Drive device and method for feeding a feed element

A drive device for feeding a feed element (2; 33) relative to a housing (1; 30) over a total advancing distance (G) has a clamping device with a clamping element (3; 39) for tensioning a spring device (4). In this case, a predetermined distance (A) between the tension member (39) and the advancing element (33) or between the counter-element (7) and the engaging on the feed element clamping element (3) to feed the advancing element (2; 33) to a partial advancing distance adjustable, which is smaller than the total advancing distance (G). In a method for distribution of a fluid product from a container (16) through an outlet (17), a piston (18) within the container (16) by a driving device with a feed element; advanced and a spring device (4) (2 33) wherein the spring means (4) after the feed movement of the feed element (2; 33) is tightened around a part of the feed path by a clamping device.