EP0849186A1 - Tube à fonctions multiples - Google Patents

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EP0849186A1
EP0849186A1 EP97122037A EP97122037A EP0849186A1 EP 0849186 A1 EP0849186 A1 EP 0849186A1 EP 97122037 A EP97122037 A EP 97122037A EP 97122037 A EP97122037 A EP 97122037A EP 0849186 A1 EP0849186 A1 EP 0849186A1
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Alfons Böckmann
Claus-Dieter Braun
Hartmut Tiekenheinrich
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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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/02—Body construction
    • B65D35/04—Body construction made in one piece
    • B65D35/08—Body construction made in one piece from plastics material
    • 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
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/24—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices
    • B65D35/36—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices for applying contents to surfaces
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/065—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts
    • B65D47/066—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with hinged, foldable or pivotable spouts the spout being either flexible or having a flexible wall portion, whereby the spout is foldable between a dispensing and a non-dispensing position
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/12—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/2018—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
    • B65D47/2056—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type
    • B65D47/2062—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem
    • B65D47/2075—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure lift valve type in which the deformation raises or lowers the valve stem in which the stem is raised by the pressure of the contents and thereby opening the valve
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/261—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement
    • B65D47/265—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement between planar parts

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  • the invention relates to a tube, in particular an oval one-piece plastic tube, in various Application forms, d. H. to receive and deliver various ingredients such as Face creams, gels, shoe creams etc.
  • the task is performed by a tube according to the Upper grip of claim 1 solved in that the Head area of the tube and the cap shaped or formally adjusted and aligned that at almost same applications for different applications will.
  • Figure 1 shows a tube according to the invention, in particular one thin-walled one-piece, preferably by spraying subsequent stretching process
  • Multi-function tube (1) made of preferably polyethylene, Polypropylene or PET for picking up and dispensing for example creams, gels or the like, with Body area (2), floor area (3), head area (4) and Cap (5).
  • the opening (44) or, if appropriate, also further ones Openings can be designed so that a clean Stripping is possible.
  • a plug closure can also be provided.
  • the neck area (42) can, for example, with a two-start thread and Adjustment cams and a punch against be equipped to turn it back automatically.
  • the cap (5) is adapted in terms of shape and function and consists essentially of an end cover (50) down a cap jacket (51) and a Connect inner cap (52).
  • the cylindrical one here Inner cap (52) is provided with an internal thread (53) or as Buckle formed.
  • the end cover (50) has on the inside of a stopper (54) in the middle Cooperation with the mouth area (43) the opening (44) securely closed.
  • the multi-function tube (1) is equipped in its mouth area (43) with a rubbing head for gels or creams.
  • the exit bores (44 1 , 44 2 , 44 3 , 44 4 ) of the grating head can be made slit-like or round.
  • rubbing bridges (not shown) can be attached to the outer surface of the mouth area (43).
  • the tube (1) is here provided with a plug-in cap (5) which is designed with plugs (54 1 , 54 2 , 54 3 , 54 4 ) or similar sealing elements which close the slots or bores (44 1 - 44 4 ) close and secure the mass against leakage in this way.
  • the tube (1) in its Mouth area (43) also with a different type Grater head should be formed.
  • the exit bore or the outlet bores are equipped with a valve (46) closed so that no air can be sucked back.
  • Preservatives can be provided as a Contamination from outside is hardly to be feared.
  • the grater head can have different shapes be designed according to customer requirements or Field of application, although basically, as with all other versions, not just the use in Personal care area must be provided, but also donation of shoe creams, waxes, etc. is possible.
  • cap (5) also has a support element (58), the opening of the valve with the cap closed (5) prevented.
  • the grater with a porous or sponge-like insert (47) provided.
  • This stake (47) is filled via an outlet opening in the tube head and then applied.
  • the passage of mass from the tube can be done with a Valve (46) can be closed or through open holes (not shown) happen.
  • the number of holes can be changed as required.
  • Anchoring the Depending on the version, insert (47) is made up of webs, ribs or beads.
  • the embodiment according to FIG. 6 is a one-hand screw cap in partially cut side views and a top view.
  • the tube mouth (43) has a bore (44 6 ) offset from the center, which is sealed in the closed position with the tube cap (5) or the end cover (50).
  • the opening (44 6 ) is opened by bringing the bore (55) in the cap (5) into line with the tube bore (44 6 ).
  • the end positions are fixed via stops which are present in the mouth area (43) or in the shoulder area (40).
  • the oval-shaped cap (5) is offset from the tube body (2), so that it can be clearly recognized when the system is in the open state.
  • the membrane-like design of the tube mouth (43) creates a pretension between the cap (5) and the tube mouth (43), thereby ensuring the seal.
  • the outlet opening (55) can be chosen as desired, depending on the tube content.
  • the oval tube (1) or its mouth area (43) is equipped with a snap-cap closure.
  • the dispenser opening (44 7 ) of the snap-cap is designed in such a way that there is no protruding edge, so that contamination is kept low when dispensing in the outlet area.
  • the snap-cap is basically known, but in this version the recessed grip was moved to the side so that the protruding wall in the exit area is avoided.
  • FIG. 8 again shows a further embodiment of the Multi-function tube (1) according to the invention, which in Mouth area (43) with a movable roller (48) is equipped.
  • the role (48) is by recording the Tube content wets and applies the ingredient through Unroll.
  • the head area (4) can be used to hold the Roll (48) in one or more parts and the roll shape be executed differently.
  • a tube design can be seen in FIG. 9, provided with a ball (48 1 ), as is introduced on the market for roll-on pens.
  • FIG. 10 shows a version similar to FIG. 6, a two-part cap (5) being provided here.
  • a head plate (56) with an opening (57) was introduced into the end cover (50), which by twisting the eccentric outlet opening (44 10 ) in the mouth area ( 43) closes or opens.
  • the cap surface does not have to be plane-parallel, but there is also the possibility that other shapes can be selected so that direct application is possible.

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US6939072B2 (en) 2002-06-20 2005-09-06 L'oreal Applicator attachment
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