EP1108656B1 - Multicomponent container for storing and distributing liquid or pasty products - Google Patents

Abstract

The container has two sections(2,3) interconnected by a hinge along a common edge(6) and which can pivot in relation to each other by up to 360 degrees. One section(2) has outwards curved chambers(4) to hold the fluid or paste substances, and a plunger section(3) with outwards curved strip-form protrusions(5). The two container sections are interconnected so that for delivering the substances in the chambers the strip-form protrusions by pivoting around the common edge are brought into the delivery position and pressed into the chambers.

Description

The invention is based on a multi-component container for storage and to apply at least two different liquid to pasty Substances that are mixed together after being discharged from the container become.

Such substances can be, for example, a "two-component adhesive" act, the individual components of which are separated be kept, and after their mixing with each other with a predetermined Cure the mixing ratio. Usually these are therefore substances to be mixed with one another are filled in individual containers and stored and the individual containers then into a container, for example for a sample pack for small quantities.

From EP 0 271 976 A2 a certain amount of a flowable is Output packaging containing product known from which the product for single use is removed. The output packaging consists of a relatively rigid, multilayer plate with one in the outer surface notched fault line that divides the plate into two equal plate halves Splits. There is on the inner surface of each plate half a bag made of a flexible material in which the product is filled. To dispense the product, the plate is bent inwards, causing the notched fracture line of the outer layer tears open, while the inner layer of the Plate remains intact and the two half-plates over a common edge stay connected. At the same time, through the bending process a central discharge opening in the break line is released. With further bend of the two half-plates finally push in on the inside the flexible plates arranged against each other and press the product through the dispensing opening. A disadvantage of this known Output packaging is the uncontrolled pressing of the filled pockets and the complicated design of the output packaging a predetermined breaking line and dispensing opening arranged in the predetermined breaking line.

The object of the invention is a multi-component container for storage and for the even, dosed application of at least two to train different materials, which is structurally simple and with can be manufactured at low cost and with simple handling a uniform and dosed application of the substances in the correct prescribed manner Mixing ratio guaranteed.

The task is in a multi-component container in the generic term of claim 1 with the characterizing features of claim 1 solved.

The multi-component container according to the invention is characterized by a extremely simple constructive design and can therefore, for example be manufactured as an injection molded part. Handling both for the filling process as well as for the application of the filled substances is very simple, whereby depending on the size of the filling volume and the required quantity to be spread the multi-component container for single use, for example for the field of sample packaging, or as a storage container for multiple use is suitable.

The formation of the multi-component container and its use and Handling are shown below on schematic drawing figures of a Embodiment explained in more detail.

Fig. 1

einen Mehrkomponenten-Behälter in Füllstellung,

Fig. 2

einen Mehrkomponenten-Behälter gemäß Fig. 1 in Schließstellung,

Fig. 3

einen Mehrkomponenten-Behälter gemäß Fig. 1 in Ausbringstellung.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a multi-component container in the filling position,

Fig. 2

1 in the closed position,

Fig. 3

a multi-component container according to FIG. 1 in the deployed position.

In Figure 1, the embodiment of a multi-component container 1 for two different substances, for example for a two-component adhesive shown. The multi-component container 1 consists essentially from two container parts, namely a chamber part 2 and a stamp part 3, which are connected to one another via a common edge 6, for example by means of a film hinge.

In the chamber part 2, two chambers 4 and 4 ', 4 "are arranged here outside, in the plane of the drawing, are arched down. In stamp part 3 are two wedge-shaped or strip-shaped, adapted to the size of the chambers 4 ', 4 " trained projections 5 and 5 ', 5 "arranged, which also to the outside are arched.

Opposite the common edge 6 are both container parts 2, 3 with tongue-shaped ends 9, 10 and with mutually offset Tabs 11, 12 formed. Within the tongue-shaped end 9 of the Chamber parts 2 are arranged for each chamber 4 ', 4 "dispensing spouts 14', 14" for dispensing the substances filled into the chambers 4 ', 4 ".

In the filling position shown in FIG. 1, the two container parts 2, 3 are in a "180 degree position" to each other, are the two Chambers 4 ', 4 "of the chamber part 2 from above, each with different substances fillable. After filling, the top, except for the deepening of the Chambers 4 ', 4 "just formed side 7 of the chamber part 2 with a film 18 sealed. The film 18 does not cover the entire area, but leaves the tab 11 at the end of the tongue-shaped end 9 uncovered (the The leading edge of the film 18 is shown with the reference number 19), so that the ends of the spouts 14 ', 14 "remain free. These free ends of the spouts 14', 14 "are then sealed with another film, a sealing film; in this additional sealing film is not shown in the drawing figure. Aluminum, plastic or a composite can be used as the film, for example be used, the film also as a decorative surface - accordingly printed - can serve.

In the stamp part 3 are in each two strip-shaped projections 5 ', 5 " Cavity 15 ', 15 "arranged, likewise from the side just formed 8 of the stamp part 3 are accessible here. In these cavities 15 ', 15 " can use, for example, a spatula for later mixing of the spread Fabrics or a leaflet can be accommodated, after which this side 8 is sealed with a film 18. Alternatively, it can for example, also act as a uniform cavity 15 (not ) Shown.

Via the common edge 6, over which the two container parts 2, 3 can be pivoted are interconnected, the container 1 by a Swiveling movement either in the direction of arrow 17 into a closed position or but by a pivoting movement in the direction of arrow 16 in the deployment position to be brought.

In the closed position, both flat sides 7, 8 of the two container parts are located 2, 3 flat on top of each other, with the sealing of the chambers 4 ', 4 " and the dispensing spouts 14 ', 14 "each filled with a film 18 Substances remain safely in container 1.

In Figure 2 is a perspective view of the multi-component container 1 shown in the closed position with the chamber part 2 arranged at the top. Both sides 7, 8 of the container parts 2, 3 lie flat and firmly on top of one another, while the chambers 4 ', 4 "and the strip-shaped projections 5', 5" (only 5 "partially visible) project outwards. In this closed position, the by firmly pressing the two flat sides 7, 8 of the two Container parts 2, 3 is produced, engages a flexible elastic locking hook 13 on the tab 12 at the tongue-shaped end 10 of the stamp part 3 is arranged over the edge of the tab 11 of the tongue-shaped end 9 the chamber part 2, creating a firm connection between the two Container parts 2, 3 is made, which ensures safe transport and which protect the thin films 18 from external damage protects.

To open the closed position, open the two parts of the container 2, 3 offset tabs 11, 12 pressed apart, whereby the locking hook 13 "pops open". Now the two container parts 2, 3 in the direction of arrow 16 (see FIG. 1) pivoted around the common edge 6 so far, until the outer projecting chambers 4 ', 4 "and the slightly touch strip-shaped projections 5 ', 5 ".

In Figure 3, the multi-component container 1 of Figures 1 and 2 in the "Delivery position" shown. The sealing film of the dispensing spouts 14 ', 14 "is removed (clearly visible on the exposed front edge 19 of the film 18), so that the substances filled in the chambers 4 (only 4 "visible) from the Application spouts 14 ', 14 "can emerge. For actual application the two container parts 2, 3 are further compressed in the direction of arrow 16, whereby the strip-shaped projections 5 ', 5 "of the stamp part 3 wedge-shaped slowly press into the chambers 4 ', 4 "from the outside and thus the filled substances over the dispensing spouts 14 ', 14 "to the outside in the prescribed Displace mixing ratio. The applied fabrics can then mixed together outside the multi-component container 1 become.

This process can be carried out until the chambers 4 ', 4 "have been completely emptied. expire, especially with sample packs with a small filling volume; the The process can also be carried out before the chambers 4 ', 4 "are finally emptied. be interrupted, the dispensing spouts 14 ', 14 "then having a new one Closing film must be closed again. In this way, the Multi-component container 1 can be used several times and is between these individual uses back into the closed position pivoted back.

The two-component container 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 represents what the number of components, the formation of the chambers 4 and the strip-shaped Protrusions 5 relates to only one embodiment that goes without saying depending on the number of components, the specified mixing ratio, the viscosity of the substances to be filled in the chambers 4 and other parameters can be modified accordingly.

Claims (5)

1. Multi-component container (1) for storage and dispensing of at least two different liquid to pasty substances, which are intermixed after dispensing from the multi-component container (1), consisting of two container parts (2, 3), which are connected together by way of a common edge (6) and pivotable relative to one another, with chambers (4', 4") for storage of the substances, wherein the container parts (2, 3) are pressed towards one another for dispensing the substances from the chambers (4', 4"), characterised in that

   a) the container parts (2, 3), namely a chamber part (2) with outwardly bulged chambers (4', 4") for storage of the liquid or pasty substances and a plunger part (3) with outwardly bulged strip-shaped projections (5', 5"), are pivotable over by way of a common edge (6) up to 360 degrees;

   b) the sides (7, 8), which are opposite the strip-shaped projections (5', 5") or the chambers (4', 4"), of the container parts (2, 3) are formed to be flat and in the closure setting can be laid planarly on one another by pivotation;

   c) straps (11, 12) with tongue-shaped ends (9, 10) disposed opposite the common edge (6) and arranged offset relative to one another are arranged at the two container parts (2, 3), wherein a dispensing nozzle (14', 14") is provided for each chamber (4', 4") in the tongue-shaped end (9) of the chamber part (2); and

   d) the chambers (4', 4") and the strip-shaped projections (5', 5") are arranged in correspondence in such a manner, and the two container parts (2, 3) are so connected together, that for dispensing the substances contained in the chambers (4', 4") the strip-shaped projections (5', 5") can be pressed from outside into the chambers (4', 4") by pivotation about their common edge (6).
2. Multi-component container according to claim 1, characterised in that the size of the chambers (4', 4") and of the strip-shaped projections (5', 5") associated with the chambers (4', 4") as well as the ratio of the sizes of the chambers (4', 4") relative to one another corresponds with the desired dispensing quantity per chamber (4', 4") and the prescribed ratio of mixing.
3. Multi-component container according to claim 1, characterised in that the strap (12) of the plunger part (3) is formed with a resilient movable closure hook (13) which in the closure setting engages around the strap (11) of the chamber part (2).
4. Multi-component container according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the strip-shaped projections (5, 5', 5") have at least one cavity (15, 15', 15") which is accessible from the opposite, smoothly formed side (8).
5. Multi-component container according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the chambers (4), which are accessible from the smoothly formed sides (7, 8), of the chamber part (2), the cavity (15) in the strip-shaped projections (5) of the plunger part (3) as well as the dispensing nozzles (15) are closed in the filled state by a foil (18).

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