement du fond 114 de la gorge 112 (voir renflement 106a), suffisant pour serrer les moyens de montage externe 106, 106b, 106c, de manière étanche, sur le bord roulé 50. En même temps, les moyens de montage interne 110 s'appliquent, de manière étanche, contre le corps de valve 2c. Par ailleurs, le dispositif de montage 101 peut être monté avec un maintien très solide sur le réservoir, de par la présence de la jupe cylindrique externe 116c. En effet, cette jupe 116c rigidifie la jupe 106c de la coupelle 105, et maintient, en outre, en position, le rebord 106d en dessous de la coupelle 105.When mounting the device 101, the valve body 2c is first introduced in the cup 105. There is the seal 25 in the bottom of the groove peripheral, defined by elements 106, 106b, 106c. In the next step, by axial depression, the cup 105 is snapped onto the neck 50 of the reservoir. By pressing in the direction of the arrows F, the fixing ring 116 is mounted, irremovable, in the throat 112. During this operation, the structure wedge shape of the portion 117 causes a widening of the bottom 114 of the groove 112 (see bulge 106a), sufficient to tighten the means of external mounting 106, 106b, 106c, sealingly, on the rolled edge 50. At the same time, the internal mounting means 110 apply, from sealingly against the valve body 2c. In addition, the mounting 101 can be mounted with a very solid hold on the tank, by the presence of the external cylindrical skirt 116c. Indeed, this skirt 116c stiffens the skirt 106c of the cup 105, and also maintains, in position, the rim 106d below the cup 105.

    La figure 3 montre un mode de réalisation de l'invention, semblable à celui décrit en référence à la figure 2, à la différence près que la bague de fixation 216 du dispositif 201 ne comporte pas de jupe externe de serrage. La bague de fixation 216 est de forme quelque peu différente de celle, montrée sur la figure 2. En effet, elle se présente sous la forme d'un anneau, sensiblement cylindrique. Un chanfrein 216a est prévu pour faciliter sa mise en place dans la gorge 212. La gorge comporte un renflement 226 de diamètre externe plus important que le reste de la gorge. Un renflement annulaire 224 est prévu sur la bague de fixation, destiné à se loger dans ladite portion 226. Il est à noter que le fond 212a, ainsi qu'une zone périphérique latérale 212b, sont conçus de manière à se déformer, lors de l'introduction de la coupelle 205 dans le col 50.Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the invention, similar to that described with reference to Figure 2, with the difference that the fixing ring 216 of the device 201 does not have an external tightening skirt. The ring 216 is somewhat different in shape from that shown on the Figure 2. Indeed, it is in the form of a ring, substantially cylindrical. A chamfer 216a is provided to facilitate its positioning in the groove 212. The groove has a bulge 226 of external diameter more important than the rest of the throat. An annular bulge 224 is provided on the fixing ring, intended to be housed in said portion 226. It should be noted that the bottom 212a, as well as a lateral peripheral zone 212b, are designed so as to deform, when the cup 205 is introduced into the neck 50.

    Après mise en place de la coupelle 205 dans le col 50, l'introduction de la bague de fixation 216 dans la gorge 212 met en contrainte radiale un renflement 206a de la coupelle 205 en dessous du col 50, par élargissement radial du fond 212a.After placing the cup 205 in the neck 50, the introduction of the fixing ring 216 in the groove 212 puts in radial stress a bulge 206a of the cup 205 below the neck 50, by widening radial of the bottom 212a.

    La figure 4 illustre un dispositif de montage 301, se distinguant du dispositif 201, par la forme du col 60, roulé dans un sens inversé par rapport au sens d'enroulement du col 50 de la figure 2. Une zone annulaire 314 formant un renflement à l'extérieur de la gorge 312, permet, par déformation, l'introduction de la coupelle 305 dans l'ouverture du réservoir 4. Après mise en place de la bague de fixation 316, la zone 314 est verrouillée et élargie radialement sous le col 60 par un profil en saillie 324, formé sur la bague de fixation 316. On notera que le fond de gorge 312a est incliné, pour faciliter le montage.Figure 4 illustrates a mounting device 301, distinguished from the device 201, by the shape of the neck 60, rolled in an opposite direction to the direction winding of the neck 50 of FIG. 2. An annular zone 314 forming a bulge outside the throat 312, allows, by deformation, the introduction of the cup 305 in the opening of the reservoir 4. After installation of the fixing ring 316, zone 314 is locked and widened radially under the neck 60 by a projecting profile 324, formed on the fixing ring 316. We note that the throat bottom 312a is inclined, to facilitate mounting.

    La figure 5 montre un dispositif de montage 401, apte à être monté sur un col de réservoir 70. Le col 70 est formé par un simple repliement vers l'intérieur du bord libre 71 du réservoir 4. Pour assurer le montage de la coupelle porte-valve 405 sur le col 70, les premiers moyens de montage 406, 406b, 406c comportent un crochet annulaire 406d, en saillie à l'intérieur du " U " formé par les premier moyens de montage et apte à se placer en dessous du bord libre 71 du col 70. Le crochet annulaire 406d peut être continu ou discontinu.FIG. 5 shows a mounting device 401, able to be mounted on a neck reservoir 70. The neck 70 is formed by a simple inward folding of the free edge 71 of the tank 4. To assemble the valve-holder cup 405 on the neck 70, the first mounting means 406, 406b, 406c have an annular hook 406d, projecting inside the "U" formed by the first mounting means and able to be placed below the free edge 71 of the neck 70. The annular hook 406d can be continuous or discontinuous.

    Une bague de fixation 416 est destinée à se loger axialement dans une gorge 412 présentant un fond 412b déformable s'élargissant radialement. La face externe de cette bague de fixation comporte en partie basse, un bourrelet 424. En partie haute, la face externe de la bague de fixation comporte un profil tronconique 416a dont la section diminue progressivement vers la mi-hauteur de la bague 416. Le profil tronconique 416a coopère avec une portion tronconique complémentaire 406a, formée sur la coupelle 405. A fixing ring 416 is intended to be housed axially in a groove 412 having a deformable bottom 412b widening radially. The face outer of this fixing ring has in the lower part, a bead 424. In the upper part, the outer face of the fixing ring has a frustoconical profile 416a, the section of which gradually decreases towards mid-height of the ring 416. The frustoconical profile 416a cooperates with a portion complementary frustoconical 406a, formed on the cup 405.

    Après introduction à force de la bague de fixation 416 selon les flèches F, le bourrelet 424 se loge dans un profil correspondant 414, réalisé au voisinage d'une portion extérieure du fond 412b de la gorge 412. Ainsi, on assure la consolidation du fond de gorge 412b, et la mise en position inamovible du crochet 406d.After forcefully inserting the fixing ring 416 according to the arrows F, the bead 424 fits in a corresponding profile 414, made in the vicinity of an outer portion of the bottom 412b of the groove 412. Thus, the consolidation of the bottom of the throat 412b, and the irremovable positioning of the hook 406d.

    La figure 6 montre un dispositif de montage 501, adapté au montage d'une coupelle porte-valve 505 sur un col 80 d'un réservoir 4, réalisé notamment en verre. Ce col présente un filetage externe 82. Le filetage externe 82 est apte à coopérer avec un filetage complémentaire 506d, formé à l'intérieur d'une jupe périphérique 506c, laquelle jupe est solidaire de la coupelle porte-valve 505. Comme décrit précédemment, le fond 512a de la gorge 512 est déformable, pour pouvoir assurer la mise en place d'un bourrelet 506a en dessous du col 80 (voir renflement 506a). Après introduction à force de la bague de fixation 516, le fond 512a est consolidé, assurant à la fois, la fixation inamovible de la coupelle sur le réservoir 4, et l'étanchéité de l'ensemble de montage.Figure 6 shows a mounting device 501, suitable for mounting a valve holder cup 505 on a neck 80 of a reservoir 4, produced in particular by glass. This neck has an external thread 82. The external thread 82 is suitable for cooperate with a complementary thread 506d, formed inside a skirt peripheral 506c, which skirt is integral with the valve holder cup 505. As described above, the bottom 512a of the groove 512 is deformable, to be able to ensure the establishment of a bead 506a below the neck 80 (see bulge 506a). After forcefully inserting the fixing ring 516, the bottom 512a is consolidated, ensuring at the same time, the irremovable fixing of the cup on the tank 4, and the tightness of the mounting assembly.

    La figure 7 illustre, de manière schématique, une variante de la bague de fixation 616. Cette bague de fixation 616 définit une pluralité d'ailettes 616a, 616c de fixation. Cette bague présente une structure généralement annulaire, dont la largeur d2 est adaptée à être logée dans l'une des gorges 12 ... 512. A cet effet la largeur d2 est légèrement inférieure à la largeur d1 de la gorge (512, voir figure 6). Des encoches internes 616b délimitent les ailettes 616c, dirigées radialement vers l'axe X. De même, des encoches externes 616d délimitent les ailettes 616a, dirigées vers l'extérieur.FIG. 7 schematically illustrates a variant of the fixing ring 616. This fixing ring 616 defines a plurality of fixing fins 616a, 616c. This ring has a generally annular structure, the width d 2 of which is adapted to be housed in one of the grooves 12 ... 512. For this purpose the width d 2 is slightly less than the width d 1 of the groove (512 , see figure 6). Internal notches 616b delimit the fins 616c, directed radially towards the axis X. Similarly, external notches 616d delimit the fins 616a, directed outwards.

    La bague 616 est réalisée, par exemple, par estampage d'une mince tôle de bronze, de sorte que les ailettes 616a, 616c soient élastiquement déformables, par rapport au plan général de la bague 616.The ring 616 is produced, for example, by stamping a thin sheet of bronze, so that the fins 616a, 616c are resiliently deformable, with respect to the general plane of the ring 616.

    Lors de l'introduction de cette bague 616 dans la gorge de la coupelle porte-valve, l'extrémité libre des ailettes vient au contact des premier et second moyens de montage. Les ailettes se déforment élastiquement et exercent une pression latérale constante contre une partie correspondante des premier et second moyens de montage. Ainsi, elles provoquent un élargissement d'au moins une portion de la gorge. Ainsi, la fonction de la bague de fixation 616 est semblable à la fonction des bagues 16 ...516, décrites précédemment.When this ring 616 is introduced into the groove of the valve-holder cup, the free end of the fins comes into contact with the first and second mounting means. The fins deform elastically and exert a constant lateral pressure against a corresponding part of the first and second mounting means. Thus, they cause an enlargement of at least minus a portion of the throat. So the function of the fixing ring 616 is similar to the function of rings 16 ... 516, described above.

    Dans tous les modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus, la bague 6 ...516, en déformant le fond de la gorge 12 ... 512, assure à la fois la fixation étanche de la coupelle 5 ...505 sur le réservoir, et la fixation étanche du corps de valve 2 dans la coupelle. Ainsi, au moyen de la bague, une portion interne de la gorge exerce un effet de serrage autour du corps de valve, tandis qu'une portion externe de la coupelle se dilate radialement en dessous du bord ouvert du réservoir. Cette disposition permet notamment, de compenser des variations de tolérances importantes des différentes pièces constitutives et d'aboutir à un montage étanche, résistant à des pressions internes élevées.In all the embodiments described above, the ring 6 ... 516, in deforming the bottom of the groove 12 ... 512, ensures both the watertight fixing of the cup 5 ... 505 on the tank, and the tight fixing of the valve body 2 in the cup. Thus, by means of the ring, an internal portion of the groove tightens around the valve body, while a portion outer of the cup expands radially below the open edge of the tank. This provision allows in particular to compensate for variations large tolerances of the various component parts and lead to a waterproof mounting, resistant to high internal pressures.

    Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to modes particular embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variants can be made without departing from the invention as claimed below.

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    1. Device (1, 501) for mounting a dispensing valve (2) on a container (4) of product under pressure, comprising:
      a) first mounting means (6, 506; 6b, 506b; 6c, 506c) for fastening the device to an open edge (8) of the container;
      b) second mounting means (10, 510) for fastening the said dispensing valve (2) on the said mounting device (1);
      c) a first groove (12, 512) formed between the first and second mounting means, and;
      d) locking means (16, 616) intended to be positioned in the said groove, characterized in that the locking means allow the said first mounting means to be clamped onto the said open edge by causing a bottom of the said first groove (14, 114, 212a, 212b, 314, 412b, 414, 512a) to be radially enlarged.
    2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the first (6, 506; 6b, 506b; 6c, 506c) and second (10, 510) mounting means and the first groove (12, 512) are formed as a single piece (5, 505) of plastic.
    3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the said bottom is not as thick as the rest of the groove.
    4. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the locking means (116) have an annular shape, at least one portion (116a, 224) of which is of a radial thickness to, in the mounted position, collaborate with a corresponding portion (110a, 226) of the first and second mounting means.
    5. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the locking means (116) further comprise an annular element (116b, 116c) for improving the clamping of the said first mounting means (10, 510) on the said open edge.
    6. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first mounting means (10, 510) form a second open groove (6, 6b, 6c, 506, 506b, 506c) opposite the first, so as to grip the open edge (8) of the container.
    7. Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the first mounting means are positioned between the said open edge (8) of the container and the said annular element (116b, 116c) of the locking means.
    8. Device according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that means (24a, 24b, 26a, 26b) are provided for locking the locking means (16, 516) in the said first groove.
    9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means (16, 116) form a profile (16a, 16b; 116a) which encourages the said locking means to enter the said groove (12, 112).
    10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means (16, 516) are made of plastic or of metal (616).
    11. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said first mounting means are intended to be screwed onto the said open edge of the container.
    12. Device according to any one of Claims 2 to 11, characterized in that the said piece (5, 505) is made of polyacetal, and preferably of polyoxymethylene (POM).
    13. Dispenser (3) comprising a container (4) containing a product (P) pressurized by means of a propellant means (G) and to be dispensed by actuating a dispensing valve (2) mounted on an open edge (8) of the container (4), the valve (2) being equipped with actuating and dispensing means (18, 20), characterized in that the valve is mounted on the container by means of a mounting device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.
    14. Dispenser according to Claim 13, characterized in that the open edge (8) of the container is shaped in the form of a rolled neck (50, 60) rolled outwards or inwards, or in the shape of a threaded edge (80).
    15. Dispenser according to Claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the valve (2) comprises a body made of an elastomeric material.
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