A dosing device comprising a dispenser (26) for dispensing a dose material
and a dose actuation mechanism (44) is provided. The dose actuation
mechanism (44) comprises a number of integrally hinged links (52, 54, 55)
which are connected to each other at hinging points. A deflectable tongue
(157), moveable in response to air flow from inhalation by a patient is
attached to a first link (52), to move the first link in response to air
flow, movement of the first link being transferred to a second link (54)
to cause actuation of the dispenser. The first link rests at an over
center, or stable, position prior to operation, and moves under center
during operation of the device to trigger movement of the second link.
The dose actuation mechanism is a one-piece moulding from plastics
material.