Dispenser with spray applicator

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispenser (10) for dispensing at least one material component. In particular, the present invention discloses various dispensers for dispensing, in particular spraying, low viscosity materials in a variety of different fields of application.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing at least one material component. Background Art

[0002] Various dispensers for dispensing, in particular spraying, low-viscosity materials are known and are widely used in various different application fields.

[0003] Such known spraying dispensers often include a pressurized tank and / or cartridge, and when using the dispenser, by releasing at least part of the pressure, the material stored therein can be ejected from the cartridge and / or tank.

[0004] The products contained in these tanks or cartridges (such as paint products, light lubricants, starting fluids, polishes and waxes, and cleaning agents) mostly contain a large amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as solvents and include flammable propellants. Therefore, partially empty tanks or cartridges must be treated as hazardous waste. Such hazardous waste cannot be easily disposed of, let alone recycled in any way. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser for dispensing, in particular spraying, materials, by means of which these drawbacks can be overcome. This object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dispenser for dispensing at least one material component, the dispenser comprising at least one cartridge configured to store the material to be dispensed, a dispensing mechanism configured to push the material towards an outlet of the cartridge, and a trigger configured to activate the dispensing mechanism. The dispenser according to the present invention further comprises connecting means at a dispensing end of the dispenser, in particular at an outlet of the cartridge, the connecting means being configured to connect the dispenser to, in particular releasably connect to, a spraying applicator configured to eject the material from the cartridge.

[0007] By providing a spraying applicator that can be (releasably) attached to the dispenser according to the present invention, it is no longer necessary to pressurize the tank or cartridge containing the material to be sprayed, because the dispenser according to the present invention is configured to push the material stored in the cartridge towards the spraying applicator that will ultimately spray the material onto a surface.

[0008] Furthermore, with the dispenser according to the present invention, once the cartridge is empty or useless, only the cartridge needs to be replaced, and the dispenser including the spraying applicator can be reused with a new cartridge. Therefore, the amount of (hazardous) waste can be reduced, thus bringing a more sustainable solution.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dispenser is one of a manual, electric, in particular wireless, and pneumatic dispenser. That is, the dispenser can be driven by manual, electric, or pneumatic power.

[0010] According to another embodiment, the trigger is configured such that the piston can move longitudinally towards the outlet of the barrel to push the material stored in the barrel towards the outlet.

[0011] According to another embodiment, the barrel includes a rigid head and a flexible barrel container sealingly connected to the rigid head, and the head includes the outlet of the barrel. The advantage of the flexible barrel is that such a barrel can further reduce the amount of waste generated when using the dispenser, because the dispenser can be configured, for example, to extrude the material stored in the barrel from the head, so that once the barrel is empty, the remaining waste only exists in the small volume of the compressed flexible barrel. This makes a huge difference compared to the volume of a rigid barrel.

[0012] The flexible container can be formed of a film material.

[0013] In addition, the film material can be formed of two or more layers, and the layers are made of the same or different materials. Typical film materials can be, for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, cycloolefin copolymer (COC), polylactic acid (PLA), polystyrene (PS), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), paper, aluminum, and / or a combination of the foregoing materials. The exact type of the film material can also be selected according to the application, for example, according to the material that should be stored in the barrel.

[0014] According to another embodiment, the flexible container includes one of a circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal cross-section. That is, the dispenser according to the present invention is not limited to a barrel of a certain cross-section, but can be used with barrels of different cross-sections.

[0015] The cross-section of the flexible container can also be substantially constant along the longitudinal length of the flexible container. That is, the flexible container can include a shape that is substantially consistent along its longitudinal length.

[0016] According to an alternative embodiment, the barrel includes a rigid barrel container and a rigid head, wherein the head is in particular integrally formed with the container. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the barrel itself can be stable, so that it will not be compressed when using the dispenser.

[0017] In either case, the material stored in the barrel can be one of a low-viscosity or a higher-viscosity material.

[0018] According to another embodiment, the barrel includes an internal volume selected in the range of 100 ml to 10 l. That is, the barrel size can be selected according to the exact application of the dispenser.

[0019] According to another embodiment, the dispenser further includes a carrying device configured to enable the dispenser to be carried around. Such a carrying device may allow the user to carry the dispenser while only having to hold the spraying applicator in their hand, thus allowing for easier and more efficient use of the dispenser.

[0020] The carrying device may be one of a clip (especially a belt clip), a strap (especially a shoulder strap), a belt, a sling, a buckle, and / or a combination of the foregoing. Thus, various different carrying devices can be selected as long as they are configured to allow the dispenser to be carried around.

[0021] According to another embodiment, the dispenser includes a support sleeve configured to receive a cartridge and a piston configured to apply pressure to the rear end of the cartridge to push the material stored in the cartridge towards its outlet. In the case of a flexible cartridge, the piston may be configured such that it compresses the cartridge to push the material towards the outlet. Alternatively, in the case of a rigid cartridge, the piston may be configured such that it seals the rear of the cartridge, such that it directly compresses the material inside the cartridge to push it towards the outlet.

[0022] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a valve assembly disposed at the dispensing end of the dispenser and configured to eject the material from the dispenser. The valve assembly may be configured to control the spraying application of the dispenser. That is, it may be configured to block and / or allow the spraying application and / or be configured to control the amount of material that should be sprayed.

[0023] The valve assembly may also be configured to be controlled by a rod, a rotary control element, and / or a pressing control element. Such elements have proven to be user-friendly, allowing for simple application of the dispenser.

[0024] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator further includes a rod configured to activate the spraying applicator during use of the dispenser and connectable to the spraying applicator, especially the valve assembly. The rod may be configured to activate only the spraying applicator, the valve assembly, and / or the entire dispenser.

[0025] That is, it is possible that the rod is only configured to activate the spraying applicator and not the entire dispenser. That is, according to such an embodiment, the activation of the dispenser and the activation of the spraying applicator are disconnected from each other. Thus, it is possible, for example, to activate the dispenser by using a trigger such that the material is pushed towards the outlet and pressure is built up inside the cartridge until the rod is activated to eject the material from the spraying applicator, thereby releasing the pressure from the cartridge.

[0026] The rod may further include a locking mechanism configured to lock the rod in at least one of a spraying position and a storage position. Such a locking mechanism may allow for easier operation of the dispenser as the user does not need to constantly hold the rod in its respective position.

[0027] The rod may also be configured to continue ejecting material from the dispenser as long as the rod is activated. That is, according to this embodiment, as long as the rod is activated, the material stored in the cartridge is ejected from the spraying dispenser.

[0028] Alternatively, it is also possible that regardless of how long the rod is activated, the activation of the rod only releases a single stream of material, i.e., a small, short, and rapid ejection of material.

[0029] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator further includes a spraying nozzle that can be connected to the spraying applicator. Such a spraying nozzle can improve the spraying quality of the spraying applicator, enabling a uniform spread of the material.

[0030] In this regard, it should be noted that the rod can be arranged at the spraying nozzle. That is, according to this embodiment, the rod can be arranged at the spraying nozzle, i.e., adjacent to the spraying nozzle, and directly affect the spraying nozzle when the rod is activated / stopped.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the spraying applicator is connected to the dispenser via a tube, particularly a flexible tube, and the length of the tube is selected in the range of 2 cm to 2 m. In this way, the spraying applicator can operate almost independently of the dispenser, particularly the cartridge, to allow for easier use of the spraying applicator to make it easier to reach, for example, corners or other hard-to-reach places.

[0032] The tube is detachable when using the spraying applicator. That is, as already mentioned in connection with another embodiment, it is possible to build up pressure in the cartridge and / or the spraying applicator when using the dispenser, and this pressure can be released when using the spraying applicator at a later time. By providing a detachable spraying applicator, the pressure can be released, i.e., the material can be sprayed, without having to carry the entire dispenser or stay next to the cartridge and the rest of the dispenser. This can allow the user to reach places that cannot be reached with a conventional dispenser.

[0033] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes an extension pipe configured to extend a length between at least a portion of the spraying applicator, particularly the entire spraying applicator, and other parts of the dispenser. That is, a length can be extended between the dispenser itself and its dispensing end, i.e., for example, the spraying nozzle of the spraying applicator, to allow for easier operation of the dispenser.

[0034] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a brush disposed at the dispensing end of the dispenser, particularly close to the spraying nozzle of the dispenser. For some applications, it may be advantageous that the material stored in the cartridge can be spread onto the surface with the brush. By providing such a brush directly at the spraying applicator, the two working steps of distributing the material onto the surface and then spreading it evenly with the brush can be combined into a single working step.

[0035] In this regard, it should be noted that the spraying nozzle can be arranged next to the brush. That is to say, it is possible to provide a spraying nozzle and a brush arranged next to each other such that the steps of spraying the material and spreading it evenly with the said brush can be carried out simultaneously.

[0036] According to an alternative embodiment, the brush is supplied with material by the spraying applicator. According to this embodiment, the material does not necessarily have to be sprayed onto the brush, but can be supplied directly into the said brush.

[0037] According to another embodiment, the dispenser can include a flow control valve configured to regulate the flow rate of the material towards the brush. The flow control valve can be arranged at the spraying applicator, i.e., next to the spraying applicator, or at the dispenser, i.e., next to the dispenser. In addition, the flow control valve can be configured to regulate the amount of material that can flow towards the brush such that the user can pre-determine how much material can flow towards the brush at any given time.

[0038] The brush can also be releasably attachable to the spraying applicator, thereby ensuring that the brush can be replaced, for example, by another element configured to spread the material to be sprayed.

[0039] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator additionally includes a roller onto which the material is sprayed, the roller being configured to distribute the material evenly onto the surface. In some embodiments, such as for example a painting job, it may be advantageous to provide a roller configured to distribute the material evenly onto the surface. In this case, the material stored in the cartridge can be sprayed onto the said roller to apply the material to the outer surface of the roller.

[0040] According to an alternative embodiment, the spraying applicator additionally includes a roller supplied with material by the said spraying applicator, the roller being configured to distribute the material evenly onto the surface. That is to say, compared with the above embodiment, this time the roller is supplied with material instead of the material being sprayed onto the outer surface of the roller.

[0041] In this regard, it is possible that the spraying applicator is configured to supply the roller at the central axis of the roller, the axis extending along the longitudinal length of the roller.

[0042] It is also possible that the roller can be releasably connected to the spraying applicator. Thus, it is possible, for example, to replace the roller with another element for spreading out the material, or to use a spraying applicator without additional elements.

[0043] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a polishing tool configured to evenly distribute the material onto the surface. Such a polishing tool can help to distribute the material to be dispensed onto a fine surface that should be polished with the material.

[0044] In this regard, it is possible that the spraying nozzle is arranged next to the polishing tool. According to such an embodiment, the steps of spraying the material onto the surface and evenly spreading it with the polishing tool can be performed simultaneously, thus making the operation of the dispenser easier.

[0045] Furthermore, it is also possible that the polishing tool can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator. In this way, the polishing tool can be replaced, for example, with another element to evenly spread the material onto the surface, or a spraying applicator without additional elements can be used.

[0046] According to another embodiment, the polishing tool is configured to vibrate and / or move back and forth and / or rotate during use of the dispenser. This additional movement of the polishing tool can support the polishing of the surface.

[0047] According to another embodiment, the dispenser further includes a telescopic arm configured to extend a length between the dispenser and at least the spraying applicator, thereby making it easier to operate the dispenser in cases where it is difficult to reach the surface that should be covered with the material.

[0048] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dispenser for dispensing at least one material component, the dispenser including: at least one tank configured to store the material to be dispensed; a dispensing mechanism configured to push the material towards the outlet of the tank; and a trigger configured to activate the dispensing mechanism. The dispenser further includes connecting means located at the outlet of the tank, the connecting means being configured to connect the dispenser to, in particular releasably connect the dispenser to, a spraying applicator configured to spray the material from the tank.

[0049] By providing a spraying applicator that can be (releasably) attached to the dispenser according to the present invention, there is no longer a need to pressurize the tank or cartridge containing the material to be sprayed, because the dispenser according to the present invention is configured to push the material stored in the tank towards the spraying applicator, which finally sprays the material onto the surface.

[0050] Furthermore, with the dispenser according to the present invention, once the canister is empty, only the canister needs to be replaced or refilled, while the dispenser itself, including the spraying applicator, can be reused with the new / refilled canister. Thus, the amount of (hazardous) waste can be reduced, leading to a more sustainable solution.

[0051] In addition, by providing a canister that can hold a large amount of material, the dispenser according to the present invention can be used for a longer time because such a canister is not easily emptied.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the canister is configured to be pressurized by one of a manual pump, an electric pump, a central gas supply device, or a pressurized bottle. That is, by pressurizing the canister with one of the above options, the material stored in the canister can be pushed towards the spraying applicator, and then the spraying applicator sprays the material onto, for example, a surface. Therefore, the canister does not need to be pressurized all the time, but only when in use, which can be achieved by providing, for example, a manual pump or an electric pump, a central gas supply device, or a pressurized bottle.

[0053] According to another embodiment, the dispenser further includes a cartridge that is configured to store at least a second material, and the cartridge is also configured to be connectable to, in particular releasably connectable to, the spraying applicator and / or the canister, in particular where the cartridge includes a rigid head and a flexible cartridge container sealed to the rigid head, and wherein the head includes an outlet of the cartridge.

[0054] That is, according to this embodiment, the dispenser can include not only a canister but also a cartridge for storing a second material, such that when using the dispenser, both materials can be ejected from the spraying applicator. In this regard, it should be noted that it is possible for the two materials to be sprayed simultaneously or to be sprayed independently of each other. In addition, it is also possible to mix the materials before they are sprayed, for example, using a static mixer or the like.

[0055] In this regard, it should also be noted that generally the canister includes a larger volume than the cartridge. However, it is also possible for the canister and the cartridge to include the same volume, or for the cartridge to include an even larger volume than the canister.

[0056] The two materials stored in the canister and the cartridge respectively are usually different from each other. For example, it is possible for the canister to store water while the cartridge stores a certain cleaning agent that is mixed with the water when using the dispenser.

[0057] However, in some applications, it is also possible for the canister and the cartridge to store the same or substantially the same material.

[0058] In addition, it is also possible that the cartridge may include a flexible cartridge container and a rigid head, which is sealingly connected to the flexible container and includes an outlet. The advantage of such a flexible cartridge container is that once they are empty, they can be replaced quite easily without having to replace the entire cartridge.

[0059] In this regard, it should also be noted that the flexible container may be formed of a film material.

[0060] Furthermore, the film material may be formed of two or more layers of film, the layers being made of the same or different materials. Typical film materials may be, for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, cycloolefin copolymer (COC), polylactic acid (PLA), polystyrene (PS), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), paper, aluminum, and / or combinations of the foregoing materials. The exact type of film material may also be selected according to the application, for example, according to the material that should be stored inside the cartridge.

[0061] According to another embodiment, the flexible container includes one of a circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal cross-section.

[0062] Furthermore, it is also possible that the cross-section of the flexible container is substantially constant along the longitudinal length of the flexible container, such that a container of generally uniform shape can be provided.

[0063] According to an alternative embodiment, the cartridge includes a rigid cartridge container and a rigid head, wherein the head is integrally formed with the container in particular.

[0064] Furthermore, it is possible that the material stored in the tank and / or cartridge is one of a low-viscosity or a higher-viscosity material.

[0065] According to another embodiment, the tank and / or cartridge includes an internal volume selected in the range of 100 ml to 100 l. Generally, the tank includes a much larger volume than the cartridge, wherein the cartridge includes a volume selected in the range of 100 ml to 500 ml, and the tank includes a volume of 5 l to 100 l, since often the two materials are mixed with each other at a ratio in the range of 1:1 to 100:1.

[0066] The dispenser may further include a carrying device configured to enable the spraying applicator to be carried on the person. That is, when using the dispenser, the user can carry the spraying applicator on the body, while the tank can be left on the floor or any other suitable place. This is particularly advantageous when the tank is filled with up to 100 l of material such that it is at least difficult for the user to carry the tank on the person.

[0067] The carrying device can be, for example, a clip (especially a belt clip), a strap (especially a shoulder strap), a belt, a sling, a buckle, and / or a combination of the foregoing.

[0068] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a valve assembly that is disposed at the dispensing end of the dispenser and is configured to eject the material from the dispenser. The valve assembly can be configured to control the spraying application of the dispenser. That is, it can be configured to prevent and / or allow the spraying application and / or be configured to control the amount of material to be sprayed.

[0069] The valve assembly can also be configured to be controlled by a rod, a rotary control element, and / or a pressing control element. Such elements have proven to be user-friendly, allowing for simple application of the dispenser.

[0070] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator further includes a rod that is configured to activate the spraying applicator when using the dispenser and is connectable to the spraying applicator, especially the valve assembly. The rod can be configured to activate only the spraying applicator, the valve assembly, and / or the entire dispenser.

[0071] That is, it is possible that the rod is only configured to activate the spraying applicator and not the entire dispenser. That is, according to such an embodiment, the activation of the dispenser and the activation of the spraying applicator are disconnected from each other. In this way, it is possible, for example, to activate the dispenser by using a trigger so that the material is pushed towards the outlet and pressure is built up in the cartridge and / or tank until the rod is activated to eject the material from the spraying applicator, thereby releasing the pressure from the cartridge and / or tank.

[0072] The rod can also include a locking mechanism that is configured to lock the rod in at least one of a spraying position and a storage position. Such a locking mechanism can allow for easier operation of the dispenser because the rod does not need to be held in its corresponding position by the user all the time.

[0073] The rod can also be configured to continue ejecting the material from the dispenser as long as the rod is activated. That is, according to this embodiment, as long as the rod is activated, the material stored in the tank and / or cartridge is ejected from the spraying dispenser.

[0074] Alternatively, it is also possible that the activation of the rod only releases a stream of material, regardless of how long the rod is activated.

[0075] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator further includes a spraying nozzle that is connectable to the spraying applicator. Such a spraying nozzle can improve the spraying quality of the spraying applicator, making it possible to spread the material evenly.

[0076] In this regard, it should be noted that the rod can be arranged at the spraying nozzle. That is to say, according to this embodiment, the rod can be arranged near the spraying nozzle and directly affect the spraying nozzle when the control rod is activated / stopped.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the spraying applicator is connected to the dispenser via a tube, in particular a flexible tube, and the length of the tube is selected in the range of 5 cm to 2 m. In this way, the spraying applicator can be operated almost independently of the dispenser, in particular the tank, to allow easier use of the spraying applicator so that it can be more easily reached, for example, corners or other hard-to-reach places.

[0078] The tube can be detachable when the spraying applicator is in use. That is to say, as already mentioned in connection with another embodiment, it is possible to build up pressure in the tank and / or the spraying applicator when the dispenser is in use, and this pressure can be released when the spraying applicator is used later. By providing a detachable spraying applicator, the pressure can be released, that is, the material can be sprayed without having to carry the entire dispenser or without having to stay next to the tank. This can allow the user to reach places that may not be reachable with a conventional dispenser using this spraying applicator.

[0079] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes an extension pipe, which is configured to extend a length between at least a part of the spraying applicator, in particular the entire spraying applicator, and other parts of the dispenser. That is to say, it is possible to extend a length between the dispenser itself and its dispensing end (i.e., for example, the spraying nozzle of the spraying applicator) to allow easier operation of the dispenser.

[0080] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a brush arranged at the dispensing end of the dispenser, in particular close to the spraying nozzle of the dispenser. For some applications, it may be advantageous that the material stored in the tank can be spread onto the surface with the brush. By providing such a brush directly at the spraying applicator, the two working steps of distributing the material onto the surface and then spreading it evenly with the brush can be combined into a single working step.

[0081] In this regard, it should be noted that the spraying nozzle can be arranged next to the brush. That is to say, it is possible to provide both the spraying nozzle and the brush arranged next to each other so that the steps of spraying the material and spreading it evenly with the said brush can be performed simultaneously.

[0082] According to another embodiment, the brush is supplied with material by the spraying applicator. According to this embodiment, the material does not necessarily have to be sprayed onto the brush, but can be directly supplied into the said brush.

[0083] According to another embodiment, the dispenser may include a flow control valve configured to regulate the flow of material towards the brush. The flow control valve may be arranged at the spraying applicator, i.e., adjacent to the spraying applicator, or at the dispenser, i.e., adjacent to the dispenser, in particular the can. Further, the flow control valve may be configured to regulate the amount of material that can flow towards the brush such that the user can predetermine how much material can flow towards the brush at any given time.

[0084] The brush may also be capable of being releasably attached to the spraying applicator, thereby ensuring that the brush can be replaced, for example, by another element configured to spread out the material to be ejected.

[0085] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator further includes a roller onto which the material is sprayed, the roller being configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface. In some embodiments, such as for example a painting job, it may be advantageous to provide a roller configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface. In this regard, the material stored in the cartridge may be sprayed onto the roller to apply the material to the outer surface of the roller.

[0086] According to an alternative embodiment, the spraying applicator additionally includes a roller supplied with material by the spraying applicator, the roller being configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface. That is, compared to the above embodiment, this time the roller is supplied with material instead of the material being sprayed onto the outer surface of the roller.

[0087] In this regard, it is possible that the spraying applicator is configured to supply the roller at the central axis of the roller, wherein the axis extends along the longitudinal length of the roller.

[0088] Furthermore, it is possible that the roller is capable of being releasably connected to the spraying applicator. Thus, it is possible to replace the roller, for example, with another element for spreading out the material, or to use the spraying applicator without additional elements.

[0089] According to another embodiment, the spraying applicator includes a polishing tool configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface. Such a polishing tool may assist in distributing the material to be dispensed onto a fine surface that should be polished with the material.

[0090] It may also be possible that the polishing tool is capable of being releasably attached to the spraying applicator. In this way, the polishing tool can be replaced, for example, with another element to spread the material evenly onto a surface, or the spraying applicator without additional elements can be used.

[0091] According to another embodiment, the polishing tool is configured to vibrate and / or move back and forth and / or rotate during use of the dispenser. This additional movement of the polishing tool can support the polishing of the surface.

[0092] According to another embodiment, the dispenser further includes a telescopic arm configured to extend a length between the dispenser and at least the spraying applicator, so that the dispenser can be more easily operated in cases where it is difficult to reach the surface to be covered by the material.

[0093] It is also possible that the dispenser according to the present invention, particularly according to the above two aspects of the present invention, includes two or more of the above additional spreading elements, namely rollers, polishing tools, brushes, etc., which can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator so that they can be replaced with each other depending on the application of the dispenser. Thus, a single dispenser can be used for various different applications.

[0094] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dispenser for dispensing at least one material component. The dispenser includes at least one tank configured to store a first component to be dispensed, a dispensing mechanism configured to push the material towards the outlet of the tank, and a trigger configured to activate the dispensing mechanism. The dispenser further includes connecting means located at the outlet of the tank, the connecting means being configured to connect the dispenser to, in particular releasably connect to, a spraying applicator configured to spray the material from the tank, and the spraying applicator further includes at least one cartridge including a second component to be dispensed, wherein the dispenser is configured to dispense each component independently of each other.

[0095] Thus, according to this third aspect of the present invention, the dispenser not only includes a tank configured to store a first material, but also includes a cartridge configured to store a second material, so that then each component can be dispensed independently of each other from the dispenser, in particular sprayed out.

[0096] It is also possible that the dispenser is configured to dispense two components simultaneously. In this regard, the two components can be mixed with each other when being sprayed.

[0097] According to another embodiment, the dispenser is configured to mix the component stored in the tank with the component stored in the cartridge and then dispense the components. This can be the case, for example, when the tank stores water and the cartridge stores a certain cleaning agent, pesticide or any other component that should be diluted with water.

[0098] According to another embodiment, the cartridge includes a flexible cartridge container and a rigid head, wherein the head is configured to be attached to the spraying applicator. Such flexible cartridge containers are generally lighter than rigid containers, making the operation of the spraying applicator much easier. In addition, flexible cartridge containers do not occupy as much volume as rigid containers, at least when they are empty, because they can be compressed during the process of emptying the cartridge.

[0099] In this regard, it should be noted that the cartridge may further include a rigid support sleeve configured to receive the flexible cartridge container. Such a support sleeve may protect the flexible cartridge container from damage, for example.

[0100] According to another embodiment, the cartridge further includes a second flexible cartridge container configured to store another component to be dispensed. The second container may be arranged coaxially with respect to the first container, or the two containers may be arranged next to each other. In both cases, they may include a common head having a single common outlet or two outlets (one outlet for each container).

[0101] In this regard, it should be noted that the dispenser may also be configured to mix the component stored in the tank with the component stored in the first cartridge container or the component stored in the second cartridge container before dispensing the component mixture.

[0102] Alternatively, the dispenser may also be configured to mix the component stored in the tank with each component of the first and second cartridges before dispensing the component mixture. In this case, the dispenser may mix the components one by one, i.e., the component from the tank with the component from the first cartridge, and the mixture with the component from the second cartridge. Alternatively, the components of the tank may flow simultaneously to the first and second cartridges to mix each component of the cartridges with the component of the tank, and then mix the two mixtures with each other.

[0103] It is also possible that the dispenser is configured to dispense each component independently.

[0104] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the cartridge is arranged next to the dispensing nozzle of the spraying applicator. That is, the cartridge may be arranged at the spraying applicator, exactly at the dispensing end of the dispenser.

[0105] Alternatively (or additionally in the case of two cartridges), the cartridge is arranged close to the connection means of the tank.

[0106] According to another embodiment, the cartridge may also be arranged inside the tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0107] The present invention will be further described in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0108] Figure 1 : A dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0109] Figure 2 : Figure 1 A simplified side view of the dispenser;

[0110] Figure 3 : A first embodiment of a dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0111] Figure 4 : The second embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0112] Figure 5 : The third embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0113] Figure 6 : The fourth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0114] Figure 7 : The fifth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0115] Figure 8 : The sixth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0116] Figure 9 : The ninth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0117] Figure 10 : The tenth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0118] Figure 11 : The eleventh embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0119] Figure 12 : The twelfth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0120] Figure 13 : The thirteenth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0121] Figure 14 : The fourteenth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0122] Figure 15 : The fifteenth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0123] Figure 16 : The sixteenth embodiment of the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention;

[0124] Figure 17 : The spraying applicator according to the second or third aspect of the present invention;

[0125] Figure 18 : The dispenser according to the second or third aspect of the present invention;

[0126] Figure 19 : Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the second or third aspect of the present invention;

[0127] Figure 20:Another embodiment of the dispenser according to the second or third aspect of the present invention; and

[0128] Figure 21 :The dispenser according to the second aspect of the present invention. Detailed Description

[0129] Figure 1 And in particular Figure 2 illustrates the most general embodiment of the present invention according to the first aspect. That is, Figure 1 and 2 illustrates a dispenser 10 including a dispensing mechanism 3. The dispensing mechanism 3 is configured to move a piston (not shown) along the longitudinal axis of the dispenser such that the material stored in a cartridge 6 can be dispensed, and the cartridge 6 is arranged at the dispensing mechanism.

[0130] To initiate such a dispensing movement of the dispensing mechanism 3, the dispenser 10 includes a trigger 2, which can be arranged, for example, at a handle 1, which is configured to be held by a user.

[0131] The dispenser 10 further includes a receptacle 4, which is configured to preferably repeatedly receive the above-mentioned cartridge 6. The cartridge 6 generally includes a rigid head 40 and one of a rigid cartridge and a flexible cartridge container 42 (see, for example Figures 14 to 16 ), and the cartridge container 42 is sealingly connected to the head 40. The head 40 further includes an outlet 44 through which the material stored in the cartridge 6 can be dispensed.

[0132] The cartridge container 42 can be formed of a film material including two or more layers of the same or different materials. In addition, the cross-section of the container 42 and also of the entire cartridge 6 can be one of a circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular and / or polygonal cross-section, which is substantially constant along the longitudinal length of the container 42.

[0133] Alternatively, it is clearly also possible that the cartridge container 42 is made of a rigid material such that the rigid container 42 is either integrally formed with the head 40 or formed separately from the head 40 and then connected thereto.

[0134] In either case, the material stored in the cartridge 6 is one of a low-viscosity or higher-viscosity material, which is a liquid that is still sufficient to be ejected from a spraying applicator 8.

[0135] Depending on the application area of the dispenser 10, the cartridge 6 can further include an internal volume selected in the range from 100 ml to 10 l.

[0136] The cartridge 6 can also include a support sleeve 41, which is configured to receive the cartridge and the piston (see, for example Figure 14) This support sleeve 41 can be, for example, a flexible tubular container 42 and / or can simplify the insertion and removal of the cartridge 6 at the dispenser 10.

[0137] At the dispensing end DE of the dispenser 10, a spraying applicator 8 configured to eject the material stored in the cartridge 6 from the dispenser 10 is arranged and connected to the dispenser 10, in particular to the outlet 44 of the cartridge 6, by means of a connecting device (not shown). The connecting device can include, for example, a ratchet or bayonet connecting device, a form-fitting or traction-fitting connecting device, a single-start or multi-start thread, and / or a combination of the foregoing.

[0138] For the purpose of spraying, the dispenser 10 includes a dispensing outlet 5 or an additional dispensing nozzle 9, as can be seen, for example, in Figure 1 .

[0139] The dispenser 10 can generally be one of a manual, electric, in particular wireless, and pneumatic dispenser. Therefore, there is generally no limitation on the choice of the drive mechanism of the dispenser.

[0140] As can be further seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the dispenser according to the first aspect of the present invention can further include a rod 7 configured to activate the spraying applicator 8. That is, it is possible that the trigger 2 only triggers the movement of the dispensing mechanism 3 to generate pressure at the dispensing end DE of the dispenser. Only by bringing the rod 7 into the activation position, the dispenser 10, i.e., the spraying applicator 8, then releases the material so that the material is ejected from the dispensing nozzle 9.

[0141] The rod 7 can further include a locking mechanism (not shown) configured to lock the rod 7 in at least one of the spraying and storage positions. In addition, it is possible that the rod 7 is configured to continue to eject the material from the dispenser 10 as long as the rod 7 is activated. Alternatively, the rod 7 can be configured to release only a single dose of material when it is activated, regardless of how long the rod 7 remains in the activation position.

[0142] As can be seen in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the rod 7 is arranged at the spraying applicator 8, near the spraying nozzle 9. Alternatively, the rod can also be arranged at the trigger 2 and / or the handle 1, or at a different user-friendly position of the dispenser 10.

[0143] In addition, the dispenser 10 can include a valve assembly (not shown) arranged at the dispensing end DE of the dispenser 10 and configured to eject the material stored in the cartridge 6 from the spraying nozzle 9.

[0144] The valve assembly can be controlled, for example, by another rod, a rotary control element, and / or a pressing control element.

[0145] Similarly, it is possible that the dispenser 10 according to the invention includes a carrying device (not shown) that allows the user to carry it around. Such a carrying device may include, for example, a clip (especially a belt clip), a strap (especially a shoulder strap), a belt, a sling, a buckle, and / or a combination of the foregoing.

[0146] According to Figure 1 and 2 , the spraying applicator 8 according to the invention is directly arranged at the cartridge 6 and / or the receptacle 4 of the dispenser 10. However, as can be seen from the following embodiments, this must be the case.

[0147] Figure 3 An embodiment of a dispenser according to a first aspect of the invention is shown, which includes an additional tube 21 that is arranged between the spraying applicator 8 and the rest of the dispenser 10, especially the outlet of the cartridge 6.

[0148] This embodiment allows the user to spray the material onto hard-to-reach surfaces and areas because they do not have to bring the entire dispenser 10 to the corresponding area, such as, for example, the ceiling, etc.

[0149] For Figure 3 the embodiment, it is possible to carry the dispenser 10 with a belt or the like, such that only the spraying applicator 8 needs to be moved close to the area to be sprayed, or even not carry the dispenser 10 at all.

[0150] In either case, the length of the tube 21 can be selected as needed and thus can vary.

[0151] Figure 3 It is also shown that the rod 7 can be arranged again at the spraying applicator, close to the spraying nozzle 9 of the spraying applicator 8, such that the nozzle 9 can be directly controlled by the rod 7.

[0152] According to Figure 4 , the dispenser 10 includes a conduit 22 located between the spraying nozzle 9 and the rest of the dispenser 10 instead of the tube 21. The conduit 22 is more rigid than a usual flexible tube 21. That is, in this case, the conduit 22 is configured to extend a length between the spraying nozzle 9 and the rest of the spraying applicator 8 such that the spraying applicator 8 is still arranged at the dispensing end DE of the dispenser 10.

[0153] Such an embodiment can be advantageous when only the longitudinal length of the dispenser 10 should be extended in order to reach any kind of remote space, corner, or bottleneck.

[0154] According to Figure 4, the rod 7 is still arranged at the spraying applicator 8. However, instead of being arranged near the spraying nozzle 9, it is arranged at the rear end of the pipe 22.

[0155] Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment is similar to Figure 3 the embodiment of Figure 5 . However, according to

[0156] , the dispenser 10, in particular the spraying applicator 8, includes an additional brush 25 which is configured to distribute the material onto the surface. As can be seen, the brush 25 is arranged at the front end of the tube 21. Figure 6 Figure 5 In this case, the spraying applicator 8 does not necessarily require the spraying nozzle 9, for example as

[0157] shown. According to

[0158] , instead, the brush 25 can be supplied by the spraying applicator 8 such that the material flows directly into the brush 25 and is then distributed onto the surface by means of the brush 25. Figure 6 Figure 5 As described above, generally shows the same embodiment as

[0159]

[0160] Figure 7 Figure 5 Figure 7

[0161] Figure 7

[0162] Figure 7 ​​​​​​​​, a flow control valve 26 is arranged at the dispensing end DE of the dispenser 10, in particular at the outlet of the cartridge 6. Generally, the flow control valve 26 can be placed anywhere between the outlet of the cartridge 6 and the brush 25 and / or the dispensing nozzle 9 of the dispenser 10. Here, the control valve 26 is placed such that it controls the amount of material flowing from the cartridge 6 into the tube 21, and then the tube 21 supplies the material to the brush 25.

[0163] Figure 8 The embodiment of Figure 3 shows a dispenser 10 according to

[0164] which has an additional roller 27 arranged at the spraying applicator 8. The roller 27 is configured to distribute the material evenly on the surface and is arranged such that the spraying applicator 8 can spray the material onto the outer surface 46 of the roller 27.

[0165] For simplicity, the attachment of the roller 27 at the spraying applicator 8 is not shown, but it should be noted that it can be achieved in any known manner, for example by means of a shaft or the like. Figure 9 Furthermore,

[0166] the embodiment of Figure 9 includes a roller 27 at the spraying applicator 8 which is configured to distribute the material evenly onto the surface.

[0167] Figure 8 and 9 both embodiments of

[0168] include a rod 7 but no flow control valve 26. It is always possible to replace the rod 7 with a flow control valve 26 or additionally have a flow control valve to regulate the material flow to the roller 27.

[0169] Figure 10 shows an embodiment similar to Figure 3 where an additional polishing tool 28 is arranged at the spraying applicator 8. The polishing tool is configured to distribute the material evenly onto the surface.

[0170] It can be seen that according to Figure 10, a polishing tool 28 is disposed between the tube 21 and the dispensing outlet 5 of the spraying applicator 8. That is, in use, the spraying applicator 8 sprays the material from the dispensing outlet 5 onto the surface, and then the polishing tool 28 evenly distributes the sprayed material.

[0171] Obviously, it is also possible that the positions of the dispensing outlet 5 and the polishing tool 28 are interchanged with each other, or the spraying applicator 8 is configured to directly supply the material to the polishing tool 28 without spraying it separately.

[0172] The polishing tool 28 includes a polishing element 48 and a holding element 50. The holding element 50 is configured to be held by the user such that the polishing element 48 can contact the surface to which the material should be sprayed / coated. In this regard, note that the holding element 50 can be part of the spraying applicator 8.

[0173] In this regard, it should be noted that the polishing tool 28 is configured to perform rotational motion, sliding motion, and / or oscillatory motion at the surface to be treated.

[0174] As can be seen from Figure 11 In the above embodiments, that is, the brush 25, the roller 27, and the polishing tool 28 - or at least the polishing element 48 of the polishing tool 28 - can be combined as accessories in a single embodiment by being interchangeable with each other, so that the user can choose which element to use depending on the desired task.

[0175] In addition, it is also possible that the tube 21 and the conduit 22 of the above embodiments are detachable from the dispenser 10 and / or the spraying applicator 8. This can allow the spraying applicator 8 to be used independently of the rest of the dispenser 10 after the material flows into the spraying applicator 8. It can also allow for more flexible use of the dispenser 10 because one can freely choose whether to use the tube 21 or the conduit 22.

[0176] Figure 12 Another embodiment is shown, which generally corresponds to Figure 3 the embodiment of Figure 12 except that Figure 3 depicts a cordless electric dispenser 10, while

[0177] depicts a manual dispenser 10.

[0178] Figure 13Another embodiment of the manual dispenser 10 is shown, which includes a receptacle 4 that holds the support sleeve 41. According to this embodiment, the cartridge 6 (not visible in this figure) can be inserted from the rear end of the support sleeve 41, i.e., from the end facing the handle 1 and the trigger 2, such that the outlet 44 of the cartridge 6 faces the spraying applicator 8 having a dispensing nozzle 9.

[0179] This can be achieved by rotating the support sleeve 41 about the pin 52 such that the rear end of the sleeve 41 can be accessed. After inserting or removing the cartridge 6, the sleeve 41 can then be rotated back into the receptacle 4 such that the dispenser 10 can be used.

[0180] According to another embodiment, as Figure 14 depicted, the cartridge 6 can also be arranged at the spraying applicator 8 such that the dispenser 10 is only used to apply pressure to the rear end of the piston or the cartridge 6.

[0181] In Figure 14 the embodiment shown, the cartridge 6 is covered by the support sleeve 41 because the cartridge container 42 is made of flexible material. In this way, the dispenser 10 only needs to apply pressure to the rear end of the cartridge container 42 (as indicated by the arrow) such that the flexible container 42 is compressed towards the head 40, thereby pushing the material stored in the cartridge 6 out of the outlet 44 and thus out of the spraying applicator 8.

[0182] This embodiment can be particularly suitable for a variety of applications because the same dispenser 10 can be used in combination with different cartridges 6 and / or different materials to be sprayed, as only the spraying applicator 8 and / or the cartridge 6 need to be replaced.

[0183] Furthermore, in Figure 14 it can also be seen that the spraying applicator 8 can include a threaded connection 54 with the support sleeve 41 such that the spraying applicator 8 can be easily removed from the support sleeve 41 and thus from the cartridge 6 to allow for easy replacement of the cartridge 6.

[0184] In this regard, it should be noted that other connecting means can also allow the spraying applicator 8 to be detachable from the support sleeve 41.

[0185] Figure 15 An embodiment substantially the same as Figure 14 is shown. This embodiment additionally includes another telescopic arm 30 that holds the spraying applicator 8 and the support sleeve 41 such that the user does not need to hold both the dispenser 10 and the cartridge 6 at the same time. However, with the telescopic arm 30, the reach of the dispenser 10 can be significantly increased to provide easier use of the dispenser 10.

[0186] In this regard, it should be noted that the telescopic arm 30 can be configured to hold and support the spray applicator 8 and the support sleeve 41 in such a way that the spray applicator 8 and the support sleeve 41 can also be used on their heads without increasing the risk of one or more of the spray applicator 8 and the support sleeve 41 detaching from the telescopic arm 30.

[0187] Figure 16 An embodiment that is substantially the same as Figure 14 is also shown. According to this embodiment, the dispenser 10 further includes additional valves, such as for example a flow control valve 26, which allows the tube 21 to be detached from the support sleeve 41 / cylinder 6 so that the spray applicator 8 (together with the cylinder 6) can be used without the remainder of the dispenser 10.

[0188] In this regard, it should be noted that Figure 16 the additional valves shown can also be included between Figure 14 the spray applicator 8 and the dispenser 10.

[0189] Figure 17 Another spray applicator 8 that can be used in combination with the above and following embodiments is depicted in. According to Figure 17 the spray applicator includes a spray nozzle 9 configured to spray material. In addition, the cylinder 6 is directly attached to the spray applicator by means of a support sleeve 41, which can be connected to the spray applicator 8.

[0190] It can also be seen that the spray applicator 8 includes an additional connecting tube 56 that directs the pressure applied by means of the dispenser 10 to the rear end of the cylinder 6 (as depicted by the arrow) so that the material stored in the cylinder is pushed towards the outlet 44 and thus ejected from the spray nozzle 9.

[0191] Another aspect of the present invention is shown in Figure 18 which shows the dispenser 10, which includes a dispensing mechanism 3, a spray applicator 8 having a spray nozzle 9, and a cylinder 6 directly connected to the spray applicator 8.

[0192] According to this other aspect, the dispenser 10 further includes a tank 51 to which the dispensing mechanism 3 is attached. In this case, the dispensing mechanism 3 is a manual dispensing mechanism 3. However, generally it can also be one of an electric or pneumatic mechanism.

[0193] The cylinder 6 includes a flexible cylinder container 42 having a rigid head 42, wherein the container 42 is surrounded by a support sleeve 41. The cylinder container 42 stores the material to be sprayed.

[0194] The can 51 stores another material to be dispensed, which can be a different material. When using the dispenser 10 by activating the trigger 2, pressure can be built up in the can 51 such that the material stored therein is pushed through the tube 21 connecting the can to the spraying applicator 8.

[0195] It can also be seen that in this embodiment, the spraying applicator 8 includes another trigger 2', which is configured to activate the spraying of two materials, namely, the material from the can 51 and the material stored in the cartridge 6, and the two materials are mixed with each other before or simultaneously as they are ejected from the spraying nozzle 9.

[0196] According to this embodiment of the invention, the user only needs to carry the spraying applicator 8 with him, while the can 51 can be placed in a fixed position. Therefore, the tube 21 connecting the spraying applicator 8 to the can 51 includes a suitable length to allow the user to move.

[0197] According to Figure 19 Another embodiment that can be seen, the cartridge 6 can also be attached right next to the can 51, such that the user only needs to carry the spraying applicator 8 and does not have to additionally carry the cartridge 6 with him.

[0198] According to this embodiment, the cartridge 6 is connected to the can 51 via another tube or pipeline 21', such that the pressure built up in the can 51 via the dispensing mechanism 3 not only pushes the material stored in the can 51 into the tube 21, but also the pressure pushes the material stored in the cartridge 6 into the tube 21. In this way, the two materials are mixed with each other in the tube 21 before entering the spraying applicator 8, and then the mixture is sprayed with the spraying applicator 8.

[0199] To activate the spraying applicator 8, Figure 19 the embodiment of

[0200] Figure 20 Another embodiment of the invention is shown, in which it can be seen that the cartridge 6 can also be directly arranged inside the can 51. In this case, no additional connecting pipeline is required between the can 51 and the cartridge 6, because the pressure built up in the can 51 can already act directly on the cartridge 6.

[0201] According to this embodiment, it can be advantageous that the cartridge 6 only includes a flexible cartridge container 42 and a rigid head 40, and the container 42 is not surrounded by a support sleeve 41. Alternatively, it is also possible that the cartridge container 42 is made of a rigid material such that the cartridge container does not deform when pressure is being built up inside the can.

[0202] The spraying applicator 8 and the tube 21 are substantially the same as Figure 19 in

[0203] Figure 21 Another embodiment is shown, in which the cartridge 6 is arranged within the tank 51. According to this embodiment, the dispenser 10 further includes an external pump for establishing a pressure within the tank 51 such that the cartridge 6 holding the material to be dispensed is compressed and the material stored therein is pushed towards the tube 21 and into the spray applicator 8.

[0204] Thus, according to this embodiment, the dispenser 10 includes only one material to be dispensed (i.e., sprayed). The spray applicator 8 is again the same as that in Figure 19 and 20 and will not be described here again.

[0205] However, it should generally be noted that all of the above embodiments regarding the different spray applicators 8 can be applied to all of the above dispensers 10 and cartridges 6.

[0206] That is to say, it does not matter whether the dispenser 10 according to the first aspect of the present invention or the dispensers 10 according to the second and third aspects of the present invention are used, and different spray applicators 8 can be used in all three dispensers.

Claims

1. A dispenser for dispensing at least one material component, comprising: At least one cartridge (6) configured to store the material to be dispensed; A dispensing mechanism (3) configured to push the material towards the outlet of the cartridge (6); And a trigger (2) configured to activate the dispensing mechanism (3), wherein the dispenser (10) further includes connecting means at the dispensing end of the dispenser (10), in particular at the outlet of the cartridge (6), configured to connect the dispenser (10) to, in particular releasably connect to, a spraying applicator (8) configured to spray the material from the cartridge (6).

2. The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein, The dispenser (10) is one of a manual, electric, in particular wireless and pneumatic dispenser.

3. The dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The trigger (2) is configured to enable the piston to move longitudinally towards the outlet of the cartridge (6).

4. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The cartridge (6) includes a rigid head (40) and a flexible cartridge container (42) sealingly connected to the rigid head (40), the head (40) including the outlet of the cartridge (6).

5. The dispenser according to claim 4, wherein, The flexible container (42) is formed of a film material.

6. The dispenser according to claim 5, wherein, The film material is formed of two or more layers, wherein the layers are made of the same or different materials.

7. The dispenser according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The flexible container (42) includes one of a circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, polygonal cross-section.

8. The dispenser according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, The cross-section of the flexible container (42) is substantially constant along the longitudinal length of the flexible container (42).

9. The dispenser according to claims 1 to 3, wherein, The cartridge (6) includes a rigid cartridge container (42) and a rigid head (40), wherein the head (40) is in particular integrally formed with the container (42).

10. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The material stored in the cartridge (6) is one of a low-viscosity or higher-viscosity material.

11. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The cartridge (6) includes an internal volume selected in the range of 100 ml to 10 l.

12. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a carrying device configured to enable the dispenser (10) to be carried around.

13. The dispenser according to claim 12, wherein, The carrying means is one of a clip, a strap, a belt, a sling, a buckle and / or a combination of the foregoing, the clip being in particular a belt clip and the strap being in particular a shoulder strap.

14. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a support sleeve (41) configured to receive the cartridge (6) and a piston configured to apply pressure to the rear end of the cartridge (6) to push the material stored in the cartridge (6) towards its outlet (44).

15. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a valve assembly arranged at the dispensing end (DE) of the dispenser (10) and configured to spray the material from the dispenser (10).

16. The dispenser according to claim 15, wherein, The valve assembly is configured to be controlled by a rod, a rotary control element and / or a pressing control element.

17. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) further includes a rod (7) configured to activate the spraying applicator (8) when using the dispenser (10) and capable of being connected to the spraying applicator (8), in particular the valve assembly.

18. The dispenser according to claim 17, wherein, The rod (7) includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the rod in at least one of a spraying position and a storage position.

19. The dispenser according to claim 17 or 18, wherein, The rod (7) is further configured to continue spraying the material from the dispenser (10) as long as the rod (7) is activated.

20. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims wherein, The spraying applicator (8) further includes a spraying nozzle (9) capable of being connected to the spraying applicator (8).

21. The dispenser according to one of claim 20, wherein, The rod (7) is arranged at the spraying nozzle (9).

22. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) is connected to the dispenser (10) via a tube (21), in particular a flexible tube (21), the length of the tube (21) being selected in the range from 5 cm to 2 m.

23. The dispenser according to claim 22, wherein, When using the spraying applicator (8), the tube (21) is detachable.

24. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes an extension pipe (22), which is configured to extend a length between at least a part of the spraying applicator (8), in particular the entire spraying applicator (8), and other parts of the dispenser (10).

25. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a brush (25) arranged at the dispensing end of the dispenser (10), in particular close to the spraying nozzle (9) of the dispenser.

26. The dispenser according to claims 20 and 25, wherein, The spraying nozzle (9) is arranged next to the brush (25).

27. The dispenser according to claim 25, wherein, The brush (25) is supplied with material by the spraying applicator (8).

28. The dispenser according to any one of claims 25 to 27, further comprising a flow control valve (26) configured to regulate the flow of material towards the brush (25).

29. The dispenser according to any one of claims 25 to 28, wherein, The brush (25) can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator (8).

30. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) additionally includes a roller (27) onto which the material is sprayed, the roller (27) being configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

31. The dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) additionally includes a roller (27) supplied with material by the spraying applicator (8), the roller (27) being configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

32. The dispenser according to claim 30, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) is configured to supply the roller (27) at the central axis of the roller (27), the axis extending along the longitudinal length of the roller (27).

33. The dispenser according to any one of claims 30 to 32, wherein, The roller (27) can be releasably connected to the spraying applicator (8).

34. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a polishing tool (28), which is configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

35. The dispenser according to claim 34, wherein, The spraying nozzle (9) is arranged next to the polishing tool (28).

36. The dispenser according to claim 34 or 35, wherein, The polishing tool (28) can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator (8).

37. The dispenser according to any one of claims 34 to 36, wherein, The polishing tool (28) is configured to vibrate and / or move back and forth and / or rotate when using the dispenser (10).

38. The dispenser according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a telescopic arm (30) configured to extend a length between the dispenser (10) and at least the spraying applicator (8).

39. A dispenser for dispensing at least one material component, comprising: At least one tank (51), which is configured to store the material to be dispensed; A dispensing mechanism (3), which is configured to push the material towards the outlet of the tank (51); and a trigger (2), which is configured to activate the dispensing mechanism (3), wherein the dispenser (10) further includes connecting means at the outlet of the tank (51), which are configured to connect the dispenser (10) to, in particular releasably connect to, the spraying applicator (8), the applicator (8) being configured to spray the material from the tank (51).

40. The dispenser according to claim 39, wherein, The tank (51) is configured to be pressurized by one of a manual pump, an electric pump, a central air supply or a pressurized bottle.

41. The dispenser according to claim 39 or 40, further comprising a cartridge (6) configured to store at least a second material, and wherein, The cartridge (6) is also configured to be connected to, in particular releasably connected to, the spraying applicator (8) and / or the tank (51), in particular wherein the cartridge (6) includes a rigid head (40) and a flexible cartridge container (42) sealingly connected to the rigid head (40), the head (40) including the outlet of the cartridge (6).

42. The dispenser according to claim 41, wherein, The flexible container (42) is formed of a membrane material.

43. The dispenser according to claim 42, wherein, The membrane material is formed of two or more layers, the layers being made of the same or different materials.

44. The dispenser according to claim 42 or 43, wherein, The flexible container (42) includes one of a circular, oval, rectangular, square, triangular, or polygonal cross-section.

45. The dispenser according to any one of claims 41 to 44, wherein, The cross-section of the flexible container (42) is substantially constant along the longitudinal length of the flexible container (42).

46. The dispenser according to claim 41, wherein, The cartridge (6) includes a rigid cartridge container (42) and a rigid head (40), wherein the head (40) is integrally formed with the container (42) in particular.

47. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 46, wherein, The material stored in the can (51) and / or the cartridge (6) is one of a low-viscosity or a higher-viscosity material.

48. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 47, wherein, The container (51) and / or the cartridge (6) includes an internal volume selected in the range of 100 ml to 100 l.

49. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 48, further comprising a carrying device configured to enable the spray applicator (8) to be carried on the body.

50. The dispenser according to claim 49, wherein, The carrying device is one of a clip, a strap, a belt, a sling, a buckle, and / or a combination of the foregoing, the clip being a belt clip in particular, and the strap being a shoulder strap in particular.

51. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 50, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a valve assembly disposed at the dispensing end of the dispenser (10) and configured to eject the material from the dispenser (10).

52. The dispenser according to claim 51, wherein, The valve assembly is configured to be controlled by a rod, a rotary control element, and / or a pressing control element.

53. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 52, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) further includes a rod (7) configured to activate the spraying applicator (8) when using the dispenser (10) and capable of being connected to the spraying applicator (8), in particular the valve assembly.

54. The dispenser according to claim 53, wherein, The rod (7) includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the rod in at least one of a spraying position and a storage position.

55. The dispenser according to claim 53 or 54, the rod (7) is further configured to continue ejecting material from the dispenser (10) as long as the rod (7) is activated.

56. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 55, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) further includes a spraying nozzle (9) capable of being connected to the spraying applicator (8).

57. The dispenser according to any one of claims 56, wherein, The rod (7) is disposed at the spraying nozzle (9).

58. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 57, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) is connected to the dispenser (10) via a tube (21), in particular a flexible tube (21), the length of the tube (21) being selected in the range of 5 cm to 10 m.

59. The dispenser according to claim 58, wherein, When using the spraying applicator (8), the tube (21) is detachable.

60. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 59, wherein,The spraying applicator (8) includes an extension conduit (22) configured to extend a length between at least a portion of the spraying applicator (8), in particular the entire spraying applicator (8), and other parts of the dispenser (10).

61. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 60, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a brush (25) disposed at the dispensing end of the dispenser (10), in particular adjacent to the spraying nozzle (9) of the dispenser (10).

62. The dispenser according to claims 56 and 61, wherein, The spraying nozzle (9) is disposed next to the brush (25).

63. The dispenser according to claim 61, wherein, The brush (25) is supplied with material by the spraying applicator (8).

64. The dispenser according to any one of claims 61 to 63, further comprising a flow control valve (26) configured to regulate the flow of material towards the brush (25).

65. The dispenser according to any one of claims 61 to 64, wherein, The brush (25) can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator (8).

66. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 65, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) additionally includes a roller (27) onto which the material is sprayed, the roller (27) being configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

67. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 65, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) further includes a roller (27) supplied with material by the spraying applicator (8), and the roller (27) is configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

68. The dispenser according to claim 67, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) is configured to supply the roller (27) at the central axis thereof, and the axis extends along the longitudinal length of the roller (27).

69. The dispenser according to any one of claims 66 to 68, wherein, The roller (27) can be releasably connected to the spraying applicator (8).

70. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 69, wherein, The spraying applicator (8) includes a polishing tool (28), and the polishing tool is configured to distribute the material evenly onto a surface.

71. The dispenser according to claim 70, wherein, The spraying nozzle (9) is arranged adjacent to the polishing tool (28).

72. The dispenser according to claim 70 or 71, wherein, The polishing tool (28) can be releasably attached to the spraying applicator (8).

73. The dispenser according to any one of claims 70 to 72, wherein, The polishing tool (28) is configured to vibrate and / or move back and forth and / or rotate when using the dispenser (10).

74. The dispenser according to any one of claims 39 to 72, further comprising a telescopic arm (30) configured to extend a length between the tank (51) and at least the spraying applicator (8).

75. A dispenser for dispensing at least one material component, the dispenser comprising: At least one tank (51), which is configured to store a first component to be dispensed; A dispensing mechanism (3), which is configured to push the material towards the outlet of the tank (51); a trigger (2), which is configured to activate the dispensing mechanism (3), wherein the dispenser (10) further includes connecting means at the outlet of the tank (51), which are configured to connect the dispenser (10) to, in particular releasably connect to, the spraying applicator (8), the spraying applicator (8) is configured to spray the material out of the tank (51), and the spraying applicator further includes at least one cartridge (6), and the cartridge (6) includes a second component to be dispensed. Wherein the dispenser (10) is configured to dispense each component independently of each other.

76. The dispenser according to claim 74, wherein, The dispenser (10) is further configured to dispense two components simultaneously.

77. The dispenser according to claim 75, wherein, The dispenser (10) is configured to mix the components stored in the tank (51) with the components stored in the cartridge (6), and then dispense the mixture of the components.

78. The dispenser according to any one of claims 74 to 76, wherein, The cartridge (6) includes a flexible cartridge container (42) and a rigid head (40), and the head (40) is configured to be attached to the spraying applicator (8).

79. The dispenser according to claim 77, wherein, The cartridge (6) further includes a rigid support sleeve (41), which is configured to receive the flexible cartridge container (42).

80. The dispenser according to any one of claims 77 or 78 wherein, The cartridge (6) further includes a second flexible cartridge container (42), and the second cartridge container (42) is configured to store another component to be dispensed.

81. The dispenser according to claim 79, wherein, The dispenser (10) is configured to mix the components stored in the tank (51) with the components stored in the first cartridge container (42) or the components stored in the second cartridge container (42), and then dispense the mixture of the components.

82. The dispenser according to any one of claims 79 or 80, wherein, The dispenser (10) is configured to dispense each component independently.

83. The dispenser according to any one of claims 74 to 81, wherein, The cartridge (6) is arranged adjacent to the dispensing nozzle (9) of the spraying applicator (8).

84. The dispenser according to any one of claims 74 to 81, wherein, The cartridge (6) is arranged close to the connecting means of the tank (51).

85. The dispenser according to any one of claims 74 to 81, wherein, The cartridge (6) is arranged inside the tank (51).

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