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EP2167398B1 - Ventil zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts und vorrichtung zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts mit einem solchen ventil - Google Patents

Ventil zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts und vorrichtung zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts mit einem solchen ventil Download PDF

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EP2167398B1
EP2167398B1 EP08805939.9A EP08805939A EP2167398B1 EP 2167398 B1 EP2167398 B1 EP 2167398B1 EP 08805939 A EP08805939 A EP 08805939A EP 2167398 B1 EP2167398 B1 EP 2167398B1
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Jacques Fontela
Gérard VAN DE WEGHE
Jean-Claude Luccioni
Frédéric PIROU
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  • the present invention relates to a fluid dispenser valve.
  • the present invention relates to a so-called metering valve, in which each actuation of the valve, a precise dose of fluid is dispensed.
  • valves are well known in the state of the art, and are generally assembled on a reservoir containing the fluid and a propellant gas used to achieve the expulsion of the dose.
  • Two types of metering valves are known, namely, on the one hand, those which, after filling of the metering chamber, seal off the latter until the next operation of the valve, and on the other hand those which are not filled. than just before the actual actuation.
  • the valves of the second category allow the metering chamber to fill quickly when the user will operate the valve.
  • the metering chamber can refill, but if the valve is stored in the upright position, then this metering chamber can be emptied into the reservoir, the metering chamber being then not sealed tightly.
  • the documents FR-2,860,503 and GB2 405 667 describe valves of the prior art.
  • the present invention aims to improve the metering valves of the second category, that is to say those in which the metering chamber is not sealed in a rest position of the valve.
  • the present invention is intended in particular to provide a fluid dispenser valve that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and assemble, and reliable operation.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a fluid dispensing valve for easy and safe filling of the metering chamber before each actuation while ensuring a good operating reliability of said valve.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a fluid dispenser valve according to claim 1.
  • Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent claims.
  • the present invention also relates to a fluid dispenser device comprising a valve as described above.
  • the valve shown on the figure 1 comprises a valve body 10 within which a valve 30 slides between a rest position, which is that shown in the figure, and a dispensing position in which the valve 30 is depressed inside the valve body 10
  • This valve is generally intended to be assembled on a tank (not shown), preferably by means of a fixing element 5, which can be a crimp cap, to screw or snap, and advantageously with the interposition of a neck seal 6.
  • a ring (not shown) can be assembled around the valve body, in particular to reduce the dead volume in the inverted position and to limit the contact of the fluid product with the neck seal.
  • the valve 30 is urged towards its rest position by a spring 8, which is arranged in the valve body 10 and which cooperates on the one hand with this valve body 10, and on the other hand with a radial support flange 320 of the valve 30.
  • a dosing chamber 20 is defined inside the valve body 10, said valve 30 sliding inside said dosing chamber to allow dispensing of the contents thereof when the valve is actuated.
  • the metering chamber is preferably defined between two annular seals, a valve seal 21 and a chamber seal 22, as is well known.
  • the figure 1 represents the valve in the rest position of the valve and in the upright position, that is to say the position in which the metering chamber 20 is disposed above the reservoir (not shown).
  • the valve 30 has an outlet port 301 connected to an inlet port 302, which is disposed in the metering chamber 20 when the valve 30 is in the dispensing position.
  • the outer peripheral surface of the valve flange 320 is preferably approximately corresponding in shape to that of the valve body 10, that is to say generally cylindrical, and is advantageously arranged at a small distance from said valve body to avoid any risk of axial offset of said valve when its actuation.
  • the metering chamber 20 is permanently connected to the reservoir, since the metering chamber 20 is not sealed in this rest position of the valve 30.
  • the metering chamber is empty so and when the user wishes to reuse the valve, it will have to return it in the inverted position, that is to say the position in which the metering chamber 20 is arranged below the tank, so that it can fill by gravity.
  • the fluid flow passage between the metering chamber 20 and the reservoir passes, at the collar 320, at least partially inside. of the valve 30.
  • a flow passing exclusively outside the valve can be hindered or at least slowed, which can to pose problems of dosage when the user actuates the valve relatively quickly after having positioned it in inverted position.
  • the fact of providing a fluid flow passage 35 at least partially inside the valve 30 makes it possible to guarantee a faster flow and therefore a more reliable filling of this metering chamber 20. As can be seen more precisely on FIG.
  • the radial flange may comprise a peripheral wall 320 which is preferably substantially annular or cylindrical, and at least one axial through-passage, advantageously at least two, preferably at least three, passages.
  • the example shown on the figure 2 even has four through passages 35. These passages 35 are defined radially inside the peripheral wall 320, and around a central core of the valve.
  • the valve 30 is made in two parts, namely an upper part 31 (also called high valve) and a lower part 32 (also called bottom valve) looking in the right position of the figure 1 .
  • the lower part 32 is in this embodiment assembled inside the upper part 31, and the collar 320 is an integral part of this lower part 32 as clearly visible on the figure 2 .
  • the figure 3 represents a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flange 320 is part of a tubular piece 32 'which is assembled, preferably fitted, around the valve 30.
  • the valve 30 is substantially made in one piece piece, and it is the tubular piece 32 'which defines both the flange 320 for effective guiding of the valve during its actuation and the passage (s) crossing (s) 35 for the flow of the fluid as described with reference to the first embodiment shown on the Figures 1 and 2 .
  • This implementation provides better rigidity because there is no assembly of a lower part and an upper part of the valve.
  • the interior of the passage (s) crossing (s) 35 may comprise inclined or helical profiles to give the product, as it passes through these passages, a slightly swirling movement which will promote a good homogenization of the dose when it will enter the metering chamber 20.
  • This implementation could also be provided in the embodiment of the invention. Figures 1 and 2 .
  • valve is again made up of two parts, an upper part 31 and a lower part 32, the lower part 32 being assembled inside the upper part 31.
  • This lateral opening 351 opens at least partially into the metering chamber 20 to allow its filling.
  • the flow passage 35 'therefore extends between the lower end of the valve and an intermediate portion thereof.
  • the example shown on the figure 4 involves a double flow at a time during filling and emptying of the metering chamber 20, a first part of the flow (usually the main part) passing inside the valve 30 in the axial flow passage 35 ', and another part of the flow passing outside the valve 30 and outside the collar 320.
  • This double flow also makes it possible to promote a homogeneous dose inside the dosing chamber at the time of dispensing. it.
  • the valve 30 can co-operate externally in a sealed manner with the seal 22 of the metering chamber 20, in any position, so that the flow passage 35 'between the metering chamber and the reservoir passes exclusively inside the valve 30.
  • the flange 320 which is solid on the example of the figure 4 could also include one or more through passages or slots for the fluid product. These passages or slots could also be provided on the valve portion disposed between the flange 320 and the seal 22. This would limit the dead volume, especially in a configuration similar to that of the figure 4 but where the seal 22 cooperates sealingly with the outside of the valve, thus promoting the filling in the inverted position.

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  1. Ausgabeventil für ein fluides Produkt, umfassend ein Ventilgehäuse (10), das eine Dosierkammer (20) enthält, und ein federgespanntes Ventil (30), das in dem Ventilgehäuse (10) zwischen einer Ruheposition und einer Ausgabeposition gleitet, um den Inhalt der Dosierkammer (20) selektiv auszugeben, wobei die Dosierkammer (20) in der Ruheposition des federgespannten Ventils (30) mit einem Behälter für fluides Produkt verbunden ist, der das über einen Fluid-Ausflusskanal (35) auszugebende Produkt enthält, wobei das federgespannte Ventil (30) einen radialen Trägerkragen umfasst, wobei der Fluid-Ausflusskanal (35) auf Höhe des Kragens (320) teilweise ins Innere des federgespannten Ventils (30) und teilweise zum Äußeren des Kragens (320) verläuft, um das Füllen der Dosierkammer (20) durch Schwerkraft zu ermöglichen, wenn sich in der Ruheposition des federgespannten Ventils (30) das Ventil in einer umgekehrten Position befindet, wobei die Dosierkammer (20) unterhalb des Behälters angeordnet ist, und um das Leeren der Dosierkammer (20) durch Schwerkraft zu ermöglichen, wenn sich in der Ruheposition des federgespannten Ventils (30) das Ventil in einer aufrechten Position befindet, wobei sich die Dosierkammer (20) oberhalb des Behälters befindet, wobei das federgespannte Ventil (30) durch eine Feder (8) elastisch in Richtung ihrer Ruheposition vorgespannt ist, wobei die Feder (8) einerseits mit dem Ventilgehäuse (10) und andererseits mit dem radialen Trägerkragen (320) des federgespannten Ventils (30) zusammenwirkt, wobei der radiale Kragen (320) mindestens einen querenden axialen Kanal (35) zum Ausfluss des fluiden Produkts umfasst, wobei der radiale Kragen (320) eine vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen ringförmige Umfangswand umfasst, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kragen mindestens einen, vorteilhafterweise mindestens zwei, vorzugsweise mindestens drei querende axiale Kanäle (35) umfasst, die radial im Inneren der Umfangswand und um einen zentralen Kern des federgespannten Ventils definiert sind.
  2. Ventil nach Anspruch 1, wobei der radiale Kragen (320) in einem unteren Teil (32) des federgespannten Ventils gebildet ist, der in einem oberen Teil (31) des federgespannten Ventils montiert ist.
  3. Ventil nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Kragen (320) auf einem rohrförmigen Stück (32') gebildet ist, das um das federgespannte Ventil (30) montiert, insbesondere aufgedrückt bzw. aufgeschrumpft ist.
  4. Ventil nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das federgespannte Ventil (30) aus zwei Teilen (31, 32) gefertigt ist, die vorzugsweise auf Höhe des Zwischenteils ineinander montiert sind.
  5. Ausgabevorrichtung für ein fluides Produkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein Ventil nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche umfasst.
EP08805939.9A 2007-06-11 2008-06-05 Ventil zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts und vorrichtung zur ausgabe eines flüssigprodukts mit einem solchen ventil Active EP2167398B1 (de)

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FR0755635A FR2917073B1 (fr) 2007-06-11 2007-06-11 Valve de distribution de produit fluide et dispositif de distribution de produit fluide comportant une telle valve
PCT/FR2008/051002 WO2009001005A2 (fr) 2007-06-11 2008-06-05 Valve de distribution de produit fluide et dispositif de distribution de produit fluide comportant une telle valve

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