EP1006050A1 - Device and method for fixing a closure to a container - Google Patents

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EP1006050A1
EP1006050A1 EP99810991A EP99810991A EP1006050A1 EP 1006050 A1 EP1006050 A1 EP 1006050A1 EP 99810991 A EP99810991 A EP 99810991A EP 99810991 A EP99810991 A EP 99810991A EP 1006050 A1 EP1006050 A1 EP 1006050A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B7/00—Closing containers or receptacles after filling
    • B65B7/16—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B65B7/28—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
    • B65B7/2835—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers applying and rotating preformed threaded caps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B7/00—Closing containers or receptacles after filling
    • B65B7/14—Closing collapsible or resilient tubes, e.g. for tooth paste, for lighter fuel

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for fastening a Closure on a container, the container and the closure being used for the purpose the fastening cooperating engagement means are provided.
  • the attachment of a twist lock concerns the invention the attachment of a twist lock.
  • FIG. 1 Known devices for fastening a screw cap to a container, for example a tube, are formed as shown in Figure 1.
  • This will be a tube 1 of a mandrel acting as a positioning means 3 in a specific starting position positioned and in this starting position in a rotational movement around your own Longitudinal axis offset.
  • a twist lock 2 for the tube 1 is in a holding forceps 4 in a starting position precisely positioned relative to tube 1. In this starting position are the two screw threads to be screwed together of the tube 1 and Twist lock 2 exactly aligned.
  • the holding forceps 4 is from the Starting position along the escape axis A of the two screw threads towards the tube 1 can be moved in a straight line by means of a corresponding drive device.
  • twist lock 2 is compared his holding tongs 4 twisted a little, which makes the mostly tempered surface of the Twist lock 2 can be damaged.
  • EP 0 205 803 A1 describes a device in which too high to avoid Tightening torques in a screw head forming the holding means, a rotary drive of the Screw head and a holding means holding the screw cap directly over a flexible torsion clutch are connected to each other.
  • the torsion clutch takes that Rotational energy of the further rotating formed by the container and the twist lock Mass and thereby ensures a so-called soft screw case when Unscrew the screw cap.
  • the risk of damage to the surface of the Twist locks are reduced, but not completely eliminated. Also a requirement Problems can arise if the twist lock is positioned exactly in relation to the tube pose.
  • the invention has set itself the task of closing a closure on a container in this way fasten so that the fastener is not damaged when fastening.
  • the invention relates to a container, for example a tube, can, bottle or the like, and a closure therefor, which for the purpose of attachment or Attachment of the closure to the container with cooperating engagement means are provided.
  • the closure is preferably a twist lock and with the engagement means around a screw thread or engagement means Bayonet catch.
  • the invention can also be applied to others Use closures and means of engagement where the closure, for example simply pushed onto the container and the positive and preferably non-positive Connection is established by simple wedging or locking; would be with the latter the container and the closure may be in the end position of the closure only positively connected, it would be a combined form and However, there is a frictional connection until the actual latching.
  • the container and the closure are first in one Starting position positioned to each other. Then finds one from the starting position predetermined relative movement between the Container and the closure instead, at the end of the closure positive and non-positive is connected to the container or attached to the container.
  • the Closure held by a suitable holding means by means of a clamping handle. That the Accordingly, positioning means for the closure are described below referred to as a clamp.
  • the positioned closure i.e. the one in a defined Starting position for the container by the clamp holding means held by a non-clamping holding means and after taking over the clamping handle of the Clamping device released. Because the takeover in a defined position of the closure takes place, the receiving holding means, which preferably closes the closure up to Completion of the attachment holds, are formed by a non-clamping holding means. As a result, the risk of damage to a coated surface of the Closure at the end of the fastening process because of the to be applied Tightening torque effectively prevented; in practice, damage is avoided as a Handle of the closure is not clamped at this critical moment.
  • a device specifically designed to carry out the above Suitable method has a positioning means for the container and a holding and Positioning device for the closure, which comprises the clamp holding means that the Holds the closure in the defined starting position by clamping it to the container.
  • the holding and positioning device in addition to the Clamp holding means the non-clamping holding means, which on the positioned closure, i.e. is attached to the closure still held by the clamp holding means.
  • non-clamping holding means together with the closure is relative to the clamping holding means movable. The clamping handle with which the clamping device the closure until it is safely taken over by the non-clamping holding device in the Starting position is resolved.
  • the non-clamping holding means preferably has a directly on the closure non-rotatably and securely secured contact piece and a connecting piece on the in turn is attached to a platform, which is preferably opposite a frame of the Device is movably arranged. Basically, the platform can pass through the frame be formed yourself. In the case of a stationary arrangement of the non-clamping Holding means would be the container from the. Starting position can be moved towards the lock.
  • the contact piece of the non-clamping holding means is articulated, preferably connected to the connector by means of a pivot bearing, and it prevents a coupling, preferably a friction clutch, which with the Tightening torque or the friction force corresponding to the tightening force against the contact piece is pressed, a movement of the articulation and thus a relative movement between the contact piece and the connecting piece.
  • the friction clutch releases rigid connection between the contact piece and the connecting piece or the Platform, causing further relative movement between the container and the Closure is prevented. Simultaneously with the dissolution of the rigid connection between the contact piece and the connecting piece or the platform is preferably also the attachment of the contact piece is released on the closure.
  • the non-clamping holding means can be connected to the closure in a purely positive manner be, which however requires appropriate preparation of the closure. All in principle, a holding magnet could also be used for metallic closures, for example Find use.
  • the non-clamping holding means is one Suction holding device with a suction nozzle, which is attached directly to the closure and is attached by suction.
  • the non-clamping holding device is designed as a suction holding device, not only one damage-free attachment achieved. Since the suction holding agent is particularly easy on one rear face of the clasp can also be used regardless of the shape and surface design of the outer surface of the Closure possible. Since the clamp means only the closure in the The starting position must be to adapt to different sheath shapes Closure also possible in a simple manner.
  • a friction clutch is arranged, it is also particularly simple in terms of construction Way achieved that the closure with precise rotation angle and with a defined Tightening torque or a defined tightening force can be attached to the container.
  • An angle-precise attachment with exact adjustment of a desired one Tightening torque or a desired tightening force is, however, also in principle favors the use of a non-clamping holding means.
  • the non-clamping holding means as suction holding means can do this by reaching the desired tightening torque or the desired tightening force can be achieved almost instantaneously detachable attachment of such a suction holding means.
  • the container is a tube, can, bottle, glass or the like preferably in the field of nutrition, hygiene, cosmetics or medicine.
  • Container, tubes for example, are used to close the invention for pastes such as toothpaste, ointments and food in paste form, bottles for drinks, Jars for jams or perfume bottles.
  • Figure 1 shows a device known from the prior art, as introductory has already been described.
  • FIG. 2 shows a container 1 and a closure 2 to be fastened to the container 1 in a defined starting position.
  • the container 2 is through a tube and the Closure is formed by a screw cap.
  • the closure 2 assumes a position relative to the container 1, in which the respective as Screw thread designed engagement means of the container 1 and the closure 2nd are aligned with each other, so that the closure 2 only on the Container 1 is moved along the escape A.
  • the closure 2 is held in the starting position by a clamping means 4.
  • the Holding takes place by means of one acting on a lateral surface of the closure 2 Clamping handle.
  • the clamping holding means 4 is referred to below as closing pliers.
  • Suction holding means Even while the pliers 4 hold the closure 2 in position relative to the container 1, i.e. in holds the starting position, is on a rear, flat end face of the closure 2 non-clamping holding means 5 attached and secured against rotation and displacement.
  • the Attachment relies on suction.
  • the non-clamping holding means 5 is sucked in the end face of the closure 2 firmly. It is accordingly referred to below as Suction holding means called.
  • the suction holding means 5 has a suction nozzle 6 which acts as a direct contact piece serving the closure 2 attaches to the end face of the closure 2, such that a Through channel through the suction nozzle 6 in the attached state on the end face of the Closure 2 opens.
  • the through channel is to the closure 2 around the Mouth opening sealed around.
  • rear end of the suction nozzle 6 is surrounded by a connector 7.
  • the Connector 7 has a sleeve body which has a rear sleeve portion of the Surrounds suction port 6 concentrically.
  • the suction nozzle 6 is in the sleeve body of the Connection piece 7 mounted by means of a radial bearing 8.
  • the axis of rotation of the radial bearing 8 coincides with the escape axis A in the starting position.
  • the connection between the suction port 6 and the connector 7 is airtight.
  • one of the suction nozzle 6 and the Connector 7 enclosed cavity an outlet 10 to a vacuum source and an air inlet 11 closed by a valve, preferably to a compressed air source on.
  • a vacuum is generated on the closure 2, which is used to release the suction connection can be abruptly canceled by re-printing the cavity; to Particularly safe solution of the connection can also be the production of an overpressure be provided in the cavity.
  • the suction holding means 5 After the suction holding means 5 is securely attached to the closure 2, the Clamping handle of locking pliers 4 released. For this, the jaws of the Clamping pliers 4 moved away from the closure 2 in the radial direction.
  • the suction holding means 5 by one Drive device 13 is displaced along the escape axis A towards the container 1.
  • the drive device 13 is formed by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, the one end with a frame 14 of the device and with its other end with a platform 12 mounted in a straight-line manner is articulated. Basically could be attached to the frame 14 and the suction holding means 5 and instead, the container 1 can be moved accordingly.
  • a position means 3 is provided for the container 1, the Container 2 is positioned in the predetermined orientation shown and in this position drives around its longitudinal axis.
  • the positioning means 3 is a rotatably driven mandrel formed on the hollow cylindrical body of the container 1st is attached.
  • the device of FIG. 2 corresponds to known devices, for example that of FIG. 1. Also the relative movement between the container 1 and the shutter 2 for the purpose of attaching the shutter 2 is the same as in such known devices.
  • the friction clutch 9 provides until the frictional force acting on the suction nozzle 6 is reached an anti-rotation device of the suction nozzle 6 relative to the displacement platform 12
  • the friction clutch 9 is connected to the platform 12 by means of the connecting piece 7 secured against rotation and frictionally connected to the suction nozzle 6.
  • the friction clutch 6 can Mode of operation can also be referred to as a friction brake. It is in Embodiment designed as a drum brake.
  • the end rotational position of the screwed closure 2 is by the threaded end of the Specified container 1 or the striking of the closure 2 on a container shoulder.

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An apparatus for fastening a screw cap to a container is new and comprises a non-clamping holding device which is attachable to the screw cap and can be moved relative to the cap clamping device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Befestigen eines Verschlusses an einem Behälter, wobei der Behälter und der Verschluss mit zum Zwecke der Befestigung zusammenwirkenden Eingriffsmitteln versehen sind. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung die Befestigung eines Drehverschlusses.The invention relates to a method and a device for fastening a Closure on a container, the container and the closure being used for the purpose the fastening cooperating engagement means are provided. In particular concerns the invention the attachment of a twist lock.

Bekannte Vorrichtungen zum Befestigen eines Schraubverschlusses an einem Behälter, beispielsweise einer Tube, sind wie in Figur 1 dargestellt ausgebildet. Dabei wird eine Tube 1 von einem als Positioniermittel 3 wirkenden Dorn in einer bestimmten Ausgangsstellung positioniert und in dieser Ausgangsstellung in einer Rotationsbewegung um die eigene Längsachse versetzt. Ein Drehverschluss 2 für die Tube 1 wird von einer Haltezange 4 in einer zur Tube 1 genau positionierten Ausgangsstellung gehalten. In dieser Ausgangsstellung liegen sich die beiden miteinander zu verschraubenden Schraubgewinde der Tube 1 und des Drehverschlusses 2 exakt fluchtend gegenüber. Die Haltezange 4 ist aus der Ausgangsstellung entlang der Fluchtachse A der beiden Schraubgewinde auf die Tube 1 zu mittels einer entsprechenden Antriebsvorrichtung geradverfahrbar. Im Zuge der Befestigung fährt zunächst die Haltezange 4 mit dem von ihr klemmend gehaltenen Drehverschluss 2 auf die Tube 1 zu. Nachdem die Tube 1 und der Verschluss 2 bzw. deren Schraubgewinde miteinander in Eingriff gelangt sind, wird eine weitere Verschiebung des Drehverschlusses 2 durch die nun einsetzende Verschraubung bewirkt. Die Ausgangsstellung von Tube 1 und Drehverschluss 2 ist im oberen Teil und die Endstellung nach erfolgter Befestigung ist im unteren Teil der Figur 1 dargestellt. In dieser Endstellung sind die Tube 1 und der Drehverschluss 2 form- und vorzugsweise auch kraftschlüssig mit einem bestimmten Anziehmoment verbunden.Known devices for fastening a screw cap to a container, for example a tube, are formed as shown in Figure 1. This will be a tube 1 of a mandrel acting as a positioning means 3 in a specific starting position positioned and in this starting position in a rotational movement around your own Longitudinal axis offset. A twist lock 2 for the tube 1 is in a holding forceps 4 in a starting position precisely positioned relative to tube 1. In this starting position are the two screw threads to be screwed together of the tube 1 and Twist lock 2 exactly aligned. The holding forceps 4 is from the Starting position along the escape axis A of the two screw threads towards the tube 1 can be moved in a straight line by means of a corresponding drive device. In the course of the fortification first opens the holding tongs 4 with the twist lock 2 held by them in a clamping manner the tube 1 to. After the tube 1 and the closure 2 or their screw thread have come into engagement with each other, a further displacement of the twist lock 2 caused by the screwing now set. The starting position of tube 1 and Twist lock 2 is in the upper part and the end position after fastening is in shown lower part of Figure 1. In this end position, the tube 1 and the Twist lock 2 positive and preferably also non-positive with a certain Tightening torque connected.

Bei Erreichen dieses vorgegebenen Anziehmoments wird der Drehverschluss 2 gegenüber seiner Haltezange 4 noch ein wenig verdreht, wodurch die meist vergütete Oberfläche des Drehverschlusses 2 beschädigt werden kann.When this predetermined tightening torque is reached, the twist lock 2 is compared his holding tongs 4 twisted a little, which makes the mostly tempered surface of the Twist lock 2 can be damaged.

Die EP 0 205 803 A1 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung, bei der zur Vermeidung zu hoher Anziehmomente in einem das Haltemittel bildenden Schraubkopf ein Drehantrieb des Schraubkopfs und ein den Drehverschluss unmittelbar haltendes Haltemittel über eine nachgiebige Torsionskupplung miteinander verbunden sind. Die Torsionskupplung nimmt die Rotationsenergie der von dem Behälter und dem Drehverschluss gebildeten weiterdrehenden Masse auf und gewährleistet dadurch einen sogenannten weichen Schraubfall beim Aufschrauben des Drehverschlusses. Die Gefahr von Beschädigungen der Oberfläche des Drehverschlusses werden verringert, jedoch nicht gänzlich beseitigt. Auch eine Forderung nach einer drehlagegenauen Position des Drehverschlusses relativ zur Tube kann Probleme aufwerfen.EP 0 205 803 A1 describes a device in which too high to avoid Tightening torques in a screw head forming the holding means, a rotary drive of the Screw head and a holding means holding the screw cap directly over a flexible torsion clutch are connected to each other. The torsion clutch takes that Rotational energy of the further rotating formed by the container and the twist lock Mass and thereby ensures a so-called soft screw case when Unscrew the screw cap. The risk of damage to the surface of the Twist locks are reduced, but not completely eliminated. Also a requirement Problems can arise if the twist lock is positioned exactly in relation to the tube pose.

Die Erfindung hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, einen Verschluss an einem Behälter so zu befestigen, dass der Verschluss bei dem Befestigen nicht beschädigt wird.The invention has set itself the task of closing a closure on a container in this way fasten so that the fastener is not damaged when fastening.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Gegenstände der unabhängigen Patentansprüche gelöst.This object is achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims.

Die Erfindung geht von einem Behälter, beispielsweise einer Tube, Dose, Flasche oder dergleichen, und einem Verschluss dafür aus, die zum Zwecke der Befestigung bzw. Anbringung des Verschlusses an dem Behälter mit zusammenwirkenden Eingriffsmitteln versehen sind. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei dem Verschluss um einen Drehverschluss und bei den Eingriffsmitteln um Schraubgewinde oder Eingriffsmittel eines Bajonettverschlusses. Grundsätzlich läßt sich die Erfindung jedoch auch bei anderen Verschlüssen und Eingriffsmitteln verwenden, bei denen der Verschluss beispielsweise einfach auf den Behälter aufgeschoben und die form- und vorzugsweise kraftschlüssige Verbindung durch einfache Verkeilung oder Verrastung hergestellt wird; bei letzterer wären der Behälter und der Verschluss in der Endstellung des Verschlusses gegebenenfalls zwar nur formschlüssig miteinander verbunden, es würde ein kombinierter Form- und Kraftschluss jedoch bis zur eigentlichen Verrastung bestehen.The invention relates to a container, for example a tube, can, bottle or the like, and a closure therefor, which for the purpose of attachment or Attachment of the closure to the container with cooperating engagement means are provided. The closure is preferably a twist lock and with the engagement means around a screw thread or engagement means Bayonet catch. In principle, however, the invention can also be applied to others Use closures and means of engagement where the closure, for example simply pushed onto the container and the positive and preferably non-positive Connection is established by simple wedging or locking; would be with the latter the container and the closure may be in the end position of the closure only positively connected, it would be a combined form and However, there is a frictional connection until the actual latching.

Zum Zwecke der Befestigung werden der Behälter und der Verschluss zunächst in einer Ausgangsstellung zueinander positioniert. Aus der Ausgangsstellung findet anschließend eine durch die zusammenwirkenden Eingriffsmittel vorgegebene Relativbewegung zwischen dem Behälter und dem Verschluss statt, an deren Ende der Verschluss form- und kraftschlüssig mit dem Behälter verbunden bzw. an dem Behälter befestigt ist. Zum Positionieren wird der Verschluss von einem geeigneten Haltemittel mittels Klemmgriff gehalten. Das der Positionierung des Verschlusses dienende Haltemittel wird dementsprechend im folgenden als Klemmhaltemittel bezeichnet.For the purpose of attachment, the container and the closure are first in one Starting position positioned to each other. Then finds one from the starting position predetermined relative movement between the Container and the closure instead, at the end of the closure positive and non-positive is connected to the container or attached to the container. For positioning, the Closure held by a suitable holding means by means of a clamping handle. That the Accordingly, positioning means for the closure are described below referred to as a clamp.

Nach der Erfindung wird der positionierte Verschluss, d.h. der in einer definierten Ausgangsstellung zum Behälter von dem Klemmhaltemittel gehaltene Verschluss, von einem nichtklemmenden Haltemittel übernommen und nach der Übernahme der Klemmgriff des Klemmhaltemittels gelöst. Da die Übernahme in einer definierten Position des Verschlusses erfolgt, kann das übernehmende Haltemittel, das den Verschluss vorzugsweise bis zum Abschluss der Befestigung hält, durch ein nichtklemmendes Haltemittel gebildet werden. Hierdurch wird die Gefahr von Beschädigungen einer vergüteten Oberfläche des Verschlusses am Ende des Befestigungsvorgangs wegen des aufzubringenden Anziehmoments effektiv verhindert; in der Praxis werden Beschädigungen vermieden, da ein Haltegriff des Verschlusses in diesem kritischen Moment nichtklemmend erfolgt.According to the invention, the positioned closure, i.e. the one in a defined Starting position for the container by the clamp holding means held by a non-clamping holding means and after taking over the clamping handle of the Clamping device released. Because the takeover in a defined position of the closure takes place, the receiving holding means, which preferably closes the closure up to Completion of the attachment holds, are formed by a non-clamping holding means. As a result, the risk of damage to a coated surface of the Closure at the end of the fastening process because of the to be applied Tightening torque effectively prevented; in practice, damage is avoided as a Handle of the closure is not clamped at this critical moment.

Eine Vorrichtung, die insbesondere zur Durchführung des vorstehend beschriebenen Verfahrens geeignet ist, weist ein Positioniermittel für den Behälter sowie eine Halte- und Positioniereinrichtung für den Verschluss auf, die das Klemmhaltemittel umfasst, das den Verschluss in der definierten Ausgangssstellung zu dem Behälter klemmend hält.A device specifically designed to carry out the above Suitable method, has a positioning means for the container and a holding and Positioning device for the closure, which comprises the clamp holding means that the Holds the closure in the defined starting position by clamping it to the container.

Nach der Erfindung umfasst die Halte- und Positioniereinrichtung zusätzlich zu dem Klemmhaltemittel das nichtklemmende Haltemittel, das an dem positionierten Verschluss, d.h. an dem noch von dem Klemmhaltemittel gehaltenen Verschluss, befestigt wird. Das nichtklemmende Haltemittel ist zusammen mit dem Verschluss erfindungsgemäß relativ zu dem klemmenden Haltemittel bewegbar. Der Klemmgriff, mit dem das Klemmhaltemittel den Verschluss bis zur sicheren Übernahme durch das nichtklemmende Haltemittel in der Ausgangsstellung gehalten hat, wird gelöst.According to the invention, the holding and positioning device in addition to the Clamp holding means the non-clamping holding means, which on the positioned closure, i.e. is attached to the closure still held by the clamp holding means. The According to the invention, non-clamping holding means together with the closure is relative to the clamping holding means movable. The clamping handle with which the clamping device the closure until it is safely taken over by the non-clamping holding device in the Starting position is resolved.

Vorzugsweise weist das nichtklemmende Haltemittel ein unmittelbar an dem Verschluss verdreh- und verschiebegesichert befestigtes Kontaktstück und ein Verbindungsstück auf, das seinerseits an einer Plattform befestigt ist, die vorzugsweise gegenüber einem Gestell der Vorrichtung bewegbar angeordnet ist. Grundsätzlich kann die Plattform durch das Gestell selbst gebildet werden. Im Falle einer stationären Anordnung des nichtklemmenden Haltemittels wäre der Behälter aus der. Ausgangsstellung auf den Verschluss zu bewegbar.The non-clamping holding means preferably has a directly on the closure non-rotatably and securely secured contact piece and a connecting piece on the in turn is attached to a platform, which is preferably opposite a frame of the Device is movably arranged. Basically, the platform can pass through the frame be formed yourself. In the case of a stationary arrangement of the non-clamping Holding means would be the container from the. Starting position can be moved towards the lock.

Um den Verschluss mit einem bestimmten Anziehmoment oder einer bestimmten Anziehkraft an dem Behälter zu befestigen, wodurch aus einem zunächst rein formschlüssigen Eingriff von Behälter und Verschluss ein form- und kraftschlüssiger Verbund wird, ist das Kontaktstück des nichtklemmenden Haltemittels gelenkig, vorzugsweise mittels eines Drehlagers, mit dem Verbindungsstück verbunden, und es verhindert eine Kopplung, vorzugsweise eine Reibkupplung, die mit einer dem Anziehmoment bzw. der Anziehkraft entsprechenden Reibkraft gegen das Kontaktstück gepresst wird, eine Bewegung der Gelenkverbindung und damit eine Relativbewegung zwischen dem Kontaktstück und dem Verbindungsstück. Sobald das gewünschte Anziehmoment bzw. die gewünschte Anziehkraft erreicht wird, löst die Reibkupplung die starre Verbindung zwischen dem Kontaktstück und dem Verbindungsstück oder der Plattform, wodurch eine weitere Relativbewegung zwischen dem Behälter und dem Verschluss verhindert wird. Gleichzeitig mit der Auflösung der starren Verbindung zwischen dem Kontaktstück und dem Verbindungsstück oder der Plattform wird vorzugsweise auch die Befestigung des Kontaktstücks an dem Verschluss gelöst.To the closure with a certain tightening torque or a certain one Attaching force to the container, which makes it pure at first positive engagement of container and closure a positive and non-positive Is bonded, the contact piece of the non-clamping holding means is articulated, preferably connected to the connector by means of a pivot bearing, and it prevents a coupling, preferably a friction clutch, which with the Tightening torque or the friction force corresponding to the tightening force against the contact piece is pressed, a movement of the articulation and thus a relative movement between the contact piece and the connecting piece. Once the one you want Tightening torque or the desired tightening force is reached, the friction clutch releases rigid connection between the contact piece and the connecting piece or the Platform, causing further relative movement between the container and the Closure is prevented. Simultaneously with the dissolution of the rigid connection between the contact piece and the connecting piece or the platform is preferably also the attachment of the contact piece is released on the closure.

Das nichtklemmende Haltemittel kann mit dem Verschluss rein formschlüssig verbunden sein, was jedoch eine entsprechende Vorbereitung des Verschlusses erfordert. Ganz grundsätzlich könnte bei beispielsweise metallischen Verschlüssen auch ein Haltemagnet Verwendung finden. The non-clamping holding means can be connected to the closure in a purely positive manner be, which however requires appropriate preparation of the closure. All in principle, a holding magnet could also be used for metallic closures, for example Find use.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das nichtklemmende Haltemittel ein Saughaltemittel mit einem Saugstutzen, der unmittelbar an den Verschluss angesetzt und mittels Saugkraft befestigt wird.In a preferred embodiment, the non-clamping holding means is one Suction holding device with a suction nozzle, which is attached directly to the closure and is attached by suction.

Bei Ausbildung des nichtklemmenden Haltemittels als Saughaltemittel wird nicht nur eine beschädigungsfreie Befestigung erreicht. Da das Saughaltemittel besonders einfach an einer hinteren Stirnfläche des Verschlusses angebracht werden kann, ist auch die Verwendung unabhängig von der Form und Oberflächengestaltung der äußeren Mantelfläche des Verschlusses möglich. Da das Klemmhaltemittel den Verschluss lediglich noch in der Ausgangsstellung halten muss, ist eine Anpassung an unterschiedliche Mantelformen des Verschlusses ebenfalls auf einfache Weise möglich.If the non-clamping holding device is designed as a suction holding device, not only one damage-free attachment achieved. Since the suction holding agent is particularly easy on one rear face of the clasp can also be used regardless of the shape and surface design of the outer surface of the Closure possible. Since the clamp means only the closure in the The starting position must be to adapt to different sheath shapes Closure also possible in a simple manner.

Bei Anordnung einer Reibkupplung wird desweiteren auf konstruktiv besonders einfache Weise erreicht, dass der Verschluss drehwinkelgenau und mit einem definierten Anziehmoment bzw. einer definierten Anziehkraft an dem Behälter befestigt werden kann.If a friction clutch is arranged, it is also particularly simple in terms of construction Way achieved that the closure with precise rotation angle and with a defined Tightening torque or a defined tightening force can be attached to the container.

Eine drehwinkelgenaue Befestigung bei gleichzeitig exakter Einstellung eines gewünschten Anziehmoments bzw. einer gewünschten Anziehkraft wird jedoch auch grundsätzlich durch die Verwendung eines nichtklemmenden Haltemittels begünstigt. Insbesondere in einer bevorzugten Ausbildung des nichtklemmenden Haltemittels als Saughaltemittel kann dies durch die bei Erreichen des gewünschten Anziehmoments bzw. der gewünschten Anziehkraft quasi verzugslos lösbare Befestigung solch eines Saughaltemittels erreicht werden.An angle-precise attachment with exact adjustment of a desired one Tightening torque or a desired tightening force is, however, also in principle favors the use of a non-clamping holding means. Especially in one preferred embodiment of the non-clamping holding means as suction holding means can do this by reaching the desired tightening torque or the desired tightening force can be achieved almost instantaneously detachable attachment of such a suction holding means.

Bei dem Behälter handelt es sich um eine Tube, Dose, Flasche, Glas oder dergleichen vorzugsweise aus dem Bereich der Ernährung, Hygiene, Kosmetik oder Medizin. Behälter, zu deren Verschließen die Erfindung bevorzugt verwendet wird, sind beispielsweise Tuben für Pasten wie Zahnpasta, Salben und Lebensmittel in Pastenform, Flaschen für Getränke, Gläser für Konfitüren oder auch Parfümeriefläschchen.The container is a tube, can, bottle, glass or the like preferably in the field of nutrition, hygiene, cosmetics or medicine. Container, tubes, for example, are used to close the invention for pastes such as toothpaste, ointments and food in paste form, bottles for drinks, Jars for jams or perfume bottles.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Figuren 2 und 3 beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Vorrichtung zum Befestigen eines Verschlusses an einem Behälter aus dem Stand der Technik,
Figur 2
eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit einem Saughaltemittel und
Figur 3
die Vorrichtung nach Figur 2, jedoch zusätzlich mit einer Reibkupplung.
A preferred embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. Show it:
Figure 1
a device for attaching a closure to a container from the prior art,
Figure 2
a device according to the invention with a suction holding means and
Figure 3
the device of Figure 2, but additionally with a friction clutch.

Figur 1 zeigt eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Vorrichtung, wie sie einleitend bereits beschrieben worden ist.Figure 1 shows a device known from the prior art, as introductory has already been described.

Figur 2 zeigt einen Behälter 1 und einen an dem Behälter 1 zu befestigenden Verschluss 2 in einer definierten Ausgangsstellung. Der Behälter 2 wird durch eine Tube und der Verschluss wird durch einen Schraubverschluss gebildet. In der definierten Ausgangsstellung nimmt der Verschluss 2 relativ zu dem Behälter 1 eine Position ein, in der die jeweils als Schraubgewinde ausgebildeten Eingriffsmittel des Behälters 1 und des Verschlusses 2 fluchtend zueinander angeordnet sind, so dass der Verschluss 2 lediglich noch auf den Behälter 1 zu entlang der Flucht A verfahren wird.FIG. 2 shows a container 1 and a closure 2 to be fastened to the container 1 in a defined starting position. The container 2 is through a tube and the Closure is formed by a screw cap. In the defined starting position the closure 2 assumes a position relative to the container 1, in which the respective as Screw thread designed engagement means of the container 1 and the closure 2nd are aligned with each other, so that the closure 2 only on the Container 1 is moved along the escape A.

Der Verschluss 2 wird in der Ausgangsstellung von einem Klemmhaltemittel 4 gehalten. Die Halterung erfolgt mittels eines auf eine Mantelfläche des Verschlusses 2 wirkenden Klemmgriffs. Das Klemmhaltemittel 4 wird im folgenden als Verschlusszange bezeichnet.The closure 2 is held in the starting position by a clamping means 4. The Holding takes place by means of one acting on a lateral surface of the closure 2 Clamping handle. The clamping holding means 4 is referred to below as closing pliers.

Noch während die Verschlusszange 4 den Verschluss 2 in Position zum Behälter 1, d.h. in der Ausgangsstellung hält, wird an eine hintere, plane Stirnfläche des Verschlusses 2 ein nichtklemmendes Haltemittel 5 angesetzt und verdreh- und verschiebegesichert befestigt. Die Befestigung beruht auf einer Saugwirkung. Das nichtklemmende Haltemittel 5 saugt sich an der Stirnfläche des Verschlusses 2 fest. Es wird dementsprechend im folgenden als Saughaltemittel bezeichnet.Even while the pliers 4 hold the closure 2 in position relative to the container 1, i.e. in holds the starting position, is on a rear, flat end face of the closure 2 non-clamping holding means 5 attached and secured against rotation and displacement. The Attachment relies on suction. The non-clamping holding means 5 is sucked in the end face of the closure 2 firmly. It is accordingly referred to below as Suction holding means called.

Da das Saughaltemittel 5 an dem Verschluss 2 befestigt wird, während der Verschluss 2 noch von der Verschlusszange 4 in Position gehalten wird, ist auch die Stellung des Verschlusses 2 relativ zum Saughaltemittel 5 wohl definiert, und es kann nun die Übergabe des Verschlusses 2 von der Verschlusszange 4 an das Saughaltemittel 5 vollzogen werden. Since the suction holding means 5 is attached to the closure 2 while the closure 2 is still held in position by the pliers 4, the position of the Closure 2 well defined relative to the suction holding means 5, and it can now transfer of the closure 2 from the pliers 4 to the suction holding means 5.

Das Saughaltemittel 5 weist einen Saugstutzen 6 auf, der als unmittelbares Kontaktstück zu dem Verschluss 2 dienend an die Stirnfläche des Verschlusses 2 ansetzt, derart, dass ein Durchgangskanal durch den Saugstutzen 6 im aufgesetzten Zustand an der Stirnfläche des Verschlusses 2 mündet. Der Durchgangskanal ist zu dem Verschluss 2 hin um die Mündungsöffnung herum abgedichtet. An seinem von dem Verschluss 2 abgewandten, rückwärtigen Ende ist der Saugstutzen 6 von einem Verbindungsstück 7 umgeben. Das Verbindungsstück 7 weist einen Hülsenkörper auf, der einen rückwärtigen Hülsenbereich des Saugstutzen 6 konzentrisch umgibt. Der Saugstutzen 6 ist in dem Hülsenkörper des Verbindungsstücks 7 mittels eines Radiallagers 8 gelagert. Die Drehachse des Radiallagers 8 fällt in der Ausgangsstellung mit der Fluchtachse A zusammen. Die Verbindung zwischen dem Saugstutzen 6 und dem Verbindungsstück 7 ist luftdicht.The suction holding means 5 has a suction nozzle 6 which acts as a direct contact piece serving the closure 2 attaches to the end face of the closure 2, such that a Through channel through the suction nozzle 6 in the attached state on the end face of the Closure 2 opens. The through channel is to the closure 2 around the Mouth opening sealed around. On its facing away from the closure 2, rear end of the suction nozzle 6 is surrounded by a connector 7. The Connector 7 has a sleeve body which has a rear sleeve portion of the Surrounds suction port 6 concentrically. The suction nozzle 6 is in the sleeve body of the Connection piece 7 mounted by means of a radial bearing 8. The axis of rotation of the radial bearing 8 coincides with the escape axis A in the starting position. The connection between the suction port 6 and the connector 7 is airtight.

Wie am besten in Figur 3 zu erkennen ist, weist ein von dem Saugstutzen 6 und dem Verbindungsstück 7 umschlossener Hohlraum einen Auslass 10 zu einer Vakuumquelle und einen von einem Ventil verschlossenen Lufteinlass 11 vorzugsweise zu einer Druckluftquelle auf. In dem Hohlraum kann somit zur Herstellung der Saugbefestigung des Saughaltemittels 5 an dem Verschluss 2 ein Unterdruck erzeugt werden, der zum Lösen der Saugverbindung durch Wiederbedruckung des Hohlraums schlagartig aufgehoben werden kann; zur besonders sicheren Lösung der Verbindung kann auch die Herstellung eines Überdrucks in dem Hohlraum vorgesehen sein.As can best be seen in FIG. 3, one of the suction nozzle 6 and the Connector 7 enclosed cavity an outlet 10 to a vacuum source and an air inlet 11 closed by a valve, preferably to a compressed air source on. In the cavity can thus be used to produce the suction attachment of the suction holding means 5, a vacuum is generated on the closure 2, which is used to release the suction connection can be abruptly canceled by re-printing the cavity; to Particularly safe solution of the connection can also be the production of an overpressure be provided in the cavity.

Nachdem das Saughaltemittel 5 sicher an dem Verschluss 2 befestigt ist, wird der Klemmgriff der Verschlusszange 4 gelöst. Hierzu werden die Klemmbacken der Klemmzange 4 in radialer Richtung von dem Verschluss 2 wegbewegt. Nachdem der Verschluss 2 von der Klemmzange 4 frei ist, wird das Saughaltemittel 5 von einer Antriebseinrichtung 13 entlang der Fluchtachse A auf den Behälter 1 zu geradverschoben. Die Antriebseinrichtung 13 wird durch einen Hydraulik- oder Pneumatikzylinder gebildet, der mit einem Ende an einem Gestell 14 der Vorrichtung und mit seinem anderen Ende mit einer geradverschiebbar am Gestell 14 gelagerten Plattform 12 angelenkt ist. Grundsätzlich könnte das Saughaltemittel 5 auch stationär an dem Gestell 14 angebracht sein und stattdessen der Behälter 1 entsprechend verschoben werden. Ebenso ist es grundsätzlich möglich, das Saughaltemittel 5 drehanzutreiben und den Behälter 1 zur Erzeugung der zum Verschrauben erforderlichen Relativbewegung verdrehgesichert anzuordnen. Bevorzugt wird jedoch die drehangetriebene Anordnung des Behälters 1 in Verbindung mit der verdrehgesicherten, verschiebbaren Anordnung des Saughaltemittels 5.After the suction holding means 5 is securely attached to the closure 2, the Clamping handle of locking pliers 4 released. For this, the jaws of the Clamping pliers 4 moved away from the closure 2 in the radial direction. After the Closure 2 is free of the clamp 4, the suction holding means 5 by one Drive device 13 is displaced along the escape axis A towards the container 1. The drive device 13 is formed by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, the one end with a frame 14 of the device and with its other end with a platform 12 mounted in a straight-line manner is articulated. Basically could be attached to the frame 14 and the suction holding means 5 and instead, the container 1 can be moved accordingly. It is basically the same possible to drive the suction holding means 5 and the container 1 to generate the Screw the required relative movement to prevent rotation. Is preferred however, the rotationally driven arrangement of the container 1 in connection with the non-rotating, displaceable arrangement of the suction holding means 5.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel ist ein Positionermittel 3 für den Behälter 1 vorgesehen, das den Behälter 2 in der dargestellten, vorgegebenen Ausrichtung positioniert und in dieser Stellung um seine Längsachse drehantreibt. Das Positioniermittel 3 wird durch einen drehangetriebenen Dorn gebildet, auf den der hohlzylindrische Körper des Behälters 1 aufgesteckt ist. Insoweit entspricht die Vorrichtung der Figur 2 bekannten Vorrichtungen, beispielsweise derjenigen der Figur 1. Auch die Relativbewegung zwischen dem Behälter 1 und dem Verschluss 2 zum Zwecke des Befestigens des Verschlusses 2 ist die Gleiche wie bei solchen bekannten Vorrichtungen. Es wird im Ausführungsbeispiel der Behälter 1 um seine Längsachse rotiert, während der Verschluss 2 entlang der Längsachse der Verschraubung geradgeführt verschiebbar gelagert ist, so dass sich die beiden Schraubgewinde nach Herstellung eines ersten Eingriffs übereinanderziehen und am Ende des Verschraubens gegeneinander angezogen werden, so dass die form- und krafschlüssige Verbindung des Behälters 1 und des Verschlusses 2 hergestellt wird.In the embodiment, a position means 3 is provided for the container 1, the Container 2 is positioned in the predetermined orientation shown and in this position drives around its longitudinal axis. The positioning means 3 is a rotatably driven mandrel formed on the hollow cylindrical body of the container 1st is attached. In this respect, the device of FIG. 2 corresponds to known devices, for example that of FIG. 1. Also the relative movement between the container 1 and the shutter 2 for the purpose of attaching the shutter 2 is the same as in such known devices. In the exemplary embodiment, it becomes 1 its longitudinal axis rotates, while the shutter 2 along the longitudinal axis of the Screw connection is slidably mounted so that the two Pull the screw threads one above the other after making a first intervention and at the end of the screws are tightened against each other, so that the positive and non-positive Connection of the container 1 and the closure 2 is made.

In dem unteren Teil der Figur 2 ist ein Zustand dargestellt, in dem das Aufschrauben des Verschlusses 2 nahezu abgeschlossen ist. In diesem Zustand besteht noch die Saugverbindung zwischen dem Verschluss 2 und dem Saughaltemittel 5. Diese Saugverbindung wird bei Erreichen des gewünschten Anziehmoments durch Druckbeaufschlagung des Saughaltemittels 5 schlagartig gelöst.In the lower part of Figure 2, a state is shown in which the screwing of the Closure 2 is almost complete. In this state there is still Suction connection between the closure 2 and the suction holding means 5. This Suction connection is carried out when the desired tightening torque is reached Pressurization of the suction holding means 5 suddenly released.

Bis zum Erreichen des gewünschten Anziehmoments wird der Saugstutzen 6 und damit der Verschluss 2 durch eine mit einer bestimmten Reibkraft gegen den Saugstutzen 6 drückenden Reibkupplung 9 daran gehindert, mit dem rotierenden Behälter 1 mitzudrehen. Die Reibkupplung 9 stellt bis zum Erreichen der auf den Saugstutzen 6 wirkenden Reibkraft eine Verdrehsicherung des Saugstutzens 6 gegenüber der Verschiebeplattform 12 dar. Die Reibkupplung 9 ist mit der Plattform 12 vermittels des Verbindungsstücks 7 verdrehgesichert und mit dem Saugstutzen 6 reibschlüssig verbunden. Überschreitet das Anziehmoment des Verschlusses 2 die von der Reibkupplung 9 auf den Saugstutzen 6 ausgeübte Reibkraft, wird der Verschluss 2 und mit dem Verschluss 2 auch der Saugstutzen 6 von dem weiterdrehenden Behälter 1 mitgenommen. Die Reibkupplung 6 kann ihrer Wirkungsweise entsprechend auch als Reibbremse bezeichnet werden. Sie ist im Ausführungsbeispiel als Trommelbremse ausgebildet.Until the desired torque is reached, the suction nozzle 6 and thus the Closure 2 by means of a certain frictional force against the suction nozzle 6 pressing friction clutch 9 prevented from rotating with the rotating container 1. The friction clutch 9 provides until the frictional force acting on the suction nozzle 6 is reached an anti-rotation device of the suction nozzle 6 relative to the displacement platform 12 The friction clutch 9 is connected to the platform 12 by means of the connecting piece 7 secured against rotation and frictionally connected to the suction nozzle 6. Exceeds that Tightening torque of the closure 2 from the friction clutch 9 to the suction port 6 exerted frictional force, the closure 2 and with the closure 2 also the suction nozzle 6 taken away from the rotating container 1. The friction clutch 6 can Mode of operation can also be referred to as a friction brake. It is in Embodiment designed as a drum brake.

Die Enddrehlage des aufgeschraubten Verschlusses 2 ist durch das Gewindeende des Behälters 1 oder das Anschlagen des Verschlusses 2 an einer Behälterschulter vorgegeben.The end rotational position of the screwed closure 2 is by the threaded end of the Specified container 1 or the striking of the closure 2 on a container shoulder.

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Vorrichtung zum Befestigen eines Verschlusses an einem Behälter, wobei der Behälter (1) und der Verschluss (2) mit zum Zwecke der Befestigung zusammenwirkenden Eingriffsmitteln versehen sind, die Vorrichtung umfassend a) ein Positioniermittel (3) für den Behälter (1), b) eine Halte- und Positioniereinrichtung (4, 5) mit einem Klemmhaltemittel (5), das den Verschluss (2) klemmend hält und in einer Ausgangsstellung zu dem Behälter (1) positioniert, c) wobei das Positioniermittel (3) und die Halte- und Positioniereinrichtung (4, 5) den Behälter (1) und den Verschluss (2) miteinander in Eingriff bringen und durch zwangsweise Relativbewegung form- und vorzugsweise auch kraftschlüssig miteinander verbinden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass d) die Halte- und Positioniereinrichtung (4, 5) ein nichtklemmendes Haltemittel (5) umfasst, das an dem positionierten Verschluss (2) befestigt wird, und e) das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) relativ zu dem klemmenden Haltemittel (4) bewegbar ist. Device for fastening a closure to a container, the container (1) and the closure (2) being provided with engagement means which interact for the purpose of fastening, the device comprising a) a positioning means (3) for the container (1), b) a holding and positioning device (4, 5) with a clamping holding means (5) which holds the closure (2) in a clamping manner and positions it in an initial position relative to the container (1), c) wherein the positioning means (3) and the holding and positioning device (4, 5) bring the container (1) and the closure (2) into engagement with one another and connect them positively and preferably also non-positively by means of forced relative movement, characterized in that d) the holding and positioning device (4, 5) comprises a non-clamping holding means (5) which is attached to the positioned closure (2), and e) the non-clamping holding means (5) is movable relative to the clamping holding means (4). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klemmhaltemittel (4) seinen Klemmgriff des Verschlusses (2) löst, wenn das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) an dem Verschluss (2) befestigt ist und dass das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) den Verschluss (2) bei der Relativbewegung zur Herstellung der form- und vorzugsweise auch kraftschlüssigen Verbindung mit dem Behälter (1) hält.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamp holding means (4) its locking handle of the lock (2) releases when the non-clamping Holding means (5) is attached to the closure (2) and that the non-clamping Holding means (5) the closure (2) during the relative movement to produce the keeps positive and preferably also non-positive connection with the container (1). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) ein unmittelbar an dem Verschluss (2) verdreh- und verschiebegesichert befestigtes Kontaktstück (6) und ein Verbindungsstück (7) umfasst, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Gelenkverbindung (8) nur solch eine Relativbewegung zwischen dem Kontaktstück (6) und dem Verbindungsstück (7) zulässt, die der Relativbewegung des Behältnisses (1) und des eingreifenden Verschlusses (2) entgegengesetzt ist.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the non-clamping holding means (5) rotates and directly on the closure (2) contact piece (6) and a connecting piece (7) secured against displacement comprising articulatedly connected to one another, the articulated connection (8) only such a relative movement between the contact piece (6) and the Connection piece (7) allows the relative movement of the container (1) and the engaging closure (2) is opposite. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) ein unmittelbar an den Verschluss (2) verdreh- und verschiebegesichert befestigtes Kontaktstück (6) und ein Verbindungsstück (7) umfasst, die mittels einer Gelenkverbindung (8) miteinander verbunden sind, und dass eine Reibkupplung (9) kraftschlüssig mit dem Kontaktstück (6) verbunden ist und eine Bewegung der Gelenkverbindung (8) verhindert, solange eine bestimmte Reibkraft zwischen dem Kontaktstück (6) und der Reibkupplung (9) nicht überschritten wird.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the non-clamping holding means (5) is attached directly to the closure (2) contact piece (6) secured against rotation and displacement and one Connecting piece (7), which by means of an articulated connection (8) to each other are connected, and that a friction clutch (9) non-positively with the contact piece (6) is connected and prevents movement of the articulation (8) for as long a certain frictional force between the contact piece (6) and the friction clutch (9) is not exceeded. Vorrichtung nach einem der beiden vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gelenkverbindung (8) ein Drehlager ist.Device according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the articulated connection (8) is a rotary bearing. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das nichtklemmende Haltemittel (5) ein Saughaltemittel ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the non-clamping holding means (5) is a suction holding means. Vorrichtung nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Saughaltemittel (5) mit einem als Saugstutzen ausgebildeten Kontaktstück (6) an den von dem Klemmhaltemittel (4) positionierten Verschluss (2) angesetzt und daran durch Ansaugen befestigt wird.Device according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the Suction holding means (5) with a contact piece (6) designed as a suction nozzle on the of the clamp holding means (4) positioned closure (2) and attached is attached by suction. Verfahren zum Befestigen eines Verschlusses an einem Behälter, die mit zum Zwecke der Befestigung zusammenwirkenden Eingriffsmitteln versehen sind, bei dem a) der Behälter (1) und der Verschluss (2) in einer Ausgangsstellung zueinander positioniert und b) anschließend form- und vorzugsweise auch kraftschlüssig miteinander verbunden werden, wobei c) der Verschluss (2) bei dem Positionieren mittels Klemmgriff gehalten wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass d) der positionierte Verschluss (2) von einem nichtklemmenden Haltemittel (5) übernommen und e) der Klemmgriff des Verschlusses (2) vor dem form- und vorzugsweise auch kraftschlüssigen Verbinden gelöst wird. A method of fastening a closure to a container, which is provided with engaging means for the purpose of fastening, in which a) the container (1) and the closure (2) in an initial position to each other and b) then positively and preferably also non-positively connected to each other, wherein c) the closure (2) is held during positioning by means of a clamping handle, characterized in that d) the positioned closure (2) is taken over by a non-clamping holding means (5) and e) the clamping handle of the closure (2) is released before the positive and preferably also non-positive connection. Verfahren nach dem vorhergehenden Anspruch, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behälter (1) und der Verschluss (2) miteinander verschraubt werden.Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the The container (1) and the closure (2) are screwed together.
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