DE202018006516U1 - Multi-chamber container - Google Patents

Abstract

Containers for receiving and storing a plurality of different fluid and / or granular media;
1.1 the container having a neck (11) and a body (10) with at least two partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) each with its own walls;
1.2 wherein a first sub-container can hold a first medium and a second sub-container can hold a second medium and
1.3 the container is designed in such a way that the first medium in the first partial container can be stored separately from the second medium in the second partial container;
1.4 the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) being connected to one another by at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216);
1.4.1 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) is fixed to the walls of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312);
1.4.2 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) separates the walls of the individual partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) from one another;
1.4.3 where the distance between the outer surfaces of the walls does not fall below a value of 0.2 mm;
1.4.4 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) is a central element (16; 116; 216) which extends from the bottom of the trunk (10) to its neck (11) and is in the form of a cylindrical tube, which has a cavity on the inside and the outer wall of which is connected to the individual sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312).

Description

Field of invention

The present invention relates to a container, such as in particular a bottle or a can, with several chambers, which are also referred to below as partial containers.

State of the art

It is generally known that bottles or cans are particularly suitable for storing or transporting liquids in them. Such liquids can be very diverse, such as drinks, shampoos, hair fixatives, cleaning agents or the like.

Such containers with several chambers or partial containers are already known. For example, German utility model G 85 26 243 U1 describes a bottle that consists of two half-bottles, each of which has a bottle outlet and which are each fitted flush with one another with a flat bottle wall running in the longitudinal direction of the bottle. The aim is to achieve the object of designing a bottle of the type mentioned which, although it has a large volume, can be conveniently placed in refrigerators or elsewhere and the contents of which do not taste bland after being opened several times.

Also the German Offenlegungsschrift DE 44 39 869 A1 concerns a multi-part bottle. The aim is to achieve the goal of providing a storage facility for various substances that is handy and easy to transport and, moreover, can be produced easily. The present invention is based on a bottle for holding liquids and proposes that several identical individual bottles with a uniform cross section can be joined together to form a unit with the aid of connecting means. These connecting means are designed in such a way that the individual bottles can be individually decoupled from the unit and attached again, so that they can also be used individually.

Also the German Offenlegungsschrift DE 100 54 587 A1 presents a device that serves to hold liquids and has at least two interiors that are separate from one another and can be closed against one another. The interior spaces extend next to one another in the direction of a longitudinal interior axis at least along a substantial part of their extent. As a result of the arrangement of the interiors next to one another there, the facing boundary surfaces of the interiors run directly next to one another and lead to mutual support of the partial containers.

The German Offenlegungsschrift DE 42 19 598 A1 introduces a two-chamber bottle with a plastic cap. This consists of two individual chambers, each of which has a flat wall, which lie against one another and can be positively connected to one another with connecting means. The two chambers are definitively attached to one another by means of a special common plastic closure, by means of which the two chambers can be closed. A special associated closure is also described in more detail in this laid-open specification. This has a film hinge, which can be designed as a snap hinge and in the European patent EP 0 147 423 B1 is described in more detail. In addition, the in DE 42 19 598 A1 The presented plastic closure must be secured with a guarantee tape. This is a tape that is molded onto a lower part via several webs that serve as predetermined breaking points. The guarantee tape serves as a guarantee of integrity and is particularly important when a bottle is used for food purposes. An alternative embodiment of a closure is in DE 92 07 990 U1 described.

Another way to build a two-chamber bottle is in DE 196 44 007 A1 described. A drinking or baby bottle is divided into two chambers with the help of a partition so that two different liquids can be poured into the chambers. The partition is a wall that is assigned to both chambers. The two chambers therefore only partially have their own wall.

In the aforementioned documents, the chambers touch one another along an axis or surface which runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container. In WO 2011/116442 A1 a two-chamber container is disclosed in which the contact between the two chambers or partial containers runs along a plane inclined to the longitudinal axis of the container.

Another form of contact surface is in WO 2012/117121 A1 described. The device also represents a two-chamber container, but the chambers touch along a wave-shaped contact surface.

In addition to wave shapes, the contact surface can also run along a spiral or helical line. A multi-part bottle with such a contact surface is for example in US 6,325,229 B1 has been disclosed.

In addition to aesthetic features, the shape of the contact surface can also fulfill technical tasks. The interlocking of the partial containers, for example in the US 2008/202966 A1 or the WO 2011/157851 A1 are described, ensures, for example, the mechanical stability of the connection. In this way, several partial containers can be joined together and transported in a stable arrangement.

These multi-chamber containers known from the prior art all have several chambers which are directly adjacent to one another over a large area and also connected to one another. This requires a complex manufacturing process, with the individual chambers sometimes still having to be joined together later. In addition, the individual chambers are in close thermal contact with one another in the known containers.

The situation is similar with the multi-chamber containers in the CN 103 494 545 A , the DE 88 07 193 U1 or the US 6,341,716 A1 are described. The partial containers described in these documents do not lie directly against one another or do not touch one another directly, but are separated from one another by a septum or several interlocking connecting elements. However, the connections described continue to take place over a large area, so that the partial containers continue to be in close thermal contact with one another.

A remedy, for example, is provided by the ribs or webs that are mentioned in the laid-open documents EP 0 979 782 A1 , EP 0 623 526 A1 and DE 10 2009 026125 A1 are provided for connecting several partial containers. The same applies to the brackets in the US 2004/000550 A1 are described. The partial containers are separated from one another by large air gaps and thus largely thermally decoupled. However, the structures described are mechanically not particularly stable or resilient and / or neither space-saving nor compact.

task

• - Lebensmittel, wie insbesondere Getränke,
• - Kosmetika, wie insbesondere Shampoos und Haarfestiger,
• - Pharmazeutika,
• - chemische Substanzen

und/oder

• - sonstige Stoffe, die flüssig, pulverförmig oder dergleichen sind,

geeignet ist, stabil und platzsparend ist und einfach hergestellt werden kann. Außerdem sollen die einzelnen Teilbehälter des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters weitestgehend voneinander thermisch isoliert sein.It is therefore the object of the present invention to present a container with a plurality of partial containers - also referred to as chambers - which is for

• - Food, especially beverages,
• - Cosmetics, especially shampoos and hair fixatives,
• - pharmaceuticals,
• - chemical substances

and or

• - other substances that are liquid, powdery or the like,

is suitable, stable and space-saving and can be easily manufactured. In addition, the individual partial containers of the container according to the invention should be thermally insulated from one another as far as possible.

solution

This object is achieved by the subjects of the independent claims. Advantageous developments of the subjects of the independent claims are characterized in the subclaims. The wording of all claims is hereby incorporated by reference into the content of this description.

The use of the singular is not intended to exclude the plural, which also applies in the opposite sense, unless otherwise stated.

The container according to the invention can be made of various materials, such as plastic and / or metal. This also means that connections made of different materials are possible, such as one made of plastic and a steel material. The choice depends on the desired application and, in particular, on the desired mechanical stress. If it is made of plastic, the invention also has the advantage that it can be manufactured in one piece, for example by injection molding, extrusion and / or injection blow molding. The space that is available between the individual partial containers can be used for the arrangement of the injection molding tool. Depending on the material used, other processes such as casting processes and / or the use of a 3-D printer can also be used for production.

The container according to the invention is used to receive and store a plurality of different fluid and / or granular media. For this purpose it has a neck and a body with at least two sub-containers, each with its own walls. A first sub-container can hold a first medium and a second sub-container can hold a second medium. The container is designed in such a way that the first medium in the first partial container can be stored separately from the second medium in the second partial container. The partial containers are connected to one another by at least one connecting means, the at least one connecting means being fixed to the walls of the partial containers and separating the walls of the individual partial containers from one another in such a way that the The distance between the outer surfaces of the walls does not fall below a value of 0.2 mm. The at least one connecting means is a central element that runs from the bottom of the fuselage to its neck and has the shape of a cylindrical tube that has a cavity inside and the outer wall of which is connected to the individual partial containers.

The connection between the at least one connecting means and at least one of the partial containers can be implemented, for example, by a groove on one of the two parts and a bulge on the other of the two parts, the bulge being designed such that it can be inserted into the groove and with this results in a positive connection.

The at least one connecting means can also have, at least in sections, a cross section that is circular, ring-shaped, star-shaped, polygonal, spiral-shaped or propeller-shaped.

The at least one connecting means can have a first cross section with a first shape in a first section of the fuselage and a cross section with a second shape in a second section of the fuselage.

Furthermore, the at least one connecting means can have at least one arm which protrudes into the space between two partial containers.

The container according to the invention has a neck and a body which has at least two partial containers. The fuselage has a lower area, which is also referred to as the bottom, and an upper area in which the openings of the partial containers are located. This upper area or neck can also have the shape of a bottle neck. The area in between is also known as the middle area. The fuselage has an axis which runs centrally within the fuselage from its upper area to its lower area, and is referred to here as the longitudinal axis.

• - der Längsachse des Rumpfes,
• - mindestens einer weiteren Achse, die im Wesentlichen parallel zu dieser Längsachse verläuft, oder
• - einer Spirale, die um die Längsachse oder um eine der weiteren Achsen verläuft.

Das Zentralelement hat dabei die Form eines zylindrischen Rohres, das vom Boden des Rumpfes bis zu dessen Hals verläuft, im Inneren einen Hohlraum aufweist und dessen Außenwandung mit den einzelnen Teilbehältern verbunden ist.The partial containers each have their own wall and preferably each have their own opening and are shaped and arranged in such a way that they are connected to one another along a predetermined course with the aid of a central element that extends at least in sections along the longitudinal axis (L) or along at least one of the further axes are connected. This predetermined course corresponds

• - the longitudinal axis of the trunk,
• - At least one further axis which runs essentially parallel to this longitudinal axis, or
• - A spiral that runs around the longitudinal axis or around one of the other axes.

The central element has the shape of a cylindrical tube which runs from the bottom of the body to its neck, has a cavity inside and the outer wall of which is connected to the individual partial containers.

This connection can be present over the entire length of the fuselage or the length of adjacent partial containers, which can also be designed in a spiral shape, or it can only be punctiform, that is to say at individual points along the specified course. Outside these connections, the walls of the individual sub-containers are spaced a predetermined distance from one another, so that they are largely separated from one another by air gaps.

On the one hand, the mentioned advantages of the air gap must be taken into account, such as thermal insulation and the possibility of introducing manufacturing equipment there. On the other hand, a direct connection between neighboring partial containers results in greater stability. Under these aspects and taking into account the material used, it has been proven that at least one of the air gaps over the entire height of the fuselage or along adjacent partial containers has an overall length whose value is at least 50% - and preferably at least 80% or 90% - of Corresponds to trunk height. Total length here means the sum of the partial lengths of the air gap over the corresponding sections along the fuselage. All air gaps can have the same overall length. But it is also possible that at least one of them has a different total length than the other air gaps.

At least one of the partial containers can have a spiral shape, at least in sections.

The partial containers can be the same size. However, it is also possible that at least one of them has a different size - and thus a different capacity - than the other partial containers. The air gaps can also be of different sizes, for example in order to enable different thermal insulation between adjacent partial containers.

In a container according to the invention with more than two sub-containers, the air gap between a first pair of adjacent Sub-containers may be different from the air gap between a second pair of adjacent sub-containers.

At least one of the sub-containers can have more than one chamber, which can also be referred to as a sub-sub-container. Each of these sub-subcontainers preferably has its own opening. There is preferably no air gap between sub-sub-containers of the same sub-container. Substances that are located in such sub-sub-containers are thus on the one hand separated from one another and can also be removed separately; However, they are less thermally insulated from one another than substances that are in different partial containers. The use of such sub-containers enables a compact design.

The connection between the partial containers can be made in various ways. In a simple embodiment, it is possible to add more material at individual points in the area of the predetermined course by the injection molding process (or another manufacturing process) in the form of a material accumulation and thus to glue or weld the partial containers almost directly to one another.

However, it is also possible that at least some of the partial containers are shaped in such a way that a corresponding central element is subsequently attached to it by means of a form-fitting connection. A connection with a groove into which a corresponding bulge is introduced has proven particularly useful for this. This has the particular advantage that partial containers can be connected to one another at a later date or also used individually. This is why this solution is also known as a modular or hybrid concept.

It is also possible to manufacture the desired central element, which can consist of plastic and / or metal, for example, separately and then to incorporate it into the manufacturing process for the partial containers. As soon as the material of the subcontainers, such as plastic and / or metal, solidifies, the subcontainers connect to the introduced central element. The introduced central element and the associated partial containers are preferably made of the same material or material. For a stable connection between the central element and the associated sub-containers, other methods such as welding, gluing and / or other suitable methods can also be used in addition or instead.

The cross-section of preferred central elements can be very different. This is discussed in more detail below and in connection with the description of preferred exemplary embodiments.

The central element can, for example, at least in sections have a cross section that is circular, ring-shaped, star-shaped, polygonal, spiral-shaped or propeller-shaped.

The central element can furthermore have a first cross section with a first shape in a first section of the fuselage and a cross section with a second shape in a second section of the fuselage.

The central element can also have at least one arm which protrudes into one of the air gaps between two adjacent partial containers.

• • eines Gewindes mit zugehörigem Gegengewinde
• • eines Klemmmechanismus

und/oder dergleichen.Usually several or all of the partial containers have their own opening. These openings can in principle be closed individually, for example by means of glued-on foils or suitable sealing plugs. Such a closure will usually also be present before a filled container is used for the first time. However, in order to be able to open and close the container according to the invention in a simple manner after the first use, an associated closure is provided which can be mounted on the upper area of the body, for example by means of

• • a thread with an associated mating thread
• • a clamping mechanism

and / or the like.

This closure preferably has a plurality of flaps, which are assigned to openings of the individual subcontainers. That is, by opening such a flap, the opening of the associated sub-container is released, so that a substance (such as liquid) can be removed from it or filled there. The flaps are articulated for easy handling. This can be achieved in various ways, such as by means of a film hinge, a folding hinge, or a suitable rotatable bearing.

A rotatable bearing is usually designed in such a way that a first bearing part is attached to the flap and a second bearing part is attached to the closure and / or to the body of the container. The first bearing part consists for example of two arms, on each of which a pin is arranged. The second bearing part is the matching counterpart that enables the first bearing part to be rotatably supported, such as, for example, suitable openings for the named pins. For a space-saving implementation of such a flap bearing, the invention suggested that one of these bearing parts is located inside the closure and / or the container. For this purpose, the first bearing part must also be adapted accordingly, for example by appropriately shaping the arms that hold the pins. This design enables an almost flat surface on the top of the container or closure.

In a further embodiment it is also provided that unauthorized opening of the flaps is prevented or at least indicated. For this purpose, predetermined breaking points are provided between the flaps and the rest of the closure, which break when the flaps are opened for the first time. Such predetermined breaking points can be made possible, for example, by means of a guarantee tape, as shown in FIG DE 42 19 598 A1 known. It is also possible to use suitable locking elements with predetermined breaking points, which snap into place when the flaps are closed and can then only be opened again via the predetermined breaking points.

• 1 eine Seitenansicht eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels
• 2 eine Querschnittdarstellung entlang der Linie A-A (1)
• 3 eine Querschnittdarstellung entlang der Linie B-B (1)
• 4 eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform eines Zentralelements
• 5 - 6 weitere Formen von Zentralelementen, die zum besseren Verständnis der Erfindung dienen
• 7 eine weitere Querschnittdarstellung für das Zentralelement entlang der Linie A-A (1)
• 8 eine Querschnittdarstellung für zwei Teilbehälter
• 9 eine Querschnittdarstellung eines Behälters mit separatem Zentralelement, der zum besseren Verständnis der Erfindung dient
• 10 separates Zentralelement (aus 9)
• 11 Teilbehälter ohne Zentralelement (aus 9)
• 12 eine Draufsicht auf den Verschluss
• 13 eine Querschnittdarstellung für einen Doppelpack
• 14 einen Behälter mit Deckel, der sich in einer Vertiefung befindet
• 15 einen Behälter mit drei Teilbehältern und parallel verlaufenden Luftspalten
• 16 einen Verschluss für den Behälter gemäß 15.

Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained below on the basis of preferred exemplary embodiments with associated figures. Show:

• 1 a side view of a preferred embodiment
• 2 a cross-sectional view along the line AA ( 1 )
• 3 a cross-sectional view along the line BB ( 1 )
• 4th a preferred embodiment of a central element
• 5 - 6th further forms of central elements, which are used for a better understanding of the invention
• 7th another cross-sectional view for the central element along the line AA ( 1 )
• 8th a cross-sectional view for two partial containers
• 9 a cross-sectional view of a container with a separate central element, which is used for a better understanding of the invention
• 10 separate central element (from 9 )
• 11 Partial container without central element (from 9 )
• 12 a top view of the closure
• 13 a cross-sectional view for a double pack
• 14th a container with a lid, which is located in a recess
• 15th a container with three sub-containers and parallel air gaps
• 16 a closure for the container according to 15th .

• - einen Rumpf 10 mit einer Höhe H, der hier drei Teilbehälter 12 aufweist (s.a. 2), wovon in 1 nur zwei erkennbar sind, sowie
• - einen Verschluss 20 der im montierten Zustand im oberen Bereich des Rumpfes 10 auf dessen Hals 11 angeordnet ist und die drei Teilbehälter 12 verschließt.

1 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of the container according to the invention. This includes

• - a hull 10 with a height H , the three part containers here 12 has (see also 2 ), of which in 1 only two are recognizable as well
• - a closure 20th the one in the assembled state in the upper part of the fuselage 10 on its neck 11 is arranged and the three sub-containers 12 locks.

In the 1 partial container shown 12 are with a central element 16 connected, which extends essentially along the longitudinal axis L of the fuselage 10 extends and will be discussed in more detail below.

2 shows a cross-sectional view along the line AA ( 1 ), which are in the central area of the trunk 10 is located - i.e. between the area of the neck 11 and the container bottom. From this it can be seen in particular that in the preferred exemplary embodiment the fuselage 10 has a circular base and the partial container 12 with the central element 16 are connected and extend from this to the outside. The cross-sections of the partial containers represent 12 each represent a sector of a circle with a sector angle a, these being the same size here for all partial containers. Between neighboring partial containers 12 there is an air gap in each case 18th . The air gaps shown here 18th are the same size and their cross-section also represents a sector of a circle, each with a sector angle β exhibit. Due to the circular geometry and the same angle in each case, it follows: a + β = 120 degrees.

In this embodiment, each of the angles α = 100 degrees and each of the angles β = 20 degrees. It should be noted, however, that the present invention is in no way restricted to these angle values. That also means that the individual partial containers 12 can be of unequal size and thus the angles α with the individual partial containers 12 can be of different sizes.

• β = 5 - 50 Grad, wobei der Bereich zwischen 15 und 25 Grad besonders bevorzugt ist.

3 shows a cross-sectional view for the neck 11 along the line BB ( 1 ). It can be seen that each of the partial containers 12 also in the throat 11 has a cross section which has the shape of a sector of a circle and the sector angle α having. Because the diameter of the neck 11 is less than in the lower part of the trunk 10 , the respective sections of the sub-containers are designated here by 12a. The air gaps are also with this one Embodiment inside the neck 11 present and are here designated by 18a due to their smaller size. In the preferred embodiment according to. 1 and 2 run the air gaps 18th , 18a with the same sector angle β continuous from the bottom of the trunk 10 up to the top of the neck 11 so that the partial container 12 , 12a only via the central element 16 are connected to each other. This allows a high level of thermal insulation between the individual partial containers 12 are made possible. This has the particular advantage that in the individual sub-containers 12 Liquids of different temperatures can be filled and the corresponding temperature differences can be maintained over a longer period of time. It is also possible to use the air gaps 18th , 18a To be used during the manufacturing process for tool placement, such as injection molding tools. For the reasons mentioned, it has proven its worth for the angle β provide the following range of values:

• β = 5-50 degrees, the range between 15 and 25 degrees being particularly preferred.

It should be noted that with partial containers of the same size 12 due to the circular geometry: α + β = 120 degrees; as mentioned above.

It goes without saying that the individual partial containers 12 do not have to be the same size. For example, it is possible that one of them is larger or smaller than the other two. It is also possible that all three are of different sizes. This also applies to the associated angles α . In addition, the air gaps 18th , 18a and thus the angles β be of different sizes. It is of course also possible that more or less than three of the partial containers 12 are provided. In such cases, of course, there are other relationships for the angles mentioned, which are generally known to the person skilled in the art and which need not be discussed in more detail here.

4th shows the central element in cross-section 16 . Since this is continuous in the preferred embodiment from the bottom of the fuselage 10 up to his neck 11 runs, this representation corresponds to an enlargement of the associated representations from the 2 and 3 . It can be seen in particular that the central element here 16 has the shape of a cylindrical tube which has a cavity inside and its outer wall with the individual sub-containers 12 connected is.

In 5 and 6th are further forms of a central element for a better understanding of the invention 16 shown in cross-section. In 5 has the cross-section of the central element shown 16 has a star-like shape in which to each of the sub-containers 12 one arm leads. However, it is also possible that at least one of the partial containers 12 with more than one arm of the central element 16 connected is. It allows execution according to 5 very good thermal insulation between the individual partial containers 12 . The execution according to 6th however, enables a better connection between the central element 16 and the individual containers 12 and thus better mechanical stability.

In 7th shows an alternative cross-sectional view along the line AA ( 1 ). What is essential here is the further alternative for the central element, which is designated here as 16 '. It can be seen that the central element 16 ' here more arms 17th having that in the air gaps 18th protrude into it and thus a mechanically more stable connection between the central element 16 ' and the individual partial containers 12 enables.

8th shows a cross-sectional view of another alternative for the design of the fuselage 10 , whereby this representation relates in particular to its central area. The main difference compared to the previously described exemplary embodiments is that only two of the partial containers are present here (here with 112 referred to), which are designed in such a way that they by means of a central element 116 are connected to each other and the associated air gaps 118 each have a cross section with two parallel long sides. This means that the cross section of the air gap does not represent a sector of a circle.
Such a two-chamber design is on the one hand easier to manufacture than a container with three or more chambers. In addition, such a design is particularly suitable for beverage cans, which are usually made of metal such as sheet metal, aluminum or the like, with deep drawing or punching often being used without a welding process. For the sake of completeness it should be mentioned that a container with two partial containers 12 or. 112 can also be designed such that one or both of the air gaps 18th or. 118 has the cross section of a sector of a circle. This enables a striking aesthetic design.

In the previously described embodiments of the container or the body according to the invention 10 is a central element in each case 16 or. 116 provided that is firmly connected to the associated partial containers as part of the manufacturing process. However, the container according to the invention is in no way limited thereto. Because there are still other designs possible, with several of the partial containers 12 , 112 a common body only through subsequent assembly 10 can realize. This is discussed in more detail below.

With the help of 9 - 11 a modular construction of a container is described, which is used for a better understanding of a modularly constructed container according to the invention. These figures show the central area of a fuselage in cross-sectional representation 10 with two partial containers 212 and a central element 216 . The main difference compared to the previously described exemplary embodiments is that, after the manufacturing process has been completed, the individual partial containers 212 , these neither with each other nor via the central element 216 are firmly connected to each other. Instead, it is possible to use the partial containers 212 after their production and, if necessary, also after their filling by means of the central element 216 to connect with each other. Also a later separation of the partial containers 212 can thereby be made possible, provided the connection between the partial containers 212 and the central element 216 is designed accordingly.

• • Einschieben von unten, also vom Boden des Rumpfes 10,
• • Einschieben von oben, also vom Hals 11 des Rumpfes 10

und/oder durch

• • seitliches Einrasten der Auswölbungen 219 in die Nuten 214, was aufgrund der Elastizität des verwendeten Materials durch geeignete Gestaltung der beiden Elemente 214, 219 ermöglicht werden kann.

This is the central element 216 designed such that a middle part 217 is present, which has a bulge at each of its ends 219 having. In addition, each of the sub-containers 212 a groove 214 on, which is designed and arranged such that one of the bulges 219 can be introduced there, so the two sub-containers 212 by means of the central element 216 to be able to connect positively to each other. Such an introduction of the bulges 219 can for example be done by

• • Insertion from below, ie from the bottom of the fuselage 10 ,
• • Insertion from above, ie from the neck 11 of the trunk 10

and / or by

• • Lateral locking of the bulges 219 in the grooves 214 what due to the elasticity of the material used by suitable design of the two elements 214 , 219 can be made possible.

• • mit erhöhtem Kraftaufwand einfach gelöst werden, wie bei einer Feder, die in eine Mulde eingreift, oder
• • dauerhaft fest sein, wie bei einem Verschluss, der nach dem Prinzip des Schnapphaken arbeitet.

At least one of the bulges preferably has 219 a latching element (not shown in the figures), which together with an associated counterpart, which is located at a suitable point in the associated groove 214 is a fixation against displacement between the central element 216 and the corresponding container 212 enables. Depending on the design of the locking elements, this fixation can

• • Can be easily loosened with increased effort, like a spring that engages in a recess, or
• • be permanently firm, like a lock that works on the principle of the snap hook.

The partial containers 212 can also be used individually, i.e. without a connection to one of the other sub-containers 212 . Means are to be provided for the opening of the corresponding partial container 212 even without using the lock 20th locks. Such means are, for example, a film that is welded or glued on after filling. A sealing plug which is inserted into the correspondingly designed opening of the sub-container is also conceivable 212 can be used, for example by means of a screw connection with an internal thread and / or an external thread at the openings of the partial containers 212 , a crimp connection and / or the like. It is also possible that at least some of the partial containers 212 have more than one opening.

It should be noted that the 9 - 11 The representation shown is only symbolic and for the sake of clarity on a fuselage 10 with two partial containers 212 has been described. It goes without saying that with a suitable design of the central element and the partial containers, the principle described can also be implemented with three or more partial containers. Corresponding solutions are obvious to the person skilled in the art on the basis of the explanations made and are not described further here. It is also possible that the central element 216 in the area of the neck 11 , for example along the line BB (s. 1 ) has a different cross-section than in the central area of the container. It is conceivable that the central element 216 has a cross section in the area of the neck 11, as in the previous exemplary embodiments - in particular in FIG 4th , 5 , 6th , 7th , 9 - shown. This design makes it possible that the container with the detachable sub-containers 212 (according to 9 - 11 ) in the neck area 11 - such as along the line BB ( 1 ) - has the same cross section as the previously described embodiments. This has the advantage that, regardless of whether the partial containers are detachable or not, the same lids 20th can be used.

Another option, several of the partial containers 12 , 112 To connect with each other consists in connecting them directly to each other, that is, without forming a special central element. Such a connection is preferably made in the course of the production process, such as in an injection molding process, through material accumulation manufactured. Point connections are preferred, the number of which is along the vertical axis of the fuselage 10 depends on its height. Two to four such compounds are preferred.

• - Noppen 30, die bei Aufstecken des Verschlusses 20 in den Luftspalten 18 verklemmen (s. 12),
• - ein Gewinde mit zugehörigem Gegengewinde am Hals 11 (in den Fig. nicht dargestellt),
• - und/oder dergleichen.

The in 1 Shown closure 20th consists essentially of a lid 22nd , from the outside of which a wall 24 rises down like a collar. The closure 20th has in its interior means by which it is attached to the trunk 10 especially on its neck 11 , can be attached. Such means are for example

• - pimples 30th that when the lock is put on 20th in the air gaps 18th jam (s. 12 ),
• - a thread with a mating thread on the neck 11 (not shown in the figures),
• - and / or the like.

• - Einem Zentralteil 26, das in das Innere des Verschlusses 20 ragt und dort im montierten Zustand in die Öffnung des Zentralelements 16 eingeführt ist, um den Verschluss 20 auf dem Hals 11 zu zentrieren.
• - Drei Stege 28, die in das Innere des Verschlusses 20 und dort im montierten Zustand über die Luftspalte 18 ragen.
• - Drei Noppen 30, die ebenfalls in das Innere des Verschlusses 20 und dort im montierten Zustand in die Luftspalte 18 ragen, um den Verschluss 20 zu fixieren.
• - Drei Klappen 32, die derart gestaltet und angeordnet sind, dass sie im montierten Zustand des Verschlusses 20 jeweils oberhalb eines der Teilbehälter 12 angeordnet sind. Die Klappen 32 sind mit ihrer Innenseite 34, also der in Richtung Zentralteil 26 zeigenden Seite, gelenkig mit dem Deckel 22 verbunden, so dass sie entsprechend nach oben geschwenkt werden können. Ein geeignetes und bevorzugtes Gelenk dafür ist beispielsweise ein Filmscharnier bzw. ein Schnappscharnier, wie in DE 42 19 598 A1 beschrieben. Weiterhin ist es auch möglich, Klappenlager zu verwenden, bei dem Stifte in zugehörigen Öffnungen drehbar gelagert sind. Dabei ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn diese Lager sich innerhalb des Verschlusses 20 befinden. Dadurch wird ermöglicht, dass der Deckel 22 eine nahezu plane Oberfläche ohne störende mechanische Teile aufweist.
• - Drei Garantiebänder 36, die an den Außenseiten der Klappen 32 angeordnet sind und beispielsweise in DE 42 19 598 A1 näher beschrieben sind.

12 represents the top of the clasp 20th and thus the lid 22nd for a container according to 1 - 3 as a symbolic top view. The lid 22nd consists essentially of a circular disc with the following elements:

• - A central part 26th that goes into the inside of the breech 20th protrudes and there in the assembled state in the opening of the central element 16 is inserted to the clasp 20th on the neck 11 to center.
• - Three bars 28 going into the inside of the breech 20th and there in the assembled state over the air gap 18th protrude.
• - Three knobs 30th which also go into the interior of the breech 20th and there in the assembled state in the air gap 18th stick out to the clasp 20th to fix.
• - Three flaps 32 which are designed and arranged so that they are in the assembled state of the closure 20th each above one of the partial containers 12 are arranged. The flaps 32 are with their inside 34 , so the one in the direction of the central part 26th pointing side, articulated with the lid 22nd connected so that they can be pivoted upwards accordingly. A suitable and preferred joint for this is, for example, a film hinge or a snap hinge, as in FIG DE 42 19 598 A1 described. Furthermore, it is also possible to use flap bearings in which pins are rotatably mounted in associated openings. It is particularly advantageous if these bearings are inside the lock 20th are located. This enables the lid 22nd has an almost flat surface without disruptive mechanical parts.
• - Three guarantee straps 36 that are on the outside of the flaps 32 are arranged and for example in DE 42 19 598 A1 are described in more detail.

• - Die Anzahl der Teilbehälter (12; 112; 212) kann auch erhöht werden, wenn mehrere Rümpfe 10 miteinander verbunden werden. Ein entsprechendes Beispiel dafür ist in 13 in Form eines „Doppelpacks“ gezeigt. Die beiden dort dargestellten Rümpfe 10, 10' weisen je zwei Teilbehälter 112 auf und sind über ein Verbindungselement 300 miteinander verbunden.
• - Der Querschnitt des Zentralelements 16, 116 kann eine Vielzahl von Formen aufweisen. Neben den bereits beschriebenen Formen sind auch vieleckige Formen möglich, also Formen, die dreieckig, viereckig usw. sind. Dadurch kann die Steifigkeit des Behälters erhöht werden.
• - Das Zentralelement 16, 116 ist nicht durchgängig entlang der Längsachse des Rumpfes 10 angeordnet, sondern nur abschnittsweise. Das heißt auch, dass mehrere solcher Abschnitte des Zentralelements 16, 116 vorhanden sein können. Dabei ist es auch möglich, dass ein erster Abschnitt eine erste Form aufweist (wie beispielsweise in den 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 gezeigt) und mindestens ein weiterer Abschnitt eine andere Form hat.
• - Jeder der Teilbehälter 12 kann einen eigenen Verschluss für seine Öffnung aufweisen.
• - Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter kann als Getränkedose mit mehreren Teilbehältern gestaltet sein.
• - Die Größe des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters kann sehr unterschiedlich sein und auch große Behälter für industrielle Zwecke umfassen. Da diese sperrig und im befüllten Zustand auch schwer sein können, ist bei einer Weiterbildung vorgesehen, den Boden des Behälters mit Transportschlitzen zu versehen, so dass Zinken eines Gabelstaplers oder dergleichen dort für den Transport eingeführt werden können.
• - Der Verschluss 20 erlaubt ebenfalls vielfältige Variationen und Abwandlungen. Dabei ist es beispielsweise möglich, dass zusätzlich oder statt der Garantiebänder 36 an den Außenseiten der Klappen 32 Rastelemente vorgesehen sind mit zugehörigem Gegenstück an dem Deckel 20 und/oder an der Wandung 24. Wichtig dabei ist, dass
  • - die Verbindung zwischen Rastelement und Gegenstück nahezu unlösbar ist und dass
  • - das Rastelement und/oder das Gegenstück eine Sollbruchstelle aufweist, die beschädigt wird, wenn ein Nutzer die zugehörige Klappe 32 öffnet.

Bevorzugte Rastelemente arbeiten nach dem Prinzip der Schnappverbindung, wie beispielsweise ein Schnapphaken, der unlösbar mit einem passenden Gegenstück verbunden ist.

• - Der Hals 211 kann derart gestaltet sein, dass er oberhalb der Teilbehälter 12 eine Vertiefung bildet (s. 14). In diese ist ein Verschluss eingesetzt (hier mit 220 bezeichnet), der mittels geeigneter Mittel dort gehalten wird, wie durch ein Gewinde, eine Rastverbindung mit Nuten oder dergleichen.
• - 15 zeigt symbolisch in Querschnittdarstellung im Mittelbereich, also etwa auf der Höhe der Linie A-A (1), eine Weiterbildung, bei der drei Teilbehälter 312', 312", 312" (auch gemeinsam kurz mit 312 bezeichnet) verwendet werden, die derart angeordnet und gestaltet sind, dass die zugehörigen Luftspalte 318', 318" (auch gemeinsam kurz mit 318 bezeichnet) im Wesentlichen parallel verlaufen. Die benachbarten Teilbehälter 312' und 312'' sind verbunden durch eine Verbindung 316' und die benachbarten Teilbehälter 312'' und 312''' sind verbunden durch eine Verbindung 316". Die Verbindungen 316', 316" (auch gemeinsam kurz mit 316 bezeichnet) erstrecken sich jeweils entlang einer Achse, die im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Längsachse L verläuft. Beide Verbindungen 316 können auf vielfältige Weise gestaltet sein, wie bereits im Zusammenhang mit den vorigen Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben; also insbesondere realisiert sein durch ein Zentralelement, das vom Boden des Rumpfes bis zu dessen Hals verläuft und die Form eines zylindrischen Rohres hat, das im Inneren einen Hohlraum aufweist und dessen Außenwandung mit den einzelnen Teilbehältern verbunden ist. Dabei können die Verbindungen 316 gleichartig oder auch verschieden voneinander sein. Eine der beiden Verbindungen kann z.B. durch eine Materialanhäufung und/oder dergleichen realisiert werden. 16 zeigt eine symbolische Draufsicht auf einen Verschluss 320, der für den Behälter gemäß 15 geeignet ist. Der Verschluss 320 weist drei Klappen 332', 332", 332''' auf, die jeweils um zugehörige Gelenke 340', 340'' bzw. 340''' geschwenkt werden können und so die Öffnung des zugehörigen Teilbehälters 312 freigeben.
• - Zumindest einzelne der Teilbehälter 12, 212, 312 können derart gestaltet sein, dass sie mehr als eine Kammer aufweisen, die auch als Unter-Teilbehälter bezeichnet werden können. Jeder dieser Unter-Teilbehälter weist eine eigene Öffnung auf, die bei entsprechender Gestaltung des zugehörigen Verschlusses separat zugänglich gemacht werden können. Grundsätzlich kann für eine solche Ausführung jedes geeignete Zentralelement verwendet werden. Sofern es eine sternenförmige Querschnittsform hat (ähnlich wie in 5 gezeigt), wird eine Realisierung bevorzugt, bei der mindestens ein Arm zu jedem der Unter-Teilbehälter führt.
• - Zumindest einzelne der Teilbehälter 12, 112, 212, 312 können zumindest abschnittsweise, eine Spiralform aufweisen, also schnecken- bzw. spiralförmig verlaufen. Das heißt, dass diese sich um die Längsachse L und/oder um eine weitere Achse, die im Wesentlichen parallel zu der Längsachse L verläuft, winden. Dabei kann eine solche Spiralform über die gesamte Höhe H des Rumpfes 10, also von den Öffnungen bis zum Boden, unterhalb des Halses 11 und/oder an anderen Abschnitten des Rumpfes 10 vorgesehen sein.

The exemplary embodiments described are only exemplary. There are many variations and modifications of the designs described, such as:

• - The number of partial containers ( 12 ; 112 ; 212 ) can also be increased if multiple hulls 10 be connected to each other. A corresponding example of this is in 13 shown in the form of a "double pack". The two hulls shown there 10 , 10 ' each have two partial containers 112 on and are via a fastener 300 connected with each other.
• - The cross section of the central element 16 , 116 can take a variety of forms. In addition to the shapes already described, polygonal shapes are also possible, i.e. shapes that are triangular, square, etc. This can increase the rigidity of the container.
• - The central element 16 , 116 is not continuous along the longitudinal axis of the trunk 10 arranged, but only in sections. This also means that several such sections of the central element 16 , 116 may be present. It is also possible here for a first section to have a first shape (as, for example, in FIGS 4th , 5 , 6th , 7th , 9 shown) and at least one other section has a different shape.
• - Each of the sub-containers 12 can have its own closure for its opening.
• - The container according to the invention can be designed as a beverage can with several partial containers.
• The size of the container according to the invention can vary widely and also include large containers for industrial purposes. Since these can be bulky and heavy when filled, provision is made in a further development to provide the bottom of the container with transport slots so that the prongs of a forklift or the like can be introduced there for transport.
• - The closure 20th also allows diverse variations and modifications. It is possible, for example, that in addition to or instead of the guarantee bands 36 on the outside of the flaps 32 Latching elements are provided with an associated counterpart on the cover 20th and / or on the wall 24 . It is important that
  • - the connection between the locking element and the counterpart is almost indissoluble and that
  • - The latching element and / or the counterpart has a predetermined breaking point that is damaged when a user uses the associated flap 32 opens.

Preferred latching elements work on the principle of the snap connection, such as a snap hook that is permanently connected to a matching counterpart.

• - The neck 211 can be designed so that it is above the partial container 12 forms a depression (s. 14th ). A closure is inserted into this (here denoted by 220), which is held there by suitable means, such as a thread, a locking connection with grooves or the like.
• - 15th shows symbolically in cross-section in the central area, i.e. approximately at the level of the line AA ( 1 ), a further training in which three partial containers 312 ' , 312 " , 312 " (also jointly referred to as 312 for short) are used, which are arranged and designed in such a way that the associated air gaps 318 ' , 318 " (also referred to together briefly as 318) run essentially parallel. The neighboring partial containers 312 ' and 312 '' are connected by a link 316 ' and the adjacent sub-containers 312 '' and 312 ''' are connected by a link 316 " . The connections 316 ' , 316 " (also referred to together for short with 316) each extend along an axis that is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis L. runs. Both connections 316 can be designed in many ways, as already described in connection with the previous exemplary embodiments; thus in particular be realized by a central element that runs from the bottom of the body to its neck and has the shape of a cylindrical tube that has a cavity inside and the outer wall of which is connected to the individual partial containers. The connections 316 the same or different from one another. One of the two connections can be implemented, for example, by an accumulation of material and / or the like. 16 shows a symbolic top view of a closure 320 that for the container according to 15th suitable is. The closure 320 has three flaps 332 ' , 332 " , 332 ''' on, each around associated joints 340 ' , 340 '' or. 340 ''' can be pivoted and so the opening of the associated sub-container 312 release.
• - At least some of the partial containers 12 , 212 , 312 can be designed in such a way that they have more than one chamber, which can also be referred to as sub-container. Each of these sub-subcontainers has its own opening, which can be made separately accessible if the associated closure is designed accordingly. In principle, any suitable central element can be used for such an embodiment. If it has a star-shaped cross-sectional shape (similar to in 5 shown), an implementation is preferred in which at least one arm leads to each of the sub-containers.
• - At least some of the partial containers 12 , 112 , 212 , 312 can have a spiral shape, at least in sections, that is, run in a helical or spiral shape. That means that this revolves around the longitudinal axis L. and / or about a further axis that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L. runs, winds. Such a spiral shape can be used over the entire height H of the trunk 10 from the openings to the floor, below the neck 11 and / or on other sections of the fuselage 10 be provided.

• • entlang der Längsachse L bzw. einer dazu im Wesentlichen parallel verlaufenden Achse.

Dabei wird eine Vielzahl von abschnittsweisen Verbindungen zwischen den Teilbehältern bevorzugt.
und/oder

• • spiralförmig entlang der Spirale, die die Teilbehälter bilden.

The course of the associated partial container connections can be designed in various ways, such as in particular:

• • along the longitudinal axis L. or an axis running essentially parallel to it.

A large number of section-wise connections between the partial containers is preferred.
and or

• • in a spiral along the spirals that form the sub-containers.

The type of partial container connections can be varied, that is to say in particular by means of a suitable central element, by means of suitable material accumulations and / or the like.

Even in the case of the spiral-shaped implementation, it is possible that an air gap is present over the entire length of the adjacent partial containers or only as far as possible. Such a design of the partial containers enables the substances - such as liquids, etc. - to be swirled when pouring out. This results in good mixing, both within the respective sub-container and in the area of the openings.

It is also possible for only one of the partial containers to have a spiral shape, at least in sections. It can be wound around further partial containers. There is a suitable connection between this spiral-shaped partial container and at least one of the further partial containers that it surrounds. Suitable for such designs Use manufacturing processes, such as manufacturing with a 3-D printer.

glossary

container

A container is an object that has at least one cavity. In particular, it serves the purpose of separating its content from its environment.

Fluid medium

A fluid medium is a gas or a liquid.

Granular medium

A granular medium consists of many small, solid particles such as grains or spheres. Examples of granular media are granular materials such as sand, powdery materials such as powder or, in large quantities, loose material such as rubble, gravel or rubble.

List of reference symbols

10

hull

11,211

neck

12,112,212,312

Partial container

12a

Partial container in the range of 11

16, 116, 216

Central elements

17th

Arms of 16 '

18,118,318

Air gap

20, 220, 320

Clasp

22nd

cover

24

Wall

26th

Central part

28

Bridges

30th

Knobs

32,332

Valves

34

Insides of 32

36

Guarantee straps

214

Grooves

217

Middle part of 216

219

Bulges of 216

300

Connecting element

316

links

340

Joints

H

Height of the trunk

L.

Longitudinal axis

α, β

angle

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Claims (20)

Containers for receiving and storing a plurality of different fluid and / or granular media; 1.1 the container having a neck (11) and a body (10) with at least two sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312) each with its own walls; 1.2 wherein a first sub-container can hold a first medium and a second sub-container can hold a second medium and 1.3 the container is designed such that the first medium in the first partial container can be stored separately from the second medium in the second partial container; 1.4 the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) being connected to one another by at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216); 1.4.1 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) is fixed on the walls of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312); 1.4.2 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) separates the walls of the individual partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) from one another; 1.4.3 where the distance between the outer surfaces of the walls does not fall below a value of 0.2 mm; 1.4.4 wherein the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) is a central element (16; 116; 216) which extends from the bottom of the trunk (10) to its neck (11) and is in the form of a cylindrical tube, which has a cavity on the inside and the outer wall of which is connected to the individual sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312). Container according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the connection between the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) and at least one of the partial containers (212) is realized by a groove (214) on one of the two parts (212 or 216) ) and a bulge (219) on the other of the two parts (216 or 212), the bulge (219) being designed in such a way that it can be inserted into the groove (214) and results in a positive connection therewith. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) has, at least in sections, a cross-section that is circular, ring-shaped, star-shaped, polygonal, spiral-shaped or propeller-shaped. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) has a first cross-section with a first shape in a first section of the body (10) and a cross-section in a second section of the body (10) having a second shape. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one connecting means (16; 116; 216) has at least one arm (17) which protrudes into the space between two partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312). Container with a body (10) with a height (H), which has at least two self-contained partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312), 6.1 where the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) 6.1.1 along the longitudinal axis (L) of the fuselage (10) or 6.1.2 along at least one further axis which runs essentially parallel to this longitudinal axis (L) or 6.1.3 along a spiral that runs around the longitudinal axis (L) or around one of the other axes, 6.2 at least in sections with one another by means of a central element (16; 116; 216), 6.3 which extends at least in sections along the longitudinal axis (L) or along at least one of the further axes, are connected and 6.4 outside these connections are separated from one another by an air gap (18; 118; 318), the air gap (18; 118; 318) along adjacent partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) having an overall length whose value is at least 50% of Height (H) corresponds to; and 6.5 the central element (16; 116; 216) has the shape of a cylindrical tube, which runs from the bottom of the body (10) to its neck (11), has a cavity inside and its outer wall with the individual sub-containers (12; 112 ; 212; 312) is connected. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) has a spiral shape at least in sections. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) has a different size than the remaining partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312). Container according to one of the previous ones Claims 6 to 8th , characterized in that there are more than two of the sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312) and that the air gap (18; 118; 318) between a first pair of adjacent sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312) is different of that between a second pair of adjacent sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) has at least two chambers. Container according to the preceding claim, characterized in that at least one of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) with at least two chambers has openings for each of the chambers. Container according to one of the previous ones Claims 6 to 11 , characterized in that the connection between the central element (16; 116; 216) and at least one of the partial containers (212) is realized by a groove (214) on one of the two parts (212 or 216) and a bulge (219) on the other of the two parts (216 or 212), the bulge (219) being designed in such a way that it can be inserted into the groove (214) and results in a positive connection therewith. Container according to one of the previous ones Claims 6 to 12 , characterized in that the central element (16; 116; 216) has, at least in sections, a cross-section which is circular, ring-shaped, star-shaped, polygonal, spiral-shaped or propeller-shaped. Container according to one of the previous ones Claims 6 to 13 , characterized in that the central element (16; 116; 216) has a first cross section with a first shape in a first section of the fuselage (10) and a cross section with a second shape in a second section of the fuselage (10). Container according to one of the previous ones Claims 6 to 14th , characterized in that the central element (16 ') has at least one arm (17) which projects into one of the air gaps (18; 118) between two adjacent sub-containers (12; 112; 212; 312). Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that 16.1 a closure (20; 320) is provided which is mounted in the upper region of the body (10), and that 16.2 several or all of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312 ) have their own opening which, when the closure (20) is installed and closed, is closed with respect to the openings of the other partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) and / or with respect to the outside world. Container according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the closure (20; 320) has at least one flap (32; 332) which, when the closure (20; 320) is installed, opens one of the openings of the partial containers (12; 112; 212; 312) is assigned and this releases to the outside world when the flap (32; 332) is open. Container according to the previous claim, characterized in that the at least one flap (32; 332) is articulated. Container according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a flap bearing is provided for the articulated mounting of the at least one flap (32; 332), the flap bearing having a first bearing part which is rotatably mounted in a second bearing part, the second bearing part being in Inside the closure (20; 320) and / or the body (10) is located. Container according to one of the Claims 17 to 19th , characterized in that the at least one flap (32; 332) is secured against unauthorized opening by predetermined breaking points (36).

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