Distribution assembly intended for contemporaneous distribution of two products
US7854350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/68
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A distribution assembly includes at least two containers or receptacles, each containing a product, and being fitted with a valve having an actuator rod. A distribution device is mounted on top of the containers and includes a distribution nozzle fitted with at least one distribution orifice. The distribution device further includes a movable actuator element to provoke the simultaneous distribution of two products in a mixed or separate state. Further, an intermediate body is separate from the actuator element and includes two skirts. The intermediate body is able to engage respectively on the two actuator rods of the containers, and at least one inner channel allows the flow of products towards the distribution nozzle. The actuator element and the intermediate body are arranged to co-operate on operation of the actuator element so as to allow the passage of products from the recipients to the distribution nozzle via the inner channel. The actuator rods can be actuated by tilting in the disclosed example, and the actuator element is designed to tilt the intermediate body so as to cause the actuator rods to tilt.
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