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WO2001089949A1
WO2001089949A1 PCT/EP2001/005857 EP0105857W WO0189949A1 WO 2001089949 A1 WO2001089949 A1 WO 2001089949A1 EP 0105857 W EP0105857 W EP 0105857W WO 0189949 A1 WO0189949 A1 WO 0189949A1
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Armand Wagner
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L & M Services B.V.
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Priority to AU74061/01A priority patent/AU7406101A/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
    • B65D47/0857—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures made separately from the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage
    • B65D47/0861—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures made separately from the base element provided with the spout or discharge passage and elastically biased towards both the open and the closed positions

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  • the present invention relates to a closure device for a container of liquid product.
  • These devices conventionally comprise, on the one hand, a lower element provided with an internal product dispensing neck and an external lateral skirt for fixing on the neck of the container and, on the other hand, an attached upper element provided with means for closing said neck and intended to be connected to said lower element via a joint equipped with a connecting member.
  • these devices do not make it possible to obtain an external outcrop of the connecting member with the wall of the skirt so that the two-piece configuration remains apparent, which is detrimental to the aesthetic appearance.
  • the connecting members used in these devices are anchored on the upper part of the lower element and therefore do not adapt satisfactorily to the joints of the type comprising several deformable arms in bi-stable position.
  • the object of the present invention is to solve these technical problems by seeking a connecting member compatible both with the functional constraints of the joint and the aesthetic requirements of the entire device.
  • a closure device characterized in that said connecting member consists of a tongue carrying on its front face a stopper capable of engaging and being lock in a lumen formed between the respective walls of the external side skirt and the internal neck.
  • said articulation consists of a hinge comprising a central arm and two lateral arms at least partially elastically deformable.
  • the central arm is connected to the middle part of said tongue while the lateral arms are connected to its upper part.
  • said lumen is delimited upwards by a projecting edge of the wall of the skirt intended to cooperate with the catch of the connecting member.
  • said projecting edge is offset radially inwards relative to the wall of the skirt.
  • said projecting edge has a bevelled edge facilitating the engagement of the stop notch of the connecting member.
  • said lumen is delimited laterally and downwards by a slot formed on the wall of the skirt and the dimensions of which correspond substantially to those of the tongue, so that said tongue extends in the position of assembly, in the flush extension of the outer wall of the skirt.
  • the respective walls of the external skirt and the internal neck are connected by a shoulder situated above the level of the lumen.
  • said tongue comprises on its dorsal face above the middle part, a constriction intended to receive at least part of the joint in the closed position.
  • said tongue consists of a portion of cylindrical wall.
  • the closure device of the invention is very ergonomic and consists of two independent parts which, once assembled by integration of the connecting member, give the device an appearance identical to that of the devices produced in one piece.
  • the advantage of the two-piece embodiment lies mainly in the simplicity of the tools intended for manufacturing and in particular of the molds.
  • FIG. 1A represents a perspective view of an embodiment of the upper element of the device of the invention
  • FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the lower element of the device of the invention
  • FIG. 2A shows a detail view in section along IIA of the embodiment of the upper element of Figure 1A
  • - Figure 2B shows a sectional view along IIB of the embodiment of the lower element of Figure 1B;
  • FIG. 3 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the preceding figures after assembly of the upper and lower elements and in the closed position;
  • FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the device of Figure 3 in the open position.
  • the closure device of the invention comprises an upper element 1 (FIG. 1A) and a lower element 2 (FIG. 1B) intended to be assembled with one another.
  • the lower element 2 is provided with an internal neck 20 for dispensing the liquid product and with an external side skirt 21 for fixing, here by snap-fastening, to the neck of a container (not shown).
  • the lower element 2 is also provided with a ring 27 intended to allow pulling out of a protective veil 23.
  • the neck 20 is here produced on only part of the periphery of the lower element 2.
  • the front part of the skirt 21 is provided with a groove 26 to facilitate gripping of the upper element 1 which is in turn provided with a tab 15 projecting above the groove 26, in the closed position of the device.
  • the lower element is also provided with a tamper-evident band (not shown) at least partially peripheral and attached to the upper part of the skirt 21 by bridges which can be broken when trimming the band.
  • a tamper-evident band (not shown) at least partially peripheral and attached to the upper part of the skirt 21 by bridges which can be broken when trimming the band.
  • the tamper-evident band has the function of trapping the lower edge of the upper element 1, thus temporarily securing the upper 1 and lower 2 elements to guarantee the integrity of the container.
  • the upper element 1 is provided with means for closing the neck 20 and is intended to be connected to the lower element 2 via a hinge 11 equipped with a connecting member 12 made in one piece with said element, by example by injection molding.
  • the sealing means consist of a capsule 10 with a bottom 10a and a substantially cylindrical side wall 10b whose dimensions are adapted to that of the neck 20 to allow a tight fitting.
  • the capsule 10 is bordered coaxially with a crown 13, the external lateral face of which is provided with grooves 13a which facilitate gripping.
  • the capsule 10 is locked in the closed position by means of a rod 14 intended to be housed in an internal peripheral groove 24 of corresponding profile formed on the neck 20.
  • the connecting member 12 consists of a tongue 12a carrying on its front face a catch 12b capable of engaging and locking in a slot 22 formed between the respective walls of the skirt 21 and the neck 20
  • the tongue 12a here consists of a portion of cylindrical wall because the general shape of the device corresponds to a cylinder of revolution.
  • the articulation 11 consists of a hinge comprising a central arm 11a and two lateral arms 11b, 11.
  • the arms 11a, 11b, 11e are at least partially elastically deformable and are capable of taking two stable extreme positions corresponding respectively to the open and closed positions of the device.
  • the central arm 11a is connected to the middle part of the tongue 12a by a first elastically deformable zone while the side arms 11b, lie are connected to the upper part of said tongue.
  • the deployment of the arms 11a, 11b, 11e takes place from a fallback position corresponding to the closing of the device as shown in FIG. 3 to a position of extension corresponding to the opening of the device by disengagement of the upper element 1 and release of the neck 10 as shown in FIG. 4.
  • the central arm 11a has two rigid rectilinear sections joined by a flexible elbow 110.
  • the distal section of the central arm is connected directly to the capsule 10 by a second elastically deformable zone and its length corresponds to the distance separating the crown 13 from the side wall 10b of the capsule 10.
  • the central arm 11a is perfectly integrated into the upper element 1 without creating any discontinuity.
  • the tongue 12a comprises, on its dorsal face, above the central part of connection to the central arm, a constriction 120 intended to receive, in the closed position, the proximal section of said arm 11a flush and therefore without creating discontinuity.
  • the lateral arms 11b, lie are identical and symmetrical.
  • the distal section of the lateral arms is against the side wall of the crown 13, while the proximal section is against the dorsal face of the tongue 12a.
  • the light 22 receiving the connecting member 12 is bounded upward by a projecting edge 21b formed on the wall of the skirt 21 and intended to cooperate with the stop notch 12b of the connecting member.
  • the projecting edge 21b is offset radially inwards relative to the wall of the skirt 21 and has a bevelled edge to facilitate the introduction of the notch 12b.
  • the light 22 is delimited laterally and downward by a slot 21a formed on the wall of the skirt 21 and whose dimensions correspond substantially to those of the tongue 12a.
  • the tongue 12a extends in the position of assembly of the upper 1 and lower 2 elements, in the flush extension of the external wall of the skirt 21.
  • the respective walls of the external skirt 21 and the internal neck 20 are connected by a shoulder 25 disposed above the level of the lumen 22 and extending peripherally.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a device for closing a liquid product container, comprising a lower element (2) provided with an inner product dispensing neck (20) and an outer lateral skirt (21) for securement on the container neck and a directly mounted upper element (1) provided with means for closing said neck (20) and designed to be linked with said lower element (2) via an articulation (11) equipped with a linking member (12). The invention is characterised in that said linking member (12) consists of a tab (12a) bearing on its front surface a notch (12b) adapted to be engaged and locked in a slot (22) provided between the two respective walls of the outer lateral skirt (21) and the inner neck (20).

Description

DISPOSITIF D'OBTURATION POUR RÉCIPIENT DE PRODUIT LIQUIDE BLINDING DEVICE FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER
La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'obturation pour récipient de produit liquide. Ces dispositifs comprennent de manière traditionnelle, d'une part, un élément inférieur pourvu d'un goulot interne de distribution du produit et d'une jupe latérale externe de fixation sur le col du récipient et, d'autre part, un élément supérieur rapporté pourvu de moyens d'obturation dudit goulot et destiné à être raccordé audit élément inférieur via une articulation équipée d'un organe de liaison.The present invention relates to a closure device for a container of liquid product. These devices conventionally comprise, on the one hand, a lower element provided with an internal product dispensing neck and an external lateral skirt for fixing on the neck of the container and, on the other hand, an attached upper element provided with means for closing said neck and intended to be connected to said lower element via a joint equipped with a connecting member.
Cependant, ces dispositifs ne permettent pas d'obtenir un affleurement extérieur de l'organe de liaison avec la paroi de la jupe de sorte que la configuration en deux pièces reste apparente, ce qui est préjudiciable à l'aspect esthétique. En outre, les organes de liaison utilisés dans ces dispositifs viennent s'ancrer sur la partie supérieure de l'élément inférieur et ne s'adaptent donc pas de façon satisfaisante aux articulations du type comportant plusieurs bras déformables à position bi-stable.However, these devices do not make it possible to obtain an external outcrop of the connecting member with the wall of the skirt so that the two-piece configuration remains apparent, which is detrimental to the aesthetic appearance. In addition, the connecting members used in these devices are anchored on the upper part of the lower element and therefore do not adapt satisfactorily to the joints of the type comprising several deformable arms in bi-stable position.
La présente invention a pour but de résoudre ces problèmes techniques en recherchant un organe de liaison compatible à la fois avec les contraintes fonctionnelles de l'articulation et les exigences esthétiques de l'ensemble du dispositif.The object of the present invention is to solve these technical problems by seeking a connecting member compatible both with the functional constraints of the joint and the aesthetic requirements of the entire device.
Ce but est atteint selon l'invention au moyen d'un dispositif d'obturation, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de liaison est constitué d'une languette portant sur sa face frontale un cran d'arrêt susceptible de s'engager et de se verrouiller dans une lumière ménagée entre les parois respectives de la jupe latérale externe et du goulot interne.This object is achieved according to the invention by means of a closure device, characterized in that said connecting member consists of a tongue carrying on its front face a stopper capable of engaging and being lock in a lumen formed between the respective walls of the external side skirt and the internal neck.
Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, ladite articulation est constituée d'une charnière comprenant un bras central et deux bras latéraux au moins partiellement élastiquement déformables.According to a particular embodiment, said articulation consists of a hinge comprising a central arm and two lateral arms at least partially elastically deformable.
De préférence, le bras central est raccordé à la partie médiane de ladite languette tandis que les bras latéraux sont raccordés à sa partie supérieure.Preferably, the central arm is connected to the middle part of said tongue while the lateral arms are connected to its upper part.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse, ladite lumière est délimitée vers le haut par un bord saillant de la paroi de la jupe destiné à coopérer avec le cran d'arrêt de l'organe de liaison. De préférence, ledit bord saillant est décalé radialement vers l'intérieur par rapport à la paroi de la jupe.According to an advantageous characteristic, said lumen is delimited upwards by a projecting edge of the wall of the skirt intended to cooperate with the catch of the connecting member. Preferably, said projecting edge is offset radially inwards relative to the wall of the skirt.
Selon une variante, ledit bord saillant présente un chant biseauté facilitant l'engagement du cran d'arrêt de l'organe de liaison. Selon une autre caractéristique, ladite lumière est délimitée latéralement et vers le bas par un créneau ménagé sur la paroi de la jupe et dont les dimensions correspondent sensiblement à celles de la languette, de telle sorte que ladite languette s'étende, en position d'assemblage, dans le prolongement affleurant de la paroi externe de la jupe.According to a variant, said projecting edge has a bevelled edge facilitating the engagement of the stop notch of the connecting member. According to another characteristic, said lumen is delimited laterally and downwards by a slot formed on the wall of the skirt and the dimensions of which correspond substantially to those of the tongue, so that said tongue extends in the position of assembly, in the flush extension of the outer wall of the skirt.
Selon encore une autre caractéristique, les parois respectives de la jupe externe et du goulot interne sont raccordées par un épaulement situé au dessus du niveau de la lumière.According to yet another characteristic, the respective walls of the external skirt and the internal neck are connected by a shoulder situated above the level of the lumen.
Selon une autre variante, ladite languette comporte sur sa face dorsale au-dessus de la partie médiane, un retreint destiné à recevoir au moins une partie de l'articulation en position de fermeture.According to another variant, said tongue comprises on its dorsal face above the middle part, a constriction intended to receive at least part of the joint in the closed position.
Selon une variante particulière, ladite languette est constituée d'une portion de paroi cylindrique.According to a particular variant, said tongue consists of a portion of cylindrical wall.
Le dispositif d'obturation de l'invention est très ergonomique et est constitué de deux pièces indépendantes qui, une fois assemblées par intégration de l'organe de liaison, confèrent au dispositif un aspect identique à celui des dispositifs réalisés en une seule pièce.The closure device of the invention is very ergonomic and consists of two independent parts which, once assembled by integration of the connecting member, give the device an appearance identical to that of the devices produced in one piece.
L'avantage du mode de réalisation en deux pièces réside principalement dans la simplicité de l'outillage destiné à la fabrication et en particulier des moules.The advantage of the two-piece embodiment lies mainly in the simplicity of the tools intended for manufacturing and in particular of the molds.
Il en résulte une économie substantielle du prix de revient du dispositif pour une finition toujours aussi soignée.This results in a substantial saving in the cost price of the device for a finish that is always as neat.
L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui va suivre accompagnée des dessins sur lesquels : - la figure 1A représente une vue en perspective d'un mode de réalisation de l'élément supérieur du dispositif de l'invention ;The invention will be better understood on reading the description which follows, accompanied by the drawings in which: FIG. 1A represents a perspective view of an embodiment of the upper element of the device of the invention;
- la figure 1B représente une vue en perspective d'un mode de réalisation de l'élément inférieur du dispositif de l'invention ;- Figure 1B shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the lower element of the device of the invention;
- la figure 2A représente une vue de détail en coupe selon IIA du mode de réalisation de l'élément supérieur de la figure 1A ; - la figure 2B représente une vue en coupe selon IIB du mode de réalisation de l'élément inférieur de la figure 1B ;- Figure 2A shows a detail view in section along IIA of the embodiment of the upper element of Figure 1A; - Figure 2B shows a sectional view along IIB of the embodiment of the lower element of Figure 1B;
- la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe du mode de réalisation des figures précédentes après assemblage des éléments supérieur et inférieur et en position de fermeture ;- Figure 3 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the preceding figures after assembly of the upper and lower elements and in the closed position;
- la figure 4 représente une vue en coupe du mode de réalisation du dispositif de la figure 3 en position d'ouverture.- Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the device of Figure 3 in the open position.
Le dispositif d'obturation de l'invention comprend un élément supérieur 1 (figure 1A) et un élément inférieur 2 (figure 1B) destinés à être assemblés l'un avec l'autre.The closure device of the invention comprises an upper element 1 (FIG. 1A) and a lower element 2 (FIG. 1B) intended to be assembled with one another.
L'élément inférieur 2 est pourvu d'un goulot interne 20 de distribution du produit liquide et d'une jupe latérale externe 21 pour la fixation, ici par encliquetage, sur le col d'un récipient (non représenté).The lower element 2 is provided with an internal neck 20 for dispensing the liquid product and with an external side skirt 21 for fixing, here by snap-fastening, to the neck of a container (not shown).
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, l'élément inférieur 2 est, en outre, muni d'un anneau 27 destiné à permettre par traction l'arrachage d'un voile protecteur 23.In the embodiment shown, the lower element 2 is also provided with a ring 27 intended to allow pulling out of a protective veil 23.
Le goulot 20 est ici réalisé sur une partie seulement du pourtour de l'élément inférieur 2.The neck 20 is here produced on only part of the periphery of the lower element 2.
La partie frontale de la jupe 21 est pourvue d'une gorge 26 pour faciliter la prise de l'élément supérieur 1 qui est quant à lui muni d'un onglet 15 faisant saillie au-dessus de la gorge 26, en position de fermeture du dispositif.The front part of the skirt 21 is provided with a groove 26 to facilitate gripping of the upper element 1 which is in turn provided with a tab 15 projecting above the groove 26, in the closed position of the device.
Le cas échéant, l'élément inférieur est aussi muni d'une bande d'inviolabilité (non représentée) au moins partiellement périphérique et rattachée à la partie supérieure de la jupe 21 par des pontets susceptibles d'être rompus au détourage de la bande.Where appropriate, the lower element is also provided with a tamper-evident band (not shown) at least partially peripheral and attached to the upper part of the skirt 21 by bridges which can be broken when trimming the band.
La bande d'inviolabilité a pour fonction d'emprisonner le bord inférieur de l'élément supérieur 1 en solidarisant ainsi de façon provisoire les éléments supérieur 1 et inférieur 2 pour garantir l'intégrité du récipient.The tamper-evident band has the function of trapping the lower edge of the upper element 1, thus temporarily securing the upper 1 and lower 2 elements to guarantee the integrity of the container.
L'élément supérieur 1 est pourvu de moyens d'obturation du goulot 20 et est destiné à être raccordé à l'élément inférieur 2 via une articulation 11 équipée d'un organe de liaison 12 réalisés d'une seule pièce avec ledit élément, par exemple par moulage à injection. Les moyens d'obturation sont constitués d'une capsule 10 avec un fond 10a et une paroi latérale sensiblement cylindrique 10b dont les dimensions sont adaptées à celle du goulot 20 pour permettre un emboîtement étanche.The upper element 1 is provided with means for closing the neck 20 and is intended to be connected to the lower element 2 via a hinge 11 equipped with a connecting member 12 made in one piece with said element, by example by injection molding. The sealing means consist of a capsule 10 with a bottom 10a and a substantially cylindrical side wall 10b whose dimensions are adapted to that of the neck 20 to allow a tight fitting.
La capsule 10 est bordée coaxialement d'une couronne 13 dont la face latérale externe est pourvue de cannelures 13a facilitant la préhension.The capsule 10 is bordered coaxially with a crown 13, the external lateral face of which is provided with grooves 13a which facilitate gripping.
La capsule 10 est verrouillée en position d'obturation au moyen d'un jonc 14 destiné à venir se loger dans une rainure interne périphérique 24 de profil correspondant ménagée sur le goulot 20.The capsule 10 is locked in the closed position by means of a rod 14 intended to be housed in an internal peripheral groove 24 of corresponding profile formed on the neck 20.
L'organe de liaison 12 est constitué d'une languette 12a portant sur sa face frontale un cran d'arrêt 12b susceptible de s'engager et de se verrouiller dans une lumière 22 ménagée entre les parois respectives de la jupe 21 et du goulot 20. La languette 12a est constituée ici d'une portion de paroi cylindrique du fait que la forme générale du dispositif correspond à un cylindre de révolution. L'articulation 11 est constituée d'une charnière comprenant un bras central lia et deux bras latéraux 11b, lie.The connecting member 12 consists of a tongue 12a carrying on its front face a catch 12b capable of engaging and locking in a slot 22 formed between the respective walls of the skirt 21 and the neck 20 The tongue 12a here consists of a portion of cylindrical wall because the general shape of the device corresponds to a cylinder of revolution. The articulation 11 consists of a hinge comprising a central arm 11a and two lateral arms 11b, 11.
Les bras lia, 11b, lie sont au moins partiellement élastiquement déformables et sont susceptibles de prendre deux positions extrêmes stables correspondant respectivement aux positions d'ouverture et de fermeture du dispositif.The arms 11a, 11b, 11e are at least partially elastically deformable and are capable of taking two stable extreme positions corresponding respectively to the open and closed positions of the device.
Le bras central lia est raccordé à la partie médiane de la languette 12a par une première zone élastiquement déformable tandis que les bras latéraux 11b, lie sont raccordés à la partie supérieure de ladite languette. Le déploiement des bras lia, 11b, lie s'effectue depuis une position de repli correspondant à la fermeture du dispositif telle qu'elle est représentée sur la figure 3 jusqu'à une position d'extension correspondant à l'ouverture du dispositif par dégagement de l'élément supérieur 1 et libération du goulot 10 telle qu'elle est représentée sur la figure 4.The central arm 11a is connected to the middle part of the tongue 12a by a first elastically deformable zone while the side arms 11b, lie are connected to the upper part of said tongue. The deployment of the arms 11a, 11b, 11e takes place from a fallback position corresponding to the closing of the device as shown in FIG. 3 to a position of extension corresponding to the opening of the device by disengagement of the upper element 1 and release of the neck 10 as shown in FIG. 4.
Le bras central lia comporte deux tronçons rectilignes rigides réunis par un coude flexible 110.The central arm 11a has two rigid rectilinear sections joined by a flexible elbow 110.
Le tronçon distal du bras central se raccorde directement à la capsule 10 par une seconde zone élastiquement déformable et sa longueur correspond à la distance séparant la couronne 13 de la paroi latérale 10b de la capsule 10. Ainsi, dans sa position repliée de fermeture, le bras central lia est-il parfaitement intégré dans l'élément supérieur 1 sans créer de discontinuité. Pour parfaire l'aspect esthétique, la languette 12a comporte, sur sa face dorsale, au-dessus de la partie médiane de raccordement au bras central, un retreint 120 destiné à recevoir, en position de fermeture, le tronçon proximal dudit bras lia de façon affleurante et donc sans créer de discontinuité.The distal section of the central arm is connected directly to the capsule 10 by a second elastically deformable zone and its length corresponds to the distance separating the crown 13 from the side wall 10b of the capsule 10. Thus, in its folded closed position, the central arm 11a is perfectly integrated into the upper element 1 without creating any discontinuity. To perfect the aesthetic appearance, the tongue 12a comprises, on its dorsal face, above the central part of connection to the central arm, a constriction 120 intended to receive, in the closed position, the proximal section of said arm 11a flush and therefore without creating discontinuity.
Les bras latéraux 11b, lie sont identiques et symétriques.The lateral arms 11b, lie are identical and symmetrical.
Ils sont formés de deux tronçons de même longueur et de section sensiblement triangulaire qui sont joints par leur sommet en définissant une zone intermédiaire 111 de faible épaisseur qui possède une capacité de déformation élastique.They are formed by two sections of the same length and of substantially triangular section which are joined by their apex by defining an intermediate zone 111 of small thickness which has an elastic deformation capacity.
Le tronçon distal des bras latéraux est adossé à la paroi latérale de la couronne 13, tandis que le tronçon proximal est adossé à la face dorsale de la languette 12a.The distal section of the lateral arms is against the side wall of the crown 13, while the proximal section is against the dorsal face of the tongue 12a.
La lumière 22 recevant l'organe de liaison 12 est délimitée vers le haut par un bord saillant 21b ménagé sur la paroi de la jupe 21 et destiné à coopérer avec le cran d'arrêt 12b de l'organe de liaison.The light 22 receiving the connecting member 12 is bounded upward by a projecting edge 21b formed on the wall of the skirt 21 and intended to cooperate with the stop notch 12b of the connecting member.
Le bord saillant 21b est décalé radialement vers l'intérieur par rapport à la paroi de la jupe 21 et présente un chant biseauté pour faciliter l'introduction du cran 12b.The projecting edge 21b is offset radially inwards relative to the wall of the skirt 21 and has a bevelled edge to facilitate the introduction of the notch 12b.
La lumière 22 est délimitée latéralement et vers le bas par un créneau 21a ménagé sur la paroi de la jupe 21 et dont les dimensions correspondent sensiblement à celles de la languette 12a. De cette façon, la languette 12a s'étend en position d'assemblage des éléments supérieur 1 et inférieur 2, dans le prolongement affleurant de la paroi externe de la jupe 21.The light 22 is delimited laterally and downward by a slot 21a formed on the wall of the skirt 21 and whose dimensions correspond substantially to those of the tongue 12a. In this way, the tongue 12a extends in the position of assembly of the upper 1 and lower 2 elements, in the flush extension of the external wall of the skirt 21.
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les parois respectives de la jupe externe 21 et du goulot interne 20 sont raccordées par un épaulement 25 disposé au-dessus du niveau de la lumière 22 et s'étendant de façon périphérique. In the embodiment shown, the respective walls of the external skirt 21 and the internal neck 20 are connected by a shoulder 25 disposed above the level of the lumen 22 and extending peripherally.

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1. Dispositif d'obturation pour récipient de produit liquide du type comprenant, d'une part, un élément inférieur (2) pourvu d'un goulot interne (20) de distribution du produit et d'une jupe latérale externe (21) de fixation sur le col du récipient et, d'autre part, un élément supérieur rapporté (1) pourvu de moyens d'obturation dudit goulot (20) et destiné à être raccordé audit élément inférieur (2) via une articulation (11) équipée d'un organe de liaison (12), caractérisé en ce que ledit organe de liaison (12) est constitué d'une languette (12a) portant sur sa face frontale un cran d'arrêt (12b) susceptible de s'engager et de se verrouiller dans une lumière (22) ménagée entre les parois respectives de la jupe latérale externe (21) et du goulot interne (20). 1. Sealing device for a container of liquid product of the type comprising, on the one hand, a lower element (2) provided with an internal neck (20) for dispensing the product and with an external lateral skirt (21) of attachment to the neck of the container and, on the other hand, an upper attached element (1) provided with means for closing said neck (20) and intended to be connected to said lower element (2) via a joint (11) equipped with '' a connecting member (12), characterized in that said connecting member (12) consists of a tongue (12a) carrying on its front face a catch (12b) capable of engaging and of being lock in a slot (22) formed between the respective walls of the external side skirt (21) and the internal neck (20).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite articulation (11) est constituée d'une charnière comprenant un bras central (lia) et deux bras latéraux (11b, lie) au moins partiellement élastiquement déformables.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said articulation (11) consists of a hinge comprising a central arm (11a) and two lateral arms (11b, lie) at least partially elastically deformable.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le bras central (lia) est raccordé à la partie médiane de ladite languette (12a), tandis que les bras latéraux (11b, lie) sont raccordés à sa partie supérieure.3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the central arm (11a) is connected to the middle part of said tongue (12a), while the lateral arms (11b, lie) are connected to its upper part.
4. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite lumière (22) est délimitée vers le haut par un bord saillant (21b) de la paroi de la jupe (21) destiné à coopérer avec le cran d'arrêt (12b) de l'organe de liaison (12).4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said lumen (22) is delimited upwards by a projecting edge (21b) of the wall of the skirt (21) intended to cooperate with the catch (12b) of the connecting member (12).
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit bord saillant (21b) est décalé radialement vers l'intérieur par rapport à la paroi de la jupe (21). 5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said projecting edge (21b) is offset radially inwardly relative to the wall of the skirt (21).
6. Dispositif selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit bord saillant (21b) présente un chant biseauté facilitant l'engagement du cran d'arrêt (12b) de l'organe de liaison (12).6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that said projecting edge (21b) has a bevelled edge facilitating the engagement of the catch (12b) of the connecting member (12).
7. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite lumière (22) est délimitée latéralement et vers le bas par un créneau (21a) ménagé sur la paroi de la jupe (21) et dont les dimensions correspondent sensiblement à celles de la languette (12a), de telle sorte que ladite languette s'étende, en position d'assemblage, dans le prolongement affleurant de la paroi externe de la jupe (21).7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said lumen (22) is delimited laterally and downwards by a notch (21a) formed on the wall of the skirt (21) and whose dimensions correspond substantially to those of the tongue (12a), so that said tongue extends, in the assembly position, in the flush extension of the external wall of the skirt (21).
8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les parois respectives de la jupe externe (21) et du goulot interne (20) sont raccordées par un épaulement (25) situé au-dessus du niveau de la lumière (22).8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective walls of the external skirt (21) and the internal neck (20) are connected by a shoulder (25) situated above the level of the light ( 22).
9. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite languette (12a) comporte sur sa face dorsale au-dessus de la partie médiane, un retreint (120) destiné à recevoir au moins une partie de l'articulation (11) en position de fermeture.9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said tongue (12a) comprises on its dorsal face above the middle part, a constriction (120) intended to receive at least part of the joint ( 11) in the closed position.
10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite languette (12a) est constituée d'une portion de paroi cylindrique.10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said tongue (12a) consists of a portion of cylindrical wall.
11. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens d'obturation du goulot (20) comprennent une capsule (10) pourvue, d'une part, d'une paroi latérale (10b) destinée à s'emboîter de manière étanche dans ledit goulot et portant un jonc (14) destiné à se loger dans une rainure interne périphérique (24) ménagée sur ledit goulot et bordée d'autre part, d'une couronne coaxiale (13).11. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means for closing the neck (20) comprise a capsule (10) provided, on the one hand, with a side wall (10b) intended for s 'fitting tightly into said neck and carrying a rod (14) intended to be housed in a peripheral internal groove (24) formed on said neck and bordered on the other hand, by a coaxial crown (13).
12. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément inférieur (2) est muni d'un anneau (27) permettant, par traction, l'arrachage d'un voile protecteur (23) 12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said lower element (2) is provided with a ring (27) allowing, by traction, the tearing off of a protective veil (23)
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