EP0997393A1 - Packaging pouch - Google Patents

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EP0997393A1
EP0997393A1 EP99810568A EP99810568A EP0997393A1 EP 0997393 A1 EP0997393 A1 EP 0997393A1 EP 99810568 A EP99810568 A EP 99810568A EP 99810568 A EP99810568 A EP 99810568A EP 0997393 A1 EP0997393 A1 EP 0997393A1
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Claude Marbler
Juris Walter
Andreas Ziegler
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3A Composites International AG
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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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/22—Details
    • B65D77/24—Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers
    • B65D77/28—Cards, coupons, or drinking straws
    • B65D77/283—Cards, coupons, or drinking straws located initially inside the container, whereby the straw is revealed only upon opening the container, e.g. pop-up straws
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S383/00—Flexible bags
    • Y10S383/906—Dispensing feature

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  • the invention relates to a packaging bag with one arranged in the bag Drinking or pouring pipe and an easy-to-open protection area as access to the drinking or pouring pipe.
  • the drinking tube is on for a large number of packaging bags for drinks attached to the outside of the bag. With the beveled on one side Drinking tube, the bag is pierced at a predetermined location. At clumsy handling, e.g. through children, the drinking tube can bend, without piercing the bag. Another problem is that Risk of injury due to the beveled drinking tube and leakage of the drink with clumsy handling.
  • a flexible bag is also known in which the drinking tube is inside the bag is arranged in the same cavity as the beverage liquid.
  • the Packaging bags designed as stand-up pouches have in the area of the upper one A tear notch with an adjoining tear line on.
  • the length of the drinking tube is set so that the lower end is on the lowest point of the bag and the upper end of the drinking tube above the tear line. With this arrangement, the drinking tube is after tearing of the bag easily accessible.
  • the drinking tube is in a kind of bag, which is from the actual beverage bag is separated by a film.
  • the tube is flexible in its drinking area designed and hygienically packed using a peelable film. To when this protective film is torn open, the drinking tube will be straightened and straight lower end by light pressure from the inside pocket into the drink-filled Bag cavity ejected.
  • This packaging does not offer any either Protection against leakage of the drink after the drinking tube is in the bag pierced once.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of making a beverage bag more user-friendly to design.
  • the packaging bag should Have an integrated drinking tube and at the same time be leak-proof.
  • Another one The aim of the invention is to provide a packaging bag for liquid or pasty filling goods with a reclosable drinking or Pouring spout.
  • the bag has a first one Compartment for holding a filling material and one that is fluid-tight separated from the first compartment has a second compartment for receiving a tube part, the tube leads from the first compartment into the second compartment, in the transition region in a fluid-tight manner the bag is connected and a valve element for opening and closing of a through channel.
  • the tube comprises a side pressure Flow channel-releasing, automatically closing valve element.
  • the tube comprises one by folding or turning of the pipe part projecting into the second compartment between an open and a Closing position of the tube movable joint.
  • the packaging bag is the first compartment of the second compartment separated by a sealing or adhesive seam and a connecting the two compartments
  • the connecting piece is liquid-tight via the sealing or adhesive seam sealed or glued to the bag.
  • the connector with a first tubular part projecting into the first compartment and with one into the second Compartment projecting second pipe part connected.
  • the pipe in the pipe part projecting into the second compartment has a flow through the tube in the unopened bag fluid-tight and after the opening of the bag by raising the end of the in the second Compartment protruding pipe part the flow through the pipe releasing kink on.
  • transition piece with a channel for the fluid-tight implementation of the Pipe arranged, the transition piece to increase the leakage security in addition, one for receiving and fixing the end piece in the kinked Position of the tubular part can have provided holding part.
  • the transition piece has at least a sealing surface at least partially delimiting the second compartment.
  • the transition piece is two at right angles has abutting sealing surfaces.
  • the pipe can be in the second compartment protruding end with an easy-to-open, fluid-tight in the unopened bag Closure.
  • the part of the tube protruding into the first compartment expediently ends or the first tube part to ensure complete emptying of the bag when used as a beverage bag at the lowest point of the first Compartment of the pouch.
  • the part of the tube projecting into the first compartment or the first tube part is preferred elastically resilient, whereas that protruding into the second compartment Part of the tube or the second tube part is preferably deformed and / or is designed to be extendable and, for example, an extendable bellows-type Has part.
  • a tear line or a peelable line is preferred in the region of the second compartment Opening intended as access to the pipe.
  • the packaging bag according to the invention can be used for beverages, for pasty ones Products such as yogurt or fruit musts and the like can be used.
  • Another The field of application is technical products such as Motor oil, Lubricant or detergent.
  • a packaging bag 10 for drinks shown in Fig. 1 consists of a Front wall film 12 and a rear wall film 14, which has a circumferential Sealing seam 16 are connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner.
  • the packaging bag as a stand-up pouch - not in the drawing shown - between the front wall film 12 and the rear wall film 14 in lower area of the part of the packaging bag which later forms the base additionally welded in a base film in a known manner.
  • the front wall film 12 consists, for example, of an inner film 18 made of, for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, its copolymers or ionomers and an outer film 22.
  • the outer film 22 is, for example, a composite with an outer partial film 22a made of, for example, oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or oriented polypropylene (oPP) and an inner partial film 22b made of, for example, oriented polyamide or aluminum.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • oPP oriented polypropylene
  • the inner partial film 22 can be metallized or provided with an oxidic layer such as SiO x .
  • a permanent adhesive 26 based on, for example, polyurethane is arranged between the inner film 18 and the outer film 22.
  • the back wall film 14 shows one with the front wall film 12 identical structure, namely an inner film 20 from, for example Polyethylene, polypropylene, their copolymers or ionomers, which over a permanent adhesive 28 made of, for example, polyurethane with the outer Foil 24 is glued.
  • a permanent adhesive made of, for example, polyurethane with the outer Foil 24 is glued.
  • the outer film 24 also consists of an outer one Partial film 24a made of, for example, oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or oriented polypropylene (oPP) and an inner partial film 24b, for example oriented polyamide or aluminum.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • oPP oriented polypropylene
  • the back wall film 14 can but also a different layer structure compared to the front wall film 14 to have.
  • the packaging bag 10 is sealed by a further sealing seam 30 into a first one Compartment 32 for the beverage intake and in a second compartment 34 for the Divided drinking tube end.
  • a connecting piece 36 is made in the sealing seam 30 for example sealed an elastomer.
  • the connector 36 connects the compartments 32, 34 separated from one another in a liquid-tight manner via a Flow channel 37.
  • a first drinking tube part 38 is fixed to the connecting piece 36 in the first compartment 32, the free open end of which is chamfered and at the lowest point of the packaging bag 10 ends.
  • This first drinking tube part 38 is preferably resiliently designed so that it is at the lowest point of the bag remains and thus ensures complete emptying.
  • a second Drinking tube part 42 is within the second compartment 34 with the connector 36 connected. The free end 44 of the second drinking tube part 42 is closed and provided with a break line 46 for the first opening. Between the The connecting piece 36 and the breaking line 46 have the second drinking tube part 42 a bellows-like part 48. This can both lengthen the drinking tube as well as being bent into the most favorable drinking position.
  • a marking notch 50 is provided, against which a tear line 52 in the Form a line-shaped weakening point.
  • the tear line 52 can also be designed as a dividing line for a peel opening, one Tear tab 54 is preferably arranged in the corner region of the bag.
  • the connector 36 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is with a Flow channel 37 arranged closure part 56 equipped.
  • This closure part 56 has a dividing line or surface 58, which changes due to application a slight pressure p between two fingers, for example Flow opening 60 expanded.
  • Closure part 56 instead of the one shown here Closure part 56 also conceivable other valve systems, for example Check or needle valves.
  • FIG. 5 runs for the packaging bag for drinks Tear line 52 - in contrast to the variant shown in Fig. 1 - parallel to the top edge of the bag.
  • the drinking tube 38, 42 is formed in one piece here and is directly enclosed by the sealing seam 30.
  • the closure part here 56 is the closure part here 56 in the second compartment 34 slipped over the second drinking tube part 42.
  • Analogous to the positions of the closure part 56 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is the second drinking tube part 42 in the absence of force on the closure part 56 squeezed and thus closed.
  • the variant of a locking system for the second shown in Fig. 6 Drinking tube part 42 includes a joint 62, which from an open position O into a Closed position S and can be moved back again.
  • the joint 62 may be a mechanical part which temporarily closes the second drinking tube part 42 Be a folding joint.
  • the hinge is 62 e.g. designed in the manner of a two-way valve.
  • one end piece 43 is the second Drinking tube part 42 provided with a kink 64, the kinked Drinking tube part 42 closes the flow through the drinking tube in a fluid-tight manner.
  • the Kink 64 can by an asymmetrical distribution of the plastic in the Cross section of the drinking tube part 42 and by a targeted heat treatment be generated. After opening the bag 10, the end piece 43 of the in the second compartment 34 protruding second drinking tube part 42 erected, whereby the kink 64 releases the flow through the drinking tube.
  • the second drinking tube part 43 passes through a transition piece 66 and is in this guided in a channel 68 in a fluid-tight manner and with the transition piece 66, for example glued or sealed.
  • the transition piece 66 has two sealing surfaces that abut one another at right angles 70a, b on that with the front wall film 12 and with the back wall film 14 are sealed into the packaging bag 10 via sealing seams 30a, b.
  • the Sealing surfaces 70a, b thus form part of the boundary of the second compartment.
  • the transition piece 66 can also have only one sealing surface 70a exhibit.
  • That made of plastic - for example polyethylene, polypropylene or others sprayable plastics - manufactured transition piece 66 is with a cross-section C-shaped holding part 72 with an opening gap 74 for lateral Introduction of the end piece 43 equipped in the kink position.
  • the packaging bag 10 shown schematically in the drawing can of course be of any design, e.g. as a stand-up pouch.

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The bag(10) has a first section(32) to hold a liquid substance and a second section(34) separated fluidtight from the first section to accommodate a drinking straw section(42). The straw(38,42) leads from the first section into the second section, is connected fluidtight to the bag in the transition region, and has a valve element for opening and closing of the flow passage(37). The straw may have a joint movable between an open and closed position by hinging or twisting the straw section protruding into the second section.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verpackungsbeutel mit einem im Beutel angeordneten Trink- oder Ausgussrohr und einem leicht zu öffnenden Schutzbereich als Zugang zum Trink- oder Ausgussrohr.The invention relates to a packaging bag with one arranged in the bag Drinking or pouring pipe and an easy-to-open protection area as access to the drinking or pouring pipe.

Bei einer Vielzahl von Verpackungsbeuteln für Getränke ist das Trinkrohr an der Aussenseite des Beutels angebracht. Mit dem einseitig angeschrägten Trinkrohr wird der Beutel an einer vorbezeichneten Stelle durchstossen. Bei ungeschickter Handhabung, z.B. durch Kinder, kann sich das Trinkrohr verbiegen, ohne dass der Beutel durchstossen wird. Ein anderes Problem ist die Verletzungsgefahr durch das angeschrägte Trinkrohr sowie das Ausfliessen des Getränks bei ungeschickter Handhabung.The drinking tube is on for a large number of packaging bags for drinks attached to the outside of the bag. With the beveled on one side Drinking tube, the bag is pierced at a predetermined location. At clumsy handling, e.g. through children, the drinking tube can bend, without piercing the bag. Another problem is that Risk of injury due to the beveled drinking tube and leakage of the drink with clumsy handling.

Es ist weiter ein flexibler Beutel bekannt, bei dem das Trinkrohr im Beutelinnern in demselben Hohlraum wie die Getränkeflüssigkeit angeordnet ist. Der als Standbeutel ausgestaltete Verpackungsbeutel weist im Bereich des oberen Beutelrandes eine Einreisskerbe mit einer daran anschliessenden Aufreisslinie auf. Die Länge des Trinkrohres ist so festgelegt, dass das untere Ende sich an der tiefsten Stelle des Beutels befindet und das obere Trinkrohrende oberhalb der Aufreisslinie liegt. Bei dieser Anordnung ist das Trinkrohr nach dem Aufreissen des Beutels ohne weiteres zugänglich. Als nachteilig hat sich indessen erwiesen, dass bei unvorsichtigem Aufreissen des Beutels oder bei zu schwergängiger Aufreisshilfe ein Teil des Getränkeinhaltes bereits beim Öffnen der Verpackung unkontrolliert aus dem Beutel ausfliessen kann.A flexible bag is also known in which the drinking tube is inside the bag is arranged in the same cavity as the beverage liquid. The Packaging bags designed as stand-up pouches have in the area of the upper one A tear notch with an adjoining tear line on. The length of the drinking tube is set so that the lower end is on the lowest point of the bag and the upper end of the drinking tube above the tear line. With this arrangement, the drinking tube is after tearing of the bag easily accessible. Has turned out to be disadvantageous, however proven that if the bag is torn open carelessly or if it is too stiff Tear opener a part of the beverage content when opening the Packaging can flow out of the bag in an uncontrolled manner.

Bei einem anderen bekannten Verpackungsbeutel für Getränke mit integriertem Trinkrohr steckt dieses in einer Art Tasche, welche vom eigentlichen Getränkebeutel durch eine Folie abgetrennt ist. Das Rohr ist in seinem Trinkbereich flexibel ausgestaltet und mittels einer peelbaren Folie hygienisch verpackt. Nach dem Aufreissen dieser Schutzfolie wird das Trinkrohr gerade gerichtet und sein unteres Ende durch leichten Druck aus der Innentasche in den getränkegefüllten Beutelhohlraum ausgestossen. Auch diese Verpackung bietet keinen Schutz vor dem Auslaufen des Getränks, nachdem das Trinkrohr die Tasche einmal durchstossen hat.In another known packaging bag for drinks with an integrated The drinking tube is in a kind of bag, which is from the actual beverage bag is separated by a film. The tube is flexible in its drinking area designed and hygienically packed using a peelable film. To when this protective film is torn open, the drinking tube will be straightened and straight lower end by light pressure from the inside pocket into the drink-filled Bag cavity ejected. This packaging does not offer any either Protection against leakage of the drink after the drinking tube is in the bag pierced once.

Die zur Zeit im Markt erhältlichen Getränkebeutel haben allesamt den Nachteil, dass, wenn sie einmal geöffnet sind, keine leicht handhabbare Wiederverschliessmöglichkeit besteht. Dies kann - wie oben erwähnt - zu Verschmutzungen durch unkontrolliertes Auslaufen des Verpackungsinhaltes führen.The beverage bags currently available on the market all have the disadvantage that once opened, there is no easy-to-use resealable option consists. As mentioned above, this can lead to contamination through uncontrolled leakage of the package contents.

Der Erfindung liegt deshalb die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Getränkebeutel benutzerfreundlicher zu gestalten. Insbesondere soll der Verpackungsbeutel ein integriertes Trinkrohr aufweisen und gleichzeitig auslaufsicher sein. Ein weiteres Ziel der Erfindung liegt in der Bereitstellung eines Verpackungsbeutels für flüssige oder pastöse Füllgüter mit einem wiederverschliessbaren Trink- oder Ausgussrohr.The invention is therefore based on the object of making a beverage bag more user-friendly to design. In particular, the packaging bag should Have an integrated drinking tube and at the same time be leak-proof. Another one The aim of the invention is to provide a packaging bag for liquid or pasty filling goods with a reclosable drinking or Pouring spout.

Zur erfindungsgemässen Lösung der Aufgabe führt, dass der Beutel ein erstes Abteil zur Aufnahme eines Füllgutes und ein vom ersten Abteil fluiddicht getrenntes zweites Abteil zur Aufnahme eines Rohrteils aufweist, wobei das Rohr vom ersten Abteil in das zweite Abteil führt, im Übergangsbereich fluiddicht mit dem Beutel verbunden ist und ein Ventilelement zum Öffnen und Schliessen eines Durchgangskanals umfasst.To achieve the object according to the invention, the bag has a first one Compartment for holding a filling material and one that is fluid-tight separated from the first compartment has a second compartment for receiving a tube part, the tube leads from the first compartment into the second compartment, in the transition region in a fluid-tight manner the bag is connected and a valve element for opening and closing of a through channel.

Bei einer ersten Variante umfasst das Rohr ein durch seitlichen Druck einen Durchflusskanal freigebendes, selbsttätig schliessendes Ventilelement.In a first variant, the tube comprises a side pressure Flow channel-releasing, automatically closing valve element.

Bei einer zweiten Variante umfasst das Rohr ein durch Klappen oder Drehen des in das zweite Abteil ragenden Rohrteils zwischen einer Offen- und einer Schliessstellung des Rohrs bewegbares Gelenk.In a second variant, the tube comprises one by folding or turning of the pipe part projecting into the second compartment between an open and a Closing position of the tube movable joint.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der ersten und zweiten Variante des erfindungsgemässen Verpackungsbeutels ist das erste Abteil vom zweiten Abteil durch eine Siegel- oder Klebenaht getrennt und ein die beiden Abteile verbindendes Verbindungsstück ist über die Siegel- oder Klebenaht flüssigkeitsdicht mit dem Beutel versiegelt oder verklebt. Hierbei ist das Verbindungsstück mit einem in das erste Abteil ragenden ersten Rohrteil und mit einem in das zweite Abteil ragenden zweiten Rohrteil verbunden.In a preferred embodiment of the first and second variant of the inventive The packaging bag is the first compartment of the second compartment separated by a sealing or adhesive seam and a connecting the two compartments The connecting piece is liquid-tight via the sealing or adhesive seam sealed or glued to the bag. Here is the connector with a first tubular part projecting into the first compartment and with one into the second Compartment projecting second pipe part connected.

Bei einer dritten Variante des erfindungsgemässen Verpackungsbeutels weist das Rohr in dem in das zweite Abteil ragenden Rohrteil eine den Durchfluss durch das Rohr im ungeöffneten Beutel fluiddicht verschliessende und nach dem Öffnen des Beutels durch Aufrichten des Endstückes des in das zweite Abteil ragenden Rohrteils den Durchfluss durch das Rohr freigebende Knickstelle auf.In a third variant of the packaging bag according to the invention the pipe in the pipe part projecting into the second compartment has a flow through the tube in the unopened bag fluid-tight and after the opening of the bag by raising the end of the in the second Compartment protruding pipe part the flow through the pipe releasing kink on.

Bevorzugt ist im Übergangsbereich zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Abteil ein Übergangsstück mit einem Kanal zur fluiddichten Durchführung des Rohres angeordnet, wobei zur Erhöhung der Auslaufsicherheit das Übergangsstück zusätzlich ein zur Aufnahme und Fixierung des Endstückes in der geknickten Stellung des Rohrteils vorgesehenes Halteteil aufweisen kann.Preferred is in the transition area between the first and the second Compartment a transition piece with a channel for the fluid-tight implementation of the Pipe arranged, the transition piece to increase the leakage security in addition, one for receiving and fixing the end piece in the kinked Position of the tubular part can have provided holding part.

Bei einer zweckmässigen Anordnung weist das Übergangsstück wenigstens eine das zweite Abteil zumindest teilweise begrenzende Siegelfläche auf. Besonders geeignet ist eine Anordnung, bei der das Übergangsstück zwei rechtwinklig aneinanderstossende Siegelflächen aufweist.In an expedient arrangement, the transition piece has at least a sealing surface at least partially delimiting the second compartment. Especially an arrangement is suitable in which the transition piece is two at right angles has abutting sealing surfaces.

Als zusätzliche Auslaufsicherheit kann das Rohr an seinem in das zweite Abteil ragenden Ende mit einem leicht zu öffnenden, im ungeöffneten Beutel fluiddichten Verschluss versehen sein. As additional safety against leakage, the pipe can be in the second compartment protruding end with an easy-to-open, fluid-tight in the unopened bag Closure.

Zweckmässigerweise endet der in das erste Abteil ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das erste Rohrteil zur Gewährleistung einer vollständigen Beutelentleerung bei einer Verwendung als Getränkebeutel am tiefsten Punkt des ersten Abteils des Beutels.The part of the tube protruding into the first compartment expediently ends or the first tube part to ensure complete emptying of the bag when used as a beverage bag at the lowest point of the first Compartment of the pouch.

Der in das erste Abteil ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das erste Rohrteil ist bevorzugt elastisch federnd ausgebildet, wogegen das in das zweite Abteil ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das zweite Rohrteil bevorzugt verform- und/oder ausziehbar ausgestaltet ist und beispielsweise einen ausziehbaren faltenbalgartigen Teil aufweist.The part of the tube projecting into the first compartment or the first tube part is preferred elastically resilient, whereas that protruding into the second compartment Part of the tube or the second tube part is preferably deformed and / or is designed to be extendable and, for example, an extendable bellows-type Has part.

Bevorzugt ist im Bereich des zweiten Abteils eine Aufreisslinie oder eine peelbare Öffnung als Zugang zum Rohr vorgesehen.A tear line or a peelable line is preferred in the region of the second compartment Opening intended as access to the pipe.

Der erfindungsgemässe Verpackungsbeutel kann für Getränke, für pastöse Produkte wie Joghurt oder Früchtemus und dgl. verwendet werden. Ein anderes Anwendungsgebiet liegt bei technischen Produkten wie z.B. Motorenöl, Schmier- oder Waschmittel.The packaging bag according to the invention can be used for beverages, for pasty ones Products such as yogurt or fruit musts and the like can be used. Another The field of application is technical products such as Motor oil, Lubricant or detergent.

Das zur Aufnahme eines Rohrteils vorgesehene, vom ersten Abteil zur Aufnahme des Füllgutes getrennte zweite Abteil schützt das Rohr vor dem Öffnen vor Verschmutzung, ist hygienisch verpackt und kann gegebenenfalls aseptisch gehalten werden. Dies ist insbesondere von Bedeutung bei der Verwendung des Beutels zur Verpackung von Lebensmitteln.The one intended for receiving a pipe part, from the first compartment for receiving the second compartment, which is separated from the contents, protects the pipe from opening from pollution, is hygienically packed and can be aseptic if necessary being held. This is particularly important when using it of the bag for packaging food.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels sowie anhand der Zeichnung; diese zeigt schematisch in

  • Fig. 1 eine Draufsicht auf einen ersten Getränkebeutel mit integriertem Trinkrohr;
  • Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch den Getränkebeutel von Fig. 1 nach deren Linie I-I;
  • Fig. 3 einen Querschnitt durch das Verschlussstück des Getränkebeutels von Fig. 1 nach deren Linie II-II in Schliessstellung;
  • Fig. 4 den Querschnitt des Verschlussstückes von Fig. 3 in Offenstellung;
  • Fig. 5 eine Draufsicht auf einen zweiten Getränkebeutel mit integriertem Trinkrohr;
  • Fig. 6 eine Draufsicht auf einen Gelenkverschluss;
  • Fig. 7 eine Draufsicht auf einen Teil eines dritten Getränkebeutels mit integriertem Trinkrohr und einem Übergangsstück;
  • Fig. 8 eine Stirnansicht des Übergangsstückes von Fig. 7 in Blickrichtung a;
  • Fig. 9 eine weitere Stirnansicht des Übergangsstückes von Fig. 7 in Blickrichtung b.
Further advantages, features and details of the invention emerge from the following description of a preferred exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawing; this shows schematically in
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a first beverage bag with an integrated drinking tube.
  • Figure 2 is a section through the beverage bag of Figure 1 along the line II.
  • 3 shows a cross section through the closure piece of the beverage bag from FIG. 1 along the line II-II thereof in the closed position;
  • FIG. 4 shows the cross section of the closure piece from FIG. 3 in the open position;
  • 5 shows a plan view of a second beverage bag with an integrated drinking tube;
  • 6 shows a plan view of an articulated closure;
  • 7 shows a plan view of part of a third beverage bag with an integrated drinking tube and a transition piece;
  • FIG. 8 is an end view of the transition piece from FIG. 7 in viewing direction a;
  • FIG. 9 shows a further end view of the transition piece from FIG. 7 in the viewing direction b.

Ein in Fig. 1 dargestellter Verpackungsbeutel 10 für Getränke besteht aus einer Vorderwandfolie 12 und einer Rückwandfolie 14, die über eine umlaufende Siegelnaht 16 miteinander flüssigkeitsdicht verbunden sind. Bei einer Ausgestaltung des Verpackungsbeutels als Standbeutel ist -- in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt -- zwischen der Vorderwandfolie 12 und der Rückwandfolie 14 im unteren Bereich des die spätere Standfläche bildenden Teils des Verpakkungsbeutels in bekannter Weise zusätzlich eine Bodenfolie eingeschweisst.A packaging bag 10 for drinks shown in Fig. 1 consists of a Front wall film 12 and a rear wall film 14, which has a circumferential Sealing seam 16 are connected to one another in a liquid-tight manner. In one configuration of the packaging bag as a stand-up pouch - not in the drawing shown - between the front wall film 12 and the rear wall film 14 in lower area of the part of the packaging bag which later forms the base additionally welded in a base film in a known manner.

Wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt, besteht die Vorderwandfolie 12 beispielsweise aus einer inneren Folie 18 aus beispielsweise Polyethylen, Polypropylen, deren Copolymere oder lonomere und einer äusseren Folie 22. Die äussere Folie 22 ist beispielsweise ein Verbund mit einer äusseren Teilfolie 22a aus beispielsweise orientiertem Polyethylenterephthalat (PET) oder orientiertem Polypropylen (oPP) und einer inneren Teilfolie 22b aus beispielsweise orientiertem Polyamid oder Aluminium. Alternativ kann die innere Teilfolie 22 metallisiert oder mit einer oxidischen Schicht wie SiOx versehen sein. Zwischen der inneren Folie 18 und der äusseren Folie 22 ist ein Permanentkleber 26 auf der Basis von beispielsweise Polyurethan angeordnet.As shown in FIG. 2, the front wall film 12 consists, for example, of an inner film 18 made of, for example, polyethylene, polypropylene, its copolymers or ionomers and an outer film 22. The outer film 22 is, for example, a composite with an outer partial film 22a made of, for example, oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or oriented polypropylene (oPP) and an inner partial film 22b made of, for example, oriented polyamide or aluminum. Alternatively, the inner partial film 22 can be metallized or provided with an oxidic layer such as SiO x . A permanent adhesive 26 based on, for example, polyurethane is arranged between the inner film 18 and the outer film 22.

Die Rückwandfolie 14 zeigt im vorliegenden Beispiel einen mit der Vorderwandfolie 12 identischen Aufbau, nämlich eine innere Folie 20 aus beispielsweise Polyethylen, Polypropylen, deren Copolymere oder lonomere, die über einen Permanentkleber 28 aus beispielsweise Polyurethan mit der äusseren Folie 24 verklebt ist. Anstelle der Verwendung eines Permanentklebers kann die innere Folie 20 beispielsweise auf die äussere Folie 24 durch Extrusion aufkaschiert sein. Die äussere Folie 24 besteht auch hier aus einer äusseren Teilfolie 24a aus beispielsweise orientiertem Polyethylenterephthalat (PET) oder orientiertem Polypropylen (oPP) und einer inneren Teilfolie 24b aus beispielsweise orientiertem Polyamid oder Aluminium. Die Rückwandfolie 14 kann aber auch einen gegenüber der Vorderwandfolie 14 anderen Schichtaufbau haben.In the present example, the back wall film 14 shows one with the front wall film 12 identical structure, namely an inner film 20 from, for example Polyethylene, polypropylene, their copolymers or ionomers, which over a permanent adhesive 28 made of, for example, polyurethane with the outer Foil 24 is glued. Instead of using a permanent adhesive the inner film 20, for example, on the outer film 24 by extrusion be laminated. The outer film 24 also consists of an outer one Partial film 24a made of, for example, oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or oriented polypropylene (oPP) and an inner partial film 24b, for example oriented polyamide or aluminum. The back wall film 14 can but also a different layer structure compared to the front wall film 14 to have.

Der Verpackungsbeutel 10 wird durch eine weitere Siegelnaht 30 in ein erstes Abteil 32 für die Getränkeaufnahme und in ein zweites Abteil 34 für das Trinkrohrende unterteilt. In die Siegelnaht 30 ist ein Verbindungsstück 36 aus beispielsweise einem Elastomer eingesiegelt. Das Verbindungsstück 36 verbindet die voneinander flüssigkeitsdicht getrennten Abteile 32, 34 über einen Durchflusskanal 37.The packaging bag 10 is sealed by a further sealing seam 30 into a first one Compartment 32 for the beverage intake and in a second compartment 34 for the Divided drinking tube end. A connecting piece 36 is made in the sealing seam 30 for example sealed an elastomer. The connector 36 connects the compartments 32, 34 separated from one another in a liquid-tight manner via a Flow channel 37.

Am Verbindungstück 36 ist im ersten Abteil 32 ein erstes Trinkrohrteil 38 festgelegt, dessen freies offenes Ende angeschrägt ist und an der tiefsten Stelle des Verpackungsbeutels 10 endet. Dieses erste Trinkrohrteil 38 ist vorzugsweise elastisch federnd ausgebildet, so dass es am tiefsten Punkt des Beutels bleibt und damit eine vollständige Entleerung gewährleistet. Ein zweites Trinkrohrteil 42 ist innerhalb des zweiten Abteils 34 mit dem Verbindungsstück 36 verbunden. Das freie Ende 44 des zweiten Trinkrohrteiles 42 ist verschlossen und mit einer Bruchlinie 46 für die Erstöffnung, versehen. Zwischen dem Verbindungsstück 36 und der Bruchlinie 46 weist das zweite Trinkrohrteil 42 einen faltenbalgartigen Teil 48 auf. Dadurch kann das Trinkrohr sowohl verlängert als auch in die günstigste Trinkposition gekrümmt werden.A first drinking tube part 38 is fixed to the connecting piece 36 in the first compartment 32, the free open end of which is chamfered and at the lowest point of the packaging bag 10 ends. This first drinking tube part 38 is preferably resiliently designed so that it is at the lowest point of the bag remains and thus ensures complete emptying. A second Drinking tube part 42 is within the second compartment 34 with the connector 36 connected. The free end 44 of the second drinking tube part 42 is closed and provided with a break line 46 for the first opening. Between the The connecting piece 36 and the breaking line 46 have the second drinking tube part 42 a bellows-like part 48. This can both lengthen the drinking tube as well as being bent into the most favorable drinking position.

Im Bereich des zweiten Abteils 34 für das Trinkrohrende ist am Rand des Beutels 10 eine Anreisskerbe 50 vorgesehen, an die eine Aufreisslinie 52 in der Form einer linienförmigen Schwächungsstelle anschliesst. Die Aufreisslinie 52 kann auch als Trennlinie für eine Peelöffnung ausgestaltet sein, wobei eine Aufreisslasche 54 bevorzugt im Eckbereich des Beutels angeordnet ist.In the area of the second compartment 34 for the end of the drinking tube is at the edge of the bag 10 a marking notch 50 is provided, against which a tear line 52 in the Form a line-shaped weakening point. The tear line 52 can also be designed as a dividing line for a peel opening, one Tear tab 54 is preferably arranged in the corner region of the bag.

Das in Fig. 3 und 4 näher dargestellte Verbindungsstück 36 ist mit einem im Durchflusskanal 37 angeordneten Verschlussteil 56 ausgestattet. Dieses Verschlussteil 56 weist eine Trennlinie- bzw. fläche 58 auf, die sich durch Anwendung eines leichten Druckes p beispielsweise zwischen zwei Fingern zu einer Durchflussöffnung 60 erweitert. Selbstverständlich sind anstelle des hier gezeigten Verschlussteiles 56 auch andere Ventilsysteme denkbar, beispielsweise Rückschlag- oder Nadelventile.The connector 36 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is with a Flow channel 37 arranged closure part 56 equipped. This closure part 56 has a dividing line or surface 58, which changes due to application a slight pressure p between two fingers, for example Flow opening 60 expanded. Of course, instead of the one shown here Closure part 56 also conceivable other valve systems, for example Check or needle valves.

Bei dem in Fig. 5 dargestellten Verpackungsbeutel für Getränke verläuft die Aufreisslinie 52 -- im Gegensatz zu der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Variante -- parallel zur oberen Beutelkante. Das Trinkrohr 38, 42 ist hier einstückig ausgebildet und wird von der Siegelnaht 30 direkt umschlossen. Anstelle des Verbindungsstückes 36 von Fig. 1 mit integriertem Verschlussteil 56 ist hier das Verschlussteil 56 im zweiten Abteil 34 über das zweite Trinkrohrteil 42 gestülpt. Analog zu den in den Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigten Stellungen des Verschlussteils 56 ist das zweite Trinkrohrteil 42 bei fehlender Krafteinwirkung auf das Verschlussteil 56 gequetscht und somit verschlossen. Durch Anwendung eines leichten Druckes beispielsweise zwischen zwei Fingern erweitert sich das Verschlussteil 56 zu der in Fig. 4 gezeigten Öffnung 60, wobei sich das zwischenliegende Trinkrohr aus seiner gequetschten Stellung zu einer Durchflussöffnung erweitert.5 runs for the packaging bag for drinks Tear line 52 - in contrast to the variant shown in Fig. 1 - parallel to the top edge of the bag. The drinking tube 38, 42 is formed in one piece here and is directly enclosed by the sealing seam 30. Instead of the connector 36 of FIG. 1 with an integrated closure part 56 is the closure part here 56 in the second compartment 34 slipped over the second drinking tube part 42. Analogous to the positions of the closure part 56 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is the second drinking tube part 42 in the absence of force on the closure part 56 squeezed and thus closed. By applying a Light pressure, for example between two fingers, expands the closure part 56 to the opening 60 shown in FIG. 4, with the intermediate one Drinking tube from its squeezed position to a flow opening expanded.

Die in Fig. 6 dargestellte Variante eines Verschlusssystems für das zweite Trinkrohrteil 42 beinhaltet ein Gelenk 62, das von einer Offenstellung O in eine Schliessstellung S und wieder zurück bewegt werden kann. Das Gelenk 62 kann ein das zweite Trinkrohrteil 42 zeitweilig verschliessendes mechanisches Klappgelenk sein. Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform ist das Gelenk 62 z.B. in der Art eines Zweiweg-Ventils ausgestaltet.The variant of a locking system for the second shown in Fig. 6 Drinking tube part 42 includes a joint 62, which from an open position O into a Closed position S and can be moved back again. The joint 62 may be a mechanical part which temporarily closes the second drinking tube part 42 Be a folding joint. In an alternative embodiment, the hinge is 62 e.g. designed in the manner of a two-way valve.

Bei dem in Fig. 7 gezeigten Getränkebeutel ist ein Endstück 43 des zweiten Trinkrohrteils 42 mit einer Knickstelle 64 versehen, die bei geknicktem Trinkrohrteil 42 den Durchfluss durch das Trinkrohr fluiddicht verschliesst. Die Knickstelle 64 kann durch eine asymmetrische Verteilung des Kunststoffes im Querschnitt des Trinkrohrteils 42 sowie durch eine gezielte Wärmebehandlung erzeugt werden. Nach dem Öffnen des Beutels 10 wird das Endstück 43 des in das zweite Abteil 34 ragenden zweiten Trinkrohrteils 42 aufgerichtet, wodurch die Knickstelle 64 den Durchfluss durch das Trinkrohr freigibt.In the beverage bag shown in FIG. 7, one end piece 43 is the second Drinking tube part 42 provided with a kink 64, the kinked Drinking tube part 42 closes the flow through the drinking tube in a fluid-tight manner. The Kink 64 can by an asymmetrical distribution of the plastic in the Cross section of the drinking tube part 42 and by a targeted heat treatment be generated. After opening the bag 10, the end piece 43 of the in the second compartment 34 protruding second drinking tube part 42 erected, whereby the kink 64 releases the flow through the drinking tube.

Das zweite Trinkrohrteil 43 durchsetzt ein Übergangsstück 66 und ist in diesem in einem Kanal 68 fluiddicht geführt und mit dem Übergangsstück 66 beispielsweise verklebt oder versiegelt.The second drinking tube part 43 passes through a transition piece 66 and is in this guided in a channel 68 in a fluid-tight manner and with the transition piece 66, for example glued or sealed.

Das Übergangsstück 66 weist zwei rechtwinklig aneinanderstossende Siegelflächen 70a, b auf, die mit der Vorderwandfolie 12 und mit der Rückwandfolie 14 über Siegelnähte 30a, b in den Verpackungsbeutel 10 eingesiegelt sind. Die Siegelflächen 70a, b bilden somit einen Teil der Begrenzung des zweiten Abteils. Alternativ kann das Übergangsstück 66 auch nur eine Siegelfläche 70a aufweisen.The transition piece 66 has two sealing surfaces that abut one another at right angles 70a, b on that with the front wall film 12 and with the back wall film 14 are sealed into the packaging bag 10 via sealing seams 30a, b. The Sealing surfaces 70a, b thus form part of the boundary of the second compartment. Alternatively, the transition piece 66 can also have only one sealing surface 70a exhibit.

Das aus Kunststoff - beispielsweise Polyethylen, Polypropylen oder andere spritzbare Kunststoffe -- gefertigte Übergangsstück 66 ist mit einem querschnittlich C-förmigen Halteteil 72 mit einem Öffnungsspalt 74 zur seitlichen Einführung des Endstückes 43 in Knickstellung ausgestattet.That made of plastic - for example polyethylene, polypropylene or others sprayable plastics - manufactured transition piece 66 is with a cross-section C-shaped holding part 72 with an opening gap 74 for lateral Introduction of the end piece 43 equipped in the kink position.

Der in der Zeichnung schematisch dargestellte Verpackungsbeutel 10 kann selbstverständlich beliebig ausgestaltet sein, z.B. als Standbeutel.The packaging bag 10 shown schematically in the drawing can can of course be of any design, e.g. as a stand-up pouch.

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Verpackungsbeutel, mit einem im Beutel (10) angeordneten Trink- oder Ausgussrohr (38,42) und einem leicht zu öffnenden Schutzbereich als Zugang zum Trink- oder Ausgussrohr,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Beutel (10) ein erstes Abteil (32) zur Aufnahme eines Füllgutes und ein vom ersten Abteil fluiddicht getrenntes zweites Abteil (34) zur Aufnahme eines Rohrteils (42) aufweist, wobei das Rohr (38,42) vom ersten Abteil (32) in das zweite Abteil (34) führt, im Übergangsbereich fluiddicht mit dem Beutel (10) verbunden ist und ein Ventilelement zum Öffnen und Schliessen eines Durchflusskanals (37) umfasst.Packaging bag, with a drinking or pouring tube (38, 42) arranged in the bag (10) and an easy-to-open protective area as access to the drinking or pouring tube,
characterized in that
the bag (10) has a first compartment (32) for receiving a filling material and a second compartment (34), which is separated from the first compartment in a fluid-tight manner, for receiving a tube part (42), the tube (38, 42) from the first compartment (32) leads into the second compartment (34), is connected to the bag (10) in a fluid-tight manner in the transition region and comprises a valve element for opening and closing a flow channel (37). Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rohr (38, 42) ein durch seitlichen Druck einen Durchflusskanal (37) freigebendes, selbsttätig schliessendes Ventilelement (56,58) umfasst.Packaging bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the Pipe (38, 42) a flow channel (37) which is released by lateral pressure, includes automatically closing valve element (56, 58). Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rohr (38, 42) ein durch Klappen oder Drehen des in das zweite Abteil (34) ragenden Rohrteils (42) zwischen einer Offen- und einer Schliessstellung des Rohrs bewegbares Gelenk (62) umfasst.Packaging bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the Tube (38, 42) by folding or rotating the into the second compartment (34) projecting pipe part (42) between an open and a closed position of the tube movable joint (62). Verpackungsbeutel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Abteil (32) vom zweiten Abteil (34) durch eine Siegel- oder Klebenaht (30) getrennt und ein die beiden Abteile (32,34) verbindendes Verbindungsstück (36) über die Siegel- oder Klebenaht (30) flüssigkeitsdicht mit dem Beutel versiegelt oder verklebt ist, wobei das Verbindungsstück (36) mit einem in das erste Abteil (32) ragenden ersten Rohrteil (38) und mit einem in das zweite Abteil (34) ragenden zweiten Rohrteil (42) verbunden ist.Packaging bag according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the first compartment (32) from the second compartment (34) by a Seal or adhesive seam (30) separated and one of the two compartments (32,34) connecting piece (36) over the sealing or adhesive seam (30) is sealed or glued liquid-tight to the bag, the connecting piece (36) with a first protruding into the first compartment (32) Pipe part (38) and with a second protruding into the second compartment (34) Pipe part (42) is connected. Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rohr (38,42) in dem in das zweite Abteil (34) ragenden Rohrteil (42) eine den Durchfluss durch das Rohr (38,42) im ungeöffneten Beutel (10) fluiddicht verschliessende und nach dem Öffnen des Beutels (10) durch Aufrichten des Endstückes (43) des in das zweite Abteil (34) ragenden Rohrteils (42) den Durchfluss durch das Rohr (38,42) freigebende Knickstelle (64) aufweist.Packaging bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the Pipe (38, 42) in the pipe part (42) projecting into the second compartment (34) the flow through the tube (38, 42) in the unopened bag (10) is fluid-tight closing and after opening the bag (10) by erecting of the end piece (43) of the tubular part projecting into the second compartment (34) (42) the flow through the pipe (38, 42) releasing kink (64). Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Übergangsbereich zwischen dem ersten (32) und dem zweiten Abteil (34) ein Übergangsstück (66) mit einem Kanal (68) zur fluiddichten Durchführung des Rohres (38,42) angeordnet ist.Packaging bag according to claim 5, characterized in that in Transition area between the first (32) and the second compartment (34) a transition piece (66) with a channel (68) for fluid-tight passage of the tube (38,42) is arranged. Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Übergangsstück (66) ein zur Aufnahme und Fixierung des Endstückes (43) in der geknickten Stellung des Rohrteils (42) vorgesehenes Halteteil (72) aufweist.Packaging bag according to claim 6, characterized in that the Transition piece (66) for receiving and fixing the end piece (43) holding part (72) provided in the bent position of the tubular part (42) having. Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Übergangsstück (66) wenigstens eine das zweite Abteil (34) zumindest teilweise begrenzende Siegelfläche (70a) aufweist.Packaging bag according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that that the transition piece (66) at least one the second compartment (34) has at least partially delimiting sealing surface (70a). Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Übergangsstück (66) zwei rechtwinklig aneinanderstossende Siegelflächen (70a,b) aufweist.Packaging bag according to claim 8, characterized in that the Transition piece (66) two sealing surfaces abutting at right angles (70a, b). Verpackungsbeutel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rohr (38, 42) an seinem in das zweite Abteil (34) ragenden Ende mit einem leicht zu öffnenden, im ungeöffneten Beutel fluiddichten Verschluss (44,46) versehen ist.Packaging bag according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that that the tube (38, 42) protrudes into the second compartment (34) End with an easy-to-open, fluid-tight in the unopened bag Closure (44,46) is provided. Verpackungsbeutel nach Ansprüche 1 bis 10 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der in das erste Abteil (32) ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das erste Rohrteil (38) zur Gewährleistung einer vollständigen Beutelentleerung bei einer Verwendung als Getränkebeutel am tiefsten Punkt des ersten Abteils (32) des Beutels (10) endet.Packaging bag according to claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the part of the tube protruding into the first compartment (32) or the first Pipe part (38) to ensure complete emptying of bags use as a beverage bag at the lowest point of the first compartment (32) of the bag (10) ends. Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der in das erste Abteil (32) ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das erste Rohrteil (38) elastisch federnd ausgebildet ist.Packaging bag according to claim 11, characterized in that the part of the tube projecting into the first compartment (32) or the first tube part (38) is designed to be resilient. Verpackungsbeutel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der in das zweite Abteil (34) ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das zweite Rohrteil (42) verform- undloder ausziehbar ausgestaltet ist.Packaging bag according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that that the part of the tube or projecting into the second compartment (34) the second pipe part (42) is designed to be deformable and / or extensible. Verpackungsbeutel nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der in das zweite Abteil (34) ragende Teil des Rohres bzw. das zweite Rohrteil (42) einen ausziehbaren faltenbalgartigen Teil (48) aufweist.Packaging bag according to claim 13, characterized in that the part of the tube projecting into the second compartment (34) or the second tube part (42) has an extendable bellows-like part (48). Verpackungsbeutel nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich des zweiten Abteils (34) eine Aufreisslinie (52) oder eine peelbare Öffnung als Zugang zum Rohr (42) vorgesehen ist.Packaging bag according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that that in the area of the second compartment (34) a tear line (52) or a peelable opening is provided as access to the tube (42).
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