EP0241632B1 - Container for receiving a package containing a liquid - Google Patents

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EP0241632B1
EP0241632B1 EP19860890103 EP86890103A EP0241632B1 EP 0241632 B1 EP0241632 B1 EP 0241632B1 EP 19860890103 EP19860890103 EP 19860890103 EP 86890103 A EP86890103 A EP 86890103A EP 0241632 B1 EP0241632 B1 EP 0241632B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67B—APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS
    • B67B7/00—Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
    • B67B7/24—Hole-piercing devices
    • B67B7/26—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts
    • B67B7/28—Hole-piercing devices combined with spouts and associated with receptacle hodlers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
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  • the invention relates to a container for receiving a liquid-containing package, with a lid which can be placed on a lower part and which carries a hollow dome connected to a pouring opening for opening the package and a further mandrel having a vent opening, the spikes on the lid are preferably detachably fixed and the mandrel connected to the pouring opening protrudes further into the interior of the container than the venting mandrel when the lid is in place, and the lower part has guides for centering the pack.
  • Such packs can be used, for example, for milk, cream, liquid food and beverages such as fruit juices, but also for technical oils, detergents or the like. be used.
  • the known packs are mostly made of cardboard or plastics and usually have a rectangular plan.
  • the invention now aims to create a simple, elegant container of the type mentioned, which, in addition to the possibility of a particularly aesthetic design, is distinguished by easier cleaning and particularly reliable operation.
  • the invention essentially consists in the fact that the lower part has guides for the attachable cover that run in the vertical direction, that the cover carries at least one, preferably two recesses or extensions (extensions) opposite one another on the side walls of the lower part, which can be locked with corresponding extensions or recesses of the lower part and can be disengaged by an opening in the lower part or a flexible partial area thereof, that the lockable extensions or recesses of the cover are carried by leaf springs connected to the cover, in particular in one piece with it are whose lateral boundaries are guided in the guides running in the height direction of the lower part, that the locking takes place in the lower half, preferably in the lower third, of the height of the lower part and that the ventilation opening of the ventilation pipe below the cover inside n of the container opens.
  • the design of the lid in one piece with leaf springs has the advantage that these leaf springs laterally encompass the pack contained in the lower part and therefore offer an additional lateral hold of the pack and additional protection against deformation of the pack at the time of piercing.
  • the preferred measure to have the vent opening of the vent mandrel open below the lid inside the container means that a shapely, self-contained exterior can be achieved.
  • the clear height of the lower part corresponds essentially to the height of the package, the lid having an edge projecting towards the lower part, which abuts the upper position of the lower part, in particular with the end face of the wall of the lower part, in the closed position reached.
  • the design is advantageously made such that the leaf springs of the lid connect to the narrow sides of the lid and that the narrow-side guides are designed as lateral webs on both long sides of the leaf spring, the height of which towards Inside the container corresponds at least to the thickness of the leaf springs and the free end faces are designed as a guide for the pack.
  • the guides of protruding edges of the Un can preferably terwels be formed, the package is then supported only in the edges of the container and in the case of the inserted lid is additionally encompassed laterally by the leaf springs.
  • a particularly elegant design can be achieved in that a distribution space connected to the mandrel for opening the package is arranged within the clear height of the lid, which preferably merges flush with the outer surface of the lid into a pouring opening.
  • the pouring opening can be closed in a simple manner by a displaceably mounted closing member and in this way secured against the ingress of foreign bodies from the outside.
  • the closing member can of course also be designed as a pivotable flap, but if the beak or the pouring opening is arranged flush with the surface of the lid, the design as a slide is preferred.
  • the closing member When the closing member is designed as a pivotable flap, the closing member is preferably pivotably arranged at the pouring opening and is preferably articulated in a resilient manner, in particular on a spring leaf immersed in the pouring channel or the distributor space.
  • the spring leaf In order not to impair the free outflow cross-section and to ensure drip-free pouring taking into account the viscosity of the liquid, the spring leaf can have an opening adapted to the respective viscosity.
  • the lower part preferably has an additional opening in at least one side surface, through which an insight into the interior of the container can be taken.
  • the design is preferably such that the cover carries at least two different leaf springs, which engage in corresponding different guides in a form-fitting manner.
  • FIG. 1 shows a vertical section through a container according to the invention in the direction of the arrows II in FIG. 2
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the container
  • FIG. 3 shows a section along the line 111-111 in FIG. 2
  • FIG. 4 a side view through a modified embodiment
  • Fig. 5 is a plan view in the direction of arrow V of Fig. 4 partially in section
  • Fig. 6 is a side view in the direction of arrow VI of Fig. 4
  • Fig. 7 is a design of a spring-loaded locking member for 8
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the embodiment according to FIG. 7.
  • a container 1 which has a lid 2 and a lower part 3.
  • the cover 2 lies flush against the walls of the lower part 3.
  • the dividing line between the cover 2 and the lower part 3 is designated 4.
  • the cover 2 carries leaf springs 5 projecting downwards, on the free ends of which projections 6 are arranged, which can be locked in corresponding openings 7 in the lower part 3 when in the closed position.
  • the lid 2 also carries releasably fixed mandrels, the piercing mandrel being designated 8 and projecting further into the interior of the container than the venting mandrel 9.
  • the contour of the package, as can be accommodated in such a container 1, is indicated by 10, the Height of the lower part 3 corresponds essentially to the height of the pack 11.
  • the liquid contained in the pack 11 passes through openings 12 of the piercing mandrel 8 into a channel 13 in the interior of the mandrel and via the connection point to the lid into a distribution chamber 14, to which the pouring opening 15 is formed.
  • the pouring opening can be closed by a slide 16, thereby preventing foreign parts from entering the chamber 14.
  • the venting mandrel 9 has a passage opening 17 in the interior of the package 11, which opens into the hollow lid 2 above the package 11 via a further passage opening 18. Ventilation to the outside is not necessary, since the seated cover 2 is not airtight with respect to the lower part 3 and therefore adequate ventilation is ensured.
  • the lower part 3 has inwardly projecting boundary surfaces 19, on which the leaf springs 5 are guided when the cover is pushed in or closed.
  • the pack contour is again indicated at 10, the edges of the pack engaging and being guided in corresponding projecting edges 20 of the lower part 3.
  • the width a of the resilient tongues 5 substantially corresponds to the clear width b between the inwardly jumping boundary surfaces 19 of the lower part, as shown in Fig. 2. 1 and 3, the cover has downward-facing edges 22 which are flush with the upper edge of the side
  • FIG. 4 differs from the embodiment of FIG. 1 primarily in the shape.
  • projections 6 are provided for the latching of downwardly directed springs of the cover 2, the cover in turn carrying the pouring opening 15.
  • the width of the springs is smaller and the inwardly projecting guides, which are formed by surfaces 19 as shown in FIG. 5, at the same time form guide surfaces 23 pointing into the interior of the container, which provide better support for the pack 11 against lateral deformation Offer.
  • the lid 2 rests on the two narrow sides 24 of the container, so that variations in the aesthetic design can be realized.
  • the cover can be pressed against a resilient element 25 in order in this way to better lock the closed position and to secure it against unintentional opening.
  • the pouring opening 15 can in turn be closed by a slide.
  • the two mandrels are again arranged in a manner analogous to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, which for the sake of clarity have not been shown.
  • the ceiling is in turn hollow in its interior and in this way allows ventilation into the interior of the container without the need for an additional opening.
  • an additional opening 26 is also arranged in one of the side walls, through which opening can be seen into the interior of the container. In this way it can be determined whether the container contains a package or not.
  • a resilient articulation of a closing member 27 is shown.
  • the closing member is connected to a leaf spring 28 which can be inserted into corresponding grooves in the pouring opening or the distribution chamber.
  • the spring leaf In order not to impair the free flow cross-section and to ensure a certain outflow rate, the spring leaf has an opening 29.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Behälter für die Aufnahme einer eine Flüssigkeit enthaltenden Packung, mit einem auf einen Unterteil aufsetzbaren Deckel, welcher einen mit einer Ausgußöffnung verbundenen hohlen Dom zum Öffnen der Packung und einen eine Entlüftungsöffnung aufweisenden weiteren Dorn trägt, wobei die Dorne am Deckel vorzugsweise lösbar festgelegt sind und der mit der Ausgußöffnung verbundene Dorn bei aufgesetztem Deckel weiter in das Innere des Behälters ragt als der Entlüftungsdorn und wobei der Unterteil Führungen für die Zentrierung der Packung aufweist. Derartige Packungen können beispielsweise für Milch, Obers, flüssige Nahrungs- und Genußmittel wie Obstsäfte, aber auch für technische Öle, Waschmittel od.dgl. verwendet werden. Die bekannten Packungen sind hiebei zumeist aus Karton oder Kunststoffen und weisen üblicherweise rechteckigen Grundriß auf.The invention relates to a container for receiving a liquid-containing package, with a lid which can be placed on a lower part and which carries a hollow dome connected to a pouring opening for opening the package and a further mandrel having a vent opening, the spikes on the lid are preferably detachably fixed and the mandrel connected to the pouring opening protrudes further into the interior of the container than the venting mandrel when the lid is in place, and the lower part has guides for centering the pack. Such packs can be used, for example, for milk, cream, liquid food and beverages such as fruit juices, but also for technical oils, detergents or the like. be used. The known packs are mostly made of cardboard or plastics and usually have a rectangular plan.

Es ist bereits eine Reihe derartiger Behälter bekannt geworden,wobei insbesondere für die Verwendung größerer Packungen aus Karton der Unterteil von Drahtgestellen oder anderen die Packung umgreifenden Klauen gebildet war. Den bekannten Einrichtungen war hiebei der Nachteil gemeinsam, daß sie nur mit Schwierigkeiten zu reinigen waren und daß eine exakte Führung des Deckels bzw. der Packung selbst nicht in dem erforderlichen Ausmaß gewährleistet war. So konnte es immer wieder vorkommen, daß beim Versuch, die Packung aufzustechen, der Deckel aus seiner Lage, welche ein einwandfreies Schließen des Unterteiles erlauben würde, verrutscht, und es war weiters häufig zu beobachten, daß die Packung selbst dem Druck des Stechdornes ausweicht, wodurch gleichfalls wiederum eine exakte Positionierung des Deckels nicht möglich war. Gerade bei größeren Packungen führt das Aufstechen der Packung von oben bei nicht exakter Führung der Packung selbst häufig dazu, daß ein nicht unerheblicher Teil der Flüssigkeit unkontrolliert aus der Packung austritt und auf diese Weise eine Verschmutzung des Behälters bzw. der Unterlage erfolgt.A number of such containers have already become known, the lower part of wire frames or other claws encompassing the pack being formed, in particular for the use of larger packs of cardboard. The known devices had the disadvantage in common that they were difficult to clean and that an exact guidance of the lid or the pack itself was not guaranteed to the required extent. So it could happen again and again that when trying to pierce the pack, the lid slipped out of its position, which would allow the lower part to be closed properly, and it was also frequently observed that the pack itself evades the pressure of the piercing mandrel, whereby again an exact positioning of the lid was also not possible. Especially in the case of larger packs, the puncturing of the pack from above, when the pack is not guided exactly, often leads to a not inconsiderable part of the liquid emerging from the pack in an uncontrolled manner and thus causing contamination of the container or the base.

Die Erfindung zielt nun darauf ab, einen einfachen formschönen Behälter der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welcher neben der Möglichkeit einer besonders ästhetischen Ausgestaltung sich durch leichtere Reinigung und besonders betriebssichere Funktionsweise auszeichnet. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht die Erfindung im wesentlichen darin, daß der Unterteil in Höhenrichtung verlaufende Führungen für den aufsetzbaren Deckel aufweist, daß der Deckel wenigstens eine, vorzugsweise zwei einander an den Seitenwänden des Unterteiles gegenüberliegende Ausnehmung(en) oder Fortsatz (Fortsätze) trägt, welche mit entsprechenden Fortsätzen oder Ausnehmungen des Unterteiles verrastbar und durch eine Durchbrechung des Unterteiles oder einen flexiblen Teilbereich desselben außer Eingriff bringbar ist (sind), daß die verrastbaren Fortsätze bzw. Ausnehmungen des Deckels von mit dem Deckel verbundenen, insbesondere einstückig mit diesem ausgebildeten Blattfedern getragen sind, deren seitliche Begrenzungen in den in Höhenrichtung des Unterteiles verlaufenden Führungen geführt sind, daß die Verrastung in der unteren Hälfte, vorzugsweise im unteren Drittel, der Höhe des Unterteiles erfolgt und daß die Entlüftungsöffnung des Entlüftungsrohres unterhalb des Deckels im Inneren des Behälters mündet. Durch die in Höhenrichtung verlaufenden Führungen des Unterteiles für den aufsetzbaren Deckel, welche sich bevorzugt über wenigstens die halbe Höhe des Unterteiles erstrecken, wird ein präziser Anstellhub des Deckels gewährleistet, welcher bei gleichzeitiger Positionierung und Führung der im Behälter enthaltenen Packung ein exaktes Aufstechen der Packung und ein exaktes Schließen des Behälters ermöglicht. In der Schließlage erfolgt durch die Ausnehmungen bzw. Fortsätze eine rastbare Verriegelung des Deckels am Unterteil, so daß ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen und Austreten von Flüssigkeit vermieden wird. Die Ausbildung der verrastbaren Fortsätze oder Ausnehmungen des Deckels an einer Blattfeder hat zur Folge, daß die Verriegelung im unteren Drittel des Unterteiles erfolgen kann, wodurch eine lange Führung und Sicherung gegen nicht exaktes Aufsetzen des Deckels gewährleistet ist. Die Ausbildung des Deckels einstückig mit Blattfedern hat den Vorzug, daß diese Blattfedern seitlich die im Unterteil enthaltene Packung umgreifen und daher zum Zeitpunkt des Aufstechens einen zusätzlichen seitlichen Halt der Packung und eine zusätzliche Sicherung gegen Verformung der Packung bieten. Schließlich führt die bevorzugte Maßnahme, die Entlüftungsöffnung des Entlüftungsdornes unterhalb des Deckels im Inneren der Behälter münden zu lassen, dazu, daß ein formschönes in sich geschlossenes Äußeres erzielt werden kann.The invention now aims to create a simple, elegant container of the type mentioned, which, in addition to the possibility of a particularly aesthetic design, is distinguished by easier cleaning and particularly reliable operation. To achieve this object, the invention essentially consists in the fact that the lower part has guides for the attachable cover that run in the vertical direction, that the cover carries at least one, preferably two recesses or extensions (extensions) opposite one another on the side walls of the lower part, which can be locked with corresponding extensions or recesses of the lower part and can be disengaged by an opening in the lower part or a flexible partial area thereof, that the lockable extensions or recesses of the cover are carried by leaf springs connected to the cover, in particular in one piece with it are whose lateral boundaries are guided in the guides running in the height direction of the lower part, that the locking takes place in the lower half, preferably in the lower third, of the height of the lower part and that the ventilation opening of the ventilation pipe below the cover inside n of the container opens. Due to the vertical guides of the lower part for the cover which can be put on, which preferably extend over at least half the height of the lower part, a precise adjusting stroke of the cover is ensured, which, while simultaneously positioning and guiding the pack contained in the container, precisely piercing the pack and enables the container to be closed exactly. In the closed position, the recesses or projections lock the cover on the lower part so that inadvertent opening and leakage of liquid is avoided. The formation of the latchable extensions or recesses of the cover on a leaf spring has the consequence that the locking can take place in the lower third of the lower part, which ensures long guidance and security against inaccurate placement of the cover. The design of the lid in one piece with leaf springs has the advantage that these leaf springs laterally encompass the pack contained in the lower part and therefore offer an additional lateral hold of the pack and additional protection against deformation of the pack at the time of piercing. Finally, the preferred measure to have the vent opening of the vent mandrel open below the lid inside the container means that a shapely, self-contained exterior can be achieved.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform entspricht die lichte Höhe des Unterteiles im wesentlichen der Höhe der Packung, wobei der Deckel einen zum Unterteil vorspringenden Rand aufweist, welcher mit Anschlägen an der Oberseite des Unterteiles, insbesondere mit der Stirnfläche der Wand des Unterteiles, in der Schließlage in Anlage gelangt. Eine derartige Ausbildung des Deckels erlaubt es, einen hinreichenden Raum für die Entlüftung der Packung sicherzustellen, ohne daß hiefür eine Durchbrechung des Deckels erforderlich wäre. Weiters erlaubt es ein derartiger Deckel eine Sammelkammer für die auszugießende Flüssigkeit vorzusehen, so daß die Form des Schnabels bzw. der Ausgußöffnung den ästhetischen Bedürfnissen ohne Schwierigkeiten angepaßt werden kann. Zur Verbesserung der Führung des Deckels und der Packung ist die Ausbildung in vorteilhafter Weise so getroffen, daß die Blattfedern des Deckels an den Schmalseiten des Deckels anschließen und daß die schmalseitigen Führungen als seitliche Stege zu beiden Längsseiten der Blattfeder ausgebildet sind, deren Höhe in Richtung zum Inneren des Behälters wenigstens der Dicke der Blattfedern entspricht und deren freie Stirnflächen als Führung für die Packung ausgebildet sind. Bei entsprechend breiter Ausbildung der Blattfedern können vorzugsweise die Führungen von einspringenden Kanten des Unterteiles gebildet sein, wobei die Packung dann lediglich in den Kanten des Behälters abgestützt ist und im Falle des eingeschobenen Deckels zusätzlich von den Blattfedern seitlich umgriffen wird. Eine besonders formschöne Ausbildung läßt sich dadurch verwirklichen, daß innerhalb der lichten Höhe des Deckels ein mit dem Dorn zum Öffnen der Packung verbundener Verteilraum angeordnet ist, welcher vorzugsweise bündig mit der äußeren Oberfläche des Deckels in eine Ausgußöffnung übergeht. Bei einer derartigen Ausbildung, bei welcher die Ausgußöffnung bzw. der Schnabel bündig in die Oberfläche des Deckels übergeht, läßt sich die Ausgußöffnung in einfacher Weise durch ein verschiebbar gelagertes Schließglied verschließen und auf diese Weise gegen Eindringen von Fremdkörpern von außen sichern. Das Schließglied kann selbstverständlich auch als schwenkbare Klappe ausgebildet sein, jedoch ist bei bündiger Anordnung des Schnabels bzw. der Ausgußöffnung mif der Oberfläche des Deckels die Ausbildung als Schieber bevorzugt. Bei der Ausbildung des Schließgliedes als schwenkbare Klappe ist vorzugsweise das Schließglied schwenkbar an der Ausgußöffnung angeordnet und vorzugsweise federnd, insbesondere an einem in den Ausgußkanal bzw. den Verteilerraum eintauchenden Federblatt angelenkt. Um den freien Ausströmquerschnitt nicht zu beeinträchtigen und unter Berücksichtigung der Viskosität der Flüssigkeit ein tropfenfreies Ausgießen sicherzustellen, kann das Federblatt eine der jeweiligen Viskosität angepaßte Durchbrechung aufweisen.According to a preferred embodiment, the clear height of the lower part corresponds essentially to the height of the package, the lid having an edge projecting towards the lower part, which abuts the upper position of the lower part, in particular with the end face of the wall of the lower part, in the closed position reached. Such a design of the lid makes it possible to ensure sufficient space for venting the package without the need to break through the lid. Furthermore, such a lid allows a collection chamber to be provided for the liquid to be poured out, so that the shape of the beak or the pouring opening can be adapted to the aesthetic needs without difficulty. To improve the guidance of the lid and the pack, the design is advantageously made such that the leaf springs of the lid connect to the narrow sides of the lid and that the narrow-side guides are designed as lateral webs on both long sides of the leaf spring, the height of which towards Inside the container corresponds at least to the thickness of the leaf springs and the free end faces are designed as a guide for the pack. With a correspondingly broad design of the leaf springs, the guides of protruding edges of the Un can preferably terteiles be formed, the package is then supported only in the edges of the container and in the case of the inserted lid is additionally encompassed laterally by the leaf springs. A particularly elegant design can be achieved in that a distribution space connected to the mandrel for opening the package is arranged within the clear height of the lid, which preferably merges flush with the outer surface of the lid into a pouring opening. With such a design, in which the pouring opening or the beak merges flush into the surface of the lid, the pouring opening can be closed in a simple manner by a displaceably mounted closing member and in this way secured against the ingress of foreign bodies from the outside. The closing member can of course also be designed as a pivotable flap, but if the beak or the pouring opening is arranged flush with the surface of the lid, the design as a slide is preferred. When the closing member is designed as a pivotable flap, the closing member is preferably pivotably arranged at the pouring opening and is preferably articulated in a resilient manner, in particular on a spring leaf immersed in the pouring channel or the distributor space. In order not to impair the free outflow cross-section and to ensure drip-free pouring taking into account the viscosity of the liquid, the spring leaf can have an opening adapted to the respective viscosity.

Insgesamt ergibt sich ein vollständig geschlossener Behälter, dessen Formgebung von der Außenkontur der Packung abweichen kann. Es ist ohne weiteres möglich, den Behälter mit Rundungen zu versehen und ihm auf diese Weise ein gefälliges Aussehen zu verleihen. Zur leichteren Erkennbarkeit, ob der Behälter mit einer Packung gefüllt ist oder leer ist, weist der Unterteil vorzugsweise in wenigstens einer Seitenfläche eine zusätzliche Durchbrechung auf, durch welche Einblick in das Innere des Behälters genommen werden kann.Overall, this results in a completely closed container, the shape of which can deviate from the outer contour of the pack. It is easily possible to provide the container with curves and in this way to give it a pleasing appearance. To make it easier to see whether the container is filled with a package or is empty, the lower part preferably has an additional opening in at least one side surface, through which an insight into the interior of the container can be taken.

Da die meisten aus beschichtetem Karton hergestellten Packungen für Flüssigkeiten in einer ihrer in Gebrauchslage vertikalen Symmetrieebenen einen verdickten Verbindungsbereich aufweisen, der schwierig zu durchstechen ist, sind zweckmäßig die Dorne außerhalb der Symmetrieebenen der Packung bzw. des Behälters angeordnet.Since most packs for liquids made from coated cardboard have a thickened connection area in their vertical position of symmetry in the position of use, which is difficult to pierce, the mandrels are expediently arranged outside the plane of symmetry of the pack or the container.

Um eine vorbestimmte Orientierung des Deckels, insbesondere bei asymmetrischer Ausbildung des Unterteiles sicherzustellen, ist vorzugsweise die Ausbildung so getroffen, daß der Deckel wenigstens zwei voneinander verschiedene Blattfedern trägt, welche in entsprechende verschiedene Führungen formschlüssig eingreifen.In order to ensure a predetermined orientation of the cover, particularly in the case of an asymmetrical design of the lower part, the design is preferably such that the cover carries at least two different leaf springs, which engage in corresponding different guides in a form-fitting manner.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. In dieser zeigen Fig. 1 einen Vertikalschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter in Richtung der Pfeile I-I der Fig. 2, Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht aus den Behälter, Fig. 3 einen Schnitt nach der Linie 111-111 der Fig.2, Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht durch eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform, Fig. 5 eine Draufsicht in Richtung des Pfeiles V der Fig. 4 teilweise im Schnitt, Fig. 6 eine Seitenansicht in Richtung des Pfeiles VI der Fig. 4, Fig. 7 eine Ausbildung eines federnd gelagerten Schließgliedes für die Ausgußöffnung im Schnitt nach Linie VII-VII der Fig. 8 und Fig. 8 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausbildung nach Fig. 7.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. 1 shows a vertical section through a container according to the invention in the direction of the arrows II in FIG. 2, FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the container, FIG. 3 shows a section along the line 111-111 in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 a side view through a modified embodiment, Fig. 5 is a plan view in the direction of arrow V of Fig. 4 partially in section, Fig. 6 is a side view in the direction of arrow VI of Fig. 4, Fig. 7 is a design of a spring-loaded locking member for 8 and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the embodiment according to FIG. 7.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Behälter 1 dargestellt, welcher einen Deckel 2 und einen Unterteil 3 aufweist. Der Deckel 2 liegt in der dargestellten geschlossenen Stellung bündig an den Wänden des Unterteiles 3 auf. Die Trennungslinie zwischen dem Deckel 2 und dem Unterteil 3 ist mit 4 bezeichnet.In Fig. 1, a container 1 is shown, which has a lid 2 and a lower part 3. In the closed position shown, the cover 2 lies flush against the walls of the lower part 3. The dividing line between the cover 2 and the lower part 3 is designated 4.

Der Deckel 2 trägt nach unten ragende Blattfedem 5, an deren freien Enden Vorsprünge 6 angeordnet sind, welche bei geschlossener Stellung in entsprechenden Durchbrechungen 7 des Unterteiles 3 verrastbar sind.The cover 2 carries leaf springs 5 projecting downwards, on the free ends of which projections 6 are arranged, which can be locked in corresponding openings 7 in the lower part 3 when in the closed position.

Der Deckel 2 trägt weiters lösbar festgelegte Dorne, wobei der Aufstechdorn mit 8 bezeichnet ist und weiter in das Behälterinnere hineinragt als der Entlüftungsdorn 9. Die Kontur der Packung, wie sie in einem derartigen Behälter 1 aufgenommen werden kann, ist mit 10 angedeutet, wobei die Höhe des Unterteiles 3 im wesentlichen der Höhe der Packung 11 entspricht. Die in der Packung 11 enthaltende Flüssigkeit gelangt über Durchbrechungen 12 des Aufstechdornes 8 in einen Kanal 13 im Inneren des Dornes und über die Anschlußstelle an den Deckel in eine Verteilerkammer 14, an welche die Ausgußöffnung 15 angeformt ist. Die Ausgußöffnung kann durch einen Schieber 16 verschlossen werden, wodurch ein Eindringen von Fremdteilen in die Kammer 14 verhindert wird. Der Entlüftungsdorn 9 weist eine Durchtrittsöffnung 17 im Inneren der Packung 11 auf, welche oberhalb der Packung 11 über eine weitere Durchtrittsöffnung 18 in den hohlen Deckel 2 mündet. Eine Entlüftung nach außen ist nicht erforderlich, da der aufsitzende Deckel 2 nicht luftdicht gegenüber dem Unterteil 3 abschließt und daher eine hinreichende Entlüftung sichergestellt ist.The lid 2 also carries releasably fixed mandrels, the piercing mandrel being designated 8 and projecting further into the interior of the container than the venting mandrel 9. The contour of the package, as can be accommodated in such a container 1, is indicated by 10, the Height of the lower part 3 corresponds essentially to the height of the pack 11. The liquid contained in the pack 11 passes through openings 12 of the piercing mandrel 8 into a channel 13 in the interior of the mandrel and via the connection point to the lid into a distribution chamber 14, to which the pouring opening 15 is formed. The pouring opening can be closed by a slide 16, thereby preventing foreign parts from entering the chamber 14. The venting mandrel 9 has a passage opening 17 in the interior of the package 11, which opens into the hollow lid 2 above the package 11 via a further passage opening 18. Ventilation to the outside is not necessary, since the seated cover 2 is not airtight with respect to the lower part 3 and therefore adequate ventilation is ensured.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist, weist der Unterteil 3 nach innen einspringende Begrenzungsflächen 19 auf, an welchen die Blattfedern 5 beim Einschieben bzw. Schließen des Deckels geführt werden. Die Packungskontur ist wiederum mit 10 angedeutet, wobei die Kanten der Packung in entsprechende einspringende Kanten 20 des Unterteiles 3 eingreifen und geführt werden. Beim Einschieben des Deckels 2 in den Unterteil 3 gelangen die Vorsprünge 6 erst nach dem Verrasten in den Durchbrechungen 7 in die in Fig. 1 dargestellte äußere Lage. Zuvor erfolgt jedoch das Aufstechen der Packung 11 und zu diesem Zeitpunkt werden die Vorsprünge 6 durch die Innenwand 21 des Unterteiles 3 einwärts gedrückt gehalten, so daß eine zusätzliche Unterstützung der Packung 11 gegen Verformung gegeben ist.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the lower part 3 has inwardly projecting boundary surfaces 19, on which the leaf springs 5 are guided when the cover is pushed in or closed. The pack contour is again indicated at 10, the edges of the pack engaging and being guided in corresponding projecting edges 20 of the lower part 3. When the cover 2 is pushed into the lower part 3, the projections 6 only reach the outer position shown in FIG. 1 after they have latched into the openings 7. However, the package 11 is pierced beforehand and at this point the projections 6 are held inward by the inner wall 21 of the lower part 3, so that the package 11 is additionally supported against deformation.

Aus Fig. 3 ist ersichtlich, daß die Breite a der federnden Zungen 5 im wesentlichen der lichten Weite b zwischen den einwärts springenden Begrenzungsflächen 19 des Unterteiles, wie sie in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist, entspricht. Der Deckel weist, wie aus Fig. 1 und 3 hervorgeht, abwärts gerichtete Ränder 22 auf, welche bündig mit der Oberkante der Seiten-From Fig. 3 it can be seen that the width a of the resilient tongues 5 substantially corresponds to the clear width b between the inwardly jumping boundary surfaces 19 of the lower part, as shown in Fig. 2. 1 and 3, the cover has downward-facing edges 22 which are flush with the upper edge of the side

wände des Unterteiles 3 abschließt. Diese abwärts gerichteten Ränder definieren den Hohlraum, in welchem sich der Verteilraum 14 anordnen läßt und welcher die Möglichkeit für eine Entlüftung der Packung 11 in das Innere des Behälters bietet.walls of the lower part 3. These downward edges define the cavity in which the distribution space 14 can be arranged and which offers the possibility of venting the package 11 into the interior of the container.

Die Ausbildung nach Fig. 4, 5 und 6 unterscheidet sich von der Ausbildung nach Fig. 1 in erster Linie in der Formgebung. Es sind wiederum Vorsprünge 6 für die Verrastung abwärts grichteter Federn des Deckels 2 vorgesehen, wobei der Deckel wiederum die Ausgußöffnung 15 trägt. Die Breite der Federn ist hiebei kleiner bemessen und die nach innen einspringenden Führungen, welche von Flächen 19 wie in Fig. 5 dargestellt gebildet sind, bilden gleichzeitig in das Innere des Behälters weisende Führungsflächen 23 aus, welche eine bessere Abstützung der Packung 11 gegen laterale Verformung bieten.4, 5 and 6 differs from the embodiment of FIG. 1 primarily in the shape. In turn, projections 6 are provided for the latching of downwardly directed springs of the cover 2, the cover in turn carrying the pouring opening 15. The width of the springs is smaller and the inwardly projecting guides, which are formed by surfaces 19 as shown in FIG. 5, at the same time form guide surfaces 23 pointing into the interior of the container, which provide better support for the pack 11 against lateral deformation Offer.

Der Deckel 2 ruht bei dieser Ausbildung an den beiden Schmalseiten 24 des Behälters auf, so daß sich Variationen in der ästhetischen Ausgestaltung verwirklichen lassen. Beispielsweise läßt sich der Deckel gegen ein federndes Element 25 anpressen um auf diese Art und Weise die Schließlage besser verriegeln und gegen unbeabsichtigtes Offnen sichern.In this embodiment, the lid 2 rests on the two narrow sides 24 of the container, so that variations in the aesthetic design can be realized. For example, the cover can be pressed against a resilient element 25 in order in this way to better lock the closed position and to secure it against unintentional opening.

Auch bei dieser Ausbildung kann die Ausgußöffnung 15 wiederum durch einen Schieber verschlossen werden. In analoger Weise wie bei der Ausgestaltung nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 sind wiederum die beiden Dorne angeordnet, welche der Übersichtlichkeit halber nicht eingezeichnet wurden. Der Decke ist wiederum in seinem Inneren hohl ausgebildet und erlaubt auf diese Weise die Entlüftung in das Innere des Behälters, ohne daß eine zusätzliche Durchbrechung erforderlich wäre. Bei der Ausbildung nach den Fig. 4 bis 6 ist darüber hinaus in einer der Seitenwände eine zusätzliche Durchbrechung 26 angeordnet, durch welche in das Innere des Behälters eingesehen werden kann. Auf diese Weise läßt sich feststellen, ob der Behälter eine Packung enthält oder nicht.In this embodiment too, the pouring opening 15 can in turn be closed by a slide. The two mandrels are again arranged in a manner analogous to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, which for the sake of clarity have not been shown. The ceiling is in turn hollow in its interior and in this way allows ventilation into the interior of the container without the need for an additional opening. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 6, an additional opening 26 is also arranged in one of the side walls, through which opening can be seen into the interior of the container. In this way it can be determined whether the container contains a package or not.

In Fig. 7 und 8 ist eine federnde Anlenkung eines Schließgliedes 27 dargestellt. Das Schließglied ist hiebei mit einer Blattfeder 28 verbunden, welche in entsprechende Nuten der Ausgußöffnung bzw. der Verteilerkammer einsteckbar ist. Um den freien Durchflußquerschnitt nicht zu beeinträchtigen und eine bestimmte Ausfiußgeschwindigkeit sicherzustellen, weist das Federblatt eine Durchbrechung 29 auf.7 and 8, a resilient articulation of a closing member 27 is shown. The closing member is connected to a leaf spring 28 which can be inserted into corresponding grooves in the pouring opening or the distribution chamber. In order not to impair the free flow cross-section and to ensure a certain outflow rate, the spring leaf has an opening 29.

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1. Container for receiving a package (11) containing a fluid, comprising a lid (2) which can be placed on a lower part (3), said lid (2) carrying a hollow piercing element (8) for opening the package (11) and connected to an outlet (15), and a further piercing element (9) having a vent hole (18), wherein the piercing elements (8, 9) are preferably removably fixed to the lid (2), and the piercing element (8) connected to the outlet (15) projects further into the interior of the container (1) than the venting piercing element (9) when the lid (2) is in place, and wherein the lower part (3) has guides for centring the package (11), characterised in that the lower part (3) has upwardly extending guides (19) for the removable lid (2), that the lid (2) has at least one, and preferably two, recess(es) or projection(s) (6) disposed opposite one another on the side walls of the lower part (3), and which can lock with corresponding projections or recesses in the lower part (3) and can be disengaged by means of an opening (7) in the lower part (3) or a flexible section thereof, that the locking projections and recesses (6) of the lid (2) are carried by leaf springs (5) connected to the lid (2), more particularly integral therewith, the lateral limits of said leaf springs (5) being located in the guides (19) extending upwards with respect to the lower part (3), that this locking is effected in the lower half, preferably in the lower third, of the height of the lower part, and that the vent hole (18) of the vent pipe (9) opens out below the lid (2) in the interior of the container (1).
2. Container according to claim 1, characterised in that the clear height of the lower part (3) corresponds essentially to the height of the package and that the lid (2) has an edge (22) which projects towards the lower part (3), and which in the closed position comes into contact with bearing surfaces on the upper surface of the lower part (3), more particularly, with the end surface of the wall of the lower part (3).
3. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the leaf springs (5) of the lid (2) are attached to the narrow sides of the lid (2) and that the narrow-sided guides (19) form lateral flanges to the two long sides of the leaf springs (5), the height of said guides (19) towards the interior of the container corresponding at least to the thickness of the leaf springs (5), and the free end surfaces thereof forming a guide (23) for the package (11).
4. Container according to one of claims 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that the guides are formed by recessed edges (20) of the lower part (3).
5. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a distribution chamber (14) connected to the piercing element (8) for opening the package is disposed within the clear height of the lid (2), said distribution chamber (14), preferably passing over into an outlet (15) level with the outer upper surface of the lid (2).
6. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the outlet (15) can be closed by means of a closing member (16, 27) preferably ad- justably mounted in or on the outer surface of the lid (2).
7. Container according to claim 6, characterised in that the closing member (27) is pivoted at the outlet (15) and is preferably flexibly hinged, in particular on to a leaf spring (28) entering into the pouring conduit or distribution chamber (14).
8. Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the lower part (3) has an additional opening (26) in at least one lateral surface.
9. Container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the piercing elements (8, 9) are disposed outside the planes of symmetry of the package (11) or container (1).
10. Container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the lid (2) carries at least two different leaf springs (5) which come into positive engagement with two correspondingly different guides (19).
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