EP1448448B1 - Reclosable pouring element - Google Patents

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EP1448448B1
EP1448448B1 EP02781330A EP02781330A EP1448448B1 EP 1448448 B1 EP1448448 B1 EP 1448448B1 EP 02781330 A EP02781330 A EP 02781330A EP 02781330 A EP02781330 A EP 02781330A EP 1448448 B1 EP1448448 B1 EP 1448448B1
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Hans-Thomas Erd
Wim Maas
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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
    • 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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/42—Integral or attached nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/46—Hinged, foldable or pivoted nozzles or 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
    • B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
    • B65D41/32—Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B65D47/08—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures

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  • the invention relates to a resealable Pouring element for applying to a Multilayer composite, with a basic body and in one piece with this articulated Spout, which at the same time as opening element for Piercing the packing wall of the pack in one designed for this purpose weakening zone, as well as a designated pack.
  • Multi-layer composite packages are more numerous Copy known, for example as Flat gable composite packages or as a stand-up pouch. She find primarily in the field of Liquid packaging in connection with cold, cold sterile, Hot and aseptic filling use. While these packs do not work at first were resealable today are almost only such packages with resealable Pouring elements customary in the market.
  • multi-layer composite packages which with a pouring element are provided, which for first opening the pack serves and to his Reclosability with a corresponding Closing element is equipped (EP 0 580 593 B1).
  • a dividing line intended to weaken the gable material into which Open the package one piece with the pouring element connected opening element in the packing material is pressed into it.
  • a lid On the body of this known Pouring element is further attached a lid, which serves to reclosure of the pack.
  • the known pouring element has a Pouring on, which also serves as opening element for Piercing the packing wall is used.
  • pouring element is in several ways disadvantageous. On the one hand, this pouring element has a relatively large height, which in terms of transport, Storage etc. of the packages provided therewith unfavorable is. On the other hand, a safe and dense (re-) Do not close reliably with this pouring element solved.
  • this known pouring element a fixed pivot axis, so that the membrane Spout partly surrounds and in the area of Swivel axis after repeated actuation of the Pouring element is damaged, which in turn too Leakage of the pack leads. Finally, instructs the known pouring the opening of the closed spout from the pouring edge of the Composite pack away; this requires an atypical Movement of the consumer when opening.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object, the mentioned above and described in more detail above To improve pouring element such that at low Height a reliable opening and resealable pouring element is available, which for the consumer in all respects the has the greatest possible user-friendliness.
  • This object is inventively achieved in that the spout with a circumferential flexible membrane connected to the main body and in closed Condition is folded flat, so that the flat folded Spout between a clamping edge and a clamping bar of the body is sealingly clamped.
  • the height of the Pouring element could be significantly reduced, which to a better stackability and a more harmonious Design leads.
  • the pouring element according to the invention is also after resealing reliably tight, so that For example, the package can be shaken easily can, without something from the product can escape.
  • the Spout and / or the membrane has reinforcements, which serve as opening element. That way is ensures that the weakened packing material below the pouring element when first opening the Pack is reliably destroyed.
  • the Spout has at least one ventilation duct.
  • this ventilation duct protrudes pack side beyond the spout and serves the protruding part of the ventilation duct simultaneously as Opening element.
  • the ventilation duct a plurality of individual channels whose cross section differs from the Opening of the ventilation duct tapered away.
  • the cross section of the Ventilation duct can be polygonal, preferably hexagonal, or be round or oval.
  • the spout more on the pack side over the Spout has protruding reinforcing webs, which support the opening process and at open pouring a hold open the Ensure packing material.
  • these reinforcing bars profiled designed to achieve better rigidity.
  • an angle profile is possible.
  • these reinforcing webs are in Extension of the spout attached to a reach defined casting cross section.
  • the Spout in the open position a polygonal, round or oval cross section. This always becomes one optimal casting cross section is reached and it is too possible, the spout simultaneously as "mouthpiece" too to use.
  • the flip angle of the spout of the pouring element according to the invention preferably between 30 ° and 90 °.
  • hinged angle between 20 ° and 170 ° conceivable.
  • the flat folded opening of the spout by means of an am Body provided clamping edge tightly closed held.
  • a "feedback" when Reclose by the flat-folded spout in the closed or reclosed state in the Clamping edge is clipped into it, so that an acoustic and tactile perception is possible.
  • the wall of the Spout to a plurality of Sollfaltstellen, the how film hinges work.
  • Another teaching of the invention provides that the Pouring a tamper-evident seal.
  • a compound is preferred between flat folded spout and body provided, which then when you first open the Pouring element is destroyed.
  • the invention further relates to a low-gable packing, in particular cuboid cardboard / plastic composite packing, which optimally on the Application of the main body is aligned. It is quickly see that a reliable puncture the packing wall in the area of the weakening zone only then it is guaranteed if the position of the Pouring element exactly with the weakening zone matches.
  • the pouring element is - ever after material - on the package by a hotmelt bonding or by means of ultrasonic or high-frequency welding applied.
  • the weakening of the packaging material in the weakening zone can be replaced by perforation, prefers laser perforation, and / or hot air activation respectively.
  • Fig. 1 is an inventive pouring in closed position, in the form, as applied to a package (not shown) becomes. It consists essentially of a frame-like Base body 1 with a peripheral application flange. 2 and a first in the open position shown in FIG. 2 fully recognizable spout 3. From this Spout 3 is in Fig. 1, only the flat folded Top 3A to recognize.
  • the spout 3 is of a Surrounding flexible membrane 4 surrounded, in turn is integrally connected to the base body 1. in the represented and preferred in this respect Embodiment, the membrane 4 is a plurality of four- or triangular single surfaces, of which the Areas 4 A to 4 G in Fig. 2 can be seen.
  • FIG. 3 to 5 the Perspective shown pouring of Fig. 2 in three different views and in Fig. 9 im Longitudinal section shown.
  • the ventilation duct 5 protrudes, as shown above, pack side over the Spout 3 addition and the protruding part of the 5A Ventilation channel 5 is also the opening element educated.
  • FIG. 2 shows the Pouring element as it is the injection mold after the Spraying leaves, namely with open Spout 3.
  • the spout 3 has in the illustrated and to that extent preferred embodiment a hexagonal cross-section, which in Fig. 6 clearly to recognize.
  • the wall of the spout 3 has a plurality of Sollfaltstellen 11. This geometry of the spout 3 is particularly useful to the pouring tube 3 at closed pouring completely flat to fold can.
  • a clamping edge 8 At the front edge of the revolving Application flange 2 is a clamping edge 8 to recognize that in the upper part of a pouring tube pointing projection 8A, which is particularly clear can be seen in Fig. 3. Furthermore, the clamping edge 8 left in their middle area to one as Opening aid serving projection 9 (an extension the upper side 3A of the spout 3) of the spout 3 to be able to record.
  • the spout 3 is folded flat and takes the in Figures 1, 7, 8 and 10 shown shape. there "disappears" the ventilation duct 5 inside the Basic body 1, as particularly clear from FIG. 10 evident.
  • the low height of the pouring element according to the invention the essential to a pleasing overall aesthetic impression of the Pouring element and a good stackability of the Contributes to packages provided with it.
  • the flat folded spout 3 is doing a from the main body 1 upwardly projecting clamping web 10 with bent slightly bias, as in particular the Fig. 7 and 10 can be clearly seen. This will do that Spout 3 from below from the clamping bar 10 and from above of the clamping edge 8 pressed flat together, so that his Opening is closed reliably sealing. This allows a drip-free shaking one with a provided pouring element according to the invention resealed beverage pack and continues to provide for that, the penetration of dust, moisture etc. reliably prevented.
  • the pouring element according to the invention can continue have a tamper-evident seal (not shown), which, for example, between clamping edge 8 and between flat folded spout 3 may be arranged and when you first open a with an inventive Pouring provided pack is destroyed, so that the consumer can see at a glance if the Pack is still unopened or not.
  • a tamper-evident seal (not shown), which, for example, between clamping edge 8 and between flat folded spout 3 may be arranged and when you first open a with an inventive Pouring provided pack is destroyed, so that the consumer can see at a glance if the Pack is still unopened or not.
  • the Aufklappwinkel is about 65 °. This is for a complete non-drip emptying of the Pack enough, but is technically everyone Tilt angle between 30 ° and 90 ° possible. Will that be Pouring element according to the invention with bags used are also Aufklappwinkel between 20 ° and 170 ° conceivable.
  • the inventive Pouring element exactly in the region of the weakening zone the composite package is to apply, so when opening a reliable destruction of the weakening of the Composite packing can be done to reliably a to achieve sufficiently large opening cross-section.
  • the pouring is so on the pack arranged that the opening of the spout 3 in closed state to the pouring edge of the pack points to to achieve maximum ease of use.

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Illustrated and described is a reclosable pouring element for application to a multi-layer composite package, especially rectangular cardboard/plastic composite package, with a base body ( 1 ) and a pouring tube ( 3 ) joined flexibly to the base body in one piece, which at the same time is constructed as an opening element for piercing the package wall of the package in a zone of weakening provided therefor, and a package provided therefor. In order to achieve that a reliably opening and reclosing pouring element is obtainable with a small overall height, which is as user-friendly as possible for the consumer in every respect, it is provided that the pouring tube ( 3 ) is joined to the base body ( 1 ) by a circumferential flexible membrane ( 4 ) and is folded flat in the closed state so that the folded-flat pouring tube ( 3 ) is clamped between a clamping edge ( 8 ) and a clamping cross-piece ( 10 ) of the base body ( 1 ) in a sealing fashion.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein wiederverschließbares Ausgießelement zum Applizieren auf eine Mehrschichtverbundpackung, mit einem Grundkörper und einem einstückig mit diesem gelenkig verbundenen Ausgießrohr, das gleichzeitig als Öffnungselement zum Durchstoßen der Packungswandung der Packung in einer dafür vorgesehenen Schwächungszone ausgebildet ist, sowie eine dafür vorgesehene Packung.The invention relates to a resealable Pouring element for applying to a Multilayer composite, with a basic body and in one piece with this articulated Spout, which at the same time as opening element for Piercing the packing wall of the pack in one designed for this purpose weakening zone, as well as a designated pack.

Mehrschichtverbundpackungen sind in vielfacher Ausfertigung bekannt, beispielsweise als Flachgiebelverbundpackungen oder als Standbeutel. Sie finden vornehmlich auf dem Gebiet der Flüssigkeitsverpackung im Zusammenhang mit Kalt-, Kalt-Steril-, Heiß- und aseptischer Füllung Verwendung. Während diese Packungen zunächst nicht wiederverschließbar waren, sind heute nahezu ausschließlich solche Packungen mit wiederverschließbaren Ausgießelementen marktüblich.Multi-layer composite packages are more numerous Copy known, for example as Flat gable composite packages or as a stand-up pouch. she find primarily in the field of Liquid packaging in connection with cold, cold sterile, Hot and aseptic filling use. While these packs do not work at first were resealable today are almost only such packages with resealable Pouring elements customary in the market.

Dabei sind Mehrschichtverbundpackungen bekannt, die mit einem Ausgießelement versehen sind, welches zum erstmaligen Öffnen der Packung dient und zu seiner Wiederverschließbarkeit mit einem entsprechenden Verschlusselement ausgestattet ist (EP 0 580 593 B1). Dort ist im Bereich der Kartonschicht und äußeren PE-Schicht des Verbundmaterials der Packung eine Trennlinie zur Schwächung des Giebelmaterials vorgesehen, in die zum Öffnen der Packung ein mit dem Ausgießelement einstückig verbundenes Öffnungselement in das Packungsmaterial hineingedrückt wird. Am Grundkörper dieses bekannten Ausgießelementes ist weiterhin ein Deckel befestigt, welcher zum Wiederverschließen der Packung dient.In this case, multi-layer composite packages are known which with a pouring element are provided, which for first opening the pack serves and to his Reclosability with a corresponding Closing element is equipped (EP 0 580 593 B1). There is in the area of the cardboard layer and outer PE layer of the composite material of the packing a dividing line intended to weaken the gable material into which Open the package one piece with the pouring element connected opening element in the packing material is pressed into it. On the body of this known Pouring element is further attached a lid, which serves to reclosure of the pack.

Eine Weiterentwicklung ist in der DE 197 27 996 C2 beschrieben. Das daraus bekannte Ausgießelement weist ein Ausgießrohr auf, das gleichzeitig als Öffnungselement zum Durchstoßen der Packungswandung dient. Dieses bekannte Ausgießelement ist jedoch in mehrerer Hinsicht nachteilig. Einerseits weist dieses Ausgießelement eine relativ große Bauhöhe auf, die hinsichtlich Transport, Lagerung etc. der damit versehenen Packungen ungünstig ist. Andererseits ist ein sicheres und dichtes (Wieder-) Verschließen bei diesem Ausgießelement nicht zuverlässig gelöst. Darüber hinaus hat dieses bekannte Ausgießelement eine feste Schwenkachse, so dass die Membran das Ausgießrohr teilweise umgibt und im Bereich der Schwenkachse nach mehrmaligem Betätigen des Ausgießelementes beschädigt wird, was wiederum zu Undichtigkeit der Packung führt. Schließlich weist bei dem bekannten Ausgießelement die Öffnung des geschlossenen Ausgießrohres von der Gießkante der Verbundpackung weg; dies erfordert eine atypische Bewegung des Verbrauchers beim Öffnen.A further development is in DE 197 27 996 C2 described. The known pouring element has a Pouring on, which also serves as opening element for Piercing the packing wall is used. This known However, pouring element is in several ways disadvantageous. On the one hand, this pouring element has a relatively large height, which in terms of transport, Storage etc. of the packages provided therewith unfavorable is. On the other hand, a safe and dense (re-) Do not close reliably with this pouring element solved. In addition, this known pouring element a fixed pivot axis, so that the membrane Spout partly surrounds and in the area of Swivel axis after repeated actuation of the Pouring element is damaged, which in turn too Leakage of the pack leads. Finally, instructs the known pouring the opening of the closed spout from the pouring edge of the Composite pack away; this requires an atypical Movement of the consumer when opening.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, das eingangs genannte und zuvor näher beschriebene Ausgießelement derart zu verbessern, dass bei geringer Bauhöhe ein zuverlässig öffnendes und wiederverschließendes Ausgießelement erhältlich ist, welches für den Verbraucher in jeglicher Hinsicht die größtmögliche Benutzerfreundlichkeit aufweist. The invention is therefore based on the object, the mentioned above and described in more detail above To improve pouring element such that at low Height a reliable opening and resealable pouring element is available, which for the consumer in all respects the has the greatest possible user-friendliness.

Diese Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass das Ausgießrohr mit einer umlaufenden flexiblen Membran mit dem Grundkörper verbunden und in geschlossenem Zustand flach gefaltet ist, so dass das flach gefaltete Ausgießrohr zwischen einer Klemmkante und einem Klemmsteg des Grundkörpers dichtend eingeklemmt wird.This object is inventively achieved in that the spout with a circumferential flexible membrane connected to the main body and in closed Condition is folded flat, so that the flat folded Spout between a clamping edge and a clamping bar of the body is sealingly clamped.

Erfindungsgemäß ist erreicht worden, dass durch das Flachfalten des Ausgießrohres die Bauhöhe des Ausgießelementes deutlich verringert werden konnte, was zu einer besseren Stapelbarkeit und einem harmonischeren Design führt. Dadurch, dass durch das Flachfalten und Einklemmen ein "flächiges Abdichten" des Ausgießrohres erfolgt, ist das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement auch nach dem Wiederverschließen zuverlässig dicht, so dass beispielsweise die Packung problemlos geschüttelt werden kann, ohne dass etwas vom Produkt austreten kann.According to the invention has been achieved that by the Flat folds of the spout the height of the Pouring element could be significantly reduced, which to a better stackability and a more harmonious Design leads. As a result of the flat folds and Pinching a "surface sealing" of the spout takes place, the pouring element according to the invention is also after resealing reliably tight, so that For example, the package can be shaken easily can, without something from the product can escape.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das Ausgießrohr und/oder die Membran Verstärkungen aufweist, die als Öffnungselement dienen. Auf diese Weise ist gewährleistet, dass das geschwächte Packungsmaterial unterhalb des Ausgießelements beim erstmaligen Öffnen der Packung zuverlässig zerstört wird.Another teaching of the invention provides that the Spout and / or the membrane has reinforcements, which serve as opening element. That way is ensures that the weakened packing material below the pouring element when first opening the Pack is reliably destroyed.

In bevorzugter Weiterbildung der Erfindung zeigt die Öffnung des Ausgießrohres in geschlossenem Zustand in Richtung der Gießkante der Packung, so dass beim Verbraucher eine "gewohnte Öffnungsbewegung" durch Anheben des Verschlusses von vorne möglich ist. In a preferred embodiment of the invention shows the Opening of the spout in the closed state in Direction of the pouring edge of the pack, so that when Consumers through a "usual opening movement" Lifting the closure from the front is possible.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das Ausgießrohr mindestens einen Belüftungskanal aufweist. Zweckmäßigerweise ragt dieser Belüftungskanal packungsseitig über das Ausgießrohr hinaus und dient der hinausragende Teil des Belüftungskanals gleichzeitig als Öffnungselement. Bevorzugt weist der Belüftungskanal mehrere Einzelkanäle auf, deren Querschnitt sich von der Öffnung des Belüftungskanals weg konisch verjüngt. Mit einer solchen Ausgestaltung wird eine Ventilwirkung beim Ausgießvorgang erreicht, die dafür sorgt, dass der Belüftungskanal stets einen ausreichenden Querschnitt aufweist.Another teaching of the invention provides that the Spout has at least one ventilation duct. Conveniently, this ventilation duct protrudes pack side beyond the spout and serves the protruding part of the ventilation duct simultaneously as Opening element. Preferably, the ventilation duct a plurality of individual channels whose cross section differs from the Opening of the ventilation duct tapered away. With Such a configuration is a valve effect in Pouring achieved, which ensures that the Ventilation channel always a sufficient cross-section having.

Dabei versteht sich von selbst, dass der im Ausgießrohr liegende Teil des Belüftungskanals nicht bis an die Öffnung des Ausgießrohres heranreichen kann, um ein sicheres Flachfalten dieser Öffnung nicht zu behindern. Dies ist jedoch auch nicht notwendig, für eine gute Belüftungsfunktion reicht es aus, dass der Belüftungskanal oberhalb des Produktstrahls liegt und bis in die Packung hinein reicht. Der Querschnitt des Belüftungskanals kann polygon, vorzugsweise sechseckig, oder rund bzw. oval sein.It goes without saying that the spout lying part of the ventilation duct not to the Opening of the spout can come up to a secure flat folding of this opening does not hinder. However, this is not necessary for a good one Ventilation function, it suffices that the Ventilation duct is above the product jet and up into the pack. The cross section of the Ventilation duct can be polygonal, preferably hexagonal, or be round or oval.

Damit die Packungswand im Bereich der Schwächungszone auf jeden Fall zuverlässig zerstört werden kann, sieht eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung vor, dass der als Öffnungselement dienende untere Teil des Belüftungskanals mit einer Schneide oder dergleichen versehen ist.So that the packing wall in the area of the weakening zone any case can be reliably destroyed, sees one Another teaching of the invention that as the Opening element serving lower part of the ventilation duct is provided with a cutting edge or the like.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Ausgießrohr weitere, packungsseitig über das Ausgießrohr hinausragende Verstärkungsstege aufweist, welche den Öffnungsvorgang unterstützen und bei geöffnetem Ausgießelement ein Offenhalten des Packungsmaterials sicherstellen. In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung sind diese Verstärkungsstege profiliert ausgebildet, um eine bessere Steifigkeit zu erreichen. Hier ist beispielsweise ein Winkelprofil möglich. Zweckmäßigerweise sind diese Verstärkungsstege in Verlängerung des Ausgießrohres angebracht, um einen definierten Gießquerschnitt zu erreichen.In a further embodiment of the invention is provided that the spout more on the pack side over the Spout has protruding reinforcing webs, which support the opening process and at open pouring a hold open the Ensure packing material. In an advantageous manner Design these reinforcing bars profiled designed to achieve better rigidity. Here, for example, an angle profile is possible. Conveniently, these reinforcing webs are in Extension of the spout attached to a reach defined casting cross section.

Nach einer weiteren Lehre der Erfindung weist das Ausgießrohr in geöffneter Stellung einen polygonen, runden oder ovalen Querschnitt auf. Damit wird stets ein optimaler Gießquerschnitt erreicht und es ist auch möglich, das Ausgießrohr gleichzeitig als "Mundstück" zu benutzen.According to another teaching of the invention, the Spout in the open position a polygonal, round or oval cross section. This always becomes one optimal casting cross section is reached and it is too possible, the spout simultaneously as "mouthpiece" too to use.

Zur sicheren Entleerung des gesamten Packungsinhaltes beträgt der Aufklappwinkel des Ausgießrohres des erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelementes bevorzugt zwischen 30° und 90°. Bei der Verwendung mit Standbeuteln sind jedoch auch Aufklappwinkel zwischen 20° und 170° denkbar.For safe emptying of the entire contents of the package is the flip angle of the spout of the pouring element according to the invention preferably between 30 ° and 90 °. However, when used with pouches are also hinged angle between 20 ° and 170 ° conceivable.

In weiterer Ausbildung der Erfindung wird die flach gefaltete Öffnung des Ausgießrohres mittels einer am Grundkörper vorgesehenen Klemmkante dicht verschlossen gehalten. Auf diese Weise wird zuverlässig verhindert, dass vor dem erstmaligen Verbrauch Schmutz ins Innere des Ausgießrohres gelingen kann und darüber hinaus erfolgt beim Verbraucher eine "Rückmeldung" beim Wiederverschließen, indem das flach gefaltete Ausgießrohr im geschlossenen oder wiederverschlossenen Zustand in die Klemmkante hinein geclipst wird, so dass eine akustische und taktile Wahrnehmung möglich ist. Um eine besonders sicheres Flachfalten zu erreichen, weist die Wand des Ausgießrohres eine Mehrzahl von Sollfaltstellen auf, die wie Filmscharniere wirken.In a further embodiment of the invention, the flat folded opening of the spout by means of an am Body provided clamping edge tightly closed held. In this way it is reliably prevented that before the first consumption of dirt inside the Spout can succeed and beyond the consumer a "feedback" when Reclose by the flat-folded spout in the closed or reclosed state in the Clamping edge is clipped into it, so that an acoustic and tactile perception is possible. To be a special To achieve safe flat folding, the wall of the Spout to a plurality of Sollfaltstellen, the how film hinges work.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass das Ausgießelement ein Originalitätssiegel aufweist. Bevorzugt ist als Originalitätssiegel eine Verbindung zwischen flach gefaltetem Ausgießrohr und Grundkörper vorgesehen, welche dann beim erstmaligen Öffnen des Ausgießelementes zerstört wird.Another teaching of the invention provides that the Pouring a tamper-evident seal. As a seal of authenticity, a compound is preferred between flat folded spout and body provided, which then when you first open the Pouring element is destroyed.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiter eine Flachgiebelpackung, insbesondere quaderförmige Karton-/Kunststoffverbundpackung, welche optimal auf das Applizieren des Grundkörpers ausgerichtet ist. Es ist schnell ersichtlich, dass ein zuverlässiges Durchstoßen der Packungswandung im Bereich der Schwächungszone nur dann gewährleistet ist, wenn die Position des Ausgießelementes exakt mit der der Schwächungszone übereinstimmt. Bevorzugt wird das Ausgießelement - je nach Material - auf die Packung durch eine Hotmelt-Verklebung oder mittels Ultraschall- bzw. Hochfrequenz-Schweißen aufgebracht. Die Schwächung des Packstoffs in der Schwächungszone kann dabei durch Perforation, bevorzugt Laserperforation, und/oder Heißluftaktivierung erfolgen.The invention further relates to a low-gable packing, in particular cuboid cardboard / plastic composite packing, which optimally on the Application of the main body is aligned. It is quickly see that a reliable puncture the packing wall in the area of the weakening zone only then it is guaranteed if the position of the Pouring element exactly with the weakening zone matches. Preferably, the pouring element is - ever after material - on the package by a hotmelt bonding or by means of ultrasonic or high-frequency welding applied. The weakening of the packaging material in the weakening zone can be replaced by perforation, prefers laser perforation, and / or hot air activation respectively.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand einer lediglich ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1
das Ausgießelement ohne Verbundpackung in geschlossener Stellung und perspektivischer Ansicht,
Fig. 2
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 in geöffneter Stellung in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Fig. 3
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 2 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 4
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 2 in Draufsicht,
Fig. 5
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 2 in seitlicher Ansicht von vorn,
Fig. 6
den Gießkanal des Ausgießelementes aus Fig. 2 in Draufsicht in Richtung des Pfeiles VI in Fig. 3,
Fig. 7
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 8
das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 1 in Draufsicht,
Fig. 9
einen Längsschnitt durch das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 4 entlang der Linie IX - IX und
Fig. 10
einen Längsschnitt durch das Ausgießelement aus Fig. 8 entlang der Linie X - X.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing showing only a preferred embodiment. In the drawing show:
Fig. 1
the pouring element without composite packing in the closed position and perspective view,
Fig. 2
the pouring element of FIG. 1 in the open position in a perspective view,
Fig. 3
the pouring element of FIG. 2 in side view,
Fig. 4
the pouring element of Fig. 2 in plan view,
Fig. 5
the pouring element of FIG. 2 in a lateral view from the front,
Fig. 6
2 in plan view in the direction of the arrow VI in Fig. 3, the pouring channel of the pouring element of FIG.
Fig. 7
the pouring element of FIG. 1 in side view,
Fig. 8
the pouring element of Fig. 1 in plan view,
Fig. 9
a longitudinal section through the pouring element of FIG. 4 along the line IX - IX and
Fig. 10
a longitudinal section through the pouring element of FIG. 8 along the line X - X.

In Fig. 1 ist ein erfindungsgemäßes Ausgießelement in geschlossener Stellung dargestellt, und zwar in der Form, wie es auf eine (nicht dargestellte) Packung appliziert wird. Es besteht im wesentlichen aus einem rahmenartigen Grundkörper 1 mit einem umlaufenden Applikationsflansch 2 und einem erst in geöffneter Stellung gemäß Fig. 2 vollständig erkennbaren Ausgießrohr 3. Von diesem Ausgießrohr 3 ist in Fig. 1 nur die flach gefaltete Oberseite 3A zu erkennen. Das Ausgießrohr 3 ist von einer umlaufenden flexiblen Membran 4 umgeben, die wiederum einstückig mit dem Grundkörper 1 verbunden ist. Im dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Membran 4 eine Mehrzahl von vier- bzw. dreieckigen Einzelflächen auf, von denen die Flächen 4 A bis 4G in Fig. 2 erkennbar sind.In Fig. 1 is an inventive pouring in closed position, in the form, as applied to a package (not shown) becomes. It consists essentially of a frame-like Base body 1 with a peripheral application flange. 2 and a first in the open position shown in FIG. 2 fully recognizable spout 3. From this Spout 3 is in Fig. 1, only the flat folded Top 3A to recognize. The spout 3 is of a Surrounding flexible membrane 4 surrounded, in turn is integrally connected to the base body 1. in the represented and preferred in this respect Embodiment, the membrane 4 is a plurality of four- or triangular single surfaces, of which the Areas 4 A to 4 G in Fig. 2 can be seen.

Zur besseren Darstellung ist in den Fig. 3 bis 5 das perspektivisch dargestellte Ausgießelement aus Fig. 2 in drei verschiedenen Ansichten und in Fig. 9 im Längsschnitt dargestellt. Man erkennt deutlich einen Belüftungskanal 5 im Inneren des Ausgießrohres 3 und den Öffnungsvorgang unterstützende Verstärkungsstege 6, wobei sowohl der Belüftungskanal 5 als auch die Verstärkungsstege 6 in geöffneter Stellung zur Freihaltung eines definierten Gießquerschnittes des bei der Öffnung der Packung seitlich weggedrückten Packungsmaterials dienen. Der Belüftungskanal 5 ragt, wie weiter oben dargestellt, packungsseitig über das Ausgießrohr 3 hinaus und der hinausragende Teil 5A des Belüftungskanals 5 ist gleichzeitig als Öffnungselement ausgebildet. Bevorzugt weist dazu der hinausragende Teil 5A des Belüftungskanals 5 an seinem unteren Ende eine Schneide 7 auf, die besonders deutlich in den Fig. 2 und 5 erkennbar ist.For better illustration in Figs. 3 to 5 the Perspective shown pouring of Fig. 2 in three different views and in Fig. 9 im Longitudinal section shown. One clearly recognizes one Ventilation duct 5 in the interior of the pouring tube 3 and the Opening operation supporting reinforcing webs 6, wherein both the ventilation duct 5 and the Reinforcing webs 6 in the open position to Clearance of a defined casting cross-section of the the opening of the pack pushed away laterally Serve packing material. The ventilation duct 5 protrudes, as shown above, pack side over the Spout 3 addition and the protruding part of the 5A Ventilation channel 5 is also the opening element educated. Preferably has the protruding part 5A of the ventilation duct 5 at its lower end Cut 7, which is particularly clear in Figs. 2 and 5 can be seen.

Die perspektivische Darstellung in Fig. 2 zeigt das Ausgießelement so, wie es das Spritzwerkzeug nach dem Spritzvorgang verlässt, nämlich mit geöffnetem Ausgießrohr 3. Das Ausgießrohr 3 weist im dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel einen sechseckigen Querschnitt auf, der in Fig. 6 deutlich zu erkennen ist. Nach einer weiteren Lehre der Erfindung weist die Wand des Ausgießrohres 3 eine Mehrzahl von Sollfaltstellen 11 auf. Diese Geometrie des Ausgießrohres 3 ist besonders zweckmäßig, um das Ausgießrohr 3 bei geschlossenem Ausgießelement vollkommen flach falten zu können.The perspective view in Fig. 2 shows the Pouring element as it is the injection mold after the Spraying leaves, namely with open Spout 3. The spout 3 has in the illustrated and to that extent preferred embodiment a hexagonal cross-section, which in Fig. 6 clearly to recognize. According to another teaching of the invention the wall of the spout 3 has a plurality of Sollfaltstellen 11. This geometry of the spout 3 is particularly useful to the pouring tube 3 at closed pouring completely flat to fold can.

An der vorderen Kante des umlaufenden Applikationsflansches 2 ist eine Klemmkante 8 zu erkennen, der im oberen Bereich einen zum Ausgießrohr weisenden Vorsprung 8A aufweist, der besonders deutlich in Fig. 3 erkennbar ist. Des Weiteren ist die Klemmkante 8 in ihrem mittleren Bereich ausgespart, um einen als Öffnungshilfe dienenden Vorsprung 9 (einer Verlängerung der Oberseite 3A des Ausgießrohres 3) des Ausgießrohres 3 aufnehmen zu können.At the front edge of the revolving Application flange 2 is a clamping edge 8 to recognize that in the upper part of a pouring tube pointing projection 8A, which is particularly clear can be seen in Fig. 3. Furthermore, the clamping edge 8 left in their middle area to one as Opening aid serving projection 9 (an extension the upper side 3A of the spout 3) of the spout 3 to be able to record.

Nachdem das Ausgießelement das Werkzeug verlassen hat, wird das Ausgießrohr 3 flach gefaltet und nimmt die in den Fig. 1, 7, 8 und 10 dargestellte Form an. Dabei "verschwindet" der Belüftungskanal 5 im Inneren des Grundkörpers 1, wie besonders deutlich aus Fig. 10 hervorgeht. Man erkennt die geringe Bauhöhe des erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelementes, die wesentlich zu einem ansprechenden ästhetischen Gesamteindruck des Ausgießelementes und zu einer guten Stapelbarkeit der damit versehenen Packungen beiträgt.After the pouring element has left the tool, the spout 3 is folded flat and takes the in Figures 1, 7, 8 and 10 shown shape. there "disappears" the ventilation duct 5 inside the Basic body 1, as particularly clear from FIG. 10 evident. One recognizes the low height of the pouring element according to the invention, the essential to a pleasing overall aesthetic impression of the Pouring element and a good stackability of the Contributes to packages provided with it.

Das flach gefaltete Ausgießrohr 3 wird dabei über einen vom Grundkörper 1 nach oben ragenden Klemmsteg 10 mit leichter Vorspannung gebogen, wie insbesondere den Fig. 7 und 10 deutlich entnommen werden kann. Dadurch wird das Ausgießrohr 3 von unten vom Klemmsteg 10 und von oben von der Klemmkante 8 platt zusammen gedrückt, so dass seine Öffnung zuverlässig abdichtend geschlossen wird. Dies ermöglicht ein tropffreies Schütteln einer mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelement versehenen wiederverschlossenen Getränkepackung und sorgt weiterhin dafür, das ein Eindringen von Staub, Feuchtigkeit etc. zuverlässig verhindert wird.The flat folded spout 3 is doing a from the main body 1 upwardly projecting clamping web 10 with bent slightly bias, as in particular the Fig. 7 and 10 can be clearly seen. This will do that Spout 3 from below from the clamping bar 10 and from above of the clamping edge 8 pressed flat together, so that his Opening is closed reliably sealing. This allows a drip-free shaking one with a provided pouring element according to the invention resealed beverage pack and continues to provide for that, the penetration of dust, moisture etc. reliably prevented.

Das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement kann dabei weiterhin ein (nicht dargestelltes) Originalitätssiegel aufweisen, welches beispielsweise zwischen Klemmkante 8 und zwischen flach gefaltetem Ausgießrohr 3 angeordnet sein kann und beim erstmaligen Öffnen einer mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Ausgießelement versehenen Packung zerstört wird, so dass der Verbraucher auf einen Blick sehen kann, ob sich die Packung noch im ungeöffneten Zustand befindet oder nicht.The pouring element according to the invention can continue have a tamper-evident seal (not shown), which, for example, between clamping edge 8 and between flat folded spout 3 may be arranged and when you first open a with an inventive Pouring provided pack is destroyed, so that the consumer can see at a glance if the Pack is still unopened or not.

Im dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel beträgt der Aufklappwinkel ca. 65°. Dies ist für ein vollständiges tropffreies Entleeren der Packung ausreichend, jedoch ist auch technisch jeder Aufklappwinkel zwischen 30° und 90° möglich. Wird das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement mit Standbeuteln verwendet, sind auch Aufklappwinkel zwischen 20° und 170° denkbar.In the illustrated and insofar preferred Embodiment, the Aufklappwinkel is about 65 °. This is for a complete non-drip emptying of the Pack enough, but is technically everyone Tilt angle between 30 ° and 90 ° possible. Will that be Pouring element according to the invention with bags used are also Aufklappwinkel between 20 ° and 170 ° conceivable.

Es versteht sich von selbst, dass das erfindungsgemäße Ausgießelement exakt im Bereich der Schwächungszone auf der Verbundpackung zu applizieren ist, damit beim Öffnen eine zuverlässige Zerstörung des Schwächungsbereiches der Verbundpackung erfolgen kann, um zuverlässig einen ausreichend großen Öffnungsquerschnitt zu erreichen. Bevorzugt ist das Ausgießelement so auf der Packung angeordnet, dass die Öffnung des Ausgießrohres 3 in geschlossenem Zustand zur Gießkante der Packung weist, um einen maximalen Bedienungskomfort zu erreichen.It goes without saying that the inventive Pouring element exactly in the region of the weakening zone the composite package is to apply, so when opening a reliable destruction of the weakening of the Composite packing can be done to reliably a to achieve sufficiently large opening cross-section. Preferably, the pouring is so on the pack arranged that the opening of the spout 3 in closed state to the pouring edge of the pack points to to achieve maximum ease of use.

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  1. A reclosable pouring element for being applied to a multilayer composite packaging, particularly a parallelepiped-shaped cardboard/plastic composite packaging, with a base body (1) and a pouring tube (3) that is integrally joined thereto in an articulated fashion and simultaneously designed as an opening element for puncturing the packaging wall of the packaging in a weakened zone provided for this purpose,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) is joined to the base body (1) by means of a surrounding flexible membrane (4) and folded flat in the closed state, namely such that the flatly folded pouring tube (3) is clamped in a sealed fashion between a clamping edge (8) and a clamping crosspiece (10) of the base body (1).
  2. The pouring element according to Claim 1,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) and/or the membrane (4) is/are provided with reinforcements (6, 7) that serve as an opening element.
  3. The pouring element according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that the opening of the pouring tube (3) points in the direction of the pouring edge of the packaging in the closed state.
  4. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) contains at least one ventilation channel (5).
  5. The pouring element according to Claim 4,
    characterized in that the ventilation channel (5) protrudes over the pouring tube (3) on the packaging side, and in that the protruding section (5A) of the ventilation channel (5) simultaneously serves as an opening element.
  6. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) contains additional reinforcing crosspieces (6) that protrude over the pouring tube (3) on the packaging side and ensure that the packaging material is held open when the pouring element is in the open state.
  7. The pouring element according to Claim 6,
    characterized in that the reinforcing crosspieces (6) are profiled.
  8. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that the ventilation channel (5) is provided with an opening aid in the form of a cutting edge (7) or the like on the packaging side.
  9. The pouring element according to Claim 8,
    characterized in that the ventilation channel (5) has a hexagonal cross section in the open state.
  10. The pouring element according to Claim 8,
    characterized in that the ventilation channel (5) comprises several individual channels (5B, 5C).
  11. The pouring element according to Claim 8,
    characterized in that the cross section of the ventilation channel (5) is conically tapered away from the opening.
  12. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 11,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) has a polygonal cross section in the open state.
  13. The pouring element according to Claim 12,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) has a hexagonal cross section in the open state.
  14. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 11,
    characterized in that the pouring tube (3) has a round or oval cross section in the open state.
  15. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 11,
    characterized in that the wall of the pouring tube (3) contains a plurality of predetermined folding points (11).
  16. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 15,
    characterized in that the opening angle of the pouring tube (3) lies between 30 and 90°.
  17. The pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 16,
    characterized in that the pouring element contains a tamper-proofing seal.
  18. A multilayer composite packaging, characterized in that it contains a reclosable pouring element according to one of Claims 1 to 17.
  19. The packaging according to Claim 18,
    characterized in that the pouring element is applied by means of a hot-melt adhesive.
  20. The packaging according to Claim 18,
    characterized in that the pouring element is applied by means of ultrasonic welding.
  21. The packaging according to Claim 18,
    characterized in that the pouring element is applied by means of high-frequency welding.
  22. The packaging according to one of Claims 18 to 21,
    characterized in that the composite packaging is weakened within the weakened zone by means of a perforation and/or hot-air activation.
  23. The packaging according to Claim 22,
    characterized in that the perforation consists of a laser perforation.
  24. The packaging according to one of Claims 18 to 23,
    characterized in that the pouring element is arranged on the packaging in such a way that the opening of the pouring tube (3) points to the pouring edge of the packaging in the closed state.
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