EP0945366A1 - Valve actuator with blocking device for a spray can - Google Patents

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EP0945366A1
EP0945366A1 EP99102757A EP99102757A EP0945366A1 EP 0945366 A1 EP0945366 A1 EP 0945366A1 EP 99102757 A EP99102757 A EP 99102757A EP 99102757 A EP99102757 A EP 99102757A EP 0945366 A1 EP0945366 A1 EP 0945366A1
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Jürg Vogelsang
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers for dispensing liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant
    • B65D83/44—Valves specially adapted for the discharge of contents; Regulating devices
    • B65D83/48—Lift valves, e.g. operated by push action
    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a spray can with a valve disk, in which a spray valve is arranged, as well as with a the spray valve related spray head which is for actuation of the spray valve axially - on a valve longitudinal axis related - is flexible.
  • Such spray cans are for paints and varnishes as well as for cosmetic areas well known.
  • protective hoods or covers to provide the spray cans with fuses that are simple Prevent opening of the protective hood or cover.
  • the spray heads of such spray cans even with protective hoods to be provided and this with the valve plate of the respective To connect spray can, so that a use of the Spray can and thus an actuation of the spray head only after removal of this protective hood is made possible.
  • the object of the invention is a spray can of the type mentioned kind of creating a reliable one with simple means Securing the spray can against unauthorized use guaranteed.
  • the spray head Support arrangement is assigned, the positive or non-positive is connected to the valve plate, the support arrangement axially supports the spray head such that movement of the Spray head is blocked for actuating the valve, and wherein the positive or non-positive connection of the support arrangement is designed so as to be releasable in such a way that the Support arrangement can be removed from the valve plate.
  • the Support arrangement can consist of several support sections or be designed as a one-piece component.
  • the support arrangement is ring-shaped.
  • the support arrangement is in one piece connected to the spray head.
  • the support arrangement can as a one-piece support ring or as several Support sections formed unit can be designed.
  • the support assembly is first removed from the spray head.
  • the support arrangement with at least one tool engagement surface for loosening provided from the valve plate.
  • This will remove the Support arrangement, in particular in the form of a one-piece support ring, relieved from the valve plate.
  • the support ring to corresponding undercuts of the valve plate adapted that a positive embedding of Support ring is achieved in the valve plate.
  • the support arrangement as a support ring embedded concentrically in the valve plate designed.
  • This is a particularly simple and reliable Design, wherein the support ring is preferably made of Plastic is designed. This plastic can do some have elastic compliance, which makes removal of the support ring is made easier without the valve disk to damage.
  • a spray can 1 according to FIG. 1 points in a manner known per se on its top a valve plate 2, which with its Edge area with a corresponding ring collar Spray can 1 is tightly connected all round. Between the valve plate 2 and the collar of the spray can 1 a circumferential seal 4 is arranged. In the valve plate 2 a spray valve 3 is arranged, against one on the valve plate 2 fixed valve seat 5 along a central longitudinal axis M of the valve plate 2 and the spray can 1 is linearly movable is held. Coaxial with the central longitudinal axis M sits on the spray valve 3 a channel extension of a spray head 6, wherein the channel extension through through the valve seat 5 extends outside.
  • the spray head 6 is known in the art Has a spray nozzle 7 and is bell-shaped overall designed as a one-piece plastic component.
  • the channel extension of the spray head 6 sits on the Spray valve 3 that a lower edge 8 of the spray head 6th in the unloaded and thus closed rest position of the Spray valve 3 and the spray head 6 at a distance from the valve plate 2 is positioned.
  • the spray head 6, as soon as it is in its operational readiness is located in a simple manner along the central longitudinal axis M pressed down, the lower edge 8 approaches the top of the valve plate 2.
  • the spray can 1 is in Fig. 1 in its secured transport and Position shown. In this state it is Spray head 6 to the valve plate 2 axially downwards - on the Center longitudinal axis M covered - supported so that a downward pressure the spray head 6 to open the spray valve 3 is blocked.
  • a Support arrangement provided in the form of a circumferential support ring 9, made of plastic, preferably polypropylene, is made in one piece.
  • the support ring 9 has a plate shape on and is like that of the undercut contour of the Adjusted valve plates 2 that he the circumferential outer edge of the valve plate 2 axially - related to the central longitudinal axis M. - positively engages behind.
  • the support ring 9 is thus embedded in the valve plate 2 and through the undercut of the valve plate 2 held in a form-fitting manner.
  • the support ring 9 has a certain elasticity, which is the impression of the Support ring 9 in its securing position shown in Fig. 1 on valve plate 2 and loosening and removing again of the support ring 9 from the valve plate 2 - each under Effort - enables.
  • the support ring 9 is at least an upwardly open tool engagement surface 10 in the form of egg ner corresponding recess through which the support ring 9 by means of a screwdriver or the like Tool under elastic deformation from the valve plate 2 can be extracted.
  • the ceiling and thus the height of the Support ring 9 is on the distance of the lower edge 8th the spray head 6 to the valve plate 2 in the rest position of the Spray head 6 matched that the spray head 6 in this rest position sits on the spray valve 3 essentially without play.
  • An axial movement of the spray head 6 and thus also of the spray valve 3 is supported by the lower edge 8 of the spray head 6 on the support ring 9 at least in the Form prevented that an opening of the spray valve 3 excluded is.
  • the spray head 6 must first be easier Be lifted from the valve plate 2. Subsequently the support ring 9 is removed from the valve plate 2 and finally the spray head 6 is again in the for the spray valve 3 provided opening of the valve plate 2 inserted.
  • the spray head 6 is now in its functional position, in which he the spray valve 3 for opening and closing can operate.
  • valve plate 2a shows another embodiment of a valve plate 2a shown, which is also provided with a spray valve 3a is that by pressing a button, not shown Spray head can be opened from above. From the functional The structure corresponds to that of valve plate 2a inclusive of the spray valve 3a essentially the same as before described embodiment of FIG. 1.
  • a support arrangement in the form of a support ring 9a is provided, which is also made of plastic and is positively embedded in the valve plate 2a. Of the outer edge of the valve plate 2a is known per se Way with a circumferential seal 4a.
  • the support arrangement in the form of a support ring or in the form not of differently designed, multi-part support sections positive, but rather non-positive through mechanical or chemical compounds such as pressing or gluing connected to the valve plate. Even in these embodiments can the support arrangement by force be removed from the valve plate.
  • a valve plate 2b according to FIG. 3 corresponds to the valve plate 2a according to FIG. 2.
  • the spray valve 3b is also with the spray valve 3a identical to FIG. 2.
  • Only one The difference to the embodiment of FIG. 2 is that 3 an all-round support ring 9b, the support ring 9a according to its design Fig. 2 corresponds, in one piece to a lower edge 8b Spray head 6b is formed.
  • the spray head 6b corresponds to that Spray head 6 according to FIG. 1.
  • the lower one is also preferred Edge 8b of the spray head 6b in accordance with the elastic deformability of the support ring 9b designed to be elastically deformable, so that the support ring 9b together with the removal of the Spray head 6b are released from the valve plate 2b can.
  • the lower edge 8b of the spray head 6b is with the Support ring 6b connected via predetermined breaking points, not shown, so that the spray head 6b is separated from the support ring 9b can be used to ensure the normal function of the spray head.
  • Another, similar embodiment of the invention corresponds 1 with the only difference, that the support ring 9 is not separated from the spray head 6, but rather in one piece on predetermined breaking points is molded.

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The can has a valve plate with spray valve which is connected to an axially moveable spray head. The spray head (6) has an associated support unit (9). This is connected to the valve plate (2), and supports the head axially, so that movement of the spray head to actuate the spray valve (3), is blocked. The connection can be released to remove the support unit from the valve plate. The support unit is formed as a support ring, which is imbedded concentrically in the valve plate.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sprühdose mit einem Ventilteller, in dem ein Sprühventil angeordnet ist, sowie mit einem mit dem Sprühventil in Verbindung stehenden Sprühkopf, der für eine Betätigung des Sprühventils axial - auf eine Ventillängsachse bezogen - beweglich ist.The invention relates to a spray can with a valve disk, in which a spray valve is arranged, as well as with a the spray valve related spray head which is for actuation of the spray valve axially - on a valve longitudinal axis related - is flexible.

Solche Sprühdosen sind für Farben und Lacke wie auch für Kosmetikbereiche allgemein bekannt. Um zu gewährleisten, daß solche Sprühdosen beim Verkauf unbenutzt und damit vollständig gefüllt sind, ist es bekannt, Schutzhauben oder -deckel der Sprühdosen mit Sicherungen zu versehen, die ein einfaches Öffnen der Schutzhauben oder -deckel verhindern. Es ist auch bekannt, die Sprühköpfe solcher Sprühdosen selbst mit Schutzhauben zu versehen und diese mit dem Ventilteller der jeweiligen Sprühdose zu verbinden, so daß eine Benutzung der Sprühdose und damit eine Betätigung des Sprühkopfes erst nach dem Entfernen dieser Schutzhaube ermöglicht wird.Such spray cans are for paints and varnishes as well as for cosmetic areas well known. To ensure that such spray cans unused when sold and therefore complete are filled, it is known to have protective hoods or covers to provide the spray cans with fuses that are simple Prevent opening of the protective hood or cover. It is also known, the spray heads of such spray cans even with protective hoods to be provided and this with the valve plate of the respective To connect spray can, so that a use of the Spray can and thus an actuation of the spray head only after removal of this protective hood is made possible.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Sprühdose der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die mit einfachen Mitteln eine zuverlässige Sicherung der Sprühdose gegen eine unbefugte Benutzung gewährleistet. The object of the invention is a spray can of the type mentioned Kind of creating a reliable one with simple means Securing the spray can against unauthorized use guaranteed.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß dem Sprühkopf eine Stützanordnung zugeordnet ist, die form- oder kraftschlüssig mit dem Ventilteller verbunden ist, wobei die Stützanordnung den Sprühkopf derart axial abstützt, daß eine Bewegung des Sprühkopfes zur Betätigung des Ventils blockiert ist, und wobei die form- oder kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Stützanordnung unter Kraftaufwand derart lösbar gestaltet ist, daß die Stützanordnung von dem Ventilteller entfernt werden kann. Die Stützanordnung kann aus mehreren Stützabschnitten bestehen oder auch als einteiliges Bauteil gestaltet sein. Vorzugsweise ist die Stützanordnung ringförmig gestaltet. Durch die Stützanordnung wird in einfacher Weise eine Betätigung des Sprühkopfes verhindert, da der Sprühkopf durch die Stützanordnung derart blockiert ist, daß das Sprühventil nicht geöffnet werden kann. Selbstverständlich soll die Stützanordnung jedoch insbesondere für den Transport- oder Lagerzustand der Sprühdose vorgesehen sein, ohne eine gewünschte Funktion der Sprühdose einzuschränken. Aus diesem Grund ist die Stützanordnung unter Kraftaufwand entfernbar, wodurch der Sprühkopf und damit auch das Sprühventil frei betätigbar sind.This object is achieved in that the spray head Support arrangement is assigned, the positive or non-positive is connected to the valve plate, the support arrangement axially supports the spray head such that movement of the Spray head is blocked for actuating the valve, and wherein the positive or non-positive connection of the support arrangement is designed so as to be releasable in such a way that the Support arrangement can be removed from the valve plate. The Support arrangement can consist of several support sections or be designed as a one-piece component. Preferably the support arrangement is ring-shaped. Through the Support arrangement is a simple operation of the Spray head prevented because of the spray head by the support arrangement is blocked in such a way that the spray valve does not open can be. Of course, the support arrangement however especially for the transport or storage condition the spray can be provided without a desired function the spray can. For this reason, the support arrangement can be removed with great effort, making the spray head and thus the spray valve can be operated freely.

In Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Stützanordnung einstückig mit dem Sprühkopf verbunden. Dabei kann die Stützanordnung als einteiliger Stützring oder auch als aus mehreren Stützabschnitten gebildete Einheit gestaltet sein. Um bei dieser Ausgestaltung die Sprühdose betätigen zu können, muß die Stützanordnung zunächst vom Sprühkopf entfernt werden. Bei Ausführung des Sprühkopfes wie auch der Stützanordnung in gemeinsamer Kunststoffherstellungsweise können zwischen der Stützanordnung und dem Sprühkopf entsprechende Sollbruchstellen vorgesehen sein, die eine Trennung von Stützanordnung und Sprühkopf unter entsprechendem manuellem Kraftaufwand ermöglichen.In an embodiment of the invention, the support arrangement is in one piece connected to the spray head. The support arrangement can as a one-piece support ring or as several Support sections formed unit can be designed. To at this configuration to be able to operate the spray can the support assembly is first removed from the spray head. When executing the spray head as well as the support arrangement in common plastic manufacturing method can be between the Support arrangement and predetermined breaking points corresponding to the spray head be provided, the separation of the support arrangement and Allow spray head with appropriate manual effort.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Stützanordnung mit wenigstens einer Werkzeugangriffsfläche zum Lösen aus dem Ventilteller versehen. Dadurch wird das Entfernen der Stützanordnung, insbesondere in Form eines einteiligen Stützringes, aus dem Ventilteller erleichtert. Vorzugsweise ist der Stützring derart an entsprechende Hinterschnitte des Ventiltellers angepaßt, daß eine formschlüssige Einbettung des Stützringes in den Ventilteller erzielt wird.In a further embodiment of the invention is the support arrangement with at least one tool engagement surface for loosening provided from the valve plate. This will remove the Support arrangement, in particular in the form of a one-piece support ring, relieved from the valve plate. Preferably the support ring to corresponding undercuts of the valve plate adapted that a positive embedding of Support ring is achieved in the valve plate.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Stützanordnung als konzentrisch im Ventilteller eingebetteter Stützring gestaltet. Dies ist eine besonders einfache und funktionssichere Ausgestaltung, wobei der Stützring vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gestaltet ist. Dieser Kunststoff kann eine gewisse elastische Nachgiebigkeit aufweisen, wodurch das Entfernen des Stützringes erleichtert wird, ohne den Ventilteller zu beschädigen.In a further embodiment of the invention is the support arrangement as a support ring embedded concentrically in the valve plate designed. This is a particularly simple and reliable Design, wherein the support ring is preferably made of Plastic is designed. This plastic can do some have elastic compliance, which makes removal of the support ring is made easier without the valve disk to damage.

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung, die anhand der Zeichnungen dargestellt sind.

Fig. 1
zeigt in einem Ausschnitt einen Teil einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Sprühdose im Bereich eines Sprühkopfes und eines Ventiltellers,
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in einem Längsschnitt einen Ventilteller für eine weitere Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Sprühdose ähnlich Fig. 1, und
Fig. 3
einen weiteren Ventilteller für eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Sprühdose ähnlich den Fig. 1 und 2, wobei ein Stützring einstückig an einer Unterkante eines Sprühkopfes angeformt ist.
Further advantages and features of the invention result from the claims and from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention, which are illustrated with the aid of the drawings.
Fig. 1
FIG. 2 shows a part of an embodiment of a spray can according to the invention in the area of a spray head and a valve plate,
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in a longitudinal section a valve plate for a further embodiment of a spray can according to the invention similar to FIG. 1, and
Fig. 3
another valve plate for an embodiment of a spray can according to the invention similar to FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein a support ring is integrally formed on a lower edge of a spray head.

Eine Sprühdose 1 gemäß Fig. 1 weist in an sich bekannter Weise an ihrer Oberseite einen Ventilteller 2 auf, der mit seinem Randbereich mit einem korrespondierenden Ringbund der Sprühdose 1 umlaufend dicht abschließend verbunden ist. Zwischen dem Ventilteller 2 und dem Ringbund der Sprühdose 1 ist eine umlaufende Dichtung 4 angeordnet. In dem Ventilteller 2 ist ein Sprühventil 3 angeordnet, das gegen einen am Ventilteller 2 festgelegten Ventilsitz 5 längs einer Mittellängsachse M des Ventiltellers 2 und der Sprühdose 1 linearbeweglich gehalten ist. Koaxial zur Mittellängsachse M sitzt auf dem Sprühventil 3 ein Kanalfortsatz eines Sprühkopfes 6, wobei der Kanalfortsatz durch den Ventilsitz 5 hindurch nach außen erstreckt ist. Der Sprühkopf 6 weist in an sich bekannter Weise eine Sprühdüse 7 auf und ist insgesamt glockenförmig als einstückiges Kunststoffbauteil gestaltet.A spray can 1 according to FIG. 1 points in a manner known per se on its top a valve plate 2, which with its Edge area with a corresponding ring collar Spray can 1 is tightly connected all round. Between the valve plate 2 and the collar of the spray can 1 a circumferential seal 4 is arranged. In the valve plate 2 a spray valve 3 is arranged, against one on the valve plate 2 fixed valve seat 5 along a central longitudinal axis M of the valve plate 2 and the spray can 1 is linearly movable is held. Coaxial with the central longitudinal axis M sits on the spray valve 3 a channel extension of a spray head 6, wherein the channel extension through through the valve seat 5 extends outside. The spray head 6 is known in the art Has a spray nozzle 7 and is bell-shaped overall designed as a one-piece plastic component.

Der Kanalfortsatz des Sprühkopfes 6 sitzt derart auf dem Sprühventil 3 auf, daß ein unterer Rand 8 des Sprühkopfes 6 in der unbelasteten und damit geschlossenen Ruheposition des Sprühventils 3 und des Sprühkopfes 6 in Abstand zum Ventilteller 2 positioniert ist. Um das Sprühventil 3 zu öffnen und demzufolge einen Sprühvorgang über die Sprühdüse 7 auszulösen, wird der Sprühkopf 6, sobald er sich in seiner Funktionsbereitschaft befindet, in einfacher Weise längs der Mittellängsachse M nach unten gedrückt, wobei der untere Rand 8 sich an die Oberseite des Ventiltellers 2 annähert.The channel extension of the spray head 6 sits on the Spray valve 3 that a lower edge 8 of the spray head 6th in the unloaded and thus closed rest position of the Spray valve 3 and the spray head 6 at a distance from the valve plate 2 is positioned. To open the spray valve 3 and consequently trigger a spraying process via the spray nozzle 7, the spray head 6, as soon as it is in its operational readiness is located in a simple manner along the central longitudinal axis M pressed down, the lower edge 8 approaches the top of the valve plate 2.

Die Sprühdose 1 ist in Fig. 1 in ihrer gesicherten Transport- und Lagerstellung dargestellt. In diesem Zustand ist der Sprühkopf 6 zum Ventilteller 2 nach unten hin axial - auf die Mittellängsachse M bezogen - abgestützt, so daß ein Nachuntendrücken des Sprühkopfes 6 zum Öffnen des Sprühventiles 3 blockiert ist. Zur Sicherung des Sprühkopfes 6 ist eine Stützanordnung in Form eines umlaufenden Stützringes 9 vorgesehen, der aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise aus Polypropylen, einstückig hergestellt ist. Der Stützring 9 weist eine Tellerform auf und ist derart an die hinterschnittene Kontur des Ventiltellers 2 angepaßt, daß er den umlaufenden äußeren Rand des Ventiltellers 2 axial - auf die Mittellängsachse M bezogen - formschlüssig hintergreift. Der Stützring 9 ist somit in den Ventilteller 2 eingebettet und durch den Hinterschnitt des Ventiltellers 2 formschlüssig gehalten. Der Stützring 9 weist eine gewisse Elastizität auf, die das Eindrücken des Stützringes 9 in seine in Fig. 1 dargestellte Sicherungsposition am Ventilteller 2 sowie das erneute Lösen und Entfernen des Stützringes 9 aus dem Ventilteller 2 - jeweils unter Kraftaufwand - ermöglicht. Der Stützring 9 ist mit wenigstens einer nach oben offenen Werkzeugangriffsfläche 10 in Form ei ner entsprechenden Aussparung versehen, durch die der Stützring 9 mittels eines Schraubenziehers oder eines ähnlichen Werkzeugs unter elastischer Verformung aus dem Ventilteller 2 herausgelöst werden kann. Die Decke und damit die Höhe des Stützringes 9 ist derart auf den Abstand des unteren Randes 8 des Sprühkopfes 6 zum Ventilteller 2 in der Ruheposition des Sprühkopfes 6 abgestimmt, daß der Sprühkopf 6 in dieser Ruheposition im wesentlichen spielfrei auf dem Sprühventil 3 aufsitzt. Eine Axialbewegung des Sprühkopfes 6 und damit auch des Sprühventiles 3 ist durch die Abstützung des unteren Ran-des 8 des Sprühkopfes 6 auf dem Stützring 9 zumindest in der Form unterbunden, daß eine Öffnung des Sprühventils 3 ausgeschlossen ist. Um den Sprühkopf 6 und damit das Sprühventil 3 betätigen zu können, muß zunächst der Sprühkopf 6 in einfacher Weise vom Ventilteller 2 abgehoben werden. Anschließend wird der Stützring 9 aus dem Ventilteller 2 entfernt und schließlich wird der Sprühkopf 6 wieder in die für das Sprühventil 3 vorgesehene Öffnung des Ventiltellers 2 eingesteckt. Nun befindet sich der Sprühkopf 6 in seiner Funktionsposition, in der er das Sprühventil 3 für ein Öffnen und Schließen betätigen kann.The spray can 1 is in Fig. 1 in its secured transport and Position shown. In this state it is Spray head 6 to the valve plate 2 axially downwards - on the Center longitudinal axis M covered - supported so that a downward pressure the spray head 6 to open the spray valve 3 is blocked. To secure the spray head 6 is one Support arrangement provided in the form of a circumferential support ring 9, made of plastic, preferably polypropylene, is made in one piece. The support ring 9 has a plate shape on and is like that of the undercut contour of the Adjusted valve plates 2 that he the circumferential outer edge of the valve plate 2 axially - related to the central longitudinal axis M. - positively engages behind. The support ring 9 is thus embedded in the valve plate 2 and through the undercut of the valve plate 2 held in a form-fitting manner. The support ring 9 has a certain elasticity, which is the impression of the Support ring 9 in its securing position shown in Fig. 1 on valve plate 2 and loosening and removing again of the support ring 9 from the valve plate 2 - each under Effort - enables. The support ring 9 is at least an upwardly open tool engagement surface 10 in the form of egg ner corresponding recess through which the support ring 9 by means of a screwdriver or the like Tool under elastic deformation from the valve plate 2 can be extracted. The ceiling and thus the height of the Support ring 9 is on the distance of the lower edge 8th the spray head 6 to the valve plate 2 in the rest position of the Spray head 6 matched that the spray head 6 in this rest position sits on the spray valve 3 essentially without play. An axial movement of the spray head 6 and thus also of the spray valve 3 is supported by the lower edge 8 of the spray head 6 on the support ring 9 at least in the Form prevented that an opening of the spray valve 3 excluded is. Around the spray head 6 and thus the spray valve 3 To be able to operate, the spray head 6 must first be easier Be lifted from the valve plate 2. Subsequently the support ring 9 is removed from the valve plate 2 and finally the spray head 6 is again in the for the spray valve 3 provided opening of the valve plate 2 inserted. The spray head 6 is now in its functional position, in which he the spray valve 3 for opening and closing can operate.

In Fig. 2 ist eine andere Ausführungsform eines Ventiltellers 2a dargestellt, der ebenfalls mit einem Sprühventil 3a versehen ist, das durch eine Druckbetätigung eines nicht dargestellten Sprühkopfes von oben geöffnet werden kann. Vom funktionalen Aufbau her entspricht der Ventilteller 2a einschließlich des Sprühventiles 3a im wesentlichen dem zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1. In dem Ventilteller 2a ist eine Stützanordnung in Form eines Stützringes 9a vorgesehen, der ebenfalls aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist und formschlüssig in dem Ventilteller 2a eingebettet ist. Der äußere Rand des Ventiltellers 2a ist in an sich bekannter Weise mit einer umlaufenden Dichtung 4a versehen.2 shows another embodiment of a valve plate 2a shown, which is also provided with a spray valve 3a is that by pressing a button, not shown Spray head can be opened from above. From the functional The structure corresponds to that of valve plate 2a inclusive of the spray valve 3a essentially the same as before described embodiment of FIG. 1. In the valve plate 2a is a support arrangement in the form of a support ring 9a is provided, which is also made of plastic and is positively embedded in the valve plate 2a. Of the outer edge of the valve plate 2a is known per se Way with a circumferential seal 4a.

Bei nicht dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen der Erfindung ist die Stützanordnung in Form eines Stützringes oder in Form von anders gestalteten, mehrteiligen Stützabschnitten nicht formschlüssig, sondern vielmehr kraftschlüssig durch mechanische oder chemische Verbindungen wie Einpressen oder Einkleben mit dem Ventilteller verbunden. Auch bei diesen Ausführungsbeispielen kann die Stützanordnung durch Kraftaufwand aus dem Ventilteller entfernt werden.In exemplary embodiments of the invention, not shown is the support arrangement in the form of a support ring or in the form not of differently designed, multi-part support sections positive, but rather non-positive through mechanical or chemical compounds such as pressing or gluing connected to the valve plate. Even in these embodiments can the support arrangement by force be removed from the valve plate.

Ein Ventilteller 2b gemäß Fig. 3 entspricht dem Ventilteller 2a nach Fig. 2. Auch das Sprühventil 3b ist mit dem Sprühventil 3a nach Fig. 2 identisch. Gleiches gilt für die umlaufende Dichtung 4b im äußeren Rand des Ventiltellers 2b. Einziger Unterschied zum Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 2 ist es, daß beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 3 ein umlaufender Stützring 9b, der von seiner Gestaltung her dem Stützring 9a nach Fig. 2 entspricht, einstückig an einem unteren Rand 8b eines Sprühkopfes 6b angeformt ist. Der Sprühkopf 6b entspricht dem Sprühkopf 6 nach Fig. 1. Vorzugsweise ist auch der untere Rand 8b des Sprühkopfes 6b entsprechend der elastischen Verformbarkeit des Stützringes 9b elastisch verformbar gestaltet, so daß der Stützring 9b gemeinsam mit dem Entfernen des Sprühkopfes 6b aus dem Ventilteller 2b herausgelöst werden kann. Der untere Rand 8b des Sprühkopfes 6b ist mit dem Stützring 6b über nicht dargestellte Sollbruchstellen verbunden, so daß der Sprühkopf 6b von dem Stützring 9b getrennt werden kann, um die normale Funktion des Sprühkopfes zu gewährleisten.A valve plate 2b according to FIG. 3 corresponds to the valve plate 2a according to FIG. 2. The spray valve 3b is also with the spray valve 3a identical to FIG. 2. The same applies to the circulating Seal 4b in the outer edge of the valve plate 2b. Only one The difference to the embodiment of FIG. 2 is that 3 an all-round support ring 9b, the support ring 9a according to its design Fig. 2 corresponds, in one piece to a lower edge 8b Spray head 6b is formed. The spray head 6b corresponds to that Spray head 6 according to FIG. 1. The lower one is also preferred Edge 8b of the spray head 6b in accordance with the elastic deformability of the support ring 9b designed to be elastically deformable, so that the support ring 9b together with the removal of the Spray head 6b are released from the valve plate 2b can. The lower edge 8b of the spray head 6b is with the Support ring 6b connected via predetermined breaking points, not shown, so that the spray head 6b is separated from the support ring 9b can be used to ensure the normal function of the spray head.

Eine weitere, ähnliche Ausführungsform der Erfindung entspricht der Darstellung nach Fig. 1 mit dem einzigen Unterschied, daß der Stützring 9 nicht vom Sprühkopf 6 getrennt, sondern vielmehr über Sollbruchstellen einstückig an diesem angeformt ist.Another, similar embodiment of the invention corresponds 1 with the only difference, that the support ring 9 is not separated from the spray head 6, but rather in one piece on predetermined breaking points is molded.

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Sprühdose mit einem Ventilteller, in dem ein Sprühventil angeordnet ist, sowie mit einem mit dem Sprühventil in Verbindung stehenden Sprühkopf, der für eine Betätigung des Sprühventils axial - auf eine Ventillängsachse bezogen - beweglich ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß dem Sprühkopf (6, 6b) eine Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) zugeordnet ist, die form- oder kraftschlüssig mit dem Ventilteller (2) verbunden ist, wobei die Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) den Sprühkopf (6, 6b) derart axial abstützt, daß eine Bewegung des Sprühkopfes (6, 6b) zur Betätigung des Sprühventils (3, 3a, 3b) blockiert ist, und wobei die form- oder kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) unter Kraftaufwand derart lösbar gestaltet ist, daß die Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) vom Ventilteller (2, 2a, 2b) entfernt werden kann.A spray can with a valve plate in which a spray valve is arranged, and with a spray head connected to the spray valve, which is movable axially - in relation to a valve longitudinal axis - for actuating the spray valve,
characterized,
that the spray head (6, 6b) is assigned a support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) which is connected to the valve disk (2) in a positive or non-positive manner, the support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) connecting the spray head (6, 6b ) axially supported such that movement of the spray head (6, 6b) for actuating the spray valve (3, 3a, 3b) is blocked, and the positive or non-positive connection of the support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) can be released in such a way with force is designed so that the support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) can be removed from the valve plate (2, 2a, 2b). Sprühdose nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stützanordnung (9b) einstückig mit dem Sprühkopf (6b) verbunden ist.Spray can according to claim 1, characterized in that the support arrangement (9b) in one piece with the spray head (6b) connected is. Sprühdose nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stützanordnung (9b) unter Kraftaufwand entfernbar mit dem Sprühkopf (6b) verbunden ist.Spray can according to claim 2, characterized in that the support arrangement (9b) can be removed with force using the Spray head (6b) is connected. Sprühdose nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stützanordnung (9) mit wenigstens einer Werkzeugangriffsfläche (10) zum Lösen aus dem Ventilteller (2) versehen ist.Spray can according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the support arrangement (9) with at least a tool engagement surface (10) for releasing from the Valve plate (2) is provided. Sprühdose nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stützanordnung als konzentrisch im Ventilteller (2, 2a, 2b) eingebetteter Stützring (9, 9a, 9b) gestaltet ist. Spray can according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the support arrangement as concentric support ring (9, 9a, embedded in the valve disc (2, 2a, 2b) 9b) is designed. Sprühdose nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Stützring (9, 9a, 9b) aus Kunststoff hergestellt ist.Spray can according to claim 5, characterized in that the support ring (9, 9a, 9b) is made of plastic. Ventilteller für eine Sprühdose nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß gemäß einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche eine Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) form- oder kraftschlüssig mit dem Ventilteller (2, 2a, 2b) verbunden ist, wobei die form- oder kraftschlüssige Verbindung der Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) unter Kraftaufwand derart lösbar gestaltet ist, daß die Stützanordnung (9, 9a, 9b) vom Ventilteller (2, 2a, 2b) entfernt werden kann.Valve plate for a spray can according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that according to one of the preceding claims, a support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) positive or non-positive with the valve disc (2, 2a, 2b) is connected, the positive or non-positive connection the support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) with such force is designed releasable that the support arrangement (9, 9a, 9b) from Valve plate (2, 2a, 2b) can be removed.
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