Application device for multi-component substances, a cartridge set and a packaging unit

• US 9,205,970 B2
• Filed: 06/24/2013
• Issued: 12/08/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sika Technology Ag (Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA)
• Original Assignee: Sika Technology Ag (Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA)
• Inventors: Hiemer, Andreas, Buck, Manuel, Rahm, Markus, Schultheiss, Christian
• Primary Examiner(s): Buechner, Patrick M
• Application Number:
  US13/925,327
• Publication Number:
  US 20130277393A1
• Time in Patent Office: 897 Days
• Field of Search: 222/94, 222/105, 222/82, 222/83.5, 222/88, 222/136, 222/137, 222/145.1, 222/145.5, 222/145.6, 222/325, 222/326, 222/386
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00503 Details of the outlet element B05C17/00523 takes precedence; nozzles for deformable tubular containers B65D35/38
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00509 of the bayonet type
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00513 of the thread type
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00553 with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00583 the container for the material to be dispensed being deformable
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00596 The liquid or other fluent material being supplied from a rigid removable cartridge having no active dispensing means, i.e. the cartridge requiring cooperation with means of the handtool to expel the material
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/0103 with electrically actuated piston or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/0022 moved by a reciprocable plunger

Abstract

An application device for multi-component substances, such as adhesives or sealants, having at least two interconnected cartridge receiving devices for receiving replaceable cartridges containing components to be mixed. One cartridge has a rigid outside wall, including a drive device for expelling the components in predetermined quantity ratios through outlets with the aid of pistons. A mixing device, connected to the outlets, mixes the expelled components and discharges them in a mixed state. At least one of the cartridge receiving devices can be loaded with cartridges on the discharge side. At least one of the cartridge receiving devices supports a cartridge having a rigid outside wall. A cover adapter is provided on the discharge side on the at least two cartridge receiving devices, and a cartridge cover is provided to receive or attach the replaceable mixing device.

Claims

1. An application device for a multi-component substance, comprising:

at least two interconnected cartridge receiving devices for receiving replaceable cartridges containing substance components to be mixed, one of the cartridges having a rigid outside wall;

a drive device for simultaneously expelling the substance components from cartridges in predetermined quantity ratios through component outlets with expulsion pistons;

a replaceable mixing device, which is connected to the component outlets, for mixing the expelled substance components and discharging them in a mixed state, wherein at least one of the cartridge receiving devices is configured to be loaded with cartridges on the discharge side; and

wherein at least one of the cartridge receiving devices is configured with a rigid outside wall so as to mount a cartridge;

a cover adapter provided on the discharge side on the at least two cartridge receiving devices; and

a cartridge cover that receives or attaches the mixing device.

2. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the cover adapter comprising:

a bayonet catch, which has an engagement section configured to be pivoted about a rotation angle, and to engage with a mating piece on the cartridge cover.

3. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the multi-component substance is a multi-component adhesive or multi-component sealant.

4. The application device according to claim 1, comprising:

a closure bracket, which fixes the cartridge cover after the cartridge cover has been placed on the cover adapter.

5. The application device according to claim 4, wherein the closure bracket comprises:

two swivel pins, which are hinged in a region of a cartridge receiving device.

6. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge cover is attached to the cover adapter so as to pivot about a swivel pin that is parallel to longitudinal axes of the cartridge receiving devices.

7. The application device according to claim 6, comprising:

a shaft displacement element which can displace at least a part of an optionally telescopic, drive shaft of an optional active mixer in a direction of the swivel pin.

8. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge cover comprises:

a mixer adapter, in which the mixing device can be inserted and attached.

9. The application device according to claim 8, comprising:

a bayonet catch or turn lock for attaching the mixing device.

10. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the cover adapter is provided with a screw coupling, which has a thread that can engage with a mating thread.

11. The application device according to claim 10, wherein the screw coupling comprises:

an external thread and the cartridge cover comprises an internal thread as the mating thread.

12. The application device according to claim 10, wherein the mating thread is a mating threaded segment.

13. The application device according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge cover comprises:

a plurality of elastic claws, and the cover adapter comprises;

at least one corresponding mating piece, so that the claws can latchingly engage with the cover adapter when the cartridge cover is placed on.

14. The application device according to claim 13, comprising:

a closure sleeve configured to be pushed over the claws so as to secure a connection between the cover adapter and the cartridge cover.

15. The application device according to claim 14, wherein the elastic claws are designed with an outward bend with no load applied.

16. A cartridge set for loading an application device for a multi-component substance, the cartridge set comprising:

a first cartridge, composed of a foil pouch containing a first substance component;

a second cartridge, composed of a cylinder having a rigid outside wall, containing a second substance component; and

an adapter piece that is rigidly connected to the first and second cartridges, wherein the adapter piece comprises;

a first receptacle for the first cartridge;

a second receptacle for the second cartridge; and

at least one connecting rib between the first and second receptacles;

wherein the first receptacle has an opening for an opening device of the foil pouch.

17. The cartridge set according to claim 16, wherein the foil pouch is substantially cylindrical.

18. A packaging unit, composed of an application device for a multi-component substance, comprising:

at least two interconnected cartridge receiving devices for receiving replaceable cartridges containing substance components to be mixed, one of the cartridges having a rigid outside wall;

a drive device for expelling the substance components from cartridges in predetermined quantity ratios through component outlets with expulsion pistons;

a replaceable mixing device, which is connected to the component outlets, for mixing the expelled substance components and discharging them in a mixed state, wherein at least one of the cartridge receiving devices is configured to be loaded with cartridges on the discharge side; and

wherein at least one of the cartridge receiving devices is configured with a rigid outside wall so as to mount a cartridge;

a cover adapter provided on the discharge side on the at least two cartridge receiving devices;

a cartridge cover that receives or attaches the mixing device; and

at least one cartridge set comprising;

a first cartridge, composed of a foil pouch containing a first substance component;

a second cartridge, composed of a cylinder having a rigid outside wall, containing a second substance component;

an adapter piece that is rigidly connected to the first and second cartridges, wherein the adapter piece comprises;

a first receptacle for the first cartridge;

a second receptacle for the second cartridge;

at least one connecting rib between the first and second receptacles; and

wherein the first receptacle has an opening for an opening device of the foil pouch.