DE202006011208U1 - Dispenser for e.g. liquid soap has sound generating system built into pump head consisting of two contacts which are brought together when head is pushed down and operate acoustic unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The dispenser for e.g. liquid soap has a sound generating system built into the pump head (5). This consists of two contacts (14, 16) which are brought together when the head is pushed down and operate an acoustic unit (27). An independent claim is included for the pump head.

Description

The The invention relates to a dispenser head system with a pumping mechanism for one liquid dispenser with liquid reservoir, wherein the pumping mechanism, a signal generator for generating a associated with the acoustic signal, which has a unit over which the acoustic signal can be generated as soon as the pumping mechanism is active is. The invention further relates to a liquid dispenser with liquid reservoir, Pump mechanism and dispenser head, in particular with an aforementioned System, wherein the pumping mechanism, a signal generator for generating associated with an acoustic signal having a unit over which the acoustic signal is generated as soon as the pumping mechanism is active.

The Use of liquids, especially in the context of hygiene applications - be it for human or animal Body, or be it in the household cleaning sector - is steadily increasing.

One good example of this is the use of liquid Soap. This has become a dominant product in recent years enforced in the product group of soaps. The classic bar soaps have since then only almost insignificant market shares, since the Advantages of a liquid soap above all, superior has hygienic advantages.

liquid soap is taken, as usually other liquids, through a liquid dispenser, which is normally designed as a pump dispenser. More good Examples are aerosols for the body care area such as hair spray, mousse, shaving cream etc. but also cleaners for items like e.g. Oven foam, bath cleaner, Glass cleaner and other foams. Another example concerns perfumes, deodorants or room deodorants.

Next stationary, For example, on a wall, attached liquid dispensers are now liquid dispenser also as disposable products or refillable containers or spray guns with a generally blow-molded liquid reservoir and a to be operated by hand Pump mechanism offered for sale. In addition, there are also high quality Decorative items made of stainless steel or porcelain known. In such and other liquid dispensers becomes the liquid, for example liquid Soap, often conveyed by a pumping mechanism into a dispenser head by the Dispenser head pressed down and the liquid due to the exercised Pressure from the liquid reservoir is pumped out into the dispenser head and exits there and from a hand can be recorded.

liquid dispenser Of this kind are still in need of improvement, especially in the case washing soaps off your hands naturally - even there Time costs - from People as a troublesome Matter is taken up. Thus, often omits the Use of a liquid dispenser when other things of everyday life have priority.

Desirable would it be, a user the liquid removal from a liquid dispenser more interesting.

At this point is the invention of whose task it is a System and a liquid dispenser of the type mentioned so on to form that the liquid removal for the Users more interesting, especially pleasant, attractive or designed with emotions.

The The object is achieved by the invention by means of a system and a Flüssigkeisspender of the type mentioned above, provided in the invention in that the signal generator is an actuator and a signal generation unit in the form of an acoustic unit, wherein the signal generator is arranged in the dispenser head and by a movement of the pumping mechanism can be actuated.

Next an acoustic signal is according to the invention in principle, each perceptible by the senses of the human body Signal to understand, in particular this relates to optical and / or acoustic signals. Especially useful is an audible signal realize, for example in the form of a sound. A sound can be both a simple sound or a noise be as well as any kind of melody, song, song spoken words or the like, e.g. in the form of a welcome, one Verses or other texts.

The Invention goes from consideration from that in the event that every time you take a liquid from the liquid dispenser an interesting or pleasant perceptible signal, e.g. one Sound resounds, whereby a user is more inclined to the liquid dispenser to use. The invention has recognized that man by nature Being curious and giving him sensual sensations is fun or pleasure prepare and acknowledge that, e.g. a surprising sound when using the liquid dispenser expected, it will cause the liquid dispenser more intense than to use otherwise.

In the case of a liquid soap dispenser, consumer studies have found that especially children between the ages of 4 and 7 are reluctant to wash their hands. But it is true an incentive for children to push the pump donor alone. However, in the case of repetition, which is especially desired by the parent or legal guardian, this interest quickly diminishes, unless a child is given a different or additional incentive. The invention has recognized that the prospect, for example, of a pleasant or interesting tone is such an incentive.

Basically, this leads not only to make taking a soap more enjoyable, but also to make it an increase the consumption of soap. The described concept increases with it the need for liquid dispensers and liquids, which in turn is in the sense of the manufacturer.

Especially Children become this type of body care love. Wash your hands becomes a real pleasure so that especially the parents or guardians like this product to acquire. At the same time a child acquires self-care skills. The marketing are varied options open, in particular by the fact that numerous and trendy Tones, i. any acoustic signals - possibly seasonally - offered can be. For example, melodies from the charts or for Christmas or Easter, popular children's songs or lyrics or animal sounds Etc.

Of the liquid dispenser is for dispensing a liquid soap designed. The perceptible signal is an audible signal, e.g. a sound and / or an optical signal.

Of the Signal generators, e.g. a tone generator, has an actuator and a Signal generating unit, e.g. an acoustic unit, on. The actuator is to trigger the unit advantageous in the form of an electronic component is designed. This has the advantage of having an electronic Realization of the signal generator, e.g. Sound generator, comparatively complex signals, e.g. sounds such as. authentic chart melodies, singles or particularly voluminous melodies how Beethoven's ninth can be delivered particularly effectively. The attractiveness of the liquid dispenser according to this development is thus comparatively high.

It has about it also shown that an electronic realization of the Signal generator, e.g. Sound generator, especially for non-contact or powerless actuated Liquid dispensers, can realize advantageous. Modern liquid dispenser, especially liquid soap dispensers, are usually over actuated a motion sensor. Other modern liquid dispensers, especially liquid soap dispensers, see the operation in the form of a touchpad or similar little power consuming operating methods before. In this case could through a non-contact or powerless operation also the actuator for triggering the unit will be activated, causing the generation of the desired perceptible signal, e.g. Tons, generated as soon as the pumping mechanism is active is.

advantageous Further developments of the invention are the dependent claims take and give in particular advantageous ways to the above-explained concept in the context of the task, as well as with regard to further advantages, to realize.

When It has proven particularly advantageous that the liquid dispenser a note of the expected attention to the user noticeable signal, e.g. has a sound when used. This will make a potential user curious and will the liquid dispenser to use with joyful anticipation.

Conveniently, the dispenser head has a foam dispenser. This advantageously achieves that a liquid, e.g. Soap, already foamed at a removal and thus a user with much less liquid gets along as with conventional Liquid dispensers. This could - as far as desired - one too presumed additional consumption, in the case of a liquid dispenser according to the inventive Concept without foam dispenser, but not to a higher consumption of liquids, like soap, washing lotions and the like to lead. In this case, environmental and skin compatibility aspects are advantageous considered.

Preferably The unit is formed in the form of a mechanism, which by the Pump mechanism actuated, simultaneously to generate and deliver the perceptible signal, e.g. a sound, is designed. Such a mechanical unit has the advantage that it requires virtually no energy supply and relatively resistant to moisture is. Nevertheless, you can above all, comparatively attractive with a mechanical unit Sounds, like the chirping of a cricket or something similar, authentically imitated become.

It has proved to be advantageous that the signal generator is formed in the form of an integrated mechatronic system. Such a system could be housed in a pumping mechanism without requiring significant additional space. Thus, currently and in the future, especially simple electronic components, such as can be used for a signal generator, offered as a film chip. A miniaturized mechatronic system can thus be used on particularly simple manner coupled to the pump mechanism and manufactured with this.

In particular, the aforementioned development of a signal generator or tone generator is advantageously suitable for a liquid dispenser, for example liquid soap dispensers, in the form of a disposable article or a refillable article. In detail, for example, a liquid soap dispenser of this kind in 1 described. Conveniently, in particular, such a liquid dispenser on a tone generator, which is arranged in the dispenser head and can be actuated by a movement of the pumping mechanism.

advantageously, the signal generator has a network-independent power supply. Such a power supply should be cheap and risk free be disposed of. As advantageous while doing a microbattery proved. An energy supply according to the principle is also advantageous a transponder, in which the movement of the pump mechanism to Induction of an electric current is used, which in turn Provides energy to supply the tone generator. transponder systems This species is particularly easy to miniaturize accommodate mechatronic systems, so that the named sound generator can be mass-produced and inexpensively produced. A grid-independent power supply can be expediently also by a solar unit, e.g. realize a solar cell.

A elaborate, but for that more effective variant of the liquid dispenser is in the form of a stationary one Systems realized. This does not necessarily have to be a fixed one installed system, it could also rollable or otherwise mobile machines affect.

According to a first modification, a holder for the liquid reservoir, the pumping mechanism and the dispensing head has proved to be advantageous. This modification is in detail with respect to a liquid soap dispenser in FIG 3 described by way of example. As a further modification, a holder has proven only for the liquid reservoir, wherein the pump mechanism and dispenser head is integrated in the holder. Such a modification is with respect to a liquid soap dispenser in FIG 4 described in detail by way of example. While the abovementioned modification is particularly useful for demanding private needs, the latter modification has proved to be practical and robust for public hygiene establishments.

in the Trap of a stationary Systems, it has proved to be particularly advantageous that the Signal generators, e.g. a tone generator, arranged in the holder is and is actuated by a movement of the pumping mechanism. This has the advantage that less on a miniaturization of the signal generator Value should be set. About that In addition, a signal generator can work more effectively and more versatile.

So It may be advantageous to have a power supply in the holder is arranged. Preferably, the noticeable signal may also be programmable be.

While the invention is particularly useful for the Application concerning liquid soaps proves and in this sense is to be understood and while the invention is hereinafter in detail also by way of examples concerning a liquid soap dispenser However, it should be clear that the one described here inventive concept as claimed, also possible in Framework of other hygiene applications is which outside of the bare one Soap range and, for example, body lotions, shampoos and creams or detergents for objects that affect also over liquid dispenser as liquids or aerosols are dosed.

embodiments The invention will now be described below with reference to the drawing. This should be the embodiments not relevant rather, the drawing is where explanatory useful, in a schematized and / or slightly distorted form. in the Regard to supplements the teachings directly recognizable from the drawing will be applied to the relevant Referenced prior art.

there is taken into account, that varied modifications and changes, concerning shape and details, an embodiment can, without deviating from the general idea of the invention. In the the above description, in the drawing and in the claims Features of the invention can both individually and in any combination for further education be essential to the invention. The general idea of the invention is not limited to the exact shape or detail of those shown and described below Embodiments or limited to an object that would be restricted in comparison to that in the claims claimed subject. For specified rated ranges Values and ranges also within the specified limits disclosed as limits and arbitrarily usable and claimable be.

The Drawing shows in:

1 : a particularly preferred Ausfüh Form of a liquid soap dispenser in the form of a disposable article or refillable article;

2 A preferred embodiment of a pumping mechanism in a liquid soap dispenser 1 ;

3 a particularly preferred embodiment of a liquid soap dispenser in the form of a stationary system designed for demanding private use;

4 A particularly preferred embodiment of a stationary system for a liquid soap dispenser designed for practical public use.

1 shows a liquid soap dispenser 1 in the form of a disposable article. The liquid soap dispenser has a liquid soap reservoir 3 , as well as a not shown in detail pump mechanism 5 and a donor head 7 on. The dispenser head 7 is with an actuating surface 9 or other means, such as a lever or a bracket and a metering orifice 11 equipped to remove the liquid soap. The dispenser head 7 is by pressing the surface 9 pressed down, which is indicated by the arrow 13 made clear. As a result, on the one hand on the pumping mechanism mitbewegter contact 14 on a mating contact 16 passed by, with the mating contact 16 in the on the liquid soap reservoir 3 mounted rosette 15 is housed. Furthermore, at the co-moving part of the pumping mechanism 5 an induction transmitter 17 arranged, the an electric current in an arranged in the rosette induction receiver 19 induces what a power supply 17 . 19 according to the transponder principle allows. The contact combination becomes an actuator 14 . 16 formed, which together with the power supply provided by the transponder principle 17 . 19 the tone generator 21 activated. The sound generator 21 is in the form of an integrated mechatronic system in the rosette 15 integrated. The tone generator has a logic unit for generating a desired tone 23 , a storage unit 25 and an acoustic unit 27 on. The logic unit 23 receives the actuation signals and gives them to the memory unit 25 from, an electronically stored sequence of sounds to the acoustic unit 27 which is transmitted in sound waves to generate the desired tone 29 implements. That in the preferred embodiment of 1 realized concept in the context of the disposable article is particularly inexpensive to produce and produced in the manner explained with each actuation of the liquid dispenser 1 an interesting sound 29 which pleases the user and encourages him to further use.

2 shows a pump mechanism 5 in a preferred embodiment with a dispensing head 7 , The latter has, in addition to the features already mentioned: an actuating head 10 , a sealing ring 8th , a retainer 6 , a piston 12 , a block 4 , a long feather 18 , a housing 2 , a closing ball 22 and a dip tube 24 ,

3 shows a first embodiment of realized in the context of a stationary system liquid soap dispenser 20 , This has a mountable on a wall or the like holder 31 into which the aesthetically shaped liquid soap dispensing bottle for demanding users 33 comprising a liquid soap reservoir 35 , A pump mechanism, not shown 39 and a dispenser head 37 is removably inserted.

In principle, a tone generator quite similar to that in 1 way described in the Flüssigseifendosierfla cal 33 will be realized. In a stationary system, it has also proved to be particularly advantageous to the tone generator in the in 3 to realize explained way. This is about a in the insert ring 41 the holder 31 integrated contact 43 a signal on actuation of the pump mechanism 39 over the dispenser head 37 to the tone generator 45 via a suitable signal line 47 passed. Upon receipt of a corresponding actuation signal via the signal line 47 will - similar to in 1 explained - a logic circuit 49 activated, which in a memory 51 stored tone sequences to an acoustic unit 53 to produce a sound 55 passes. An energy supply 57 is at the in 3 embodiment realized in the form of batteries. In a modification, a mains voltage could also be made available. In both cases can be achieved by attaching the tone generator 45 in the holder 31 accomplish a particularly powerful generation of sounds.

In addition, an unillustrated keypad on the holder 31 for easy programming of the logic unit 49 be used, for example, different tone sequences of the memory 51 to retrieve or save in it. Thus, on the one hand a powerful and on the other hand flexibly designed liquid dispenser with a tone generator according to the embodiment in FIG 3 guaranteed for demanding users.

In 4 is shown schematically as the in 3 explained principle can also be realized for less demanding, but practical, especially in public places liquid soap dispenser. The in 4 illustrated liquid soap dispenser 30 has a holder 59 only for a liquid soap reservoir 61 which is refillable or replaceable. A pump mechanism 65 is in the form of a tilting mechanism by hand 63 be acting and gives soap liquid over a not shown behind the pumping mechanism 65 arranged dispenser head in the hand 63 from. The lever mechanism 67 is in the clipping 69 shown symbolically and acts on actuation 71 of the lever mechanism 67 on a contact 73 which is a tone generator 75 actuated, essentially as in 2 shown, designed and works similarly analog. The sound generator 75 again has a logic circuit 77 , a storage unit 79 , an acoustic unit 81 and a power supply 83 in the form of a battery compartment, which can also be replaced by a mains voltage on.

To be with a liquid soap dispenser 1 . 20 . 30 with liquid soap reservoir 3 . 35 . 61 , Pump mechanism 5 . 39 . 65 and donor head 7 . 57 To make soap sampling more interesting for the user, the invention provides that the pumping mechanism 5 . 39 . 65 a tone generator 21 . 45 . 75 which is a unit over the one tone 29 . 55 can be generated has.

Claims (17)

System made of dispenser head ( 7 . 37 ) with pump mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ), for a liquid dispenser ( 1 . 20 . 30 ) with liquid reservoir ( 3 . 35 . 61 ), wherein the pump mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ) a signal generator ( 21 . 45 . 75 ) is assigned to generate an acoustic signal having a unit via which the acoustic signal ( 29 . 55 ) can be generated as soon as the pump mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ) is active, characterized in that the signal generator ( 21 . 45 . 75 ) an actuator ( 14 . 16 . 43 . 73 ) and a signal generating unit in the form of an acoustic unit ( 7 . 53 . 81 ), wherein the signal generator ( 21 ) in the dispenser head ( 7 ) and by a movement of the pumping mechanism ( 5 ) can be actuated. System according to claim 1, characterized by a note to the user attesting to the expected perceptible signal ( 29 . 55 ) in case of use. System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dispenser head ( 7 ; 57 ) has a foam dispenser. System according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the unit is formed in the form of a mechanism which by the pumping mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ), simultaneously to generate and deliver the perceptible signal ( 29 . 55 ) is designed. System according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the actuator ( 14 . 16 ) is designed to trigger the unit in the form of an electronic component. System according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the signal generator ( 21 . 45 . 75 ) is formed in the form of an integrated mechatronic system. System according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the signal generator ( 21 ) a network-independent energy supply ( 17 . 19 . 57 . 83 ) having. System according to claim 7, characterized in that the power supply ( 57 . 83 ) is formed in the form of a microbattery. System according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the power supply ( 17 . 19 ) is formed in the form of a transponder. System according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized that the power supply is formed in the form of a solar cell. System according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the acoustic signal ( 29 . 55 ) is programmable. Liquid dispenser ( 1 . 20 . 30 ) with liquid reservoir ( 3 . 35 . 61 ), Pump mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ) and dispenser head ( 7 . 37 ), in particular with a system according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the pump mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ) a signal generator ( 21 . 45 . 75 ) is assigned to generate an acoustic signal having a unit via which the acoustic signal ( 29 . 55 ) is generated as soon as the pumping mechanism ( 5 . 39 . 65 ) is active, characterized in that the signal generator ( 21 . 45 . 75 ) an actuator ( 14 . 16 . 43 . 73 ) and a signal generating unit in the form of an acoustic unit ( 7 . 53 . 81 ), wherein the signal generator ( 21 ) in the dispenser head ( 7 ) and by a movement of the pumping mechanism ( 5 ) can be actuated. Liquid dispenser ( 1 . 20 . 30 ) according to claim 12 in the form of a disposable or refillable article ( 1 ). Liquid dispenser ( 20 . 30 ) according to claim 12 or 13 in the form of a stationary system. Liquid dispenser ( 20 . 30 ) according to claim 14, characterized by a holder ( 31 ) for a liquid reservoir ( 35 ), Pump mechanism ( 39 ) and dispenser head ( 37 ) ( 2 ). Liquid dispenser ( 20 . 30 ) according to claim 14, characterized by a holder ( 59 ) only for a liquid reservoir ( 61 ), where Pumpmechanis mus ( 65 ) and dispenser head in the holder ( 59 ) are integrated ( 3 ). Liquid dispenser ( 20 . 30 ) according to one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that a power supply ( 57 . 83 ) in the holder ( 31 . 59 ) is arranged.