WO2024056949A1 - Ensemble de flacon source et distributeur rechargeable - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a dispensing assembly comprising a source bottle and a refillable dispenser, for the purpose of refilling the dispenser with refillable fluid product using the source bottle.
- the invention also relates to a filling method implementing the distribution assembly of the invention.
- the preferred field of application of the present invention is that of perfumery, cosmetics and even pharmacy.
- This type of refillable dispenser is often referred to as a “nomadic” dispenser. It generally has a low capacity reservoir of around 10 ml at most and is equipped with a pump that can be activated by pressing a pusher. It also includes a filling valve at its lower end, opposite the pusher.
- a socket is permanently mounted on the non-threaded neck of the source bottle.
- the filling and venting system comprises a valve which opens by gravity and which is held in the closed position by a magnetic attraction generated by a magnet mounted in a cap covering the filling and venting system. So, as soon as the cap is removed, the refillable dispenser may leak if it is tilted or knocked over. This is not acceptable.
- the present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art by defining a dispensing assembly whose refillable dispenser can easily be mounted on a standard source bottle. Another goal is for filling to be conditioned by the controlled actuation of a valve.
- the present invention proposes an assembly comprising a source bottle and a refillable dispenser, the source bottle, advantageously made of glass, comprising a body containing a fluid product and a threaded neck made in one piece with the body, the refillable dispenser defining a longitudinal axis the filling and venting system, characterized in that the refillable dispenser integrates a threaded sleeve capable of screwing onto the threaded neck of the source bottle, the filling and venting system then being connected to the body, so that the fluid product from the source bottle can flow by gravity from the source bottle into the reservoir through the filling and venting system, and such that air from the reservoir can simultaneously flow from the reservoir into the source bottle through the filling and venting system.
- the threaded sleeve is immovably connected to the refillable dispenser, so that it is inseparable from it.
- the threaded sleeve is an integral and inseparable part of the filling and venting system, which is mounted immovably on the tank.
- the spirit of the invention is to integrate all the functionalities necessary for flow crossing and connection in the refillable dispenser, so that it can be screwed onto a standard bottle, in particular glass, which can be made from one-piece style with a threaded neck.
- the source bottle does not incorporate any particular features intended to cooperate with the filling and venting system of the refillable dispenser, which only cooperates with the standard threaded neck of the source bottle.
- the reservoir may comprise a glass tube defining two openings, the filling and venting system being mounted immovably on an opening of the glass tube, while the dispensing head is mounted immovably on the other opening of the glass tube.
- the source bottle may be fitted with a dispensing head screwed removably onto the threaded neck, to be replaced by the refillable dispenser.
- the filling and venting system can comprise a controllable valve, which is manually actuated, by an axial movement along the longitudinal axis closed state and an open state.
- a controllable valve which is manually actuated, by an axial movement along the longitudinal axis closed state and an open state.
- it is gravity which carries out this permutation.
- controllable valve comprises a valve seat and a valve member, the valve seat being integral in movement with the threaded sleeve.
- the filling and venting system may comprise a fixed part mounted on the tank and a movable part capable of moving axially relative to the fixed part over an axial stroke determined, generating the opening, respectively the closing, of the controllable valve.
- the threaded sleeve can be formed by the movable part, the valve member being a free member (a ball for example) which is pressed onto the valve seat by the fixed part in the closed state and which is free to come off the valve seat in the open position.
- the mobile part forms a flow crossing conduit, one end edge of which forms the valve seat.
- the threaded sleeve and the flow crossing conduit can be made in two separate pieces or as a single piece.
- the free member can be replaced by a shutter member integral with the fixed part and which cooperates with the valve seat formed by the movable part.
- the threaded sleeve can be formed by the fixed part, the movable valve member being formed by the movable part and is pressed onto the valve seat by a return spring in the closed state and is taken off from the valve seat against the force exerted by the return spring in the open position, by axial support of the movable part on the threaded neck, when screwing the threaded sleeve onto the threaded neck.
- the mobile part forms a flow crossing conduit, on which the valve member is fixedly mounted.
- the fixed part and the movable part are rotatable relative to each other, the fixed part and the movable part together defining a cam system capable of generating a relative axial movement along the axis longitudinal of the fixed part relative to the movable part by the relative rotation of the fixed part relative to the movable part.
- This type of cam system makes it possible to transform a rotation, generally exerted by a user on a rotary actuating member, into a displacement or axial movement of another member, in order to switch between a passive state and an active state.
- the cam system comprises an inclined helical ramp formed by one of the fixed part and the movable part and a cam formed by the other of the fixed part and the movable part, the cam sliding along the inclined helical ramp during the relative rotation of the fixed part relative to the movable part.
- stamp can be replaced by fillet, thread, slope, edge, ridge, rib, groove, etc.
- cam can be replaced by profile, lug, lug, slide, etc.
- a spring can act between the fixed part and the movable part so as to urge the fixed part towards the movable valve member to press it on its valve seat, the cam system , in one direction of rotation, moving the fixed part away from the movable valve member so that it can take off from its valve seat, corresponding to the open state of the controllable valve, and in the other direction of rotation, pushing the movable valve member on its valve seat, corresponding to the closed state of the controllable valve.
- the cam system of the invention allows the opening of the controllable valve against the force exerted by the spring and the closing of the controllable valve assisted by spring, which urges the fixed part against the movable member of valve to place it on its valve seat.
- the movable part already forming the threaded sleeve and the valve seat, also forms a sliding barrel, the fixed part forming a lip conduit engaged with sealed sliding in the sliding barrel , the lip conduit advantageously forming a thrust needle intended to come into contact with the movable valve member to push it onto its valve seat.
- the lip conduit is located downstream of the controllable valve and connects the reservoir of the refillable dispenser to the controllable valve.
- the movable part can also form an inlet pipe upstream of the valve seat inside the threaded sleeve, the inlet pipe forming an axial opening and a lateral opening, the opening lateral being advantageously located near the valve seat.
- the fluid product from the source bottle will travel from top to bottom through the lateral opening, while the air from the refillable dispenser will travel from bottom to top through the axial opening.
- the threaded sleeve and the valve seat are formed by the movable part
- the valve member is formed by the fixed part
- This embodiment can be implemented without a threaded sleeve. Once the refillable dispenser is connected to the source bottle, the user pulls the refillable dispenser away from the source bottle. It then maintains traction until the desired filling level. By releasing the traction, the controllable valve closes automatically under the return action of the spring.
- the threaded sleeve and the valve seat are formed by the movable part
- the valve member is formed by the fixed part
- the fixed part and the movable part together defining a cam system capable of generating a relative axial movement along the longitudinal axis of the fixed part relative to the movable part by the relative rotation of the fixed part relative to the movable part, the fixed part and the movable part being movable against the spring by an opening torque to separate the movable member from the valve seat and thus bring the controllable valve into the open position , the spring automatically returning the controllable valve to the closed position, as soon as the opening torque is released.
- This embodiment can be implemented without a threaded sleeve.
- the threaded sleeve and the valve seat are formed by the fixed part
- the valve member is formed by the movable part
- the fixed part and the movable part being movable against the spring by screwing the threaded sleeve onto the threaded neck of the source bottle to separate the movable member from the valve seat and thus bring the controllable valve into the open position
- the mobile part advantageously integrating a ball valve comprising a ball seat and a ball which moves freely by gravity, the ball resting on its ball seat, when the rechargeable distributor is in the upright position.
- This embodiment can be implemented without a threaded sleeve.
- the main valve is separated from the temporary valve (free ball).
- the invention also defines a method for filling a refillable dispenser using a source bottle, the source bottle, advantageously made of glass, comprising a body containing a fluid product and a threaded neck made in one piece with the body, the source bottle being provided with a dispensing head removably screwed onto the threaded neck, the refillable distributor defining a longitudinal axis X and comprising at an upper end a dispensing head provided with a pusher and at a lower end a filling system and venting, the refillable dispenser comprising a reservoir in communication with both the dispensing head and the filling and venting system, the refillable dispenser incorporating a threaded sleeve capable of being screwed onto the threaded neck of the source bottle, the filling process comprising the following successive steps: a- unscrew the dispensing head from the threaded neck, b- screw the refillable dispenser onto the threaded neck, c- turn the assembly thus constituted to place the source bottle above the refillable dispenser
- the filling and venting system comprises a controllable valve, which is manually actuated by an axial movement along the longitudinal axis X between a closed state and an open state, the method comprising an additional step between the steps c- and d- consisting of pulling on the refillable dispenser while holding the source bottle.
- the user must therefore carry out a dedicated pulling operation to open the valve.
- the return to the closed state can be carried out automatically under the action of a return spring or by another dedicated pushing operation carried out by the user.
- the filling and venting system comprises a controllable valve, which is manually actuated by an axial movement along the longitudinal axis X between a closed state and an open state, this axial movement being induced by the 'step b- screwing the refillable distributor onto the threaded neck.
- a controllable valve which is manually actuated by an axial movement along the longitudinal axis X between a closed state and an open state, this axial movement being induced by the 'step b- screwing the refillable distributor onto the threaded neck.
- the method comprises an additional step between steps c- and d- consisting of rotating the refillable dispenser while holding the source bottle.
- the return to the closed state can be carried out automatically under the action of a return spring or by another dedicated reverse rotation operation carried out by the user.
- Figure 1a is a schematic side view of a source bottle with its dispensing head removed
- Figure 1 b is a partially transparent schematic side view of a refillable dispenser according to the invention.
- Figure 2a is an exploded sectional view of a filling and venting system according to a first embodiment of the invention
- Figure 2b is a view similar to that of Figure 2a in the assembled state and in the closed position
- Figure 2c is a view similar to that of Figure 2b upside down in the open position
- Figures 3a and 3b are perspective views of the filling and venting system of Figures 2a to 2c, respectively in the closed position and in the open position,
- Figures 4a, 4b and 4c are views respectively similar to Figures 2a, 2b and 2c for a variant of the first embodiment of the invention
- Figures 5a, 5b and 5c are schematic views intended to illustrate the different stages of the filling operation of the refillable dispenser of the invention using the source bottle,
- Figures 6a, 6b and 6c are views respectively similar to Figures 2a, 2b and 2c for a second embodiment of the invention of the filling and venting system
- Figures 7a and 7b are views respectively similar to Figures 3a and 3b for this second embodiment of the invention.
- Figures 8a, 8b and 8c are views respectively similar to views 5a, 5b and 5c, with the aim of illustrating the different stages of filling the “nomadic” distributor integrating a filling and venting system according to the second mode of realization of the invention
- Figure 9 is a vertical cross-sectional view through a refillable dispenser integrating a filling and venting system according to a third embodiment of the invention
- Figure 10a is a cut-out exploded perspective view of the filling and venting system according to the third embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 10b is a perspective view of part of the filling and venting system according to the third embodiment
- Figures 11 a and 11 b are enlarged views in vertical cross section through the filling and venting system according to the third embodiment, respectively in the closed position and in the open position,
- Figures 12a to 12f are vertical cross-sectional views showing the refillable dispenser according to the third embodiment mounted on a source bottle, during various filling phases,
- Figures 13a and 13c are enlarged views in vertical cross section through a filling and venting system according to a fourth embodiment, respectively in the closed position and in the open position,
- Figure 13b is a perspective view of part of the filling and venting system according to the fourth embodiment, in the closed position,
- Figure 14 is an enlarged view in vertical cross section through a filling and venting system according to a fifth embodiment, in the closed position, and
- Figure 15 is an enlarged view in vertical cross section through a filling and venting system according to a sixth embodiment, in the closed position.
- FIGS 1 a and 1 b We will first refer to Figures 1 a and 1 b to briefly describe the structure of a refillable or “nomadic” dispenser and a source bottle S.
- the association of these two entities constitutes the set of distribution of the invention, the aim of which is to fill the portable dispenser with the source bottle S, without overpressure and without overflow leakage.
- the source S bottle can present a completely classic overall design in the fields of perfumery, cosmetics or even pharmacy.
- the source bottle S can be limited to a simple one-piece glass bottle consisting of a body intended to contain fluid product and a threaded neck which projects above the body. Of course, the source bottle S can also be provided with accessories, which do not alter the one-piece construction of the body and the threaded neck.
- the source bottle S can for example be provided with a dispensing head S4, which can comprise a pump S41 topped with a pusher S42 and removably mounted on the threaded neck S2 by means of a threaded ring S43.
- a dispensing head S4 can comprise a pump S41 topped with a pusher S42 and removably mounted on the threaded neck S2 by means of a threaded ring S43.
- the rounded arrow indicates that the dispensing head S4 can be removed by rotation in an unscrewing movement.
- the source bottle S can be summarized as the body S1 with its integrated threaded neck S2.
- the source bottle S can be made of any suitable material, and advantageously of glass.
- the S2 threaded neck can meet the dimension standard in the field of perfumery and cosmetics.
- the “nomadic” rechargeable dispenser is available in two embodiments according to the invention.
- the “nomadic” rechargeable dispenser corresponds indifferently to the first or the second embodiment, which is why it is designated by N1 for the first embodiment and by N2 for the second embodiment.
- the refillable dispenser firstly comprises a reservoir R intended to contain fluid product.
- the reservoir R is provided with a distribution head T which may include a pump P topped with a pusher T1 and mounted permanently or immovably on the reservoir R by means of a fixing ring T2.
- the tank R is provided with a filling and venting system, which is available in two versions 1 and 2, corresponding to the two embodiments of the invention.
- the rechargeable dispenser N1, N2 can be provided with an upper cover C1 covering the dispensing head T and a lower cover C2 covering the filling and venting system 1, 2.
- this refillable distributor N1, N2 is characterized by a reservoir of fluid product R, which communicates both with a dispensing head T at its upper end and with a filling and venting system 1, 2 at its end lower.
- the reservoir R can be made of glass, and in particular in the form of a stretched glass tube, which defines two opposite openings, one receiving the dispensing head T and the other receiving the filling and venting system 1, 2.
- the vent filling system 1, 2 is integrated into the refillable dispenser N1, N2, so that it is inseparable from it.
- the user cannot remove the filling and venting system from the tank without compromising the integrity of the refillable dispenser. It is therefore not possible to remove this filling and venting system from the “nomadic” dispenser to mount it on the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S.
- This filling and venting system 1 comprises a fixed part 1f and a mobile part 1 m, which cooperate with each other, as will be seen below.
- the filling and venting system 1 also includes a movable valve member 15, which is here in the form of a ball.
- system 1 also includes a flat annular seal 16 intended to seal on the upper annular edge S3 of the source bottle S.
- the mobile part 1 m comprises two constituent parts 11 and 12, which are here produced separately and attached one on top of the other, but they could also be produced in a single piece.
- the movable part 1 m firstly comprises a mounting part 11, which forms a threaded sleeve 111, capable of engaging with the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S.
- the thread of the threaded sleeve 111 is internal, since the thread of threaded neck S2 is exterior.
- the threaded sleeve 111 externally forms a shoulder 114 oriented downwards.
- the mounting part 11 also includes a chimney 112, which is substantially or perfectly cylindrical. At the junction between the threaded sleeve 111 and the chimney 112, the mounting part 11 forms a toothed plate 113. We can say that this plate 113 extends above the threaded sleeve 111 around the chimney 112.
- the movable part 1 m also comprises a transfer part 12, which has a substantially cylindrical overall configuration, so as to be able to slide tightly inside the chimney 111.
- the transfer part 12 internally defines a crossing conduit flow 121, which is compartmentalized by a partition wall 122, which advantageously extends obliquely.
- the cylinder 121 defines an upper annular edge 124, which serves as a valve seat for the ball 15, as will be seen below.
- the transfer part 12 also forms an annular lip 123, which projects radially outwards. In the final assembly position, the transfer part 12 is inserted into the chimney 122 with the lip 123 abutting on the upper edge of the chimney 112. This is visible in Figures 2b and 2c.
- the fixed part 1f also comprises two parts, namely a crown 13 and a cage 14.
- the crown 13 is fixedly engaged in the crown 14, so that it would possibly be possible to produce these two parts in a single piece.
- the crown 13 is of generally cylindrical configuration: however, its upper end is partially closed by a blocking needle 131 which is surrounded by passage openings 132. At its lower end, the crown 13 forms a toothed collar 133, capable of coming nest intimately with the toothed plate 113 of the mounting part 11.
- the teeth of the plate 113 and the collar 133 are interlocked, whereas in Figure 2c, the teeth are disengaged and spaced apart.
- the engagement of the plate teeth 113 and the crown 133 has the function of driving the mobile part 1 m in rotation, when the “nomadic” distributor N1 is screwed onto the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S, as will be seen below.
- Another function of the crown 13 is to provide a confined space for the movable valve member 15, which can come into sealed contact with the valve seat 124 formed at the upper end of the transfer part 12.
- the ball 15 In the position closed in Figure 2b, the ball 15 is pressed on its seat 124 by the locking needle 131.
- Figure 2c corresponding to an open position, the ball 15 is detached from the seat 124 and can rest on the needle 131.
- the cage 14 serves as a receptacle for the crown 13, but also for the mobile part 1 m.
- the cage 14 forms a skirt 141, the lower end of which forms an internal attachment profile 144.
- the cage 14 forms a dome 142 which has a dual function.
- the first function is to securely receive the crown 13.
- the second function is to achieve a solid and waterproof attachment with the lower edge of the reservoir R, which is advantageously produced in the form of a stretched glass tube. This is why the dome 142 can be overmolded on the skirt 142 and made of a flexible plastic material, such as an elastomer.
- the filling and venting system 1 can be attached and screwed onto the threaded neck S2 by means of the threaded sleeve 111. Once the connection has been made, the filling and venting system Vent 1 is always in the closed position. It can also be said that the movable valve member 15 and its valve seat 124 together form a controllable valve, which is blocked in the closed position by the blocking needle 131. To unlock the valve, the user simply needs to pull on the “nomadic” dispenser N1, while holding the source bottle S with the other hand so as to keep them apart. This has the effect of moving the movable part 1 m inside the cage 14.
- This axial movement has the effect of releasing the movable valve member 15, which can then detach itself from its seat 124.
- the teeth of the plate 113 and the collar 133 are disengaged, so that a rotation of the reservoir R does not result in the unscrewing of the threaded sleeve 111 of the threaded key S2.
- This decoupling between the fixed part 1f and the mobile part 1 m provides assurance that the “nomadic” distributor N1 cannot be unscrewed from the source bottle S when the valve is open.
- This filling and venting system 1' also includes a mobile part 1m' and a fixed part 1f.
- the mobile part 1 m' is here made up of a mounting and transfer part 11', which is in one piece.
- This part 11' forms a threaded sleeve 111, which may be identical to that of the first embodiment.
- the part 11 ' also forms a toothed plate 113, which can be identical to that of the first embodiment.
- the part 11' here integrates the flow crossing conduit 115, which internally forms an oblique separation partition 116.
- the conduit 115 externally forms an annular bead 117 and defines at its upper end a valve seat 118.
- An annular lip 114 is formed around the conduit 115 in the axial extension of the toothed plate 113.
- the fixed part 1f also includes a 13’ crown and a 14’ cage.
- the crown 13' also includes at its lower end a toothed collar 133, which may be identical or similar to that of the first embodiment. Internally, the crown 13 defines an internal shoulder 134.
- the cage 14' can be substantially identical to the cage 14 of the first embodiment.
- the ball 15 has been replaced by a shutter member 15', which is fixedly mounted inside the crown 13.
- the shutter member 15' comprises a mounting sleeve 151, which is fixedly engaged and advantageously snapped inside the crown 13.
- the shutter member 15' also comprises a shutter cover 152, as well as the lateral passage openings 153.
- FIGs 5a, 5b and 5c describe a filling operation of the rechargeable distributor N1 by means of the source S.
- the “nomadic” distributor N1 can be brought back and mounted by screwing on the S2 neck. This is shown in Figure 5a.
- the source bottle S can be held fixed and the “nomadic” distributor N1 can be rotated, as indicated by the rounded arrow. As described previously, it is the threaded sleeve 111 which comes into threaded engagement with the threaded collar S2. Once screwing is completed, the user can exert axial traction in the direction of the arrow visible in Figure 5b.
- the fluid product stored in the source bottle S can then flow by gravity into the reservoir R through the filling and venting system 1 or 1', which has been controlled in the open state.
- the fluid product can flow through the flow crossing conduit on one side of the separation wall 122 or 116.
- the air trapped in the tank R can flow or escape upwards into the source bottle S through the filling and venting system 1, 1 ', flowing into the flow crossing transfer conduit on the other side of the partition. Filling ends when the level of fluid reaches the open valve. There remains sufficient air in the tank of the “nomadic” distributor to absorb variations in pressure or temperature.
- the flap can then immediately be closed by pressing the portable dispenser towards the source bottle.
- the assembly can be turned over to place the nomadic distributor N1 above the source bottle S. In doing so, the ball 15 will return to its seat 124 by gravity and close the conduit 121, even before closing the valve by pressing on the portable distributor N1 towards the source bottle S.
- this filling and venting system 2 also includes a fixed part 2f and a mobile part 2m.
- the mutual movement of these two parts 2f and 2m has the same purpose as in the first embodiment, namely the opening and closing of the valve integrated into the filling and venting system 2.
- the opening of the valve takes place automatically when screwing the filling and venting system 2 onto the source bottle S.
- the fixed part 2f comprises two parts, namely a mounting part 23 and a cage 24.
- the cage 24 can be substantially similar or identical to that of the first embodiment.
- the mounting part 23 it comprises, just as in the first embodiment, a threaded sleeve 231 intended to engage with the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S.
- This mounting part 23 generally defines a cylindrical configuration, slightly frustoconical.
- the threaded sleeve 231 is located at the lower part of the mounting part 23.
- the threaded sleeve 231 is provided with two notches 230, more visible in Figures 7a and 7b.
- the mounting part 11 forms a sliding barrel 231, which ends in an upper annular edge serving as a valve seat 234.
- the mounting part 11 forms an annular support shoulder 232.
- mounting part 11 is received fixedly inside the cage 24, which itself is received fixedly and in a sealed manner inside a lower opening of the tank R, which can also be made under the shape of a stretched glass tube.
- the cage 24 comprises a skirt 241, which internally forms a stop profile 244.
- the cap 242 it can be made by overmolding in a flexible plastic material, such as an elastomer.
- the mobile part 2m also includes two parts, namely a transfer part 21 and a movable valve member 25. These two parts are fixedly connected to each other, so that they could be produced in a single piece.
- the transfer part 21 comprises an annular plate 211, under which an annular seal 26 is arranged. Two axial tabs 212, arranged diametrically opposite, extend downwards from the outer periphery of the annular plate 211. These tabs 212 are trapped in the notches 230, as visible in Figures 7a and 7b.
- the transfer part 21 also forms a fluid crossing conduit 213, in which a separation partition 214 extends. At its upper end, the conduit 213 forms a lip 215.
- the filling and venting system 2 also includes a spring 27, which is arranged inside the threaded sleeve 231 and which bears against the shoulder 232. Conversely, the spring 27 bears on the annular plate 211 of transfer part 21.
- the movable valve member 25 comprises a corolla 251, as well as an anchoring heel 252, which is received in a fixed manner inside the flow crossing conduit 213, as can be seen in Figures 6b and 6c.
- the corolla 251 rests in a sealed manner on the valve seat 234 formed by the crown 23.
- the spring 27 is compressed between the shoulder 232 and the plate 211, of so that the corolla 251 is pressed strongly against the seat 234.
- the legs 212 of the transfer part 21 are received inside the cage 14 and in notches 230 of the threaded sleeve 231, as can be seen in the Figures 7a and 7b.
- the lip 215 of the conduit 213 is slidably engaged in the barrel 233 of the mounting part 23.
- valve opens automatically when the sleeve 231 is screwed onto the threaded neck S2.
- the actuation of the controllable valve is induced by the screwing/unscrewing operation of the sleeve 231 on the threaded neck S2.
- the seal between the refillable dispenser N2 and the source bottle S takes place at the very beginning of screwing, given that the seal 26 is compressed on the upper annular edge S3 of the neck S2 by the plate 211 of the transfer part 21.
- the risks of leakage are reduced to a minimum.
- the threaded sleeve 231 is formed by two large notches 230 which extend over almost its entire height up to close to the shoulder 232.
- the legs 212 are inscribed inside these notches 230 and can move, as explained previously, axially by sliding with compression of the return spring 27.
- the valve is in the rest position and abuts against the profiles d hooking 244 of the cage, as can be seen in Figure 6b.
- the valve is open and the tabs 212 have been moved axially upwards inside the notches 230 by pressing the plate 211 on the upper annular edge S3 of the neck S2.
- the tabs 212 are then snapped above the hooking profiles 244, as visible in Figure 6c. This snapping can generate a noise, such as a “click”, which indicates to the user that the flap is in the open position.
- the refillable distributor N2 is attached to the source bottle S and it can be screwed by causing the “nomadic” distributor to rotate relative to the bottle S.
- the threaded sleeve 231 comes into threaded engagement with the S2 threaded collar.
- the tabs 212 snap into place on the other side of the hooking profile 244 of the cage 24, generating a small click, indicating to the user that the screwing is finished. The user then simply has to reverse the assembly, as shown in Figure 8c.
- the fluid product from the source bottle S then flows by gravity into the reservoir R of the refillable distributor N2, passing through the flow crossing conduit 213 on one side of the separation partition 214.
- the air content in the reservoir R can be evacuated upwards into the source bottle S through the conduit 213 on the other side of the partition 214.
- Figure 9 represents a rechargeable or “nomadic” dispenser N3 according to a third embodiment of the invention, which integrates a filling and venting system 3, which performs substantially the same functions as the systems previously described.
- the “nomadic” distributor N3 is shown here without a pump mounted on its neck, but it must be understood that it actually integrates a pump, as in the two previous embodiments.
- the filling and venting system 3 is fixedly and watertightly mounted at the lower end of the tank R, which can be formed from a glass tube. Just as in the previous embodiments, the filling and venting system 3 is permanently mounted at the lower end of the tank R: any disassembly is impossible.
- the filling and venting system 3 comprises, just as in the two previous embodiments, a fixed part 3f and a mobile part 31 or 3m.
- the fixed part 3f comprises two parts 32 and 33 which are mounted one on top of the other to constitute a set unitary.
- the filling and venting system 3 also includes a ball 34, acting as a movable valve member, and a spring 35 which acts between the fixed part 3f and the part or movable part 31 or 3m.
- the filling and venting system 3 incorporates a controllable valve.
- the mobile part 31 or 3m is preferably made in one piece by injection of plastic material.
- this mobile part 31 forms a threaded sleeve 311, intended to come into threaded engagement with the threaded neck of a source bottle.
- the movable part 31 also forms an inlet tube 312 which extends coaxially inside the threaded sleeve 311.
- This inlet tube 312 comprises an axial opening 3121 as well as a lateral opening 3122.
- the threaded sleeve 311 is connected to the inlet tube 312 by an annular plate 313.
- a neck seal 314 is attached inside the threaded sleeve 311 around the inlet tube 312 to come into contact with the lower face of the annular plate 313.
- the plate 313 forms an annular valve seat 315, which is in the form of an annular flange which projects upwards from the inner periphery of the plate 313.
- This valve seat 315 surrounds the upper end of the inlet pipe 312. It can even be noted that the lateral opening 3122 is located in direct proximity to the valve seat 315.
- the movable part 31 also forms a sliding barrel 316 which extends upwards from the annular plate 313. The sliding barrel 316 is coaxial and extends outside the valve seat 315.
- the sliding barrel 316 is provided with axial or vertical ribs 317 which extend from the plate 313 upwards .
- two ribs 317 can be provided diametrically opposed.
- the sliding barrel 316 is extended upwards by several tabs or flexible sectors 318 which externally form hooking profiles 319.
- the fixed part 3f comprises two separate parts 32 and 33 fixedly attached to one another.
- the first fixed part 32 comprises a substantially cylindrical skirt 321, which comes surround the threaded sleeve 311 of the movable part 31.
- the skirt 321 is connected to an internal crown 322 which forms axial latching housings 323.
- the crown 322 also forms one or more inclined helical ramps 324 which are oriented downwards. For example, two ramps 324 can be provided.
- the second fixed part 33 comprises an annular flange 331 which projects radially outwards and which is intended to come to bear on the crown 322.
- the second fixed part 33 also comprises latching sectors 333 intended to come into engaged engagement in the snap-fit housings 323. Externally, the fixed part 33 is provided with a sealing gasket 332 intended to come into tight tight contact inside the tank R.
- the second fixed part 33 also forms a lip conduit 334 which forms at its lower end an annular lip 335 intended to come into sealed sliding contact inside the sliding barrel 316.
- the lip conduit 334 internally forms a thrust needle 336, which is oriented downwards.
- the filling and venting system 3 also includes a ball 34 and a spring 35, the functions of which will be explained in more detail below.
- the ball 34 selectively resting on its seat 315 forms a controllable valve, the handling of which will be described below.
- FIG 11a the filling and venting system 3 is shown in its closed position.
- Spring 35 is relaxed.
- the hooking profiles 319 are in their position farthest from the crown 322.
- the sealing lip 335 which leads the lip 334 is pushed as far as possible inside the sliding barrel 316.
- the thrust needle 336 is in contact of the ball 34, which is thus pushed onto its valve seat 315.
- the ribs 317 are in the position shown in Figure 10a. In this closed position, there can be no fluid communication between the inlet tube 312 and the lip conduit 334, given that the ball 34, acting as a movable valve member, is pressed by the needle 336 against his seat 315.
- FIGs 12a to 12f describe a complete filling operation of the “nomadic” distributor N3 from a source bottle S, through the filling and venting system 3 according to this third embodiment of the invention.
- the threaded sleeve 311 is already screwed around the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S.
- the filling and venting system 3 is still in its closed position shown in Figure 11a.
- the ball 34 is pushed against its seat 315 by the needle 336.
- the user simply causes the refillable dispenser R to rotate on the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle.
- the user can then turn over the source bottle S, with the “nomadic” distributor N3 mounted on it, to arrive at the configuration of Figure 12c.
- the fluid product stored in the source bottle S then flows by gravity through the lateral opening 3122 of the inlet tube 312 to reach the ball 34, which is then detached from its seat and rests unstable and not sealed on the needle 336.
- the fluid product can then flow through the lip conduit 334 to reach the reservoir R of the “nomadic” distributor N3.
- the air from the tank R of the “nomadic” distributor N3 can escape through the lip conduit 334 and the axial opening 3121 of the inlet pipe 312.
- the user can then return the source bottle S again to achieve the configuration shown in Figure 12e.
- the reservoir R of the “nomadic” distributor N3 is filled with fluid product and a little air, but it cannot flow back into the source bottle S, given that the ball 34 rests tightly by gravity on its seat 315.
- the user can unscrew the threaded sleeve 31 from the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle to separate the “nomadic” dispenser N3 from the source bottle S.
- the “nomadic” distributor N3 is first screwed onto the neck S2 of the source bottle S using the threaded sleeve 311. Then, the controllable valve 34, 315 of the filling and venting system 3 is opened by continuing the screwing operation. Once the tank is full, rotating in the opposite direction closes the controllable valve. Finally, the “nomadic” distributor N3 is unscrewed from the source bottle S. This sequence of operations, namely screwing/opening/closing/unscrewing, is imposed by a torque peak coming from the crushing of the neck seal 314, combined with a screwing torque which is less than the opening torque.
- the opening of the controllable valve takes place in continuity with the screwing of the threaded sleeve 311 on the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S and the closing of the controllable valve takes place before the unscrewing operation.
- the opening and closing of the controllable flap is imperceptible.
- FIGS 13a, 13b and 13c illustrate a fourth embodiment of the invention, which integrates a filling and venting system 4, which performs substantially the same functions as the systems previously described. Only the lower part of the N4 “nomadic” distributor is shown here, but it should be understood that it actually incorporates a pump, as in the other previous embodiments.
- the filling and venting system 4 generally takes up the design of the filling and venting system 3 of the third embodiment, except for the ball 34 and the ramps 324.
- the filling and venting system 4 is mounted so fixed and waterproof at the lower end of the tank, which may be formed from a glass tube.
- the filling and venting system 4 is permanently mounted at the lower end of the tank R: any disassembly is impossible.
- the filling and venting system 4 comprises, just as in the previous embodiments, a fixed part 4f and a mobile part 4m.
- the fixed part 4f comprises two parts 42 and 43, which are mounted one on top of the other to form a unitary assembly.
- the filling and venting system 4 also includes a spring 45 which acts between the fixed part 4f and the mobile part 4m.
- the filling and venting system 4 incorporates a controllable manually operated valve, here by traction.
- the movable part 4m may include the same characteristics as the movable part 3m of the third embodiment, including the ribs 317, referenced 417 in this fourth embodiment.
- the movable part 4m forms, among other things, the threaded sleeve 411 and the valve seat 415.
- the fixed part 4f may include the same characteristics as the fixed part 3f of the third embodiment, with the exception of the ramps 324 and the thrust needle 336. In place of the ramps 324, the fixed part 4f forms longitudinal slots 434 , in which the ribs 417 are slidably engaged.
- the fixed part 4f also includes two separate parts 42 and 43 fixedly attached to one another.
- the first fixed part 42 defines an upper annular edge 418, on which a spring 45 is supported.
- the second fixed part 43 forms a valve member 436 in place of the thrust needle 336.
- Figure 14 illustrates a fifth embodiment of the invention, which integrates a filling and venting system 5, which performs substantially the same functions as the systems previously described.
- the filling and venting system 5 generally takes up the design of the filling and venting system 3 of the third embodiment, except for the ball 34.
- the cam system with ramps 324 and ribs 317 has also been adopted, but with some adaptations so that it automatically returns to its starting position.
- the filling and venting system 5 comprises, just as in the previous embodiments, a fixed part 5f and a mobile part 5m.
- the fixed part 5f comprises two parts 52 and 53, which are mounted one on top of the other to constitute a unitary assembly.
- the filling and venting system 5 also includes a spring 55 which acts between the fixed part 5f and the moving part or part 5m.
- the system of filling and venting 5 incorporates a controllable manually operated valve, here by rotation or screwing.
- the mobile part 5m may include the same characteristics as the mobile part 3m of the third embodiment, including the ribs 517.
- the fixed part 5f may include the same characteristics as the fixed part 3f of the third embodiment, including the ramps 324, but with the valve member 436 of the fourth embodiment in place of the thrust needle 336 of the third mode of achievement.
- the fixed part 5f also includes two separate parts 52 and 53 fixedly attached to one another.
- the first fixed part 52 defines the ramps 524 and the second fixed part 53 forms the valve member 536.
- a spring 55 acts between the movable part 5m and the first fixed part 52, just as in the third embodiment.
- the mobile part 5m can thus rotate relative to the fixed part 5f, after screwing the sleeve 511 onto the threaded neck of the source bottle S, by exerting an opening torque, which makes it possible to slide the ribs 517 along the ramps 524.
- this fifth embodiment lies in the fact that the slope of the ramps 524 and the stiffness of the spring 55 have been determined in such a way that the ribs 517 automatically slide back under the ramps 524, as soon as the torque is released.
- the return of the controllable valve to the closed position occurs automatically as soon as the user releases the torque. It is therefore not necessary to unscrew manually to close the controllable valve.
- the filling and venting system 6 comprises, just as in the previous embodiments, a fixed part 6f and a mobile part 6m.
- the fixed part 6f comprises two fixed parts 61 and 62, which are mounted one on top of the other to constitute a unitary assembly.
- the mobile part 6m comprises two moving parts 63 and 64, which are mounted one on top of the other to form a unitary assembly, trapping a ball 65 between them.
- the filling and venting system 6 also includes a spring 65 , which acts between the fixed part 6f and the mobile part 6m.
- the filling and venting system 6 integrates a controllable main valve with manual actuation, here by rotation, and a temporary free ball valve.
- the first fixed part 61 forms a threaded sleeve 611 to be screwed onto the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S.
- the second fixed part 62 forms a main valve seat 625.
- the first movable part 63 forms a support collar 631 intended to abut on the upper edge of the threaded neck S2, with a neck seal possibly interposed.
- the first movable part 63 also forms a tube 631 which enters the threaded neck S2, a temporary valve seat 632 and a chimney 634.
- the ball 65 is housed in the chimney 634 and rests by gravity on the temporary valve seat 632, when the distributor N6 is in the upright position, as visible in Figure 15.
- the second movable part 64 is fixedly mounted around the chimney 634 and includes a needle 644 engaged in the chimney to limit the freedom of the ball 65, which can still move freely by gravity. Since the moving parts 63 and 64 are fixed relative to each other, the ball is never blocked: it can move freely in a restricted space delimited by the temporary valve seat 632 and the needle 644 The second movable part 64 also forms a main valve member 645, capable of coming into sealed contact with the main valve seat 625, under the action of the spring 65.
- the main controllable valve is separated from the temporary valve, which only fulfills its function after the second turning and before unscrewing.
- the “nomadic” rechargeable dispenser integrates a filling and venting system comprising a threaded sleeve intended to screw directly onto the threaded neck S2 of the source bottle S, which is preferably made in a single piece, for example in glass.
- the filling and venting systems integrate a controlled valve, the opening of which is generated by an action of the user, namely a pull without elastic return stress in the first embodiment, a pull with automatic return to position closed by elastic stress in the fourth embodiment, simple screwing under elastic stress in the second and sixth embodiments, actuation screwing under elastic stress which follows or precedes screwing on the neck of the source bottle in the third mode of production and finally an actuation screwing with automatic return to the closed position by elastic loading in the fifth embodiment.
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