EP1824740A1 - Method for placing a capsule onto the neck of a plastic bottle when filling the bottle - Google Patents

Method for placing a capsule onto the neck of a plastic bottle when filling the bottle

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EP1824740A1
EP1824740A1 EP05793963A EP05793963A EP1824740A1 EP 1824740 A1 EP1824740 A1 EP 1824740A1 EP 05793963 A EP05793963 A EP 05793963A EP 05793963 A EP05793963 A EP 05793963A EP 1824740 A1 EP1824740 A1 EP 1824740A1
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membrane
bottle
capsule
plastic bottle
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Rolf MÜHLEMANN
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RM Beteiligungs AG
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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
    • 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
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2821—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a blister, a capsule or like sealed container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B7/00—Closing containers or receptacles after filling
    • B65B7/16—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B61/00—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
    • B65B61/20—Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B7/00—Closing containers or receptacles after filling
    • B65B7/16—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
    • B65B7/162—Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by feeding web material to securing means
    • B65B7/164—Securing by heat-sealing
    • 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 present invention relates to a method for filling a plastic bottle with neck and attaching a
  • fruit yoghurts are offered, which are housed in a two-part cup, wherein the yoghurt is housed in one cup and the crunchy cereal in the other cup and wherein after removing a covering membrane of Müslibecher can be moved hingedly and empty the content in the yogurt cup. Since the two components are also consumable without any problems, it is also unproblematic if the consumer can have both parts accessible to himself. In the case of milk mix products in which, for example, the liquid fraction obtained from milk with other substances such as, for example, various vitamins, trace elements or other health-promoting components are in solid form, it does not make sense if the consumer can have these two parts separately.
  • plastic bottles are available on the market for a few years, which are combined with a capsule in which a substance to be applied in the plastic bottle is kept.
  • a particularly known embodiment is known from WO 98/40289.
  • a first version is described in which a tablet is located in a cavity of a closure which is closed by a lid. During the initial opening of this lid is pierced and the tablet falls into the container.
  • This solution is in terms of durability claims and hygiene insufficient because the tablet is not in a separate capsule
  • the tablet is in a capsule and is removed therefrom by means of a piercer and falls into the liquid portion underneath. Since the capsule remains in the spout area of the closure, the closure must be unscrewed after the first opening and the capsule must be removed. This is cumbersome for the consumer and is hardly understood. The consumer will be annoyed at most about the poor pouring properties of the closure.
  • the invention has the task of a plastic bottle with attached to the bottleneck
  • Capsule show which can be realized by the method according to claim 1. This task triggers a plastic bottle with attached on the bottleneck capsule with the
  • the inventive method is shown schematically and filled by the process and provided with a capsule plastic bottle. It shows :
  • FIG. 1 shows the sequence of the method in substeps a) to g);
  • FIG. 2 shows a plastic bottle filled according to the method, with a capsule mounted thereon and a closure placed over the capsule, partly in section.
  • the end product to be obtained consists of a filled plastic bottle with a bottleneck on which a capsule is placed.
  • the capsule contains a substance to be dispensed, which may be present either in solid form, in tablet form, in powder form or even in liquid form.
  • the plastic bottle which is generally designated 1, is preferably made of plastic and has a bottleneck 2. At the bottleneck 2 an outer surrounding collar 3 is formed. Of course, the existing here collar is not relevant to the actual process.
  • On the bottleneck 2 is a capsule, the denoted overall by 4, welded.
  • a closure 5 is placed on the bottleneck 2 .
  • the closure 5 has a guarantee strip 6, which surrounds the collar 3.
  • the closure 5 is provided with a drinking spout 7, which can be closed with a sealing cap 8.
  • the closure 5 has a capping wall 9 with internal thread 10. From the warranty position shown here, the closure can be screwed into a position of use. In this case, the capsule 4 is pierced and its contents get into the existing in the plastic bottle 1 liquid.
  • the more precise embodiment of the closure is not the subject of the present invention and its exact configuration will therefore not be described here.
  • the steps a) to c) are surrounded by a dot-dashed frame.
  • This dot-dashed frame is intended to schematically represent that these steps take place in an aseptic chamber 20.
  • the aseptic chamber 20 is in itself a closed chamber in a bottling plant and is thus integrated in this system.
  • a filling line 11 is introduced into the plastic bottle 1 and this filled to the desired level with the liquid to be filled.
  • the plastic bottle 1 is conveyed to a welding station and there with a first membrane 12 sealed. In principle, both the terms are welded and sealed equivalent used.
  • the membrane is coated on both sides with a sealable layer.
  • This layer is a thermoplastic weld with the container neck.
  • the membrane itself which is preferably made of aluminum, is attached by means of a seal on the bottle neck 2.
  • an electrically heated sealing or welding stamp 13 is correspondingly schematically present, by means of which the connection of the membrane is effected with the container neck.
  • the plastic bottle 1 is completely sealed by means of the first membrane 12.
  • the electrically heated forming die 14 moves away and the first membrane 12 can then optionally be brought into its final form purely mechanically or thermally. Accordingly, the first membrane 12 may already be applied in its final form or in the subsequent step in the figure c) be brought, for example, with a heated punch 14 in the final form.
  • the plastic bottle 1 sealingly closed off by the first membrane 12 now leaves the aseptic chamber 20 and can now be sterilized as an optional intermediate step in the container itself.
  • This intermediate step is shown in FIG. 1 as d). After sterilization can, in principle Now the filled container, which is sealed tight, be stored before the next steps take place.
  • the sealed container 1 is now introduced into a drying space 30.
  • the drying space 30 can also be designed as a clean room at the same time.
  • a substance 16 to be introduced into the container is now applied to the first membrane 12 already welded onto the neck of the bottle.
  • this substance 16 can be in tablet form as shown here, but it is quite possible that this substance 16 is applied in powder or in a liquid, pasty form on the first membrane 12.
  • the first membrane 12 is designed accordingly.
  • a second membrane 17 is placed thereon.
  • This second membrane 17 may already be preformed.
  • This second membrane 17 may for example be an aluminum foil again.
  • This aluminum foil can be printed, anodized or again have another coating that is to satisfy substantially aesthetically.
  • this coating can prevent erosion of the film. Since, as already mentioned, the first membrane 12 is provided on both sides with a heat seal layer may be, the second membrane 17 no longer needs to carry a sealing layer.
  • the second membrane 17 is now placed over the first membrane 12, wherein at least come to lie over the container neck surfaces of the first and second membrane congruent to each other. In the following step, which is shown in the drawing with f), the second membrane 17 is now welded onto the first membrane 12.
  • the second membrane 17 will be designed approximately equal to the first membrane 12, so that the largest possible interior space is formed.
  • the first membrane may be more deeply drawn than the second membrane or vice versa. This in turn depends essentially on the consistency of the substance to be housed in the capsule 4 to be filled. If this substance is a liquid, of course, the second membrane can also be designed absolutely plan.
  • the first membrane 12 can be provided on both sides with a heat seal layer which can be processed at approximately the same temperature. It is more advantageous, however, with the first membrane on one side a low-temperature-sealing layer and on the other side to be provided with a high-temperature-sealing layer.
  • the first membrane 12 with the low-temperature sealing layer will be welded onto the container or bottleneck.
  • the second high-temperature sealing layer then remains uninvolved. Accordingly, the second membrane 17 is then welded onto the high-temperature sealing layer at a correspondingly higher temperature.
  • the second membrane 17 is not provided with a heat seal layer.
  • both membranes are provided with a heat-sealable layer.
  • the first membrane 12 is now provided with a heat-sealable layer which is welded at a higher temperature, while the second membrane 17 is then welded onto this first membrane at a lower temperature than before. Accordingly, the second membrane has a low-temperature sealing layer.
  • - II - a heat seal layer for a first temperature range for welding to the container neck and a second heat seal layer, which is arranged either on the second side of the first membrane 12 or on one side of the second membrane 17 and is suitable for a second temperature range.
  • the first membrane 12 as well as the second membrane 17 can of course be designed uni- or multilaminar.
  • the materials from which these membranes can be made are extremely varied.
  • For the deep-drawn or preformed membranes are of course most likely membranes made of aluminum or plastic or a mixture thereof.
  • aluminum-laminated paper foils are also suitable.
  • metal-coated plastic films are generally suitable for the membranes.
  • the heat-sealing layer is however in any case the outermost coating.
  • a bottled according to this method bottle provides a high shelf life of the introduced product. Thanks to the relatively low temperatures with which the membranes can be attached thanks to the corresponding hot-seal coatings, the temperature influence on the substance 16 to be introduced is also extremely low. If necessary, the drying room can also be cooled accordingly.
  • the first membrane can also be a plane membrane. This is particularly useful if then on this membrane in ' the bottle to be dispensed drug is already applied in encapsulated form and thus the second membrane is part of this capsule.
  • the first membrane may be double-sidedly provided with a heat seal layer, and it is convenient for the heat seal layer to be on the container neck to be a low temperature sealing layer, while for a sealing layer to be used with the second membrane which is part of a capsule designed higher temperature range. This procedure allows a logistical and storage technically particularly easy to handle product to achieve.
  • a manufacturing technology particularly simple solution, which also requires little investment, is that the diameter of the capsule membranes are larger than that Diameter of the bottle neck 2.
  • the second membrane which is part of the capsule, centric placed on the first membrane and now the closure or a part of a multi-part closure pressed so that the capsule practically held form-fitting gebärdelt on the bottle neck and the Lock or a closure part is kept secured.
  • this type of mounting will advantageously manufacture all membranes made of aluminum or aluminum composite.
  • the membranes can be designed so that a plurality of chambers are formed and correspondingly different active ingredients can be delivered.

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Abstract

A container with a corresponding bottle neck having a capsule inside of which a substance is placed that is to be released into the bottle contents. This invention avoids having to sterilize the contents again after the container has been aseptically filled, even though the substance in the capsule often does not endure these temperatures. Thus, this invention provides a method with the following steps: a) aseptic filling of the plastic bottle; b) welding a first membrane onto the container neck; c) placing the substance, which is to be released into the plastic bottle, on the first membrane that is already welded on; d) covering the substance, which is to be released, by a second membrane and welding the second membrane to the first membrane. Lastly, a closure with a secured tamper-evident layer is placed over the capsule and onto the bottle neck.

Description

Verfahren zum Anbringen einer Kapsel auf den Hals einer Kunststoffflasche während des Abfüllens der Flasche Method of attaching a capsule to the neck of a plastic bottle during filling of the bottle
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Abfüllen einer Kunststoffflasche mit Hals und das Anbringen einerThe present invention relates to a method for filling a plastic bottle with neck and attaching a
Kapsel mit mindestens einem darin eingeschlossenen, in dieCapsule with at least one included in the
Kunststoffflasche abzugebenden Stoff gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1, sowie eine Kunststoffflasche mit auf dem Flaschenhals angebrachter Kapsel gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 11.Plastic bottle to be dispensed according to the preamble of claim 1, and a plastic bottle with attached to the bottle neck capsule according to the preamble of claim 11.
Bekanntlich gibt es viele Mischprodukte, die sich nach einer gewissen Zeit trennen, zersetzen oder sonst sich verändern und damit unbrauchbar werden. Dem kommt man bei, indem man beispielsweise gewisse sich leicht zersetzende Substanzen getrennt aufbewahrt und es dem Konsumenten überlässt, die Komponenten vor der eigentlichen Nutzung zusammenzufügen. Insbesondere trifft dies auf verschiedene Medikamente zu, bei denen einem flüssigen Anteil eine pulvrige Substanz oder eine Tablette beigefügt werden muss und danach diese beiden Teile gemeinsam eingenommen werden. Dieses Konzept ist aber auch in der Lebensmittelindustrie immer mehr verbreitet. So werdenAs is well known, there are many mixed products which, after a certain time, separate, decompose or otherwise change and thus become unusable. This can be done by, for example, storing certain slightly decomposing substances separately and leaving it to the consumer to assemble the components before actually using them. In particular, this applies to various drugs in which a liquid portion of a powdery substance or a tablet must be added and then these two parts are taken together. However, this concept is also becoming more and more common in the food industry. So be
- l - beispielsweise FrüchteJoghurts angeboten, die in einem zweiteiligen Becher untergebracht sind, wobei im einen Becher der Joghurt und im andern Becher das Knuspermüsli untergebracht ist und wobei nach Entfernen einer Abdeckmembran der Müslibecher scharnierend bewegt werden kann und den Inhalt in den Joghurtbecher zu leeren vermag. Da hier die beiden Komponenten auch je für sich problemlos verzehrbar sind, ist es auch unproblematisch, wenn der Konsument beide Teile für sich zugänglich vor sich haben kann. Bei Milchmischprodukten, bei denen beispielsweise der aus Milch gewonnene Flüssiganteil mit anderen Substanzen wie beispielsweise diversen Vitaminen, Spurenelementen oder anderen gesundheitsfördernden Anteilen in fester Form vorliegen ist es nicht sinnvoll, wenn der Konsument diese beiden Teile getrennt vor sich haben kann.- l - For example, fruit yoghurts are offered, which are housed in a two-part cup, wherein the yoghurt is housed in one cup and the crunchy cereal in the other cup and wherein after removing a covering membrane of Müslibecher can be moved hingedly and empty the content in the yogurt cup. Since the two components are also consumable without any problems, it is also unproblematic if the consumer can have both parts accessible to himself. In the case of milk mix products in which, for example, the liquid fraction obtained from milk with other substances such as, for example, various vitamins, trace elements or other health-promoting components are in solid form, it does not make sense if the consumer can have these two parts separately.
Entsprechend sind seit wenigen Jahren Kunststoffflaschen auf dem Markt erhältlich, die mit einer Kapsel kombiniert sind, in welcher ein in die Kunststoffflasche zu applizierender Stoff gehalten ist. Eine besonders bekannte Ausführungsform ist aus der WO 98/40289 bekannt. Hier wird eine erste Version beschrieben, bei welcher sich eine Tablette in einem Hohlraum eines Verschlusses befindet, der von einem Deckel verschlossen ist. Bei der Erstöffnung wird dieser Deckel durchstossen und die Tablette fällt in den Behälter. Diese Lösung ist bezüglich Haltbarkeitsansprüchen und Hygiene ungenügend, da die Tablette nicht in einer gesonderten KapselAccordingly, plastic bottles are available on the market for a few years, which are combined with a capsule in which a substance to be applied in the plastic bottle is kept. A particularly known embodiment is known from WO 98/40289. Here, a first version is described in which a tablet is located in a cavity of a closure which is closed by a lid. During the initial opening of this lid is pierced and the tablet falls into the container. This solution is in terms of durability claims and hygiene insufficient because the tablet is not in a separate capsule
~* <-. ~ versiegelt vorliegt. In einer zweiten Variante befindet sich die Tablette in einer Kapsel und wird mittels eines Durchstossers aus dieser entfernt und fällt in den darunter befindlichen flüssigen Anteil. Da die Kapsel im Ausguss- bereich des Verschlusses bleibt, muss der Verschluss nach der Erstöffnung abgeschraubt werden und die Kapsel entfernt werden. Dies ist für den Konsumenten umständlich und wird wohl kaum verstanden. Der Konsument wird sich höchstens über die schlechten Ausgusseigenschaften des Verschlusses ärgern.~ * <-. ~ sealed present. In a second variant, the tablet is in a capsule and is removed therefrom by means of a piercer and falls into the liquid portion underneath. Since the capsule remains in the spout area of the closure, the closure must be unscrewed after the first opening and the capsule must be removed. This is cumbersome for the consumer and is hardly understood. The consumer will be annoyed at most about the poor pouring properties of the closure.
Neben diesen erwähnten, den nächstliegenden Stand der Technik darstellenden Dokumenten sind des weiteren alle möglichen Gedanken offenbart worden, die praktisch alle eine Kammer in einem Verschluss zeigen, in der die Tablette direkt oder in einer durchstossbaren Hülle untergebracht ist. Solche Dokumente sind beispielsweise die GB-A-2 '321 '231 oder die GB- A-2 '364'699.In addition to these mentioned prior art documents, there have been further disclosed all sorts of thoughts, which practically all show a chamber in a closure in which the tablet is housed directly or in a puncture-resistant envelope. Such documents are, for example, GB-A-2'321'231 or GB-A-2'364'699.
Einen völlig anderen Ansatz zeigt die GB-A-2 '210 ' 014, indem hier ein Wasserbecher gezeigt wird, der mit Wasser gefüllt ist, um Tabletten einzunehmen, welche sich in einer über demAn entirely different approach is shown in GB-A-2'210'014, which shows a water cup filled with water to take tablets which are in an over-the-top position
Becher angeordneten Blisterverpackung befinden. Letztlich zeigt auch noch die EP-O '857 '662 eine etwas ungewöhnlicheCup arranged blister pack are located. Ultimately, even the EP-O '857' 662 shows a somewhat unusual
Lösung, bei der ein Behälter oder dessen Deckel einen Zweitverschluss aufweist, der von einer Füllmaschine benutzt werden kann zur kaltaseptischen Befüllung eines Behältnisses. Die bisher gezeigten Lösungen von Verschlüssen und Behältnissen, wobei eine Kapsel mit einem Stoff über dem Behälterhals gehalten ist, gehen bisher davon aus, dass diese Kapseln nach deren Entleerung entfernt werden müssen, um den Behälter mit dem Verschluss in einen Gebrauchszustand zu bringen. Von diesem Gedanken hat sich die Anmelderin entfernt und ist sich bewusst, dass an sich das Konzept einer Kapsel mit einem darin untergebrachten Stoff, der in die Flüssigkeit des Behältnisses eingebracht werden soll, ein riesiges Potential darstellt, dass diese Potential aber nur genutzt werden kann, wenn die Kapsel produktionsgerecht während des Abfüllvorganges auf das Behältnis aufgebracht werden kann. Eine von der Anmelderin bereits früher angemeldete Lösung beruhte darauf, dass man eine fertige Kapsel direkt auf den Flaschenhals aufschweisst und dabei die Dimensionen von Kapsel und Flaschenhals entsprechend auslegt. Es hat sich jedoch gezeigt, dass für diverse Anwendungen eine solche Lösung logistisch in den Abfüllbetrieben kaum vernünftig realisierbar ist, insbesondere dann, wenn mit sehr hohen Abfüllgeschwindigkeiten gearbeitet wird.Solution in which a container or its lid has a secondary closure, which can be used by a filling machine for cold aseptic filling of a container. The solutions of closures and containers shown so far, wherein a capsule is held with a substance on the container neck, previously assume that these capsules must be removed after their emptying to bring the container with the closure in a state of use. The Applicant has departed from this idea and is aware that the concept of a capsule with a substance accommodated therein, which is to be introduced into the liquid of the container, in itself represents a huge potential, but that this potential can only be used, if the capsule can be applied during production to the container during the filling process. A previously filed by the applicant solution was based on the fact that a finished capsule welded directly to the bottle neck, while the dimensions of capsule and bottleneck interpreted accordingly. However, it has been found that such a solution is logistically hardly feasible in the bottling plants for various applications, especially when working with very high filling speeds.
Ein weiteres Problem besteht darin, dass vielfach die im Behältnis untergebrachte Flüssigkeit, wenn es sich hierbei um ein Getränk handelt, auch nach der aseptischen Abfüllung noch sterilisiert werden muss. Bei der Sterilisierung "' treten jedoch Temperaturen auf, die unter Umständen den Inhalt der bereits auf der Flasche befindlichen Kapsel zerstören würden. Da aber mit der Kapsel das Behältnis verschlossen wird, ist es nicht möglich, vor dem Aufbringen der Kapsel die Sterilisation durchzuführen. Diese Problematik trifft insbesondere zu, wenn es sich um Fruchtsäfte oder auf Milchbasis erzeugte Getränke handelt.Another problem is that in many cases the liquid contained in the container, if this is a drink, even after aseptic filling still needs to be sterilized. In the sterilization '' but temperatures occur which would destroy the contents of the capsule already located on the bottle might. However, since the container is closed with the capsule, it is not possible to perform the sterilization before applying the capsule. This problem is especially true when it comes to fruit juices or milk-based drinks.
Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Verfahren aufzuzeigen zum Abfüllen einer Kunststoffflasche mit Hals und das Anbringen von einer Kapsel mit mindestens einem darin eingeschlossenen, in die Kunststoffflasche abzugebenden Stoff, welches für Abfüllanlagen mit sehr hohen Geschwindigkeiten geeignet ist und sich auch eignet zum Abfüllen von in der Flasche zu sterilisierenden Flüssigkeiten.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a method for filling a plastic bottle with neck and the attachment of a capsule with at least one enclosed therein, to be dispensed into the plastic bottle material which is suitable for filling lines at very high speeds and is also suitable for filling of liquids to be sterilized in the bottle.
Diese Aufgabe löst ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1.This object is achieved by a method having the features of patent claim 1.
Des weiteren stellt sich die Erfindung zur Aufgabe, eine Kunststoffflasche mit auf dem Flaschenhals angebrachterFurthermore, the invention has the task of a plastic bottle with attached to the bottleneck
Kapsel aufzuzeigen, welche nach dem Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 realisierbar ist. Diese Aufgabe löst eine Kunststoffflasche mit auf dem Flaschenhals angebrachter Kapsel mit denCapsule show, which can be realized by the method according to claim 1. This task triggers a plastic bottle with attached on the bottleneck capsule with the
Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 11. Aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen 2 bis 10 gehen vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen desFeatures of claim 11. From the dependent claims 2 to 10 are advantageous embodiments of
Verfahrens hervor, während die abhängigen Ansprüche 11 undMethod, while the dependent claims 11 and
— EL _ folgende vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsformen der Kunststoff¬ flasche aufzeigen.- EL_ show the following advantageous embodiments of Kunststoff¬ bottle.
In der Zeichnung ist schematisch das erfindungsgemässe Verfahren dargestellt sowie eine nach dem Verfahren abgefüllte und mit einer Kapsel versehene Kunststoffflasche. Es zeigt :In the drawing, the inventive method is shown schematically and filled by the process and provided with a capsule plastic bottle. It shows :
Figur 1 den Ablauf des Verfahrens in Teilschritten a) bis g) ;FIG. 1 shows the sequence of the method in substeps a) to g);
Figur 2 zeigt eine nach dem Verfahren abgefüllte Kunststoffflasche mit darauf angebrachter Kapsel und über der Kapsel aufgesetztem Verschluss teilweise im Schnitt.FIG. 2 shows a plastic bottle filled according to the method, with a capsule mounted thereon and a closure placed over the capsule, partly in section.
Das zu erhaltende Endprodukt besteht aus einer gefüllten Kunststoffflasche mit einem Flaschenhals, auf dem eine Kapsel aufgesetzt ist. Die Kapsel enthält einen abzugebenden Stoff, der sowohl in fester Form, in Tablettenform, in Pulverform oder gar in flüssiger Form anliegen kann.The end product to be obtained consists of a filled plastic bottle with a bottleneck on which a capsule is placed. The capsule contains a substance to be dispensed, which may be present either in solid form, in tablet form, in powder form or even in liquid form.
Die Kunststoffflasche, die insgesamt mit 1 bezeichnet ist, besteht vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff und weist einen Flaschenhals 2 auf. Am Flaschenhals 2 ist ein aussen umliegender Kragen 3 angeformt. Für das eigentliche Verfahren ist selbstverständlich der hier vorhandene Kragen nicht relevant. Auf dem Flaschenhals 2 ist eine Kapsel, die gesamthaft mit 4 bezeichnet ist, aufgeschweisst . Über die aufgeschweisste Kapsel 4 ist ein Verschluss 5 aufgesetzt. Der Verschluss 5 weist ein Garantieband 6 auf, welches den Kragen 3 umgreift. Der Verschluss 5 ist mit einer Trinktülle 7 versehen, die mit einer dichtenden Kappe 8 verschliessbar ist . Der Verschluss 5 hat eine Überwurfmantelwand 9 mit Innengewinde 10. Von der hier dargestellten Garantiestellung kann der Verschluss in eine Gebrauchsstellung aufgeschraubt werden. Hierbei wird die Kapsel 4 durchstossen und deren Inhalt gelangt in die in der Kunststoffflasche 1 vorhandene Flüssigkeit. Die genauere Ausgestaltung des Verschlusses ist nicht Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung und dessen exakte Ausgestaltung wird daher hier nicht beschrieben.The plastic bottle, which is generally designated 1, is preferably made of plastic and has a bottleneck 2. At the bottleneck 2 an outer surrounding collar 3 is formed. Of course, the existing here collar is not relevant to the actual process. On the bottleneck 2 is a capsule, the denoted overall by 4, welded. About the welded capsule 4, a closure 5 is placed. The closure 5 has a guarantee strip 6, which surrounds the collar 3. The closure 5 is provided with a drinking spout 7, which can be closed with a sealing cap 8. The closure 5 has a capping wall 9 with internal thread 10. From the warranty position shown here, the closure can be screwed into a position of use. In this case, the capsule 4 is pierced and its contents get into the existing in the plastic bottle 1 liquid. The more precise embodiment of the closure is not the subject of the present invention and its exact configuration will therefore not be described here.
Mit Verweis auf die Figur 1 wird nun nachfolgend das erfindungsgemässe Verfahren erläutert. Die Schritte a) bis c) sind mit einem strichpunktierten Rahmen umgeben. Dieser strichpunktierte Rahmen soll schematisch darstellen, dass diese Schritte in einer aseptischen Kammer 20 erfolgen. Die aseptische Kammer 20 ist an sich eine geschlossene Kammer in einer Abfüllanlage und ist somit in dieser Anlage integriert . In einem ersten Schritt, welcher in der Figur mit a) bezeichnet ist, wird eine Füllleitung 11 in die Kunststoffflasche 1 eingeführt und dieser auf das gewünschte Niveau mit der einzufüllenden Flüssigkeit gefüllt. In einem nächsten Schritt wird die Kunststoffflasche 1 zu einer Schweissstation befördert und dort mit einer ersten Membran 12 versiegelt. Prinzipiell werden sowohl die Begriffe verschweissen als auch versiegeln gleichwertig verwendet . Im eigentlichen Sinne findet eine Verschweissung zweier thermoplastischer Lagen statt. Entsprechend ist die Membran beidseitig mit einer versiegelfähigen Lage beschichtet. Diese Lage geht eine thermoplastische Verschweissung mit dem Behälterhals ein. Die Membran selber, die vorzugsweise aus Aluminium gefertigt ist, wird dabei mittels einer Versiegelung auf dem Flaschenhals 2 angebracht . Hierzu ist entsprechend schematisch ein elektrisch beheizter Siegel¬ oder Schweissstempel 13 vorhanden, mittels dessen die Verbindung der Membran mit dem Behälterhals bewirkt wird. Nach dieser Versiegelung ist die Kunststoffflasche 1 mittels der ersten Membran 12 absolut dicht verschlossen. Der elektrisch beheizte Formstempel 14 fährt weg und die erste Membran 12 kann dann optional rein mechanisch oder thermisch noch in ihre endgültige Form gebracht werden. Entsprechend kann die erste Membran 12 bereits in ihrer endgültigen Form aufgebracht sein oder im nachfolgenden Schritt in der Figur c) beispielsweise mit einem geheizten Stempel 14 in die endgültige Form gebracht werden.With reference to FIG. 1, the method according to the invention will now be explained below. The steps a) to c) are surrounded by a dot-dashed frame. This dot-dashed frame is intended to schematically represent that these steps take place in an aseptic chamber 20. The aseptic chamber 20 is in itself a closed chamber in a bottling plant and is thus integrated in this system. In a first step, which is designated in the figure with a), a filling line 11 is introduced into the plastic bottle 1 and this filled to the desired level with the liquid to be filled. In a next step, the plastic bottle 1 is conveyed to a welding station and there with a first membrane 12 sealed. In principle, both the terms are welded and sealed equivalent used. In the true sense, a welding of two thermoplastic layers takes place. Accordingly, the membrane is coated on both sides with a sealable layer. This layer is a thermoplastic weld with the container neck. The membrane itself, which is preferably made of aluminum, is attached by means of a seal on the bottle neck 2. For this purpose, an electrically heated sealing or welding stamp 13 is correspondingly schematically present, by means of which the connection of the membrane is effected with the container neck. After this sealing, the plastic bottle 1 is completely sealed by means of the first membrane 12. The electrically heated forming die 14 moves away and the first membrane 12 can then optionally be brought into its final form purely mechanically or thermally. Accordingly, the first membrane 12 may already be applied in its final form or in the subsequent step in the figure c) be brought, for example, with a heated punch 14 in the final form.
Die durch die erste Membran 12 dichtend abgeschlossene Kunststoffflasche 1 verlässt nun die aseptische Kammer 20 und kann nun als optionaler Zwischenschritt im Behälter selbst sterilisiert werden. Dieser Zwischenschritt ist in der Figur 1 als d) dargestellt. Nach der Sterilisation kann im Prinzip nun der abgefüllte Behälter, der absolut dicht verschlossen ist, zwischengelagert werden bevor die weiteren Schritte erfolgen.The plastic bottle 1 sealingly closed off by the first membrane 12 now leaves the aseptic chamber 20 and can now be sterilized as an optional intermediate step in the container itself. This intermediate step is shown in FIG. 1 as d). After sterilization can, in principle Now the filled container, which is sealed tight, be stored before the next steps take place.
In einem nächsten Schritt wird nun der versiegelte Behälter 1 in einen Trockenraum 30 eingebracht. Der Trockenraum 30 kann gegebenenfalls auch gleichzeitig als Reinraum gestaltet sein. In diesem Trockenraum 30 wird nun auf die bereits auf dem Flaschenhals aufgeschweisste erste Membran 12 ein in den Behälter einzubringender Stoff 16 aufgebracht. Wie bereits erwähnt, kann dieser Stoff 16 wie hier dargestellt in Tablettenform anliegen, doch ist es durchaus auch möglich, dass dieser Stoff 16 in Pulverform oder in einer flüssigen, pastösen Form auf die erste Membran 12 aufgebracht wird. Je nach der Konsistenz des aufzubringenden Stoffes 16 ist entsprechend die erste Membran 12 gestaltet .In a next step, the sealed container 1 is now introduced into a drying space 30. If appropriate, the drying space 30 can also be designed as a clean room at the same time. In this drying chamber 30, a substance 16 to be introduced into the container is now applied to the first membrane 12 already welded onto the neck of the bottle. As already mentioned, this substance 16 can be in tablet form as shown here, but it is quite possible that this substance 16 is applied in powder or in a liquid, pasty form on the first membrane 12. Depending on the consistency of the applied substance 16, the first membrane 12 is designed accordingly.
Ist der einzubringende Stoff 16 auf der ersten Membran 12 angebracht, so wird darauf eine zweite Membran 17 aufgelegt. Auch diese zweite Membran 17 kann bereits vorgeformt sein. Diese zweite Membran 17 kann beispielsweise wiederum eine Aluminiumfolie sein. Diese Aluminiumfolie kann bedruckt, eloxiert oder nochmals eine andere Beschichtung aufweisen, die im wesentlichen ästhetisch genügen soll. Sicherlich ist es vorteilhaft, wenn diese Beschichtung ein Erodieren der Folie verhindern kann. Da, wie bereits erwähnt, die erste Membran 12 doppelseitig mit einer Heisssiegelschicht versehen sein kann, braucht die zweite Membran 17 keine Siegelschicht mehr zu tragen. Die zweite Membran 17 wird nun über die erste Membran 12 gelegt, wobei zumindest die über dem Behälterhals zu liegen kommenden Flächen der ersten und zweiten Membran deckungsgleich übereinander zu liegen kommen. Im darauf folgenden Schritt, der in der Zeichnung mit f) dargestellt ist, wird nun die zweite Membran 17 auf die erste Membran 12 aufgeschweisst. Auch hier ist ein entsprechender elektrischer Schweissstempel 18 vorgesehen. Bevorzugterweise wird man die zweite Membran 17 in etwa gegengleich zur ersten Membran 12 gestalten, so dass ein möglichst grosser Innenraum entsteht. Dabei kann je nach Wunsch die erste Membran stärker tiefgezogen sein als die zweite Membran oder auch umgekehrt. Dies wiederum ist im wesentlichen von der Konsistenz des Stoffes abhängig, der in der zu füllenden Kapsel 4 untergebracht werden soll. Falls es sich bei diesem Stoff um eine Flüssigkeit handelt, kann selbstverständlich die zweite Membran auch absolut plan gestaltet sein.If the substance 16 to be introduced is mounted on the first membrane 12, then a second membrane 17 is placed thereon. This second membrane 17 may already be preformed. This second membrane 17 may for example be an aluminum foil again. This aluminum foil can be printed, anodized or again have another coating that is to satisfy substantially aesthetically. Certainly, it is advantageous if this coating can prevent erosion of the film. Since, as already mentioned, the first membrane 12 is provided on both sides with a heat seal layer may be, the second membrane 17 no longer needs to carry a sealing layer. The second membrane 17 is now placed over the first membrane 12, wherein at least come to lie over the container neck surfaces of the first and second membrane congruent to each other. In the following step, which is shown in the drawing with f), the second membrane 17 is now welded onto the first membrane 12. Again, a corresponding electrical welding stamp 18 is provided. Preferably, the second membrane 17 will be designed approximately equal to the first membrane 12, so that the largest possible interior space is formed. In this case, as desired, the first membrane may be more deeply drawn than the second membrane or vice versa. This in turn depends essentially on the consistency of the substance to be housed in the capsule 4 to be filled. If this substance is a liquid, of course, the second membrane can also be designed absolutely plan.
Das Aufschweissen der Membranen 12 und 17 erfolgt bei relativ tiefen Temperaturen, die für den Inhalt unbedenklich sind. Die zu wählenden Temperaturen sind im wesentlichen abhängig von den auf der ersten Membran angebrachten Heiss- siegelbeschichtungen. Prinzipiell kann man die erste Membran 12 beidseitig mit einer Heisssiegelschicht versehen, die in etwa bei der gleichen Temperatur verarbeitbar ist. Vorteilhafter ist es jedoch, die erste Membran einseitig mit einer Niedertemperatursiegelschicht und auf der anderen Seite mit einer Hochtemperatursiegelschicht zu versehen. In diesem Fall wird man im ersten Schritt die erste Membran 12 mit der Niedertemperatursiegelschicht auf dem Behälter- bzw. Flaschenhals aufschweissen. Bei dieser Temperatur bleibt dann die zweite Hochtemperatursiegelschicht unbeteiligt. Entsprechend wird danach die zweite Membran 17 bei einer entsprechend höheren Temperatur auf die Hochtemperatur¬ siegelschicht aufgeschweisst . Wie bereits erwähnt, ist in diesem Falle die zweite Membran 17 nicht mit einer Heisssiegelschicht versehen.The welding of the membranes 12 and 17 takes place at relatively low temperatures, which are harmless to the content. The temperatures to be selected depend essentially on the hot-seal coatings applied to the first membrane. In principle, the first membrane 12 can be provided on both sides with a heat seal layer which can be processed at approximately the same temperature. It is more advantageous, however, with the first membrane on one side a low-temperature-sealing layer and on the other side to be provided with a high-temperature-sealing layer. In this case, in the first step, the first membrane 12 with the low-temperature sealing layer will be welded onto the container or bottleneck. At this temperature, the second high-temperature sealing layer then remains uninvolved. Accordingly, the second membrane 17 is then welded onto the high-temperature sealing layer at a correspondingly higher temperature. As already mentioned, in this case, the second membrane 17 is not provided with a heat seal layer.
Alternativ ist es selbstverständlich auch möglich, beide Membranen je mit einer Heisssiegelschicht zu versehen. In diesem Fall wird man jedoch vorteilhafterweise auf beiden Membranen Heisssiegelschichten mit unterschiedlichen Temperaturbereichen anbringen. Hierbei versieht man nun die erste Membran 12 mit einer Heisssiegelschicht, die bei einer höheren Temperatur verschweisst wird, während man dann die zweite Membran 17 mit einer niedrigeren Temperatur als zuvor die erste Membran auf diese erste Membran aufschweisst. Entsprechend weist die zweite Membran eine Niedertemperatur¬ siegelschicht auf.Alternatively, it is of course also possible to provide both membranes with a heat-sealable layer. In this case, however, it will be advantageous to attach heat-sealing layers with different temperature ranges on both membranes. In this case, the first membrane 12 is now provided with a heat-sealable layer which is welded at a higher temperature, while the second membrane 17 is then welded onto this first membrane at a lower temperature than before. Accordingly, the second membrane has a low-temperature sealing layer.
Etwas allgemeiner ausgedrückt ergibt sich somit eine Kunststoffflasche mit einem Flaschenhals mit darauf angebrachter Kapsel, wobei mindestens die erste Membran 12More generally speaking, this results in a plastic bottle with a bottle neck with capsule mounted thereon, wherein at least the first membrane 12
- Ii - eine Heisssiegelschicht für einen ersten Temperaturbereich aufweist zur Aufschweissung auf den Behälterhals und eine zweite Heisssiegelschicht, die entweder auf der zweiten Seite der ersten Membran 12 oder auf einer Seite der zweiten Membran 17 angeordnet ist und für einen zweiten Temperaturbereich geeignet ist.- II - a heat seal layer for a first temperature range for welding to the container neck and a second heat seal layer, which is arranged either on the second side of the first membrane 12 or on one side of the second membrane 17 and is suitable for a second temperature range.
Die erste Membran 12 wie auch die zweite Membran 17 können selbstverständlich uni- oder multilaminar gestaltet sein. Die Werkstoffe aus denen diese Membranen hergestellt sein können sind ausgesprochen mannigfaltig. Für die tiefgezogenen bzw. vorgeformten Membranen eigenen sich selbstverständlich am ehesten Membrane aus Aluminium oder Kunststoff bzw. eine Mischung hieraus. Dasselbe trifft auch für die zweite Membran 17 zu, falls diese eine ebenfalls bombierte Form aufweisen soll. Handelt es sich dabei jedoch um eine plane Membran, so kommen selbstverständlich auch mit Aluminium kaschierte Papierfolien in Frage. Ebenso kommen für die Membranen generell metallbedampfte Kunststofffolien in Betracht. Die Heisssiegelschicht ist aber in jedem Fall die äusserste Beschichtung.The first membrane 12 as well as the second membrane 17 can of course be designed uni- or multilaminar. The materials from which these membranes can be made are extremely varied. For the deep-drawn or preformed membranes are of course most likely membranes made of aluminum or plastic or a mixture thereof. The same applies to the second diaphragm 17, if this is to have a likewise cambered shape. However, if it is a plane membrane, it goes without saying that aluminum-laminated paper foils are also suitable. Similarly, metal-coated plastic films are generally suitable for the membranes. The heat-sealing layer is however in any case the outermost coating.
Sobald die Kapsel fertig auf dem Behälter bzw. auf der Flasche 1 angebracht ist, wird man sogleich den Verschluss 5 darauf anbringen. Hierdurch ist die Kapsel gegen mechanischer Einwirkungen geschützt. Ein gemäss diesem Verfahren abgefüllte Flasche gewährt eine hohe Lagerfähigkeit des darin eingebrachten Produktes. Dank der relativ niedrigen Temperaturen, mit denen die Membranen dank der entsprechenden Heisssiegelbeschichtungen anbringbar sind, ist auch der Temperatureinfluss auf den einzubringenden Stoff 16 äusserst gering. Gegebenenfalls kann zudem der Trockenraum entsprechend noch gekühlt sein.Once the capsule is finished mounted on the container or on the bottle 1, you will immediately attach the closure 5 on it. As a result, the capsule is protected against mechanical effects. A bottled according to this method bottle provides a high shelf life of the introduced product. Thanks to the relatively low temperatures with which the membranes can be attached thanks to the corresponding hot-seal coatings, the temperature influence on the substance 16 to be introduced is also extremely low. If necessary, the drying room can also be cooled accordingly.
Wie bereits erwähnt, kann die erste Membran auch eine plane Membran sein. Dies ist insbesondere dann sinnvoll, wenn danach auf dieser Membran der in' die Flasche abzugebende Wirkstoff bereits in eingekapselter Form aufgebracht wird und somit die zweite Membran Teil dieser Kapsel ist. Diese Lösung ist zwar kostenmässig etwas kostspieliger, kann aber aus logistischen Gründen erforderlich sein. In diesem Fall kann man die erste Membran doppelseitig mit einer Heisssiegelschicht versehen, wobei sinnvollerweise die Heisssiegelschicht, die auf den Behälterhals zu liegen kommt, eine Niedertemperatursiegelschicht ist, während man jene Siegelschicht, die mit der zweiten Membran, welche Teil einer Kapsel ist, für einen höheren Temperaturbereich gestaltet. Dieses Vorgehen erlaubt ein logistisch und lagertechnisch besonders gut handhabbares Produkt zu erzielen.As already mentioned, the first membrane can also be a plane membrane. This is particularly useful if then on this membrane in ' the bottle to be dispensed drug is already applied in encapsulated form and thus the second membrane is part of this capsule. Although this solution is somewhat more expensive in terms of cost, it can be necessary for logistical reasons. In this case, the first membrane may be double-sidedly provided with a heat seal layer, and it is convenient for the heat seal layer to be on the container neck to be a low temperature sealing layer, while for a sealing layer to be used with the second membrane which is part of a capsule designed higher temperature range. This procedure allows a logistical and storage technically particularly easy to handle product to achieve.
Eine fertigungstechnisch besonders einfache Lösung, welche auch wenig Investitionen erfordert, besteht darin, dass die Durchmesser der Kapselmembranen grösser sind als der Durchmesser des Flaschenhalses 2. In diesem Fall wird auf die erste Membran die zweite Membran, welche Teil der Kapsel ist, zentrisch aufgelegt und nun der Verschluss oder ein Teil eines mehrteiligen Verschlusses aufgedrückt, so dass die Kapsel praktisch formschlüssig auf dem Flaschenhals aufgebδrdelt gehalten und vom Verschluss oder einem Verschlussteil gesichert gehalten ist. Insbesondere für diese Montageart wird man vorteilhafterweise sämtliche Membranen aus Aluminium oder Aluminiumverbund fertigen.A manufacturing technology particularly simple solution, which also requires little investment, is that the diameter of the capsule membranes are larger than that Diameter of the bottle neck 2. In this case, the second membrane, which is part of the capsule, centric placed on the first membrane and now the closure or a part of a multi-part closure pressed so that the capsule practically held form-fitting gebärdelt on the bottle neck and the Lock or a closure part is kept secured. In particular, for this type of mounting will advantageously manufacture all membranes made of aluminum or aluminum composite.
Es sei hier noch darauf verwiesen, dass die Nummerierung der Schritte a) bis g) , dargestellt in der Figur 1, nicht mit der Nummerierung in den Patentansprüchen übereinstimmt .It should be noted here that the numbering of steps a) to g), shown in Figure 1, does not match the numbering in the claims.
Ohne hierauf explizit einzugehen, sei noch erwähnt, dass die Membranen so gestaltet sein können, dass mehrere Kammern gebildet werden und entsprechend auch verschiedene Wirkstoffe abgebbar sind. Without going into this explicitly, it should be mentioned that the membranes can be designed so that a plurality of chambers are formed and correspondingly different active ingredients can be delivered.
Bezugszeichenliste:LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
1 Behälter1 container
2 Flaschenhals 3 Kragen2 bottleneck 3 collar
4 Kapsel4 capsule
5 Verschluss5 closure
6 Garantieband6 guarantee band
7 Trinktülle 8 Kappe7 drinking spout 8 cap
9 Überwurfmantelwand9 Jacketed wall
10 Innengewinde10 internal thread
11 Füllleitung11 filling line
12 erste Membran 13 Schweissstempel12 first membrane 13 welding stamp
14 geheizter Formstempel14 heated molding dies
20 aseptische Kammer20 aseptic chamber
16 Stoff16 fabric
17 weitere Membran 18 elektrischer Schweissstempel17 other membrane 18 electrical welding stamp
30 Trockenraum 30 drying room

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Verfahren zum Abfüllen einer Kunststoffflasche mit Hals und das Anbringen von einer Kapsel mit mindestens einem darin eingeschlossenen, in die Kunststoffflasche abzugebenden Stoff, gekennzeichnet durch die nachfolgende Reihenfolge von Schritten:A method of filling a necked plastic bottle and attaching it to a capsule having at least one material to be dispensed into the plastic bottle, characterized by the following sequence of steps:
a) aseptisches Füllen der Kunststoffflasche b) Aufschweissen einer ersten Membran auf den Flaschenhals c) direktes oder indirektes Aufbringen des in die Kunststoffflasche abzugebenden Stoffes auf die aufgeschweisste Membran d) Fixierung des abzugebenden Stoffes durch eine weitere Membran und Verbindung der weiteren Membran mit der ersten Membran oder dem Flaschenhals e) Anbringen eines Verschlusses auf dem Flaschenhals in einer gesicherten Erstöffnungsgarantielage über der gebildeten Kapsel .a) aseptic filling of the plastic bottle b) welding of a first membrane on the bottle neck c) direct or indirect application of the substance to be dispensed into the plastic bottle on the welded membrane d) fixing of the substance to be dispensed by a further membrane and connection of the further membrane with the first membrane or the bottleneck e) attaching a closure on the neck of the bottle in a secured tamper evident layer over the formed capsule.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran als tiefgezogene Folienscheibe angebracht wird, die eine Aufnahmeschale für den darauf aufzubringenden Stoff aufweist. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first membrane is attached as a deep-drawn sheet of film having a receiving tray for the substance to be applied thereto.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran nach oder bei der Aufschweissung thermisch so verformt wird, dass sich mindestens eine Aufnahmeschale für den darauf aufzubringenden, in die Flasche abzugebenden Stoff bildet.3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first membrane is thermally deformed after or at the welding, that forms at least one receiving tray for the applied thereto, to be dispensed into the bottle substance.
4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweite Membran als vorgeformte, gewölbte Membran aufgebracht wird.4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the second membrane is applied as a preformed, domed membrane.
5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran eine plane Membran ist und darauf indirekt der Wirkstoff in eingekapselter Form aufgebracht wird, wobei die Folie der Kapsel, welche auf die erste bereits angebrachte Membran zu liegen kommt, die zweite Membran zur Fixierung des abzugebenden Stoffes ist.5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first membrane is a planar membrane and indirectly the active ingredient is applied in encapsulated form, wherein the film of the capsule, which comes to rest on the first membrane already attached, the second membrane to Fixation of the substance to be dispensed is.
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weitere Membran eine Folie ist, welche einen6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the further membrane is a film, which has a
Durchmesser aufweist, der grösser ist als der Flaschenhalsdurchmesser und durch Aufdrücken des Verschlusses formschlüssig den Flaschenhals umgreifend sich an diesem hält und mittels des Verschlusses oder Verschlussteils auf dem Flaschenhals fixiert ist. Diameter, which is greater than the bottle neck diameter and by pressing the closure form-fitting the bottle neck encompassing holds on this and is fixed by means of the closure or closure part on the bottle neck.
7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die weitere Membran eine der beiden Folien zur Bildung der Kapsel ist, und die Folie eine Aluminiumfolie oder eine Aluminium enthaltende Folie ist.7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that the further membrane is one of the two films for forming the capsule, and the film is an aluminum foil or an aluminum-containing film.
8. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass nach dem Schritt b) der Inhalt der versiegelten Flasche sterilisiert wird und danach die weiteren angegebenen Schritte folgen.8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that after step b) the contents of the sealed bottle is sterilized and then follow the other specified steps.
9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens die Schritte c) und d) in einem Trockenraum durchgeführt werden.9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least steps c) and d) are carried out in a drying room.
10. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens die Schritte a) bis d) bei Reinraum¬ bedingungen gemäss der Lebensmittelrichtlinien erfolgen.10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that at least steps a) to d) under clean room conditions according to the food guidelines.
11. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste Membran einseitig mit einer Niedertemperatursiegelschicht und auf der anderen Seite mit einer Hochtemperatur- siegelschicht versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran mit der Niedertemperatursiegelschicht auf den Flaschenhals und danach die zweite Membran auf die Hochtemperaturschicht der ersten Membran aufgeschweisst wird. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the first membrane is provided on one side with a low temperature sealing layer and on the other side with a high temperature sealing layer, characterized in that the first membrane with the low temperature sealing layer on the bottleneck and then the second membrane on the high temperature layer of first membrane is welded.
12. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, wobei die erste und die zweite Membran je eine Siegelschicht aufweisen, jedoch für unterschiedliche Temperaturbereiche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran mit einer höheren Temperatur, angepasst auf die angebrachte Siegelschicht, aufgeschweisst wird, während die zweite Membran mit einer niedrigeren Temperatur als zuvor die erste Membran auf die erste Membran aufgeschweisst wird.12. The method of claim 1, wherein the first and the second membrane each have a sealing layer, but for different temperature ranges, characterized in that the first membrane with a higher temperature, adapted to the attached sealing layer, is welded, while the second membrane with a lower temperature than before the first membrane is welded to the first membrane.
13. Kunststoffflasche mit auf dem Flaschenhals angebrachter Kapsel, gefertigt nach mindestens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens die erste Membran eine Heisssiegelschicht für einen ersten Temperaturbereich aufweist zur Aufschweissung auf dem Flaschenhals.13. Plastic bottle with cap attached to the bottle neck, manufactured according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that at least the first membrane has a heat seal layer for a first temperature range for welding on the bottleneck.
14. Kunststoffflasche nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran zusätzlich eine zweite Siegellackbeschichtung, die auf der zweiten Seite der ersten Membran angeordnet ist und für einen zweiten Temperaturbereich geeignet ist.14. Plastic bottle according to claim 13, characterized in that the first membrane is additionally a second sealing wax coating, which is arranged on the second side of the first membrane and is suitable for a second temperature range.
15. Kunststoffflasche nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens die erste Membran zwei oder mehr eingeformte Vertiefungen für unterschiedliche oder nacheinander abzugebende Stoffe aufweist . 15. Plastic bottle according to claim 13, characterized in that at least the first membrane has two or more molded recesses for different or successive substances to be dispensed.
16. Kunststoffflasche nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Flaschenhals einen Sicherungskragen aufweist, der mit einem Garantieband, welches am unteren Ende der umlaufenden Mantelwand angeordnet ist, in formschlüssiger Verbindung steht.16. Plastic bottle according to claim 13, characterized in that the bottleneck has a securing collar, which is in a form-locking connection with a guarantee strip, which is arranged at the lower end of the peripheral jacket wall.
17. Kunststoffflasche nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Membran eine plane Membran ist und die zweite Membran eine ebenso plane Membran einer Kapsel ist, in der der abzugebende Stoff bereits eingebracht ist. 17. Plastic bottle according to claim 13, characterized in that the first membrane is a planar membrane and the second membrane is an equally planar membrane of a capsule in which the substance to be dispensed is already introduced.
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