EP1582130A1 - Container containing an insert which contains an object - Google Patents

Abstract

Container (1), especially in the form of an article of daily use, is made at least partly or completely of an at least partly translucent or transparent material and has a closed chamber for housing an object. The object is arranged in an insert (7) fixed in the container and made at least partly of an at least partly translucent or transparent material. Preferred Features: The insert is made completely of transparent material and fits exactly into the chamber. The container and the insert are made of a fracture-proof material.

Description

The invention relates to a container, in particular in the form of a Utility article, at least partially or completely from an at least partially translucent or transparent material and a cavity for recording an article. Such containers are diverse known, wherein the arranged in the container object a decorative object, information carrier or the like can be.

For example, it is known a toilet lid or a To design toilet seat as such a container, wherein arranged in the cavity any decorative objects such as plastic flowers, toy cars or the like.

The introduction of objects in the cavity of the container is limited in the nature of the objects, because of the nature of practically only solid objects come into question. The arrangement of liquids in the container is hereby practically impossible, since the introduction of the liquid into the cavity difficult and damage the container leakage of the liquid is to be feared.

The invention is based on the object, the scope expand such containers.

The object is achieved in that an insert is provided, at least partially or completely from an at least partially translucent or complete transparent material, wherein the article in the Insert is arranged and wherein the insert is stationary in the Container, d. H. in the cavity of the same, is fixed. Insert and / or container can in this case completely from a transparent material such as Plexiglas, Of course, other suitable materials can be used are. Due to the transparency or partial translucency of the material may be the article disposed in the insert perceived by a container viewing person become. Optionally, the material may also be light-scattering Components contained, if the arranged within the insert Object is still perceptible from the outside. It understands itself, that the material is practically crystal clear or even a colored material such as a colored, teillichtdurchlässiges Material, for example a colored, translucent plastic, can be. This applies to each Container and insert. Preferably, the material is from container and use, however, undyed, d. H. completely translucent and crystal clear.

Because a separate insert is provided, in the container practically any objects in any way and way, since the equipped with the object Subjected to a separate quality control can be. Furthermore, it is also possible in the container difficult-to-handle items such as liquids, to be considered as an object within the meaning of the invention are to be arranged. Thus, the container itself, to its Functionality is sufficient, often a more complicated form or is provided with fasteners to the container To fix his destination, as for example with a toilet seat is the case. Because of that Use together with the object containing them separately can be made, the use without such fasteners be formed, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost is reduced overall. Furthermore, increased security given when using the container, for example if this under normal use by the respective Person is charged, as for example in a toilet seat, a stool, a chair, a bathroom scale or the like is the case. Furthermore, by the partially translucent or transparent, preferably completely translucent, training the container a special achieved optical "Leichticjkeit" of the container.

It is understood that with a liquid, in particular with two immiscible liquids, filled Container more more or less rigid or rigid objects may contain their specific density at least in can correspond approximately to those of the liquid, so that the dimensionally stable objects easily with a movement of the container float. In particular, in the case of use of two immiscible liquids also more or less dimensionally stable objects are used whose density between that of the lighter and heavier fluid lies, so that the dimensionally stable object at the phase boundary the two liquids floats, which makes optically special attractive effects can be achieved. It is understood that in the simplest case, such objects are made particulate can be, for example in the form of granules, scaly particles or the like, but also more complex Can take forms.

Preferably, the insert is precisely in the cavity of the article used, so this due to its sizing at any change in position of the container immovable is set in the cavity. The insert is supported in this case at least two, preferably three, four or more Points on the cavity defining inner wall of the container from. Further means of determining the use within the cavity, such as a gluing, which with the help of adhesives but possibly also without additional adhesives such as by ultrasonic welding or the like can be dispensed with, if also such means or types of attachment, if necessary can be used. Preferably, the insert is thus due its geometric dimensions stationary and position immutable set in the cavity of the container.

According to a preferred embodiment of the lies in the cavity arranged insert over the entire surface and backlash at the cavity defining inner wall of the object, so that given a large contact surface of the insert on the inner wall is.

Particularly preferably, the insert completely fills the cavity in particular, without any air gap, the use with the entire inner wall of the cavity defining the cavity Object comes to the plant. This is a particularly safe Arrangement of the insert given in the container, in particular when the container is exposed to high forces, for example, the weight of the user. Independently of these, the refractive indices of the materials, from which the container and the use exist, chosen so be that the container is considered by the respective user, appears as a unitary object and the mission thus optically not or practically imperceptible. Use and container can in this case in particular from the same Material consist, for example, Plexiglas.

If necessary, between the insert and the inner wall of the container but also spacers may be provided, for example also deformable, e.g. in the form of foams, can be executed.

Advantageously, the container consists of a shatter-proof Material and is in an at least substantially rigid and shatter-proof design, i. with a sufficient Material thickness to the intended use withstand. This is especially true if the container the body weight of the user has to withstand and, for example as toilet seat, bathroom scale, step stool, Seating or the like is executed.

The container can in this case in particular from the upper shell and lower shell consist of a connecting seam with each other it is understood that the upper or lower shell each also as a flat lid or flat bottom plate may be executed, so that only the further sub-shell arched or otherwise structured.

Particularly preferably, the insert consists of a shatter-proof Material and is at least substantially rigid and unbreakable executed, in particular with a sufficient material thickness, possibly also in itself the weight of the respective User stand up. A shatterproof version of the Use can be given if the container itself is not unbreakable, for example, in a relatively small Material thickness. In particular, the use can also be designed to be substantially rigid and unbreakable when the Container itself is already carried out unbreakable, so that increased safety when using the container given is to, for example, leakage of liquid prevent the use, if the container contrary to expectations but it should be damaged.

The insert can be designed as an upper and lower shell, where upper or lower shell as a flat lid or as level floor can be carried out and only the second Part shell is arched or structured executed.

The seam of the upper shell and lower shell of the container and / or the use can be particularly in the manner of a full-scale Be executed connecting seam, in particular in a main plane of the object, in particular the Main plane can extend with the largest cross-sectional area.

Upper and lower shell of container and / or use can by conventional suitable techniques solvable or permanently together be connected, for example, by gluing, welding or similar. The connection of upper and lower shell the insert, preferably also in addition to the container, is in particular media-tight, in particular airtight, if in the insert a liquid or another fluid Medium is arranged.

The connecting seam of the container and / or the insert However, it can also be arranged differently, for example in shape a seam in a surface that has the smallest cross-section of the container or insert, d. H. for example in the case of an annular body as a seam, which circumferentially surrounds a cross-sectional segment of the annular body. For example, the insert can also be kind of a hose be made, at one or both ends by a Suture is closed.

The connecting seam of upper shell and lower shell of the container on the one hand and the connecting seam of the upper shell and Lower shell of the insert on the other hand are preferably not arranged congruent to each other, but they may optionally overlap with each other in a subarea. Preferably are the two mentioned seams in height to each other offset, so that no overlap areas exist. Should thus one of the seams due to excessive stress fail, so the seam of the other component is not immediate also claimed. For example, is the lower shell of the container arranged as a flat plate, so may the lower shell of the insert have a considerable material thickness, with the top shell of the insert on the platy bottom shell is attached, so that already hereby a height offset the two mentioned connecting seams results. One corresponding height offset is also by other suitable arrangements the connecting seams possible.

Furthermore, the insert may optionally be made of a tear-resistant film or an elastically deformable molding material, for example a manufactured in a molding process Plastic body, be prepared. The molding can hereby for example, by manual exercise or by at forces applied to the intended use are elastically deformable be.

If the insert is filled with a liquid, then the use is preferably made in a wall thickness that the insert relative to the fluid pressure and optionally the Handling conditions of the use for the preparation of the container is dimensionally stable. This is especially true if the Insert is only partially filled with liquid.

The preparation of the container can advantageously such take place that the insert, with a liquid or a Liquid and other dimensionally stable objects or with an at least substantially dimensionally stable object in general filled, tight, in particular liquid-tight, closed and then into the upper shell or lower shell of the container is inserted. Subsequently, through a vacuum method possible trapped air between use and the respective shell of the container removed and under vacuum during each second sub-shell of the container placed on the first and connected to this become. This can be ensured in a special way that air pockets in the container avoided and the Use full surface and gap-free, preferably over the entire the cavity forming inner wall of the insert, at this is applied. It is understood that the use of one for the vacuum process has sufficient wall thickness and preferably under the mentioned process conditions as dimensionally stable body to handle.

In particular, the cavity of the container and the insert be executed annular, for example in training as toilet seat or as a toilet lid, the Use substantially correspond to the shape of the toilet lid but also be designed as an annular insert can, with the inside of the ring remain free or filled can, for example, by other object, foam or the like. But there are also a variety of other applications the use possible such. as a soap dish, with the soap bar is placed in or on the annular area, as a watch case, allowing a clockwork to be inserted into the ring is or the like.

The container can in particular a uniform wall thickness have, so that the cavity otherwise the container practically fully trains and use as a maximum May have size.

Are to attach to the container fasteners, such as in the case of a toilet seat, so extend this preferably completely outside the cavity, so that simplifies the production of the complete container and damage to the insert by any fasteners is prevented.

Figur 1, 2

eine Querschnittsansicht und Draufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Behältnis in Form einer Seifenschale,

Figur 3, 4

eine Querschnittsansicht auf eine Anordnung aus Toilettendeckel (Fig. 4) bzw. Toilettenbrille (Fig. 3), jeweils in Ausbildung als erfindungsgemäßes Behältnis,

Figur 5, 6

eine Draufsicht auf eine Toilettenbrille gemäß Figur 3 (Fig. 5) bzw. auf einen Toilettendeckel gemäß Figur 4 (Fig. 6).

The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the drawings by way of example. Show it:

FIG. 1, 2

a cross-sectional view and top view of an inventive container in the form of a soap dish,

FIG. 3, 4

a cross-sectional view of an arrangement of toilet lid (Fig. 4) and toilet seat (Fig. 3), each in training as a container according to the invention,

FIG. 5, 6

a plan view of a toilet seat according to Figure 3 (Fig. 5) and on a toilet lid according to Figure 4 (Fig. 6).

Figures 1 to 6 show various embodiments of containers according to the invention in the form of a soap dish, a toilet seat or a toilet lid, where it It is understood that various other embodiments can be realized are. Unless thus distinguished on certain differences will apply, the following statements apply to each the illustrated here and other suitable embodiments. For the sake of simplicity, for the further explanations, in particular Referring to Figures 3 to 6 reference.

In the figures, the container 1 each consists of a lower shell 2 and an upper shell 3, which consists of a dimensionally stable, d. H. manually non-deformable material in sufficient wall thickness are made, the material completely translucent is, for example made of clear Plexiglas. Of course, another teillichtdurchlässiger Plastic, in particular a colored plastic used become. Upper and lower shell thus each have one facing each other circumferential edge 4 or 5, so that the respective upper and lower shell stacked on top of each other can be. It is understood that at suitable Objects, the lower shell or the upper shell also substantially can be plate-shaped, so that the other Partial shell flush and burr-free final on the plate is placed to give the container. The connection seam 6 is thus executed as a fully circumferential seam, in the cross-section of the container with the largest cross-sectional area is arranged so that the container through the Seam, so to speak, is severed disc-shaped. The connection seam 6 is preferably media-tight or liquid-tight based on those possibly used in the application Liquid (see below) performed without this always must be mandatory. The connecting seam 6 can, for example by welding, in particular additive-free Welding such as thermal welding, ultrasonic welding or the like but also be prepared in other ways.

In the formation of upper and lower shell, which is a kind of housing is formed, an insert 7 is arranged, in turn, out a lower shell 8 and an upper shell 9, for which in each case the above statements regarding the container apply can. In particular, the use - as well as the Container - made of a break-resistant material in a wall thickness exist, so that even the use itself at the intended Use of container acting forces like for example, the body weight of each user, sure withstand.

Lower shell 8 and upper shell 9 of the insert 7 thus have likewise in each case a vollumfbaren edge area, so the border areas are stacked one on top of the other, to form the mission. The seam 10 between and upper shell 8, 9 is also fully formed here and arranged in cross-section with the largest cross-sectional area. The joining method can be selected as described above be, especially if container and insert of the same material such as crystal clear Plexiglas or another Plastic material.

As can be seen from the figures, in particular also with reference on Figure 1, the connecting seams 6 and 10 of the box-like container and the use at height to each other offset, if necessary, they can also be arranged at the same height be.

The insert 7 may comprise a liquid, in particular a Liquid with two immiscible liquid components, the liquid being more substantially dimensionally stable objects such as particles, toys or the like can have. The objects can have a density, which corresponds approximately to the density of the liquid, for example is slightly higher, so that the items through light movement of the container float up and then slowly fall. This can be particularly attractive visual effects be achieved. In the case of two immiscible ones Liquid components float the respective dimensionally stable Objects in equilibrium, preferably on the lower - heavier - liquid, d. H. are at the phase boundary arranged by heavy and light liquid.

For the preparation of the container can first use with the liquid and optionally the other objects be filled, in particular partially filled. For this Optionally, the upper shell can also be placed on its upper side are, i. reverses to the usage situation. After sufficient Filling the respective half-shell can then the other Half shell flush and burr-free and the half shells be connected to each other media-tight, for example by gluing or welding. The thus produced Insert is preferably already with respect to the following Handling processes dimensionally stable, especially he can already the stability required for the application out, including the strength and tightness the connection seam 10. The insert can then be in a half-shell of the container are inserted, which in turn sub-or Upper shell can be. This can be arranged in a vacuum chamber be, including the insertion of the insert in the Half shell of the container can be done in a vacuum. Subsequently becomes the second half-shell of the container under vacuum for example, the upper shell, on the lower shell put on, so that the use over the entire surface of the entire Cavity defining inner wall of upper and lower shell the container rests without an air gap remains. Subsequently, the connecting seam 6 can be generated, for example by welding or gluing. The thus prepared Container looks like a one-piece object, especially when use and container matched refractive indices have, for example, from the same material consist.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, can on the container Attachment areas 11 provided, in particular integrally formed be completely outside the cavity of the container are provided, d. H. not in contact with the insert come. The attachment portions 11 may optionally each have subregions, the upper and / or Sub-shell of the container are assigned. The fasteners can be formed as passages in the simplest case be. Accordingly, one hinge or another Fastener 12 may be provided to the toilet lid (Figure 6) on the toilet seat (Figure 5) determine what also apply to other containers accordingly.

According to Figure 1 are on the outside of the container, d. H. at Upper shell and / or lower shell, further areas attached, in particular integrally formed, the only the optics concern or may have technical functions, for example when using the container as a soap dish, where the area 13 serve as a storage area for the soap can. Accordingly, fasteners for other facilities be formed, for example, to arrange a Clockwork or the like.

Is at least one object arranged in the insert or the insert partially filled with one or more liquids, in which optionally arranged further objects may be the remaining free space of the insert filled with air or possibly also with another gas be. Optionally, in the use of a negative pressure present against the atmospheric pressure.

It is understood that optionally in the container too several inserts can be arranged, for example several Inserts one above the other and / or next to each other, the two or more inserts the inner cavity of the container completely complete. It is understood that in the Cavity of the container also provided one or more inserts may be, with portions of the cavity is not filled are, for example, at spaced from each other Inserts.

It is further understood that both the container and the Insert optionally composed of more than two parts could be.

Optionally, illumination means such as LED lighting, low-voltage lights, LEDs or the like be provided.

It is understood that the container in a variety of ways may be formed, for example as a toilet seat, toilet seat, Watch case, piece of furniture, especially stool or Chair, where the tread, seat or backrest as Such a container may be formed as a mobile phone, telephone, Telephone receiver, Game figure, Kitchen and household appliance, Toys, Bath products, dustbin, office supplies, ashtray, tray, Picture Frame, Lampshade or Lamp Base, Vase, Shot - sel, tin, key chain or the like.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

container

2

subshell

3

Upper shell

4.5

surrounding border

6

seam

7

commitment

8th

subshell

9

Upper shell

10

seam

11

fastening area

12

fastening area

13

shelf

Claims (16)

Container, in particular in the form of a utility object, which consists at least partially or completely of an at least partially transparent or transparent material and has a closed cavity for receiving an article, characterized in that an insert (7) is provided, which at least partially consists of at least one partially translucent or transparent material is that the object in the insert (7) is arranged and that the insert (7) fixed in the container (1) is fixed. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the insert (7) consists entirely of transparent material. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the insert (7) is inserted accurately into the cavity of the article. Container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the arranged in the cavity insert (7) over its entire surface and without play abuts the cavity bounding the inner wall of the article. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the insert (7) completely fills the cavity. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the container (1) consists of a shatter-proof material and is designed as a rigid, unbreakable body. Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the container (1) consists of a lower shell (2) and an upper shell (3), which are connected to form a connecting seam (6). Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the insert (7) consists of unbreakable material and is designed as a rigid, unbreakable body. Container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the insert (7) consists of an upper shell (9) and a lower shell (8) which are interconnected by a connecting seam (10). Container according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the connecting seam (6) of the upper shell (3) and lower shell (2) of the container (1) on the one hand and the connecting seam (10) of the upper shell (9) and lower shell (B). the insert (7) on the other hand are not arranged congruent to each other. Container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the insert (7) made of tear-resistant film or an elastically deformable molded body. Container according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the cavity of the container (1) and the insert (7) are annular. Container according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the insert (7) is a subject in normal use by the weight of the user loaded object such as a toilet lid, a personal scale or a step stool, and that the container in normal use in the field of the cavity is loaded by the respective user. Container according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the insert (7) is partially or completely filled with a liquid, in particular with two immiscible liquids. Container according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the container (1) has a substantially constant wall thickness and that the cavity almost completely fills the container. Container according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that on the outside of the container (1) outside the cavity fasteners or areas (11, 12) is equipped for attachment of the container to a mounting location or other object.

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