DE112005000303T5 - Tamper-proof container and lid - Google Patents

Abstract

One container (1) comprising a container neck (3) with an opening (5) at the end of this neck (3) and a lid (4), which in addition serves the opening (5) to close, characterized in that the neck a Broken means (7), which causes at least parts of the Neck (3) cancel when the lid (4) from the container (1) Will get removed.

Description

Technical area

The Invention is based on a container and Lid according to the preamble of the first claim.

The Invention is also based on a container according to the preamble of Claim 12 and a lid according to the preamble of the claim 16th

State of the art

These The invention relates to containers and Lid, and in particular to theft-proof or tamper-proof Container- and lid systems. Such systems are of the prior art known.

So For example, one method is a tamper-proof connection between a container, In particular, to make a bottle and a lid, the use a bottle cap with thread which contains a locking ring, which internally ratchet teeth has, in conjunction with a bottleneck having external ratchet teeth. When the bottle cap is screwed onto the neck of the bottle, run over it the ratchet teeth the bottle cap the corresponding ratchet teeth of the bottle neck, thereby allows Make sure that the bottle cap is completely screwed onto the neck of the bottle becomes. On the other hand, when a user attempts with small to medium twisting force unscrew the bottle cap, grab the ratchet teeth of the Bottle cap in the ratchet teeth of the bottle neck, thereby unscrewing and opening the Cover is prevented. If higher torques be applied to the bottle cap in Abschraub direction breaks the locking ring from the bottle cap and the bottle cap can be unscrewed from the bottleneck. That's how it works Removing the locking ring from the bottle cap as visible evidence that the bottle opened has been.

While the Combination of a bottle cap with a tamper-proof one Ring and a bottleneck with ratchet teeth sufficiently tamper-proof This combination also has its limits. In particular can it for someone possible be, the lower edge of the locking ring to the outside and then to Pull up against the cover of the bottle cap to the lock the ratchet teeth of the bottle cap and bottle neck. Then it would be possible the Unscrew the bottle cap without the locking ring from the bottle cap break off and return the bottle cap back to the bottleneck Screw. If this would happen there would be Little visual evidence that unscrewed the lid and then again was screwed on the bottleneck. This would also be familiar with other tamper-proof connections possible. Therefore, under certain circumstances in conventional tamper-proof Connections between bottle cap and bottleneck an optimal Tampering security not be allowed.

at In some tamper-proof systems, it is also possible to use the Refill bottle after use and a new lid with an undamaged one tamper-proof ring to install. Such a bottle can then be sold again, and for the buyer it is impossible determine that the bottle has been refilled.

Out the above reasons there is a need to improved tamper-proof systems, the possibilities of persons the contents of containers to falsify further limited.

Presentation of the invention

Corresponding The object of the invention is an improved tamper-proof container and / or lids available to deliver.

According to the invention this is achieved by the features of the first claim.

core It is thus the case of the invention that the container neck comprises breaking means, through which at least parts of the neck break off when the lid from the container Will get removed.

The Advantages of the invention are, inter alia, that the Tamper evidence at the neck of the container are visible, as the Neck breaks off at the break means when force is applied around to remove the lid. After the neck is broken, can no new lid on the container be attached. This allows the breaking off of the neck the proof of the attempt the content of the container to falsify, to steal or imitate.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the Dependent claims.

Brief description of the drawings

A more complete understanding of the invention and many of the attendant advantages can be readily obtained when the invention is described in Be The following detailed description will be better understood in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:

1A shows in a side view parts of a bottle cap;

1B shows in a side view parts of a bottle;

2A shows a detailed, partial cross section of the bottle neck;

2 B shows a detailed, partial cross section of the neck of 2A in another view;

3 shows the bottle cap in more detail;

4A shows a different bottle cap in more detail;

4B shows the bottle cap of 4A in supervision.

It are only for the understanding the invention essential elements shown.

Ways to execute the invention

With reference to the drawings, where like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIGS 1A and 1B a bottle 1 comprising a bottle body 2 , a bottleneck 3 and a lid 4 ,

Through an opening 5 In the bottle, the bottle can be filled with different contents. The contents may be of various forms, such as liquid, powder, granules or pellets, and others. The lid 4 can be attached to the bottle in a relatively simple manner by the lid 4 pressed vertically on the bottle, manually or by means of a mechanical device.

Preferably if the lid and bottle are made of a plastic material, for example, the lid made of PP polypropylene and the bottle made of HDPE High density polyethylene. It is understood that numerous others Materials for the bottle and the lid can be used. The lid is usually produced by an injection molding process. The bottle is going through made a blow molding process. This process involves melting plastic raw materials, synthetic resins of various types, processing of the material in an extruder and then shaping the material to a pipe. After that, compressed air is still out in the pipe always blown molten plastic to make it in an injection mold inflate with the shape of a bottle. The bottle thus obtained, which is still hot and malleable, then becomes a rigid shape cooled.

After the 2A and 2 B are on the neck 3 the bottle retention means, for example a retaining ring 6 arranged. This retaining ring 6 the bottle holds the lid 4 on the bottle 1 back, the lid is described in detail below. The retaining ring 6 has a conical shape with an area next to the opening 5 the bottle which is smaller than the lower part of the ring 6 , It can only have one ring or several rings on the bottleneck. The ring or rings may also have different shapes than shown and be configured continuously around the circumference of the neck or only partially around the circumference. Most important is that the retaining means, for example the retaining ring 6 , serves to hold the lid on the bottleneck.

Under the retaining ring 6 farther away from the bottle opening, breakage means are arranged, for example a break band 7 , In this fracture band, the bottleneck region is configured with one or more regions which are intentionally thinner than the normal neck thickness. The broken band or bands 7 may be configured continuously around the circumference of the neck or only partially around the circumference. When force on the bottleneck 3 is applied, the bottleneck breaks off at the breaking means.

3 shows the lid 4 the bottle in more detail. The lid includes a lid bottom 8th and a lid top 9 which have a connection 10 are connected. By means of the connection, the upper part 9 snap on the lid base.

The lower part 8th the lid has retention means 11 , For example, a retaining ring, which is disposed within the lid, on the part which is pressed onto the false neck. This ring inside the lid base 8th is cone-shaped, with an area closest to the bottom of the bottle larger than the other area. This retaining ring 11 the lid interacts with the retaining ring 6 the bottle. Once the lid 4 on the bottleneck 3 is pressed, the rings become 6 . 11 interlock and hold the lid on the bottle. The retention means 11 the lid and the retaining means 6 The bottle is shaped accordingly to guarantee a perfect mesh.

Therefore, the restraining means can also 11 of the lid 4 only one ring or more rings. The ring or rings may also have different shapes than shown and be configured continuously around the circumference of the neck or only partially around the circumference. Most important is that the retaining means, for example the retaining ring 11 , serves to hold the lid on the bottleneck.

To further enhance the tamper resistance or tamper evidence of the lid and bottle combination, an outlet port may be provided 12 the lid with a sealing layer 13 be closed. Such a sealing layer may consist of a thin, already preformed layer of plastic, or be made by means of a paper foil, aluminum foil, plastic film, or a film consisting of a combination of materials which are either heat sealed to the lid, or glued to the outlet opening from to seal. A user of the product must have this sealing layer 12 pierce before the contents of the bottle can be dispensed. This sealing layer is optional and is used according to the nature of the content of the product and the wishes of the marketer or manufacturer of the product.

After the lid 4 on the bottle 1 is attached and the retaining rings of the lid 11 and bottle 6 slipped into each other and just above each other, the lid is locked with the bottle. If someone deliberately tries the lid 4 To remove by force, manually or mechanically, the force expended is the thinner parts of the neck 3 the bottle on the truss 7 break. The breakage of the neck of the bottle is proof of the attempt to falsify, steal or imitate the contents. After breaking the neck it is not possible to fix another lid on the bottle.

The Force to break the neck of the bottle, that is the design and the thickness of the breaking strip, must be in such a way that during the normal use of the bottle the neck will not break off. The Power to break off the neck of the bottle must also be less as the power needed is going to be the retaining ring of the Cover over the retaining ring to push the bottle to remove the lid.

The lower lid part can also have a wedge 14 having, which with a groove 15 the bottle interacts, see 1B and 2A , This unique shape of the bottle and lid mate exactly in such a way as to prevent the lid from twisting off the bottle. This further helps to prevent removal of the lid from the bottle without breaking the neck of the bottle.

4A and 4B show another lid 4 the bottle. This lid has six outlet openings 12 which also through sealing layers 13 can be closed. Otherwise, this lid has the same characteristics as in 3 described cover.

Of course it is the invention is not limited to the embodiment shown and described limited. For example, instead of the bottle shown in the figures, each Any configuration or form of container can be used. Also the design of the illustrated lid can be changed and the specific one Adapted needs become.

Obviously are numerous modifications and variations of the present Invention in the light of the above teaching possible. It is therefore natural that within the scope of the claims the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein can

Summary

A container ( 1 ) comprises a container neck ( 3 ) with an opening ( 5 ) at the end of this neck ( 3 ) and a lid ( 4 ), which serves the opening ( 5 ) to close.

The neck includes a breaker ( 7 ), which causes at least parts of the neck ( 3 ) cancel when the lid ( 4 ) from the container ( 1 ) Will get removed. Tamper evidence is visible at the neck of the container as the neck breaks off at the break means when force is applied to remove the lid.

1

Container / bottle

2

bottle body

3

bottleneck

4

cover

5

bottle opening

6

Retaining ring bottle

7

truss

8th

Cover part

9

Upper cover part

10

connection

11

Retaining ring cover

12

Outlet opening cover

13

sealing layer

14

wedge

15

groove

Claims (16)

A container ( 1 ) comprising a container neck ( 3 ) with an opening ( 5 ) at the end of this neck ( 3 ) and a lid ( 4 ), which serves the opening ( 5 ), characterized in that the neck is a breaking means ( 7 ), which causes at least parts of the neck ( 3 ) cancel when the lid ( 4 ) from the container ( 1 ) Will get removed. A container and lid according to claim 1, characterized in that the breaking means ( 7 ) has at least one region which is thinner than the normal thickness of the neck ( 3 ). A container and lid according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the neck ( 3 ) Retention means ( 6 ) to the lid ( 4 ). A container and lid according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the lid ( 4 ) Retention means ( 11 ) around the neck ( 3 ). A container and lid according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the retaining means ( 6 ) of the neck and the retaining means ( 11 ) of the lid are locked together after the lid ( 4 ) on the container neck ( 3 ) is attached. A container and lid according to claim 3 or 5, characterized in that the retaining means ( 6 ) of the neck is at least a conical ring, the part next to the opening ( 5 ) of the container is smaller than the lower part of the ring. A container and lid according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the retaining means ( 11 ) of the lid is at least one conical ring, with an area closest to the bottom of the bottle being larger than the other area of the ring. A container and lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining means ( 6 ) of the neck closer to the opening ( 5 ) of the container is arranged as the breaking means ( 7 ). A container and lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 1 ) and the lid ( 4 ) Medium ( 14 . 15 ) to prevent the twisting of the lid from the container. A container and lid according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 1 ) and / or the lid ( 4 ) consist of plastic. A container Lid according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container a bottle is. A container ( 1 ) comprising a container neck ( 3 ) with an opening ( 5 ) at the end of this neck ( 3 ), characterized in that the neck is broken ( 7 ). A container according to claim 12, characterized in that the breaking means ( 7 ) has at least one region which is thinner than the normal thickness of the neck ( 3 ) A container according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the neck ( 3 ) Retention means ( 6 ) to the lid ( 4 ). A container according to claim 12, 13 or 14, characterized in that the retaining means ( 6 ) closer to the opening ( 5 ) of the container is arranged as the breaking means ( 7 ). A lid ( 4 ), which serves the opening ( 5 ) of the container neck ( 3 ) as claimed in claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the lid ( 4 ) Retention means ( 11 ) around the neck ( 3 ).