EP1656301B1 - Device for accommodating and dispensing a flowable product - Google Patents

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EP1656301B1
EP1656301B1 EP04763814A EP04763814A EP1656301B1 EP 1656301 B1 EP1656301 B1 EP 1656301B1 EP 04763814 A EP04763814 A EP 04763814A EP 04763814 A EP04763814 A EP 04763814A EP 1656301 B1 EP1656301 B1 EP 1656301B1
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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
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    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3205—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces
    • 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
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/12—Means for the attachment of smaller articles
    • 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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials

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  • the invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1, for receiving and dispensing a flowable product, in particular a liquid cleaning or care product with a product container for the flowable product, which has at least one closable discharge opening.
  • Devices of this type are known in various designs. They serve, for example, for receiving and dispensing a liquid detergent.
  • When using the device is usually delivered after opening the discharge opening by applying pressure to the product container product, either directly on the surface to be cleaned or on a cloth or a cleaning cloth.
  • This type of handling is common and can be carried out easily as part of a normal household cleaning.
  • document EP-A-0671340 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Document US-A-1903312 discloses a device for receiving and dispensing a flowable product, wherein the product container can be inserted into the receptacle.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device which is directly operational without additional elements and can be stored in the vicinity of the object to be treated.
  • This device thus has, in addition to the actual product container, a reservoir for plate- or cloth-shaped absorbent elements which are immediately available on the device itself.
  • the arranged in the uppermost layer of the trough-shaped receptacle absorbent element adheres to the facing outside of the product container.
  • the product to be cleaned is first applied in a conventional manner, for example by applying pressure to the product container, then the product container is released from the receptacle and on the outside of the receptacle facing the receptacle adheres to an absorbent element with which the detergent the area to be cleaned can be distributed.
  • the absorbent element remains adherent to the outside of the product container or is removed by the user, then the product container is inserted back into the receptacle.
  • the previously used absorbent element adheres unchanged to the product container or, if this was removed after the last cleaning process, automatically adheres to the nearest absorbent element, since it at the onset of the product container in the receptacle with the fastener the outside of the product container has come into contact.
  • the fastening means is provided on the underside of the product container.
  • the product container is then adjusted with the bottom in the trough-shaped receptacle, the receptacle also serves as a base of the device.
  • the attachment means is designed in the manner of a hook and loop fastener, the absorbent element may for example consist of non-woven.
  • the device can then be used eg for furniture care.
  • the product container can be inserted into the receptacle.
  • particularly preferred locking means are provided on the product container and on the receptacle.
  • the locking means may be designed so that different locking positions are given, i.
  • the product receptacle can be inserted into the receptacle at different depths with more or less absorbent elements.
  • only one latching position can be provided, it is then expedient that the bottom surface of the receptacle is designed, for example, displaceable spring-loaded, such that it is ensured that the uppermost layer of the absorbent elements is always in such a height level in the receptacle that the product container or its facing outside comes with the fastening means in contact with the uppermost absorbent element.
  • the product container is detachably connected on the underside with a bottom plate on which the fastening means is arranged on the underside.
  • the product container can be easily replaced if it no longer contains a liquid product. It goes without saying that, in principle, the product container can also have a refill opening.
  • a device according to the invention for receiving and dispensing a flowable product is generally designated 1.
  • the device 1 initially has a product container 2, which is provided on the upper side with at least one discharge opening 3 and a closure lid 4.
  • the lateral wall surfaces are preferably designed so that they are easily engageable to facilitate the product delivery through the discharge opening 3.
  • a fastening means is provided on the product container 2, which is formed in two parts in the embodiment.
  • This fastener has in the illustrated embodiment, a bottom plate 5, which is latching on a lower-side tapered projection 6 of the product container attachable.
  • the bottom plate 5 serves for fastening a hook-and-loop fastener tape 7, which is e.g. is glued to the bottom plate 5.
  • the apparatus 1 further comprises a trough-shaped receptacle 8, in which stacked a plurality of plate-like or cloth-shaped absorbent elements 9 are arranged, which are formed for example as nonwoven cloths.
  • the hook-and-loop fastener tape 7 is designed in such a way that the absorbent element 9 adheres to it.
  • the product container 2 is inserted into the trough-shaped receptacle 8.
  • locking means between two containers are preferably provided so that the device 1 in the in Fig. 2 shown position can be handled as a single part, for example, can be parked on a table surface.
  • the closure lid 4 is opened and Product by pressing on the walls, preferably side walls, the product container 2 from the discharge opening 3 or output by means of a dosing device, not shown on the product container 2. Subsequently, the closure lid 4 is preferably shot again and the product container 2 is pulled out of the receptacle 8. In this case, the uppermost absorbent element 9 adheres to the Velcro fastener tape 7 on the underside of the product container 2. The product container 2 is brought with the absorbent member 9 adhering thereto on the discharged cleaning agent, and the detergent is spread on the table surface or the like for cleaning the same.
  • the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Further embodiments are possible without departing from the basic idea. So not necessarily a bottom plate 5 is required. However, the illustrated variant with base plate 5 offers the additional advantage that the product container 2 can be produced very cost-effectively and can be designed as a disposable and replacement article, ie when it is completely emptied, it can be replaced by a suitably designed fully filled product container 2 become. Additionally or alternatively, the product container 2 may of course also have a refill opening, not shown.
  • the absorbent elements 9 may also be formed as felt plates, which can engage with a recess in a fastening element designed as a snap element on the bottom plate 5 latching. The device can then be used eg for furniture care. A use of the device for flowable cosmetics, such as make-up, is possible.

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A device for storing and dispensing a flowable product, for example a liquid cleaning or care product. The device includes a product container for the flowable product having at least one closable dispensing opening. The product container is connected detachably to an open-topped receiving container in which a large number of plate-shaped or cloth porous elements are accommodated one on top of another, the product container being provided on the outer side facing the receiving container with a fastener for detachably attaching a porous element to the bottom of the product container.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines fließfähigen Produktes, insbesondere eines flüssigen Reinigungs- oder Pflegemittels mit einem Produktbehältnis für das fließfähige Produkt, welches wenigstens eine verschließbare Abgabeöffnung aufweist.The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1, for receiving and dispensing a flowable product, in particular a liquid cleaning or care product with a product container for the flowable product, which has at least one closable discharge opening.

Vorrichtungen dieser Art sind in verschiedensten Ausgestaltungen bekannt. Sie dienen beispielsweise zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines flüssigen Reinigungsmittels. Bei der Benutzung der Vorrichtung wird üblicherweise nach dem Öffnen der Abgabeöffnung durch Druckausübung auf das Produktbehältnis Produkt abgegeben, entweder direkt auf die zu reinigende Fläche oder auf einen Putzlappen oder ein Putztuch. Diese Art der Handhabung ist üblich und läßt sich im Rahmen einer normalen Haushaltsreinigung auch leicht durchführen. Bei manchen Gelegenheiten besteht jedoch das Bedürfnis, zwischendurch z.B. eine Tischplatte oder dgl., zu reinigen. In einem solchen Fall ist es umständlich, auf die vorbeschriebene Weise vorzugehen, da der Anwender nicht nur das Produktbehältnis, sondern zusätzlich einen Lappen, ein Tuch, einen Schwamm oder dgl. benötigt und diese Gegenstände üblicherweise nicht direkt in der Nähe der zu reinigenden Fläche aufbewahrt werden.Devices of this type are known in various designs. They serve, for example, for receiving and dispensing a liquid detergent. When using the device is usually delivered after opening the discharge opening by applying pressure to the product container product, either directly on the surface to be cleaned or on a cloth or a cleaning cloth. This type of handling is common and can be carried out easily as part of a normal household cleaning. However, on some occasions there is a need, in between, e.g. a table top or the like., To clean. In such a case, it is cumbersome to proceed in the manner described above, since the user not only the product container, but additionally a rag, a cloth, a sponge or the like. Needed and these items usually not stored directly in the vicinity of the surface to be cleaned become.

Dokument EP-A-0671340 offenbart eine Vorrichtung entsprechend dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Dokument US-A-1903312 offenbart eine Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines fließfähigen Produktes, wobei das Produktbehältnis in das Aufnahmebehältnis einsteckbar ist.document EP-A-0671340 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1. Document US-A-1903312 discloses a device for receiving and dispensing a flowable product, wherein the product container can be inserted into the receptacle.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zu schaffen, die ohne zusätzliche Elemente direkt einsatzbereit ist und in der Nähe des zu behandelnden Objektes aufbewahrt werden kann.The object of the invention is to provide a device which is directly operational without additional elements and can be stored in the vicinity of the object to be treated.

Diese Aufgabe wir erfindungsgemäß durch die im kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruchs 1 enthaltenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention by the features contained in the characterizing part of claim 1.

Diese Vorrichtung weist somit zusätzlich zum eigentlichen Produktbehältnis ein Reservoir für platten- oder tuchförmige saugfähige Elemente auf, die an der Vorrichtung selbst sofort verfügbar sind. Dabei haftet das in der obersten Lage des muldenförmigen Aufnahmebehältnisses angeordnete saugfähige Element an der zugewandten Außenseite des Produktbehältnisses an. Beim Reinigungsvorgang wird zunächst in üblicher Weise Produkt, beispielsweise durch Druckanwendung auf das Produktbehältnis, auf die zu reinigende Fläche aufgebracht, anschließend wird das Produktbehältnis vom Aufnahmebehältnis gelöst und an der dem Aufnahmebehältnis zugewandten Außenseite des Produktbehältnisses haftet ein saugfähiges Element an, mit dem das Reinigungsmittel auf der zu reinigenden Fläche verteilt werden kann. Je nach Verschmutzungsgrad verbleibt das saugfähige Element haftend an der Außenseite des Produktbehältnisses oder wird vom Anwender entfernt, anschließend wird das Produktbehältnis wieder in das Aufnahmebehältnis eingesetzt. Bei der nächsten Anwendung, d.h. nach dem Abnehmen des Produktbehältnisses vom Aufnahmebehältnis, haftet das bereits gebrauchte saugfähige Element unverändert am Produktbehältnis an oder, wenn dieses nach dem letzten Reinigungsvorgang entfernt wurde, haftet automatisch das nächstliegende saugfähige Element an, da es beim Einsetzen des Produktbehältnisses in das Aufnahmebehältnis mit dem Befestigungsmittel an der Außenseite des Produktbehältnisses in Kontakt gekommen ist.This device thus has, in addition to the actual product container, a reservoir for plate- or cloth-shaped absorbent elements which are immediately available on the device itself. In this case, the arranged in the uppermost layer of the trough-shaped receptacle absorbent element adheres to the facing outside of the product container. During the cleaning process, the product to be cleaned is first applied in a conventional manner, for example by applying pressure to the product container, then the product container is released from the receptacle and on the outside of the receptacle facing the receptacle adheres to an absorbent element with which the detergent the area to be cleaned can be distributed. Depending on the degree of soiling, the absorbent element remains adherent to the outside of the product container or is removed by the user, then the product container is inserted back into the receptacle. At the next application, i. after removal of the product container from the receptacle, the previously used absorbent element adheres unchanged to the product container or, if this was removed after the last cleaning process, automatically adheres to the nearest absorbent element, since it at the onset of the product container in the receptacle with the fastener the outside of the product container has come into contact.

Es ist vorgesehen, dass das Befestigungsmittel an der Unterseite des Produktbehältnisses vorgesehen ist. Das Produktbehältnis wird dann mit der Unterseite in das muldenförmige Aufnahmebehältnis eingestellt, das Aufnahmebehältnis dient gleichzeitig als Standfuß der Vorrichtung.It is envisaged that the fastening means is provided on the underside of the product container. The product container is then adjusted with the bottom in the trough-shaped receptacle, the receptacle also serves as a base of the device.

Das Befestigungsmittel ist nach Art eines Klettverschlusses ausgebildet, das saugfähige Element kann beispielsweise aus Vlies bestehen. Die Vorrichtung kann dann z.B. zur Möbelpflege eingesetzt werden.The attachment means is designed in the manner of a hook and loop fastener, the absorbent element may for example consist of non-woven. The device can then be used eg for furniture care.

Um die Vorrichtung bei Nichtgebrauch einfach handhaben zu können, ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass das Produktbehältnis in das Aufnahmebehältnis einsteckbar ist.To be able to easily handle the device when not in use, it is preferably provided that the product container can be inserted into the receptacle.

Dabei sind besonders bevorzugt am Produktbehältnis und am Aufnahmebehältnis korrespondierende Rastmittel vorgesehen. Die Rastmittel können dabei so ausgebildet sein, dass unterschiedliche Rastpositionen gegeben sind, d.h. das Produktbehältnis je nach Füllstand des Aufnahmebehältnisses mit mehr oder weniger saugfähigen Elementen unterschiedlich tief in das Aufnahmebehältnis eingesetzt werden kann. Alternativ kann auch nur eine Rastposition vorgesehen sein, wobei es dann zweckmäßig ist, dass die Bodenfläche des Aufnahmebehältnisses beispielsweise federbelastet verschiebbar ausgebildet ist, derart, dass sichergestellt ist, dass sich die oberste Lage der saugfähigen Elemente immer in einem solchen Höhenniveau im Aufnahmebehältnis befindet, dass das Produktbehältnis bzw. dessen zugewandte Außenseite mit dem Befestigungsmittel in Kontakt mit dem obersten saugfähigen Element kommt.In this case, particularly preferred locking means are provided on the product container and on the receptacle. The locking means may be designed so that different locking positions are given, i. Depending on the fill level of the receptacle, the product receptacle can be inserted into the receptacle at different depths with more or less absorbent elements. Alternatively, only one latching position can be provided, it is then expedient that the bottom surface of the receptacle is designed, for example, displaceable spring-loaded, such that it is ensured that the uppermost layer of the absorbent elements is always in such a height level in the receptacle that the product container or its facing outside comes with the fastening means in contact with the uppermost absorbent element.

Eine weitere bevorzugte konstruktive Ausgestaltung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass das Produktbehältnis unterseitig lösbar mit einer Bodenplatte verbunden ist, an der unterseitig das Befestigungsmittel angeordnet ist. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung kann das Produktbehältnis leicht ausgewechselt werden, wenn es kein flüssiges Produkt mehr enthält. Es versteht sich von selbst, dass grundsätzlich das Produktbehältnis aber auch eine Nachfüllöffnung aufweisen kann.Another preferred structural embodiment is characterized in that the product container is detachably connected on the underside with a bottom plate on which the fastening means is arranged on the underside. In this embodiment, the product container can be easily replaced if it no longer contains a liquid product. It goes without saying that, in principle, the product container can also have a refill opening.

Die Erfindung ist nachstehend anhand der Zeichnung beispielhaft nähert erläutert. Diese zeigt in

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Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme und Abgabe eines fließfähigen Produktes ist allgemein mit 1 bezeichnet. Die Vorrichtung 1 weist zunächst ein Produktbehältnis 2 auf, welches oberseitig mit wenigstens einer Abgabeöffnung 3 und einem Verschlussdeckel 4 versehen ist. Die seitlichen Wandflächen sind bevorzugt so gestaltet, dass sie leicht einrückbar sind, um die Produktabgabe durch die Abgabeöffnung 3 zu erleichtern. Unterseitig ist am Produktbehältnis 2 ein Befestigungsmittel vorgesehen, welches beim Ausführungsbeispiel zweiteilig ausgebildet ist. Dieses Befestigungsmittel weist bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform eine Bodenplatte 5 auf, welche rastend auf einen unterseitigen verjüngten Ansatz 6 des Produktbehältnisses aufsteckbar ist. Die Bodenplatte 5 dient zur Befestigung eines Klettverschlussbandes 7, welches z.B. an die Bodenplatte 5 angeklebt ist.A device according to the invention for receiving and dispensing a flowable product is generally designated 1. The device 1 initially has a product container 2, which is provided on the upper side with at least one discharge opening 3 and a closure lid 4. The lateral wall surfaces are preferably designed so that they are easily engageable to facilitate the product delivery through the discharge opening 3. On the underside, a fastening means is provided on the product container 2, which is formed in two parts in the embodiment. This fastener has in the illustrated embodiment, a bottom plate 5, which is latching on a lower-side tapered projection 6 of the product container attachable. The bottom plate 5 serves for fastening a hook-and-loop fastener tape 7, which is e.g. is glued to the bottom plate 5.

Die Vorrichtung 1 weist ferner ein muldenförmiges Aufnahmebehältnis 8 auf, in welchem übereinandergestapelt eine Mehrzahl von platten- oder tuchförmigen saugfähigen Elementen 9 angeordnet sind, die beispielsweise als Vliestücher ausgebildet sind. Das Klettverschlussband 7 ist in einer Weise gestaltet, dass das saugfähige Element 9 an diesem anhaftet.The apparatus 1 further comprises a trough-shaped receptacle 8, in which stacked a plurality of plate-like or cloth-shaped absorbent elements 9 are arranged, which are formed for example as nonwoven cloths. The hook-and-loop fastener tape 7 is designed in such a way that the absorbent element 9 adheres to it.

In geschlossener Lage der Vorrichtung 1 nach Fig. 2 ist das Produktbehältnis 2 in das muldenförmige Aufnahmebehältnis 8 eingesetzt. Dabei sind bevorzugt nicht im einzelnen dargestellte Rastmittel zwischen beiden Behältnissen vorgesehen, damit die Vorrichtung 1 in der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Lage als Einzelteil gehandhabt werden kann, beispielsweise auf einer Tischfläche abgestellt werden kann.In the closed position of the device 1 according to Fig. 2 the product container 2 is inserted into the trough-shaped receptacle 8. In this case, not shown in detail locking means between two containers are preferably provided so that the device 1 in the in Fig. 2 shown position can be handled as a single part, for example, can be parked on a table surface.

Zur Reinigung einer Tischfläche oder dgl. wird der Verschlussdeckel 4 geöffnet und Produkt durch Drücken auf die Wandungen, vorzugsweise Seitenwandungen, des Produktbehältnisses 2 aus der Abgabeöffnung 3 oder mittels einer nicht dargestellten Dosiervorrichtung am Produktbehältnis 2 ausgegeben. Anschließend wird vorzugsweise der Verschlussdeckel 4 wieder geschossen und das Produktbehältnis 2 aus dem Aufnahmebehältnis 8 herausgezogen. Dabei haftet das oberste saugfähige Element 9 am Klettverschlussband 7 an der Unterseite des Produktbehältnisses 2 an. Das Produktbehältnis 2 wird mit dem unterseitig daran anhaftenden saugfähigen Element 9 über das ausgebrachte Reinigungsmittel gebracht und das Reinigungsmittel wird auf der Tischfläche oder dgl. zur Reinigung derselben verteilt.For cleaning a table surface or the like. The closure lid 4 is opened and Product by pressing on the walls, preferably side walls, the product container 2 from the discharge opening 3 or output by means of a dosing device, not shown on the product container 2. Subsequently, the closure lid 4 is preferably shot again and the product container 2 is pulled out of the receptacle 8. In this case, the uppermost absorbent element 9 adheres to the Velcro fastener tape 7 on the underside of the product container 2. The product container 2 is brought with the absorbent member 9 adhering thereto on the discharged cleaning agent, and the detergent is spread on the table surface or the like for cleaning the same.

Je nach Verschmutzungsgrad kann anschließend entweder das Produktbehältnis 2 mit daran befestigtem saugfähigem Element 9 wieder in das Aufnahmebehältnis 8 eingestellt werden oder, wenn das unterseitig anhaftende saugfähige Element 9 zu stark verschmutzt ist, wird es vom Anwender von der Unterseite des Produktbehältnisses 2 abgezogen und entsorgt und anschließend das Produktbehältnis 2 wieder in das Aufnahmebehältnis 8 eingestellt. Dabei haftet automatisch das oberste saugfähige Element 9 im Aufnahmebehältnis 8 an der Unterseite des Produktbehältnisses 2 an, so dass nach der Entnahme des Produktbehältnisses 2 aus dem Aufnahmebehältnis 8 bei der nächsten Anwendung wiederum an der Unterseite des Produktbehältnisses 2 ein platten- oder tuchförmiges saugfähiges Element 9 zur Verfügung steht.Depending on the degree of contamination can then either the product container 2 with attached attached absorbent element 9 are again set in the receptacle 8 or if the underside adherent absorbent element 9 is too dirty, it will be deducted by the user from the bottom of the product container 2 and disposed of then the product container 2 is again set in the receptacle 8. In this case, automatically adheres to the uppermost absorbent element 9 in the receptacle 8 on the underside of the product container 2, so that after removal of the product container 2 from the receptacle 8 at the next application turn on the underside of the product container 2, a plate or cloth-like absorbent element is available.

Natürlich ist die Erfindung nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Weitere Ausgestaltungen sind möglich, ohne den Grundgedanken zu verlassen. So ist nicht zwingend eine Bodenplatte 5 erforderlich. Die dargestellte Variante mit Bodenplatte 5 bietet jedoch den zusätzlichen Vorteil, dass das Produktbehältnis 2 sehr kostensparend hergestellt werden kann und als Wegwerf- und Austauschartikel ausgebildet sein kann, d.h. wenn es vollständig entleert ist, kann es durch ein entsprechend gestaltetes voll befülltes Produktbehältnis 2 ersetzt werden. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann das Produktbehältnis 2 selbstverständlich auch eine nicht dargestellte Nachfüllöffnung aufweisen. Die saugfähigen Elemente 9 können auch als Filzplatten ausgebildet sein, welche mit einer Ausnehmung in ein als Befestigungsmittel ausgebildetes Schnappelement an der Bodenplatte 5 rastend eingreifen können. Die Vorrichtung kann dann z.B. auch zur Möbelpflege eingesetzt werden. Auch ein Einsatz der Vorrichtung für fließfähige Kosmetika, z.B. Make up, ist möglich.Of course, the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Further embodiments are possible without departing from the basic idea. So not necessarily a bottom plate 5 is required. However, the illustrated variant with base plate 5 offers the additional advantage that the product container 2 can be produced very cost-effectively and can be designed as a disposable and replacement article, ie when it is completely emptied, it can be replaced by a suitably designed fully filled product container 2 become. Additionally or alternatively, the product container 2 may of course also have a refill opening, not shown. The absorbent elements 9 may also be formed as felt plates, which can engage with a recess in a fastening element designed as a snap element on the bottom plate 5 latching. The device can then be used eg for furniture care. A use of the device for flowable cosmetics, such as make-up, is possible.

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  1. A device for accommodating and dispensing a flowable product, in particular a liquid cleaning or care product with a product container (2) for the flowable product, which has at least one closable dispensing aperture (3), wherein the product container (2) is removably connected to a trough-shaped receptacle (8), in which a plurality of plate-shaped or cloth-shaped absorbent elements (9) are stackingly received, wherein the product container (2) on the outer side facing the receptacle (8) is provided with an attachment means (7) for removably attaching an absorbent element (9), characterized in that the attachment means (7) is provided on the underside of the product container (2) and that the attachment means (7) is formed in the fashion of a Velcro type fastener.
  2. The device according to claim 1,
    characterized in that,
    the product container (2) may be plugged in the receptacle (8).
  3. The device according to claim 2,
    characterized in that,
    corresponding snap-on means are provided on the product container (2) and on the receptacle (8).
  4. The device according to one or more of claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that,
    the product container (2) is removably connected on the underside with a base plate (5), on which the attachment means (7) is positioned on the underside.
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