EP2243718B1 - Multiple component packaging - Google Patents

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EP2243718B1
EP2243718B1 EP10160244A EP10160244A EP2243718B1 EP 2243718 B1 EP2243718 B1 EP 2243718B1 EP 10160244 A EP10160244 A EP 10160244A EP 10160244 A EP10160244 A EP 10160244A EP 2243718 B1 EP2243718 B1 EP 2243718B1
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Ernst Carniello
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the invention relates to a packaging for a multi-component product having a first container for a first component and at least one further container for at least one further component, wherein the bottom is formed together with the lower side wall portion of the at least one further container as a lid for the first container.
  • multicomponent product is understood to mean those products whose constituents, during storage and transport, have to be kept in common until they are consumed or used separately, but which are separate from one another. Sealants, potting compounds, paints, etc., in which a predetermined ratio of, for example, polymer to hardener is to be maintained.
  • Known packages for such products consist of two separate packages for the two components, e.g. Cans or buckets with covers, which are connected by means of a connecting element.
  • Another solution is to provide within a container a partition through which two separate chambers for the two components are created.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a comparison with the known systems simpler and more cost-effective packaging.
  • this is achieved by an outwardly directed, flange-shaped peripheral bead formed in the lower side wall region of the at least one further container.
  • the second container in the lower region of its side wall has a peripheral, outwardly directed flange-shaped bead, with which the second container, possibly with the insertion of an elastic seal, rests on the upper edge of the first container.
  • a lid is needed only for the second container.
  • another container may be placed on the second container.
  • the package for a two-part adhesive shown in section consists of a lower container 1 for a first component A, the polymer, and an upper container 5 for a second component B, the hardener.
  • the lower container 1 is a conventional container in the form of a bucket with a cylindrical side wall 2, a flared flat bottom 3 and a surrounding the upper opening, outwardly folded edge 4.
  • the bucket has a capacity for the entire product including hardener.
  • the side wall 2 of the lower container 1 may also be conically shaped.
  • the upper container 5 also has a cylindrical shape, but with a considerably smaller capacity, since he only needs to take hardener. It also has a cylindrical side wall 6, a flared bottom 7 and an outwardly folded upper edge 8. At a distance from the lower edge of the side wall 6 upwardly directed outwardly, flange-shaped circumferential bead 9 is formed. Below the bead 9, the diameter of the side wall 6 is dimensioned so that it fits exactly into the inner diameter of the lower container 1. As a result of this shape and dimension, the upper container can be placed like a lid on the lower container, so that the bead rests on the upper edge of the lower container and closes it tight. In addition, a sealing element can be arranged under the bead.
  • a known clamping ring closure is placed around the edge and the bead.
  • the upper container 5 is closed with a conventional lid 10, which is also secured with a clamping ring.
  • a clamping ring instead of the clamping rings, other retaining rings can be used.
  • the lid To make the ready-to-use adhesive, remove the lid from the top container and puncture the bottom. As a result, the hardener B enters the polymer A. After emptying of the container 5, the clamping ring is opened and the container 5 is removed from the lower container 1 and disposed of. In the lower container, the components can be mixed. With the lid, the lower container can be closed if necessary.

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Abstract

The package has a lower container (1) for storing a component i.e. polymer, and an upper container (5) for storing another component i.e. hardener. The lower container has a base (3) and a lower side wall area (2), where the base together with the lower side wall area is formed as a cover for the upper container. A flange-like seam (9) is externally aligned and formed in a lower side wall area of the upper container. An elastic sealing is arranged below the seam. The upper container is in the form of a cylinder.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung für ein mehrkomponentiges Produkt mit einem ersten Behälter für eine erste Komponente und mindestens einem weiteren Behälter für mindestens eine weitere Komponente, wobei der Boden zusammen mit dem unteren Seitenwandbereich des mindestens einen weiteren Behälters als Deckel für den ersten Behälters ausgebildet is.The invention relates to a packaging for a multi-component product having a first container for a first component and at least one further container for at least one further component, wherein the bottom is formed together with the lower side wall portion of the at least one further container as a lid for the first container.

Für den Zweck dieser Beschreibung werden unter dem Begriff "mehrkomponentiges Produkts solche Produkte verstanden, deren stoffliche Bestandteile während Lagerung und Transport bis zum Verbrauch bzw. zur Anwendung gemeinsam, jedoch voneinander getrennt gehalten werden müssen. Meistens handelt es sich um Zweikomponentensysteme, wie beispielsweise Klebstoffe, Dichtstoffe, Vergussmassen, Lacke etc., bei denen ein vorgegebenes Mengenverhältnis von z.B. Polymer zu Härter eingehalten werden soll.For the purposes of this description, the term "multicomponent product" is understood to mean those products whose constituents, during storage and transport, have to be kept in common until they are consumed or used separately, but which are separate from one another. Sealants, potting compounds, paints, etc., in which a predetermined ratio of, for example, polymer to hardener is to be maintained.

Bekannte Verpackungen für solche Produkte bestehen aus zwei einzelnen Gebinden für die beiden Komponenten, z.B. Dosen oder Eimern mit Deckeln, die mittels eines Verbindungselements miteinander verbunden werden. Eine andere Lösung besteht darin, innerhalb eines Gebindes eine Trennwand vorzusehen, durch welche zwei voneinander getrennte Kammern für die beiden Komponenten geschaffen werden.Known packages for such products consist of two separate packages for the two components, e.g. Cans or buckets with covers, which are connected by means of a connecting element. Another solution is to provide within a container a partition through which two separate chambers for the two components are created.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gegenüber den bekannten Systemen einfachere und kostengünstigere Verpackung zu schaffen.The invention has for its object to provide a comparison with the known systems simpler and more cost-effective packaging.

Erfindungsgemäss wird dies durch eine im unteren Seitenwandbereich des mindestens einen weiteren Behälters ausgebildete, nach aussen gerichtete, flanschförmig umlaufende Sicke gelöst.According to the invention, this is achieved by an outwardly directed, flange-shaped peripheral bead formed in the lower side wall region of the at least one further container.

Erfindungsgemäss weist der zweite Behälter im unteren Bereich seiner Seitenwand eine umlaufende, nach aussen gerichtete flanschförmige Sicke auf, mit welcher der zweite Behälter, ggf. unter Einfügung einer elastischen Dichtung, auf dem oberen Rand des ersten Behälters aufsitzt.According to the invention, the second container in the lower region of its side wall has a peripheral, outwardly directed flange-shaped bead, with which the second container, possibly with the insertion of an elastic seal, rests on the upper edge of the first container.

Bei dieser Anordnung wird nur noch für den zweiten Behälter ein Deckel benötigt. In gleicher Weise kann im Fall von mehr als zwei Komponenten ein weiterer Behälter auf dem zweiten Behälter aufgesetzt sein.In this arrangement, a lid is needed only for the second container. Similarly, in the case of more than two components, another container may be placed on the second container.

Im Folgenden wird unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung beschrieben. Es zeigen

Fig. 1
eine Schnittdarstellung eines Gebindes aus zwei Behältern für einen Zweikomponenten- Klebstoff
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ein Detail des Verbindungsbereichs der bei- den Behälter
Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it
Fig. 1
a sectional view of a container of two containers for a two-component adhesive
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a detail of the connection area of the two containers

Die in Fig. 1 im Schnitt gezeigte Verpackung für einen Zweikomponentenklebstoff besteht aus einem unteren Behälter 1 für eine erste Komponente A, das Polymer, und einem oberen Behälter 5 für eine zweite Komponente B, den Härter. Der untere Behälter 1 ist ein üblicher Behälter in Form eines Eimers mit einer zylindrischen Seitenwand 2, einem angebördelten flachen Boden 3 und einem die obere Öffnung umgebenden, nach aussen umgelegten Rand 4. Der Eimer hat ein Fassungsvermögen für das gesamte Produkt inklusive Härter.In the Fig. 1 The package for a two-part adhesive shown in section consists of a lower container 1 for a first component A, the polymer, and an upper container 5 for a second component B, the hardener. The lower container 1 is a conventional container in the form of a bucket with a cylindrical side wall 2, a flared flat bottom 3 and a surrounding the upper opening, outwardly folded edge 4. The bucket has a capacity for the entire product including hardener.

Alternativ kann die Seitenwand 2 des unteren Behälters 1 auch konisch geformt sein.Alternatively, the side wall 2 of the lower container 1 may also be conically shaped.

Der obere Behälter 5 besitzt ebenfalls eine zylindrische Form, aber mit einem erheblich kleineren Fassungsvermögen, da er nur Härter aufnehmen muss. Er weist ebenfalls eine zylindrische Seitenwand 6, einen angebördelten Boden 7 und einen nach aussen umgelegten oberen Rand 8 auf. Im Abstand vom unteren Rand der Seitenwand 6 nach oben ist eine nach aussen gerichtete, flanschförmig umlaufende Sicke 9 ausgebildet. Unterhalb der Sicke 9 ist der Durchmesser der Seitenwand 6 so bemessen, dass sie exakt in den Innendurchmesser des unteren Behälters 1 passt. Infolge dieser Form und Abmessung kann der obere Behälter wie ein Deckel auf den unteren Behälter aufgesetzt werden, so dass die Sicke auf dem oberen Rand des unteren Behälters aufliegt und diesen dicht verschliesst. Zusätzlich kann unter der Sicke ein Dichtungselement angeordnet sein.The upper container 5 also has a cylindrical shape, but with a considerably smaller capacity, since he only needs to take hardener. It also has a cylindrical side wall 6, a flared bottom 7 and an outwardly folded upper edge 8. At a distance from the lower edge of the side wall 6 upwardly directed outwardly, flange-shaped circumferential bead 9 is formed. Below the bead 9, the diameter of the side wall 6 is dimensioned so that it fits exactly into the inner diameter of the lower container 1. As a result of this shape and dimension, the upper container can be placed like a lid on the lower container, so that the bead rests on the upper edge of the lower container and closes it tight. In addition, a sealing element can be arranged under the bead.

Für die sichere Verbindung der beiden Behälter wird ein an sich bekannter Spannringverschluss um den Rand und die Sicke gelegt.For the secure connection of the two containers, a known clamping ring closure is placed around the edge and the bead.

Der obere Behälter 5 ist mit einem üblichen Deckel 10 verschlossen, der ebenfalls mit einem Spannring gesichert ist. Anstelle der Spannringe können auch andere Sicherungsringe zur Verwendung kommen.The upper container 5 is closed with a conventional lid 10, which is also secured with a clamping ring. Instead of the clamping rings, other retaining rings can be used.

Um den gebrauchsfertigen Kleber herzustellen, wird der Deckel vom oberen Behälter abgenommen und der Boden durchstossen. Dadurch gelangt der Härter B in das Polymer A. Nach Entleerung des Behälters 5 wird der Spannring geöffnet und der Behälter 5 vom unteren Behälter 1 abgenommen und entsorgt. Im unteren Behälter können die Komponenten durchmischt werden. Mit dem Deckel kann der untere Behälter bei Bedarf verschlossen werden.To make the ready-to-use adhesive, remove the lid from the top container and puncture the bottom. As a result, the hardener B enters the polymer A. After emptying of the container 5, the clamping ring is opened and the container 5 is removed from the lower container 1 and disposed of. In the lower container, the components can be mixed. With the lid, the lower container can be closed if necessary.

Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin, den oberen Behälter 5 mit einem fest mit dem Rand verbundenen Deckel zu versehen. Bei dieser Lösung wird, um die Beimischung des Härters vorzunehmen, sowohl der Deckel als auch der Boden des oberen Behälters durchstossen. Das Wiederverschliessen des unteren Behälters ist dann nicht möglich.Another possibility is to provide the upper container 5 with a fixedly connected to the edge lid. In this solution, to make the admixture of the curing agent, both the lid and the bottom of the upper container pierced. The reclosure of the lower container is then not possible.

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  1. A packaging for a multi-component product, comprising a first container (1) for a first component and at least one further container (5) for at least one further component, wherein the base (7) together with the lower side wall area (6) of the at least one further container is formed as a cover for the first container, characterized by an outward facing bead (9) circumferentially extending in a flange-like manner that is formed in the lower side wall area of the at least one further container.
  2. The packaging according to claim 2, characterized by an elastic seal arranged below the bead (9).
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