WO1992009502A1 - Combination mixer dispenser - Google Patents

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WO1992009502A1
WO1992009502A1 PCT/AU1990/000575 AU9000575W WO9209502A1 WO 1992009502 A1 WO1992009502 A1 WO 1992009502A1 AU 9000575 W AU9000575 W AU 9000575W WO 9209502 A1 WO9209502 A1 WO 9209502A1
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Stephen John Camm
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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    • B01F33/00—Other mixers; Mixing plants; Combinations of mixers
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    • B01F33/5011—Movable mixing devices, i.e. readily shifted or displaced from one place to another, e.g. portable during use portable during use, e.g. hand-held
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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    • B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
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    • B01F35/713—Feed mechanisms comprising breaking packages or parts thereof, e.g. piercing or opening sealing elements between compartments or cartridges
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
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    • B01F35/713—Feed mechanisms comprising breaking packages or parts thereof, e.g. piercing or opening sealing elements between compartments or cartridges
    • B01F35/7131—Breaking or perforating packages, containers or vials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00553—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00553—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components
    • B05C17/00559—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components the different components being stored in coaxial chambers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/015—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with pneumatically or hydraulically actuated piston or the like
    • 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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    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
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  • COMBINATION MIXER DISPENSER This invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing and enabling mixture of two components and has particular application to dispensing and mixing two-part polymers which remain inert before mixing, but react to form a sold upon mixing.
  • One specific example of the invention relates to the mixing of a putty and hardener for use in car body work wherein the putty and hardener are generally mixed in a ratio of 50:1.
  • Initial methods of mixing the putty and hardener comprise dispensing the putty from a 20 kilogram drum and manually adding a certain amount of hardener to the putty in order to form the solid material.
  • This method involves considerable manual activity to ensure that the correct amount of each component is obtained and mixed.
  • an automatic method of mixing the two components was developed in which the putty was dispensed from the drum and the hardener was dispensed from a container by the use of movable pistons in the drum and container.
  • the container was generally arranged outside of the drum and the two pistons were interlinked by a linkage so that upon movement of one piston the other piston was caused to move so that material was dispensed from both the drum and the container.
  • a linkage By suitably sizing the pistons and drum and container the desired amount of each material was obtained for mixing.
  • the linkage must be relatively long and .this results in some relative movement between the pistons rather than precise movement of the pistons relative to one another.
  • the linkage system it is possible that an incorrect amount of hardener will be dispensed compared to the amount of putty and therefore the two substances will not be mixed in the correct ratio.
  • the linkage system is generally awkward and requires considerable time and effort to initially set up.
  • U.S. patent 3,007,611 dated 7th November, 1961 discloses a dispenser which includes a single movable piston . and two compartments which are at least partly divided by metal foil.
  • the two compartments include two different components and they are dispensed by movement of the single piston. Movement of the single piston, is at least partially accommodated by the single piston tearing or folding down the metal foil.
  • One problem with this arrangement is that a good seal is not provided between the torn metal foil and the piston and therefore the two components can mix in the dispenser thereby causing the formatio of a solid if the two components are of a nature which are to be mixed to form a solid.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser which overcomes these problems.
  • the invention may be said to reside in a dispenser for dispensing two components, said dispenser comprising a first container for containing one of the components and a second container for containing a second of the components, said first container having a first piston for movement in the first container for forcing the first component out of the first container, said second container having a second piston for forcing the second component out of the second container, a second piston moving means including a cutting means fixed relative to the first piston for cutting said second container as the first piston is moved, said second piston moving means being for moving said second piston relative to said second container when said first piston is moved to thereby cause movement of the first piston and the second piston in a fixed manner relative to one another to dispense a predetermined amount of the first component and second component from the first and second containers respectively, and wherein cutting of the second container by the cutting means enables movement of the first piston, the second piston moving means and the second piston relative to the first container and the second container.
  • the first piston can effectively be coupled to the second piston and movement can take place by virtue of the cutting means cutting the second cylinder to enable fixed movement of the two pistons relative to one another so that an exact amount of,the first and second components is dispensed from the first and second containers to ensure a correct ratio of the first and second components for mixing. Furthermore, since the present invention utilizes first and second pistons a good seal is still maintained within the two containers notwithstanding the cutting of the second container and therefore mixing of the two components within the dispenser is not possible.
  • the second container is arranged within the first container and the first piston has an opening through which the second container extends, said second piston moving means comprising a blade extending across said opening and being mounted above said second piston such that upon movement of the first piston the end portions of the blade slice the second container and an intermediate portion of the blade abuts the second piston and pushes the second piston to cause the second piston to move with the first piston relative to the second container.
  • the blade is held in a plug which is fitted into said opening in said first piston, said plug having an aperture through which the second container projects during movement of the first and second pistons.
  • the first piston and therefore the second piston is moved by virtue of air pressure applied above the first piston.
  • the single container for dispensing putty was in the form of a 20 litre drum which occasionally included inner projections and irregularities which may create an air gap between the piston and drum thereby enabling air to flow beneath the piston which, in turn, can add to the error in the ratio of components dispensed.
  • the preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a bladder which is arranged above the first piston into which pressurized air is introduced to thereby expand the bladder and force the first piston to move relative to the first container.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a dispenser embodying the invention
  • Figure 2 is a detailed plan view of a piston used in the embodiment of figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along the line III-III of figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a detailed view of the circle part marked IV of figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is a view along the line V-V of figure 4; and Figure 6 is a detailed view of part of figure 4.
  • figure 1 shows a dispenser embodying the invention which comprises an outer drum 10 in which is located a first piston 12 which has a diameter which closely matches the inner diameter of the drum 10 (i.e. to prevent creepage of the material in the drum past the piston 12).
  • a first component such as a putty for use in body work for automobiles.
  • the drum 10 has a first opening 14 which is provided with a valve 16 through which the putty can be dispensed.
  • An inner tube 20 is arranged within the drum 10 and extends through an opening 22 in the piston 12.
  • the tube 20 is provided with a second component such as hardener for mixing with the putty to form a solid.
  • the tube 20 directly communicates with a second opening 24 in the drum 10 which may be provided with a valve 26 through which the hardener is dispensed.
  • a plug 30 is arranged within the opening 20 in the first piston 12 and supports a cutting blade 32 which is held generally vertical by the plug 30.
  • the cutting blade 32 is of such a length to extend diametrically across the tube 20.
  • the blade 32 could be offset relative to the diameter of the. tube 20 and effectively be smaller than the diameter of the tube 20 but sufficiently large to cut through space apart wall portions of the tube.
  • a second piston 40 is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20.
  • a bladder 50 is arranged within the space between the piston 12 and a removable top 52 of the drum 10.
  • the bladder 50 is for communication with a source of pressurized air via a hose 54 or the like.
  • the assembly is initially installed with the piston 40 arranged in the top of the tube 20 and with the blade 32 resting on the top ends of the wall of b tube 20 or initially cutting into the tube 20 until the blade abuts the piston 40.
  • pressurized air is forced into the bladder 50 to thereby expand the bladder 50 which in turn pushes the first piston 12 downwardly. Since the blade 32 is connected to the plug 30 which is retained within the opening 20 in the first piston 12, the blade 32 is forced downwardly with the first piston 12 with the first piston 12.
  • Movement of the blade 32 causes the end portions of the blade 32 to cut into the tube 20 to thereby vertically slice the tube 20 so that the middle or intermediate portion of the blade engages the second piston 40 and pushes the second piston 40 downwardly in a fixed manner and without any relative movement between the first piston 12 and the second piston 40.
  • the amount of components dispensed is determined by the volume displaced by the movement of the pistons 12 and 40 and therefore a predetermined amount of material from the tube 20 and the drum 10 is dispensed through the valves 16 and 26 as the pistons 12 and 40 move down in the fixed manner.
  • predetermined proportions of the two components are dispensed onto a tray or plate 60 for mixing together.
  • the second piston 40 also seals the tube 20 and prevents the component in the tube 20 from mixing with the component in the drum 10 when the tube 20 is sliced by the blade 32.
  • the aperture 22 is generally defined by a short sleeve section 62 which is provided with an annular flange 64.
  • the surface 66 of the piston 12 which contacts the material in the drum 10 is inclined as best seen in figure 3.
  • the surface 66 joins a vertical wall 68 and is provided with a number of radially extending ribs 70 which are best seen in figure 2.
  • the surface 66 is inclined since it has been found that this is the natural position the surface tends to take up as the piston 12 is forced downwardly into the drum against the pressure of the putty in the drum.
  • the ribs 70 are preferably horizontal and, as best seen in figure 3, have a portion which extends below the surface 66.
  • the vertical wall 68 is provided with ribs 76 which are spaced about the circumference of the wall 68.
  • the opening 22 of the piston is provided with an annular plug 80 which is provided with a central aperture 82.
  • the plug 80 as best seen in figure 5, is provided with diametric slits 84 which receive the blade 32 and hold the blade vertically across the aperture 22.
  • the plug 80 is a snap fit onto the flange 64 as seen in figure 6 and is therefore held fixed relative to the piston 12.
  • the plug 80 includes an annular leg 78 (figure 6) which clips over the flange 64 to securely hold the plug in opening 22.
  • An annular shim 88 is arranged between the flange 64 and the blade 32 to prevent the upper surface of the blade 32 from cutting into the flange 64.
  • the shim 88 is preferably made of metal or other hard material which is not prone to cutting by the blade 32.
  • the piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20.
  • the plug 80 and therefore the blade 32 will also move downwardly forcing the piston 40 downwardly into the tube 20 so that the putty within the drum 10 and the hardener within the tube 20 is forced out of the valves 16 and 26 respectively.
  • the blade 32 is effectively coupled to the piston 12 and pushes the piston downwardly, the piston 40 and piston 12 move in a fixed manner downwardly as the bladder is inflated. That is, there is no relative movement of the piston 12 relative to the piston 40 and both the piston 12 and piston 40 move as one in a fixed manner relative to one another.
  • the valve 26 and the valve 16 can ensure that a precise amount of the putty and hardener is dispensed from the drum 10 and the tube 20 in precisely the correct ratio for proper mixing and formation of the required solid.
  • a rod 70 is provided which extends from the base of the drum 10 to the lid of the drum 10 to hold the base of the drum and lid of the drum fixed relative to one another.
  • the rod 70 tends to prevent bowing or movement of the base and lid when the pistons 12 and 40 are moved.
  • the use of the rod 70 also enables a lighter gauge metal to be used in manufacture of the base and lid.
  • the flange 64 is provided with a through hole 72 for receiving the rod 70.
  • the plug 80 is also provided with a through hole 74 for accommodating the rod 70 and enabling the piston 12 and the plug 80 to move downwardly relative to the rod 70.
  • the rod 70 is a tight fit in the holes 74 and 72 to prevent seepage of material from beneath the piston 12 through the holes into the space above the piston 12.
  • the bladder 50 is, of course, wrapped around the rod 70 so that the rod 70 does not interfere with inflation of the bladder 50.
  • the shim 88 is also provided with an opening 90 through which the rods 70 extends to accommodate movement of the shim 88 with the plug 80 and piston 12 relative to the rod 70.
  • the rod 70 is held at its ends in washers or other suitable sleeves or bosses which are fixed to the base and lid of the drum 10 which can securely engage the rod 70 to prevent flexing of the base and lid of the drum 10.
  • the tube 20 is made from a plastics material or thin aluminium etc. so that it can easily be sliced or cut by the blade 32 to accommodate movement of the piston 40 and blade 32 downwardly relative to the tube 20.
  • the material which is contained within the drum 10 and the tube 20 it may be desired to form the tube 20 from metal. In such embodiments it may be preferred to initially split the tube 20 into two halves and then join the two halves together by lead or solder or any other suitable soft sealing material. The blade 32 would then be arranged above the lead or soldered joints between the two halves so that the lead or soldered joint can be easily cut by the blade 32 as the piston 12 moves downwardly relative to the tube 20.
  • the piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is merely pushed below the blade 32 as the first piston 12 is moved.
  • a shim 88 (not shown) on the top surface of the piston 40 to prevent the shim 40 from being cut by the blade 32 when the blade 32 pushes against the shim 40.
  • the plug 80 is a snap fit into the opening 22. In other embodiments it may merely be a friction fit in the opening 22 or it could be adhered in the opening 22.
  • the piston 12 could be moved mechanically. This could be achieved by providing screw threads on the rod 70 and corresponding screw threads in the holes 72 and 74 so that when the rod is rotated the piston 12 is moved.
  • the tube 20 could be dimensioned to extend all the way between the base of the drum and the lid of the drum and effectively perform the function of the rod and could also be screw threaded so that it engages screw threads in the opening 12 to enable mechanical movement of the piston 12.
  • valves 16 and 26 could be provided in a single valve plate and arranged relatively close together to allow easy opening and closing of the valves by a single actuating handle or the like.
  • the piston 12 could be made from metal or other rigid material which will not flex rather than plastics material and could have a flat base rather than an inclined base.
  • the dispenser may include more than one inner tube which can be each provided with a separate blade and arranged to extend through separate openings in the piston or a number of concentric tubes could be arranged to extend through a single opening in the piston and to be all cut by a common blade. Instead of providing a single blade more than one blade could also be incorporated.

Abstract

A dispenser for dispensing two components is disclosed which comprises a drum (10) in which a tube (20) is supported. A first piston (12) is arranged within the drum (10) and has an opening (22) through which the tube (20) extends. The opening is provided with a plug (80) which has an aperture also through which the tube (20) extends. The plug supports a blade (32) which bears on a second piston (40) arranged within the tube (22). The plug (80) is fixed relative to the piston (12) so that it and the blade (32) move with the piston (12). During movement of the piston (12) the blade (32) slices the tube (20) and bears against the second piston (40) so that the first piston (12) and the second piston (40) move in a fixed manner as a single unit. During movement of the pistons (12 and 40) the two components are dispensed from the drum (10) and the tube (22) in a particular ratio depending upon the volume displaced by movement of the pistons (12 and 401). The dispensed components can therefore be mixed together in the predetermined ratios.

Description

COMBINATION MIXER DISPENSER This invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing and enabling mixture of two components and has particular application to dispensing and mixing two-part polymers which remain inert before mixing, but react to form a sold upon mixing. One specific example of the invention relates to the mixing of a putty and hardener for use in car body work wherein the putty and hardener are generally mixed in a ratio of 50:1.
Initial methods of mixing the putty and hardener comprise dispensing the putty from a 20 kilogram drum and manually adding a certain amount of hardener to the putty in order to form the solid material. When mixing putty with hardener for use in body work it is important that the ratio of 50:1 be strictly adhered to and therefore this method involves considerable manual activity to ensure that the correct amount of each component is obtained and mixed. In view of this an automatic method of mixing the two components was developed in which the putty was dispensed from the drum and the hardener was dispensed from a container by the use of movable pistons in the drum and container. The container was generally arranged outside of the drum and the two pistons were interlinked by a linkage so that upon movement of one piston the other piston was caused to move so that material was dispensed from both the drum and the container. By suitably sizing the pistons and drum and container the desired amount of each material was obtained for mixing. However, it has been found that in order to enable movement of the pistons the linkage must be relatively long and .this results in some relative movement between the pistons rather than precise movement of the pistons relative to one another. Thus, with the linkage system it is possible that an incorrect amount of hardener will be dispensed compared to the amount of putty and therefore the two substances will not be mixed in the correct ratio. Furthermore, the linkage system is generally awkward and requires considerable time and effort to initially set up.
U.S. patent 3,007,611 dated 7th November, 1961 discloses a dispenser which includes a single movable piston . and two compartments which are at least partly divided by metal foil. The two compartments include two different components and they are dispensed by movement of the single piston. Movement of the single piston, is at least partially accommodated by the single piston tearing or folding down the metal foil. One problem with this arrangement is that a good seal is not provided between the torn metal foil and the piston and therefore the two components can mix in the dispenser thereby causing the formatio of a solid if the two components are of a nature which are to be mixed to form a solid.
The object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser which overcomes these problems.
The invention may be said to reside in a dispenser for dispensing two components, said dispenser comprising a first container for containing one of the components and a second container for containing a second of the components, said first container having a first piston for movement in the first container for forcing the first component out of the first container, said second container having a second piston for forcing the second component out of the second container, a second piston moving means including a cutting means fixed relative to the first piston for cutting said second container as the first piston is moved, said second piston moving means being for moving said second piston relative to said second container when said first piston is moved to thereby cause movement of the first piston and the second piston in a fixed manner relative to one another to dispense a predetermined amount of the first component and second component from the first and second containers respectively, and wherein cutting of the second container by the cutting means enables movement of the first piston, the second piston moving means and the second piston relative to the first container and the second container.
Since the device includes cutting means the first piston can effectively be coupled to the second piston and movement can take place by virtue of the cutting means cutting the second cylinder to enable fixed movement of the two pistons relative to one another so that an exact amount of,the first and second components is dispensed from the first and second containers to ensure a correct ratio of the first and second components for mixing. Furthermore, since the present invention utilizes first and second pistons a good seal is still maintained within the two containers notwithstanding the cutting of the second container and therefore mixing of the two components within the dispenser is not possible.
Preferably the second container is arranged within the first container and the first piston has an opening through which the second container extends, said second piston moving means comprising a blade extending across said opening and being mounted above said second piston such that upon movement of the first piston the end portions of the blade slice the second container and an intermediate portion of the blade abuts the second piston and pushes the second piston to cause the second piston to move with the first piston relative to the second container.
Preferably the blade is held in a plug which is fitted into said opening in said first piston, said plug having an aperture through which the second container projects during movement of the first and second pistons.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention the first piston and therefore the second piston is moved by virtue of air pressure applied above the first piston.. In the past, the single container for dispensing putty was in the form of a 20 litre drum which occasionally included inner projections and irregularities which may create an air gap between the piston and drum thereby enabling air to flow beneath the piston which, in turn, can add to the error in the ratio of components dispensed. In order to overcome, or at least reduce the likelihood of this occurring, the preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a bladder which is arranged above the first piston into which pressurized air is introduced to thereby expand the bladder and force the first piston to move relative to the first container.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a dispenser embodying the invention;
Figure 2 is a detailed plan view of a piston used in the embodiment of figure 1;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along the line III-III of figure 2;
Figure 4 is a detailed view of the circle part marked IV of figure 1;
Figure 5 is a view along the line V-V of figure 4; and Figure 6 is a detailed view of part of figure 4.
With reference to the drawings, figure 1 shows a dispenser embodying the invention which comprises an outer drum 10 in which is located a first piston 12 which has a diameter which closely matches the inner diameter of the drum 10 (i.e. to prevent creepage of the material in the drum past the piston 12). Contained within the drum 10 and below the piston 12 is a first component such as a putty for use in body work for automobiles. The drum 10 has a first opening 14 which is provided with a valve 16 through which the putty can be dispensed. An inner tube 20 is arranged within the drum 10 and extends through an opening 22 in the piston 12. The tube 20 is provided with a second component such as hardener for mixing with the putty to form a solid. The tube 20 directly communicates with a second opening 24 in the drum 10 which may be provided with a valve 26 through which the hardener is dispensed.
A plug 30 is arranged within the opening 20 in the first piston 12 and supports a cutting blade 32 which is held generally vertical by the plug 30. The cutting blade 32 is of such a length to extend diametrically across the tube 20. However, in other embodiments the blade 32 could be offset relative to the diameter of the. tube 20 and effectively be smaller than the diameter of the tube 20 but sufficiently large to cut through space apart wall portions of the tube.
A second piston 40 is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20.
A bladder 50 is arranged within the space between the piston 12 and a removable top 52 of the drum 10. The bladder 50 is for communication with a source of pressurized air via a hose 54 or the like.
The assembly is initially installed with the piston 40 arranged in the top of the tube 20 and with the blade 32 resting on the top ends of the wall of b tube 20 or initially cutting into the tube 20 until the blade abuts the piston 40. In order to dispense material from the tube 20 and the drum 10 pressurized air is forced into the bladder 50 to thereby expand the bladder 50 which in turn pushes the first piston 12 downwardly. Since the blade 32 is connected to the plug 30 which is retained within the opening 20 in the first piston 12, the blade 32 is forced downwardly with the first piston 12 with the first piston 12.
Movement of the blade 32 causes the end portions of the blade 32 to cut into the tube 20 to thereby vertically slice the tube 20 so that the middle or intermediate portion of the blade engages the second piston 40 and pushes the second piston 40 downwardly in a fixed manner and without any relative movement between the first piston 12 and the second piston 40.
Since contact of the blade 32 on the piston 40 pushes the piston 40 downwardly and the blade 42 is fixed relative to the piston 12, movement of the piston 40 is thereby effectively fixed relative to the piston 12 so that the piston 12 and piston 40 move in a fixed manner relative to one another. The amount of components dispensed is determined by the volume displaced by the movement of the pistons 12 and 40 and therefore a predetermined amount of material from the tube 20 and the drum 10 is dispensed through the valves 16 and 26 as the pistons 12 and 40 move down in the fixed manner. Thus, predetermined proportions of the two components are dispensed onto a tray or plate 60 for mixing together. The second piston 40 also seals the tube 20 and prevents the component in the tube 20 from mixing with the component in the drum 10 when the tube 20 is sliced by the blade 32.
As best shown in figures 2 and 3, the aperture 22 is generally defined by a short sleeve section 62 which is provided with an annular flange 64. The surface 66 of the piston 12 which contacts the material in the drum 10 is inclined as best seen in figure 3. The surface 66 joins a vertical wall 68 and is provided with a number of radially extending ribs 70 which are best seen in figure 2. The surface 66 is inclined since it has been found that this is the natural position the surface tends to take up as the piston 12 is forced downwardly into the drum against the pressure of the putty in the drum. The ribs 70 are preferably horizontal and, as best seen in figure 3, have a portion which extends below the surface 66. The vertical wall 68 is provided with ribs 76 which are spaced about the circumference of the wall 68.
As is best seen in figures 4 and 5, the opening 22 of the piston is provided with an annular plug 80 which is provided with a central aperture 82. The plug 80, as best seen in figure 5, is provided with diametric slits 84 which receive the blade 32 and hold the blade vertically across the aperture 22.
The plug 80 is a snap fit onto the flange 64 as seen in figure 6 and is therefore held fixed relative to the piston 12. The plug 80 includes an annular leg 78 (figure 6) which clips over the flange 64 to securely hold the plug in opening 22. An annular shim 88 is arranged between the flange 64 and the blade 32 to prevent the upper surface of the blade 32 from cutting into the flange 64. The shim 88 is preferably made of metal or other hard material which is not prone to cutting by the blade 32.
The piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20. When the piston 12 is moved downwardly the plug 80 and therefore the blade 32 will also move downwardly forcing the piston 40 downwardly into the tube 20 so that the putty within the drum 10 and the hardener within the tube 20 is forced out of the valves 16 and 26 respectively. Since the blade 32 is effectively coupled to the piston 12 and pushes the piston downwardly, the piston 40 and piston 12 move in a fixed manner downwardly as the bladder is inflated. That is, there is no relative movement of the piston 12 relative to the piston 40 and both the piston 12 and piston 40 move as one in a fixed manner relative to one another. Thus, the valve 26 and the valve 16 can ensure that a precise amount of the putty and hardener is dispensed from the drum 10 and the tube 20 in precisely the correct ratio for proper mixing and formation of the required solid.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention a rod 70 is provided which extends from the base of the drum 10 to the lid of the drum 10 to hold the base of the drum and lid of the drum fixed relative to one another. The rod 70 tends to prevent bowing or movement of the base and lid when the pistons 12 and 40 are moved. Apart from preventing movement of the base lid of the drum 10, the use of the rod 70 also enables a lighter gauge metal to be used in manufacture of the base and lid. As is best shown in figures 2, 5 and 6, the flange 64 is provided with a through hole 72 for receiving the rod 70. The plug 80 is also provided with a through hole 74 for accommodating the rod 70 and enabling the piston 12 and the plug 80 to move downwardly relative to the rod 70. The rod 70 is a tight fit in the holes 74 and 72 to prevent seepage of material from beneath the piston 12 through the holes into the space above the piston 12. The bladder 50 is, of course, wrapped around the rod 70 so that the rod 70 does not interfere with inflation of the bladder 50. The shim 88 is also provided with an opening 90 through which the rods 70 extends to accommodate movement of the shim 88 with the plug 80 and piston 12 relative to the rod 70.
Preferably the rod 70 is held at its ends in washers or other suitable sleeves or bosses which are fixed to the base and lid of the drum 10 which can securely engage the rod 70 to prevent flexing of the base and lid of the drum 10.
It is preferred that the tube 20 is made from a plastics material or thin aluminium etc. so that it can easily be sliced or cut by the blade 32 to accommodate movement of the piston 40 and blade 32 downwardly relative to the tube 20. However, depending on the material which is contained within the drum 10 and the tube 20 it may be desired to form the tube 20 from metal. In such embodiments it may be preferred to initially split the tube 20 into two halves and then join the two halves together by lead or solder or any other suitable soft sealing material. The blade 32 would then be arranged above the lead or soldered joints between the two halves so that the lead or soldered joint can be easily cut by the blade 32 as the piston 12 moves downwardly relative to the tube 20.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention the piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is merely pushed below the blade 32 as the first piston 12 is moved. However, in other embodiments (not shown) it would be possible to fix the second piston 40 onto the blade 32 so that the intermediate portion of the blade 32 merely comprises a fixing beam or bar onto which the second piston 40 is connected with the end portions of the blade 32 comprising the cutting elements which slice the tube 20.
Depending on the material from which the second piston 40 is made it may also be desirable to include a shim 88 (not shown) on the top surface of the piston 40 to prevent the shim 40 from being cut by the blade 32 when the blade 32 pushes against the shim 40.
In the preferred embodiment the plug 80 is a snap fit into the opening 22. In other embodiments it may merely be a friction fit in the opening 22 or it could be adhered in the opening 22.
In other embodiments (not shown) instead of using air pressure to move the piston 12, the piston 12 could be moved mechanically. This could be achieved by providing screw threads on the rod 70 and corresponding screw threads in the holes 72 and 74 so that when the rod is rotated the piston 12 is moved. Alternatively, the tube 20 could be dimensioned to extend all the way between the base of the drum and the lid of the drum and effectively perform the function of the rod and could also be screw threaded so that it engages screw threads in the opening 12 to enable mechanical movement of the piston 12.
The valves 16 and 26 could be provided in a single valve plate and arranged relatively close together to allow easy opening and closing of the valves by a single actuating handle or the like. The piston 12 could be made from metal or other rigid material which will not flex rather than plastics material and could have a flat base rather than an inclined base.
The dispenser may include more than one inner tube which can be each provided with a separate blade and arranged to extend through separate openings in the piston or a number of concentric tubes could be arranged to extend through a single opening in the piston and to be all cut by a common blade. Instead of providing a single blade more than one blade could also be incorporated.

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THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE INVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. A dispenser for dispensing two components, said dispenser comprising a first container for containing one of the components and a second container for containing a second of the components, said first container having a first piston for movement in the first container for forcing the first component out of the first container, said second container having a second piston for forcing the second component out of the second container, a second piston moving means including a cutting means fixed relative to the first piston for cutting said second container as the first piston is moved, said second piston moving means being for moving said second piston relative to said second container when said first piston is moved to thereby cause movement* of the first piston and the second piston in a fixed manner relative to one another to dispense a predetermined amount of the first component and second component from the first and second containers respectively, and wherein cutting of the second container by the cutting means enables movement of the first piston, the second piston moving means and the second piston relative to the first container and the second container.
2. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the second container is arranged within the first container and the first piston has an opening through which the second container extends, said second piston moving means comprising a blade extending across said opening and being mounted above said second piston such that upon movement of the first piston the end portions of the blade slice the second container and an intermediate portion of the blade abuts the second piston and pushes the second piston to cause the second piston to move with the first piston relative to the second container.
3. The dispenser of claim 2, wherein the blade is held in a plug which is fitted into said opening in said first piston, said plug having an aperture through which the second container projects during movement of the first and second pistons.
4. The dispenser of claim 1, wherein a bladder is arranged above the first piston for receiving pressurized air to thereby expand the bladder and force the first piston to move relative to the first container.
5. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein a rod extends between a lid of the first container and a base of the first container for preventing the lid and the base of the first container from bowing during movement of the first and second pistons.
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