EP1247758B1 - Protective cap for aerosol containers - Google Patents

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EP1247758B1
EP1247758B1 EP02007707A EP02007707A EP1247758B1 EP 1247758 B1 EP1247758 B1 EP 1247758B1 EP 02007707 A EP02007707 A EP 02007707A EP 02007707 A EP02007707 A EP 02007707A EP 1247758 B1 EP1247758 B1 EP 1247758B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/20—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means operated by manual action, e.g. button-type actuator or actuator caps
    • B65D83/205—Actuator caps, or peripheral actuator skirts, attachable to the aerosol container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/22—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means with a mechanical means to disable actuation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
    • B65D83/16—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means
    • B65D83/22—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant characterised by the actuating means with a mechanical means to disable actuation
    • B65D83/224—Tamper indicating means obstructing initial actuation, e.g. removable
    • B65D83/228—Tamper indicating means obstructing initial actuation, e.g. removable consisting of a rupturable connection between actuator element and actuator cap or skirt, e.g. tear strips or bridges
    • 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
    • B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
    • B65D2215/04—Child-proof means requiring the combination of different actions in succession

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  • the invention relates to a protective cap for aerosol cans, in particular for cosmetic products such as hair care products, with projections for attachment to the Aerosol can and an access to the outlet of the aerosol can enabling central opening, which is used to hold measuring and application accessories is designed, and with a removable, in the area of the central Placed opening and serving as original protection.
  • Such a protective cap is known from GB-A 1 055 440. She has one central stem on which one is connected by connecting bridges with a fixed part of the Protective cap connected dispensing head is arranged. Only after severing the connecting webs is a removal from the aerosol can by means of the now movable dispensing head and thus a removal of a product from the Aerosol can possible.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a protective cap of the type mentioned to improve that unintentional removal after removal the means of protection is still prevented, d. that is, only one additional deliberate measure enables removal.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 shows an upper part of a conventional aerosol can 1 with an upper end edge 2, which projects laterally in a ring shape over the tapered aerosol can 1.
  • the aerosol can 1 contains on the upper surface delimited by the end edge 2 an actuatable dispensing star 3, which is preferably arranged centrally in the upper surface of the can 1 and for dispensing the product located in the aerosol can 1, e.g. B. a hair color.
  • a protective cap 4 can be placed over the end edge 2 on the aerosol can 1, which can be locked or anchored by inwardly directed, preferably flexible projections 5 below the end edge 2 of the aerosol can 1.
  • the elastic, preferably resiliently arranged projections 5 can be arranged individually or can be designed as a continuous projecting ring.
  • the protective cap 4 has two-part double walls 6, 6 ′ arranged parallel to one another, only the inner wall 6 ′ having projections 5, which are preferably designed as latching projections 5.
  • a one-piece or otherwise designed side wall can also be provided.
  • the can 1 can contain a propellant or can be designed with a manual pumping device.
  • aerosol can should be understood to mean both possibilities.
  • the upper end or cover 7 of the protective cap 4 is curved or stepped (see FIG. 1) or also flat, and contains a central opening 8 (see FIG. 2), which is used to arrange measuring and application accessories, not shown and with these in cooperation with the issue 3 for the application of the Content can be used.
  • the central opening 8 has an expanding one. Recess 9 on which one attached to the protective cap 4 Dispensing head 10 is used within the limit of the protective cap 4 (see FIG. 1).
  • the dispensing head 10 has a downward-facing stem connector 11, which is so is dimensioned such that it can be placed on the output star 3 in a sealing and connectable manner is, d. H. to cooperate with him.
  • the dispensing head 10 has one to stem connector 11 at an angle - preferably a right angle - arranged discharge nozzle 12.
  • the open lower end of the stem connector 11 and the discharge opening 13 at the free end of the discharge nozzle 12 are through a Channel 14 connected, which thus also has an angular orientation.
  • the dispensing head 10 is for storage and transportation with the protective cap 4 firmly but releasably connected.
  • the protective cap 4 firmly but releasably connected.
  • the detachable connection can also be done by a Numerous separable webs 15, 15 'take place.
  • two webs 15, 15 'are arranged on a common axis see FIG. 2) z. B. by rocking several times the axis or under pressure a separation of these webs and thus a separation the dispensing head 10 performed by the protective cap 4 without tools become.
  • the detached dispensing head 10 can, in the case of the use of in the then exposed central opening 8 usable standard measurement and application accessories (not shown). In the event that such accessories are not available, the detached dispensing head 10 can be removed the protective cap 4 with its stem connector 11 back onto the output stem 3 put on or connected to it.
  • the protective cap 4 has a further extension 9 'of the central opening 8, which lies opposite the first extension 9.
  • This Another extension 9 ' is used so that even when dispensing head 10th on the dispensing stem 3, the replaced protective cap 4, the dispensing head 10 can be at least partially protective.
  • the delivery nozzle 12 can also in a guide opening 16 reaching into the side walls 5, 5 '(see in particular Fig. 4) protrude.
  • the dispensing nozzle 12 with the discharge opening 13 over the wall of the reattached protective cap 4 and the container 1 and enables a targeted, targeted edition of the Can contents.
  • the protective cap 4 can also have supports 17 on the inside, which are arranged Stabilize on the top surface of can 1. These supports 17 can also as walls pointing in the direction of the can 1, which the opening 8 and the Extensions 9, 9 'surround, be designed, possibly with a recess the guide opening 16 for an arrangement of the dispensing nozzle 12.
  • the protective cap 4 with an integrated dispensing head 10 can preferably be made in one piece Injection molding process can be made from a suitable plastic.

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The protective cap (4) has a removable small plate as an originality seal located in the region of the can's central opening. The small plate is designed as a delivery head (10) with a delivery passage and is suitable for fitting on the discharge stem (3) of the can as well as being separable from the protective cap. The delivery head is fastened within the dimensions of the protective cap and in this position allows no unauthorized removal. The delivery head is manufactured in an injection molding process with at least one part of the protective cap.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schutzkappe für Aerosoldosen, insbesondere für kosmetische Mittel wie Haarpflegemittel, mit Vorsprüngen zur Befestigung auf der Aerosoldose und einer den Zugang zum Ausgabestutzen der Aerosoldose ermöglichenden zentralen Öffnung, die zur Aufnahme von Meß- und Applikationsaccessoires ausgestaltet ist, und mit einem entfernbaren, im Bereich der zentralen Öffnung angeordneten und als Originalschutz dienenden Plättchen. The invention relates to a protective cap for aerosol cans, in particular for cosmetic products such as hair care products, with projections for attachment to the Aerosol can and an access to the outlet of the aerosol can enabling central opening, which is used to hold measuring and application accessories is designed, and with a removable, in the area of the central Placed opening and serving as original protection.

Eine derartige Schutzkappe ist aus der GB-A 1 055 440 bekannt. Sie weist einen zentralen Stem auf, auf dem ein durch Verbindungsstege mit einem festen Teil der Schutzkappe verbundener Ausgabekopf angeordnet ist. Erst nach Durchtrennung der Verbindungsstege ist eine Entnahme aus der Aerosoldose mittels des nunmehr beweglichen Ausgabekopfes und damit eine Entnahme eines Produkts aus der Aerosoldose möglich.Such a protective cap is known from GB-A 1 055 440. She has one central stem on which one is connected by connecting bridges with a fixed part of the Protective cap connected dispensing head is arranged. Only after severing the connecting webs is a removal from the aerosol can by means of the now movable dispensing head and thus a removal of a product from the Aerosol can possible.

Aus der DE 78 31 458 U ist eine Doppelschutzkappe für Spraydosen mit Kindersicherung mit einem zentralen Stem mit aufgesetztem Ausgabekopf bekannt, der erst dann betätigbar ist, wenn durch gerichtet ausgeübten Druck auf die Doppelschutzkappe diese entfernt werden kann, so dass der Zugang und damit eine Ausgabe eines Produktes mittels des Ausgabekopfs möglich ist.From DE 78 31 458 U there is a double protective cap for spray cans Child safety device with a central stem with a dispensing head attached, which can only be actuated when directed pressure on the Double protective cap this can be removed so that access and thus a A product can be dispensed using the dispensing head.

Aus der US-A 3 744 682 ist eine Sicherheitskappe für Aerosolbehälter mit mehreren Ausführungsbeispielen bekannt, bei denen eine Betätigung des Ausgabekopfes erst nach der Durchtrennung der Verbindungsstege mit der Kappe möglich ist.From US-A 3 744 682 is a safety cap for aerosol containers with several Known embodiments in which an actuation of the dispensing head only after cutting the connecting webs with the cap is possible.

Aerosoldosen werden beispielsweise für Haarfarben verwendet, wobei die Schutzkappe drei Funktionen erfüllen kann:

  • Einmal als Transport- und Originalitätsschutz, zweitens als Einführhilfe für Mess- und Applikationsaccessoires und drittens als Informationsträger über den Inhalt, beispielsweise im Tamponprintdruck auf der Kappe. Es kann auch ein eine zentrale Öffnung überdeckendes Plättchen aus der Schutzkappe der Aerosoldose herausgebrochen werden, wodurch erst der Zugang zum Ausgabestem bzw. einem darauf aufgesetzten Ausgabekopf möglich wird.
    • Aerosol cans are used, for example, for hair colors, whereby the protective cap can fulfill three functions:
  • Firstly, as protection of transport and originality, secondly as an introduction aid for measurement and application accessories and thirdly as information carrier about the content, for example in tampon print on the cap. A plate covering a central opening can also be broken out of the protective cap of the aerosol can, which only makes access to the dispensing star or a dispensing head placed thereon possible.

    • Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Schutzkappe der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend zu verbessern, dass eine unbeabsichtigte Entnahme nach Entfernung der Sicherungsmittel auch weiterhin verhindert wird, d. h., dass nur eine zusätzliche bewusste Maßnahme eine Entnahme ermöglicht.The object of the invention is to provide a protective cap of the type mentioned to improve that unintentional removal after removal the means of protection is still prevented, d. that is, only one additional deliberate measure enables removal.

    Durch den von der Schutzkappe trennbaren Abgabekopf, der ursprünglich nicht mit dem Ventilstem verbunden ist, kann erst nach Aufsetzen des herausgebrochenen bzw. herausgetrennten Abgabekopfes auf den Ventilstem der Aerosoldose erstmals deren Produkt entnommen werden, z. B. eine Haarfarbe.Due to the dispensing head that can be separated from the protective cap, which was not originally included the valve stem is connected, can only after the broken out or separate delivery head on the valve stem of the aerosol can for the first time whose product are removed, e.g. B. a hair color.

    Bei dieser Lösung dient der Abgabekopf bis zur Abtrennung gleichzeitig als Transport- und Originalitätsschutz und ist auch als Informationsträger über den Inhalt, beispielsweise die Haarfarbnuance, einsetzbar.
    Nachstehend wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezug auf Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

    Fig. 1
    das Oberteil einer Aerosoldose und eine Schutzkappe mit daran befestigtem Abgabekopf vor dem Aufsetzen auf die Aerosoldose in Seitenansicht und teilweisem Schnitt;
    Fig. 2
    das gleiche wie in Fig. 1 in Draufsicht;
    Fig. 3
    das Oberteil einer Aerosoldose mit aufgesetzter Schutzkappe und separiertem, auf den Ausgabestem der Aerosoldose aufgesetzten Abgabekopf in Seitenansicht mit teilweisem Schnitt;
    Fig. 4
    das gleiche wie in Fig. 3 in Draufsicht.
    In this solution, the dispensing head serves as protection of transport and tampering until it is separated and can also be used as an information carrier about the content, for example the shade of hair color.
    The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment with reference to drawings. Show it:
    Fig. 1
    the top part of an aerosol can and a protective cap with attached dispensing head before placement on the aerosol can in side view and partial section;
    Fig. 2
    the same as in Figure 1 in plan view;
    Fig. 3
    the top part of an aerosol can with a protective cap and a separate dispensing head placed on the dispensing stem of the aerosol can in a side view with a partial section;
    Fig. 4
    the same as in Fig. 3 in plan view.

    Das in Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt einen oberen Teil einer üblichen Aerosoldose 1 mit einem oberen Abschlussrand 2, der ringförmig gestaltet über die sich hier verjüngende Aerosoldose 1 seitlich hervorragt. Die Aerosoldose 1 enthält auf der oberen durch den Abschlussrand 2 begrenzten Fläche einen betätigbaren Ausgabestem 3, der bevorzugt zentral in der oberen Fläche der Dose 1 angeordnet ist und zur Ausgabe des in der Aerosoldose 1 befindlichen Produkts, z. B. einer Haarfarbe, dient. Über den Abschlussrand 2 ist eine Schutzkappe 4 auf die Aerosoldose 1 aufsetzbar, die durch nach innen gerichtete, vorzugsweise nachgiebige Vorsprünge 5 unterhalb des Abschlussrandes 2 der Aerosoldose 1 eingerastet bzw. verankert werden kann. Die elastischen, vorzugsweise federnd angeordneten Vorsprünge 5 können vereinzelt angeordnet oder als durchgehender vorspringender Ring gestaltet sein.
    Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Schutzkappe 4 zweiteilige parallel zueinander angeordnete Doppelwände 6, 6' auf, wobei nur die innere Wand 6' Vorsprünge 5 aufweist, die vorzugsweise als Rastvorsprünge 5 gestaltet sind. Natürlich kann auch eine einteilige oder sonstwie gestaltete Seitenwand vorgesehen sein. Die Dose 1 kann ein Treibmittel enthalten oder mit einer manuellen Pumpvorrichtung ausgestaltet sein. Unter der Bezeichnung "Aerosoldose" sollen beide Möglichkeiten verstanden werden.    The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 shows an upper part of a conventional aerosol can 1 with an upper end edge 2, which projects laterally in a ring shape over the tapered aerosol can 1. The aerosol can 1 contains on the upper surface delimited by the end edge 2 an actuatable dispensing star 3, which is preferably arranged centrally in the upper surface of the can 1 and for dispensing the product located in the aerosol can 1, e.g. B. a hair color. A protective cap 4 can be placed over the end edge 2 on the aerosol can 1, which can be locked or anchored by inwardly directed, preferably flexible projections 5 below the end edge 2 of the aerosol can 1. The elastic, preferably resiliently arranged projections 5 can be arranged individually or can be designed as a continuous projecting ring.
    In the exemplary embodiment shown, the protective cap 4 has two-part double walls 6, 6 ′ arranged parallel to one another, only the inner wall 6 ′ having projections 5, which are preferably designed as latching projections 5. Of course, a one-piece or otherwise designed side wall can also be provided. The can 1 can contain a propellant or can be designed with a manual pumping device. The term "aerosol can" should be understood to mean both possibilities.

    Der obere Abschluß oder Deckel 7 der Schutzkappe 4 ist gewölbt oder gestuft (s. Fig. 1) oder auch flach gestaltet, und enthält eine zentrale Öffnung 8 (s. Fig. 2), die zur Anordnung von nicht dargestellten Mess- und Applikations-Accessoires dient und mit diesen im Zusammenwirken mit dem Ausgabestem 3 für die Applikation des Inhalts genutzt werden kann. Die zentrale Öffnung 8 weist eine sie erweiternde. Aussparung 9 auf, die zur Aufnahme eines an der Schutzkappe 4 befestigten Abgabekopfes 10 innerhalb der Begrenzung der Schutzkappe 4 (s. Fig. 1) dient.The upper end or cover 7 of the protective cap 4 is curved or stepped (see FIG. 1) or also flat, and contains a central opening 8 (see FIG. 2), which is used to arrange measuring and application accessories, not shown and with these in cooperation with the issue 3 for the application of the Content can be used. The central opening 8 has an expanding one. Recess 9 on which one attached to the protective cap 4 Dispensing head 10 is used within the limit of the protective cap 4 (see FIG. 1).

    Der Abgabekopf 10 weist einen nach unten gerichteten Stemstutzen 11 auf, der so bemessen ist, daß er dichtend und mit ihm verbindbar auf den Ausgabestem 3 aufsetzbar ist, d. h. zum Zusammenwirken mit ihm dient. Der Abgabekopf 10 weist einen zum Stemstutzen 11 unter einem Winkel - vorzugsweise einem rechten Winkel - angeordneten Abgabestutzen 12 auf. Das offene untere Ende des Stemstutzens 11 und die Ausgabeöffnung 13 am freien Ende des Abgabestutzens 12 sind durch einen Kanal 14 verbunden, der somit auch eine winklige Ausrichtung aufweist. Bei Druck (s. den Pfeil in Fig. 3) auf den Abgabekopf 10 wird über die Verbindung des Stemstutzens 11 mit dem Ausgabestem 3 dieser geöffnet und das in der Dose 1 befindliche Produkt unter der Wirkung eines Treibmittels bzw. unter Pumpwirkung durch den Kanal 14 im Abgabestutzen 12 und dessen Ausgabeöffnung 13 abgegeben. The dispensing head 10 has a downward-facing stem connector 11, which is so is dimensioned such that it can be placed on the output star 3 in a sealing and connectable manner is, d. H. to cooperate with him. The dispensing head 10 has one to stem connector 11 at an angle - preferably a right angle - arranged discharge nozzle 12. The open lower end of the stem connector 11 and the discharge opening 13 at the free end of the discharge nozzle 12 are through a Channel 14 connected, which thus also has an angular orientation. When pressure (see the arrow in FIG. 3) on the dispensing head 10 is connected via the Stemstutzen 11 with the issue 3 this opened and in the box 1 product under the action of a blowing agent or under the action of a pump through the channel 14 in the delivery nozzle 12 and its discharge opening 13 issued.

    Der Abgabekopf 10 ist für die Lagerung und den Transport mit der Schutzkappe 4 fest, aber lösbar verbunden. Im Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 und 2 besteht die lösbare Verbindung durch zwei Stege 15, 15', die vorzugsweise auf einer gemeinsamen Achse beiderseits des Abgabekopfes 10 liegen und diesen mit der Schutzkappe 4 fest verbinden. Die lösbare Verbindung kann auch durch eine Vielzahl trennbarer Stege 15, 15' erfolgen. Bei Anordnung von zwei Stegen 15, 15' auf einer gemeinsamen Achse (s. Fig. 2) kann z. B. durch mehrmaliges Wippen um die Achse bzw. unter Druck eine Trennung dieser Stege und damit eine Trennung des Abgabekopfes 10 von der Schutzkappe 4 auch ohne Werkzeug durchgeführt werden.The dispensing head 10 is for storage and transportation with the protective cap 4 firmly but releasably connected. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2 there is Detachable connection by two webs 15, 15 ', preferably on one common axis on both sides of the dispensing head 10 and this with the Firmly connect protective cap 4. The detachable connection can also be done by a Numerous separable webs 15, 15 'take place. When two webs 15, 15 'are arranged on a common axis (see FIG. 2) z. B. by rocking several times the axis or under pressure a separation of these webs and thus a separation the dispensing head 10 performed by the protective cap 4 without tools become.

    Der abgetrennte Abgabekopf 10 kann, im Falle der Verwendung von in die dann offen liegende zentrale Öffnung 8 einsetzbaren üblichen Mess- und Applikationsaccessoires (nicht dargestellt), entsorgt werden. Im Falle, daß derartige Accessoires nicht zur Verfügung stehen, kann der abgetrennte Abgabekopf 10 nach Entfernung der Schutzkappe 4 mit seinem Stemstutzen 11 wieder auf den Ausgabestem 3 aufgesetzt bzw. mit ihm verbunden werden.The detached dispensing head 10 can, in the case of the use of in the then exposed central opening 8 usable standard measurement and application accessories (not shown). In the event that such accessories are not available, the detached dispensing head 10 can be removed the protective cap 4 with its stem connector 11 back onto the output stem 3 put on or connected to it.

    Zur Erfüllung der Schutzfunktion weist die Schutzkappe 4 eine weitere Erweiterung 9' der zentralen Öffnung 8 auf, die der ersten Erweiterung 9 gegenüberliegt. Diese weitere Erweiterung 9' dient dazu, daß auch bei Anordnung des Abgabekopfes 10 auf dem Ausgabestem 3 die wieder aufgesetzte Schutzkappe 4 den Abgabekopf 10 mindestens teilweise schützend umgeben kann. Der Abgabestutzen 12 kann auch in eine in die Seitenwände 5, 5' reichende Führungsöffnung 16 (s. besonders Fig. 4) ragen. Hierbei steht der Abgabestutzen 12 mit der Ausgabeöffnung 13 (siehe Fig. 3) über die Wandung der wieder aufgesetzten Schutzkappe 4 und des Behälters 1 hervor und ermöglicht eine sich daran orientierende, zielgerichtete Ausgabe des Doseninhalts.To fulfill the protective function, the protective cap 4 has a further extension 9 'of the central opening 8, which lies opposite the first extension 9. This Another extension 9 'is used so that even when dispensing head 10th on the dispensing stem 3, the replaced protective cap 4, the dispensing head 10 can be at least partially protective. The delivery nozzle 12 can also in a guide opening 16 reaching into the side walls 5, 5 '(see in particular Fig. 4) protrude. Here, the dispensing nozzle 12 with the discharge opening 13 (see FIG. 3) over the wall of the reattached protective cap 4 and the container 1 and enables a targeted, targeted edition of the Can contents.

    Die Schutzkappe 4 kann im Innern auch Abstützungen 17 aufweisen, die ihre Anordnung auf der oberen Fläche der Dose 1 stabilisieren. Diese Abstützungen 17 können auch als in Richtung der Dose 1 weisende Wandungen, die die Öffnung 8 und der Erweiterungen 9, 9' umgeben, ausgestaltet sein, gegebenenfalls unter Aussparung der Führungsöffnung 16 für eine Anordnung des Abgabestutzens 12.The protective cap 4 can also have supports 17 on the inside, which are arranged Stabilize on the top surface of can 1. These supports 17 can also as walls pointing in the direction of the can 1, which the opening 8 and the Extensions 9, 9 'surround, be designed, possibly with a recess the guide opening 16 for an arrangement of the dispensing nozzle 12.

    Vorzugsweise kann die Schutzkappe 4 mit integriertem Abgabekopf 10 einstückig im Spritzgußverfahren aus einem geeignetem Kunststoff hergestellt werden.The protective cap 4 with an integrated dispensing head 10 can preferably be made in one piece Injection molding process can be made from a suitable plastic.

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    1. Protection cap for aerosol cans (1 )
      with projections (5) to secure the cap (4) for fixation of the can (1) which contains a central dispenser stem (3) of the can (1)
      and a central aperture (8) permitting access to the dispenser stem (3) of the can (1)
      serving to be connected to measuring and application accessories,
      and provided with a removable plate located in the area of the central aperture (8) and designed as original protection,
      whereby the plate is designed as dispenser head (10) separable from the protection cap (4) with a delivery duct (14) and a stem neck (11) suited to fit the dispenser stem (3) of the can (1),
      characterised in that the valve stem (3) is located decentral in opposite to the sidewall (6) of the cap (4) and
      for the first use of the dispenser head (10) it is possible to separate it from the protection cap (4) and change its position in order to put the valve stem (11) of the dispenser head (10) on the dispenser stem (3) of the aerosol can (1).
    2. Protection cap (4) according to claim 1, characterized in that the delivery head (10) is affixed within the delimitations of the protection cap (4) and does not permit inadvertent discharge in this position.
    3. Protection cap (4) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the delivery head (10) is produced by injection moulding as a single unit in conjunction with at least one part of the protection cap (4).
    4. Protection cap (4) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it provides recesses (9, 9') distending from the central aperture (8).
    5. Protection cap (4) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the delivery head (10) is connected to at least one part of the protection cap (4) by at least two connecting rods (15; 15').
    6. Protection cap (4) according to claim 5, characterized in that the connecting rods (15; 15') have been produced by reduction of material.
    7. Protection cap (4) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the connecting rods are aligned on a joint tilting axis on both longitudinal sides of the delivery head (10).
    8. Protection cap (4) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the protection cap (4) is provided with at least two supports (17) arranged opposite each other, which rest on the can (1) when the cap (4) is in place.
    9. Protection cap (4) according to claim 8, characterized in that the supports (17) are walls pointing towards the can and at least partly surrounding the aperture (8) and the recesses (9, 9').
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