DE8125950U1 - Device for dispensing cotton balls - Google Patents

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The present innovation relates to a device for dispensing Vattekageln with a two-part Receiving container for the cotton balls, one part with a cLur-eh webs with essentially circular Cross-section partially closed passage opening is provided through which the cotton balls by means of a relative movement of the two parts of the receptacle for the purpose of removal.

The devices used in practice for dispensing cotton balls consist essentially of a two-part receptacle, one of which

Part is designed as a square tube section receiving the cotton balls, the bottom opening of which Can be closed movably by a loose base plate with spring and support plate representing the second part is. This base plate presses as a result of the force of the pressure loaded below it Coil spring the Vatfcekugeln towards the upper opening of the square tube section, designed as a partially closed passage opening. The spring is supported by a support plate arranged below on the projections the inner walls of the square tube section close whose lower edges are firmly attached.

This fixed attachment of the projections requires a Tilting the loose base plate and the support plate in the longitudinal direction of the square tube section, if both plates should be removed. This is, for example, for the purpose of refilling the recording

container with cotton balls necessary = the tipping process is made possible by the small thickness dimensions of the two plates and the lack of a guide for the spring.

The device described so far has several disadvantages. The complicated structure, in particular the second part of the receptacle, entails an undesirably high cost. The refilling

_o _ the receptacle can only be carried out in a cumbersome manner. This is made particularly difficult by the fact that the spring is rotatable with the loose base plate and. the support plate is connected so that after removal from the square tube section, both plates can rotate against each other. This makes it difficult to put it back in the work-

■ * · position. In addition, it is easily possible that the loose The bottom plate and the worktop jump away from the square tube section as a result of the spring being removed and get lost.

The lack of guidance for the spring as well as the construction of the spring itself causes an off-center Force effect, so that the loose base plate exerts an uneven pressure on the cotton balls. Furthermore, due to the construction of the device, it is not possible if it is used as intended Use to change the pressure on the cotton balls individually. Just by lifting the device access to the floor opening is released so that the user can use the support plate and the spring can exert increased pressure on the loose base plate and thus on the cotton balls. Doing it the design-related tilting possibility of the plate is noticeable disturbing. Especially with low

When the receptacle is full, the support plate tilts to the side and increases the pressure on the cotton balls not possible.

The passage openings of the devices used in practice for dispensing cotton balls are by means of webs arranged in the form of a grid with essentially more circular. Cross-section closed. The diameter of these webs is related to the diameter

of the cotton balls in a ratio of approx. i: 8. 30

This is disadvantageous in that it is against the webs pressed cotton balls cannot roll along them outwards, but against them caught them. This means that the webs are pressed into the cotton balls due to their small diameter into it and keep this in an undesirable way

high levels. They act, so to speak, as dividers of the cotton balls, which gives them their spherical shape lose and fray. This promotes matting of the cotton balls and the Removal of the same from the receptacle made difficult. The grid-like arrangement of the webs is unfavorable because the crossing points of the webs act as a barrier for the cotton balls.

There are also known devices for dispensing wadding balls, in which the passage opening partially closes off Bars are arranged parallel to one another and not in a grid shape. However, these webs have a flat cross-section with a width which corresponds approximately to the diameter of the cotton balls. the Bars thus act as a distinct means of retention for the cotton balls. Also, this is one-piece devices in which no pressure can be exerted on the cotton balls. A step through the same through the passage opening is therefore not possible. B.

It is the object of the present innovation to create a device for dispensing cotton balls, | in which the design effort is reduced, refilling is easier, and even pressure is applied to the

Cotton balls achieved and a variable pressure increase during use is made possible. Simultaneously should facilitate the passage of the wadding balls through the passage opening, a fraying of the wadding

tekugeln as well as matting of the same are prevented and ease of use is generally made easier.

This is achieved according to the invention in that the Relative movement of the two parts of the receptacle is achieved by gravity and the

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j; 1 diameter of the webs essentially the radius of the Cotton balls corresponds.

By using gravity to move the two parts of the receptacle relative to each other ■ a reduction in the design effort is achieved

enough. A spring pressing in the direction of the passage opening, a support plate and a counter bearing Serving projections on the inner walls of the part of the receptacle receiving the cotton balls are no longer required. The ones on the loose base plate and on the support plate are also omitted attached fasteners for the spring.

At the same time, this creates all the conditions to make refilling easier, one to achieve even pressure on the cotton balls and to improve the usability in general. In particular it is possible to apply the pressure to the cotton balls individually while using the device to enlarge. In the case of a two-part receptacle, the upper part is necessarily through the Gravity moved downwards. In the simplest version, this upper part is freely accessible and can thus be pushed down by the user to any extent. This will an individual pressure increase on the cotton balls is achieved. A permanent pressure change is also possible, which is also retained outside the period of use. For this purpose, for example, exchangeable weights attached to the upper part of the receptacle.

By using the webs with a diameter substantially corresponding to the radius of the cotton balls ^{j 35, the passage of the cotton balls through the}

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Passage opening facilitated. The webs do not act as restraint means and as dividers, but as a means of guiding the mud flats that result the pressure exerted on them can roll outwards on the curved surfaces of the webs. There is no risk of fraying or matting the cotton balls. The parallel arrangement provides a supportive measure in this regard

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Bars formed from an elastic material can evade if several balls of cotton wool are clumped together and only as a result of excessive pressure through the gaps between the webs can pass through. This facilitates the operability of the device and one Prevented matting of the cotton balls. Straight bars with a smooth surface have an effect in this respect also cheap.

It is advantageous for the part of the receptacle which has the passage opening for the cotton balls to be provided as the upper part with a bottom opening opposite the passage opening and as a whole to be arranged vertically displaceably on the lower part of the receptacle designed as a stamp.

This means that the upper boundary surface of the upper part of the receptacle acts as a passage opening is designed for the cotton balls. The as

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Stamp designed lower part penetrates during the downward movement of the upper part in this and pushes the cotton balls in a straight path in the direction of the passage opening and through the same. In contrast to a laterally arranged passage opening, this means that less effort is required

or an improved one if the weight of the upper part is lower Passage of the cotton balls through the passage opening and greater stability during removal of the cotton balls scored. The vertical movement of the upper part is particularly effective in this regard cheap. Furthermore, the just described design of the receptacle facilitates refilling the same with cotton balls. The upper part of the receptacle is only supported by the lower one Part lifted off, turned and filled with cotton balls through the bottom opening, which is open at the top. In this Position, the part designed as a stamp can be placed and then the receptacle as a whole can be turned back into its position of use.

In order to achieve the most even pressure distribution possible on the cotton balls, the stamp surface is more advantageous Way as a flat stamp surface arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle designed.

Preferably, the upper part and the stamp of the receptacle are cylindrical. For one, relieved this is the production of both parts and for the 25th

others will twist the upper part compared to the stamp allows. While using the device by pressing down on the upper part the twisting of the same has a particularly favorable effect on the rolling behavior of the wadding balls with respect to the punch on the curved surfaces of the webs. This prevents the same from passing through the passage opening improved.

As a safety measure against accidental detachment of the upper part of the receptacle from the lower one Part is advantageously the stamp with one of the stamp surface assigned by at least

provided at least a substantially vertical groove perforated circumferential collar and equipped the upper part of the receptacle on its inner wall with a projection corresponding to the groove. Thus, the upper part can only be placed on or released from the stamp in a specific position relative to the stamp. The risk of unintentional loosening is reduced by mutual twisting of the two parts.
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In order to completely eliminate this risk, it is advantageous to that the groove has a depth that is less than the thickness of the collar and that that of the groove corresponding projection is adjustable, for example as a screw. The upper part of the The receptacle is placed on the stamp and pushed down until the screw is below it the groove or the federal government. Then the screw is so far in the direction of the punch longitudinal axis adjusted until there is no longer any possibility of engagement with the groove.

By means of at least one wing attached essentially perpendicularly to the stamp surface, it is possible through

Turning the upper part of the receptacle opposite the punch loosens the compressed Wadding balls reached and thereby the risk of matting the same avoided.

According to a further development of the innovation, the wing attached to the stamp surface has an im essentially triangular, with the base facing the stamp surface cross-section, so that during the Turning the upper part for the purpose of loosening the cotton balls at the same time a pressure on the same is exercised in the direction of the passage opening.

In order to apply pressure to the cotton balls with the entire stamp surface while rotating the upper part to be able to exercise against the punch surface, it is advantageous to use the upper boundary surface of the wing as one extending over the entire die surface, in the circumferential direction from the upper edge to the Form the lower edge of the wing sloping slope. Depending on the direction of rotation of the upper part the cotton balls loosened or in the direction of the passage opening printed.

Appropriately, the receptacle is completely enclosed by an outer container with a upper opening is provided through which the passage opening having the upper part of the receptacle can pass through. The use of this outer container is therefore hygienic Measure as a smooth outer casing with a smaller area of attack for contaminants

and easier cleaning is created.

Another hygienic measure is the use of the upper part of the receptacle as one filled with cotton balls and sealed airtight by means of foils at the bottom opening and the passage opening, interchangeable insert pack. It is no longer necessary to remove the cotton balls

to be taken from a larger storage container and in 30

to refill the receptacle. Rather, after removing the foils, the insert pack is simply opened put the stamp on. The advantages of this measure are known.

A further development provides a receptacle designed essentially as a trough, which has the shape of a quarter of a cylinder having. The first container wall following the one cylinder radius is considered to be in accordance with the innovation Passage opening and the second container wall following the other cylinder radius as pivotable Flap formed. It is attached around a parallel to and close to the cylinder axis Pivot axis arranged pivotably. This flap extends perpendicular to the pivot axis to the third container wall representing the outer surface of the cylinder quarter. Here the flap represents the upper part of the receptacle, so to speak, which, like this one, also exerts pressure from gravity

exerts on the cotton balls in the direction of the passage opening.

A particularly advantageous development of the innovation

has a receptacle that can be stored in at least 20

two chambers for receiving cotton balls with different diameters is divided. Stand here the webs in relation to the diameter of the cotton balls, as is the case with the innovation. So it is no more

required, one Auf-25 for each cotton ball size

to use take-away container.

The innovation is described below with the aid of the description of two exemplary embodiments with reference to FIG corresponding figures described in more detail. In Figures 1 and 2 is a cylindrically formed and FIGS. 3 and 4 show a device designed as a trough for dispensing cotton balls, wherein the same reference numerals are used for analog components.

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Pig. 1 is a perspective view of a cylindrically designed device for dispensing cotton balls,

Fig. 2 is a side view of the device shown in Fig. 1,

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a trough trained device for dispensing cotton balls,

FIG. 4- is a side view of that shown in FIG Contraption,

Fig. 5 is a sectional view through another embodiment the device, and

Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views of winged stamping surfaces of the lower part of receptacles.

Figures 1 and 2 show a cylindrical device for dispensing cotton balls with a two-part

2Q th receiving container 1, which consists essentially of a upper part 2 and a stamp 3 consists. The upper part 2 is designed as a straight cylindrical pipe section, its upper opening, which is to be referred to here as the passage opening 4, by arranged in parallel Web 5 is partially closed. Doing so will the ends the webs 5 in through holes 6 in the wall 7 of the upper part 2 was added near its passage opening. The webs 5 are essentially in one the diameters of the cotton balls 8 corresponding web spacing from each other attached and have a circular Cross-section, the diameter of which corresponds essentially to the radius of the cotton balls 8.

In the wall 7 of the upper part 2 are close to his Bottom opening 9 has two diametrically opposite, through openings 10, each of which is adjustable Pick up screw 11.

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The punch 3 is as a substantially straight cylindrical body with flat boundary surfaces and with smaller diameter than the upper part 2 sois formed. A circumferential collar 12 extends from the upper boundary surface of the stamp 3 », which is here as the stamp surface 13 is to be designated, along a portion of the punch 3 in the direction of its lower boundary surface 14. The diameter of the collar 12 stands for Inner diameter of the upper part 2 of the receptacle 1 in such a ratio that any remaining play is a smooth movement between the top Part 2 and the punch 3 allowed and at the same time a clamping of the cotton balls 8 between these parts

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The collar 12 has at two diametrically opposite points each a vertical continuous NUt 15 with a the depth corresponding to the thickness of the collar. During the lifting or placing of the upper part 2 on the

Stamp 3, for example for pulling the interior 16

of the upper part 2 with the cotton balls 8, the parts of the screw 11 protruding into the interior 16 occur as projections 17 through the hats 15 through. The groove width is chosen accordingly. 25th

To ensure sufficient stability of the receptacle 1, the lower one, as a contact area, is to be ensured serving boundary surface 14 of the stamp 3 widened accordingly by a circumferential projection 18.

A device is described below with reference to FIGS for the dispensing of cotton balls with a two-part receptacle 1 in the form of a trough 19 is described. Here, the trough 19 provides one part and a flap 20 which can be closed in a moveable manner

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the second part of the receptacle 1. Two rectangular vertical plates 21 arranged parallel to one another at a distance represent the lateral boundary surfaces of the trough 19 The curved retaining wall 22, forming a quarter of the cylinder, connects the plates 21, with the cylinder axis 23 is arranged perpendicular to the same. A second connection of the plates 21 is made by a perpendicular to the same extending transverse rod 24 with a rectangular cross-section, which is close to that of the cylinder axis 23 adjacent corners 25 of the plates 21 engages. The from the cross bar 24, the front end faces 26 of the plates 21 and the lower end face 2? the curved The opening formed in the container wall 22 is designed as a passage opening 4 with webs 5 according to the invention.

The bores 6 receiving the ends of the webs 5 are mounted in the cross bar 24 and the curved container wall 22 near the lower end face 27 thereof.

The from the cross bar 24, the upper end faces 28 of the plates 21 and the upper end face 29 of the curved The opening 30 formed by the container wall 22 represents the refill opening which can be closed movably by the flap 20. This flap 20 is one on the The pivot axis 31 lying on the cylinder axis 23 can be pivoted stored and closes with the curved container wall 22 and the plates 21 and the webs 5 the interior 16 for receiving the cotton balls 8. The flap 20 extends as far as the curved container wall 22 that a remaining play a smooth movement between the flap 20 and the curved Container wall 22 allows and at the same time prevents the jamming of cotton balls 8.

The pivot axis 31 of the flap 2o is formed by two screws 32 which are aligned with one another 33 in the plates 21 through in correspondingly attached Threaded bores 34 are screwed into the flap 20.

The I ¹ UNICtIOn of the inventive device for dispensing cotton balls is briefly described below

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By lifting the upper part of the cylindrical receiving container from the punch or by Pivoting the flap of the device designed as a trough outwards is the interior of the receptacle freely accessible and can be filled with cotton balls. The placement and closing processes are correspondingly Way done. In the case of the cylindrically designed device, it should be mentioned that it is conditional through the grooves made in the punch and the corresponding through the wall of the upper part of the receptacle screws passing through, the lifting and placing of the upper part on the punch only is possible in a certain relative position of these two parts.

After being placed on the stamp, the upper part is rotated in relation to it and is thus against an unintentional Loosen secured.

Depending on the weight of the upper part or the flap of the receptacle, gravity makes a corresponding one Pressure is exerted on the cotton balls, causing them in the direction of the passage opening and through the same be pushed through. In the case of matted cotton balls, for example, it is possible that the weight of the upper part or the flap is not sufficient to

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for the Vattekugeln to pass through the passage opening to generate the necessary pressure. In this case, a simple measure to increase the pressure is to that the user presses the flap or the upper part of the receptacle downwards.

The parallel arrangement of the webs, the web spacing essentially corresponding to the diameter of the Vatte spheres and the circular cross-section of the

* 0 ridges with a diameter that essentially corresponds to the radius corresponds to the Vattekugeln, facilitates the passage of the same through the passage opening. the Bridges serve here mainly as a guide for the Vattekugeln, which are exerted on them as a result of the

Roll off pressure on the curved surfaces of the webs to the outside.

In the case of the cylindrically designed device for dispensing Vattekugeln a simple twisting effect

of the upper part compared to the punch an improved rolling of the Vattekugeln on the webs and thus a easier passage of the same through the passage opening .

In Fig. 5 is a further embodiment of the innovation shown, which is in principle similar to the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2. For the same or equivalent Parts are therefore given the same reference numerals. Only the differences are referred to below taken.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the stamp 3 is encircled by an outer container 35 in the form of a Surrounding the cylinder wall, which in the present case is integrally connected to it. The Vandung has the purpose; for the lifting movement of the upper part 2 as an additional

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Guide to the stamp 3 to serve. At the same time, the wall enables better handling of the receptacle all in all. If you want to lift the same as a whole, it is possible to remove the container 35 to seize. For this purpose, the upper part 2 can also be gripped over with the hand.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the |

Passage opening 4- a cover 36 is provided, which with HiI-10

fe a hinge 37 is articulated on the upper part.

The cover serves to protect against contamination by a possibly germ-containing atmosphere. He can for the use of the receptacle or for the

Removal of the cotton balls 8 with the aid of the handle 38 15

be swiveled up.

In FIGS. 6 and 7, two possibilities for wings are shown, namely one wing in FIG in the form of a triangular, vertical on the stamp surface standing plate 39 and once in FIG. In the form of a vertically standing connecting surface 4-0 to a spiral inclined surface 4-1 of the punch 3 · In both cases, the vertical surfaces are used for the wings and 4-0 in addition, with the punch 3 stationary and the upper part rotated at the same time, the supply of cotton balls from rotating with the top. By inhibiting the twisting movement of the |

Cotton balls you want to achieve that when rotating the upper part 2, the cotton balls by touching the Strips 5 whisk out, the twisting movement can on In this way, the wad balls can be removed from the passage opening.

The inventive device for dispensing cotton balls is not limited to those described

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and way to be varied. There where webs with a circular cross-section for reasons of production or others

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are used with other cross-sectional shapes,

e.g. those with an oval, semicircular, triangular, and so on, cross-section. Regarding the diameter of the webs, it has proven advantageous to keep them smaller than the mean radius of the Cotton balls. In this design, the cotton balls are particularly easy and safe to remove without at the removal of which the undesired fragmentation takes place.

The bars can also be made of rigid material will. This is useful, for example, when the upper part is perhaps due to the possibility of Sterilization of the receptacle already consists of rigid material and the webs are integral with the upper one 2Q part should be manufactured-

In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 are only two screws 11 indicated. If the upper part should be guided even better than the lower part], it is possible to provide three screws evenly distributed over the circumference. With these a possibly still annoying wobbling of the upper part against

t can be changed above the lower part.

30 With regard to the screws, it is also conceivable to replace them with simple handling elements that for example under the action of a spring are normally in their locked position. Intended to

If the upper part is detached from the punch 3, these elements can be pulled out against the force of the spring

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Remain on the lower part until the upper part is reinserted and pivoted again.

summary

The innovation relates to a device for the 5th

Dispensing of cotton balls with a two-part receptacle for the cotton balls, one part of which provided with a passage opening partially closed by webs with an essentially circular cross-section is through which the cotton balls by means of a relative movement of the two parts of the receptacle for the purpose of removal, press v / earth.

The innovation is to create a device for dispensing cotton balls, which makes refilling easier, requires less structural effort and exerts an even pressure on the cotton balls. In addition, the pressure on the cotton balls should be increased to any desired extent during use of the device can be facilitated the passage of the cotton balls through the passage opening, a defibration the cotton balls as well as matting of the same and generally facilitates operability will.

This is achieved in that the relative movement of the two parts of the receptacle through the Gravity is achieved and the diameter of the webs is essentially the radius of the cotton balls (Pig. 1 and 3? ig. 2),

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GRÜNECKER, KINKELDEY, STOCKMAIR & PARTNER PATENT LAWYERS Ν PATENT A A GRÜNECKER, αη, -να DR H. KINKELDEY. opuixi DR W. STOCKMAIR. oPu-iNa, Ae e DR K. SCHUMANN, OH-mrs P H JAKOB. BPi-INa CW G BEZOUD. ornwu W MASTER, on. iNQ H HILGERS. Oipl -iNO DR H. MEYER-PLATH, opu-ino & 0O0 MUNICH 22 MAXlUiUANSTRASSE 43 7 September 1981 C- 1155-806 / ar Roescheisen GmbH & Co. Sctieff eltgas se 7900 Ulm Device for dispensing Vatte balls Protection claims 1 "Device for dispensing cotton balls with a two-part receptacle for the wadding balls, one part of which with a web with essentially circular cross-section partially closed passage opening is provided through which the Cotton balls by means of a relative movement of the two parts of the receptacle for the purpose of -2- would be pressed, characterized that the relative movement of the two parts (2, 3 and 20, 19) of the receptacle (1) through the Gravity is achieved and the diameter of the webs (5) is essentially the radius of the cotton balls (8) corresponds. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (5) see from an elastic Material are shaped. 3- Device according to claim Λ and / or 2, characterized in that the webs (5) are designed as straight webs with a smooth surface. 15th 4. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the one, the passage opening (4) having part of the receptacle (1) as the upper part (2), with a the passage opening (4) opposite bottom opening (9) provided on which formed as a stamp (3) the lower part of the receptacle (1) is slidably arranged. 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the upper boundary surface of the stamp (3) as an essentially flat and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle (1) arranged stamp surface (13) is formed. 30th 6. Apparatus according to claim 4 and / or 5> characterized in that the upper part (2) and the Sternp ^ L (3) are cylindrical. 7- device according to claim 6, characterized in that the stamp (3) one of the · ■ · ■■ · t * * · ■ * ■ I · · I Stamp surface (13) assigned by at least L ,. a substantially vertical groove (15) pierced through f nen circumferential collar (12) and the upper part (2) of the | Receiving container (1) one in its interior (16) i ^b protruding, the groove (15) corresponding projection; (17). 8. Apparatus according to claim 7> characterized in that the groove (15) has a smaller one Has depth than corresponds to the collar thickness and the projection (17) corresponding to the groove (15) in its Depth of penetration is adjustable. 9. Device according to at least one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that at least one wing is attached substantially perpendicularly to the stamp surface (13). 10. The device according to claim 9i, g e k e η η - shows that the wing is attached to the same with a substantially triangular cross-section pointing with the base towards the punch surface (13). _: 11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that g e k e η η - ·· ■ draws that the upper boundary surface of the wing as one extends over the entire punch surface (13) extending in the circumferential direction of the Upper edge sloping down to the lower edge of the sash , Inclined is formed. 12. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the receptacle (1) a total of one with an outer container (35) provided with an upper opening ■ till II Il ,, · Ι ills · · -4-is enclosed. 13- Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the upper part (2) of the receptacle (1) as with cotton balls (8) filled and with! Foils on his. Bottom opening (9) and the passage opening (4) airtight closed, replaceable insert pack is formed. 14. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the Receiving container (1) is essentially designed as a trough (19) which has the shape of a quarter of a cylinder having, the first container wall following the one cylinder radius as a passage opening according to the invention (4) and the second container wall following the other cylinder radius as a pivotable, to the third, the lateral surface of the cylinder four- means of the following curved container wall (22) reaching Flap (20) is formed, the pivot axis (31) of which is parallel to and close to the cylinder axis (23) is arranged. 15. Device according to at least one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the receptacle (1) is in at least two chambers is divided to accommodate cotton balls (8) with different diameters, the webs (5) in relation to the diameters according to the invention the cotton balls (8). 16. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the diameter of the webs (5) is smaller than the radius of the cotton balls (8).