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EP3129155B1 - Fluid dispensing device, and valve having a return means - Google Patents

Fluid dispensing device, and valve having a return means Download PDF

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EP3129155B1
EP3129155B1 EP15719416.8A EP15719416A EP3129155B1 EP 3129155 B1 EP3129155 B1 EP 3129155B1 EP 15719416 A EP15719416 A EP 15719416A EP 3129155 B1 EP3129155 B1 EP 3129155B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
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    • B05B11/0037—Containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0062—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K5/00—Holders or dispensers for soap, toothpaste, or the like
    • A47K5/06—Dispensers for soap
    • A47K5/12—Dispensers for soap for liquid or pasty soap
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0062—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • B05B11/0064—Lift valves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0062—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed
    • B05B11/007—Outlet valves actuated by the pressure of the fluid to be sprayed being opened by deformation of a sealing element made of resiliently deformable material, e.g. flaps, skirts, duck-bill valves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1028—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall
    • B05B11/1032—Pumps having a pumping chamber with a deformable wall actuated without substantial movement of the nozzle in the direction of the pressure stroke
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B11/00—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
    • B05B11/01—Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use characterised by the means producing the flow
    • B05B11/10—Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
    • B05B11/1042—Components or details
    • B05B11/1064—Pump inlet and outlet valve elements integrally formed of a deformable material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D2034/002—Accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/05—Details of containers
    • A45D2200/054—Means for supplying liquid to the outlet of the container
    • A45D2200/057—Spray nozzles; Generating atomised liquid

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  • Such a device may include a return means arranged so that the valve is subjected to a return force tending to return the valve to its closed state, these return means comprising an elastic tongue acting as a spring. With such a return means, the sealing of the device is considerably improved.
  • the bottom of the bag can deviate (relative to the closed state of the dispensing valve) from the second inner wall of the dispensing duct, and the second inner wall can be provided with a convex bump and the bottom of the pocket can be provided with a concave cavity of shape complementary to the convex bump so that in the closed state, the concave cavity follows the shape of the convex bump.
  • pocket-shaped return means 29 Another important advantage of the pocket-shaped return means 29 is its stability when it is inserted into the distribution duct 8. On the contrary, a return means according to the state of the art in the form of a concave tongue risks turn over and become convex in the interior of the distribution duct when inserting the distribution valve into the distribution duct for mounting.
  • the pocket 106 is a pocket opened in a single plane by the opening delimited by the outer edge 112 (outer edge which is contained in this same plane).
  • the dispensing valve is, in its open state, deformed by compression (and not by traction) perpendicular to the direction of distribution 10 and of elongation of the conduit 8 by relative to its closed state, so as to press the dispensing valve on a side wall of the duct 8.

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Description

Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour distribuer un fluide comprenant une valve munie d'un moyen de rappel.The present invention relates to a device for dispensing a fluid comprising a valve provided with a return means.

Le domaine technique de l'invention est de manière non limitative celui des dispositifs distributeurs de savon, cosmétique, ou autre, pour des volumes à distribuer plus ou moins importants, par exemple, un dispositif fixé sur un mur pour distribuer de grands volumes de savon ou encore un dispositif de type échantillon publicitaire pour de plus faibles volumes de cosmétique.The technical field of the invention is, without limitation, that of soap, cosmetic or other dispensing devices for more or less large volumes to be dispensed, for example, a device fixed to a wall for dispensing large volumes of soap or a device of the advertising sample type for lower volumes of cosmetics.

Etat de la technique antérieureState of the art

On connaît des dispositifs pour distribuer un fluide comme celui décrit dans le document FR2 962 986 ou WO 2010/131042 A1 et comprenant une valve.Devices are known for dispensing a fluid like that described in the document. FR2 962 986 or WO 2010/131042 A1 and comprising a valve.

Un tel dispositif peut comprendre un moyen de rappel agencé pour que la valve soit soumise à une force de rappel tendant à ramener la valve dans son état fermé, ces moyens de rappel comprenant une languette élastique jouant un rôle de ressort. Avec un tel moyen de rappel, on améliore considérablement l'étanchéité du dispositif.Such a device may include a return means arranged so that the valve is subjected to a return force tending to return the valve to its closed state, these return means comprising an elastic tongue acting as a spring. With such a return means, the sealing of the device is considerably improved.

Cependant, l'étanchéité est encore perfectible.However, the seal is still perfectible.

Le but de la présente invention est d'améliorer encore plus l'étanchéité d'un tel dispositif.The object of the present invention is to further improve the sealing of such a device.

Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention

On atteint un tel objectif avec un dispositif pour distribuer un fluide selon la revendication 1.Such an objective is achieved with a device for dispensing a fluid according to claim 1.

La poche peut être une poche ouverte d'un côté par une ouverture délimitée par une bordure extérieure du creux de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé la bordure extérieure du creux soit plaqué contre une première paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution, et/ou
  • dans l'état fermé, un fond de la poche repose contre une deuxième paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution, et
dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, la bordure extérieure du creux ou le fond de la poche s'écarte (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) respectivement de la première ou de la deuxième paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution.The pocket may be a pocket open on one side by an opening delimited by an external border of the hollow so that:
  • in the closed state, the outer edge of the hollow is pressed against a first inner wall of the distribution duct, and / or
  • in the closed state, a bottom of the pocket rests against a second inner wall of the distribution duct, and
in the open state of the distribution valve, the outer edge of the hollow or the bottom of the pocket deviates (relative to the closed state of the distribution valve) respectively from the first or from the second inner wall of the distribution duct.

Dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, le fond de la poche peut s'écarter (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) de la deuxième paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution, et la deuxième paroi intérieure peut être munie d'une bosse convexe et le fond de la poche peut être munie d'une cavité concave de forme complémentaire à la bosse convexe de sorte que dans l'état fermé, la cavité concave épouse la forme de la bosse convexe.In the open state of the dispensing valve, the bottom of the bag can deviate (relative to the closed state of the dispensing valve) from the second inner wall of the dispensing duct, and the second inner wall can be provided with a convex bump and the bottom of the pocket can be provided with a concave cavity of shape complementary to the convex bump so that in the closed state, the concave cavity follows the shape of the convex bump.

La première paroi intérieure peut comprendre un pourtour de l'orifice de distribution de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé la bordure extérieure du creux est en contact d'une partie ou de tout le pourtour de l'orifice de distribution ou entoure une partie ou tout le pourtour de l'orifice de distribution,
  • dans l'état ouvert (et de préférence aussi, mais non obligatoirement, dans l'état fermé), le fond de la poche repose contre la deuxième paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution, et
  • dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, la bordure extérieure du creux s'écarte (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) de l'orifice de distribution.
The first interior wall may include a periphery of the dispensing orifice so that:
  • in the closed state, the outer edge of the hollow is in contact with part or all of the circumference of the dispensing orifice or surrounds part or all of the perimeter of the dispensing orifice,
  • in the open state (and preferably also, but not necessarily, in the closed state), the bottom of the bag rests against the second inner wall of the distribution duct, and
  • in the open state of the dispensing valve, the outer edge of the recess deviates (from the closed state of the dispensing valve) from the dispensing orifice.

La deuxième paroi intérieure peut comprendre un pourtour de l'orifice de distribution de sorte que :

  • dans l'état ouvert (et de préférence aussi, mais non obligatoirement, dans l'état fermé), la bordure extérieure du creux est en contact de la première paroi intérieure,
  • dans l'état fermé, le fond de la poche repose contre l'orifice de distribution, et
  • dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, le fond de la poche s'écarte (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) de l'orifice de distribution.
The second inner wall may include a periphery of the dispensing orifice so that:
  • in the open state (and preferably also, but not necessarily, in the closed state), the outer edge of the hollow is in contact with the first inner wall,
  • in the closed state, the bottom of the pocket rests against the dispensing orifice, and
  • in the open state of the dispensing valve, the bottom of the pocket deviates (from the closed state of the dispensing valve) from the dispensing orifice.

Le fond de la poche et le reste de la poche peuvent être en deux matériaux différents, le fond de la poche étant en un matériau plus rigide que le reste de la poche.The bottom of the pocket and the rest of the pocket can be made of two different materials, the bottom of the pocket being made of a more rigid material than the rest of the pocket.

La poche peut former, dans un plan, une boucle fermée à l'intérieur de laquelle est délimitée le creux de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé un premier côté de la boucle est plaqué contre une première paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution,
  • dans l'état ouvert (et de préférence aussi, mais non obligatoirement, dans l'état fermé), un deuxième côté de la boucle repose contre une deuxième paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution, et
  • dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, le premier côté de la boucle s'écarte (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) de la première paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution.
The pocket can form, in a plane, a closed loop inside which the hollow is delimited so that:
  • in the closed state, a first side of the loop is pressed against a first interior wall of the distribution duct,
  • in the open state (and preferably also, but not necessarily, in the closed state), a second side of the loop rests against a second inner wall of the distribution duct, and
  • in the open state of the distribution valve, the first side of the loop departs (relative to the closed state of the distribution valve) from the first interior wall of the distribution conduit.

Dans ce cas, la première paroi intérieure peut comprendre un pourtour de l'orifice de distribution de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé le premier côté de la boucle est plaqué contre l'orifice de distribution sans permettre de passage de fluide entre le réservoir et le conduit de distribution,
  • dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, le premier côté de la boucle s'écarte (par rapport à l'état fermé de la valve de distribution) de l'orifice de distribution pour permettre un passage de fluide entre le réservoir et le conduit de distribution.
In this case, the first interior wall may include a periphery of the dispensing orifice so that:
  • in the closed state, the first side of the loop is pressed against the dispensing orifice without allowing the passage of fluid between the reservoir and the dispensing duct,
  • in the open state of the dispensing valve, the first side of the loop moves away (relative to the closed state of the dispensing valve) from the dispensing orifice to allow passage of fluid between the reservoir and the distribution duct.

Lorsque la valve de distribution est dans l'état ouvert, la poche est de préférence déformée par une compression perpendiculaire à direction de distribution.When the dispensing valve is in the open state, the bag is preferably deformed by compression perpendicular to the dispensing direction.

La poche peut être solidaire d'un élément de rigidification plus rigide que la poche et s'étendant le long de la direction de distribution.The pocket may be integral with a stiffening element more rigid than the pocket and extending along the direction of distribution.

Description des figures et modes de réalisationDescription of the figures and embodiments

D'autres avantages et particularités de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée de mises en œuvre et de modes de réalisation nullement limitatifs, et des dessins annexés suivants :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif 101 selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective de la valve de distribution et de la valve d'alimentation du premier mode de réalisation du dispositif selon la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif 102 selon l'invention,
  • les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues en perspective de la valve de distribution et de la valve d'alimentation du deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif selon la figure 3,
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif 103 selon l'invention,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe de face du troisième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
  • les figures 8 et 9 sont des vues en perspective de la valve de distribution et de la valve d'alimentation du troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif selon les figures 6 et 7,
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe en perspective d'un quatrième mode de réalisation d'un dispositif 104 selon l'invention,
  • la figure 11 est une vue en coupe de profil d'un détail 121 du quatrième mode de réalisation du dispositif de la figure 10, et
  • la figure 12 est une vue de dessus d'une partie du premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif 101 selon l'invention, montrant une superposition du creux 107 et de l'orifice de distribution 105.
Other advantages and particularities of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description of implementations and embodiments in no way limiting, and the following appended drawings:
  • the figure 1 is a sectional side view of a first embodiment of a device 101 according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a perspective view of the dispensing valve and the supply valve of the first embodiment of the device according to the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 is a sectional side view of a second embodiment of a device 102 according to the invention,
  • the Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views of the distribution valve and of the supply valve of the second embodiment of the device according to the figure 3 ,
  • the figure 6 is a sectional side view of a third embodiment of a device 103 according to the invention,
  • the figure 7 is a front sectional view of the third embodiment of a device according to the invention,
  • the Figures 8 and 9 are perspective views of the distribution valve and of the supply valve of the third embodiment of the device according to the Figures 6 and 7 ,
  • the figure 10 is a perspective sectional view of a fourth embodiment of a device 104 according to the invention,
  • the figure 11 is a sectional side view of a detail 121 of the fourth embodiment of the device of the figure 10 , and
  • the figure 12 is a top view of a part of the first embodiment of a device 101 according to the invention, showing a superposition of the recess 107 and the dispensing orifice 105.

Ces modes de réalisation étant nullement limitatifs, on pourra notamment considérer des variantes de l'invention ne comprenant qu'une sélection de caractéristiques décrites par la suite isolées des autres caractéristiques décrites (même si cette sélection est isolée au sein d'une phrase comprenant ces autres caractéristiques), si cette sélection de caractéristiques est suffisante pour conférer un avantage technique ou pour différencier l'invention par rapport à l'état de la technique antérieure. Cette sélection comprend au moins une caractéristique de préférence fonctionnelle sans détails structurels, ou avec seulement une partie des détails structurels si cette partie uniquement est suffisante pour conférer un avantage technique ou à différencier l'invention par rapport à l'état de la technique antérieure.As these embodiments are in no way limitative, it is possible in particular to consider variants of the invention comprising only a selection of characteristics described below isolated from the others. described characteristics (even if this selection is isolated within a sentence comprising these other characteristics), if this selection of characteristics is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention compared to the state of the prior art. This selection includes at least one characteristic that is preferably functional without structural details, or with only a part of the structural details if this part only is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from the state of the prior art.

On va maintenant décrire en référence aux figures 1 à 2 un premier mode de réalisation de dispositif selon l'invention 101 de distribution de fluide, et la valve de distribution 5 selon l'invention qui est associée à ce dispositif 101.We will now describe with reference to Figures 1 to 2 a first embodiment of a device according to the invention 101 for dispensing fluid, and the dispensing valve 5 according to the invention which is associated with this device 101.

Le dispositif 101 pour distribuer un fluide (liquide et/ou gaz), comprend un réservoir 2 agencé pour contenir le fluide.The device 101 for dispensing a fluid (liquid and / or gas), comprises a reservoir 2 arranged to contain the fluid.

Ce fluide peut consister soit en un liquide ou soit en un mélange de liquide et de gaz (par exemple une mousse) ou encore en un gel. Le fluide dans le dispositif 101 comprend de préférence un liquide.This fluid can consist of either a liquid or a mixture of liquid and gas (for example a foam) or a gel. The fluid in the device 101 preferably comprises a liquid.

Sur la figure 1, le réservoir 2 comprend un réservoir déformable, tel un réservoir souple sur lequel on peut exercer manuellement une pression pour expulser le fluide en dehors du dispositif. De manière générale, ce réservoir 2 pourrait aussi bien être un tube ou le conduit d'un piston.On the figure 1 , the reservoir 2 comprises a deformable reservoir, such as a flexible reservoir on which pressure can be exerted manually to expel the fluid outside the device. Generally, this reservoir 2 could as well be a tube or the conduit of a piston.

Le dispositif 101 comprend un conduit de distribution 8 (réalisé dans une pièce en plastique dur) s'étendant longitudinalement le long d'une direction de distribution 10 et agencé pour conduire le fluide selon la direction de distribution 10.The device 101 comprises a dispensing duct 8 (produced in a piece of hard plastic) extending longitudinally along a dispensing direction 10 and arranged to conduct the fluid in the dispensing direction 10.

Le dispositif 101 comprend un orifice de distribution 105 reliant le réservoir 2 au conduit de distribution 8.The device 101 comprises a dispensing orifice 105 connecting the reservoir 2 to the dispensing conduit 8.

Le dispositif 101 comprend une valve de distribution 5 qui comprend une membrane de distribution 9. La valve de distribution 5, dans un état ouvert, permet un passage de fluide de l'intérieur du réservoir 2 vers le conduit de distribution 8 par l'orifice de distribution 105, et, dans un état fermé, ne permet pas un passage de fluide de l'intérieur du réservoir 2 vers le conduit de distribution 8 (en plaquant la membrane de distribution 9 contre l'orifice de distribution 105 de manière à boucher l'orifice de distribution).The device 101 comprises a distribution valve 5 which comprises a distribution membrane 9. The distribution valve 5, in an open state, allows a passage of fluid from the interior of the reservoir 2 to the distribution conduit 8 through the orifice distribution 105, and, in a closed state, does not allow a passage of fluid from the interior of the reservoir 2 to the distribution duct 8 (by pressing the distribution membrane 9 against the dispensing orifice 105 so as to block the dispensing orifice).

La valve de distribution 5 comprend en outre un élément de jonction 11.The distribution valve 5 also comprises a junction element 11.

La membrane de distribution 9 comprend une extrémité libre 19 par rapport à l'élément de jonction 11. Cette extrémité libre 19 est agencée pour se déplacer pour faire passer la valve de distribution 5 entre ses états ouvert et fermé. La membrane de distribution 9 comprend aussi une partie de jonction 20 solidaire avec l'élément de jonction 11 et qui ne bouge pas entre les états ouvert et fermé de la valve de distribution 5.The distribution membrane 9 comprises a free end 19 relative to the junction element 11. This free end 19 is arranged to move to cause the distribution valve 5 to pass between its open and closed states. The distribution membrane 9 also comprises a junction part 20 integral with the junction element 11 and which does not move between the open and closed states of the distribution valve 5.

La membrane de distribution 9 :

  • est, dans un état fermé de la valve de distribution 5, dans une position de fermeture, et
  • est, dans un état ouvert de la valve de distribution 5, dans une position d'ouverture,
la position d'ouverture différant de la position de fermeture par un fléchissement de l'extrémité libre 19 de la membrane 9 le long d'une direction de fléchissement 120 (perpendiculaire à la direction de distribution 10) alors que son autre extrémité 20 est maintenue par l'élément de jonction 11.The distribution membrane 9:
  • is, in a closed state of the dispensing valve 5, in a closed position, and
  • is, in an open state of the dispensing valve 5, in an open position,
the open position differing from the closed position by bending the free end 19 of the membrane 9 along a bending direction 120 (perpendicular to the dispensing direction 10) while its other end 20 is maintained by the joining element 11.

Le dispositif 101 comprend un moyen de rappel 29 agencé pour exercer une force sur la valve de distribution 5 (plus exactement sur la membrane de distribution 9), cette force ramenant la valve de distribution 5 de son état ouvert à son état fermé (plus exactement ramenant la membrane de distribution 9 de sa position d'ouverture à sa position de fermeture). Dans le cas illustré sur la figure 1, le moyen de rappel 29 est en contact et solidaire de la membrane 9. Plus exactement, dans le cas illustré sur la figure 1, le moyen de rappel fait partie de la valve de distribution 5.The device 101 comprises a return means 29 arranged to exert a force on the distribution valve 5 (more precisely on the distribution membrane 9), this force bringing the distribution valve 5 from its open state to its closed state (more precisely bringing the distribution membrane 9 from its open position to its closed position). In the case illustrated on the figure 1 , the return means 29 is in contact with and integral with the membrane 9. More precisely, in the case illustrated on the figure 1 , the return means is part of the dispensing valve 5.

Selon l'invention, le moyen de rappel 29 comprend une poche 106 formant un creux 107, ladite poche 106 étant située dans le conduit de distribution 8, la poche 106 étant déformée par compression contre une paroi 109 du conduit de distribution lorsque la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état ouvert.According to the invention, the return means 29 comprises a pocket 106 forming a hollow 107, said pocket 106 being located in the distribution duct 8, the pocket 106 being deformed by compression against a wall 109 of the distribution duct when the valve distribution 5 is in the open state.

La membrane 9 et la poche 106 sont alignées le long de la direction de fléchissement 120.The membrane 9 and the pocket 106 are aligned along the direction of deflection 120.

Le moyen de rappel 29 est agencé pour exercer la force sur la membrane 9 lors d'une déformation de la poche 106 par une compression de la poche 106 le long de la direction de fléchissement 120 lorsque la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état ouvert.The return means 29 is arranged to exert force on the membrane 9 during a deformation of the pocket 106 by compression of the pocket 106 along the deflection direction 120 when the dispensing valve 5 is in the state open.

Ainsi, on améliore l'étanchéité de la valve de distribution 5 par rapport à l'état de l'art. En effet, contrairement à une simple languette qui créerait une force de rappel inhomogène (plus forte du côté de l'extrémité libre 19 que de la partie de jonction 20), le moyen de rappel 29 en poche 106 est, dans l'état ouvert (et aussi de préférence dans l'état fermé) de la valve de distribution 5, en appui sur une large zone d'une paroi 109 du conduit de distribution (cette large zone étant la zone de contact entre le fond 113 et la paroi 109), ce qui permet d'exercer une force de rappel plus homogène que l'état de l'art sur le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105.Thus, the sealing of the dispensing valve 5 is improved compared to the state of the art. Indeed, unlike a simple tongue which would create an inhomogeneous return force (stronger on the side of the free end 19 than of the junction part 20), the return means 29 in the pocket 106 is, in the open state (and also preferably in the closed state) of the dispensing valve 5, pressing on a large area of a wall 109 of the dispensing conduit (this wide area being the contact area between the bottom 113 and the wall 109 ), which makes it possible to exert a more homogeneous return force than the state of the art on the periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105.

Un autre avantage important du moyen de rappel 29 en forme de poche 106 est sa stabilité lors de son insertion dans le conduit de distribution 8. Au contraire, un moyen de rappel selon l'état de l'art en forme de languette concave risque de se retourner et devenir convexe dans l'intérieur du conduit de distribution lors de l'insertion de la valve de distribution dans le conduit de distribution pour son montage.Another important advantage of the pocket-shaped return means 29 is its stability when it is inserted into the distribution duct 8. On the contrary, a return means according to the state of the art in the form of a concave tongue risks turn over and become convex in the interior of the distribution duct when inserting the distribution valve into the distribution duct for mounting.

La membrane de distribution 9 est située entre l'orifice de distribution 105 et creux 107 de la poche 106.The distribution membrane 9 is situated between the distribution orifice 105 and the hollow 107 of the pocket 106.

La poche 106 est une poche ouverte d'un seul côté par une ouverture délimitée par une bordure extérieure 112 du creux 107. Le creux 107 est de plus faible volume dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution 5 que dans l'état fermé de la valve de distribution 5. Ce volume est défini comme étant le volume du creux 107 à l'intérieur de la poche 106 jusqu'à un plan 122 dans lequel est situé la bordure extérieure 112 de l'ouverture.The pocket 106 is a pocket open on one side only by an opening delimited by an outer edge 112 of the recess 107. The recess 107 is of smaller volume in the open state of the dispensing valve 5 than in the closed state of the dispensing valve 5. This volume is defined as being the volume of the recess 107 inside the pocket 106 up to a plane 122 in which the outer edge 112 of the opening is located.

La poche 106 est une poche ouverte dans un seul plan par l'ouverture délimitée par la bordure extérieure 112 (bordure extérieure qui est contenue dans ce même plan).The pocket 106 is a pocket opened in a single plane by the opening delimited by the outer edge 112 (outer edge which is contained in this same plane).

La bordure extérieure 112, comme illustré, a une forme de boucle fermée.The outer border 112, as illustrated, has the form of a closed loop.

La valve de distribution 5 est maintenue dans le dispositif par serrage entre des parois internes du conduit de distribution 8. Plus exactement, l'élément de jonction 11 est serré par des parois internes du conduit de distribution 8 et entre des parois internes du conduit de distribution 8.The distribution valve 5 is held in the device by clamping between the internal walls of the distribution duct 8. More precisely, the junction element 11 is clamped by internal walls of the distribution duct 8 and between internal walls of the distribution duct 8.

On remarque que dans l'état fermé (illustré sur la figure 1) la bordure extérieure 112 du creux est plaqué contre une première paroi intérieure 108 du conduit de distribution.Note that in the closed state (illustrated on the figure 1 ) the outer edge 112 of the hollow is pressed against a first inner wall 108 of the distribution duct.

On remarque en outre que dans l'état fermé (illustré sur la figure 1), un fond 113 de la poche 106 (de préférence situé à l'opposé de la bordure extérieure 112 du creux par rapport à un centre du creux 107) repose contre une deuxième paroi intérieure 109 du conduit de distribution (de préférence opposée à la première paroi intérieure 108 par rapport à l'intérieur du conduit de distribution 8).We also note that in the closed state (illustrated on the figure 1 ), a bottom 113 of the pocket 106 (preferably located opposite the outer edge 112 of the recess relative to a center of the recess 107) rests against a second inner wall 109 of the distribution duct (preferably opposite the first interior wall 108 relative to the interior of the distribution duct 8).

Dans l'état ouvert, la bordure extérieure 112 du creux 107 s'écarte de la première paroi intérieure 108 du conduit de distribution.In the open state, the outer edge 112 of the recess 107 departs from the first inner wall 108 of the distribution duct.

La première paroi intérieure 108 comprend le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé, la bordure extérieure 112 (partie hachurée sur la figure 12) du creux 107 est en contact de tout le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105 et entoure tout le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105 de manière hermétique, sans permettre de passage de fluide entre le réservoir 2 et le conduit de distribution 8,
  • dans l'état ouvert et dans l'état fermé, le fond 113 de la poche 106 repose contre la deuxième paroi intérieure 109 du conduit de distribution ou d'un élément situé le long de la deuxième paroi intérieure 109, et
  • dans l'état ouvert, la bordure extérieure 112 du creux s'écarte de l'orifice de distribution 105.
The first interior wall 108 includes the periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice so that:
  • in the closed state, the outer border 112 (hatched part on the figure 12 ) of the recess 107 is in contact with the entire periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105 and surrounds the entire periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105 in a hermetic manner, without allowing any passage of fluid between the reservoir 2 and the distribution 8,
  • in the open state and in the closed state, the bottom 113 of the pocket 106 rests against the second inner wall 109 of the distribution duct or of an element located along the second inner wall 109, and
  • in the open state, the outer edge 112 of the hollow moves away from the dispensing orifice 105.

Lorsque la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état ouvert, la poche 106 est déformée par une compression (supplémentaire par rapport à une éventuelle compression déjà subie par la poche 106 lorsque la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état fermé) perpendiculaire à direction de distribution 10.When the dispensing valve 5 is in the open state, the bag 106 is deformed by compression (additional compared to any compression already experienced by the bag 106 when the dispensing valve 5 is in the closed state) perpendicular to distribution directorate 10.

Sur la figure 1, on remarque que le dispositif 101 comprend en outre :

  • un réservoir principal 17 du fluide, typiquement à l'intérieur d'une enveloppe en film plastique souple,
  • un conduit d'alimentation 6, directement relié au réservoir 17 et agencé pour conduire le fluide provenant du réservoir 17,
  • une valve d'alimentation 4, qui, dans un état ouvert, permet un passage de fluide du conduit d'alimentation 6 vers l'intérieur du réservoir 2, et, dans un état fermé, ne le permet pas.
On the figure 1 , it is noted that the device 101 further comprises:
  • a main reservoir 17 for the fluid, typically inside a flexible plastic film envelope,
  • a supply duct 6, directly connected to the reservoir 17 and arranged to conduct the fluid coming from the reservoir 17,
  • a supply valve 4, which, in an open state, allows a passage of fluid from the supply conduit 6 towards the interior of the tank 2, and, in a closed state, does not allow it.

La valve d'alimentation 4 et la valve de distribution 5 sont reliées par l'élément de jonction 11. Les deux valves d'alimentation 4 et de distribution 5 et l'élément de jonction 11 sont solidaires et en une unique pièce 12. Cette unique 12 pièce est monobloc. L'élément de jonction 11 a typiquement une dureté de 70-80 Shore A.The supply valve 4 and the distribution valve 5 are connected by the junction element 11. The two supply 4 and distribution valves 5 and the junction element 11 are integral and in a single piece 12. This single 12 piece is monobloc. The joining element 11 typically has a hardness of 70-80 Shore A.

La valve d'alimentation 4 comprend une membrane d'alimentation 7. La membrane d'alimentation 7 comprend une extrémité libre 21 par rapport à l'élément de jonction 11. Cette extrémité libre 21 est agencée pour se déplacer pour faire passer la valve d'alimentation 4 entre ses états ouvert et fermé, et est située dans le réservoir 2. La membrane d'alimentation 7 comprend aussi une partie de jonction 22 avec l'élément de jonction 11. Cette partie de jonction 22 est située dans le conduit d'alimentation 6.The supply valve 4 comprises a supply membrane 7. The supply membrane 7 comprises a free end 21 relative to the junction element 11. This free end 21 is arranged to move to pass the valve d supply 4 between its open and closed states, and is located in the reservoir 2. The supply membrane 7 also comprises a junction part 22 with the junction element 11. This junction part 22 is located in the conduit d 6.

Le dispositif 101 comprend également une ouverture 125. L'ouverture 125 est située entre les conduits de distribution 8 et d'alimentation 6. L'ouverture 125 (permettant le passage de la membrane d'alimentation 7 lors du montage des valves 4 et 5 dans le dispositif 101 par insertion dans le conduit 8) est bouchée par l'élément de jonction 11.The device 101 also includes an opening 125. The opening 125 is located between the distribution and supply 8 conduits 6. The opening 125 (allowing the passage of the supply membrane 7 during mounting of the valves 4 and 5 in the device 101 by insertion into the duct 8) is blocked by the junction element 11.

Lorsque l'on appui sur le réservoir 2 (plus exactement, sur le couvercle 15, typiquement réalisé avec un film plastique souple) selon la direction de pression 3, on crée une surpression dans le réservoir 2, et :

  • la valve d'alimentation 4 (plus exactement son extrémité libre 21) se plaque contre la paroi de fond 14 à l'intérieur du réservoir 2 et est donc maintenue dans son état fermé, et
  • la valve de distribution 5 (plus exactement son extrémité libre 19) s'écarte d'une paroi 108 du conduit de distribution 8 et est donc maintenue dans son état ouvert ;
et le fluide contenu dans le réservoir 2 passe à travers la valve de distribution 5 selon la direction de pression 3 et est expulsé du dispositif 101 par le conduit de distribution 8 selon la direction de distribution 10.When the tank 2 is pressed (more precisely, on the cover 15, typically made with a flexible plastic film) in the pressure direction 3, an overpressure is created in the tank 2, and:
  • the supply valve 4 (more precisely its free end 21) is pressed against the bottom wall 14 inside the tank 2 and is therefore kept in its closed state, and
  • the dispensing valve 5 (more precisely its free end 19) moves away from a wall 108 of the dispensing conduit 8 and is therefore kept in its open state;
and the fluid contained in the reservoir 2 passes through the distribution valve 5 in the pressure direction 3 and is expelled from the device 101 by the distribution duct 8 in the distribution direction 10.

Lorsque l'on relâche la pression exercée sur le réservoir 2 (plus exactement, sur le couvercle 15) selon la direction de pression 3, on crée une dépression dans le réservoir 2, et :

  • la valve d'alimentation 4 (plus exactement son extrémité libre 21) s'écarte de la paroi de fond 14 à l'intérieur du réservoir 2 et est donc maintenue dans son état ouvert, et
  • la valve de distribution 5 (plus exactement son extrémité libre 19) se plaque contre une paroi interne 108 du conduit de distribution 8 et est donc maintenue dans son état fermé,
et le liquide contenu dans le conduit d'alimentation 6 passe par l'orifice d'alimentation 124 à travers la valve d'alimentation 4 parallèlement à la direction de pression 3 et on re-rempli ainsi le réservoir 2 de liquide provenant du réservoir principal 17 par le conduit d'alimentation 6.When the pressure exerted on the tank 2 (more precisely, on the cover 15) is released in the pressure direction 3, a vacuum is created in the tank 2, and:
  • the supply valve 4 (more precisely its free end 21) moves away from the bottom wall 14 inside the tank 2 and is therefore kept in its open state, and
  • the distribution valve 5 (more precisely its free end 19) is pressed against an internal wall 108 of the distribution conduit 8 and is therefore kept in its closed state,
and the liquid contained in the supply conduit 6 passes through the supply orifice 124 through the supply valve 4 parallel to the pressure direction 3 and the tank 2 is thus refilled with liquid from the main tank 17 through the supply duct 6.

Lorsque qu'aucune pression n'est exercée sur le réservoir 2 (plus exactement, sur le couvercle 15) selon la direction de pression 3, la valve d'alimentation 4 et la valve de distribution 5 sont toutes deux maintenues dans leur état fermé.When no pressure is exerted on the tank 2 (more precisely, on the cover 15) in the pressure direction 3, the supply valve 4 and the distribution valve 5 are both kept in their closed state.

Ainsi, la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état fermé lorsqu'une variation de pression sur le réservoir 2 est négative ou nulle.Thus, the distribution valve 5 is in the closed state when a pressure variation on the tank 2 is negative or zero.

On remarque que la poche 106 est déjà légèrement comprimée quand la valve 5 est dans son état fermé. Ceci permet d'assurer une bonne étanchéité. Par contre, pour distribuer du fluide, la force exercée par un utilisateur sur le couvercle 15 doit être supérieure à la force exercée par la poche 106 du fait de cette légère compression.Note that the bag 106 is already slightly compressed when the valve 5 is in its closed state. This ensures a good seal. On the other hand, to distribute fluid, the force exerted by a user on the cover 15 must be greater than the force exerted by the pocket 106 due to this slight compression.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 3 à 5, un deuxième mode de réalisation 102 de dispositif selon l'invention uniquement pour ses différences par rapport au premier mode de réalisation 101.We will now describe, with reference to figures 3 to 5 , a second embodiment 102 of the device according to the invention only for its differences compared to the first embodiment 101.

Dans ce dispositif 102, dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution 5, le fond 113 de la poche 106 s'écarte de la deuxième paroi intérieure 109 du conduit de distribution.In this device 102, in the open state of the dispensing valve 5, the bottom 113 of the bag 106 departs from the second interior wall 109 of the dispensing conduit.

Le moyen de rappel 29 comprend la poche 106 formant le creux 107, ladite poche 106 étant située dans le conduit de distribution 8, la poche 106 étant déformée par compression contre une paroi 108 du conduit de distribution lorsque la valve de distribution 5 est dans l'état ouvert.The return means 29 comprises the pocket 106 forming the recess 107, said pocket 106 being located in the distribution duct 8, the pocket 106 being deformed by compression against a wall 108 of the dispensing conduit when the dispensing valve 5 is in the open state.

La deuxième paroi intérieure 109 comprend le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105 de sorte que :

  • dans l'état ouvert et dans l'état fermé, la bordure extérieure 112 du creux 107 est en contact de la première paroi intérieure 108 ou d'un élément (par exemple un élément de rigidification 119 faisant partie de la valve de distribution 5 et décrit par la suite) situé le long de la première paroi intérieure 108,
  • dans l'état fermé, le fond 113 de la poche 106 repose contre l'orifice de distribution 105, et
  • dans l'état ouvert, le fond 113 de la poche 106 s'écarte de l'orifice de distribution 105.
The second inner wall 109 includes the periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105 so that:
  • in the open state and in the closed state, the outer edge 112 of the recess 107 is in contact with the first inner wall 108 or with an element (for example a stiffening element 119 forming part of the distribution valve 5 and described below) located along the first interior wall 108,
  • in the closed state, the bottom 113 of the pocket 106 rests against the dispensing orifice 105, and
  • in the open state, the bottom 113 of the pocket 106 moves away from the dispensing orifice 105.

Contrairement à une simple languette qui créerait une force de rappel inhomogène (plus forte du côté de l'extrémité libre 19 que de la partie de jonction 20), le moyen de rappel 29 en forme de poche 106 est, dans l'état ouvert (et dans l'état fermé) de la valve de distribution 5, en appui sur une large zone d'une paroi 108 du conduit de distribution (cette large zone étant la zone de contact entre la bordure 112 et la paroi 108), ce qui permet d'exercer une force de rappel plus homogène sur tout le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105.Unlike a simple tongue which would create an inhomogeneous return force (stronger on the side of the free end 19 than of the joining part 20), the return means 29 in the form of a pocket 106 is, in the open state ( and in the closed state) of the dispensing valve 5, pressing on a large area of a wall 108 of the dispensing duct (this wide area being the contact area between the edge 112 and the wall 108), which allows a more homogeneous return force to be exerted over the entire periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 6 à 9, un troisième mode de réalisation 103 de dispositif selon l'invention uniquement pour ses différences par rapport au deuxième mode de réalisation 102.We will now describe, with reference to figures 6 to 9 , a third embodiment 103 of device according to the invention only for its differences compared to the second embodiment 102.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, la valve de distribution 5 est décalée par rapport à l'orifice de distribution 105.In this embodiment, the dispensing valve 5 is offset relative to the dispensing orifice 105.

La deuxième paroi intérieure 109 est munie d'une bosse convexe 114 (s'étendant longitudinalement le long de la direction de distribution 10) et le fond 113 de la poche 106 est muni d'une cavité concave 115 (s'étendant longitudinalement le long de la direction de distribution 10) de forme complémentaire à la bosse convexe 114 de sorte que dans l'état fermé, la cavité concave épouse la forme de la bosse convexe.The second inner wall 109 is provided with a convex hump 114 (extending longitudinally along the direction of distribution 10) and the bottom 113 of the pocket 106 is provided with a concave cavity 115 (extending longitudinally along distribution direction 10) complementary to the convex hump 114 so that in the closed state, the concave cavity follows the shape of the convex hump.

Dans l'état ouvert, le fond 113 de la poche 106 s'écarte de la deuxième paroi intérieure 109 du conduit de distribution, et la cavité concave 115 permet de guider le fluide hors du dispositif 103 de manière centrée.In the open state, the bottom 113 of the pocket 106 moves away from the second interior wall 109 of the dispensing conduit, and the concave cavity 115 makes it possible to guide the fluid out of the device 103 in a centered manner.

On remarque que cette bosse 114 et cette cavité 115 peuvent être combinées à n'importe quel autre mode de réalisation de l'invention décrit (dans le cas du dispositif 101, la première paroi intérieure 108 sera munie de la bosse convexe 114 et la bordure 112 du creux sera munie de la cavité concave 115 ; dans le cas du dispositif 104, la première paroi intérieure 110 sera munie de la bosse convexe 114 et le premier côté 117 de la boucle sera muni de la cavité concave 115).Note that this hump 114 and this cavity 115 can be combined with any other embodiment of the invention described (in the case of device 101, the first interior wall 108 will be provided with the convex hump 114 and the border 112 of the hollow will be provided with the concave cavity 115; in the case of device 104, the first interior wall 110 will be provided with the convex hump 114 and the first side 117 of the loop will be provided with the concave cavity 115).

En référence à la figure 9, la bordure 112 est équipée d'un joint en contact avec la paroi intérieure 108. L'intérêt de ce joint est d'entièrement fermer la poche 106 de manière hermétique, sans aucun passage de fluide ni aucun trou entre le creux 107 et l'extérieur de la poche 106. Ceci est particulièrement avantageux car cela limite les variations de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106 en fonction de la température. En effet, quand la température augmente, la rigidité d'un plastique ou d'un élastomère de la poche 106 va diminuer (entraînant une diminution de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106), mais l'air ou le gaz enfermé dans le creux 107 de la poche 106 va se dilater et la pression dans la poche 106 va augmenter (entraînant une augmentation de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106), les deux phénomènes se compensant partiellement.With reference to the figure 9 , the edge 112 is equipped with a seal in contact with the interior wall 108. The advantage of this seal is that the pocket 106 is completely closed hermetically, without any passage of fluid or any hole between the hollow 107 and the outside the pocket 106. This is particularly advantageous because it limits the variations in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the pocket 106 as a function of the temperature. Indeed, when the temperature increases, the rigidity of a plastic or an elastomer of the bag 106 will decrease (resulting in a reduction in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the bag 106), but the air or the gas enclosed in the hollow 107 of the pocket 106 will expand and the pressure in the pocket 106 will increase (resulting in an increase in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the pocket 106), the two phenomena partially compensating for each other.

La poche 106 est solidaire d'un élément de rigidification 119 plus rigide que n'importe quelle partie de la poche 106 et s'étendant (de préférence sur toute la longueur (définie le long de la direction de distribution 10) de la poche 106) le long de la direction de distribution 10. Cet élément de rigidification 119 peut être combiné à n'importe quel autre mode de réalisation de valve de distribution 5 ou de dispositif 101, 102, 103, 104 de l'invention décrit, et permet de faciliter l'insertion de la valve de distribution 5 à l'intérieur du conduit de distribution 8 lors de son montage dans un dispositif selon l'invention.The bag 106 is integral with a stiffening element 119 more rigid than any part of the bag 106 and extending (preferably over the entire length (defined along the direction of distribution 10) of the bag 106 ) along the distribution direction 10. This stiffening element 119 can be combined with any other embodiment of distribution valve 5 or of device 101, 102, 103, 104 of the invention described, and allows to facilitate the insertion of the dispensing valve 5 inside the dispensing conduit 8 during its mounting in a device according to the invention.

On va maintenant décrire, en référence aux figures 10 et 11, un quatrième mode de réalisation 104 de dispositif selon l'invention uniquement pour ses différences par rapport au premier mode de réalisation 101.We will now describe, with reference to figures 10 and 11 , a fourth embodiment 104 of device according to the invention only for its differences compared to the first embodiment 101.

Dans la valve de distribution 5, la poche 106 forme dans un plan (le plan de la figure 11, parallèle à la direction de distribution 10 et d'élongation du conduit 8) une boucle fermée à l'intérieur de laquelle est délimitée le creux 107 de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé un premier côté 117 de la boucle est plaqué contre une première paroi intérieure 110 du conduit de distribution,
  • dans l'état ouvert et dans l'état fermé, un deuxième côté 118 de la boucle (de préférence situé à l'opposé du premier côté de la boucle par rapport au centre du creux 107) repose contre une deuxième paroi intérieure 111 du conduit de distribution (de préférence opposée à la première paroi intérieure par rapport à l'intérieur du conduit de distribution 8) ou d'un élément (par exemple un élément de rigidification 119 faisant partie de la valve de distribution 5 et décrit précédemment) situé le long de la deuxième paroi intérieure 111, et
  • dans l'état ouvert, le premier côté 117 de la boucle s'écarte de la première paroi intérieure 110 du conduit de distribution.
In the dispensing valve 5, the pocket 106 forms in a plane (the plane of the figure 11 , parallel to the direction of distribution 10 and of elongation of the duct 8) a closed loop inside which the hollow 107 is delimited so that:
  • in the closed state, a first side 117 of the loop is pressed against a first interior wall 110 of the distribution duct,
  • in the open state and in the closed state, a second side 118 of the loop (preferably located opposite the first side of the loop relative to the center of the recess 107) rests against a second interior wall 111 of the conduit distribution (preferably opposite the first inner wall relative to the interior of the distribution duct 8) or an element (for example a stiffening element 119 forming part of the distribution valve 5 and described above) located on along the second interior wall 111, and
  • in the open state, the first side 117 of the loop departs from the first interior wall 110 of the distribution conduit.

La première paroi intérieure 110 comprend le pourtour 116 de l'orifice de distribution 105 de sorte que :

  • dans l'état fermé le premier côté de la boucle 117 est plaqué contre l'orifice de distribution 105 de manière hermétique sans permettre de passage de fluide entre le réservoir 2 et le conduit de distribution,
  • dans l'état ouvert, le premier côté de la boucle 117 s'écarte de l'orifice de distribution 105 pour permettre un passage de fluide entre le réservoir 2 et le conduit de distribution.
The first interior wall 110 includes the periphery 116 of the dispensing orifice 105 so that:
  • in the closed state, the first side of the loop 117 is pressed against the dispensing orifice 105 in a hermetic manner without allowing the passage of fluid between the reservoir 2 and the dispensing conduit,
  • in the open state, the first side of the loop 117 moves away from the dispensing orifice 105 to allow a passage of fluid between the reservoir 2 and the dispensing conduit.

On remarque que le dispositif 104 ne comprend pas de valve d'alimentation 4.It is noted that the device 104 does not include a supply valve 4.

La valve de distribution 5 peut être équipée d'un trou permettant de passer un outil par le conduit de distribution 8 et passer cet outil entre la valve 5 et une paroi intérieure du conduit de distribution 8 (pour pousser l'élément de jonction 11) pour faciliter la mise en place de la valve 5 dans le conduit 8.The distribution valve 5 can be equipped with a hole allowing a tool to pass through the distribution conduit 8 and pass this tool between the valve 5 and an interior wall of the distribution conduit 8 (to push the junction element 11) to facilitate the positioning of the valve 5 in the conduit 8.

Lorsque l'on appui sur le réservoir 2 (comme pour un tube de dentifrice), on crée une surpression dans le réservoir 2, et la valve de distribution 5 s'écarte de l'orifice de distribution 105.When the reservoir 2 is pressed (as for a tube of toothpaste), an overpressure is created in the reservoir 2, and the distribution valve 5 moves away from the distribution orifice 105.

La poche 106 du dispositif 104 peut être :

  • soit ouverte, par exemple devant et derrière le plan de la figure 11
  • soit la poche 106 est une poche entièrement fermée sans aucun passage de fluide ni aucun trou entre le creux 107 et l'extérieur de la poche 106. Ceci est particulièrement avantageux car cela limite les variations de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106 en fonction de la température. En effet, quand la température augmente, la rigidité d'un plastique ou d'un élastomère de la poche 106 va diminuer (entraînant une diminution de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106), mais l'air ou le gaz enfermé dans le creux 107 de la poche 106 va se dilater et la pression dans la poche 106 va augmenter (entraînant une augmentation de raideur du « ressort » formé par la poche 106), les deux phénomènes se compensant partiellement.
The pocket 106 of the device 104 can be:
  • is open, for example in front of and behind the plane of the figure 11
  • or the pocket 106 is a fully closed pocket without any passage of fluid or any hole between the hollow 107 and the outside of the pocket 106. This is particularly advantageous because it limits the variations in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the pocket 106 depending on the temperature. Indeed, when the temperature increases, the rigidity of a plastic or an elastomer of the bag 106 will decrease (resulting in a reduction in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the bag 106), but the air or the gas enclosed in the hollow 107 of the pocket 106 will expand and the pressure in the pocket 106 will increase (resulting in an increase in stiffness of the "spring" formed by the pocket 106), the two phenomena partially compensating for each other.

On remarque que, dans des variantes, la poche 106 de la valve de distribution 5 de chaque dispositif 101, 102, 103 pourrait être entièrement fermée, i.e. sans ouverture délimitée par la bordure 112.It is noted that, in variants, the pocket 106 of the dispensing valve 5 of each device 101, 102, 103 could be completely closed, i.e. without opening delimited by the border 112.

En outre, comme pour le troisième mode de réalisation 103, la valve de distribution 5 du dispositif 104 pourrait dans une variante être décalée par rapport à l'orifice de distribution 105.In addition, as for the third embodiment 103, the dispensing valve 5 of the device 104 could alternatively be offset relative to the dispensing orifice 105.

On remarque que la valve de distribution 5 du dispositif 104 peut aussi être adaptée pour être solidaire d'une valve d'alimentation 4 comme précédemment décrit en référence aux précédents modes de réalisation.Note that the dispensing valve 5 of the device 104 can also be adapted to be integral with a supply valve 4 as previously described with reference to the previous embodiments.

De manière générale, chaque valve de distribution 5 des différents modes de réalisation de dispositif 101, 102, 103, 104 peut comprendre, dans son creux 107, une lame pliée 123 qui confèrera un effet de ressort supplémentaire. Cette lame pliée 123 est de préférence métallique. Celle lame pliée 123 est de préférence pliée en forme de U.In general, each dispensing valve 5 of the various embodiments of the device 101, 102, 103, 104 may comprise, in its hollow 107, a folded blade 123 which will give an additional spring effect. This folded blade 123 is preferably metallic. This folded blade 123 is preferably folded into a U shape.

De manière générale, chaque valve de distribution 5 des différents modes de réalisation de dispositif 101, 102, 103, 104 peut être disposée dans le dispositif de manière à affleurer en sortie du conduit de distribution 8 vers l'extérieur du dispositif selon l'invention, comme cela est représenté sur les figures 6 et 11. De cette manière, on évite des zones comprenant du fluide qui sèche entre deux distributions de fluide.In general, each dispensing valve 5 of the various embodiments of the device 101, 102, 103, 104 can be arranged in the device so as to be flush with the outlet of the dispensing duct 8 towards the outside of the device according to the invention , as shown in the figures 6 and 11 . In this way, areas comprising fluid which dries between two fluid distributions are avoided.

On remarque que dans toutes les figures des modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, les directions 3 et 120 sont confondues.Note that in all the figures of the embodiments described above, the directions 3 and 120 are combined.

On remarque que dans toutes les figures des modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, la valve de distribution est, dans son état fermé, maintenue plaquée contre une partie (appelée siège de distribution) d'une paroi interne du conduit de distribution 8. Plus précisément, la valve de distribution comprend une membrane 9 ou 117 (de préférence plane) qui, dans l'état fermé de la valve de distribution, est maintenue plaquée contre une partie (appelée siège de distribution) d'une paroi interne du conduit de distribution 8. On remarque en outre que le siège de distribution est une partie latérale du conduit de distribution 8, c'est-à-dire que ce siège est limité à une face, de préférence plane, du conduit de distribution 8, et ne fait pas tout le tour d'une section du conduit de distribution 8 qui serait réalisée dans un plan perpendiculaire à la direction de distribution 10 ou d'élongation du conduit 8.It is noted that in all the figures of the embodiments described above, the dispensing valve is, in its closed state, kept pressed against a part (called dispensing seat) of an internal wall of the dispensing duct 8. More precisely, the dispensing valve comprises a membrane 9 or 117 (preferably planar) which, in the closed state of the dispensing valve, is held pressed against a part (called dispensing seat) of an internal wall of the dispensing duct 8 It is further noted that the distribution seat is a lateral part of the distribution duct 8, that is to say that this seat is limited to one face, preferably planar, of the distribution duct 8, and does not all around a section of the distribution duct 8 which would be produced in a plane perpendicular to the direction of distribution 10 or of elongation of the duct 8.

On remarque que dans toutes les figures des modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, la valve de distribution est, dans son état ouvert, déformé par compression (et non pas par traction) perpendiculairement à la direction de distribution 10 et d'élongation du conduit 8 par rapport à son état fermé, de manière à plaquer la valve de distribution sur une paroi latérale du conduit 8.Note that in all the figures of the embodiments described above, the dispensing valve is, in its open state, deformed by compression (and not by traction) perpendicular to the direction of distribution 10 and of elongation of the conduit 8 by relative to its closed state, so as to press the dispensing valve on a side wall of the duct 8.

On remarque que dans les modes de réalisation précédemment décrits de figures 1 à 9, la valve de distribution (plus exactement la membrane 9) est, dans son état ouvert, déformé par compression (et non pas par traction) parallèlement à la direction 3 par rapport à son état fermé.Note that in the previously described embodiments of Figures 1 to 9 , the dispensing valve (more precisely the membrane 9) is, in its open state, deformed by compression (and not by traction) parallel to the direction 3 relative to its closed state.

De préférence, dans toutes les figures des modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, le rapport entre :

  • l'épaisseur du creux de la poche (dimension maximum du creux mesurée à l'intérieur du creux, sous la membrane 9 ou 117, et verticalement dans les plans des figures 1, 3, 6, 7 et 11, i.e. perpendiculairement à la direction de distribution 10 et d'élongation du conduit 8 et parallèlement à la direction 120), typiquement comprise entre 0,2 et 1,2 mm et
  • la largueur de la poche (dimension maximum de la poche mesurée à l'extérieur du creux et mesurée perpendiculairement aux plans des figures 1, 3, 6, et 11 i.e. perpendiculairement à la direction de distribution 10 et d'élongation du conduit 8 et perpendiculairement à la direction 120)
est inférieur ou égal à 2, de préférence inférieur ou égal à 1.Preferably, in all the figures of the embodiments described above, the relationship between:
  • the thickness of the pocket pocket (maximum dimension of the pocket measured inside the pocket, under the membrane 9 or 117, and vertically in the planes of the figures 1 , 3 , 6, 7 and 11 , ie perpendicular to the direction of distribution 10 and of elongation of the duct 8 and parallel to the direction 120), typically between 0.2 and 1.2 mm and
  • the width of the pocket (maximum size of the pocket measured outside the hollow and measured perpendicular to the planes of the figures 1 , 3 , 6 , and 11 ie perpendicular to the direction of distribution 10 and elongation of the conduit 8 and perpendicular to the direction 120)
is less than or equal to 2, preferably less than or equal to 1.

On remarque que dans les modes de réalisation précédemment décrits, la poche est fine et souple. Ainsi, la poche est agencée pour, dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution, ne pas s'ouvrir entièrement. La poche est là pour plaquer une membrane souple (typiquement 9 ou 117) :

  • soit sur un orifice 105 reliant (directement ou avec des intermédiaires) le réservoir au conduit de distribution 8 (cas des figures 1 à 5, et 10 à 12),
  • soit sur une partie du canal de distribution 8 (cas des figures 6 à 9)
Note that in the previously described embodiments, the pocket is thin and flexible. Thus, the pocket is arranged so that, in the open state of the dispensing valve, it does not fully open. The pocket is there to place a flexible membrane (typically 9 or 117):
  • either on an orifice 105 connecting (directly or with intermediaries) the reservoir to the distribution conduit 8 (case of Figures 1 to 5 , and 10 to 12 ),
  • either on part of the distribution channel 8 (case of figures 6 to 9 )

Dans le cas des figures 6 à 11, la poche (plus exactement la membrane 9 ou 117) est plaquée contre une paroi supérieure du conduit de distribution 8 le long de deux lignes s'étendant le long de la direction de distribution 10 et d'élongation du conduit 8, de sorte que lorsque la membrane 9 ou 117 s'ouvre (dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution), la membrane 9 ou 117 s'ouvre entre ces deux lignes d'appui en prenant une forme convexe mais en conservant ces deux lignes d'appui de la membrane 9 ou 117 contre paroi supérieure du conduit de distribution 8.In the case of figures 6 to 11 , the pocket (more precisely the membrane 9 or 117) is pressed against an upper wall of the distribution conduit 8 along two lines extending along the direction of distribution 10 and elongation of the conduit 8, so that when the membrane 9 or 117 opens (in the open state of the dispensing valve), the membrane 9 or 117 opens between these two support lines taking a convex shape but retaining these two lines of support of the membrane 9 or 117 against the upper wall of the distribution duct 8.

Dans le cas des figures 6 à 9, une partie 119 de la valve de distribution est monté serrée dans le conduit 8 permettant une étanchéité, et le serrage décroit jusqu'au centre de la membrane 9. Au repos, la membrane 9 est toujours en contact avec le conduit 8 pour permettre une bonne étanchéité. Lorsque la membrane 9 s'ouvre (i.e. dans l'état ouvert de la valve de distribution) il y a un décollement uniquement partiel de la membrane 9 par rapport à son siège.In the case of figures 6 to 9 , a portion 119 of the dispensing valve is mounted clamped in the conduit 8 allowing a seal, and the clamping decreases to the center of the membrane 9. At rest, the membrane 9 is always in contact with the conduit 8 to allow a good sealing. When the membrane 9 opens (ie in the open state of the dispensing valve) there is only partial detachment of the membrane 9 relative to its seat.

De préférence les membranes 9, 117 ont une dureté de l'ordre de 70-85 SHORE A, de préférence inférieure à 95 SHORE A.Preferably the membranes 9, 117 have a hardness of the order of 70-85 SHORE A, preferably less than 95 SHORE A.

Une faible pression de l'utilisateur permet une petite déformation de la poche/membrane et donc de contrôler précisément la sortie de produit ; on peut en distribuer une goutte ou moins.A low pressure from the user allows a small deformation of the bag / membrane and therefore of precisely controlling the product outlet; you can distribute a drop or less.

Bien sûr, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits et de nombreux aménagements peuvent être apportés à ces exemples sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and numerous modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention.

Dans des variantes de chacun des modes de réalisation précédemment décrit, la membrane 9 peut être réduit uniquement en le fond 113 ou en la bordure 112 qui peut être très fine.In variants of each of the previously described embodiments, the membrane 9 can be reduced only to the bottom 113 or to the edge 112 which can be very thin.

Dans des variantes de chacun des modes de réalisation précédemment décrit, la section du conduit de distribution 8 n'est pas nécessairement rectangulaire.In variants of each of the previously described embodiments, the section of the distribution duct 8 is not necessarily rectangular.

Par exemple, dans des variantes de chacun des modes de réalisation précédemment décrit les valves d'alimentation 4 et de distribution 5 peuvent être espacées et non solidaires sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. la valve de distribution 5 peut être solidaire de l'élément de jonction 11 comme décrit précédemment, sans que cet élément de jonction 11 ne soit nécessairement solidaire de la valve d'alimentation 4. La valve d'alimentation 4 peut alors être fixée par n'importe quel autre moyen, par exemple fixé par clipsageFor example, in variants of each of the embodiments previously described, the supply 4 and distribution 5 valves can be spaced and not integral without departing from the scope of the invention. the distribution valve 5 can be integral with the junction element 11 as described above, without this junction element 11 being necessarily integral with the supply valve 4. The supply valve 4 can then be fixed by n any other means, for example fixed by clipping

En outre, dans des variantes de chacun des modes de réalisation précédemment décrit, la valve d'alimentation 4 peut aussi être supprimée.In addition, in variants of each of the previously described embodiments, the supply valve 4 can also be omitted.

En outre, dans des variantes de chacun des modes de réalisation précédemment décrit, le dispositif selon l'invention peut comprendre plusieurs valves de distribution et/ou d'alimentation (par exemple pour distribuer plusieurs fluides)In addition, in variants of each of the previously described embodiments, the device according to the invention can comprise several distribution and / or supply valves (for example for distributing several fluids)

Bien entendu, les différentes caractéristiques, formes, variantes et modes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent être associées les unes avec les autres.Of course, the different characteristics, forms, variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other.

Claims (10)

  1. Device (101, 102, 103, 104) for dispensing a fluid, comprising:
    - a reservoir (2) arranged to contain the fluid,
    - a dispensing pipe (8) arranged to convey the fluid in a dispensing direction (10),
    - a dispensing orifice (105) connecting the reservoir to the dispensing pipe,
    - a dispensing valve (5) which, in an open state, allows fluid to pass from the inside of the reservoir (2) towards the dispensing pipe (8) through the dispensing orifice (105) and, in a closed state, does not allow fluid to pass from the inside of the reservoir (2) towards the dispensing pipe (8), and
    - a return means (29) arranged to exert a force on the dispensing valve (5), this force returning the dispensing valve (5) from its open state to its closed state,
    the return means (29) comprising a pouch (106) forming a hollow (107), said pouch being situated in the dispensing pipe (8), the pouch being deformed by compression when the dispensing valve is in the open state
    characterized in that:
    - the pouch is a pouch open on one side through an opening delimited by an outer edge (112) of the hollow, so that in the closed state the outer edge (112) of the hollow is pressed against a first inner wall (108) of the dispensing pipe, and/or in the closed state the pouch undergoes a compression against a second inner wall (109) of the dispensing pipe; and characterized in that in the open state the outer edge of the hollow or a bottom of the pouch moves away respectively from the first or second inner wall of the dispensing pipe, or
    - the dispensing valve (5) comprises a dispensing membrane (9), the pouch forming, in one plane, a closed loop inside which the hollow (107) is delimited so that in the closed state the dispensing membrane or a first side (117) of the loop is pressed against a first inner wall (110) of the dispensing pipe; in the open state and in the closed state the pouch undergoes a compression against a second inner wall of the dispensing pipe; and in the open state the first side (117) of the loop moves away from the first inner wall (110) of the dispensing pipe.
  2. Device (101, 102, 103) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pouch is a pouch open on one side through an opening delimited by an outer edge (112) of the hollow, so that:
    - in the closed state the outer edge (112) of the hollow is pressed against a first inner wall (108) of the dispensing pipe, and/or
    - in the closed state a bottom (113) of the pouch rests against a second inner wall (109) of the dispensing pipe, and
    and characterized in that in the open state the outer edge of the hollow or the bottom of the pouch moves away respectively from the first or the second inner wall of the dispensing pipe.
  3. Device (103) according to claim 2, characterized in that in the open state the bottom (113) of the pouch moves away from the second inner wall (109) of the dispensing pipe, the second inner wall being equipped with a convex protrusion (114) and the bottom of the pouch being equipped with a concave cavity (115) with a shape that complements the convex protrusion, so that in the closed state the concave cavity moulds to the shape of the convex protrusion.
  4. Device (101) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the first inner wall (108) comprises a perimeter (116) of the dispensing orifice, so that:
    - in the closed state the outer edge (112) of the hollow is in contact with a portion of or the entire perimeter (116) of the dispensing orifice (105) or surrounds a portion of or the entire perimeter (116) of the dispensing orifice (105),
    - in the open state and in the closed state the bottom (113) of the pouch rests against the second inner wall (109) of the dispensing pipe, and
    - in the open state the outer edge (112) of the hollow moves away from the dispensing orifice (105).
  5. Device (102) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the second inner wall (109) comprises a perimeter (116) of the dispensing orifice, so that:
    - in the open state and in the closed state the outer edge (112) of the hollow is in contact with the first inner wall (108),
    - in the closed state the bottom (113) of the pouch rests against the dispensing orifice (105), and
    - in the open state the bottom (113) of the pouch moves away from the dispensing orifice (105).
  6. Device (102) according to claim 5, characterized in that the bottom (113) of the pouch and the rest of the pouch are made from two different materials, the bottom of the pouch (113) being made from a stiffer material than the rest of the pouch.
  7. Device (104) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pouch forms, in one plane, a closed loop inside which the hollow (107) is delimited, so that:
    - in the closed state a first side (117) of the loop is pressed against a first inner wall (110) of the dispensing pipe,
    - in the open state and in the closed state a second side (118) of the loop rests against a second inner wall (111) of the dispensing pipe, and
    - in the open state the first side (117) of the loop moves away from the first inner wall (110) of the dispensing pipe.
  8. Device (104) according to claim 7, characterized in that the first inner wall (110) comprises a perimeter (116) of the dispensing orifice, so that:
    - in the closed state the dispensing membrane or the first side of the loop (117) is pressed against the dispensing orifice (105) without allowing fluid to pass between the reservoir and the dispensing pipe,
    - in the open state the first side of the loop (117) moves away from the dispensing orifice (105) to allow fluid to pass between the reservoir and the dispensing pipe.
  9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, when the dispensing valve is in the open state, the pouch is deformed by a compression perpendicular to the dispensing direction.
  10. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pouch is integral with a stiffening element (119) that is stiffer than the pouch and extends along the dispensing direction (10).
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