EP1000875A1 - Device, in particular an aerosol container, for the dosed dispensing of a product - Google Patents

Device, in particular an aerosol container, for the dosed dispensing of a product Download PDF

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EP1000875A1
EP1000875A1 EP99122299A EP99122299A EP1000875A1 EP 1000875 A1 EP1000875 A1 EP 1000875A1 EP 99122299 A EP99122299 A EP 99122299A EP 99122299 A EP99122299 A EP 99122299A EP 1000875 A1 EP1000875 A1 EP 1000875A1
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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
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • 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
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/75—Aerosol containers not provided for in groups B65D83/16 - B65D83/74
    • B65D83/753—Aerosol containers not provided for in groups B65D83/16 - B65D83/74 characterised by details or accessories associated with outlets
    • B65D83/7535—Outlet valves opened by the product to be delivered

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  • the invention relates to the field of pressure packaging, in particular the Spray cans for dispensing flowable media such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical substances, or food.
  • Such objects are from everyday life in the form of spray cans well known.
  • they include a pressure-resistant one Enclosure, also a valve and an outlet nozzle.
  • An important element is an embodiment with which the medium contained in the pressure vessel through the valve and driven out through the outlet nozzle.
  • propellants were considered in the past. More recently avoiding propellant gases.
  • the pressure vessel for example designed as a pump. It is also known to put the medium in one bring compressible bag, and the bag with a strong to surround elastic, thick-walled cuff. The medium inserted under pressure through the valve into the bag, the bag expanded together with the cuff and then shut off the valve. The Cuff now has enough elastic force to hold the medium Opening the valve can expel from the nozzle.
  • Sterility is an essential condition in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • the invention has for its object a pressure vessel of the aforementioned To design type or an adapter for such a pressure vessel in such a way that it is hereby possible to introduce sterile and sterile media, germ-free to keep in the pressure vessel and also to dispense it aseptically.
  • the adapter is attached to the valve stem receptacle 6 on the valve stem 9 put on. By pressing the actuating plate 5, the discharge valve 10 open. Then flows through the inner bore 11 of the adapter core 1 filled product to the core opening 4. By the resulting Application pressure, the closure spout 2 is pressed outwards to the side, there is an exit gap 12. The product can escape.
  • the flow barrier 3 prevents the product from flowing away below or to the rear.
  • the actuating plate 5 When the actuating plate 5 is released, this closes Dispensing valve 10, the internal pressure in the adapter disappears. Dkurch the Elasticity and the resilience of the closure spout 2 closes the Exit gap 12 again.
  • the exit gap 12 closes airtight and sterile.
  • the outer end of the The adapter core 1 can be jagged to the outside, the closure grommet jagged to the inside become.
  • the exit gap 12 is thus designed as a garnish opening 13. By wiping the top closure, the exit gap 12 is again flawless and hygienically clean.
  • the cuff according to the invention can also be located on its downstream End in a special way. For example, you can outer edge wavy or serrated. Such training enables it, for example, to produce a garnish, for example when it is the medium in the container is mayonnaise.

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Abstract

The adapter for delivery of various products under sterile conditions from pressurized containers incorporates a sleeve (2) which is made of a rubber like elastic material and serves for closure of the core opening (4).

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Die Erfindung betrifft das Gebiet der Druckverpackungen, insbesondere der Sprühdosen zum Spenden von fließfähigem Medium wie beispielsweise kosmetischen oder pharmazeutischen Substanzen, oder Lebensmitteln.The invention relates to the field of pressure packaging, in particular the Spray cans for dispensing flowable media such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical substances, or food.

Derartige Gegenstände sind aus dem Alltag in Gestalt von Sprühdosen bestens bekannt. Sie umfassen als wesentlichen Teil eine druckfeste Umhüllung, ferner ein Ventil und eine Auslassdüse. Ein wichtiges Element ist eine Ausgestaltung, mit welcher das im Druckgefäß enthaltene Medium durch das Ventil und durch die Auslassdüse hindurch ausgetrieben wird. Wie bekannt, kamen in früherer Zeit Treibgase in Betracht. In neuerer Zeit vermeidet man Treibgase. Stattdessen wird der Druckbehälter beispielsweise als Pumpe ausgebildet. Auch ist es bekannt, das Medium in einen zusammenpressbaren Beutel einzubringen, und den Beutel mit einer stark elastischen, dickwandigen Manschette zu umgeben. Dabei wird das Medium unter Druck durch das Ventil hindurch in den Beutel hineingeführt, der Beutel samt der Manschette aufgeweitet und das Ventil sodann abgesperrt. Die Manschette hat nunmehr genügend elastische Kraft, dass sie das Medium bei Öffnen des Ventils aus der Düse austreiben kann.Such objects are from everyday life in the form of spray cans well known. As an essential part, they include a pressure-resistant one Enclosure, also a valve and an outlet nozzle. An important element is an embodiment with which the medium contained in the pressure vessel through the valve and driven out through the outlet nozzle. How known, propellants were considered in the past. More recently avoiding propellant gases. Instead, the pressure vessel, for example designed as a pump. It is also known to put the medium in one bring compressible bag, and the bag with a strong to surround elastic, thick-walled cuff. The medium inserted under pressure through the valve into the bag, the bag expanded together with the cuff and then shut off the valve. The Cuff now has enough elastic force to hold the medium Opening the valve can expel from the nozzle.

Bei zahlreichen Anwendungen besteht das Erfordernis, das Medium sowohl steril abzufüllen als auch steril aus dem Druckbehälter wieder auszubringen. Dies gilt insbesondere dann, wenn die Produkte frei von Konservierungsstoffen sind, die ihrerseits Allergien auslösen oder sonstige unangenehme Eigenschaften haben könnten. So ist in der Lebensmittelindustrie eine sterila Abpackung und Abgabe wegen der Verderblichkeit des Mediums zwingend notwendig.In numerous applications there is a need to use both the medium to be filled sterile as well as to be removed sterile from the pressure vessel. This is especially true if the products are free of Preservatives are, which in turn trigger allergies or other could have unpleasant properties. So is in the A sterile packaging and dispensing because of the food industry Corruption of the medium is imperative.

In der Pharmaindustrie ist die Sterilität eine unerlässliche Bedingung. Sterility is an essential condition in the pharmaceutical industry.

Bei den bisher bekannten Druckbehältern ist die Beibehaltung der Sterilität sowohl beim Einfüllen als auch beim Abgeben nicht vollständig gewährleistet.In the case of the pressure vessels known hitherto, sterility is maintained not fully guaranteed both when filling and when dispensing.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Druckbehälter der genannten Art bzw. einen Adapter für einen solchen Druckbehälter derart zu gestalten, dass es hiermit möglich ist, Medium keimfrei und steril einzuführen, keimfrei im Druckbehälter zu halten und auch keimfrei abzugeben.The invention has for its object a pressure vessel of the aforementioned To design type or an adapter for such a pressure vessel in such a way that it is hereby possible to introduce sterile and sterile media, germ-free to keep in the pressure vessel and also to dispense it aseptically.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst. Die Erfinderin hat damit einen verblüffend einfachen Weg beschritten, der nicht nur die zu lösende Aufgabe bewältigt, sondern der auch kostengünstig ist und der einen dauerhaften und störungsfreien Betrieb der betreffenden Gegenstände erlaubt.This object is solved by the features of the independent claims. The inventor has thus taken an amazingly simple path, the not only mastered the task to be solved, but also cost-effectively and is the permanent and trouble-free operation of the concerned Items allowed.

Die Erfindung ist anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Darin ist im einzelnen folgendes dargestellt:

  • Fig. 1 Adapter mit horizontalem Austritt bei geschlossenem Austrittsspalt;
  • Fig. 2 Adapter mit horizontalem Austritt bei geöffnetem Austrittsspalt;
  • Fig. 3 Adapter mit vertikalem Austritt bei geschlossenem Austrittsspalt;
  • Fig. 4 Adapter mit vertikalem Austritt bei geöffnetem Austrittsspalt;
  • Fig. 5 Adapter mit schrägem Austritt bei geschlossenem Austrittsspalt;
  • Fig. 6 Adapter mit schrägem Austritt bei geöffnetem Austrittsspalt;
    • The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. The following is shown in detail:
  • 1 adapter with horizontal outlet with closed outlet gap;
  • Fig. 2 adapter with horizontal outlet with the outlet gap open;
  • 3 adapter with vertical outlet with closed outlet gap;
  • Fig. 4 adapter with vertical outlet with the outlet gap open;
  • 5 adapter with angled outlet with the outlet gap closed;
  • Fig. 6 adapter with angled outlet with the outlet gap open;

    • Der Adapter wird mit der Ventilkegel-Aufnahme 6 auf dem Ventilschaft 9 aufgesetzt. Durch Druck auf die Betätigungs-Platte 5 wird das Abgabe-Ventil 10 geöffnet. Über die Innen-Bohrung 11 des Adapter-Kerns 1 fließt dann das abgefüllte Produkt zur Kern-Öffnung 4. Durch den entstehenden Ausbringungs-Druck wird die Verschluß-Tülle 2 seitlich nach außen gedrückt, es entsteht ein Austritts-Spalt 12. Das Produkt kann entweichen.The adapter is attached to the valve stem receptacle 6 on the valve stem 9 put on. By pressing the actuating plate 5, the discharge valve 10 open. Then flows through the inner bore 11 of the adapter core 1 filled product to the core opening 4. By the resulting Application pressure, the closure spout 2 is pressed outwards to the side, there is an exit gap 12. The product can escape.

    Die eingesetzte Fließsperre 3 verhindert das Abfließen des produkts nach unten bzw. nach hinten. Beim Loslassen der Betätigungs-Platte 5 schließt das Abgabe-Ventil 10, der Innendruck im Adapter verschwindet. Dkurch die Elastizität und das Rückstell-Vermögen der Verschluß-Tülle 2 schließt sich der Austritts-Spalt 12 wieder. Durch die Vorspannung der Verschluss-Tülle 2 schließt der Austritts-Spalt 12 luftdicht und steril ab. Das äußere Ende des Adapter-Kerns 1 kann nach außen, die Verschluß-Tülle nach innen gezackt werden. Der Austritts-Spalt 12 ist somit als Garnier-Öffnung 13 ausgebildet. Durch Abwischen des oberen Verschlusses ist der Austritts-Spalt 12 wieder einwandfrei und hygienisch sauber.The flow barrier 3 prevents the product from flowing away below or to the rear. When the actuating plate 5 is released, this closes Dispensing valve 10, the internal pressure in the adapter disappears. Dkurch the Elasticity and the resilience of the closure spout 2 closes the Exit gap 12 again. By pretensioning the closure grommet 2 the exit gap 12 closes airtight and sterile. The outer end of the The adapter core 1 can be jagged to the outside, the closure grommet jagged to the inside become. The exit gap 12 is thus designed as a garnish opening 13. By wiping the top closure, the exit gap 12 is again flawless and hygienically clean.

    Die erfindungsgemäße Manschette kann auch an ihrem stromabwärtigen Ende in einer besonderen Weise gestaltet sein. So kann beispielsweise ihr äußerer Rand gewellt oder gezackt sein. Eine solche Ausbildung ermöglicht es beispielsweise, eine Garnierung herzustellen, etwa dann, wenn es sich bei dem Medium im Behälter um Mayonnaise handelt. The cuff according to the invention can also be located on its downstream End in a special way. For example, you can outer edge wavy or serrated. Such training enables it, for example, to produce a garnish, for example when it is the medium in the container is mayonnaise.

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  • 1. Adapter-Kern1. Adapter core
  • 2. Verschluß-Tülle2. Closure spout
  • 3. Fließ-Sperre3. Flow lock
  • 4. Betätigungs-Platte4. Actuation plate
  • 5. Ventilkegel-Aufnahme5. Valve plug holder
  • 6. Produkt-Austritt6. Product leakage
  • 7. Adapter-Führung7. Adapter guide
  • 8. Ventilschaft8. Valve stem
  • 9. Abgabe-Ventil9. Dispensing valve
  • 10. Innen-Bohrung10. Inside bore
  • 11. Austritts-Spalt11. Exit gap
  • 12. Garnier-Öffnung12. Garnish opening
  • 13. Oberer Verschluß13. Upper closure

    • Claims (6)

    Vorrichtung zum dosierten Abgeben eines Mediums; 1.1 mit einem Druckbehälter; 1.2 mit einem Ventil; 1.3 mit einer Austrittsdüsen-Einrichtung; 1.4 die Austrittsdüsen-Einrichtung weist eine Sackhülse auf; 1.5 die Wandung der Sackhülse weist Durchgangsöffnungen auf; 1.6 die Sackhülse ist vonn einer Manschette aus elastischem Material umgeben; 1.7 die Manschette liegt unter einer solchen Spannung an der Sackhülse an, dass sie bei Öffnen des Ventils unter dem Druck des Mediums von der Sackhülse abgehoben wird und die Durchgangsöffnungen freigibt. Device for the metered delivery of a medium; 1.1 with a pressure vessel; 1.2 with a valve; 1.3 with an outlet nozzle device; 1.4 the outlet nozzle device has a bag sleeve; 1.5 the wall of the bag sleeve has through openings; 1.6 the bag sleeve is surrounded by a sleeve made of elastic material; 1.7 the cuff lies against the sack sleeve under such a tension that it is lifted off the sack sleeve when the valve is opened under the pressure of the medium and exposes the through-openings. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sackhülse mit ihrer Längsachse in der Längsachse des Druckbehälters angeordnet ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the Sack sleeve with its longitudinal axis in the longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel is arranged. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sackhülse mit ihrer Längsachse gegen die Längsachse des Druckbehälters geneigt ist.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the Sack sleeve with its longitudinal axis against the longitudinal axis of the Pressure tank is inclined. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Neigung der Längsachse der Sackhülse zur Längsachse des Druckbehälters einstellbar ist.Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the Inclination of the longitudinal axis of the bag sleeve to the longitudinal axis of the Pressure vessel is adjustable. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Manschette zur Erzeugung einer Garnier-öffnung an ihrem Außenrand gezackt oder gewellt ist. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized characterized that the cuff to create a garnish opening is jagged or wavy on its outer edge. Adapter zum Aufsetzen auf einen Druckbehälter gemäß einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5.Adapter for mounting on a pressure vessel according to one of the Claims 1 to 5.
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