DE102018132682A1 - Can system, use of a can system and method of making a can system - Google Patents

Abstract

In order to improve a can system in such a way that a can system is provided in which an outer shape can preferably be designed as required and in which a can can be provided, whereby this can be stably arranged, it is proposed that a can system comprises at least one container , wherein the at least one container comprises a receptacle for at least partially receiving a can, in particular for at least partially receiving a can with pressurized contents, and a holding device for at least non-positively holding the can in the receptacle. Furthermore, the use of a can system for receiving a can, in particular for receiving a can with contents under pressure, and a method for producing at least one can system are proposed.

Description

The invention relates to a can system.

The invention further relates to the use of a can system.

The invention also relates to a method for producing a can system.

A can has an essentially fixed shape. However, there is interest in providing cans in a desired shape, for example in the form of a champagne glass or in the form of another drinking glass or in the form of a figure or an animal. However, there is a problem in designing the can itself in such a shape. If, however, it is considered to provide a separate body in the desired shape, there is the problem of how the separate body and the can are assigned to one another. On the one hand, a stable connection between them is necessary, for example, in order to ensure that the can is securely connected to the body; on the other hand, care must be taken that the can and in particular its contents, in particular in the case of a can with pressurized content, are not impaired by the arrangement becomes. For example, the can itself is not very stable. For example, the shape of the can is also not precisely defined, particularly in the case of a can with pressurized contents, which is subject to pressure fluctuations and the resulting shape fluctuations. It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a can system with an outer shape which can preferably be designed as required, and in which a can can be provided, which can be stably arranged. It is also an object of the present invention to use a suitable can system. Another object is to produce a can system suitable for this purpose.

According to the invention, one of these objects is achieved by a can system with at least one container, the at least one container having a receptacle for at least partially holding a can, in particular for at least partially holding a can with contents under pressure, and a holding device for at least non-positively holding the can included in the recording.

An advantage of the invention can be seen, for example, in the fact that the can, when it is at least partially accommodated in the receptacle, is held in the receptacle by the holding device and is at least non-positively held and thus the can is arranged stably and, for example, captively in the receptacle is.

In addition, when the can is at least partially received in the receptacle, the can in particular is arranged in the receptacle in a manner protected from external influences, in particular external mechanical influences.

An outer shape of the container can preferably also be designed, so that in particular the outer shape can be shaped as required.

In particular, the receptacle has a receiving axis. In particular, the receptacle extends in an axial direction of the receptacle axis, for example from an insertion region of the receptacle to a receptacle end of the receptacle. For example, the insertion of the can into the receptacle is thus facilitated, in particular for a can with a preferred direction.

In particular, a recording end area is defined starting from the recording end.

In particular, the receiving end region extends from the receiving end in the axial direction of the receiving axis. In particular, an axial extension of the receiving end region is at most one third, preferably at most one fifth, for example at most one tenth, of an axial total extension of the receiving member from the insertion opening to the receiving end.

For example, an intermediate area of the receptacle is arranged between the insertion area and the receiving end.

For example, the holder is essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to the holder axis.

It is preferably provided that the receptacle comprises at least one insertion opening for introducing the can into the receptacle.

In particular, the insertion opening is arranged in the insertion area.

In particular, the insertion area extends from the insertion opening in the axial direction of the receiving axis. In particular, an axial extent of the insertion area is at most one third, preferably at most one fifth, for example at most one tenth, of an axial total extent of the receptacle from the insertion opening to the end of the receptacle.

It is expedient if the at least one insertion opening is designed to extend transversely to the receiving axis. Preferably the Insertion opening is formed at least approximately in a radial direction to the receiving axis. This enables the can to be inserted easily through the insertion opening into the receptacle.

It is particularly expedient if the insertion opening has an extent of at least 20 mm, in particular of at least 30 mm, preferably of at least 40 mm, for example of at least 50 mm, and / or transversely to the receiving axis, in particular in at least approximately its radial direction of at most 120 mm, in particular of at most 100 mm, preferably of at most 90 mm, for example of at most 70 mm.

It is particularly preferred if the extension of the insertion opening transversely to the receiving axis, in particular in at least approximately its radial direction, is at least approximately 53 mm.

In some particularly advantageous embodiments, the extension of the insertion opening transversely to the receiving axis, in particular in at least approximately its radial direction, is at least approximately 63 mm.

In particular, the insertion opening is then designed such that cans with typical dimensions can be inserted into the receptacle through them.

Above and below, the phrase “at least approximately” in connection with a statement, in particular in connection with a specified value or a specified direction, is to be understood to mean that technically-related and / or technically irrelevant deviations from the corresponding statement are also included. Deviations of up to +/- 20%, in particular of +/- 10%, for example of up to +/- 5%, from the specification, for example the specified value, are preferably included. In particular, deviations of up to 30 °, preferably of up to 20 °, for example of up to 10 °, in a favorable manner of up to 5 °, are also included in a given direction.

In particular, the recording includes a recording space. For example, a space is thus provided for the can and this is preferably designed accordingly for the can.

It is particularly provided that the can is at least partially arranged in the receiving space when at least partially picking up.

In particular, the receiving space extends from the insertion opening at least approximately in the axial direction to the receiving axis and in particular up to the receiving end.

For example, a receiving floor of the recording delimits the receiving space at the end of the recording. For example, the receiving base has a bottom surface which delimits the receiving space and it is advantageous if the bottom surface extends at least approximately in the radial direction to the receiving axis.

In preferred embodiments it is provided that the receptacle comprises at least one wall. In particular, this makes the recording more stable.

In particular, the at least one wall delimits the receiving space at least in sections. In particular, the wall thus offers at least little protection for the can.

For example, the recording comprises exactly one wall.

In other preferred embodiments it is provided that the receptacle comprises several walls.

In the following, a reference to “the at least one wall” is to be understood as a reference to the exactly one wall or at least one of the several walls. It is thus provided in preferred embodiments that the exactly one wall or one wall of the plurality of walls has one or more of the features explained below or that several, for example all of the plurality of walls have one or more of the features explained below. Thus, the plurality of walls are different in some embodiments and at least substantially the same in other embodiments.

It is expedient for the at least one wall with a wall inside to delimit the receiving space at least in sections, wherein in particular the wall inside comprises a wall surface facing the receiving space, which delimits the receiving space at least in sections.

It is particularly expedient if the at least one wall around the receiving axis, with its inside wall, in particular with its wall surface, delimits the receiving space on the circumference. Thus, for example, the recording space expands in at least approximately radial direction to the receiving axis up to the inside of the wall.

One advantage of this can be seen in the fact that the can, which is at least partially accommodated, is surrounded by the wall which is formed on the circumferential side and thus the wall provides protection for the can.

In particular, the inside of the wall is essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to the receiving axis.

The at least one wall is preferably designed to run around the receiving axis, in particular is designed to run around the receiving axis in a self-contained manner. In some embodiments, it is provided that the at least one wall, in particular the wall running around the receiving axis, has one or more openings.

It is particularly expedient if the at least one wall extends in the axial direction to the receiving axis, in particular up to the at least one insertion opening and / or up to the receiving end. For example, the at least one wall at the receiving end merges into the receiving base, in particular in a form-fitting and / or one-piece manner.

In particular, the wall is essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to the receiving axis.

In particular, the wall has a wall thickness, the wall thickness advantageously being measured from the inside of the wall, in particular the wall surface thereof, to an outside of the wall opposite the inside of the wall, in particular an outside wall thereof. In some embodiments, it is also provided that the wall thickness is measured in at least approximately the radial direction of the receiving axis.

In particular, the wall thickness is at least 0.2 mm, for example at least 0.4 mm.

The wall is thus preferably made sufficiently stable.

In some preferred embodiments it is provided that the wall thickness is at most 100 mm, in particular at most 50 mm, preferably at most 10 mm. In particular, the wall thickness is at most 2 mm, in particular at most 1.5 mm, for example at most 1 mm.

Thus, in particular the at least one wall is not too thick and therefore not too heavy. In addition, the material consumption can be kept low in such a configuration of the at least one wall.

In particular, the at least one wall is formed from a wall material.

The wall material preferably comprises at least one metal.

The at least one metal is preferably aluminum.

In preferred embodiments, the at least one metal is steel, for example spring steel or cast steel.

For example, it is provided that the wall material comprises a metallic alloy.

In particular, the at least one wall is formed solely from metals, for example the at least one metal with or without further metals.

In preferred embodiments, it is provided that the wall material comprises at least one plastic. In particular, the at least one wall is only made of plastics.

In advantageous embodiments, the receptacle comprises at least one stop for the can.

For example, the receptacle comprises exactly one stop and in other embodiments it is provided that the can comprises several stops.

In the following, a reference to “the at least one stop” is to be understood as a reference to the exactly one stop or to at least one stop of the plurality of stops (in other words corresponding to the reference to the at least one wall). Thus, the one stop or one stop of the plurality of stops or have several, in particular all, stops preferably one or more of the features explained below. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops are designed differently, and in other embodiments, the plurality of stops are at least essentially the same.

In particular, the at least one stop is arranged in the receiving space.

In particular, the at least one stop defines a desired position of the can in the receptacle.

The provision of the stop is favorable so that when the can is inserted into the receiving space the can is not inserted too far, but instead comes to rest against the stop when the desired position is reached.

The at least one stop preferably has at least one stop surface, that is to say exactly one stop surface or a plurality of stop surfaces. It is preferred if the one stop surface or at least one of the several stop surfaces comprises one or more of the features explained below.

It is preferred if the at least one stop surface is designed to run transversely to the axial direction of the receiving axis. In particular, the at least one stop surface is at least approximately perpendicular to the axial direction of the receiving axis.

In particular, the at least one stop is arranged at a distance from the at least one insertion opening in the axial direction of the receiving axis. The can can thus be inserted through the insertion opening into the receiving space before it reaches the stop.

The at least one stop is preferably arranged outside the insertion area.

In particular, the at least one stop is arranged in a stop area of the receptacle.

In particular, the stop region extends in the axial direction to the receiving axis at most along half, preferably at most along one third, for example at most along one fifth, of the entire axial extent of the receiving.

For example, the stop area is defined at the receiving end.

In other preferred embodiments, the stop area is spaced from the receiving end in the axial direction of the receiving axis.

For example, the distance of the stop area from the end of the receptacle is at least one tenth, in particular at least one fifth, of the total axial extent of the receptacle.

In particular, the distance of the stop area from the receiving end is at most half, preferably at most one third, of the total axial extent of the receiving device.

In some preferred embodiments, the receiving base forms the at least one stop, in particular the receiving base at least partially forms the at least one stop.

In particularly advantageous embodiments, the at least one stop comprises at least one projection, the projection being arranged in particular on the inside of the wall. It is particularly expedient if the at least one projection protrudes from the inside of the wall at least approximately in the radial direction of the receiving axis.

In this way, a stop is provided in a structurally simple manner, on which the received can can be placed particularly cheaply.

It is particularly favorable if the at least one stop, in particular the at least one projection, and the at least one wall are made in one piece.

In some advantageous embodiments, it is provided that the holding device is designed to hold the can only in a force-locking manner.

In other preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding device is designed to also hold the can with a positive fit.

For example, in some embodiments it is provided that the can is also integrally connected to the receptacle.

In particular, the holding device comprises one holding element or a plurality of holding elements.

In the following, a reference to “at least one holding element” is to be understood as referring to the one holding element or to at least one holding element of the plurality of holding elements (corresponding to the reference to at least one wall). It is therefore preferably provided that the one holding element or one holding element of the plurality of holding elements has one or more of the features explained below, or that some, in particular all, of the plurality of holding elements have one or more of the features explained below. With some In embodiments, the plurality of holding elements are designed differently, and in other embodiments, the plurality of holding elements are at least essentially the same.

It is particularly expedient if the holding device reduces an expansion of the receiving space transverse to the axial direction of the receiving axis, in particular at least approximately perpendicular to the axial direction of the receiving axis.

In particular, this expansion of the receiving space is reduced by at least one holding element.

The extent of the receiving space transverse to the axial direction of the receiving axis is thus reduced and therefore only a smaller extent is available for the can in this area, this extent preferably being somewhat smaller than an extent of the can, so that the can is non-positively in this area is held.

For example, the holding device in the receiving end area reduces the extent of the receiving space.

It is particularly preferred if the holding device in the stop area reduces the extent of the receiving space. Thus, the received can is then preferably held in the area of the at least one stop by the holding device.

In some particularly preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding device in the insertion area reduces the extent of the receiving space. The received can is held in the area of the at least one insertion opening in an advantageous manner.

In particular, an intermediate area of the receptacle is arranged between the stop area and the insertion area.

For example, an extension of the intermediate area in the axial direction to the receiving axis amounts to at least one fifth, preferably at least one third, for example at least half, of the total axial extension of the receiving member.

For example, the extent in the axial direction of the intermediate region to the receiving axis is at most four fifths, for example at most three fifths, of the total axial extent of the receiving means.

For example, the holding device reduces the size of the receiving space outside the intermediate area.

In particular, the receptacle is formed in the area of the intermediate area without holding elements.

In particular, the intermediate region is arranged between the at least one insertion opening and the at least one stop.

It is preferred if at least one holding element, in particular several of the several holding elements, for example all holding elements, is / are arranged adjacent to the receiving space.

It is particularly favorable if at least one holding element protrudes from the inside of the wall of the at least one wall. The at least one holding element protrudes in particular from the inside of the wall, in particular in at least approximately the radial direction of the receiving axis.

Thus, the holding element protrudes from the inside of the wall in a favorable manner and thus reduces the extent of the receiving space transversely to the axial direction in this area.

In particular, it is provided that at least one holding element projects at least 10 μm, in particular at least 30 μm, into the receiving space transversely to the axial direction of the receiving axis, specifically in particular starting from the wall surface of the inside of the wall and protruding into the receiving space.

Thus, the holding element in particular protrudes far enough into the receiving space to hold the can.

For example, it is provided that at least one holding element projects at least 500 μm, preferably at most 200 μm, for example at most 100 μm, in particular at most 70 μm, transversely, in particular at least approximately perpendicularly to the axial direction of the receiving axis, far into the receiving space, in particular starting from the Wall surface of the inside of the wall protrudes into the receiving space.

The holding element then projects in particular sufficiently far into the receiving space to hold the can, but on the other hand not too far, so that the can is not damaged by the holding element and can be guided past the holding element, for example. In particular, the holding element, which does not protrude too far, also prevents excessive exposure to the can.

In particular, the above-mentioned dimensions for the holding elements projecting into the receiving space are differences between the smallest radial distance of the holding element and an average radial distance of the inner wall surface, the radial distances being measured starting from the receiving axis in at least approximately the radial direction thereof.

It is particularly favorable if at least one holding element and the at least one wall are formed in one piece.

In other preferred embodiments, it is provided that at least one holding element is arranged on the at least one wall on the inside of the wall.

In particular, the at least one holding element comprises a body, which in particular is additionally arranged in the receiving space. For example, the body forms the holding element.

The body preferably lies against the inside of the wall.

For example, the body is a plate-shaped body or an annular body.

For example, the holding element is then arranged against the at least one wall.
It is particularly favorable if at least one holding element has a holding surface.

Thus, the at least one holding element can advantageously hold the can in a flat manner, as a result of which the can is held in a particularly stable manner and excessive holding of pressure on the can is avoided by holding it flat.

The holding surface advantageously limits the receiving space.

In particular, the holding surface is designed to run in two surface extension directions. One of the two surface extension directions preferably runs at least approximately parallel to the axial direction of the can axis. For example, one of the two surface extension directions, in particular the second, runs around the receiving axis.

The holding surface preferably has an extent of at least 5 mm in at least one of the two surface extension directions, in particular in the two of the two surface extension directions in each case. The holding surface thus provides a sufficiently large area for holding the can.

For example, the extent of the holding surface in at least one surface extension direction, in particular in that which is at least approximately parallel to the axial direction of the can axis, is less than 30 mm, preferably less than 20 mm.

The holding surface in this direction is thus not too large, and friction between this holding surface and the can when the can is inserted does not become too large, so that damaging effects on the can are preferably avoided.

In particular, the holding surface is designed to be self-contained in at least one direction of surface extension, in particular in that which extends around the receiving axis. Thus, the received can is held evenly by the holding surface and subjected to force.

In other embodiments, however, the holding surface is interrupted, for example to reduce friction between the holding surface and the can.

In some preferred embodiments it is provided that at least one holding element is arranged in the insertion area of the receptacle, so that the holding element holds the received can in the area of the insertion opening.

The at least one holding element is preferably arranged adjacent to the at least one insertion opening.

It is particularly expedient if this at least one holding element is designed to extend along the insertion opening.

Provision is preferably made for the at least one holding element to be circumferential around the at least one insertion opening.

As a result, the received can is held in a favorable manner in the region of the insertion opening and is thus stably and securely received in the receptacle.

It is particularly advantageous if at least one holding element is arranged in the receiving end region of the receiving device. As a result, the can, in particular one end of the can, is advantageously held in the region of the receiving end.

It is particularly advantageous if at least one holding element is arranged adjacent to the at least one stop.

In particular, at least one holding element is designed to extend along the at least one stop.

The can is thus held in a favorable manner also in the area of the stop.

This is particularly favorable since the can is typically inserted into the receptacle up to the stop and thus one end of the can, which is arranged adjacent to the stop, is held and the can is thus stably arranged in the receptacle.

In some particularly advantageous embodiments it is provided that no further holding element is arranged between the at least one holding element arranged in the receiving end region and / or the at least one holding element arranged in the stop region and the at least one insertion opening.

As a result, the can can be easily inserted into the receptacle up to the receiving end area or stop area, since until then no holding element makes it difficult to insert the can and the can is then securely held in the receptacle by the holding element which is arranged in the receiving end area or stop area held.

In particular, it is provided that the holding element arranged in the receiving end area is arranged in the stop area, in particular is arranged adjacent to the stop.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment it is provided that no further holding element is arranged between the at least one holding element arranged in the receiving end region and / or the at least one holding element arranged in the stop region and the at least one holding element arranged in the insertion region.

In particular, one or more holding elements are thus arranged only in the insertion area and in the receiving end area and / or in the stop area.

As a result, the can is advantageously held both in the insertion area and in the receiving end area or in the stop area. However, since no further holding elements are arranged in between, the insertion of the can is only made more difficult by the at least one holding element arranged in the insertion area.

In particular, the can can thus be introduced into the receiving space with an at least substantially constant force up to the receiving end area or up to the stop area, since until then there is only friction between the at least one holding element arranged in the insertion area and the can.

In some advantageous embodiments, the receptacle is designed without holding elements in the insertion area. Thus, no holding elements are arranged in the insertion area and the insertion of the can at least in the insertion area of the receptacle is not made more difficult by the holding element.

In particular, at least one holding element or a plurality of holding elements are formed from one holding element material.

It is particularly favorable if at least one holding element is made of the same material as the at least one wall.

In particular, the holding element material comprises at least one metal, for example aluminum and / or steel, for example spring steel or cast steel.

In preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding element material comprises an elastic material and in particular is itself an elastic material.

It is particularly favorable if the holding element material comprises at least one plastic. At least one holding element is preferably formed from one plastic or from several plastics.

It is particularly advantageous if the at least one plastic and / or the one plastic and / or one, in particular several, for example all, of the several plastics is / are an elastomer. In particular, the holding element is then designed to be elastic and stable, in order to hold the can particularly cheaply.

For example, the holding element material comprises rubber.

A holding element which comprises a rubber insert, in particular is formed from this, is particularly preferred.

In particular, the holding element material comprises rubber.

In particular, the holding element material comprises paper.

In some preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding element material is a natural raw material. In particular, this is particularly environmentally friendly.

The holding element material preferably comprises a vegetable raw material, for example a renewable raw material. In particular, the holding element material comprises wood.

In some particularly preferred embodiments, the holding element material comprises stone.

It is particularly advantageous if at least one holding element is formed exclusively from one or more natural raw materials, in particular from one or more of the preferred raw materials mentioned above.

In particularly preferred embodiments, it is provided that the container has at least one connecting passage.

The connecting passage connects the receiving space with an external environment of the container in a fluid-effective manner.

So that the receiving space is fluidly connected to the external environment of the container. Thus, air can escape through the connecting passage in a favorable manner when the can is introduced into the receiving space, and an overpressure in the receiving space is preferably avoided.

For example, the connection passage is at least partially formed through the at least one wall.

In particular, the at least one connecting passage is at least partially designed to run through the receiving base.

Thus, the at least one connecting passage is preferably designed to run through at least one element delimiting the receiving space and thus connects the receiving space to the external environment of the container in a fluid-effective manner.

It is particularly advantageous if the at least one connecting passage is provided in addition to the at least one insertion opening.

The can can then be inserted through the insertion opening and air displaced by the can can escape from the receiving space through the at least one connecting passage.

In particular, the connecting passage opens into the receiving space with an opening.

It is particularly advantageous if the mouth opening is designed to be substantially smaller, in particular by at least a factor 10 smaller, for example by at least a factor 100 smaller, than the insertion opening.

Thus, air can escape through the opening, but a small overpressure can form in the receiving space when the can is inserted, so that the can is not only subjected to force on one side during insertion, but is also acted upon by the small overpressure in the receiving space.

For example, this prevents a pressure equalization reservoir provided in the can from being triggered by the one-sided pressurization when the can is inserted.

In particular, it is provided that the at least one connection passage opens into a mouth area of the receptacle in the receiving space, in particular the mouth opening is arranged in the mouth area.

For example, the intermediate area of the receptacle and the mouth area are at least essentially the same.

In preferred embodiments, the receiving end area and the mouth area are at least substantially the same.

The opening area is preferably defined to extend from the receiving end and in particular the opening area extends from the receiving end at most along half the total extent of the receiving means, in particular at most along one third of the total extent, for example at most one fifth of the total extent, in the axial direction of the receiving axis .

Thus, the receiving space is at least largely fluidly connected to the external environment of the container through the connecting passage when the can is inserted, that is to say also in the case of an at least partially accommodated can.

In preferred embodiments it is provided that the container has at least one handle element.

In particular, the container with the grip element is particularly favorable for a user of the can system to hold.

It is preferably provided that the at least one grip element is elongated.

In particular, the grip element is arranged on the receptacle, for example in the area of the receptacle end. In particular, the grip element is designed to extend from the receptacle.

In some favorable embodiments, it is provided that the at least one connecting passage is at least partially designed to run through the at least one grip element.

Thus, the connecting passage is formed in a favorable manner running from the receptacle to the external environment.

For example, the container comprises a base, with which the container in particular can be parked cheaply.

It is particularly preferred if the at least one grip element is arranged on the receptacle and on the base, and thus connects them in particular.

In some advantageous embodiments, the can system comprises only the at least one container, ie exactly one container.

In other preferred embodiments, the can system comprises a plurality of containers, for example the at least one container and at least one further container.

It is preferably provided that the at least one further container has one or more of the features explained above in connection with the at least one container.

In some embodiments, the at least one further container has one or more of these features together with the holding device.

In other embodiments, it is provided that the at least one further container is designed without a holding device, that is to say in particular one or more of the features explained above, but has no holding device.

For example, the can system comprises exactly two containers, in particular the at least one container and the at least one further container.

It is particularly preferred if the can system comprises a connection device for the plurality of containers, in particular a connection device for the at least one container and the at least one further container.

The connecting device preferably defines at least one, in particular exactly one connecting position.

In the connecting position, the several containers are connected to one another.

For example, the connecting device defines at least one release position.

In the release position, the multiple containers are released from one another.

In particular, the plurality of containers can thus be releasably connected to one another again by the connecting device.

In particular, it is provided that the connecting device connects the plurality of containers in the connecting position in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting and / or material-fitting manner.

For example, it is provided that in the connecting position receiving axes of receptacles of at least two of the several containers are aligned at least approximately parallel to one another.

In particular, it is particularly expedient if at least two of the plurality of containers are arranged facing one another in the connecting position in such a way that their insertion openings face the respective other of the at least two containers.

Thus, in particular, a can which at least partially protrudes from one insertion opening of one container and the part which protrudes from this receptacle can be received in the receptacle of the other of the two containers.

In particular, the connection device comprises at least one connection element and a connection receptacle, which are preferably each arranged on one of the plurality of containers.

For example, the connecting device comprises a screwing device with which at least two of the several containers can be screwed together. Here is for example one of the two containers, for example at least one wall of the same, is provided with an external thread and the other of the at least two containers is provided with a matching internal thread, for example on at least one wall of the same.

In preferred embodiments, the connecting device comprises at least one plug element and one plug receptacle, in particular for plugging together the plurality of containers. As a result, the multiple containers can be connected to one another simply by plugging them together.

In particular, one of the plurality of containers has the at least one plug element and another of the plurality of containers has the plug receptacle for the plug element.

In particular, the can system also includes the can, which is at least partially received in the receptacle, in particular in a receiving position, and is at least non-positively held by the holding device.

In some embodiments it is provided that the at least one container and the can are provided as a set and, for example, the can is not yet positioned in the receiving position.

In some preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding device also holds the can positively in the receiving position. For example, the can is crimped.

In other particularly advantageous embodiments, it is provided that the holding device holds the can only non-positively in the receiving position.

In some embodiments, it is also provided that the can is also held in a cohesive manner in the receiving position. For example, the can is glued and / or welded and / or soldered to part of the receptacle and / or part of the holding device.

In particular, the can is a metallic can. For example, the can is a tin can.

The can is made of a can material.

In particular, the can material is a metallic material.

The can material preferably comprises aluminum and / or iron.

In particular, the can has two end regions and an intermediate central region.

In particular, the can has a can axis.

In particular, the can extends in the axial direction of a can axis from one of the two end regions to the other of the two end regions, and between these two end regions the can extends in the central region.

For example, the can comprises a base element and a cover element, which are each arranged in one of the two end regions. For example, the base element and the cover element are connected to one another by means of a jacket wall.

The jacket wall of the can extends in particular in the axial direction with respect to the can axis and is preferably of a substantially hollow cylindrical configuration coaxially with the can axis.

In particular, the can is thin-walled, with a wall thickness of the jacket wall, for example, being in the micrometer range. In particular, the wall thickness is less than 500 μm, in particular less than 100 μm. For example, the wall thickness is greater than 1 µm.

In preferred embodiments, the can is for a pressurized content and in particular the can contains a pressurized content.

For example, the contents of the can are under a pressure which is greater than 1 bar, in particular greater than 2 bar, for example greater than 3 bar.

The can is preferably designed to withstand a pressure of at least 4 bar, preferably at least 6.2 bar.

In particular, the can is at least partially intended for receiving and / or providing gas, for example air. In particular, the can is partially or completely gas-filled.

For example, the can is intended to hold food, especially beverages. In particular, the can contains food, especially beverages.

In particular, the can is intended for carbonated beverages, for example sparkling water and / or beer and / or sparkling wine and / or lemonade, and in particular the can is filled with it.

This makes the can in particular a beverage can.

In some preferred embodiments, the can is a spray can.

For example, the can is intended for storage and / or provision for paints and / or paints and / or cleaning agents and / or fragrances and / or body care products, for example hairspray or deodorant, and in particular the can is filled with them.

In the case of a spray can, its content in particular comprises a propellant.

In some preferred embodiments, it is provided that the can is intended for storing and / or providing a solid or several solids and in particular is filled with it.

It is favorable if the one solid or one, in particular several, for example all, of the several solids is / are present as a body, in particular as a small body.

The one solid or one, in particular several, for example all, of the several solids is preferably in powder form.

For example, the one solid or one, in particular several, for example all, of the several solids comprises foods, in particular food preparations, for example salt and / or brewing powder.

In some preferred embodiments, the one solid or one, in particular several, for example all, of the several solids comprises marbles and / or sand.

In particular, the can comprises a removal device for removing the contents thereof.

In particular, the removal device is arranged on the cover element or is formed by it.

For example, the removal device is provided as an opening in the cover element, the opening being closed in particular before use.

For example, the removal device is designed as a spray device, in particular in the case of a spray can.

The at least one container preferably comprises a removal opening.

It is expedient for the removal device to be arranged in the removal opening in the receiving position or to protrude from it.

In the receiving position, the can is preferably received essentially completely in the receptacle of the at least one container or essentially completely in the receptacles of the plurality of containers.

For example, at most the can removal device protrudes from the receptacle or receptacles.

For example, the insertion opening is also designed as a removal opening.

In some preferred embodiments, the removal opening is provided in addition to the insertion opening.

It is preferably provided that the at least one insertion opening has an extent transverse to the axial direction of the receiving axis, in particular at least approximately perpendicular to the axial direction of the receiving axis, this extension of the insertion opening being at least approximately the same size as an extension in this direction of the in can positioned in the receiving position.

For example, the insertion opening is larger, in particular only slightly larger, than the expansion of the can.

In particular, the insertion opening is at most 0.08 mm, in particular at most 0.04 mm, larger than the expansion of the can.

For example, the insertion opening is at least 0.01 mm, in particular at least 0.03 mm, larger than the expansion of the can.

This facilitates insertion of the can into the insertion opening.

In other preferred embodiments, it is provided that the insertion opening is smaller, in particular somewhat smaller, than the expansion of the can, in particular when a holding element is arranged adjacent to the insertion opening.

However, the insertion opening is large enough so that the can can be inserted into the receptacle through it.

It is an advantage here that the can can be inserted into the receiving space through the insertion opening and the can positioned in the receiving position is held in the region of the insertion opening.

In some advantageous embodiments, it is provided that one of the two end regions of the can, in particular the cover element, is arranged in the at least one insertion opening in the receiving position.

It is particularly advantageous if the can is arranged in the receptacle in a substantially flush manner with the receptacle, in particular with the at least one wall and / or the at least one insertion opening.

In other preferred embodiments it is provided that the central region of the can is arranged in the at least one insertion opening in the receiving position.
Thus, in these embodiments, the can partially protrudes from the receptacle and is at least partially received by the receptacle.

In these embodiments, it is particularly favorable if the can system comprises a plurality of containers and a further container in the receiving position receives the part of the can that protrudes from the receiving of the at least one container.

Thus, for example, in these embodiments the can is also essentially completely accommodated, but in receptacles of several containers, in particular of two containers.

It is particularly favorable if the box is positioned in the receiving position when the connecting device is in the connecting position.

In particularly advantageous embodiments it is provided that in the receiving position a free space, in particular a cavity, is formed between the inside of the wall and the can, in particular the jacket wall thereof.

Thus, the can is at least partially surrounded by a free space, in particular a cavity, and so on the one hand pressure on the can is kept low and the can is surrounded by a cavity so that the pressure difference due to a change in its extent can react.

The free space is preferably designed as an annular space which surrounds the can and is closed in itself.

In particular, the free space along the can is designed to encircle the circumference thereof. Preferably, the free space is self-contained and the circumference of the can is formed.

It is particularly preferred if the free space between the two end regions of the can is designed to run. In particular, the free space is designed to run from one of the two end regions to the other of the two end regions of the can along the can.

In particularly preferred embodiments it is provided that the inside of the wall is at least in sections, in particular in the region of the free space, a distance from the can.

In particular, the distance between the inside of the wall and the can, for example its jacket wall, is at least 0.1 mm, preferably at least 0.2 mm, for example at least 0.5 mm.

It is particularly favorable if the distance between the inside of the wall and the can, for example its jacket wall, is at most 50 mm, preferably at most 20 mm, in particular at most 10 mm. For example, this distance is at most 3 mm, preferably at most 2 mm, for example at most 1.5 mm.

It is particularly advantageous if the can rests on the at least one stop in the receiving position. In particular, the can rests with one of its end regions, in particular with its base element, against the at least one stop.

In some advantageous embodiments, the cover element is additionally or alternatively in contact with at least one stop.

For example, the box rests on several stops in the receiving position.

In particular, it is provided that the can rests with one of its two end regions on a respective one of the plurality of stops.

In particular, the can rests on a respective stop with both its cover element and its base element.

This is provided in particular in the case of a can system which comprises several containers. The respective stops are preferably each a stop of a respective container.

It is preferably provided that the holding device holds the can in a press fit in the receiving position.

In some preferred embodiments it is provided that the holding device at least partially clamps the can in the receiving position.

In particular, the holding device holds the can in the receiving position at least in one of its two end regions.

In some advantageous embodiments, it is provided that the holding device holds the can in both of its two end regions.

In other advantageous embodiments, it is provided that the holding device, at least one container, holds the can only in one of its two end regions.

It is particularly expedient if at least two holding elements are arranged at a distance from one another in the axial direction of the receiving axis.

The distance between the spaced-apart holding elements is preferably at least half as large, for example at least three quarters as large as an expansion of the can in the axial direction of the can axis.

In particular, the spacing of the spaced-apart holding elements is at least approximately the same size as the expansion of the can in the axial direction of the can axis.

It is preferably provided that no further holding element is arranged between these at least two holding elements arranged at a distance from one another.

The can is thus held stably and securely by the spaced holding elements and, on the other hand, the application of force to the can is kept low, since no further holding element influencing the can is provided between the two holding elements.

In particularly preferred embodiments it is provided that in the receiving position at least one holding element encompasses the circumference of the can.

For example, the encompassing holding element is designed to run around the receiving axis and around the can.

It is particularly favorable if at least one holding element, in particular with its holding surface, bears against the can in the receiving position.

In particular, all of the holding elements, in particular with their respective holding surface, bear against the can in the receiving position.

It is particularly expedient if at least one holding element is arranged to press onto the can in the receiving position.
For example, several holding elements are pressed onto the can in the receiving position. It is particularly favorable if all of the holding elements are arranged to press onto the can in the receiving position.

One of the tasks mentioned at the outset is also achieved by using a can system with at least one container, the at least one container having a receptacle for at least partially holding a can, in particular for at least partially holding a can with pressurized content, and a holding device for at least includes non-positive holding of the can in the receptacle, for receiving a can, in particular for receiving a can with contents under pressure.

The advantages mentioned in connection with the features explained above are correspondingly applied to the use.

One of the tasks mentioned at the outset is also achieved by a method for producing at least one can system, at least one container having a receptacle for at least partially holding a can, in particular for at least partially holding a can with pressurized contents, and being provided with a holding device for at least non-positively holding the can in the receptacle.

In particular, the method comprises the completion of the can system.

For example, in the method, at least one container, at least one container, preferably with one or more of the features mentioned above, is produced and in particular also finished.

For example, the method comprises providing the at least one container and in particular also providing a can.

In some advantageous embodiments, the at least one container and the can are provided as a set.

In other particularly advantageous embodiments, the can is provided in the receptacle position in the receptacle of the at least one container.

In some preferred embodiments, at least a portion of the container, for example the at least one wall of the container, is cast. For example, essentially the entire container is poured.

It is particularly advantageous if at least part of the container is formed by turning. In particular, at least one wall inside of a wall of the at least one container is formed by turning.

As a result, the corresponding part, in particular the inside of the wall, can be shaped simply and precisely.

The method preferably comprises the step of inserting the can into the receptacle of the at least one container.

In particular, the can is pressed into the at least one container.

It is preferably provided that the can and / or the at least one container is / are at least partially provided with a lubricant. This step of providing lubricant takes place in particular before the can is inserted into the receptacle of the at least one container.

It is preferably provided that the at least one container is provided with a lubricant in the region of its at least one insertion opening.

For example, the can is provided with the lubricant in the area of its jacket wall.

It is thereby achieved that, when the can is inserted into the receptacle, friction between the can and the receptacle, in particular its at least one wall and / or the at least one holding element, is reduced by the lubricant and thus a damaging effect on the can during insertion is at least diminished.

For example, the lubricant is food safe.

In particular, the lubricant comprises soap.

In the method, an insertion device is preferably used for inserting the one can or for inserting a plurality of cans, in particular for pressing them in.

For example, the insertion device is a manually operated device.

In other embodiments, the introducer is a machine-operated device. For example, the insertion device comprises a robot arm for inserting the can.

Provision is preferably made for a plurality of cans to be introduced into a receptacle of a container in one work step by means of the insertion device.

For example, the insertion device comprises at least one pressing element for pressing in the at least one can. For example, several pressing elements are arranged in a matrix in order to press in the multiple cans.

In particular, the insertion device comprises a stand for each of the containers.

It is particularly advantageous if an insertion force exerted on the can is kept less than a maximum force when the can is inserted into the receptacle.

In particular, the maximum force is less than a maximum tolerance force. The box is designed to withstand forces up to at least the maximum tolerance force.

It is particularly preferred if the insertion device comprises at least one force limiting device, the force limiting device limiting the press-in force exerted.

For example, the force limiting device is designed to measure the press-in force exerted and to control or regulate the press element and / or the press elements accordingly, so that the press-in force exerted is kept less than the maximum force.

In particularly advantageous embodiments, it is provided that the force limiting device is designed as a spring device.

The spring device comprises at least one resilient element, in particular a spring. The spring device is designed to partially absorb this if the press-in force is too great, for example with the aid of the resilient element.

• 1: eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Behälters eines Dosensystems gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 2: eine schematische Darstellung einer Dose;
• 3: eine perspektivische Darstellung des Dosensystems gemäß 1 mit einer Dose in einer Aufnahmestellung;
• 4: eine Schnittdarstellung des Behälters mit einer Aufnahme gemäß des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels;
• 5: eine ausschnittsweise vergrößerte Darstellung des Behälters gemäß 3 im Bereich eines Aufnahmeraums der Aufnahme des Behälters;
• 6: eine nochmals vergrößerte Darstellung des Behälters gemäß 3 im Bereich einer Einführungsöffnung der Aufnahme;
• 7: eine vergrößerte Darstellung des Behälters gemäß 3 im Bereich eines Aufnahmeendbereiches der Aufnahme;
• 8: eine ausschnittsweise vergrößerte Schnittdarstellung eines Halteelementes einer Halteeinrichtung des Behälters;
• 9: eine ausschnittsweise vergrößerte Darstellung eines anderen Halteelementes der Halteeinrichtung, welcher an einen Aussparungsbereich angrenzt;
• 10: eine schematische Darstellung einer Einführvorrichtung zum Einführen einer Dose in eine Aufnahme eines Behälters;
• 11: eine Schnittdarstellung zweier Behälter eines Dosensystems gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 12: eine Schnittdarstellung der zwei Behälter mit einer Dose in einer Aufnahmestellung; und
• 13: eine perspektivische Darstellung des Dosensystems gemäß dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, wobei die Dose nur in einer Aufnahme eines der zwei Behälter aufgenommen ist.

Further advantages and preferred features of the solution according to the invention are the subject of the following description and the drawing of some exemplary embodiments.

• 1 : a perspective view of a container of a can system according to a first embodiment;
• 2nd : a schematic representation of a can;
• 3rd : a perspective view of the can system according to 1 with a can in a receiving position;
• 4th : A sectional view of the container with a receptacle according to the first embodiment;
• 5 : a partial enlarged view of the container according to 3rd in the area of a receiving space for receiving the container;
• 6 : a further enlarged view of the container according to 3rd in the area of an insertion opening of the receptacle;
• 7 : an enlarged view of the container according to 3rd in the area of a recording end area of the recording;
• 8th : a partially enlarged sectional view of a holding element of a holding device of the container;
• 9 : an enlarged detail of another holding element of the holding device, which is adjacent to a recess area;
• 10th : a schematic representation of an insertion device for inserting a can into a receptacle of a container;
• 11 : A sectional view of two containers of a can system according to a second embodiment;
• 12 : a sectional view of the two containers with a can in a receiving position; and
• 13 a perspective view of the can system according to the second embodiment, the can being received only in a receptacle of one of the two containers.

A first embodiment of a whole 100 designated can system, which is exemplary in the 1 to 9 is shown includes a container 102 with one shot 104 for a can 106 ( 1 ).

The container 102 is in the form of a champagne glass. The container is in variants 102 however, for example in the form of a beer glass or cup. In yet other variants, it is provided in particular that the container is in the form of a figure or an animal. The container can thus have a wide variety of shapes.

Furthermore, the can system in particular comprises 100 the tin 106 which, in a recording position, at least partially, in particular essentially completely, in the recording 104 recorded ( 2nd and 3rd ).

In particular, the can extends 106 essentially in one to a can axis 107 axial direction from an end region 108 to a further end area 109 . Between the end areas 108 and 109 is in particular a central area 110 the can defines.

For example, the can 106 is essentially cylindrical to the can axis 107 educated.

In particular, the can includes 106 a cover element 111 and a floor element 112 . For example, the cover element 111 in one end area 108 arranged and is the floor element 112 in the other end area 109 arranged.

In particular, the can includes 106 a can wall 113 , which in particular the shape of a jacket around an interior of the can 106 is progressive.

The can wall 113 extends in particular from the cover element 111 down to the floor element 112 and is connected to these in a fluid-tight manner. For example, the cover element 111 to the can wall 113 flared. In particular, the can wall 113 and the floor element 112 formed in one piece, for example deep-drawn from one piece. In the case of variants, the box is 106 formed in three parts from the can wall 113 , the cover element 111 and the floor element 112 . For example, they are welded together.

The container 102 also includes a holding device 114 . The holding device holds in the receiving position 114 the tin 106 non-positive in the recording 104 .

The recording 104 includes a recording room 122 which is from a wall 123 is surrounded.

The recording room 122 extends from an insertion opening 124 in an axial direction 126 a mounting axis 128 up to one end of the recording 132 . In particular, the recording room 122 at the end of the recording 132 from a receiving floor 134 limited ( 4th and 5 ).

In the recording position it is the can 106 in the recording room 122 arranged so that the recording space 122 is large enough to hold the can 106 to record.

The wall 123 extends essentially in the axial direction 126 from the insertion opening 124 until at least the end of the recording 132 .

In particular, it delimits the wall 123 the recording room 122 with a wall inside on the circumference 136 which, for example, is essentially coaxial with the receiving axis 128 is hollow cylindrical. The inside of the wall is for variants 136 trained differently, for example to save material.

Preferably the wall 123 designed as a thin wall. The wall 123 has a wall thickness D on which is particularly adapted to the shape stability of the receptacle. For example, the wall thickness is D at most 100 mm. The wall thickness is preferably D at least 0.2 mm.

In particular, the wall thickness D on the shortest route from the recording room 122 outside the recording room 122 measured, for example in to the receiving axis 128 at least approximately radial direction.

For example, the wall thickness D with increasing axial extension of the wall 123 starting from the insertion opening 124 up to the end of the recording 132 essentially larger.

For example, the wall 123 a recess area 138 on which the inside of the wall 136 has a recess. For example, the recess is provided to save material. In particular, this is a wall thickness D in the recess area 138 smaller than in the recess area 138 adjacent areas. The wall thickness D is particularly in the recess area 138 adapted to the shape stability. In particular is in the recess area 138 the wall thickness D at least 0.2 mm in size.

In particular, it is provided that the receiving space 122 at least partially a somewhat larger extension to the receiving axis 128 has a radial direction than the can 106 . Thus there is a gap in the recording position 140 , especially a hollow space 140 , between the inside of the wall 136 and the can 106 intended.

The can wall 113 is in 5 only shown in sections and only in broken lines to avoid overloading the display.

In particular, the gap 140 annular and the can 106 trained around.

For example, the inside of the wall is thus in the receiving position 136 in the area of the can 106 spaced. For example, a distance between them is at least 0.1 mm and / or at most 50 mm.

The insertion opening 124 is intended for the can 106 through this insertion opening 124 in the recording room 122 can be introduced and so by the inclusion 104 is recorded.

In particular, the can 106 essentially in the axial direction 126 in the recording room 122 introduced.

A cross-sectional shape of the insertion opening 124 is a cross-sectional shape of the can 106 appropriately adapted and preferably the two cross-sectional shapes are essentially the same. In particular, the cross-sectional shapes of the insertion opening 124 and the can 106 cross-sectional shapes with respect to a cut with a to the axial direction 126 at least approximately perpendicular cross-sectional plane.

The recording 104 has an introductory area 142 and a recording end area 144 on. The introductory area 142 is from the insertion opening 124 extensively defined. The recording end area 144 is from the end of the recording 132 defines itself extensively.

Between the lead-in area 142 and the recording end area 144 is an intermediate area 146 the recording 104 defined, with the intermediate area 146 related to the axial direction 126 between the lead-in area 142 and the recording end area 144 is arranged.

In particular, the gap 140 in the intermediate area 146 arranged. The recording 104 includes at least one stop 162 . In particular, the can lies 106 in the recording position on the stop 162 on.

The attack 162 is in a stop area 163 arranged the recording.

In this embodiment, in particular, the stop area 163 from the end of the recording 132 remotely defined.

For example, the stop area is 163 in the recording end area 144 , preferably in the end of the recording 132 opposite part of the receiving end area 144 .

In particular, the stop forms 162 a stop surface 164 from which the can 106 is in the receiving position. In particular, the stop surface 164 towards the insertion opening 142 oriented.

For example, the stop 162 as one out of the wall 123 in the recording room 122 protruding projection formed. The stop preferably runs 162 essentially self-contained along the wall 123 around the receiving axis 128 around. In particular is in the attack 162 a breakthrough 166 provided and the stop 162 is preferably the breakthrough 166 trained all round.

It is preferably on one of the insertion openings 124 side of the stop facing a partial space 168 of the recording room 122 arranged.

In particular, the subspace extends 168 , in particular at least approximately in the axial direction 126 , from the attack 162 up to the end of the recording 132 , in particular up to the receiving floor 134 .

The subspace is preferred 168 fluid effective with the insertion opening 124 connected, for example through the breakthrough 166 fluidly connected.

In addition, the receiving space is preferably 122 through a connecting passage 174 with an external environment of the container 102 fluidly connected.

The connection passage 174 ends with an opening 176 in a mouth area 177 in the recording room 122 for example in the recording end area 144 . In particular, the mouth opening opens 176 in the subspace 168 .

The mouth opening 176 is much smaller than the insertion opening 124 .

In addition, the connection passage 174 an exit opening 178 which flows into the external environment.

The wall 123 essentially encloses the recording room 122 , in particular up to the area of the insertion opening 124 and for example excluding the area of the mouth opening 176 .

The holding device 114 is particularly provided to hold the can press-fit in the receiving position and holds the holding device in the receiving position 114 the tin 106 Press fit.

For this purpose, the holding device comprises 114 several holding element 212 , for example two holding elements 212a and 212b .

Thus, the holding device 114 especially the can 106 partially attacking, so it holds the can 106 only in individual places.

Each of the holding elements preferably has 212 a respective holding surface 214 with which the respective holding element 212 in the receiving position flat on the can 106 presses.

In particular, the holding elements limit 212 the recording room 122 and reduce an extension of the same in to the receiving axis 128 at least approximately radially extending direction.

The holding surfaces 214 each run in two surface extension directions, in particular the two surface extension directions at least approximately perpendicular to one another.

In particular, the respective holding surfaces 214 Expansions which are at least 1 mm, preferably at least 5 mm, in their respective surface extension directions.

The holding elements 212 run in particular around the circumference of the receiving space 122 closed around.

One of the holding elements 212 , for example the holding element 212a , is in the introductory area 142 around the insertion opening 124 trained around.

One of the holding elements 212 , in particular the other holding element 212b , is in the stop area 163 arranged and along the stop 162 extending. In particular, the holding element 212b along the stop 162 the recording room 122 formed around the circumference.

For example, one of the holding elements runs 212 , in particular the holding element 212b , along the recess area 138 .

In this embodiment, the holding elements 212 and the wall 123 integrally formed.

In particular, the holding elements 212 from the inside of the wall 136 out of the wall 123 protruding and into the recording room 122 excellently trained.

In particular, the inside wall faces 136 at a respective transition to a holding element 212 a step 218 on which the inside of the wall 136 in that in the recording room 122 projecting holding element 212 transforms.

In particular, the holding elements protrude 212 with a depth T in the recording room 122 into it, which is adapted to the requirement of non-positive holding, in particular to the requirement of a press fit.

For example, the holding elements protrude 212 with a depth T in the range from 10 µm to 500 µm inclusive in the recording space 122 inside.

In particular corresponds to a step height H the level 218 essentially the depth T ( 8th ).

For example, the step height is set H the level 218b of the holding element 212b , which at the recess area 138 adjacent, from deep T of the holding element 212b and a recess width A of the recess together ( 9 ).

For example, the recess is adapted to the shape of the container.

In particular, in this embodiment it is also provided that the container 102 a pedestal 232 includes.

It is particularly provided that the base 232 from an elongated pillar 234 and a flat base plate 236 is trained.

The mainstay 234 connects the base plate 236 with the wall 123 .

The mainstay 234 preferably extends at least approximately in the axial direction 126 . The main leg extends in the axial direction 126 which is significantly larger, in particular at least ten times larger, than an extension of the supporting leg 234 perpendicular to the axial direction 126 .

The stand plate 236 extends essentially flat and at least approximately in the radial direction to the receiving axis 128 . So that the base plate 236 in particular, a convenient support surface for parking the container 102 ready.

It is preferably provided that the connection passage 174 through the stand 232 runs. In particular, the connection passage runs 174 from its mouth 176 starting from the mainstay 234 and for example up to the base plate 236 which here with the outlet opening 178 is provided.

It is preferably provided that the container 102 a grip element 242 includes. This is particularly on an outer side of the recording 104 arranged.

The grip element preferably extends 242 from the recording 104 away, for example in the receiving axis 128 axial direction 126 .

In this embodiment, the mainstay 234 the grip element 242 out.

• In der Aufnahmestellung umgibt die Wand 123 im Wesentlichen die Dose 106, wobei eine Seite der Dose 106 im Wesentlichen in der Öffnung 124 angeordnet ist. Diese Seite der Dose 106 ist insbesondere eine Entnahmeseite 252 der Dose 106 und weist insbesondere eine Entnahmevorrichtung 254 auf, mittels welcher der Inhalt der Dose 106 entnommen werden kann.

This is the training and operation of the can system 100 briefly summarized essentially as follows:

• Surrounds the wall in the shooting position 123 essentially the can 106 with one side of the can 106 essentially in the opening 124 is arranged. This side of the can 106 is in particular a withdrawal side 252 the can 106 and in particular has a removal device 254 by means of which the contents of the can 106 can be removed.

So here is the insertion opening 124 also a removal opening 256 the recording 104 , through which a content of the can in the recording position 106 can be removed.

The wall 123 protects the can 106 in the recording position from external harmful influences, in particular from mechanical influences.

Through the holding device 114 becomes the can 106 stable and safe in the recording 104 held.

By in the recording 104 arranged holding elements 212 is the can 106 stable in the recording room 122 held and a wiggle the same in the recording room 122 is essentially avoided.

Through the to the can 106 spaced inside wall 136 is the can 106 not applied in this area.

This advantageously results in excessive pressure being exerted on the can 106 avoided.

In addition, this, in particular through the space 140 , a compensation space along the elongated extension of the can 106 provided so that when the pressure in the can increases, for example due to rising temperature or by shaking the same, an expansion space is made available for this and thus a pressure compensation space.

• Mit einer Seite, insbesondere mit einer der Entnahmeseite 252 entgegengesetzten Seite, wird die Dose 106 in die Einführungsöffnung 124 positioniert und darauffolgend wird unter Kraftausübung im Wesentlichen in Richtung der axialen Richtung 126 die Dose 106 in den Aufnahmeraum 122 gedrückt.

The insertion of the can 106 In the receiving position, the following takes place essentially as follows:

• With one side, in particular with one of the removal sides 252 opposite side, the can 106 into the insertion opening 124 positioned and then under force essentially in the direction of the axial direction 126 the tin 106 in the recording room 122 pressed.

For example, first apply an initial force to the can 106 pressed to overcome the static friction that initially occurs, which on the holding element 212a in the introductory area 142 arises to overcome. Then the strength is reduced and until the can 106 the further holding element 212b which at the stop 162 is arranged adjacent, this force is kept essentially constant. Because the inside of the wall 136 in terms of the can 106 reset is created in the intermediate area 146 no further sliding friction. Therefore, when the can is pushed in, it remains 106 the sliding friction force to be overcome until the further holding element is reached 212b essentially the same as the can only in the area of the insertion opening 124 arranged holding element 212a slides along.

At the end of the press-in process, it is placed on the can 106 Exerted force increases the sliding friction on the two holding elements 212a and 212b to overcome.

The tin 106 is so far in the recording 104 , especially in the can seat chamber 142 pushed in until this stops 162 reached and arranged adjacent to this.

To insert the can 106 in the recording 104 to facilitate and the resulting sliding friction on the holding elements 212 to reduce as well as a damaging effect on the can resulting from the friction on the same 106 it is preferably provided to reduce the can 106 on a long side thereof, which on the holding elements 212 during the insertion rubs with a lubricant before the insertion, so as to reduce the friction of the can 106 on the holding elements 212 to diminish.

Thus, especially in the receiving position between the can 106 and the wall 123 a lubricant is present.

Preferably the can 106 by means of an insertion device 310 in the recording 104 introduced, especially pressed. An insertion device 310 is exemplary and schematic in 10th shown.

Here the insertion device includes 310 several insertion units 312 each with an assigned stand 314 and an application device 318 for the insertion units 312 .

For example, the multiple insertion units 312 to the application device 318 coupled and through this the insertion units 312 powered.

In a variant of the exemplary embodiment, the insertion device comprises 310 an introductory unit 312 with a stand 314 by the application device 318 is applied.

Each of the stands 314 offers a footprint for a container 102 , in its inclusion 104 by means of the assigned insertion unit 312 a can 106 introduced, in particular pressed, can and will.

The introducer 312 includes in particular a pressing element 322 , for example a pestle. With the press element 322 grips the insertion unit 312 on the can 106 on. By acting on the pressing element 322 by the application device 318 then becomes the can 106 in the recording 104 pressed.

In particular, there is at least one force limiting device 323 provided at most a maximum force on the cans 106 exercise.

For example, each of the insertion units includes 312 one force limiting device each 323 . A variant is a force limiting device 323 coupled to each of the insertion units.

Here is the force limiting device 323 as a spring device 324 educated.

The pressing element 322 is by means of the spring device 324 arranged resiliently, in particular on the loading device 318 . For example, the spring device comprises 324 a spring and a power transmission from the loading device 318 on the pressing element 322 takes place via the spring device 324 , especially about their spring.

Here is the spring device 324 designed so that only a force, which is less than or equal to the maximum force, over the pressing element 322 on the can 106 is exercised.

If the force exerted exceeds the maximum force, this is caused by the spring device 324 recorded, especially by deformation of their spring.

In particular, the maximum force set is less than a maximum tolerance force of the can 106 . Here is the can 106 designed to withstand at least forces that do not exceed the maximum tolerance force. In particular, the can 106 or their contents are essentially not damaged by forces which are smaller than the maximum tolerance force.

In particular, the spring device thus avoids 324 that during the press-in process an excessive force, which in particular exceeds the maximum force and / or maximum tolerance force, on the can 106 is exercised.

Reaches the can 106 the stop during the press-in process 162 preferably avoids the force limiting device 323 also that too much force, which in particular exceeds the set maximum force and / or maximum tolerance force, on the can 106 is exercised.

In a variant of this embodiment of an insertion device 310 is the insertion device 310 a manual insertion device 310 , in which in particular the application device 318 is operated by hand.

In another variant of the exemplary embodiment, the insertion device is 310 machine-operated, thus in particular comprises a motor for the application device 318 .

In a second embodiment of a can system 100 ' , which is exemplary in the 11 to 13 is shown, those elements and features which are at least substantially of the same design or at least fulfill the fundamentally the same function as corresponding elements or features of the first exemplary embodiment are provided with the same reference numerals and with regard to the description thereof, reference is made to the explanations in connection with the referred to the first embodiment, unless otherwise stated below. If a variation in the second exemplary embodiment is to be specifically pointed out, the corresponding reference symbol in particular is provided with a dash.

In the second embodiment, the can system comprises 100 ' two containers 102a and 102b .

In the following, if a special meaning is placed on them, reference numerals of parts of one of the two containers 102a or 102b with a suffix characterizing this container " a " or " b " Mistake.

Both containers 102a and 102b have a respective recording 104a and 104b with insertion openings 124'a and 142'b .

In particular, the can 106 into the respective insertion openings 124'a and 124'b introduced and in particular at least approximately parallel to the respective axial directions 126 from respective mounting axes 128 .

For example, one of the two containers 102 , for example in the container 102a , an attack 162 ' through a receiving floor 134 educated. In particular, the stop is 162'a with a breakthrough 166 ' Mistake. The breakthrough in particular 166 ' as an opening and preferably as a removal opening 256 ' of the container 102 educated.

The can preferably projects in this embodiment 106 in the receiving position with its removal device 254 from the removal opening 256 ' out and thus the can 106 the content can also be removed in the inserted state.

In particular, it has the removal opening 256 ' having containers 102a no additional pressure equalization opening 174 on because when inserting the can 106 in its recording room 122 from the can 106 displaced air through the discharge opening 256 can escape.

For example, the other container 102b a connecting passage 174 on. This is in particular as an opening in the receiving floor 134 educated.

A holding device also holds in the second exemplary embodiment 114 the can in the Receiving position in the receptacles of the containers 102 .

There are holding elements for this 212a and 212b provided, which is preferably in respective stop areas 163 of the recordings 104 are arranged, for example, are only in the stop areas 163 one holding element each 212 arranged.

In particular, in this embodiment, the insertion opening 124 and the introductory area 142 the container 102 without holding elements 212 educated.

In particular, the can system 100 ' a connecting device 442 on.

The connecting device 442 defines a connection position in which the container 102 are interconnected. In addition, a release position is preferably also provided, in which the containers are released from one another.

For example, the connection device connects 442 the containers 102 form-fitting in the connection position.

For example, the connection device comprises 442 a connecting element 444 and a connection establishment 446 for the connecting element 444 . The connecting element is in the connecting position 444 from establishing a connection 446 added.

It is preferably provided that when the can 106 is in the receiving position, the connection system 442 is in the connection position.

In particular, the receiving axes 128 of the two containers 102 aligned at least approximately parallel to one another in the receiving position and in the connecting position.

One of the containers preferably has 102 the connecting element 444 and the other container the connection 442 on.

For example, the connecting element 444 as a peg on the wall 123 educated.

This embodiment of a can system is particularly suitable 100 ' for use where the can 106 only temporarily in the recordings 104 to be used.

For example, an essentially full can 106 in the recording 104 introduced and brought into the receiving position. In the recording position, the can 106 by means of the removal device 254 taken their content. Is the can 106 essentially empty, the can 106 easily from the recordings 104 be removed and another can 106 , which in particular is essentially filled, back into the recordings 104 be used.

To insert the can 106 in the recordings 104 becomes the can 106 between the two containers 102a and 102b positioned and through the two insertion openings 124a and 124b in the recording rooms 122 introduced.

By moving the two containers together 102 , in particular pressing them together and / or pushing them together, becomes the can 106 finally brought into the recording position.

In particular, the can 106 can easily be removed again by removing the two containers 102 be pulled apart.

This is particularly an insertion of the can 106 in the recordings 104 and a removal of the can 106 from the recordings 104 for a user of the can system 100 ' easily possible by hand and without tools.

In particular, the can system 100 ' of the second exemplary embodiment is otherwise designed as in the first exemplary embodiment, so that reference is made to the statements relating to this exemplary embodiment.

Reference symbol list

100

Can system

102

container

104

admission

106

Can

107

Can axis

108.109

End area

110

Central area

111

Cover element

112

Floor element

113

Can wall

114

Holding device

122

Recording room

123

wall

124

Insertion opening

126

axial direction

128

Mounting axis

132

End of recording

134

Receiving floor

136

Inside of the wall

138

Recess area

140

Space

142

Introductory area

144

Recording end area

146

Intermediate area

162

Stop element

163

Stop area

164

Stop contact surface

166

breakthrough

168

Telspace

174

Connection passage

176

Mouth opening

177

Mouth area

178

Outlet opening

212

Holding element

214

Holding surface

218

step

232

Pedestal

234

Mainstay

236

Stand plate

242

Grip element

252

Removal side

254

Removal device

256

Removal opening

310

Insertion device

312

Introductory units

314

Stand

318

Loading device

322

Pressing element

323

Force limiting device

324

Spring device

442

Connecting device

444

Fastener

446

Connection establishment

Claims (35)

Can system (100) with at least one container (102), the at least one container (102) having a receptacle (104) for at least partially receiving a can (106), in particular for at least partially receiving a can (106) with pressurized contents , and a holding device (114) for at least non-positively holding the can (106) in the receptacle (104). Can system (100) Claim 1 , characterized in that the receptacle (104) comprises at least one insertion opening (124) for introducing the can (106) into the receptacle (104), in particular in an insertion area (142) of the receptacle (104) and / or the receptacle (104 ) has a receiving axis (128), in particular a) the receiving (104) is designed to extend in an axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128) from the at least one insertion opening (124) to a receiving end (132) and / or b) the at least one insertion opening (124) is designed to extend transversely to the receiving axis (128). Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (104) comprises at least one wall (123) which, in particular with a wall inside (136) at least in sections, delimits a receptacle space (122) of the receptacle (104), wherein in particular the at least one wall (123) around the receiving axis (128) with its inside wall (136) delimits the receiving space (122) on the circumference. Can system (100) Claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one wall (123) is designed to extend essentially in the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128), in particular is designed to extend up to the at least one insertion opening (124) and / or up to the receiving end (132) is formed extending. Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (104) comprises at least one stop (162) for the can (106), in particular a) the at least one stop (162) having at least one stop surface (164) and in particular the at least one stop surface (164) is designed to run transversely to the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128) and / or b) the at least one stop (162) in the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128) is arranged at a distance from the at least one insertion opening (124) and / or c) the at least one stop (162) is arranged in a stop region (163) of the receptacle (104), in particular the stop region (163) extending in the receptacle (104) from the receiving end (132) and / or d ) a receiving base (134) of the receptacle (104) at the receiving end (132) which forms at least one stop (162), in particular at least partially forms and / or e) the stop (162) a projection on the at least one wall (123) includes, in particular at least partially formed by this. Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (114) comprises one or more holding elements (212). Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (114), in particular by at least one holding element (212), extends the receiving space (122) transversely to the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128) is reduced. Can system (100) Claim 7 , characterized in that the holding device (114) in the insertion area (142) and / or in the stop area (163) reduces the extent of the receiving space (122) transverse to the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128). Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 8th , characterized in that a) that at least one holding element (212) protrudes from the inside of the wall (136) of the at least one wall (123) and / or b) that at least one holding element (212) transversely to the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis ( 128) protrudes at least 10 μm and / or at most 500 μm into the receiving space (122), in particular starting from the inside of the wall (136) and / or c) that at least one holding element (212) and the at least one wall (123) are formed in one piece . Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 9 , characterized in that at least one holding element (212) has a holding surface (214), a) in particular the holding surface (214) being designed to extend in two surface extension directions and b) in particular the holding surface (214) in each of the two surface extension directions being an extension of has at least 5 mm. Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 10th , characterized in that at least one holding element (212) is arranged in an insertion area (142) of the receptacle (104), the insertion area (142) being arranged in the receptacle (104) and extending from the at least one insertion opening (124), and in particular a) the at least one holding element (212) is arranged adjoining the at least one insertion opening (124) and / or b) the at least one holding element (212) is designed to surround the at least one insertion opening (124) circumferentially. Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 11 , characterized in that a) that at least one holding element (212) is arranged in a receiving end region (144) of the receptacle (104), the receiving end region (144) extending from the receiving end (132) being arranged in the receptacle (104), and / or b) that at least one holding element (212) is arranged adjacent to the at least one stop (162), in particular is designed to extend along the at least one stop (162). Can system (100) Claim 12 , characterized in that no further holding element (212) is arranged between the at least one holding element (212) arranged in the receiving end region (144) and the at least one insertion opening (124). Can system (100) Claim 12 , characterized in that no further holding element (212) is arranged between the at least one holding element (212) arranged in the receiving end region (144) and the at least one holding element (212) arranged in the insertion region (142). Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 14 , characterized in that the receptacle (104) is formed without a holding element (212) on the at least one insertion opening (124). Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 6 to 15 , characterized in that at least one holding element (212) is formed from a holding element material, wherein a) the holding element material comprises at least one metal and / or b) the holding element material comprises at least one elastic material and / or c) the holding element material comprises at least one plastic. Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (102) has at least one connecting passage (174) which the Receiving space (122) fluidly connects to an external environment of the container (102), in particular a) the at least one connection passage (174) is provided in addition to the at least one insertion opening (124) and / or b) the at least one connection passage (174) in a mouth area (177) of the receptacle (104) opens into the receiving space (122), the mouth area (177) in particular being arranged to extend from the receptacle end (132) in the receptacle (104). Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (102) has at least one handle element (242), in particular a) the at least one handle element (242) is elongate and / or b) the at least one a connecting passage (174) is at least partially formed through the at least one handle element (242). Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the at least one container (102) and at least one further container (102), in particular the at least one further container (102) according to one of the preceding claims with or without Holding device (114) is formed. Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a connecting device (442) for a plurality of containers (102), in particular for the at least one container (102) and the at least one further container (102), in particular a) the connecting device (442) has at least one connecting position in which the plurality of containers (102) are connected to one another and in particular has at least one release position in which the several containers (102) are detached from one another and / or b) the connecting device (442 ) connects the several containers (102) in a form-fitting and / or non-positive and / or material-locking manner. Can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a can (106), in particular by a can (106) with pressurized content, which is at least partially received in the receptacle position in the receptacle (104) and by the holding device ( 114) is held at least non-positively. Can system (100) Claim 21 , characterized in that the at least one insertion opening (124) has an extent transverse to the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128) which is at least approximately the same size as an extent in this direction of the can (106) positioned in the receiving position . Can system (100) Claim 21 or 22 , characterized in that a) that in the receiving position an axial end region of the can (106) with respect to a can axis is arranged in the at least one insertion opening (124) or b) that in the receiving position a central region of the can (106) in the at least one The insertion opening (124) is arranged, the central region of the can (106) lying between two axial end regions of the can (106) with respect to the can axis. Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 21 to 23 , characterized in that in the receiving position a free space (140) is formed between the inside of the wall (136) and the box (106), in particular a) the free space (140) along the box (106) is circumferentially formed , in particular closed, the can (106) is circumferential and / or b) the free space (140) extends from one of the two axial end areas of the can (106) to the other of the two axial end areas of the can (106) the can (106) is designed to run and / or c) the inside of the wall (136) is at least in sections at a distance from the can (106), which is in particular at least 0.1 mm in size and / or at most 50 mm in size. Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 21 to 24th , characterized in that the can (106) rests on the at least one stop (162) in the receiving position, in particular that on the stop surface (164). Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 21 to 25th , characterized in that the holding device (114) holds the can (106) in the receiving position in at least one of the two axial end regions. Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 21 to 26 , characterized in that at least two holding elements (212) are arranged at a distance from one another in the axial direction (126) of the receiving axis (128), the distance between them being at least half as large as an expansion of the can (106) in FIG axial direction (126) of the can axis, and in particular no further holding element (212) being arranged between these at least two holding elements (212). Can system (100) according to one of the Claims 21 to 27th , characterized in that a) that in the receiving position at least one holding element (212) is configured to encompass the circumference on the circumference, in particular when closed, the can (106) is encompassed encompassing the circumference and / or b) that in the recording position at least one Holding element (212), in particular with its holding surface (214) on which the can (106) is arranged, in particular is arranged to press onto the can (106). Use of a can system (100) according to one of the preceding claims for receiving a can (106), in particular for receiving a can (106) with contents under pressure. Method for producing at least one can system (100), at least one container (102) having a receptacle (104) for at least partially receiving a can (106), in particular for at least partially receiving a can (106) with pressurized content, being provided and is provided with a holding device (114) for at least non-positively holding the can (106) in the receptacle (104). Procedure according to Claim 30 , characterized in that a) that at least part of the container (102) is cast and / or b) that at least part of the container (102) is formed by turning. Procedure according to Claim 30 or 31 , characterized in that a can (106) and / or at least one container (102), in particular at least one container (102) in the region of at least one insertion opening (124), is / are at least partially provided with a lubricant. Procedure according to one of the Claims 30 to 32 , characterized in that an insertion device (310) is used, a can (106) being inserted, in particular pressed, into a receptacle (104) of the at least one can system (100) by means of the insertion device (310), in particular one being pressed onto the Can (106) exerted press-in force is kept smaller than a maximum tolerance force. Procedure according to Claim 33 , characterized in that in one work step, by means of the insertion device (310), a plurality of cans (106) are inserted, in particular pressed, into a respective receptacle (104) of a respective container (102). Procedure according to Claim 33 or 34 , characterized in that the insertion device (310) comprises at least one force limiting device (323) for limiting the insertion force, the force limiting device (323) in particular being designed as a spring device (324).

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