Dispenser for viscous materials
11633706 · 2023-04-25
Assignee
Inventors
- Gerhard Müller (Aichtal, DE)
- Kin Saito (Frankfurt a.M., DE)
- Makoto Ohara (Frankfurt a.M., DE)
- Dennis Tenhünfeld (Wiesbaden, DE)
Cpc classification
B01F25/4321
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F33/50111
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/71795
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/71805
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F25/43161
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F25/431972
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/7131
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/561
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/7174
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/522
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/513
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B65D81/3233
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F25/43163
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
International classification
B01F25/431
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F25/432
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F33/501
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/00
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/513
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
B01F35/52
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Abstract
The present invention relates to a dispenser for viscous materials that includes a static mixer, a first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 for a first and second viscous material, connected in fluid communication with the static mixer, a first and second actuator configured for discharge of receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, an electrically or manually operable drive and a mechanical or hydraulic power transmission configured to translate drive motion into first and second actuator motion.
Claims
1. A dispenser comprising a static mixer; a first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 for a first and, respectively second viscous material, each receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 connected in fluid communication with the static mixer; a first and second actuator configured for discharge of the receptacle R.sub.1, and, respectively R.sub.2; an electrically or manually operable drive; and at least one power transmission configured to translate drive motion into first and second actuator motion, wherein the static mixer comprises a mixing section that bounds a flow passage comprised of four meander-shaped interconnected ducts.
2. A dispenser comprising a static mixer; a first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 for a first and, respectively second viscous material, each receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 connected in fluid communication with the static mixer; a first and second actuator configured for discharge of the receptacle R.sub.1, and, respectively R.sub.2; an electrically or manually operable drive; and at least one power transmission configured to translate drive motion into first and second actuator motion, wherein the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are configured as cavities having a first and, respectively second principal axis along which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have a maximal spatial extent and the first and, respectively second actuator are configured for translation or for expansion and retraction in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2.
3. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the static mixer comprises n deflectors with 8≤n≤120.
4. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the static mixer comprises a mixing section having an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of n deflectors with 8≤n≤120 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section.
5. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the first and second actuator each comprise a plunger or piston.
6. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the first and second actuator each comprise a diaphragm.
7. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the dispenser comprises a gasket.
8. The dispenser according to claim 7, wherein each of the first and second actuator comprise a first and, respectively second diaphragm which form integral parts of the gasket.
9. The dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the dispenser comprises a valve for closing and opening of an outlet of the static mixer.
10. The dispenser according to claim 2, said dispenser further comprising a frame and a lid.
11. A dispenser comprising a static mixer; a first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 for a first and, respectively second viscous material, each receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 connected in fluid communication with the static mixer; a first and second actuator configured for discharge of the receptacle R.sub.1, and, respectively R.sub.2, an electrically or manually operable drive; and at least one power transmission configured to translate drive motion into first and second actuator motion, wherein the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have an inner surface S.sub.1 and, respectively S.sub.2 with a terminal section corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body having a first and, respectively second principal axis, length L.sub.1 along the first principal axis and, respectively length L.sub.2 along the second principal axis and polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter D.sub.1 and, respectively D.sub.2 and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends.
12. The dispenser according to claim 11, wherein 2≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤12 and 2≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤12.
13. The dispenser according to claim 11, wherein the first and second actuator have operative surfaces F.sub.1 and F.sub.2 facing receptacle R.sub.1 and, respectively R.sub.2 with
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ADVANTAGEOUS INVENTIVE EMBODIMENTS
(16) This object is achieved through a dispenser comprising a static mixer; a first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 for a first and, respectively second viscous material, each receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 connected in fluid communication with the static mixer; a first and second actuator configured for discharge of receptacle R.sub.1 and, respectively R.sub.2; an electrically or manually operable drive; and at least one mechanical or hydraulic power transmission configured to translate drive motion into first and second actuator motion.
(17) Expedient embodiments of the inventive dispenser are characterized in that the dispenser is configured for discharge of the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2 at a relative volumetric rate i.e. discharge volume per time ratio of 1:1 to 12:1; the dispenser is configured for discharge of the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2 at a relative volumetric rate ratio of 1:1 to 5:1, 3:1 to 7:1, 5:1 to 9:1 or 9:1 to 12:1; the dispenser is configured for discharge of the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2 at a relative volumetric rate ratio of 1.0:1.0 to 1.1:1.0; the dispenser comprises a frame and a lid; the frame and lid are mechanically coupled through a hinge; the dispenser comprises a lock for attaching the lid to the frame in a form-fit manner; the dispenser comprises a lock for attaching the lid to the frame in a force-fit manner; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials and a mixing tube; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials, a mixing tube and a carrier sheet with one aperture arranged within the mixing tube; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials, a mixing tube and a carrier sheet with m apertures arranged within the mixing tube with 8≤m≤120; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials, a mixing tube and a carrier sheet with m apertures arranged within the mixing tube with 8≤m≤24, 16≤m≤32, 24≤m≤40, 32≤m≤48, 40≤m≤56, 48≤m≤64, 56≤m≤72, 64≤m≤80, 72≤m≤88, 80≤m≤96, 88≤m≤104, 96≤m≤112 or 104≤m≤120; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials and a mixing tube that contains a shield with m apertures with 8≤m≤120; the dispenser is configured to accommodate a disposable container comprising a sleeve, a reservoir for two viscous materials and a mixing tube that contains a shield with m apertures with 8≤m≤24, 16≤m≤32, 24≤m≤40, 32≤m≤48, 40≤m≤56, 48≤m≤64, 56≤m≤72, 64≤m≤80, 72≤m≤88, 80≤m≤96, 88≤m≤104, 96≤m≤112 or 104≤m≤120; the dispenser comprises a frame, a lid and a gasket configured for interposition between the frame and lid; the gasket is made from a sheet consisting of an elastic material; the gasket is made from a sheet consisting of an elastic material selected from the group comprising natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polymers and mixtures thereof; the gasket is made from a composite sheet material comprising a fabric or filaments made from a polymeric or metallic material; the gasket is affixed to the frame; the gasket is affixed to the lid; the gasket comprises a cut-out for the static mixer; the gasket comprises a cut-out for the mixing section of the static mixer; the gasket comprises a cut-out for each the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the gasket comprises three or more cut-outs; the gasket comprises a first and second diaphragm for discharge of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the gasket comprises a first and second diaphragm which each form an integral part of the gasket;
(18) each the first and second actuator comprise a first and, respectively second diaphragm which form integral parts of the gasket; the static mixer comprises n deflectors with 8≤n≤120; the static mixer comprises n deflectors with 8≤n≤24, 16≤n≤32, 24≤n≤40, 32≤n≤48, 40≤n≤56, 48≤n≤64, 56≤n≤72, 64≤n≤80, 72≤n≤88, 80≤n≤96, 88≤n≤104, 96≤n≤112 or 104≤n≤120; each deflector has rounded or beveled edges; the static mixer is configured to accommodate a mixing tube and part of a carrier sheet of a disposable container, the carrier sheet comprising one aperture and having a thickness of 0.3 to 3.0 mm, 0.3 to 2.0 mm, 0.3 to 1.0 mm or 0.3 to 0.8 mm; the static mixer is configured to accommodate a mixing tube and part of a carrier sheet of a disposable container, the carrier sheet comprising m apertures and having a thickness of 0.3 to 3.0 mm, 0.3 to 2.0 mm, 0.3 to 1.0 mm or 0.3 to 0.8 mm; the static mixer is configured to accommodate a mixing tube and a shield of a disposable container, the shield comprising m apertures and having a thickness of 0.3 to 3.0 mm, 0.3 to 2.0 mm, 0.3 to 1.0 mm or 0.3 to 0.8 mm; the static mixer comprises an inlet, a mixing section and an outlet and the mixing section is arranged between the inlet and outlet; the static mixer comprises an inlet section, a mixing section and an outlet section and the mixing section is arranged between the inlet section and the outlet section; the static mixer comprises a mixing section configured as straight duct or flow passage having a contoured inner surface with protrusions; the static mixer comprises a mixing section configured as straight duct or flow passage having a contoured inner surface comprising deflectors; the static mixer comprises a mixing section configured as curved duct or flow passage having a contoured inner surface with protrusions; the static mixer comprises a mixing section configured as curved duct or flow passage having a contoured inner surface comprising deflectors; the static mixer comprises a mixing section having an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of n deflectors with 8≤n≤120 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.2 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section; the static mixer comprises a mixing section that bounds a flow passage comprised of four meander-shaped interconnected ducts; the static mixer comprises a mixing section that bounds a flow passage comprised of four meander-shaped interconnected and partly overlayed ducts; the static mixer is arranged between the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2; the static mixer forms an integral part of the dispenser; the static mixer comprises a first and second die configured for reversible insertion into the dispenser; the dispenser comprises a first and second socket for reversible insertion of a first and, respectively second static mixer die; the dispenser comprises a first and second socket for reversible force-fit insertion of a first and, respectively second static mixer die; the frame comprises a socket for reversible insertion of a first static mixer die; the frame comprises a socket for reversible force-fit insertion of a first static mixer die; the lid comprises a socket for reversible insertion of a second static mixer die; the lid comprises a socket for reversible force-fit insertion of a second static mixer die; the static mixer comprises a first and second channel; the static mixer comprises a first channel arranged in the frame; the static mixer comprises a first channel that is arranged in the frame and forms an integral part of the frame; the static mixer comprises a second channel arranged in the lid; the static mixer comprises a second channel that is arranged in the lid and forms an integral part of the lid; the first channel comprises an inlet section, a mixing section and an outlet section and the mixing section is arranged between the inlet and outlet section; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and the cylindrical body has a first diameter along a first axis and a second diameter along a second axis and the first and second axis are perpendicular to each other and the principal axis; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 1.6, 1.4 to 1.8, 1.6 to 2.0, 1.8 to 2.2, 2.0 to 2.4, 2.2 to 2.6, 2.4 to 2.8, 2.6 to 3.0, 2.8 to 3.2, 3.0 to 3.4, 3.2 to 3.6, 3.4 to 3.8 or 3.6 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged equidistantly along a principal axis of the cylindrical body; the mixing section of the first channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of p deflectors with 4≤p≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body in a manner corresponding to the teeth of two interdigitate facing combs; 4≤p≤12, 8≤p≤16, 12≤p≤20, 16≤p≤24, 20≤p≤28, 24≤p≤32, 28≤p≤36, 32≤p≤40, 36≤p≤44, 40≤p≤48, 44≤p≤52, 48≤p≤56 or 52≤p≤60; each deflector surface of the first channel intersects the principal axis of the mixing section of the first channel; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 40% to 80% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 80% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 55% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 40% to 80% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 80% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the first channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 55% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; the second channel comprises an inlet section, a mixing section and an outlet section and the mixing section is arranged between the inlet and outlet section; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and the cylindrical body has a first diameter along a first axis and a second diameter along a second axis and the first and second axis are perpendicular to each other and the principal axis; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 1.6, 1.4 to 1.8, 1.6 to 2.0, 1.8 to 2.2, 2.0 to 2.4, 2.2 to 2.6, 2.4 to 2.8, 2.6 to 3.0, 2.8 to 3.2, 3.0 to 3.4, 3.2 to 3.6, 3.4 to 3.8 or 3.6 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged equidistantly along a principal axis of the cylindrical body; the mixing section of the second channel has an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with rectangular, polygonal, spherical or elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of q deflectors with 4≤q≤60 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body in a manner corresponding to the teeth of two interdigitate facing combs; 4≤q≤12, 8≤q≤16, 12≤q≤20, 16≤q≤24, 20≤q≤28, 24≤q≤32, 28≤q≤36, 32≤q≤40, 36≤q≤44, 40≤q≤48, 44≤q≤52, 48≤q≤56 or 52≤q≤60; each deflector surface of the second channel intersects the principal axis of the mixing section of the second channel; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 40% to 80% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 80% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 55% of a first diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 40% to 80% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 80% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; each deflector surface of the second channel protrudes from the half-lateral-surface of the cylindrical body by a distance of 45% to 55% of a second diameter of the cylindrical body; the inner surface of the mixing section of the first channel has a shape that corresponds to the inner surface of a meandering groove; the inner surface of the mixing section of the second channel has a shape that corresponds to the inner surface of a meandering groove; the dispenser is configured for juxtaposition of the first and second channel of the static mixer; in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the first and second channel of the static mixer are arranged in facing position; in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the principal axes of the mixing sections of the first and second channel of the static mixer are collinear; the inner surface of the mixing sections of the first and second channel each correspond to the inner surface of a first and, respectively second meandering groove and are shaped in such manner that in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the inner surface of the mixing section of the first channel is congruent to the inner surface of the mixing section of the second channel when mirrored along two axes that are perpendicular to each other and the principal axis of the mixing section of the first channel; the inner surface of the mixing sections of the first and second channel each correspond to the inner surface of a first and, respectively second meandering groove and are shaped in such manner that in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the inner surface of the mixing section of the first channel is congruent to the inner surface of the mixing section of the second channel when rotated by 180 degree around the principal axis of the mixing section of the first channel; the inner surface of the mixing sections of the first and second channel each correspond to the inner surface of a first and, respectively second meandering groove and are shaped in such manner that in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the inner surface of the mixing section of the second channel is congruent to the inner surface of the mixing section of the first channel when mirrored along two axes that are perpendicular to each other and the principal axis of the mixing section of the second channel; the inner surface of the mixing sections of the first and second channel each correspond to the inner surface of a first and, respectively second meandering groove and are shaped in such manner that in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the inner surface of the mixing section of the second channel is congruent to the inner surface of the mixing section of the first channel when rotated by 180 degree around the principal axis of the mixing section of the second channel; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each configured as cavity; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each comprise an outlet connected in fluid communication with the static mixer; the static mixer comprises an inlet and the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each comprise an outlet connected in fluid communication with the static mixer through a first and, respectively second duct; the static mixer comprises an inlet and the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each comprise an outlet connected in fluid communication with the inlet of the static mixer; the static mixer comprises an inlet and the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each comprise an outlet connected in fluid communication with the inlet of the static mixer through a first and, respectively second duct; receptacle R.sub.1 and/or receptacle R.sub.2 is arranged in the frame; receptacle R.sub.1 and/or receptacle R.sub.2 is arranged in the lid; receptacle R.sub.1 comprises a first and second part arranged in the frame and, respectively in the lid; receptacle R.sub.2 comprises a first and second part arranged in the frame and, respectively in the lid; in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the first and second channel of the static mixer are arranged between receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each configured as elongate cavity; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each configured as cavity having a first and, respectively second principal axis along which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have a maximal spatial extent; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each configured as cavity having a first and, respectively second principal axis along which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have a maximal spatial extent; a first and second average cross section A.sub.1 and, respectively A.sub.2 in a first and second plane perpendicular to the first and second principal axis; wherein the extent of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 along the first and second principal axis is larger by factor of from 1.4 to 20, 1.4 to 15, 1.4 to 10 or 1.4 to 5 than √{square root over (A.sub.1/π)} and √{square root over (A.sub.2/π)}, respectively; in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the principal axes of the mixing section of the first and second channel of the static mixer are collinear to the principal axes of receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are movable collinearly to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are configured for translation collinearly to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are movable in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are configured for translation in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are expandable and retractable in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are configured for expansion and retraction in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first receptacle R.sub.1 has a capacity V.sub.1 of 2 to 10000 ml; the first receptacle R.sub.1 has a capacity V.sub.1 of 2 to 15 ml, 10 to 20 ml, 15 to 25 ml, 20 to 30 ml, 25 to 35 ml, 30 to 40 ml, 35 to 45 ml, 40 to 50 ml, 45 to 55 ml, 50 to 60 ml, 55 to 65 ml, 60 to 70 ml, 65 to 75 ml, 70 to 80 ml, 75 to 85 ml, 80 to 90 ml, 85 to 95 ml, 90 to 100 ml, 100 to 300 ml, 200 to 400 ml, 300 to 500 ml, 400 to 600 ml, 500 to 700 ml, 600 to 800 ml, 700 to 900 ml, 800 to 1000 ml, 1000 to 3000 ml, 2000 to 4000 ml, 3000 to 5000 ml, 4000 to 6000 ml, 5000 to 7000 ml, 6000 to 8000 ml, 7000 to 9000 ml or 8000 to 10000 ml; the second receptacle R.sub.2 has a capacity V.sub.2 of 2 to 10000 ml; the second receptacle R.sub.2 has a capacity V.sub.2 of 2 to 15 ml, 10 to 20 ml, 15 to 25 ml, 20 to 30 ml, 25 to 35 ml, 30 to 40 ml, 35 to 45 ml, 40 to 50 ml, 45 to 55 ml, 50 to 60 ml, 55 to 65 ml, 60 to 70 ml, 65 to 75 ml, 70 to 80 ml, 75 to 85 ml, 80 to 90 ml, 85 to 95 ml, 90 to 100 ml, 100 to 300 ml, 200 to 400 ml, 300 to 500 ml, 400 to 600 ml, 500 to 700 ml, 600 to 800 ml, 700 to 900 ml, 800 to 1000 ml, 1000 to 3000 ml, 2000 to 4000 ml, 3000 to 5000 ml, 4000 to 6000 ml, 5000 to 7000 ml, 6000 to 8000 ml, 7000 to 9000 ml or 8000 to 10000 ml; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2 have a first capacity V.sub.1 and, respectively second capacity V.sub.2 with 1≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤12; the first and second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2 have a first capacity V.sub.1 and, respectively second capacity V.sub.2 with 1≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤3, 2≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤4, 3≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤5, 4≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤6, 5≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤7, 6≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤8, 7≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤9, 8≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤10, 9≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤11 or 10≤V.sub.1/V.sub.2≤12; the first receptacle R.sub.1 has an inner surface S.sub.1 with a terminal section corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter D.sub.1 and length L.sub.1 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the second receptacle R.sub.2 has an inner surface S.sub.2 with a terminal section corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter D.sub.2 and length L.sub.2 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the first receptacle R.sub.1 has an inner surface S.sub.1 corresponding to a union of a lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter D.sub.1 and length L.sub.1 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the second receptacle R.sub.2 has an inner surface S.sub.2 corresponding to a union of a lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter D.sub.2 and length L.sub.2 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends;
2≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤12 and 2≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤12;
2≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤4 and 2≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤4;
3≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤5 and 3≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤5;
4≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤6 and 4≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤6;
5≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤7 and 5≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤7;
6≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤8 and 6≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤8;
7≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤9 and 7≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤9;
8≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤10 and 8≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤10;
9≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤11 and 9≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤11;
10≤L.sub.1/D.sub.1≤12 and 10≤L.sub.2/D.sub.2≤12; in form-fit attachment of the lid to the frame the principal axes of the mixing section of the first and second channel of the static mixer are collinear to the principal axes of receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are movable in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are configured for translation in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are expandable and retractable in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first and second actuator are configured for expansion and retraction in a direction perpendicular to the principal axis of the first and, respectively second receptacle R.sub.1, R.sub.2; the first actuator has an operative surface F.sub.1 with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the second actuator has an operative surface F.sub.2 with a shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the first actuator has an operative surface F.sub.1 with shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter from 0.8.Math.D.sub.1 to D.sub.1 and a length from 0.8.Math.L.sub.1 to L.sub.1 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the second actuator has an operative surface F.sub.2 with shape corresponding to a union of a half-lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with polygonal, rectangular, elliptical or circular cross-section with equivalent diameter from 0.8.Math.D.sub.2 to D.sub.2 and a length from 0.8.Math.L.sub.2 to L.sub.2 along a principal axis perpendicular to the cross-section and the surfaces of a first and second half-dome arranged at the cylindrical body front ends; the first and second actuator have operative surfaces F.sub.1 and F.sub.2 facing receptacle R.sub.1 and, respectively R.sub.2 with
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(36) The inventive dispenser is designed for discharge of a first and second viscous material from a first and second compartment of a disposable container (cf.
(37) In order to minimize stresses exerted on the container sleeve the first and second receptacle R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are configured as elongate cavities having a first and second principal axis along which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have a maximal spatial extent and the first and second actuator are configured for translation or expansion in a direction perpendicular to the principal axes of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2. Thereby the translation or expansion and retraction travel range of the first and second actuator that is required to extrude a major portion of the first and second viscous material from R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and the concomitant deformation and stresses exerted on the container sleeve are minimized.
(38) For the same reason i.e. to minimize stress exerted on the container sleeve the static mixer is preferably shaped in such manner that its cross-section has an aspect ratio or width to height ratio from 1.1 to 4.0. In an expedient embodiment the static mixer comprises a mixing section having an inner surface with a shape corresponding to a union of a lateral-surface of a cylindrical body with elliptical cross-section and the surfaces of n deflectors with 8≤n≤120 arranged along a principal axis of the cylindrical body and a major axis of the elliptical cross-section is larger by a factor of 1.1 to 4.0 than the minor axis of the elliptical cross-section. As a further measure to minimize the mechanical stress exerted on the container sleeve the protrusion of the n deflectors into the mixing section, respectively the cylindrical space with elliptical cross-section bound by the half-lateral-surfaces of the first and second channel is limited to ≤80% along and relative to a first and second inner diameter of the cylindrical space. Furthermore, according to a preferred embodiment of the inventive dispenser the edges of the n deflectors are beveled or rounded. Notwithstanding, the n deflectors are configured in such manner that the flow passage bound by the mixing section corresponds to a union of four meander-shaped and partially overlayed ducts as depicted in
(39) The term “first diameter” and “second “diameter” designate a first and second maximal diameter of a cylindrical body with constant cross-section along a first and second direction respectively, with the first and second direction being perpendicular to each other and collinear to the cross-section.
(40) The term “equivalent diameter” of a cross-section or an area pertains to the diameter of a circle having the same areal size measured in units of length×length e.g. cm.sup.2.
(41) The term “operative surface” of an actuator, such as a piston, a plunger or diaphragm designates the actuator surface which contacts the sleeve of a disposable container situated in the first and second dispenser receptacle and exerts pressure thereon to extrude viscous materials contained in the disposable container.
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(46) In an expedient embodiment the first and second mixer channel 37, 38 form integral parts of frame 22 and, respectively lid 23.
(47) In another expedient embodiment the static mixer comprises a first and second die that are reversibly insertable into sockets arranged in frame 22 and, respectively lid 23. This configuration affords facile replacement and use of static mixers having mixing sections with shapes that are adapted and optimized for mixing of viscous fluids of different types. Preferably, the first and second die of the static mixer are held in the respective socket in frame 22 and lid 23 through suitable fixtures, such as snug-fit tongues and grooves or snug-fit pins and blind holes.
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(50) In an expedient embodiment the first and second diaphragm 31, 32 are each mechanically actuated via one or two rods (not shown in
(51) In another expedient embodiment the first and second diaphragm 31, 32 are each hydraulically actuated through a hydraulic power transmission (not shown in
(52) Regarding hydraulic actuation of the first and second diaphragm 31, 32 it is noted that in a closed position of the inventive dispenser, wherein the dispenser lid is force-fit attached and locked to frame 22, diaphragm flanges 33, 34 are fixated in the corresponding grooves in frame 22 in a high-pressure leakproof manner. The afore described measures for fixation of diaphragm flanges 33, 34 to frame 22 are intended to prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid under ambient pressure and are not required to provide high-pressure leakproof sealing.
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(54) A cut-out 51 of gasket 50 is shaped according to the static mixer contour. Gasket 50 comprises first and second actuators 4, 5. Each the first and second actuator 4, 5 is configured as diaphragm 31, 32 and forms an integral part of gasket 50. For illustrative purposes first actuator 4 is depicted in an expanded state and second actuator 5 in a retracted state. Contrary to the illustrative depiction in
(55) In an expedient embodiment gasket 50 is made from a sheet consisting of an elastic material, selected from the group comprising natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polymers and mixtures thereof. Preferably, gasket 50 is made from a composite sheet material comprising a fabric or filaments made from a polymeric or metallic material.
(56) Gasket 50 is either affixed to frame 22 or a dispenser lid (not shown in
(57) In an alternative expedient embodiment of the inventive dispenser (not shown in
(58) In yet another expedient embodiment of the inventive dispenser (not shown in
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(60) Viscous materials 12, 13 are enclosed in a flexible sleeve of a disposable container (cf.
(61) Diaphragm 21C is made from an elastic sheet material and affixed to either frame 22 or lid 23. In form-fit attachment of lid 23 to frame 22—as depicted in
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(73) 1 . . . dispenser 2 . . . drive 3 . . . power transmission 4 . . . first actuator 5 . . . second actuator 6 . . . first receptacle R.sub.1 6A . . . first part of first receptacle R.sub.1 6B . . . second part of first receptacle R.sub.1 7 . . . second receptacle R.sub.2 7A . . . first part of second receptacle R.sub.2 7B . . . second part of second receptacle R.sub.2 8 . . . outlet of first receptacle R.sub.1 9 . . . outlet of second receptacle R.sub.2 10 . . . inner surface S.sub.1 of first receptacle R.sub.1 11 . . . inner surface S.sub.2 of second receptacle R.sub.2 12 . . . first viscous material 13 . . . second viscous material 14 . . . static mixer 15 . . . static mixer inlet 15A . . . static mixer inlet of first channel of static mixer 15B . . . static mixer inlet of second channel of static mixer 16 . . . static mixer outlet 16A . . . static mixer outlet of first channel of static mixer 16B . . . static mixer outlet of second channel of static mixer 17 . . . first duct 18 . . . second duct 19 . . . deflector 21 . . . valve 21A . . . second flow passage of valve 21 21B . . . first flow passage of valve 21 21C . . . diaphragm of valve 21 22 . . . dispenser frame 23 . . . dispenser lid 24 . . . dispenser hinge 25 . . . retainer chamber 26 . . . retainer chamber 27 . . . first actuator operative surface 28 . . . second actuator operative surface 30 . . . rod of actuator 31 . . . first actuator diaphragm 32 . . . second actuator diaphragm 33 . . . first actuator diaphragm flange 34 . . . second actuator diaphragm flange 35 . . . groove of first receptacle R.sub.1 for diaphragm flange 36 . . . groove of second receptacle R.sub.2 for diaphragm flange 37 . . . static mixer first channel 38 . . . static mixer second channel 39 . . . principal axis of static mixer first channel 40 . . . principal axis of static mixer second channel 41 . . . inner surface of static mixer first channel 42 . . . inner surface of static mixer second channel 43 . . . diameter of static mixer first channel 44 . . . diameter of static mixer second channel 45 . . . height of static mixer first channel 46 . . . height of static mixer second channel 47 . . . cylindrical body 48 . . . disposable container for viscous materials 49 . . . sleeve of container 50 . . . gasket 51 . . . gasket cut-out for static mixer 100 . . . duct or flow passage 101 . . . meander-shaped duct 102 . . . meander-shaped duct 103 . . . meander-shaped duct 104 . . . meander-shaped duct 110 . . . carrier sheet of disposable container 110′ . . . carrier sheet of disposable container 111 . . . adhesive or seal seam 112 . . . opening or outlet 113 . . . multitude of apertures in carrier sheet 110 (contained within mixing tube) 114 . . . single aperture in carrier sheet 110′ (contained within mixing tube) 115 . . . aperture for accommodation of first viscous material 116 . . . aperture for accommodation of second viscous material