EP1062158B1 - Reclosable pouring element and a flat gable composite packaging provided therewith - Google Patents

Reclosable pouring element and a flat gable composite packaging provided therewith

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EP1062158B1
EP1062158B1 EP99904865A EP99904865A EP1062158B1 EP 1062158 B1 EP1062158 B1 EP 1062158B1 EP 99904865 A EP99904865 A EP 99904865A EP 99904865 A EP99904865 A EP 99904865A EP 1062158 B1 EP1062158 B1 EP 1062158B1
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pouring element
base member
pouring
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Matthias Dammers
Holger Schmidt
Hans Weiteder
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SIG Combibloc GmbH and Co KG
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/74—Spouts
    • 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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/74—Spouts
    • B65D5/746—Spouts formed separately from the container
    • B65D5/747—Spouts formed separately from the container with means for piercing or cutting the container wall or a membrane connected to said wall
    • B65D5/748—Spouts formed separately from the container with means for piercing or cutting the container wall or a membrane connected to said wall a major part of the container wall or membrane being left inside the container after the opening

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  • the invention relates to a reclosable Pouring element with a base body and a Sealing lid, which is also the opening means represents, wherein the the opening area of the Pouring element surrounding flange firmly with a Flat gable composite package is connected, and wherein the Sealing cover has lateral bearing journals, which in corresponding recesses of the base body stored are as well as one with such a pouring element Provided flat gable composite package.
  • Rectangular flat gables are in known multiple copies. You will find primarily in the field of liquid packaging in Connection with cold, cold sterile, hot and aseptic filling Use. These packs can be found in the Do not close the rule after opening it once.
  • a disadvantage of this known reclosable Pouring element is the connection between the base body and sealing cover. Because the cover with his lateral bearing journal from above into the base body is pinched, it is not reliable rule out that in the opening movement by the Resistance of the composite material of the cover its brackets is levered out. It's fast can be seen that the recesses for receiving the Bearing journal by passing the Bearing journal when pushing the Sealing cover deformed in or out of the base body is, so that the functionality when opening further or closing the opened package impaired becomes.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object based on the well-known and previously described reclosable pouring element in its entirety to improve and in particular a secure connection to create between base body and cover. It is also desirable to improve manageability and a reliable opening / closing function of the Reach flat gable pack.
  • the pouring element according to the invention also has in an advantageous embodiment, a circumferential seal on the body and / or cover can be arranged. With the help of such a seal it is ensured that the package once opened at closed pouring element for mixing the contained product can be shaken without something leaks from the product.
  • a circumferential seal corresponding flanges can also be provided, which are in one piece with the base body and / or the Sealing caps are made.
  • a hook or the like can be locked to prevent accidental To avoid opening.
  • a noticeable and preferably also audible latching gives the consumer an increased "Safety" in operation.
  • this is Pouring element at least in the first use Dust-proof area of its product-carrying parts locked.
  • the base body can be provided with a tear-off cover be one that serves as a predetermined breaking point Connections formed in one piece on the base body and on the front part of yourself in the closed position located cap is releasably attached.
  • the base body can also be equipped with a self-adhesive and removable before first use Covering film should be provided. So that one Contamination when pouring the product in Exclude contacting parts reliably. This is particularly extreme for aseptic packs important because of their long shelf life exposed to environmental influences for a particularly long time.
  • this tear-off cover can also be designed in this way be that it is a tamper-evident seal at the same time forms.
  • the Basic body at least one the area of his Web spanning spout opening.
  • Such a The bridge not only serves to stiffen the Pouring element, but is also used as a stop used to pivot the locking cap when opening the package at an angle of approx. 90 ° limit. In this way, a consumer, who has never used such a pouring element, by the one occurring after reaching the stop Resistance clear that the opening process is complete is.
  • the invention further relates to a Flat gable composite package, the composite at least a paper or cardboard backing and one plastic coating on both sides made of polyethylene (PE) has, with a provided in the pack gable Opening area after cutting a Pouring hole forms and particularly advantageous with the Pouring element according to the invention is provided. It is quickly see that not only such packs with folded gable seam are suitable with the to be provided with the pouring element according to the invention, but that the pouring element according to the invention can apply all liquid packaging.
  • PE polyethylene
  • the pouring element 1 is the pouring element 1 according to the invention shown in perspective.
  • the pouring element 1 has one on a partially shown Flat gable pack P to be applied base body 2 and a cover 3 for piercing the Packing wall in a prepared weakening zone the pack P and then reclosing the Pouring element 1 on.
  • the Cap 3 around an unspecified axis pivotable in the base body 2 of the pouring element 1 stored.
  • the storage of the cover 3 in Base body 2 of the pouring element 1 according to the invention is characterized in that the lateral bearing journal 4 from below, i.e. from the (later) pack side into the with recesses 5 basic body 2 of the Pouring element 1 can be clamped. That way an unintentional "prying out" of the closure cover 3 reliably from the base body 2 of the pouring element 1 be excluded.
  • a web 8 ensures as Stop for the cover 3 in its open Position.
  • Fig. 3 shows that the cap 3 preferably with a circumferential seal 6 is provided which, designed as a circumferential, one-piece flange, for a reliable seal of the cover 3 in closed position with the base body 2 provides.
  • reclosable pouring elements 1 of this type are always made in two parts, is according to the invention further provided that between the base body 2 and the cover 3 a positive connection exists when you press the Cap 3 is destroyed.
  • the preferred embodiment shows the Base body 2 has a mandrel 7, which according to Assembling base body 2 and sealing cover 3 preferably deformed under the influence of heat and / or with the closing cover 3 is connected and a predetermined breaking point in this area forms.
  • the consumer can do so designed flat gable packaging at first glance through the intact predetermined breaking point ("Tamper-evident seal") that the pack and thus also the contained product is in perfect condition are located.
  • Fig. 5 now shows another embodiment of a Pouring element 1 'according to the invention.
  • This differs from that previously described Pouring element 1, as the front in the area of not closer designated lip by means of connections 9, which as Narrow webs are formed with a tear-off cover 10 is attached, which after the introduction of the Cap 3 'on this in the closed state is folded to the front when pouring with the Part of the base body 2 'coming into contact with the product cover dustproof.
  • This is expedient Tear-off cover using one or more spot welds 11 attached in the area in front of the web 8 and that is End of the tear-off body 10 formed as a tab 12, the allows easy removal of the tear-off cover 10. It it is clear that both the connections 9 and the Weld spots 11 are dimensioned so that a light Removing the tear-off cover 10 reliably ensured is.
  • 6 finally shows the pouring element 1 'in their condition applied to a pack P '.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement mit einem Grundkörper und einem Verschlußdeckel, der gleichzeitig das Öffnungsmittel darstellt, wobei ein die Öffnungsfläche des Ausgießelementes umgebender Flansch fest mit einer Flachgiebelverbundpackung verbunden ist, und wobei der Verschlußdeckel seitliche Lagerzapfen aufweist, die in entsprechenden Ausnehmungen des Grundkörpers gelagert sind sowie eine mit einem solchen Ausgießelement versehene Flachgiebelverbundpackung.The invention relates to a reclosable Pouring element with a base body and a Sealing lid, which is also the opening means represents, wherein the the opening area of the Pouring element surrounding flange firmly with a Flat gable composite package is connected, and wherein the Sealing cover has lateral bearing journals, which in corresponding recesses of the base body stored are as well as one with such a pouring element Provided flat gable composite package.

Quaderförmige Flachgiebelverbundpackungen sind in vielfacher Ausfertigung bekannt. Sie finden vornehmlich auf dem Gebiet der Flüssigkeitsverpackungen im Zusammenhang mit Kalt-, Kalt-Steril-, Heiß- und Aseptik-Füllung Verwendung. Diese Packungen lassen sich in der Regel nach einmaligem Öffnen nicht wieder verschließen.Rectangular flat gables are in known multiple copies. You will find primarily in the field of liquid packaging in Connection with cold, cold sterile, hot and aseptic filling Use. These packs can be found in the Do not close the rule after opening it once.

Es ist daher bei Flachgiebelverbundpackungen der vorbeschriebenen Art bereits vorgeschlagen worden, im Packungsgiebel ein Ausgießelement anzuordnen, welches mit einem entsprechenden Verschlußdeckel ausgestattet ist und mit dem die Packung gleichzeitig vor dem ersten Gebrauch geöffnet wird (DE 38 08 303 A1). Dabei ist im Bereich der Kartonschicht und äußeren PE-Schicht eine umlaufende Trennlinie zur Schwächung des Giebelmaterials vorgesehen, in die zum Öffnen der Packung ein mit dem Verschlußdeckel einstückig verbundener und der Form der umlaufenden Trennlinie entsprechender Tubus in das Packungsmaterial hineingedrückt wird. Zum besseren Durchtrennen der geschwächten Trennlinie ist dazu die Unterkante des Tubus mit geeigneten mechanischen Öffnungsmitteln wie Schneiden od. dgl. vorgesehen.It is therefore the case with flat gable composite packaging already proposed in the Packing gable to arrange a pouring element, which with is equipped with an appropriate closure cover and with which the pack is used simultaneously before first use is opened (DE 38 08 303 A1). It is in the area of Cardboard layer and outer PE layer a circumferential Separation line provided to weaken the gable material, into the one to open the package with the cap integrally connected and the shape of the circumferential Separation line of the corresponding tube into the packing material is pushed in. To cut the weakened dividing line is the lower edge of the tube with suitable mechanical opening means such as cutting or the like.

Ein anderes wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement ist aus der auf die Anmelderin zurückgehenden DE 44 09 947 C2 bekannt. Um dort eine sichere Verbindung zwischen Ausgießelement und Flachgiebelpackung zu erreichen, ist das dort verwendete Ausgießelement so ausgestaltet, daß der der Giebelnaht zugewandte Teil des Flansches des Ausgießelementes bis zur Giebelnaht und bis zur Knickkante des Packungsohrs heranreicht und zwischen Packungsoberfläche und umgelegter Giebelnaht festgelegt ist. Dies ist nicht nur hinsichtlich des Materialverbrauches und Aufwandes beim Spritzgießen des Ausgießelementes nachteilig, sondern das Ausgießelement läßt sich auch nur auf der Seite der Packungsoberfläche anordnen, auf die die Giebelnaht umgelegt wird.Another reclosable pouring element is out DE 44 09 947 C2, which goes back to the applicant known. To ensure a secure connection between Pouring element and flat gable packing is to be reached the pouring element used there designed so that the part of the flange facing the gable seam Pouring element up to the gable seam and up to Buckling edge of the packing ear reaches and between Pack surface and folded gable seam set is. This is not just about the Material consumption and effort in the injection molding of the Pouring element disadvantageous, but the pouring element can also only be on the side of the packaging surface arrange on which the gable seam is folded.

Nachteilig an diesem bekannten wiederverschließbaren Ausgießelement ist die Verbindung zwischen Grundkörper und Verschlußdeckel. Da der Verschlußdeckel mit seinen seitlichen Lagerzapfen von oben in den Grundkörper eingeklemmt wird, ist es nicht zuverlässig auszuschließen, daß bei der Öffnungsbewegung durch den Widerstand des Verbundmaterials der Verschlußdeckel aus seinen Halterungen herausgehebelt wird. Es ist schnell ersichtlich, daß die Ausnehmungen für die Aufnahme der Lagerzapfen durch ein mehrfaches Passieren der Lagerzapfen beim Hinein- bzw. Herausdrücken des Verschlußdeckels in den bzw. aus dem Grundkörper verformt wird, so daß die Funktionsfähigkeit beim weiteren Öffnen bzw. Schließen der angebrochenen Packung beeinträchtigt wird.A disadvantage of this known reclosable Pouring element is the connection between the base body and sealing cover. Because the cover with his lateral bearing journal from above into the base body is pinched, it is not reliable rule out that in the opening movement by the Resistance of the composite material of the cover its brackets is levered out. It's fast can be seen that the recesses for receiving the Bearing journal by passing the Bearing journal when pushing the Sealing cover deformed in or out of the base body is, so that the functionality when opening further or closing the opened package impaired becomes.

Weiter ist aus der DE 196 35 087 C1 ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement mit einem verschließbaren Deckel und einem öffnungselement zum Durchstoßen der Packungswandung in einer vorbereiteten Schwächungszone bekannt, bei dem sowohl das Öffnungselement als auch der Deckel um jeweils eine Achse schwenkbar in dem Grundkörper des Ausgießelementes gelagert sind und funktionell derart miteinander verbunden sind, daß durch Betätigung des Öffnungselementes gleichzeitig ein Aufklappen des Deckels erfolgt. Die für die Lagerung des Öffnungselementes und des Deckels benötigten Lagerzapfen sind von der packungswärtigen Seite in Längsschlitze in dem Grundkörper des Ausgießelementes geschoben. Für das gleichzeitige Aufklappen des Deckels bei einer Betätigung des Öffnungselementes ist eine relativ komplizierte Verbindung zwischen Deckel und Öffnungselement notwendig, die die Fertigung des Ausgießelementes erschwert.Furthermore, from DE 196 35 087 C1 reclosable pouring element with a lockable lid and an opening element for Puncture the pack wall in a prepared one Known weakening zone, in which both Opening element and the lid around one axis each pivotable in the base body of the pouring element are stored and functionally together are connected that by pressing the Opening element simultaneously opening the lid he follows. The for the storage of the opening element and the bearing journal required are from the side in the longitudinal slots in the Basic body of the pouring element pushed. For the simultaneous opening of the lid when actuated the opening element is a relatively complicated one Connection between cover and opening element necessary, which complicates the manufacture of the pouring element.

Schließlich ist aus der DE 38 08 303 A1 ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement bekannt, dessen Deckel in einer Transportposition durch einen Sicherungsring mit Aufreißlasche mit dem im Grundelement verbunden ist. Der Sicherungsring umgibt den Umfang des Deckels und muß vor einem ersten Öffnen der Packung mittels der Aufreißlasche entfernt werden, wodurch bereits bei dem ersten Öffnungsprozeß der Packung ein Wegwerfteil entsteht, das separat entsorgt werden muß.Finally, from DE 38 08 303 A1 reclosable pouring element known, the Lid in a transport position by one Circlip with pull tab with the one in the base element connected is. The circlip surrounds the circumference of the Lid and must be opened before the pack is opened for the first time be removed by means of the pull tab, whereby already during the first opening process of the pack Disposable part is created, which must be disposed of separately.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, das bekannte und zuvor näher beschriebene wiederverschließbare Ausgießelement in seiner Gesamtheit zu verbessern und insbesondere eine sichere Verbindung zwischen Grundkörper und Verschlußdeckel zu schaffen. Weiterhin ist erwünscht, die Handhabbarkeit zu verbessern und eine zuverlässige Öffnungs-/ Schließfunktion der Flachgiebelpackung zu erreichen.The present invention is therefore based on the object based on the well-known and previously described reclosable pouring element in its entirety to improve and in particular a secure connection to create between base body and cover. It is also desirable to improve manageability and a reliable opening / closing function of the Reach flat gable pack.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einem Ausgießelement gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 dadurch gelöst, daß die Ausnehmungen im Grundkörper packungsseitig angeordnet sind, so daß der Verschlußdeckel packungsseitig in die die Lagerzapfen aufnehmenden Ausnehmungen im Grundkörper einklemmbar ist und daß zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Verschlußdeckel eine formschlüssige Verbindung besteht, die beim erstmaligen Betätigen des Verschlußdeckels zerstört wird.This task is carried out in accordance with a pouring element Preamble of claim 1 solved in that the Recesses in the base body arranged on the packaging side are, so that the cap on the pack side in the the trunnion-receiving recesses in the base body can be clamped and that between the base body and the Sealing cover there is a positive connection, the first time you press the cover gets destroyed.

Während das Einklemmen des Verschlußelementes im Grundkörper gemäß der DE 44 09 947 C2 von oben erfolgte, hat die erfindungsgemäße Lösung den Vorteil, daß eine zu starke Betätigung des Verschlußdeckels nicht zum Lösen desselben aus dem Grundkörper führen kann, wie das ggf. bei dem bekannten Ausgießelement der Fall sein kann. Ein unerwünschtes "Aushebeln" des Verschlußdeckels ist also zuverlässig ausgeschlossen.While pinching the closure element in Base body according to DE 44 09 947 C2 was made from above, The solution according to the invention has the advantage that one too strong actuation of the cover does not release it can lead out of the base body, such as the can be the case with the known pouring element. On undesirable "prying out" of the cover is so reliably excluded.

Die formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Deckelelement, die beim erstmaligen Beteiligen des Verschlußdeckels zerstört wird, bildet einen "Originalitätsverschluß" für das Ausgießelement. Ein solcher Originalitätsverschluß ermöglicht, daß der Verbraucher einer mit einem solchen wiederverschließbaren Ausgießelement versehenen Flachgiebelpackung unmittelbar ansehen kann, ob diese bereits schon einmal geöffnet worden ist oder nicht. Dies ist aus Gründen der Hygiene, aber auch aus Sicherheitsüberlegungen - vergiftete Lebensmittel mußten in den letzten Jahren leider häufiger festgestellt werden - zu begrüßen.The positive connection between the base body and the cover element, which is the first time involved the cap is destroyed, forms one "Tamper-evident seal" for the pouring element. On such tamper-evident closure enables the Consumer one with such a resealable Pouring flat gable packing provided immediately can see whether it has already been opened has been or not. This is for hygiene reasons, but also for security reasons - poisoned Unfortunately, food has been required more often in recent years are found - to be welcomed.

Das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement weist darüber hinaus in vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung eine umlaufende Dichtung auf, die am Grundkörper und/oder Verschlußdeckel angeordnet sein kann. Mit Hilfe einer solchen Dichtung ist sichergestellt, daß die einmal geöffnete Packung bei geschlossenem Ausgießelement zum Durchmischen des enthaltenen Produktes geschüttelt werden kann, ohne daß etwas vom Produkt austritt. Als umlaufende Dichtung können auch korrespondierende Flansche vorgesehen sein, die einstückig mit dem Grundkörper und/oder dem Verschlußdeckel hergestellt sind. Vorzugsweise sind Grundkörper und Verschlußdeckel in Schließstellung durch einen Haken od. dgl. verrastbar, um ein unbeabsichtigtes Öffnen zu vermeiden. Eine spürbare und vorzugsweise auch hörbare Verrastung gibt dem Verbraucher eine erhöhte "Sicherheit" bei der Bedienung.The pouring element according to the invention also has in an advantageous embodiment, a circumferential seal on the body and / or cover can be arranged. With the help of such a seal it is ensured that the package once opened at closed pouring element for mixing the contained product can be shaken without something leaks from the product. As a circumferential seal corresponding flanges can also be provided, which are in one piece with the base body and / or the Sealing caps are made. Are preferred Basic body and cover in the closed position a hook or the like. Can be locked to prevent accidental To avoid opening. A noticeable and preferably also audible latching gives the consumer an increased "Safety" in operation.

Nach einer weiteren Lehre der Erfindung ist das Ausgießelement vor dem erstmaligen Gebrauch wenigstens im Bereich seiner produktführenden Teile staubdicht verschlossen.According to a further teaching of the invention, this is Pouring element at least in the first use Dust-proof area of its product-carrying parts locked.

Dazu kann der Grundkörper mit einem Abreißdeckel versehen sein, welcher mit als Sollbruchstelle dienenden Anbindungen einstückig am Grundkörper ausgebildet und auf dem vorderen Teil des sich in der geschlossenen Stellung befindlichen Verschlußdeckel lösbar befestigt ist. Alternativ kann der Grundkörper auch mit einer selbstklebenden und vor dem ersten Gebrauch lösbaren Abdeckfolie versehen sein. Damit läßt sich eine Verschmutzung der beim Ausgießen mit dem Produkt in Kontakt tretenden Teile zuverlässig ausschließen. Dies ist insbesondere bei aseptischen Packungen äußerst wichtig, da diese aufgrund ihrer langen Haltbarkeit besonders lange den Umgebungseinflüssen ausgesetzt sind.For this purpose, the base body can be provided with a tear-off cover be one that serves as a predetermined breaking point Connections formed in one piece on the base body and on the front part of yourself in the closed position located cap is releasably attached. Alternatively, the base body can also be equipped with a self-adhesive and removable before first use Covering film should be provided. So that one Contamination when pouring the product in Exclude contacting parts reliably. This is particularly extreme for aseptic packs important because of their long shelf life exposed to environmental influences for a particularly long time.

Zusätzlich kann auch dieser Abreißdeckel so ausgebildet sein, daß er gleichzeitig einen Originalitätsverschluß bildet.In addition, this tear-off cover can also be designed in this way be that it is a tamper-evident seal at the same time forms.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, weist der Grundkörper wenigstens einen den Bereich seiner Ausgießausöffnung übergreifenden Steg auf. Ein solcher Steg dient nicht nur der Versteifung des Ausgießelementes, sondern wird auch als Anschlag eingesetzt, um die Schwenkbewegung des Verschlußdeckels beim Öffnen der Packung in einem Winkel von ca. 90 ° zu begrenzen. Auf diese Weise wird auch einem Verbraucher, der ein solches Ausgießelement noch nie benutzt hat, durch den nach Erreichen des Anschlags auftretenden Widerstand klar, daß der Öffnungsvorgang abgeschlossen ist.In a further embodiment of the invention, the Basic body at least one the area of his Web spanning spout opening. Such a The bridge not only serves to stiffen the Pouring element, but is also used as a stop used to pivot the locking cap when opening the package at an angle of approx. 90 ° limit. In this way, a consumer, who has never used such a pouring element, by the one occurring after reaching the stop Resistance clear that the opening process is complete is.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich ferner auf eine Flachgiebelverbundpackung, wobei der Verbund wenigstens eine Trägerschicht aus Papier oder Karton und eine beidseitige Kunststoffbeschichtung aus Polyethylen (PE) aufweist, mit einer im Packungsgiebel vorgesehenen Öffnungsfläche, die nach dem Durchtrennen eine Gießöffnung bildet und besonders vorteilhaft mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelement versehen ist. Es ist schnell ersichtlich, daß hier nicht nur solche Packungen mit umgelegter Giebelnaht geeignet sind, mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelement versehen zu werden, sondern daß sich das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement auf sämtliche Flüssigkeitsverpackungen applizieren läßt. The invention further relates to a Flat gable composite package, the composite at least a paper or cardboard backing and one plastic coating on both sides made of polyethylene (PE) has, with a provided in the pack gable Opening area after cutting a Pouring hole forms and particularly advantageous with the Pouring element according to the invention is provided. It is quickly see that not only such packs with folded gable seam are suitable with the to be provided with the pouring element according to the invention, but that the pouring element according to the invention can apply all liquid packaging.

Nachfolgend ist die Erfindung anhand einer bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen

Fig. 1
ein erfindungsgemäßes wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement in perspektivischer Ansicht, appliziert auf eine Flachgiebelverbundpackung,
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das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 in Draufsicht,
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das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 im Längsschnitt,
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das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 im Längsschnitt, in geöffneter Stellung,
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ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelementes (ohne eingesetzten Verschlußdeckel) in Draufsicht und
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das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 5 in perspektivischer Darstellung.
The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a drawing illustrating preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention. Show in the drawing
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an inventive reclosable pouring element in a perspective view, applied to a flat gable composite package,
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1 in top view,
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1 in longitudinal section,
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1 in longitudinal section, in the open position,
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a further embodiment of a pouring element according to the invention (without the closure lid used) in plan view and
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the pouring element of Fig. 5 in a perspective view.

In Fig. 1 ist das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement 1 perspektivisch dargestellt. Das Ausgießelement 1 weist einen auf eine nur teilweise dargestellte Flachgiebelpackung P zu applizierenden Grundkörper 2 und einen Verschlußdeckel 3 zum Durchstoßen der Packungswandung in einer vorbereiteten Schwächungszone der Packung P und anschließendem Wiederverschließen des Ausgießelementes 1 auf.1 is the pouring element 1 according to the invention shown in perspective. The pouring element 1 has one on a partially shown Flat gable pack P to be applied base body 2 and a cover 3 for piercing the Packing wall in a prepared weakening zone the pack P and then reclosing the Pouring element 1 on.

Wie insbesondere aus den Fig. 2 und 3 hervorgeht, ist der Verschlußdeckel 3 um eine nicht näher bezeichnete Achse schwenkbar im Grundkörper 2 des Ausgießelementes 1 gelagert. Die Lagerung des Verschlußdeckels 3 im Grundkörper 2 des erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelementes 1 zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß die seitlichen Lagerzapfen 4 von unten, d.h. von der (späteren) Packungsseite in den mit Ausnehmungen 5 versehenen Grundkörper 2 des Ausgießelementes 1 einklemmbar ist. Auf diese Weise kann ein unbeabsichtigtes "Aushebeln" des Verschlußdeckels 3 aus dem Grundkörper 2 des Ausgießelementes 1 zuverlässig ausgeschlossen werden. Ein Steg 8 sorgt dabei als Anschlag für den Verschlußdeckel 3 in seiner geöffneten Stellung.As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 2 and 3, the Cap 3 around an unspecified axis pivotable in the base body 2 of the pouring element 1 stored. The storage of the cover 3 in Base body 2 of the pouring element 1 according to the invention is characterized in that the lateral bearing journal 4 from below, i.e. from the (later) pack side into the with recesses 5 basic body 2 of the Pouring element 1 can be clamped. That way an unintentional "prying out" of the closure cover 3 reliably from the base body 2 of the pouring element 1 be excluded. A web 8 ensures as Stop for the cover 3 in its open Position.

Fig. 3 zeigt, daß der Verschlußdeckel 3 bevorzugt mit einer umlaufenden Dichtung 6 versehen ist, die, ausgebildet als umlaufender, einstückiger Flansch, für eine zuverlässige Abdichtung des Verschlußdeckels 3 in geschlossener Stellung mit dem Grundkörper 2 sorgt.Fig. 3 shows that the cap 3 preferably with a circumferential seal 6 is provided which, designed as a circumferential, one-piece flange, for a reliable seal of the cover 3 in closed position with the base body 2 provides.

Da wiederverschließbare Ausgießelemente 1 dieser Art stets zweiteilig ausgeführt sind, ist erfindungsgemäß weiterhin vorgesehen, daß zwischen dem Grundkörper 2 und dem Verschlußdeckel 3 eine formschlüssige Verbindung besteht, die beim erstmaligen Betätigen des Verschlußdeckels 3 zerstört wird. Im dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist hierzu der Grundkörper 2 einen Dorn 7 auf, der nach dem Zusammenfügen von Grundkörper 2 und Verschlußdeckel 3 bevorzugt unter Wärmeeinwirkung verformt und/oder mit dem sich in Schließposition befindlichen Verschlußdeckel 3 verbunden wird und in diesem Bereich eine Sollbruchstelle bildet. Auf diese Weise kann der Verbraucher einer so ausgestalteten Flachgiebelpackung auf den ersten Blick durch die intakte Sollbruchstelle erkennen ("Originalitätsverschluß"), daß die Packung und damit auch das enthaltene Produkt sich in einwandfreiem Zustand befinden.Since reclosable pouring elements 1 of this type are always made in two parts, is according to the invention further provided that between the base body 2 and the cover 3 a positive connection exists when you press the Cap 3 is destroyed. In the illustrated and in this respect the preferred embodiment shows the Base body 2 has a mandrel 7, which according to Assembling base body 2 and sealing cover 3 preferably deformed under the influence of heat and / or with the closing cover 3 is connected and a predetermined breaking point in this area forms. In this way, the consumer can do so designed flat gable packaging at first glance through the intact predetermined breaking point ("Tamper-evident seal") that the pack and thus also the contained product is in perfect condition are located.

In Fig. 4 ist das zuvor beschriebene erfingungsgemäße Ausgießelement in seiner geöffneten Stellung im Längsschnitt dargestellt.4 is the previously described inventive Pouring element in its open position in the Longitudinal section shown.

Fig. 5 zeigt nun ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelementes 1'. Dieses unterscheidet sich insofern von dem zuvor beschriebenen Ausgießelement 1, als vorne im Bereich der nicht näher bezeichneten Gießlippe mittels Anbindungen 9, welche als schmale Stege ausgebildet sind ein Abreißdeckel 10 befestigt ist, welcher nach dem Einbringen des Verschlußdeckels 3' auf diesen im geschlossenen Zustand geklappt wird, um den vorderen, beim Ausgießen mit dem Produkt in Berührung kommenden Teil des Grundkörpers 2' staubdicht abzudecken. Zweckmäßigerweise ist dieser Abreißdeckel mittels einem oder mehreren Schweißpunkt/en 11 im Bereich vor dem Steg 8 befestigt und ist das Ende des Abreißkörpers 10 als Lasche 12 ausgebildet, die ein leichtes Abziehen des Abreißdeckels 10 ermöglicht. Es ist klar, daß sowohl die Anbindungen 9 als auch die Schweißpunkte 11 so dimensioniert sind, daß ein leichtes Entfernen des Abreißdeckels 10 zuverlässig gewährleistet ist. Fig. 6 zeigt schließlich das Ausgießelement 1' in ihrem auf eine Packung P' applizierten Zustand.Fig. 5 now shows another embodiment of a Pouring element 1 'according to the invention. This differs from that previously described Pouring element 1, as the front in the area of not closer designated lip by means of connections 9, which as Narrow webs are formed with a tear-off cover 10 is attached, which after the introduction of the Cap 3 'on this in the closed state is folded to the front when pouring with the Part of the base body 2 'coming into contact with the product cover dustproof. This is expedient Tear-off cover using one or more spot welds 11 attached in the area in front of the web 8 and that is End of the tear-off body 10 formed as a tab 12, the allows easy removal of the tear-off cover 10. It it is clear that both the connections 9 and the Weld spots 11 are dimensioned so that a light Removing the tear-off cover 10 reliably ensured is. 6 finally shows the pouring element 1 'in their condition applied to a pack P '.

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  1. A reclosable pouring element (1) with a base member (2) and a closure lid (3), which at the same time serves as the opening means, wherein a flange surrounding the opening surface of the pouring element (1) is fixedly connected with a flat gable top composite packaging (P), and wherein the closure lid (3) has lateral bearing pins (4) which are supported in corresponding recesses (5) of the base member (2), characterized in that the recesses (5) are arranged in the base member (2) at the packaging side so that the closure lid (3) can be clamped into the recesses (5) for receiving the bearing pins (4) provided in the base member (2) from the packaging side and in that between the base member (2) and the closure lid (3) a positive-locking connection (7) is provided which will be destroyed upon first actuation of the closure lid (3).
  2. The pouring element according to claim 1, characterized in that the base member (2) and/or the closure lid (3) have a circumferential seal (6).
  3. The pouring element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pouring element (1), before the first use, is closed in a dust-tight manner at least in the area of parts for guiding the product.
  4. The pouring element according to claim 3, characterized in that the base member (2') is provided with a pull-off lid (10) which is formed as a unitary part on the base member (2') by means of connecting elements (9) serving as a rated break point and is detachably fastened on the front part of the closure lid (3') positioned in its closed position.
  5. The pouring element according to claim 3, characterized in that the pouring element (1) is provided with a self-adhesive cover foil which is detachable before the first use.
  6. The pouring element according to one of the claims 1 through 5, characterized in that the base member (2) has at least one stay (8) bridging the area of the pouring opening.
  7. The pouring element according to one of the claims 1 through 6, characterized in that the closure lid (3) locks at the base member (2) when being closed.
  8. A flat gable top composite packaging, wherein the composite is comprised of at least one support layer of paper or carton and has on both sides a plastic coating of polyethylene (PE), with an opening surface provided in the packaging gable which forms a pouring opening after separation, for use with a reclosable pouring element according to one of the claims 1 through 7.
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