INDICATOR DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO AXIAL FORCE

摘要

A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover (20) is translated into a rotation of an indicator wheel (50) relative to the outer cover by a set of flexible pawls (80) engaged with a set of teeth (58). The pawls depress and thereby extend circumferentially when the applied force flexes them to effect a rotation of the teeth. Suitable means indicate the relative rotation of the teeth such as a window (26) in the outer cover through which are visible indicia on the indicator wheel. The device may also include means to resist its operation by a child.