EP0645320A1 - Container for tubular bags - Google Patents

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EP0645320A1
EP0645320A1 EP94113309A EP94113309A EP0645320A1 EP 0645320 A1 EP0645320 A1 EP 0645320A1 EP 94113309 A EP94113309 A EP 94113309A EP 94113309 A EP94113309 A EP 94113309A EP 0645320 A1 EP0645320 A1 EP 0645320A1
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a container for tubular bag packaging with an open body at the upper end, which can receive a tubular bag vertically in the longitudinal direction.
  • tubular bag made of polyethylene a new meaning, as it is superior to all other forms of packaging, including the reusable bottle made of glass or plastic, in the ecological balance.
  • the decisive disadvantage of this form of packaging is the difficult handling, which has prevented the breakthrough of this packaging so far.
  • a container of the type known above is already known, but it is unsatisfactory because the tubular bag is only loosely inserted into the body. There is therefore a risk that the pouch will slide out of the tilted body when its contents are poured out under the influence of gravity or that the partially emptied pouch will collapse. so that its content partially escapes and pours into the body.
  • the invention has for its object to improve the generic container so that it enables easy storage and safe operation of a tubular bag packaging with pourable or pourable content.
  • a container corresponding to this requirement is characterized according to the invention by a lid which is movably connected to the body and lockable in the closed state of use, which has an opening in the front area, can protrude through the front corner of the tubular bag, and which has a web projecting downwards in the rear area cooperates, which presses the rear corner of the tubular bag against a counter surface arranged in the region of the rear wall of the body when the lid is in use.
  • the container according to the invention makes it possible to hold the opened tubular bag in a vertical position so that it can be stored without leakage. Furthermore, the container according to the invention allows the contents to be removed easily at any filling level and the bag to be completely emptied.
  • the web is attached to the lid.
  • the cover can be placed on the body or pivotally connected in its rear area to the rear wall of the body.
  • the top of the lid is expediently inclined toward its front area so that the front corner of the tubular bag protrudes from the opening in the use position of the lid and is easily accessible for cutting.
  • the lid is advantageously provided with a movable closure element which closes the opening in an end position and clamps the front corner of the tubular bag protruding therethrough. This allows the open Bags are sealed and the liquid contents are prevented from accidentally spilling out.
  • the container for tubular bag packaging shown in Fig. 1 comprises a body 1 and a lid 2., both of which are made of plastic, preferably polyethylene.
  • the body 1 has such a shape that it can reliably hold a tubular bag 4 vertically in a longitudinal orientation.
  • the lid 2 is releasably attached to the body 1, these two parts interlocking with a resilient locking.
  • the cover 2 which is elliptical in plan, has in its front region a longitudinal lens-shaped opening 3 through which the front upper corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 penetrates to the outside.
  • the top of the cover 2 is inclined towards its front area.
  • the lid 2 is provided on the inside in the rear area with a web 6 projecting downwards, and the body 1 is provided with a corresponding projection 7.
  • the lid 2 is placed on the body 1, the rear upper corner 8 of the tubular bag 4 is clamped between the web 6 of the lid 2 and the projection 7 of the body 1.
  • the cooperating clamping surfaces of the web 6 and the projection 7 are inclined to the longitudinal axis of the body 1.
  • the tubular bag 4 is held vertically in every filling state and cannot collapse, which is why it increases with emptying tends when the internal pressure decreases.
  • the rear upper corner 8 of the bag 4 is at the same time pressed down, as a result of which the front upper corner 5 of the bag stands up clearly and can thus be better guided through the opening 3 of the lid 2 and easily cut off.
  • the opening 3 of the cover 2 is equipped with a closure element in the form of an elastic spring clip 9, which can be moved into two stable end positions with the aid of a grip tongue. These end positions each reach the spring tab 9 in parallel contact with the left or right edge 10 of the opening 3 of the lid 2.
  • the front upper corner 5 of the bag protruding outwards through the opening 3 becomes between the edge 10 of the opening 3 and the spring clip 9 is clamped by moving it into the other end position.
  • the spring tab 9 can be moved back into the other end position.
  • a second embodiment of a container for tubular bag packaging is shown, which has an approximately rectangular plan.
  • the lid 2 ' is pivotally connected in its rear region to the rear wall 11 of the container 1'.
  • the body 1 'and the cover 2' are made in one piece from plastic, preferably polyethylene, with their connection area being designed like a hinge.
  • a special projection of the body 1 ' can be omitted because the pivoting movement of the cover 2' ensures that the rear upper corner 8 of the tubular bag 4 in the closed use state of the cover 2 'between the web 6' thereof and the rear wall 11 of the body 1 'is reliably clamped.
  • the second embodiment of the container also differs from the first embodiment in the design of the closure element associated with the lid.
  • two V-shaped wings 12 are arranged, which are attached to the cover 2 'by means of one Slider 13 can be brought into a closed parallel position to each other.
  • the slide 13 is shifted forward from the position shown in FIG. 5 into the position shown in FIG. 6, as a result of which the two wings 12 are forcibly brought closer to one another and clamp the intermediate upper front corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 between them .
  • the slider 13 is pushed back into its starting position shown in FIG. 5, as a result of which the wings 12 spread and the front corner 5 of the bag is no longer pinched.
  • the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 differs from the second embodiment explained above only in the design of the closure element assigned to the cover.
  • the opening 3 'formed in the cover 2' is equipped with a visor 14 which can be moved into two stable end positions by means of a rotary knob 15 attached to the cover 2 '.
  • the visor 14 is rotated clockwise with the rotary knob 15 relative to the starting position shown in FIG. 10 into the end position shown in FIG. 11.
  • the front corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 protruding through the opening 3 'of the lid 2' is clamped between the front edge of the visor 14 and the edge 10 'of the lid opening 3' facing it, and is thus locked.
  • the visor 14 is rotated counterclockwise with the rotary knob 15 into its starting position shown in FIG. 10.
  • the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 differs from the first embodiment in the design of the closure element assigned to the cover.
  • the opening 3 ′′ of the cover 2 ′′ is diamond-shaped.
  • the spring tab 9 ' is divided by a hinge 16 into two halves which can be pivoted relative to one another.
  • the front end of the spring tab 9 ' is articulated on the cover 2''.
  • the rear end of the spring tab protruding beyond the opening 3 '' 9 'is connected via a further hinge 16 to a leaf spring 17, the two ends of which are supported on the cover 2''.
  • the spring tab 9 'and the leaf spring 17 can be cast as a one-piece component from plastic, the hinges 16 being designed as film hinges.
  • the cooperating sealing surfaces which clamp the tubular bag 4 between them can be provided with corresponding grooves and ribs which engage in the manner of a tongue and groove connection.

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The invention relates to a container for tubular bags, having a body 1 which is open at the upper end and can receive a tubular bag 4 vertically in a lengthwise alignment, and having a lid 2 which is movably connected to the body 1 and can be retained in the closed state of use. In the front region, the lid 2 has an opening 3 through which the front corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 can protrude. In the rear region, the lid 2 interacts with a downwardly projecting web 6 which, in the state of use of the lid, presses the rear corner 8 of the tubular bag against a counterface 9 arranged in the region of the rear wall of the body 1. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen mit einem am oberen Ende offenen Körper, der einen Schlauchbeutel senkrecht in längsseitiger Ausrichtung aufnehmen kann.The invention relates to a container for tubular bag packaging with an open body at the upper end, which can receive a tubular bag vertically in the longitudinal direction.

Die verstärkt auftretende Nachfrage nach ökologisch sinnvollen Verpackungen hat dem Schlauchbeutel aus Polyethylen eine neue Bedeutung verschafft, da er in der Ökobilanz allen anderen Verpackungsformen, einschließlich der Mehrwegflasche aus Glas oder Kunststoff, überlegen ist. Der entscheidende Nachteil dieser Verpackungsform ist aber die schwierige Handhabbarkeit, welche den Durchbruch dieser Verpackung bislang verhindert hat. Zur leichteren Handhabung derartiger Schlauchbeutelverpackungen ist zwar bereits ein Behälter der vorstehend bekannten Art bekannt, der aber unbefriedigend ist, weil der Schlauchbeutel in den Körper nur lose eingelegt ist. Es besteht daher die Gefahr, daß der Beutel beim Ausgießen seines Inhalts unter dem Einfluß der Schwerkraft aus dem gekippten Körper herausrutscht oder daß der teilweise entleerte Beutel in sich zusammenfällt, so daß sein Inhalt teilweise austritt und sich in den Körper ergießt.The increasing demand for ecologically sensible packaging has given the tubular bag made of polyethylene a new meaning, as it is superior to all other forms of packaging, including the reusable bottle made of glass or plastic, in the ecological balance. The decisive disadvantage of this form of packaging is the difficult handling, which has prevented the breakthrough of this packaging so far. For easier handling of such tubular bag packaging, a container of the type known above is already known, but it is unsatisfactory because the tubular bag is only loosely inserted into the body. There is therefore a risk that the pouch will slide out of the tilted body when its contents are poured out under the influence of gravity or that the partially emptied pouch will collapse. so that its content partially escapes and pours into the body.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den gattungsgemäßen Behälter dahingehend zu verbessern, daß er eine problemlose Aufbewahrung und sichere Bedienung einer Schlauchbeutelverpackung mit gieß- oder schüttbarem Inhalt ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to improve the generic container so that it enables easy storage and safe operation of a tubular bag packaging with pourable or pourable content.

Ein diesem Erfordernis entsprechender Behälter ist erfindungsgemäß gekennzeichnet durch einen mit dem Körper beweglich verbundenen und im geschlossenen Gebrauchszustand arretierbaren Deckel, der im vorderen Bereich eine Öffnung aufweist, durch die vordere Ecke des Schlauchbeutels hindurchragen kann, und der im hinteren Bereich mit einem nach unten ragenden Steg zusammenwirkt, der im Gebrauchszustand des Deckels die hintere Ecke des Schlauchbeutels an eine im Bereich der Rückwand des Körpers angeordnete Gegenfläche andrückt.A container corresponding to this requirement is characterized according to the invention by a lid which is movably connected to the body and lockable in the closed state of use, which has an opening in the front area, can protrude through the front corner of the tubular bag, and which has a web projecting downwards in the rear area cooperates, which presses the rear corner of the tubular bag against a counter surface arranged in the region of the rear wall of the body when the lid is in use.

Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter ermöglicht es, den geöffneten Schlauchbeutel in senkrechter Position zu halten, so daß er ohne auszulaufen lagerbar ist. Weiterhin erlaubt der erfindungsgemäße Behälter die einfache Entnahme des Inhalts bei jedem Füllstand sowie die restlose Entleerung des Beutels.The container according to the invention makes it possible to hold the opened tubular bag in a vertical position so that it can be stored without leakage. Furthermore, the container according to the invention allows the contents to be removed easily at any filling level and the bag to be completely emptied.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist der Steg am Deckel befestigt.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the web is attached to the lid.

Der Deckel kann auf den Körper aufgesteckt oder in seinem hinteren Bereich mit der Rückwand des Körpers schwenkbar verbunden sein. In beiden Fällen ist die Oberseite des Deckels zweckmäßigerweise zu seinem vorderen Bereich hin geneigt, damit die vordere Ecke des Schlauchbeutels in der Gebrauchsstellung des Deckels aus der Öffnung herausragt und zum Abschneiden gut zugänglich ist.The cover can be placed on the body or pivotally connected in its rear area to the rear wall of the body. In both cases, the top of the lid is expediently inclined toward its front area so that the front corner of the tubular bag protrudes from the opening in the use position of the lid and is easily accessible for cutting.

Vorteilhafterweise ist der Deckel mit einem bewegbaren Verschlußelement versehen, das in einer Endstellung die Öffnung verschließt und die durch diese hindurchragende vordere Ecke des Schlauchbeutels einklemmt. Dadurch kann der geöffnete Beutel verschlossen und ein unbeabsichtigtes Herausschwappen des flüssigen Inhalts verhindert werden.The lid is advantageously provided with a movable closure element which closes the opening in an end position and clamps the front corner of the tubular bag protruding therethrough. This allows the open Bags are sealed and the liquid contents are prevented from accidentally spilling out.

In der Zeichnung sind vier Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dargestellt, die nachfolgend näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht eines Behälters für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform,
  • Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf den Behälter nach Fig. 1,
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch den oberen Bereich des Behälters nach der Linie A-A in Fig. 2,
  • Fig. 4 eine Seitenansicht eines Behälters für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform,
  • Fig. 5 eine Draufsicht auf den Behälter nach Fig. 4, wobei ein Verschlußelement im geöffneten Zustand gezeigt ist,
  • Fig. 6 eine Draufsicht ähnlich wie Fig. 5, wobei das Verschlußelement im geschlossenen Zustand gezeigt ist,
  • Fig. 7 einen Schnitt durch den Behälter nach der Linie B-B in Fig. 5,
  • Fig. 8 einen Schnitt ähnlich wie Fig. 7, jedoch bei aufgeklapptem Deckel,
  • Fig. 9 eine Seitenansicht eines Behälters für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform,
  • Fig. 10 eine Draufsicht auf den Behälter nach Fig. 9, wobei ein Verschlußelement im geöffneten Zustand gezeigt ist,
  • Fig. 11 eine Draufsicht ähnlich wie Fig. 10, wobei das Verschlußelement im geschlossenen Zustand gezeigt ist,
  • Fig. 12 eine Darstellung ähnlich wie Fig. 2, die aber eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform eines Deckels veranschaulicht,
  • Fig. 13 eine Unteransicht des Deckels nach Fig. 12, wobei sich eine Federlasche in einer von zwei stabilen Endstellungen befindet,
  • Fig. 14 eine Unteransicht des Deckels, wobei sich die Federlasche in einer gestreckten Mittelstellung befindet, und
  • Fig. 15 eine Unteransicht des Deckels, wobei sich die Federlasche in der anderen stabilen Endstellung befindet.
The drawing shows four exemplary embodiments of the invention, which are explained in more detail below. It shows:
  • 1 is a side view of a container for tubular bag packaging according to a first embodiment,
  • 2 is a plan view of the container of FIG. 1,
  • 3 shows a section through the upper region of the container along the line AA in FIG. 2,
  • 4 shows a side view of a container for tubular bag packaging according to a second embodiment,
  • 5 is a plan view of the container of FIG. 4, wherein a closure element is shown in the open state,
  • 6 is a plan view similar to FIG. 5, wherein the closure element is shown in the closed state,
  • 7 shows a section through the container along the line BB in FIG. 5,
  • 8 is a section similar to FIG. 7, but with the lid open,
  • 9 is a side view of a container for tubular bag packaging according to a third embodiment,
  • 10 is a plan view of the container of FIG. 9, wherein a closure element is shown in the open state,
  • 11 is a plan view similar to FIG. 10, wherein the closure element is shown in the closed state,
  • 12 is an illustration similar to FIG. 2, but illustrating a modified embodiment of a cover,
  • 13 is a bottom view of the lid of FIG. 12, with a spring tab in one of two stable end positions,
  • Fig. 14 is a bottom view of the lid, wherein the spring tab is in an extended central position, and
  • Fig. 15 is a bottom view of the lid, wherein the spring tab is in the other stable end position.

Der in Fig. 1 gezeigte Behälter für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen umfaßt einen Körper 1 und einen Deckel 2., die beide aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise Polyethylen, hergestellt sind. Der Körper 1 hat eine solche Form, daß er einen Schlauchbeutel 4 zuverlässig senkrecht in längsseitiger Ausrichtung aufnehmen kann. Der Deckel 2 ist auf den Körper 1 lösbar aufgesteckt, wobei diese beiden Teile mit einer federnden Arretierung ineinandergreifen.The container for tubular bag packaging shown in Fig. 1 comprises a body 1 and a lid 2., both of which are made of plastic, preferably polyethylene. The body 1 has such a shape that it can reliably hold a tubular bag 4 vertically in a longitudinal orientation. The lid 2 is releasably attached to the body 1, these two parts interlocking with a resilient locking.

Der im Grundriß ellipsenförmige Deckel 2 hat in seinem vorderen Bereich eine längsgerichtete linsenförmige Öffnung 3, durch die die vordere obere Ecke 5 des Schlauchbeutels 4 nach außen dringt. Zu diesem Zweck ist die Oberseite des Deckels 2 zu seinem vorderen Bereich hin geneigt. Um die richtige Positionierung und sichere Fixierung des Schlauchbeutels 4 im Körper 1 sicherzustellen, ist der Deckel 2 auf der Innenseite im hinteren Bereich mit einem nach unten ragenden Steg 6 versehen, und der Körper 1 ist mit einem korrespondierenden Vorsprung 7 versehen. Wenn der Deckel 2 auf den Körper 1 aufgesteckt wird, dann wird die hintere obere Ecke 8 des Schlauchbeutels 4 zwischen dem Steg 6 des Deckels 2 und dem Vorsprung 7 des Körpers 1 eingeklemmt. Zur Verbesserung der Klemmwirkung sind die zusammenwirkenden Klemmflächen des Steges 6 und des Vorsprungs 7 zur Längsachse des Körpers 1 geneigt. Dadurch wird der Schlauchbeutel 4 in jedem Füllzustand senkrecht gehalten und kann nicht kollabieren, wozu er mit zunehmender Entleerung neigt, wenn der Innendruck abnimmt. Bei dem beschriebenen Klemmvorgang wird zugleich die hintere obere Ecke 8 des Beutels 4 nach unten gedrückt, wodurch sich die vordere obere Ecke 5 des Beutels deutlich aufrichtet und so besser durch die Öffnung 3 des Deckels 2 geführt und leicht abgeschnitten werden kann.The cover 2, which is elliptical in plan, has in its front region a longitudinal lens-shaped opening 3 through which the front upper corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 penetrates to the outside. For this purpose, the top of the cover 2 is inclined towards its front area. In order to ensure the correct positioning and secure fixation of the tubular bag 4 in the body 1, the lid 2 is provided on the inside in the rear area with a web 6 projecting downwards, and the body 1 is provided with a corresponding projection 7. When the lid 2 is placed on the body 1, the rear upper corner 8 of the tubular bag 4 is clamped between the web 6 of the lid 2 and the projection 7 of the body 1. To improve the clamping effect, the cooperating clamping surfaces of the web 6 and the projection 7 are inclined to the longitudinal axis of the body 1. As a result, the tubular bag 4 is held vertically in every filling state and cannot collapse, which is why it increases with emptying tends when the internal pressure decreases. In the clamping process described, the rear upper corner 8 of the bag 4 is at the same time pressed down, as a result of which the front upper corner 5 of the bag stands up clearly and can thus be better guided through the opening 3 of the lid 2 and easily cut off.

Die Öffnung 3 des Deckels 2 ist mit einem Verschlußelement in Form einer elastischen Federlasche 9 ausgestattet, welche mit Hilfe einer Griffzunge in zwei stabile Endlagen bewegt werden kann. Diese Endstellungen erreicht die Federlasche 9 jeweils in paralleler Anlage zum linken bzw. rechten Rand 10 der Öffnung 3 des Deckels 2. Um den aufgeschnittenen Schlauchbeutel 4 zu verschließen, wird die durch die Öffnung 3 nach außen vorstehende vordere obere Ecke 5 des Beutels zwischen dem Rand 10 der Öffnung 3 und der Federlasche 9 eingeklemmt, indem diese in die andere Endlage bewegt wird. Zum Öffnen des Schlauchbeutels 4 kann die Federlasche 9 in die andere Endstellung zurückbewegt werden.The opening 3 of the cover 2 is equipped with a closure element in the form of an elastic spring clip 9, which can be moved into two stable end positions with the aid of a grip tongue. These end positions each reach the spring tab 9 in parallel contact with the left or right edge 10 of the opening 3 of the lid 2. In order to close the cut-open tubular bag 4, the front upper corner 5 of the bag protruding outwards through the opening 3 becomes between the edge 10 of the opening 3 and the spring clip 9 is clamped by moving it into the other end position. To open the tubular bag 4, the spring tab 9 can be moved back into the other end position.

In den Fig. 4 bis 8 ist eine zweite Ausführungsform eines Behälters für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen gezeigt, der einen näherungsweise rechteckigen Grundriß hat. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist der Deckel 2' in seinem hinteren Bereich mit der Rückwand 11 des Behälters 1' schwenkbar verbunden. Genauer gesagt, der Körper 1' und der Deckel 2' sind einstückig aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise Polyethylen, hergestellt, wobei ihr Verbindungsbereich scharnierartig ausgebildet ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform kann ein besonderer Vorsprung des Körpers 1' entfallen, weil durch die Schwenkbewegung des Deckels 2' gewährleistet ist, daß die hintere obere Ecke 8 des Schlauchbeutels 4 im geschlossenen Gebrauchszustand des Deckels 2' zwischen dem Steg 6' desselben und der Rückwand 11 des Körpers 1' zuverlässig eingeklemmt wird.4 to 8, a second embodiment of a container for tubular bag packaging is shown, which has an approximately rectangular plan. In this embodiment, the lid 2 'is pivotally connected in its rear region to the rear wall 11 of the container 1'. More specifically, the body 1 'and the cover 2' are made in one piece from plastic, preferably polyethylene, with their connection area being designed like a hinge. In this embodiment, a special projection of the body 1 'can be omitted because the pivoting movement of the cover 2' ensures that the rear upper corner 8 of the tubular bag 4 in the closed use state of the cover 2 'between the web 6' thereof and the rear wall 11 of the body 1 'is reliably clamped.

Die zweite Ausführungsform des Behälters unterscheidet sich von der ersten Ausführungsform ferner durch die Ausbildung des dem Deckel zugeordneten Verschlußelements. Im Bereich der Öffnung 3' des Deckels 2' sind zwei V-förmig gespreizte Flügel 12 angeordnet, welche mit Hilfe eines auf dem Deckel 2' angebrachten Schiebers 13 in eine geschlossene parallele Lage zueinander gebracht werden können. Zu diesem Zweck wird der Schieber 13 von der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Stellung in die in Fig. 6 gezeigte Stellung nach vorne verschoben, wodurch die beiden Flügel 12 zwangweise einander angenähert werden und die dazwischen angeordnete vordere obere Ecke 5 des Schlauchbeutels 4 zwischen sich einklemmen. Um den Ausguß des Schlauchbeutels 4 wieder zu öffnen, wird der Schieber 13 in seine in Fig. 5 gezeigte Ausgangslage zurückgeschoben, wodurch sich die Flügel 12 spreizen und die vordere Ecke 5 des Beutels nicht mehr eingeklemmt wird.The second embodiment of the container also differs from the first embodiment in the design of the closure element associated with the lid. In the area of the opening 3 'of the cover 2', two V-shaped wings 12 are arranged, which are attached to the cover 2 'by means of one Slider 13 can be brought into a closed parallel position to each other. For this purpose, the slide 13 is shifted forward from the position shown in FIG. 5 into the position shown in FIG. 6, as a result of which the two wings 12 are forcibly brought closer to one another and clamp the intermediate upper front corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 between them . In order to open the spout of the tubular bag 4 again, the slider 13 is pushed back into its starting position shown in FIG. 5, as a result of which the wings 12 spread and the front corner 5 of the bag is no longer pinched.

Die in den Fig. 9 bis 11 gezeigte dritte Ausführungsform unterscheidet sich von der vorstehend erläuterten zweiten Ausführungsform lediglich durch die Ausbildung des dem Deckel zugeordneten Verschlußelementes. Die in dem Deckel 2' ausgebildete Öffnung 3' ist mit einem Visier 14 ausgestattet, welches mit Hilfe eines auf dem Deckel 2' angebrachten Drehknopfes 15 in zwei stabile Endlagen bewegt werden kann. Zum Verschließen des aufgeschnittenen Schlauchbeutels 4 wird das Visier 14 mit dem Drehknopf 15 gegenüber der in Fig. 10 gezeigten Ausgangsstellung im Uhrzeigersinn in die in Fig. 11 gezeigte Endstellung verdreht. Dadurch wird die durch die Öffnung 3' des Deckels 2' hindurchragende vordere Ecke 5 des Schlauchbeutels 4 zwischen der Vorderkante des Visiers 14 und dem dieser zugekehrten Rand 10' der Deckelöffnung 3' eingeklemmt und somit zugehalten. Um den Ausguß des Schlauchbeutels 4 wieder zu öffnen, wird das Visier 14 mit dem Drehknopf 15 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn in seine in Fig. 10 gezeigte Ausgangsstellung zurückgedreht.The third embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 differs from the second embodiment explained above only in the design of the closure element assigned to the cover. The opening 3 'formed in the cover 2' is equipped with a visor 14 which can be moved into two stable end positions by means of a rotary knob 15 attached to the cover 2 '. To close the cut-open tubular bag 4, the visor 14 is rotated clockwise with the rotary knob 15 relative to the starting position shown in FIG. 10 into the end position shown in FIG. 11. As a result, the front corner 5 of the tubular bag 4 protruding through the opening 3 'of the lid 2' is clamped between the front edge of the visor 14 and the edge 10 'of the lid opening 3' facing it, and is thus locked. In order to open the spout of the tubular bag 4 again, the visor 14 is rotated counterclockwise with the rotary knob 15 into its starting position shown in FIG. 10.

Die in den Fig. 12 bis 15 gezeigte vierte Ausführungsform unterscheidet sich von der ersten Ausführungsform durch die Ausbildung des dem Deckel zugeordneten Verschlußelementes. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist die Öffnung3'' des Deckels 2'' rautenförmig. Die Federlasche 9' ist durch ein Scharnier 16 in zwei relativ zueinander verschwenkbare Hälften unterteilt. Das vordere Ende der Federlasche 9' ist am Deckel 2'' angelenkt. Das über die Öffnung 3'' hinausragende hintere Ende der Federlasche 9' ist über ein weiteres Scharnier 16 mit einer Blattfeder 17 verbunden, deren beide Enden sich am Deckel 2'' abstützen. Die Federlasche 9' und die Blattfeder 17 können als einstückiges Bauteil aus Kunststoff gegossen sein, wobei die Scharniere 16 als Filmscharniere ausgebildet sind.The fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 differs from the first embodiment in the design of the closure element assigned to the cover. In this embodiment, the opening 3 ″ of the cover 2 ″ is diamond-shaped. The spring tab 9 'is divided by a hinge 16 into two halves which can be pivoted relative to one another. The front end of the spring tab 9 'is articulated on the cover 2''. The rear end of the spring tab protruding beyond the opening 3 '' 9 'is connected via a further hinge 16 to a leaf spring 17, the two ends of which are supported on the cover 2''. The spring tab 9 'and the leaf spring 17 can be cast as a one-piece component from plastic, the hinges 16 being designed as film hinges.

Wenn die Federlasche 9' an dem als Griff dienenden hinteren Ende erfaßt und in die Mittelstellung gebracht wird, dann nimmt ihre Länge zu und die Blattfeder 17 wird ausgelenkt. Nach Überschreiten ihrer Mittelstellung bewegt sich die Federlasche 9' unter der Wirkung der Blattfeder 17 selbsttätig in die andere Endstellung, in der sie unter der Vorspannkraft der Blattfeder 17 stabil gehalten ist. In beiden Endstellungen der Federlasche 9' werden deren durch das Scharnier 16 verbundene geradlinigen Bereiche an den Rand 10'' der rautenförmigen Öffnung 3'' des Deckels 2'' angedrückt.When the spring tab 9 'is gripped at the rear end serving as a handle and brought into the central position, its length increases and the leaf spring 17 is deflected. After exceeding its central position, the spring tab 9 'automatically moves under the action of the leaf spring 17 into the other end position, in which it is kept stable under the biasing force of the leaf spring 17. In both end positions of the spring tab 9 ', the rectilinear regions connected by the hinge 16 are pressed against the edge 10' 'of the diamond-shaped opening 3' 'of the cover 2' '.

Um die Dichtwirkung zu verbessern, können bei allen vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen die zusammenwirkenden Dichtflächen, die den Schlauchbeutel 4 zwischen sich einklemmen, mit korrespondierenden Nuten und Rippen versehen sein, die in der Art einer Nut- und Federverbindung ineinandergreifen.In order to improve the sealing effect, in all the exemplary embodiments described above, the cooperating sealing surfaces which clamp the tubular bag 4 between them can be provided with corresponding grooves and ribs which engage in the manner of a tongue and groove connection.

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1, 1'1, 1 '
Körperbody
2, 2',2''2, 2 ', 2' '
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Behälter für Schlauchbeutelverpackungen mit einem am oberen Ende offenen Körper, der einen Schlauchbeutel senkrecht in längsseitiger Ausrichtung aufnehmen kann, gekennzeichnet durch einen mit dem Körper (1; 1') beweglich verbundenen und im geschlossenen Gebrauchszustand arretierbaren Deckel (2; 2'; 2''), der im vorderen Bereich eine Öffnung (3; 3'; 3'') aufweist, durch den die vordere Ecke (5) des Schlauchbeutels (4) hindurchragen kann, und der im hinteren Bereich mit einem nach unten ragenden Steg (6; 6') zusammenwirkt, der im Gebrauchszustand des Deckels die hintere Ecke (8) des Schlauchbeutels an eine im Bereich der Rückwand (11) des Körpers (1; 1') angeordnete Gegenfläche andrückt.Container for tubular bag packaging with a body which is open at the upper end and which can hold a tubular bag vertically in the longitudinal direction, characterized by a lid (2; 2 ';2'') which is movably connected to the body (1; 1') and can be locked in the closed state of use. ) which has an opening (3; 3 ';3'') in the front area through which the front corner (5) of the tubular bag (4) can protrude, and which has a web (6; 6 ') which, when the lid is in use, presses the rear corner (8) of the tubular bag against a counter surface arranged in the region of the rear wall (11) of the body (1; 1'). Behälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Steg (6; 6') am Deckel (2; 2'; 2'') befestigt ist.Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the web (6; 6 ') is attached to the lid (2; 2'; 2 ''). Behälter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (2) auf den Körper (1) aufgesteckt ist und daß der Körper (1) einen die Gegenfläche bildenden Vorsprung (7) aufweist.Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lid (2) is placed on the body (1) and in that the body (1) has a projection (7) forming the counter surface. Behälter nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die zusammenwirkenden Klemmflächen des Steges (6) des Deckels (2) und des Vorsprungs (7) des Körpers (1) zur Längsachse des Körpers geneigt sind.Container according to claim 3, characterized in that the cooperating clamping surfaces of the web (6) of the lid (2) and the projection (7) of the body (1) are inclined to the longitudinal axis of the body. Behälter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (2') im hinteren Bereich mit der Rückwand (11) des Körpers (1') schwenkbar verbunden ist.Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lid (2 ') is pivotally connected in the rear region to the rear wall (11) of the body (1'). Behälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Oberseite des Deckels (2; 2') zu seinem vorderen Bereich hin geneigt ist.Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the top of the lid (2; 2 ') is inclined towards its front region. Behälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (2; 2'; 2'') mit einem bewegbaren Verschlußelement (9; 9'; 12; 14) versehen ist, das in einer Endstellung die Öffnung (3; 3'; 3'') verschließt und die durch diese hindurchragende vordere Ecke (5) des Schlauchbeutels (4) einklemmt.Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (2; 2 ';2'') with a movable closure element (9; 9 ';12; 14) is provided, which closes the opening (3; 3'; 3 '') in an end position and clamps the front corner (5) of the tubular bag (4) projecting through it. Behälter nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mit dem Deckel (2) eine Federlasche (9; 9') verbunden ist, die in einer Endstellung die vordere Ecke (5) des Schlauchbeutels (4) an einen Rand (10; 10') der Öffnung (3; 3'') des Deckels (2; 2'') andrückt.A container according to claim 7, characterized in that a spring tab (9; 9 ') is connected to the lid (2) which, in an end position, the front corner (5) of the tubular bag (4) to an edge (10; 10') of the opening (3; 3 '') of the cover (2; 2 ''). Behälter nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Federlasche (9') an einem Ende am Deckel (2'') befestigt ist und am anderen Ende mit einem Federelement (17) verbunden ist, das sich am Deckel (2'') abstützt.Container according to claim 8, characterized in that the spring tab (9 ') is attached to the lid (2'') at one end and is connected at the other end to a spring element (17) which is supported on the lid (2'') . Behälter nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Federlasche (9') ein Scharnier (16) aufweist.Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the spring tab (9 ') has a hinge (16). Behälter nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mit dem Deckel (2') zwei verschwenkbare Flügel (12) und ein Schieber (13) verbunden sind, wobei der Schieber (13) bei einer Verschiebung desselben die beiden Flügel (12) zusammendrückt und diese die vordere Ecke (5) des Schlauchbeutels (4) zwischen sich einklemmen.A container according to claim 6, characterized in that two pivotable wings (12) and a slide (13) are connected to the lid (2 '), the slide (13) compressing the two wings (12) and the latter when the same is displaced clamp the front corner (5) of the tubular bag (4) between them. Behälter nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mit dem Deckel (2') ein Drehknopf (15) verbunden ist, der ein Visier (14) aufweist, das in einer Endstellung des Drehknopfes die vordere Ecke (5) des Schlauchbeutels (4) an einen Rand (10') der Öffnung (3') des Deckels (2') andrückt.Container according to Claim 7, characterized in that a rotary knob (15) is connected to the lid (2 '), which has a visor (14) which, in an end position of the rotary knob, contacts the front corner (5) of the tubular bag (4) presses an edge (10 ') of the opening (3') of the cover (2 '). Behälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Körper (1; 1') und/oder der Deckel (2; 2'; 2'') aus Kunststoff besteht.Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (1; 1 ') and / or the lid (2; 2'; 2 '') consists of plastic.
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