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EP3530357A1 - Packaging device provided with a magnetic closing system - Google Patents

Packaging device provided with a magnetic closing system Download PDF

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EP3530357A1
EP3530357A1 EP19159228.6A EP19159228A EP3530357A1 EP 3530357 A1 EP3530357 A1 EP 3530357A1 EP 19159228 A EP19159228 A EP 19159228A EP 3530357 A1 EP3530357 A1 EP 3530357A1
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Alexandre DE ROSA
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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
    • B05B11/0005—Components or details
    • B05B11/0027—Means for neutralising the actuation of the sprayer ; Means for preventing access to the sprayer actuation means
    • B05B11/0032—Manually actuated means located downstream the discharge nozzle for closing or covering it, e.g. shutters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
    • B65D41/023—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices with integral internal sealing means
    • 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
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1046—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container
    • B05B11/1047—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container the pump chamber being arranged substantially coaxially to the neck of the container the pump being preassembled as an independent unit before being mounted on the container
    • 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
    • B05B11/1043—Sealing or attachment arrangements between pump and container
    • B05B11/1049—Attachment arrangements comprising a deformable or resilient ferrule clamped or locked onto the neck of the container by displacing, e.g. sliding, a sleeve surrounding the ferrule
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2313/00—Connecting or fastening means
    • B65D2313/04—Connecting or fastening means of magnetic type

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  • the invention relates to the field of magnetic closures for a packaging device for accommodating a fluid, liquid or pasty product, for example a perfume bottle.
  • a conditioning device comprising a magnetic closure system.
  • a device comprises a container for containing the product and a cap intended to be positioned above the container to retain the product in the container and / or protect the product from the external environment and / or prevent the actuation of the ejection mechanism of the product.
  • the patent EP1095870 discloses a packaging device for a product comprising a container for containing the product, the container comprising a neck provided with a dispensing head, a cap for capping the dispensing head and a magnetic closure system comprising a first magnetic means carried by the cap and a second magnetic means carried by the container.
  • the container comprises a part, generally known as a pump cover with shoulder, surrounding the neck, the shoulder of the pump cover being located in contact with the container and having an annular housing adapted to contain the second magnetic means.
  • the cap also comprises an annular housing adapted to contain at its base the first aforementioned magnetic means, so that at closure, the first magnetic means is circumscribed to the dispensing head and is superimposed on the second magnetic means.
  • Such a device of the prior art has disadvantages. Indeed, to accommodate the second magnetic means on the container, it is necessary to position around the neck the shoulder of the pump cover which is an unsightly and / or bulky addition to the top of the container. Indeed, if the function of the pump cover is to cover the pump to hide it, the shoulder of the pump cover has the function of housing the second magnetic means around the neck. In addition, for the magnetic closure system to be in its closed position, it is necessary that the cap where the first magnetic means is positioned has a height allowing it to come into contact with the shoulder of the pump cover and also a sufficient thickness to house at its base the first magnetic means. The cap is then bulky and the shape of the cap is strongly limited.
  • An idea underlying the invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art is to provide a device whose design ensures a magnetic closure in the extension of the neck offering a wider choice of cap shape while giving the possibility of reducing the size of the cap so as to make the device easier to produce, less expensive and / or more aesthetic.
  • Another idea underlying the invention is to no longer use a pump cover with shoulder around the neck to house the magnetic means.
  • Another idea underlying the invention is to allow effective closure by limiting the size, for example by limiting the height of the cap.
  • the device effectively closes the container with the cap by placing the magnetic closure system just above the shoulder of the dispensing system. This makes it possible to limit the size of the cap and thus optimize manufacturing.
  • This device makes it possible to dispense with the shoulder of the pump cover having an annular housing of the prior art where was housed the second magnetic means. This device thus makes it possible to lock the cap relative to the container without the need for this shoulder.
  • This device also has the advantage of being able to reduce the size of the cap whether in circumference and therefore in thickness or even in height. Indeed it is no longer necessary for it to be designed to come into contact with the shoulder of the container or a surface of the container. It is therefore possible to save material and limit the hood size.
  • such a device may have one or more of the following characteristics.
  • the second magnetic means is located above the shoulder of the expulsion device.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are placed concentrically around the expulsion device.
  • the orifice of the container defines a container axis passing in its center, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means being attracted relative to each other axially with respect to the axis of the container. in the stable closing position.
  • the cap comprises a peripheral portion defining a side wall of the housing, and an upper portion connected to a first end of the peripheral portion and defining a bottom wall of the housing.
  • the expulsion device comprises a pump and the upper portion comprises an actuating pusher, the actuation pusher being configured to be located in the housing in the stable closed position.
  • the actuating pusher is surrounded by the cap which makes it possible to avoid undesired actuation of the expulsion device in the closed position.
  • the actuating pusher is configured for in the closed position to be completely located in the housing.
  • the first magnetic means is located at a second end of the peripheral portion of the cap opposite the first end, the second end being configured to be located above the second magnetic means in the stable closed position.
  • the cap is made of charged material polarized or not, the loaded material of the cap thus represents the first magnetic means.
  • the cap comprises a peripheral skirt attached to the second end of the peripheral portion, the peripheral skirt being configured to surround the neck in the stable closed position.
  • the peripheral skirt is located in the continuity of the peripheral portion and is formed of the same material as the peripheral portion so as to form a continuity of material, for example plastic, glass, wood, metal etc.
  • the peripheral skirt is directed towards the upper wall of the container.
  • a lower surface of the peripheral skirt may be in contact with the top wall of the container in a stable closed position. In the stable closed position, the peripheral skirt is located so as to surround the neck, the expulsion device and possibly a pump cover.
  • the peripheral skirt allows the cap to cover both the upper part of the expulsion device and the neck of the container so as to protect these elements.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are annular.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are permanently magnetized.
  • the first magnetic means and / or the second magnetic means is a monopolar magnet, a bipolar magnet, a quadrupole magnet, a magnet having more than four pairs of poles, a polarized charged material, a nonpolarized charged material. or a metal element.
  • one of the two magnetic means must have permanent magnetization.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets having the same number of poles.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets whose number of pole pairs is proportional to the number of faces of the cap and / or the number of faces of the container.
  • the magnetic means have six pairs of poles (hexapolar magnet) to have three stable positions of closures.
  • the first magnetic means is assembled to the cap by overmolding.
  • the first magnetic means is fixed to the cap in an efficient and durable manner.
  • overmoulding makes it possible to conceal the first magnetic means inside the cap.
  • the first magnetic means is fixed to the cap by gluing, by mechanical assembly or with the aid of an insert.
  • the first magnetic means is firmly attached to the cap thus preventing its separation.
  • the insert makes it possible to conceal the first magnetic means.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are bipolar, the first magnetic means having at least two opposite magnetic poles S1, N1 on its face turned towards the second magnetic means, the facing face of which has poles.
  • complementary magnetic N2, S2 the stable closure position then being unique, namely S1N2 / N1S2, thus allowing to orient the cap relative to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.
  • the magnetic closure system formed by the first bipolar magnetic means and the second bipolar magnetic means provides a unique positioning in the stable closure position of the cap relative to the container so as for example to align an ornament outside one side of the container with an outside ornament of one side of the cap.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are quadrupole, the first magnetic means having at least four magnetic poles S1, N1, S1 ', N1' on the face of the first magnetic means facing the second magnetic means the face of the second magnetic means opposite has four complementary magnetic poles N2, S2, N2 ', S2', the device then having two stable closing positions, namely a first stable closing position S1 N2 / N1 S2 '/ S1 'N2' / N1'S2 and a second stable closing position S1N2 '/ N1S2 / S1'N2 / N1'S2', thus allowing to orient the cap in two different ways with respect to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.
  • the magnetic closure system formed by the first quadrupole magnetic means and the second quadrupole magnetic means makes it possible to obtain two different and opposite positions in the stable closing position of the cap relative to the container so as to align an external ornament, for example. one side of the container with an outside ornament of one face of the cap or an opposite face of the cap.
  • the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets each comprising 2N pairs of poles, with N a natural number greater than or equal to 1, the device then having N stable closure positions thus allowing orienting the cap in N different ways with respect to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.
  • the device comprises a covering, a hoop or a pump cover surrounding the neck and / or the expulsion device.
  • the covering, the hoop or the pump cover extends from the top wall of the container to at least the upper portion of the expulsion device, preferably to the actuating pusher, so as to cover or conceal the neck of the container and to cover or at least partially cover the second magnetic means.
  • the covering, the hoop or the pump cover can completely cover the second magnetic means so that part of the covering, the hoop or the pump cover is located above the second magnetic means and is configured to in the stable closing position play the role of gap between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means.
  • the second magnetic means is located inside the upper portion of the expulsion device, above the shoulder of the expulsion device.
  • the pump cover conceals the neck of the container and the second magnetic means thus providing protection to these elements and thus preventing their degradation or their separation from the main body.
  • the second magnetic means is a pump cover surrounding the neck and the expulsion device, the pump cover being made of polarized charged material.
  • the peripheral portion of the cap in the stable closing position, is supported on an upper portion of the pump cover.
  • the pump cover is fixed to the main body, for example by screwing, crimping or snapping.
  • the side wall of the housing has a shape for guiding the cap on the upper portion of the expulsion device, for example a cylindrical or other shape.
  • the cap has a cylindrical inner circular surface slidably engaging in the stable closed position, on the upper portion which is circular cylindrical.
  • the cap when the cap is inserted from an open position to a stable closed position, the cap is free to rotate along the axis of the container, thus making it possible to orient the cap relative to the container.
  • the expulsion device is attached to the neck by crimping, screwing or snapping.
  • the Figures 1 and 2 represent a conditioning device according to a first embodiment.
  • the product packaging device comprises a main body including a container 1 and an expulsion device 3 and also comprises a cap 2 and a magnetic closure system 4, 5.
  • the container 1 is composed of walls surrounding an interior space 6 intended to contain the product, and a neck 7 projecting from an upper wall of the container 1.
  • the neck 7 is provided with an orifice 8 allowing the product to be injected or expelled from the interior space 6 of the container 1.
  • the expulsion device 3 comprises an upper portion 9 and a lower portion 10, the lower and upper portions 10 and 9 being separated from each other by a shoulder 11.
  • the shoulder 11 bears on the end of the neck 7 and is fixed to the neck 7 by means of the fixing element 20.
  • the lower portion 10 is located inside the orifice 8 of the neck 7.
  • the lower portion 10 comprises a pump 16 which allows the using a pipe (not shown) to convey the product contained in the container 1 towards the outside of the container 1.
  • the upper portion 9 comprises an actuating pusher 17 for actuating the pump 16 when the pusher actuation 17 is actuated.
  • the cap 2 is intended to be positioned above the container 1 in a stable closed position.
  • the cap 2 comprises a housing 12 for receiving in particular the actuating button 17 of the expulsion device 3.
  • the cap 2 also comprises a peripheral portion 14 defining a side wall of the housing 12, and an upper portion 13 connected to a first end of the peripheral portion 14 and defining a bottom wall of the housing 12.
  • the magnetic closure system is composed of a first magnetic means 4 and a second magnetic means 5.
  • the second magnetic means 5 is carried by the main body and is located around the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3. As shown on the figure 1 , the second magnetic means 5 is annular and is positioned just above the shoulder 11 so as to take up a minimum of space. In addition, the radial dimension in section is approximately equal to the radial dimension in section of the shoulder 11 thus avoiding superfluous space of the second magnetic means 5.
  • the main body comprises a pump cover 18 of radial size slightly greater than the radial dimension of the neck 7 and the shoulder 11.
  • the pump cover 18 is designed to surround the neck 7 and the expulsion device 3 and also cover the second magnetic means 5. Part of the pump cover 18 is then positioned above the second magnetic means 5.
  • the second magnetic means 5 is then contained in the space formed between the pump cover 18 and the expulsion device 3. which allows it to be easily fixed, not visible to the user and not be damaged when using the packaging device.
  • the pump cover 18 is fixed to the neck 7 of the container 1 or to the expulsion device 3, for example by snapping, crimping or screwing. In the stable closing position of the cap 2 on the container 1, the pump cover acts as an air gap between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means as visible on the figure 1 .
  • the second magnetic means 5 is located inside the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3, above the shoulder 11 of the expulsion device 3. A pump cover 18 is then not necessary to cover and conceal the second magnetic means 5.
  • the pump cover 18 and the second magnetic means 5 are one and the same element in charged material. polarized or not which optimizes the manufacture of the device by limiting the number of parts.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is carried by the cap 2.
  • the first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 are positioned by magnetic stress relative to each other in a stable closed position which allows the pusher to be placed.
  • actuator 17 inside the housing 12 of the cap 2 as visible for example on the Figures 1, 3 and 5 .
  • the magnetic stress is then exerted in the direction of the axis of the container, it is called axial magnetic stress.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is held at the cap 2 by means of an insert 19.
  • the insert 19 is fixed inside the cap 2 on the bottom wall of the housing 12 and on the peripheral wall of the housing 12.
  • the insert 19 includes an insert housing.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is positioned inside the insert housing before the insert is fastened to the cap 2. The first magnetic means 4 is thus fixed to the cap 2 in a robust manner and is further protected by the insert 19.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is positioned around the housing 12 of the cap 2 and is located near a second end of the peripheral portion 14 of the cap 2.
  • the first magnetic means 4 has an outer radial dimension in section equal to or substantially equal to the outer radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5.
  • the first magnetic means 4 has an inner radial dimension in section equal to or substantially equal to the internal radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5.
  • the inner radial dimension in section and the outer radial dimension in section correspond to the outer diameter and the inner diameter respectively.
  • the second magnetic means 5 it is also possible for the second magnetic means 5 to have an outer radial dimension in section greater than the outer radial dimension in section of the first magnetic means 4, but in this case for the magnetic attraction to be optimal the internal radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5 must be less than or equal to the internal radial dimension in section of the first magnetic means 4.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is located around the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3 and above the shoulder 11 so as to be placed concentrically at the second magnetic means 5 and just above the second magnetic means 5.
  • the gap between the first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 is formed by a portion of the pump cover 18 and a part of the insert 19.
  • the figure 3 represents a second embodiment of the conditioning device. In the second embodiment, only the design of the cap 2 is different from the first embodiment.
  • the cap 2 comprises a peripheral skirt 15.
  • a first end of the peripheral skirt 15 is fixed to the second end of the peripheral portion 14 so as to form a continuity of the peripheral portion 14.
  • the peripheral skirt 15 surrounds the neck 7 and the pump cover 18.
  • a second end of the peripheral skirt 15 is then located near the upper wall of the container 1 in the stable closed position to ensure the complete protection of the expulsion device 3 and the pump cover 18.
  • the figures 4 and 5 represent a third embodiment of the conditioning device.
  • the third embodiment only the attachment of the first magnetic means 4 to the cap 2 is different from the second embodiment.
  • the cap 2 has no insert 19 for fixing the first magnetic means 4 as was the case in the first and second embodiment.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is overmoulded inside the cap 2 so that the overmolding allows the first magnetic means 4 to be fixed to the cap 2 without the use of an outer element such as the insert 19.
  • the first magnetic means 4 is fixed in the cap at the same place as for the first and second embodiments namely around the housing 12 of the cap 2 and close to a second end of the peripheral portion 14 of the cap 2.
  • the cap 2 and the first magnetic means 4 are a single element of polarized or non-polarized charged material which optimizes the manufacture of the device by limiting the number of parts.
  • the expulsion device 3 is equipped with a fastening element 20 on the lower portion 10 of the expulsion device 3 for crimping the expulsion device 3 on the neck 7 of the container 1.
  • a fastening element 20 on the lower portion 10 of the expulsion device 3 for crimping the expulsion device 3 on the neck 7 of the container 1.
  • the figure 6 represents an expulsion device 3 said snap.
  • the expulsion device 3 is here provided with elastically deformable elements 21 on the lower portion 10 of the expulsion device 3 for snapping the expulsion device 3 on the neck 7 of the container 1.
  • the elastically deformable elements 21 are deformed to be placed around the neck 7.
  • the deformation remaining in the elastic range of the elements 21, the elements 21 exert a continuous force all around the collar to return to position which keeps the expulsion device 3 in position on the neck 7.
  • This method of attachment has the advantage of being easily removable but has the disadvantage of fixing less durable expulsion device 3 .
  • the figure 7 represents an expulsion device 3 said to screw.
  • the expulsion device 3 is here provided with a tapping 22 on the lower portion 10 of the device 3 to allow the expulsion device 3 to be screwed onto a complementary thread of the neck 7.
  • This method of attachment has the advantage of having a good compromise between the durability of the attachment and ease of disassembly but has the disadvantage of being more difficult to manufacture with also a work on the neck 7 of the container 1.
  • the conditioning device when it is equipped with a magnetic closure system comprising at least one bipolar or quadrupole magnet allows the relative positioning of the cap 2 relative to the container 1.
  • the relative positioning of the cap 2 relative to the container 1 is particularly described in the publication EP109587081 A1 .
  • the first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 are bipolar annular magnets of the same size.
  • the number of poles of the magnets on each magnet can be modified without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the magnets can be replaced by polarized charged material for example.
  • the magnets may be neodymium-iron-boron.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de conditionnement pour un produit comportant :- un corps principal incluant un récipient (1) comportant un espace intérieur (6) et un col (7) et présentant un orifice (8), et un dispositif d'expulsion (3) fixé au col (7), ledit dispositif d'expulsion (3) comprenant une portion supérieure (9) et une portion inférieure (10) du dispositif d'expulsion (3), les portions inférieure et supérieure étant séparées l'une de l'autre par un épaulement (11), l'épaulement (11) prenant appui sur l'extrémité du col (7),- un capuchon (2) destiné à venir se positionner au-dessus du récipient (1) dans une position de fermeture stable, le capuchon (2) présentant un logement (12) pour recevoir une extrémité de la portion supérieure (9), et- un système magnétique de fermeture comportant un premier moyen magnétique (4) porté par le capuchon (2) et un deuxième moyen magnétique (5) porté par le corps principal,dans lequel le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) est situé autour de la portion supérieure (9) et au-dessus de l'épaulement (11),et dans lequel dans la position de fermeture stable, le premier moyen magnétique (4) est situé autour de la portion supérieure (9) et au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique (5).The invention relates to a packaging device for a product comprising: - a main body including a container (1) having an interior space (6) and a neck (7) and having an orifice (8), and an expulsion device (3) attached to the neck (7), said expulsion device (3) comprising an upper portion (9) and a lower portion (10) of the expulsion device (3), the upper and lower portions being separated therefrom one of the other by a shoulder (11), the shoulder (11) bearing on the end of the neck (7), - a cap (2) intended to be positioned above the container (1) in a stable closed position, the cap (2) having a housing (12) for receiving an end of the upper portion (9), and- a magnetic closure system having a first magnetic means (4) carried by the cap (2). ) and a second magnetic means (5) carried by the main body, wherein the second magnetic means tick (5) is located around the upper portion (9) and above the shoulder (11), and wherein in the stable closed position, the first magnetic means (4) is located around the upper portion (9) and above the second magnetic means (5).

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

L'invention se rapporte au domaine des fermetures magnétiques pour un dispositif de conditionnement servant à loger un produit fluide, liquide ou pâteux, par exemple un flacon de parfum.The invention relates to the field of magnetic closures for a packaging device for accommodating a fluid, liquid or pasty product, for example a perfume bottle.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnological background

Il est connu de l'art antérieur d'utiliser un dispositif de conditionnement comportant un système magnétique de fermeture. De manière générale, un tel dispositif comporte un récipient destiné à contenir le produit et un capuchon destiné à venir se positionner au-dessus du récipient pour retenir le produit dans le récipient et/ou protéger le produit de l'environnement extérieur et/ou empêcher l'actionnement du mécanisme d'éjection du produit.It is known from the prior art to use a conditioning device comprising a magnetic closure system. In general, such a device comprises a container for containing the product and a cap intended to be positioned above the container to retain the product in the container and / or protect the product from the external environment and / or prevent the actuation of the ejection mechanism of the product.

Le brevet EP1095870 divulgue un dispositif de conditionnement pour un produit comportant un récipient destiné à contenir le produit, le récipient comprenant un col muni d'une tête de distribution, un capuchon destiné à coiffer la tête de distribution et un système magnétique de fermeture comportant un premier moyen magnétique porté par le capuchon et un deuxième moyen magnétique porté par le récipient. Le récipient comporte une pièce, généralement connu comme étant un cache pompe avec épaulement, entourant le col, l'épaulement du cache pompe étant situé au contact du récipient et présentant un logement annulaire apte à contenir le deuxième moyen magnétique. Le capuchon comporte également un logement annulaire apte à contenir à sa base le premier moyen magnétique précité, de façon qu'à la fermeture, le premier moyen magnétique est circonscrit à la tête de distribution et se superpose au deuxième moyen magnétique.The patent EP1095870 discloses a packaging device for a product comprising a container for containing the product, the container comprising a neck provided with a dispensing head, a cap for capping the dispensing head and a magnetic closure system comprising a first magnetic means carried by the cap and a second magnetic means carried by the container. The container comprises a part, generally known as a pump cover with shoulder, surrounding the neck, the shoulder of the pump cover being located in contact with the container and having an annular housing adapted to contain the second magnetic means. The cap also comprises an annular housing adapted to contain at its base the first aforementioned magnetic means, so that at closure, the first magnetic means is circumscribed to the dispensing head and is superimposed on the second magnetic means.

Un tel dispositif de l'art antérieur comporte toutefois des inconvénients. En effet, pour loger le deuxième moyen magnétique sur le récipient, il est nécessaire de positionner autour du col l'épaulement du cache pompe qui représente un ajout inesthétique et/ou encombrant sur le dessus du récipient. En effet, si la fonction du cache pompe est de couvrir la pompe pour la dissimuler, l'épaulement du cache pompe n'a pour fonction que de loger le deuxième moyen magnétique autour du col. De plus, pour que le système magnétique de fermeture soit dans sa position fermée, il est nécessaire que le capuchon où est positionné le premier moyen magnétique, ait une hauteur lui permettant d'aller en contact avec l'épaulement du cache pompe et également une épaisseur suffisante pour loger à sa base le premier moyen magnétique. Le capuchon est alors volumineux et la forme du capuchon est fortement limitée.Such a device of the prior art, however, has disadvantages. Indeed, to accommodate the second magnetic means on the container, it is necessary to position around the neck the shoulder of the pump cover which is an unsightly and / or bulky addition to the top of the container. Indeed, if the function of the pump cover is to cover the pump to hide it, the shoulder of the pump cover has the function of housing the second magnetic means around the neck. In addition, for the magnetic closure system to be in its closed position, it is necessary that the cap where the first magnetic means is positioned has a height allowing it to come into contact with the shoulder of the pump cover and also a sufficient thickness to house at its base the first magnetic means. The cap is then bulky and the shape of the cap is strongly limited.

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Une idée à la base de l'invention pour éliminer les inconvénients de l'art antérieur est de proposer un dispositif dont la conception permet d'assurer une fermeture magnétique dans le prolongement du col offrant un plus vaste choix de forme de capuchon tout en donnant la possibilité de réduire la taille du capuchon de manière à rendre le dispositif plus facile à produire, moins coûteux et/ou plus esthétique.An idea underlying the invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art is to provide a device whose design ensures a magnetic closure in the extension of the neck offering a wider choice of cap shape while giving the possibility of reducing the size of the cap so as to make the device easier to produce, less expensive and / or more aesthetic.

Une autre idée à la base de l'invention est de ne plus utiliser un cache pompe avec épaulement autour du col pour loger le moyen magnétique.Another idea underlying the invention is to no longer use a pump cover with shoulder around the neck to house the magnetic means.

Une autre idée à la base de l'invention est de permettre une fermeture efficace en limitant l'encombrement, par exemple en limitant la hauteur du capuchon.Another idea underlying the invention is to allow effective closure by limiting the size, for example by limiting the height of the cap.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'invention fournit un dispositif de conditionnement pour un produit comportant :

  • un corps principal incluant un récipient comportant un espace intérieur destiné à contenir le produit et un col faisant saillie sur une paroi supérieure du récipient et présentant un orifice, et un dispositif d'expulsion fixé au col, ledit dispositif d'expulsion comprenant une portion supérieure et une portion inférieure du dispositif d'expulsion, les portions inférieure et supérieure étant séparées l'une de l'autre par un épaulement, l'épaulement prenant appui sur l'extrémité du col, la portion inférieure étant située à l'intérieur de l'orifice du col,
  • un capuchon destiné à venir se positionner au-dessus du récipient dans une position de fermeture stable, le capuchon présentant un logement pour recevoir une extrémité de la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion, et
  • un système magnétique de fermeture comportant un premier moyen magnétique porté par le capuchon et un deuxième moyen magnétique porté par le corps principal, de telle manière que le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont positionnés par contrainte magnétique l'un par rapport à l'autre dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon, le capuchon dans la position de fermeture stable étant retenu sur le corps principal par le système magnétique de fermeture,
dans lequel le deuxième moyen magnétique est situé autour de la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion et au-dessus de l'épaulement,
et dans lequel dans la position de fermeture stable, le premier moyen magnétique est situé autour de la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion et au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique.According to one embodiment, the invention provides a packaging device for a product comprising:
  • a main body including a container having an interior space for containing the product and a neck protruding from an upper wall of the container and having an orifice, and an expulsion device affixed to the neck, said expulsion device comprising an upper portion and a lower portion of the expulsion device, the lower and upper portions being separated from one another by a shoulder, the shoulder bearing on the end of the neck, the lower portion being located inside the the neck opening,
  • a cap adapted to be positioned above the container in a stable closed position, the cap having a housing for receiving an end of the upper portion of the expulsion device, and
  • a magnetic closure system comprising a first magnetic means carried by the cap and a second magnetic means carried by the main body, such that the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are positioned by magnetic stress with respect to the other in the position of stable closing of the cap, the cap in the stable closed position being retained on the main body by the magnetic closure system,
wherein the second magnetic means is located around the upper portion of the expulsion device and above the shoulder,
and wherein in the stable closed position, the first magnetic means is located around the upper portion of the expulsion device and above the second magnetic means.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le dispositif permet de fermer efficacement le récipient avec le capuchon en plaçant le système magnétique de fermeture juste au-dessus de l'épaulement du système de distribution. Ceci permet de limiter la taille du capuchon et ainsi optimiser la fabrication.With these features, the device effectively closes the container with the cap by placing the magnetic closure system just above the shoulder of the dispensing system. This makes it possible to limit the size of the cap and thus optimize manufacturing.

Ce dispositif permet de se passer de l'épaulement du cache pompe présentant un logement annulaire de l'art antérieur où était logé le deuxième moyen magnétique. Ce dispositif permet donc de verrouiller le capuchon par rapport au récipient sans avoir besoin de cet épaulement.This device makes it possible to dispense with the shoulder of the pump cover having an annular housing of the prior art where was housed the second magnetic means. This device thus makes it possible to lock the cap relative to the container without the need for this shoulder.

Ce dispositif a également pour avantage de pouvoir réduire la taille du capuchon que ce soit en circonférence et donc en épaisseur ou même en hauteur. En effet il n'est plus nécessaire que celui-ci soit conçu pour aller jusqu'à rentrer en contact avec l'épaulement du récipient ou une surface du récipient. Il est donc possible d'économiser de la matière et de limiter le capuchon en taille.This device also has the advantage of being able to reduce the size of the cap whether in circumference and therefore in thickness or even in height. Indeed it is no longer necessary for it to be designed to come into contact with the shoulder of the container or a surface of the container. It is therefore possible to save material and limit the hood size.

Selon d'autres modes de réalisation avantageux, un tel dispositif peut présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes.According to other advantageous embodiments, such a device may have one or more of the following characteristics.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième moyen magnétique est situé au-dessus de l'épaulement du dispositif d'expulsion.According to one embodiment, the second magnetic means is located above the shoulder of the expulsion device.

Selon un mode de réalisation, dans la position de fermeture stable, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont placés concentriquement autour du dispositif d'expulsion.According to one embodiment, in the stable closing position, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are placed concentrically around the expulsion device.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'orifice du récipient définit un axe de récipient passant en son centre, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique étant attirés l'un par rapport à l'autre axialement par rapport à l'axe du récipient dans la position de fermeture stable.According to one embodiment, the orifice of the container defines a container axis passing in its center, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means being attracted relative to each other axially with respect to the axis of the container. in the stable closing position.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le capuchon comprend une partie périphérique définissant une paroi latérale du logement, et une partie supérieure reliée à une première extrémité de la partie périphérique et définissant une paroi de fond du logement.According to one embodiment, the cap comprises a peripheral portion defining a side wall of the housing, and an upper portion connected to a first end of the peripheral portion and defining a bottom wall of the housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif d'expulsion comprend une pompe et la portion supérieure comprend un poussoir d'actionnement, le poussoir d'actionnement étant configuré pour être situé dans le logement dans la position de fermeture stable.According to one embodiment, the expulsion device comprises a pump and the upper portion comprises an actuating pusher, the actuation pusher being configured to be located in the housing in the stable closed position.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le poussoir d'actionnement est entouré par le capuchon ce qui permet d'éviter un actionnement non désiré du dispositif d'expulsion en position de fermeture.Thanks to these characteristics, the actuating pusher is surrounded by the cap which makes it possible to avoid undesired actuation of the expulsion device in the closed position.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le poussoir d'actionnement est configuré pour dans la position de fermeture stable être situé entièrement dans le logement.According to one embodiment, the actuating pusher is configured for in the closed position to be completely located in the housing.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique est situé à une deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique du capuchon opposée à la première extrémité, la deuxième extrémité étant configurée pour être située au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique dans la position de fermeture stable.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means is located at a second end of the peripheral portion of the cap opposite the first end, the second end being configured to be located above the second magnetic means in the stable closed position.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le capuchon est fabriqué en matière chargée polarisée ou non, la matière chargée du capuchon représente ainsi le premier moyen magnétique.According to one embodiment, the cap is made of charged material polarized or not, the loaded material of the cap thus represents the first magnetic means.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le capuchon comprend une jupe périphérique fixée à la deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique, la jupe périphérique étant configurée pour entourer le col dans la position de fermeture stable.According to one embodiment, the cap comprises a peripheral skirt attached to the second end of the peripheral portion, the peripheral skirt being configured to surround the neck in the stable closed position.

Selon un mode de réalisation, la jupe périphérique est située dans la continuité de la partie périphérique et est formée du même matériau que la partie périphérique de manière à former une continuité de matière, par exemple du plastique, du verre, du bois, du métal, etc. La jupe périphérique est dirigée vers la paroi supérieure du récipient. Une surface inférieure de la jupe périphérique peut être en contact avec la paroi supérieure du récipient dans une position de fermeture stable. Dans la position de fermeture stable, la jupe périphérique est située de manière à entourer le col, le dispositif d'expulsion et éventuellement un cache pompe.According to one embodiment, the peripheral skirt is located in the continuity of the peripheral portion and is formed of the same material as the peripheral portion so as to form a continuity of material, for example plastic, glass, wood, metal etc. The peripheral skirt is directed towards the upper wall of the container. A lower surface of the peripheral skirt may be in contact with the top wall of the container in a stable closed position. In the stable closed position, the peripheral skirt is located so as to surround the neck, the expulsion device and possibly a pump cover.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, la jupe périphérique permet au capuchon de recouvrir à la fois la partie supérieure de dispositif d'expulsion ainsi que le col du récipient de manière à protéger ces éléments.Thanks to these features, the peripheral skirt allows the cap to cover both the upper part of the expulsion device and the neck of the container so as to protect these elements.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont de forme annulaire.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are annular.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont à aimantation permanente.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are permanently magnetized.

Selon des modes de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et/ou le deuxième moyen magnétique est un aimant monopolaire, un aimant bipolaire, un aimant quadripolaire, un aimant ayant plus de quatre paires de pôles, une matière chargée polarisée, une matière chargée non polarisée ou un élément métallique. Toutefois, l'un des deux moyens magnétiques doit présenter une aimantation permanente.According to embodiments, the first magnetic means and / or the second magnetic means is a monopolar magnet, a bipolar magnet, a quadrupole magnet, a magnet having more than four pairs of poles, a polarized charged material, a nonpolarized charged material. or a metal element. However, one of the two magnetic means must have permanent magnetization.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont des aimants ayant le même nombre de pôles.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets having the same number of poles.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont des aimants dont le nombre de paires pôles est proportionnel au nombre de faces du capuchon et/ou au nombre de faces du récipient. Par exemple dans le cas d'un capuchon en forme de triangle, les moyens magnétiques présentent six paires de pôles (aimant hexapolaire) permettant d'avoir trois positions stables de fermetures.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets whose number of pole pairs is proportional to the number of faces of the cap and / or the number of faces of the container. For example, in the case of a triangle-shaped cap, the magnetic means have six pairs of poles (hexapolar magnet) to have three stable positions of closures.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique est assemblé au capuchon par surmoulage.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means is assembled to the cap by overmolding.

Ainsi, le premier moyen magnétique est fixé au capuchon de manière efficace et durable. De plus, le surmoulage permet de dissimuler le premier moyen magnétique à l'intérieur du capuchon.Thus, the first magnetic means is fixed to the cap in an efficient and durable manner. In addition, overmoulding makes it possible to conceal the first magnetic means inside the cap.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique est fixé au capuchon par collage, par assemblage mécanique ou à l'aide d'un insert.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means is fixed to the cap by gluing, by mechanical assembly or with the aid of an insert.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le premier moyen magnétique est solidement attaché au capuchon empêchant ainsi sa désolidarisation. De plus l'insert permet de dissimuler le premier moyen magnétique.Thanks to these characteristics, the first magnetic means is firmly attached to the cap thus preventing its separation. In addition, the insert makes it possible to conceal the first magnetic means.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont bipolaires, le premier moyen magnétique présentant au moins deux pôles magnétiques opposés S1, N1 sur sa face tournée vers le deuxième moyen magnétique, dont la face en regard présente des pôles magnétiques complémentaires N2, S2, la position de fermeture stable étant alors unique, à savoir S1N2/N1S2, permettant ainsi d'orienter le capuchon par rapport au récipient en fonction du placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are bipolar, the first magnetic means having at least two opposite magnetic poles S1, N1 on its face turned towards the second magnetic means, the facing face of which has poles. complementary magnetic N2, S2, the stable closure position then being unique, namely S1N2 / N1S2, thus allowing to orient the cap relative to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le système magnétique de fermeture formé par le premier moyen magnétique bipolaire et le deuxième moyen magnétique bipolaire permette d'obtenir un positionnement unique dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon par rapport au récipient de manière à par exemple aligner un ornement extérieur d'une face du récipient avec un ornement extérieur d'une face du capuchon.With these features, the magnetic closure system formed by the first bipolar magnetic means and the second bipolar magnetic means provides a unique positioning in the stable closure position of the cap relative to the container so as for example to align an ornament outside one side of the container with an outside ornament of one side of the cap.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont quadripolaires, le premier moyen magnétique présentant au moins quatre pôles magnétiques S1, N1, S1', N1' sur la face du premier moyen magnétique tournée vers le deuxième moyen magnétique, la face du deuxième moyen magnétique en regard présente quatre pôles magnétiques complémentaires N2, S2, N2', S2', le dispositif présentant alors deux positions de fermeture stables, à savoir une première position de fermeture stable S1 N2/N1 S2'/S1'N2'/N1'S2 et une deuxième position de fermeture stable S1N2'/N1S2/S1'N2/N1'S2', permettant ainsi d'orienter le capuchon de deux manières différentes par rapport au récipient en fonction du placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are quadrupole, the first magnetic means having at least four magnetic poles S1, N1, S1 ', N1' on the face of the first magnetic means facing the second magnetic means the face of the second magnetic means opposite has four complementary magnetic poles N2, S2, N2 ', S2', the device then having two stable closing positions, namely a first stable closing position S1 N2 / N1 S2 '/ S1 'N2' / N1'S2 and a second stable closing position S1N2 '/ N1S2 / S1'N2 / N1'S2', thus allowing to orient the cap in two different ways with respect to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.

Ainsi, le système magnétique de fermeture formé par le premier moyen magnétique quadripolaire et le deuxième moyen magnétique quadripolaire permette d'obtenir deux positionnement différents et opposés dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon par rapport au récipient de manière à par exemple aligner un ornement extérieur d'une face du récipient avec un ornement extérieur d'une face du capuchon ou d'une face opposée du capuchon.Thus, the magnetic closure system formed by the first quadrupole magnetic means and the second quadrupole magnetic means makes it possible to obtain two different and opposite positions in the stable closing position of the cap relative to the container so as to align an external ornament, for example. one side of the container with an outside ornament of one face of the cap or an opposite face of the cap.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique sont des aimants comprenant chacun 2N paires de pôles, avec N un nombre entier naturel supérieur ou égal à 1, le dispositif présentant alors N positions de fermeture stables permettant ainsi d'orienter le capuchon de N manières différentes par rapport au récipient en fonction du placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques.According to one embodiment, the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means are magnets each comprising 2N pairs of poles, with N a natural number greater than or equal to 1, the device then having N stable closure positions thus allowing orienting the cap in N different ways with respect to the container according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif comprend un habillage, une frette ou un cache pompe entourant le col et/ou le dispositif d'expulsion.According to one embodiment, the device comprises a covering, a hoop or a pump cover surrounding the neck and / or the expulsion device.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'habillage, la frette ou le cache-pompe s'étend de la paroi supérieure du récipient jusqu'au moins la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion, de préférence jusqu'au poussoir d'actionnement, de manière à recouvrir ou dissimuler le col du récipient et à recouvrir ou dissimuler au moins partiellement le deuxième moyen magnétique. L'habillage, la frette ou le cache pompe peut recouvrir entièrement le deuxième moyen magnétique de manière à ce qu'une partie de l'habillage, de la frette ou du cache pompe soit située au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique et est configurée pour dans la position de fermeture stable jouer le rôle d'entrefer entre le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique.According to one embodiment, the covering, the hoop or the pump cover extends from the top wall of the container to at least the upper portion of the expulsion device, preferably to the actuating pusher, so as to cover or conceal the neck of the container and to cover or at least partially cover the second magnetic means. The covering, the hoop or the pump cover can completely cover the second magnetic means so that part of the covering, the hoop or the pump cover is located above the second magnetic means and is configured to in the stable closing position play the role of gap between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième moyen magnétique est situé à l'intérieur de la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion, au-dessus de l'épaulement du dispositif d'expulsion.According to one embodiment, the second magnetic means is located inside the upper portion of the expulsion device, above the shoulder of the expulsion device.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, le cache pompe permet de dissimuler le col du récipient et le deuxième moyen magnétique apportant ainsi une protection à ces éléments et évitant ainsi leur dégradation ou leur désolidarisation du corps principal.Thanks to these features, the pump cover conceals the neck of the container and the second magnetic means thus providing protection to these elements and thus preventing their degradation or their separation from the main body.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième moyen magnétique est un cache pompe entourant le col et le dispositif d'expulsion, le cache pompe étant fabriqué en matière chargé polarisé.According to one embodiment, the second magnetic means is a pump cover surrounding the neck and the expulsion device, the pump cover being made of polarized charged material.

Selon un mode de réalisation, dans la position de fermeture stable, la partie périphérique du capuchon prend appui sur une partie supérieure du cache pompe.According to one embodiment, in the stable closing position, the peripheral portion of the cap is supported on an upper portion of the pump cover.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le cache pompe est fixé au corps principal, par exemple par vissage, sertissage ou par encliquetage.According to one embodiment, the pump cover is fixed to the main body, for example by screwing, crimping or snapping.

De préférence, la paroi latérale du logement présente une forme permettant d'assurer un guidage du capuchon sur la portion supérieure du dispositif d'expulsion, par exemple une forme cylindrique ou autre. Selon un mode de réalisation, le capuchon présente une surface interne cylindrique circulaire venant s'emboiter à glissement, dans la position de fermeture stable, sur la portion supérieure qui est de forme cylindrique circulaire.Preferably, the side wall of the housing has a shape for guiding the cap on the upper portion of the expulsion device, for example a cylindrical or other shape. According to one embodiment, the cap has a cylindrical inner circular surface slidably engaging in the stable closed position, on the upper portion which is circular cylindrical.

Ainsi, lors de l'insertion du capuchon d'une position d'ouverture à une position de fermeture stable le capuchon est libre en rotation selon l'axe du récipient permettant ainsi de pouvoir orienter le capuchon par rapport au récipient.Thus, when the cap is inserted from an open position to a stable closed position, the cap is free to rotate along the axis of the container, thus making it possible to orient the cap relative to the container.

Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif d'expulsion est fixé au col par sertissage, vissage ou encliquetage.According to one embodiment, the expulsion device is attached to the neck by crimping, screwing or snapping.

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L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, détails, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description suivante de plusieurs modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, donnés uniquement à titre illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 est une vue partielle en coupe axiale d'un dispositif de conditionnement selon l'invention dans un premier mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 2 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un dispositif de conditionnement selon l'invention dans le premier mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 3 est une vue partielle en coupe axiale d'un dispositif de conditionnement selon l'invention dans un deuxième mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle éclatée d'un dispositif de conditionnement selon l'invention dans un troisième mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 5 est une vue partielle en coupe axiale d'un dispositif de conditionnement selon l'invention dans le troisième mode de réalisation.
  • La figure 6 est une vue en coupe axiale d'un dispositif d'expulsion, selon l'invention dans un mode de réalisation, à encliqueter.
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The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, characteristics and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the course of the following description of several particular embodiments of the invention, given solely for illustrative and non-limiting purposes. with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • The figure 1 is a partial view in axial section of a packaging device according to the invention in a first embodiment.
  • The figure 2 is a partial perspective view of a packaging device according to the invention in the first embodiment.
  • The figure 3 is a partial view in axial section of a packaging device according to the invention in a second embodiment.
  • The figure 4 is a partial exploded view of a packaging device according to the invention in a third embodiment.
  • The figure 5 is a partial view in axial section of a packaging device according to the invention in the third embodiment.
  • The figure 6 is an axial sectional view of an expulsion device, according to the invention in one embodiment, to snap.
  • The figure 7 is an axial sectional view of an expulsion device, according to the invention in one embodiment, to be screwed.

Description détaillée de modes de réalisationDetailed description of embodiments

Par convention, les termes « supérieur », « inférieur », « dessus », et « dessous » sont utilisés pour définir une position relative d'un élément ou d'une partie d'un élément par rapport à un autre dans une direction dirigée du récipient vers le capuchon.By convention, the terms "superior", "inferior", "above", and "below" are used to define a relative position of one element or part of one element over another in a directed direction from the container to the cap.

Les figures 1 et 2 représentent un dispositif de conditionnement selon un premier mode de réalisation.The Figures 1 and 2 represent a conditioning device according to a first embodiment.

Le dispositif de conditionnement pour un produit comprend un corps principal incluant un récipient 1 et un dispositif d'expulsion 3 et comprend également un capuchon 2 et un système magnétique de fermeture 4, 5.The product packaging device comprises a main body including a container 1 and an expulsion device 3 and also comprises a cap 2 and a magnetic closure system 4, 5.

Le récipient 1 est composé de parois entourant un espace intérieur 6 destiné à contenir le produit, et un col 7 faisant saillie sur une paroi supérieure du récipient 1. Le col 7 est muni d'un orifice 8 permettant au produit d'être injecté ou expulsé de l'espace intérieur 6 du récipient 1.The container 1 is composed of walls surrounding an interior space 6 intended to contain the product, and a neck 7 projecting from an upper wall of the container 1. The neck 7 is provided with an orifice 8 allowing the product to be injected or expelled from the interior space 6 of the container 1.

Le dispositif d'expulsion 3 comprend une portion supérieure 9 et une portion inférieure 10, les portions inférieure 10 et supérieure 9 étant séparées l'une de l'autre par un épaulement 11. L'épaulement 11 prend appui sur l'extrémité du col 7 et est fixé au col 7 à l'aide de l'élément de fixation 20. La portion inférieure 10 est située à l'intérieur de l'orifice 8 du col 7.La portion inférieure 10 comprend une pompe 16 qui permet d'acheminer à l'aide d'un tuyau (non représenté) le produit contenu dans le récipient 1 vers l'extérieur du récipient 1. La portion supérieure 9 comprend un poussoir d'actionnement 17 permettant d'actionner la pompe 16 lorsque le poussoir d'actionnement 17 est actionné.The expulsion device 3 comprises an upper portion 9 and a lower portion 10, the lower and upper portions 10 and 9 being separated from each other by a shoulder 11. The shoulder 11 bears on the end of the neck 7 and is fixed to the neck 7 by means of the fixing element 20. The lower portion 10 is located inside the orifice 8 of the neck 7.The lower portion 10 comprises a pump 16 which allows the using a pipe (not shown) to convey the product contained in the container 1 towards the outside of the container 1. The upper portion 9 comprises an actuating pusher 17 for actuating the pump 16 when the pusher actuation 17 is actuated.

Le capuchon 2 est destiné à venir se positionner au-dessus du récipient 1 dans une position de fermeture stable. Le capuchon 2 comprend un logement 12 permettant de recevoir notamment le bouton d'actionnement 17 du dispositif d'expulsion 3. Le capuchon 2 comprend également une partie périphérique 14 définissant une paroi latérale du logement 12, et une partie supérieure 13 reliée à une première extrémité de la partie périphérique 14 et définissant une paroi de fond du logement 12.The cap 2 is intended to be positioned above the container 1 in a stable closed position. The cap 2 comprises a housing 12 for receiving in particular the actuating button 17 of the expulsion device 3. The cap 2 also comprises a peripheral portion 14 defining a side wall of the housing 12, and an upper portion 13 connected to a first end of the peripheral portion 14 and defining a bottom wall of the housing 12.

Le système magnétique de fermeture est composé d'un premier moyen magnétique 4 et d'un deuxième moyen magnétique 5.The magnetic closure system is composed of a first magnetic means 4 and a second magnetic means 5.

Le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 est porté par le corps principal et est situé autour de la portion supérieure 9 du dispositif d'expulsion 3. Comme présenté sur la figure 1, le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 est de forme annulaire et est positionné juste au-dessus de l'épaulement 11 de manière à prendre un minimum de place. De plus, la dimension radiale en section est approximativement égale à la dimension radiale en section de l'épaulement 11 évitant ainsi tout encombrement superflu du deuxième moyen magnétique 5.The second magnetic means 5 is carried by the main body and is located around the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3. As shown on the figure 1 , the second magnetic means 5 is annular and is positioned just above the shoulder 11 so as to take up a minimum of space. In addition, the radial dimension in section is approximately equal to the radial dimension in section of the shoulder 11 thus avoiding superfluous space of the second magnetic means 5.

Le corps principal comprend un cache pompe 18 de dimension radiale légèrement supérieure à la dimension radiale du col 7 et de l'épaulement 11. Le cache pompe 18 est conçu pour venir entour le col 7 et le dispositif d'expulsion 3 et également recouvrir le deuxième moyen magnétique 5. Une partie du cache pompe 18 vient alors se positionner au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique 5. Le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 est alors contenu dans l'espace formé entre le cache pompe 18 et le dispositif d'expulsion 3 ce qui lui permet d'être fixé facilement, de ne pas être visible par l'utilisateur et de ne pas être endommagé lors de l'utilisation du dispositif de conditionnement. Le cache pompe 18 est fixé au col 7 du récipient 1 ou au dispositif d'expulsion 3, par exemple par encliquetage, sertissage ou vissage. Dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon 2 sur le récipient 1, le cache pompe joue le rôle d'entrefer entre le premier moyen magnétique et le deuxième moyen magnétique comme visible sur la figure 1.The main body comprises a pump cover 18 of radial size slightly greater than the radial dimension of the neck 7 and the shoulder 11. The pump cover 18 is designed to surround the neck 7 and the expulsion device 3 and also cover the second magnetic means 5. Part of the pump cover 18 is then positioned above the second magnetic means 5. The second magnetic means 5 is then contained in the space formed between the pump cover 18 and the expulsion device 3. which allows it to be easily fixed, not visible to the user and not be damaged when using the packaging device. The pump cover 18 is fixed to the neck 7 of the container 1 or to the expulsion device 3, for example by snapping, crimping or screwing. In the stable closing position of the cap 2 on the container 1, the pump cover acts as an air gap between the first magnetic means and the second magnetic means as visible on the figure 1 .

Dans un autre mode de réalisation, le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 est situé à l'intérieur de la portion supérieure 9 du dispositif d'expulsion 3, au-dessus de l'épaulement 11 du dispositif d'expulsion 3. Un cache pompe 18 n'est alors pas nécessaire pour recouvrir et dissimuler le deuxième moyen magnétique 5.In another embodiment, the second magnetic means 5 is located inside the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3, above the shoulder 11 of the expulsion device 3. A pump cover 18 is then not necessary to cover and conceal the second magnetic means 5.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, le cache pompe 18 et le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 sont un seul et même élément en matière chargée polarisée ou non ce qui permet d'optimiser la fabrication du dispositif en limitant le nombre de pièces.In another embodiment, not shown, the pump cover 18 and the second magnetic means 5 are one and the same element in charged material. polarized or not which optimizes the manufacture of the device by limiting the number of parts.

Le premier moyen magnétique 4 est porté par le capuchon 2. Le premier moyen magnétique 4 et le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 sont positionnés par contrainte magnétique l'un par rapport à l'autre dans une position de fermeture stable ce qui permet de placer le poussoir d'actionnement 17 à l'intérieur du logement 12 du capuchon 2, comme visible par exemple sur les figures 1, 3 et 5. La contrainte magnétique est alors exercée dans la direction de l'axe du récipient, on parle alors de contrainte magnétique axiale.The first magnetic means 4 is carried by the cap 2. The first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 are positioned by magnetic stress relative to each other in a stable closed position which allows the pusher to be placed. actuator 17 inside the housing 12 of the cap 2, as visible for example on the Figures 1, 3 and 5 . The magnetic stress is then exerted in the direction of the axis of the container, it is called axial magnetic stress.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation illustré par la figure 1 ou dans le deuxième mode de réalisation illustré par la figure 3, le premier moyen magnétique 4 est maintenu au capuchon 2 à l'aide d'un insert 19. L'insert 19 vient se fixer à l'intérieur du capuchon 2 sur la paroi de fond du logement 12 et sur la paroi périphérique du logement 12. L'insert 19 comprend un logement d'insert. Le premier moyen magnétique 4 est positionné à l'intérieur du logement d'insert avant que l'insert ne soit fixé au capuchon 2. Le premier moyen magnétique 4 est ainsi fixé au capuchon 2 de manière robuste et est de plus protéger par l'insert 19.In the first embodiment illustrated by the figure 1 or in the second embodiment illustrated by the figure 3 , the first magnetic means 4 is held at the cap 2 by means of an insert 19. The insert 19 is fixed inside the cap 2 on the bottom wall of the housing 12 and on the peripheral wall of the housing 12. The insert 19 includes an insert housing. The first magnetic means 4 is positioned inside the insert housing before the insert is fastened to the cap 2. The first magnetic means 4 is thus fixed to the cap 2 in a robust manner and is further protected by the insert 19.

Le premier moyen magnétique 4 est positionné autour du logement 12 du capuchon 2 et est situé proche d'une deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique 14 du capuchon 2. Le premier moyen magnétique 4 a une dimension radiale extérieure en section égale ou sensiblement égale à la dimension radiale extérieure en section du deuxième moyen magnétique 5. De plus, le premier moyen magnétique 4 a une dimension radiale intérieure en section égale ou sensiblement égale à la dimension radiale intérieure en section du deuxième moyen magnétique 5. Dans le cas d'un premier moyen magnétique 4 et d'un deuxième moyen magnétique 5 de forme annulaire, la dimension radiale intérieure en section et la dimension radiale extérieure en section correspondent au diamètre extérieur et au diamètre intérieur respectivement.The first magnetic means 4 is positioned around the housing 12 of the cap 2 and is located near a second end of the peripheral portion 14 of the cap 2. The first magnetic means 4 has an outer radial dimension in section equal to or substantially equal to the outer radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5. In addition, the first magnetic means 4 has an inner radial dimension in section equal to or substantially equal to the internal radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5. In the case of a first magnetic means 4 and a second magnetic means 5 of annular shape, the inner radial dimension in section and the outer radial dimension in section correspond to the outer diameter and the inner diameter respectively.

Il est également possible que le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 ait une dimension radiale extérieure en section supérieure à la dimension radiale extérieure en section du premier moyen magnétique 4 mais dans ce cas pour que l'attraction magnétique soit optimale la dimension radiale intérieure en section du deuxième moyen magnétique 5 doit être inférieure ou égale à la dimension radiale intérieure en section du premier moyen magnétique 4.It is also possible for the second magnetic means 5 to have an outer radial dimension in section greater than the outer radial dimension in section of the first magnetic means 4, but in this case for the magnetic attraction to be optimal the internal radial dimension in section of the second magnetic means 5 must be less than or equal to the internal radial dimension in section of the first magnetic means 4.

Dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon 2 sur le corps principal, le premier moyen magnétique 4 est situé autour de la portion supérieure 9 du dispositif d'expulsion 3 et au-dessus de l'épaulement 11 de manière à être placé concentriquement au deuxième moyen magnétique 5 et juste au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique 5.In the stable closing position of the cap 2 on the main body, the first magnetic means 4 is located around the upper portion 9 of the expulsion device 3 and above the shoulder 11 so as to be placed concentrically at the second magnetic means 5 and just above the second magnetic means 5.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation visible sur la figure 1 et dans le deuxième mode de réalisation visible sur la figure 2, l'entrefer entre le premier moyen magnétique 4 et le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 est réalisé par une partie du cache pompe 18 et une partie de l'insert 19.In the first embodiment visible on the figure 1 and in the second embodiment visible on the figure 2 , the gap between the first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 is formed by a portion of the pump cover 18 and a part of the insert 19.

La figure 3 représente un deuxième mode de réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement. Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation, seule la conception du capuchon 2 est différente par rapport au premier mode de réalisation.The figure 3 represents a second embodiment of the conditioning device. In the second embodiment, only the design of the cap 2 is different from the first embodiment.

En effet, dans le deuxième mode de réalisation le capuchon 2 comprend une jupe périphérique 15. Une première extrémité de la jupe périphérique 15 est fixé à la deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique 14 de manière à former une continuité de la partie périphérique 14. Dans la position de fermeture stable, la jupe périphérique 15 entoure le col 7 et le cache pompe 18. Une deuxième extrémité de la jupe périphérique 15 est alors située à proximité de la paroi supérieure du récipient 1 dans la position de fermeture stable permettant d'assurer la protection complète du dispositif d'expulsion 3 et du cache pompe 18.Indeed, in the second embodiment the cap 2 comprises a peripheral skirt 15. A first end of the peripheral skirt 15 is fixed to the second end of the peripheral portion 14 so as to form a continuity of the peripheral portion 14. In the stable closing position, the peripheral skirt 15 surrounds the neck 7 and the pump cover 18. A second end of the peripheral skirt 15 is then located near the upper wall of the container 1 in the stable closed position to ensure the complete protection of the expulsion device 3 and the pump cover 18.

Les figures 4 et 5 représentent un troisième mode de réalisation du dispositif de conditionnement. Dans le troisième mode de réalisation, seule la fixation du premier moyen magnétique 4 au capuchon 2 est différente par rapport au deuxième mode de réalisation.The figures 4 and 5 represent a third embodiment of the conditioning device. In the third embodiment, only the attachment of the first magnetic means 4 to the cap 2 is different from the second embodiment.

Dans le troisième mode de réalisation, le capuchon 2 ne possède pas d'insert 19 pour assurer la fixation du premier moyen magnétique 4 comme cela était le cas dans le premier et deuxième mode de réalisation. En effet, le premier moyen magnétique 4 est ici surmoulé à l'intérieur du capuchon 2 de manière à ce que le surmoulage permette au premier moyen magnétique 4 d'être fixé au capuchon 2 sans l'utilisation d'un élément extérieur comme l'insert 19. Le premier moyen magnétique 4 est fixé dans le capuchon au même endroit que pour les premier et deuxième modes de réalisation à savoir autour du logement 12 du capuchon 2 et proche d'une deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique 14 du capuchon 2.In the third embodiment, the cap 2 has no insert 19 for fixing the first magnetic means 4 as was the case in the first and second embodiment. Indeed, the first magnetic means 4 is overmoulded inside the cap 2 so that the overmolding allows the first magnetic means 4 to be fixed to the cap 2 without the use of an outer element such as the insert 19. The first magnetic means 4 is fixed in the cap at the same place as for the first and second embodiments namely around the housing 12 of the cap 2 and close to a second end of the peripheral portion 14 of the cap 2.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, le capuchon 2 et le premier moyen magnétique 4 sont un seul et même élément en matière chargée polarisée ou non ce qui permet d'optimiser la fabrication du dispositif en limitant le nombre de pièces.In another embodiment not shown, the cap 2 and the first magnetic means 4 are a single element of polarized or non-polarized charged material which optimizes the manufacture of the device by limiting the number of parts.

Dans les figures 1 à 5, le dispositif d'expulsion 3 est équipé d'un élément de fixation 20 sur la portion inférieure 10 du dispositif d'expulsion 3 permettant de sertir le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur le col 7 du récipient 1. Lorsque le dispositif d'expulsion 3 est mis en position sur le récipient 1 à savoir avec la portion inférieure 10 à l'intérieur de l'orifice 8 du col 7 et l'épaulement 11 en appui sur l'extrémité du col 7, l'élément de fixation 20 est déformé plastiquement de manière à enserré le col 7 ce qui a pour conséquence de bloquer le dispositif d'expulsion en position. Le dispositif d'expulsion 3 est alors appelé un dispositif d'expulsion 3 à sertir. Ce mode de fixation par sertissage a pour avantage de fixer de manière durable le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur le récipient 1 mais a pour désavantage de ne pas être démontable. Cependant, il existe d'autres modes fixations.In the Figures 1 to 5 , the expulsion device 3 is equipped with a fastening element 20 on the lower portion 10 of the expulsion device 3 for crimping the expulsion device 3 on the neck 7 of the container 1. When the expulsion device 3 is placed in position on the container 1, namely with the lower portion 10 inside the orifice 8 of the neck 7 and the shoulder 11 resting on the end of the neck 7, the fastening element 20 is plastically deformed so as to grip the neck 7 which has the effect of blocking the expulsion device in position. The expulsion device 3 is then called an expulsion device 3 to be crimped. This method of securing by crimping has the advantage of permanently fixing the expulsion device 3 on the container 1 but has the disadvantage of not being removable. However, there are other modes bindings.

La figure 6 représente un dispositif d'expulsion 3 dit à encliqueter. Le dispositif d'expulsion 3 est ici muni d'éléments déformables élastiquement 21 sur la portion inférieure 10 du dispositif d'expulsion 3 permettant d'encliqueter le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur le col 7 du récipient 1. Pour pouvoir mettre en position le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur le récipient 1, il est nécessaire que les éléments déformables élastiquement 21 soient déformés pour se placer autour du col 7. La déformation restant dans le domaine élastique des éléments 21, les éléments 21 exercent un effort en continu tout autour du col pour revenir en position ce qui permet de maintenir le dispositif d'expulsion 3 en position sur le col 7. Ce mode de fixation a pour avantage d'être facilement démontable mais a pour désavantage de fixer moins durablement le dispositif d'expulsion 3.The figure 6 represents an expulsion device 3 said snap. The expulsion device 3 is here provided with elastically deformable elements 21 on the lower portion 10 of the expulsion device 3 for snapping the expulsion device 3 on the neck 7 of the container 1. In order to position the expulsion device 3 on the container 1, it is necessary that the elastically deformable elements 21 are deformed to be placed around the neck 7. The deformation remaining in the elastic range of the elements 21, the elements 21 exert a continuous force all around the collar to return to position which keeps the expulsion device 3 in position on the neck 7. This method of attachment has the advantage of being easily removable but has the disadvantage of fixing less durable expulsion device 3 .

La figure 7 représente un dispositif d'expulsion 3 dit à visser. Le dispositif d'expulsion 3 est ici muni d'un taraudage 22 sur la portion inférieure 10 du dispositif d'expulsion 3 permettant de visser le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur un pas de vis complémentaire du col 7. Pour pouvoir mettre en position le dispositif d'expulsion 3 sur le récipient 1, il est nécessaire de placer le taraudage 22 au niveau du pas de vis du col 7 puis de visser jusqu'à ce que l'épaulement 11 du dispositif d'expulsion 3 arrive en appui sur l'extrémité du col 7. Ce mode de fixation a pour avantage d'avoir un bon compromis entre la durabilité de la fixation et la facilité de démontage mais a pour désavantage d'être plus difficile à fabriquer avec également un travail sur le col 7 du récipient 1.The figure 7 represents an expulsion device 3 said to screw. The expulsion device 3 is here provided with a tapping 22 on the lower portion 10 of the device 3 to allow the expulsion device 3 to be screwed onto a complementary thread of the neck 7. In order to be able to put the expulsion device 3 in position on the container 1, it is necessary to place the tapping 22 at the level of the no screw neck 7 and then screw until the shoulder 11 of the expulsion device 3 is supported on the end of the neck 7. This method of attachment has the advantage of having a good compromise between the durability of the attachment and ease of disassembly but has the disadvantage of being more difficult to manufacture with also a work on the neck 7 of the container 1.

Le dispositif de conditionnement lorsqu'il est équipé d'un système magnétique de fermeture comportant au moins un aimant bipolaire ou quadripolaire permet le positionnement relatif du capuchon 2 par rapport au récipient 1. Le positionnement relatif du capuchon 2 par rapport au récipient 1 est notamment décrit dans la publication EP109587081 A1 . En effet par exemple, il est possible de positionner une face du capuchon ou un élément ornemental du capuchon 2 par rapport à une face du corps principal ou un élément ornemental du corps principal en choisissant judicieusement le placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques dans le capuchon 2 et le corps principal.The conditioning device when it is equipped with a magnetic closure system comprising at least one bipolar or quadrupole magnet allows the relative positioning of the cap 2 relative to the container 1. The relative positioning of the cap 2 relative to the container 1 is particularly described in the publication EP109587081 A1 . For example, it is possible to position a face of the cap or an ornamental element of the cap 2 relative to a face of the main body or an ornamental element of the main body by judiciously choosing the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means in the cap 2 and the main body.

A titre d'exemple, le premier moyen magnétique 4 et le deuxième moyen magnétique 5 sont des aimants annulaires bipolaires de même dimension.By way of example, the first magnetic means 4 and the second magnetic means 5 are bipolar annular magnets of the same size.

Bien entendu, le nombre de pôles des aimants sur chaque aimant peut être modifié sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. De plus les aimants peuvent être remplacés par de la matière chargée polarisée par exemple.Of course, the number of poles of the magnets on each magnet can be modified without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, the magnets can be replaced by polarized charged material for example.

A titre d'exemple, les aimants peuvent être en néodyme-fer-bore.By way of example, the magnets may be neodymium-iron-boron.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en liaison avec plusieurs modes de réalisation particuliers, il est bien évident qu'elle n'y est nullement limitée et qu'elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons si celles-ci entrent dans le cadre de l'invention.Although the invention has been described in connection with several particular embodiments, it is obvious that it is not limited thereto and that it comprises all the technical equivalents of the means described and their combinations if they are within the scope of the invention.

L'usage du verbe « comporter », « comprendre » ou « inclure » et de ses formes conjuguées n'exclut pas la présence d'autres éléments ou d'autres étapes que ceux énoncés dans une revendication.The use of the verb "to include", "to understand" or "to include" and its conjugated forms does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps other than those set out in a claim.

Dans les revendications, tout signe de référence entre parenthèses ne saurait être interprété comme une limitation de la revendication.In the claims, any reference sign in parentheses can not be interpreted as a limitation of the claim.

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Dispositif de conditionnement pour un produit comportant : - un corps principal incluant un récipient (1) comportant un espace intérieur (6) destiné à contenir le produit et un col (7) faisant saillie sur une paroi supérieure du récipient (1) et présentant un orifice (8), et un dispositif d'expulsion (3) fixé au col (7), ledit dispositif d'expulsion (3) comprenant une portion supérieure (9) et une portion inférieure (10) du dispositif d'expulsion (3), les portions inférieure et supérieure étant séparées l'une de l'autre par un épaulement (11), l'épaulement (11) prenant appui sur l'extrémité du col (7), la portion inférieure (10) étant située à l'intérieur de l'orifice (8) du col (7), - un capuchon (2) destiné à venir se positionner au-dessus du récipient (1) dans une position de fermeture stable, le capuchon (2) présentant un logement (12) pour recevoir une extrémité de la portion supérieure (9) du dispositif d'expulsion (3), et - un système magnétique de fermeture comportant un premier moyen magnétique (4) porté par le capuchon (2) et un deuxième moyen magnétique (5) porté par le corps principal, de telle manière que le premier moyen magnétique (4) et le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) sont positionnés par contrainte magnétique l'un par rapport à l'autre dans la position de fermeture stable du capuchon (2), le capuchon (2) dans la position de fermeture stable étant retenu sur le corps principal par le système magnétique de fermeture, dans lequel le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) est situé autour de la portion supérieure (9) du dispositif d'expulsion (3),
et dans lequel dans la position de fermeture stable, le premier moyen magnétique (4) est situé autour de la portion supérieure (9) du dispositif d'expulsion (3) et au-dessus de l'épaulement (11).Packaging device for a product comprising: a main body including a container (1) having an interior space (6) for containing the product and a neck (7) projecting from an upper wall of the container (1) and having an orifice (8), and a device expulsion device (3) attached to the neck (7), said expulsion device (3) comprising an upper portion (9) and a lower portion (10) of the expulsion device (3), the upper and lower portions being separated from each other by a shoulder (11), the shoulder (11) bearing on the end of the neck (7), the lower portion (10) being located inside the orifice ( 8) of the neck (7), - a cap (2) intended to be positioned above the container (1) in a stable closed position, the cap (2) having a housing (12) for receiving an end of the upper portion (9) of the device expulsion (3), and a magnetic closure system comprising a first magnetic means (4) carried by the cap (2) and a second magnetic means (5) carried by the main body, so that the first magnetic means (4) and the second means magnet (5) are positioned by magnetic stress relative to one another in the stable closing position of the cap (2), the cap (2) in the stable closing position being retained on the main body by the system magnetic closure, in which the second magnetic means (5) is located around the upper portion (9) of the expulsion device (3),
and wherein in the stable closing position, the first magnetic means (4) is located around the upper portion (9) of the expulsion device (3) and above the shoulder (11). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le capuchon (2) comprend une partie périphérique (14) définissant une paroi latérale du logement (12), et une partie supérieure (13) reliée à une première extrémité de la partie périphérique (14) et définissant une paroi de fond du logement (12).Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cap (2) comprises a peripheral portion (14) defining a side wall of the housing (12), and an upper portion (13) connected to a first end of the peripheral portion (14) and defining a bottom wall of the housing (12). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, dans lequel le dispositif d'expulsion (3) comprend une pompe (16) et la portion supérieure (9) comprend un poussoir d'actionnement (17), le poussoir d'actionnement (17) étant configuré pour être situé dans le logement (12) dans la position de fermeture stable.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the expulsion device (3) comprises a pump (16) and the upper portion (9) comprises an actuating pusher (17), the actuating pusher (17) being configured to be located in the housing (12) in the stable closed position. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, dans lequel le premier moyen magnétique (4) est situé à une deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique (14) du capuchon (2) opposée à la première extrémité, la deuxième extrémité étant configurée pour être située au-dessus du deuxième moyen magnétique (5) dans la position de fermeture stable.Device according to claim 3, wherein the first magnetic means (4) is located at a second end of the peripheral portion (14) of the cap (2) opposite the first end, the second end being configured to be located above second magnetic means (5) in the stable closing position. Dispositif selon la revendication 3 ou la revendication 4, dans lequel le capuchon (2) comprend une jupe périphérique (15) fixée à la deuxième extrémité de la partie périphérique (14), la jupe périphérique (15) étant configurée pour entourer le col (7) dans la position de fermeture stable.Device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the cap (2) comprises a peripheral skirt (15) fixed to the second end of the peripheral portion (14), the peripheral skirt (15) being configured to surround the neck ( 7) in the stable closed position. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier moyen magnétique (4) est un aimant monopolaire, un aimant bipolaire, un aimant quadripolaire, un aimant ayant plus de quatre paires de pôles, une matière chargée polarisée, une matière chargée non polarisée ou un élément métallique.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first magnetic means (4) is a monopolar magnet, a bipolar magnet, a quadrupole magnet, a magnet having more than four pairs of poles, a polarized charged material, a charged material unpolarized or a metal element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) est un aimant monopolaire, un aimant bipolaire, un aimant quadripolaire, un aimant ayant plus de quatre paires de pôles, une matière chargée polarisée, une matière chargée non polarisée ou un élément métallique.Device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second magnetic means (5) is a monopolar magnet, a bipolar magnet, a quadrupole magnet, a magnet having more than four pairs of poles, a polarized charged material, a charged material unpolarized or a metal element. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier moyen magnétique (4) est assemblé au capuchon (2) par surmoulage, collage ou assemblage mécanique.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first magnetic means (4) is assembled to the cap (2) by overmolding, gluing or mechanical assembly. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le premier moyen magnétique (4) et le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) sont bipolaires, le premier moyen magnétique (4) présentant au moins deux pôles magnétiques opposés S1, N1 sur sa face tournée vers le deuxième moyen magnétique (5), dont la face en regard présente des pôles magnétiques complémentaires N2, S2, la position de fermeture stable étant alors unique et permettant ainsi d'orienter le capuchon (2) par rapport au récipient (1) en fonction du placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first magnetic means (4) and the second magnetic means (5) are bipolar, the first magnetic means (4) having at least two opposite magnetic poles S1, N1 on its face turned towards the second magnetic means (5), the facing face of which has complementary magnetic poles N2, S2, the stable closing position then being unique and thus making it possible to orient the cap (2) with respect to the container (1) according to the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel le premier moyen magnétique (4) et le deuxième moyen magnétique (5) sont quadripolaires, le premier moyen magnétique (4) présentant au moins quatre pôles magnétiques S1, N1, S1', N1' sur la face du premier moyen magnétique (4) tournée vers le deuxième moyen magnétique (5), la face du deuxième moyen magnétique (5) en regard présente quatre pôles magnétiques complémentaires N2, S2, N2', S2', le dispositif présentant alors deux positions de fermeture stables permettant ainsi d'orienter le capuchon (2) de deux manières différentes par rapport au récipient (1) en fonction du placement des pôles des premier et deuxième moyens magnétiques.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first magnetic means (4) and the second magnetic means (5) are quadrupole, the first magnetic means (4) having at least four magnetic poles S1, N1, S1 ', N1' on the face of the first magnetic means (4) facing the second magnetic means (5), the face of the second magnetic means (5) opposite has four complementary magnetic poles N2, S2, N2 ', S2', the device then having two stable closing positions thus making it possible to orient the cap (2) in two different ways with respect to the container (1) as a function of the placement of the poles of the first and second magnetic means. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif comprend un cache pompe (18) entourant le col (7) et le dispositif d'expulsion (3), le cache-pompe s'étendant de la paroi supérieure du récipient (1) jusqu'au moins la portion supérieure (9) du dispositif d'expulsion (3) de manière à recouvrir au moins partiellement le deuxième moyen magnétique (5).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device comprises a pump cover (18) surrounding the neck (7) and the expulsion device (3), the pump cover extending from the upper wall of the container. (1) at least the upper portion (9) of the expulsion device (3) so as to at least partially cover the second magnetic means (5). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le capuchon (2) présente une surface interne cylindrique circulaire venant s'emboiter à glissement, dans la position de fermeture stable, sur la portion supérieure (9) qui est de forme cylindrique circulaire.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cap (2) has a circular cylindrical internal surface slidably engaging in the stable closed position, on the upper portion (9) which is circular cylindrical in shape . Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif d'expulsion (3) est fixé au col (7) par sertissage, vissage ou encliquetage.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the expulsion device (3) is fixed to the neck (7) by crimping, screwing or snapping.
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