DE202016101926U1 - One-piece closure and / or storage device - Google Patents

Abstract

One-piece closure and / or storage device (0) comprising
- A lateral surface (1) having a base surface (11) and a top surface (12)
and
- One on the lateral surface (1) and arranged on a hinge (3) hinged edge portion (2), wherein
- The hinge (3) and the edge portion (2) are formed integrally with the lateral surface (1)
and
- The edge portion (2) along the hinge (3) from a first position, namely an open position in which the edge portion (2) at least partially in the lateral surface (1), on the top surface (12) in a second position, namely a closing position, is hinged
and
- The edge portion (2) along the hinge (3) from the second position to the first position is movable
and
- The hinge (3) in the course along the lateral surface (1) is formed substantially parabolic in the direction of the base surface (11).

Description

The invention relates to a one-piece closure and / or storage device comprising a lateral surface having a base surface and a top surface.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for snap-locking or opening the closure and / or storage device according to the invention.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and at least one pivotable edge portion with hinge, which are integrally formed with the lateral surface.

In this case, the inventive one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and with at least one pivotable edge portion with preferably integrally integrated hinge both on a tubular structure can be placed, fastened, attachable or firmly connected to this.

In a further embodiment, the inventive one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and with at least one pivotable edge portion with integrated hinge with a bottom on one of the at least one pivotable edge portion closable opening opposite opening is firmly connected and thus forms a cup or bucket-like Container off.

In a further embodiment, the inventive one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and with at least one pivotable edge portion with integrated hinge fixedly attached to both openings of the tubular or tubular structure and / or placed to a container with two closable or openable To provide access.

For snap-closing a first opening of the inventive one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and with a pivotable edge portion with integrated hinge in a first step, by a first force from the outside in the direction of the central axis (force vector 1) of the tubular device on the edge portion so acted that this edge portion deformed in the direction of the central axis, thereby transmits force on the tubular device deforming on the integrated hinge and after overcoming a dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, jumps to a new position. In this case, the first opening is closed by the changed in its position part of the edge portion.

To snap-open the first opening closed by the edge portion, in a second step from the outside to the surface of the device in the direction of the central axis (force vector 2 and 3) on the tubular device in a near region of the opening edge of the integrated hinge on the tubular device such that it deforms in the direction of the central axis, also transmits force over the integrated hinge force on the pivotable edge portion and after overcoming another dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, jumps to the original position. In this case, the first opening is given free by the edge portion and thus opened.

In this case, preference is given to using a one-part, tubular device with a lateral surface and with at least one pivotable edge section with integrated hinge, which is made of a material, such as, for example. Plastic, rubber, rubber, thermoplastic polymers, thermoplastic compositions or composites, which is variable only with respect to the different areas, such as lateral surface, pivoting edge portion, hinge and an optional bottom in strength.

Preferably, the inventive device is extruded or sprayed in a mold.

State of the art

The EP 00 56 469 B1 shows a one-piece snap hinge made of plastic, which has two hinged hinge parts, such as a lid and a cup, and these hinged together via a film hinge.

The EP 12 03 722 B1 shows a container or case with a deployable spout, wherein the spout is part of a pre-blank of a sheet-like material from which the container is made.

Next known from the prior art so-called scoop cups made of cardboard materials, which are designed for the transport of fast food and allow retention of the contents by entangled folding of the container edge, as otherwise entangled by the classic tack-free sealing of postal packages by the four lid parts is well known.

The invention has for its object to provide a device as a simple essay or as a simple one-piece container in which preferably with one hand or by plunger a snap-like closing and opening is feasible.

Another object is to provide a device in the form of a cup-like container for easy and safe handling in the dosage and administration of drugs.

A further object is the provision of a size-functional, scalable container which can be marked, inscribed, sealed, printed, pasted and / or made transparent.

It is another object of the invention to provide a method by which such a device is easier, safer and more reliable to close and open. The device constructively specifies the method.

These objects are achieved by the inventive device according to the main claim 1 and the embodiments according to the dependent claims.

• – eine Mantelfläche (1) mit einer Grundfläche (11) und einer Deckfläche (12) und
• – einen an der Mantelfläche (1) angeordneten und an einem Scharnier (3) klappbaren Randabschnitt (2), wobei
• – das Scharnier (3) und der Randabschnitt (2) einteilig mit der Mantelfläche (1) ausgebildet sind und
• – der Randabschnitt (2) entlang des Scharniers (3) aus einer ersten Position, nämlich einer geöffneten Position, in der der Randabschnitt zumindest teilweise in der Mantelfläche (1) liegt, auf die Deckfläche (12) in eine zweite Position, nämlich eine verschließende Position, klappbar ist und
• – der Randabschnitt (2) entlang des Scharniers (3) aus der zweiten Position in die erste Position bewegbar ist und
• – das Scharnier (3) in dessen Verlauf entlang der Mantelfläche (1) im wesentlichen parabelförmig in Richtung der Grundfläche ausgebildet ist.

The one-piece closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) indicates:

• - a lateral surface ( 1 ) with a base area ( 11 ) and a cover surface ( 12 ) and
• - one on the lateral surface ( 1 ) and on a hinge ( 3 ) folding edge section ( 2 ), in which
• - the hinge ( 3 ) and the edge portion ( 2 ) in one piece with the lateral surface ( 1 ) are formed and
• - the edge section ( 2 ) along the hinge ( 3 ) from a first position, namely an open position, in which the edge portion at least partially in the lateral surface ( 1 ), on the top surface ( 12 ) in a second position, namely a closing position, is hinged and
• - the edge section ( 2 ) along the hinge ( 3 ) is movable from the second position to the first position and
• - the hinge ( 3 ) in its course along the lateral surface ( 1 ) is formed substantially parabolic in the direction of the base.

Furthermore, the space spanned by the lateral surface space can be at least partially conical, as this allows considerable production relief during extrusion.

The folding edge portion is formed in a preferred embodiment variant in its first position, namely an open device position, curved outwardly and in its second position, namely a device closing the device on the top surface device position inwardly, in the direction of the space spanned.

In particular, the material of the closure and / or storage device can be a plastic that is elastically reversibly deformable, at least in some areas, under the action of force, so that a return flap and stroke of movement is possible.

The base can be formed in one embodiment as a bottom and the closure and / or storage device may be integrally formed, wherein a closable by the edge portion cup-like shape is formed with an internal receiving space.

In this regard, the substantially circular bottom may have at least two feet and form on the side with a point on the edge at least a three-point support.

In a further embodiment, the base can be designed as an opening, whereby it can be connected to a further tubular or tubular unit, vessel and / or bottle.

The lateral surface ( 1 ) and / or the foldable edge section ( 2 ) can be labeled, sublime profiled, with braille, printable, pasted, colored, and / or transparent and / or markable, optically and / or electromagnetically and / or data-technically writable and readable designed.

The closure and / or storage device may also be sealable, lockable, weldable and / or glued.

The method for snap-locking or opening the closure and / or storage device according to the invention is characterized in that for opening:
by a first force ( 7 ) from the outside in the direction of a central axis of the closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) on the hinged edge portion ( 2 ) is acted such that this foldable edge portion ( 2 ) in the direction of the central axis deformed, wherein over the hinge ( 3 ) force is transmitted to the tubular device deforming and after overcoming a dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, jumping over the hinged edge portion ( 2 ) from the opened device position to the occlusive device position
or
for closing:
through a second force ( 8th ) and third force ( 9 ) of two, preferably opposite sides, from the outside in a near region of a first opening ( 4 ) on the hinge ( 3 ) acts on the tubular device such that it deforms in the direction of the central axis, wherein over the hinge ( 3 ) also force on the pivotable edge portion ( 2 ) is transferred and after overcoming another dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, jumping over the edge portion ( 2 ) into an "open" position.

In the context of the invention, the term "one-piece, tubular" device is understood to mean the material-like, only differently executed in the strength and thus executed in one piece substantially as a jacket and thus tubular geometry of the structure and design of the device.

Accordingly, the term "integrated" hinge also means the material-like, only in the strength differently executed and thus together with the other same materials in one piece executed form of the hinge "between" the other same materials to understand.

The only process steps for the closing and opening are kept very simple, to allow easy, safe and quick closing and opening of the device by a device or by a single hand.

In such a "one-hand operation" example, the device, preferably a cup with a pivotable edge portion, taken in the hand and exerted the force for closing by the thumb.

When such a device is opened by such "single-handed operation", for example, the device is encompassed in the area of the hinge by the thumb and forefinger of one hand while holding the device at the same time. As a result, pressure can be exerted by thumb and forefinger from two opposite sides, which has a deforming effect.

Process step: closing.

• – durch eine erste Kraft von Außen in Richtung der Mittelachse (Kraftvektor 1) der rohrförmigen Vorrichtung auf den Randabschnitt derart gewirkt, dass dieser Randabschnitt sich in Richtung der Mittelachse verformt,
• – dabei wird über das integrierte Scharnier auch Kraft auf die rohrförmige Vorrichtung (von innen nach außen) verformend übertragen und
• – nach Überwinden einer Totpunktlage, wie bei einer „Knackfrosch“-Feder, ein Umspringen des Randabschnitts in eine neue Position „geschlossen“ bewirkt.

For snap-closing a first opening of the inventive one-piece, tubular device with a lateral surface and having a pivotable edge portion with an integrated hinge in a first position "open", in one step,

• - acted upon by a first force from the outside in the direction of the central axis (force vector 1) of the tubular device on the edge portion such that this edge portion deformed in the direction of the central axis,
• - It is transmitted through the integrated hinge and force on the tubular device (from inside to outside) deforming and
• - After overcoming a dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, a jumping of the edge portion in a new position "closed" causes.

In this case, the first opening is closed by the changed in its position part of the edge portion.

Process step: Open

• – von zwei Seiten von Außen auf die Mantelfläche der Vorrichtung in Richtung der Mittelachse (Kraftvektor 2 und 3) in einem nahen Bereich des Öffnungsrandes des integrierten Scharniers auf die rohrförmige Vorrichtung derart eingewirkt, dass dieser sich in Richtung der Mittelachse verformt,
• – dabei wird über das Scharnier auch Kraft auf den verschwenkbaren Randabschnitt übertragen und
• – nach Überwinden einer weiteren Totpunktlage, wie bei einer „Knackfrosch“-Feder, ein Umspringen des Randabschnitts in eine Position „offen“ bewirkt.

For the snap-like opening of the first opening closed by the edge section, in a further step:

• - acted on the tubular device from the outside on the lateral surface of the device in the direction of the central axis (force vector 2 and 3) in a near region of the opening edge of the integrated hinge in such a way that it deforms in the direction of the central axis,
• - It is transmitted via the hinge and force on the pivotable edge portion and
• - After overcoming another dead center, as in a "crackpot" spring, a jumping of the edge portion in a position "open" causes.

In this case, the first opening is given free by the edge portion and thus opened.

Further advantages, features and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the figures. Show it:

1 an inventive device in perspective view, in an exemplary embodiment as a measuring cup for a small amount of a liquid with a measuring scale (here up to 12.5 ml),

2 an inventive device in perspective view, as it can be used in any scalable size (usually ml to l). The device is not limited to liquids, but can also safely absorb solids, such as pills or powders or aggregations of media of different composition,

3 an inventive device in longitudinal section with designated by circles detail areas B, C, D, in the 4 to 6 be explained

4 Detail B of the innovative device 3 .

5 Detail C of the innovative device 3 .

6 Detail D of the inventive device 3 .

7 an inventive device in a first plan view, from above into an open inventive device 1 .

8th an inventive device in a second plan view, from above into an open inventive device,

9 an inventive device in a sectional view from the side, as an open inventive device,

10 an inventive device in a sectional view from the front, as an open inventive device,

11 an inventive device in a sectional view from behind, as an open inventive device,

12 a further inventive device in perspective view, in a closed position of the inventive device,

13 a further inventive device in perspective view, in an open position of the inventive device according to 12 ,

1 shows an inventive device 0 in position "open" in perspective view, in an exemplary embodiment as a measuring cup for a small amount of a liquid with a measuring scale (here up to 12.5 ml). The measuring cup in 1 is designed only for a relatively small amount of liquid or substance or a few pills. On the lateral surface 1 is a scale printed. The hinge 3 is as a strip-shaped intermediate element between the lateral surface 1 and the edge section 2 indicated. The hinge 3 must in the one-piece execution of the innovative device 0 as such, optically not be discernible since it is in the device 0 integrated in its function self-explanatory.

In the perspective view, position "open", is through the first opening 4 to see a part of the inner cup. The measuring cup is slightly conical in shape. The second opening 6 is through a floor 5 closed, which by the perspective view in 1 not shown.

2 shows an inventive device 0 in position "open" in perspective view, as in any scalable size as a cup, bucket, then with bottom 5 or as a head piece for a tubular, tubular further unit not shown, for example a bottleneck, then with the second opening 6 this is used closable. The lateral surface 1 is freely designable. The hinge 3 is as a strip-shaped intermediate element between the lateral surface 1 and the edge section 2 indicated. The hinge 3 must in the one-piece execution of the innovative device 0 as such, optically not be discernible since it is in the device 0 integrated in its function self-explanatory.

In the perspective view, position "open", is through the first opening 4 to see a part of the inner cup. The device is slightly conical in shape. The second opening 6 is thereby plugged into a similar geometrically shaped tubular, tubular further unit, not shown, for example, to provide a flexible closure / opener.

3 shows the device of 1 in longitudinal section with designated by circles detail areas B, C, D, in the 4 to 6 be explained. The innovative device 0 in position "open" as a measuring cup shows on the lateral surface 1 a scale. The lateral surface 1 , the edge section 2 and the hinge 3 is included in the detail area C by a circle in 5 is explained.

Detail area B shows the lateral surface 1 and the transition of the edge to the first opening 4 who in 4 is explained.

Detail area D shows the edge section 2 in the area of the potential spout in position "open", in position "closed" at the first opening 4 in detail area B comes to the plant and the first opening 4 through the then pivoted edge portion 2 closes, the in 6 is explained.

The floor 5 shows one of the two feet 111 . 112 that cuts the second foot on average 112 that to the foot 111 is spaced, obscured and a point on the edge 113 , which together provide a secure three-point support when parking the otherwise very easily deformable measuring cup.

On average, the conical shape is through the lateral surface 1 shown formed device. The edge section 2 has a slightly different angle towards the first opening 4 on.

4 with detail area B shows the lateral surface 1 hatched and the transition of the edge to the first opening 4 , out 3 , By the angle is the slightly conical shape of the inventive device 0 displayed, which is particularly advantageous in the one-piece production by extrusion.

5 with detail area C of the inventive device 0 out 3 , shows the hinge area 3 as a transition from the lateral surface 1 to the edge section 2 in position "open".

6 with detail area D of the inventive device 0 out 3 shows the area of the border section 2 with a slightly bevelled on average shape, which assumes the function of a spout in the "open" position and in the "closed" position on the edge of the first opening 4 strikes to close this.

7 shows an inventive device 0 in a first view from the top in the "open" position 1 , For better, oriented approach of the figure vertically intersecting horizontal and vertical axes were added as auxiliary lines.

The view into the measuring cup shows the conical shape. The circular bottom 5 is smaller in diameter than the first opening 4 ,

On the lateral surface 1 is a scale applied which can be seen from the inside. The edge section 2 shows in the position "open" a slight pivoting to the crossing point of the axes or to the horizontal axis.

8th shows an inventive device 0 in a first view from the top in the "open" position 1 in another variant. For better, oriented approach of the figure vertically intersecting horizontal and vertical axes were added as auxiliary lines.

The view into the measuring cup shows the conical shape. The circular bottom 5 is smaller in diameter than the first opening 4 ,

The edge section 2 shows in the position "open" a slight pivoting to the crossing point of the axes or to the horizontal axis.

9 shows an inventive device 0 in a side view in section in position "open". For a better, oriented approach to the figure, a dashed circle was added.

The of the lateral surface 1 enclosed shape (geometry) is conical. The hinge 3 is between the lateral surface 1 and the edge section 2 only indicated as a line. The hinge 3 must in the one-piece execution of the innovative device 0 as such, optically not be discernible since it is in the device 0 integrated in its function self-explanatory.

The movement of the transfer of the in 6 as part of the detail D indicated part of the edge section 2 from the "open" position to the "closed" position, is through the circular section between the first opening 4 and the edge section 2 indicated.

10 respectively. 11 showed the in 9 shown inventive device 0 rotated by 90 ° or 270 ° about the vertical axis.

12 shows a further inventive device 0 in position "closed" in perspective view, as in any scalable size as a cup, bucket, then with ground 5 or as a header for a tubular, tubular further unit 13 , eg a bottleneck, then with a second opening 6 can be used. The lateral surface 1 is freely designable. The hinge 3 is between the lateral surface 1 and the edge section 2 incorporated as a compound in the material with one piece.

The device is slightly conical in shape. The second opening 6 is characterized in a geometrically similar shaped tubular, tubular further unit 13 insertable, for example, to provide a flexible closure / opener.

13 shows a further inventive device in position "open" in perspective view, after 12 as in any scalable size as a cup, bucket, then with ground 5 or as a header for a tubular, tubular further unit 13 , eg a bottleneck, then with a second opening 6 can be used. The lateral surface 1 is freely designable. The hinge 3 is between the lateral surface 1 and the edge section 2 attached and limits the opening angle.

The second opening 6 is characterized in a geometrically similar shaped further tubular, tubular unit 13 insertable, for example, to provide a flexible closure / opener.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

0

One-piece closure and / or storage device

1

lateral surface

10

page

11

Floor space

111, 112

foot

113

Point on the edge

12

cover surface

13

clamped space / tubular, tubular unit

2

edge section

3

hinge

4

first opening

5

ground

6

second opening

7

Force vector 1

8th

Force vector 2

9

Force vector 3

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 0056469 B1 [0011]
• EP 1203722 B1 [0012]

Claims (9)

One-piece closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) - a lateral surface ( 1 ) with a base area ( 11 ) and a cover surface ( 12 ) and - one on the lateral surface ( 1 ) and on a hinge ( 3 ) folding edge section ( 2 ), where - the hinge ( 3 ) and the edge portion ( 2 ) in one piece with the lateral surface ( 1 ) are formed and - the edge portion ( 2 ) along the hinge ( 3 ) from a first position, namely an open position, in which the edge portion ( 2 ) at least partially in the lateral surface ( 1 ), on the top surface ( 12 ) in a second position, namely a closing position, is hinged and - the edge portion ( 2 ) along the hinge ( 3 ) is movable from the second position to the first position and - the hinge ( 3 ) in its course along the lateral surface ( 1 ) substantially parabolic in the direction of the base ( 11 ) is trained. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the lateral surface ( 1 ) space ( 13 ) is conically formed at least in sections. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the foldable edge portion ( 2 ) in its first position, namely an open device position, is curved outwardly and in its second position, namely a device on the top surface ( 12 ) closing device position inwards, in the direction of the opened space ( 13 ), is arched. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material of the closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) is an elastically reversibly deformable plastic under force at least in some areas. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base area ( 11 ) as ground ( 5 ) is formed and the closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) is formed in one piece, one through the edge portion ( 2 ) is formed closable cup-like shape with an internal receiving space. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the substantially circular bottom ( 5 ) at least two feet ( 111 . 112 ) and on one side with a point on the edge ( 113 ) form at least a three-point circulation. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the base area ( 11 ) as opening ( 6 ) is formed, which is connectable to another tubular or tubular unit, vessel and / or bottle. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lateral surface ( 1 ) and / or the foldable edge section ( 2 ) can be labeled, raised profilable, Braille, printable, pasted, colored, and / or transparent and / or markable, optically and / or electromagnetically and / or data-technically writable and readable. Closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure and / or storage device ( 0 ) is sealable, lockable, weldable and / or glued.

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