EP1375376A1 - Protected closure system for test tubes - Google Patents

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EP1375376A1
EP1375376A1 EP03001342A EP03001342A EP1375376A1 EP 1375376 A1 EP1375376 A1 EP 1375376A1 EP 03001342 A EP03001342 A EP 03001342A EP 03001342 A EP03001342 A EP 03001342A EP 1375376 A1 EP1375376 A1 EP 1375376A1
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  • the present invention relates to a protected closure system for laboratory tubes grafted tubes used in medical laboratories, e.g. for blood collection or for the treatment of biological fluids.
  • the protected closure system mentioned in the European Patent EP 0 129,029 is described; in this protected closure system has the cap on the inner surface facing the inner body a rib into which a corresponding groove is inserted, resulting from the above extends said inner body.
  • the wall of the lid must be thick enough; but this contradicts the requirement that the difference between the outer diameter of the plug and the outer diameter of the laboratory tube must be as low as possible, because otherwise the laboratory tube in the closed state, i. with the locking system, can not be used in containers or other adapter of laboratory machines.
  • European patent EP 0 419 490 has attempted to overcome such disadvantages by the coupling between the two parts of the protected closure system created solely by two extensions, resulting from the cylindrical inner Extend surface of the cap in the direction of the longitudinal axis; these extensions form a gripping zone, which has the shape of a rib or a recess and is adapted to receive an annular groove extending from the inner body extends, with the extension, which is opposite the laboratory tube, between the front part of the laboratory tube and the above-mentioned annular groove located.
  • this embodiment has the disadvantage that the part of the inner body, which is inserted into the laboratory tube (the real stopper) a reduced Has length; but because the length of the plug depends on the length of the needle of the syringe is predetermined, the frictional force between grafting and laboratory tubes is also minimized.
  • the aim of the invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems.
  • an object of the invention is a protected closure system for laboratory tubes to create, which consists of two separate parts, namely an inner Body (the plug) of elastomer and an outer body (the cap) of plastic, the outer wall of this second body being as thin as possible, so that the difference between the outer diameter of the second body and the diameter of the laboratory tube is as low as possible.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system to provide, wherein the cap can be produced by injection molding and wherein quite simple injection molds can be used, so that the manufacturing cost lower than the manufacturing costs of known protected closure systems.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system whereby the assembly of the two parts, i. putting on the Cap on the inner body is fast and reliable.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system in which the cap is always in contact with the outer upper part of the cap Laboratory tube is, allowing the coupling of the closure system with the laboratory tube is improved without using screws or hooks for this purpose Need to become.
  • the invention attaining the above objects first includes a protected one Closure system according to claim 1, namely a closure system for laboratory tubes or Propungsrschreibchen containing the following features: an inner substantially cylindrical body with a lower part, which is suitable in the upper Part of the laboratory tube to be used; a substantially cylindrical cap with an upper closing wall and a cylindrical wall, which serves the inner To contain the body and the upper part of the laboratory tube; the locking system characterized in that projections from the inner surface extend the cylindrical wall in the radial direction, which are suitable to be in contact to come with the outer surface of the laboratory tube and against it outer surface to exert pressure to the coupling of the closure system to allow with the laboratory tube.
  • the proprietary closure system shown in FIG is and serves to close the laboratory tube 2, an inner substantially cylindrical body 3 made of elastomer such as rubber or the like, wherein a Part 4 of this inner body 3 is adapted to be inserted into the laboratory tube; Furthermore, the body 3 has an upper ring 5 which extends in the radial direction expands and against which the upper edge 2a of the laboratory tube is used.
  • the closure system has a cap 6 which is substantially cylindrical and is made of a compact plastic; this cap 6 serves to the inner Body 3 and the upper part of the laboratory tube record (see Fig. 1).
  • the Cap 6 has on its upper closing wall 7 a central opening 8 to the insertion to enable the sampling needle and has a cylindrical wall 9, the encloses the plug and the upper section of the laboratory tube.
  • the present invention extend from the cylindrical wall 9 in radial direction some projections 11 which are in contact with the outer surface 12th of the laboratory tube 2 come and against this outer surface 12 a pressure exercise to allow coupling of the closure system to the laboratory tube.
  • the projections 11 extend to a distance "X" from the upper wall 7 of the cap 6, this distance being greater than the height "Y" of the ring 5 of the inner body.
  • the projections 11 are in correspondence with openings 13 arranged, which are mounted in the upper wall 7 of the cap 6, wherein the cross section the protrusions 11 is contained within the area of this opening 13.
  • the projections Have 11 different shapes; For example, long-shaped projections 11 in Oriented towards the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube and a square or triangular cross section (Fig. 3).
  • the longitudinally oriented projections can by angular projections 14 may be connected (FIG. 4) or the projections may be curved Have expansion (Fig. 8).
  • the projections can also be made from a variety of Elements 11.4 exist that are punctiform or knob-shaped (Fig. 7) or the Projections may be angular segments 11.5 which are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube lie (Fig. 6).
  • the closure system according to the invention has no groove or depressions on its cylindrical part, but only projections 11, so that the required mechanical resistance with a minimum thickness of the wall. 9 can be guaranteed.

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Stopper (1) comprises inner body (3), test tube (2), sealing portion (4) and cover (6) having engaging unit. The unit consist of projections (11) which extend on inside of side wall of cover so as to make contact with outer wall of test tube, projections being spaced from closing wall of cover and being able to form contact step capable of constraining projecting collar piece of inner body. Protected stopper comprises substantially cylindrically extending elastomer inner body which can be arranged so as to close a test tube and which comprises a sealing portion formed so as to be inserted into the mouth of the test tube and a collar piece connected above the sealing portion and projecting radially with respect to the latter so as to receive, in bearing contact therewith, the mouth of the test tube, cover made of plastic with a substantially cylindrically extending side wall (9), at least partly delimited at one end by an upper closing wall, the cover being able to be arranged so as to cover the inner body and top part of test tube when the stopper is engaged in the test tube, the cover having engaging unit for simultaneously securing the inner body to the cover and whole stopper on test tube. The engaging unit consist of numerous projections which extends on inside of side wall of the cover so as to make contact with the outer wall of the test tube, the projections being spaced from the closing wall of the cover and being able to form contact step capable of constraining the projecting collar piece of the inner body.

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GEBIET DER VORLIEGENDEN ERFINDUNGFIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem für Laborröhrchen bzw. Pfropfenröhrchen, die in medizinischen Labors verwendet werden, z.B. zur Blutentnahme oder für die Behandlung von biologischen Flüssigkeiten.The present invention relates to a protected closure system for laboratory tubes grafted tubes used in medical laboratories, e.g. for blood collection or for the treatment of biological fluids.

BESCHREIBUNG DES STANDES DER TECHNIKDESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART

Seit einiger Zeit sind sogenannte geschützte Verschlusssysteme für Laborröhrchen bekannt; diese Verschlusssysteme werden so genannt, weil sie mit einer Kappe bzw. mit einem Deckel ausgerüstet sind, die sowohl den Pfropfen als auch das obere Teil bzw. das obere Ende des Laborröhrchens schützen, d.h. das Teil des Laborröhrchens, in das der Pfropfen eingesetzt wird.For some time, so-called protected closure systems for laboratory tubes are known; these closure systems are so called because they are with a cap or with equipped with a lid which holds both the plug and the upper part or protect the top of the laboratory tube, i. the part of the laboratory tube into which the plug is inserted.

Im Wesentlichen enthält ein solches geschütztes Verschlusssystem zwei Teile, die formschlüssig miteinander gekuppelt sind:

  • einen inneren Körper aus Elastomer (der echte Pfropfen), der dazu dient, das Laborröhrchen zu verschließen und dazu geeignet ist, durchlöchert zu werden, um somit das Einsetzen der Nadel der Spritze ins Laborröhrchen zu ermöglichen; und
  • eine Kappe, die aus Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt und in entsprechender Weise starr ist.
    • Essentially, such a protected closure system contains two parts that are positively coupled with each other:
  • an elastomeric inner body (the true plug) which serves to seal the laboratory tube and is capable of being perforated to allow insertion of the needle of the syringe into the laboratory tube; and
  • a cap made of plastic material and correspondingly rigid.

    • Im Stand der Technik sind verschiedene geschützte Verschlusssysteme bekannt.Various proprietary closure systems are known in the art.

    Beispielsweise sei das geschützte Verschlusssystem genannt, das in der europäischen Patentschrift EP 0 129.029 beschrieben ist; bei diesem geschützten Verschlusssystem weist die Kappe auf der inneren dem inneren Körper gegenüberliegenden Oberfläche eine Rippe auf, in die eine entsprechende Rille eingesetzt wird, die sich aus dem oben genannten inneren Körper erstreckt.For example, the protected closure system mentioned in the European Patent EP 0 129,029 is described; in this protected closure system has the cap on the inner surface facing the inner body a rib into which a corresponding groove is inserted, resulting from the above extends said inner body.

    Sowohl das oben beschriebene geschützte Verschlusssystem als auch andere bekannte ähnliche Systeme haben den Nachteil, dass der Körper der Kappe Unterteile aufweist, die das Herstellen der Kappe durch Spritzgiessen äußerst kompliziert und schwierig machen.Both the protected closure system described above and other known ones similar systems have the disadvantage that the body of the cap has lower parts, Making the cap by injection molding extremely complicated and difficult do.

    Des Weiteren, weil Rippen auf der inneren Oberfläche des Deckels angebracht sind, muss die Wand des Deckels genügend dick sein; dies widerspricht aber der Voraussetzung, dass der Unterschied zwischen dem äußeren Durchmesser des Pfropfens und dem äußeren Durchmesser des Laborröhrchens so gering wie möglich sein muss, weil sonst das Laborröhrchen im geschlossenen Zustand, d.h. mit dem Verschlusssystem, nicht in Behälter oder andere Adapter von Labormaschinen eingesetzt werden kann.Furthermore, because ribs are mounted on the inner surface of the lid, the wall of the lid must be thick enough; but this contradicts the requirement that the difference between the outer diameter of the plug and the outer diameter of the laboratory tube must be as low as possible, because otherwise the laboratory tube in the closed state, i. with the locking system, can not be used in containers or other adapter of laboratory machines.

    Das europäische Patent EP 0 419 490 hat versucht, solche Nachteile zu überwinden, indem die Verkupplung zwischen den zwei Teilen des geschützten Verschlusssystems allein durch zwei Verlängerungen geschaffen wird, die sich aus der zylindrischen inneren Oberfläche der Kappe in Richtung der Längsachse erstrecken; diese Verlängerungen bilden eine Greifzone, die die Form einer Rippe bzw. eine Aussparung aufweist und dazu geeignet ist, eine ringförmige Rille aufzunehmen, die sich aus dem inneren Körper erstreckt, wobei die Verlängerung, die gegenüber dem Laborröhrchen liegt, sich zwischen dem Vorderteil des Laborröhrchens und der oben genannten ringförmigen Rille befindet. Diese Ausführungsform hat aber den Nachteil, dass das Teil des inneren Körpers, das in das Laborröhrchen eingesetzt wird (der echte Pfropfen) eine reduzierte Länge aufweist; weil aber die Länge des Pfropfens von der Länge der Nadel der Spritze vorbestimmt ist, wird die Reibungskraft zwischen Pfropfen und Laborröhrchen auch minimiert.European patent EP 0 419 490 has attempted to overcome such disadvantages by the coupling between the two parts of the protected closure system created solely by two extensions, resulting from the cylindrical inner Extend surface of the cap in the direction of the longitudinal axis; these extensions form a gripping zone, which has the shape of a rib or a recess and is adapted to receive an annular groove extending from the inner body extends, with the extension, which is opposite the laboratory tube, between the front part of the laboratory tube and the above-mentioned annular groove located. However, this embodiment has the disadvantage that the part of the inner body, which is inserted into the laboratory tube (the real stopper) a reduced Has length; but because the length of the plug depends on the length of the needle of the syringe is predetermined, the frictional force between grafting and laboratory tubes is also minimized.

    Ziel der Erfindung ist es, die oben genannten Probleme zu überwinden.The aim of the invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems.

    Insbesondere ist ein Ziel der Erfindung, ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem für Laborröhrchen zu schaffen, das aus zwei einzelnen Teilen besteht, nämlich einen inneren Körper (der Pfropfen) aus Elastomer und einen äußeren Körper (die Kappe) aus Kunststoff, wobei die äußere Wand dieses zweiten Körpers so dünn wie möglich sein soll, so dass der Unterschied zwischen dem äußeren Durchmesser des zweiten Körpers und dem Durchmesser des Laborröhrchens so gering wie möglich ist.In particular, an object of the invention is a protected closure system for laboratory tubes to create, which consists of two separate parts, namely an inner Body (the plug) of elastomer and an outer body (the cap) of plastic, the outer wall of this second body being as thin as possible, so that the difference between the outer diameter of the second body and the diameter of the laboratory tube is as low as possible.

    Ein weiteres Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem zu schaffen, wobei die Kappe durch Spritzgiessen hergestellt werden kann und wobei ganz einfache Spritzgussformen verwendet werden können, so dass die Herstellungskosten niedriger sind als die Herstellungskosten von bekannten geschützten Verschlusssystemen.Another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system to provide, wherein the cap can be produced by injection molding and wherein quite simple injection molds can be used, so that the manufacturing cost lower than the manufacturing costs of known protected closure systems.

    Ein noch weiteres Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem zu schaffen, wobei der Zusammenbau der zwei Teile, d.h. das Aufsetzen der Kappe auf den inneren Körper schnell und zuverlässig ist.Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system whereby the assembly of the two parts, i. putting on the Cap on the inner body is fast and reliable.

    Ein weiteres Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem zu schaffen, bei dem die Kappe immer in Berührung mit dem äußeren oberen Teil des Laborröhrchens ist, so dass die Verkupplung des Verschlusssystems mit dem Laborröhrchen verbessert wird, ohne dass zu diesem Zweck Schrauben oder Haken verwendet werden müssen.Another object of the present invention is to provide a proprietary closure system in which the cap is always in contact with the outer upper part of the cap Laboratory tube is, allowing the coupling of the closure system with the laboratory tube is improved without using screws or hooks for this purpose Need to become.

    ÜBERBLICK DER VORLIEGENDEN ERFINDUNGOVERVIEW OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

    Zu der die oben genannten Ziele erreichenden Erfindung gehört zuerst ein geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach Anspruch 1, nämlich ein Verschlusssystem für Laborröhrchen bzw. Propfenröhrchen, das die folgenden Merkmale enthält: einen inneren im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Körper mit einem unteren Teil, das dazu geeignet ist, in das obere Teil des Labörröhrchens eingesetzt zu werden; eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische Kappe mit einer oberen Schließwand und eine zylindrische Wand, die dazu dient, den inneren Körper und das obere Teil des Laborröhrchens zu enthalten; wobei das Verschlusssystem dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass sich Vorsprünge aus der inneren Oberfläche der zylindrischen Wand in radialer Richtung erstrecken, die dazu geeignet sind, in Berührung mit der äußeren Oberfläche des Laborröhrchens zu kommen und gegen diese äußere Oberfläche einen Druck auszuüben, um die Verkupplung des Verschlusssystems mit dem Laborröhrchen zu ermöglichen.The invention attaining the above objects first includes a protected one Closure system according to claim 1, namely a closure system for laboratory tubes or Propungsröhrchen containing the following features: an inner substantially cylindrical body with a lower part, which is suitable in the upper Part of the laboratory tube to be used; a substantially cylindrical cap with an upper closing wall and a cylindrical wall, which serves the inner To contain the body and the upper part of the laboratory tube; the locking system characterized in that projections from the inner surface extend the cylindrical wall in the radial direction, which are suitable to be in contact to come with the outer surface of the laboratory tube and against it outer surface to exert pressure to the coupling of the closure system to allow with the laboratory tube.

    Ferner gehört zu der die oben genannten Ziele erreichenden Erfindung ein Laborröhrchen gemäß Anspruch 13.Further, to the invention achieving the above objects is a laboratory tube according to claim 13.

    Weitere Ausführungsformen der die oben genannten Ziele erreichenden Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen definiert. Further embodiments of the invention reaching the above objects are defined in the dependent claims.

    KURZE BESCHREIBUNG DER FIGURENBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

    Die vorliegende Erfindung wird besser verstanden durch die Beschreibung einer möglichen Ausführungsform, die in Bezug auf die Figuren gegeben wird, die aber nur als Beispiels dient, ohne den Umfang der Erfindung zu beschränken. Es zeigen:

    Fig. 1
    einen Schnitt durch ein Laborröhrchens mit einem geschützten Verschlusssystem gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung;
    Fig. 2
    eine Plansicht der Kappe des Verschlusssystems von Fig. 1;
    Fig. 3-8
    perspektivische Teilschnittdarstellungen einiger möglicher Ausführungsformen der Kappe des Verschlusses von Fig. 1.
    The present invention will be better understood from the description of a possible embodiment given with reference to the figures, which is given by way of example only, without limiting the scope of the invention. Show it:
    Fig. 1
    a section through a laboratory tube with a protected closure system according to the present invention;
    Fig. 2
    a plan view of the cap of the closure system of Fig. 1;
    Fig. 3-8
    partial perspective views of some possible embodiments of the cap of the closure of Fig. 1.

    DETAILLIERTE BESCHREIBUNG DER ERFINDUNGDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

    Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist, enthält das geschützte Verschlusssystem, das mit 1 gekennzeichnet ist und zum Verschließen des Laborröhrchens 2 dient, einen inneren im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Körper 3 aus Elastomer, wie Gummi oder Ähnliches, wobei ein Teil 4 dieses inneren Körpers 3 dazu geeignet ist, ins Laborröhrchen eingesetzt zu werden; weiterhin weist der Körper 3 einen oberen Ring 5 auf, der sich in radialer Richtung ausdehnt und gegen den der obere Rand 2a des Laborröhrchen eingesetzt wird.As shown in FIG. 1, the proprietary closure system shown in FIG is and serves to close the laboratory tube 2, an inner substantially cylindrical body 3 made of elastomer such as rubber or the like, wherein a Part 4 of this inner body 3 is adapted to be inserted into the laboratory tube; Furthermore, the body 3 has an upper ring 5 which extends in the radial direction expands and against which the upper edge 2a of the laboratory tube is used.

    Des Weiteren weist das Verschlusssystem eine Kappe 6 auf, der im Wesentlichen zylindrisch und aus einem kompakten Kunststoff ist; diese Kappe 6 dient dazu, den inneren Körper 3 und das obere Teil des Laborröhrchens aufzunehmen (siehe Fig. 1). Die Kappe 6 weist auf ihrer oberen Schließwand 7 eine mittlere Öffnung 8 auf, um das Einführen der Entnahmenadel zu ermöglichen und besitzt eine zylindrische Wand 9, die den Pfropfen und den oberen Abschnitt des Laborröhrchens umschließt.Furthermore, the closure system has a cap 6 which is substantially cylindrical and is made of a compact plastic; this cap 6 serves to the inner Body 3 and the upper part of the laboratory tube record (see Fig. 1). The Cap 6 has on its upper closing wall 7 a central opening 8 to the insertion to enable the sampling needle and has a cylindrical wall 9, the encloses the plug and the upper section of the laboratory tube.

    Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung erstrecken sich aus der zylindrischen Wand 9 in radialer Richtung einige Vorsprünge 11, die in Berührung mit der äußeren Oberfläche 12 des Laborröhrchens 2 kommen und gegen diese äußere Oberfläche 12 einen Druck ausüben, um die Verkupplung des Verschlusssystems mit dem Laborröhrchen zu ermöglichen.According to the present invention extend from the cylindrical wall 9 in radial direction some projections 11 which are in contact with the outer surface 12th of the laboratory tube 2 come and against this outer surface 12 a pressure exercise to allow coupling of the closure system to the laboratory tube.

    Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, erstrecken sich die Vorsprünge 11 bis zu einer Entfernung "X" von der oberen Wand 7 der Kappe 6 aus, wobei diese Entfernung größer ist als die Höhe "Y" des Rings 5 des inneren Körpers. Somit wird eine Abstützstufe des Rings dargestellt und wird dadurch gewährleistet, dass in geschlossenem Zustand, die Kappe gegen das obere Teil des Laborröhrchens festgehalten wird.As shown in Fig. 1, the projections 11 extend to a distance "X" from the upper wall 7 of the cap 6, this distance being greater than the height "Y" of the ring 5 of the inner body. Thus, a support stage of the ring is shown and is thereby ensured that in the closed state, the cap against the upper part of the laboratory tube is held.

    Wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt ist, sind die Vorsprünge 11 in Übereinstimmung mit Öffnungen 13 angeordnet, die in der oberen Wand 7 der Kappe 6 angebracht sind, wobei der Querschnitt der Vorsprünge 11 innerhalb der Fläche dieser Öffnung 13 enthalten ist.As shown in FIG. 2, the projections 11 are in correspondence with openings 13 arranged, which are mounted in the upper wall 7 of the cap 6, wherein the cross section the protrusions 11 is contained within the area of this opening 13.

    Schließlich, wie in Fig. 3 und in den anderen Figuren gezeigt ist, können die Vorsprünge 11 verschiedene Formen aufweisen; zum Beispiel können langförmige Vorsprünge 11 in Richtung der Längsachse des Laborröhrchens orientiert sein und einen quadratischen oder dreieckigen Querschnitt aufweisen (Fig. 3).Finally, as shown in Fig. 3 and in the other figures, the projections Have 11 different shapes; For example, long-shaped projections 11 in Oriented towards the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube and a square or triangular cross section (Fig. 3).

    Des Weiteren können die in Längsrichtung orientierten Vorsprünge durch eckige Vorsprünge 14 verbunden sein (Fig. 4) oder die Vorsprünge können eine kurvenförmige Ausdehnung aufweisen (Fig. 8). Die Vorsprünge können auch aus einer Vielzahl von Elementen 11.4 bestehen, die punktförmig bzw. noppenförmig sind (Fig. 7) oder die Vorsprünge können Winkelsegmente 11.5 sein, die quer zur Längsachse des Laborröhrchens liegen (Fig. 6).Furthermore, the longitudinally oriented projections can by angular projections 14 may be connected (FIG. 4) or the projections may be curved Have expansion (Fig. 8). The projections can also be made from a variety of Elements 11.4 exist that are punctiform or knob-shaped (Fig. 7) or the Projections may be angular segments 11.5 which are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube lie (Fig. 6).

    Von der oben erwähnten Beschreibung kann man feststellen, dass die Ziele dieser Erfindung erreicht worden sind: das erfindungsgemäße Verschlusssystem weist keine Rille bzw. Vertiefungen auf seinem zylindrischen Teil, sondern nur Vorsprünge 11 auf, so dass der erforderliche mechanische Widerstand mit einer minimalen Dicke der Wand 9 gewährleistet werden kann.From the above description, it can be seen that the objects of this invention have been achieved: the closure system according to the invention has no groove or depressions on its cylindrical part, but only projections 11, so that the required mechanical resistance with a minimum thickness of the wall. 9 can be guaranteed.

    Natürlich sind andere Ausführungsformen möglich als die oben beschriebenen Ausführungsformen; alle diese möglichen Ausführungsformen gehören jedoch zum Schutzumfang der folgenden Ansprüche.Of course, other embodiments are possible than the embodiments described above; however, all of these possible embodiments are within the scope of protection the following claims.

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    Geschütztes Verschlusssystem (1) für Laborröhrchen bzw. Propfenröhrchen (2), das folgende Merkmale enthält: einen inneren im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Körper(3) mit einem unteren Teil (4), das dazu geeignet ist, in das obere Teil eines Laborröhrchens eingesetzt zu werden; eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische Kappe (6) mit einer oberen Schließwand (7) und einer zylindrischen Wand (9), die dazu dient, den inneren Körper (3) und das obere Teil des Laborröhrchens (2) aufzunehmen, wobei das Verschlusssystem (1) dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, dass sich Vorsprünge (11) aus der inneren Oberfläche der zylindrischen Wand in radialer Richtung erstrecken, die dazu geeignet sind, in Berührung mit der äußeren Oberfläche (12) des Laborröhrchens (2) zu kommen und gegen diese äußere Oberfläche (12) einen Druck auszuüben, um die Verkupplung des Verschlusssystems mit dem Laborröhrchen zu ermöglichen.Protected closure system (1) for laboratory tubes or gavage tubes (2), which contains the following features: an inner substantially cylindrical body (3) having a lower part (4) adapted to be inserted into the upper part of a laboratory tube; a substantially cylindrical cap (6) having an upper closing wall (7) and a cylindrical wall (9) serving to receive the inner body (3) and the upper part of the laboratory tube (2), the closure system (1) being characterized in that projections (11) extend radially outward from the inner surface of the cylindrical wall and which are adapted to come into contact with the outer surface (12) of the laboratory tube (2) against this outer surface (12) exert pressure to allow the coupling of the closure system with the laboratory tube. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der innere Körper (3) einen oberen Stellring (5) aufweist, der sich in radialer Richtung erstreckt und gegen den im geschlossenen Zustand oberen Rand (2a) des Laborröhrchens (2) eingesetzt ist.Protected closure system according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner body (3) has an upper adjusting ring (5) which extends in the radial direction and is inserted against the upper edge (2a) of the laboratory tube (2) in the closed state. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich die Vorsprünge (11) axial bis zu einer Entfernung X von der oberen Schließwand (7) erstrecken, wobei diese Entfernung X größer ist als die Höhe Y des Stellrings (5).Protected closure system according to claim 2, characterized in that the projections (11) extend axially to a distance X from the upper closing wall (7), this distance X being greater than the height Y of the adjusting ring (5). Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) sich in radialer Richtung einwärts bis auf eine gedachte zylindrische Fläche erstrecken, deren Durchmesser kleiner ist als der äußere Durchmesser des Laborröhrchens, so dass im geschlossenen Zustand eine Reibungskraft erzeugt wird, deren Intensität die Verkupplung der Kappe auf dem Laborröhrchen gewährleistet und gleichzeitig einen gewissen Aufwand des Benutzers verlangt, um das Laborröhrchen zu öffnen bzw. zu schließen. Closure system so as to produce any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the projections (11) inwardly to extend in a radial direction to an imaginary cylindrical surface whose diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the laboratory test tube, in the closed state, a frictional force whose intensity ensures the coupling of the cap on the laboratory tube and at the same time requires a certain effort of the user to open the laboratory tube or close. Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die obere Schließwand (7 ) der Kappe (3) über ihren Umfang verteilt Öffnungen (13) aufweist, wobei der Querschnitt der Vorsprünge (11) immer innerhalb der Fläche dieser Öffnungen (13) enthalten ist.Locking system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the upper closing wall (7) of the cap (3) has openings (13) distributed over its circumference, the cross section of the projections (11) always being located inside the surface of these openings (13 ) is included. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) sich in Längsrichtung, d.h. in die Richtung ausdehnen, in der die Längsachse des Laborröhrchens liegt.Protected closure system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the projections (11) extend in the longitudinal direction, ie in the direction in which lies the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) einen quadratischen Querschnitt (11.1) aufweisen.Protected closure system according to claim 6, characterized in that the projections (11) have a square cross-section (11.1). Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) einen dreieckigen Querschnitt (11.2) aufweisen.Protected closure system according to claim 6, characterized in that the projections (11) have a triangular cross-section (11.2). Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Vorsprünge (14) vorgesehen sind, die die in Längsrichtung ausdehnenden Vorsprünge verbinden.Protected closure system according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that projections (14) are provided which connect the longitudinally extending projections. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) aus einer Vielzahl von punktförmigen bzw. noppenförmigen Elementen (11.4) bestehen.Protected closure system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the projections (11) consist of a plurality of punctiform or knob-shaped elements (11.4). Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorsprünge (11) Winkelsegmente (11.5) sind, die quer zur Längsachse des Laborröhrchens liegen.Protected closure system according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the projections (11) are angular segments (11.5), which are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the laboratory tube. Geschütztes Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der innere Körper (3) aus Elastomer ist und dass die Kappe (6) aus kompaktem Kunststoff ist. Protected closure system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the inner body (3) is made of elastomer and that the cap (6) is made of compact plastic. Laborröhrchen (2), das in medizinischen Labors verwendet werden kann, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es mit einem geschützten Verschlusssystem nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12 ausgerüstet ist.Laboratory tube (2), which can be used in medical laboratories, characterized in that it is equipped with a protected closure system according to one of claims 1 to 12.
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