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US20090247960A1
US20090247960A1 US12/403,849 US40384909A US2009247960A1 US 20090247960 A1 US20090247960 A1 US 20090247960A1 US 40384909 A US40384909 A US 40384909A US 2009247960 A1 US2009247960 A1 US 2009247960A1
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Philippe Kohlbrenner
Peter Stettler
Patrick Hostettler
Juergen Wittmann
Martin Wittwer
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  • the present invention relates to devices for injecting, administering, delivering, infusing or dispensing a substance, and to methods of making and using such devices. More particularly, it relates to a device for administering a fluid product or substance.
  • the device may be an injection device for the injection of an adjustable dose of the product and, in some embodiments it may be an injection pen, i.e. a compact injection device in a pen-like configuration.
  • a large number of injection devices are known from the prior art for the dosed administering of medicaments or therapeutic substances such as insulin, growth hormones or osteoporosis drugs, which must be administered regularly.
  • Such devices are, on one hand, intended to precisely deliver a dose which is able to be pre-set.
  • they are intended to be reliable in operation and user-friendly to a high degree. This applies all the more because they are generally operated by the patient for self-administration of a therapeutic agent or medicament.
  • the medicament can be housed in an exchangeable carpule (which also may be thought of and/or referred to as an ampoule, receptacle, container or reservoir), which is able to be inserted into a carpule holder.
  • the latter can then be associated with or fastened to a housing of the injection device, e.g. by a screw connection, bayonet connection, etc.
  • a product stopper or piston in the carpule is pushed forward, toward a needle carried by the injection device, by a delivery arrangement with a delivery element in the form of a piston rod.
  • Compact, pen-shaped administering devices are known, in which the distribution takes place automatically after a first triggering (“power-assisted pens”).
  • the dose in such devices is generally pre-set by a rotation of a dosing button.
  • a drive is present in the device, e.g. a spring drive, which is tensioned on setting of the dose.
  • the device is triggered by pressing a triggering button, which can be identical to the dosing button.
  • the drive generates a drive movement, e.g. in the form of a rotary movement, which is converted into an advancing movement of the piston rod.
  • the piston rod may be constructed as a threaded rod on which a drive nut runs.
  • DE-A 10 2004 063 644 DE-A 10 2004 063 647, WO-A 2004/002556 and DE-A 102 29 122 injection devices are disclosed, which constitute the general prior art for the present invention.
  • the piston rod On changing or replacing the receptacle, the piston rod can unintentionally come in contact with fluids or other substances, e.g. a spilled liquid, a broken receptacle containing a fluid medicament. Thereby, fluid could penetrate into the interior of the injection device and impair its function.
  • fluids or other substances e.g. a spilled liquid, a broken receptacle containing a fluid medicament.
  • an object of the present invention to provide an administering device which prevents or at least minimizes an inadvertent penetration of fluid or liquid into the interior of the device.
  • the present invention comprises an injection device comprising a housing and a delivery element guided in a liquid-tight manner in relation to the housing, the delivery element having a substantially smooth, cylindrical outer wall region and surrounded by at least one annular sealing element.
  • a device for the administering of a fluid product comprises a housing and a delivery element for delivering the product out of a reservoir.
  • the delivery element extends from the interior of the housing outward and is movable relative to the housing.
  • the delivery element is sealed so as to be fluid-tight, at least protected against splashed fluid or liquid, with respect to the housing or to an element fixed to the housing. Thereby, a penetration of fluids is effectively prevented.
  • a corresponding seal can be constructed directly between the delivery element and the housing.
  • a first seal is constructed between the delivery element and an element which is movable relative to the housing, and a second seal is constructed between the movable element and the housing.
  • the movable element can be arranged so that it is only movable when the reservoir is being changed, and is immovable with respect to the housing during the actual administering. It can, in particular, be sleeve-shaped, e.g. generally cylindrical.
  • the delivery element has a substantially smooth, cylindrical, circular cylindrical outer wall region, which is surrounded by at least one ring-shaped sealing element.
  • the length of the smooth outer wall region corresponds at least to the distance between a distal final position and a proximal initial position, between which the delivery element is movable in the course of the administering, to ensure a sealing over this entire region.
  • a “substantially smooth” outer wall region is to be understood to mean a region in which no structures such as threads or grooves are present, which oppose or interfere with an efficient sealing effect.
  • the outer wall region could have fine structures, e.g.
  • the at least one ring-shaped sealing element comprises at least one circumferential, flexible sealing lip, which rests on the cylindrical outer wall region and acts in the manner of a windscreen wiper or as a stripper.
  • the contact angle between the sealing lip and the outer wall region amounts to less than 90 degrees.
  • it can also be constructed as a ring with a round or polygonal cross-section.
  • the delivery element is guided and locked against rotation relative to the housing.
  • a sealing is simplified compared with a delivery element which carries out a combined translation- and rotation movement.
  • the delivery element is driven by a rotary movement, e.g. via a thread connection with a rotatable element.
  • the administering device comprises a drive arrangement to produce the rotary movement relative to the housing, with the rotary movement bringing about in a suitable manner a thrust movement of the delivery element along the thrust axis.
  • the delivery element has an internal thread, the thread axis of which runs or extends along the thrust axis.
  • the thread which is used for the drive is placed inward and a configuration of the outer side of the delivery element which is adapted to the requirements of sealing is made possible.
  • a thread element with an external thread is then in engagement with the internal thread.
  • This thread element is able to be fixed relative to the housing along the thrust axis and is able to be set in a rotational movement about the thrust axis by the drive arrangement to advance the delivery element along the thrust axis.
  • the interior of the housing is sealed in a fluid-tight manner completely with respect to the exterior of the housing, i.e. not only in the region in which the delivery element is guided outward, but also in other regions, e.g. in the region of movable dosing- or actuating elements.
  • the delivery element and/or an element cooperating therewith in a sealing manner can consist of a hydrophobic material or be coated hydrophobically to achieve or improve a sealing effect, by avoiding a creep by capillary effect.
  • a device in accordance with the present invention can further comprise at least one ball bearing which absorbs forces which are transmitted between the delivery element and the housing. Frictional losses which are caused during the administering owing to the transmission of forces between the delivery element and the housing are largely minimized.
  • a ball bearing may be advantageous when the device in accordance with the present invention comprises at least one rotatable element cooperating with the delivery element and a drive arrangement for generating a rotary movement of the rotatable element relative to the housing, with the rotary movement of the rotatable element bringing about a (e.g. linear) thrust movement of the delivery element along the thrust axis in a distal direction, e.g. by a threaded engagement, which is non-locking.
  • the ball bearing is arranged such that it absorbs (axial) forces acting along the thrust axis, which are transmitted from the delivery element (locked with respect to rotation relative to the housing) via the rotatable element to the housing, i.e.
  • axial forces acting in proximal (rearward) direction, are therefore transmitted between the delivery element and the housing via a rotatable connection which is secure with respect to displacement in axial direction.
  • a sliding connection is provided between the rotatable element and the housing or an element which is fixed to the housing.
  • at least one ball bearing is provided, which is arranged between the rotatable element or an element connected therewith on the one hand, and the housing or an element which is fixed to the housing at least during the administering, on the other hand.
  • two ball bearings are present, which are arranged so that they can absorb forces along the thrust axis in both the proximal and distal directions, distal (or froward) being the direction in which the thrust takes place.
  • Axial forces in the proximal direction occur generally during the administering, whereas axial forces in the distal direction can occur when the delivery element is spring-loaded in the distal direction, as is the case in a preferred embodiment.
  • the spring serving for this is sufficiently weak that it does not cause any ejection of the product out of the reservoir. Rather, it serves, in a change of reservoir, to automatically bring the delivery element into its distal final position, i.e. to extend it completely, when the reservoir is removed from the housing.
  • a ball bearing is advantageous because with the extending of the delivery element, it minimizes the frictional forces acting then.
  • the delivery element is constructed in a sleeve shape with a proximal and a distal end and has an internal thread.
  • the delivery element is guided along the thrust direction locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing. It is movable (axially) between a proximal and a distal final position along the thrust direction.
  • the rotatable element has an external thread which cooperates with the internal thread of the delivery element.
  • such a delivery element with an internal thread is surrounded radially at least partially by a guide sleeve with a proximal and a distal end.
  • the length of this guide sleeve corresponds at least to the maximum thrust range of the delivery element, i.e. the distance between the distal and the proximal final position of the delivery element.
  • the guide sleeve is connected, at least during the administering, so as to be locked against relative rotation with the housing or with an element fixed to the housing.
  • the delivery element is guided along the thrust direction so as to be locked against relative rotation in the guide sleeve.
  • the delivery element at least in the region of its proximal end, is in an engagement, locked against relative rotation, with the interior of the guide sleeve, which engagement, however, permits an axial displacement.
  • an engagement structure e.g. in the form of several longitudinal ribs
  • a complementary structure e.g. in the form of several longitudinal grooves on the inner peripheral surface of the guide sleeve.
  • the device then comprises in addition an outer sleeve with a proximal and a distal end, which in turn radially surrounds the guide sleeve at least partially.
  • this outer sleeve is connected with the rotatable element. Close to its distal end, the outer sleeve is rotatable via the at least one ball bearing and is guided so as to be secured with regard to displacement relative to the guide sleeve.
  • the delivery element is to be secured against rotation relative to the stationary housing and guided longitudinally.
  • the delivery element is formed on its outer side as desired, substantially smooth or otherwise. This means that the delivery element is only guided longitudinally in the region of its proximal end in an element which is locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing. However, this in turn requires that this element, which is locked against relative rotation, is at least sufficiently long that the guiding is also ensured over the entire range of the thrust of the delivery element.
  • a sleeve-like structure of the element which is locked against relative rotation is selected, which is therefore designated as a guide sleeve, with a length of this guide sleeve which corresponds at least to the thrust range of the delivery element.
  • the rotatable element is arranged inside the delivery element. So that a thread engagement is ensured over the entire thrust range, the rotatable element extends at least over a length of proximal to distal into the delivery element which corresponds to the thrust range. Access to the rotatable element exists from the proximal end. A driving of the rotatable element therefore takes place over its proximal end.
  • the rotatable element is mounted in any manner relative to an element which is fixed to the housing.
  • This mounting must be able to absorb axial forces, because axial forces are transmitted from the delivery element via the thread engagement to the rotatable element.
  • a mounting could be provided directly at the proximal end of the rotatable element. However, this would take up a large amount of space in a region which is to be available as far as possible for other functions. It is therefore desirable to reposition the site of the bearing to another location, as close as possible to one of the ends of the housing. This takes place by the outer sleeve being securely connected with the rotatable element and continuing, as it were, along the outer side of the guide sleeve toward the distal direction.
  • the mounting then takes place between the outer sleeve and the guide sleeve, and namely in the region of the distal end of the outer sleeve.
  • the fact that the outer sleeve (and thus the rotatable element) is mounted on the guide sleeve and not, for instance, on the housing itself, makes it possible that the entire unit of guide sleeve, outer sleeve, mounting, rotatable element and delivery element can be formed so as to be movable systematically with respect to the housing, e.g. in the changeover of a receptacle.
  • the reservoir is held in a receptacle holder which is able to be fastened to the housing in a detachable manner.
  • this receptacle holder On fastening, this receptacle holder is guided with respect to the housing such that relative to the housing it carries out a combined rotary movement about a rotation axis and a translation movement along the rotation axis.
  • the device then further comprises a spring element and a detent element. These elements are arranged such that the spring element produces a spring force on the detent element acting substantially along the rotation axis. The detent element thereby creates, in a predetermined holding position of the receptacle holder, a detachable detent connection by which the receptacle holder is fixed relative to the housing.
  • a projection of the detent element can project into a depression of the receptacle holder or of an element which is locked against relative rotation with respect thereto.
  • the detent connection is configured so that it is able to be detached again through a movement of the receptacle holder relative to the housing which is opposed to the movement on fastening, i.e. the detent connection does not need to be unlocked manually.
  • a connection in the manner of a screw or bayonet connection is provided between the receptacle holder and the housing or between elements connected with these.
  • an element with a bayonet pin is guided in a suitably formed slit or in a corresponding groove in the manner of a connecting link guide of the other element, until the bayonet pin reaches a final position (corresponding to the holding position).
  • a final position corresponding to the holding position.
  • screw connections which are fixed by a clamping force and which can likewise become detached unintentionally.
  • the present invention addresses this by providing an axially spring-loaded (and axially movable) detent element.
  • a detent element ensures a defined fixing of the receptacle holder in the holding position, without the risk of an unintentional detachment.
  • the connection is only detachable again by overcoming a sufficiently great force. Thus an abrasion which could lead to a wearing out of the connection is avoided.
  • the detent element being spring-loaded into the axial direction, a simple and space-saving development of the detent element and of the spring element is made possible.
  • the receptacle will be a container with a cylindrical wall region and a stopper or piston displaceable therein, a so-called carpule or ampoule, which defines a longitudinal direction and is housed in a receptacle holder with a correspondingly elongated form.
  • the receptacle holder When fastening on the housing, the receptacle holder is rotated about this longitudinal direction, i.e. the rotation axis coincides with the longitudinal axis.
  • the stopper is advanced by the delivery element along the longitudinal direction.
  • the thrust direction of the delivery element therefore corresponds to a direction along the rotation axis about which the receptacle holder is rotated during its fastening or insertion into an injection device.
  • the detent element is locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing and in the detent position it is detachably engaged with an element which is locked against relative rotation with respect to the receptacle holder.
  • the detent element does not follow the rotation of the receptacle holder, but remains locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing on fastening of the receptacle holder.
  • the reverse arrangement is also conceivable, in which the detent element is locked against relative rotation with respect to the receptacle holder.
  • the device comprises a carrier element.
  • the carrier element is guided with respect to the housing such that on fastening of the receptacle holder on the housing and on detaching the receptacle holder from the housing it is entrained by the receptacle holder and is set into a movement which comprises a rotary movement about the rotation axis.
  • the delivery element is then sealed with respect to the carrier element by a first seal, and the carrier element is sealed with respect to the housing by a second seal.
  • the carrier element can be fixable relative to the housing in at least one predetermined position, e.g. by a detachable detent connection, as was described above.
  • the carrier element in turn holds the receptacle holder.
  • the receptacle holder is in this case therefore fixed indirectly relative to the housing by the carrier element.
  • an injection device in accordance with the present invention comprises a guide element arranged to be locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing, which guide element can be constructed as a guide sleeve.
  • This guide element can be rigidly connected with the housing, can be produced integrally therewith, or it can be displaceable axially with respect to the housing.
  • the carrier element which can likewise be formed as a sleeve and can be thought of or designated as a bayonet sleeve, is connected at least rotatably with the guide element.
  • the spring element and the detent element are arranged to be locked against relative rotation with respect to the guide element, and in the holding position of the receptacle holder the detent element is engaged detachably with the carrier element.
  • the guide element can be connected to be locked against relative rotation and axially displaceable with respect to the housing and the carrier element can be connected rotatably, but axially secure as regards displacement, with the guide element.
  • the administering device can be automatically reset on detaching of the receptacle holder and on fastening of the receptacle holder the device can be brought into a state ready for operation again.
  • the triggering arrangement which can be formed as a push button
  • the carrier element is guided with respect to the housing such that on fastening of the receptacle holder to the housing it is entrained by the receptacle holder and is set into a combined rotational movement relative the housing about the rotation axis and translation movement along the rotation axis in a proximal direction.
  • the carrier element is moveable between two defined final positions, and the detent element brings about in both positions a detachable detent connection, by which the carrier element is fixed relative to the housing.
  • the carrier element assumes its first final position, when the receptacle holder assumes its holding position, and it assumes its second final position when the receptacle holder is removed from the housing.
  • the detent element is detachably engaged directly with the carrier element both in the first final position and also in the second final position.
  • the carrier element is guided in at least one guide slit relative to the housing, i.e. on the actual housing itself or on an element which is fixed to the housing, by one or more corresponding pins.
  • the receptacle holder is guided in at least one guide slit, in the manner of a bayonet connection, relative to the housing.
  • the detent element is constructed in the form of a ring which extends around the rotation axis and/or around the thrust element. Suitable detent noses can be constructed on the ring.
  • This detent element can be axially spring-loaded by a separate spring element. This may be, for example, a helical spring which is subjected to pressure, or another type of elastic element.
  • the spring element has the form of a ring which extends around the rotation axis and is curved about an axis perpendicularly to the rotation axis, so that the spring force is produced by a compressing of the spring element along the rotation axis.
  • the detent element is constructed integrally with the spring element. This leads to a simple development.
  • the detent element can be constructed as a projection, protruding in the direction of the rotation axis, on the spring element. This embodiment may be advantageous when the spring element, as described above, has the form of a curved ring.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of an injection device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1B is a detail view of a surface structure provided on the thrust sleeve
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal section through the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged cut-out of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a longitudinal section through an arrangement of a guide sleeve and of a coupling sleeve in the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 5A is a top view onto a ball bearing ring
  • FIG. 5B is a sectional view of the ball bearing ring in the plane A-A;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a coupling sleeve
  • FIG. 7 is a longitudinal section through selected parts of the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective illustration of a bayonet sleeve
  • FIG. 9A is a top view onto a bayonet spring
  • FIG. 9B is a side view of the bayonet spring of FIG. 9A ;
  • FIG. 9C is a perspective view of the bayonet spring of FIG. 9A ;
  • FIG. 10 is a longitudinal section through selected parts of the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 11A is a longitudinal section through selected parts of the injection device of FIG. 1A with a dose limiting ring in its final position;
  • FIG. 11B is a longitudinal section through selected parts of the injection device of FIG. 1A with the dose limiting ring in its initial position;
  • FIG. 12A is a perspective view of a coupling shaft with a dose limiting ring of the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 12B is the parts of FIG. 12A in an exploded view
  • FIG. 12C is the coupling shaft of FIG. 12A in a perspective view from another direction of view;
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded view of an arresting sleeve, a coupling spring and a support ring;
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of selected parts of the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective exploded view of the proximal end of the injection device of FIG. 1A ;
  • FIG. 16 is a longitudinal section through the injection device of FIG. 1A in the initial position
  • FIG. 17 is the longitudinal section of FIG. 16 after a first increase of dose up to half the maximum dose
  • FIG. 18 is the longitudinal section of FIG. 16 after a first increase of dose up to the full maximum dose
  • FIG. 19 is the longitudinal section of FIG. 16 after a first triggering and a second increase of dose
  • FIG. 20 is a longitudinal section through the injection device of FIG. 1A after a complete emptying of the carpule;
  • FIG. 21 is a longitudinal section through an injection device according to another embodiment.
  • fastening, mounting, attaching or connecting components of the present invention unless specifically described as otherwise, conventional mechanical fasteners and methods may be used.
  • Other appropriate fastening or attachment methods include adhesives, welding and soldering, the latter particularly with regard to the electrical system of the invention, if any.
  • suitable electrical components and circuitry, wires, wireless components, chips, boards, microprocessors, inputs, outputs, displays, control components, etc. may be used.
  • the materials for making the invention and/or its components may be selected from appropriate materials such as metal, metallic alloys, ceramics, plastics, etc.
  • relative positional or orientational terms e.g., upwardly, downwardly, above, below, etc. are intended to be descriptive, not limiting.
  • FIG. 1A depicts an injection device in the form of an injection pen in a perspective exploded view.
  • FIG. 2 shows the device in longitudinal section. The following description relates to the device in the assembled state, as is illustrated in FIG. 2 .
  • the injection device has a housing sleeve 20 in which a mechanism is housed for setting and distributing a dose.
  • the housing sleeve 20 has substantially the form of a circular cylinder and defines a longitudinal axis.
  • a receptacle holder in the form of a carpule sleeve 30 is detachably fastened to a distal end of the housing sleeve 20 by a bayonet connection, which is described in further detail below. This receives a receptacle in the form of a carpule 40 with a fluid medicament, in which a stopper 41 is displaceably guided.
  • a medicament reservoir R of changeable volume is thereby delimited inside the carpule.
  • a different receptacle can also be present, the volume of which is changeable, e.g., a receptacle with walls folded in a concertina-like manner in the manner of a bellows.
  • the content of the carpule 40 may be monitored through an elongated viewing window 34 in the carpule sleeve 30 .
  • a needle holder 31 is screwed on the distal end of the carpule sleeve 30 , which needle holder 31 carries a hollow needle (cannula) 32 , serving as injection needle, the proximal end of which projects through a sealing septum into the medicament reservoir R.
  • a removable needle protection sleeve 33 surrounds the forwardly projecting region of the needle 32 and protects a user from being pricked accidentally.
  • a protective sleeve 10 the distal end of which is permanently closed by a protective cap 50 , is pushed over the carpule sleeve 30 .
  • a holding ring 11 with detent arms 12 extending in the proximal direction is mounted inside the protective sleeve 10 .
  • the ends of the detent arms 12 are detachably engaged with the carpule sleeve 30 .
  • the proposed embodiments are described here by an injection device which has a needle 32 , but it is also conceivable that the injection device has several needles or no needle, as in a jet injector.
  • a dosing sleeve 60 is rotatably arranged with a push button 80 held therein.
  • the dosing sleeve serves for the setting of a dose, which is to be distributed from the medicament reservoir R, and for the tensioning of a drive arrangement with a drive element in the form of a spiral spring 310 , acting as a torsion spring.
  • the set dose is displayed on a display drum 70 , and can be read through a window 21 in the housing sleeve 20 , which is covered by a transparent covering 22 .
  • a correcting (reduction) of the set dose may be possible by turning back the dosing sleeve 60 , which is described in further detail below.
  • the distal (forward) direction is the direction in which the administering takes place, i.e., it points along the longitudinal axis from the push button 80 in the direction of the hollow needle 32 .
  • the proximal (rearward) direction is accordingly defined as the opposite direction. If reference is made to a direction of rotation (clockwise, anticlockwise), this means the direction of rotation which one observes when one views along the longitudinal axis in the distal direction.
  • the hollow needle 32 is pierced through the skin of the patient, and a distribution of the dose is triggered by the user pushing the push button 80 into the dosing sleeve 60 .
  • a rotary movement is produced by the drive arrangement via a mechanism, which is described in detail below, this rotary movement being converted into an advancing of a delivery element in the form of a thrust sleeve 90 in the distal direction.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 pushes the stopper 41 of the medicament carpule 40 by the set amount in the distal direction via a thrust flange 100 arranged at its distal end, whereby the distribution of the medicament is brought about out of the reservoir R.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 therefore acts as a piston rod for the piston which is formed by the thrust flange 100 and the stopper 41 .
  • the user releases the push button 80 again.
  • the display drum is entrained by the drive arrangement such that it returns to its zero position in the course of the distribution. The injection pen is thereby immediately ready for the next dose setting.
  • the dose limiting arrangement allows the user to set as a maximum the remaining available residual dose. In a subsequent carpule or ampuole change, the dose limiting arrangement and also the display drum 70 automatically return into the initial state, and manual resetting may be unnecessary.
  • FIG. 3 shows an enlarged illustration of the rear (proximal) region of the injection device of FIG. 1A .
  • the structure of this region will now be described in detail substantially from the interior outwardly.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 is mounted in a guide sleeve 110 , arranged such that it is locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing and displaceably, locked against relative rotation and displaceably in the longitudinal direction.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 has, at its proximal end, several radially outwardly projecting guide cams 91 , which are guided in longitudinal grooves, complementary thereto, on the inner side of the guide sleeve 110 .
  • the guide sleeve 110 can be seen in FIG. 4 , which illustrates the cooperation of the guide sleeve 110 with further parts.
  • the guide sleeve 110 has at its distal end a radially outwardly projecting, circumferential ring flange 111 with radial bores 112 .
  • a ring-shaped bearing holder 130 is pushed from the proximal side via the guide sleeve 110 , surrounds the ring flange 111 radially and is connected rigidly therewith via radial cylinder pins, which are not illustrated in the drawings.
  • a coupling sleeve 120 is rotatably mounted between the ring flange 111 of the guide sleeve 110 and an inwardly projecting shoulder 132 of the bearing holder 130 .
  • the coupling sleeve 120 is connected via a threaded rod 180 with the thrust sleeve 90 and therefore forms a part of a delivery arrangement, which is driven by a rotary movement and brings about a thrust of the delivery element in the form of the thrust sleeve.
  • the coupling sleeve 120 therefore absorbs considerable axial forces in operation, which are transmitted via its bearing onto the guide sleeve 110 , the bearing holder 130 , the mechanism holder 150 and therefore to the housing.
  • the bearing includes ball bearings for providing relatively low friction to a rotating unit. Accordingly, a first ball bearing ring 140 is provided between the flange 111 of the guide sleeve and a radially encircling flange 124 of the coupling sleeve 120 . A further such ball bearing ring 140 is arranged between the flange 124 and an end face of the bearing holder 130 .
  • the ball bearing ring 140 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 5A and 5B . It carries a plurality of bearing balls 141 , i.e., twelve, but may include a range of bearing balls such as from 3 to 24.
  • the bearing balls 141 run or roll, as can be seen in FIG. 3 , in flat, circular grooves formed in both end faces of the radial flange 124 of the coupling sleeve 120 , in the corresponding end face of the flange 111 of the guide sleeve 110 and in the end face of the bearing holder 130 .
  • the coupling sleeve 120 is illustrated in FIG. 6 , together with the ball bearing rings 140 (but without balls 141 ).
  • a plurality of longitudinal ribs 122 are formed, which extend over a considerable part of the length of the sleeve body in a longitudinal direction up to its proximal end. Corresponding grooves are provided therebetween. From a thickening area 123 , the flange 124 follows towards the front, which adjoins the ball bearing rings 140 on both sides.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates how the unit of guide sleeve 110 and bearing holder 130 is held in a sleeve-shaped mechanism holder 150 , so as to be locked against relative rotation, but displaceably arranged in the longitudinal direction.
  • the mechanism holder 150 includes a distal section 151 with increased internal and external diameter and a proximal section 152 with a somewhat smaller internal and external diameter. These two sections are connected by a step 153 .
  • the outer side of the distal section 151 is held rigidly in the housing sleeve 20 . Thereby, the mechanism holder 150 may be immovable with respect to the housing, therefore forming functionally a part of the housing.
  • At least two longitudinal slits 154 are formed in the mechanism holder 150 .
  • Pins which are not illustrated in FIG. 7 , are inserted in the bearing holder 130 . These project radially beyond the bearing holder 130 and into the longitudinal slits 154 of the mechanism holder.
  • the bearing holder 130 and the guide sleeve 110 which is securely connected therewith, may thus be guided displaceably between a distal and a proximal final position and so as to be secured with regard to rotation in the mechanism holder 150 .
  • an external thread 157 is formed.
  • Several longitudinal grooves 158 are formed in this region on the inner surface.
  • a bayonet sleeve 160 adjoins the guide sleeve 110 and the bearing holder 130 , which is also illustrated in FIG. 8 . It is held on the bearing holder 130 in the axial direction and is rotatable with respect thereto. With an inwardly projecting ring flange 161 , the bayonet sleeve 160 supports the unit of guide sleeve 110 and bearing holder 130 , with coupling sleeve 120 held therein, in the distal direction.
  • the bayonet sleeve 160 has two arms 162 projecting axially in the distal direction and lying diametrically opposite each other, which arms 162 have radial openings 163 .
  • this unit moves in the distal direction.
  • a further pair of guide slits 156 runs, in order to receive radial pins 36 of a locking region 35 of the carpule sleeve 30 (cf. FIGS. 1 and 3 ).
  • the carpule sleeve 30 is also subject to a positive guidance, so that the carpule sleeve 30 performs a combined rotary movement and displacement.
  • the carpule sleeve 30 is configured such that, upon its movement, it is coupled with the arms 162 of the bayonet sleeve 160 and entrains the bayonet sleeve 160 .
  • the guide slits 155 are of finite length and delimit the movement of the bayonet sleeve between a distal and a proximal final position.
  • the proximal final position is illustrated in which the guide slits 155 allow a rotation of the bayonet sleeve through 90 degrees between these positions.
  • a bayonet spring 170 is arranged between the bayonet sleeve 160 and the guide sleeve 110 . This is illustrated, in detail, in FIGS. 9A to 9C .
  • the bayonet spring 170 has a substantially flat and ring-shaped base body 171 acting as a spring element. Two diametrically opposite, axially flatly projecting bulges or projections 172 protrude out from this base body as detent elements or detent cams axially in the distal direction.
  • the bayonet spring 170 is held, so as to be secured with regard to torsion, on the guide sleeve 110 .
  • the base body 171 is bent slightly about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and namely such that the curvature mid-point lies on the same side of the bayonet spring as the projections 172 (i.e., distal).
  • the bayonet spring 170 is pre-stressed between the guide sleeve 110 and the bayonet sleeve 160 permanently such that the projections 172 are pressed in the distal direction against the corresponding counter-surface on the ring flange 161 .
  • this counter-surface four depressions are present, which are arranged at intervals of 90 degrees about the longitudinal axis.
  • the projections 172 come to lie in a first pair of these depressions, whereas in the distal final position, in which the bayonet sleeve is turned through 90 degrees, they are held in the second pair of the depressions.
  • each of the depression pairs may comprise a different configuration, e.g., depth and/or shape, so that a different releasing force is necessary in the two detent positions.
  • the carpule sleeve 30 In one detent position, the carpule sleeve 30 is held via its coupling with the bayonet sleeve 160 to be secure with regard to rotation and displacement on the guide sleeve 110 , and thus on the housing. In the other detent position, the carpule sleeve 30 is detached from the housing. In this position, the bayonet sleeve 160 is again engaged with the guide sleeve 110 and is thereby fixed on the housing 20 so as to be secure with regard to rotation and displacement.
  • the carpule sleeve on insertion into the guide slits 156 , locates the arms 162 of the bayonet sleeve in the correct position around the longitudinal axis, and can entrain these upon the releasing of the detent connection.
  • the detent elements are constructed as projections 172 integrally formed with the spring element in the form of the base body 171 .
  • a separate detent element may be provided, e.g., in the form of a rigid ring with detent cams, which may be pressed in the axial direction by the spring element.
  • the detent element may also have depressions, which then cooperate with corresponding projections of the counter surface.
  • the detent element is locked against relative rotation with respect to the housing. Alternatively, it can also be locked against relative rotation with respect to the bayonet sleeve.
  • the spring element may also have an alternative configuration to produce an axial force. Accordingly, various modifications of locking between the carpule sleeve 30 and the housing are contemplated.
  • FIG. 10 the parts of the injection device illustrated in FIG. 7 are illustrated together with the thrust sleeve 90 arranged in the guide sleeve 110 .
  • the thrust sleeve 90 has a short internal thread 92 in which a hollow external threaded rod 180 is guided.
  • the latter is connected at its proximal end rigidly with the coupling sleeve 120 via a transverse pin 181 .
  • a thrust of the thrust sleeve 90 in the distal direction takes place, by the coupling sleeve 120 , which is rotatably mounted, carrying out a rotary movement.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 is assisted in this thrust movement by a long helical spring 190 , which is subjected to pressure, and which is arranged in the interior of the threaded rod 180 and is guided on a guide needle 200 .
  • the helical spring 190 presses a ring-shaped thickening 201 close to the distal end of the guide needle 200 in the distal direction against the thrust flange 100 .
  • An axial pin 202 projects into a corresponding blind-end bore of the thrust flange 100 and is rotatable in this blind-end bore.
  • a substantially cylindrical transmission sleeve 210 is inserted into the mechanism holder 150 from the proximal side, which transmission sleeve partially surrounds the coupling sleeve 120 .
  • the transmission sleeve 210 has on the outer side a plurality of longitudinal ribs 212 .
  • the external diameter of the transmission sleeve 210 is selected here so that, despite its external longitudinal ribs, it is freely rotatable inside the mechanism holder 150 .
  • the transmission sleeve 210 On the inner side, has an internal thread 211 , in which a dose limiting ring 220 runs with a corresponding external thread 221 .
  • longitudinal grooves 222 are present which can be seen in FIGS. 12A and 12B , into which the longitudinal ribs 122 of the coupling sleeve 120 (cf. FIG. 6 ) engage.
  • the dose limiting ring 220 is movable on the one hand so as to be secure with regard to rotation in the axial direction on the coupling sleeve, and on the other hand is guided in the internal thread of the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • a rotation of the coupling sleeve 120 with respect to the transmission sleeve 210 therefore leads to a rotation and axial displacement of the dose limiting ring 220 .
  • the axial displacement range of the dose limiting ring is limited in the distal and proximal directions. This is described in conjunction with FIGS. 11A , 11 B, 12 A and 12 B.
  • a coupling shaft 230 is connected with the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • the coupling shaft comprises an axis 231 with a transverse bore 232 close to the proximal end 233 .
  • a circumferential flange 234 extends radially outwardly from the distal end of the axis.
  • a ring flange 235 extends in turn therefrom axially in the distal direction.
  • the external diameter of the circumferential flange 234 is greater than that of the ring flange 235 , whereby the circumferential flange 234 protrudes radially over the ring flange 235 , and forms a stop for the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • the ring flange 235 is pushed into the transmission sleeve 210 , so that the latter lies with its proximal end against the circumferential flange 234 .
  • the ring flange is secured by radial pins in the transmission sleeve 210 , which are pushed into bores 237 .
  • the coupling shaft 230 and the transmission sleeve 210 are connected with each other so as to be locked against relative rotation and secured against displacement.
  • Several longitudinal grooves 238 are formed in the inner surface of the ring flange 235 .
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B show the coupling shaft 230 and the dose limiting ring 220 alone.
  • a radial stop 223 which cooperates with a corresponding radial stop 236 on the ring flange 235 of the coupling shaft, is formed on the dose limiting ring 220 .
  • a radial stop is understood to mean a stop surface, the surface normal of which points substantially in the tangential direction, and which is formed to cooperate with a corresponding counter surface. The radial stop is therefore primarily stressed in a tangential direction (i.e., in a rotational direction) instead of in an axial direction.
  • a radial stop avoids the risk of jamming, such as when two parts collide axially via a screw connection, e.g., in the case of a small pitch of the helical thread.
  • the radial stop 236 delimits the screw motion of the dose limiting ring 220 in the proximal direction.
  • FIG. 11A the dose limiting ring 220 is shown in the resulting proximal final position, and in FIG. 11B on the other hand in a distal initial position.
  • the proximal end of an arresting sleeve 280 is rotatably clicked into an inwardly directed ring flange 213 , chamfered in the distal direction, at the distal end of the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • the arresting sleeve 280 is not illustrated in FIG. 10 . However, it is shown in FIG. 13 .
  • the arresting sleeve comprises a ring-shaped main body 281 , from which four arms 282 extend in the distal direction. On its inner surface, the main body has longitudinal grooves 284 , which are meshed with the longitudinal ribs 122 of the coupling sleeve 120 .
  • the arresting sleeve 280 is displaceable in the longitudinal direction relative to the coupling sleeve 120 , but is secured as regards torsion with respect thereto.
  • inwardly extending flange regions 283 are present at the end of the arms 282 .
  • the possible displacement range is limited in the proximal direction by these flange regions.
  • These abut in the proximal final position of the arresting sleeve 280 , as illustrated in FIG. 3 , onto the distal end of the longitudinal ribs 122 of the coupling sleeve 120 .
  • Longitudinal ribs are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 281 . These longitudinal ribs engage, in the position of FIG.
  • the arresting sleeve 280 is displaceable in this position axially with respect to the mechanism holder 150 , but secured with regard to torsion.
  • the arresting sleeve 280 in this position therefore secures the coupling sleeve 120 against a rotation in the mechanism holder 150 .
  • the arresting sleeve 280 is, however, displaceable so far in the distal direction that it can come out of engagement with the mechanism holder 150 and is then rotatable with the coupling sleeve 120 .
  • the arresting sleeve 280 is pre-stressed in the proximal direction by a coupling spring 290 .
  • the coupling spring is configured as a helical spring, which is subjected to pressure, surrounds the arms 282 of the arresting sleeve 280 and lies with its proximal end against the distal end face of the main body 281 .
  • the coupling spring 290 At the distal end of the coupling spring 290 , the latter is held on a support ring 300 , which abuts against the bearing holder 130 in the distal direction and on the inner side of which longitudinal grooves are formed.
  • FIG. 14 the unit of FIG. 10 is illustrated with further components.
  • the display drum 70 is held on the mechanism holder 150 .
  • a stop sleeve 240 is connected immovably with the housing sleeve 20 by pins projecting into the radial holes 242 , e.g., see FIG. 14 .
  • radial stops 243 are provided, and at the proximal end, teeth 244 , e.g., serrated teeth, are arranged on the end face for a ratchet connection, described below.
  • the display drum 70 has an internal thread, which can be seen in FIG. 3 , and runs on the external thread 157 of the mechanism holder, which can be seen in FIGS. 7 and 10 . At its proximal end, the display drum 70 narrows to a ring-shaped region 72 . Longitudinal grooves are formed on the inner side of the ring-shaped region 72 . By these longitudinal grooves, the display drum 70 is secured with regard to torsion, but is guided displaceably in the longitudinal direction on the longitudinal ribs 212 of the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • a rotation of the transmission sleeve 210 leads to a combined rotation and longitudinal displacement of the display drum 70 .
  • This movement is delimited or stopped by radial stops in both directions.
  • a radial stop cooperates with the radial stop 243 of the stop sleeve 240 .
  • a corresponding radial stop 73 cooperates with a radial stop 159 of the mechanism holder 150 .
  • the mechanism for setting a dose and for triggering its administering is described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 15 .
  • the dosing sleeve 60 is arranged at the proximal end of the housing sleeve 20 .
  • Dosing sleeve 60 is secured with regard to displacement axially with a spring ring 61 and is fixed rotatably on the stop sleeve 240 .
  • the dosing sleeve 60 is rotatable via a slip coupling in the form of a ratchet connection both clockwise and also anticlockwise about the longitudinal axis towards the housing sleeve 20 , and is thus configured and arranged to assume several predefined detent positions.
  • the dose setting mechanism comprises an inner ring 250 arranged inside the dosing sleeve 60 and rigidly connected with the dosing sleeve 60 .
  • the inner ring 250 has in its radial inner surface a plurality of longitudinal grooves.
  • a ratchet ring 260 is held axially displaceably but secured with regard to rotation in the dosing sleeve 60 .
  • the ratchet ring 260 is serrated on its distal end face, and namely in a complementary manner to the teeth 244 of the serrated proximal end face of the stop sleeve 240 , so that teeth of the ratchet ring 260 can engage in depressions on the end face of the stop sleeve 240 and vice versa.
  • the ratchet ring 260 is axially displaceable by a certain amount between the distal end face of the inner ring 250 and the serrated proximal end face of the stop sleeve 240 . The amount by which an axial displacement is such that the serrated end faces of the ratchet ring 260 and of the stop sleeve 240 can come out of engagement.
  • the ratchet ring 260 is pressed elastically by an elastic force against the stop sleeve 240 .
  • several axial bores 251 are present in the form of blind-end bores in the inner ring 250 .
  • Helical springs 252 which are subjected to pressure are inserted in at least one of these bores, e.g., in at least two bores, at a uniform spacing along the circumference of the ring when multiple bores are provided.
  • the helical springs 252 press the ratchet ring elastically against the stop sleeve.
  • the ratchet ring 260 In the position of rest, the ratchet ring 260 , with its serrated end face, is in engagement with the serrated end face of the stop sleeve 240 . Thereby, the ratchet ring and the dosing sleeve 60 connected therewith assume one of several defined angle positions about the longitudinal axis. With a rotation of the dosing sleeve 60 relative to the housing sleeve 20 , the teeth of the ratchet ring 260 and of the stop sleeve 240 slide on each other against the axial spring force of the helical springs 252 , until they come out of engagement and arrive in engagement again in the next defined angle position.
  • an elastically detachable detent connection is produced by rotation with a sufficient torque in several predefined angle positions of the dosing sleeve 60 relative to the housing sleeve 20 .
  • This mechanism can also be designated as a double slip coupling.
  • the spiral spring 310 By rotation of the dosing sleeve 60 clockwise, the spiral spring 310 can be tensioned, which is indicated in FIG. 3 .
  • the spiral spring 310 has a plurality of spring coils, which run around the longitudinal axis and are arranged over one another radially to the longitudinal axis.
  • the inner end of the spiral spring 310 is fastened to a spring holding region 311 of the coupling shaft 230 , which region can be seen in FIG. 12C .
  • the outer end of the spiral spring 310 is mounted on a spring sleeve 320 , which is held so as to be locked against relative rotation in the stop sleeve 240 .
  • a coupling disc 270 is mounted on the coupling shaft 230 , and is secured against rotation and displacement by a pin 271 in the transverse bore 232 of the coupling shaft 230 .
  • the coupling disc 270 has a plurality of longitudinal ribs on its outer peripheral surface. In the position of FIG. 3 , these longitudinal ribs engage into the longitudinal grooves, which are complementary, on the inner side of the inner ring 250 , but can be brought out of engagement by an axial displacement.
  • the dosing sleeve 60 has an axial passage opening, in which the push button 80 is arranged so as to be axially displaceable.
  • the push button 80 is rotatable with a plurality of radially elastic arms 81 and is clicked on the proximal end 233 of the coupling shaft 230 so as to be secured against displacement. It abuts with its distal end against a proximal end face of the coupling disc 270 .
  • a helical spring 82 which lies with its proximal end against the inner end face of the push button and presses with its distal end against a bearing ring 83 .
  • the bearing ring 83 has on its outer peripheral face longitudinal ribs, which are guided in corresponding longitudinal grooves in the inner covering surface of the push button 80 . Thereby, the support ring 83 is arranged in the push button 80 so as to be locked against relative rotation and so as to be axially displaceable.
  • the bearing ring 83 is configured be serrated in a flat manner on its distal end face.
  • the proximal end face of the coupling disc 270 is formed so as to be serrated in a complementary manner hereto, so that the bearing ring 83 is axially meshed with the coupling disc 270 .
  • the coupling disc 270 rotates with respect to the bearing ring 83 .
  • the toothing of bearing ring 83 and coupling disc 270 may be configured so that each clicking corresponds to one unit, or of a predetermined multiple of one unit, of the administered medicament.
  • the mechanism for setting the dose and the distribution may be arranged and configured in the housing sleeve 20 so as to be protected against splashing, i.e., sealed.
  • four seals D 1 , D 2 , D 3 and D 4 may be provided.
  • the seal D 1 comprises a sealing ring, which lies in a sealing manner between the mechanism holder 150 and the bayonet sleeve 160 .
  • the mechanism holder 150 is mounted immovably and tightly in the housing 2 , and the bayonet sleeve 160 is both displaceable and rotatable with respect to the mechanism holder 160 and is sealed with respect to the housing by the seal D 1 .
  • the seal D 2 comprises a further sealing ring, constructed so as to be flat, which lies in a sealing manner between the bayonet sleeve 160 and the smooth outer side of the thrust sleeve 90 .
  • Thrust sleeve 90 may have a smooth (e.g., within accepted and/or manufacturing tolerances) or substantially smooth outer wall region, the length of which corresponds at least to the distance between the distal final position and the proximal initial position of its longitudinal movement, between which the thrust sleeve 90 is movable in the course of the administering.
  • the sealing effect between seal D 2 and thrust sleeve 90 may be facilitated by providing an outer wall region of the thrust sleeve 90 with fine structures, e.g.
  • a thrust sleeve 90 with such micro- or nano-structuring may be considered substantially smooth to one of skill in the art due to the minute size of the structures. However, one of skill in the relevant art would also appreciate the usefulness of such structures in maintaining and/or enhancing a seal between the thrust sleeve 90 and seal D 2 .
  • the outer wall region may extend from thrust flange 100 to guide cams 91 .
  • texture or structure provided on the substantially smooth surface may extend along the entire outer wall region or along portions thereof.
  • Texture 93 along the thrust sleeve is depicted in FIG. 1B , which is configured as micro-structured scales.
  • other structures such as surface protrusions or indentations, which may have a desired texture or structure, may be provided along the outer wall region.
  • Such additional or alternative structures may have an orientation such that the structures are directed towards the proximal or distal direction.
  • the thrust flange 100 is arranged tightly on the thrust sleeve 90 .
  • the region of the injection device including the interior of the thrust sleeve 90 , lying proximally from the bayonet sleeve 160 , may thus be sealed against the region lying distally.
  • the fluid may be prevented from penetrating into the mechanics, thus preventing contamination or jamming.
  • the other two seals are situated at the proximal end of the injection device.
  • the seal D 3 comprises a sealing ring, which lies in a sealing manner between the dosing sleeve 60 and the stop sleeve 240 .
  • the stop sleeve 240 is mounted immovably and tightly in the housing sleeve 20 , whereas the dosing sleeve 60 is rotatable with respect to the stop sleeve 240 .
  • the seal D 4 comprises a further sealing ring, which lies in a sealing manner between the dosing sleeve 60 and the push button 80 .
  • a transparent window covering 22 is placed in a fluid-tight manner on the window 21 .
  • mechanisms, operational components or mechanics which are delimited toward the exterior by the housing sleeve 20 , the dosing sleeve 60 and the push button 80 , are also sealed toward the exterior and may be protected against the penetration of fluids. Rainfall or a glass of water accidentally spilt by the user can therefore also not harm the injection device.
  • the seal towards the thrust sleeve may be configured such that it acts as a stripper, similar to a windshield wiper in a car. For this, at least towards the distal side, there is as small a contact angle between the surfaces of the sealing element and the thrust sleeve, which may lie below 90 degrees.
  • the parts which are to be sealed with respect to each other may be configured with a hydrophobic surface, such as being formed of or coated with a hydrophobic material.
  • a hydrophobic surface may prevent the parts from being wetted. Drops of water thereby roll off and a leaking of fluids through gaps is efficiently prevented between the parts, which are to be sealed due to capillary effects.
  • the parts provided with a hydrophobic surface, which are to be sealed with respect to each other, may therefore be arranged at a certain distance (gap) from each other, without the sealing effect being lost (“virtual seal”).
  • a hydrophobic surface is understood here to mean a surface for which the contact angle of a water drop is at least 90 degrees, e.g., at least 110 degrees.
  • the contact angle is the angle between the surface normal of the water drop and the respective surface at the contact site.
  • materials with hydrophobic characteristics are PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), as well as other hydrophobic materials that may be formed as thin coatings, e.g., in the range of a few micrometres, to provide a hydrophobic surface.
  • the surfaces may be micro- or nano-structured, i.e., provided with structures, the dimensions of which are in the nanometre to micrometre range. These structures can have a selected direction, to inhibit the flow of fluids on the surface in one direction.
  • scales can be provided.
  • the mode of operation of the injection device is now to be described below with reference to FIG. 16 , in which an exemplary injection device is illustrated in its initial position before the first use.
  • the mechanism described above for setting and distributing a dose has three couplings K 1 , K 2 and K 3 for the transmission of torques. Each of these couplings may be brought into and out of engagement by an axial movement of two components with respect to each other.
  • the coupling K 1 is formed by the longitudinal grooves on the inner surface of the axial flange 235 of the coupling shaft 230 as a coupling input member in cooperation with the longitudinal ribs 122 on the outer side of the coupling sleeve 120 (cf. FIG. 5 ) as coupling output member. In the position of FIG. 16 , this coupling is uncoupled, i.e., the coupling formed by the cooperation of the longitudinal grooves and longitudinal ribs is out of engagement.
  • the coupling K 1 can be coupled by an axial displacement of the coupling shaft 230 in the distal direction.
  • the coupling K 2 is formed by the longitudinal grooves in the radial inner surface of the inner ring 250 as a coupling input member in cooperation with the longitudinal ribs on the radial outer surface of the coupling disc 270 as coupling output member. In the position of FIG. 16 , this coupling is coupled, i.e., the toothing formed by the longitudinal grooves and longitudinal ribs is in engagement.
  • the coupling K 2 can be uncoupled by an axial displacement of the coupling disc 270 in the distal direction.
  • the coupling K 3 is formed by the longitudinal ribs on the outer side of the outer ring flange arms 282 of the arresting sleeve 280 as coupling input member in cooperation with the longitudinal grooves 158 on the inner surface of the mechanism holder 150 as coupling output member. In the position of FIG. 13 , this coupling is coupled. It can be uncoupled by an axial displacement of the arresting sleeve 280 in the distal direction.
  • All three couplings K 1 , K 2 and K 3 can be coupled and respectively uncoupled by the push button 80 being displaced axially.
  • the coupling disc 270 and the coupling shaft 230 which is securely connected therewith, are displaced in the distal direction.
  • the coupling K 1 comes into engagement, i.e., the coupling shaft is coupled for torque transmission with the coupling sleeve 120 .
  • the coupling shaft 230 advances the transmission sleeve 210 in the distal direction. This entrains the arresting sleeve 280 in the distal direction, whereby the coupling spring 290 is compressed.
  • FIG. 19 shows the injection device with the push button 80 pushed in completely.
  • the coupling K 1 is coupled, whereas the couplings K 2 and K 3 are uncoupled.
  • the coupling spring 290 presses the arresting sleeve 280 , the transmission sleeve 210 , the coupling shaft 230 , the coupling disc 270 and the push button 80 back into the distal initial position.
  • a first unit comprises the housing sleeve 20 , the mechanism holder 150 , the stop sleeve 240 and the spring ring 320 .
  • This unit can be regarded functionally as a holding arrangement or as a housing in an extended sense. It constitutes the stationary reference system for all movements.
  • a second unit comprises the dosing sleeve 60 , the inner ring 250 and the ratchet ring 260 . It can be regarded functionally as a rotatable dosing arrangement. This dosing arrangement is held detachably on the housing by the ratchet connection, but so as to be secure with regard to torque up to a certain value.
  • a third unit comprises the coupling disc 270 , the coupling shaft 230 and the transmission sleeve 210 , which are rigidly connected with each other, and by the spiral spring 310 , connected therewith, which acts as the actual drive element.
  • This unit can be regarded as a drive arrangement.
  • the rotary movement of the drive arrangement is limited by two limiting elements, which are both guided on the transmission arrangement.
  • the first limiting element is formed by the display drum 70 , which limits the range of movement of the drive arrangement in both directions, a dosing direction and a correction and distribution direction.
  • the second limiting element is formed by the dose limiting ring 220 , which limits the range of movement of the drive arrangement at least in one direction, the dosing direction, independently of the first limiting element.
  • the drive arrangement is able to be coupled detachably by the coupling K 2 so as to be locked against relative rotation with respect to the dosing arrangement, which makes it possible to tension the drive element in the form of the spiral spring 310 .
  • a fourth unit comprises the coupling sleeve 120 and the threaded rod 180 , which form a rigid unit, the elements on which these parts are mounted, namely the guide sleeve 110 , the bearing holder 130 and the ball bearing rings 140 , and also the thrust sleeve 90 .
  • This unit constitutes a delivery arrangement, which converts a rotary movement of an input member in the form of the coupling sleeve 120 into a thrust of the delivery element in the form of the thrust sleeve 90 .
  • Its input member is able to be detachably coupled by the coupling K 1 so as to be locked against relative rotation with the drive arrangement.
  • it is able to be detachably coupled via the coupling K 3 so as to be locked against relative rotation with the holding arrangement (i.e., the housing).
  • a triggering arrangement which comprises the push button 80 and serves for the operation of the couplings K 1 to K 3 .
  • the injection device is operated as follows. Starting from the initial position of FIG. 16 , a dose is set, which is to be administered. For this, the dosing sleeve 60 is turned clockwise. In so doing, the dosing sleeve entrains the coupling disc 270 and the coupling shaft 230 via the coupling K 2 , and the spiral spring 310 is wound up. The torque generated is held by the ratchet connection between the co-rotating ratchet ring 260 and the stationary stop sleeve 240 . Through the rotation of the coupling shaft 230 , the transmission sleeve 210 and the display drum 70 , which is guided thereon, are also co-rotated.
  • the display drum 70 threadably guided on the mechanism holder 150 , is additionally displaced axially in the proximal direction, and therefore performs as a whole a screw motion in the proximal direction. Markings on the surface of the display drum 70 pass through under the window 21 and indicate the set dose. Furthermore, the dose limiting ring 220 , threadably engaged with the interior of the transmission sleeve 210 and arranged, secured with regard to rotation, on the coupling sleeve 120 , is displaced in the proximal direction.
  • FIG. 17 shows the injection device after half the maximum individual dose has been set.
  • the display drum has traveled rearwardly half-way between its distal (forward) and its proximal (rear) final position.
  • the dose limiting ring 220 has traveled in the proximal direction by an amount proportional to the individual dose that has been set.
  • the rotation of the dosing sleeve 60 clockwise is limited, on the one hand, by the maximum movement range of the display drum 70 , and on the other hand, by the maximum movement range of the dose limiting ring 220 .
  • the display drum 70 abuts with its proximal radial stop against the stop sleeve 240 , in so far as the rotation of the dosing sleeve 60 has not been previously limited by the dose limiting ring 220 , as is described further below. Thereby, no further rotation of the dosing sleeve 60 is possible.
  • This position corresponds to the maximum individual dose, which can be set. This situation is illustrated in FIG. 18 .
  • the dosing sleeve 60 can be turned back anticlockwise against the force of the ratchet connection.
  • the ratchet connection in this direction absorbs the torque of the spiral spring 310 , the ratchet connection is configured asymmetrically:
  • the toothing on the end face has a larger angle of inclination on the side which is stressed by a torque which acts anticlockwise onto the dosing sleeve than on the side which is stressed with a torque clockwise (cf. the configuration of the teeth 244 in FIG. 14 ).
  • the angle of inclination is understood here to mean the absolute amount of the angle between the respective flank of a tooth on the end face of the ratchet ring 260 or on the end face of the stop sleeve 240 and a cross-sectional area through the injector.
  • the distribution or delivery of the dose, which has been set is actuated or initiated by the push button 80 being pushed in.
  • the coupling K 1 is coupled, and a connection is produced which is locked against relative rotation between the coupling shaft 230 , on the one hand, and the coupling sleeve 120 and also the threaded rod 180 rigidly connected therewith, on the other hand. All three couplings K 1 , K 2 and K 3 are coupled.
  • the coupling K 2 uncouples.
  • connection which is locked against relative rotation between the dosing sleeve 60 , on the one hand, and the coupling shaft 230 with the coupled coupling sleeve 120 and threaded rod 180 , on the other hand, is cancelled.
  • the system is held so as to be locked against relative rotation via the coupling K 2 in the mechanism holder 150 and hence in the housing sleeve 20 .
  • the coupling K 3 also uncouples.
  • the torque of the spiral spring 310 becomes free and acts via the coupling shaft 230 and the coupling sleeve 120 on the threaded rod 190 .
  • these parts are set in an anticlockwise rotation.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 undergoes an axial displacement in the distal direction.
  • the thrust sleeve advances the stopper 41 in the carpule 40 . In this way, the medicament is distributed or injected.
  • axial forces act on the thrust sleeve 90 :
  • the torque of the spiral spring 310 is converted into a force in the thrust direction, which advances the stopper 41 in the carpule 40 .
  • These forces are absorbed by the ball bearings between the coupling sleeve 12 and the guide sleeve 110 and the bearing holder 130 , in a low-friction manner, so that counter forces (i.e., frictional counter forces), which could reduce the driving torque, are minimized.
  • the display drum 70 is entrained by the rotation of the transmission sleeve 210 anticlockwise and is moved in the distal direction due to its engagement with the stationary mechanism holder 150 , until it assumes its distal initial position. In this position, it is prevented from rotating further by a radial stop, whereby the distribution is terminated. After the end of the distribution, the display drum 70 indicates the dose “zero”.
  • the distribution can be interrupted at any time by the push button 80 being released. Thereby, the couplings K 3 and K 2 couple again, and the coupling K 1 uncouples again.
  • the display drum 70 indicates the remaining residual dose which is further distributed when the push button is pressed again and thereby the distribution is continued.
  • the dose limiting ring 220 maintains its axial position during the distribution, because the transmission sleeve 210 and the coupling sleeve 120 , between which the dose limiting ring 220 is situated, rotate synchronically.
  • the injection device After the end of the distribution, the injection device is ready for the next injection process.
  • two components have changed their position: On the one hand, the thrust sleeve 90 has traveled in accordance with the distributed dose in the distal direction.
  • the dose limiting ring 220 has likewise traveled by an amount proportional thereto in the proximal direction. Apart from this, the state after the end of the injection corresponds to the initial state of FIG. 16 . With each further injection, the thrust sleeve 90 therefore travels further in the distal direction, whereas the dose limiting ring 220 travels in the proximal direction. This is illustrated in FIG.
  • FIG. 19 which illustrates the injection device after a first dose is administered, which corresponds to half the maximum individual dose, and then with the dosing sleeve a dose was again set, which in turn corresponds to half the maximum individual dose.
  • the display drum indicates, as in FIG. 15 , half the maximum individual dose, whereas the dose limiting ring 220 assumes a position in the transmission sleeve 210 , which corresponds to the sum of the doses which have been set, e.g., twice half the maximum individual dose.
  • the maximum axial path by which the dose limiting ring 220 can travel in the proximal direction in the transmission sleeve corresponds to the content of a completely filled carpule.
  • the dose limiting ring 220 reaches its proximal final position and abuts with its radial stop against the axial ring flange 235 of the coupling shaft 230 , as is illustrated in FIG. 12A .
  • the dosing sleeve 60 is prevented from a further clockwise rotation, and no larger dose can be set than the dose corresponding to the remaining residual amount of the medicament in the carpule.
  • FIG. 20 shows this situation, in which no further increasing of the dose is possible, although the display drum is situated in the distal initial position, i.e., the zero position.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 has reached its maximum, distal final position.
  • the carpule sleeve 30 is detached from the mechanism holder 150 against the elastic resistance of the bayonet spring 170 , and is unscrewed, guided through the corresponding guide slit 156 in the mechanism holder.
  • the bayonet sleeve 160 is twisted along its own, parallel guide slit 155 , and is displaced in the distal direction.
  • the guide sleeve 110 is drawn in the distal direction, and the movable parts, which are connected axially therewith, also travel in the distal direction, including the coupling sleeve 120 , the threaded rod 190 , the arresting sleeve 280 , the transmission sleeve 210 , the coupling shaft 230 , the coupling disc 270 and the push button 80 .
  • the push button 80 is therefore drawn into the dosing sleeve 60 and thus indicates that the injection device is not ready for operation.
  • the couplings K 2 and K 3 come out of engagement, while K 1 is already out of engagement. If a dose had still been set before the carpule change, but had not been administered, the wound spiral spring 310 sets the coupling shaft 230 and the transmission sleeve 210 connected therewith into an anticlockwise rotation, until the display drum 70 has reached its distal final position and prevents a further turning back by its radial stop on the mechanism holder 150 . In this way, the display drum 70 is brought back into its distal initial position, the zero position. An automatic resetting of the dose display to zero therefore takes place.
  • the thrust sleeve 90 had not yet moved out to a maximum before the carpule change, and had therefore not yet reached its distal final position.
  • the helical spring 190 presses the guide needle 200 , the thrust flange 100 and the thrust sleeve 90 in the distal direction.
  • the threaded rod 180 is set in rotation via its screw connection with the interior of the thrust sleeve 90 .
  • the threaded rod 180 entrains the coupling sleeve 120 and the dose limiting ring 220 .
  • the dose limiting ring 220 is displaced into its proximal final position through its thread engagement with the transmission sleeve 210 .
  • the dose limiting ring 220 prevents a further rotation of the coupling sleeve 120 and of the threaded rod 180 , so that no further moving out of the thrust sleeve 90 is possible, and the thrust sleeve 90 has reached its distal final position, as illustrated in FIG. 1A .
  • the display drum 70 is situated in the zero position, the dose limiting ring 220 in the proximal final position and the thrust sleeve 90 in its distal final position.
  • a new carpule 40 may be pushed into the carpule sleeve 30 , and the carpule sleeve 30 with the carpule 40 held therein may be guided axially in the proximal direction against the housing sleeve 20 .
  • the stopper 41 of the carpule presses the thrust flange 100 and the thrust sleeve 90 against the force of the helical spring 190 in the proximal direction.
  • the threaded rod 180 is set in rotation. The threaded rod entrains the coupling sleeve 120 and the dose limiting ring 220 .
  • the dose limiting ring threadably engaged with the transmission sleeve 210 , is displaced in the distal direction, i.e., in the direction of its initial position.
  • the degree of displacement in this direction corresponds to the dose present in the carpule 40 .
  • the dose limiting ring 220 travels into its distal initial position.
  • the carpule sleeve 30 is then pushed into the mechanism holder 150 , with the radial pins 36 of the carpule sleeve 30 engaging again into the guide slits 156 in the mechanism holder 150 (cf. FIGS. 1 and 3 ).
  • the bayonet sleeve 160 is forced to follow the movement of the carpule sleeve 30 in the corresponding guide slits.
  • the bayonet sleeve 160 is thereby brought back into its proximal final position, in which it is detachably locked by the bayonet disc 170 (cf. FIGS. 8 to 10 ).
  • the injection device is thus situated in the initial position of FIG. 16 and, after the screwing of a new needle holder 31 , is available for a new sequence of administrations.
  • FIG. 21 another exemplary embodiment of an injection device according to the present invention is illustrated as a variant.
  • the mode of operation is substantially the same as in the first embodiment described above. Parts which perform similarly are therefore designated by the same reference numbers as in the first embodiment, the differences of the second embodiment being described below.
  • the stop sleeve 240 is omitted. Rather, its function is taken over by the correspondingly extended housing sleeve 20 .
  • the drive arrangement which, in the first embodiment, apart from the spiral spring 310 , is formed from the coupling disc 270 , coupling shaft 230 and transmission sleeve 210 , is formed in the second embodiment by different parts, including a connecting shaft 400 (with coupling disc 401 formed integrally thereon), a first transmission sleeve 410 closed at the proximal end, and a second transmission sleeve 420 adjoining distally thereto. These three parts are, in turn, connected rigidly with each other.
  • the display drum served to indicate the set dose and to delimit the maximum individual dose which was able to be set in the dosing direction and to delimit the movement in the distribution direction
  • the latter function in the second embodiment is taken over by a second dose limiting ring 430 .
  • the latter is guided so as to be locked against relative rotation, but axially displaceable, in the housing sleeve 20 .
  • Its axial movement is limited by two radial stops between a distal initial position, which corresponds to the zero position, and a proximal final position, which corresponds to the maximum dose which is able to be set. In this way, it takes over the stop functions of the display drum according to the first embodiment.
  • the display drum 70 in the second embodiment is guided axially displaceably via a carrier sleeve 440 , rigidly connected therewith, and so as to be locked against relative rotation on the second transmission sleeve 420 . Its mode of operation is otherwise identical to the first embodiment.
  • the structure and mode of operation of the injection device are substantially the same as in the first embodiment.
  • first and the second embodiment show that the functions of an injection device according to the present invention can be reached in a variety of ways and the invention is in no way restricted to the exemplary embodiments. Various further modifications are possible, which may be due to manufacturing requirements.

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