EP0804106B1 - Device for containing and dispensing a coating material - Google Patents

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EP0804106B1
EP0804106B1 EP96900911A EP96900911A EP0804106B1 EP 0804106 B1 EP0804106 B1 EP 0804106B1 EP 96900911 A EP96900911 A EP 96900911A EP 96900911 A EP96900911 A EP 96900911A EP 0804106 B1 EP0804106 B1 EP 0804106B1
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Joachim Franken
Marie-Claude Bossert
Johannes Hubertus Jozef Maria Kelders
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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
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/0005—Containers or packages provided with a piston or with a movable bottom or partition having approximately the same section as the container
    • B65D83/0011—Containers or packages provided with a piston or with a movable bottom or partition having approximately the same section as the container moved by a screw-shaft
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/02—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement
    • A45D40/04—Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement effected by a screw

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  • the invention relates to a device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable Material with a cylindrical receiving element, on the open delivery end a cap is releasably fitted and in which it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction a piston-shaped element is arranged, which can be operated from the outside, provided at the other end of the receiving element actuating means Material metering is displaceable, the actuating means being a first one within the Receiving element arranged, with the piston-shaped element effective connected part and a second, with this couplable part, which in the cap is integrated and by placing the cap on the other end can be coupled to the first part, and wherein the on the other end of the Receiving element fitted closure cap is rotatable at this other end.
  • a long-known "Pritt" glue stick has a cylindrical sleeve, their open delivery end when not in use to avoid drying out the adhesive in the sleeve with a removable cap is.
  • the adhesive within the sleeve is poured into a piston-shaped element and held together with this in the sleeve against rotation and in the longitudinal direction of the Sleeve slidably arranged, for displacement the piston-shaped element in Center is provided with an internally threaded bore into which a screw spindle occurs, which extends almost over the entire length of the sleeve and thus also through the Adhesive extends through and ends in one piece in a kind of knurled nut passes, which is rotatably mounted at the other end of the sleeve and to the outside, that is Foot of the sleeve protrudes therefrom and enables handling of the device, by holding the knurled nut in one direction or the other while holding the sleeve is rotated so that the piston-shaped element and thus
  • EP-A-0 289 126 discloses a device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable material Materials, e.g. B. a solid adhesive, of the type mentioned known.
  • a spreadable material Materials e.g. B. a solid adhesive
  • the removed cap C With its attached to the outside of the bottom Coupling element placed on the end of the receiving element A, which is opposite the opening of the receiving element, so that the coupling element the closure cap in the coupling element of a first actuating means B intervenes.
  • the cap C is turned with one hand and that Holding element A held with the other hand.
  • the cap C is to press against the end of the first actuator B, so that the coupling connection is maintained.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of handling a device improve the type mentioned above while maintaining full functionality.
  • the cap at the other end in a form-fitting manner of the receiving element, the closure cap with an inner locking bead and that other end of the receiving element with a corresponding locking bead Mistake.
  • the piston-shaped element is secured against rotation in the receiving element and has an internal screw thread, and that the first part of the actuating means is rotatable, in the receiving element has screw spindle mounted, which with the internal thread of the piston-shaped Element interacts.
  • the design is such that the first part the actuating means not downwards from the cylindrical receiving element protrudes to prevent incorrect operation without first putting on the cap to avoid.
  • the screw of the first part with a Coupling element for torsion-proof coupling of the second part is formed.
  • the coupling element as an internal toothing is formed and that the second part of the actuating means as a pin-shaped Web with corresponding external teeth formed in the cap is.
  • the receiving element provided on the outside with at least one profile running in the longitudinal direction is that with a corresponding counter-profiling in a sleeve-shaped Sheath element cooperates, the receiving element at least in some areas can be used in the jacket element and the jacket element on the introductory part for the receiving element opposite end actuating elements that correspond to the second part of the actuating means.
  • the Device according to the invention can also be used as a refill cartridge, which in a permanent the jacket element remaining at the user is used, in which case the product mass by actuating the coupled actuating elements after removing the cap is moved. The cap even then is not used as an actuator.
  • An inventive device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable Materials is generally designated 1 in the drawing.
  • This Device can be designed, for example, as a glue stick if it is the spreadable material is an adhesive, or also as a lip care stick, if there is a suitable one for the spreadable material Product is selected.
  • Other applications are a matter of course also possible.
  • the device 1 initially has a cylindrical receiving element 2, the upper end of which is open when in use with 3 and the other rear end is designated 4.
  • a circumferential on the outside on the cylindrical receiving element 2 Bead 5 is provided, which serves to lock a closure cap 6 and take up tightly.
  • This cap 6 has a circumferential inner locking bead 7.
  • Inside is the cap with a centrally arranged pin-like web 8 provided in the area of his Free end is equipped with an external toothing 9. The function this web will be explained in more detail below.
  • the cylindrical receiving element 2 has one in the region of its end 4 Floor area 10, which towards the inside in an inward direction annular region 11 merges into an annular stop 12 ends.
  • the receiving element is above the bottom region 10 2 preferably with a slightly tapered diameter in an annular, area 13 extended downward.
  • the piston-shaped Element 14 In the cylindrical receiving element 2 is a piston or plate-shaped Element 14 against rotation, but in the longitudinal direction compared to Receiving element 2 slidably inserted.
  • the piston-shaped Element 14 have longitudinal profiles on its outside that cooperate with counter-profiles on the inside of the receiving element 2 and cause the non-rotating arrangement.
  • the piston-shaped Element 14 has a bottom region 15, on the outside on the underside an annular extension 16 is formed, which has a minimum distance to the bottom region 10 of the receiving element 2.
  • To the inside the piston-shaped element 14 goes into a sleeve-shaped area 17, which extends approximately up to the upper edge of the piston-shaped element 14 extends.
  • This sleeve-shaped area 17 has an inner bore Internal screw thread 18.
  • a spreadable material 20 poured in such a way that this spreadable material in the form of a pin upwards into the interior of the Receiving element 2 protrudes, in the full state to about Upper edge of the receiving element 2.
  • the spreadable material is 20 provided with a continuous inner recess or inner bore 21.
  • the annular region 11 of the receiving element 2 with an annular stop 12 is used to support a first part of actuating means Longitudinal displacement of the piston-shaped element 14 with respect to the receiving element 2.
  • This first part of the actuating means first a screw spindle 22, which with the internal screw thread 18 of the piston-shaped element 14 cooperates and largely over the entire length of the receiving element 2 to its delivery end 3 extends.
  • This screw 18 goes to its other end in one Spindle sleeve 23, which widens into a circumferential bead 24, that on the annular stop 12 of the annular region 11 of the bottom region 10 of the receiving element 2 abuts and a displacement of the Screw spindle 22 from the position shown in the figures in the longitudinal direction down excludes.
  • the spindle sleeve 23 starts from this bead 24 into a cylindrical region 25 with a smaller diameter over, such that this area 25 rotatable, but supported in the annular Stop 12 of the annular region 11 abuts.
  • circumferential locking beads 26 are provided.
  • the screw spindle 22 is installed from below during the first installation pressed through annular area 11 in the bottom area 10 of the receiving element 2, in which the locking bead 24 then behind the annular stop 12 engages, the screw spindle 22 is rotatable, but in the longitudinal direction due to the locking bead 23 and the locking beads 26 fixed in the Receiving element 2 stored.
  • the spindle sleeve 23 is down into one extended tubular area 27, to which preferably a surrounding, cross-sectionally L-shaped region 28 is integrally formed, which is approximately the inner cross section of the annular region 13 of the receiving element 2 fills out.
  • the tubular region 27 of the spindle sleeve 23 is provided on the inside with an internal toothing 29, which with the external toothing 9 corresponds to the pin-shaped web 8 of the closure cap 6.
  • the function of the device 1 is as follows:
  • the screw spindle 22 is thus rotated by turning the closure cap 6, whereby the piston-shaped element 14 is forcibly in the longitudinal direction moved relative to the receiving element 2 and with the appropriate direction of rotation the product mass 20 to the desired extent from the open end 3 of the device 1 protrudes and application of the product on a Surface or the like.
  • the cap 6 rotated accordingly in the other direction, so that the piston-shaped Element 14 with the product mass again in the receiving element 2 moved down, whereupon the cap 6 in turn from the other end 4th deducted and placed on the open end 3 and then finally is in the closed position shown in Figure 1.
  • the device can only be actuated if the closure cap 6 removed and used as an actuator, so that incorrect operation with the cap 6 still closed reliably is avoided.
  • the closure cap 6 thus performs a double function as a closure element and as an actuating element, so that, unlike conventional such devices, an additional actuator in the form of a protruding downward from the receiving element Actuator is unnecessary.
  • the device 1 according to the invention can also be used as a refill cartridge be used if a sleeve-shaped remaining with the user Sheath element is used, which is basically constructed as the cap 6 or which is constructed so that the receiving element 2 can be inserted non-rotatably into the jacket element and that Sheath element even with a rotatable relative to the sheath element Actuator is equipped with the actuating means the screw spindle 22 of the device 1 can cooperate.

Abstract

A device for containing and dispensing a coating material with a cylindrical container with a removable cover on its open dispensing end and with a piston-shaped component longitudinally movable inside it which can be moved by externally operable actuating means at the other end of the container for metering the material is to be improved in such a way that, while remaining fully functional, it requires less material and is easier to handle. This is achieved in that the actuating elements have a first component (22, 29) inside the container (2) and operationnally connected to the piston-shaped component (14) and a second component (8, 9) coupable thereto which is integrated into the cover (6) and can be coupled at the other end (4) to the first component (22, 29) by fitting the cover.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines streichfähigen Materials mit einem zylinderförmigen Aufnahmeelement, auf dessen offenes Abgabeende lösbar eine Verschlußkappe aufgesetzt ist und in welchem in Längsrichtung verschiebbar ein kolbenförmiges Element angeordnet ist, welches von von außen bedienbaren, am anderen Ende des Aufnahmeelementes vorgesehenen Betätigungsmitteln zur Materialdosierung verschiebbar ist, wobei die Betätigungsmittel ein erstes, innerhalb des Aufnahmeelementes angeordnetes, mit dem kolbenförmigen Element wirkmäßig verbundenes Teil und ein zweites, mit diesem kuppelbares Teil aufweisen, welches in die Verschlußkappe integriert ist und durch Aufsetzen der Verschlußkappe auf das andere Ende an das erste Teil ankuppelbar ist, und wobei die auf das andere Ende des Aufnahmeelementes aufgesetzte Verschlußkappe an diesem anderen Ende drehbar ist.The invention relates to a device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable Material with a cylindrical receiving element, on the open delivery end a cap is releasably fitted and in which it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction a piston-shaped element is arranged, which can be operated from the outside, provided at the other end of the receiving element actuating means Material metering is displaceable, the actuating means being a first one within the Receiving element arranged, with the piston-shaped element effective connected part and a second, with this couplable part, which in the cap is integrated and by placing the cap on the other end can be coupled to the first part, and wherein the on the other end of the Receiving element fitted closure cap is rotatable at this other end.

Ein seit langem bekannter Klebestift der Marke "Pritt" weist eine zylindrische Hülse auf, deren offenes Abgabeende bei Nichtgebrauch zwecks Vermeidung des Austrocknens der in der Hülse befindlichen Klebemasse mit einer lösbaren Verschlußkappe versehen ist. Die Klebemasse innerhalb der Hülse ist in ein kolbenförmiges Element eingegossen und zusammen mit diesem in der Hülse verdrehsicher gehalten und in Längsrichtung der Hülse verschiebbar angeordnet, wobei zur Verschiebung das kolbenförmige Element im Zentrum mit einer Innengewindebohrung versehen ist, in welche eine Schraubspindel eingreitt, die sich nahezu über die gesamte Länge der Hülse und damit auch durch die Klebmasse hindurch erstreckt und endseitig einstückig in eine Art Rändelmutter übergeht, die am anderen Ende der Hülse drehbar gelagert ist und nach außen, also am Fuß der Hülse aus dieser hervorsteht und eine Handhabung der Vorrichtung ermöglicht, indem bei festgehaltener Hülse die Rändelmutter in die eine oder andere Richtung gedreht wird, so daß sich das kolbenförmige Element und damit die damit verbundene Klebemasse gegenüber der Hülse in der einen oder anderen Richtung bewegt und entweder eine Klebstoffabgabe oder ein Wiedereinziehen der Klebstoffmasse in die Hülse ermöglicht.A long-known "Pritt" glue stick has a cylindrical sleeve, their open delivery end when not in use to avoid drying out the adhesive in the sleeve with a removable cap is. The adhesive within the sleeve is poured into a piston-shaped element and held together with this in the sleeve against rotation and in the longitudinal direction of the Sleeve slidably arranged, for displacement the piston-shaped element in Center is provided with an internally threaded bore into which a screw spindle occurs, which extends almost over the entire length of the sleeve and thus also through the Adhesive extends through and ends in one piece in a kind of knurled nut passes, which is rotatably mounted at the other end of the sleeve and to the outside, that is Foot of the sleeve protrudes therefrom and enables handling of the device, by holding the knurled nut in one direction or the other while holding the sleeve is rotated so that the piston-shaped element and thus the associated Adhesive moved in one direction or the other opposite the sleeve and either dispensing an adhesive or drawing the adhesive mass back into the Allows sleeve.

Diese bekannte Vorrichtung hat sich seit langer Zeit bestens bewährt, da sie einen leicht zu handhabenden und gleichzeitig sehr stabilen Behälter zur Verfügung stellt. Allerdings besteht seit einiger Zeit zwecks Müllvermeidung das Bestreben, diesen relativ aufwendigen Behälter zu vereinfachen bzw. durch Nachfüllung mehrere Male wiederzuverwenden. Zu diesem Zweck sind bereits verschiedene Lösungen von Nachfüllpatronen vorgeschlagen worden, die nach vollständiger Entleerung der Vorrichtung in diese eingesetzt werden müssen. Dies hat jedoch den Nachteil, daß der Anwender die eigentliche Vorrichtung aufbewahren muß, was erfahrungsgemäß häufig dazu führt, daß der Anwender die Vorrichtung verlegt und dann mit der Nachfüllpatrone allein nicht arbeiten kann. Darüber hinaus ist es relativ umständlich, eine solche Nachfüllpatrone zu wechseln.This known device has proven itself for a long time since it is easy to handle and at the same time very stable container. Indeed for some time there has been an effort to avoid waste, this relative to simplify complex containers or to reuse them several times by refilling. Various refill cartridge solutions are already available for this purpose have been proposed after the device has been completely emptied into this must be used. However, this has the disadvantage that the user actual device must keep, which experience has often led to that the user moves the device and then not with the refill cartridge alone can work. In addition, it is relatively cumbersome to refill such a cartridge switch.

Aus der EP-A-0 289 126 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines streichfähigen Materials, z. B. einer festen Klebstoffmasse, der eingangs genannten Art bekannt. Zum Verschieben des kolbenförmigen Elementes in Längsrichtung wird die abgenommene Verschlußkappe C mit ihrem an der Außenseite des Bodens angebrachten Kupplungselement auf das Ende des Aufnahmeelementes A aufgesetzt, welches der Öffnung des Aufnahmeelementes gegenüberliegt, so daß das Kupplungselement der Verschlußkappe in das Kupplungselement eines ersten Betätigungsmittels B eingreift. Dann wird die Verschlußkappe C mit der einen Hand gedreht und das Aufnahmeelement A mit der anderen Hand festgehalten. Dabei ist die Verschlußkappe C gegen das Ende des ersten Betätigungsmittels B zu drücken, damit die Kupplungsverbindung aufrechterhalten bleibt. Nach dem Drehen um einen durch die Hand des Benutzers begrenzten Winkel muß die Kupplungsverbindung zwischen der Verschlußkappe C und dem ersten Betätigungsmittels B gelöst, die Hand zurückgedreht und die Verschlußkappe C erneut auf das Ende des ersten Betätigungselementes B aufgesetzt werden. Zusätzlich zu dieser Erschwernis bei der Handhabung ist es erforderlich, daß beide Hände des Benutzers zu jeder Zeit während des Verschiebens des kolbenförmigen Elementes benutzt werden.EP-A-0 289 126 discloses a device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable material Materials, e.g. B. a solid adhesive, of the type mentioned known. To move the piston-shaped element in the longitudinal direction, the removed cap C with its attached to the outside of the bottom Coupling element placed on the end of the receiving element A, which is opposite the opening of the receiving element, so that the coupling element the closure cap in the coupling element of a first actuating means B intervenes. Then the cap C is turned with one hand and that Holding element A held with the other hand. Here is the cap C to press against the end of the first actuator B, so that the coupling connection is maintained. After turning one by the hand of the User limited angle must be the coupling connection between the cap C and the first actuating means B released, the hand turned back and the Cap C again placed on the end of the first actuator B. become. In addition to this difficulty in handling, it is required that both hands of the user at all times while moving the piston-shaped Element can be used.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Handhabung einer Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art bei Beibehaltung der vollen Funktionsfähigkeit zu verbessern.The invention is therefore based on the object of handling a device improve the type mentioned above while maintaining full functionality.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei der eingangs genannten Vorrichtung dadurch gelöst, daß die auf das andere Ende des Aufnahmeelementes aufgesetzte Verschlußkappe formschlüssig an diesem anderen Ende gehalten ist.This object is achieved in the device mentioned in that the on the other end of the receptacle cap placed positively is held at this other end.

Vorzugsweise ist zum formschlüssigen Halten der Verschlußkappe am anderen Ende des Aufnahmeelementes die Verschlußkappe mit einer inneren Rastwulst und das andere Ende des Aufnahmeelementes mit einer korrespondierenden Rastwulst versehen. It is preferable to hold the cap at the other end in a form-fitting manner of the receiving element, the closure cap with an inner locking bead and that other end of the receiving element with a corresponding locking bead Mistake.

Außerdem ist als besonders vorteilhaft vorgesehen, daß das kolbenförmige Element verdrehsicher im Aufnahmeelement gelagert ist und ein Innenschraubgewinde aufweist, und daß das erste Teil der Betätigungsmittel eine drehbare, im Aufnahmeelement gelagerte Schraubspindel aufweist, die mit dem Innengewinde des kolbenförmigen Elementes zusammenwirkt. Dabei ist die Ausgestaltung so getroffen, daß das erste Teil der Betätigungsmittel nicht nach unten aus dem zylinderförmigen Aufnahmeelement heraussteht, um somit eine Fehlbedienung ohne vorheriges Aufsetzen der Verschlußkappe zu vermeiden.It is also particularly advantageous that the piston-shaped element is secured against rotation in the receiving element and has an internal screw thread, and that the first part of the actuating means is rotatable, in the receiving element has screw spindle mounted, which with the internal thread of the piston-shaped Element interacts. The design is such that the first part the actuating means not downwards from the cylindrical receiving element protrudes to prevent incorrect operation without first putting on the cap to avoid.

Dabei ist weiterhin vorgesehen, daß die Schraubspindel des ersten Teils mit einem Kupplungselement zur verdrehsicheren Ankupplung des zweiten Teils ausgebildet ist. Dies wird besonders vorteilhaft dadurch erreicht, daß das Kupplungselement als Innenverzahnung ausgebildet ist und daß das zweite Teil der Betätigungsmittel als stiftförmiger Steg mit korrespondierender Außenverzahnung in der Verschlußkappe ausgebildet ist. Beim Aufsetzen der Verschlußkappe auf das andere (untere) Ende des zylinderförmigen Aufnahmeelementes greifen dann die Verzahnungen ineinander und stellen eine drehfeste Kupplung zwischen den gekuppelten Teilen her, welche sich einfach wieder lösen läßt, um anschließend die Verschlußkappe wieder in die Verschlußposition zu bringen.It is also provided that the screw of the first part with a Coupling element for torsion-proof coupling of the second part is formed. This is achieved particularly advantageously in that the coupling element as an internal toothing is formed and that the second part of the actuating means as a pin-shaped Web with corresponding external teeth formed in the cap is. When putting the cap on the other (lower) end of the cylindrical receiving element then engage the teeth and create a non-rotatable coupling between the coupled parts, which is easy can be released again, then the cap back into the closed position bring to.

In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, daß das Aufnahmeelement außenseitig mit wenigstens einer in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Profilierung versehen ist, die mit einer korrespondierenden Gegenprofilierung in einem hülsenförmigen Mantelelement zusammenwirkt, wobei das Aufnahmeelement wenigstens bereichsweise in das Mantelelement einsetzbar ist und das Mantelelement am dem dem Einführende für das Aufnahmeelement gegenüberliegenden Ende Betätigungselemente aufweist, die dem zweiten Teil der Betätigungsmittel entsprechen. Auf diese Weise kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auch als Nachfüllpatrone verwendet werden, die in ein dauerhaft beim Anwender verbleibendes Mantelelement eingesetzt wird, wobei dann durch Betätigung der miteinander gekuppelten Betätigungselemente die Produktmasse nach Abnehmen der Verschlußkappe bewegt wird. Die Verschlußkappe selbst wird dann nicht als Betätigungselement benutzt.In a further advantageous embodiment it is provided that the receiving element provided on the outside with at least one profile running in the longitudinal direction is that with a corresponding counter-profiling in a sleeve-shaped Sheath element cooperates, the receiving element at least in some areas can be used in the jacket element and the jacket element on the introductory part for the receiving element opposite end actuating elements that correspond to the second part of the actuating means. In this way, the Device according to the invention can also be used as a refill cartridge, which in a permanent the jacket element remaining at the user is used, in which case the product mass by actuating the coupled actuating elements after removing the cap is moved. The cap even then is not used as an actuator.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung beispielsweise näher erläutert. Diese zeigt jeweils in einem Längsschnitt in

Fig. 1
eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit aufgesetzter Verschlußkappe,
Fig. 2
die Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 mit abgenommener Verschlußkappe vor dem Aufsetzen derselben auf das andere Ende der Vorrichtung und
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die Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 und 2 mit auf das andere Ende der Vorrichtung aufgesetzter und damit als Betätigungsorgan dienender Verschlußkappe.
The invention is explained below with reference to the drawing, for example. This shows in a longitudinal section in
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a device according to the invention with an attached cap,
Fig. 2
the device of FIG. 1 with the cap removed before placing the same on the other end of the device and
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the device of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the cap placed on the other end of the device and thus serving as an actuator.

Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines streichfähigen Materials ist in der Zeichnung allgemein mit 1 bezeichnet. Diese Vorrichtung kann beispielsweise als Klebestift ausgebildet sein, wenn es sich bei dem streichfähigen Material um eine Klebstoffmasse handelt, oder auch als Lippenpflegestift, wenn für das streichfähige Material ein entsprechendes Produkt gewählt wird. Andere Anwendungen sind selbstverständlich ebenfalls möglich.An inventive device for receiving and dispensing a spreadable Materials is generally designated 1 in the drawing. This Device can be designed, for example, as a glue stick if it is the spreadable material is an adhesive, or also as a lip care stick, if there is a suitable one for the spreadable material Product is selected. Other applications are a matter of course also possible.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 weist zunächst ein zylindrisches Aufnahmeelement 2 auf, dessen oberes, im Gebrauchszustand offenes Ende mit 3 und dessen anderes hinteres Ende mit 4 bezeichnet ist. Im Bereich des Abgabeendes 3 ist außenseitig am zylindrischen Aufnahmeelement 2 ein umlaufender Wulst 5 vorgesehen, der dazu dient, eine Verschlußkappe 6 rastend und dicht aufzunehmen. Diese Verschlußkappe 6 weist dazu einen umlaufenden inneren Rastwulst 7 auf. Innenseitig ist die Verschlußkappe mit einem zentral angeordneten stiftartigen Steg 8 versehen, der im Bereich seines freien Endes mit einer Außenverzahnung 9 ausgerüstet ist. Die Funktion dieses Steges wird nachfolgend noch im einzelnen erläutert.The device 1 according to the invention initially has a cylindrical receiving element 2, the upper end of which is open when in use with 3 and the other rear end is designated 4. In the area of the delivery end 3 is a circumferential on the outside on the cylindrical receiving element 2 Bead 5 is provided, which serves to lock a closure cap 6 and take up tightly. This cap 6 has a circumferential inner locking bead 7. Inside is the cap with a centrally arranged pin-like web 8 provided in the area of his Free end is equipped with an external toothing 9. The function this web will be explained in more detail below.

Das zylinderförmige Aufnahmeelement 2 weist im Bereich seines Endes 4 einen Bodenbereich 10 auf, welcher zum Inneren hin in einen einwärts gerichteten ringförmigen Bereich 11 übergeht, der in einem ringförmigen Anschlag 12 endet. Über den Bodenbereich 10 nach unten ist das Aufnahmeelement 2 vorzugsweise mit leicht verjüngtem Durchmesser in einen ringförmigen, nach unten offenen Bereich 13 verlängert.The cylindrical receiving element 2 has one in the region of its end 4 Floor area 10, which towards the inside in an inward direction annular region 11 merges into an annular stop 12 ends. The receiving element is above the bottom region 10 2 preferably with a slightly tapered diameter in an annular, area 13 extended downward.

In das zylinderförmige Aufnahmeelement 2 ist ein kolben- oder auch plattenförmiges Element 14 verdrehsicher, aber in Längsrichtung gegenüber dem Aufnahmeelement 2 verschiebbar geführt eingesetzt. Dabei kann das kolbenförmige Element 14 an seiner Außenseite Längsprofilierungen aufweisen, die mit Gegenprofilierungen an der Innenseite des Aufnahmeelementes 2 zusammenwirken und die verdrehsichere Anordnung bewirken. Das kolbenförmige Element 14 weist einen Bodenbereich 15 auf, an den an der Unterseite außenseitig ein ringförmiger Ansatz 16 angeformt ist, welcher einen Mindestabstand zum Bodenbereich 10 des Aufnahmeelementes 2 bildet. Zum Inneren hin geht das kolbenförmige Element 14 in einen hülsenförmigen Bereich 17 über, der sich etwa bis zur Oberkante des kolbenförmigen Elementes 14 erstreckt. Dieser hülsenförmige Bereich 17 weist eine Innenbohrung mit Innenschraubgewinde 18 auf. In den freien Innenraum 19 des kolbenförmigen Elementes 14 ist ein streichfähiges Material 20 derart eingegossen, daß dieses streichfähige Material stiftförmig nach oben in den Innenraum des Aufnahmeelementes 2 hineinragt, und zwar in vollem Zustand bis etwa zur Oberkante des Aufnahmeelementes 2. Dabei ist das streichfähige Material 20 mit einer durchgehenden Innenaussparung bzw. Innenbohrung 21 versehen.In the cylindrical receiving element 2 is a piston or plate-shaped Element 14 against rotation, but in the longitudinal direction compared to Receiving element 2 slidably inserted. The piston-shaped Element 14 have longitudinal profiles on its outside that cooperate with counter-profiles on the inside of the receiving element 2 and cause the non-rotating arrangement. The piston-shaped Element 14 has a bottom region 15, on the outside on the underside an annular extension 16 is formed, which has a minimum distance to the bottom region 10 of the receiving element 2. To the inside the piston-shaped element 14 goes into a sleeve-shaped area 17, which extends approximately up to the upper edge of the piston-shaped element 14 extends. This sleeve-shaped area 17 has an inner bore Internal screw thread 18. In the free interior 19 of the piston-shaped Element 14 is a spreadable material 20 poured in such a way that this spreadable material in the form of a pin upwards into the interior of the Receiving element 2 protrudes, in the full state to about Upper edge of the receiving element 2. The spreadable material is 20 provided with a continuous inner recess or inner bore 21.

Der ringförmige Bereich 11 des Aufnahmeelementes 2 mit ringförmigem Anschlag 12 dient zur Lagerung eines ersten Teils von Betätigungsmitteln zur Längsverschiebung des kolbenförmigen Elementes 14 gegenüber dem Aufnahmeelement 2. Dabei weist dieses erste Teil der Betätigungsmittel zunächst eine Schraubspindel 22 auf, welche mit dem Innenschraubgewinde 18 des kolbenförmigen Elementes 14 zusammenwirkt und sich weitgehend über der gesamten Länge des Aufnahmeelementes 2 bis zu dessen Abgabeende 3 hin erstreckt. Diese Schraubspindel 18 geht zu ihrem anderen Ende hin in eine Spindelhülse 23 über, welche sich in eine umlaufende Wulst 24 erweitert, die am ringförmigen Anschlag 12 des ringförmigen Bereiches 11 des Bodenbereichs 10 des Aufnahmeelementes 2 anliegt und eine Verschiebung der Schraubspindel 22 von der in den Figuren dargestellten Position in Längsrichtung nach unten ausschließt. Die Spindelhülse 23 geht ausgehend von diesem Wulst 24 in einen zylindrischen Bereich 25 mit geringerem Durchmesser über, derart, daß dieser Bereich 25 drehbar, aber gelagert im ringförmigen Anschlag 12 des ringförmigen Bereiches 11 anliegt. Um eine ungewollte Längsverschiebung in Richtung nach oben gemäß Figuren 1 bis 3 der Schraubspindel 22 zu verhindern, sind vorzugsweise an dem zylindrischen Bereich 25 der Spindelhülse 23 umlaufende Rastwülste 26 vorgesehen.The annular region 11 of the receiving element 2 with an annular stop 12 is used to support a first part of actuating means Longitudinal displacement of the piston-shaped element 14 with respect to the receiving element 2. This first part of the actuating means first a screw spindle 22, which with the internal screw thread 18 of the piston-shaped element 14 cooperates and largely over the entire length of the receiving element 2 to its delivery end 3 extends. This screw 18 goes to its other end in one Spindle sleeve 23, which widens into a circumferential bead 24, that on the annular stop 12 of the annular region 11 of the bottom region 10 of the receiving element 2 abuts and a displacement of the Screw spindle 22 from the position shown in the figures in the longitudinal direction down excludes. The spindle sleeve 23 starts from this bead 24 into a cylindrical region 25 with a smaller diameter over, such that this area 25 rotatable, but supported in the annular Stop 12 of the annular region 11 abuts. To an unwanted Longitudinal displacement in the upward direction according to Figures 1 to 3 of To prevent screw 22 are preferably on the cylindrical Area 25 of the spindle sleeve 23 circumferential locking beads 26 are provided.

Wird die Schraubspindel 22 bei der ersten Montage von unten durch den ringförmigen Bereich 11 im Bodenbereich 10 des Aufnahmeelementes 2 hindurchgedrückt, in dem die Rastwulst 24 dann hinter dem ringförmigen Anschlag 12 einrastet, so ist die Schraubspindel 22 drehbar, aber in Längsrichtung aufgrund der Rastwulst 23 und der Rastwülste 26 fixiert in dem Aufnahmeelement 2 gelagert. Die Spindelhülse 23 ist nach unten in einen rohrförmigen Bereich 27 verlängert, an den vorzugsweise ein diesen umgebender, querschnittlich L-förmiger Bereich 28 umlaufend angeformt ist, welcher etwa den Innenquerschnitt des ringförmigen Bereiches 13 des Aufnahmeelementes 2 ausfüllt. Der rohrförmige Bereich 27 der Spindelhülse 23 ist innenseitig mit einer Innenverzahnung 29 versehen, welche mit der Außenverzahnung 9 am stiftförmigen Steg 8 der Verschlußkappe 6 korrespondiert.If the screw spindle 22 is installed from below during the first installation pressed through annular area 11 in the bottom area 10 of the receiving element 2, in which the locking bead 24 then behind the annular stop 12 engages, the screw spindle 22 is rotatable, but in the longitudinal direction due to the locking bead 23 and the locking beads 26 fixed in the Receiving element 2 stored. The spindle sleeve 23 is down into one extended tubular area 27, to which preferably a surrounding, cross-sectionally L-shaped region 28 is integrally formed, which is approximately the inner cross section of the annular region 13 of the receiving element 2 fills out. The tubular region 27 of the spindle sleeve 23 is provided on the inside with an internal toothing 29, which with the external toothing 9 corresponds to the pin-shaped web 8 of the closure cap 6.

Die Funktion der Vorrichtung 1 ist die folgende:The function of the device 1 is as follows:

Soll die Vorrichtung 1 aus ihrer Ruhelage (Fig. 1) in die Gebrauchslage gebracht werden, so wird die Verschlußkappe 6 abgezogen und in die Position gemäß Fig. 2 gebracht, d.h. in den Bereich des anderen Endes 4 des Aufnahmeelementes 2. Durch Aufschieben der Verschlußkappe 6 auf dieses andere Ende 4 greift nun der das zweite Teil der Betätigungsmittel bildende Steg 8 mit seiner Außenverzahnung 9 in die Innenverzahnung 29 der Schraubspindel 22 ein, derart, daß zwischen diesen beiden Teilen eine verdrehsichere Kupplung erfolgt. Dabei ist vorzugsweise am Außenumfang des ringförmigen Bereiches 13 ein umlaufender Rastwulst 30 vorgesehen, so daß die Verschlußkappe 6 am ringförmigen Bereich 13 drehbar gehalten ist.Should the device 1 from its rest position (Fig. 1) in the use position brought, the cap 6 is removed and in the position brought according to Fig. 2, i.e. in the area of the other end 4 of the Receiving element 2. By sliding the cap 6 on this the other end 4 now engages the one that forms the second part of the actuating means Web 8 with its external toothing 9 in the internal toothing 29 of the Screw spindle 22, such that a between these two parts torsion-proof coupling. It is preferably on the outer circumference of the annular region 13 a circumferential locking bead 30 is provided so that the cap 6 is rotatably held on the annular portion 13.

Durch Drehen an der Verschlußkappe 6 wird somit die Schraubspindel 22 gedreht, wodurch sich das kolbenförmige Element 14 zwangsweise in Längsrichtung gegenüber dem Aufnahmeelement 2 bewegt und bei entsprechender Drehrichtung die Produktmasse 20 in dem gewünschten Maße aus dem offenen Ende 3 der Vorrichtung 1 hervorsteht und ein Auftragen des Produktes auf einer Oberfläche od. dgl. ermöglicht. Nach dem Gebrauch wird die Verschlußkappe 6 entsprechend in der anderen Richtung gedreht, so daß sich das kolbenförmige Element 14 mit der Produktmasse wieder im Aufnahmeelement 2 nach unten bewegt, worauf dann die Verschlußkappe 6 wiederum vom anderen Ende 4 abgezogen und auf das offene Ende 3 aufgesetzt wird und sich dann abschließend in der in Figur 1 gezeigten Verschlußposition befindet.The screw spindle 22 is thus rotated by turning the closure cap 6, whereby the piston-shaped element 14 is forcibly in the longitudinal direction moved relative to the receiving element 2 and with the appropriate direction of rotation the product mass 20 to the desired extent from the open end 3 of the device 1 protrudes and application of the product on a Surface or the like. After use, the cap 6 rotated accordingly in the other direction, so that the piston-shaped Element 14 with the product mass again in the receiving element 2 moved down, whereupon the cap 6 in turn from the other end 4th deducted and placed on the open end 3 and then finally is in the closed position shown in Figure 1.

Erkennbar ist eine Betätigung der Vorrichtung nur möglich, wenn die Verschlußkappe 6 abgenommen und als Betätigungselement eingesetzt wird, so daß eine Fehlbedienung bei noch geschlossener Verschlußkappe 6 zuverlässig vermieden ist. Die Verschlußkappe 6 übernimmt somit eine Doppelfunktion als Verschlußelement und als Betätigungselement, so daß, anders als bei herkömmlichen derartigen Vorrichtungen, ein zusätzliches Betätigungselement in Form einer nach unten aus dem Aufnahmeelement ständig hervorstehendes Betätigungselement entbehrlich ist.It can be seen that the device can only be actuated if the closure cap 6 removed and used as an actuator, so that incorrect operation with the cap 6 still closed reliably is avoided. The closure cap 6 thus performs a double function as a closure element and as an actuating element, so that, unlike conventional such devices, an additional actuator in the form of a protruding downward from the receiving element Actuator is unnecessary.

Grundsätzlich kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 auch als Nachfüllpatrone verwendet werden, wenn ein beim Anwender verbleibendes hülsenförmiges Mantelelement eingesetzt wird, das im Prinzip so aufgebaut ist, wie die Verschlußkappe 6 oder welches so aufgebaut ist, daß das Aufnahmeelement 2 verdrehsicher in das Mantelelement eingeschoben werden kann und das Mantelelement selbst dann mit einem gegenüber dem Mantelelement verdrehbaren Betätigungselement ausgerüstet ist, das mit den Betätigungsmitteln der Schraubspindel 22 der Vorrichtung 1 zusammenwirken kann.In principle, the device 1 according to the invention can also be used as a refill cartridge be used if a sleeve-shaped remaining with the user Sheath element is used, which is basically constructed as the cap 6 or which is constructed so that the receiving element 2 can be inserted non-rotatably into the jacket element and that Sheath element even with a rotatable relative to the sheath element Actuator is equipped with the actuating means the screw spindle 22 of the device 1 can cooperate.

Claims (6)

  1. A device for accommodating and dispensing a spreadable material comprising a cylindrical container (2), on the open dispensing end of which a closure cap (6) is removably fitted and in which is arranged a longitudinally displaceable piston-like element (14) which is designed for displacement by externally operable actuating means provided at the other end of the container (2) for dispensing the spreadable material, the actuating means comprising a first part (22,29) arranged in the container (2) and operatively connected to the piston-like element (14) and a second part (8,9) which is designed to be coupled to the first part and which is integrated in the closure cap (6) and can be coupled to the first part (22,29) by fitting of the closure cap (6) onto the other end (4) and the closure cap (6) fitted onto the other end (4) of the container (2) being rotatable at this other end, characterized in that the closure cap (6) fitted onto the other end (4) of the container (2) is positively held on this other end.
  2. A device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, for positively holding the closure cap (6) on the other end (4) of the container (2), the closure cap (6) is provided with an inner snap-action bead (7) and the other end (4) of the container (2) is provided with a corresponding snap-action bead (30).
  3. A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the piston-like element (14) is non-rotatably mounted in the container (2) and comprises an internal screwthread (18) and in that the first part of the actuating means comprises a rotatable screwthreaded spindle (22) mounted in the container (2) which co-operates with the internal screwthread (18) of the piston-like element (14).
  4. A device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the screwthreaded spindle (22) of the first part is formed with a coupling element (27,29) for non-rotatable coupling of the second part (8,9).
  5. A device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the coupling element is formed by internal teeth (29) and the second part of the actuating means is formed by a pin (8) with corresponding external teeth (9) in the closure cap (6).
  6. A device as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the container (2) is externally provided with at least one longitudinally extending profile which co-operates with a corresponding counter-profile in a tube-like casing, the container (2) being designed for at least local insertion into the casing and the casing comprising actuating elements corresponding to the second part of the actuating means at its end opposite the end where the container (2) is inserted.
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