EP0518252A1 - Kleinbehälter mit Steckverbindung - Google Patents

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EP0518252A1
EP0518252A1 EP92109648A EP92109648A EP0518252A1 EP 0518252 A1 EP0518252 A1 EP 0518252A1 EP 92109648 A EP92109648 A EP 92109648A EP 92109648 A EP92109648 A EP 92109648A EP 0518252 A1 EP0518252 A1 EP 0518252A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/361—Modular elements with complementary shapes, interengageable parts or the like

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  • the invention relates to a small container, consisting of a hollow molded body, in particular made of plastic, with an upper part and a lower part, which can be separated to hold objects, with end faces arranged perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, one of which has a projection and the other a recess has, in which the projection of one end surface for producing a releasable connection can be inserted, and with connecting means on the circumference of at least one of the parts of the molded body.
  • Such small containers are used as the content of hollow bodies, e.g. Chocolate eggs, uses and takes items such as Toy parts, on.
  • Such small containers can also contain so-called surprise items.
  • Such a small container is known from GB 14 99 603 A.
  • There are holes in the wall and on the other end surface of a mushroom-like pin are provided in one end face and on the circumference of the small container, which allow a plug connection of the container, but in only a limited number of directions and positions.
  • DE 86 22 192 U shows a small container consisting of a lower and upper part, which has projections on the end faces of the overall cylindrical body, with which a plug connection between the respective projections can be made several small containers. This creates an elongated body, but its usability is very limited.
  • the described combination possibilities of the small containers are not sufficient for use as toys, since only a part or an elongated body or such can only be formed with axes running at right angles to one another.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of improving a small container of the type described at the outset in such a way that a large number of combinations are possible and the small container can be used in a variety of ways as a toy.
  • a small container of the type mentioned in the invention in that a projection is provided in one of the end faces, which contains the recess for receiving the projection of the other of the end faces, and that with each other on the circumference of the at least part of the molded body alternating recesses and elevations are provided, by means of which by engaging at least one elevation in at least one recess, a sliding or plug connection on the circumference different moldings can be produced.
  • a small container consisting of a hollow molded plastic body with an upper and lower part, which can be separated to accommodate objects, which has sliding or plug-in connection options for several dimensions for use as a plug-in module of a modular toy.
  • the projection in one of the end faces with a circular recess and the projection in the other of the end faces are designed like a button for insertion into the recess of the projection in one of the end faces.
  • the small container can be designed such that the projection in one of the end faces of hook elements arranged in a circle with radially inwardly directed hook ends and the projection in the other of the end faces in the form of a circular pot with radially outwardly directed hook elements for insertion into the recess of the projection is formed in the other of the end faces and bayonet-type turning in the connecting position.
  • a special embodiment or development of the invention is that the outer shape of the container by plugging additional parts into the recesses is changed, wherein the additional parts can be transported inside the container and a toy, in particular a figure or a model can be produced by plugging in the additional parts.
  • An advantage of the small container according to the invention is that the containers can be combined in any direction in different directions or dimensions, so that diverse shapes and constructions can be formed. Another advantage is that a stable and detachable connection between several small containers is made possible. It is also advantageous that food, such as chocolate, and parts such as toys are separated from one another by the small container. The small container does not then fall into waste because it can continue to be used as a toy or building block system. A contribution is made to protecting natural resources and the environment. The structure of several small containers put together is very stable due to the multiple interlocking of the plug connections.
  • Figure 1 shows the process of pushing the sliding or plug connection of two small containers according to a first embodiment.
  • the small containers are essentially cylindrical and have rounded ends at the end of the long side, which merge into flattened end faces 7.
  • the lateral surfaces 6 are cylindrical.
  • 2 and 3 show the same embodiment in a top view and in a sectional side view.
  • the small containers have a lid-shaped upper part 2 and a lower part 3.
  • the lower part 3 has a retracted edge over which the cover 2 can be put.
  • For locking is the indented edge provided with a bead 9.
  • Matching the bead 9 the cover 2 has a groove 10.
  • the annular bead 9 engages in the annular groove 10, so that a locking is achieved.
  • a projection 5 is provided, which consists of hook elements arranged on a circle with radially inwardly directed hook ends.
  • the hook elements enclose a recess 15.
  • a corresponding projection 5 is provided, which is designed like a circular pot with radially outwardly directed hook elements for insertion into the recess 15 and bayonet-type rotation into the connecting position.
  • the circumference of the lower part 3 is thickened in the central area of the lateral surfaces 6.
  • Recesses 4 are provided in the thickened area. These recesses are used to create the sliding connection.
  • a plurality of recesses 4 are continuously arranged on the circumference of the container 1 at the same distance.
  • Fig. 8 the functional principle of the sliding connection is shown for clarification.
  • a recess 4 of a container 1 an elevation 8 of another container 1, which is created between two recesses 4, can be fitted.
  • the elevations 8 and recesses 4 are dovetail-shaped, ie provided with inclined walls so that the recess 4 widens towards the bottom and the elevation 8 tapers towards the bottom.
  • By pushing in a dovetail connection is made in which the two parts are firmly connected. So that the connection can be inserted or detached, the thickening with the recesses 4 or elevations 8 is provided only in an annular partial region of the lateral surfaces 6, so that an open end of the recesses 4 is created. So that the insertion process can be carried out more easily, the ends of the elevations 8 are chamfered or rounded.
  • the individual small containers can be arranged in different directions in rows or in multiple collapsed forms, e.g. a triangle.
  • a protrusion 5 is then inserted into the respectively adapted protrusion 5 of another small container.
  • the sliding connection is provided as shown in FIG. 1.
  • Fig. 7 the principle of engaging the sliding connection is illustrated on a top view.
  • the connection is possible at different points and with different angles on the circumference of the small container.
  • the small container can be about 4 to 6 cm long and have a diameter of about 2.5 to 3.5 cm.
  • Plastic is particularly suitable as the material, e.g. Polypropylene or ABS.
  • the wall surfaces are approximately 0.6 to 1.0 mm thick.
  • the projections 5 also consist of thin-walled wall sections with a thickness of 0.4 to 0.6 mm. In the area of the recesses 4 and elevations 8, the wall thickness is increased and is approximately 2 mm.
  • the upper and lower parts 2, 3 form a flush outer surface after being plugged together.
  • the projections 5 and separation points between the upper and lower part are flat and designed as support surfaces.
  • the small container can have a rectangular, cuboid or polygonal shape instead of the round, cylindrical shape shown.
  • the projections 5 can also be polygonal or round.
  • the sliding connection with the recesses 4 and projections 8 can be provided on the entire circumference of the container or limited to certain areas.
  • the dimensions of the container can also be enlarged, so that other applications such as storage of writing or kitchen utensils or absorption of liquids are also possible.

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  • Lining Or Joining Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
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  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
  • Table Devices Or Equipment (AREA)
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EP92109648A 1991-06-11 1992-06-09 Kleinbehälter mit Steckverbindung Pending EP0518252A1 (de)

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JP (1) JP3083560B2 (uk)
AT (1) ATE158251T1 (uk)
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DK (1) DK0541766T3 (uk)
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GR (1) GR3025463T3 (uk)
MD (1) MD1202C2 (uk)
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PL (1) PL167605B1 (uk)
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DE19624105A1 (de) * 1996-06-17 1997-12-18 Albiplast Ag Becher, insbesondere für Lebensmittel
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CZ279628B6 (cs) 1995-05-17
FI930576A (fi) 1993-02-10
NO930458D0 (no) 1993-02-10
DE4119252C2 (de) 2000-07-13
DE4119252A1 (de) 1992-12-17
ATE158251T1 (de) 1997-10-15
MD1202B2 (en) 1999-04-30
DE59208912D1 (de) 1997-10-23
EP0541766A1 (de) 1993-05-19
US5402903A (en) 1995-04-04
WO1992022476A1 (de) 1992-12-23
JP3083560B2 (ja) 2000-09-04
MD1202C2 (ro) 1999-12-31
MD960220A (en) 1999-03-31
FI108428B (fi) 2002-01-31
FI930576A0 (fi) 1993-02-10
PL167605B1 (pl) 1995-09-30
NO308520B1 (no) 2000-09-25
SK177692A3 (en) 1994-12-07
JPH06500297A (ja) 1994-01-13
EP0541766B1 (de) 1997-09-17
CZ177692A3 (en) 1993-01-13
SK281493B6 (sk) 2001-04-09
DK0541766T3 (da) 1997-10-13
DE9117301U1 (de) 2000-03-09
ES2108752T3 (es) 1998-01-01
UA26698C2 (uk) 1999-11-12
GR3025463T3 (en) 1998-02-27
NO930458L (no) 1993-02-10

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