CZ297004B6 - Transport packaging for bottles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transport packaging (1) for bottles (2) with toxic, cytotoxic and similar contents, comprising a container (5) for receiving the bottle (2) and a closing cap (6) to close the container (5) in an airtight manner, wherein the container (5) is provided with spacing ribs (10) distributed along its internal perimeter, which hold a received bottle (2) with a clamping seat at a distance from the internal perimeter of the container (5). Said closing cap (6), overlapping a bottle (2) closure (3, 4), is also provided with spacing ribs (11) distributed along internal perimeter thereof and holding as bottle (2) neck (12).

Description

Technical field

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a container for toxic, cytotoxic, and the like bottles, with a container for receiving a bottle and a closure lid for tightly closing the container, the container having spacer ribs distributed around its inner periphery. bushings and in clamping seat.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Bottles with a toxic content, such as cytotoxic substances, etc., pose a considerable transport risk for unprotected personnel to handle them. When filling the bottle, the outer side of the bottle is still wetted by the contents, which implies the risk of contamination during handling. In addition, there is also the risk of a broken bottle during transport resulting in spillage of hazardous contents.

The transport container described in the introduction is known from CH 490 240. In the known transport container, no provision is made for the bottle to be fastened in the region of the closure. The neck of the bottle can move and rub against the closure, which can lead to the inadvertent opening of the bottle closure, resulting in the risk of contamination when the transport container is opened.

Therefore, there is a need for a transport container for such bottles, which would largely eliminate the risk of contamination during handling and transport. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide such a transport container.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This object is achieved by a transport packaging, which according to the invention is characterized in that the closure lid is provided with spacer ribs distributed over its inner periphery which hold the bottle neck.

In this way, an overwrap is formed which substantially eliminates the leakage of surface contamination from the bottle outwards in its entirety as a result of the spacer construction. In addition, the holding of the bottle during transport is improved so that its closure is well protected.

In any case, it is particularly advantageous if, according to another feature of the invention, the height of the housing is smaller than the height of the bottle to be stored therein. As a result, the bottle neck is easily accessible after opening the transport package so that the bottle can be left in the sleeve and does not have to be handled. This provides protection against contact with any contamination that may occur on the outside of the bottle.

It is particularly advantageous if the transport package is made of transparent or translucent plastic. Thus, the integrity of the bottle and its filling can be checked externally.

Overview of the figure in the drawing

The invention is explained in more detail in the following description by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing showing a schematic axial section of a transport container with an inserted bottle.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The figure shows a transport container 1 for accommodating a bottle 2. The bottle 2 is for example a piercing ampoule for a cytostatic and is closed by a rubber stopper 3, which is held by an aluminum capsule 4 and can be pierced by a syringe to withdraw its contents.

The transport container 1 consists essentially of a cylindrical or fog-like sleeve 5 and a closure cap 6 which is tightly fitting to the sleeve 5 in the joint 7, for example by screwing, gluing etc. In the illustrated example 8, 9. Alternatively, the closure lid 6 of the latching tongue engages over corresponding latching projections on the outer periphery of the housing 5.

The housing 5 is provided near the bottom with spacing ribs 10 distributed over its inner periphery, which center the bottle 2 at a distance from the inner periphery of the housing 5 and hold it inwardly. For example, eight spacer ribs 10 are distributed symmetrically about the inner circumference and each spacer rib 10 runs parallel to the axis of the housing 5. However, any other number and arrangement of spacer ribs 10 are also possible.

Similarly, the closure lid 6 is provided with spacing ribs 11 distributed over its inner surface that center and hold the neck 12 (e.g., capsule 4 and stopper 3). For example, the spacing ribs 11 are three, distributed symmetrically about the inner circumference and parallel to the axis of the closure cap 6, but other numbers and arrangements are also possible.

The transport container 1 may also have any other cross-section, for example square, rectangular or polygonal, instead of a round cross-section. Also, the bottle 2 can be stored in the transport container 1 eccentrically.

The entire transport container 1 is preferably made of plastic, for example polypropylene. Preferably, the plastic is transparent or at least translucent to allow the integrity of the bottle 2 to be checked and filled. The transport container 1 is suitable for any kind of bottles for hazardous substances, i.e. not only for bottles with toxic or cytotoxic content, but also for slightly inflammable substances or for contents harmful to the environment.

PATENT CLAIMS

Claims (3)

The entire transport container 1 is preferably made of plastic, for example polypropylene. Preferably, the plastic is transparent or at least translucent to allow the integrity of the bottle 2 to be checked and filled. The transport container 1 is suitable for any kind of bottles for hazardous substances, i.e. not only for bottles with toxic or cytotoxic content, but also for slightly inflammable substances or for contents harmful to the environment. PATENT CLAIMS A transport container for bottles having a toxic, cytotoxic or the like content, with a container (5) for receiving a bottle (2) and a closure cap (6) for tightly closing the case (5), the case (5) being provided with spacers ( 10) distributed over its inner periphery which holds the stored bottle (2) at a distance from the inner periphery of the housing (5) and in a clamping fit, characterized in that the closure lid (6) extends over the bottle cap (3, 4) and is provided with spacer ribs (11) distributed over its inner periphery which hold the bottle neck (12). Transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that the height of the housing (5) is less than the height of the bottle (2) to be stored therein. Transport container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is made of transparent or translucent plastic.