EP1694582B1 - Packages assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for storage containers for forming combined packs and to the combined pack itself.

Description

The invention relates to a combination pack with storage containers and with a device for fixed connection of the storage containers and uses of such a combined package.

Reservoirs are known in various designs. Plant protection products are often packed in storage containers. Plant protection products may be mixtures containing several active substances. In order to enable several combinations of active ingredients, the plant protection products are filled into individual storage containers and then loosely packed in an outer packaging, e.g. combined in a carton or shipping box to a combined package.

One-piece dual-chamber canisters are known from the prior art. However, a disadvantage of these canisters is that more packaging material is required for their production than for two individual canisters. In addition, the choice of materials is limited in such canisters. In addition, pesticides can be sensed in such Doppelkammerkanister only with special machines. Another disadvantage of these canisters is that they do not allow flexible filling of the individual chambers.

The WO 1984/00942 A discloses a combination package according to the preamble of claim 1, with beverage cans and with devices for connecting the beverage cans, for example, to a six-pack.

The object of the present invention is to provide a packaging-saving combination package which can be easily transported and carried. Furthermore, a simultaneous or successive emptying of all storage containers should be made possible. The device also aims to ensure a more flexible choice of material.

This object is achieved by the feature combination according to claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the dependent claims 2 to 4, preferred uses of claims 5 and 6 are removed.

An advantage of this connector is the simple, packaging-saving connection of two or more reservoirs in the grip area, so that a carrying capacity and the simultaneous emptying of the reservoir is made possible. It is also advantageous that the reservoir can be filled independently and can be combined as desired by the plug-in device after filling.

In an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that storage containers are connected to different filling volumes. This is served by a stand. This also serves to transport the combination pack unit on the filling line during labeling or during simultaneous filling.

The plug-in device may advantageously consist of plastic, and is then preferably produced by injection molding. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the plug-in device is made of other packaging materials, such as e.g. Cardboard material exists.

The reservoir can also be advantageously made of plastic, and is then advantageously prepared by blow molding. Alternatively, the reservoir can also consist of other packaging materials.

The connector of the type described above is particularly suitable for packaging two different products in a combination package. Such a Kombiverpackung is particularly suitable for the packaging and transportation of bulk materials. As free-flowing materials are solid and liquid materials into consideration. These include, by way of example and by way of preference, solid crop protection agents, in particular their granules.

The composite packaging formed by means of the plug-in device is likewise the subject of the invention.

Fig. 1

eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, in der der Ver- binder und der Steckverschluss verbunden sind,

Fig. 1a

eine Aufsicht auf die Seite des Verbinders, die in der Griffform der Vorratsbehälter geformt ist,

Fig. 2

eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Verbinders der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,

Fig. 3

eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Steckverschlusses der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,

Fig. 4

eine erfindungsgemäße Kombiverpackung,

Fig. 5

eine erfindungsgemäße Kombiverpackung beim Transport,

Fig. 6

eine erfindungsgemäße Kombiverpackung bei der Entleerung eines Vorratsbehälters, und

Fig. 7

eine erfindungsgemäße Kombiverpackung bei der simultanen Entleerung von zwei Vorratsbehältern.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, for example. These show in

Fig. 1

A preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention, in which the connector and the buckle are connected,

Fig. 1a

a plan view of the side of the connector, which is formed in the handle shape of the reservoir,

Fig. 2

a preferred embodiment of the connector of the device according to the invention,

Fig. 3

a preferred embodiment of the plug-in closure of the device according to the invention,

Fig. 4

a combination package according to the invention,

Fig. 5

a combination pack according to the invention during transport,

Fig. 6

a combination pack according to the invention in the emptying of a reservoir, and

Fig. 7

a combination pack according to the invention in the simultaneous emptying of two storage containers.

• Fig. 1a zeigt eine Aufsicht auf die Seite 1a bzw. 1b der Vorrichtung 1, die jeweils in der Griffform der Vorratsbehälter geformt sein kann.
• Fig. 2 zeigt den Verbinder 2 mit dem linken Teil 6, einer Wand 7, in die zwei Löcher 8 eingefügt sind. Rechts von der Wand 7 weist der Verbinder 2 einen Hohlraum 3 auf.
• Fig. 3 zeigt den Steckverschluss 4 mit zwei Arretierungen 5. Beispielhaft können die Arretierungen in Hakenform ausgeführt" sein.
• Fig. 4 zeigt eine Kombiverpackung 9 umfassend zwei Vorratsbehälter 10, mit jeweils einem Verschluss 11 und jeweils einem Griff 12, und die Vorrichtung 1. Als Verschluss 11 ist ein Schraubverschluss bevorzugt.
• Fig. 5 zeigt eine Kombiverpackung 9 umfassend zwei Vorratsbehälter 10, mit jeweils einem Verschluss 11 und jeweils einem Griff 12, und die Vorrichtung 1 in der Trageposition. Als Verschluss 11 ist ein Schraubverschluss bevorzugt.
• Fig. 6 zeigt eine Kombiverpackung 9 umfassend zwei Vorratsbehälter 10, und die Vorrichtung 1 beim Entleeren eines Vorratsbehälters 10.
• Fig. 7 zeigt eine Kombiverpackung 9 umfassend zwei Vorratsbehälter 10, und die Vorrichtung 1 beim gleichzeitigen Entleeren der zwei Vorratsbehälter 10.

In the Fig. 1 illustrated preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention shows the device 1 in the connected position. The device 1 comprises a connector 2, which preferably consists of a highly transparent plastic and is produced by injection molding. This has on the right side a cavity 3, in which the plug-in closure 4 is inserted and fixedly connected to the connector 2 via the detents 5. The plug-in closure 4 is preferably made of a highly transparent plastic and is produced by injection molding. The sides 1a and 1b of the device 1 are preferably formed in handle shape of the reservoir.

• Fig. 1a shows a plan view of the side 1a and 1b of the device 1, which may each be formed in the handle shape of the reservoir.
• Fig. 2 shows the connector 2 with the left part 6, a wall 7, in which two holes 8 are inserted. To the right of the wall 7, the connector 2 has a cavity 3.
• Fig. 3 shows the plug-in closure 4 with two latches 5. By way of example, the locks can be executed in the form of a hook.
• Fig. 4 shows a combined package 9 comprising two reservoirs 10, each with a closure 11 and a handle 12, and the device 1. As the closure 11, a screw cap is preferred.
• Fig. 5 shows a combined package 9 comprising two reservoirs 10, each with a closure 11 and a handle 12, and the device 1 in the carrying position. As closure 11, a screw cap is preferred.
• Fig. 6 shows a combined package 9 comprising two storage containers 10, and the device 1 when emptying a storage container 10th
• Fig. 7 shows a combined package 9 comprising two storage containers 10, and the device 1 during simultaneous emptying of the two storage containers 10th

The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. Further embodiments of the invention are possible without departing from the spirit.

Bezueszeichentiste

• 1 = device
• 1a, 1b = side of the device 1
• 2 = connector
• 3 = cavity
• 4 = plug closure
• 5 = locking
• 6 = left part of the connector
• 7 = wall
• 8 = holes
• 9 = combination pack
• 10 = storage tank
• 11 = screw cap
• 12 = handle

Claims (6)

1. Combined package comprising the following components:

   - two or more storage containers (10), each of which has a cap (11) and a handle (12),

   - a device (1) for firmly connecting the storage containers,

   characterised in that the device comprises:

   - a connector (2) with a first side (1a), a first part (6), a wall (7) into which two holes (8) are inserted, and with a cavity (3) disposed on the wall (7) and facing away from the side (1a),

   - a socket cap (4) with two catches (5) and a second side (1b),

   wherein the connector (2) is pushed through the handles (12) of the storage containers (10) and can be firmly and positively connected to the socket cap (4) through the catches (5) by plugging on the socket cap.
2. Combined package according to claim 1, characterised in that the storage containers (10) are canisters.
3. Combined package according to claim 2, characterised in that the storage containers (10) have different sizes.
4. Combined package according to any one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the device 1 and/or the storage containers (10) consist of plastic.
5. Use of a combined package according to any one of the claims 1 to 4 for packaging pourable materials.
6. Use of a combined package according to claim 5, characterised in that the pourable material is a plant protecting agent.

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